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Humanidades ACT - Desafíos y Luchas

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con desafíos y luchas, como "engorroso", "percance", "trabajo duro", etc. que te ayudarán a sobresalir en tus ACT.

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ACT Vocabulary for Humanities

to resist or endure the force, pressure, or challenges imposed upon oneself

resistir, aguantar

resistir, aguantar

Ex: The fabric used in outdoor furniture is designed to withstand exposure to harsh weather .La tela utilizada en los muebles de exterior está diseñada para **resistir** la exposición a condiciones climáticas adversas.

to allow something one dislikes, especially certain behavior or conditions, without interference or complaint

tolerar, soportar

tolerar, soportar

Ex: Employees learn to tolerate workplace challenges to maintain a positive and productive atmosphere .Los empleados aprenden a **tolerar** los desafíos del lugar de trabajo para mantener un ambiente positivo y productivo.

to put a great deal of effort to overcome difficulties or achieve a goal

luchar, esforzarse

luchar, esforzarse

Ex: Right now , the climbers are struggling to reach the summit .En este momento, los escaladores **luchan** por llegar a la cima.
to tackle
[Verbo]

to try to deal with a difficult problem or situation in a determined manner

abordar, confrontar

abordar, confrontar

Ex: Governments worldwide are tackling climate change through various initiatives .Los gobiernos de todo el mundo **abordan** el cambio climático a través de diversas iniciativas.

to be faced with an unexpected difficulty during a process

encontrarse

encontrarse

Ex: Entrepreneurs must be prepared to encounter setbacks and adapt their strategies .Los empresarios deben estar preparados para **encontrar** contratiempos y adaptar sus estrategias.

to face or deal with a problem or difficult situation directly

afrontar, enfrentar

afrontar, enfrentar

Ex: In therapy , clients work with counselors to confront and address emotional concerns .En terapia, los clientes trabajan con consejeros para **enfrentar** y abordar preocupaciones emocionales.
to strive
[Verbo]

to try as hard as possible to achieve a goal

esforzarse, luchar

esforzarse, luchar

Ex: Organizations strive to provide exceptional service to meet customer expectations .Las organizaciones **se esfuerzan** por proporcionar un servicio excepcional para cumplir con las expectativas de los clientes.
to grapple
[Verbo]

to engage in a determined effort to confront and resolve a problem or obstacle

luchar con, enfrentarse a

luchar con, enfrentarse a

Ex: He grappled with his inner demons, undergoing therapy and self-reflection to address past traumas.Él **luchó** con sus demonios internos, sometiéndose a terapia y autorreflexión para abordar traumas pasados.
to resort
[Verbo]

to turn to or use something as a solution or means of help, especially as a last option

recurrir, acudir

recurrir, acudir

Ex: When peaceful protests were ignored, the activists resorted to more drastic measures.Cuando se ignoraron las protestas pacíficas, los activistas **recurrieron** a medidas más drásticas.

to continue a course of action, especially in the face of difficulty or with little or no prospect of success

perseverar

perseverar

Ex: The athletes were inspired to persevere in their training , aiming for the upcoming competition .Los atletas se inspiraron para **perseverar** en su entrenamiento, con miras a la próxima competencia.

to make an effort to achieve a goal or complete a task

esforzarse por

esforzarse por

Ex: Artists endeavor to express their unique perspectives and emotions through their creative works .Los artistas **se esfuerzan** por expresar sus perspectivas y emociones únicas a través de sus obras creativas.
to toil
[Verbo]

to work extremely hard and persistently, often with great effort and dedication

trabajar duro, afanarse

trabajar duro, afanarse

Ex: The artist toiled for weeks on the intricate details of the painting .El artista **trabajó arduamente** durante semanas en los intrincados detalles de la pintura.
to persist
[Verbo]

to continue a course of action with determination, even when faced with challenges or discouragement

persistir

persistir

Ex: He persisted in building his business , even when others told him it would never succeed .Él **persistió** en construir su negocio, incluso cuando otros le dijeron que nunca tendría éxito.
to rival
[Verbo]

