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Vocabulario Esencial para el Examen SAT - Debilidad y Deterioro

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la debilidad y el deterioro, como "frágil", "marchitar", "desmoronarse", etc., que necesitarás para superar tus SATs.

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SAT Exam Essential Vocabulary
to decline
to decline
[Verbo]

to gradually weaken or worsen in condition or performance

declinar, empeorar

declinar, empeorar

Ex: As she grew older, her cognitive abilities began to decline, and she struggled to remember things she once knew easily. 

A medida que envejecía, sus habilidades cognitivas comenzaron a deteriorarse, y luchaba por recordar cosas que antes sabía fácilmente.

to diminish

to decrease in degree, size, etc.

disminuir

disminuir

Ex: Confidence in the project was diminishing as delays continued. 

La confianza en el proyecto disminuía a medida que continuaban los retrasos.

to dwindle
to dwindle
[Verbo]

to diminish in quantity or size over time

disminuir

disminuir

Ex: The team's chances of winning are dwindling as injuries affect key players. 

Las posibilidades de ganar del equipo disminuyen a medida que las lesiones afectan a los jugadores clave.

to subside
to subside
[Verbo]

to decline in intensity or strength

amainar

amainar

Ex: The protests have subsided since the government addressed the concerns. 

Las protestas han disminuido desde que el gobierno abordó las preocupaciones.

to sap
to sap
[Verbo]

to gradually drain or deplete someone's power or strength

debilitar

debilitar

Ex: Financial struggles can sap emotional well-being and stability. 

Las luchas financieras pueden minar el bienestar emocional y la estabilidad.

to recede
to recede
[Verbo]

to diminish in intensity, visibility, or prominence

desvanecerse

desvanecerse

Ex: The sounds of the bustling city began to recede as he retreated into the peaceful park. 

Los sonidos de la bulliciosa ciudad comenzaron a disminuir mientras se retiraba al parque pacífico.

to undermine

to gradually decrease the effectiveness, confidence, or power of something or someone

socavar, debilitar

socavar, debilitar

Ex: Ignoring safety protocols can undermine the integrity of a project. 

Ignorar los protocolos de seguridad puede socavar la integridad de un proyecto.

to wither
to wither
[Verbo]

to decline, weaken, or deteriorate, often in terms of strength, vitality, or overall condition

atrofiarse

atrofiarse

Ex: The team's morale began to wither after a series of defeats, affecting their performance on the field. 

La moral del equipo comenzó a marchitarse después de una serie de derrotas, afectando su rendimiento en el campo.

to incapacitate

to make something unable to work properly

incapacitar

incapacitar

Ex: The virus incapacitated the computer network, halting all communications within the company. 

El virus incapacitó la red informática, deteniendo todas las comunicaciones dentro de la empresa.

to crumble
to crumble
[Verbo]

to become weak or begin to fail

derrumbarse

derrumbarse

Ex: The foundation of their friendship started to crumble when secrets were revealed, causing rifts between them. 

Los cimientos de su amistad comenzaron a desmoronarse cuando se revelaron secretos, causando grietas entre ellos.

to degrade
to degrade
[Verbo]

to reduce the quality or effectiveness of something

degradar

degradar

Ex: The lack of maintenance has degraded the equipment’s condition. 

La falta de mantenimiento ha degradado el estado del equipo.

to dilute
to dilute
[Verbo]

to make something less forceful, potent, or intense by adding additional elements or substances

debilitar

debilitar

Ex: The CEO decided to dilute the company's strict dress code to foster a more relaxed and inclusive work environment. 

El CEO decidió diluir el estricto código de vestimenta de la empresa para fomentar un ambiente de trabajo más relajado e inclusivo.

to wane
to wane
[Verbo]

to gradually decrease in intensity, strength, importance, size, influence, etc.

decaer, disminuir

decaer, disminuir

Ex: The storm's fury waned as it moved away from the coast. 

La furia de la tormenta disminuyó a medida que se alejaba de la costa.

to dissipate

to gradually disappear or spread out

disiparse, desvanecerse

disiparse, desvanecerse

Ex: The anger in her voice gradually dissipated as she explained the situation. 

