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Comprensión del Examen ACT - Utilidad y Creación

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la utilidad y la creación, como "idear", "impracticable", "copia de seguridad", etc. que te ayudarán a sobresalir en tus ACTs.

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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 or worth of something, typically based on its excellence, value, or achievements

mérito, valor

mérito, valor

Ex: The jury recognized the film's artistic merit with several awards at the film festival. 

El jurado reconoció el mérito artístico de la película con varios premios en el festival de cine.

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. 

El profesor demostró la aplicación de la teoría en la práctica.

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: Home renovations took less time with the contractor's efficiency in planning and order of tasks. 

Las renovaciones del hogar tomaron menos tiempo con la eficiencia del contratista en la planificación y el orden de las tareas.

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 remains after the main part has been used or taken away

resto

resto

Ex: The team finished most of the project on time, with only a small remainder of tasks to complete. 

El equipo terminó la mayor parte del proyecto a tiempo, con solo un pequeño resto de tareas por completar.

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. 

Los estudiantes son evaluados por las contribuciones que hacen a las discusiones y proyectos en clase.

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. 

Necesitamos encontrar una ruta alternativa para evitar el tráfico.

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. 

Las pautas de seguridad son aplicables a todos los empleados que trabajan en entornos peligrosos.

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. 

Encontró un cargador sustituto para usar hasta que pudiera reemplazar el que estaba roto.

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. 

Llevar un regalo es apropiado cuando se asiste a una fiesta.

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. 

El agricultor implementó sistemas de riego avanzados para conservar agua durante la sequía.

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. 

Si más personas adoptan hábitos conscientes del medio ambiente, el planeta se beneficiaría.

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. 

Los inversores esperan obtener beneficios sustanciales de sus inversiones financieras bien colocadas.

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 skillfully control or work with information, a system, tool, etc.

usar hábilmente

usar hábilmente

Ex: The magician amazed the audience with his ability to manipulate cards and perform sleight of hand tricks. 
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. 

La habitación de invitados sirve también como oficina en casa durante la semana laboral.

to exploit
to exploit
[Verbo]

to utilize or take full advantage of something, often resources, opportunities, or skills

explotar, aprovechar

explotar, aprovechar

Ex: Entrepreneurs aim to exploit emerging technologies to develop innovative solutions and stay ahead in the competitive market. 

Los emprendedores buscan explotar las tecnologías emergentes para desarrollar soluciones innovadoras y mantenerse a la vanguardia en el mercado competitivo.

to assemble

to make something by putting separate parts of something together

ensamblar

ensamblar

Ex: Workers in the factory assemble electronic devices using automated production lines. 

Los trabajadores de la fábrica ensamblan dispositivos electrónicos utilizando líneas de producción automatizadas.

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. 

El herrero iba a forjar una nueva espada para el caballero.

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. 

En el taller, los artesanos elaboran cerámica artesanal utilizando arcilla y un torno de alfarero.

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. 

El investigador construyó un marco teórico.

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. 

Los colonos fundaron un pequeño pueblo junto al río.

to generate

to cause or give rise to something

generar

generar

Ex: Last year, the new initiative generated a substantial increase in revenue. 

El año pasado, la nueva iniciativa generó un aumento sustancial en los ingresos.

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 design or invent a new thing or method after much thinking

inventar

inventar

Ex: The company devised an innovative marketing campaign to launch their new product. 

La empresa ideó una campaña de marketing innovadora para lanzar su nuevo producto.

to trigger
to trigger
[Verbo]

to cause something to happen

provocar

provocar

Ex: A shortage of raw materials can trigger delays in the production schedule. 

Una escasez de materias primas puede desencadenar retrasos en el programa de producción.

to craft
to craft
[Verbo]

to skillfully make something, particularly with the hands

confeccionar

confeccionar

Ex: Artists often craft sculptures from various materials, expressing their creativity. 

Los artistas a menudo elaboran esculturas con diversos materiales, expresando su creatividad.

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. 

Decidieron establecer una organización sin fines de lucro para abordar las necesidades de atención médica de la comunidad.

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 come up with or develop something new

crear, concebir

crear, concebir

Ex: The groundbreaking theory was originated by a team of young researchers. 

La teoría innovadora fue originada por un equipo de jóvenes investigadores.

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. 

La empresa tecnológica está lista para lanzar su última actualización de software pronto.

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. 

La universidad instituyó un programa de becas para apoyar a los estudiantes.

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