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Vocabulario Esencial para el Examen SAT - Desafíos y Luchas

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con desafíos y luchas, como "strive", "feat", "persist", etc., que necesitarás para superar tus SATs.

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SAT Exam Essential Vocabulary
to withstand

to resist or endure the force, pressure, or challenges imposed upon oneself

resistir, aguantar

resistir, aguantar

Ex: The sturdy structure of the building can withstand strong winds and earthquakes. 
to tolerate

to allow something one dislikes, especially certain behavior or conditions, without interference or complaint

tolerar, soportar

tolerar, soportar

Ex: She tolerates the inconveniences of public transportation without complaining. 
to struggle

to engage in a violent fight with someone, especially to get out of a difficult situation

forcejear, luchar

forcejear, luchar

Ex: He struggled with the thief, trying to wrestle the bag away. 
to tackle
to tackle
[Verbo]

to try to deal with a difficult problem or situation in a determined manner

abordar, confrontar

abordar, confrontar

Ex: The team decided to tackle the project's complexity by breaking it into manageable tasks. 
to encounter

to be faced with an unexpected difficulty during a process

encontrarse

encontrarse

Ex: The team encountered unexpected challenges while implementing the new software. 
to confront

to face or deal with a problem or difficult situation directly

afrontar, enfrentar

afrontar, enfrentar

Ex: The manager decided to confront the team's productivity issues and implement new strategies. 
to strive
to strive
[Verbo]

to make great efforts or struggle in opposition, often in contention or dispute

luchar, esforzarse

luchar, esforzarse

Ex: Workers in the factory strive against unfavorable conditions, advocating for better wages and improved working environments. 
to grapple
to grapple
[Verbo]

to engage in a determined effort to confront and resolve a problem or obstacle

luchar con, enfrentarse a

luchar con, enfrentarse a

Ex: The team had to grapple with the complex task of integrating new technology into their existing infrastructure. 
to resort
to resort
[Verbo]

to turn to or use something as a solution or means of help, especially as a last option

recurrir, acudir

recurrir, acudir

Ex: When negotiations failed, they had to resort to legal action to resolve the dispute. 
to persevere

to continue a course of action, especially in the face of difficulty or with little or no prospect of success

perseverar

perseverar

Ex: Despite facing numerous rejections, she persevered in her writing career. 
to endeavor

to make an effort to achieve a goal or complete a task

esforzarse por

esforzarse por

Ex: Despite the challenges, he endeavors to create a positive impact in his community. 
to toil
to toil
[Verbo]

to work extremely hard and persistently, often with great effort and dedication

trabajar duro, afanarse

trabajar duro, afanarse

Ex: Farmers toil in the fields to cultivate crops for a successful harvest. 
to persist
to persist
[Verbo]

to continue a course of action with determination, even when faced with challenges or discouragement

persistir

persistir

Ex: Despite his injury, the athlete persisted in training for the marathon. 
to rival
to rival
[Verbo]

to be equal to or compete closely with someone or something in terms of skill, ability, or performance

rivalizar, competir

rivalizar, competir

Ex: The new smartphone model aims to rival its competitors in terms of features and performance. 
to endure
to endure
[Verbo]

to persist through difficult or painful experiences

soportar, resistir

soportar, resistir

Ex: The pioneers endured many hardships as they settled new lands. 
to concede
to concede
[Verbo]

to admit defeat in a competition, election, etc.

ceder

ceder

Ex: After a tense debate, the candidate finally conceded defeat. 
to overwhelm

to overpower someone or something emotionally or mentally, leaving them unable to respond effectively

abrumar, agobiar

abrumar, agobiar

Ex: The news of her promotion overwhelmed her with joy. 
to withdraw

to pull back or move away from a position or situation, often in response to a threat or unfavorable conditions

retirarse,  replegarse

retirarse, replegarse

Ex: The army was forced to withdraw from the battlefront due to heavy enemy resistance. 
to succumb
to succumb
[Verbo]

to surrender to a superior force or influence

sucumbir

sucumbir

Ex: Despite his strong will, he eventually succumbed to the persuasive arguments of his friends. 
obstacle
obstacle
[Sustantivo]

an intangible difficulty or challenge that must be overcome

obstáculo

obstáculo

Ex: Fear of failure was the main obstacle to her success. 
barricade
barricade
[Sustantivo]

a defensive barrier erected during wartime to obstruct enemy movement and provide protection for defending forces

barricada

barricada

Ex: Soldiers hastily constructed barricades using sandbags to fortify their positions against advancing enemy troops. 
impediment
impediment
[Sustantivo]

anything that blocks or slows progress

obstáculo, impedimento

obstáculo, impedimento

Ex: The fallen tree was an impediment on the hiking trail, making it hard to continue. 
burden
burden
[Sustantivo]

a responsibility or task that causes hardship, stress, etc.

