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Vocabulario Esencial para el TOEFL - Política

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre política, como "summit", "wing", "senate", etc. que se necesitan para el examen TOEFL.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
regime
regime
[Sustantivo]

a system of governing that is authoritarian and usually not selected in a fair election

régimen

régimen

Ex: The regime restricted political opposition and public protest. 
ambassador
ambassador
[Sustantivo]

a senior diplomatic official who represents their country in another country or at an international organization

embajador

embajador

Ex: Daniel was appointed ambassador after many years in the diplomatic service. 
embassy
embassy
[Sustantivo]

the ambassador and other officials who officially represent a country in another country

embajada

embajada

Ex: Officials from the embassy met with local authorities on Monday. 
summit
summit
[Sustantivo]

a formal meeting between leaders of governments or other high-ranking officials

cumbre

cumbre

Ex: The summit focused on trade and security issues. 
wing
wing
[Sustantivo]

members of a political party or other organization who have a certain function or share certain views

ala

ala

Ex: The moderate wing of the coalition sought bipartisan solutions to healthcare reform. 
spokesperson
spokesperson
[Sustantivo]

a person who speaks formally for an organization, government, etc.

portavoz, vocero

portavoz, vocero

Ex: The spokesperson clarified the organization's stance on the proposed policy changes. 

El portavoz aclaró la postura de la organización sobre los cambios de política propuestos.

bureaucracy
bureaucracy
[Sustantivo]

a system of government in which administration is carried out by appointed officials

burocracia

burocracia

Ex: The empire relied on bureaucracy to collect taxes and enforce its laws. 
democracy
democracy
[Sustantivo]

a form of government where the power is vested in the hands of the people, either directly or through elected representatives

democracia

democracia

Ex: One of the pillars of a democracy is the right to vote. 
democratic
democratic
[Adjetivo]

related to or characteristic of a system of government where power comes from the people through free elections and respects individual rights

democrático

democrático

Ex: His democratic ideals prioritize inclusivity, equality, and respect for diverse perspectives. 

Sus ideales democráticos priorizan la inclusividad, la igualdad y el respeto por diversas perspectivas.

Democrat
Democrat
[Sustantivo]

a member or supporter of the Democratic Party in the United States

demócrata

demócrata

Ex: Several Democrats supported the proposal. 
Congress
Congress
[Sustantivo]

the legislative body of the United States, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives

congreso

congreso

Ex: Congress debated the proposed budget for weeks. 
parliament
parliament
[Sustantivo]

the group of elected representatives whose responsibility is to create, amend, and discuss laws or address political matters

parlamento

parlamento

Ex: The prime minister addressed parliament on the country's economic challenges. 
Senate
Senate
[Sustantivo]

the upper chamber of the United States Congress

Senado

Senado

Ex: The Senate held a hearing on the proposed legislation. 
senator
senator
[Sustantivo]

a person elected to serve in a Senate, the upper house of a legislature

senador

senador

Ex: The senator attended a committee meeting in the Senate. 

El senador asistió a una reunión de comité en el Senado.

cabinet
cabinet
[Sustantivo]

senior members of a government who make decisions and control the policy of the government

gabinete, consejo de ministros

gabinete, consejo de ministros

Ex: The cabinet members deliberated for hours before reaching a consensus on the proposed healthcare reforms. 
slogan
slogan
[Sustantivo]

a short memorable phrase that is used in advertising to draw people's attention toward something

eslogan

eslogan

Ex: The marketing team spent weeks brainstorming the perfect slogan to capture the essence of their new product. 

El equipo de marketing pasó semanas haciendo lluvia de ideas para el eslogan perfecto que capturara la esencia de su nuevo producto.

campaign
campaign
[Sustantivo]

a set of actions organized in order to serve a political purpose

campaña

campaña

Ex: The anti-smoking campaign used shocking ads to discourage teens from vaping. 
conservative
conservative
[Sustantivo]

a person who aligns with or supports the principles and policies traditionally associated with conservative political ideologies

conservador

conservador

Ex: The conservative leader outlined the party's economic policies in a televised debate. 
dictatorship
dictatorship
[Sustantivo]

a form of government where power is concentrated in the hands of a single individual or a small group, often with absolute authority, without the consent of the people

dictadura

dictadura

Ex: The people lived in fear under the dictatorship's strict laws. 

