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Humanidades SAT - Comunicación

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la comunicación, como "alardear", "exponer", "vernáculo", etc., que necesitarás para aprobar tus SATs.

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SAT Vocabulary for Humanities
to acknowledge

to openly accept something as true or real

reconocer

reconocer

Ex: Many scientists acknowledge the impact of climate change on global weather patterns. 
to pronounce

to say the sound of a letter or word correctly or in a specific way

pronunciar

pronunciar

Ex: The teacher emphasized the importance of pronouncing vowels accurately. 
to disprove

to show that something is false or incorrect

refutar

refutar

Ex: She presented evidence to disprove the accusations against her. 

Ella presentó pruebas para refutar las acusaciones en su contra.

to boast
to boast
[Verbo]

to speak with excessive pride about one's achievements, possessions, abilities, or qualities

alardear, presumir

alardear, presumir

Ex: He never boasts about his achievements, even when others praise him. 
to murmur
to murmur
[Verbo]

to speak or say something in a very quiet, low voice

murmurar

murmurar

Ex: She was murmuring softly to the baby as he fell asleep. 
to assert
to assert
[Verbo]

to state confidently and firmly that something is true

afirmar

afirmar

Ex: Researchers assert that the new method produces more reliable results. 
to proclaim

to announce or declare something publicly or officially

proclamar, declarar

proclamar, declarar

Ex: The rebels proclaimed independence from the central government. 
to approve
to approve
[Verbo]

to officially agree to a plan, proposal, etc.

aprobar

aprobar

Ex: The teacher was quick to approve the students' request for an extension on the assignment deadline. 
to enunciate

to clearly and correctly articulate words

articular

articular

Ex: Public speakers are often advised to enunciate their words to convey confidence and credibility to the audience. 

A menudo se aconseja a los oradores públicos que articulen sus palabras para transmitir confianza y credibilidad a la audiencia.

to encapsulate

to represent something in a short and brief manner

resumir, sintetizar

resumir, sintetizar

Ex: The professor asked students to encapsulate their research findings in a one-page summary. 

El profesor pidió a los estudiantes que resumieran sus hallazgos de investigación en un resumen de una página.

to rave
to rave
[Verbo]

to talk rapidly and incoherently, making it hard for others to understand what is being said

despotricar, divagar

despotricar, divagar

Ex: The little kid was so excited about the birthday party that he began to rave about all the presents he wanted. 

El niño pequeño estaba tan emocionado por la fiesta de cumpleaños que comenzó a desvariar sobre todos los regalos que quería.

to demonstrate

to explain something by providing examples, doing experiments, etc.

explicar

explicar

Ex: The speaker used statistical data to demonstrate the correlation between regular exercise and improved mental health. 
to expound
to expound
[Verbo]

to give an explanation of something by talking about it in great detail

exponer

exponer

Ex: The professor expounded on the subject, providing in-depth analysis and examples. 

El profesor explicó el tema, proporcionando un análisis en profundidad y ejemplos.

to concede
to concede
[Verbo]

to admit, often reluctantly, that something is true or correct

reconocer, admitir

reconocer, admitir

Ex: She was forced to concede that the evidence was convincing. 
to cite
to cite
[Verbo]

to quote words or a passage from a written or spoken source

citar,  mencionar

citar, mencionar

Ex: The article cites a line from the president's speech. 
to signal
to signal
[Verbo]

to give someone a message, instruction, etc. by making a sound or movement

hacer señas a, hacer una seña a

hacer señas a, hacer una seña a

Ex: The traffic officer signaled drivers to stop or proceed using hand signals. 
to retract
to retract
[Verbo]

to draw back from what was said publicly before; often by force

retractarse

retractarse

Ex: The spokesperson quickly retracted the statement that had caused public outrage. 

El portavoz rápidamente retractó la declaración que había causado indignación pública.

to denounce

to publicly express one's disapproval of something or someone

denunciar, condenar

denunciar, condenar

Ex: The leader denounced the discriminatory policies and called for inclusivity. 

El líder denunció las políticas discriminatorias y pidió inclusividad.

to outline
to outline
[Verbo]

to give a brief description of something excluding the details

resumir

resumir

Ex: The speaker outlined the main points of the presentation on the whiteboard for clarity. 
to interject

to insert a comment, remark, or question abruptly into a conversation

interponer

interponer

Ex: I tried to interject, but they were too deep in debate. 

