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Lista de Palabras Nivel B2 - Sociedad

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre la sociedad, como "beggar", "homeless", "child labor", etc. preparadas para estudiantes de B2.

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CEFR B2 Vocabulary
aid
aid
[Sustantivo]

food or financial help sent to support a person or country

ayuda

ayuda

Ex: International aid helped rebuild the war-torn region .

La ayuda internacional ayudó a reconstruir la región devastada por la guerra.

to beg
to beg
[Verbo]

to ask people for money or food, usually in public places

mendigar, suplicar

mendigar, suplicar

Ex: She felt a pang of embarrassment as she resorted to begging to feed her hungry children .

Sintió una punzada de vergüenza al verse obligada a mendigar para alimentar a sus hijos hambrientos.

bias
bias
[Sustantivo]

a prejudice that prevents fair consideration of a situation

prejuicio, sesgo

prejuicio, sesgo

Ex: Bias in hiring practices can limit diversity within a company.

El sesgo en las prácticas de contratación puede limitar la diversidad dentro de una empresa.

biased
biased
[Adjetivo]

having a preference or unfair judgment toward one side or viewpoint over others

parcial

parcial

Ex: It's important to consider multiple sources of information to avoid being biased in your conclusions.

Es importante considerar múltiples fuentes de información para evitar estar sesgado en tus conclusiones.

consequence
consequence
[Sustantivo]

a phenomenon or event that follows from and is caused by a previous action or occurrence

consecuencia, resultado

consecuencia, resultado

Ex: The argument was a consequence of misunderstandings .

El argumento fue una consecuencia de malentendidos.

to contribute

to give something, especially money or goods, in order to achieve a goal or help a cause

contribuir

contribuir

Ex: Employees were encouraged to contribute ideas for improving workplace efficiency .

Se animó a los empleados a contribuir con ideas para mejorar la eficiencia en el lugar de trabajo.

hunger
hunger
[Sustantivo]

the serious state in which one suffers from lack of food, and may result in death or disease

hambre

hambre

Ex: He wrote a report on the causes and effects of hunger worldwide .

Escribió un informe sobre las causas y efectos del hambre en todo el mundo.

relationship
relationship
[Sustantivo]

the connection among two or more things or people or the way in which they are connected

relación

relación

Ex: Understanding the employer-employee relationship is essential for a productive workplace .

Comprender la relación empleador-empleado es esencial para un lugar de trabajo productivo.

to dismiss
to dismiss
[Verbo]

to remove someone from their job or position, typically due to poor performance

despedir

despedir

Ex: The government dismissed the official from their position amid allegations of corruption .

El gobierno destituyó al funcionario de su cargo en medio de acusaciones de corrupción.

donation
donation
[Sustantivo]

something that is voluntarily given to someone or an organization to help them, such as money, food, etc.

donación

donación

Ex: They appreciated the generous donation from the community .

Apreciaron la generosa donación de la comunidad.

equal
equal
[Adjetivo]

(of people) provided with the same opportunities, rights, or status, regardless of their characteristics or background

igual

igual

Ex: Companies are encouraged to adopt policies that promote diversity and ensure equal employment opportunities for all applicants .

Se anima a las empresas a adoptar políticas que promuevan la diversidad y aseguren oportunidades de empleo iguales para todos los solicitantes.

majority
majority
[Sustantivo]

the larger part or number of a given set or group

mayoría

mayoría

Ex: A majority of residents expressed concerns about the proposed construction project .

Una mayoría de los residentes expresaron preocupaciones sobre el proyecto de construcción propuesto.

minority
minority
[Sustantivo]

a small group of people who differ in race, religion, etc. and are often mistreated by the society

minoría

minoría

Ex: He is researching the history of minority communities in the area .

Él está investigando la historia de las comunidades minoritarias en el área.

noncitizen
noncitizen
[Sustantivo]

a person who is not a legal citizen of the country or city they work or live in

no ciudadano

no ciudadano

Ex: Noncitizens contribute to the economy through their work and taxes but may not have the right to vote in elections .

Los no ciudadanos contribuyen a la economía a través de su trabajo e impuestos pero pueden no tener derecho a votar en las elecciones.

protester
protester
[Sustantivo]

someone who publicly shows their disagreement or opposition toward something

manifestante

manifestante

Ex: The protester faced challenges while trying to get their message across.

El manifestante enfrentó desafíos al intentar transmitir su mensaje.

racist
racist
[Sustantivo]

someone who believes one race has superiority over others and does not treat the members of those races fairly

racista

racista

Ex: The racist faced significant criticism for his behavior online .

El racista enfrentó críticas significativas por su comportamiento en línea.

sexist
sexist
[Sustantivo]

someone who treats people of their opposite gender unfairly, especially toward women

sexista

sexista

Ex: She confronted the sexist about her harmful beliefs .

Ella confrontó al sexista sobre sus creencias dañinas.

minimum wage
minimum wage
[Sustantivo]

the lowest level of salary, set by the law

salario mínimo, sueldo mínimo

salario mínimo, sueldo mínimo

Ex: Many people struggle to make ends meet on minimum wage alone .

