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El libro Insight - Avanzado - Perspectiva del Vocabulario 10

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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: The word "polyglot" refers to a person who speaks multiple languages. 
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: She visited a polyclinic for her annual check-up. 
polygon
polygon
[Sustantivo]

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

polígono

polígono

Ex: A triangle is the simplest type of polygon with three sides. 
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: The word "antidisestablishmentarianism" is a famously polysyllabic term. 
polytheism
polytheism
[Sustantivo]

the belief in or worship of multiple gods or deities

politeísmo

politeísmo

Ex: Polytheism was a common religious belief in many ancient civilizations, such as ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt, where various gods and goddesses were worshiped. 
polyglot
polyglot
[Sustantivo]

a person who can speak or understand multiple languages

políglota, multilingüe

políglota, multilingüe

Ex: She is a polyglot who speaks seven languages fluently. 
extra-
extra-
[Prefijo]

used to indicate something additional or beyond the usual

extra-

extra-

Ex: She participates in many extracurricular activities, including soccer and drama club. 
extraterrestrial
extraterrestrial
[Sustantivo]

an entity or being originating from or existing outside Earth

extraterrestre, ser extraterrestre

extraterrestre, ser extraterrestre

Ex: The movie features an extraterrestrial who befriends a young boy. 
inter-
inter-
[Prefijo]

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

inter-, entre

inter-, entre

Ex: The conference encouraged interdepartmental collaboration. 
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: The water sample was tested for harmful micro-organisms. 
macro-
macro-
[Prefijo]

used to refer to something that is large-scale

macro-, gran escala

macro-, gran escala

Ex: The study focuses on macroevolution, exploring the large-scale changes that occur over long periods of time. 
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 government implemented macroeconomic policies to stabilize the economy. 
chrono-
chrono-
[Prefijo]

used to indicate a relation to time or its order

crono

crono

Ex: The historian specialized in chronology, meticulously documenting the sequence of historical events. 
chronological
chronological
[Adjetivo]

organized according to the order that the events occurred in

cronológico

cronológico

Ex: The historical events were presented in chronological order. 
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: Nanotechnology is used to create stronger materials. 
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: A pan-European agreement covers multiple countries across the continent. 
pandemic
pandemic
[Sustantivo]

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

pandemia

pandemia

Ex: The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted nearly every person on the planet. 
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: The two countries signed a bilateral agreement to enhance trade relations. 
retro-
retro-
[Prefijo]

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

retro, vintage

retro, vintage

Ex: She loves listening to retro-pop songs from the 80s and 90s. 
retroactive
retroactive
[Adjetivo]

applied or taken effect from a past date or event

retroactivo

retroactivo

Ex: The new tax law is retroactive to the beginning of the year. 
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 studies investigate how children acquire language skills and develop linguistic competence. 
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: Biochemical reactions in cells produce energy for cellular processes. 
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: Sociocultural factors can shape the way people interact in a community. 
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: Geopolitical tensions between neighboring countries have led to border disputes and military conflicts. 
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: Microelectronic devices are crucial in the design of modern smartphones. 
ray
ray
[Sustantivo]

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

rayo, semirrecta

rayo, semirrecta

Ex: The geometry teacher drew a ray from point A through point B. 
sphere
sphere
[Sustantivo]

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

esfera

esfera

Ex: The planet was modeled as a sphere for calculations. 
spiral
spiral
[Sustantivo]

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

espiral

espiral

Ex: The staircase in the old mansion featured an elegant spiral that ascended to the upper floors. 
lozenge
lozenge
[Sustantivo]

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

rombo

rombo

Ex: The pattern on the floor was made of blue and white lozenges. 
cone
cone
[Sustantivo]

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

cono

cono

Ex: The traffic cones were placed along the road to redirect vehicles during the construction work. 
cube
cube
[Sustantivo]

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

cubo

cubo

Ex: The storage box was shaped like a cube. 
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: The moon hung low in the sky, its slender crescent casting a gentle light. 
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 radius of a circle is half the length of its diameter, extending from the center to any point on the circumference. 
arc
arc
[Sustantivo]

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

arco

arco

Ex: In a circle, a minor arc is shorter than a major arc. 
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. 
cylinder
cylinder
[Sustantivo]

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

cilindro

cilindro

Ex: The glass on the table was in the shape of a tall, slender cylinder. 
green light
green light
[Sustantivo]

approval to begin a project

luz verde, visto bueno

luz verde, visto bueno

Ex: The board finally gave us the green light to launch the project. 
blue-collar
blue-collar
[Adjetivo]

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

obrero, manual

obrero, manual

Ex: Many blue-collar workers are employed in factories, construction sites, or warehouses, where they use their hands and tools to complete tasks. 
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: Jobs in fields like marketing, human resources, and customer service are often considered white-collar occupations. 
(in|into) the red

in debt due to spending more than one's earnings

en números rojos, endeudado

en números rojos, endeudado

Ex: After months of overspending, the company slipped into the red. 
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: They moved to the coast to enjoy their golden years. 
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: The new rule leaves too many gray areas for teachers. 
out of the blue

suddenly and unexpectedly

Ex: The invitation to the party came out of the blue, and I couldn't believe my luck. 
red tape
red tape
[Sustantivo]

official procedures or rules that are unnecessary and time-consuming

burocracia, trámites engorrosos

burocracia, trámites engorrosos

Ex: The project was delayed for months because of red tape. 
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 soldiers raised a white flag to signal their surrender. 
purple patch
purple patch
[Sustantivo]

a period marked by good luck or success

estado de gracia

estado de gracia

Ex: The team has been going through a purple patch, winning all their recent games. 
with flying colors

in a distinctive and very successful way

con gran éxito, con honores

con gran éxito, con honores

Ex: She passed the exam with flying colors. 
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