to be equal to or compete closely with someone or something in terms of skill, ability, or performance

rivalizar, competir

rivalizar, competir

Ex: Her cooking skills rival those of professional chefs .Sus habilidades culinarias **rivalizan** con las de los chefs profesionales.
to endure
[Verbo]

to allow the presence or actions of someone or something disliked without interference or complaint

soportar

soportar

Ex: Despite their differences , colleagues must endure each other 's working styles for the sake of the team .A pesar de sus diferencias, los colegas deben **tolerar** los estilos de trabajo de los demás por el bien del equipo.
to concede
[Verbo]

to admit defeat in a competition, election, etc.

ceder

ceder

Ex: He conceded the argument , admitting that he was wrong .Él **cedió** el argumento, admitiendo que estaba equivocado.

to overcome completely with a great, often excessive, amount of force, emotion, or challenges

abrumar, agobiar

abrumar, agobiar

Ex: The crowd 's cheers and applause began to overwhelm the speaker during the heartfelt acceptance speech .Los vítores y aplausos de la multitud comenzaron a **abrumar** al orador durante el emotivo discurso de aceptación.

to pull back or move away from a position or situation, often in response to a threat or unfavorable conditions

retirarse,  replegarse

retirarse, replegarse

Ex: The unit had to withdraw from their position after sustaining heavy casualties from enemy artillery fire .La unidad tuvo que **retirarse** de su posición después de sufrir numerosas bajas por el fuego de artillería enemigo.
to succumb
[Verbo]

to surrender to a superior force or influence

sucumbir

sucumbir

Ex: Many people succumb to the flu virus during the peak of the flu season .Muchas personas **succumben** al virus de la gripe durante el pico de la temporada de gripe.
obstacle
[Sustantivo]

a situation or problem that prevents one from succeeding

obstáculo

obstáculo

Ex: The heavy snowstorm created an obstacle for travelers trying to reach the airport .La fuerte tormenta de nieve creó un **obstáculo** para los viajeros que intentaban llegar al aeropuerto.
barricade
[Sustantivo]

a defensive barrier erected during wartime to obstruct enemy movement and provide protection for defending forces

barricada

barricada

Ex: Soldiers utilized abandoned vehicles and debris to improvise barricades, impeding the enemy 's ability to maneuver .Los soldados utilizaron vehículos abandonados y escombros para improvisar **barricadas**, dificultando la capacidad de maniobra del enemigo.
impediment
[Sustantivo]

anything that blocks or slows progress

obstáculo, impedimento

obstáculo, impedimento

Ex: Poor internet connectivity is an impediment to working from home effectively .La mala conectividad a Internet es un **impedimento** para trabajar desde casa de manera efectiva.
burden
[Sustantivo]

a responsibility or task that causes hardship, stress, etc.

carga

carga

Ex: The environmental impact of industrial pollution is a burden that future generations will have to bear .El impacto ambiental de la contaminación industrial es una **carga** que las generaciones futuras tendrán que soportar.
tightrope
[Sustantivo]

a situation where one must navigate carefully to avoid problems or failure

cuerda floja, situación delicada

cuerda floja, situación delicada

Ex: Handling the media while maintaining privacy is a tightrope act for many celebrities .Manejar los medios mientras se mantiene la privacidad es un acto de equilibrio (**tightrope**) para muchas celebridades.
adversity
[Sustantivo]

a situation marked by hardship or misfortune

adversidad

adversidad

Ex: Economic adversity affected many families during the recession , leading to job losses and financial strain .La **adversidad** económica afectó a muchas familias durante la recesión, lo que llevó a pérdidas de empleo y tensiones financieras.
calamity
[Sustantivo]

an event causing great and often sudden damage, distress, or destruction

calamidad

calamidad

Ex: The dam 's failure resulted in a calamity, with a massive flood sweeping through the downstream areas .El fallo de la presa resultó en una **calamidad**, con una inundación masiva arrasando las áreas aguas abajo.
drawback
[Sustantivo]

