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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
[Sustantivo]

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

accesorio, complemento

accesorio, complemento

Ex: A smartphone tripod is a versatile accessory for capturing steady photos and videos .Un trípode para smartphone es un **accesorio** versátil para capturar fotos y videos estables.
merit
[Sustantivo]

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

mérito, valor

mérito, valor

Ex: The merit of the proposal lies in its innovative approach to solving a complex problem .El **mérito** de la propuesta radica en su enfoque innovador para resolver un problema complejo.
application
[Sustantivo]

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

uso

uso

Ex: The artist 's unique application of colors and textures gave the painting a three-dimensional feel .La **aplicación** única de colores y texturas por parte del artista le dio a la pintura una sensación tridimensional.
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 external hard drive serves as a backup for important documents and photos , providing peace of mind in case of emergencies .El disco duro externo sirve como **copia de seguridad** para documentos y fotos importantes, proporcionando tranquilidad en caso de emergencias.
makeshift
[Sustantivo]

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

arreglo provisional

arreglo provisional

Ex: His quick fix was a makeshift that held up surprisingly well under the circumstances .Su solución rápida fue un **improvisado** que aguantó sorprendentemente bien en las circunstancias.
stopgap
[Sustantivo]

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

parche, solución temporal

parche, solución temporal

Ex: Renting a car was a necessary stopgap while her own vehicle was being repaired .Alquilar un coche fue un **parche** necesario mientras su propio vehículo estaba siendo reparado.
efficiency
[Sustantivo]

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

eficiencia

eficiencia

Ex: The factory prioritized efficiency by minimizing unnecessary motions on the assembly line .La fábrica priorizó **la eficiencia** al minimizar los movimientos innecesarios en la línea de ensamblaje.
uptake
[Sustantivo]

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

absorción, asimilación

absorción, asimilación

Ex: The drug 's quick uptake into the bloodstream ensures fast relief for patients .La rápida **absorción** del medicamento en el torrente sanguíneo asegura un alivio rápido para los pacientes.
remainder
[Sustantivo]

the part of something that remains after the main part has been used or taken away

resto

resto

Ex: The team completed most of the project , with a small remainder to finish the final details .El equipo completó la mayor parte del proyecto, con un pequeño **resto** para terminar los detalles finales.
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 en las discusiones en el aula y en los proyectos.
complementary
[Adjetivo]

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

complementario

complementario

Ex: The two artists have complementary styles that blend perfectly in their collaborative work .Los dos artistas tienen estilos **complementarios** que se mezclan perfectamente en su trabajo colaborativo.

to be an important factor or contributor to a specific result

Ex: Their support was instrumental in launching the initiative.
versatile
[Adjetivo]

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

versátil

versátil

Ex: Her wardrobe includes versatile pieces that can be dressed up for work or dressed down for casual outings .Su armario incluye piezas **versátiles** que pueden vestirse para el trabajo o vestirse de manera informal para salidas casuales.
interchangeable
[Adjetivo]

capable of being used or exchanged in place of one another

intercambiable, permutable

intercambiable, permutable

Ex: In some recipes , butter and margarine are interchangeable.En algunas recetas, la mantequilla y la margarina son **intercambiables**.
alternative
[Adjetivo]

available as an option for something else

alternativa

alternativa

Ex: The alternative method saved them a lot of time .El método **alternativo** les ahorró mucho tiempo.
applicable
[Adjetivo]

relevant to someone or something in a particular context or situation

aplicable, pertinente

aplicable, pertinente

Ex: These principles are applicable across various industries and disciplines .Estos principios son **aplicables** en diversas industrias y disciplinas.
substitute
[Adjetivo]

acting as an alternative or replacement for something or somone else

sustituto, reemplazante

sustituto, reemplazante

Ex: She brought a substitute dish to the potluck after forgetting the main ingredient.Ella llevó un plato **sustituto** al potluck después de olvidar el ingrediente principal.
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: We made a stew with the leftovers from the roast chicken.Hicimos un guiso con los **restos** del pollo asado.
appropriate
[Adjetivo]

