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Inglés y Conocimientos del Mundo para ACT - Personas

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con las personas, como "cohorte", "quórum", "juvenil", etc. que te ayudarán a superar tus ACT.

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ACT Vocabulary for English and World Knowledge
folks
folks
[Sustantivo]

a group of individuals, especially within a community or social setting

gente, personas

gente, personas

Ex: Folks from all walks of life attended the annual town fair. 

Gente de todos los ámbitos de la vida asistió a la feria anual del pueblo.

cohort
cohort
[Sustantivo]

a group of people with a shared characteristic, often studied or observed over a period of time

cohorte, grupo

cohorte, grupo

masses
masses
[Sustantivo]

the general population or a large group of people within a society considered collectively

las masas, la población

las masas, la población

Ex: The artist's work resonated with the masses, drawing crowds to the gallery. 

El trabajo del artista resonó con las masas, atrayendo multitudes a la galería.

cavalcade
cavalcade
[Sustantivo]

a procession or parade, typically consisting of a series of vehicles, horses, or people

cabalgata

cabalgata

Ex: In the old Western movies, a cavalcade of covered wagons could often be seen traversing the rugged frontier. 

En las viejas películas del oeste, a menudo se podía ver una cabalgata de carromatos cubiertos atravesando la frontera accidentada.

procession
procession
[Sustantivo]

a group of people, animals, or vehicles moving ahead in an organized formation

desfile, procesión

desfile, procesión

Ex: The funeral procession moved slowly through the city streets. 

El cortejo fúnebre se movía lentamente por las calles de la ciudad.

garrison
garrison
[Sustantivo]

a military stronghold where soldiers are stationed for defense

guarnición

guarnición

Ex: Artillery was installed at the garrison to defend the harbor. 

Se instaló artillería en la guarnición para defender el puerto.

regiment
regiment
[Sustantivo]

a military unit with a specific organizational structure and operational role within an army

regimiento, unidad militar

regimiento, unidad militar

Ex: The regiment was deployed to the front lines to reinforce the infantry units. 

El regimiento fue desplegado en las líneas del frente para reforzar las unidades de infantería.

elite
elite
[Sustantivo]

a small group of people in a society who enjoy a lot of advantages because of their economic, intellectual, etc. superiority

élite

élite

Ex: The business elite often frequented the luxurious downtown restaurant. 

La élite empresarial frecuentaba a menudo el lujoso restaurante del centro.

lineup
lineup
[Sustantivo]

a carefully arranged group of people or things brought together for a particular purpose

alineación, selección

alineación, selección

Ex: He reviewed the musical lineup for the festival and was excited to see his favorite bands perform. 

Revisó el cartel musical del festival y estaba emocionado de ver a sus bandas favoritas actuar.

quorum
quorum
[Sustantivo]

the minimum number of people that must be present for a meeting to officially begin or for decisions to be made

quórum

quórum

Ex: The committee waited for fifteen minutes past the scheduled start time to allow more members to arrive and reach the quorum. 

El comité esperó quince minutos después de la hora de inicio programada para permitir que llegaran más miembros y alcanzar el quórum.

explorer
explorer
[Sustantivo]

a person who visits unknown places to find out more about them

explorador

explorador

Ex: Ancient explorers relied on stars and maps to navigate the seas. 

Los antiguos exploradores dependían de las estrellas y los mapas para navegar por los mares.

luminary
luminary
[Sustantivo]

an influential individual who inspires or enlightens others

eminencia

eminencia

Ex: The speaker is a luminary in the field of cancer research. 

El orador es una lumbrera en el campo de la investigación del cáncer.

vagabond
vagabond
[Sustantivo]

a wanderer who has no settled place to live and travels from place to place

vagabundo

vagabundo

Ex: The old woman was known as a vagabond, always traveling from town to town. 

La anciana era conocida como una vagabunda, siempre viajando de pueblo en pueblo.

missionary
missionary
[Sustantivo]

someone who is sent to a foreign country to teach and talk about religion, particularly to persuade others to become a member of the Christian Church

misionero

misionero

Ex: The missionary built schools and clinics as part of his efforts to improve the lives of those he served. 

El misionero construyó escuelas y clínicas como parte de sus esfuerzos para mejorar la vida de aquellos a quienes servía.

clairvoyant
clairvoyant
[Sustantivo]

a person who claims to have the ability to perceive events or objects beyond normal sensory capabilities

clarividente, vidente

clarividente, vidente

Ex: The clairvoyant warned of impending danger, prompting them to take precautionary measures. 

El clarividente advirtió del peligro inminente, lo que les llevó a tomar medidas preventivas.

poacher
poacher
[Sustantivo]

a person who illegally hunts or catches wildlife, typically for profit or personal gain

cazador furtivo, furtivo

cazador furtivo, furtivo

Ex: The authorities launched a crackdown on poachers operating in protected marine reserves. 

