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Lista de Palabras Nivel B1 - Problemas Sociales

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre problemas sociales, como "social", "racial", "wrong", etc. preparadas para estudiantes de B1.

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CEFR B1 Vocabulary
social
social
[Adjetivo]

related to society and the lives of its citizens in general

social

social

Ex: The government implemented social programs to support vulnerable populations. 
racial
racial
[Adjetivo]

related to or based on a person's race, ethnicity, or ancestry

racial

racial

Ex: Racial discrimination is a violation of human rights and equality. 
right
right
[Adjetivo]

according to the principles of justice or ethics

justo

justo

Ex: She chose the right path by standing up for what she believed in. 
wrong
wrong
[Adjetivo]

against the law or morality

malo

malo

Ex: Lying to someone is wrong because it breaches trust and honesty. 
addiction
addiction
[Sustantivo]

the inability to stop using or doing something, particularly something harmful or unhealthy

adicción

adicción

Ex: Addiction is a complex condition characterized by compulsive drug use or engagement in a behavior despite harmful consequences. 
abuse
abuse
[Sustantivo]

improper, harmful, or excessive use of something

abuso

abuso

Ex: Drug abuse remains a major public health issue. 
awareness
awareness
[Sustantivo]

knowledge or understanding of a specific situation, fact, or issue

conciencia, conocimiento

conciencia, conocimiento

bullying
bullying
[Sustantivo]

a type of behavior that involves using violence or threats to scare or hurt smaller or less powerful people

intimidación, acoso, abuso

intimidación, acoso, abuso

Ex: It's essential for bystanders to speak up and intervene when they witness bullying behavior, as their actions can make a significant difference in stopping the cycle of abuse. 
corruption
corruption
[Sustantivo]

illegal and dishonest behavior of someone, particularly one who is in a position of power

corrupción

corrupción

Ex: The investigation revealed widespread corruption within the government, with officials taking bribes. 
crisis
crisis
[Sustantivo]

a period of serious difficulty or danger that requires immediate action

crisis

crisis

Ex: During times of crisis, it's essential to remain calm and focused in order to effectively manage the situation and ensure the safety of those involved. 
equality
equality
[Sustantivo]

the state of having the same opportunities, rights, status, etc. as others

igualdad

igualdad

Ex: Equality in education is essential for all students to succeed. 
freedom
freedom
[Sustantivo]

the right to act, say, or think as one desires without being stopped, controlled, or restricted

libertad

libertad

Ex: He enjoyed the freedom to travel wherever he wanted. 
gender gap
gender gap
[Sustantivo]

the differences between men and women's rights, opportunities, and treatment in society

brecha de género

brecha de género

Ex: The gender gap in pay persists, with women earning, on average, less than their male counterparts for the same work. 
homelessness
homelessness
[Sustantivo]

the fact or condition of not having a home

falta de vivienda

falta de vivienda

Ex: The city has launched several initiatives to reduce homelessness and provide support to those in need. 
immigration
immigration
[Sustantivo]

the fact or process of coming to another country to permanently live there

inmigración

inmigración

Ex: The country has seen a rise in immigration due to its strong job market and high quality of life. 
issue
issue
[Sustantivo]

problems or difficulties that arise, especially in relation to a service or facility, which require resolution or attention

problema

problema

Ex: The internet service provider resolved the issue with the slow connection promptly. 
malnutrition
malnutrition
[Sustantivo]

a condition in which a person does not have enough food or good food to eat in order to stay healthy

desnutrición

desnutrición

Ex: Malnutrition remains a pressing global health issue, particularly affecting children in developing countries. 
obesity
obesity
[Sustantivo]

the condition of having such a high amount of body fat that it becomes very dangerous for one's health

obesidad

obesidad

Ex: Obesity rates have been steadily rising worldwide, becoming a major public health concern in many countries. 
overpopulation
overpopulation
[Sustantivo]

a situation where the number of people living in a particular area is more than the capacity of the environment to support them

sobrepoblación, superpoblación

sobrepoblación, superpoblación

Ex: Overpopulation has led to a shortage of housing in many cities. 
peer pressure
peer pressure
[Sustantivo]

a strong feeling to seek approval from people of one's age by doing what they do or by behaving like them

presión de los pares, presión social

presión de los pares, presión social

Ex: Adolescents are particularly susceptible to peer pressure as they navigate social dynamics and seek acceptance among their peers. 
poverty
poverty
[Sustantivo]

the condition of lacking enough money or income to afford basic needs like food, clothing, etc.

