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El libro Insight - Avanzado - Perspectiva del Vocabulario 10

Aquí encontrarás las palabras del Vocabulario Insight 10 en el libro de curso Insight Advanced, como "políglota", "extraterrestre", "cronológico", etc.

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poly-
poly-
[Prefijo]

used to refer to multiple or various aspects or instances of a particular thing

poli, multi

poli, multi

Ex: "Polytheism" describes the belief in multiple deities. 

El politeísmo describe la creencia en múltiples deidades.

polyclinic
polyclinic
[Sustantivo]

a clinic or medical center that is not part of a hospital, where a wide variety of diseases and injuries are treated

policlínica

policlínica

Ex: He received treatment for his sprained ankle at the local polyclinic. 

Recibió tratamiento por su tobillo torcido en la policlínica local.

polygon
polygon
[Sustantivo]

(geometry) a flat shape consisting of three or more straight sides

polígono

polígono

Ex: The stop sign is an example of an octagonal polygon. 

La señal de stop es un ejemplo de un polígono octogonal.

polysyllabic
polysyllabic
[Adjetivo]

(of a word) having multiple syllables, or specifically, having more than two syllables

polisilábico, de múltiples sílabas

polisilábico, de múltiples sílabas

Ex: She used a polysyllabic word in her speech, which impressed the audience. 

Ella usó una palabra polisílaba en su discurso, lo que impresionó a la audiencia.

polytheism
polytheism
[Sustantivo]

the belief in or worship of multiple gods or deities

politeísmo

politeísmo

Ex: Polytheism is the belief in or worship of multiple gods. 

El politeísmo es la creencia o adoración de múltiples dioses.

polyglot
polyglot
[Sustantivo]

a person who can speak or understand multiple languages

políglota, multilingüe

políglota, multilingüe

Ex: As a polyglot, she enjoys learning new languages as a hobby. 

Como políglota, disfruta aprender nuevos idiomas como pasatiempo.

extra-
extra-
[Prefijo]

used to indicate something additional or beyond the usual

extra-

extra-

Ex: His performance in the play was truly extraordinary. 

Su actuación en la obra fue verdaderamente extraordinaria.

extraterrestrial
extraterrestrial
[Sustantivo]

an entity or being originating from or existing outside Earth

extraterrestre, ser extraterrestre

extraterrestre, ser extraterrestre

Ex: The spacecraft was designed to detect signals from extraterrestrials. 

La nave espacial fue diseñada para detectar señales de extraterrestres.

inter-
inter-
[Prefijo]

used to indicate the relationship or interaction between two or more things or people

inter-, entre

inter-, entre

Ex: The treaty strengthened intergovernmental relationships. 

El tratado fortaleció las relaciones intergubernamentales.

micro-
micro-
[Prefijo]

used to indicate something on a very small scale or at a microscopic level

micro-, mini-

micro-, mini-

micro-organism
micro-organism
[Sustantivo]

a tiny living thing, like bacteria or fungi, that can only be seen using a microscope

microorganismo, microbio

microorganismo, microbio

Ex: Micro-organisms play a crucial role in the decomposition of organic matter. 

Los microorganismos desempeñan un papel crucial en la descomposición de la materia orgánica.

macro-
macro-
[Prefijo]

used to refer to something that is large-scale

macro-, gran escala

macro-, gran escala

Ex: Macrofinance examines the financial system as a whole, rather than individual financial entities. 

La macrofinanza examina el sistema financiero en su conjunto, en lugar de entidades financieras individuales.

macroeconomic
macroeconomic
[Adjetivo]

relating to the study or analysis of the overall economy, including aspects such as national income, inflation, employment, and economic growth

macroeconómico

macroeconómico

Ex: The report highlights macroeconomic trends affecting global trade. 

El informe destaca las tendencias macroeconómicas que afectan al comercio global.

chrono-
chrono-
[Prefijo]

used to indicate a relation to time or its order

crono

crono

Ex: The events were listed in chronological order, making the timeline easy to follow. 

Los eventos se enumeraron en orden cronológico, lo que hizo que la línea de tiempo fuera fácil de seguir.

chronological
chronological
[Adjetivo]

organized according to the order that the events occurred in

cronológico

cronológico

Ex: The timeline displayed the events of the war in chronological sequence. 

La línea de tiempo mostraba los eventos de la guerra en secuencia cronológica.

neo-
neo-
[Prefijo]

used to indicate something new, revived, or modern

neo, nuevo

neo, nuevo

nanotechnology
nanotechnology
[Sustantivo]

the study of working with incredibly tiny materials and devices to create new technologies and applications

nanotecnología, tecnología de nanomateriales

nanotecnología, tecnología de nanomateriales

Ex: Advances in nanotechnology have revolutionized electronics. 

Los avances en la nanotecnología han revolucionado la electrónica.

pan-
pan-
[Prefijo]

used to indicate inclusion or involvement of all or a wide range of elements, groups, or areas

pan-, pan-

pan-, pan-

Ex: Pan-American flights connect North, Central, and South America. 

