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El libro Insight - Avanzado - Unidad 8 - 8A

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 8 - 8A en el libro de curso Insight Advanced, como "trampa", "congestionado", "abordar", etc.

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stand-alone
stand-alone
[Adjetivo]

capable of operating independently or functioning without the need for additional support or connection

autónomo, independiente

autónomo, independiente

Ex: This novel can be read as a stand-alone book, without needing to read the series. 

Esta novela se puede leer como un libro independiente, sin necesidad de leer la serie.

building site
building site
[Sustantivo]

an area where construction activities take place, involving the creation or renovation of structures

obra, sitio de construcción

obra, sitio de construcción

Ex: The building site was fenced off for safety reasons. 

El sitio de construcción estaba vallado por razones de seguridad.

slum
slum
[Sustantivo]

(often plural) a very poor and overpopulated area of a city or town in which the houses are not in good condition

barrio bajo, suburbio

barrio bajo, suburbio

Ex: He visited the slum to understand the struggles of its residents. 

Visitó el barrio marginal para entender las luchas de sus residentes.

tenement
tenement
[Sustantivo]

a house or building divided into separate residences, often large and associated with urban, lower-income housing

casa de vecindad

casa de vecindad

Ex: The tenement had several floors, each with multiple apartments. 

El tenement tenía varios pisos, cada uno con múltiples apartamentos.

congested
congested
[Adjetivo]

(of a place) filled with many people, vehicles, or objects, leading to difficulties in movement

congestionado, abarrotado

congestionado, abarrotado

Ex: She avoided the congested shopping mall on weekends to avoid the crowds. 

Ella evitaba el centro comercial abarrotado los fines de semana para evitar las multitudes.

thoroughfare
thoroughfare
[Sustantivo]

a road, street, or passage that provides a direct route or passage for vehicles, pedestrians, or both

vía principal

vía principal

Ex: Pedestrians were crossing the thoroughfare as cars slowed to a stop. 

Los peatones cruzaban la vía principal mientras los coches reducían la velocidad hasta detenerse.

urban
urban
[Adjetivo]

addressing the structures, functions, or issues of cities and their populations

urbano

urbano

Ex: Urban sociology explores how people interact within city environments. 

La sociología urbana explora cómo las personas interactúan dentro de los entornos urbanos.

infrastructure
infrastructure
[Sustantivo]

the physical and organizational assets, such as roads, bridges, utilities, and public services, that support economic activity and daily life

infraestructura

infraestructura

Ex: The city's infrastructure includes highways, water systems, and public transit. 

La infraestructura de la ciudad incluye carreteras, sistemas de agua y transporte público.

sewage system
sewage system
[Sustantivo]

a system of pipes and facilities that collect and process dirty water and waste from buildings and house

sistema de alcantarillado, red de saneamiento

sistema de alcantarillado, red de saneamiento

Ex: The engineers designed an efficient sewage system to prevent water pollution. 

Los ingenieros diseñaron un sistema de alcantarillado eficiente para prevenir la contaminación del agua.

dweller
dweller
[Sustantivo]

a person or animal that resides in a particular place or habitat

habitante, residente

habitante, residente

Ex: The forest is home to a variety of animal dwellers. 

El bosque es hogar de una variedad de habitantes animales.

plight
plight
[Sustantivo]

an unpleasant, sad, or difficult situation

crisis

crisis

crisis
crisis
[Sustantivo]

a period of serious difficulty or danger that requires immediate action

crisis

crisis

Ex: Mental health services play a crucial role in providing support to individuals experiencing crisis, offering counseling, therapy, and intervention when needed. 

Los servicios de salud mental desempeñan un papel crucial al brindar apoyo a las personas que experimentan una crisis, ofreciendo asesoramiento, terapia e intervención cuando es necesario.

pitfall
pitfall
[Sustantivo]

an unexpected or hidden difficulty or danger

dificultad

dificultad

Ex: The guide warned us about the pitfalls of the hiking trail. 

El guía nos advirtió sobre los obstáculos del sendero de senderismo.

remedy
remedy
[Sustantivo]

a means of correcting or eliminating a problem, harm, or undesirable situation

remedio

remedio

Ex: The government proposed stricter regulations as a remedy to the rising pollution levels. 

El gobierno propuso regulaciones más estrictas como remedio para los niveles crecientes de contaminación.

quick fix
quick fix
[Sustantivo]

an immediate solution that offers temporary relief or improvement to a problem without addressing the root cause

solución de emergencia, parche rápido

solución de emergencia, parche rápido

Ex: A loan might be a quick fix, but it won't solve the spending problem. 

Un préstamo puede ser un parche rápido, pero no resolverá el problema de gasto.

panacea
panacea
[Sustantivo]

something imagined to solve all problems

panacea

panacea

Ex: The new policy was promoted as a panacea for economic woes. 

La nueva política se promocionó como una panacea para los males económicos.

to tackle
to tackle
[Verbo]

to try to deal with a difficult problem or situation in a determined manner

abordar, confrontar

abordar, confrontar

Ex: Teachers collaborate to find effective strategies to tackle students' learning challenges. 

Los profesores colaboran para encontrar estrategias efectivas para abordar los desafíos de aprendizaje de los estudiantes.

to alleviate

to help ease mental or physical pain

aliviar

aliviar

Ex: The doctor prescribed medication to alleviate the patient's chronic pain. 

El médico recetó medicación para aliviar el dolor crónico del paciente.

to resolve
to resolve
[Verbo]

to find a way to solve a disagreement or issue

resolver, solucionar

resolver, solucionar

Ex: Communities hold meetings to resolve issues and enhance local living conditions. 

Las comunidades realizan reuniones para resolver problemas y mejorar las condiciones de vida locales.

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