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Vocabulario Esencial para el TOEFL - Sugerencias y Reglas

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre sugerencias y reglas, como "consult", "urge", "due", etc. que se necesitan para el examen TOEFL.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
counseling
counseling
[Sustantivo]

a process of providing guidance, support, and advice to someone facing personal, emotional, or psychological challenges

orientación

orientación

Ex: The workplace offers confidential counseling services to employees dealing with job-related stress or personal challenges. 

El lugar de trabajo ofrece servicios de asesoramiento confidenciales a los empleados que enfrentan estrés laboral o desafíos personales.

consultant
consultant
[Sustantivo]

someone who gives professional advice on a given subject

consultor

consultor

Ex: The IT consultant offered expert guidance to companies regarding their technological infrastructure, helping them streamline operations and maximize efficiency. 

El consultor de TI ofreció orientación experta a las empresas con respecto a su infraestructura tecnológica, ayudándolas a optimizar operaciones y maximizar la eficiencia.

to consult
to consult
[Verbo]

to seek information or advice from someone, especially before making a decision or doing something

consultar

consultar

Ex: I consulted with my friends before making a decision about which college to attend. 

Consulté con mis amigos antes de tomar una decisión sobre a qué universidad asistir.

proposal
proposal
[Sustantivo]

something suggested or put forward for consideration, such as an idea, plan, or assumption

oferta

oferta

Ex: A new proposal for the office layout was submitted. 

Se presentó una nueva propuesta para la distribución de la oficina.

proposition
proposition
[Sustantivo]

a suggestion, plan, or proposal, especially in business or negotiation contexts

propuesta, proposición

propuesta, proposición

Ex: Investors considered the proposition carefully before committing funds. 

Los inversores consideraron cuidadosamente la propuesta antes de comprometer fondos.

to challenge

to invite someone to compete or strongly suggest they should do something, often to test their abilities or encourage action

desafiar

desafiar

Ex: The professor challenges his students with thought-provoking assignments. 

El profesor desafía a sus estudiantes con tareas que invitan a la reflexión.

to put forward

to present an idea, suggestion, etc. to be discussed

presentar, proponer

presentar, proponer

Ex: Why don't you put forward your idea at the next team meeting? 
to act on
to act on
[Verbo]

to adjust one's actions or behavior based on specific information, ideas, or advice

obedecer a

obedecer a

Ex: People should act on the health guidelines provided by medical professionals. 
to urge
to urge
[Verbo]

to strongly recommend something

aconsejar

aconsejar

Ex: The therapist urged honesty in discussing emotions and feelings during therapy sessions. 
alternatively
alternatively
[Adverbio]

as a second choice or another possibility

alternativamente

alternativamente

Ex: The meeting can be scheduled for Monday, or alternatively, on Wednesday to accommodate everyone's availability. 
feedback
feedback
[Sustantivo]

information, criticism, or advice about a person's performance, a new product, etc. intended for improvement

feedback

feedback

Ex: Customer feedback is essential for improving product quality. 

Los comentarios de los clientes son esenciales para mejorar la calidad del producto.

guidance
guidance
[Sustantivo]

help and advice about how to solve a problem, given by someone who is knowledgeable and experienced

consejo

consejo

Ex: The consultant offered guidance to small business owners, helping them develop effective strategies for growth and success. 
to hint
to hint
[Verbo]

to indirectly suggest something

insinuar, dar a entender

insinuar, dar a entender

Ex: The author skillfully hinted at the plot twist throughout the novel, keeping readers engaged until the surprising conclusion. 

El autor hábilmente insinuó el giro argumental a lo largo de la novela, manteniendo a los lectores comprometidos hasta la sorprendente conclusión.

to mentor
to mentor
[Verbo]

to act as the supervisor or teacher of someone less experienced

guiar

guiar

Ex: She decided to mentor aspiring writers, providing constructive feedback and guidance on their work. 

Ella decidió asesorar a los aspirantes a escritores, proporcionando comentarios constructivos y orientación sobre su trabajo.

to preach
to preach
[Verbo]

to give advice to people about what they should or should not do in a way that might annoy or bore them

sermonear, dar un sermón

sermonear, dar un sermón

Ex: She found herself annoyed when her coworker started to preach about the benefits of a vegan lifestyle during lunch breaks. 
due
due
[Adjetivo]

(of a payment, debt, etc.) scheduled or required to be paid immediately or at a specific time

pagadero, adeudado

pagadero, adeudado

Ex: The bill was due yesterday, and now there’s a late fee. 

La factura venció ayer, y ahora hay un cargo por mora.

to permit
to permit
[Verbo]

to allow something or someone to do something

permitir, autorizar

permitir, autorizar

Ex: The school rules do not permit students to leave campus during lunchtime. 