Los vuelos panamericanos conectan América del Norte, América Central y América del Sur.

pandemic
pandemic
[Sustantivo]

a disease that spreads across a large region or even across the world

pandemia

pandemia

Ex: Pandemics can spread illness globally due to increased international travel and trade networks. 

Las pandemias pueden propagar enfermedades a nivel mundial debido al aumento de los viajes internacionales y las redes comerciales.

bi-
bi-
[Prefijo]

used to indicate the presence of two of something, or that something has two parts or aspects

bi-

bi-

bilateral
bilateral
[Adjetivo]

involving or relating to two sides or parties

bilateral, bilateral

bilateral, bilateral

Ex: They held a bilateral meeting to discuss the terms of the partnership. 

Mantuvieron una reunión bilateral para discutir los términos de la asociación.

retro-
retro-
[Prefijo]

used to describe styles, trends, or designs that are inspired by earlier decades or cultural periods

retro, vintage

retro, vintage

Ex: The movie soundtrack features retro-funk hits, bringing back the groove of the 70s. 

La banda sonora de la película presenta éxitos del retro-funk, recuperando el ritmo de los años 70.

retroactive
retroactive
[Adjetivo]

applied or taken effect from a past date or event

retroactivo

retroactivo

Ex: The court’s decision had a retroactive impact on similar cases. 

La decisión del tribunal tuvo un impacto retroactivo en casos similares.

psycholinguistic

relating to the study of how the mind processes language, combining psychology and linguistics

psicolingüístico, relativo a la psicolingüística

psicolingüístico, relativo a la psicolingüística

Ex: Psycholinguistic theories seek to explain how language is represented and processed in the brain. 

Las teorías psicolingüísticas buscan explicar cómo el lenguaje se representa y procesa en el cerebro.

biochemical
biochemical
[Adjetivo]

referring to processes or substances related to the chemical reactions that occur within living organisms

bioquímico, relacionado con los procesos bioquímicos

bioquímico, relacionado con los procesos bioquímicos

Ex: The biochemical composition of DNA determines an organism's genetic makeup. 

La composición bioquímica del ADN determina la constitución genética de un organismo.

sociocultural
sociocultural
[Adjetivo]

related to the social and cultural aspects of a society, emphasizing the influence of social factors, norms, and cultural practices on individuals and communities

sociocultural, relacionado con los aspectos sociales y culturales

sociocultural, relacionado con los aspectos sociales y culturales

Ex: The sociocultural context of the region affects the way people celebrate holidays. 

El contexto sociocultural de la región afecta la forma en que las personas celebran las fiestas.

geopolitical
geopolitical
[Adjetivo]

related to the influence and interactions of geographical factors on political decisions, relationships, and strategies among nations

geopolítico, relacionado con la geopolítica

geopolítico, relacionado con la geopolítica

Ex: His analysis of the situation takes into account the geopolitical interests of major world powers. 

Su análisis de la situación tiene en cuenta los intereses geopolíticos de las principales potencias mundiales.

microelectronic
microelectronic
[Adjetivo]

pertaining to the design of small electronic components, circuits, and systems that enable the creation of compact and high-performing electronic devices

microelectrónico, relativo a la microelectrónica

microelectrónico, relativo a la microelectrónica

Ex: They specialize in microelectronic circuits for medical devices. 

Se especializan en circuitos microelectrónicos para dispositivos médicos.

ray
ray
[Sustantivo]

a straight line that starts at a point and extends infinitely in one direction

rayo, semirrecta

rayo, semirrecta

Ex: A ray has a definite starting point but no end. 

Un rayo tiene un punto de inicio definido pero no tiene fin.

sphere
sphere
[Sustantivo]

(in geometry) a three-dimensional surface where all points are equidistant from a center

esfera

esfera

Ex: Laser measurements confirmed the sphere's symmetry. 

Las mediciones láser confirmaron la simetría de la esfera.

spiral
spiral
[Sustantivo]

(geometry) a curved shape or design that gradually winds around a center or axis

espiral

espiral

Ex: The tornado formed a destructive spiral as it swept across the plains, leaving devastation in its wake. 

El tornado formó una espiral destructiva mientras barría las llanuras, dejando devastación a su paso.

lozenge
lozenge
[Sustantivo]

(geometry) a four-sided figure with opposite equal angles, forming a diamond shape

rombo

rombo

Ex: The heraldic shield displayed a golden lozenge. 

El escudo heráldico mostraba un rombo dorado.

cone
cone
[Sustantivo]

(geometry) a three dimensional shape with a circular base that rises to a single point

cono

cono

Ex: The gymnast balanced on her head, forming a perfect cone shape with her body. 

La gimnasta se equilibró sobre su cabeza, formando una forma de cono perfecta con su cuerpo.

cube
cube
[Sustantivo]

a three-dimensional figure made of six square or rectangular faces

cubo

cubo

Ex: He sketched a cube to show the object's proportions. 

