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Humanidades SAT - People

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con las personas, como "luminary", "vagabond", "posterity", etc., que necesitarás para superar tus SATs.

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SAT Vocabulary for Humanities
contact
[Sustantivo]

an individual with whom one has established a professional or personal relationship, typically for the purpose of obtaining information, assistance, etc.

contacto, relación

contacto, relación

Ex: John 's uncle , who works at a major law firm , has been a valuable contact for him in his legal career .El tío de John, que trabaja en un importante bufete de abogados, ha sido un **contacto** valioso para él en su carrera legal.
acquaintance
[Sustantivo]

a person whom one knows but is not a close friend

conocido

conocido

Ex: It 's always nice to catch up with acquaintances at social gatherings and hear about their recent experiences .Siempre es agradable ponerse al día con **conocidos** en reuniones sociales y escuchar sobre sus experiencias recientes.
prodigy
[Sustantivo]

a person, typically a child, who demonstrates exceptional talent or ability in a particular area, often beyond what is considered normal for their age

prodigio

prodigio

Ex: The art world celebrated the child prodigy, whose paintings sold for thousands.El mundo del arte celebró al niño **prodigio**, cuyas pinturas se vendieron por miles.
clairvoyant
[Sustantivo]

a person who claims to have the ability to perceive events or objects beyond normal sensory capabilities

clarividente, vidente

clarividente, vidente

Ex: His reputation as a reliable clairvoyant grew after several accurate predictions about global events .Su reputación como **clarividente** confiable creció después de varias predicciones precisas sobre eventos globales.
buff
[Sustantivo]

someone who is very enthusiastic about a particular subject and knows a lot about it

aficionado, entusiasta

aficionado, entusiasta

luminary
[Sustantivo]

an influential individual who inspires or enlightens others

eminencia

eminencia

Ex: She was considered a luminary in the world of classical music.Era considerada una **lumbrera** en el mundo de la música clásica.
buffoon
[Sustantivo]

a person who behaves in a ridiculous or amusing way, often to entertain others

bufón, payaso

bufón, payaso

Ex: Despite his reputation as a buffoon, he occasionally demonstrated surprising wisdom in his speeches .A pesar de su reputación de **bufón**, ocasionalmente demostró una sabiduría sorprendente en sus discursos.
vagabond
[Sustantivo]

a wanderer who has no settled place to live and travels from place to place

vagabundo

vagabundo

Ex: They referred to him as a vagabond, someone who rejected conventional life .Se refirieron a él como un **vagabundo**, alguien que rechaza la vida convencional.
poacher
[Sustantivo]

a person who illegally hunts or catches wildlife, typically for profit or personal gain

cazador furtivo, furtivo

cazador furtivo, furtivo

Ex: The local community organized patrols to prevent poachers from entering their lands .La comunidad local organizó patrullas para evitar que los **cazadores furtivos** ingresaran a sus tierras.
amateur
[Sustantivo]

someone who engages in a study, sport, or activity for pleasure or personal interest rather than as a profession or for financial gain

aficionado, no profesional

aficionado, no profesional

Ex: She entered the photography competition as an amateur and was thrilled to win first place .Ella entró en el concurso de fotografía como **aficionada** y estuvo encantada de ganar el primer lugar.
smuggler
[Sustantivo]

an individual who illegally and secretly imports or exports goods or people

contrabandista, traficante

contrabandista, traficante

Ex: The smuggler faced severe penalties for attempting to bring in counterfeit products that violated international trade laws .El **contrabandista** enfrentó severas sanciones por intentar introducir productos falsificados que violaban las leyes de comercio internacional.
homemaker
[Sustantivo]

an individual, typically within a family setting, responsible for managing household tasks to create a comfortable and functional living environment

ama de casa, dueña de casa

ama de casa, dueña de casa

Ex: She decided to become a homemaker after realizing her passion for creating a welcoming atmosphere for guests .Decidió convertirse en **ama de casa** después de darse cuenta de su pasión por crear un ambiente acogedor para los invitados.
invalid
[Sustantivo]

a person who is too ill or disabled to care for themselves or participate in normal activities

inválido

inválido

Ex: After the accident, he became an invalid and needed constant assistance.Después del accidente, se convirtió en un **inválido** y necesitaba asistencia constante.
explorer
[Sustantivo]

a person who visits unknown places to find out more about them

explorador

explorador

Ex: She dreamed of becoming an explorer and traveling to remote islands .Soñaba con convertirse en un **explorador** y viajar a islas remotas.
missionary
[Sustantivo]

someone who aggressively promotes or imposes their religious beliefs on others, often without sensitivity to cultural or personal differences

misionero, evangelizador

misionero, evangelizador

Ex: The missionary's insistence on converting others created tension within the community .La insistencia del **misionero** en convertir a otros creó tensión dentro de la comunidad.
townsman
[Sustantivo]

a male resident of a town or city, typically emphasizing a person's connection to and involvement in local community affairs

vecino, ciudadano

vecino, ciudadano

Ex: The townsman's family had lived in the town for generations , deeply rooted in its traditions and events .La familia del **vecino** había vivido en la ciudad durante generaciones, profundamente arraigada en sus tradiciones y eventos.
posterity
[Sustantivo]

all the people who will come after the current generation

posteridad

posteridad

Ex: The historical document was carefully preserved so that its wisdom could be passed down to posterity.El documento histórico fue cuidadosamente preservado para que su sabiduría pudiera transmitirse a la **posteridad**.
cohort
[Sustantivo]

a group of people with a shared characteristic, often studied or observed over a period of time

cohorte, grupo

cohorte, grupo

elite
[Sustantivo]

a small group of people in a society who enjoy a lot of advantages because of their economic, intellectual, etc. superiority

