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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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ACT Vocabulary for English and World Knowledge
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 philosopher's essay is a distillation of centuries of thought on the nature of existence. 
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: Following the recipe in the cookbook was a snap for her. 
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: Economic growth is often seen as a key driver of job creation. 
twist
twist
[Sustantivo]

an unexpected turn in the course of events

giro inesperado

giro inesperado

Ex: The novel's plot contained a surprising twist that left readers stunned. 
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: The lawyer gathered substantial ammunition to strengthen her case in court. 
departure
departure
[Sustantivo]

a change or deviation from the usual or expected standard

desviación, partida

desviación, partida

Ex: His choice of attire was a departure from his usual casual style, opting for a more formal look. 
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 movie had a mixed reception, with some critics praising it and others disappointed. 
input
input
[Sustantivo]

the information or events that stimulate action or response

entrada, aportación

entrada, aportación

Ex: The data gathered from the experiment provided crucial input for the research project. 
sway
sway
[Sustantivo]

the influence or control over someone or something

influencia, dominio

influencia, dominio

Ex: The politician's powerful speeches held considerable sway over voters. 
ill
ill
[Sustantivo]

an undesirable condition or difficulty that requires attention or resolution

mal, problema

mal, problema

Ex: The community faced several social ills, including poverty and unemployment. 
miscarriage
miscarriage
[Sustantivo]

the collapse or failure of a plan or intended outcome

fracaso, aborto

fracaso, aborto

Ex: The project had a miscarriage when funding unexpectedly fell through. 
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 century brought significant technological advancements that reshaped society. 
reflexion
reflexion
[Sustantivo]

a thoughtful and deliberate consideration, often calm and extended

reflexión

reflexión

Ex: After the meeting, he retreated for a quiet reflexion on the day's events. 
assembly
assembly
[Sustantivo]

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

ensamblaje

ensamblaje

Ex: The bicycle came as an assembly of parts that needed to be assembled at home. 
record
record
[Sustantivo]

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

disco

disco

Ex: He started a small business selling records and vintage audio equipment. 
retreat
retreat
[Sustantivo]

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

aislamiento, retiro

aislamiento, retiro

Ex: She went on a weekend retreat to escape city life. 
bare
bare
[Adjetivo]

offering no protection or refuge

desnudo, desprovisto

desnudo, desprovisto

Ex: The mountaintop was bare, offering no refuge from the biting wind. 
sensitive
sensitive
[Adjetivo]

relating to classified details or topics critical to national safety

sensible, confidencial

sensible, confidencial

Ex: The diplomat's sensitive conversations were conducted in secure, classified settings. 
harsh
harsh
[Adjetivo]

(of conditions or actions) unpleasantly rough or severe

duro, severo

duro, severo

Ex: His critique was harsh, leaving her disheartened. 
crisp
crisp
[Adjetivo]

effectively concise in expression

conciso, preciso

conciso, preciso

Ex: Her responses in the meeting were crisp and left no room for misunderstanding. 
meteoric
meteoric
[Adjetivo]

developing or reaching success in a quick way

meteórico

meteórico

Ex: Her meteoric rise to stardom came as a surprise to many, given how quickly she gained popularity. 
accessible
accessible
[Adjetivo]

easily understood or readable with comprehension

accesible, comprensible

accesible, comprensible

Ex: The textbook was written in an accessible language that students found easy to understand. 
infectious
infectious
[Adjetivo]

(of qualities or behaviors) likely to influence others rapidly

contagioso, comunicativo

contagioso, comunicativo

Ex: His enthusiasm for the project was infectious, inspiring the entire team to work harder. 
sacred
sacred
[Adjetivo]

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

sagrado, santo

sagrado, santo

Ex: The artist's studio is a sacred space where creativity flourishes. 
sharp
sharp
[Adjetivo]

able to understand and notice things quickly

vigilante

vigilante

Ex: The detective remained sharp throughout the interrogation, catching every subtle clue. 
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 desert stretched out in an oceanic expanse of sand and dunes. 
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: During the movie, he decided to skip the intense scenes as they were too disturbing. 
to exhibit
to exhibit
[Verbo]

to show a particular trait or behavior prominently

demonstrate

demonstrate

Ex: The athlete exhibits determination by never giving up, even in the face of challenges. 
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: He unleashed his frustration by shouting at the top of his lungs. 
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: Ignoring safety regulations can cost lives in hazardous work environments. 
to surrender

