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Inglés y Conocimientos del Mundo para ACT - People

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
[Sustantivo]

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

gente, personas

gente, personas

Ex: We met some friendly folks while hiking in the national park .Conocimos a unas **personas** amigables mientras caminábamos en el parque nacional.
cohort
[Sustantivo]

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

cohorte, grupo

cohorte, grupo

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 new policy received mixed reactions from the masses, with some in favor and others opposed .La nueva política recibió reacciones mixtas de las **masas**, con algunos a favor y otros en contra.
cavalcade
[Sustantivo]

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

cabalgata

cabalgata

Ex: The grand cavalcade of knights and nobles marked the beginning of the medieval festival , drawing spectators from far and wide .La gran **cabalgata** de caballeros y nobles marcó el comienzo del festival medieval, atrayendo espectadores de todas partes.
procession
[Sustantivo]

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

Ex: Students marched in a procession for graduation .
garrison
[Sustantivo]

a group of military personnel stationed in a specific location or military base, often for the purpose of defending it

guarnición

guarnición

Ex: Engineers upgraded the garrison with modern defenses .La **guarnición** en el puesto de avanzada de la montaña soportó condiciones climáticas adversas mientras mantenía una presencia vigilante.
regiment
[Sustantivo]

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

regimiento, unidad militar

regimiento, unidad militar

Ex: The British Army 's Coldstream Guards regiment is one of the oldest regiments in continuous active service .El **regimiento** de los Coldstream Guards del ejército británico es uno de los regimientos más antiguos en servicio activo continuo.
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: He aspired to join the intellectual elite of the academic world .Aspiraba a unirse a la **élite** intelectual del mundo académico.
lineup
[Sustantivo]

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

alineación, selección

alineación, selección

Ex: The art gallery curated an impressive lineup of paintings by renowned artists for the upcoming exhibition .La galería de arte organizó una **alineación** impresionante de pinturas de artistas renombrados para la próxima exposición.
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: It 's important to achieve a quorum during meetings to ensure that decisions are made with the input of a representative group of stakeholders .Es importante lograr un **quórum** durante las reuniones para garantizar que las decisiones se tomen con la contribución de un grupo representativo de las partes interesadas.
explorer
[Sustantivo]

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

explorador

explorador

Ex: She dreamed of becoming an explorer and traveling to remote islands .Soñaba con convertirse en un **explorador** y viajar a islas remotas.
luminary
[Sustantivo]

an influential individual who inspires or enlightens others

eminencia

eminencia

Ex: She was considered a luminary in the world of classical music.Era considerada una **lumbrera** en el mundo de la música clásica.
vagabond
[Sustantivo]

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

vagabundo

vagabundo

Ex: They referred to him as a vagabond, someone who rejected conventional life .Se refirieron a él como un **vagabundo**, alguien que rechaza la vida convencional.
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 church raised funds to support the missionary in his work across different countries .La iglesia recaudó fondos para apoyar al **misionero** en su trabajo en diferentes países.
clairvoyant
[Sustantivo]

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

clarividente, vidente

clarividente, vidente

Ex: His reputation as a reliable clairvoyant grew after several accurate predictions about global events .Su reputación como **clarividente** confiable creció después de varias predicciones precisas sobre eventos globales.
poacher
[Sustantivo]

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

cazador furtivo, furtivo

cazador furtivo, furtivo

Ex: The local community organized patrols to prevent poachers from entering their lands .La comunidad local organizó patrullas para evitar que los **cazadores furtivos** ingresaran a sus tierras.
buff
[Sustantivo]

