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Lista de Palabras Nivel C2 - History

Aquí aprenderá todas las palabras esenciales para hablar de Historia, recopiladas específicamente para estudiantes de nivel C2.

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CEFR C2 Vocabulary
anachronism
[Sustantivo]

an object, person, or event that is out of place in terms of time or context, often appearing in a historical setting before its actual invention or introduction

anacronismo

anacronismo

Ex: anachronism of a medieval knight wielding a firearm in a historical reenactment drew criticism from historians and enthusiasts for its inaccuracies .
palimpsest
[Sustantivo]

a manuscript that was written on, erased, and written on again and again, while the previous text was still partially visible

palimpsesto

palimpsesto

Ex: The parchment manuscript was a palimpsest, with faded ink and faint traces of erased writing, making it a challenging puzzle for historians and researchers to decipher.
page
[Sustantivo]

a young servant or attendant, usually a boy, in a noble or royal household during medieval and Renaissance times, responsible for various tasks and receiving education in chivalry

paje, servil

paje, servil

Ex: page's duties might include caring for the lord 's falcon or assisting in the lord 's private library .
hieroglyphic
[Sustantivo]

a system of writing using symbols or pictures, originally used by the ancient Egyptians

jeroglífico

jeroglífico

Ex: Museum experts were called to interpret hieroglyphics on the newly discovered artifact .
galley
[Sustantivo]

a rowing ship used in ancient and medieval times, known for its long, slender design and multiple rows of oars, often employed in naval warfare and trade

galera, galera de remo

galera, galera de remo

Ex: The transition galleys to sailing ships marked a significant shift in naval technology during the Age of Exploration .
belle epoque
[Sustantivo]

a period in Western Europe (1871-1914) marked by peace, optimism, and cultural growth

Belle Époque, Bella Época

Belle Époque, Bella Época

Ex: The outbreak of World War I in 1914 brought an end to the Belle Époque, as the optimism and prosperity of the era gave way to the devastation and upheaval of the Great War.
zeitgeist
[Sustantivo]

the defining spirit or mood of a particular period in history, reflecting the ideas and beliefs of the time

zeitgeist

zeitgeist

Ex: The Industrial Revolution brought about zeitgeist of urbanization and industrialization , as rural populations migrated to cities in search of work and new technologies transformed society and the economy .
genealogy
[Sustantivo]

the lineage or ancestry of a person, tracing their familial relationships and connections through multiple generations

genealogía, linaje

genealogía, linaje

Ex: genealogy chart displayed our family 's lineage dating back several centuries .
relic
[Sustantivo]

an object or part of an object surviving from the past, typically with historical or emotional value, often linked to a person, event, or era

reliquia

reliquia

Ex: The worn-out baseball glove , relic from my youth , brings back memories of summer games with my friends .
antiquity
[Sustantivo]

the historical period before the Middle Ages, especially before the sixth century when Greeks and Romans were the most prosperous

antigüedad

antigüedad

Ex: The decline of the Roman Empire marked the end antiquity and the beginning of the Middle Ages , as Europe entered a period of political fragmentation and cultural change .
crusade
[Sustantivo]

a medieval military expedition by European Christians to reclaim or defend Christian territories in the Holy Land

cruzada, expedición

cruzada, expedición

Ex: The Crusades had significant historical and cultural impacts on the relationships between the Christian West and the Muslim East.
decolonization
[Sustantivo]

the process by which colonies or territories gain independence from colonial rule

descolonización, descolonización colonial

descolonización, descolonización colonial

Ex: Latin American nations achieved decolonisation through a series of independence movements in the 19th century.
barbarian
[Sustantivo]

a person who was not a member of a great civilization (Greek, Roman, Christian) and was believed to be savage and uncivil

bárbaro

bárbaro

Ex: The term "barbarian" was often used by colonial powers to justify their conquest and domination of indigenous peoples in Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
tsar
[Sustantivo]

the king or emperor of Russia prior to 1917

zar

zar

Ex: The term tsar" is derived from the Latin word " Caesar " and is equivalent to the title of " emperor " in other European monarchies .

to record a series of historical events in a detailed way by a chronological order

registrar, hacer una crónica de

registrar, hacer una crónica de

Ex: The chronicles the political upheavals of the past century in her investigative report .
the Commonwealth
[Sustantivo]

the political structure during a period in the history of the UK between 1649 and 1660, called the interregnum, during which the country was ruled without a king or queen

República

República

Ex: The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) is held every two years, providing leaders of member states with the opportunity to discuss and address issues of common concern.
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