Las autoridades lanzaron una represión contra los cazadores furtivos que operan en reservas marinas protegidas.

buff
buff
[Sustantivo]

someone who is deeply interested in and well-informed about a particular topic

aficionado, entusiasta

aficionado, entusiasta

Ex: The museum was packed with aviation buffs eager to see the new exhibit. 

El museo estaba lleno de aficionados de la aviación ansiosos por ver la nueva exposición.

contact
contact
[Sustantivo]

an individual with whom one has established a professional or personal relationship, typically for the purpose of obtaining information, assistance, etc.

contacto, relación

contacto, relación

Ex: Networking events are a great way to establish new contacts and expand your professional circle. 

Los eventos de networking son una excelente manera de establecer nuevos contactos y ampliar tu círculo profesional.

homemaker
homemaker
[Sustantivo]

an individual, typically within a family setting, responsible for managing household tasks to create a comfortable and functional living environment

ama de casa, dueña de casa

ama de casa, dueña de casa

Ex: He admired his grandmother's skills as a homemaker, who kept their home running smoothly despite its size. 

Admiraba las habilidades de su abuela como ama de casa, que mantenía su hogar funcionando sin problemas a pesar de su tamaño.

acquaintance
acquaintance
[Sustantivo]

a person whom one knows but is not a close friend

conocido

conocido

Ex: Networking events provide opportunities to meet new acquaintances in the professional world. 

Los eventos de networking brindan oportunidades para conocer nuevos conocidos en el mundo profesional.

buffoon
buffoon
[Sustantivo]

a person who behaves in a ridiculous or amusing way, often to entertain others

bufón, payaso

bufón, payaso

Ex: The comedian's routine had the audience roaring with laughter as he played the part of a loveable buffoon. 

La rutina del comediante hizo que el público rugiera de risa mientras interpretaba el papel de un bufón adorable.

smuggler
smuggler
[Sustantivo]

an individual who illegally and secretly imports or exports goods or people

contrabandista, traficante

contrabandista, traficante

Ex: The smuggler had been using tunnels to secretly transport goods between two countries without detection. 

El contrabandista había estado utilizando túneles para transportar mercancías secretamente entre dos países sin ser detectado.

invalid
invalid
[Sustantivo]

a person who is too ill or disabled to care for themselves or participate in normal activities

inválido

inválido

Ex: The family did their best to care for their invalid relative, ensuring she was comfortable. 

La familia hizo todo lo posible para cuidar a su pariente inválido, asegurándose de que estuviera cómoda.

prodigy
prodigy
[Sustantivo]

a person, typically a child, who demonstrates exceptional talent or ability in a particular area, often beyond what is considered normal for their age

prodigio

prodigio

Ex: The chess prodigy defeated experienced grandmasters before turning ten. 

El prodigio del ajedrez derrotó a grandes maestros experimentados antes de cumplir diez años.

posterity
posterity
[Sustantivo]

all the people who will come after the current generation

posteridad

posteridad

Ex: Environmentalists emphasize sustainable practices to protect the planet for posterity. 

Los ambientalistas enfatizan prácticas sostenibles para proteger el planeta para la posteridad.

surrogate
surrogate
[Sustantivo]

someone who acts or serves as a substitute or representative on behalf of another person or entity, often in a legal or formal capacity

sustituto, representante

sustituto, representante

Ex: The diplomat was chosen as a surrogate to negotiate peace talks between the two warring nations. 

El diplomático fue elegido como suplente para negociar las conversaciones de paz entre las dos naciones en guerra.

amateur
amateur
[Sustantivo]

someone who is not skilled or experienced enough for a specific activity

amateur

amateur

Ex: He joined a local club to meet other amateurs interested in astronomy. 

Se unió a un club local para conocer a otros aficionados interesados ​​en la astronomía.

townsman
townsman
[Sustantivo]

a male resident of a town or city, typically emphasizing a person's connection to and involvement in local community affairs

vecino, ciudadano

vecino, ciudadano

Ex: The townsman took pride in maintaining his historic home in the heart of the town. 

El vecino se enorgullecía de mantener su casa histórica en el corazón del pueblo.

pseudonym
pseudonym
[Sustantivo]

a fake name people use for certain activities

pseudónimo

pseudónimo

Ex: Embracing the pseudonym NightWanderer, a mysterious blogger shares nocturnal thoughts on the web. 

Adoptando el seudónimo NightWanderer, un misterioso bloguero comparte pensamientos nocturnos en la web.

moniker
moniker
[Sustantivo]

a nickname or alias that someone or something is known by, often used informally or affectionately

apodo, alias

apodo, alias

Ex: In online forums, users often choose a moniker to protect their identity. 

En los foros en línea, los usuarios a menudo eligen un apodo para proteger su identidad.

anonymous
anonymous
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) not known by name

anónimo

anónimo

Ex: The online forum allows users to post comments anonymously, encouraging candid discussions on sensitive topics. 

El foro en línea permite a los usuarios publicar comentarios de forma anónima, fomentando discusiones sinceras sobre temas delicados.

possessed
possessed
[Adjetivo]

influenced or controlled by a demon or spirit

poseído, embrujado

poseído, embrujado

Ex: The film depicted a possessed doll wreaking havoc on its unsuspecting owners. 

