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Vocabulario para IELTS Academic (Puntuación 8-9) - Gobierno

Aquí, aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con el gobierno que son necesarias para el examen académico IELTS.

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (8)
inaugural
inaugural
[Sustantivo]

the speech delivered by a newly elected President of the United States at their swearing-in ceremony, articulating their plans for their term in office

discurso inaugural, alocución inaugural

discurso inaugural, alocución inaugural

Ex: The memorable inaugural address emphasized unity and collaboration as essential values for the upcoming presidential term. 

El memorable discurso inaugural enfatizó la unidad y la colaboración como valores esenciales para el próximo mandato presidencial.

inauguration
inauguration
[Sustantivo]

a formal ceremony at which a person is admitted to office

investidura

investidura

Ex: The inauguration marks the beginning of a new era, with promises of change and progress. 

La inauguración marca el comienzo de una nueva era, con promesas de cambio y progreso.

crony capitalism
crony capitalism
[Sustantivo]

an economic system where success in business is determined by close relationships between businesspeople and government officials, rather than market competition

capitalismo de compadres, capitalismo de amiguetes

capitalismo de compadres, capitalismo de amiguetes

Ex: Critics argue that crony capitalism undermines the principles of free-market economics by distorting incentives and favoring a select few at the expense of the broader population. 

Los críticos argumentan que el capitalismo de compadres socava los principios de la economía de mercado libre al distorsionar los incentivos y favorecer a unos pocos selectos a expensas de la población en general.

demagogue
demagogue
[Sustantivo]

a politician who appeals to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people instead of valid arguments in order to gain support

demagogo

demagogo

Ex: The demagogue's rhetoric was divisive and inflammatory, leading to increased polarization within society. 

La retórica del demagogo fue divisiva e inflamatoria, lo que llevó a una mayor polarización dentro de la sociedad.

spin doctor
spin doctor
[Sustantivo]

a person or group of people who are often employed by politicians, public figures, or the government in order to shape the public opinion in their favor

asesor de imagen, experto en manipular la opinión pública

asesor de imagen, experto en manipular la opinión pública

Ex: The mayor's spin doctor turned a failed project into a story about bold leadership. 

El asesor de imagen del alcalde convirtió un proyecto fallido en una historia de liderazgo valiente.

municipality
municipality
[Sustantivo]

the governing body of a town or city

ayuntamiento, municipalidad

ayuntamiento, municipalidad

Ex: The municipality hires staff to manage waste collection and public services. 

El municipio contrata personal para gestionar la recolección de residuos y los servicios públicos.

confederation
confederation
[Sustantivo]

a union or league of political entities or organizations, often for common purposes

confederación

confederación

Ex: The trade confederation regulated commerce between member cities. 

La confederación comercial regulaba el comercio entre las ciudades miembros.

entente
entente
[Sustantivo]

an understanding or agreement between nations, often informal and less binding than a formal alliance

entendimiento

entendimiento

Ex: The entente between the rival factions allowed for a temporary ceasefire, facilitating negotiations for a lasting peace. 

El entendimiento entre las facciones rivales permitió un alto al fuego temporal, facilitando las negociaciones para una paz duradera.

kleptocracy
kleptocracy
[Sustantivo]

a form of government in which corrupt leaders use their power to exploit the country's resources for personal gain

cleptocracia, gobierno de ladrones

cleptocracia, gobierno de ladrones

Ex: The downfall of the kleptocracy was inevitable as the citizens grew increasingly discontented with the rampant corruption and inequality. 

La caída de la cleptocracia era inevitable a medida que los ciudadanos se mostraban cada vez más descontentos con la corrupción rampante y la desigualdad.

sovereignty
sovereignty
[Sustantivo]

the supreme authority of a state or governing body to govern itself without interference from external forces

soberanía, autoridad suprema

soberanía, autoridad suprema

Ex: The newly formed republic declared its sovereignty, signaling its independence from colonial rule. 

La recién formada república declaró su soberanía, señalando su independencia del dominio colonial.

to ratify
to ratify
[Verbo]

to formally approve a decision, action, etc., typically through an official process or legal means

ratificar

ratificar

Ex: The union members voted overwhelmingly to ratify the proposed collective bargaining agreement with the company. 

Los miembros del sindicato votaron abrumadoramente para ratificar el acuerdo de negociación colectiva propuesto con la empresa.

to inaugurate

to officially start or introduce something

inaugurar

inaugurar

Ex: The mayor is inaugurating the new initiative today. 

El alcalde inaugura la nueva iniciativa hoy.

to prorogue

to suspend a legislative session by executive authority without dissolving the assembly

prorrogar, suspender

prorrogar, suspender

Ex: The prime minister prorogued the assembly for several weeks. 

El primer ministro prorrogó la asamblea durante varias semanas.

to devolve on

to transfer or delegate responsibility, authority, or a specific matter to a particular individual, group, or entity

transferir, delegar

transferir, delegar

Ex: As the team leader, it was necessary for her to devolve on team members certain responsibilities to ensure a smooth workflow. 

Como líder del equipo, era necesario que ella delegara ciertas responsabilidades en los miembros del equipo para garantizar un flujo de trabajo sin problemas.

to levy
to levy
[Verbo]

to enforce a type of payment, such as fees, taxes, or fines and collect them

recaudar

recaudar

Ex: Countries with universal healthcare levy income-based premiums that are collected through mandatory payroll deductions. 

Los países con atención médica universal imponen primas basadas en los ingresos que se recaudan mediante deducciones obligatorias de nómina.

veto
veto
[Sustantivo]

the authority or right to forbid or reject an action, often by a head of state or executive

derecho de veto

derecho de veto

Ex: Executive veto ensures that legislation aligns with national interests. 

El veto ejecutivo asegura que la legislación se alinee con los intereses nacionales.

to subsidize

to provide financial support, typically from the government or an organization, to help reduce the cost of goods, services, or certain activities

subvencionar, subsidiar

subvencionar, subsidiar

Ex: Solar panel installation is often subsidized to promote the use of renewable energy. 

La instalación de paneles solares a menudo está subvencionada para promover el uso de energías renovables.

oligarchy
oligarchy
[Sustantivo]

a political system in which a small group of high-powered people control a country or organization

oligarquía

oligarquía

Ex: Critics argue that oligarchy undermines democratic principles by limiting political participation and perpetuating inequality. 

Los críticos argumentan que la oligarquía socava los principios democráticos al limitar la participación política y perpetuar la desigualdad.

plutocracy
plutocracy
[Sustantivo]

a form of government or society in which power is held and influenced primarily by the wealthy or a small privileged class

plutocracia

plutocracia

Ex: In the fictional society portrayed in the novel, a dystopian plutocracy emerged, exacerbating social inequality and limiting opportunities for the majority. 

En la sociedad ficticia retratada en la novela, emergió una plutocracia distópica, exacerbando la desigualdad social y limitando las oportunidades para la mayoría.

to decentralize

to transfer decision-making or administrative power from a central authority to local or regional entities

descentralizar, transferir el poder de decisión

descentralizar, transferir el poder de decisión

Ex: The university's decision to decentralize administrative functions allowed individual departments more flexibility in managing academic affairs. 

La decisión de la universidad de descentralizar las funciones administrativas permitió a los departamentos individuales más flexibilidad en la gestión de asuntos académicos.

to federalize

to place under the authority or jurisdiction of a federal government

federalizar, someter a la autoridad federal

federalizar, someter a la autoridad federal

Ex: Congress federalized the emergency response units. 

El Congreso federalizó las unidades de respuesta a emergencias.

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