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Vocabulario Clave para Escritores - Margaret Atwood

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Canada
Canada
[Sustantivo]

the second largest country in the world that is in the northern part of North America

Canadá

Canadá

Ex: Niagara Falls is a famous natural attraction located on the border of Canada and the United States. 

Las cataratas del Niágara son una famosa atracción natural ubicada en la frontera entre Canadá y los Estados Unidos.

wild
wild
[Adjetivo]

located in a dismal or remote area; desolate

salvaje, desolado

salvaje, desolado

to spend
to spend
[Verbo]

to pass time in a particular manner or in a certain place

pasar, dedicar

pasar, dedicar

Ex: His retirement years were spent traveling the world. 

Sus años de jubilación los pasó viajando por el mundo.

northern
northern
[Adjetivo]

positioned in the direction of the north

norte, norteño

norte, norteño

Ex: Our cabin is situated in the northern part of the forest. 

Nuestra cabaña está situada en la parte norte del bosque.

Quebec
Quebec
[Sustantivo]

the largest province of Canada; a French colony from 1663 to 1759 when it was lost to the British

Quebec

Quebec

to study
to study
[Verbo]

to spend time to learn about certain subjects by reading books, going to school, etc.

estudiar

estudiar

Ex: They are studying for the science competition next month. 

Ellos están estudiando para la competencia de ciencias del próximo mes.

insect
insect
[Sustantivo]

a small creature such as a bee or ant that has six legs, and generally one or two pairs of wings

insecto, bicho

insecto, bicho

Ex: Mark used a magnifying glass to examine the intricate details of the insect. 

Mark usó una lupa para examinar los intrincados detalles del insecto.

forest
forest
[Sustantivo]

a vast area of land that is covered with trees and shrubs

bosque

bosque

Ex: The forest is home to a diverse range of plant and animal species. 

El bosque alberga una amplia variedad de especies de plantas y animales.

close
close
[Adjetivo]

sharing a strong and intimate bond

cercano,  íntimo

cercano, íntimo

Ex: The couple had a close partnership, built on trust and mutual respect. 

La pareja tenía una asociación estrecha, basada en la confianza y el respeto mutuo.

connection
connection
[Sustantivo]

a relation by which things or people are associated or linked

conexión

conexión

Ex: Building strong connections with clients is essential for long-term business success. 

Establecer conexiones sólidas con los clientes es esencial para el éxito empresarial a largo plazo.

to shape
to shape
[Verbo]

to give something a particular form

moldear, dar forma

moldear, dar forma

Ex: The carpenter used a saw to shape the wood into a curve. 

El carpintero usó una sierra para dar forma a la madera en una curva.

college
college
[Sustantivo]

a university in which students can study up to a bachelor's degree after graduation from school

universidad

universidad

Ex: The college offers a wide range of courses, from business administration to computer science. 

El colegio ofrece una amplia gama de cursos, desde administración de empresas hasta informática.

toronto
toronto
[Sustantivo]

the provincial capital and largest city in Ontario (and the largest city in Canada)

Toronto, la capital provincial y la ciudad más grande de Ontario (y la ciudad más grande de Canadá)

Toronto, la capital provincial y la ciudad más grande de Ontario (y la ciudad más grande de Canadá)

the United States
the United States
[Sustantivo]

a country in North America that has 50 states

Estados Unidos

Estados Unidos

Ex: The history of the United States includes significant events like the Civil War. 

La historia de los Estados Unidos incluye eventos significativos como la Guerra Civil.

to publish
to publish
[Verbo]

to produce a newspaper, book, etc. for the public to purchase

publicar, editar

publicar, editar

Ex: The author finally published his first book. 

El autor finalmente publicó su primer libro.

novel
novel
[Sustantivo]

a long written story that usually involves imaginary characters and places

novela

novela

Ex: The fantasy novel features a world filled with magic and mythical creatures. 

La novela de fantasía presenta un mundo lleno de magia y criaturas míticas.

poem
poem
[Sustantivo]

a written piece with particularly arranged words in a way that, usually rhyme, conveys a lot of emotion and style

poema

poema

Ex: The poem painted vivid pictures of the bustling cityscape. 

El poema pintaba imágenes vívidas del paisaje urbano bullicioso.

women's rights
women's rights
[Sustantivo]

the rights and entitlements claimed for women and girls worldwide, encompassing aspects such as bodily integrity, freedom from sexual violence, voting, equal pay, reproductive rights, and education

derechos de las mujeres, derechos de la mujer

derechos de las mujeres, derechos de la mujer

Ex: Women’s rights include the ability to vote, run for office, and actively participate in shaping policies and governance. 

