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Vocabulario Esencial para el Examen SAT - Significados poco comunes

Aquí aprenderás el significado poco común de algunas palabras en inglés, como "drag", "leave", "gulf", etc., que necesitarás para superar tus SATs.

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SAT Exam Essential Vocabulary
to celebrate

to elevate or accord significant social importance to someone or something through public recognition or acknowledgment

celebrar, honrar

celebrar, honrar

Ex: Scholars celebrate groundbreaking research that pushes the boundaries of knowledge. 
to wind
to wind
[Verbo]

to maneuver or direct something along a twisting or curving path

enrollar, serpentear

enrollar, serpentear

Ex: She carefully wound the hose around the garden reel after watering the plants. 
to maintain

to firmly and persistently express an opinion, belief, or statement as true and valid

mantener

mantener

Ex: The scientist maintains that climate change is a significant threat that needs immediate attention. 

El científico mantiene que el cambio climático es una amenaza significativa que necesita atención inmediata.

to occur
to occur
[Verbo]

to be present or found in a particular place

encontrarse, estar presente

encontrarse, estar presente

Ex: The disease tends to occur more frequently in older adults. 
to hail
to hail
[Verbo]

to originate or come from a specific place or region

proceder, ser originario

proceder, ser originario

Ex: The acclaimed chef hails from Italy, known for its culinary traditions. 

El aclamado chef procede de Italia, conocida por sus tradiciones culinarias.

to relate
to relate
[Verbo]

to narrate or recount a story, event, or series of events

contar, relatar

contar, relatar

Ex: During the interview, the witness related the sequence of events with clarity. 
to arrest
to arrest
[Verbo]

to bring to a sudden halt

detener, parar

detener, parar

Ex: The new policy aims to arrest the decline in biodiversity. 
to address
to address
[Verbo]

to think about a problem or an issue and start to deal with it

abordar

abordar

Ex: The government must address the rising unemployment rate. 
to display
to display
[Verbo]

to demonstrate a particular quality, feeling, skill, etc.

demostrar

demostrar

Ex: The athlete's skillful display on the field earned admiration from fans and teammates alike. 
to float
to float
[Verbo]

to suggest an idea, plan, or proposal so that others can consider it

presentar, sugerir

presentar, sugerir

Ex: Daniel floated several possible solutions during the meeting. 
to chart
to chart
[Verbo]

to organize and outline the components, steps, or details of a plan

trazar, planificar

trazar, planificar

Ex: The educational planner charted the curriculum for the academic year. 
to subject
to subject
[Verbo]

to make someone experience something unpleasant

someter

someter

Ex: The economic downturn subjected many small businesses to financial challenges and closures. 
to treat
to treat
[Verbo]

to pay for or offer food, drink, or entertainment to someone as a gift or favor

invitar, agasajar

invitar, agasajar

Ex: After the long hike, they treated the group to cold drinks. 
to contract

to get infected by a disease or virus

contraer

contraer

Ex: Many individuals unknowingly contract Lyme disease from tick bites while spending time outdoors. 
to deliver
to deliver
[Verbo]

to convey a speech, idea, etc. to an audience in a clear and effective manner

pronunciar, entregar

pronunciar, entregar

Ex: She delivered a powerful presentation on climate change, urging the audience to take action. 
to convey
to convey
[Verbo]

to serve as a means of expressing or communicating a feeling, idea, quality, or impression

expresar

expresar

Ex: His tone conveyed disappointment even though his words were polite. 
to promote
to promote
[Verbo]

to help or support the progress or development of something

apoyer

apoyer

Ex: The government launched a campaign to promote environmental conservation and sustainability. 
to portray
to portray
[Verbo]

to perform the role of a particular character in a play, movie, or television production

interpretar

interpretar

Ex: He was chosen to portray the famous scientist in the film. 
to determine

to settle or establish something with finality and authority

determinar, establecer

determinar, establecer

Ex: The government determined the new tax rates for the coming year. 
to convert
to convert
[Verbo]

to change into a different form or to change into something with a different use

transformarse

transformarse

Ex: The ottoman in the study converts into a twin-size sleeper, offering a convenient sleeping option for guests. 
to inspire
to inspire
[Verbo]

to cause someone to feel a particular emotion or reaction

evocar

evocar

Ex: His courage inspired admiration among his colleagues. 
to afford
to afford
[Verbo]

to provide access to or give someone the opportunity to do something

permitir, brindar

permitir, brindar

Ex: His wealth afforded him the luxury of traveling around the world. 
to realize
to realize
[Verbo]

to make something tangible or actual from an idea or concept

realizar, materializar

realizar, materializar

Ex: They worked hard to realize the plans for the community park. 
to resonate

to be understood and have a strong impact or relevance

resonar, tener eco

resonar, tener eco

Ex: The artist’s work resonates with people who have experienced loss and longing. 

