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Humanidades SAT - People

Aquí aprenderá algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con personas, como "luminaria", "vagabundo", "posteridad", etc., que necesitará para aprobar sus exámenes SAT.

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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, conocido

contacto, conocido

Ex: John 's uncle , who works at a major law firm , has been a contact for him in his legal career .
acquaintance
[Sustantivo]

a person whom one knows but is not a close friend

conocido

conocido

Ex: It 's always nice to acquaintances at social gatherings and hear about their recent experiences .
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.
clairvoyant
[Sustantivo]

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

vidente, clarividente

vidente, clarividente

Ex: His reputation as a clairvoyant grew after several accurate predictions about global events .
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.
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 buffoon, he occasionally demonstrated surprising wisdom in his speeches .
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 vagabond, someone who rejected conventional life .
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 poachers from entering their lands .
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, amateur

aficionado, amateur

Ex: She entered the photography competition as amateur and was thrilled to win first place .
smuggler
[Sustantivo]

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

contrabandista, traficante

contrabandista, traficante

Ex: smuggler faced severe penalties for attempting to bring in counterfeit products that violated international trade laws .
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, gestora del hogar

ama de casa, gestora del hogar

Ex: She decided to become homemaker after realizing her passion for creating a welcoming atmosphere for guests .
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.
explorer
[Sustantivo]

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

explorador

explorador

Ex: She dreamed of becoming explorer and traveling to remote islands .
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: missionary's insistence on converting others created tension within the community .
townsman
[Sustantivo]

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

ciudadano, habitante

ciudadano, habitante

Ex: townsman's family had lived in the town for generations , deeply rooted in its traditions and events .
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 posterity.
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 elite of the academic world .
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 , surrogate can be appointed to vote on behalf of a shareholder at a corporate meeting .
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 regiments in continuous active service .
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: garrison in the mountain outpost endured harsh weather conditions as they maintained a vigilant presence .
procession
[Sustantivo]

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

procesión,  desfile

procesión, desfile

Ex: The annual procession featured representatives from various cultural groups showcasing their traditional attire .
lineup
[Sustantivo]

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

lineup, escuadra

lineup, escuadra

Ex: The art gallery curated an lineup of paintings by renowned artists for the upcoming exhibition .
masses
[Sustantivo]

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

las masas, el pueblo

las masas, el pueblo

Ex: The new policy received mixed reactions from masses, with some in favor and others opposed .
folks
[Sustantivo]

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

gente, vecinos

gente, vecinos

Ex: We met some folks while hiking in the national park .
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 quorum during meetings to ensure that decisions are made with the input of a representative group of stakeholders .
cavalcade
[Sustantivo]

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

cabalgata

cabalgata

Ex: The cavalcade of knights and nobles marked the beginning of the medieval festival , drawing spectators from far and wide .
pseudonym
[Sustantivo]

a fake name people use for certain activities

pseudónimo

pseudónimo

Ex: pseudonym SparkShift conceals the identity of a passionate advocate for positive change in online forums .
moniker
[Sustantivo]

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

apodo, seudónimo

apodo, seudónimo

Ex: She adopted moniker " DJ Luna " when she began performing at local clubs .
anonymous
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) not known by name

anónimo

anónimo

Ex: The journalist received anonymous tip that led to the uncovering of a major corruption scandal .
possessed
[Adjetivo]

influenced or controlled by a demon or spirit

poseído, demoníaco

poseído, demoníaco

Ex: possessed painting seemed to follow visitors with its eyes , causing unease among museum patrons .
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.
swashbuckling
[Adjetivo]

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

valiente y carismático, aventurero y audaz

valiente y carismático, aventurero y audaz

Ex: swashbuckling hero leaped from rooftop to rooftop , chasing after the villain .
renowned
[Adjetivo]

famous and admired by many people

renombrado, famoso

renombrado, famoso

Ex: renowned author 's novels have been translated into numerous languages .
to dub
[Verbo]

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

apodar, designar

apodar, designar

Ex: After showcasing his culinary skills on a popular TV show , the chef dubbed " The Flavor Maestro " by fans and critics alike .
to flush
[Verbo]

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

sonrojarse, ruborizarse

sonrojarse, ruborizarse

Ex: The unexpected question caused him flush, unsure of how to respond .
to gawk
[Verbo]

to stare openly and foolishly

mirar boquiabierto, quedarse mirando

mirar boquiabierto, quedarse mirando

Ex: When the UFO was spotted in the sky , motorists on the highway began gawk at the unusual sight .

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

poblar, habitar

poblar, habitar

Ex: The tourist season significantly increases the number of populating the charming seaside resort .
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 mediate their disagreements .
to tinker
[Verbo]

to attempt to repair something in an experimental or unskilled way

trastear, manipular

trastear, manipular

Ex: She encouraged her son to tinker with the broken toy car to see if he could repair it himself.
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 inherited equal shares .
to conduct
[Verbo]

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

llevar

llevar

Ex: The CEO will conduct negotiations with potential business partners .

to take responsibility for something and start to do it

comprometerse a

comprometerse a

Ex: The undertakes a comprehensive review of the project to identify areas for improvement .
to don
[Verbo]

to put on clothing

ponerse

ponerse

Ex: In preparation for the party , donned a glamorous evening gown and matching accessories .
to prattle
[Verbo]

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

parlotear

parlotear

Ex: prattled about the latest celebrity gossip without noticing the disinterest of her friends .
to woo
[Verbo]

to try to make someone love one, especially for marriage

atraer

atraer

Ex: She was impressed by his efforts woo her , from handwritten love notes to surprise weekend getaways .
to court
[Verbo]

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

cortejar, ligar

cortejar, ligar

Ex: It 's important to be respectful and genuine when attempting court someone romantically .

to go somewhere with someone

acompañar

acompañar

Ex: Parents accompany their children to school on the first day of kindergarten .
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