Intenté intervenir, pero estaban demasiado inmersos en el debate.

to indicate

to mention or express something in few words

mencionar, expresar

mencionar, expresar

Ex: The teacher indicated the due date for the assignment on the syllabus. 
to postulate

to suggest or assume the existence or truth of something as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief

postular

postular

Ex: Economists postulate different models to analyze and predict the behavior of financial markets. 

Los economistas postulan diferentes modelos para analizar y predecir el comportamiento de los mercados financieros.

to oversimplify

to make something so simple that it loses its original meaning, intention, or key facts

simplificar en exceso,  reducir en exceso

simplificar en exceso, reducir en exceso

Ex: By trying to make the story understandable for children, she ended up oversimplifying important details. 

Al intentar hacer la historia comprensible para los niños, terminó simplificando demasiado detalles importantes.

to recant
to recant
[Verbo]

to take back a statement or belief, especially publicly

retractarse

retractarse

Ex: People sometimes recant their statements when they realize the implications. 

Las personas a veces retractan sus declaraciones cuando se dan cuenta de las implicaciones.

to illustrate

to explain or show the meaning of something using examples, pictures, etc.

explicar

explicar

Ex: He illustrated the process by showing step-by-step pictures in the manual. 
to renounce

to reject or disown something previously accepted or claimed, often in a formal or public manner

renunciar a

renunciar a

Ex: In a dramatic speech, the politician renounced his previous promises. 

En un discurso dramático, el político renunció a sus promesas anteriores.

to condemn
to condemn
[Verbo]

to express strong disapproval of someone or something, especially publicly

desacuerdo con algo fuertemente

desacuerdo con algo fuertemente

Ex: Community leaders condemned the vandalism at the local school. 
to posit
to posit
[Verbo]

to propose or assume something as true or factual, serving as the foundation for further reasoning or argumentation

postular, plantear

postular, plantear

Ex: The physicist posited the existence of parallel universes to explain certain phenomena observed in quantum mechanics. 

El físico postuló la existencia de universos paralelos para explicar ciertos fenómenos observados en la mecánica cuántica.

to retell
to retell
[Verbo]

to convey or tell something again, like a story, event, or experience

volver a contar, repetir

volver a contar, repetir

Ex: He retold the joke to his friends, hoping for a better reaction. 

Él volvió a contar el chiste a sus amigos, esperando una mejor reacción.

to elucidate

to clarify and make something clear

dilucidar

dilucidar

Ex: In his book, the author elucidates the historical context of the events he discusses. 

En su libro, el autor elucida el contexto histórico de los eventos que discute.

to specify
to specify
[Verbo]

to clearly define or state specific details, characteristics, or requirements

especificar,  detallar

especificar, detallar

Ex: The job description should specify the qualifications and skills required for the position. 
to articulate

to pronounce or utter something in a clear and precise way

expresar bien

expresar bien

Ex: It is important for a teacher to articulate instructions clearly to ensure students understand the lesson. 
to elaborate

to explain something in greater detail or provide more information about it

dar más detalles

dar más detalles

Ex: Daniel elaborated on his proposal during the meeting. 
to chant
to chant
[Verbo]

to say words or phrases repeatedly and in a rhythmic manner

cantar, corear

cantar, corear

Ex: The teacher encouraged the students to chant multiplication tables to reinforce learning. 

El profesor animó a los estudiantes a cantar las tablas de multiplicar para reforzar el aprendizaje.

to recite
to recite
[Verbo]

to say something from memory, such as a poem or speech

recitar, declamar

recitar, declamar

Ex: The actor spent hours rehearsing to be able to recite his lines convincingly on stage. 

El actor pasó horas ensayando para poder recitar sus líneas de manera convincente en el escenario.

to encode
to encode
[Verbo]

(linguistics) to express a concept, thought, or idea in a foreign language

cifrar

cifrar

Ex: The diplomat relied on skilled interpreters to encode his speeches into multiple languages. 

