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El libro Insight - Avanzado - Conocimiento de vocabulario 10

Aquí encontrará las palabras de Vocabulary Insight 10 en el libro de texto Insight Advanced, como "políglota", "extraterrestre", "cronológico", etc.

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poly-
[Prefijo]

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

poli-, múltiple-

poli-, múltiple-

Ex: "Polygraph" is a device used to measure several physiological responses.
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: Polyclinics offer comprehensive medical services without the need for a hospital visit .
polygon
[Sustantivo]

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

polígono

polígono

Ex: Polygons can be classified based on the number of their sides , such as pentagons and hexagons .
polysyllabic
[Adjetivo]

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

polisílabo, multisilábico

polisílabo, multisilábico

Ex: Some people find polysyllabic words challenging to pronounce.
polytheism
[Sustantivo]

the belief in or worship of multiple gods or deities

politeísmo

politeísmo

Ex: Polytheism often involves rituals and ceremonies dedicated to honoring different deities .
polyglot
[Sustantivo]

a person who can speak or understand multiple languages

políglota, multilingüe

políglota, multilingüe

Ex: Being polyglot, he easily communicated with people from different countries .
extra-
[Prefijo]

used to indicate something additional or beyond the usual

extra, extracurricular

extra, extracurricular

Ex: In the term "extra-large," -extra is used to denote a size that is larger than just "large."
extraterrestrial
[Sustantivo]

an entity or being originating from or existing outside Earth

extraterrestre, ser extraterrestre

extraterrestre, ser extraterrestre

Ex: Some believe extraterrestrials are responsible for the mysterious lights seen in the sky .
inter-
[Prefijo]

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

interdepartamental, interdisciplinario

interdepartamental, interdisciplinario

Ex: Intercontinental flights often have long durations.
micro-
[Prefijo]

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

micro, micro-

micro, micro-

micro-organism
[Sustantivo]

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

microorganismo, micro-organismo

microorganismo, micro-organismo

Ex: Scientists are studying micro-organisms found in the soil to understand their role in the ecosystem .
macro-
[Prefijo]

used to refer to something that is large-scale

macro, macro-

macro, macro-

Ex: Effective macromarketing strategies look at the broad impacts on global or regional markets rather than focusing solely on individual consumer behavior.
macroeconomic
[Adjetivo]

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

macroeconómico, macroeconómica

macroeconómico, macroeconómica

Ex: Inflation and unemployment are macroeconomic indicators .
chrono-
[Prefijo]

used to indicate a relation to time or its order

crono-, temporal

crono-, temporal

Ex: Chronotherapy aims to optimize the timing of medication to match the body's biological rhythms.
chronological
[Adjetivo]

organized according to the order that the events occurred in

cronológico

cronológico

Ex: The museum exhibit showcased artifacts chronological order , illustrating the development of civilization .
neo-
[Prefijo]

used to indicate something new, revived, or modern

neo-, nueva-

neo-, nueva-

nanotechnology
[Sustantivo]

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

nanotecnología, nanotecnología aplicada

nanotecnología, nanotecnología aplicada

Ex: Nanotechnology plays a key role in modern cancer treatments.
pan-
[Prefijo]

used to convey the idea of encompassing or involving a wide range of things or areas

pan-, pano-

pan-, pano-

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.
bi-
[Prefijo]

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

bi-, doble-

bi-, doble-

bilateral
[Adjetivo]

involving or relating to two sides or parties

bilateral, bicentenario

bilateral, bicentenario

Ex: Bilateral cooperation between the organizations led to significant advancements .
retro-
[Prefijo]

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

retro, retromúsica

retro, retromúsica

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

applied or taken effect from a past date or event

retroactivo

retroactivo

Ex: His promotion came with retroactive pay adjustment .