élite

élite

Ex: He aspired to join the intellectual elite of the academic world .Aspiraba a unirse a la **élite** intelectual del mundo académico.
surrogate
[Sustantivo]

someone who acts or serves as a substitute or representative on behalf of another person or entity, often in a legal or formal capacity

sustituto, representante

sustituto, representante

Ex: In some countries , a surrogate can be appointed to vote on behalf of a shareholder at a corporate meeting .En algunos países, se puede nombrar a un **suplente** para que vote en nombre de un accionista en una reunión corporativa.
regiment
[Sustantivo]

a military unit with a specific organizational structure and operational role within an army

regimiento, unidad militar

regimiento, unidad militar

Ex: The British Army 's Coldstream Guards regiment is one of the oldest regiments in continuous active service .El **regimiento** de los Coldstream Guards del ejército británico es uno de los regimientos más antiguos en servicio activo continuo.
garrison
[Sustantivo]

a group of military personnel stationed in a specific location or military base, often for the purpose of defending it

guarnición

guarnición

Ex: The garrison in the mountain outpost endured harsh weather conditions as they maintained a vigilant presence .La **guarnición** en el puesto de avanzada de la montaña soportó condiciones climáticas adversas mientras mantenía una presencia vigilante.
procession
[Sustantivo]

a group of people or vehicles moving forward in an organized and ceremonial manner

procesión, cortejo

procesión, cortejo

Ex: The annual Independence Day procession featured representatives from various cultural groups showcasing their traditional attire .El desfile anual del Día de la Independencia contó con representantes de varios grupos culturales mostrando sus trajes tradicionales.
lineup
[Sustantivo]

a carefully arranged group of people or things brought together for a particular purpose

alineación, selección

alineación, selección

Ex: The art gallery curated an impressive lineup of paintings by renowned artists for the upcoming exhibition .La galería de arte organizó una **alineación** impresionante de pinturas de artistas renombrados para la próxima exposición.
masses
[Sustantivo]

the general population or a large group of people within a society considered collectively

las masas, la población

las masas, la población

Ex: The new policy received mixed reactions from the masses, with some in favor and others opposed .La nueva política recibió reacciones mixtas de las **masas**, con algunos a favor y otros en contra.
folks
[Sustantivo]

a group of individuals, especially within a community or social setting

gente, personas

gente, personas

Ex: We met some friendly folks while hiking in the national park .Conocimos a unas **personas** amigables mientras caminábamos en el parque nacional.
quorum
[Sustantivo]

the minimum number of people that must be present for a meeting to officially begin or for decisions to be made

quórum

quórum

Ex: It 's important to achieve a quorum during meetings to ensure that decisions are made with the input of a representative group of stakeholders .Es importante lograr un **quórum** durante las reuniones para garantizar que las decisiones se tomen con la contribución de un grupo representativo de las partes interesadas.
cavalcade
[Sustantivo]

a procession or parade, typically consisting of a series of vehicles, horses, or people

cabalgata

cabalgata

Ex: The grand cavalcade of knights and nobles marked the beginning of the medieval festival , drawing spectators from far and wide .La gran **cabalgata** de caballeros y nobles marcó el comienzo del festival medieval, atrayendo espectadores de todas partes.
pseudonym
[Sustantivo]

a fake name people use for certain activities

pseudónimo

pseudónimo

Ex: The pseudonym SparkShift conceals the identity of a passionate advocate for positive change in online forums .El **seudónimo** SparkShift oculta la identidad de un apasionado defensor del cambio positivo en los foros en línea.
moniker
[Sustantivo]

a nickname or alias that someone or something is known by, often used informally or affectionately

apodo, alias

apodo, alias

Ex: She adopted the moniker " DJ Luna " when she began performing at local clubs .Ella adoptó el **apodo** "DJ Luna" cuando comenzó a actuar en los clubes locales.
anonymous
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) not known by name

anónimo

anónimo

Ex: The journalist received an anonymous tip that led to the uncovering of a major corruption scandal .El periodista recibió un consejo **anónimo** que llevó al descubrimiento de un gran escándalo de corrupción.
possessed
[Adjetivo]

influenced or controlled by a demon or spirit

poseído, embrujado

poseído, embrujado

Ex: The possessed painting seemed to follow visitors with its eyes , causing unease among museum patrons .El cuadro **poseído** parecía seguir a los visitantes con sus ojos, causando inquietud entre los visitantes del museo.
juvenile
[Adjetivo]

