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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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
to obey
to obey
[Verbo]

to do what a person in authority, rule, law, or instruction requires

obedecer

obedecer

Ex: Michael obeyed the police officer's instruction to stop. 
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. 
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]

a lack of power, influence, or ability to act effectively

debilidad, debilidad

debilidad, debilidad

Ex: The agreement exposed the weakness of the existing system. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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 state of including or containing many different types, characteristics, or elements

diversidad

diversidad

Ex: Genetic diversity helps populations adapt to environmental changes. 
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. 
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 rights, opportunities, treatment, or social status as others

igualdad

igualdad

Ex: The new law is intended to promote racial equality. 
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. 
enforcement
enforcement
[Sustantivo]

the process of making sure that a law, rule, requirement, or decision is obeyed or carried out

aplicación, ejecución

aplicación, ejecución

Ex: Sarah argued that the problem was weak enforcement rather than inadequate rules. 
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. 
ballot
ballot
[Sustantivo]

a document listing the options or candidates used in voting

papeleta

papeleta

Ex: She marked her choices carefully on the ballot. 
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. 
constituency
constituency
[Sustantivo]

the people in a particular area who are represented by an elected member of a parliament or legislature

electorado

electorado

Ex: The candidate spent several weeks speaking with voters across the constituency. 
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, system, practice, or institution

abolir, suprimir

abolir, suprimir

Ex: Slavery was gradually abolished in many countries during the nineteenth century. 
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. 
to pledge
to pledge
[Verbo]

to make a serious or formal promise to do or give something

prometer

prometer

Ex: The company pledged to reduce its energy use. 
to swear
to swear
[Verbo]

to use rude or offensive words, especially when angry or upset

insultar

insultar

Ex: She swore loudly after dropping the box on her foot. 
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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