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Inglés y Conocimientos del Mundo para ACT - Significados Figurativos

Aquí aprenderás el significado figurado de algunas palabras en inglés, como "frame", "crisp", "reflection", etc., que te ayudarán a sobresalir en tus ACT.

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distillation
distillation
[Sustantivo]

the process of refining and extracting the essential elements from a complex body of information or ideas

destilación, refinamiento

destilación, refinamiento

Ex: The book is a distillation of the author's wisdom, offering practical advice on living a fulfilling life. 

El libro es una destilación de la sabiduría del autor, que ofrece consejos prácticos para vivir una vida plena.

snap
snap
[Sustantivo]

a task or activity that is easy and straightforward to complete

un juego de niños, pan comido

un juego de niños, pan comido

Ex: Once he understood the instructions, completing the homework assignment was a snap. 

Una vez que entendió las instrucciones, completar la tarea fue pan comido.

spike
spike
[Sustantivo]

a significant and sudden increase in a price, number, rate, etc.

salto

salto

driver
driver
[Sustantivo]

a factor, force, or influence that initiates or causes a particular action, process, or change

factor, motor

factor, motor

Ex: Climate change is a significant driver of extreme weather events. 

El cambio climático es un factor importante de los eventos meteorológicos extremos.

twist
twist
[Sustantivo]

an unexpected turn in the course of events

giro inesperado

giro inesperado

Ex: Just when we thought everything was going smoothly, there was a sudden twist in the story. 

Justo cuando pensábamos que todo iba bien, hubo un giro inesperado en la historia.

ammunition
ammunition
[Sustantivo]

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

municiones, artillería pesada

municiones, artillería pesada

Ex: They used historical examples as ammunition to support their argument in the meeting. 

Utilizaron ejemplos históricos como munición para respaldar su argumento en la reunión.

departure
departure
[Sustantivo]

a change or deviation from the usual or expected standard

desviación, partida

desviación, partida

Ex: Her bold decision to move to a new city marked a departure from her comfortable, familiar surroundings. 

Su valiente decisión de mudarse a una nueva ciudad marcó un alejamiento de su entorno cómodo y familiar.

reception
reception
[Sustantivo]

the way in which something is perceived or received by others, often referring to the response or reaction to an idea, message, or product

acogida, recepción

acogida, recepción

Ex: The new policy faced a cold reception from employees. 

La nueva política recibió una recepción fría por parte de los empleados.

input
input
[Sustantivo]

the information or events that stimulate action or response

entrada, aportación

entrada, aportación

Ex: The unexpected turn of events acted as a significant input in reshaping their strategy. 

El giro inesperado de los acontecimientos actuó como un input significativo en la reformulación de su estrategia.

sway
sway
[Sustantivo]

the influence or control over someone or something

influencia, dominio

influencia, dominio

Ex: His expert opinion carries a lot of sway in the scientific community. 

Su opinión experta tiene mucha influencia en la comunidad científica.

ill
ill
[Sustantivo]

an undesirable condition or difficulty that requires attention or resolution

mal, problema

mal, problema

Ex: The documentary highlighted the environmental ills caused by industrial pollution. 

El documental destacó los males ambientales causados por la contaminación industrial.

miscarriage
miscarriage
[Sustantivo]

the collapse or failure of a plan or intended outcome

fracaso, aborto

fracaso, aborto

Ex: Despite careful planning, the product launch suffered a miscarriage because of technical problems. 

A pesar de una planificación cuidadosa, el lanzamiento del producto sufrió un aborto debido a problemas técnicos.

turn
turn
[Sustantivo]

a transitional phase that marks the end of one era and the beginning of another

giro, cambio

giro, cambio

Ex: The turn of the decade saw major shifts in fashion trends, moving from grunge to more polished styles. 

El cambio de década vio grandes cambios en las tendencias de la moda, pasando del grunge a estilos más pulidos.

reflexion
reflexion
[Sustantivo]

a thoughtful and deliberate consideration, often calm and extended

reflexión

reflexión

Ex: His solo hike offered him time for personal reflexion on recent challenges. 

Su caminata en solitario le ofreció tiempo para la reflexión personal sobre los desafíos recientes.

assembly
assembly
[Sustantivo]

a group of parts that have been put together to form a unit

ensamblaje

ensamblaje

Ex: The furniture store provided assembly services for customers who bought their products. 