Los derechos de las mujeres incluyen la capacidad de votar, postularse para cargos públicos y participar activamente en la formación de políticas y gobernanza.

technology
technology
[Sustantivo]

devices, equipment, and machinery produced using scientific knowledge

tecnología

tecnología

Ex: Our research focuses on developing new technology for renewable energy sources, like solar panels and wind turbines. 

Nuestra investigación se centra en el desarrollo de nuevas tecnologías para fuentes de energía renovable, como paneles solares y turbinas eólicas.

society
society
[Sustantivo]

people in general, considered as an extensive and organized group sharing the same laws

sociedad

sociedad

Ex: Sociologists study how norms and values shape behavior within a given society. 

Los sociólogos estudian cómo las normas y los valores moldean el comportamiento dentro de una sociedad dada.

to imagine
to imagine
[Verbo]

to make or have an image of something in our mind

imaginar

imaginar

Ex: She likes to imagine herself traveling to exotic destinations while reading a book. 

A ella le gusta imaginar que viaja a destinos exóticos mientras lee un libro.

future
future
[Sustantivo]

the time that will come after the present or the events that will happen then

futuro

futuro

Ex: They are saving money for their child's future. 

Están ahorrando dinero para el futuro de su hijo.

to turn into

to make something change and become something else

convertir

convertir

Ex: The chef can turn ordinary ingredients into a gourmet meal. 

El chef puede convertir ingredientes ordinarios en una comida gourmet.

television show
television show
[Sustantivo]

a series of episodes broadcast on television that tells a story or provides entertainment, usually consisting of a specific genre or format

programa de televisión, serie de televisión

programa de televisión, serie de televisión

Ex: She stayed up late to catch the last episode of the TV show. 

Se quedó despierta hasta tarde para ver el último episodio del programa de televisión.

essay
essay
[Sustantivo]

a piece of writing that briefly analyzes or discusses a specific subject

ensayo

ensayo

Ex: The professor assigned a 1000-word essay on Shakespeare's sonnets. 

El profesor asignó un ensayo de 1000 palabras sobre los sonetos de Shakespeare.

to win
to win
[Verbo]

to be awarded something such as a prize after winning a contest, bet, etc.

ganar, conseguir

ganar, conseguir

Ex: Did your team win any awards at the event? 

¿Tu equipo ganó algún premio en el evento?

award
award
[Sustantivo]

a prize or money given to a person for their great performance

premio

premio

Ex: The book won several literary awards last year. 

El libro ganó varios premios literarios el año pasado.

modern
modern
[Adjetivo]

related to the most recent time or to the present time

moderno

moderno

Ex: The documentary highlights modern life in urban areas around the world. 

El documental destaca la vida moderna en las áreas urbanas alrededor del mundo.

work
work
[Sustantivo]

a painting, piece of music or book that is produced by a painter, musician, or writer

obra

obra

Ex: She admires the works of contemporary writers who challenge traditional narratives. 

Ella admira las obras de los escritores contemporáneos que desafían las narrativas tradicionales.

to explore
to explore
[Verbo]

to investigate something to gain knowledge or understanding about it

explorar, investigar

explorar, investigar

Ex: The team often explores innovative technologies to improve efficiency. 

El equipo a menudo explora tecnologías innovadoras para mejorar la eficiencia.

literature
literature
[Sustantivo]

written works that are valued as works of art, such as novels, plays and poems

literatura

literatura

Ex: She enjoys classic literature, particularly the works of Shakespeare. 

Ella disfruta de la literatura clásica, especialmente las obras de Shakespeare.

environment
environment
[Sustantivo]

the natural world around us where people, animals, and plants live

entorno, medio ambiente

entorno, medio ambiente

Ex: Pollution is a major threat to our environment. 

La contaminación es una gran amenaza para nuestro medio ambiente.

climate change
climate change
[Sustantivo]

a permanent change in global or regional climate patterns, including temperature, wind, and rainfall

cambio climático

cambio climático

Ex: Droughts and floods are becoming more frequent due to climate change. 

Las sequías e inundaciones se están volviendo más frecuentes debido al cambio climático.

topic
topic
[Sustantivo]

a matter that is dealt with in a conversation, text, or study

tema, asunto

tema, asunto

Ex: The panel discussion covered various topics related to sustainable agriculture. 

El panel de discusión cubrió varios temas relacionados con la agricultura sostenible.

to sign
to sign
[Verbo]

to write one's name or mark on a document to indicate acceptance, approval, or endorsement of its contents

firmar

firmar

Ex: The artist signed the painting in the bottom right corner. 

El artista firmó la pintura en la esquina inferior derecha.

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