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Humanidades ACT - Negocios y Gestión

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ACT Vocabulary for Humanities
occupation
occupation
[Sustantivo]

a person's profession or job, typically the means by which they earn a living

ocupación, profesión

ocupación, profesión

Ex: Many people find fulfillment in pursuing an occupation that aligns with their passions and interests. 

Muchas personas encuentran satisfacción al ejercer una ocupación que se alinea con sus pasiones e intereses.

profession
profession
[Sustantivo]

a paid job that often requires a high level of education and training

profesión

profesión

Ex: His profession as an architect allows him to design and create innovative buildings. 

Su profesión como arquitecto le permite diseñar y crear edificios innovadores.

affiliation
affiliation
[Sustantivo]

a connection between a person, group, or organization and another entity, often involving membership, support, or shared identity

afiliación, pertenencia

afiliación, pertenencia

Ex: Their company has a long-standing affiliation with the local chamber of commerce. 

Su empresa tiene una afiliación de larga data con la cámara de comercio local.

corporation
corporation
[Sustantivo]

a company or group of people that are considered as a single unit by law

corporación

corporación

Ex: The corporation's annual report highlighted significant growth in revenue. 

El informe anual de la corporación destacó un crecimiento significativo en los ingresos.

foundation
foundation
[Sustantivo]

an organization established with a specific mission or purpose, often dedicated to charitable, educational, cultural, or research activities

fundación, fundación

fundación, fundación

Ex: The museum was funded by a generous donation from a local foundation. 

El museo fue financiado por una generosa donación de una fundación local.

enterprise
enterprise
[Sustantivo]

a company

empresa

empresa

Ex: The multinational enterprise operates in multiple countries, serving a diverse customer base. 

La empresa multinacional opera en varios países, atendiendo a una base de clientes diversa.

bureau
bureau
[Sustantivo]

a specific section within a government department which is responsible for specific tasks, functions, etc.

departamento

departamento

Ex: The statistics bureau collects and analyzes data to provide accurate information for government planning and decision-making. 

La oficina de estadísticas recopila y analiza datos para proporcionar información precisa para la planificación y la toma de decisiones del gobierno.

headquarters
headquarters
[Sustantivo]

the place where the main offices of a large company or organization are located

oficina central

oficina central

Ex: The nonprofit organization's headquarters oversee operations worldwide. 

La sede de la organización sin fines de lucro supervisa las operaciones en todo el mundo.

start-up
start-up
[Sustantivo]

a newly established company or business venture, typically characterized by its innovative approach, early-stage development, and a focus on growth

nueva empresa

nueva empresa

Ex: She joined a promising start-up in the finance sector. 

Se unió a una start-up prometedora en el sector financiero.

portfolio
portfolio
[Sustantivo]

a group of shares that a person or organization owns

cartera de acciones

cartera de acciones

Ex: His portfolio of tech stocks performed exceptionally well during the market boom. 

Su cartera de acciones tecnológicas tuvo un desempeño excepcional durante el auge del mercado.

guild
guild
[Sustantivo]

an association of people who work in the same industry or have similar goals or interests

gremio

gremio

chief executive officer

the highest-ranking person in a company

director ejecutivo

director ejecutivo

Ex: The board of directors selected a new CEO last month. 

La junta directiva seleccionó un nuevo director ejecutivo el mes pasado.

entrepreneur
entrepreneur
[Sustantivo]

a person who starts a business, especially one who takes financial risks

empresario

empresario

Ex: Networking events are essential for an entrepreneur to connect with potential investors. 

Los eventos de networking son esenciales para que un emprendedor se conecte con inversores potenciales.

to govern
to govern
[Verbo]

to regulate or control a person, course of action or event or the way something happens

dominar

dominar

Ex: The rules of the game govern how players interact with each other, ensuring fair play and safety for all involved. 

Las reglas del juego gobiernan cómo los jugadores interactúan entre sí, asegurando un juego justo y la seguridad de todos los involucrados.

to administer

to be responsible for a company, organization, etc. and manage its affairs, including financial matters

administrar

administrar

Ex: Over the years, he has successfully administered various projects for the company. 

A lo largo de los años, ha administrado con éxito varios proyectos para la empresa.

supervision
supervision
[Sustantivo]

the act or process of overseeing the activities of individuals or a group to ensure compliance with rules or objectives

supervisión, vigilancia

supervisión, vigilancia

Ex: Effective supervision involves both guidance and feedback to help employees develop their skills and contribute to organizational goals. 

La supervisión efectiva implica tanto orientación como retroalimentación para ayudar a los empleados a desarrollar sus habilidades y contribuir a los objetivos organizacionales.

to oversee
to oversee
[Verbo]

to observe an activity in order to ensure that everything is done properly

supervisar

supervisar

Ex: The supervisor has overseen the training of new employees. 

El supervisor ha supervisado la capacitación de los nuevos empleados.

to preside
to preside
[Verbo]

to act in an authoritative role in a ceremony, meeting, etc.

presidir

presidir

Ex: The mayor will preside over the city council meeting and address matters concerning local governance. 