La película representaba una muñeca poseída causando estragos en sus desprevenidos dueños.

juvenile
juvenile
[Adjetivo]

relating to young people who have not reached adulthood yet

juvenil

juvenil

Ex: The library hosts juvenile reading programs to encourage literacy among children. 

La biblioteca alberga programas de lectura juvenil para fomentar la alfabetización entre los niños.

swashbuckling
swashbuckling
[Adjetivo]

having a great amount of bravery, charisma, and a sense of adventure

aventurero, valiente y carismático

aventurero, valiente y carismático

Ex: He played the role of a swashbuckling hero in the action-packed movie, performing daring stunts. 

Interpretó el papel de un héroe aventurero en la película llena de acción, realizando acrobacias audaces.

renowned
renowned
[Adjetivo]

famous and admired by many people

renombrado, famoso

renombrado, famoso

Ex: The renowned musician captivated audiences with her virtuoso performances. 

El músico renombrado cautivó al público con sus actuaciones virtuosas.

to dub
to dub
[Verbo]

to give someone or something a nickname, often to show affection or to highlight a specific trait

apodar, bautizar

apodar, bautizar

Ex: The talented young actor, after his breakthrough performance, was quickly dubbed "The Rising Star" by the media. 

El talentoso joven actor, después de su actuación revolucionaria, fue rápidamente apodado "La Estrella en Ascenso" por los medios.

to flush
to flush
[Verbo]

to experience a reddening of the skin, typically in the face, due to emotions like embarrassment, excitement, or strong reactions

sonrojarse, ponerse colorado

sonrojarse, ponerse colorado

Ex: Embarrassed by the attention, she couldn't help but flush. 

Avergonzada por la atención, no pudo evitar sonrojarse.

to gawk
to gawk
[Verbo]

to stare openly and foolishly

mirar boquiabierto, quedarse mirando tontamente

mirar boquiabierto, quedarse mirando tontamente

Ex: The unexpected celebrity sighting made the fans gawk in disbelief. 

El avistamiento inesperado de la celebridad hizo que los fans miraran boquiabiertos con incredulidad.

to populate

(of individuals or communities) to be present in a particular area

poblar, habitar

poblar, habitar

Ex: Over the centuries, settlers and pioneers gradually populated the vast plains. 

A lo largo de los siglos, los colonos y pioneros poblaron gradualmente las vastas llanuras.

to tinker
to tinker
[Verbo]

to attempt to repair something in an experimental or unskilled way

trastear, manosear

trastear, manosear

Ex: The engineer spent hours tinkering with the prototype to improve its efficiency. 

El ingeniero pasó horas trasteando con el prototipo para mejorar su eficiencia.

to inherit
to inherit
[Verbo]

to receive money, property, etc. from someone who has passed away

heredar

heredar

Ex: The family home was inherited by the youngest son after the parents' death. 

La casa familiar fue heredada por el hijo menor después de la muerte de los padres.

to conduct
to conduct
[Verbo]

to direct or participate in the management, organization, or execution of something

llevar

llevar

Ex: As the event coordinator, she will conduct the planning and execution of the conference. 

Como coordinadora del evento, ella dirigirá la planificación y ejecución de la conferencia.

to undertake

to take responsibility for something and start to do it

comprometerse a

comprometerse a

Ex: Entrepreneurs often undertake the challenge of launching and managing their own businesses. 

Los empresarios a menudo emprenden el desafío de lanzar y gestionar sus propios negocios.

to don
to don
[Verbo]

to put on clothing

ponerse

ponerse

Ex: Before the event, they each donned their costumes and prepared for the performance. 

Antes del evento, cada uno se puso sus disfraces y se preparó para la actuación.

to prattle
to prattle
[Verbo]

to talk a lot about unimportant things and in a way that may seem foolish

parlotear

parlotear

Ex: The colleagues gathered for a coffee break and began to prattle about office gossip, light-hearted banter, and weekend escapades. 

Los colegas se reunieron para un descanso de café y comenzaron a parlotear sobre los chismes de la oficina, bromas ligeras y escapadas de fin de semana.

to woo
to woo
[Verbo]

to try to make someone love one, especially for marriage

atraer

atraer

Ex: In medieval times, knights would woo their ladies with chivalrous deeds and poetry. 

En la Edad Media, los caballeros cortejaban a sus damas con actos caballerescos y poesía.

to court
to court
[Verbo]

to romantically pursue someone by expressing interest and affection to establish a relationship

cortejar, hacer la corte

cortejar, hacer la corte

Ex: The suitor used charming gestures to court the person of interest. 

El pretendiente usó gestos encantadores para cortejar a la persona de interés.

to accompany

to go somewhere with someone

acompañar

acompañar

Ex: Can you accompany me to the doctor's appointment next week? 

¿Puedes acompañarme a la cita con el médico la próxima semana?

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