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El libro Insight - Intermedio - Unidad 8 - 8D

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 - 8D in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "boycott", "conflict", "discrimination", etc.

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discrimination
[Sustantivo]

the practice of treating a person or different categories of people less fairly than others

discriminación

discriminación

Ex: She spoke out against discrimination after witnessing unfair treatment of her colleagues .Ella habló en contra de la **discriminación** después de presenciar un trato injusto hacia sus colegas.
struggle
[Sustantivo]

a great effort to fight back or break free

esfuerzo

esfuerzo

Ex: The young bird 's struggle to fly for the first time was both inspiring and heartwarming .La **lucha** del pájaro joven por volar por primera vez fue inspiradora y conmovedora.
to boycott
[Verbo]

to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a way to show disapproval or to try to bring about a change

boicotear

boicotear

Ex: The school boycotted the exam because of unfair grading policies .La escuela **boicoteó** el examen debido a políticas de calificación injustas.
threat
[Sustantivo]

someone or something that is possible to cause danger, trouble, or harm

amenaza

amenaza

Ex: The snake ’s venomous bite is a real threat to humans if not treated promptly .La mordedura venenosa de la serpiente es una verdadera **amenaza** para los humanos si no se trata rápidamente.
demonstration
[Sustantivo]

a display of support for or protest against something or someone by a march or public meeting

demostración

demostración

Ex: The political party organized a demonstration to protest against corruption in government .El partido político organizó una **manifestación** para protestar contra la corrupción en el gobierno.
march
[Sustantivo]

a formal, organized, and usually ceremonial procession of people, often military personnel, moving in a uniform and rhythmic way

marcha, desfile

marcha, desfile

Ex: The march ended in front of the government building .La **marcha** terminó frente al edificio del gobierno.
injustice
[Sustantivo]

a behavior or treatment that is unjust and unfair

injusticia

injusticia

Ex: He dedicated his life to fighting against social injustice and advocating for the rights of the oppressed .Dedicó su vida a luchar contra la **injusticia** social y a defender los derechos de los oprimidos.
humiliated
[Adjetivo]

experiencing the feeling of embarrassment, shame, or disrespect because of being mistreated or ridiculed

humillado, avergonzado

humillado, avergonzado

Ex: The student felt humiliated after his mistake was pointed out in front of the class.El estudiante se sintió **humillado** después de que su error fuera señalado frente a la clase.
segregation
[Sustantivo]

the policy of separating a group of people from the rest based on racial, sexual, or religious grounds and discriminating against them

segregación

segregación

Ex: The festival showcases music, food, and art from various ethnicities around the world.El festival muestra música, comida y arte de diversas etnias alrededor del mundo.
conflict
[Sustantivo]

a serious disagreement or argument, often involving opposing interests or ideas

conflicto

conflicto

Ex: The internal conflict within the organization affected its overall efficiency and morale.El **conflicto** interno dentro de la organización afectó su eficiencia general y la moral.
refusal
[Sustantivo]

the act of rejecting or saying no to something that has been offered or requested

rechazo

rechazo

Ex: He expressed his refusal with a firm " no . "Expresó su **rechazo** con un firme "no".
product
[Sustantivo]

something that is created or grown for sale

producto

producto

Ex: The tech startup launched its flagship product at the trade show last month .La startup tecnológica lanzó su **producto** estrella en la feria comercial el mes pasado.
to protest
[Verbo]

to show disagreement by taking action or expressing it verbally, particularly in public

protestar

protestar

Ex: The accused protested the charges against him , maintaining his innocence .El acusado **protestó** contra los cargos en su contra, manteniendo su inocencia.
treatment
[Sustantivo]

an action that is done to relieve pain or cure a disease, wound, etc.

tratamiento

tratamiento

Ex: Timely treatment of acute illnesses can prevent complications and facilitate a quicker recovery process .El **tratamiento** oportuno de enfermedades agudas puede prevenir complicaciones y facilitar un proceso de recuperación más rápido.
unfairness
[Sustantivo]

a situation or treatment that is not just or impartial and that puts someone at a disadvantage

injusticia

injusticia

Ex: He recognized the unfairness of the rule and spoke out .Reconoció **la injusticia** de la regla y habló.
to step up
[Verbo]

to increase the size, amount, intensity, speed, etc. of something

aumentar

aumentar

Ex: The supervisor asked the employee to step up their productivity to meet targets .El supervisor le pidió al empleado que **aumentara** su productividad para cumplir con los objetivos.

to get rid of something that is no longer needed

tira la basura

tira la basura

Ex: You should throw out your toothbrush every three months .Deberías **tirar** tu cepillo de dientes cada tres meses.

to admit defeat and retreat from a position or claim when met with resistance or pressure

echarse atrás, dar marcha atrás

echarse atrás, dar marcha atrás

Ex: She did n't back down from her position even when confronted with criticism .Ella no **retrocedió** de su posición incluso cuando se enfrentó a críticas.

to resist or defend oneself against an attack or challenge, often by taking action to counter the aggression or difficulty

contraatacar, defenderse

contraatacar, defenderse

Ex: Victims of bullying are encouraged to stand up and fight back against their tormentors .Se anima a las víctimas de acoso a levantarse y **defenderse** de sus acosadores.

to become less severe, intense, or harsh

amainar, disminuir

amainar, disminuir

Ex: The teacher noticed the students ' anxiety easing off as they gained confidence in the subject .El profesor notó que la ansiedad de los estudiantes **disminuía** a medida que ganaban confianza en la asignatura.

to confront and deal with a difficult or unpleasant situation directly and courageously

confrontar

confrontar

Ex: As a responsible leader, it's crucial to face up to the challenges and make decisions for the betterment of the team.Como líder responsable, es crucial **enfrentarse** a los desafíos y tomar decisiones para el mejoramiento del equipo.

to join in an event, activity, etc.

participar

participar

Ex: He consistently participates in charity events to support various causes .Él **participa** consistentemente en eventos de caridad para apoyar diversas causas.

to participate in or become involved in a particular activity, conversation, etc.

participar en

participar en

Ex: Athletes often engage in rigorous training sessions to improve their performance .Los atletas **participan a menudo en** sesiones de entrenamiento rigurosas para mejorar su rendimiento.
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