La tienda de muebles proporcionó servicios de ensamblaje para los clientes que compraron sus productos.

record
record
[Sustantivo]

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

disco

disco

Ex: The record spins on the turntable, filling the room with music. 

El disco gira en el tocadiscos, llenando la habitación de música.

retreat
retreat
[Sustantivo]

the act of withdrawing to a peaceful or private place for rest, meditation, or spiritual renewal

aislamiento, retiro

aislamiento, retiro

Ex: They planned a family retreat by the lake. 

Planearon un retiro familiar junto al lago.

bare
bare
[Adjetivo]

offering no protection or refuge

desnudo, desprovisto

desnudo, desprovisto

Ex: The shipwreck survivors found themselves on a bare, uninhabited island. 

Los supervivientes del naufragio se encontraron en una isla desnuda y deshabitada.

sensitive
sensitive
[Adjetivo]

relating to classified details or topics critical to national safety

sensible, confidencial

sensible, confidencial

Ex: The leak of sensitive information could compromise national security and diplomatic relations. 

La filtración de información sensible podría comprometer la seguridad nacional y las relaciones diplomáticas.

harsh
harsh
[Adjetivo]

(of conditions or actions) unpleasantly rough or severe

duro, severo

duro, severo

Ex: The judge's sentence was unexpectedly harsh given the circumstances of the case. 

La sentencia del juez fue inesperadamente dura dadas las circunstancias del caso.

crisp
crisp
[Adjetivo]

effectively concise in expression

conciso, preciso

conciso, preciso

Ex: The editor's feedback was crisp and helpful, quickly improving the manuscript. 

Los comentarios del editor fueron concisos y útiles, mejorando rápidamente el manuscrito.

meteoric
meteoric
[Adjetivo]

developing or reaching success in a quick way

meteórico

meteórico

Ex: The athlete’s meteoric performance during the tournament earned him a spot on the national team. 

El rendimiento meteórico del atleta durante el torneo le valió un lugar en el equipo nacional.

accessible
accessible
[Adjetivo]

easily understood or readable with comprehension

accesible, comprensible

accesible, comprensible

Ex: The professor's lecture was very accessible, breaking down complex concepts into easy-to-grasp ideas. 

La conferencia del profesor fue muy accesible, desglosando conceptos complejos en ideas fáciles de entender.

infectious
infectious
[Adjetivo]

(of qualities or behaviors) likely to influence others rapidly

contagioso, comunicativo

contagioso, comunicativo

Ex: The community leader's passion for environmental conservation was infectious, mobilizing residents to take action. 

La pasión del líder comunitario por la conservación del medio ambiente era contagiosa, movilizando a los residentes a actuar.

sacred
sacred
[Adjetivo]

deserving deep respect and admiration due to its spiritual, religious, or significant importance

sagrado, santo

sagrado, santo

Ex: The sacred bond between siblings grew stronger over the years. 

El vínculo sagrado entre hermanos se fortaleció con los años.

sharp
sharp
[Adjetivo]

able to understand and notice things quickly

vigilante

vigilante

Ex: Even at an old age, his mind was as sharp as ever, solving puzzles with ease. 

Incluso en la vejez, su mente era tan aguda como siempre, resolviendo acertijos con facilidad.

oceanic
oceanic
[Adjetivo]

having the vast extent or degree characteristic of the ocean

oceánico, inmenso como el océano

oceánico, inmenso como el océano

Ex: The actor's performance spanned an oceanic range of emotions, from joy to profound sadness. 

La actuación del actor abarcó una gama oceánica de emociones, desde la alegría hasta una profunda tristeza.

to skip
to skip
[Verbo]

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

saltar, pasar

Ex: The streaming platform allows users to skip to specific scenes in a movie or TV show with ease. 

La plataforma de streaming permite a los usuarios saltar fácilmente a escenas específicas en una película o programa de televisión.

to exhibit
to exhibit
[Verbo]

to show a particular trait or behavior prominently

demonstrate

demonstrate

Ex: The politician exhibits charisma, captivating audiences with their charm and persuasive communication. 

El político exhibe carisma, cautivando audiencias con su encanto y comunicación persuasiva.

to unleash
to unleash
[Verbo]

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

liberar, desatar

liberar, desatar

Ex: The comedian's joke unleashed laughter across the entire audience. 

