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Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 1 - 1D en el libro de curso Insight Upper-Intermediate, como "dignificar", "demacrado", "acertijo", etc.

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political movement
[Sustantivo]

an attempt by a group of people with a common ideology or goal working together to influence or change political policies and systems

movimiento político, acción política

movimiento político, acción política

Ex: The workers ’ political movement demanded better wages and conditions .El **movimiento político** de los trabajadores exigió mejores salarios y condiciones.
transformation
[Sustantivo]

the process of a significant and fundamental change in something, often resulting in a new form or state

transformación, metamorfosis

transformación, metamorfosis

Ex: The city ’s transformation into a cultural hub has attracted many tourists .La **transformación** de la ciudad en un centro cultural ha atraído a muchos turistas.
gradual
[Adjetivo]

occurring slowly and step-by-step over a long period of time

gradual

gradual

Ex: The decline in biodiversity in the region has been gradual, but its effects are becoming increasingly evident .La disminución de la biodiversidad en la región ha sido **gradual**, pero sus efectos son cada vez más evidentes.
incremental
[Adjetivo]

changing or progressing in small, steady steps rather than in sudden leaps or bounds

incremental

incremental

Ex: The artist refined their technique through incremental experimentation with different mediums .El artista refinó su técnica mediante la experimentación **incremental** con diferentes medios.
striking
[Adjetivo]

exceptionally eye-catching or beautiful

llamativo, sorprendente

llamativo, sorprendente

Ex: He had a striking look with his tall frame and distinctive tattoos , making him unforgettable .Tenía una apariencia **llamativa** con su alta estatura y tatuajes distintivos, lo que lo hacía inolvidable.
distance
[Sustantivo]

the length of the space that is between two places or points

distancia

distancia

Ex: The telescope allowed astronomers to accurately measure the distance to distant galaxies .El telescopio permitió a los astrónomos medir con precisión la **distancia** a galaxias distantes.
haggard
[Adjetivo]

looking extremely tired, often due to stress, illness, or lack of sleep

demacrado

demacrado

Ex: The soldiers returned from battle looking haggard and drained .Los soldados regresaron de la batalla luciendo **demacrados** y agotados.

to a large extent

Ex: She a great deal about her family 's well-being .
to support
[Verbo]

to provide someone or something with encouragement or help

apoyar

apoyar

Ex: The teacher always tries to support her students by offering extra help after class .El profesor siempre intenta **apoyar** a sus alumnos ofreciendo ayuda adicional después de clase.
attorney
[Sustantivo]

a lawyer who represents someone in a court of law

representante legal, apoderado

representante legal, apoderado

Ex: The attorney advised her on the best course of action for the lawsuit .El **abogado** le aconsejó sobre el mejor curso de acción para la demanda.
attentive
[Adjetivo]

giving much attention to something or someone with interest

atento

atento

Ex: His attentive gaze never wavered from the speaker , absorbing every word .Su mirada **atenta** nunca se apartó del orador, absorbiendo cada palabra.
conundrum
[Sustantivo]

a problem or question that is confusing and needs a lot of skill or effort to solve or answer

acertijo, adivinanza

acertijo, adivinanza

Ex: She found herself in a conundrum when she had to choose between two equally appealing job offers .Se encontró en un **dilema** cuando tuvo que elegir entre dos ofertas de trabajo igualmente atractivas.

to impose a punishment on someone for a wrongdoing or violation

sancionar, penalizar

sancionar, penalizar

Ex: By the end of the day , the school will have hopefully penalized those who cheated on the exam .Para el final del día, la escuela habrá **penalizado** con suerte a aquellos que hicieron trampa en el examen.
hero
[Sustantivo]

a person who deserves great admiration for their bravery or good deeds

héroe, heroína

héroe, heroína

compassionate
[Adjetivo]

showing kindness and understanding toward others, especially during times of difficulty or suffering

compasivo

compasivo

Ex: Her compassionate gestures , such as offering a listening ear and a shoulder to cry on , provided solace to her friends in distress .Sus gestos **compasivos**, como ofrecer un oído atento y un hombro para llorar, proporcionaron consuelo a sus amigos en apuros.
compassion
[Sustantivo]

great sympathy for a person or animal that is suffering

compasión

compasión

Ex: His compassion for the homeless inspired him to start a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing shelter and resources .Su **compasión** por las personas sin hogar lo inspiró a iniciar una organización sin fines de lucro dedicada a proporcionar refugio y recursos.
courage
[Sustantivo]

