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Comprensión del Examen ACT - Utilidad y Creación

Aprende vocabulario ACT relacionado con la utilidad, la función, la invención, la producción, la construcción, el diseño y la creación o el uso práctico de las cosas.

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Essential Vocabulary for ACT
accessory
accessory
[Sustantivo]

something extra that adds to the usefulness or effectiveness of another item

accesorio, complemento

accesorio, complemento

Ex: A watch with a built-in compass is a useful accessory for hikers navigating unfamiliar trails. 

Un reloj con una brújula incorporada es un accesorio útil para los excursionistas que navegan por senderos desconocidos.

merit
merit
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being good, valuable, or worthy of praise

mérito,  valor

mérito, valor

Ex: Students should be selected on merit rather than personal connections. 
application
application
[Sustantivo]

the act of utilizing something effectively for a specific purpose or task

uso

uso

Ex: The teacher demonstrated the application of theory in practice. 
backup
backup
[Sustantivo]

(computing) a copy of computer data that can be used to restore lost or damaged data

copia de seguridad

copia de seguridad

Ex: The IT department conducts regular tests to ensure the integrity of the backup system and its ability to restore data. 
makeshift
makeshift
[Sustantivo]

a thing that is used as an inferior and temporary substitute for something that is not available

arreglo provisional

arreglo provisional

Ex: The crew created a makeshift from wooden planks and ropes to bridge the gap. 

La tripulación creó un improvisado con tablones de madera y cuerdas para salvar la brecha.

stopgap
stopgap
[Sustantivo]

a temporary solution or measure used to address an immediate problem or issue

parche, solución temporal

parche, solución temporal

Ex: Using a borrowed laptop was a helpful stopgap until his own computer was repaired. 

Usar una computadora portátil prestada fue un parche útil hasta que su propia computadora fue reparada.

efficiency
efficiency
[Sustantivo]

the ability to act or function with minimum effort, time, and resources

eficiencia

eficiencia

Ex: The new software has improved the efficiency of the office. 
uptake
uptake
[Sustantivo]

the process of absorbing, using, or taking in something, such as nutrients, information, or resources

absorción, asimilación

absorción, asimilación

Ex: The government's initiative aimed to increase the uptake of renewable energy sources. 

La iniciativa del gobierno tenía como objetivo aumentar la absorción de fuentes de energía renovable.

remainder
remainder
[Sustantivo]

the part of something that is left after the rest has been used, removed, or dealt with

resto,  sobrante

resto, sobrante

Ex: Most of the money was spent on equipment, and the remainder went toward repairs. 
contribution
contribution
[Sustantivo]

someone or something's role in achieving a specific result, particularly a positive one

contribución, aporte

contribución, aporte

Ex: Students are assessed on the contributions they make to classroom discussions and projects. 
complementary
complementary
[Adjetivo]

useful to each other or enhancing each other's qualities when brought together

complementario

complementario

Ex: The warm weather and beautiful scenery are complementary aspects of this vacation destination. 

El clima cálido y los hermosos paisajes son aspectos complementarios de este destino vacacional.

to [be] instrumental in  {sth}

to be an important factor or contributor to a specific result

Ex: He was instrumental in negotiating the deal. 
versatile
versatile
[Adjetivo]

(of things) able to be used or applied in multiple ways or for various purposes

versátil

versátil

Ex: The smartphone is versatile, with features that cater to both work and entertainment. 

El smartphone es versátil, con características que atienden tanto al trabajo como al entretenimiento.

interchangeable
interchangeable
[Adjetivo]

capable of being used or exchanged in place of one another

intercambiable, permutable

intercambiable, permutable

Ex: Some job roles are interchangeable in small companies. 

Algunos roles laborales son intercambiables en las pequeñas empresas.

alternative
alternative
[Adjetivo]

available as an option for something else

alternativa

alternativa

Ex: We need to find an alternative route to avoid the traffic. 
applicable
applicable
[Adjetivo]

relevant to someone or something in a particular context or situation

aplicable, pertinente

aplicable, pertinente

Ex: The safety guidelines are applicable to all employees working in hazardous environments. 
substitute
substitute
[Adjetivo]

acting as an alternative or replacement for something or somone else

sustituto, reemplazante

sustituto, reemplazante

Ex: He found a substitute charger to use until he could replace his broken one. 
leftover
leftover
[Sustantivo]

a remaining portion of something, often used to describe food that has not been eaten or a material that has not been used up

sobras, restos

sobras, restos

Ex: There were only a few leftovers after the large family gathering. 

