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El libro Insight - Intermedio - Unidad 8 - 8D

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 8 - 8D del libro de curso Insight Intermediate, como "boicot", "conflicto", "discriminación", etc.

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discrimination
discrimination
[Sustantivo]

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

discriminación

discriminación

Ex: Efforts to reduce discrimination in the workplace include implementing diversity training programs. 

Los esfuerzos para reducir la discriminación en el lugar de trabajo incluyen la implementación de programas de capacitación en diversidad.

struggle
struggle
[Sustantivo]

a great effort to fight back or break free

esfuerzo

esfuerzo

Ex: The fish's struggle against the fisherman's line was intense, but eventually, it was caught. 

La lucha del pez contra la línea del pescador fue intensa, pero finalmente fue capturado.

to boycott
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 consumers boycotted the company's products due to ethical concerns. 

Los consumidores boicotearon los productos de la empresa debido a preocupaciones éticas.

threat
threat
[Sustantivo]

something that poses danger or the possibility of harm

amenaza

amenaza

Ex: Cyberattacks are a growing threat to online security. 

Los ciberataques son una amenaza creciente para la seguridad en línea.

demonstration
demonstration
[Sustantivo]

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

demostración

demostración

Ex: The labor union held a demonstration outside the company headquarters to demand better working conditions. 

El sindicato realizó una manifestación fuera de la sede de la empresa para exigir mejores condiciones laborales.

march
march
[Sustantivo]

the act of troops walking with regular, disciplined steps, often over a distance or as part of maneuvers

marcha, desfile

marcha, desfile

Ex: The regiment maintained a steady march toward the front. 

El regimiento mantuvo una marcha constante hacia el frente.

injustice
injustice
[Sustantivo]

a behavior or treatment that is unjust and unfair

injusticia

injusticia

Ex: The documentary shed light on the systemic injustices faced by marginalized communities. 

El documental arrojó luz sobre las injusticias sistémicas que enfrentan las comunidades marginadas.

humiliated
humiliated
[Adjetivo]

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

humillado, avergonzado

humillado, avergonzado

Ex: He was treated like a humiliated servant by his employer. 

Fue tratado como un sirviente humillado por su empleador.

segregation
segregation
[Sustantivo]

a social system or practice that keeps minority groups separate from the majority, often through separate facilities or services

segregación

segregación

Ex: Segregation in housing contributed to unequal opportunities. 

La segregación en la vivienda contribuyó a oportunidades desiguales.

conflict
conflict
[Sustantivo]

a disagreement or argument over something important

conflicto

conflicto

Ex: Their conflict was resolved through negotiation. 

Su conflicto se resolvió mediante la negociación.

refusal
refusal
[Sustantivo]

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

rechazo

rechazo

Ex: She faced consequences for her refusal to follow the rules. 

Ella enfrentó consecuencias por su negativa a seguir las reglas.

product
product
[Sustantivo]

something that is created or grown for sale

producto

producto

Ex: Farmers in the region grow a variety of agricultural products, including fruits and vegetables. 

Los agricultores de la región cultivan una variedad de productos agrícolas, incluyendo frutas y verduras.

to protest
to protest
[Verbo]

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

protestar

protestar

Ex: Activists peacefully marched to protest racial injustice and advocate for equality. 

Los activistas marcharon pacíficamente para protestar contra la injusticia racial y abogar por la igualdad.

treatment
treatment
[Sustantivo]

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

tratamiento

tratamiento

Ex: Physical therapy was a crucial aspect of her treatment plan to rehabilitate her injured knee. 

La fisioterapia fue un aspecto crucial de su plan de tratamiento para rehabilitar su rodilla lesionada.

unfairness
unfairness
[Sustantivo]

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

injusticia

injusticia

Ex: The unfairness in the system needs to be addressed. 

La injusticia en el sistema debe ser abordada.

to step up
to step up
[Verbo]

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

aumentar

aumentar

Ex: The teacher asked the students to step up their participation in classroom discussions. 

El profesor pidió a los estudiantes que aumentaran su participación en los debates en el aula.

to throw out

to get rid of something that is no longer needed

tira la basura

tira la basura

Ex: Please throw out that old chair, it's broken. 

Por favor, tira esa silla vieja, está rota.

to back down

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: The government didn't back down from the controversial policy. 
to fight back

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: In the boxing ring, the champion learned how to fight back against his opponent's aggressive moves. 

En el ring de boxeo, el campeón aprendió a contraatacar los movimientos agresivos de su oponente.

to ease off

to become less severe, intense, or harsh

amainar, disminuir

amainar, disminuir

Ex: The intense heat started to ease off in the evening as the sun set. 

El calor intenso comenzó a disminuir por la noche cuando se puso el sol.

to face up to

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

confrontar

confrontar

Ex: It can be challenging, but it's important to face up to the consequences of our actions. 

Puede ser un desafío, pero es importante afrontar las consecuencias de nuestras acciones.

to participate

to join in an event, activity, etc.

participar

participar

Ex: We invite everyone to participate in the upcoming community clean-up event. 

Invitamos a todos a participar en el próximo evento de limpieza comunitaria.

to engage in

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

participar en

participar en

Ex: The company decided to engage in a philanthropic initiative to support the local community. 

La empresa decidió participar en una iniciativa filantrópica para apoyar a la comunidad local.

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