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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
[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
[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
[Sustantivo]

a relationship formed between people or groups based on mutual experiences, ideas, feelings, etc.

lazo

lazo

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
[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 asunto**, buscando consejos sobre cómo manejar la situación.
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
[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
[Sustantivo]

the people that a person is descended from

ascendencia

ascendencia

Ex: The festival celebrated the rich ancestry of the local community , highlighting traditions and customs passed down through generations .El festival celebró la rica **ascendencia** de la comunidad local, destacando las tradiciones y costumbres transmitidas de generación en generación.
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
[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
[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
[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 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
[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
[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 carga pesada, y se apresuró a ayudar.
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
[Sustantivo]

a person or animal with which one travels or spends a lot of time

acompañante

acompañante

Ex: He enjoys going on long hikes in the mountains with his canine companion, exploring new trails together .Disfruta de hacer largas caminatas en las montañas con su **compañero** canino, explorando nuevos senderos juntos.
companionship
[Sustantivo]

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

compañerismo

compañerismo

compatible
[Adjetivo]

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

compatible

compatible

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
[Sustantivo]

the legal right to keep a thing or to take care of a person

custodia, tenencia

custodia, tenencia

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
[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
[Sustantivo]

the perfect romantic partner for a person

alma gemela, media naranja

alma gemela, media naranja

tie
[Sustantivo]

a bond or connection between people, organizations, etc.

lazo, vínculo

lazo, vínculo

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
[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
[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
[Sustantivo]

the relationship between the members of a family

parentesco

parentesco

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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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 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.
Vocabulario Esencial para el TOEFL
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