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

aficionado, entusiasta

aficionado, entusiasta

Ex: My uncle 's a jazz buff— his vinyl collection is legendary .Mi tío es un **aficionado** al jazz—su colección de vinilos es legendaria.
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: John 's uncle , who works at a major law firm , has been a valuable contact for him in his legal career .El tío de John, que trabaja en un importante bufete de abogados, ha sido un **contacto** valioso para él en su carrera legal.
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: She decided to become a homemaker after realizing her passion for creating a welcoming atmosphere for guests .Decidió convertirse en **ama de casa** después de darse cuenta de su pasión por crear un ambiente acogedor para los invitados.
acquaintance
[Sustantivo]

a person whom one knows but is not a close friend

conocido

conocido

Ex: It 's always nice to catch up with acquaintances at social gatherings and hear about their recent experiences .Siempre es agradable ponerse al día con **conocidos** en reuniones sociales y escuchar sobre sus experiencias recientes.
buffoon
[Sustantivo]

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

bufón, payaso

bufón, payaso

Ex: Despite his reputation as a buffoon, he occasionally demonstrated surprising wisdom in his speeches .A pesar de su reputación de **bufón**, ocasionalmente demostró una sabiduría sorprendente en sus discursos.
smuggler
[Sustantivo]

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

contrabandista, traficante

contrabandista, traficante

Ex: The smuggler faced severe penalties for attempting to bring in counterfeit products that violated international trade laws .El **contrabandista** enfrentó severas sanciones por intentar introducir productos falsificados que violaban las leyes de comercio internacional.
invalid
[Sustantivo]

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

inválido

inválido

Ex: After the accident, he became an invalid and needed constant assistance.Después del accidente, se convirtió en un **inválido** y necesitaba asistencia constante.
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 art world celebrated the child prodigy, whose paintings sold for thousands.El mundo del arte celebró al niño **prodigio**, cuyas pinturas se vendieron por miles.
posterity
[Sustantivo]

all the people who will come after the current generation

posteridad

posteridad

Ex: The historical document was carefully preserved so that its wisdom could be passed down to posterity.El documento histórico fue cuidadosamente preservado para que su sabiduría pudiera transmitirse a la **posteridad**.
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: In some countries , a surrogate can be appointed to vote on behalf of a shareholder at a corporate meeting .En algunos países, se puede nombrar a un **suplente** para que vote en nombre de un accionista en una reunión corporativa.
amateur
[Sustantivo]

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

amateur

amateur

Ex: As an amateur, he entered the race for the experience rather than aiming to win .Como **aficionado**, entró en la carrera por la experiencia en lugar de apuntar a ganar.
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's family had lived in the town for generations , deeply rooted in its traditions and events .La familia del **vecino** había vivido en la ciudad durante generaciones, profundamente arraigada en sus tradiciones y eventos.
pseudonym
[Sustantivo]

a fake name people use for certain activities

pseudónimo

pseudónimo

Ex: The pseudonym SparkShift conceals the identity of a passionate advocate for positive change in online forums .El **seudónimo** SparkShift oculta la identidad de un apasionado defensor del cambio positivo en los foros en línea.
moniker
[Sustantivo]

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

apodo, alias

apodo, alias

Ex: She adopted the moniker " DJ Luna " when she began performing at local clubs .Ella adoptó el **apodo** "DJ Luna" cuando comenzó a actuar en los clubes locales.
anonymous
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) not known by name

anónimo

anónimo

Ex: The journalist received an anonymous tip that led to the uncovering of a major corruption scandal .El periodista recibió un consejo **anónimo** que llevó al descubrimiento de un gran escándalo de corrupción.
possessed
[Adjetivo]

influenced or controlled by a demon or spirit

poseído, embrujado

poseído, embrujado

Ex: The possessed painting seemed to follow visitors with its eyes , causing unease among museum patrons .El cuadro **poseído** parecía seguir a los visitantes con sus ojos, causando inquietud entre los visitantes del museo.
juvenile
[Adjetivo]

relating to young people who have not reached adulthood yet

juvenil

juvenil

Ex: The juvenile court system focuses on rehabilitation rather than punishment for underage offenders.El sistema de tribunales **juveniles** se enfoca en la rehabilitación en lugar del castigo para los infractores menores de edad.
swashbuckling
[Adjetivo]

