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El libro Solutions - Avanzado - Unidad 8 - 8A

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 8 - 8A en el libro de curso Solutions Advanced, como "conspiración", "alegación", "calumnia", etc.

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to plot
to plot
[Verbo]

to secretly make a plan to harm someone or do something illegal

tramar

tramar

Ex: The antagonist in the novel meticulously plotted to frame the protagonist for a crime he did not commit. 

El antagonista en la novela tramó meticulosamente inculpar al protagonista de un crimen que no cometió.

outcry
outcry
[Sustantivo]

a loud, sustained noise or shout of disapproval, protest, or outrage

protesta

protesta

Ex: The insensitive remarks made by the celebrity on social media led to a widespread outcry and subsequent public apology. 

Los comentarios insensibles hechos por la celebridad en las redes sociales provocaron un clamor generalizado y una posterior disculpa pública.

revelation
revelation
[Sustantivo]

the act of making something known or revealed, particularly something surprising or previously unknown

revelación

revelación

Ex: The scientist's discovery was hailed as a major revelation in physics. 

El descubrimiento del científico fue aclamado como una gran revelación en física.

scandal
scandal
[Sustantivo]

harmful and sensational gossip about someone's private life, often designed to shame or discredit them in public

escándalo, cotilleo

escándalo, cotilleo

Ex: They couldn’t believe the scandal that had been published in the tabloids. 

No podían creer el escándalo que había sido publicado en los tabloides.

political
political
[Adjetivo]

related to or involving the governance of a country or territory

político

político

Ex: The political landscape of the country shifted dramatically after the election. 

El panorama político del país cambió drásticamente después de las elecciones.

conspiracy
conspiracy
[Sustantivo]

a secret plan by a group to commit an unlawful, harmful, or treacherous act

conspiración, conjura

conspiración, conjura

Ex: The novel tells the story of a conspiracy against the monarchy. 

La novela cuenta la historia de una conspiración contra la monarquía.

conspiracy theory
conspiracy theory
[Sustantivo]

a belief or explanation that suggests a secret group or organization is responsible for an event, often involving illegal or dishonest activities

teoría de la conspiración, conspiranoia

teoría de la conspiración, conspiranoia

Ex: Some conspiracy theories start with a small truth but spiral into wild assumptions. 

Algunas teorías de conspiración comienzan con una pequeña verdad pero se convierten en suposiciones salvajes.

cover-up
cover-up
[Sustantivo]

an attempt to conceal something, often an illegal or unethical action or situation

encubrimiento, tapadera

encubrimiento, tapadera

Ex: The cover-up of the incident only lasted a few days before details began leaking to the press. 

El encubrimiento del incidente solo duró unos días antes de que los detalles comenzaran a filtrarse a la prensa.

to expose
to expose
[Verbo]

to put someone or something in a position in which they are vulnerable or are at risk

exponer, poner en riesgo

exponer, poner en riesgo

Ex: Right now, the new policy is exposing the company to criticism from stakeholders. 

En este momento, la nueva política está exponiendo a la empresa a las críticas de las partes interesadas.

libel
libel
[Sustantivo]

a published false statement that damages a person's reputation

difamación, calumnia

difamación, calumnia

Ex: The journalist faced charges of libel for falsely accusing the businessman of fraud in an article. 

El periodista enfrentó cargos por difamación por acusar falsamente al empresario de fraude en un artículo.

slander
slander
[Sustantivo]

a false and malicious statement made about someone with the intent to harm their reputation or character

difamación

difamación

Ex: Slander can have serious consequences, both legally and socially, when it harms someone’s reputation unjustly. 

La calumnia puede tener consecuencias graves, tanto legales como sociales, cuando daña injustamente la reputación de alguien.

to accuse
to accuse
[Verbo]

to say that a person or group has done something wrong

acusar

acusar

Ex: She accused her colleague of stealing her ideas during the meeting. 

Ella acusó a su colega de robar sus ideas durante la reunión.

to pay out
to pay out
[Verbo]

to distribute money or funds, usually as a payment for something or as compensation for a loss or damage

pagar, desembolsar

pagar, desembolsar

Ex: The charity paid out donations to several families affected by the natural disaster. 

La organización benéfica distribuyó donaciones a varias familias afectadas por el desastre natural.

reputation
reputation
[Sustantivo]

the state in which a person or an organization is highly respected and esteemed by others

reputación, prestigio

reputación, prestigio

Ex: She’s known for her reputation as a fair and just manager in the workplace. 

