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El libro Insight - Intermedio Alto - Perspectiva del Vocabulario 10

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de Vocabulary Insight 10 en el libro de curso Insight Upper-Intermediate, como "elegir", "colateral", "personalizar", etc.

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to extend
to extend
[Verbo]

to enlarge or lengthen something

extender

extender

Ex: The city council plans to extend the park by adding more green space .

El ayuntamiento planea extender el parque añadiendo más zonas verdes.

to personalize

to customize something to suit an individual's needs, preferences, or characteristics

personalizar, adaptar

personalizar, adaptar

Ex: Wedding planners work closely with couples to personalize every detail of their special day .

Los planificadores de bodas trabajan estrechamente con las parejas para personalizar cada detalle de su día especial.

democracy
democracy
[Sustantivo]

a belief or ideology that supports governance by the people, emphasizing equal participation in the political process

democracia

democracia

Ex: The Enlightenment period greatly influenced modern democratic thought, advocating for individual rights and political freedom.

El período de la Ilustración influyó enormemente en el pensamiento democrático moderno, abogando por los derechos individuales y la libertad política.

egalitarian
egalitarian
[Sustantivo]

a person who believes in or advocates for the principle of equality, especially in regards to social, political, and economic affairs

igualitario

igualitario

Ex: The egalitarian’s speech inspired many to join the movement for racial equality .

El discurso del igualitario inspiró a muchos a unirse al movimiento por la igualdad racial.

popular
popular
[Adjetivo]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

popular

popular

Ex: His songs are popular because they are easy to dance to .

Sus canciones son populares porque son fáciles de bailar.

to vote
to vote
[Verbo]

to show which candidate one wants to win in an election or which plan one supports, by marking a piece of paper, raising one's hand, etc.

votar

votar

Ex: He voted for the first time after turning eighteen .

Votó por primera vez después de cumplir dieciocho años.

campaign
campaign
[Sustantivo]

a series of organized activities that are intended to achieve a particular goal

campaña

campaña

Ex: The vaccination campaign was successful in reaching vulnerable populations and preventing the spread of disease .

La campaña de vacunación fue exitosa en llegar a las poblaciones vulnerables y prevenir la propagación de la enfermedad.

to elect
to elect
[Verbo]

to choose a person for a specific job, particularly a political one, by voting

elegir

elegir

Ex: The citizens of the country are electing new leaders who will shape the future .

Los ciudadanos del país eligen nuevos líderes que darán forma al futuro.

minority
minority
[Sustantivo]

a small group of people who differ in race, religion, etc. and are often mistreated by the society

minoría

minoría

Ex: He is researching the history of minority communities in the area .

Él está investigando la historia de las comunidades minoritarias en el área.

tyrant
tyrant
[Sustantivo]

a ruler or leader who has absolute power and uses it in a cruel and oppressive way, without any regard for the rights or well-being of others

tirano

tirano

Ex: The tyrant enforced strict laws that stifled any form of dissent or opposition .

El tirano impuso leyes estrictas que sofocaban cualquier forma de disidencia u oposición.

responsibility
responsibility
[Sustantivo]

the obligation to perform a particular duty or task that is assigned to one

responsabilidad, obligación

responsabilidad, obligación

Ex: Parents have the responsibility of providing a safe and nurturing environment for their children .

Los padres tienen la responsabilidad de proporcionar un entorno seguro y enriquecedor para sus hijos.

majority
majority
[Sustantivo]

the larger part or number of a given set or group

mayoría

mayoría

Ex: A majority of residents expressed concerns about the proposed construction project .

Una mayoría de los residentes expresaron preocupaciones sobre el proyecto de construcción propuesto.

to rule
to rule
[Verbo]

to control and be in charge of a country

gobernar

gobernar

Ex: The military junta ruled the nation after a coup d'état .

La junta militar gobernó la nación después de un golpe de estado.

to restrict

to bring someone or something under control through laws and rules

limitar

limitar

Ex: The city council voted to restrict parking in certain areas to ease traffic congestion .

El consejo municipal votó para restringir el estacionamiento en ciertas áreas para aliviar la congestión del tráfico.

to obey
to obey
[Verbo]

to follow commands, rules, or orders

obedecer

obedecer

Ex: In a classroom , students are expected to obey the teacher 's directions .

En un aula, se espera que los estudiantes obedezcan las instrucciones del profesor.

authoritarian
authoritarian
[Adjetivo]

(of a person or system) enforcing strict obedience to authority at the expense of individual freedom

autoritario

autoritario

Ex: Authoritarian government frequently disregard human rights and civil liberties in the name of stability .

El gobierno autoritario frecuentemente ignora los derechos humanos y las libertades civiles en nombre de la estabilidad.

powerful
powerful
[Adjetivo]

possessing great strength or force

poderoso

poderoso

Ex: The team played with powerful energy , winning the match easily .

