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Comprensión del Examen ACT - Welfare

Aquí aprenderá algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con el bienestar, como "itinerary", "nomadic", "facility", etc., que le ayudarán a superar sus ACT.

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Essential Vocabulary for ACT
amenity
[Sustantivo]

any quality that makes a place more pleasant, comfortable, or joyful

comodidad

comodidad

accommodation
[Sustantivo]

a place where people live, stay, or work in

alojamiento

alojamiento

Ex: They found a cozy cabin as accommodation for the weekend getaway in the mountains .
manor
[Sustantivo]

a large house in the countryside encircled with an area of land

casa solariega

casa solariega

refuge
[Sustantivo]

protection or shelter from something dangerous or troublesome

refugio

refugio

oasis
[Sustantivo]

a place or experience that provides a refreshing escape or relief from a challenging or stressful situation

oasis, refugio

oasis, refugio

Ex: During the long road trip , the quaint café was a oasis for tired travelers .
residency
[Sustantivo]

the state or period of living in a particular location

residencia, estancia

residencia, estancia

Ex: Their residency in the neighborhood made them well-known and respected members of the community .
quarters
[Sustantivo]

living accommodations, often within a larger building, used by individuals or groups, such as military personnel or employees

alojamiento, cuarteles

alojamiento, cuarteles

Ex: The train conductor announced the dining car was quarters down the corridor .
abbey
[Sustantivo]

a monastery with a male superior, called abbot

abadía

abadía

facility
[Sustantivo]

a place or a building is designed and equipped for a specific function, such as healthcare, education, etc.

instalación, servicio

instalación, servicio

Ex: The school district built a new facility to accommodate growing enrollment .
settlement
[Sustantivo]

the process of making a new place as permanent residence by people

asentamiento

asentamiento

Ex: Many conflicts arose between indigenous people and those involved in settlement process .
rotunda
[Sustantivo]

a round hall or building that often has a rounded roof as well

rotonda

rotonda

dweller
[Sustantivo]

a person or animal that resides in a particular place or habitat

morador, habitante

morador, habitante

Ex: dwellers have adapted to the high altitude and rugged terrain .
inhabitant
[Sustantivo]

a person or animal that resides in a particular place

habitante, residente

habitante, residente

Ex: Ancient ruins were discovered by the inhabitants, shedding light on the area 's rich history .
hideaway
[Sustantivo]

a secluded place where one can retreat for privacy and solitude

refugio, escondite

refugio, escondite

Ex: The cozy nook in the library served as hideaway for students needing a break from their busy schedules .
bungalow
[Sustantivo]

a one-story construction without stairs, usually with a low roof

bungalow

bungalow

Ex: bungalow featured a beautifully landscaped garden with a variety of tropical plants and flowers .
renovation
[Sustantivo]

the process or action of making a building or a piece of furniture look good again by repairing or painting it

renovación

renovación

mansion
[Sustantivo]

a very large and impressive house

mansión

mansión

Ex: He always dreamed of owning mansion with a grand staircase and a library .
mess hall
[Sustantivo]

a large dining area where meals are served, typically in a military or institutional setting

comedor, sala de comidas

comedor, sala de comidas

Ex: After the drill, the recruits headed to the mess hall to refuel and relax.
sanctum
[Sustantivo]

a private place where one can retreat for peace and solitude

sanctum, santuario

sanctum, santuario

Ex: He found sanctum in the attic , a quiet space away from the noise of the household .
latrine
[Sustantivo]

a shared toilet, typically in a camp, military, or outdoor setting

letrina, inodoro

letrina, inodoro

Ex: The latrine was replaced with a modern facility to improve hygiene at the site .
longhouse
[Sustantivo]

a long, narrow, single-room building traditionally used as a communal living space by various indigenous peoples

casa larga, casa comunal

casa larga, casa comunal

Ex: The tribe gathered in longhouse for ceremonies , council meetings , and social events .
dispossession
[Sustantivo]

the act of taking a property of high value such as a piece of land or a building away from a person

desposeimiento

desposeimiento

reservation
[Sustantivo]

an area of land set aside by the government for the use of a particular group, often Native American tribes

reserva, reserva indígena

reserva, reserva indígena

to make a room or building look more attractive by repairing, redecorating, or cleaning it

renovar

renovar

Ex: The museum refurbished to attract more visitors .

to leave a place to be safe from a dangerous situation

evacuar

evacuar

Ex: A chemical spill near the industrial area prompted citizens evacuate nearby neighborhoods .
to vacate
[Verbo]

to move out of or exit a place that one previously occupied

desalojar

desalojar

Ex: The company decided vacate the outdated warehouse .

to settle on a piece of land with the intent of establishing a permanent residence, often under a government-granted right

establecerse, colonizar

establecerse, colonizar

Ex: After obtaining the land grant , they worked tirelessly homestead the rugged terrain .
impoverished
[Adjetivo]

(of people and areas) experiencing extreme poverty

empobrecido

empobrecido

Ex: The elderly couple , living on a fixed income , became impoverished as the cost of living rose .
nomadic
[Adjetivo]

referring to the lifestyle of constantly traveling from place to place, with individuals or groups never staying in one location for an extended period of time

nómada

nómada

Ex: Some tribes in the Amazon rainforest nomadic agriculture , moving to new areas of fertile soil to cultivate crops and then relocating after several years .
inaccessible
[Adjetivo]

not able to be reached or entered, usually due to obstacles or restrictions

inaccesible

inaccesible

Ex: She found inaccessible area of the museum to be a fascinating mystery .
voluptuous
[Adjetivo]

richly luxurious and sensually appealing, often in terms of furnishings and decor

lujoso, suntuoso

lujoso, suntuoso

Ex: They transformed their home into voluptuous haven , complete with marble floors and luxurious fabrics .
attraction
[Sustantivo]

a place, activity, etc. that is interesting and enjoyable to the public

atracción

atracción

Ex: The historic castle is a attraction for history enthusiasts .
pastime
[Sustantivo]

an enjoyable activity that a person does regularly in their free time

pasatiempo

pasatiempo

excursion
[Sustantivo]

a short trip taken for pleasure, particularly one arranged for a group of people

excursión

excursión

Ex: The family took excursion to the beach , enjoying the sun and sand .
voyage
[Sustantivo]

a long journey taken on a ship or spacecraft

viaje

viaje

Ex: The documentary chronicled voyage of a famous explorer and the discoveries made along the way .
recreation
[Sustantivo]

things done in one's free time for pleasure or enjoyment

esparcimiento

esparcimiento

Ex: The park provides a space for recreation like picnicking and playing sports .
sightseeing
[Sustantivo]

the activity of visiting interesting places in a particular location as a tourist

turismo

turismo

Ex: sightseeing in London included the Tower of London , the British Museum , and Buckingham Palace .
itinerary
[Sustantivo]

a plan of the route and the places that one will visit on a journey

itinerario

itinerario

Ex: The travel agent listened to our interests and tailored itinerary that focused on wildlife and nature reserves .
layover
[Sustantivo]

a short break or stay in a journey

escala

escala

Ex: They used layover wisely to catch up on work and emails before the next leg of their journey .
expedition
[Sustantivo]

a trip that has been organized for a particular purpose such as a scientific or military one or for exploration

expedición

expedición

Ex: The space agency launched expedition to explore Mars and search for signs of life .

to travel extensively and visit various places around the world

viajar por el mundo, recorrer el mundo

viajar por el mundo, recorrer el mundo

Ex: The diplomat's career required him to globe-trot.

(off passengers) to get off a plane, train, or ship once it has reached its destination

desembarcar

desembarcar

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