Muchas personas luchan por llegar a fin de mes solo con el salario mínimo.

quality of life

a person's level of happiness, health, comfort, etc.

calidad de vida

calidad de vida

Ex: They recognized that environmental conditions greatly influence quality of life.
social class
social class
[Sustantivo]

a group of individuals who share similar economic, cultural, and educational status

clase social

clase social

Ex: She was born into a wealthy social class, which afforded her many privileges .

Ella nació en una clase social acomodada, lo que le otorgó muchos privilegios.

slum
slum
[Sustantivo]

(often plural) a very poor and overpopulated area of a city or town in which the houses are not in good condition

barrio bajo, suburbio

barrio bajo, suburbio

Ex: The government is implementing programs to improve living conditions in slums.

El gobierno está implementando programas para mejorar las condiciones de vida en los barrios marginales.

shelter
shelter
[Sustantivo]

a place in which very poor people are provided with food and housing

albergue

albergue

Ex: They created a temporary shelter for those affected by the disaster .

Crearon un refugio temporal para los afectados por el desastre.

to blame
to blame
[Verbo]

to say or feel that someone or something is responsible for a mistake or problem

culpar, echar la culpa a

culpar, echar la culpa a

Ex: Rather than taking responsibility , he tried to blame external factors for his own shortcomings .

En lugar de asumir la responsabilidad, intentó culpar a factores externos por sus propias deficiencias.

to march
to march
[Verbo]

to walk with a large group of people as a sign of protest

marchar

marchar

Ex: The protestors decided to march through the city streets to raise awareness for their cause .

Los manifestantes decidieron marchar por las calles de la ciudad para concienciar sobre su causa.

to starve
to starve
[Verbo]

to die from lack of food

morirse de hambre

morirse de hambre

Ex: The poor animals were left to starve after their owners abandoned them .

Los pobres animales fueron dejados a morir de hambre después de que sus dueños los abandonaran.

to strike
to strike
[Verbo]

to stop working as a sign of protest against some work issues, such as low wages, poor working conditions, etc.

hacer una huelga, declararse en huelga

hacer una huelga, declararse en huelga

Ex: They will strike if the company does not address their concerns .

Harán huelga si la empresa no aborda sus preocupaciones.

honor
honor
[Sustantivo]

great regard and respect for someone or something based on their qualities, achievements, or principles

honor

honor

Ex: The town bestowed him with the key to the city as a token of honor for his philanthropic contributions .

El pueblo le otorgó las llaves de la ciudad como muestra de honor por sus contribuciones filantrópicas.

to get together

to meet up with someone in order to cooperate or socialize

reunirse

reunirse

Ex: Families often get together during the holidays for a festive meal.

Las familias suelen reunirse durante las vacaciones para una comida festiva.

disrespect
disrespect
[Sustantivo]

an action or speech that offends a person or thing

falta de respeto, irrespeto

falta de respeto, irrespeto

Ex: She cannot tolerate disrespect in any form.

Ella no puede tolerar la falta de respeto en ninguna forma.

beggar
beggar
[Sustantivo]

someone who lives by asking people for food or money

mendigo, pordiosero

mendigo, pordiosero

Ex: They discussed the challenges faced by beggars in urban areas .

Discutieron los desafíos que enfrentan los mendigo en las áreas urbanas.

homeless
homeless
[Sustantivo]

people who lack stable housing and so live on the streets

sin hogar, sin techo

sin hogar, sin techo

Ex: He spoke out about the challenges faced by the homeless.

Habló sobre los desafíos que enfrentan las personas sin hogar.

child labor
child labor
[Sustantivo]

the use of children in a business or other forms of work that is harmful to their physical and mental development

trabajo infantil, trabajo de menores

trabajo infantil, trabajo de menores

Ex: Poverty and lack of educational opportunities are primary factors contributing to the prevalence of child labor in certain regions .

La pobreza y la falta de oportunidades educativas son los principales factores que contribuyen a la prevalencia del trabajo infantil en ciertas regiones.

alcohol abuse
alcohol abuse
[Sustantivo]

the excessive consumption of alcohol which can cause harm to physical health, mental well-being, social relationships, and overall functioning

abuso de alcohol

abuso de alcohol

Ex: Treatment centers offer support and counseling for individuals struggling with alcohol abuse to help them achieve sobriety .

Los centros de tratamiento ofrecen apoyo y asesoramiento a las personas que luchan contra el abuso de alcohol para ayudarlas a lograr la sobriedad.

Alcoholics Anonymous

an international organization with a spiritually inclined twelve-step program designed to help people who are trying to stop drinking alcohol

Alcohólicos Anónimos

Alcohólicos Anónimos

Ex: Alcoholics Anonymous offers a non-judgmental space where members can share their challenges and successes in overcoming alcohol addiction .

Alcohólicos Anónimos ofrece un espacio sin prejuicios donde los miembros pueden compartir sus desafíos y éxitos en la superación de la adicción al alcohol.

alcoholic
alcoholic
[Sustantivo]

a person who has the habit of drinking too much alcohol

alcohólico

alcohólico

Ex: She learned that being an alcoholic can have serious health consequences .

Ella aprendió que ser un alcohólico puede tener graves consecuencias para la salud.

prostitution
prostitution
[Sustantivo]

the business or act of having sexual intercourse with people in exchange for money

prostitución, el comercio sexual

prostitución, el comercio sexual

Ex: They debated the societal implications of prostitution during the panel discussion .

Debatieron las implicaciones sociales de la prostitución durante el panel de discusión.

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