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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
[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 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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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** a nuevos líderes que darán forma al futuro.
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
[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
[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
[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
[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 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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[Sustantivo]

a vulnerability or limitation that makes you less strong or effective

debilidad, punto débil

debilidad, punto débil

Ex: She identified her weakness in public speaking and worked to improve it .Ella identificó su **debilidad** en hablar en público y trabajó para mejorarla.
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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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 be the one who makes important decisions and fully controls a relationship or family

Ex: Their mother wore the trousers in family matters .
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
[Sustantivo]

the act of giving a share of something to a group of people in an organized way

distribución

distribución

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
[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 y el intercambio cultural.
ballot
[Sustantivo]

a piece of paper on which a vote is written

papeleta

papeleta

Ex: The ballot was designed to be simple and clear to help voters make informed decisions .La **boleta electoral** fue diseñada para ser simple y clara para ayudar a los votantes a tomar decisiones informadas.
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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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 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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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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