El trabajo del artista resuena con las personas que han experimentado pérdida y anhelo.

to advance
to advance
[Verbo]

to propose an idea or theory for discussion

presentar

presentar

Ex: In the academic conference, the researcher advanced a groundbreaking theory that challenged existing notions in the field. 
to charter
to charter
[Verbo]

to formally contract or engage services for a specific purpose or period

fletar, contratar

fletar, contratar

Ex: The school chartered a bus to take students to the museum for a field trip. 
to people
to people
[Verbo]

to gather individuals closely together in large numbers

aglomerar, poblar

aglomerar, poblar

Ex: The company's expansion strategy aimed to people the office with skilled professionals from diverse backgrounds. 
to regard
to regard
[Verbo]

to pay close attention to something by looking at it carefully

considerar, observar

considerar, observar

Ex: The artist regarded the sculpture from all angles to ensure its balance. 
to discount

to ignore or dismiss something, refusing to consider or give attention to it

ignorar, descartar

ignorar, descartar

Ex: She regularly discounts alternative viewpoints, limiting diverse perspectives. 
to level
to level
[Verbo]

to aim or direct a weapon at a target

apuntar, dirigir

apuntar, dirigir

Ex: The hunter leveled his shotgun at the flying duck, tracking its movement with practiced precision. 
discipline
discipline
[Sustantivo]

a field of study that is typically taught in a university

disciplina

disciplina

Ex: She pursued a career in physics, a discipline that explores the fundamental laws of nature and the universe. 
drag
drag
[Sustantivo]

the force exerted on an object moving through a fluid that opposes its motion

arrastre, resistencia aerodinámica

arrastre, resistencia aerodinámica

Ex: Aircraft are designed with smooth surfaces to reduce air drag. 
response
response
[Sustantivo]

a physical or emotional reaction that happens as a result of a specific situation or event

respuesta, reacción

respuesta, reacción

Ex: Fear is a natural response to danger. 
signature
signature
[Sustantivo]

a distinctive feature or quality by which someone or something can be recognized

sello

sello

Ex: Long guitar solos are one of the band's signatures. 
projection
projection
[Sustantivo]

an estimate or prediction based on past observations or data

proyección

proyección

Ex: Demographic projections anticipate a rise in the population. 
benefit
benefit
[Sustantivo]

a financial aid provided by the government for people who are sick, unemployed, etc.

prestación, subsidio

prestación, subsidio

Ex: The government has increased the benefits for families with children who are in need. 
wake
wake
[Sustantivo]

the aftermath or consequences following a significant event, especially a disaster

estela, consecuencia

estela, consecuencia

Ex: The wake of the pandemic led to economic uncertainty. 
impression
impression
[Sustantivo]

a symbol or mark made by pressing or stamping onto a surface

huella, marca

huella, marca

Ex: The artist's signature left a unique impression on the canvas, distinguishing it from others. 
bill
bill
[Sustantivo]

the projecting mouthpart of a bird used for feeding or preening

pico

pico

Ex: The pelican's long bill can hold a large catch of fish. 
constitution
constitution
[Sustantivo]

the composition or makeup of someone or something, especially in terms of its physical or structural arrangement

constitución, composición

constitución, composición

Ex: His resilient constitution enabled him to withstand the rigorous training. 
plot
plot
[Sustantivo]

a small area of land intended or marked for a particular use such as gardening

parcela

parcela

Ex: Each community member was given a plot to grow their own flowers. 
condition
condition
[Sustantivo]

a medical problem, such as a disorder, illness, etc.