Es conocida por su reputación como una gerente justa y equitativa en el lugar de trabajo.

to emerge
to emerge
[Verbo]

to become apparent after a period of development, transformation, or investigation

emergir, surgir

emergir, surgir

Ex: With time, the truth about the situation started to emerge, revealing the complexities of the issue. 

Con el tiempo, la verdad sobre la situación comenzó a emerger, revelando las complejidades del problema.

to hack
to hack
[Verbo]

(computing) to illegally access a computer system, network, or online account in order to find, use, or change the information it contains

hackear, piratear

hackear, piratear

Ex: They discovered that someone had hacked into their social media profiles and posted unauthorized content. 

Descubrieron que alguien había hackeado sus perfiles de redes sociales y había publicado contenido no autorizado.

to secure
to secure
[Verbo]

to reach or gain a particular thing, typically requiring significant amount of effort

conseguir

conseguir

Ex: The team secured a victory in the final minutes of the game with a last-minute goal. 

El equipo aseguró una victoria en los minutos finales del partido con un gol de último minuto.

scoop
scoop
[Sustantivo]

a piece of news reported by a news agency sooner than other media channels or newspapers

exclusiva, primicia

exclusiva, primicia

Ex: Being the first to report on the breaking story, the reporter scored a journalistic scoop that garnered widespread attention. 

Siendo el primero en informar sobre la noticia de última hora, el reportero consiguió un scoop periodístico que obtuvo una atención generalizada.

to listen in

to listen to a conversation or communication without participating

escuchar, oír

escuchar, oír

Ex: Is it alright if I listen in on your presentation rehearsal this afternoon? 

¿Te importa si escucho tu ensayo de presentación esta tarde?

to settle
to settle
[Verbo]

to resolve a legal dispute decisively or definitively, often in order to bring an end to it

resolver, solucionar

resolver, solucionar

Ex: The parties decided to settle the case, reaching a fair agreement without further legal action. 

Las partes decidieron resolver el caso, llegando a un acuerdo justo sin más acciones legales.

lawsuit
lawsuit
[Sustantivo]

a complaint or claim that someone brings to a law court for settlement

pleito, demanda, juicio

pleito, demanda, juicio

Ex: The lawsuit was settled out of court with both parties agreeing to a financial settlement. 

El juicio se resolvió fuera de los tribunales con ambas partes acordando un acuerdo financiero.

to obtain
to obtain
[Verbo]

to get something, often with difficulty

obtener

obtener

Ex: By this time, she has already obtained a degree in computer science. 

Para entonces, ella ya había obtenido un título en informática.

inside information
inside information
[Sustantivo]

information that is not yet publicly available, and is known only to a select group of people

información privilegiada, información interna

información privilegiada, información interna

Ex: Using inside information to place bets on a sports event can lead to serious legal consequences. 

Usar información privilegiada para apostar en un evento deportivo puede llevar a serias consecuencias legales.

to face
to face
[Verbo]

to deal with a given situation, especially an unpleasant one

enfrentar,  hacer frente

enfrentar, hacer frente

Ex: Last year, the company faced financial difficulties but managed to recover. 

El año pasado, la empresa se enfrentó a dificultades financieras pero logró recuperarse.

allegation
allegation
[Sustantivo]

an assertion of fact made by one party in a legal proceeding, which is not yet proved

alegación, acusación

alegación, acusación

Ex: The company issued a statement denying the allegations of environmental violations. 

La empresa emitió un comunicado negando las acusaciones de violaciones ambientales.

to hamper
to hamper
[Verbo]

to prevent something from moving or progressing

dificultar

dificultar

Ex: Inadequate funding may hamper the development of essential infrastructure. 

Una financiación inadecuada puede obstaculizar el desarrollo de infraestructuras esenciales.

inquiry
inquiry
[Sustantivo]

the process of seeking information or knowledge through investigation, exploration, or analysis

investigación, consulta

investigación, consulta

Ex: After receiving the complaint, the school began an inquiry into the matter. 

Después de recibir la queja, la escuela inició una investigación sobre el asunto.

to issue
to issue
[Verbo]

to make available for sale or distribution to the public

emitir, publicar

emitir, publicar

Ex: The bank is set to issue new credit cards to all its customers. 

El banco está listo para emitir nuevas tarjetas de crédito a todos sus clientes.

apology
apology
[Sustantivo]

something that a person says or writes that shows they regret what they did to someone

disculpa, perdón

disculpa, perdón

Ex: The teacher accepted the student's apology for not completing the assignment on time. 