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

aventurero, valiente y carismático

aventurero, valiente y carismático

Ex: The swashbuckling hero leaped from rooftop to rooftop , chasing after the villain .El héroe **aventurero** saltaba de tejado en tejado, persiguiendo al villano.
renowned
[Adjetivo]

famous and admired by many people

renombrado, famoso

renombrado, famoso

Ex: The renowned author 's novels have been translated into numerous languages .Las novelas del autor **renombrado** han sido traducidas a numerosos idiomas.
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: After showcasing his culinary skills on a popular TV show , the chef was dubbed " The Flavor Maestro " by fans and critics alike .Después de mostrar sus habilidades culinarias en un popular programa de televisión, el chef fue **apodado** "El Maestro del Sabor" por fans y críticos por igual.
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: The unexpected question caused him to flush, unsure of how to respond .La pregunta inesperada lo hizo **sonrojarse**, inseguro de cómo responder.
to gawk
[Verbo]

to stare openly and foolishly

mirar boquiabierto, quedarse mirando tontamente

mirar boquiabierto, quedarse mirando tontamente

Ex: When the UFO was spotted in the sky , motorists on the highway began to gawk at the unusual sight .Cuando el OVNI fue avistado en el cielo, los automovilistas en la carretera comenzaron a **mirar boquiabiertos** el inusual espectáculo.

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

poblar, habitar

poblar, habitar

Ex: The tourist season significantly increases the number of people populating the charming seaside resort .La temporada turística aumenta significativamente el número de personas que **pueblan** el encantador resort costero.
to tinker
[Verbo]

to attempt to repair something in an experimental or unskilled way

trastear, manosear

trastear, manosear

Ex: She encouraged her son to tinker with the broken toy car to see if he could repair it himself.Ella animó a su hijo a **trastear** con el coche de juguete roto para ver si podía repararlo él mismo.
to inherit
[Verbo]

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

heredar

heredar

Ex: The business was smoothly transitioned to the next generation as the siblings inherited equal shares .El negocio fue **heredado** sin problemas por la siguiente generación, ya que los hermanos recibieron partes iguales.
to conduct
[Verbo]

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

llevar

llevar

Ex: The CEO will personally conduct negotiations with potential business partners .El CEO **llevará a cabo** personalmente las negociaciones con posibles socios comerciales.

to take responsibility for something and start to do it

comprometerse a

comprometerse a

Ex: The team undertakes a comprehensive review of the project to identify areas for improvement .El equipo **emprende** una revisión exhaustiva del proyecto para identificar áreas de mejora.
to don
[Verbo]

to put on clothing

ponerse

ponerse

Ex: In preparation for the party , she donned a glamorous evening gown and matching accessories .En preparación para la fiesta, ella **se puso** un vestido de noche glamuroso y accesorios a juego.
to prattle
[Verbo]

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

parlotear

parlotear

Ex: She prattled about the latest celebrity gossip without noticing the disinterest of her friends .Ella **parloteó** sobre los últimos chismes de celebridades sin notar el desinterés de sus amigos.
to woo
[Verbo]

to try to make someone love one, especially for marriage

atraer

atraer

Ex: She was impressed by his efforts to woo her , from handwritten love notes to surprise weekend getaways .Ella quedó impresionada por sus esfuerzos para **cortejar**, desde notas de amor escritas a mano hasta escapadas sorpresa de fin de semana.
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: It 's important to be respectful and genuine when attempting to court someone romantically .Es importante ser respetuoso y genuino al intentar **cortejar** a alguien románticamente.

to go somewhere with someone

acompañar

acompañar

Ex: Parents usually accompany their children to school on the first day of kindergarten .Los padres generalmente **acompañan** a sus hijos a la escuela el primer día de jardín de infantes.
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