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

psicolingüístico, psicólogo-lingüístico

psicolingüístico, psicólogo-lingüístico

Ex: Computational models of language processing draw psycholinguistic principles to simulate human-like language comprehension .
biochemical
[Adjetivo]

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

bioquímico, bioquímica

bioquímico, bioquímica

Ex: Hormones biochemical messengers that regulate various physiological processes in the body .
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, socioculturales

sociocultural, socioculturales

Ex: sociocultural changes over time are often reflected in art and literature .
geopolitical
[Adjetivo]

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

geopolítico, geopolítica

geopolítico, geopolítica

Ex: geopolitical importance of maritime trade routes has sparked competition among naval powers .
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, microelectrónica

microelectrónico, microelectrónica

Ex: Microelectronic components can be found in nearly all consumer electronics .
ray
[Sustantivo]

a straight line with one endpoint that extends infinitely in the other direction

rayo, semirrecta

rayo, semirrecta

sphere
[Sustantivo]

(geometry) a round object that every point on its surface has the same distance from its center

esfera

esfera

Ex: Spheres are often used in design for their smooth and harmonious appearance .
spiral
[Sustantivo]

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

espiral

espiral

Ex: The gymnast executed a flawless series of spins and jumps , creating an impressive spiral.
lozenge
[Sustantivo]

(geometry) a figure with four sides and two opposite angles more than 90° and two of less than 90°

rombo

rombo

cone
[Sustantivo]

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

cono

cono

Ex: The chef stacked three ice cream scoops in a cone for the perfect summer treat .
cube
[Sustantivo]

a figure, either hollow or solid, with six equal square sides

cubo

cubo

Ex: The ice in the cooler was formed into cubes.
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: crescent of the new moon was barely visible against the twilight sky .
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: radius of a planet determines its gravitational influence and orbital characteristics within a solar system .
arc
[Sustantivo]

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

arco

arco

Ex: When measuring arc, it is important to identify the center of the circle .
ellipse
[Sustantivo]

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

elipse

elipse

tangent
[Sustantivo]

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

tangente

tangente

Ex: When the sun is setting , you can use tangent to figure out the angle the sun makes with the horizon .
cylinder
[Sustantivo]

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

cilindro

cilindro

Ex: The ancient columns were made in the shape of massive cylinders, supporting the grand structure .
green light
[Sustantivo]

approval to begin a project

luz verde

luz verde

Ex: If the budget is approved , we can expect green light for hiring new employees .
blue-collar
[Adjetivo]

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

de trabajo manual, trabajador manual

de trabajo manual, trabajador manual

Ex: Blue-collar workers are known for their hands-on approach to problem-solving and their ability to work effectively with tools and machinery.
white-collar
[Adjetivo]

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

de cuello blanco, blanco de cuello

de cuello blanco, blanco de cuello

Ex: White-collar workers often work in corporate settings, government offices, or professional services firms.

in debt due to spending more than one's earnings

Ex: The restaurant was struggling to attract enough customers, leading to significant losses, and they were operating in the red.
golden years
[Sustantivo]

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

años dorados, años de jubilación

años dorados, años de jubilación

Ex: He moved to a quiet countryside house to enjoy golden years.
gray area
[Sustantivo]

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

área gris, zona gris

área gris, zona gris

Ex: The boundaries of privacy in the digital age often exist in gray area, raising important questions about personal data and surveillance .

occurring without prior warning

Ex: The sudden storm out of the blue, catching many people unprepared .
red tape
[Sustantivo]

official procedures or rules that are unnecessary and time-consuming

papeleo

papeleo

Ex: They had to navigate through red tape to get their visa approved .
white flag
[Sustantivo]

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

bandera blanca, bandera de rendición

bandera blanca, bandera de rendición

Ex: The villagers put up white flag to indicate their desire for peace .
purple patch
[Sustantivo]

a period marked by good luck or success

estado de gracia

estado de gracia

Ex: She hopes purple patch of creativity continues for a long time .

in a distinctive and very successful way

brillantemente

brillantemente

Ex: The company launched its new with flying colors, exceeding sales projections in the first month .
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