a disadvantage or the feature of a situation that makes it unacceptable

inconveniente

inconveniente

Ex: Although the offer seems attractive , its drawback is the lack of flexibility .Aunque la oferta parece atractiva, su **desventaja** es la falta de flexibilidad.
mishap
[Sustantivo]

a minor accident that has no serious consequences

contratiempo

contratiempo

Ex: The only mishap during the road trip was a flat tire , which we quickly fixed and continued on our way .El único **percance** durante el viaje por carretera fue un pinchazo, que arreglamos rápidamente y continuamos nuestro camino.
dilemma
[Sustantivo]

a situation that is difficult because a choice must be made between two or more options that are equally important

dilema

dilema

Ex: The environmentalists faced a dilemma: support clean energy projects that displaced local communities or oppose them for social justice reasons .Los ambientalistas enfrentaron un **dilema**: apoyar proyectos de energía limpia que desplazaban a comunidades locales o oponerse a ellos por razones de justicia social.
disturbance
[Sustantivo]

an event or situation that interrupts or disrupts the normal state or functioning of something

perturbación, molestia

perturbación, molestia

Ex: The wildlife habitat suffered a disturbance due to construction .El hábitat de la vida silvestre sufrió una **perturbación** debido a la construcción.
conundrum
[Sustantivo]

a problem or question that is confusing and needs a lot of skill or effort to solve or answer

acertijo, adivinanza

acertijo, adivinanza

Ex: She found herself in a conundrum when she had to choose between two equally appealing job offers .Se encontró en un **dilema** cuando tuvo que elegir entre dos ofertas de trabajo igualmente atractivas.
turmoil
[Sustantivo]

a state of extreme disturbance that causes a lot of worry and uncertainty

confusión

confusión

barrier
[Sustantivo]

an obstacle that separates people or hinders any progress or communication

barrera

barrera

Ex: Fear can be a psychological barrier to success .El miedo puede ser una **barrera** psicológica para el éxito.
fault line
[Sustantivo]

an area of vulnerability in a system, organization, or relationship that could lead to significant problems or breakdowns

línea de falla, punto de vulnerabilidad

línea de falla, punto de vulnerabilidad

Ex: The fault line in their marriage was their differing views on raising children .La **línea de falla** en su matrimonio eran sus puntos de vista diferentes sobre la crianza de los hijos.
strain
[Sustantivo]

a challenging situation or pressure that causes difficulty or tension

presión, tensión

presión, tensión

Ex: The strain of maintaining a high GPA while working part-time was exhausting .La **tensión** de mantener un GPA alto mientras trabajaba a tiempo parcial era agotadora.
travail
[Sustantivo]

hard or painful work

esfuerzo

esfuerzo

Ex: The company overcame financial travail through strategic restructuring and innovation .La empresa superó el **trabajo** financiero a través de una reestructuración estratégica e innovación.
feat
[Sustantivo]

an impressive or remarkable achievement or accomplishment, often requiring great skill or strength

hazaña, logro notable

hazaña, logro notable

resilient
[Adjetivo]

able to recover quickly from difficult situations

resistente,  resiliente

resistente, resiliente

Ex: Being resilient in the face of adversity , the team emerged stronger and more cohesive .Siendo **resiliente** ante la adversidad, el equipo surgió más fuerte y más cohesionado.
persistent
[Adjetivo]

continuing to do something despite facing criticism or difficulties

persistente

persistente

Ex: The persistent entrepreneur faced numerous obstacles but never wavered in pursuit of her dream .El empresario **persistente** enfrentó numerosos obstáculos pero nunca vaciló en la búsqueda de su sueño.
cumbersome
[Adjetivo]

challenging to manage or move due to size, weight, or awkward shape

aparatoso

aparatoso

Ex: The cumbersome package barely fit through the doorway .El paquete **voluminoso** apenas cabía por la puerta.
unbearable
[Adjetivo]

causing extreme discomfort or distress that is difficult to endure

insoportable

insoportable

Ex: The tension in the room was so thick that it felt almost unbearable.La tensión en la habitación era tan espesa que se sentía casi **insoportable**.
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