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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: Plants in arid climates have adaptations to withstand drought conditions. 

Las plantas en climas áridos tienen adaptaciones para resistir las condiciones de sequía.

to tolerate

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

tolerar, soportar

tolerar, soportar

Ex: Patients often need to tolerate discomfort during medical treatments for their well-being. 
to struggle

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

forcejear, luchar

forcejear, luchar

Ex: The workers struggled with the heavy machinery to complete the task. 
to tackle
to tackle
[Verbo]

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

abordar, confrontar

abordar, confrontar

Ex: Teachers collaborate to find effective strategies to tackle students' learning challenges. 
to encounter

to be faced with an unexpected difficulty during a process

encontrarse

encontrarse

Ex: Engineers often encounter unforeseen issues during the construction phase of a project. 
to confront

to face and deal directly with a difficult problem, situation, or fact

afrontar, enfrentar

afrontar, enfrentar

Ex: Daniel had to confront several unexpected difficulties. 
to strive
to strive
[Verbo]

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

luchar, esforzarse

luchar, esforzarse

Ex: The soldiers strove against the enemy with unwavering resolve. 

Los soldados lucharon contra el enemigo con una determinación inquebrantable.

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 company had to grapple with the economic downturn. 

La empresa tuvo que luchar contra la crisis económica.

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: In times of financial difficulty, she would resort to borrowing money from friends. 
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: The students had to persevere in their studies during the challenging semester. 

Los estudiantes tuvieron que perseverar en sus estudios durante el semestre desafiante.

to endeavor

to make a serious or determined effort to do or achieve something

esforzarse por

esforzarse por

Ex: Michael endeavored to complete the report before Friday. 
to toil
to toil
[Verbo]

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

trabajar duro, afanarse

trabajar duro, afanarse

Ex: Artists toil for hours to create intricate and detailed pieces of artwork. 

Los artistas trabajan arduamente durante horas para crear piezas de arte intrincadas y detalladas.

to persist
to persist
[Verbo]

to continue doing something firmly despite difficulty, opposition, or discouragement

persistir

persistir

Ex: She persisted with the difficult exercise until she finally solved it. 
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: Can you please name a company that rivals ours in terms of market share? 
to endure
to endure
[Verbo]

to persist through difficult or painful experiences

soportar, resistir

soportar, resistir

Ex: They endured the tough economic times by staying resourceful and resilient. 
to concede
to concede
[Verbo]

to admit that one has lost a competition, contest, argument, or election

ceder

ceder

Ex: The champion conceded defeat after the fifth round. 
to overwhelm

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

abrumar, agobiar

abrumar, agobiar

Ex: A sense of relief overwhelmed him after the exam. 

Una sensación de alivio lo abrumó después del examen.

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 air support was called in to cover the ground forces as they withdrew from the besieged city. 
to succumb
to succumb
[Verbo]

to surrender to a superior force or influence

sucumbir

sucumbir

Ex: She tried to resist the temptation, but eventually succumbed to the allure of the decadent dessert. 

Intentó resistir la tentación, pero finalmente sucumbió al encanto del postre decadente.

obstacle
obstacle
[Sustantivo]

a difficulty or circumstance that prevents or delays progress or success

obstáculo

obstáculo

Ex: Language differences can create serious obstacles to communication. 
barricade
barricade
[Sustantivo]

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

barricada

barricada

Ex: During the siege, the defenders relied on makeshift barricades to shield themselves from enemy gunfire. 

Durante el asedio, los defensores dependían de barricadas improvisadas para protegerse del fuego enemigo.

impediment
impediment
[Sustantivo]

anything that blocks or slows progress

obstáculo, impedimento

obstáculo, impedimento

Ex: Bureaucratic red tape can be a major impediment to starting a new business. 

El papeleo burocrático puede ser un impedimento importante para iniciar un nuevo negocio.

burden
burden
[Sustantivo]

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

carga

carga

Ex: The responsibility of managing a large team became too much of a burden for him. 
tightrope
tightrope
[Sustantivo]

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

cuerda floja, situación delicada

cuerda floja, situación delicada

Ex: As a parent of teenagers, he often feels he's on a tightrope, setting boundaries while fostering independence. 

Como padre de adolescentes, a menudo siente que está en la cuerda floja, estableciendo límites mientras fomenta la independencia.

adversity
adversity
[Sustantivo]

a situation marked by hardship or misfortune

adversidad

adversidad

Ex: Economic adversity affected many families during the recession, leading to job losses and financial strain. 

La adversidad económica afectó a muchas familias durante la recesión, lo que llevó a pérdidas de empleo y tensiones financieras.

calamity
calamity
[Sustantivo]

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

calamidad

calamidad

Ex: The pandemic was a global calamity, affecting millions of lives and economies around the world. 

La pandemia fue una calamidad global, afectando a millones de vidas y economías en todo el mundo.

drawback
drawback
[Sustantivo]

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

inconveniente

inconveniente

Ex: While the plan has many benefits, the drawback is its high cost. 

Si bien el plan tiene muchos beneficios, el inconveniente es su alto costo.

mishap
mishap
[Sustantivo]

an unexpected and unlucky event

contratiempo, desgracia

contratiempo, desgracia

Ex: During the play, a technical mishap caused the lights to go out suddenly. 

Durante la obra, un percance técnico hizo que las luces se apagaran repentinamente.

dilemma
dilemma
[Sustantivo]

a situation in which a difficult choice must be made between alternatives

dilema

dilema

Ex: Rising costs have created a dilemma for many small business owners. 
disturbance
disturbance
[Sustantivo]

something that interrupts, disrupts, or alters the normal condition or functioning of something

perturbación, alteración

perturbación, alteración

Ex: The storm caused a temporary disturbance in communications. 
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: Deciding whether to prioritize economic growth or environmental protection is a significant conundrum for policymakers. 

Decidir si priorizar el crecimiento económico o la protección ambiental es un dilema importante para los responsables políticos.

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: Lack of funding is a major barrier to scientific research. 
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 debate over healthcare policy revealed a fault line within the political party, with members sharply divided on the issue. 

El debate sobre la política de salud reveló una línea de falla dentro del partido político, con los miembros profundamente divididos sobre el tema.

strain
strain
[Sustantivo]

a challenging situation or pressure that causes difficulty or tension

presión, tensión

presión, tensión

Ex: The strain of moving to a new city and starting a job weighed heavily on her. 
travail
travail
[Sustantivo]

hard or painful work

esfuerzo

esfuerzo

Ex: The expedition endured physical travail while climbing the treacherous mountain. 

La expedición soportó trabajo físico mientras escalaba la montaña traicionera.

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: Despite the challenges, the resilient student maintained a positive attitude and excelled academically. 

A pesar de los desafíos, el estudiante resistente mantuvo una actitud positiva y sobresalió académicamente.

persistent
persistent
[Adjetivo]

continuing to do something despite facing criticism or difficulties

persistente

persistente

Ex: Despite facing rejection, she remained persistent in her job search, applying to numerous positions. 

A pesar de enfrentar el rechazo, ella se mantuvo persistente en su búsqueda de empleo, solicitando numerosos puestos.

cumbersome
cumbersome
[Adjetivo]

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

aparatoso

aparatoso

Ex: She found the cumbersome backpack uncomfortable to wear during the hike. 

Encontró la mochila voluminosa incómoda de llevar durante la caminata.

unbearable
unbearable
[Adjetivo]

causing extreme discomfort or distress that is difficult to endure

insoportable

insoportable

Ex: The constant noise from the construction site made the working conditions unbearable. 

El ruido constante de la obra hizo que las condiciones de trabajo fueran insoportables.

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