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Comprensión del Examen ACT - Bienestar

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con el bienestar, como "itinerario", "nómada", "instalación", etc. que te ayudarán a sobresalir en tus ACTs.

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Essential Vocabulary for ACT
amenity
amenity
[Sustantivo]

a feature or service that adds comfort or value to a place

comodidad

comodidad

Ex: Parks and green spaces are essential amenities in urban planning. 

Los parques y espacios verdes son servicios esenciales en la planificación urbana.

accommodation
accommodation
[Sustantivo]

a place where people live, stay, or work in

alojamiento

alojamiento

Ex: The university provides accommodation for students in dormitories and off-campus housing options. 

La universidad proporciona alojamiento para los estudiantes en residencias y opciones de vivienda fuera del campus.

manor
manor
[Sustantivo]

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

casa solariega

casa solariega

refuge
refuge
[Sustantivo]

a place or structure that provides protection from danger, adversity, or hardship

refugio

refugio

Ex: She sought refuge from the harsh winter in a warm home. 

Buscó refugio del duro invierno en un hogar cálido.

oasis
oasis
[Sustantivo]

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

oasis, refugio

oasis, refugio

Ex: The library became an oasis for him, providing a quiet place to study and think. 

La biblioteca se convirtió en un oasis para él, proporcionando un lugar tranquilo para estudiar y pensar.

residency
residency
[Sustantivo]

the state or period of living in a particular location

residencia, estancia

residencia, estancia

Ex: During his residency abroad, he learned a great deal about different cultures and languages. 

Durante su residencia en el extranjero, aprendió mucho sobre diferentes culturas e idiomas.

quarters
quarters
[Sustantivo]

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

cuarteles, alojamientos

cuarteles, alojamientos

Ex: The CEO's office was located in the executive quarters of the building. 

La oficina del CEO estaba ubicada en los cuarteles ejecutivos del edificio.

abbey
abbey
[Sustantivo]

a monastery with a male superior, called abbot

abadía

abadía

facility
facility
[Sustantivo]

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

instalación, servicio

instalación, servicio

Ex: The community center is a multi-purpose facility offering classes, sports programs, and events. 
settlement
settlement
[Sustantivo]

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

asentamiento

asentamiento

Ex: Archaeologists discovered the remains of an ancient settlement deep in the jungle. 

Los arqueólogos descubrieron los restos de un antiguo asentamiento en lo profundo de la selva.

rotunda
rotunda
[Sustantivo]

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

rotonda

rotonda

dweller
dweller
[Sustantivo]

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

habitante, residente

habitante, residente

Ex: The forest is home to a variety of animal dwellers. 

El bosque es hogar de una variedad de habitantes animales.

inhabitant
inhabitant
[Sustantivo]

a person or animal that resides in a particular place

habitante, residente

habitante, residente

Ex: The forest is home to a variety of inhabitants, including deer, foxes, and numerous bird species. 

El bosque es hogar de una variedad de habitantes, incluyendo ciervos, zorros y numerosas especies de aves.

hideaway
hideaway
[Sustantivo]

a secluded place where one can retreat for privacy and solitude

refugio, escondite

refugio, escondite

Ex: The garden shed became her hideaway, a quiet spot to read and relax. 

El cobertizo del jardín se convirtió en su refugio, un lugar tranquilo para leer y relajarse.

bungalow
bungalow
[Sustantivo]

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

bungalow

bungalow

Ex: The family rented a charming bungalow in the countryside for their summer vacation. 

La familia alquiló un encantador bungalow en el campo para sus vacaciones de verano.

renovation
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
mansion
[Sustantivo]

a very large and impressive house

mansión

mansión

Ex: The mansion has ten bedrooms, a swimming pool, and a large garden. 

La mansión tiene diez habitaciones, una piscina y un gran jardín.

mess hall
mess hall
[Sustantivo]

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

comedor, cantina

comedor, cantina

Ex: She enjoyed the camaraderie in the mess hall, where everyone shared stories over dinner. 

Disfrutaba de la camaradería en el comedor, donde todos compartían historias durante la cena.

sanctum
sanctum
[Sustantivo]

a private place where one can retreat for peace and solitude

santuario, refugio

santuario, refugio

Ex: The small garden behind the house served as her sanctum, a place to escape and relax. 

El pequeño jardín detrás de la casa servía como su santuario, un lugar para escapar y relajarse.

latrine
latrine
[Sustantivo]

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

letrina, baño comunal

letrina, baño comunal

Ex: The latrine was cleaned daily to ensure sanitary conditions for everyone. 

Las letrinas se limpiaban diariamente para garantizar condiciones sanitarias para todos.

longhouse
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 interior of the longhouse was divided into sections, each occupied by a different family. 