El profesor aceptó la disculpa del estudiante por no completar la tarea a tiempo.

agreement
agreement
[Sustantivo]

a promise, an arrangement, or a contract between two or more people

acuerdo

acuerdo

Ex: The two countries negotiated a trade agreement to benefit both economies. 

Los dos países negociaron un acuerdo comercial para beneficiar a ambas economías.

approval
approval
[Sustantivo]

a formal agreement to something

aprobación

aprobación

Ex: The design changes required the client's approval before implementation. 

Los cambios de diseño requerían la aprobación del cliente antes de la implementación.

to accede to

to agree to a request, proposal, or demand

acceder a, consentir en

acceder a, consentir en

Ex: The government decided to accede to the citizens' demand for increased public transportation services. 

El gobierno decidió acceder a la demanda de los ciudadanos de aumentar los servicios de transporte público.

to concur
to concur
[Verbo]

to express agreement with a particular opinion, statement, action, etc.

estar de acuerdo

estar de acuerdo

Ex: After a thorough discussion, the team was able to concur on the strategy to address the challenges they were facing in the project. 

Después de una discusión exhaustiva, el equipo pudo coincidir en la estrategia para abordar los desafíos que enfrentaban en el proyecto.

to condone
to condone
[Verbo]

to accept or forgive something that is commonly believed to be wrong

consentir

consentir

Ex: Silence on certain issues can be interpreted as condoning societal norms, even if they go against principles of equality and justice. 

El silencio sobre ciertos temas puede interpretarse como condonar las normas sociales, incluso si van en contra de los principios de igualdad y justicia.

to acquiesce

to reluctantly accept something without protest

consentir

consentir

Ex: Despite her reservations, she decided to acquiesce to their demands in order to avoid conflict. 

A pesar de sus reservas, decidió acceder a sus demandas para evitar conflictos.

to assent
to assent
[Verbo]

to agree to something, such as a suggestion, request, etc.

consentir, asentir

consentir, asentir

Ex: As a form of politeness, participants often assent by nodding or giving a verbal agreement during discussions. 

Como una forma de cortesía, los participantes a menudo asienten asintiendo con la cabeza o dando un acuerdo verbal durante las discusiones.

to comply
to comply
[Verbo]

to act in accordance with rules, regulations, or requests

cumplir

cumplir

Ex: The company implemented new security measures, and everyone needs to comply. 

La empresa implementó nuevas medidas de seguridad, y todos necesitan cumplir.

to endorse
to endorse
[Verbo]

to publicly state that one supports or approves someone or something

respaldar

respaldar

Ex: The teacher was happy to endorse the student's scholarship application due to their outstanding achievements. 

El profesor estaba feliz de respaldar la solicitud de beca del estudiante debido a sus logros sobresalientes.

euphemism
euphemism
[Sustantivo]

a word or expression that is used instead of a harsh or insulting one in order to be more tactful and polite

eufemismo

eufemismo

Ex: The phrase 'passed away' is a common euphemism for 'died,' used to soften the harsh reality of death. 

La frase 'passed away' es un eufemismo común para 'died', utilizado para suavizar la dura realidad de la muerte.

exchange
exchange
[Sustantivo]

the act of exchanging or trading one thing for another

intercambio, trueque

intercambio, trueque

Ex: The exchange of currency at the airport had a high fee. 

El intercambio de divisas en el aeropuerto tenía una tarifa alta.

view
view
[Sustantivo]

a particular way of seeing or understanding something

punto de vista, visión

punto de vista, visión

Ex: He offered a view that considered long-term effects. 

Ofreció un punto de vista que consideraba los efectos a largo plazo.

to expect
to expect
[Verbo]

to think or believe that it is possible for something to happen or for someone to do something

esperar, contar con

esperar, contar con

Ex: She didn't expect such a warm reception at the event. 

Ella no esperaba una recepción tan cálida en el evento.

economically
economically
[Adverbio]

in a way that concerns money, trade, or financial matters

económicamente

económicamente

Ex: The new trade deal affects the region economically. 

El nuevo acuerdo comercial afecta a la región económicamente.

disadvantaged
disadvantaged
[Adjetivo]

(of a person or area) facing challenging circumstances, especially financially or socially

desfavorecido

desfavorecido

Ex: The disadvantaged students received scholarships to help them pursue higher education. 

