Inglés y Conocimientos del Mundo para ACT - Significados Figurativos
Aprende el vocabulario ACT para el lenguaje figurado, incluyendo significados no literales, uso metafórico, ideas implícitas y expresiones que dependen del contexto.
Revisión
Tarjetas de memoria
formas
Ortografía
Cuestionario
the process of refining and extracting the essential elements from a complex body of information or ideas

destilación, refinamiento
El libro es una destilación de la sabiduría del autor, que ofrece consejos prácticos para vivir una vida plena.
something that is very easy to do

pan comido, juego de niños
a factor, force, or influence that initiates or causes a particular action, process, or change

factor, motor
an unexpected change or development in a situation or story

giro inesperado
a set of facts or information that can be used to win an argument against someone or to criticize them

municiones, artillería pesada
Utilizaron ejemplos históricos como munición para respaldar su argumento en la reunión.
a change from what is usual, traditional, expected, or previously done

desviación, alejamiento
the way in which someone or something is received or reacted to

acogida, recepción
the information or events that stimulate action or response

entrada, aportación
the influence or control over someone or something

influencia, dominio
an undesirable condition or difficulty that requires attention or resolution

mal, problema
the collapse or failure of a plan or intended outcome

fracaso, aborto
A pesar de una planificación cuidadosa, el lanzamiento del producto sufrió un aborto debido a problemas técnicos.
a transitional phase that marks the end of one era and the beginning of another

giro, cambio
a thoughtful and deliberate consideration, often calm and extended

reflexión
Su caminata en solitario le ofreció tiempo para la reflexión personal sobre los desafíos recientes.
a group of parts that have been put together to form a unit

ensamblaje
a round, thin piece of plastic with a hole in the middle, on which music, etc. is recorded

disco
a period spent away from ordinary activities for rest, reflection, meditation, or spiritual renewal

aislamiento, retiro
offering no protection or refuge

desnudo, desprovisto
relating to classified details or topics critical to national safety

sensible, confidencial
severe, difficult, or unpleasant to experience or endure

duro, severo
effectively concise in expression

conciso, preciso
developing or reaching success in a quick way

meteórico
El rendimiento meteórico del atleta durante el torneo le valió un lugar en el equipo nacional.
easily understood or readable with comprehension

accesible, comprensible
La conferencia del profesor fue muy accesible, desglosando conceptos complejos en ideas fáciles de entender.
(of qualities or behaviors) likely to influence others rapidly

contagioso, comunicativo
La pasión del líder comunitario por la conservación del medio ambiente era contagiosa, movilizando a los residentes a actuar.
deserving deep respect and admiration due to its spiritual, religious, or significant importance

sagrado, santo
El vínculo sagrado entre hermanos se fortaleció con los años.
able to understand and notice things quickly

vigilante
having the vast extent or degree characteristic of the ocean

oceánico, inmenso como el océano
La actuación del actor abarcó una gama oceánica de emociones, desde la alegría hasta una profunda tristeza.
to deliberately and quickly move past or jump over certain sections or portions of media, such as audio tracks, video segments, or chapters

saltar, pasar
to show or display a quality, characteristic, behavior, sign, or condition

demonstrate
to let out or express a strong emotion or feeling, such as anger, frustration, or excitement

liberar, desatar
El chiste del comediante desató risas en toda la audiencia.
to cause the loss of something, often valuable, or a negative outcome resulting from a particular action or decision

costar, conllevar
to give up possession or control of something, especially because of force, pressure, or an official demand

entregar, rendir
to look at a source of information in order to find or verify something

consultar
to describe someone or something in words in a particular way

describir, retratar
to be the influencing factor that causes something to make progress

impulsar, conducir
to represent or depict someone or something in a drawing, painting, or other visual form

representar, plasmar
to fully understand or recognize the qualities, significance, or worth of something

apreciar, valorar
to have firsthand knowledge of a development or event through observation or personal experience

presenciar, atestiguar
to cause a reaction, activity, or event to begin

provocar, desencadenar
to own, manage, or organize something such as a business, campaign, a group of animals, etc.

dirigir
to have a specific opinion or belief about someone or something

sostener, mantener
(of emotions, tensions, or conflicts) to be present but not openly expressed

hervir a fuego lento, bullir
Su ira hervía justo debajo de la superficie, evidente en sus respuestas cortantes y su postura tensa.
to include or mix a particular quality, element, or characteristic throughout something

salpicar, aderezar
to manage to express a mood, quality, scene, etc. accurately in a piece of art

capturar, plasmar
to follow someone closely in order to observe and learn from them, often by copying their actions, behavior, or techniques

observar de cerca, seguir de cerca
to take something from someone, especially by stealing it

despojar, desvalijar
to be dominant, widespread, or generally present in a place or situation

reinar, imperar
to put or position something securely

plantar, colocar
(of weather) to become sunnier or less cloudy

aclarecer, despejarse
A medida que las nubes se despejaban, el día se iluminaba gradualmente.
to cause someone to feel a strong emotion

conmover, emocionar
to have or possess an impressive or desirable feature, quality, or achievement

ofrecer, contar con
to reveal or disclose something suddenly or impulsively

revelar, divulgar
to adjust something so that a particular need, situation, or circumstance can be taken into account

adaptar
to set up or program someone or something in a way that naturally inclines them toward a particular behavior, response, or way of thinking

programar, condicionar
to shield someone or something from external factors, pressures, or influences

aislar, proteger
Ella aísla su vida personal de su trabajo para mantener un equilibrio saludable entre el trabajo y la vida personal.
to read written material with great enthusiasm and speed

devorar, consumir
Él devoró la biografía de su músico favorito, fascinado por la vida y carrera del artista.
to take away someone's possessions or assets

despojar, privar
to end a connection or relationship completely

romper, cortar
El escándalo político llevó al senador a decidir romper su afiliación con el partido.
to officially honor someone by awarding them a medal or similar distinction

condecorar, condecorar a
to have a particular person, family, or group among one's ancestors

descender, proceder
to structure or organize ideas, plans, or systems within a framework

estructurar, organizar
