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

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
[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 President's inaugural resonated with themes of hope, resilience, and a commitment to addressing pressing national issues.El discurso **inaugural** del presidente resonó con temas de esperanza, resiliencia y un compromiso para abordar los problemas nacionales apremiantes.
inauguration
[Sustantivo]

a formal ceremony at which a person is admitted to office

investidura

investidura

Ex: The inauguration festivities included parades , concerts , and fireworks to celebrate the new administration .Las festividades de **inauguración** incluyeron desfiles, conciertos y fuegos artificiales para celebrar la nueva administración.
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: The government 's preferential treatment of certain industries and companies is a clear example of crony capitalism, which can erode public trust in the political and economic system .El trato preferencial del gobierno hacia ciertas industrias y empresas es un claro ejemplo de **capitalismo de compadres**, que puede erosionar la confianza pública en el sistema político y económico.
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: Democracy is vulnerable to the influence of demagogues who prioritize their own power over the welfare of the people .La democracia es vulnerable a la influencia de los **demagogos** que priorizan su propio poder sobre el bienestar del pueblo.
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, manipulador de medios

asesor de imagen, manipulador de medios

Ex: In the future , spin doctors may face increasing scrutiny as the public becomes more aware of the tactics used to shape narratives .En el futuro, los **spin doctors** pueden enfrentar un escrutinio creciente a medida que el público se vuelve más consciente de las tácticas utilizadas para dar forma a las narrativas.
municipality
[Sustantivo]

a political and administrative division having local self-government, typically responsible for governing a specific urban area, town, or city and its surrounding communities

municipio, ayuntamiento

municipio, ayuntamiento

Ex: The municipality's council members debated zoning regulations during a session to address urban development and land use .Los miembros del consejo de la **municipalidad** debatieron sobre las regulaciones de zonificación durante una sesión para abordar el desarrollo urbano y el uso de la tierra.
confederation
[Sustantivo]

an organization that consists of countries, parties, or businesses which have formed an alliance to help one another

confederación

confederación

Ex: The confederation model allows for cooperation and coordination among member states while preserving their autonomy and identity .El modelo de **confederación** permite la cooperación y coordinación entre los estados miembros mientras preserva su autonomía e identidad.
entente
[Sustantivo]

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

entendimiento

entendimiento

Ex: Recognizing mutual economic interests , the trading nations formed an entente to streamline commerce and eliminate trade barriers .Reconociendo intereses económicos mutuos, las naciones comerciales formaron un **entente** para agilizar el comercio y eliminar las barreras comerciales.
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: In a kleptocracy, the interests of the ruling elite are prioritized over the welfare of the population, leading to systemic corruption and injustice.En una **cleptocracia**, los intereses de la élite gobernante se priorizan sobre el bienestar de la población, lo que lleva a una corrupción sistémica e injusticia.
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 diplomatic negotiations aimed to find a compromise that respected the sovereignty of both nations involved .Las negociaciones diplomáticas tenían como objetivo encontrar un compromiso que respetara la **soberanía** de ambas naciones involucradas.
to ratify
[Verbo]

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

ratificar

ratificar

Ex: The board of directors met to ratify the merger agreement between the two companies , officially sealing the deal .La junta directiva se reunió para **ratificar** el acuerdo de fusión entre las dos empresas, sellando oficialmente el trato.

to officially start or introduce something

inaugurar

inaugurar

Ex: The school inaugurated the new library in 2020 .La escuela **inauguró** la nueva biblioteca en 2020.

to suspend or discontinue a session of a legislative body or parliament, typically by the authority of the head of state or government, without dissolving it

prorrogar, suspender

prorrogar, suspender

Ex: The parliamentarian proposed a motion to prorogue the house for a short recess to allow members to attend to constituency matters .El parlamentario propuso una moción para **prorrogar** la cámara por un breve receso para permitir a los miembros atender asuntos de su circunscripción.

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

transferir, delegar

transferir, delegar

Ex: The president decided to devolve on the foreign affairs minister the delicate task of negotiating a diplomatic resolution .El presidente decidió **delegar en** el ministro de asuntos exteriores la delicada tarea de negociar una resolución diplomática.
to levy
[Verbo]

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

recaudar

recaudar

Ex: The authorities were levying fines on businesses that violated the regulations .Las autoridades **imponían** multas a las empresas que violaban las regulaciones.
veto
[Sustantivo]

the right to reject or prohibit a decision or proposal, especially one made by someone of an authority

derecho de veto

derecho de veto

Ex: Despite overwhelming support in the legislature , the bill was ultimately defeated by the governor 's veto.A pesar del abrumador apoyo en la legislatura, el proyecto de ley finalmente fue derrotado por el **veto** del gobernador.

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: The government may subsidize housing initiatives to address affordability issues .El gobierno puede **subvencionar** iniciativas de vivienda para abordar problemas de asequibilidad.
oligarchy
[Sustantivo]

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

oligarquía

oligarquía

Ex: The rise of oligarchy often leads to corruption and nepotism , as ruling elites prioritize their own interests over those of the broader population .El ascenso de la **oligarquía** a menudo conduce a la corrupción y el nepotismo, ya que las élites gobernantes priorizan sus propios intereses sobre los de la población en general.
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: The government 's tax policies have been criticized for perpetuating a plutocracy, as they seem to favor the wealthiest individuals and corporations .Las políticas fiscales del gobierno han sido criticadas por perpetuar una **plutocracia**, ya que parecen favorecer a los individuos y corporaciones más ricos.

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: To encourage entrepreneurship , the government sought to decentralize business licensing processes , simplifying procedures at the local level .Para fomentar el emprendimiento, el gobierno buscó **descentralizar** los procesos de licencias comerciales, simplificando los procedimientos a nivel local.

to bring under the jurisdiction or authority of a federal government

federalizar, someter a la jurisdicción federal

federalizar, someter a la jurisdicción federal

Ex: The financial crisis prompted the government to federalize certain banking regulations to ensure stability and prevent systemic risks .La crisis financiera llevó al gobierno a **federalizar** ciertas regulaciones bancarias para garantizar la estabilidad y prevenir riesgos sistémicos.
Vocabulario para IELTS Academic (Puntuación 8-9)
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