El chiste del comediante desató risas en toda la audiencia.

to cost
to cost
[Verbo]

to cause the loss of something, often valuable, or a negative outcome resulting from a particular action or decision

costar, conllevar

costar, conllevar

Ex: Procrastination can cost you valuable opportunities for personal and professional growth. 

La procrastinación puede costarte oportunidades valiosas para el crecimiento personal y profesional.

to surrender

to give away or yield something, usually under pressure or voluntarily

rendir, entregar

rendir, entregar

Ex: The country was compelled to surrender its territory in the peace treaty. 

El país se vio obligado a ceder su territorio en el tratado de paz.

to consult
to consult
[Verbo]

to refer to a source of knowledge in order to ascertain something

consultar

consultar

Ex: She consulted her map to find the best route to her destination. 

Ella consultó su mapa para encontrar la mejor ruta a su destino.

to portray
to portray
[Verbo]

to describe something or someone through words

describir, pintar

describir, pintar

Ex: The media often portrays celebrities as glamorous and flawless, creating unrealistic expectations for their audience. 

Los medios a menudo retratan a las celebridades como glamurosas y perfectas, creando expectativas poco realistas para su audiencia.

to drive
to drive
[Verbo]

to be the influencing factor that causes something to make progress

impulsar, conducir

impulsar, conducir

Ex: The desire for sustainability is driving changes in consumer behavior. 

El deseo de sostenibilidad impulsa cambios en el comportamiento del consumidor.

to render
to render
[Verbo]

to create a representation of something, usually in the form of a drawing, painting, or other visual medium

representar, renderizar

representar, renderizar

Ex: The sculptor meticulously rendered the human form in marble, capturing every contour and expression. 

El escultor representó meticulosamente la forma humana en mármol, capturando cada contorno y expresión.

to appreciate

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

apreciar, valorar

apreciar, valorar

Ex: The professor encouraged students to appreciate the complexity of the subject matter. 

El profesor animó a los estudiantes a apreciar la complejidad del tema.

to witness
to witness
[Verbo]

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

presenciar, atestiguar

presenciar, atestiguar

Ex: She witnessed the transformation of the abandoned building into a vibrant community center. 

Ella presenció la transformación del edificio abandonado en un vibrante centro comunitario.

to spark
to spark
[Verbo]

to trigger or ignite a reaction, response, or action, often by provoking or inspiring someone or something to action

desencadenar, provocar

desencadenar, provocar

Ex: The new policy announcement sparked intense discussions and debates within the organization. 

El anuncio de la nueva política desencadenó intensas discusiones y debates dentro de la organización.

to run
to run
[Verbo]

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

dirigir

dirigir

Ex: They ran a fundraising event to support the local animal shelter. 

Ellos organizaron un evento de recaudación de fondos para apoyar al refugio de animales local.

to hold
to hold
[Verbo]

to have a specific opinion or belief about someone or something

sostener, mantener

sostener, mantener

Ex: He holds radical views on economic reform. 

Él mantiene puntos de vista radicales sobre la reforma económica.

to simmer
to simmer
[Verbo]

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

hervir a fuego lento, bullir

hervir a fuego lento, bullir

Ex: His anger simmered just beneath the surface, evident in his clipped responses and tense posture. 

Su ira hervía justo debajo de la superficie, evidente en sus respuestas cortantes y su postura tensa.

to lace
to lace
[Verbo]

to incorporate or infuse something with a particular quality, element, or characteristic

entrelazar, impregnar

entrelazar, impregnar

Ex: She laced her story with witty remarks to keep the audience entertained. 

Ella aderezó su historia con comentarios ingeniosos para mantener entretenida a la audiencia.

to capture
to capture
[Verbo]

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

capturar, plasmar

capturar, plasmar

Ex: The film captured the essence of the 1920s with incredible detail. 

La película capturó la esencia de los años 1920 con un detalle increíble.

to shadow
to shadow
[Verbo]

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

observar de cerca, seguir de cerca

Ex: To improve his skills, the young artist decided to shadow a renowned painter in her studio. 

Para mejorar sus habilidades, el joven artista decidió seguir de cerca a una pintora renombrada en su estudio.

to relieve
to relieve
[Verbo]

to take something away through stealing or cunning actions

aliviar, despojar

aliviar, despojar

Ex: The master thief skillfully relieved the museum of its priceless artifacts without triggering alarms. 

