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Vocabulario Esencial para el TOEFL - Éxito y Fracaso

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre éxito y fracaso, como "fulfill", "ideal", "cope", etc. que se necesitan para el examen TOEFL.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
objective
objective
[Sustantivo]

a goal that one wants to achieve

objetivo

objetivo

Ex: Achieving the objective required careful strategy and dedication.

Lograr el objetivo requería una estrategia cuidadosa y dedicación.

attempt
attempt
[Sustantivo]

the action or endeavor of trying to complete a task or achieve a goal, often one that is challenging

intento

intento

Ex: Despite several failed attempts, she never gave up on her dream of becoming an artist .

A pesar de varios intentos fallidos, ella nunca renunció a su sueño de convertirse en artista.

breakthrough
breakthrough
[Sustantivo]

an important discovery or development that helps improve a situation or answer a problem

avance

avance

Ex: The breakthrough in negotiations between the two countries paved the way for lasting peace in the region .

El avance en las negociaciones entre los dos países allanó el camino para una paz duradera en la región.

to accomplish

to achieve something after dealing with the difficulties

lograr, finalizar

lograr, finalizar

Ex: The mountaineer finally accomplished the ascent of the challenging peak after weeks of climbing .

El montañero finalmente logró el ascenso del pico desafiante después de semanas de escalada.

to fulfill
to fulfill
[Verbo]

to accomplish or do something that was wished for, expected, or promised

actualizar, cumplir

actualizar, cumplir

Ex: They fulfilled their goal of faster delivery times by upgrading their logistics.

Ellos cumplieron su objetivo de tiempos de entrega más rápidos al actualizar su logística.

battle
battle
[Sustantivo]

an energetic or determined effort to achieve a goal

lucha

lucha

Ex: They fought a long battle to meet the deadline .

Libraron una larga batalla para cumplir con el plazo.

to abandon
to abandon
[Verbo]

to no longer continue something altogether

abandonar

abandonar

Ex: Faced with mounting debts and diminishing profits , the entrepreneur reluctantly decided to abandon his business venture .

Ante las crecientes deudas y la disminución de las ganancias, el emprendedor decidió a regañadientes abandonar su proyecto empresarial.

ideal
ideal
[Adjetivo]

representing the best possible example or standard

ideal

ideal

Ex: The warm weather and clear skies created the ideal conditions for a day at the beach .

El clima cálido y los cielos despejados crearon las condiciones ideales para un día en la playa.

to establish

to reach a level of acceptance and recognition due to permanent success

ganarse

ganarse

Ex: With consistent top-notch performances , the actor was able to establish himself as a Hollywood icon .

Con actuaciones constantemente sobresalientes, el actor pudo establecerse como un ícono de Hollywood.

aggressively
aggressively
[Adverbio]

in a determined and energetic way, aimed at achieving success or winning

agresivamente

agresivamente

Ex: He aggressively negotiated the contract terms .

Él agresivamente negoció los términos del contrato.

advance
advance
[Sustantivo]

progress or improvement in a particular area

progreso

progreso

Ex: Her skills have shown a notable advance since last year .

Sus habilidades han mostrado un avance notable desde el año pasado.

to cope
to cope
[Verbo]

to handle a difficult situation and deal with it successfully

aguantar, afrontar

aguantar, afrontar

Ex: Couples may attend counseling sessions to cope with relationship difficulties and improve communication .

Las parejas pueden asistir a sesiones de consejería para afrontar las dificultades en la relación y mejorar la comunicación.

to invest
to invest
[Verbo]

to devote a lot of effort, time, etc. to something from which one expects to achieve a good result

invertir

invertir

Ex: She invested her savings into a charity project , aiming to improve local education .

Ella invirtió sus ahorros en un proyecto de caridad, con el objetivo de mejorar la educación local.

to attain
to attain
[Verbo]

to succeed in reaching a goal, after hard work

conseguir

conseguir

Ex: Through consistent training , the athlete attained a new personal best in the marathon .

A través de un entrenamiento constante, el atleta alcanzó un nuevo récord personal en el maratón.

productive
productive
[Adjetivo]

producing desired results through effective and efficient use of time, resources, and effort

productivo

productivo

Ex: Their productive collaboration resulted in a successful project .

Su colaboración productiva resultó en un proyecto exitoso.

to realize
to realize
[Verbo]

to make a desired outcome come true

realizar

realizar

Ex: The team realized their goal of winning the championship .

El equipo logró su objetivo de ganar el campeonato.

to strive
to strive
[Verbo]

to try as hard as possible to achieve a goal

esforzarse, luchar

esforzarse, luchar

Ex: Organizations strive to provide exceptional service to meet customer expectations .

Las organizaciones se esfuerzan por proporcionar un servicio excepcional para cumplir con las expectativas de los clientes.

to prosper
to prosper
[Verbo]

to grow in a successful way, especially financially

prosperar

prosperar

Ex: They are prospering in their business due to increased demand .

