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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. 

Los académicos celebran investigaciones innovadoras que amplían los límites del conocimiento.

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. 

Ella cuidadosamente enrolló la manguera alrededor del carrete del jardín después de regar las plantas.

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. 

La enfermedad tiende a ocurrir con más frecuencia en los adultos mayores.

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. 

Durante la entrevista, el testigo relató la secuencia de eventos con claridad.

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. 

La nueva política tiene como objetivo detener el declive de la biodiversidad.

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. 

El gobierno debe abordar la creciente tasa de desempleo.

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. 

La demostración hábil del atleta en el campo ganó la admiración de los fanáticos y compañeros por igual.

to float
to float
[Verbo]

to bring suggestions, plans, or ideas forward for further consideration

presentar, sugerir

presentar, sugerir

Ex: The department head chose to float a proposal for a new project management system. 

El jefe de departamento optó por presentar una propuesta para un nuevo sistema de gestión de proyectos.

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. 

El planificador educativo diseñó el plan de estudios para el año académico.

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. 

Después de la larga caminata, invitaron al grupo a bebidas frías.

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. 

Muchas personas contraen sin saber la enfermedad de Lyme por picaduras de garrapatas mientras pasan tiempo al aire libre.

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. 

Ella pronunció una presentación poderosa sobre el cambio climático, instando a la audiencia a tomar medidas.

to convey
to convey
[Verbo]

to communicate or portray a particular feeling, idea, impression, etc.

expresar

expresar

Ex: While speaking, he was continuously conveying his passion for the subject. 

Mientras hablaba, transmitía continuamente su pasión por el tema.

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. 

El gobierno lanzó una campaña para promover la conservación del medio ambiente y la sostenibilidad.

to portray
to portray
[Verbo]

to play the role of a character in a movie, play, etc.

interpretar

interpretar

Ex: The actor's ability to portray villains with depth and charisma has made him a sought-after talent in Hollywood. 

La habilidad del actor para representar villanos con profundidad y carisma lo ha convertido en un talento muy buscado en Hollywood.

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. 

El gobierno determinó las nuevas tasas impositivas para el próximo año.

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. 

El otomán en el estudio se convierte en una cama individual, ofreciendo una opción de dormir conveniente para los invitados.

to inspire
to inspire
[Verbo]

to make someone have a specific emotion or feeling, particularly a positive one

evocar

evocar

Ex: His kindness inspired gratitude in all those around him. 

Su amabilidad inspiró gratitud en todos los que lo rodeaban.

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. 

Su riqueza le permitió el lujo de viajar por todo el mundo.

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. 

Trabajaron duro para realizar los planes del parque comunitario.

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. 

En la conferencia académica, el investigador avanzó una teoría innovadora que desafiaba las nociones existentes en el campo.

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. 

La escuela fletó un autobús para llevar a los estudiantes al museo en una excursión.

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. 

La estrategia de expansión de la empresa tenía como objetivo poblar la oficina con profesionales calificados de diversos orígenes.

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. 

El artista consideró la escultura desde todos los ángulos para asegurar su equilibrio.

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. 

Ella descuida regularmente puntos de vista alternativos, limitando diversas perspectivas.

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. 

El cazador apuntó su escopeta al pato volador, siguiendo su movimiento con una precisión practicada.

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. 

Ella siguió una carrera en física, una disciplina que explora las leyes fundamentales de la naturaleza y el universo.

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. 

Las aeronaves están diseñadas con superficies lisas para reducir la resistencia del aire.

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 and recognizable style or characteristic that sets someone or something apart

firma,  sello

firma, sello

Ex: The architect's buildings bore a signature style of clean lines and innovative use of space. 

Los edificios del arquitecto tenían un estilo signature de líneas limpias y uso innovador del espacio.

projection
projection
[Sustantivo]

an estimate or prediction based on past observations or data

proyección

proyección

Ex: Demographic projections anticipate a rise in the population. 

Las proyecciones demográficas anticipan un aumento en la población.

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. 

El gobierno ha aumentado los beneficios para las familias con niños necesitados.

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. 

El resaca de la pandemia condujo a la incertidumbre económica.

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. 

La firma del artista dejó una huella única en el lienzo, distinguiéndola de las demás.

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. 

El largo pico del pelícano puede contener una gran cantidad de peces.

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. 

Su constitución resistente le permitió soportar el entrenamiento riguroso.

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. 

A cada miembro de la comunidad se le dio un terreno para cultivar sus propias flores.

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. 

Vivir con una condición de salud mental puede ser un desafío, pero muchos encuentran apoyo a través de la terapia y los recursos comunitarios.

adoption
adoption
[Sustantivo]

the legal act or process of taking someone else's child and raising them as one's own

adopción

adopción

Ex: The adoption was finalized after months of paperwork and home visits from social workers. 

La adopción se finalizó después de meses de papeleo y visitas domiciliarias de los trabajadores sociales.

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. 

Dedicó su vida a la causa de promover la educación para las niñas en los países en desarrollo.

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. 

La diplomacia es un medio para resolver conflictos internacionales de manera pacífica.

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. 

El golpe del boxeador tuvo un impacto fuerte contra la defensa de su oponente.

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. 

Las monedas intercambiadas durante las transacciones pueden servir como vehículos para la transmisión bacteriana.

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. 

La expresión severa del profesor silenció rápidamente el aula ruidosa.

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. 

La provincia del artista se extiende a la pintura y la escultura.

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. 

Sentado cerca de la rejilla de ventilación, sentía una corriente de aire frío cada vez que se encendía el aire acondicionado.

game
game
[Sustantivo]

wild animals or birds that are hunted for food or sport

caza

caza

Ex: Hunting game requires patience and skill. 

La caza de caza mayor requiere paciencia y habilidad.

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. 

El malentendido creó un abismo entre el profesor y los estudiantes.

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. 

El humor del comediante lo convirtió en una atracción principal en el club de comedia, con el público esperando ansiosamente sus actuaciones.

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 senses) highly-developed and very sensitive

agudo

agudo

Ex: The detective had an acute eye for detail, noticing clues others missed. 

El detective tenía un ojo agudo para los detalles, notando pistas que otros pasaban por alto.

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]

knowing someone or something very well through close study or personal experience

íntimo, cercano

íntimo, cercano

Ex: As a historian, she was intimate with the events leading up to the war. 

Como historiadora, estaba íntima con los eventos que condujeron a la guerra.

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. 

La arena de la playa era fina y suave, perfecta para construir castillos de arena.

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