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Vocabulario Esencial para el TOEFL - Sociedad y Problemas Sociales

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre sociedad y problemas sociales, como "aristocracy", "tolerance", "feminism", etc. que se necesitan para el examen TOEFL.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
class
class
[Sustantivo]

a group of people having the same economic or social status in a particular society

clase

clase

Ex: Wealth and education often influence a person's class. 
aristocracy
aristocracy
[Sustantivo]

people in the highest class of society who have a lot of power and wealth and usually high ranks and titles

aristocracia

aristocracia

Ex: The aristocracy often lived in grand estates and manors. 

La aristocracia solía vivir en grandes fincas y mansiones.

noble
noble
[Adjetivo]

belonging to a hereditary social class of high rank

noble

noble

Ex: Several noble families owned large estates outside the capital. 
civil
civil
[Adjetivo]

related to the citizens of a country

civil

civil

Ex: They participated in civil disobedience to protest unjust laws. 

Participaron en la desobediencia civil para protestar contra leyes injustas.

citizen
citizen
[Sustantivo]

someone whose right of belonging to a particular state is legally recognized either because they are born there or are naturalized

ciudadano

ciudadano

Ex: The government introduced new policies to protect the rights of its citizens. 
status
status
[Sustantivo]

someone or something's professional or social position relative to that of others

posición social

posición social

Ex: The promotion elevated her status within the company. 

El ascenso elevó su estatus dentro de la empresa.

welfare
welfare
[Sustantivo]

a financial aid provided by the government for people who are sick, unemployed, etc.

prestaciones sociales

prestaciones sociales

Ex: Welfare programs are designed to help vulnerable populations meet basic needs. 
tolerance
tolerance
[Sustantivo]

willingness to accept behavior or opinions that are against one's own

tolerancia

tolerancia

Ex: Her tolerance of differing opinions made her a great mediator during heated debates. 

Su tolerancia hacia las opiniones diferentes la convirtió en una gran mediadora durante debates acalorados.

philanthropy
philanthropy
[Sustantivo]

the activity of helping people, particularly financially

filantropía

filantropía

Ex: She dedicated her life to philanthropy. 

Ella dedicó su vida a la filantropía.

sexuality
sexuality
[Sustantivo]

the feelings, attitudes, behaviors, and activities connected with sex and sexual desire

sexualidad

sexualidad

Ex: The book examines changing attitudes toward sexuality. 
gender
gender
[Sustantivo]

the social or personal identity of being male, female, nonbinary, or another category

sexo

sexo

Ex: The survey examined attitudes toward gender among college students. 
feminine
feminine
[Adjetivo]

related to qualities, characteristics, or behaviors typically associated with women

femenino

femenino

Ex: Jack appreciated Emily's feminine sensitivity and empathy during their conversation. 

Jack apreció la sensibilidad y empatía femeninas de Emily durante su conversación.

masculine
masculine
[Adjetivo]

related to qualities, characteristics, or behaviors typically associated with men

masculino

masculino

Ex: Tim appreciated the masculine strength and determination of the athletes competing in the marathon. 

Tim apreció la fuerza masculina y la determinación de los atletas que competían en el maratón.

feminism
feminism
[Sustantivo]

the movement that supports equal rights and opportunities for women and men

feminismo

feminismo

Ex: Many writers discuss feminism in their books. 

Muchos escritores discuten el feminismo en sus libros.

race
race
[Sustantivo]

each of the main groups into which humans can be divided based on their physical attributes such as the color of their skin

raza

raza

Ex: Despite advances in understanding human genetics, race continues to play a significant role in society, influencing everything from social interactions to access to resources. 
ethnicity
ethnicity
[Sustantivo]

the state of belonging to a certain ethnic group

etnia, etnicidad

etnia, etnicidad

Ex: The school's diversity program celebrates students of every ethnicity. 

El programa de diversidad de la escuela celebra a los estudiantes de cada etnia.

multicultural
multicultural
[Adjetivo]

relating to or involving several different cultures

multicultural

multicultural

Ex: She enjoys exploring multicultural cuisine, trying dishes from different cultures. 

Ella disfruta explorando la cocina multicultural, probando platos de diferentes culturas.

global village
global village
[Sustantivo]

‌the whole world considered as a small place because of being closely connected by modern communication systems

aldea global

aldea global

Ex: The global village is characterized by the free flow of information, goods, and services, facilitating international trade and cultural exchange. 

La aldea global se caracteriza por el libre flujo de información, bienes y servicios, facilitando el comercio internacional y el intercambio cultural.

inequality
inequality
[Sustantivo]

an unfair difference in status, opportunities, resources, or treatment between people or groups

desigualdad

desigualdad

Ex: Better access to education could help reduce social inequality. 
gender gap
gender gap
[Sustantivo]

the differences between men and women's rights, opportunities, and treatment in society

brecha de género

brecha de género

Ex: Despite progress in recent years, the gender gap in healthcare access and outcomes continues to pose challenges, particularly in marginalized communities. 