Ellos están prosperando en su negocio debido al aumento de la demanda.

progress
progress
[Sustantivo]

gradual movement toward a goal or a desired state

progreso

progreso

Ex: The patient showed slow but steady progress in his physical therapy .

El paciente mostró un progreso lento pero constante en su terapia física.

to pursue
to pursue
[Verbo]

to try and seek something and engage in it in order to achieve one's goal

perseguir

perseguir

Ex: The organization made a commitment to pursue environmental sustainability .

La organización hizo un compromiso para perseguir la sostenibilidad ambiental.

ambitious
ambitious
[Adjetivo]

trying or wishing to gain great success, power, or wealth

ambicioso

ambicioso

Ex: His ambitious nature led him to take on challenging projects that others deemed impossible , proving his capabilities time and again .

Su naturaleza ambiciosa lo llevó a asumir proyectos desafiantes que otros consideraban imposibles, demostrando sus capacidades una y otra vez.

desperate
desperate
[Adjetivo]

feeling or showing deep sadness mixed with hopelessness and emotional pain

desesperado

desesperado

Ex: Her voice sounded desperate when she talked about her past .

Su voz sonaba desesperada cuando hablaba de su pasado.

failure
failure
[Sustantivo]

the absence of success in achieving a goal

fracaso

fracaso

victory
victory
[Sustantivo]

the success that is achieved in a competition, game, war, etc.

victoria

victoria

Ex: The general described the campaign as a decisive victory that shifted the balance of power .

El general describió la campaña como una victoria decisiva que cambió el equilibrio de poder.

to rise
to rise
[Verbo]

to achieve a better life or job position

ascender, progresar

ascender, progresar

Ex: The dedicated employee consistently demonstrated exceptional skills , allowing him to rise through the ranks within the company .

El empleado dedicado demostró constantemente habilidades excepcionales, lo que le permitió ascender en los rangos de la empresa.

defeat
defeat
[Sustantivo]

the state of having lost in a contest, war, competition, etc.

derrota, falla

derrota, falla

hopeless
hopeless
[Adjetivo]

having no possibility or expectation of improvement or success

desesperado

desesperado

Ex: Despite their best efforts , they found themselves in a hopeless financial situation due to mounting debts .

A pesar de sus mejores esfuerzos, se encontraron en una situación financiera desesperada debido a las deudas crecientes.

loss
loss
[Sustantivo]

the act or process of no longer having someone or something

pérdida

pérdida

Ex: The storm resulted in a loss of crops .

La tormenta resultó en una pérdida de cultivos.

disastrous
disastrous
[Adjetivo]

very harmful or bad

desastroso, catastrófico

desastroso, catastrófico

Ex: The oil spill had disastrous effects on marine life and coastal ecosystems .

El derrame de petróleo tuvo efectos desastrosos en la vida marina y los ecosistemas costeros.

to struggle

to put a great deal of effort to overcome difficulties or achieve a goal

luchar, esforzarse

luchar, esforzarse

Ex: Right now , the climbers are struggling to reach the summit .

En este momento, los escaladores luchan por llegar a la cima.

to overcome

to succeed in solving, controlling, or dealing with something difficult

vencer

vencer

Ex: Athletes overcome injuries by undergoing rehabilitation and persistent training .

Los atletas superan las lesiones al someterse a rehabilitación y entrenamiento persistente.

to thrive
to thrive
[Verbo]

to grow and develop exceptionally well

prosperar

prosperar

Ex: They are thriving in their respective careers due to continuous learning .

Ellos prosperan en sus respectivas carreras debido al aprendizaje continuo.

obstacle
obstacle
[Sustantivo]

an intangible difficulty or challenge that must be overcome

obstáculo

obstáculo

Ex: Miscommunication was the biggest obstacle in their negotiations .

La mala comunicación fue el mayor obstáculo en sus negociaciones.

promising
promising
[Adjetivo]

indicating potential for success or positive outcomes

prometedor

prometedor

Ex: The promising athlete is expected to excel in the upcoming competition .

Se espera que el atleta prometedor sobresalga en la próxima competencia.

to let down

to make someone disappointed by not meeting their expectations

decepcionar

decepcionar

Ex: The team's lackluster performance in the second half of the game let their coach down, who had faith in their abilities.

El rendimiento mediocre del equipo en la segunda mitad del partido decepcionó a su entrenador, que tenía fe en sus habilidades.

to flourish

to quickly grow in a successful way

florecer, prosperar

florecer, prosperar

Ex: The community garden flourished thanks to the dedication and hard work of its volunteers .

El jardín comunitario floreció gracias a la dedicación y el trabajo duro de sus voluntarios.

fall
fall
[Sustantivo]

a reduction in size, amount, number, etc.

baja, caída

baja, caída

Ex: After the scandal , there was a sharp fall in the politician 's approval ratings .

Después del escándalo, hubo una caída brusca en las calificaciones de aprobación del político.

to boom
to boom
[Verbo]

to experience great growth and improvement

vivir un boom

vivir un boom

Ex: Her confidence boomed after she received positive feedback on her presentation .

Su confianza se disparó después de recibir comentarios positivos sobre su presentación.

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