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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. 

Un grupo de jóvenes se reunió en el parque para jugar fútbol.

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 very young child, typically from birth to around one year old

bebé, niño

bebé, niño

Ex: The infant's infectious laughter brought joy to everyone in the room. 

La risa contagiosa del bebé trajo alegría a todos en la habitación.

maturity
maturity
[Sustantivo]

the state and quality of being mentally and behaviorally rational and sensible

madurez, cordura

madurez, cordura

Ex: Mary's artwork displayed a level of maturity beyond her years, drawing praise from critics and art enthusiasts alike. 

La obra de arte de Mary mostró un nivel de madurez más allá de sus años, atrayendo elogios de críticos y entusiastas del arte por igual.

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 a special event happened in a previous year

aniversario

aniversario

Ex: We always take a trip on our anniversary to commemorate the day we met. 

Siempre hacemos un viaje en nuestro aniversario para conmemorar el día en que nos conocimos.

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. 

Ellos eligieron un entierro verde para minimizar el impacto ambiental.

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 condition of carrying a developing baby in the womb

embarazo, preñez

embarazo, preñez

Ex: Morning sickness is common in early pregnancy. 

Las náuseas matutinas son comunes al principio del embarazo.

elder
elder
[Sustantivo]

a person older in age or experience than another

mayor

mayor

Ex: The village elders gathered to discuss the dispute. 

Los ancianos del pueblo se reunieron para discutir la disputa.

engagement
engagement
[Sustantivo]

an agreement between two people to get married or the duration of this agreement

compromiso

compromiso

Ex: Their engagement lasted for two years before they got married. 

Su compromiso duró dos años antes de casarse.

funeral
funeral
[Sustantivo]

a religious ceremony in which people bury or cremate a dead person

funeral, entierro

funeral, entierro

Ex: The priest delivered a comforting eulogy during the funeral. 

El sacerdote pronunció un elogio reconfortante durante el funeral.

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 married woman whose spouse is dead and has not married again

viuda

viuda

Ex: She has been a widow for five years since her husband’s death. 

Ella ha sido viuda durante cinco años desde la muerte de su esposo.

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. 

Los residentes mayores del hogar de ancianos apreciaban las visitas de los voluntarios que les brindaban compañía.

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

fallecer

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. 

Su jubilación estuvo llena de trabajo voluntario y actividades comunitarias.

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. 

El descuento para personas mayores en el restaurante se aplica a clientes mayores de 65 años.

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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