relating to young people who have not reached adulthood yet

juvenil

juvenil

Ex: The juvenile court system focuses on rehabilitation rather than punishment for underage offenders.El sistema de tribunales **juveniles** se enfoca en la rehabilitación en lugar del castigo para los infractores menores de edad.
swashbuckling
[Adjetivo]

having a great amount of bravery, charisma, and a sense of adventure

aventurero, valiente y carismático

aventurero, valiente y carismático

Ex: The swashbuckling hero leaped from rooftop to rooftop , chasing after the villain .El héroe **aventurero** saltaba de tejado en tejado, persiguiendo al villano.
renowned
[Adjetivo]

famous and admired by many people

renombrado, famoso

renombrado, famoso

Ex: The renowned author 's novels have been translated into numerous languages .Las novelas del autor **renombrado** han sido traducidas a numerosos idiomas.
to dub
[Verbo]

to give someone or something a nickname, often to show affection or to highlight a specific trait

apodar, bautizar

apodar, bautizar

Ex: After showcasing his culinary skills on a popular TV show , the chef was dubbed " The Flavor Maestro " by fans and critics alike .Después de mostrar sus habilidades culinarias en un popular programa de televisión, el chef fue **apodado** "El Maestro del Sabor" por fans y críticos por igual.
to flush
[Verbo]

to experience a reddening of the skin, typically in the face, due to emotions like embarrassment, excitement, or strong reactions

sonrojarse, ponerse colorado

sonrojarse, ponerse colorado

Ex: The unexpected question caused him to flush, unsure of how to respond .La pregunta inesperada lo hizo **sonrojarse**, inseguro de cómo responder.
to gawk
[Verbo]

to stare openly and foolishly

mirar boquiabierto, quedarse mirando tontamente

mirar boquiabierto, quedarse mirando tontamente

Ex: When the UFO was spotted in the sky , motorists on the highway began to gawk at the unusual sight .Cuando el OVNI fue avistado en el cielo, los automovilistas en la carretera comenzaron a **mirar boquiabiertos** el inusual espectáculo.

(of individuals or communities) to be present in a particular area

poblar, habitar

poblar, habitar

Ex: The tourist season significantly increases the number of people populating the charming seaside resort .La temporada turística aumenta significativamente el número de personas que **pueblan** el encantador resort costero.
to mediate
[Verbo]

to help end a dispute between people by trying to find something on which everyone agrees

mediar

mediar

Ex: The couple decided to enlist the services of a marriage counselor to mediate their disagreements .La pareja decidió contratar los servicios de un consejero matrimonial para **mediar** en sus desacuerdos.
to tinker
[Verbo]

to attempt to repair something in an experimental or unskilled way

trastear, manosear

trastear, manosear

Ex: She encouraged her son to tinker with the broken toy car to see if he could repair it himself.Ella animó a su hijo a **trastear** con el coche de juguete roto para ver si podía repararlo él mismo.
to waive
[Verbo]

to voluntarily relinquish or give up a right, claim, or privilege

renunciar a

renunciar a

to inherit
[Verbo]

to receive money, property, etc. from someone who has passed away

heredar

heredar

Ex: The business was smoothly transitioned to the next generation as the siblings inherited equal shares .El negocio fue **heredado** sin problemas por la siguiente generación, ya que los hermanos recibieron partes iguales.
to conduct
[Verbo]

to direct or participate in the management, organization, or execution of something

llevar

llevar

Ex: The CEO will personally conduct negotiations with potential business partners .El CEO **llevará a cabo** personalmente las negociaciones con posibles socios comerciales.

to take responsibility for something and start to do it

comprometerse a

comprometerse a

Ex: The team undertakes a comprehensive review of the project to identify areas for improvement .El equipo **emprende** una revisión exhaustiva del proyecto para identificar áreas de mejora.
to don
[Verbo]

to put on clothing

ponerse

ponerse

Ex: In preparation for the party , she donned a glamorous evening gown and matching accessories .En preparación para la fiesta, ella **se puso** un vestido de noche glamuroso y accesorios a juego.
to prattle
[Verbo]

to talk a lot about unimportant things and in a way that may seem foolish

parlotear

parlotear

Ex: She prattled about the latest celebrity gossip without noticing the disinterest of her friends .Ella **parloteó** sobre los últimos chismes de celebridades sin notar el desinterés de sus amigos.
to woo
[Verbo]

to try to make someone love one, especially for marriage

atraer

atraer

Ex: She was impressed by his efforts to woo her , from handwritten love notes to surprise weekend getaways .Ella quedó impresionada por sus esfuerzos para **cortejar**, desde notas de amor escritas a mano hasta escapadas sorpresa de fin de semana.
to court
[Verbo]

to romantically pursue someone by expressing interest and affection to establish a relationship

cortejar, hacer la corte

cortejar, hacer la corte

Ex: It 's important to be respectful and genuine when attempting to court someone romantically .Es importante ser respetuoso y genuino al intentar **cortejar** a alguien románticamente.

to go somewhere with someone

acompañar

acompañar

Ex: Parents usually accompany their children to school on the first day of kindergarten .Los padres generalmente **acompañan** a sus hijos a la escuela el primer día de jardín de infantes.
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