El alcalde presidirá la reunión del consejo municipal y abordará asuntos relacionados con el gobierno local.

copyright
copyright
[Sustantivo]

a legal permission to control the production of a book, movie, music, etc.

derecho de autor

derecho de autor

Ex: You need permission to use that image, it's under copyright. 

Necesitas permiso para usar esa imagen, está bajo derechos de autor.

sector
sector
[Sustantivo]

a specific part or branch of an economy, society, or activity with its own distinct characteristics and functions

sector, rama

sector, rama

designation
designation
[Sustantivo]

the act of assigning a person to a specific position or role, typically based on qualifications, skills, or organizational needs

designación

designación

Ex: The university's designation of department chairperson involves overseeing curriculum development and faculty management. 

La designación del presidente del departamento por parte de la universidad implica supervisar el desarrollo curricular y la gestión del profesorado.

turnover
turnover
[Sustantivo]

the rate at which employees leave a company and are replaced by new hires within a specified period

tasa de rotación, rotación de personal

tasa de rotación, rotación de personal

Ex: A low turnover is often indicative of a stable and satisfied workforce. 

Una baja rotación suele ser indicativa de una fuerza laboral estable y satisfecha.

productivity
productivity
[Sustantivo]

the state or condition of being productive, or the ability to produce or generate goods, services, or results efficiently and effectively

productividad, eficiencia

productividad, eficiencia

Ex: She was praised for her productivity in completing the project ahead of schedule. 

Fue elogiada por su productividad al completar el proyecto antes de lo previsto.

internship
internship
[Sustantivo]

the initial phase of medical training in which a graduate works under supervision in a hospital or clinic

pasantía, internado

pasantía, internado

Ex: His surgical internship included rotations in trauma, orthopedics, and general surgery. 

Su internado quirúrgico incluía rotaciones en traumatología, ortopedia y cirugía general.

menial
menial
[Adjetivo]

(of work) not requiring special skills, often considered unimportant and poorly paid

de baja categoría

de baja categoría

Ex: Many people avoid menial jobs, but they are crucial to the economy. 

Mucha gente evita los trabajos serviles, pero son cruciales para la economía.

inventory
inventory
[Sustantivo]

a detailed list or record of all the items or goods in stock or on hand within a particular location, organization, or system

inventario, existencias

inventario, existencias

Ex: The auto repair shop organized its inventory of spare parts by category and manufacturer. 

El taller de reparación de automóviles organizó su inventario de repuestos por categoría y fabricante.

bureaucrat
bureaucrat
[Sustantivo]

a government official or employee who works within a bureaucratic system, typically involved in implementing and administering government policies and procedures

burócrata, funcionario

burócrata, funcionario

Ex: Bureaucrats in the finance department manage budget allocations for various government programs. 

Los burócratas en el departamento de finanzas gestionan las asignaciones presupuestarias para varios programas gubernamentales.

sideline
sideline
[Sustantivo]

a secondary or additional line of merchandise or products that complement a company's primary offerings

una línea secundaria, una línea complementaria

una línea secundaria, una línea complementaria

Ex: The bakery's sideline in specialty cakes and pastries attracted a niche market of gourmet dessert enthusiasts. 

La línea secundaria de la panadería en pasteles y pasteles especializados atrajo un nicho de mercado de entusiastas de postres gourmet.

workshop
workshop
[Sustantivo]

a building or room in which particular goods are made or fixed by different means

taller

taller

Ex: The metalworking workshop fabricates metal parts using welding and machining techniques. 

El taller de metalurgia fabrica piezas metálicas utilizando técnicas de soldadura y mecanizado.

vendor
vendor
[Sustantivo]

someone on the street who offers food, clothing, etc. for sale

vendedor

vendedor

Ex: The street vendor sold hot dogs to passersby. 

El vendedor ambulante vendió perros calientes a los transeúntes.

parlor
parlor
[Sustantivo]

a shop or business offering specific goods or services

salón

salón

stall
stall
[Sustantivo]

a stand or a small table or shop with an open front where people sell their goods

puesto, tenderete

puesto, tenderete

Ex: Street vendors filled the square, each running a different stall. 

Los vendedores ambulantes llenaban la plaza, cada uno con un puesto diferente.

outsourcing
outsourcing
[Sustantivo]

the process of having someone outside of a company provide goods or services for that company

externalización

externalización

bookkeeping
bookkeeping
[Sustantivo]

the systematic recording, organizing, and maintaining of financial transactions of a business or organization

contabilidad, teneduría de libros

contabilidad, teneduría de libros

Ex: Modern bookkeeping software simplifies the process of recording transactions and generating reports. 

El software moderno de contabilidad simplifica el proceso de registro de transacciones y generación de informes.

slogan
slogan
[Sustantivo]

a short memorable phrase that is used in advertising to draw people's attention toward something

eslogan

eslogan

Ex: The marketing team spent weeks brainstorming the perfect slogan to capture the essence of their new product. 

