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Vocabulario Esencial para el Examen SAT - Cambio

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con el cambio, como "volátil", "convulsión", "convertir", etc., que necesitarás para superar tus SATs.

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SAT Exam Essential Vocabulary
to alter
to alter
[Verbo]

to cause something to change

modificar

modificar

Ex: A good haircut can completely alter one's appearance. 
to transform

to change the form, appearance, character, or nature of someone or something significantly

transformar

transformar

Ex: A fresh coat of paint can transform the appearance of a room. 
to convert
to convert
[Verbo]

to change the form, purpose, character, etc. of something

transformar

transformar

Ex: They plan to convert the old warehouse into a modern art gallery. 
to evolve
to evolve
[Verbo]

to develop or change gradually over time into a different form

evolucionar

evolucionar

Ex: The project gradually evolved from a simple website into a complete learning platform. 
to adapt
to adapt
[Verbo]

to change something so that it is suitable for a different purpose, situation, or need

adaptar

adaptar

Ex: The building was adapted for use as a community center. 
to distort
to distort
[Verbo]

to change the shape or condition of something in a way that is no longer clear or natural

deformar

deformar

Ex: Humidity can distort wooden furniture, causing it to swell and become misshapen over time. 

La humedad puede deformar los muebles de madera, haciendo que se hinchen y se deformen con el tiempo.

to fine-tune

to make very precise adjustments, usually small ones, to improve or perfect something

ajustar finamente, afinar

ajustar finamente, afinar

Ex: Designers fine-tuned the layout of the website for better user navigation. 

Los diseñadores ajustaron el diseño del sitio web para una mejor navegación del usuario.

to render
to render
[Verbo]

to cause someone or something to be or become a particular state or condition

volver

volver

Ex: The medication may render some patients drowsy. 
to transition

to cause something to change or move from one state, condition, system, or position to another

transformar

transformar

Ex: The engineers transitioned the service from local servers to the cloud. 
to revolutionize

to change something in a significant or fundamental way

revolucionar

revolucionar

Ex: The development of renewable energy sources has the capacity to revolutionize the energy sector. 

El desarrollo de fuentes de energía renovable tiene la capacidad de revolucionar el sector energético.

to fluctuate

to vary or waver between two or more states or amounts

fluctuar

fluctuar

Ex: Her weight fluctuates depending on her diet and exercise routine. 

Su peso fluctúa dependiendo de su dieta y rutina de ejercicio.

to stabilize

to make something steady and prevent it from fluctuating

estabilizar

estabilizar

Ex: The company introduced strategies to stabilize prices in the volatile market. 

La empresa introdujo estrategias para estabilizar los precios en el mercado volátil.

to redress
to redress
[Verbo]

to do something in order to make up for a wrongdoing or to make things right

reparar, corregir

reparar, corregir

Ex: The government took steps to redress the wrongs done to the affected communities. 

El gobierno tomó medidas para reparar los agravios cometidos contra las comunidades afectadas.

to remedy
to remedy
[Verbo]

to correct or improve a problem, fault, or undesirable situation

remediar,  subsanar

remediar, subsanar

Ex: The government introduced new measures to remedy the situation. 
to mitigate

to lessen something's seriousness, severity, or painfulness

mitigar

mitigar

Ex: Timely intervention has mitigated the consequences of the economic downturn. 

La intervención oportuna ha mitigado las consecuencias de la desaceleración económica.

to refine
to refine
[Verbo]

to make something less intense, forceful, or vigorous

atenuar, suavizar

atenuar, suavizar

Ex: The doctor suggested refining his exercise routine to avoid injury. 

El médico sugirió refinar su rutina de ejercicios para evitar lesiones.

to oscillate

to move back and forth in a regular rhythm between two or more states, positions, or opinions

oscilar

oscilar

Ex: During a midlife crisis, Tom's worldview oscillated between optimism and uncertainty as he reconsidered life goals and choices made decades earlier. 

Durante una crisis de la mediana edad, la visión del mundo de Tom oscilaba entre el optimismo y la incertidumbre mientras reconsideraba los objetivos de vida y las decisiones tomadas décadas atrás.

to defuse
to defuse
[Verbo]

to make a situation less tense or dangerous by calming emotions or reducing the likelihood of conflict or violence

desactivar

desactivar

Ex: The therapist is currently working to defuse the tension between family members during the counseling session. 

El terapeuta está trabajando actualmente para desactivar la tensión entre los miembros de la familia durante la sesión de consejería.

to skyrocket

to increase rapidly and dramatically, often referring to prices, numbers, or success

dispararse, aumentar rápidamente

dispararse, aumentar rápidamente

Ex: The company's stock value has skyrocketed since the release of its latest product. 

El valor de las acciones de la empresa se ha disparado desde el lanzamiento de su último producto.

to escalate

to become much worse or more intense

intensificarse

intensificarse

Ex: The political unrest has escalated over the past few months. 

El malestar político se ha intensificado en los últimos meses.

to curtail
to curtail
[Verbo]

to place limits or boundaries on something to reduce its scope or size

limitar

limitar

Ex: In an effort to curb pollution, the government plans to curtail coal power and boost renewable energy. 

En un esfuerzo por frenar la contaminación, el gobierno planea restringir la energía de carbón y aumentar la energía renovable.

to disintegrate

to break or lose structure and unity over time

desintegrarse, descomponerse

desintegrarse, descomponerse

Ex: Extreme heat can cause certain materials to disintegrate, especially under stress. 

El calor extremo puede hacer que ciertos materiales se desintegren, especialmente bajo estrés.

to deteriorate

to make worse

empeorar

empeorar

Ex: Neglecting regular maintenance can deteriorate the condition of machinery and equipment. 

Descuidar el mantenimiento regular puede deteriorar el estado de la maquinaria y el equipo.

upheaval
upheaval
[Sustantivo]

a sudden and significant change or disruption, especially in relation to politics or social conditions

trastorno, agitación

trastorno, agitación

Ex: Economic crises often lead to social upheaval and protests. 

Las crisis económicas a menudo conducen a convulsiones sociales y protestas.

enlargement
enlargement
[Sustantivo]

the action of making something bigger in size, quantity, or scope

aumentando el tamaño de algo

aumentando el tamaño de algo

surge
surge
[Sustantivo]

a sudden large increase in amount, level, intensity, or activity

aumento

aumento

Ex: There has been a sharp surge in food prices. 
dynamic
dynamic
[Adjetivo]

characterized by continuous and often rapid change or progress

dinámico, en constante cambio

dinámico, en constante cambio

Ex: Urban life can be very dynamic, with the city landscape constantly evolving and new businesses opening. 

La vida urbana puede ser muy dinámica, con el paisaje de la ciudad en constante evolución y nuevos negocios que abren.

volatile
volatile
[Adjetivo]

prone to unexpected and sudden changes, usually gets worse or dangerous

volátil

volátil

Ex: The stock market has been volatile this year, with sharp drops and rises. 

El mercado de valores ha sido volátil este año, con fuertes caídas y subidas.

abrupt
abrupt
[Adjetivo]

describing something that happens suddenly, often with sharp or noticeable changes

brusco, repentino

brusco, repentino

Ex: His abrupt manner of speaking often intimidated his colleagues. 

Su manera abrupta de hablar a menudo intimidaba a sus colegas.

constant
constant
[Adjetivo]

remaining unchanged and stable in degree, amount, or condition

constante

constante

Ex: The scientist ensured the pressure in the chamber remained constant during the experiment. 
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