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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
[Sustantivo]

a period in one's life between puberty and adulthood

adolescencia

adolescencia

Ex: Adolescence can be a confusing period full of self-discovery .
adolescent
[Sustantivo]

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

adolescente

adolescente

Ex: Adolescents often experience strong emotions as they grow .
youth
[Sustantivo]

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

joven

joven

Ex: The school organized a camp for youths during the summer .
youthful
[Adjetivo]

having the characteristics that are typical of young people

juvenil

juvenil

Ex: The modelyouthful features and slender figure made her a favorite in the fashion industry .
adulthood
[Sustantivo]

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

edad adulta

edad adulta

Ex: Adulthood is typically marked by legal recognition of a person as an adult, with the rights and duties that come with it.
boyhood
[Sustantivo]

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

niñez

niñez

Ex: Though they hadn't spoken in years, they remained boyhood friends, forever connected by their shared past.
girlhood
[Sustantivo]

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

niñez

niñez

Ex: The bond formed during girlhood remained strong as Sarah and Emily navigated the challenges of adulthood together .
infancy
[Sustantivo]

the period or state of very early childhood

primera infancia

primera infancia

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

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

bebé, niño

bebé, niño

Ex: Infant mortality rates have decreased significantly over the years due to advancements in medical technology and prenatal care.
maturity
[Sustantivo]

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

madurez, maturidad

madurez, maturidad

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

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

prematuro

prematuro

Ex: The doctors provided special care for the premature baby in the neonatal intensive care unit.
teens
[Sustantivo]

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

adolescencia

adolescencia

Ex: They made many memories during their teens before leaving for college .
midlife crisis
[Sustantivo]

a disappointment, lack of confidence or worry that a person may feel or experience in their life when they are 40 or 50 years old

crisis de los 40

crisis de los 40

anniversary
[Sustantivo]

the date on which a special event happened in a previous year

aniversario

aniversario

Ex: This weekend is anniversary of when we moved into our new home .
burial
[Sustantivo]

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

entierro

entierro

childbirth
[Sustantivo]

the process in which a baby is born

parto

parto

pregnancy
[Sustantivo]

the state of being with child

embarazo, preñez

embarazo, preñez

elder
[Sustantivo]

(plural) people who are older, wiser and more experienced than others

mayor

mayor

engagement
[Sustantivo]

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

compromiso

compromiso

Ex: They decided to delay engagement party until after the holidays .
funeral
[Sustantivo]

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

funeral, entierro

funeral, entierro

Ex: funeral procession made its way to the cemetery , where she was laid to rest beside her husband .
juvenile
[Adjetivo]

relating to young people who have not reached adulthood yet

juvenil

juvenil

Ex: The juvenile court system focuses on rehabilitation rather than punishment for underage offenders.
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 club was fined for serving alcohol underage patrons during a recent inspection .
widow
[Sustantivo]

a married woman whose spouse is dead and has not married again

viuda

viuda

Ex: He left behind widow and two young children .
widower
[Sustantivo]

a man whose spouse is dead and has not remarried

viudo

viudo

Ex: widower continued to wear his wedding ring as a symbol of his love .
orphan
[Sustantivo]

a child whose parents have died

huérfano

huérfano

Ex: orphan's resilience and strength inspired those around them , despite facing unimaginable loss at a young age .
elderly
[Adjetivo]

advanced in age

mayor

mayor

Ex: elderly gentleman greeted everyone with a warm smile and a twinkle in his eye .
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: Maternity leave allowed her to bond with her newborn without worrying about work responsibilities .
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: A middle-aged woman was running for office in the upcoming election.

to no longer be alive

fallecer

fallecer

Ex: My passed away last year after a long illness .
retirement
[Sustantivo]

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

jubilación, retiro

jubilación, retiro

Ex: Retirement allowed him to spend more time with his grandchildren .
senior
[Adjetivo]

related to individuals who are considered elderly

anciano

anciano

Ex: senior member of the team provides guidance and mentorship to younger colleagues .
toddler
[Sustantivo]

a young child who is starting to learn how to walk

niño pequeño

niño pequeño

Ex: They took toddler to the park , where he enjoyed playing on the swings .
grownup
[Sustantivo]

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

adulto

adulto

Ex: Despite the challenges , embracing the role of grownup can lead to personal growth and fulfillment .
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