Solo quedaron unos pocos restos después de la gran reunión familiar.

appropriate
appropriate
[Adjetivo]

suitable or acceptable for a given situation or purpose

adecuado, apropiado

adecuado, apropiado

Ex: Bringing a gift is appropriate when attending a party. 
impractical
impractical
[Adjetivo]

not practical or feasible

impráctico, poco práctico

impráctico, poco práctico

Ex: Using a manual typewriter in a modern office setting is highly impractical. 

Usar una máquina de escribir manual en un entorno de oficina moderno es altamente impráctico.

serviceable
serviceable
[Adjetivo]

able to be used effectively or put to practical use

utilizable, funcional

utilizable, funcional

Ex: The jacket proved serviceable in both rain and cold weather. 

La chaqueta resultó útil tanto en la lluvia como en el clima frío.

informative
informative
[Adjetivo]

providing useful or valuable information

informativo, instructivo

informativo, instructivo

Ex: The informative brochure contained helpful tips for traveling abroad. 

El folleto informativo contenía consejos útiles para viajar al extranjero.

to utilize
to utilize
[Verbo]

to put to effective use

utilizar, usar

utilizar, usar

Ex: Teachers often utilize multimedia presentations to enhance the learning experience for their students. 

Los profesores a menudo utilizan presentaciones multimedia para mejorar la experiencia de aprendizaje de sus estudiantes.

to implement

to apply or utilize a device, tool, or method for a specific purpose

implementar

implementar

Ex: The farmer implemented advanced irrigation systems to conserve water during the drought. 
to deploy
to deploy
[Verbo]

to put into use or action

desplegar, implementar

desplegar, implementar

Ex: The government plans to deploy drones to monitor illegal activity in remote areas. 

El gobierno planea desplegar drones para monitorear actividades ilegales en áreas remotas.

to adopt
to adopt
[Verbo]

to accept, embrace, or incorporate a particular idea, practice, or belief into one's own behavior or lifestyle

adoptar, abrazar

adoptar, abrazar

Ex: If more people adopt environmentally conscious habits, the planet would benefit. 
to derive
to derive
[Verbo]

to get something from a specific source

derivar

derivar

Ex: Investors hope to derive substantial profits from their well-placed financial investments. 
to repurpose

to adapt or modify something for a different use or purpose than its original one

reutilizar, reciclar

reutilizar, reciclar

Ex: The nonprofit organization repurposed surplus food from restaurants and grocery stores to feed the homeless. 

La organización sin fines de lucro reutilizó los excedentes de alimentos de restaurantes y tiendas de comestibles para alimentar a las personas sin hogar.

to harness
to harness
[Verbo]

to use the power or potential of something effectively for a specific purpose

aprovechar, utilizar

aprovechar, utilizar

Ex: The company harnessed social media to reach a broader audience for their product launch. 

La empresa aprovechó las redes sociales para llegar a una audiencia más amplia en el lanzamiento de su producto.

to manipulate

to control, operate, or process something skillfully

usar hábilmente

usar hábilmente

Ex: Maya manipulated the image until the lighting looked natural. 
to retrieve

to go and get back something that was lost or left behind

recuperar, recobrar

recuperar, recobrar

Ex: He realized he forgot his phone at home and had to turn back to retrieve it before leaving for the trip. 

Se dio cuenta de que había olvidado su teléfono en casa y tuvo que volver para recuperarlo antes de salir de viaje.

to reclaim
to reclaim
[Verbo]

to get back something that has been lost, taken away, etc.

reclamar

reclamar

Ex: The homeowner reclaimed her stolen jewelry after it was recovered by the police. 

La dueña de la casa recuperó sus joyas robadas después de que la policía las recuperara.

to supersede

to take something or someone's position or place, particularly due to being more effective or up-to-date

sustituir

sustituir

Ex: The amended constitution officially superseded the original founding document. 

