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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. 
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 way of correcting, improving, or dealing successfully with a problem or undesirable situation

remedio

remedio

Ex: Better communication may be the best remedy for these misunderstandings. 
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. 
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. 
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