Las reglas de la escuela no permiten a los estudiantes salir del campus durante la hora del almuerzo.

obligation
obligation
[Sustantivo]

an action that one must perform because they are legally or morally forced to do so

obligación

obligación

Ex: He felt a moral obligation to help his elderly neighbor with household chores. 

Sintió una obligación moral de ayudar a su vecino anciano con las tareas domésticas.

forbidden
forbidden
[Adjetivo]

not permitted to be done

prohibido

prohibido

Ex: Access to the restricted area is forbidden without proper authorization. 

El acceso al área restringida está prohibido sin la autorización adecuada.

compulsory
compulsory
[Adjetivo]

forced to be done by law or authority

obligatorio

obligatorio

Ex: In many countries, military service is compulsory for young adults. 

En muchos países, el servicio militar es obligatorio para los jóvenes adultos.

to [be|feel] obliged {to do sth}

to have a moral duty or be forced to do a particular thing, often due to legal reasons

obligado

obligado

Ex: As a responsible pet owner, you may be obliged to clean up after your dog when walking in public areas. 
to impose
to impose
[Verbo]

to force someone to do what they do not want

imponer

imponer

Ex: Governments should avoid imposing excessive taxes that burden the citizens. 

Los gobiernos deberían evitar imponer impuestos excesivos que carguen a los ciudadanos.

guideline
guideline
[Sustantivo]

a principle or instruction based on which a person should behave or act in a particular situation

directriz

directriz

Ex: The government issued new guidelines for safe social distancing in public places. 

El gobierno emitió nuevas directrices para una distancia social segura en lugares públicos.

regulation
regulation
[Sustantivo]

a rule made by the government, an authority, etc. to control or govern something within a particular area

regla, reglamento

regla, reglamento

Ex: Building regulations dictate the minimum safety standards for construction projects. 

Los reglamentos de construcción dictan los estándares mínimos de seguridad para los proyectos de construcción.

requirement
requirement
[Sustantivo]

an activity or action that must be performed

necesidad

necesidad

Ex: Safety drills are a requirement for all staff. 

Los simulacros de seguridad son un requisito para todo el personal.

restriction
restriction
[Sustantivo]

a rule or law that limits what one can do or the thing that can happen

restricción, limitación

restricción, limitación

Ex: Dietary restrictions, such as avoiding gluten, were noted on the menu to accommodate guests with allergies. 

Las restricciones dietéticas, como evitar el gluten, se indicaron en el menú para atender a los invitados con alergias.

prohibition
prohibition
[Sustantivo]

an official rule or law that forbids something

prohibición

prohibición

Ex: There is a prohibition on hunting in the national park. 

Hay una prohibición de cazar en el parque nacional.

to prohibit

to formally forbid something from being done, particularly by law

prohibir

prohibir

Ex: Many public places have signs that prohibit smoking to ensure a smoke-free environment. 

Muchos lugares públicos tienen carteles que prohíben fumar para garantizar un ambiente libre de humo.

to observe
to observe
[Verbo]

to comply with laws or regulations

observar

observar

Ex: As a responsible citizen, it is crucial to observe traffic laws and regulations to promote road safety. 

Como ciudadano responsable, es crucial cumplir con las leyes y regulaciones de tránsito para promover la seguridad vial.

strictness
strictness
[Sustantivo]

the quality or characteristic of being uncompromising in enforcing rules, regulations, or standards

severidad, rigor

severidad, rigor

Ex: Military training is known for its strictness in discipline and physical conditioning. 

El entrenamiento militar es conocido por su rigor en la disciplina y el acondicionamiento físico.

necessity
necessity
[Sustantivo]

the fact that something must happen or is needed

necesidad

necesidad

Ex: For successful project completion, meeting deadlines is a necessity to keep the workflow on track. 

Para la finalización exitosa de un proyecto, cumplir con los plazos es una necesidad para mantener el flujo de trabajo en el camino correcto.

commitment
commitment
[Sustantivo]

the state of being dedicated to someone or something

compromiso

compromiso

Ex: Their commitment to each other was evident in their strong, supportive relationship. 

Su compromiso mutuo era evidente en su relación fuerte y solidaria.

compliance
compliance
[Sustantivo]

the act of following rules or regulations

conformidad, cumplimiento

conformidad, cumplimiento

Ex: The company's compliance with environmental regulations ensures responsible stewardship of natural resources. 

El cumplimiento de la empresa con las regulaciones ambientales asegura una administración responsable de los recursos naturales.

to violate
to violate
[Verbo]

to disobey or break a regulation, an agreement, etc.

violar

violar

Ex: The athlete was suspended for violating the anti-doping policies. 

El atleta fue suspendido por violar las políticas antidopaje.

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