suitable or acceptable for a given situation or purpose

adecuado, apropiado

adecuado, apropiado

Ex: The company provided appropriate resources for new employees .La empresa proporcionó recursos **apropiados** para los nuevos empleados.
impractical
[Adjetivo]

not practical or feasible

impráctico, poco práctico

impráctico, poco práctico

Ex: Her plan to walk to work in the pouring rain seemed impractical.Su plan de caminar al trabajo bajo una lluvia torrencial parecía **poco práctico**.
serviceable
[Adjetivo]

able to be used effectively or put to practical use

utilizable, funcional

utilizable, funcional

Ex: They found a serviceable solution to the problem using available resources .Encontraron una solución **útil** al problema utilizando los recursos disponibles.
informative
[Adjetivo]

providing useful or valuable information

informativo, instructivo

informativo, instructivo

Ex: The informative website offered practical advice for starting a small business .El sitio web **informativo** ofreció consejos prácticos para comenzar un pequeño negocio.
to utilize
[Verbo]

to put to effective use

utilizar, usar

utilizar, usar

Ex: Businesses can utilize social media platforms to reach a wider audience and engage with customers .Las empresas pueden **utilizar** las plataformas de redes sociales para llegar a una audiencia más amplia y interactuar con los clientes.

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

implementar

implementar

Ex: The researcher plans to implement a new experimental procedure to test the hypothesis .El investigador planea **implementar** un nuevo procedimiento experimental para probar la hipótesis.
to deploy
[Verbo]

to put into use or action

desplegar, implementar

desplegar, implementar

Ex: The manager instructed the team to deploy their problem-solving skills to address the issue.El gerente instruyó al equipo para que **desplegaran** sus habilidades de resolución de problemas y abordaran el problema.
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: Many individuals adopt a minimalist lifestyle to promote sustainabilityMuchas personas **adoptan** un estilo de vida minimalista para promover la sostenibilidad.
to derive
[Verbo]

to get something from a specific source

derivar

derivar

Ex: Teachers aim to help students derive meaning and understanding from complex literary texts .Los profesores tienen como objetivo ayudar a los estudiantes a **obtener** significado y comprensión de los textos literarios complejos.

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

reutilizar, reciclar

reutilizar, reciclar

Ex: The designer repurposed vintage fabrics to create one-of-a-kind garments for the fashion show .El diseñador **reutilizó** telas vintage para crear prendas únicas para el desfile de moda.
to harness
[Verbo]

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

aprovechar, utilizar

aprovechar, utilizar

Ex: The organization harnessed the enthusiasm of its volunteers to expand its community outreach programs .La organización **aprovechó** el entusiasmo de sus voluntarios para ampliar sus programas de alcance comunitario.

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

usar hábilmente

usar hábilmente

Ex: She learned to manipulate the controls of the aircraft with confidence during her flight training .Aprendió a **manipular** los controles de la aeronave con confianza durante su entrenamiento de vuelo.

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
[Verbo]

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

reclamar

reclamar

Ex: He managed to reclaim his lost luggage from the airport ’s lost and found .Logró **recuperar** su equipaje perdido en el departamento de objetos perdidos del aeropuerto.