carga

carga

Ex: The financial burden of student loans weighed heavily on her after graduation. 
tightrope
tightrope
[Sustantivo]

a situation where one must navigate carefully to avoid problems or failure

cuerda floja, situación delicada

cuerda floja, situación delicada

Ex: Negotiating the peace treaty was like walking a tightrope, requiring careful balance between conflicting demands. 
adversity
adversity
[Sustantivo]

a situation marked by hardship or misfortune

adversidad

adversidad

Ex: She showed remarkable resilience in the face of adversity, turning challenges into opportunities. 
calamity
calamity
[Sustantivo]

an event causing great and often sudden damage, distress, or destruction

calamidad

calamidad

Ex: The earthquake was a calamity that devastated the entire city, leaving buildings in ruins. 
drawback
drawback
[Sustantivo]

a disadvantage or the feature of a situation that makes it unacceptable

inconveniente

inconveniente

Ex: The main drawback of working from home is the lack of social interaction. 
mishap
mishap
[Sustantivo]

an unexpected and unlucky event

contratiempo, desgracia

contratiempo, desgracia

Ex: She laughed off the mishap of spilling coffee on her shirt before the meeting. 
dilemma
dilemma
[Sustantivo]

a situation that is difficult because a choice must be made between two or more options that are equally important

dilema

dilema

Ex: She faced a dilemma when she had to choose between attending her best friend's wedding and a critical work presentation. 
disturbance
disturbance
[Sustantivo]

an event or situation that interrupts or disrupts the normal state or functioning of something

perturbación, molestia

perturbación, molestia

Ex: The loud music caused a disturbance in the neighborhood. 
conundrum
conundrum
[Sustantivo]

a problem or question that is confusing and needs a lot of skill or effort to solve or answer

acertijo, adivinanza

acertijo, adivinanza

Ex: The meaning of life has always been a conundrum that philosophers have pondered for centuries. 
turmoil
turmoil
[Sustantivo]

a state of extreme disturbance that causes a lot of worry and uncertainty

confusión

confusión

barrier
barrier
[Sustantivo]

an obstacle that separates people or hinders any progress or communication

barrera

barrera

Ex: Language can be a barrier to effective communication. 
fault line
fault line
[Sustantivo]

an area of vulnerability in a system, organization, or relationship that could lead to significant problems or breakdowns

línea de falla, punto de vulnerabilidad

línea de falla, punto de vulnerabilidad

Ex: The recent disagreements between the partners exposed a fault line in their business relationship. 
strain
strain
[Sustantivo]

a challenging situation or pressure that causes difficulty or tension

presión, tensión

presión, tensión

Ex: The strain of working two jobs was taking a toll on his health. 
travail
travail
[Sustantivo]

hard or painful work

esfuerzo

esfuerzo

Ex: The artist's masterpiece was the result of years of hard travail. 
feat
feat
[Sustantivo]

an impressive or remarkable achievement or accomplishment, often requiring great skill or strength

hazaña, logro notable

hazaña, logro notable

resilient
resilient
[Adjetivo]

able to recover quickly from difficult situations

resistente,  resiliente

resistente, resiliente

Ex: The resilient athlete quickly recovered from a minor injury and returned to the competition. 
persistent
persistent
[Adjetivo]

continuing to do something despite facing criticism or difficulties

persistente

persistente

Ex: Despite the setbacks, she remained persistent, never giving up on her goals. 
cumbersome
cumbersome
[Adjetivo]

challenging to manage or move due to size, weight, or awkward shape

aparatoso

aparatoso

Ex: Carrying the cumbersome boxes up the stairs was exhausting. 
unbearable
unbearable
[Adjetivo]

causing extreme discomfort or distress that is difficult to endure

insoportable

insoportable

Ex: The heat during the heatwave was unbearable for the residents without air conditioning. 
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