El interior de la longhouse estaba dividido en secciones, cada una ocupada por una familia diferente.

dispossession
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
reservation
[Sustantivo]

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

reserva, reservación

reserva, reservación

to refurbish

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

renovar

renovar

Ex: He refurbished the antique table to restore its original beauty. 

Él renovó la mesa antigua para restaurar su belleza original.

to evacuate

to leave a place to be safe from a dangerous situation

evacuar

evacuar

Ex: In anticipation of the approaching hurricane, coastal communities were urged to evacuate. 

En anticipación al huracán que se aproxima, se instó a las comunidades costeras a evacuar.

to vacate
to vacate
[Verbo]

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

desalojar

desalojar

Ex: At the end of the academic year, students were required to vacate their dormitory rooms. 

Al final del año académico, los estudiantes tuvieron que desalojar sus habitaciones de residencia.

to homestead

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: She dreamed of homesteading in the countryside, living a self-sufficient and sustainable life. 

Soñaba con establecerse en el campo, viviendo una vida autosuficiente y sostenible.

impoverished
impoverished
[Adjetivo]

(of people and areas) experiencing extreme poverty

empobrecido

empobrecido

Ex: The economic downturn left many businesses bankrupt and workers impoverished, leading to a surge in unemployment. 

La crisis económica dejó a muchas empresas en bancarrota y a los trabajadores empobrecidos, lo que provocó un aumento del desempleo.

nomadic
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: The Romani people, also known as Gypsies, have a long history of nomadic lifestyle, traveling in caravans across Europe. 

El pueblo romaní, también conocido como gitanos, tiene una larga historia de estilo de vida nómada, viajando en caravanas por Europa.

inaccessible
inaccessible
[Adjetivo]

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

inaccesible

inaccesible

Ex: The inaccessible areas of the forest were left untouched by hikers. 

Las áreas inaccesibles del bosque quedaron intactas por los excursionistas.

voluptuous
voluptuous
[Adjetivo]

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

voluptuoso, lujoso

voluptuoso, lujoso

Ex: The restaurant’s voluptuous interior, featuring silk curtains and opulent artwork, created an indulgent dining experience. 

El interior voluptuoso del restaurante, con cortinas de seda y arte opulento, creó una experiencia de comida indulgente.

attraction
attraction
[Sustantivo]

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

atracción

atracción

Ex: The city's annual festival is a major attraction for tourists. 

El festival anual de la ciudad es una atracción importante para los turistas.

pastime
pastime
[Sustantivo]

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

pasatiempo

pasatiempo

excursion
excursion
[Sustantivo]

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

excursión

excursión

Ex: The cruise included several excursions to explore different islands. 

El crucero incluía varias excursiones para explorar diferentes islas.

voyage
voyage
[Sustantivo]

a long journey taken on a ship or spacecraft

viaje

viaje

Ex: They planned a voyage to Antarctica to study the continent’s unique wildlife and climate. 

Planearon un viaje a la Antártida para estudiar la vida silvestre y el clima únicos del continente.

recreation
recreation
[Sustantivo]

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

esparcimiento

esparcimiento

Ex: Gardening has become a favorite recreation for her over the years. 

La jardinería se ha convertido en una recreación favorita para ella a lo largo de los años.

sightseeing
sightseeing
[Sustantivo]

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

turismo

turismo

Ex: The city offers a wide range of sightseeing opportunities, from historic monuments to modern art galleries. 

La ciudad ofrece una amplia gama de oportunidades de turismo, desde monumentos históricos hasta galerías de arte moderno.

itinerary
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 an itinerary that focused on wildlife and nature reserves. 

El agente de viajes escuchó nuestros intereses y adaptó un itinerario centrado en la vida silvestre y las reservas naturales.

layover
layover
[Sustantivo]

a short break or stay in a journey

escala

escala

Ex: The airport lounge provided a comfortable place to relax during our layover. 

La sala del aeropuerto proporcionó un lugar cómodo para relajarnos durante nuestra escala.

expedition
expedition
[Sustantivo]

a journey carefully organized for a specific purpose, such as exploration or research

expedición

expedición

Ex: Equipment was loaded for the scientific expedition. 

El equipo fue cargado para la expedición científica.

to globe-trot

to travel extensively and visit various places around the world

viajar por el mundo, recorrer el globo

viajar por el mundo, recorrer el globo

Ex: In retirement, the couple planned to globe-trot, ticking off items on their travel bucket list. 

En la jubilación, la pareja planeaba viajar por el mundo, tachando elementos de su lista de deseos de viaje.

to disembark

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

desembarcar

desembarcar

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