A pesar del progreso en los últimos años, la brecha de género en el acceso a la atención médica y los resultados sigue planteando desafíos, particularmente en las comunidades marginadas.

to discriminate

to unfairly treat a person or group of people based on their sex, race, etc.

discriminar

discriminar

Ex: Discriminating against someone because of their race is a form of racism. 

Discriminar a alguien por su raza es una forma de racismo.

diversity
diversity
[Sustantivo]

the practice of including people from a range of social, cultural, ethnic, and other backgrounds in a group or organization

diversidad

diversidad

Ex: The university created a committee to promote diversity among its staff. 
superior
superior
[Adjetivo]

higher in rank, status, importance, or authority

superior

superior

Ex: The case was transferred to a superior court. 
inferior
inferior
[Adjetivo]

lower in rank or status in comparison with someone or something else

inferior

inferior

Ex: She was given an inferior role in the project, despite her previous achievements. 

Se le dio un papel inferior en el proyecto, a pesar de sus logros anteriores.

segregation
segregation
[Sustantivo]

a social system or practice that keeps minority groups separate from the majority, often through separate facilities or services

segregación

segregación

Ex: Segregation in housing contributed to unequal opportunities. 

La segregación en la vivienda contribuyó a oportunidades desiguales.

homelessness
homelessness
[Sustantivo]

the fact or condition of not having a home

falta de vivienda

falta de vivienda

Ex: The shelter provides food, warmth, and a safe space for those experiencing homelessness. 

El refugio proporciona comida, calor y un espacio seguro para quienes experimentan la falta de hogar.

sexism
sexism
[Sustantivo]

the belief or behavior that one sex is less important, capable, or valuable than the other

sexismo

sexismo

Ex: The company introduced training to prevent sexism in the office. 

La empresa introdujo capacitación para prevenir el sexismo en la oficina.

racism
racism
[Sustantivo]

harmful or unfair actions, words, or thoughts directed at people of different races, often based on the idea that one's own race is more intelligent, moral, or worthy

racismo

racismo

Ex: His promotion was delayed due to racism in the workplace. 
alcoholism
alcoholism
[Sustantivo]

a medical condition caused by drinking an excessive amounts of alcohol on a regular basis

alcoholismo

alcoholismo

Ex: Alcoholism can impact a person's career, relationships, and overall well-being. 

Alcoholismo puede afectar la carrera, las relaciones y el bienestar general de una persona.

addiction
addiction
[Sustantivo]

the inability to stop using or doing something, particularly something harmful or unhealthy

adicción

adicción

Ex: Behavioral addictions, like gambling or internet addiction, involve an uncontrollable urge to engage in a specific activity despite negative consequences. 

Las adicciones conductuales, como el juego o la adicción a Internet, implican un impulso incontrolable de participar en una actividad específica a pesar de las consecuencias negativas.

demonstration
demonstration
[Sustantivo]

a display of support for or protest against something or someone by a march or public meeting

demostración

demostración

Ex: The labor union held a demonstration outside the company headquarters to demand better working conditions. 
minority
minority
[Sustantivo]

a small group of people who differ in race, religion, etc. and are often mistreated by the society

minoría

minoría

Ex: The report highlighted the struggles of the minority in accessing resources. 
prejudice
prejudice
[Sustantivo]

an unfair and unreasonable opinion or attitude formed without sufficient knowledge or consideration

prejuicio

prejuicio

Ex: Education can help challenge deeply rooted prejudices. 
starvation
starvation
[Sustantivo]

a situation where a person or animal dies or greatly suffers from having no food for a long time

hambre

hambre

slum
slum
[Sustantivo]

(often plural) a very poor and overpopulated area of a city or town in which the houses are not in good condition

barrio bajo, suburbio

barrio bajo, suburbio

Ex: He visited the slum to understand the struggles of its residents. 

Visitó el barrio marginal para entender las luchas de sus residentes.

shelter
shelter
[Sustantivo]

a building that provides temporary accommodation and assistance to people who have no safe place to live

albergue

albergue

Ex: Volunteers donated blankets and toiletries to the local shelter. 
refugee
refugee
[Sustantivo]

a person forced to leave their country or home to escape war, persecution, or serious danger

refugiado

refugiado

Ex: Thousands of refugees have found temporary shelter in neighboring countries. 
community service
community service
[Sustantivo]

unpaid work done either as a form of punishment by a criminal or as a voluntary service by a citizen

servicio social

servicio social

Ex: As part of their high school curriculum, students are required to complete a certain number of hours of community service. 

Como parte de su currículo de secundaria, los estudiantes deben completar un cierto número de horas de servicio comunitario.

social worker
social worker
[Sustantivo]

someone who is employed to give advice to or provide help for those with family or financial problems

trabajador social

trabajador social

Ex: A social worker visited the shelter to provide counseling. 

Un trabajador social visitó el refugio para brindar asesoramiento.

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