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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 company has extended its product line to attract a wider customer base. 

La empresa ha ampliado su línea de productos para atraer a una base de clientes más amplia.

to personalize

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

personalizar, adaptar

personalizar, adaptar

Ex: The software allows users to personalize their profiles with unique settings and preferences. 

El software permite a los usuarios personalizar sus perfiles con configuraciones y preferencias únicas.

democracy
democracy
[Sustantivo]

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

democracia

democracia

Ex: He joined the movement to promote democracy and social justice. 

Se unió al movimiento para promover la democracia y la justicia social.

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: He identified as an egalitarian and worked tirelessly to promote fair wages for all workers. 

Se identificó como un igualitario y trabajó incansablemente para promover salarios justos para todos los trabajadores.

popular
popular
[Adjetivo]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

popular

popular

Ex: Tennis is a popular sport in many countries around the world. 

El tenis es un deporte popular en muchos países alrededor del mundo.

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: Yesterday, she enthusiastically voted for her preferred candidate. 

Ayer, ella votó con entusiasmo por su candidato preferido.

campaign
campaign
[Sustantivo]

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

campaña

campaña

Ex: The environmental group launched a campaign to reduce plastic waste in oceans. 
to elect
to elect
[Verbo]

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

elegir

elegir

Ex: Voters have the responsibility to elect representatives who align with their values. 

Los votantes tienen la responsabilidad de elegir a representantes que se alineen con sus valores.

minority
minority
[Sustantivo]

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

minoría

minoría

Ex: The report highlighted the struggles of the minority in accessing resources. 

El informe destacó las dificultades de la minoría para acceder a los recursos.

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's oppressive policies left the nation in a state of fear and despair. 

Las políticas opresivas del tirano dejaron a la nación en un estado de miedo y desesperación.

responsibility
responsibility
[Sustantivo]

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

responsabilidad, obligación

responsabilidad, obligación

Ex: The teacher emphasized the responsibility of students to complete their homework on time. 

El profesor enfatizó la responsabilidad de los estudiantes de completar su tarea a tiempo.

majority
majority
[Sustantivo]

the larger part or number of a given set or group

mayoría

mayoría

Ex: The majority of the class agreed on extending the deadline for the assignment. 

La mayoría de la clase estuvo de acuerdo en extender la fecha límite para la tarea.

to rule
to rule
[Verbo]

to control and be in charge of a country

gobernar

gobernar

Ex: The dictator ruled the country with an iron fist, suppressing dissent. 

El dictador gobernaba el país con mano de hierro, reprimiendo la disidencia.

to restrict

to bring someone or something under control through laws and rules

limitar

limitar

Ex: To maintain order, the organization implemented rules to restrict behavior during events. 

Para mantener el orden, la organización implementó reglas para restringir el comportamiento durante los eventos.

to obey
to obey
[Verbo]

to follow commands, rules, or orders

obedecer

obedecer

Ex: Citizens are required to obey the laws of the land. 

Se requiere que los ciudadanos obedezcan las leyes del país.

authoritarian
authoritarian
[Adjetivo]

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

autoritario

autoritario

Ex: Authoritarian leaders often rely on censorship and propaganda to maintain power. 

Los líderes autoritarios a menudo dependen de la censura y la propaganda para mantener el poder.

powerful
powerful
[Adjetivo]

possessing great strength or force

poderoso

poderoso

Ex: The powerful tools in the workshop helped complete the job quickly. 

Las herramientas poderosas en el taller ayudaron a completar el trabajo rápidamente.

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: The people lived in fear under the dictatorship's strict laws. 

La gente vivía con miedo bajo las estrictas leyes de la dictadura.

freedom
freedom
[Sustantivo]

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

libertad

libertad

Ex: The movement sought to protect the freedom of the press. 

El movimiento buscaba proteger la libertad de prensa.

slavery
slavery
[Sustantivo]

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

esclavitud

esclavitud

Ex: Despite the end of legal slavery, modern forms of exploitation still exist. 

A pesar del fin de la esclavitud legal, aún existen formas modernas de explotación.

weakness
weakness
[Sustantivo]

lack of power or ability to act effectively

debilidad, flaqueza

debilidad, flaqueza

Ex: The leader's weakness caused delays in decision-making. 

La debilidad del líder causó retrasos en la toma de decisiones.

poverty
poverty
[Sustantivo]

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

pobreza

pobreza

Ex: Education is seen as a key to escaping the cycle of poverty. 

La educación es vista como una clave para escapar del ciclo de la pobreza.

peace
peace
[Sustantivo]

a period or state where there is no war or violence

paz

paz

Ex: The treaty brought a long-awaited peace to the region. 

El tratado trajo una paz largamente esperada a la región.

war
war
[Sustantivo]

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

guerra

guerra

Ex: The impact of war on civilians is often devastating, leading to displacement, injury, and loss. 

