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Inglés y Conocimientos del Mundo para ACT - Placement

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la colocación, como "arriba", "estacionario", "montar", etc., que te ayudarán a sobresalir en tus ACT.

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ACT Vocabulary for English and World Knowledge
to situate
[Verbo]

to place something in a particular position or setting

situar, colocar

situar, colocar

Ex: The director wanted to situate the film's climax in a dramatic and visually striking location.
to deposit
[Verbo]

to place or fix something in a specific location

depositar, colocar

depositar, colocar

Ex: To enhance soil fertility , the farmer chose deposit organic compost in the fields .
to align
[Verbo]

to arrange or position things or elements in a straight line or in a coordinated manner

alinear, ajustar

alinear, ajustar

Ex: The gardener aligns the rows of plants to create a neat and organized garden layout .

to precisely locate or identify something or someone

localizar con precisión, identificar con exactitud

localizar con precisión, identificar con exactitud

Ex: They couldpinpoint the exact time the event occurred .

to place or lay something over something else, typically to create a combined or layered effect

superponer, imponer

superponer, imponer

Ex: The superimposed historical events onto a timeline to illustrate their chronological order .
to embed
[Verbo]

to firmly and deeply fix something in something else

incrustar

incrustar

Ex: embedded the seeds in the soil yesterday .
to insert
[Verbo]

to place or add something into a specific space or object

insertar, colocar

insertar, colocar

Ex: The mechanic insert a new fuse into the circuit to restore power to the appliance .
to overlay
[Verbo]

to cover one thing over another

superponer, cubrir

superponer, cubrir

Ex: The overlaid the fabric with a delicate lace trim to add a touch of elegance to the dress .
to repose
[Verbo]

to place something down flat or horizontally

reposar

reposar

Ex: The reposed his brushes on the side of the easel before taking a break .

to forcefully remove something that is stuck or fixed in a particular position

desplazar

desplazar

Ex: She dislodged the old painting from the wall without damaging it .

to move something from its usual position or location to another

desplazar, deslocar

desplazar, deslocar

Ex: The force of the explosion was enough displace the furniture in the room , scattering debris everywhere .

to change the position or order of something

transponer, cambiar de lugar

transponer, cambiar de lugar

Ex: The director decided transpose the scenes in the film , creating a nonlinear narrative for added suspense .
to hover
[Verbo]

(of a bird, aircraft, etc.) to remain at one place in midair

planear

planear

to droop
[Verbo]

to bend downward or sag under the influence of gravity or due to lack of support or tension

caer, saguar

caer, saguar

Ex: The aging bridge cables began droop, prompting engineers to assess their structural integrity .
to squat
[Verbo]

to go to a position in which the knees are bent and the back of thighs are touching or very close to one's heels

ponerse en cuclillas

ponerse en cuclillas

Ex: During the camping trip , they squat by the fire to cook their meals as there were no chairs available .

to establish one's place or position

instalarse

instalarse

to dangle
[Verbo]

to hang or swing loosely and freely, especially from one end or point

colgar, suspender

colgar, suspender

Ex: The dangled precariously from the treehouse , swaying in the breeze .
to crouch
[Verbo]

to sit on one's calves and move the chest close to one's knees

agacharse, ponerse en cuclillas

agacharse, ponerse en cuclillas

Ex: They crouching in the bushes , observing the wildlife .
to drape
[Verbo]

to arrange or hang something loosely and artistically over a surface or object

drapeado, colgar

drapeado, colgar

Ex: The draped a sheet of canvas over the easel before starting the painting .
to mount
[Verbo]

to secure, attach, or affix an item onto a surface or framework

montar, fijar

montar, fijar

Ex: The artist prepared mount her latest painting on a sturdy canvas for exhibition .
to suspend
[Verbo]

to hang something so that it dangles freely without support from below

suspender, colgar

suspender, colgar

Ex: To achieve the desired effect , the photographer suspend the backdrop behind the model .
to flank
[Verbo]

to be positioned at the side or edge of something, typically for protection, support, or observation

flanquear, flanquearse

flanquear, flanquearse

Ex: The flanked the valley , creating a natural barrier against the harsh winds .
to nest
[Verbo]

to fit or place one thing snugly inside another, often in layers or concentric arrangements

anidar, encajar

anidar, encajar

Ex: The stacking chairs were designed nest when not in use .
to snuggle
[Verbo]

to arrange or settle someone or something in a warm, cozy, or affectionate manner, typically by enclosing them closely for warmth or comfort

acurrucar, arropar

acurrucar, arropar

Ex: snuggled the injured bird into a makeshift nest lined with soft cotton , hoping it would recover from its ordeal .
to girdle
[Verbo]

to encircle or surround something and create a boundary or perimeter around it

cercar, rodear

cercar, rodear

Ex: A protective girdles the playground , ensuring the safety of children .
to erect
[Verbo]

to lift, position, and fix something into an upright or vertical position

erigir, levantar

erigir, levantar

Ex: The team of erected barriers along the road to divert traffic during the construction project .

