El libro Insight - Avanzado - Unidad 8 - 8A

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

independiente, autónomo

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

sitio de construcción, obra

(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

a large building consisting of several apartments, particularly in a poor neighborhood

casa de vecindad

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

congestionado, atascado

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

vía principal

related to or characteristic of a city or town

urbano

the basic physical structures and systems that support and enable the functioning of a society or organization, such as roads and bridges

infraestructura

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

sistema de alcantarillado, sistema de desagüe

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

morador, habitant

an unpleasant, sad, or difficult situation

crisis

a period of serious difficulty or danger that requires immediate action

crisis

an unexpected or hidden difficulty or danger

dificultad

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

remedio

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

solución rápida, remedio temporal

a comprehensive solution that is believed to tackle every issue

panacea

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

abordar, confrontar

to help ease mental or physical pain

aliviar

to find a way to solve a disagreement or issue

resolver, solucionar