La ira en su voz se disipó gradualmente mientras explicaba la situación.

to exacerbate

to make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse or more severe

exacerbar, agravar

exacerbar, agravar

Ex: Harsh weather conditions can exacerbate damage to infrastructure. 

Las condiciones climáticas adversas pueden exacerbar los daños a la infraestructura.

to stifle
to stifle
[Verbo]

to suppress, restrain, or hinder the growth, development, or intensity of something

sofocar, reprimir

sofocar, reprimir

Ex: Excessive criticism from peers can stifle a person's confidence and willingness to express their opinions. 

Las críticas excesivas de los compañeros pueden sofocar la confianza de una persona y su disposición a expresar sus opiniones.

vulnerable
vulnerable
[Adjetivo]

able to be physically harmed or wounded

vulnerable

vulnerable

Ex: The coastal town is vulnerable to hurricanes. 

El pueblo costero es vulnerable a los huracanes.

delicate
delicate
[Adjetivo]

easily harmed or destroyed

frágil, delicado

frágil, delicado

Ex: The delicate glass ornaments shattered when they fell off the shelf. 

Los adornos de vidrio delicados se rompieron cuando cayeron del estante.

subtle
subtle
[Adjetivo]

difficult to notice or detect because of its slight or delicate nature

suave

suave

Ex: The fragrance was subtle, hinting at notes of jasmine and sandalwood without overpowering the senses. 

La fragancia era sutil, insinuando notas de jazmín y sándalo sin abrumar los sentidos.

fragile
fragile
[Adjetivo]

easily damaged or broken

frágil

frágil

Ex: The fragile glass vase shattered when it fell to the ground. 

El jarrón de vidrio frágil se rompió cuando cayó al suelo.

flimsy
flimsy
[Adjetivo]

likely to break due to the lack of strength or durability

fino

fino

Ex: The flimsy plastic chairs collapsed under the weight of the guests. 

Las sillas de plástico endebles colapsaron bajo el peso de los invitados.

helpless
helpless
[Adjetivo]

lacking strength or power, often feeling unable to act or influence a situation

indefenso

indefenso

Ex: She felt helpless when faced with the overwhelming task ahead of her. 

Se sintió indefensa cuando se enfrentó a la abrumadora tarea que tenía por delante.

brittle
brittle
[Adjetivo]

easily broken, cracked, or shattered due to the lack of flexibility and resilience

quebradizo, frágil

quebradizo, frágil

Ex: Walking on the frozen lake, the brittle ice beneath them groaned and creaked with each movement. 

Caminando sobre el lago congelado, el hielo frágil bajo ellos gemía y crujía con cada movimiento.

tenuous
tenuous
[Adjetivo]

very delicate or thin

coherente

coherente

Ex: The tenuous branches of the tree swayed gently in the breeze, threatening to snap under the weight of the snow. 

Las ramas tenues del árbol se mecían suavemente en la brisa, amenazando con romperse bajo el peso de la nieve.

deficiency
deficiency
[Sustantivo]

a flaw, weakness, or shortcoming that reduces the effectiveness, quality, or completeness of something

escasez, déficit

escasez, déficit

Ex: The audit uncovered several deficiencies in the company's records. 

La auditoría descubrió varias deficiencias en los registros de la empresa.

disability
disability
[Sustantivo]

a physical or mental condition that prevents a person from using some part of their body completely or learning something easily

discapacidad

discapacidad

Ex: She overcame her disability to become a successful artist. 

Ella superó su discapacidad para convertirse en una artista exitosa.

shortcoming
shortcoming
[Sustantivo]

a flaw or weakness that reduces the quality or effectiveness of something or someone

defecto, imperfección

defecto, imperfección

Ex: Her tendency to procrastinate was a shortcoming that often caused her to miss deadlines. 

Su tendencia a procrastinar era un defecto que a menudo la hacía perder los plazos.

defect
defect
[Sustantivo]

a flaw or deficiency that impairs the quality or effectiveness of something

defecto,  falla

defecto, falla

Ex: The new product had a defect that made it less durable than advertised. 

El nuevo producto tenía un defecto que lo hacía menos duradero de lo anunciado.

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