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Vocabulario Esencial para el TOEFL - Familia y Relaciones

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre la familia y las relaciones, como "acquaintance", "branch", "compatible", etc. que se necesitan para el examen TOEFL.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
acquaintance
acquaintance
[Sustantivo]

a person whom one knows but is not a close friend

conocido

conocido

Ex: It 's always nice to catch up with acquaintances at social gatherings and hear about their recent experiences .

Siempre es agradable ponerse al día con conocidos en reuniones sociales y escuchar sobre sus experiencias recientes.

band
band
[Sustantivo]

a group of people who come together for a particular purpose, often because they share common interests or beliefs

banda

banda

Ex: A band of teachers gathered to discuss improvements for the school .

Un grupo de profesores se reunió para discutir mejoras para la escuela.

bond
bond
[Sustantivo]

a relationship between people or groups based on shared experiences, ideas, or emotions

lazo

lazo

Ex: Traveling together strengthened their bond as siblings .

Viajar juntos fortaleció su vínculo como hermanos.

adultery
adultery
[Sustantivo]

sexual intercourse involving a married person and someone other than their spouse

adulterio

adulterio

Ex: Despite the temptation , she remained committed to her marriage vows and chose to confront her husband about his suspected adultery.

A pesar de la tentación, ella se mantuvo fiel a sus votos matrimoniales y decidió enfrentar a su marido por su presunto adulterio.

affair
affair
[Sustantivo]

a sexual relationship between two people in which at least one of them is already committed to someone else

lío, romance

lío, romance

Ex: She confided in her best friend about the affair, seeking advice on how to handle the situation .

Ella confió en su mejor amiga sobre el affaire, buscando consejo sobre cómo manejar la situación.

ally
ally
[Sustantivo]

someone who helps or supports someone else in certain activities or against someone else

aliado

aliado

Ex: The superhero teamed up with his former enemy to defeat a common threat, proving that sometimes even foes can become allies.

El superhéroe se unió a su antiguo enemigo para derrotar una amenaza común, demostrando que a veces incluso los enemigos pueden convertirse en aliados.

ancestor
ancestor
[Sustantivo]

a blood relative who lived a long time ago, usually before one's grandparents

antepasado

antepasado

Ex: They shared stories about their ancestors, passing down family history to the younger generation .

Compartieron historias sobre sus antepasados, transmitiendo la historia familiar a la generación más joven.

ancestry
ancestry
[Sustantivo]

the people from whom a person is descended

ascendencia

ascendencia

Ex: The ancestry of the family can be seen in old portraits .

La ascendencia de la familia se puede ver en los retratos antiguos.

branch
branch
[Sustantivo]

a subdivision or a group of members of an extended family sharing the same ancestors

rama

rama

Ex: Although they belonged to different branches of the family , the cousins maintained close relationships throughout their lives .

Aunque pertenecían a diferentes ramas de la familia, los primos mantuvieron relaciones cercanas a lo largo de sus vidas.

clan
clan
[Sustantivo]

a large group of people who are related to each other

clan

clan

Ex: The wedding was a grand event , attended by members of the clan from all over the country .

La boda fue un gran evento, al que asistieron miembros del clan de todo el país.

adoptive
adoptive
[Adjetivo]

(of a child or parent) related through adoption

adoptivo

adoptivo

Ex: The adoptive siblings may not share DNA , but their bond is just as strong as any biological family 's .

Los hermanos adoptivos pueden no compartir ADN, pero su vínculo es tan fuerte como el de cualquier familia biológica.

biracial
biracial
[Adjetivo]

representing or involving members of two different races

mestizo

mestizo

Ex: Biracial representation in media and literature is essential for promoting diversity and challenging stereotypes .

La representación birracial en los medios y la literatura es esencial para promover la diversidad y desafiar los estereotipos.

to cheat on

to have a secret romantic or sexual relationship with someone other than one's own partner

engañar, poner los cuernos

engañar, poner los cuernos

Ex: Despite his apologies , the damage was done when he cheated on his boyfriend .

A pesar de sus disculpas, el daño estaba hecho cuando engañó a su novio.

breakup
breakup
[Sustantivo]

the end of a relationship or an association

separación

separación

Ex: The breakup of the partnership left both entrepreneurs free to explore new business opportunities independently .

La ruptura de la sociedad dejó a ambos emprendedores libres para explorar nuevas oportunidades de negocio de forma independiente.

brotherly
brotherly
[Adjetivo]

showing a level of love or care that one would only expect a brother to have

fraterno

fraterno

Ex: His brotherly instinct kicked in when he saw his younger sibling struggling with the heavy load , and he rushed to help .

Su instinto fraternal se activó cuando vio a su hermano menor luchando con la pesada carga, y se apresuró a ayudarlo.

brotherhood
brotherhood
[Sustantivo]

the feeling of understanding and friendship between people

hermandad

hermandad

Ex: Brotherhood is not just about family; it’s about building strong, compassionate bonds with others who share your values and goals.

La hermandad no es solo sobre la familia; se trata de construir lazos fuertes y compasivos con otros que comparten tus valores y metas.

companion
companion
[Sustantivo]

someone or something that regularly keeps another company, providing friendship, support, or association

acompañante

acompañante

Ex: They were inseparable companions throughout college .