El ladrón maestro hábilmente alivió al museo de sus artefactos invaluables sin activar las alarmas.

to reign
to reign
[Verbo]

to be predominant or prevalent

reinar, predominar

reinar, predominar

Ex: The rock band reigned supreme in the music industry during the 1980s, with chart-topping albums and sold-out concerts. 

La banda de rock reinó suprema en la industria musical durante la década de 1980, con álbumes número uno y conciertos agotados.

to plant
to plant
[Verbo]

to put or position something securely

plantar, colocar

plantar, colocar

Ex: The gardener planted stakes around the fragile saplings to protect them from strong winds. 

El jardinero plantó estacas alrededor de los frágiles retoños para protegerlos de los vientos fuertes.

to brighten

(of weather) to become sunnier or less cloudy

aclarecer, despejarse

aclarecer, despejarse

Ex: As the clouds cleared, the day gradually brightened. 

A medida que las nubes se despejaban, el día se iluminaba gradualmente.

to stir
to stir
[Verbo]

to cause a reaction or disturbance in someone's emotional state

conmover, agitar

conmover, agitar

Ex: The unexpected news seemed to stir a mix of excitement and anxiety in the crowd. 

Las noticias inesperadas parecían agitar una mezcla de emoción y ansiedad en la multitud.

to boast
to boast
[Verbo]

to possess or have a particular feature or quality that is a source of pride

jactarse, presumir

jactarse, presumir

Ex: The luxury resort boasts spacious suites with panoramic views of the mountains. 

El resort de lujo presume de suites espaciosas con vistas panorámicas a las montañas.

to crack
to crack
[Verbo]

to reveal or disclose something suddenly or impulsively

revelar, divulgar

revelar, divulgar

Ex: The witness cracked under pressure during cross-examination and revealed a crucial piece of evidence. 

El testigo se quebró bajo presión durante el contrainterrogatorio y reveló una prueba crucial.

to accommodate

to consider something and possibly make adjustments based on it

adaptar

adaptar

Ex: After hearing the client's concerns, the designer was willing to accommodate their requests in the final project design. 

Después de escuchar las preocupaciones del cliente, el diseñador estuvo dispuesto a acomodar sus solicitudes en el diseño final del proyecto.

to wire
to wire
[Verbo]

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

programar, condicionar

Ex: Years of training have wired the athlete to push through pain and fatigue during competitions. 

Años de entrenamiento han cableado al atleta para superar el dolor y la fatiga durante las competiciones.

to insulate

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

aislar, proteger

aislar, proteger

Ex: She insulates her personal life from her work to maintain a healthy work-life balance. 

Ella aísla su vida personal de su trabajo para mantener un equilibrio saludable entre el trabajo y la vida personal.

to devour
to devour
[Verbo]

to read written material with great enthusiasm and speed

devorar, consumir

devorar, consumir

Ex: He devoured the biography of his favorite musician, fascinated by the artist's life and career. 

Él devoró la biografía de su músico favorito, fascinado por la vida y carrera del artista.

to strip
to strip
[Verbo]

to take away someone's possessions or assets

despojar, privar

despojar, privar

Ex: Economic hardships can strip individuals of their savings and financial security. 

Las dificultades económicas pueden despojar a los individuos de sus ahorros y seguridad financiera.

to sever
to sever
[Verbo]

to end a connection or relationship completely

romper, cortar

romper, cortar

Ex: The political scandal led to the senator's decision to sever his affiliation with the party. 

El escándalo político llevó al senador a decidir romper su afiliación con el partido.

to decorate

to recognize and honor members of armed forces for their service, bravery, or achievements

condecorar, honrar

condecorar, honrar

Ex: During the ceremony, the admiral will decorate the sailor with the Navy Cross for acts of heroism at sea. 

Durante la ceremonia, el almirante condecorará al marinero con la Cruz de la Marina por actos de heroísmo en el mar.

to descend
to descend
[Verbo]

to be related by blood, typically referring to the lineage or family connection

descender, proceder de

descender, proceder de

Ex: The royal family can trace its lineage and claim to descend from kings and queens of old. 

La familia real puede rastrear su linaje y afirmar descender de reyes y reinas de antaño.

to frame
to frame
[Verbo]

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

estructurar, organizar

estructurar, organizar

Ex: The professor framed the course syllabus to cover key concepts in psychology and behaviorism. 

El profesor enmarcó el plan de estudios del curso para cubrir los conceptos clave de la psicología y el conductismo.

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