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

sustituir

sustituir

Ex: She has been promoted to supersede her predecessor in the management role .Ha sido ascendida para **suplantar** a su predecesor en el rol de gestión.
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 city 's aging infrastructure is overtaxed by the increasing population , leading to frequent service disruptions .El envejecimiento de la infraestructura de la ciudad está **sobrecargado** por el aumento de la población, lo que lleva a interrupciones frecuentes del servicio.
to double
[Verbo]

to serve two purposes or functions simultaneously

servir también

servir también

Ex: His hiking boots double as waterproof shoes for rainy days.Sus botas de senderismo **sirven también** como zapatos impermeables para los días lluviosos.
to exploit
[Verbo]

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

explotar, aprovechar

explotar, aprovechar

Ex: Investors strategically exploit market trends to maximize returns on their investments .Los inversores **explotan** estratégicamente las tendencias del mercado para maximizar los rendimientos de sus inversiones.

to make something by putting separate parts of something together

ensamblar

ensamblar

Ex: Students were given kits to assemble simple robots as part of a science project .A los estudiantes se les dieron kits para **ensamblar** robots simples como parte de un proyecto de ciencia.
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
[Verbo]

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

fabricar, elaborar

fabricar, elaborar

Ex: Artists often fashion sculptures by shaping and combining various materials creatively .Los artistas a menudo **crean** esculturas moldeando y combinando creativamente diversos materiales.

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

construir, elaborar

construir, elaborar

Ex: The project manager constructed a detailed plan , integrating various tasks and resources in a logical sequence .El director del proyecto **construyó** un plan detallado, integrando varias tareas y recursos en una secuencia lógica.
to found
[Verbo]

to establish or set up the initial structure of something

fundar, establecer

fundar, establecer

Ex: They will found the new school on this plot of land .Ellos **fundarán** la nueva escuela en este terreno.

to cause or give rise to something

generar

generar

Ex: The marketing team generates leads through various online channels .El equipo de marketing **genera** leads a través de varios canales en línea.
to spawn
[Verbo]

to cause something to be created, particularly in large numbers

engendrar

engendrar

Ex: Scientific breakthroughs often spawn advancements in related fields .Los avances científicos a menudo **generan** avances en campos relacionados.

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

idear

idear

Ex: The engineer contrived a novel design for the product , optimizing its functionality .El ingeniero **ideó** un diseño novedoso para el producto, optimizando su funcionalidad.
to devise
[Verbo]

to design or invent a new thing or method after much thinking

inventar

inventar

Ex: Tomorrow , the committee will devise a plan to address the budget deficit .Mañana, el comité **ideará** un plan para abordar el déficit presupuestario.
to trigger
[Verbo]

to cause something to happen

provocar

provocar

Ex: The controversial decision by the government triggered widespread protests across the nation .La controvertida decisión del gobierno **desencadenó** protestas generalizadas en todo el país.
to craft
[Verbo]

to skillfully make something, particularly with the hands

confeccionar

confeccionar

Ex: During the holiday season , families gather to craft homemade decorations and ornaments .Durante la temporada navideña, las familias se reúnen para **elaborar** decoraciones y adornos caseros.

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

establecer

establecer

Ex: With a clear vision , they sought investors to help them establish their fashion brand in the global market .Con una visión clara, buscaron inversores para ayudarles a **establecer** su marca de moda en el mercado global.

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

inventar

inventar

Ex: The witness confessed to fabricating her testimony under pressure from the prosecution .El testigo confesó **fabricar** su testimonio bajo la presión de la fiscalía.

to come up with or develop something new

crear, concebir

crear, concebir

Ex: The startup originated a creative solution to reduce food waste .La startup **originó** una solución creativa para reducir el desperdicio de alimentos.
to cradle
[Verbo]

to be the birthplace or starting point of something significant

mecer, ser la cuna de

mecer, ser la cuna de

Ex: The Harlem neighborhood cradled the Harlem Renaissance , a cultural movement that celebrated African American art and literature .El barrio de Harlem **fue la cuna** del Renacimiento de Harlem, un movimiento cultural que celebró el arte y la literatura afroamericana.
to launch
[Verbo]

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

lanzar

lanzar

Ex: The team worked hard to launch the website ahead of schedule .El equipo trabajó duro para **lanzar** el sitio web antes de lo previsto.

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

instituir

instituir

Ex: The company institutes training programs for its employees .La empresa **instituye** programas de capacitación para sus empleados.
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