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Vocabulario Esencial para el TOEFL - Ciclo de Vida

Aquí aprenderá algunas palabras en inglés sobre el ciclo de la vida, como "burial", "infant", "youth", etc. que se necesitan para el examen TOEFL.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
adolescence
adolescence
[Sustantivo]

a period in one's life between puberty and adulthood

adolescencia

adolescencia

Ex: During adolescence, people often search for their identity. 

Durante la adolescencia, las personas a menudo buscan su identidad.

adolescent
adolescent
[Sustantivo]

a young person who is in the process of becoming an adult

adolescente

adolescente

Ex: The film was focused on the challenges faced by an adolescent. 

La película se centró en los desafíos que enfrenta un adolescente.

youth
youth
[Sustantivo]

a young man or teenage boy, typically in the stage of life between childhood and adulthood

joven

joven

Ex: A group of youths gathered at the park to play football. 
youthful
youthful
[Adjetivo]

having the characteristics that are typical of young people

juvenil

juvenil

Ex: The actress maintained a youthful glow, with bright eyes and a lively demeanor. 

La actriz mantuvo un juvenil resplandor, con ojos brillantes y un semblante animado.

adulthood
adulthood
[Sustantivo]

the period of being an adult, characterized by physical and psychological maturity

edad adulta

edad adulta

Ex: Navigating the challenges of adulthood can be difficult, especially when balancing work and personal life. 

Navegar por los desafíos de la edad adulta puede ser difícil, especialmente al equilibrar el trabajo y la vida personal.

boyhood
boyhood
[Sustantivo]

the period of a male's life before he reaches adulthood

niñez

niñez

Ex: The worn baseball cap held memories of countless games played during his boyhood. 

La gorra de béisbol gastada guardaba recuerdos de innumerables juegos jugados durante su niñez.

girlhood
girlhood
[Sustantivo]

the period of a female individual's life before she reaches adulthood

niñez

niñez

Ex: John's sister reminisced about the adventures they had shared during their carefree girlhood days. 

La hermana de John recordó las aventuras que habían compartido durante sus días despreocupados de juventud femenina.

infancy
infancy
[Sustantivo]

the period or state of very early childhood

primera infancia

primera infancia

Ex: The memories of infancy are often hazy, but some people claim to recall snippets of their early experiences. 

Los recuerdos de la infancia suelen ser borrosos, pero algunas personas afirman recordar fragmentos de sus primeras experiencias.

infant
infant
[Sustantivo]

a baby or very young child

bebé, niño

bebé, niño

Ex: Parents should never leave an infant alone in the bathtub. 
maturity
maturity
[Sustantivo]

the quality of behaving and thinking in a sensible, responsible, and emotionally developed way

madurez,  sensatez

madurez, sensatez

Ex: Her teachers were impressed by her emotional maturity. 
premature
premature
[Adjetivo]

(of a baby) born before completing the normal full-term pregnancy length

prematuro

prematuro

Ex: Thanks to round-the-clock care, the once tiny premature infant is now a thriving toddler. 

Gracias a los cuidados las 24 horas, el bebé prematuro que una vez fue pequeño ahora es un niño pequeño próspero.

teens
teens
[Sustantivo]

the period of one's life between the age of 13 and 19

adolescencia

adolescencia

Ex: In his teens, he became passionate about music. 

En su adolescencia, se apasionó por la música.

midlife crisis
midlife crisis
[Sustantivo]

a period of emotional or personal turmoil experienced by some people in middle adulthood

crisis de los 40

crisis de los 40

Ex: Midlife crises can lead people to make major life changes. 

Las crisis de la mediana edad pueden llevar a las personas a realizar cambios importantes en su vida.

anniversary
anniversary
[Sustantivo]

the date on which an important event happened in a previous year and is remembered or celebrated

aniversario

aniversario

Ex: The city marked the fiftieth anniversary of the historic event. 
burial
burial
[Sustantivo]

the act of burying a dead body or the ceremony in which a dead body is buried

entierro

entierro

Ex: They chose a green burial to minimize environmental impact. 
childbirth
childbirth
[Sustantivo]

the process of a baby being born

parto

parto

Ex: The doctor explained the stages of childbirth. 