El equipo jugó con una energía poderosa, ganando el partido fácilmente.

dictatorship
dictatorship
[Sustantivo]

a form of government where power is concentrated in the hands of a single individual or a small group, often with absolute authority, without the consent of the people

dictadura

dictadura

Ex: Many countries fought against dictatorship in the 20th century .

Muchos países lucharon contra la dictadura en el siglo XX.

freedom
freedom
[Sustantivo]

the right to act, say, or think as one desires without being stopped, controlled, or restricted

libertad

libertad

Ex: The protesters demanded greater freedom for all citizens .

Los manifestantes exigieron mayor libertad para todos los ciudadanos.

slavery
slavery
[Sustantivo]

the state in which a person is owned by someone and used for forced labor

esclavitud

esclavitud

Ex: The abolition of slavery marked a significant milestone in the fight for freedom and equality .

La abolición de la esclavitud marcó un hito significativo en la lucha por la libertad y la igualdad.

weakness
weakness
[Sustantivo]

lack of power or ability to act effectively

debilidad, flaqueza

debilidad, flaqueza

Ex: The company 's weakness became apparent in the crisis .

La debilidad de la empresa se hizo evidente en la crisis.

poverty
poverty
[Sustantivo]

the condition of lacking enough money or income to afford basic needs like food, clothing, etc.

pobreza

pobreza

Ex: The charity focuses on providing food and shelter to those living in poverty.

La organización benéfica se centra en proporcionar alimentos y refugio a quienes viven en la pobreza.

peace
peace
[Sustantivo]

a period or state where there is no war or violence

paz

paz

Ex: She hoped for a future where peace would prevail around the world .

Ella esperaba un futuro donde la paz prevaleciera en todo el mundo.

war
war
[Sustantivo]

a state of armed fighting between two or more groups, nations, or states

guerra

guerra

Ex: The nation remained at war until a peace agreement was signed .

La nación permaneció en guerra hasta que se firmó un acuerdo de paz.

collateral
collateral
[Sustantivo]

a loan guarantee that may be taken away if the loan is not repaid

garantía

garantía

Ex: The entrepreneur pledged his stock portfolio as collateral to secure the business loan needed to expand his company .

El empresario comprometió su cartera de acciones como garantía para asegurar el préstamo comercial necesario para expandir su empresa.

communal
communal
[Adjetivo]

belonging to or shared by a group of people and not only individuals

comunal

comunal

Ex: The tribe followed communal traditions passed down for generations .

La tribu seguía tradiciones comunales transmitidas de generación en generación.

diversity
diversity
[Sustantivo]

the presence of a variety of distinct characteristics within a group

diversidad

diversidad

Ex: The city 's culinary scene is known for its diversity, offering a variety of cuisines from different countries .

La escena culinaria de la ciudad es conocida por su diversidad, ofreciendo una variedad de cocinas de diferentes países.

leadership
leadership
[Sustantivo]

the act of guiding or directing a group of people towards a shared goal or objective

liderazgo, dirección

liderazgo, dirección

Ex: She attended a seminar to improve her leadership skills .

Ella asistió a un seminario para mejorar sus habilidades de liderazgo.

freeloader
freeloader
[Sustantivo]

a person who habitually takes advantage of others' generosity without offering anything in return

gorrón, aprovechado

gorrón, aprovechado

Ex: Despite contributing nothing to the household expenses , he always managed to be the first in line for dinner , earning himself the title of the family freeloader.

A pesar de no contribuir en nada a los gastos del hogar, siempre lograba ser el primero en la fila para la cena, ganándose así el título de gorrón de la familia.

momentum
momentum
[Sustantivo]

the force or energy that propels a process, idea, or endeavor, enabling it to continue moving, progressing, or gaining strength

impulso

impulso

Ex: Economic momentum depends on market stability .

El impulso económico depende de la estabilidad del mercado.

equality
equality
[Sustantivo]

the state of having the same opportunities, rights, status, etc. as others

igualdad

igualdad

Ex: Equality in voting rights was a significant achievement of the civil rights movement .

La igualdad en los derechos de voto fue un logro significativo del movimiento por los derechos civiles.

to [wear] the trousers

to be the one who makes important decisions and fully controls a relationship or family

Ex: Their mother always wore the trousers in family matters.
common
common
[Adjetivo]

regular and without any exceptional features

común

común

Ex: His response was so common that it did n’t stand out in the conversation .

Su respuesta fue tan común que no destacó en la conversación.

distribution
distribution
[Sustantivo]

the action of spreading, allocating, or apportioning something among recipients

distribución

distribución

Ex: The charity ensured fair distribution of supplies .