El equipo de marketing pasó semanas haciendo lluvia de ideas para el eslogan perfecto que capturara la esencia de su nuevo producto.

to telecommute

to work remotely from a location other than the traditional office

teletrabajar, trabajar a distancia

teletrabajar, trabajar a distancia

Ex: The team telecommutes regularly, using video conferencing software to stay connected and collaborate. 

El equipo teletrabaja regularmente, utilizando software de videoconferencia para mantenerse conectado y colaborar.

to induct
to induct
[Verbo]

to formally put someone in a position or job, especially with an official ceremony

investir

investir

Ex: They are currently inducting new recruits into the military with a series of rigorous training exercises. 

Actualmente están induciendo a nuevos reclutas en el ejército con una serie de ejercicios de entrenamiento rigurosos.

commission
commission
[Sustantivo]

a sum of money paid to someone based on the value or quantity of goods they sell

comisión

comisión

Ex: His salary is low, but he gets a high commission. 

Su salario es bajo, pero recibe una comisión alta.

trademark
trademark
[Sustantivo]

a name or design that exclusively belongs to a particular company or its products

marca registrada

marca registrada

to commercialize

to make something into a business or focus on making money from it

comercializar, monetizar

comercializar, monetizar

Ex: The artist refuses to commercialize his creative work. 

El artista se niega a comercializar su trabajo creativo.

to decentralize

to transfer decision-making or administrative power from a central authority to local or regional entities

descentralizar, transferir el poder de decisión

descentralizar, transferir el poder de decisión

Ex: The university's decision to decentralize administrative functions allowed individual departments more flexibility in managing academic affairs. 

La decisión de la universidad de descentralizar las funciones administrativas permitió a los departamentos individuales más flexibilidad en la gestión de asuntos académicos.

to retail
to retail
[Verbo]

to sell small quantities of goods directly to customers

vender al por menor

vender al por menor

Ex: The company is currently retailing a new line of products to test customer interest. 

La empresa está vendiendo al por menor actualmente una nueva línea de productos para probar el interés de los clientes.

to appoint
to appoint
[Verbo]

to give a responsibility or job to someone

nombrar a, designar a

nombrar a, designar a

Ex: It's common for companies to appoint experienced managers to lead crucial departments. 

Es común que las empresas designen a gerentes experimentados para dirigir departamentos cruciales.

to enlist
to enlist
[Verbo]

to formally recruit or hire someone for work or participation in an activity

alistar, reclutar

alistar, reclutar

Ex: The startup enlisted experienced advisors to guide its growth strategy. 

La startup reclutó asesores experimentados para guiar su estrategia de crecimiento.

to recruit
to recruit
[Verbo]

to employ people for a company, etc.

contratar

contratar

Ex: During the hiring process, it's crucial to recruit candidates who align with the company's values. 

Durante el proceso de contratación, es crucial reclutar candidatos que se alineen con los valores de la empresa.

to mass-produce

to manufacture large quantities of goods or products using standardized methods and machinery

producir en masa, fabricar en serie

producir en masa, fabricar en serie

Ex: The clothing manufacturer uses automated systems to mass-produce garments for retail chains. 

El fabricante de ropa utiliza sistemas automatizados para producir en masa prendas para cadenas minoristas.

to demonetize

to cease to use something as a legal currency or declare it invalid for transactions

desmonetizar, invalidar como moneda de curso legal

desmonetizar, invalidar como moneda de curso legal

Ex: The bank's policy to demonetize outdated checks required customers to issue new ones. 

La política del banco de desmonetizar los cheques obsoletos requería que los clientes emitieran nuevos.

to stock
to stock
[Verbo]

to provide with a supply of something, such as goods or inventory, for use or sale

abastecer, almacenar

abastecer, almacenar

Ex: Libraries meticulously stock their shelves with a wide selection of books for readers. 

Las bibliotecas abastecen meticulosamente sus estantes con una amplia selección de libros para los lectores.

to clinch
to clinch
[Verbo]

to decisively conclude something, such as an argument or a contract

cerrar

cerrar

Ex: The real estate agent's expert negotiation tactics clinched the sale of the luxurious property. 

Las tácticas expertas de negociación del agente inmobiliario cerraron la venta de la propiedad lujosa.

to sponsor
to sponsor
[Verbo]

to cover the costs of a project, TV or radio program, activity, etc., often in exchange for advertising

patrocinar

patrocinar

Ex: A generous donor sponsored the construction of the new community center. 

Un donante generoso patrocinó la construcción del nuevo centro comunitario.

to streamline

to simplify or improve efficiency in a process, system, or organization by removing unnecessary steps or optimizing resources

racionalizar, optimizar

racionalizar, optimizar

Ex: The new software system helped streamline inventory management and order processing. 

El nuevo sistema de software ayudó a optimizar la gestión de inventario y el procesamiento de pedidos.

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