pobreza

pobreza

Ex: Many families in the area live in poverty and struggle to access basic services. 
racism
racism
[Sustantivo]

harmful or unfair actions, words, or thoughts directed at people of different races, often based on the idea that one’s own race is more intelligent, moral, or worthy

racismo

racismo

Ex: She experienced racism at her new job. 
security
security
[Sustantivo]

the state of being protected or having protection against any types of danger

seguridad, estabilidad

seguridad, estabilidad

Ex: The new alarm system improved the security of their home significantly. 
sexism
sexism
[Sustantivo]

the belief or behavior that one sex is less important, capable, or valuable than the other

sexismo

sexismo

Ex: She spoke out against sexism at work. 
shortage
shortage
[Sustantivo]

a lack of something needed, such as supplies, resources, or people

escasez, falta

escasez, falta

Ex: The shortage of medical supplies during the pandemic highlighted the vulnerabilities in global supply chains. 
modern slavery
modern slavery
[Sustantivo]

a situation in which people are forced work against their will through threats or violence that prevents them from escaping

esclavitud moderna

esclavitud moderna

Ex: Victims of modern slavery may be subjected to forced labor, where they are coerced to work under threat or deception, or they may be trafficked for purposes such as sexual exploitation or forced marriage. 
social inequality
social inequality
[Sustantivo]

the unjust and unequal distribution of wealth and opportunities in a society, often based on factors such as race, gender, ethnicity, etc.

brecha social

brecha social

Ex: Addressing social inequality requires systemic changes in policies and practices to ensure fair treatment and equal opportunities for all members of society. 
stability
stability
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being fixed or steady and unlikely to change

estabilidad

estabilidad

Ex: Political stability is essential for attracting investment, fostering economic growth, and ensuring the well-being of citizens. 
social service
social service
[Sustantivo]

services or activities that are intended to help people with financial or family problems, provided by the government

servicio social

servicio social

Ex: Social service organizations provide essential support to vulnerable populations, such as the homeless, elderly, and individuals with disabilities. 
welfare
welfare
[Sustantivo]

efforts, policies, or procedures designed to promote the basic well-being of people, often by providing services or protections

prestaciones sociales

prestaciones sociales

Ex: The government invested in welfare programs for disadvantaged communities. 
to protest
to protest
[Verbo]

to show disagreement by taking action or expressing it verbally, particularly in public

protestar

protestar

Ex: Employees decided to protest the unfair working conditions by organizing a strike. 
war
war
[Sustantivo]

a competitive or aggressive situation between people, groups, companies, etc.

guerra

guerra

Ex: He found himself at war with his inner demons. 
drug
drug
[Sustantivo]

any illegal substance that people take in order to experience its mental or physical effects

droga

droga

Ex: Drugs, like cocaine and heroin, can have profound and often harmful effects on individuals' mental and physical health. 
damage
damage
[Sustantivo]

harmful effects caused by an action, event, or situation

daño, perjuicio

daño, perjuicio

Ex: The data breach led to significant damage to the company's reputation and financial standing. 
brain drain
brain drain
[Sustantivo]

a situation in which highly intelligent or skilled people of a country move to another country so that they can live a better life

fuga de cerebros, emigración de talento

fuga de cerebros, emigración de talento

Ex: The country suffered a brain drain as many doctors and engineers moved abroad for better salaries. 
ignorant
ignorant
[Adjetivo]

unaware or uninformed because of a lack of relevant knowledge

inconsciente

inconsciente

Ex: He was ignorant of the new regulations. 
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