Él bosquejó un cubo para mostrar las proporciones del objeto.

crescent
crescent
[Sustantivo]

a curved shape with narrow points at the ends that appears wider in the middle, like the shape of the moon in its first and last quarters

medialuna

medialuna

Ex: She watched the crescent slowly grow each night as the moon waxed towards fullness. 

Ella observaba cómo el creciente crecía lentamente cada noche mientras la luna avanzaba hacia su plenitud.

radius
radius
[Sustantivo]

the length of a straight line drawn from the center of a circle to any point on its outer boundary

radio

radio

Ex: The architect calculated the radius of the dome to ensure its proportions were aesthetically pleasing. 

El arquitecto calculó el radio de la cúpula para asegurarse de que sus proporciones fueran estéticamente agradables.

arc
arc
[Sustantivo]

(geometry) a part of a circle, which is curved

arco

arco

Ex: In a pie chart, each section can be represented by an arc of the circle. 

En un gráfico circular, cada sección puede representarse por un arco del círculo.

ellipse
ellipse
[Sustantivo]

(geometry) a closed plane curve that has two focal points

elipse

elipse

tangent
tangent
[Sustantivo]

(mathematics) the ratio of the opposite to the adjacent side of a triangle that has one angle of 90°

tangente

tangente

Ex: If the tangent of an angle is 1, it means the height and base of our triangle are the same. 

Si la tangente de un ángulo es 1, significa que la altura y la base de nuestro triángulo son iguales.

cylinder
cylinder
[Sustantivo]

(geometry) a solid or hollow shape with two circular bases at each end and straight parallel sides

cilindro

cilindro

Ex: The artist sculpted a beautiful marble cylinder as part of a modern art installation. 

El artista esculpió un hermoso cilindro de mármol como parte de una instalación de arte moderno.

green light
green light
[Sustantivo]

approval to begin a project

luz verde, visto bueno

luz verde, visto bueno

Ex: Once the client gives the green light, we can start building the app. 

Cuando el cliente dé luz verde, podremos empezar a desarrollar la aplicación.

blue-collar
blue-collar
[Adjetivo]

relating to jobs or workers who engage in manual labor or skilled trades

obrero, manual

obrero, manual

Ex: Jobs in plumbing, carpentry, and welding are considered blue-collar occupations. 

Los trabajos en fontanería, carpintería y soldadura se consideran ocupaciones de cuello azul.

white-collar
white-collar
[Adjetivo]

relating to jobs or workers who perform professional, managerial, or administrative tasks, typically in office settings

de cuello blanco, de oficina

de cuello blanco, de oficina

Ex: Many white-collar jobs require higher education or specialized training, such as a degree in business administration or computer science. 

Muchos trabajos de cuello blanco requieren educación superior o formación especializada, como un título en administración de empresas o informática.

(in|into) the red
in the red
[Frase]

in debt due to spending more than one's earnings

en números rojos, endeudado

en números rojos, endeudado

Ex: The family went into the red after buying a house they could not afford. 

La familia entró en números rojos después de comprar una casa que no podía pagar.

golden years
golden years
[Sustantivo]

a period of time in which someone no longer works due to old age

años de jubilación, etapa de jubilación

años de jubilación, etapa de jubilación

Ex: Her golden years were filled with gardening, reading, and visits from grandchildren. 

Sus años de jubilación estuvieron llenos de jardinería, lectura y visitas de sus nietos.

gray area
gray area
[Sustantivo]

a situation that is hard to define or categorize and therefore unclear

zona indefinida, terreno ambiguo

zona indefinida, terreno ambiguo

Ex: Whether this counts as cheating is a gray area. 

Si esto cuenta como trampa es una zona indefinida.

out of the blue

suddenly and unexpectedly

Ex: They decided to move to another city out of the blue, surprising all their friends. 
red tape
red tape
[Sustantivo]

official procedures or rules that are unnecessary and time-consuming

burocracia, trámites engorrosos

burocracia, trámites engorrosos

Ex: We finally got the permit after weeks of red tape. 

Por fin conseguimos el permiso después de semanas de trámites engorrosos.

white flag
white flag
[Sustantivo]

a universal symbol of surrender or truce, used to indicate the intention to cease fighting or negotiate peace

bandera blanca, pabellón blanco

bandera blanca, pabellón blanco

Ex: The ship displayed a white flag to show that it was unarmed and seeking peace. 

El barco mostró una bandera blanca para mostrar que estaba desarmado y buscaba la paz.

purple patch
purple patch
[Sustantivo]

a period marked by good luck or success

estado de gracia

estado de gracia

Ex: The company is enjoying a purple patch with record-breaking sales. 

La empresa está disfrutando de un momento dorado con ventas récord.

with flying colors

in a distinctive and very successful way

con gran éxito, con honores

con gran éxito, con honores

Ex: He came through the interview with flying colors. 

Superó la entrevista con gran éxito.

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