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Comprensión del Examen ACT - Welfare

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
[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 their accommodation for the weekend getaway in the mountains .Encontraron una cabaña acogedora como su **alojamiento** para la escapada de fin de semana en las montañas.
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 welcome oasis for tired travelers .Durante el largo viaje por carretera, el pintoresco café fue un **oasis** bienvenido para los viajeros cansados.
residency
[Sustantivo]

the state or period of living in a particular location

residencia, estancia

residencia, estancia

Ex: Their long-term residency in the neighborhood made them well-known and respected members of the community .Su **residencia** a largo plazo en el vecindario los convirtió en miembros conocidos y respetados de la comunidad.
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 train conductor announced the dining car was two quarters down the corridor .El conductor del tren anunció que el coche comedor estaba a dos **cuarteles** por el pasillo.
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 educational facility to accommodate growing enrollment .El distrito escolar construyó una nueva **instalación** educativa para acomodar el creciente número de matriculaciones.
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 the settlement process .Muchos conflictos surgieron entre los pueblos indígenas y los involucrados en el proceso de **asentamiento**.
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

habitante, residente

habitante, residente

Ex: Mountain dwellers have adapted to the high altitude and rugged terrain .Los **habitantes** de las montañas se han adaptado a la gran altitud y al terreno accidentado.
inhabitant
[Sustantivo]

a person or animal that resides in a particular place

habitante, residente

habitante, residente

Ex: Ancient ruins were discovered by the current inhabitants, shedding light on the area 's rich history .Las ruinas antiguas fueron descubiertas por los **habitantes** actuales, arrojando luz sobre la rica historia de la zona.
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 a hideaway for students needing a break from their busy schedules .El rincón acogedor de la biblioteca servía como **refugio** para los estudiantes que necesitaban un descanso de sus ajetreados horarios.
bungalow
[Sustantivo]

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

bungalow

bungalow

Ex: The bungalow featured a beautifully landscaped garden with a variety of tropical plants and flowers .El **bungalow** contaba con un jardín hermosamente diseñado con una variedad de plantas tropicales y flores.
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 a mansion with a grand staircase and a library .Siempre soñó con tener una **mansión** con una gran escalera y una biblioteca.
mess hall
[Sustantivo]

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

comedor, cantina

comedor, cantina

Ex: After the drill , the recruits headed to the mess hall to refuel and relax .Después del ejercicio, los reclutas se dirigieron al **comedor** para reponer energías y relajarse.
sanctum
[Sustantivo]

a private place where one can retreat for peace and solitude

santuario, refugio

santuario, refugio

Ex: He found his sanctum in the attic , a quiet space away from the noise of the household .Encontró su **santuario** en el ático, un espacio tranquilo lejos del ruido del hogar.
latrine
[Sustantivo]

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

letrina, baño comunal

letrina, baño comunal

Ex: The old latrine was replaced with a modern facility to improve hygiene at the site .La antigua **letrina** fue reemplazada por una instalación moderna para mejorar la higiene en el lugar.
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 the longhouse for ceremonies , council meetings , and social events .La tribu se reunió en la **casa comunal** para ceremonias, reuniones del consejo y eventos sociales.
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, reservación

reserva, reservación

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

renovar

renovar

Ex: The museum was refurbished to attract more visitors .El museo fue **remodelado** para atraer a más visitantes.

to leave a place to be safe from a dangerous situation

evacuar

evacuar

Ex: A chemical spill near the industrial area prompted citizens to evacuate nearby neighborhoods .Un derrame químico cerca del área industrial llevó a los ciudadanos a **evacuar** los vecindarios cercanos.
to vacate
[Verbo]

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

desalojar

desalojar

Ex: The company decided to vacate the outdated warehouse .La empresa decidió **desocupar** el almacén obsoleto.

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 to homestead the rugged terrain .Después de obtener la concesión de tierras, trabajaron incansablemente para **establecerse** en el terreno accidentado.
impoverished
[Adjetivo]

(of people and areas) experiencing extreme poverty

empobrecido

empobrecido

Ex: The elderly couple , living on a fixed income , became increasingly impoverished as the cost of living rose .La pareja de ancianos, que vivía con un ingreso fijo, se volvió cada vez más **empobrecida** a medida que aumentaba el costo de vida.
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 practice nomadic agriculture , moving to new areas of fertile soil to cultivate crops and then relocating after several years .Algunas tribus en la selva amazónica practican la agricultura **nómada**, moviéndose a nuevas áreas de suelo fértil para cultivar y luego reubicándose después de varios años.
inaccessible
[Adjetivo]

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

inaccesible

inaccesible

Ex: She found the inaccessible area of the museum to be a fascinating mystery .Ella encontró que el área **inaccesible** del museo era un misterio fascinante.
voluptuous
[Adjetivo]

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

voluptuoso, lujoso

voluptuoso, lujoso

Ex: They transformed their home into a voluptuous haven , complete with marble floors and luxurious fabrics .Transformaron su hogar en un refugio **voluptuoso**, completo con pisos de mármol y telas lujosas.
attraction
[Sustantivo]

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

atracción

atracción

Ex: The historic castle is a top attraction for history enthusiasts .El castillo histórico es una **atracción** principal para los entusiastas de la historia.
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 an 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 the voyage of a famous explorer and the discoveries made along the way .El documental relató el **viaje** de un famoso explorador y los descubrimientos realizados en el camino.
recreation
[Sustantivo]

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

esparcimiento

esparcimiento

Ex: The park provides a space for outdoor recreation like picnicking and playing sports .El parque proporciona un espacio para la **recreación** al aire libre como hacer picnic y practicar deportes.
sightseeing
[Sustantivo]

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

turismo

turismo

Ex: Their sightseeing in London included the Tower of London , the British Museum , and Buckingham Palace .Su **turismo** en Londres incluyó la Torre de Londres, el Museo Británico y el Palacio de Buckingham.
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
[Sustantivo]

a short break or stay in a journey

escala

escala

Ex: They used their layover wisely to catch up on work and emails before the next leg of their journey .Utilizaron su **escala** sabiamente para ponerse al día con el trabajo y los correos electrónicos antes de la siguiente etapa de su viaje.
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 an expedition to explore Mars and search for signs of life .La agencia espacial lanzó una **expedición** para explorar Marte y buscar signos de vida.

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: The diplomat's career required him to globe-trot.La carrera del diplomático requería que **viajara por todo el mundo**.

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

desembarcar

desembarcar

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