La gente vivía con miedo bajo las estrictas leyes de la dictadura.

dictator
dictator
[Sustantivo]

a ruler that has total power over a state, particularly a ruler who gained power through force

dictador, déspota

dictador, déspota

Ex: Many people fled the country to escape the oppressive rule of the dictator. 
council
council
[Sustantivo]

a group of elected people who govern a city, town, etc.

concejo municipal

concejo municipal

Ex: The council members debated the housing plan. 
poll
poll
[Sustantivo]

the act of casting or counting votes, or the location where this occurs

encuesta

encuesta

Ex: Election officials supervised the polling process carefully. 
diplomacy
diplomacy
[Sustantivo]

the job, skill, or act of managing the relationships between different countries

diplomacia

diplomacia

Ex: Effective diplomacy requires patience, cultural understanding, and compromise. 

La diplomacia efectiva requiere paciencia, comprensión cultural y compromiso.

diplomat
diplomat
[Sustantivo]

an official representing a country's government in foreign relations

diplomático

diplomático

Ex: Diplomats from various countries gathered at the United Nations to address global security issues. 

Diplomáticos de varios países se reunieron en las Naciones Unidas para abordar problemas de seguridad global.

federal
federal
[Adjetivo]

relating to the central government of a country rather than the local or regional governments

federal

federal

Ex: The country's federal structure divides powers between the national government and its states or provinces. 

La estructura federal del país divide los poderes entre el gobierno nacional y sus estados o provincias.

republic
republic
[Sustantivo]

a governing system in which the supreme power is held by people and their chosen representatives

republicano

republicano

Ex: The republic's constitution outlines the framework for democratic governance. 
Republican
Republican
[Sustantivo]

a member or supporter of the Republican Party in the United States

republicano

republicano

Ex: He described himself as a moderate Republican. 
extremism
extremism
[Sustantivo]

religious or political actions, beliefs, or ideas that most people find them extreme, unreasonable, and abnormal

extremismo

extremismo

Ex: Extremism often feeds on economic instability and social discontent, making it a complex issue to address. 

El extremismo a menudo se alimenta de la inestabilidad económica y el descontento social, lo que lo convierte en un problema complejo de abordar.

radical
radical
[Sustantivo]

a person who holds extreme or unconventional ideas or opinions

radical

radical

Ex: She was known as a radical in her political party. 
free trade
free trade
[Sustantivo]

a system of international trading in which there are no restrictions or taxes on goods bought or sold

libre comercio

libre comercio

Ex: Critics of free trade worry that it could lead to job losses in certain industries that struggle to compete with cheaper imports. 
governor
governor
[Sustantivo]

a person who is in charge of a state, region, or territory

gobernador

gobernador

Ex: The governor visited schools to discuss education reforms. 
liberal
liberal
[Adjetivo]

related to or characteristic of a political ideology that emphasizes individual freedoms, equality, and government intervention for social welfare and economic opportunity

liberal

liberal

Ex: The liberal approach to economics favors government regulation to address market failures and promote income equality. 
independence
independence
[Sustantivo]

the state of being free from the control of others

independencia

independencia

Ex: She valued her independence and preferred to make decisions on her own. 
monarchy
monarchy
[Sustantivo]

a system of government or a country or state that is ruled by a king or queen

monarquía

monarquía

Ex: The citizens celebrated the anniversary of their monarchy with a grand parade. 
propaganda
propaganda
[Sustantivo]

information and statements that are mostly biased and false and are used to promote a political cause or leader

propaganda

propaganda

Ex: The documentary exposed how propaganda was used to manipulate public opinion. 
anarchy
anarchy
[Sustantivo]

the state of an organization or country that is lacking in order, authority, or control

anarquía

anarquía

Ex: The collapse of the central authority led to widespread anarchy in the region. 

El colapso de la autoridad central llevó a una anarquía generalizada en la región.

opposition
opposition
[Sustantivo]

the main political party opposed to the government

oposición

oposición

Ex: In parliament, the opposition presented an alternative budget proposal. 
revolution
revolution
[Sustantivo]

the fundamental change of power, government, etc. in a country by people, particularly involving violence

revolución

revolución

Ex: The revolution was sparked by widespread discontent with the oppressive regime. 
to reform
to reform
[Verbo]

to make a society, law, system, or organization better or more effective by making many changes to it

reformarse

reformarse

Ex: The organization plans to reform its fundraising strategies to increase revenue and support its mission. 
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