La organización benéfica aseguró una distribución justa de los suministros.

enforcement
enforcement
[Sustantivo]

the action of making people obey a law or regulation

aplicación, ejecución

aplicación, ejecución

Ex: Effective enforcement of copyright laws is crucial to protect intellectual property rights .

La aplicación efectiva de las leyes de derechos de autor es crucial para proteger los derechos de propiedad intelectual.

opportunity
opportunity
[Sustantivo]

a situation or a chance where doing or achieving something particular becomes possible or easier

oportunidad, ocasión

oportunidad, ocasión

Ex: Learning a new language opens up opportunities for travel and cultural exchange .

Aprender un nuevo idioma abre oportunidades para viajar e intercambios culturales.

ballot
ballot
[Sustantivo]

a document listing the options or candidates used in voting

papeleta

papeleta

Ex: Each ballot was checked for accuracy before distribution .

Cada papeleta fue verificada para garantizar su exactitud antes de la distribución.

candidate
candidate
[Sustantivo]

someone who is competing in an election or for a job position

candidato

candidato

Ex: The candidate promised to tackle climate change if elected .

El candidato prometió abordar el cambio climático si era elegido.

constituency
constituency
[Sustantivo]

a group of people in a specific area who elect a representative to a legislative position

electorado

electorado

Ex: A survey was conducted to gauge the opinion of the constituency on the new tax reform .

Se realizó una encuesta para medir la opinión de la circunscripción sobre la nueva reforma fiscal.

electorate
electorate
[Sustantivo]

the group of people who are eligible to vote in an election

electorado

electorado

Ex: Candidates often tailor their messages to address the concerns of the electorate.

Los candidatos a menudo adaptan sus mensajes para abordar las preocupaciones del electorado.

manifesto
manifesto
[Sustantivo]

a written public declaration of intentions, opinions, and objectives, often issued by a political party, a government, or a group of individuals with a shared interest or purpose

manifesto

manifesto

Ex: The student union published a manifesto to advocate for better educational resources .

El sindicato de estudiantes publicó un manifiesto para abogar por mejores recursos educativos.

polling station
polling station
[Sustantivo]

a specific place where voters go to cast their vote in an election

colegio electoral, centro de votación

colegio electoral, centro de votación

Ex: Security measures were put in place at every polling station to ensure a fair process .

Se implementaron medidas de seguridad en cada centro de votación para garantizar un proceso justo.

turnout
turnout
[Sustantivo]

the percentage or number of eligible voters who actually cast their vote

participación electoral, tasa de participación

participación electoral, tasa de participación

Ex: Efforts to increase voter turnout included extending polling hours and providing transportation.

Los esfuerzos para aumentar la participación electoral incluyeron extender las horas de votación y proporcionar transporte.

to abolish
to abolish
[Verbo]

to officially put an end to a law, activity, or system

abolir, suprimir

abolir, suprimir

Ex: The city has abolished the use of plastic bags .

La ciudad ha abolido el uso de bolsas de plástico.

to eradicate

to completely destroy something, particularly a problem or threat

erradicar

erradicar

Ex: The vaccination campaign successfully eradicated the spread of the infectious disease .

La campaña de vacunación logró erradicar la propagación de la enfermedad infecciosa.

policy
policy
[Sustantivo]

a set of ideas or a plan of action that has been chosen officially by a group of people, an organization, a political party, etc.

política

política

Ex: The school district adopted a zero-tolerance policy for bullying.

El distrito escolar adoptó una política de tolerancia cero para el acoso escolar.

to pledge
to pledge
[Verbo]

to formally promise to do something

prometer

prometer

Ex: During the campaign , the candidate was pledging to improve education for all citizens .

Durante la campaña, el candidato se comprometía a mejorar la educación para todos los ciudadanos.

to swear
to swear
[Verbo]

to use offensive or vulgar language in order to express strong emotions

jurar, blasfemar

jurar, blasfemar

Ex: Upset by the news , she could n't help but swear under her breath .

Molesta por la noticia, no pudo evitar maldecir en voz baja.

tyranny
tyranny
[Sustantivo]

a type of government where a ruler or a small group of people have complete power and control over the citizens, often making decisions without considering their rights or welfare

tiranía

tiranía

Ex: Throughout history , humanity has grappled with the destructive force of tyranny, as power-hungry individuals seek to subjugate and control others .

A lo largo de la historia, la humanidad ha lidiado con la fuerza destructiva de la tiranía, mientras que individuos sedientos de poder buscan subyugar y controlar a los demás.

arms
arms
[Sustantivo]

weapons in general, especially those used by the military

armas

armas

Ex: Soldiers were trained extensively in the use of various arms before being deployed to the front lines .

Los soldados fueron entrenados extensamente en el uso de varias armas antes de ser desplegados en las líneas del frente.

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