to span or extend across a particular area

abarcar, extenderse por

abarcar, extenderse por

Ex: The runway at the international airport was designed straddle a vast expanse , accommodating various aircraft sizes .
elevation
[Sustantivo]

the height or distance of an object or geographical feature above a specified reference point, typically measured from sea level

elevación, altitud

elevación, altitud

Ex: The hikers struggled with altitude sickness due to the elevation gain during their trek .
altitude
[Sustantivo]

the distance between an object or point and sea level

altitud, altura

altitud, altura

Ex: Meteorologists altitude variations to understand atmospheric pressure changes .
proximity
[Sustantivo]

the immediate surrounding or area that is near or close around a person or thing

proximidad

proximidad

Ex: The astronaut observed stars and planets in proximity of the space station 's orbit .
arrangement
[Sustantivo]

the specific way things are positioned relative to each other

disposición, arreglo

disposición, arreglo

Ex: arrangement of tools in the workshop enhances efficiency during work .
disposal
[Sustantivo]

the act or process of arranging or positioning things in a particular way

disposición, colocación

disposición, colocación

Ex: She supervised disposal of the exhibits in the museum , ensuring each artifact was displayed properly .
layout
[Sustantivo]

the specific way by which a building, book page, garden, etc. is arranged

disposición, plan

disposición, plan

Ex: The interior decorator considered layout of the furniture in the living room , aiming for both functionality and aesthetics .
superposition
[Sustantivo]

the act or process of placing one object or entity directly above or on top of another

superposición, superposicionamiento

superposición, superposicionamiento

Ex: The photographer achieved an artistic effect through superposition of transparent images in the final print .
whereabouts
[Sustantivo]

the specific location or position of someone or something

paradero, ubicación

paradero, ubicación

Ex: He kept whereabouts confidential to avoid attention .
orientation
[Sustantivo]

the position in relation to geographical or directional references

orientación, ubicación

orientación, ubicación

Ex: During the field trip , the guide explained how to use landmarks orientation in the dense forest .
vicinity
[Sustantivo]

the area near or surrounding a particular place

vecindad, cercanía

vecindad, cercanía

Ex: The hotel offers beautiful views of the mountains in the vicinity.
precinct
[Sustantivo]

a commercial area in a city or a town that is closed to traffic

circunscripción

circunscripción

Ex: The city council decided to transform the old industrial area into a vibrant precinct with green spaces and community facilities.
environs
[Sustantivo]

the surrounding area or district, especially the suburbs or outskirts of a city or town

entorno, alrededores

entorno, alrededores

Ex: The new development project aims to improve environs of the downtown area .
fringe
[Sustantivo]

the marginal, or outer part of something, such as an area, activity, or group

borde

borde

Ex: Their office was located on fringe of the business district , which provided a quieter working environment .
locus
[Sustantivo]

the specific place or scene where an event or action occurs, especially used to denote the exact location of a meeting or event

lugar, sitio

lugar, sitio

Ex: The town square was locus for the protest against the new legislation .
interstice
[Sustantivo]

a space between or inside things

intersticio

intersticio

dislocation
[Sustantivo]

an event or incident that leads to the displacement or disruption of something from its usual or intended position

desplazamiento, dislocación

desplazamiento, dislocación

Ex: dislocation followed the oil spill , affecting marine life and coastal ecosystems .
configuration
[Sustantivo]

the specific arrangement or grouping of parts or elements

configuración, disposición

configuración, disposición

Ex: configuration of ingredients in the recipe created a delicious and balanced dish .
adjacent
[Adjetivo]

situated next to or near something

adyacente, al lado

adyacente, al lado

Ex: Please park your car in the adjacent to the main entrance .
contiguous
[Adjetivo]

sharing a common border or touching at some point

contiguo

contiguo

Ex: contiguous counties in the region worked together to address environmental concerns .
stationary
[Adjetivo]

not moving or changing position

estacionado

estacionado

Ex: stationary car blocked the entrance to the parking lot .
static
[Adjetivo]

remaining still, with no change in position

estático

estático

Ex: static display at the museum showcased artifacts from ancient civilizations .
slanted
[Adjetivo]

describing a position or direction that is inclined or angled

inclinada, diagonal

inclinada, diagonal

Ex: The geological layers in the canyon walls slanted formations , indicating ancient shifts in the Earth 's crust .
outermost
[Adjetivo]

located at the farthest point from the center or inside of something

más externo, más exterior

más externo, más exterior

Ex: outermost layer of the skin acts as a barrier against pathogens .
innermost
[Adjetivo]

related to the deepest or most central point within a physical context

más interno, más profundo

más interno, más profundo

Ex: The innermost planets of our solar system, Mercury and Venus, orbit closest to the Sun.
opposable
[Adjetivo]

able to be positioned opposite to something else, particularly hands or fingers that can grip and hold things well

oponible, opuesto

oponible, opuesto

Ex: Opposable thumbs are vital for primates in their natural habitats , aiding in activities such as climbing and gathering food .
isolated
[Adjetivo]

(of a place or building) far away from any other place, building, or person

aislado

aislado

Ex: isolated research station in Antarctica housed scientists studying climate change .
outspread
[Adjetivo]

extended or spread out over a wide area or surface

extendido, desplegado

extendido, desplegado

Ex: From the hilltop , they enjoyed outspread view of the city skyline , dotted with skyscrapers and parks .
remote
[Adjetivo]

far away in space or distant in position

remoto, lejano

remoto, lejano

Ex: remote farmhouse was surrounded by vast fields of crops .
sparse
[Adjetivo]

small in amount or number while also unevenly and thinly scattered

disperso

disperso

Ex: sparse hair on his head was a sharp contrast to his thick beard .
immovable
[Adjetivo]

(of an object) impossible to be placed elsewhere

inmovible

inmovible

aloft
[Adverbio]

up in or into the air

en el aire

en el aire

Ex: He held the aloft for all to see .
positional
[Adjetivo]

relating to or characterized by position or placement, particularly in a physical or spatial sense

posicional, de posición

posicional, de posición

Ex: Proper ergonomic design considers positional comfort of users to minimize strain and fatigue .
elsewhere
[Adverbio]

at, in, or to another place

en otro lugar

en otro lugar

Ex: If you 're not happy with this restaurant , we can elsewhere.
inversion
[Sustantivo]

the act of turning something upside down or placing it in a vertical position

inversión

inversión

Ex: inversion of the pyramid structure was used in the modern design of the building .
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