La constitución enmendada reemplazó oficialmente el documento fundacional original.

to overtax
to overtax
[Verbo]

to impose a heavy tax on something or someone

gravar excesivamente, imponer un impuesto pesado

gravar excesivamente, imponer un impuesto pesado

Ex: The proposed legislation aims to redistribute wealth but could potentially overtax high-income earners. 

La legislación propuesta tiene como objetivo redistribuir la riqueza, pero podría potencialmente gravar en exceso a los que tienen ingresos altos.

to double
to double
[Verbo]

to serve two purposes or functions simultaneously

servir también

servir también

Ex: The spare bedroom doubles as a home office during the workweek. 
to exploit
to exploit
[Verbo]

to make effective or profitable use of a resource, opportunity, or ability

explotar,  aprovechar

explotar, aprovechar

Ex: Engineers are exploring ways to exploit solar energy more efficiently. 
to assemble

to make something by fitting its separate parts together

ensamblar

ensamblar

Ex: Emma carefully assembled the model airplane from the supplied parts. 
to forge
to forge
[Verbo]

to make something from a piece of metal object by heating it until it becomes soft and then beating it with a hammer

forjar

forjar

Ex: The blacksmith would forge a new sword for the knight. 
to fashion
to fashion
[Verbo]

to create or make something by putting different parts or materials together

fabricar, elaborar

fabricar, elaborar

Ex: In the workshop, craftsmen fashion handcrafted pottery using clay and a potter's wheel. 
to construct

to create something by organizing and combining ideas or components in a logical and coherent way

construir, elaborar

construir, elaborar

Ex: The researcher constructed a theoretical framework. 
to found
to found
[Verbo]

to establish or set up the initial structure of something

fundar, establecer

fundar, establecer

Ex: The settlers founded a small village by the river. 
to generate

to cause or give rise to something

generar

generar

Ex: Last year, the new initiative generated a substantial increase in revenue. 
to spawn
to spawn
[Verbo]

to cause something to be created, particularly in large numbers

engendrar

engendrar

Ex: The innovative idea has the potential to spawn a whole new industry. 

La idea innovadora tiene el potencial de generar una industria completamente nueva.

to contrive

to cleverly come up with an idea, theory, or plan using creative thinking

idear

idear

Ex: The scientist contrived a new theory to explain the unexpected experimental results. 

El científico ideó una nueva teoría para explicar los resultados experimentales inesperados.

to devise
to devise
[Verbo]

to invent or design a new object, system, method, or solution by careful thought

inventar

inventar

Ex: The researchers devised a test to measure memory accurately. 
to trigger
to trigger
[Verbo]

to cause an event, process, or reaction to begin

provocar

provocar

Ex: The decision could trigger a major change in the industry. 
to craft
to craft
[Verbo]

to make or create something with skill and careful attention

confeccionar

confeccionar

Ex: Daniel crafted a sturdy table for his new apartment. 
to establish

to create a company or organization with the intention of running it over the long term

establecer

establecer

Ex: They decided to establish a non-profit organization to address the community's healthcare needs. 
to fabricate

to create or make up something, especially with the intent to deceive

inventar

inventar

Ex: The journalist was fired for fabricating quotes in his article to sensationalize the story. 

El periodista fue despedido por fabricar citas en su artículo para sensacionalizar la historia.

to originate

to create, introduce, or develop something for the first time

originar, ser el origen de

originar, ser el origen de

Ex: Daniel is credited with originating the new training method. 
to cradle
to cradle
[Verbo]

to be the birthplace or starting point of something significant

mecer, ser la cuna de

mecer, ser la cuna de

Ex: Florence cradled the Renaissance, fostering art, science, and culture that shaped modern Europe. 

Florencia acunó el Renacimiento, fomentando el arte, la ciencia y la cultura que dieron forma a la Europa moderna.

to launch
to launch
[Verbo]

to make a new product or provide a new service and introduce it to the public

lanzar

lanzar

Ex: The tech company is set to launch their latest software update soon. 
to institute

to establish or introduce something, such as a policy or program

instituir

instituir

Ex: The university instituted a scholarship program to support students. 
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