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

rendir, entregar

rendir, entregar

Ex: The soldiers were forced to surrender their weapons to the enemy. 
to consult
to consult
[Verbo]

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

consultar

consultar

Ex: The doctor consulted the patient's medical history before prescribing a treatment plan. 
to portray
to portray
[Verbo]

to describe something or someone through words

describir, pintar

describir, pintar

Ex: The author portrays the protagonist as a courageous and determined individual. 
to drive
to drive
[Verbo]

to be the influencing factor that causes something to make progress

impulsar, conducir

impulsar, conducir

Ex: Healthcare reforms are expected to drive improvements in patient care. 
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 artist rendered the majestic landscape with vibrant colors and intricate detail. 
to appreciate

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

apreciar, valorar

apreciar, valorar

Ex: She came to appreciate his sense of humor after spending more time with him. 
to witness
to witness
[Verbo]

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

presenciar, atestiguar

presenciar, atestiguar

Ex: They witnessed the growth of the city skyline over the years. 
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 passionate speech by the leader sparked a wave of enthusiasm among the crowd. 
to run
to run
[Verbo]

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

dirigir

dirigir

Ex: She ran the family farm, overseeing the planting, harvesting, and sales of their crops. 
to hold
to hold
[Verbo]

to have a specific opinion or belief about someone or something

sostener, mantener

sostener, mantener

Ex: My grandfather held traditional values when it came to family. 
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: The resentment between the two colleagues simmered quietly for months before finally erupting in a heated argument. 
to lace
to lace
[Verbo]

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

entrelazar, impregnar

entrelazar, impregnar

Ex: Her speech was laced with humor, making the serious topic more engaging and relatable. 
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 painting beautifully captured the peacefulness of the countryside. 
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: The intern was assigned to shadow the senior manager to learn the ropes of the new project. 
to relieve
to relieve
[Verbo]

to take something away through stealing or cunning actions

aliviar, despojar

aliviar, despojar

Ex: The cunning thief sought to relieve the wealthy merchant of his prized possessions. 
to reign
to reign
[Verbo]

to be predominant or prevalent

reinar, predominar

reinar, predominar

Ex: Throughout history, various ideologies have reigned over different regions, shaping the cultural and political landscape. 
to plant
to plant
[Verbo]

to put or position something securely

plantar, colocar

plantar, colocar

Ex: She planted the flag atop the mountain, marking the team's successful ascent. 
to brighten

(of weather) to become sunnier or less cloudy

aclarecer, despejarse

aclarecer, despejarse

Ex: The sky began to brighten after the heavy rain. 
to stir
to stir
[Verbo]

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

conmover, agitar

conmover, agitar

Ex: The poignant melody of the song had the power to stir deep emotions and bring tears to her eyes. 
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 coastal town boasts stunning sunsets that attract visitors from around the world. 
to crack
to crack
[Verbo]

to reveal or disclose something suddenly or impulsively

revelar, divulgar

revelar, divulgar

Ex: Despite his efforts to keep it a secret, he cracked and told his friends about the surprise party. 
to accommodate

to consider something and possibly make adjustments based on it

adaptar

adaptar

Ex: The teacher decided to accommodate the students' learning preferences by incorporating more visual aids in her lessons. 
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: From a young age, he was wired to be curious and always asked questions about how things worked. 
to insulate

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

aislar, proteger

aislar, proteger

Ex: The company took measures to insulate its research team from market pressures to ensure unbiased results. 
to devour
to devour
[Verbo]

to read written material with great enthusiasm and speed

devorar, consumir

devorar, consumir

Ex: She devoured the entire mystery novel in one sitting, unable to put it down. 
to strip
to strip
[Verbo]

to take away someone's possessions or assets

despojar, privar

despojar, privar

Ex: In some cases, a court order may strip a parent of custody rights. 
to sever
to sever
[Verbo]

to end a connection or relationship completely

romper, cortar

romper, cortar

Ex: The company decided to sever ties with its underperforming suppliers. 
to decorate

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

condecorar, honrar

condecorar, honrar

Ex: The President will decorate the soldier for injuries sustained in combat. 
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: She descends from a long line of accomplished artists and painters. 
to frame
to frame
[Verbo]

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

estructurar, organizar

estructurar, organizar

Ex: The committee framed a new policy to address environmental sustainability within the organization. 
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