Los estudiantes desfavorecidos recibieron becas para ayudarlos a continuar su educación superior.

ethnic cleansing
ethnic cleansing
[Sustantivo]

the forced removal or elimination of a particular ethnic or religious group from a specific geographic area, often through violent means

limpieza étnica, purificación étnica

limpieza étnica, purificación étnica

thin on top

having less hair, particularly on the upper part of the head, often leading to baldness

escaso en la parte superior, entradas

escaso en la parte superior, entradas

Ex: He tries to hide that he's thin on top by combing his hair over. 

Intenta ocultar que tiene el pelo escaso en la parte superior peinándose con el pelo hacia un lado.

to let go
to let go
[Verbo]

to dismiss someone from their job or employment, often due to poor performance or misconduct

despedir, cesar

despedir, cesar

Ex: After a heated argument with a client, he was let go from his position. 

Después de una acalorada discusión con un cliente, fue despedido de su puesto.

misinformation
misinformation
[Sustantivo]

false or inaccurate information that is spread or communicated, often with the intention of deceiving or misleading others

desinformación, información falsa

desinformación, información falsa

Ex: She apologized for sharing misinformation on social media without verifying the facts first. 

Ella se disculpó por compartir desinformación en las redes sociales sin verificar primero los hechos.

pre-owned
pre-owned
[Adjetivo]

previously owned or used by someone else before being sold or resold, often in reference to goods such as cars, electronics, or clothing

de segunda mano, usado

de segunda mano, usado

Ex: They decided to purchase a pre-owned laptop instead of a new one to stick to their budget. 

Decidieron comprar una computadora portátil usada en lugar de una nueva para ajustarse a su presupuesto.

restroom
restroom
[Sustantivo]

a room in a public place with a toilet in it

baño, servicio

baño, servicio

Ex: The mall has restrooms on every floor for convenience. 

El centro comercial tiene baños en cada piso para mayor comodidad.

spin doctor
spin doctor
[Sustantivo]

a person or group of people who are often employed by politicians, public figures, or the government in order to shape the public opinion in their favor

asesor de imagen, experto en manipular la opinión pública

asesor de imagen, experto en manipular la opinión pública

Ex: The mayor's spin doctor turned a failed project into a story about bold leadership. 

El asesor de imagen del alcalde convirtió un proyecto fallido en una historia de liderazgo valiente.

political correctness

the use of language, behavior, or policies that are intended to avoid offense or discrimination towards certain groups of people

corrección política

corrección política

Ex: The debate about political correctness often focuses on whether it goes too far or if it's necessary for social harmony. 

El debate sobre la corrección política a menudo se centra en si va demasiado lejos o si es necesaria para la armonía social.

champagne socialist

used to describe a person who advocates for socialist policies but is perceived to live a luxurious or privileged lifestyle

socialista de champán, socialista de salón

socialista de champán, socialista de salón

Ex: She may be a champagne socialist, promoting environmental policies, but she flies first class everywhere. 

Puede ser una socialista champán, promoviendo políticas ambientales, pero vuela en primera clase a todas partes.

hot potato
hot potato
[Sustantivo]

a difficult or controversial issue or topic that is uncomfortable or risky to handle

tema espinoso, asunto delicado

tema espinoso, asunto delicado

Ex: The mayor tried to avoid the hot potato of rent control. 

El alcalde intentó esquivar el tema espinoso del control de alquileres.

to [get] on {one's} soapbox

to express one's strong opinions or beliefs publicly and forcefully, often in a long and impassioned speech

dar cátedra sobre

dar cátedra sobre

Ex: She often gets on her soapbox about environmental issues. 
friends in high places

one's acquaintances who possess great influence and are willing to help one get out of trouble or achieve what one desires

contactos influyentes, amigos con poder

contactos influyentes, amigos con poder

Ex: Without friends in high places, the request was ignored. 

Sin contactos influyentes, ignoraron la solicitud.

to authorize

to officially give permission for a specific action, process, etc.

autorizar

autorizar

Ex: The city council authorized the construction of a new public park in the downtown area. 

El ayuntamiento autorizó la construcción de un nuevo parque público en el centro de la ciudad.

to [play] politics

to engage in activities or behaviors that are intended to gain or maintain power or advantage within a group or organization

Ex: She always plays politics to get ahead in her career. 
to [climb] the greasy pole

to advance in one's career or social status by using unfair or dishonest methods, often while competing with others who have similar goals

Ex: He climbed the greasy pole to become the CEO. 
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