the quality to face danger or hardship without giving in to fear

coraje, valentía

coraje, valentía

Ex: Overcoming fear requires both courage and determination .Superar el miedo requiere tanto **valor** como determinación.
courageous
[Adjetivo]

expressing no fear when faced with danger or difficulty

valiente, valeroso, corajudo

valiente, valeroso, corajudo

Ex: The rescue dog demonstrated a courageous effort in saving lives during the disaster response mission .El perro de rescate demostró un esfuerzo **valiente** al salvar vidas durante la misión de respuesta al desastre.
dedication
[Sustantivo]

time and effort that a person persistently puts into something that they value, such as a job or goal

dedicación

dedicación

Ex: The success of the event was a result of the organizers ’ dedication.El éxito del evento fue el resultado de la **dedicación** de los organizadores.
dedicated
[Adjetivo]

fully committed and loyal to a task, cause, or purpose

dedicado

dedicado

Ex: She showed dedicated leadership in guiding her team to success .Mostró un liderazgo **dedicado** al guiar a su equipo hacia el éxito.
determination
[Sustantivo]

the quality of working toward something despite difficulties

determinación

determinación

Ex: The team 's determination led them to victory against the odds .La **determinación** del equipo los llevó a la victoria contra todo pronóstico.
determined
[Adjetivo]

having or displaying a strong will to achieve a goal despite the challenges or obstacles

decidido

decidido

Ex: Her determined spirit inspired everyone around her to work harder .Su espíritu **determinado** inspiró a todos a su alrededor a trabajar más duro.
dignity
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being worthy of respect and honor, which can be attributed to a person's behavior, actions, or sense of self-worth

dignidad

dignidad

to dignify
[Verbo]

to give someone or something a sense of worth, honor, or respect

honrar, dignificar

honrar, dignificar

Ex: The monument was built to dignify the legacy of the leader .El monumento fue construido para **dignificar** el legado del líder.
humbleness
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being modest, unpretentious, and not overly proud of oneself

humildad, modestia

humildad, modestia

Ex: His humbleness prevented him from boasting about his achievements .Su **humildad** le impidió alardear de sus logros.
humble
[Adjetivo]

behaving in a way that shows the lack of pride or sense of superiority over others

humilde, modesto

humilde, modesto

Ex: The humble leader listens to the ideas and concerns of others , valuing their contributions .El líder **humilde** escucha las ideas y preocupaciones de los demás, valorando sus contribuciones.
inspiration
[Sustantivo]

something created through original thought and effort

inspiración

inspiración

Ex: The film was an inspiration that redefined storytelling .La película fue una **inspiración** que redefinió la narración de historias.
inspirational
[Adjetivo]

providing motivation, encouragement, enthusiasm, or a sense of purpose

inspirador, motivador

inspirador, motivador

Ex: The teacher 's inspirational words encouraged her students to believe in themselves and their abilities .Las palabras **inspiradoras** del maestro animaron a sus estudiantes a creer en sí mismos y en sus habilidades.
persistency
[Sustantivo]

the quality of continuing to work towards a goal or task despite facing obstacles or difficulties

persistencia,  perseverancia

persistencia, perseverancia

persistent
[Adjetivo]

continuing to do something despite facing criticism or difficulties

persistente

persistente

Ex: The persistent entrepreneur faced numerous obstacles but never wavered in pursuit of her dream .El empresario **persistente** enfrentó numerosos obstáculos pero nunca vaciló en la búsqueda de su sueño.
resource
[Sustantivo]

(usually plural) means such as equipment, money, manpower, etc. that a person or organization can benefit from

recurso

recurso

Ex: She utilized her network of contacts as a valuable resource for career advancement .Ella utilizó su red de contactos como un **recurso** valioso para el avance de su carrera.
resourceful
[Adjetivo]

capable of finding different, clever, and efficient ways to solve problems, often using the resources available to them in innovative ways

ingenioso, hábil

ingenioso, hábil

Ex: The resourceful engineer developed a cost-effective solution to improve the efficiency of the manufacturing process .El ingenioso ingeniero desarrolló una solución rentable para mejorar la eficiencia del proceso de fabricación.
will
[Sustantivo]

a person's intention or desire, especially one that is strong or persistent

voluntad, deseo

voluntad, deseo

Ex: His will to make a difference inspired many in his community to take action .Su **voluntad** de marcar la diferencia inspiró a muchos en su comunidad a tomar acción.
willing
[Adjetivo]

interested or ready to do something

dispuesto

dispuesto

Ex: She was willing to listen to different perspectives before making a decision .Ella estaba **dispuesta** a escuchar diferentes perspectivas antes de tomar una decisión.
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