afección, enfermedad

afección, enfermedad

Ex: Living with a mental health condition can be challenging, but many find support through therapy and community resources. 
adoption
adoption
[Sustantivo]

the legal process of taking another person's child into one's family and raising them as one's own

adopción

adopción

Ex: Sarah was placed for adoption shortly after birth. 
cause
cause
[Sustantivo]

a sequence of actions or efforts directed towards advancing a principle or achieving a specific objective

causa, motivo

causa, motivo

Ex: She dedicated her life to the cause of promoting education for girls in developing countries. 
means
means
[Sustantivo]

an instrument or method used to achieve a specific end or goal

medio, método

medio, método

Ex: Diplomacy is a means to resolve international conflicts peacefully. 
impact
impact
[Sustantivo]

the action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another

impacto, choque

impacto, choque

Ex: The boxer's punch made a strong impact against his opponent's defense. 
vehicle
vehicle
[Sustantivo]

an object capable of carrying infectious agents and transmitting them between individuals

vehículo, vector

vehículo, vector

Ex: Coins exchanged during transactions can serve as vehicles for bacterial transmission. 
expression
expression
[Sustantivo]

a specific look on someone's face, indicating what they are feeling or thinking

expresión

expresión

Ex: The teacher's stern expression quickly silenced the noisy classroom. 
province
province
[Sustantivo]

the specific area or domain where one's actions, authority, or expertise are appropriate or effective

dominio, ámbito de competencia

dominio, ámbito de competencia

Ex: The artist's province extends to painting and sculpture. 
draft
draft
[Sustantivo]

a flow of air, often caused by temperature differences or ventilation

corriente de aire, flujo de aire

corriente de aire, flujo de aire

Ex: Sitting near the air vent, he felt a draft of cold air every time the air conditioner turned on. 
game
game
[Sustantivo]

wild animals or birds that are hunted for food or sport

caza

caza

Ex: Hunting game requires patience and skill. 
tenor
tenor
[Sustantivo]

the consistent course or pattern of a person's life and activities

el tenor, el curso

el tenor, el curso

Ex: The tenor of his existence was marked by a relentless pursuit of knowledge and innovation. 

El tenor de su existencia estuvo marcado por una búsqueda implacable de conocimiento e innovación.

gulf
gulf
[Sustantivo]

a big difference that is hard to overcome, especially because of a lack of understanding

abismo, brecha

abismo, brecha

Ex: The misunderstanding created a gulf between the teacher and the students. 
propagation
propagation
[Sustantivo]

the way a wave travels through a medium

propagación, transmisión

propagación, transmisión

Ex: Understanding the propagation of light is crucial for designing better optical lenses. 

Entender la propagación de la luz es crucial para diseñar mejores lentes ópticos.

draw
draw
[Sustantivo]

a performer or attraction that greatly appeals to audiences, resulting in the attraction of large crowds to an event or venue

atracción, reclamo

atracción, reclamo

Ex: The comedian's humor made him a major draw at the comedy club, with audiences eagerly anticipating his performances. 
carousel
carousel
[Sustantivo]

a moving belt at airports where passengers pick up their luggage

cinta transportadora, carrusel de equipaje

cinta transportadora, carrusel de equipaje

Ex: His suitcase came out on the carousel last. 

Su maleta salió última en el carrusel.

crest
crest
[Sustantivo]

a symbol or design used in medieval times to decorate a helmet, often representing a family or knightly order

cresta, emblema

cresta, emblema

Ex: The crest of the noble house featured a soaring eagle, symbolizing power and freedom. 

El blasón de la casa noble presentaba un águila en vuelo, simbolizando poder y libertad.

acute
acute
[Adjetivo]

(of a sense or perception) extremely sensitive or highly developed

agudo

agudo

Ex: Owls rely on acute vision and hearing when hunting at night. 
pastoral
pastoral
[Adjetivo]

related to a peaceful and simple countryside life, often seen as idyllic and rustic

pastoral, bucólico

pastoral, bucólico

Ex: Their weekend cabin was a pastoral retreat away from the busy city. 

Su cabaña de fin de semana era un retiro pastoral lejos de la ajetreada ciudad.

intimate
intimate
[Adjetivo]

based on detailed and thorough knowledge gained through close study or experience

profundo, íntimo

profundo, íntimo

Ex: Years of research gave Daniel an intimate knowledge of the subject. 
fine
fine
[Adjetivo]

(of a texture) having substances made of tiny particles

fino, delicado

fino, delicado

Ex: The sand on the beach was fine and soft, perfect for building sandcastles. 
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