Eran compañeros inseparables durante toda la universidad.

companionship
companionship
[Sustantivo]

the delightful feeling that one has when accompanied by people one enjoys spending time with rather than being alone

compañerismo

compañerismo

compatible
compatible
[Adjetivo]

(of two people) able to have a balanced and comfortable relationship

compatible

compatible

Ex: The mentor and mentee were highly compatible in approach and attitude .

El mentor y el aprendiz eran muy compatibles en enfoque y actitud.

co-parent
co-parent
[Sustantivo]

a person who shares the responsibilities of raising a child

co-padre

co-padre

Ex: The co-parents work together to create a loving and nurturing environment for their children , despite their differences .

Los co-padres trabajan juntos para crear un ambiente amoroso y enriquecedor para sus hijos, a pesar de sus diferencias.

custody
custody
[Sustantivo]

the legal right or responsibility to care for and make decisions regarding a child, especially after a divorce or separation

custodia, tenencia

custodia, tenencia

Ex: She filed for custody to protect her child 's welfare .

Ella solicitó la custodia para proteger el bienestar de su hijo.

descendant
descendant
[Sustantivo]

someone who shares the same blood with a specific person who lived many years ago

descendiente

descendiente

Ex: The ancient artifact was passed down through generations , eventually ending up in the hands of a direct descendant.

El artefacto antiguo fue transmitido a través de generaciones, terminando finalmente en manos de un descendiente directo.

distant
distant
[Adjetivo]

having a connection that is not close or direct, as in a remote familial or social relationship

lejano

lejano

Ex: Although they ’re distant kin , they share some striking physical features .

Aunque son parientes lejanos, comparten algunas características físicas llamativas.

soulmate
soulmate
[Sustantivo]

the perfect romantic partner for a person

alma gemela, media naranja

alma gemela, media naranja

tie
tie
[Sustantivo]

a bond or connection between people, organizations, etc.

lazo, vínculo

lazo, vínculo

to socialize

to interact and spend time with people

alternar

alternar

Ex: Last weekend , they promptly socialized at a family gathering .

El fin de semana pasado, socializaron rápidamente en una reunión familiar.

kin
kin
[Sustantivo]

a person's family and relatives

familiares

familiares

Ex: I have n’t seen my kin in years , but we still keep in touch .

No he visto a mi familia en años, pero aún mantenemos el contacto.

next of kin
next of kin
[Sustantivo]

one's closest living relative or relatives

familiar más cercano, pariente más cercano

familiar más cercano, pariente más cercano

Ex: As the next of kin, you will be responsible for making decisions regarding the deceased 's estate .

Como pariente más cercano, usted será responsable de tomar decisiones con respecto a la herencia del fallecido.

kinship
kinship
[Sustantivo]

the relationship between the members of a family

parentesco

parentesco

parenting
parenting
[Sustantivo]

‌the process of raising or taking care of one's child or children

crianza de los hijos

crianza de los hijos

Ex: His parenting style emphasizes open communication and fostering independence in his children .

Su estilo de crianza enfatiza la comunicación abierta y fomenta la independencia en sus hijos.

maternal
maternal
[Adjetivo]

related to or characteristic of a mother and motherhood, especially during and following childbirth

maternal

maternal

Ex: There 's a certain maternal warmth she exudes every time she talks about her newborn .

Hay una cierta calidez maternal que ella irradia cada vez que habla de su recién nacido.

paternal
paternal
[Adjetivo]

having qualities or behaviors typically associated with a father, particularly in a caring, supportive, or protective manner

paternal

paternal

Ex: One of the most valuable pieces of paternal advice he received was to prioritize his education and never stop learning .

Uno de los consejos paternos más valiosos que recibió fue priorizar su educación y nunca dejar de aprender.

intimate
intimate
[Adjetivo]

(of people) having a very close relationship

íntimo

íntimo

Ex: Their intimate relationship allowed them to be vulnerable and honest with each other .

Su relación íntima les permitió ser vulnerables y honestos el uno con el otro.

to inherit
to inherit
[Verbo]

to receive money, property, etc. from someone who has passed away

heredar

heredar

Ex: The business was smoothly transitioned to the next generation as the siblings inherited equal shares .

El negocio fue heredado sin problemas por la siguiente generación, ya que los hermanos recibieron partes iguales.

heritage
heritage
[Sustantivo]

an individual's religious or ethnic background that is passed down to them from their ancestors

herencia

herencia

Ex: She learned traditional recipes from her grandmother , preserving her culinary heritage for future generations .

Aprendió recetas tradicionales de su abuela, preservando su herencia culinaria para las generaciones futuras.

ex
ex
[Sustantivo]

the person one used to be married to or have a relationship with

ex

ex

Ex: Despite being divorced , they both attended their daughter 's graduation , showing that they could still be amicable exes.

A pesar de estar divorciados, ambos asistieron a la graduación de su hija, mostrando que todavía podían ser ex amistosos.

exclusive
exclusive
[Adjetivo]

limited to a particular person, group, or purpose

exclusivo

exclusivo

Ex: He was granted exclusive rights to publish the author's autobiography, ensuring that no other publisher could release it.

Se le concedieron los derechos exclusivos para publicar la autobiografía del autor, asegurando que ningún otro editor pudiera lanzarla.

to associate

to interact and spend time with someone or a group of people

asociarse

asociarse

Ex: We enjoy associating with like-minded individuals .

Disfrutamos asociarnos con personas que piensan igual.

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