El impacto de la guerra en los civiles suele ser devastador, lo que lleva al desplazamiento, lesiones y pérdidas.

collateral
collateral
[Sustantivo]

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

garantía

garantía

Ex: In the event of default, the lender has the right to seize and sell the collateral to recover the outstanding debt. 

En caso de incumplimiento, el prestamista tiene derecho a embargar y vender la garantía para recuperar la deuda pendiente.

communal
communal
[Adjetivo]

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

comunal

comunal

Ex: The communal bathroom was cleaned daily. 

El baño comunal se limpiaba diariamente.

diversity
diversity
[Sustantivo]

the presence of a variety of distinct characteristics within a group

diversidad

diversidad

Ex: In our garden, the diversity of flowers creates a vibrant tapestry of colors and scents. 

En nuestro jardín, la diversidad de flores crea un tapiz vibrante de colores y aromas.

leadership
leadership
[Sustantivo]

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

liderazgo, dirección

liderazgo, dirección

Ex: Leadership is an essential quality for any manager. 

El liderazgo es una cualidad esencial para cualquier gerente.

freeloader
freeloader
[Sustantivo]

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

gorrón, aprovechado

gorrón, aprovechado

Ex: I thought he was a friend, but he turned out to be nothing more than a freeloader, always looking for a handout. 
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: The team kept their momentum throughout the match. 

El equipo mantuvo su impulso durante todo el partido.

equality
equality
[Sustantivo]

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

igualdad

igualdad

Ex: They marched to demand equality for all, regardless of background. 

Marcharon para exigir igualdad para todos, independientemente de su origen.

to [wear] the trousers

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

Ex: In their relationship, he prefers not to wear the trousers. 
common
common
[Adjetivo]

regular and without any exceptional features

común

común

Ex: The restaurant offered common dishes like pasta and salad. 

El restaurante ofrecía platos comunes como pasta y ensalada.

distribution
distribution
[Sustantivo]

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

distribución

distribución

Ex: The teacher oversaw the distribution of textbooks. 

El profesor supervisó la distribución de los libros de texto.

enforcement
enforcement
[Sustantivo]

the action of making people obey a law or regulation

aplicación, ejecución

aplicación, ejecución

Ex: The enforcement of international treaties requires cooperation among nations. 

La aplicación de los tratados internacionales requiere cooperación entre las naciones.

opportunity
opportunity
[Sustantivo]

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

oportunidad, ocasión

oportunidad, ocasión

Ex: Joining the volunteer program abroad offered her the opportunity to immerse herself in a new culture. 

Unirse al programa de voluntariado en el extranjero le ofreció la oportunidad de sumergirse en una nueva cultura.

ballot
ballot
[Sustantivo]

a document listing the options or candidates used in voting

papeleta

papeleta

Ex: She marked her choices carefully on the ballot. 

Ella marcó sus elecciones cuidadosamente en la papeleta de votación.

candidate
candidate
[Sustantivo]

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

candidato

candidato

Ex: He is the leading candidate in the race for the university's student president. 

Él es el candidato principal en la carrera por la presidencia estudiantil de la universidad.

constituency
constituency
[Sustantivo]

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

electorado

electorado

Ex: She was reelected due to her strong connection with her constituency. 

Fue reelegida debido a su fuerte conexión con su circunscripción.

electorate
electorate
[Sustantivo]

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

electorado

electorado

Ex: The debate was broadcast live to ensure the electorate was informed. 

El debate fue transmitido en vivo para asegurar que el electorado estuviera informado.

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 group's manifesto called for significant changes in environmental policies. 

El manifiesto del grupo pedía cambios significativos en las políticas ambientales.

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: The local school was used as a polling station during the election. 

La escuela local se utilizó como centro de votación durante las elecciones.

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: The campaign focused on boosting turnout among young voters. 

La campaña se centró en aumentar la participación entre los votantes jóvenes.

to abolish
to abolish
[Verbo]

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

abolir, suprimir

abolir, suprimir

Ex: The organization plans to abolish the use of single-use plastics. 

La organización planea abolir el uso de plásticos de un solo uso.

to eradicate

to completely destroy something, particularly a problem or threat

erradicar

erradicar

Ex: The government is committed to eradicating poverty through various social programs. 

El gobierno se compromete a erradicar la pobreza a través de varios programas sociales.

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 university enacted a diversity and inclusion policy to promote equity among students and faculty. 

La universidad promulgó una política de diversidad e inclusión para promover la equidad entre estudiantes y profesores.

to pledge
to pledge
[Verbo]

to formally promise to do something

prometer

prometer

Ex: Tomorrow, they will pledge to work towards gender equality. 

Mañana, se comprometerán a trabajar hacia la igualdad de género.

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 couldn'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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