El diplomático confió en intérpretes expertos para codificar sus discursos en múltiples idiomas.

declaration
declaration
[Sustantivo]

a formal or explicit statement expressing a fact, opinion, intention, or belief

declaración, manifestación

declaración, manifestación

Ex: The letter contained a declaration of loyalty to the organization. 
protestation
protestation
[Sustantivo]

an assertive and direct statement of objection or disapproval

protesta, objeción

protesta, objeción

Ex: His protestation against the unfair treatment was bold and unyielding. 

Su protesta contra el trato injusto fue audaz e inflexible.

rant
rant
[Sustantivo]

a loud, forceful, or bombastic speech or outburst delivered with strong emotion, often critical or angry

diatriba, arenga

diatriba, arenga

Ex: Her rant was filled with anger and indignation. 

Su diatriba estaba llena de ira e indignación.

vocalization
vocalization
[Sustantivo]

the act of using the voice to produce sounds or speech

vocalización, emisión vocal

vocalización, emisión vocal

Ex: His dramatic vocalization of the character's lines brought the play to life. 

Su vocalización dramática de los diálogos del personaje dio vida a la obra.

insistence
insistence
[Sustantivo]

the act of strongly and persistently expressing or demanding something, often refusing to accept contrary opinions or suggestions

insistencia

insistencia

groan
groan
[Sustantivo]

a low, sorrowful sound typically made in response to pain, distress, or despair

gemido, quejido

gemido, quejido

Ex: After hours of intense exercise, a groan escaped his lips as he sank into the couch. 
statement
statement
[Sustantivo]

an official announcement regarding something specific

declaración

declaración

Ex: The organization published a formal statement on its website. 
lament
lament
[Sustantivo]

a heartfelt often vocal expression of deep sorrow or grief

lamento, queja

lamento, queja

Ex: The haunting lament of the lone wolf echoed through the night. 

El lamento desgarrador del lobo solitario resonó en la noche.

fluent
fluent
[Adjetivo]

able to speak or write clearly and effortlessly

fluido, elocuente

fluido, elocuente

Ex: He became fluent in discussing scientific topics over time. 

Se volvió fluido al discutir temas científicos con el tiempo.

vernacular
vernacular
[Adjetivo]

relating to the everyday language spoken by ordinary people in a particular region or country

vernáculo, popular

vernáculo, popular

Ex: The poet's use of vernacular expressions added a unique charm to his work. 

El uso de expresiones vernáculas por parte del poeta añadió un encanto único a su obra.

inarticulate
inarticulate
[Adjetivo]

(of people) unable to express oneself clearly or easily

poco elocuente, con dificultad para expresarse

poco elocuente, con dificultad para expresarse

Ex: The toddler's inarticulate babbling amused her parents, who tried to decipher her meaning. 

El balbuceo inarticulado del niño pequeño divertía a sus padres, que intentaban descifrar su significado.

expository
expository
[Adjetivo]

intended to explain and present information in a detailed manner

expositivo

expositivo

Ex: The documentary used expository narration to clarify the events. 

El documental utilizó una narración expositiva para aclarar los eventos.

descriptive
descriptive
[Adjetivo]

providing detailed information about how something looks, feels, sounds, or behaves

descriptivo

descriptivo

Ex: In his report, he included a descriptive analysis of the market trends. 

En su informe, incluyó un análisis descriptivo de las tendencias del mercado.

eloquent
eloquent
[Adjetivo]

able to utilize language to convey something well, especially in a persuasive manner

elocuente

elocuente

Ex: The eloquent writer paints vivid images with words, evoking powerful emotions in readers. 

El escritor elocuente pinta imágenes vívidas con palabras, evocando emociones poderosas en los lectores.

inexplicable
inexplicable
[Adjetivo]

not having the quality to be explained, justified, or perceived

inexplicable

inexplicable

explicitly
explicitly
[Adverbio]

in a manner that is direct and clear

explícitamente, categóricamente

explícitamente, categóricamente

Ex: The policy was explicitly communicated to all employees. 

La política fue explícitamente comunicada a todos los empleados.

expressly
expressly
[Adverbio]

in a clear and explicit manner, leaving no room for misunderstanding or confusion

expresamente, claramente

expresamente, claramente

Ex: The contract expressly outlined the terms and conditions. 

El contrato expresamente delineó los términos y condiciones.

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