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Vocabulario Esencial para el TOEFL - El Mundo Empresarial

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre el mundo empresarial, como "agency", "industry", "venture", etc. que se necesitan para el examen TOEFL.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
human capital
human capital
[Sustantivo]

one person or a group of people's abilities and strengths, looked at as valuable assets

capital humano

capital humano

marketplace
marketplace
[Sustantivo]

the physical or virtual space where goods, services, and commodities are bought, sold, or exchanged, often involving various sellers and buyers

mercado

mercado

Ex: They opened a new market place for handmade goods and crafts. 

Abrieron un nuevo mercado para productos artesanales y manualidades.

commerce
commerce
[Sustantivo]

the act of buying and selling goods and services, particularly between countries

comercio

comercio

Ex: E-commerce platforms have revolutionized retail by enabling consumers to shop online from anywhere in the world. 

Las plataformas de comercio electrónico han revolucionado el retail al permitir que los consumidores compren en línea desde cualquier parte del mundo.

agency
agency
[Sustantivo]

a business or organization that provides services to other parties, especially by representing them in transactions

agencia

agencia

Ex: A travel agency arranges and books travel plans on behalf of clients. 

Una agencia de viajes organiza y reserva planes de viaje en nombre de los clientes.

commercial
commercial
[Adjetivo]

related to the purchasing and selling of different goods and services

comercial

comercial

Ex: This product is designed for the commercial use, not for private households. 

Este producto está diseñado para uso comercial, no para hogares privados.

industry
industry
[Sustantivo]

all of the activities, companies, and people that are involved in providing a service or producing goods

industria

industria

Ex: The tourism industry suffered a decline due to the pandemic. 

La industria del turismo sufrió un declive debido a la pandemia.

enterprise
enterprise
[Sustantivo]

a company

empresa

empresa

Ex: The multinational enterprise operates in multiple countries, serving a diverse customer base. 

La empresa multinacional opera en varios países, atendiendo a una base de clientes diversa.

corporation
corporation
[Sustantivo]

a company or group of people that are considered as a single unit by law

corporación

corporación

Ex: The corporation's annual report highlighted significant growth in revenue. 

El informe anual de la corporación destacó un crecimiento significativo en los ingresos.

human resources
human resources
[Sustantivo]

(in an organization, company, etc.) a department that is in charge of hiring new employees and training them

recursos humanos

recursos humanos

Ex: The human resources organized a training session for all employees. 

Los recursos humanos organizaron una sesión de capacitación para todos los empleados.

corporate
corporate
[Adjetivo]

involving a large company

corporativo

corporativo

Ex: The corporate culture emphasizes teamwork and innovation. 
start-up
start-up
[Sustantivo]

a newly established company or business venture, typically characterized by its innovative approach, early-stage development, and a focus on growth

nueva empresa

nueva empresa

Ex: She joined a promising start-up in the finance sector. 

Se unió a una start-up prometedora en el sector financiero.

headquarters
headquarters
[Sustantivo]

the place where the main offices of a large company or organization are located

oficina central

oficina central

Ex: The nonprofit organization's headquarters oversee operations worldwide. 

La sede de la organización sin fines de lucro supervisa las operaciones en todo el mundo.

franchise
franchise
[Sustantivo]

a commercial enterprise that functions under an agreement, using the branding, systems, and products of an established company

franquicia

franquicia

Ex: She owns three franchise locations across the state, all offering identical menus. 

Ella posee tres ubicaciones de franquicia en todo el estado, todas ofreciendo menús idénticos.

venture
venture
[Sustantivo]

a business activity that is mostly very risky

emprendimiento

emprendimiento

Ex: Investors were hesitant to fund the risky venture. 

Los inversores dudaban en financiar la empresa arriesgada.

strategy
strategy
[Sustantivo]

an organized plan made to achieve a goal

estrategia

estrategia

Ex: She changed her study strategy to improve her grades. 

Ella cambió su estrategia de estudio para mejorar sus calificaciones.

to manufacture

to produce products in large quantities by using machinery

fabricar

fabricar

Ex: The textile industry manufactures fabrics through automated weaving and dyeing processes. 

La industria textil fabrica tejidos mediante procesos automatizados de tejido y teñido.

machinery
machinery
[Sustantivo]

machines, especially large ones, considered collectively

maquinaria

maquinaria

Ex: The factory was filled with heavy machinery, each performing a specific function in the production line. 

La fábrica estaba llena de maquinaria pesada, cada una realizando una función específica en la línea de producción.

workshop
workshop
[Sustantivo]

a building or room in which particular goods are made or fixed by different means

taller

taller

Ex: The metalworking workshop fabricates metal parts using welding and machining techniques. 

El taller de metalurgia fabrica piezas metálicas utilizando técnicas de soldadura y mecanizado.

profit margin
profit margin
[Sustantivo]

the difference between the earnings and the costs in a business

margen de beneficios

margen de beneficios

Ex: Understanding your product's profit margin is essential for making informed pricing decisions and maximizing profitability. 

Entender el margen de beneficio de su producto es esencial para tomar decisiones de precios informadas y maximizar la rentabilidad.

earnings
earnings
[Sustantivo]

(always plural) money received for work done or services provided

ingresos, ganancias

ingresos, ganancias

Ex: Earnings from the new product line exceeded projections, leading to a record-breaking year for the company. 

