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Humanidades ACT - Negocios y Gestión

Aprende vocabulario de humanidades del ACT para negocios y gestión, incluyendo organizaciones, liderazgo, estrategia, operaciones, empleados, toma de decisiones y estructuras del lugar de trabajo.

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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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
enterprise
enterprise
[Sustantivo]

a company

empresa

empresa

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

a government department or a division of one responsible for a particular area of work

departamento

departamento

Ex: The department created a new bureau to oversee public transportation. 
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. 
portfolio
portfolio
[Sustantivo]

a collection of shares and other investments owned by a person or organization

cartera de acciones

cartera de acciones

Ex: Daniel diversified his portfolio to reduce risk. 
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 control or determine how an activity, process, or situation operates or develops

dominar

dominar

Ex: Several laws govern the sale of alcohol in the state. 
to administer

to manage or be responsible for the operation of an organization, institution, system, or area

administrar

administrar

Ex: She was appointed to administer the charity's finances. 
supervision
supervision
[Sustantivo]

the act of watching or overseeing a person, activity, or process to ensure that it is carried out correctly and safely

supervisión,  vigilancia

supervisión, vigilancia

Ex: The workers require close supervision while using the new equipment. 
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. 
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

Ex: Tourism is an important sector of the local economy. 
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 an organization and are replaced by new employees

rotación de personal,  tasa de rotación

rotación de personal, tasa de rotación

Ex: Employee turnover has increased significantly this year. 
productivity
productivity
[Sustantivo]

the ability to produce useful results efficiently, especially in relation to the time or effort used

productividad,  rendimiento

productividad, rendimiento

Ex: Poor communication can reduce employee productivity. 
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. 
vendor
vendor
[Sustantivo]

a person who sells goods, especially from a stall, cart, or other small place

vendedor

vendedor

Ex: The market is filled with vendors selling handmade crafts. 
parlor
parlor
[Sustantivo]

a shop or business offering specific goods or services

salón

salón

stall
stall
[Sustantivo]

a small stand, booth, or table from which goods are sold or information is provided

puesto, tenderete

puesto, tenderete

Ex: Several craft stalls lined the street. 
outsourcing
outsourcing
[Sustantivo]

the practice of contracting external parties to provide goods or services for a company

externalización

externalización

Ex: She manages outsourcing relationships with several software development vendors. 
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. 
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 goods directly to consumers

vender al por menor

vender al por menor

Ex: The store retails products from several local brands. 
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. 
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 find and hire people to work for a company or organization

contratar

contratar

Ex: We are recruiting experienced engineers for the new office. 
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. 
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 provide money for a person, activity, event, or project, often in return for publicity or advertising

patrocinar

patrocinar

Ex: Emma's employer sponsored her training course. 
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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