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Vocabulario Esencial para el Examen SAT - Desafíos y luchas

Aquí aprenderá algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con desafíos y luchas, como "strive", "feat", "persist", etc., que necesitará para aprobar sus exámenes SAT.

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SAT Exam Essential Vocabulary

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

resistir, soportar

resistir, soportar

Ex: The fabric used in outdoor furniture is designed withstand exposure to harsh weather .

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

tolerar, soportar

tolerar, soportar

Ex: Employees learn tolerate workplace challenges to maintain a positive and productive atmosphere .

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

luchar, forcejear

luchar, forcejear

Ex: struggled on the ground , trying to free himself from the tight ropes .
to tackle
[Verbo]

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

abordar, confrontar

abordar, confrontar

Ex: Governments worldwide tackling climate change through various initiatives .

to be faced with an unexpected difficulty during a process

encontrarse

encontrarse

Ex: Entrepreneurs must be prepared encounter setbacks and adapt their strategies .

to face or deal with a problem or difficult situation directly

afrontar, enfrentar

afrontar, enfrentar

Ex: In therapy , clients work with counselors confront and address emotional concerns .
to strive
[Verbo]

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

luchar, esforzarse

luchar, esforzarse

Ex: Despite exhaustion , they continued strive against the current .
to grapple
[Verbo]

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

lidiar, afrontar

lidiar, afrontar

Ex: He grappled with his inner demons, undergoing therapy and self-reflection to address past traumas.
to resort
[Verbo]

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

recurrir, apelar

recurrir, apelar

Ex: When peaceful protests were ignored, the activists resorted to more drastic measures.

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

perseverar

perseverar

Ex: The athletes were inspired persevere in their training , aiming for the upcoming competition .

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

esforzarse por

esforzarse por

Ex: endeavor to express their unique perspectives and emotions through their creative works .
to toil
[Verbo]

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

luchar, trabajar arduamente

luchar, trabajar arduamente

Ex: The toiled for weeks on the intricate details of the painting .
to persist
[Verbo]

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

persistir

persistir

Ex: persisted in building his business , even when others told him it would never succeed .
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: Her cooking rival those of professional chefs .
to endure
[Verbo]

to persist through difficult or painful experiences

soportar, perseverar

soportar, perseverar

Ex: The old castle endured centuries of wear and remains standing strong .
to concede
[Verbo]

to admit defeat in a competition, election, etc.

ceder

ceder

Ex: conceded the argument , admitting that he was wrong .

to overcome completely with a great, often excessive, amount of force, emotion, or challenges

abrumar, sobrepasar

abrumar, sobrepasar

Ex: The crowd's cheers and applause began to overwhelm the speaker during the heartfelt acceptance speech.

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

retirarse, retraerse

retirarse, retraerse

Ex: The unit withdraw from their position after sustaining heavy casualties from enemy artillery fire .
to succumb
[Verbo]

to surrender to a superior force or influence

sucumbir

sucumbir

Ex: Many people succumb to the flu virus during the peak of the flu season.
obstacle
[Sustantivo]

a situation or problem that prevents one from succeeding

obstáculo

obstáculo

Ex: The heavy snowstorm created obstacle for travelers trying to reach the airport .
barricade
[Sustantivo]

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

barricada, barrera

barricada, barrera

Ex: Soldiers utilized abandoned vehicles and debris to barricades, impeding the enemy 's ability to maneuver .
impediment
[Sustantivo]

anything that blocks or slows progress

obstáculo, impedimento

obstáculo, impedimento

Ex: Poor internet connectivity is impediment to working from home effectively .
burden
[Sustantivo]

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

carga

carga

Ex: The environmental impact of industrial pollution is burden that future generations will have to bear .
tightrope
[Sustantivo]

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

cuerda floja, caminata en la cuerda floja

cuerda floja, caminata en la cuerda floja

Ex: Handling the media while maintaining privacy is tightrope act for many celebrities .
adversity
[Sustantivo]

a situation marked by hardship or misfortune

adversidad

adversidad

Ex: adversity affected many families during the recession , leading to job losses and financial strain .
calamity
[Sustantivo]

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

calamidad

calamidad

Ex: The dam 's failure resulted in calamity, with a massive flood sweeping through the downstream areas .
drawback
[Sustantivo]

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

inconveniente

inconveniente

Ex: Although the offer seems attractive , drawback is the lack of flexibility .
mishap
[Sustantivo]

an unexpected and unlucky event

incidente inesperado, contratiempo

incidente inesperado, contratiempo

Ex: He had a mishap while cooking , resulting in a burnt dish .
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: The environmentalists faced dilemma: support clean energy projects that displaced local communities or oppose them for social justice reasons .
disturbance
[Sustantivo]

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

perturbación, alteración

perturbación, alteración

Ex: The wildlife habitat suffered disturbance due to construction .
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: She found herself in conundrum when she had to choose between two equally appealing job offers .
turmoil
[Sustantivo]

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

confusión

confusión

barrier
[Sustantivo]

an obstacle that separates people or hinders any progress or communication

barrera

barrera

Ex: Fear can be a barrier to success .
fault line
[Sustantivo]

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

línea de falla, línea de debilidad

línea de falla, línea de debilidad

Ex: fault line in their marriage was their differing views on raising children .
strain
[Sustantivo]

a challenging situation or pressure that causes difficulty or tension

tensión, estrés

tensión, estrés

Ex: strain of maintaining a high GPA while working part-time was exhausting .
travail
[Sustantivo]

hard or painful work

esfuerzo

esfuerzo

Ex: The company overcame travail through strategic restructuring and innovation .
feat
[Sustantivo]

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

hazaña, logro

hazaña, logro

resilient
[Adjetivo]

able to recover quickly from difficult situations

resiliente, capaz de recuperarse rápidamente

resiliente, capaz de recuperarse rápidamente

Ex: resilient in the face of adversity , the team emerged stronger and more cohesive .
persistent
[Adjetivo]

continuing to do something despite facing criticism or difficulties

persistente

persistente

Ex: persistent entrepreneur faced numerous obstacles but never wavered in pursuit of her dream .
cumbersome
[Adjetivo]

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

aparatoso

aparatoso

Ex: cumbersome package barely fit through the doorway .
unbearable
[Adjetivo]

causing extreme discomfort or distress that is difficult to endure

insoportable

insoportable

Ex: The tension in the room was so thick that it felt unbearable.
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