El médico explicó las etapas del parto.

pregnancy
pregnancy
[Sustantivo]

the state or period of carrying a developing embryo or fetus in the uterus

embarazo, preñez

embarazo, preñez

Ex: Daniel supported his wife during her pregnancy. 
elder
elder
[Sustantivo]

a person who is older than another, especially one respected for greater age or experience

mayor

mayor

Ex: The village elders met to discuss the dispute. 
engagement
engagement
[Sustantivo]

an agreement between two people to marry, or the period during which they are engaged

compromiso

compromiso

Ex: Sarah broke off her engagement after several months. 
funeral
funeral
[Sustantivo]

a ceremony held to honor a person who has died, usually before or during burial or cremation

funeral, entierro

funeral, entierro

Ex: The family held a private funeral on Saturday morning. 
juvenile
juvenile
[Adjetivo]

relating to young people who have not reached adulthood yet

juvenil

juvenil

Ex: The library hosts juvenile reading programs to encourage literacy among children. 

La biblioteca alberga programas de lectura juvenil para fomentar la alfabetización entre los niños.

underage
underage
[Adjetivo]

not old enough to legally engage in certain activities such as drinking or getting a driver's license

menor de edad

menor de edad

Ex: The underage teenager was fined for attempting to buy cigarettes at the convenience store. 

El adolescente menor de edad fue multado por intentar comprar cigarrillos en la tienda de conveniencia.

widow
widow
[Sustantivo]

a woman whose spouse has died and who has not remarried

viuda

viuda

Ex: After becoming a widow, Maria continued to run the family business. 
widower
widower
[Sustantivo]

a man whose spouse is dead and has not remarried

viudo

viudo

Ex: After becoming a widower, he struggled with the loneliness. 

Después de convertirse en viudo, luchó contra la soledad.

orphan
orphan
[Sustantivo]

a child whose parents have died

huérfano

huérfano

Ex: She was determined to adopt an orphan and give them a loving home and family. 

Ella estaba decidida a adoptar a un huérfano y darle un hogar y una familia cariñosos.

elderly
elderly
[Adjetivo]

advanced in age

mayor

mayor

Ex: The elderly residents of the nursing home appreciated visits from volunteers who provided companionship. 
maternity leave
maternity leave
[Sustantivo]

a period of time when a woman can take a break from working and stay home before and after the birth of her child

licencia por maternidad, baja por maternidad

licencia por maternidad, baja por maternidad

Ex: He took paternity leave to support his partner during her maternity leave. 

Tomó la licencia de paternidad para apoyar a su pareja durante su licencia de maternidad.

middle-aged
middle-aged
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) approximately between 45 to 65 years old, typically indicating a stage of life between young adulthood and old age

de mediana edad

de mediana edad

Ex: He felt more confident as a middle-aged professional. 

Se sentía más seguro como un profesional de mediana edad.

to pass away

to no longer be alive

fallecer, dejar de vivir

fallecer, dejar de vivir

Ex: She passed away peacefully in her sleep. 

Ella falleció pacíficamente mientras dormía.

retirement
retirement
[Sustantivo]

the period during someone's life when they stop working often due to reaching a certain age

jubilación, retiro

jubilación, retiro

Ex: Her retirement was filled with volunteer work and community activities. 
senior
senior
[Adjetivo]

related to individuals who are considered elderly

anciano

anciano

Ex: The senior discount at the restaurant applies to customers over the age of 65. 
toddler
toddler
[Sustantivo]

a young child who is starting to learn how to walk

niño pequeño

niño pequeño

Ex: The daycare center had a special play area designed for toddlers. 

La guardería tenía un área de juegos especial diseñada para niños pequeños.

grownup
grownup
[Sustantivo]

(used by children or when talking to them) an adult who is fully matured and responsible

adulto

adulto

Ex: Mary's grandmother always made her feel like a grown-up when she let her help with baking in the kitchen. 

La abuela de Mary siempre la hacía sentir como una adulta cuando la dejaba ayudar en la cocina.

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