Los ingresos de la nueva línea de productos superaron las proyecciones, lo que llevó a un año récord para la empresa.

shareholder
shareholder
[Sustantivo]

a natural or legal person that owns at least one share in a company

accionista

accionista

representative
representative
[Sustantivo]

an advocate or agent promoting another's policy or purpose

representante

representante

Ex: The lawyer served as a representative for the client's interests. 

El abogado sirvió como representante de los intereses del cliente.

to sponsor
to sponsor
[Verbo]

to cover the costs of a project, TV or radio program, activity, etc., often in exchange for advertising

patrocinar

patrocinar

Ex: A generous donor sponsored the construction of the new community center. 

Un donante generoso patrocinó la construcción del nuevo centro comunitario.

merger
merger
[Sustantivo]

the joining of two companies or organizations together to form a larger one

fusión, unión

fusión, unión

Ex: The tech industry's recent merger resulted in a significant consolidation of software development resources. 

La reciente fusión de la industria tecnológica resultó en una consolidación significativa de los recursos de desarrollo de software.

association
association
[Sustantivo]

an organization of people who have a common purpose

asociación

asociación

Ex: The students formed an association to advocate for environmental issues. 

Los estudiantes formaron una asociación para abogar por temas ambientales.

administration
administration
[Sustantivo]

the process and activities required to control and manage an organization

administración

administración

Ex: The doctor supervised the administration of the experimental treatment. 

El médico supervisó la administración del tratamiento experimental.

administrative
administrative
[Adjetivo]

related to the management and organization of tasks, processes, or resources within an organization or system

administrativo

administrativo

Ex: Administrative tasks such as payroll processing and budget management are essential for business operations. 

Las tareas administrativas como el procesamiento de nómina y la gestión del presupuesto son esenciales para las operaciones comerciales.

executive
executive
[Adjetivo]

using or having the power to decide on important matters, plans, etc. or to implement them

ejecutivo

ejecutivo

Ex: Executive decisions are made by top-level management to guide the direction of the organization. 
marketing
marketing
[Sustantivo]

the act or process of selling or advertising a product or service, usually including market research

marketing

marketing

Ex: Her job involves designing marketing strategies for new products. 

Su trabajo implica diseñar estrategias de marketing para nuevos productos.

branding
branding
[Sustantivo]

the promotion of a particular product or company by means of advertising and distinctive design

branding

branding

promotion
promotion
[Sustantivo]

the activity of drawing public attention to a service or product in order to help it sell more

promoción

promoción

Ex: She took advantage of the promotion to upgrade her airline ticket to first class at a discounted rate. 

Aprovechó la promoción para mejorar su boleto de avión a primera clase a un precio con descuento.

to publicize

to dispose information about something, so that it publicly known

hacer público

hacer público

Ex: The organization publicized the new policy changes to keep members informed. 

La organización publicitó los nuevos cambios de política para mantener informados a los miembros.

to launch
to launch
[Verbo]

to make a new product or provide a new service and introduce it to the public

lanzar

lanzar

Ex: The tech company is set to launch their latest software update soon. 

La empresa tecnológica está lista para lanzar su última actualización de software pronto.

distribution
distribution
[Sustantivo]

the process of supplying shops and other businesses with products to be sold

distribución

distribución

Ex: The distribution of vaccines was a major logistical challenge during the pandemic. 

La distribución de las vacunas fue un gran desafío logístico durante la pandemia.

to chair
to chair
[Verbo]

to lead a committee or meeting

presidir

presidir

Ex: During the conference, he skillfully chaired the panel discussions on innovative technologies. 

Durante la conferencia, presidió con habilidad los debates del panel sobre tecnologías innovadoras.

chief technology officer

a person of senior rank in charge of a company's technological matters

director de tecnología

director de tecnología

Ex: The CTO's role is crucial in aligning technology initiatives with business goals and objectives. 

El papel del director de tecnología es crucial para alinear las iniciativas tecnológicas con los objetivos y metas del negocio.

entrepreneur
entrepreneur
[Sustantivo]

a person who starts a business, especially one who takes financial risks

empresario

empresario

Ex: Networking events are essential for an entrepreneur to connect with potential investors. 

Los eventos de networking son esenciales para que un emprendedor se conecte con inversores potenciales.

merchant
merchant
[Sustantivo]

someone who buys and sells goods wholesale

minorista

minorista

Ex: As a successful merchant, he owned several shops in the bustling city center. 

Como comerciante exitoso, poseía varias tiendas en el bullicioso centro de la ciudad.

chief financial officer

a person of the highest authority over a company's financial matters

director financiero

director financiero

Ex: As the chief financial officer, he is responsible for overseeing the company's financial planning and risk management. 

Como director financiero, es responsable de supervisar la planificación financiera y la gestión de riesgos de la empresa.

chief executive officer

the highest-ranking person in a company

director ejecutivo

director ejecutivo

Ex: The board of directors selected a new CEO last month. 

La junta directiva seleccionó un nuevo director ejecutivo el mes pasado.

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