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Inglés de Cambridge: FCE (B2 First) - Ciencia, Educación y Exploración

Aprende vocabulario del FCE sobre ciencia, educación y exploración, incluyendo investigación, estudio, descubrimiento, experimentos, aprendizaje, viajes y actividad académica o científica.

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Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First)
course
course
[Sustantivo]

a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject

curso

curso

Ex: The company provided a training course for all new employees. 

La empresa proporcionó un curso de capacitación para todos los nuevos empleados.

expedition
expedition
[Sustantivo]

a journey carefully organized for a specific purpose, such as exploration or research

expedición

expedición

Ex: Equipment was loaded for the scientific expedition. 

El equipo fue cargado para la expedición científica.

rocket
rocket
[Sustantivo]

a spacecraft that moves up by the force of the gases produced when the fuel burns

cohete

cohete

Ex: The space agency celebrated the successful test of a prototype rocket intended for future Mars missions. 

La agencia espacial celebró la prueba exitosa de un prototipo de cohete destinado a futuras misiones a Marte.

scientific
scientific
[Adjetivo]

relating to or based on the principles and methods of science

científico

científico

Ex: Climate change is a pressing scientific issue that requires collaborative efforts from researchers worldwide. 

El cambio climático es un problema científico apremiante que requiere esfuerzos colaborativos de investigadores de todo el mundo.

to research

to study a subject carefully and systematically to discover new facts or information about it

investigar

investigar

Ex: She researched various travel destinations before planning her vacation. 

Ella investigó varios destinos de viaje antes de planificar sus vacaciones.

to educate
to educate
[Verbo]

to teach someone, often within a school or university setting

educar, enseñar

educar, enseñar

Ex: Teachers work hard to educate their students. 

Los maestros trabajan duro para educar a sus estudiantes.

educational
educational
[Adjetivo]

intended to provide knowledge or facilitate learning

educativo

educativo

Ex: Educational games help children develop critical thinking skills while having fun. 

Los juegos educativos ayudan a los niños a desarrollar habilidades de pensamiento crítico mientras se divierten.

finding
finding
[Sustantivo]

a piece of information discovered as a result of a research

resultado

resultado

Ex: His finding on the chemical reaction led to a breakthrough in the experiment. 

Su hallazgo sobre la reacción química condujo a un avance en el experimento.

qualification
qualification
[Sustantivo]

a certificate, degree, or diploma received after completing a training, course, or exam successfully

título, certificación

título, certificación

Ex: The job requires a qualification in computer science. 

El trabajo requiere una calificación en ciencias de la computación.

inventor
inventor
[Sustantivo]

someone who makes or designs something that did not exist before

inventor

inventor

Ex: The inventor of the smartphone revolutionized the way we communicate and access information. 

El inventor del smartphone revolucionó la forma en que nos comunicamos y accedemos a la información.

bachelor's degree
bachelor's degree
[Sustantivo]

the first degree given by a university or college to a student who has finished their studies

licenciatura

licenciatura

Ex: To get the job, you need at least a bachelor’s degree in computer science. 

Para conseguir el trabajo, necesitas al menos un título de licenciatura en informática.

boarding school
boarding school
[Sustantivo]

a school where students live and study during the school year

internado

internado

Ex: Boarding school can be a transformative experience for many students, providing them with opportunities for personal growth and independence away from home. 

El internado puede ser una experiencia transformadora para muchos estudiantes, brindándoles oportunidades de crecimiento personal e independencia lejos de casa.

distance learning
distance learning
[Sustantivo]

a way of studying where students and teachers are in different locations, often using online platforms

educación a distancia

educación a distancia

Ex: She completed her degree through distance learning while traveling abroad. 

Ella completó su título a través de la educación a distancia mientras viajaba al extranjero.

to fall behind

to fail to keep up in work, studies, or performance

rezagarse

rezagarse

Ex: We risk falling behind other nations in green tech. 

Corremos el riesgo de quedarnos atrás de otras naciones en tecnología verde.

higher education
higher education
[Sustantivo]

education at a university or similar educational institution that grants one an academic degree at the end

educación superior

educación superior

Ex: Higher education institutions often offer scholarships to help students afford tuition. 

Las instituciones de educación superior a menudo ofrecen becas para ayudar a los estudiantes a pagar la matrícula.

intensive course

a program of study completed in a short period through concentrated effort and high workload

Ex: The school offers intensive courses for exam prep. 
to keep up
to keep up
[Verbo]

to stay knowledgeable and informed about current events or developments in a specific field or area of interest

mantenerse al día, estar al corriente

mantenerse al día, estar al corriente

Ex: As a journalist, she reads multiple newspapers daily to keep up with current events. 

Como periodista, ella lee múltiples periódicos diariamente para mantenerse al día con los eventos actuales.

by heart
by heart
[Frase]

by relying only on one's memory

Ex: The actor memorized his lines by heart. 
mature student
mature student
[Sustantivo]

an individual who pursues higher education later in life, often after a significant gap since completing secondary education

estudiante adulto, estudiante no tradicional

estudiante adulto, estudiante no tradicional

Ex: The university offers flexible scheduling options to accommodate the diverse needs of mature students who may be balancing work, family, and studies. 

La universidad ofrece opciones de horario flexibles para adaptarse a las diversas necesidades de los estudiantes adultos que pueden estar equilibrando trabajo, familia y estudios.

master's degree
master's degree
[Sustantivo]

a university degree that graduates can get by further studying for one or two years

maestría

maestría

Ex: She is considering a master's degree in psychology because she wants to become a therapist. 

Ella está considerando una maestría en psicología porque quiere convertirse en terapeuta.

to [meet] a [deadline|target]

to complete a task or project before a specific time or date that has been agreed upon or set as a requirement

Ex: The team struggled to meet the deadline due to unexpected delays. 
to [play] truant

to skip school or work without permission or without a valid reason

Ex: She has played truant three times this month. 
public school
public school
[Sustantivo]

private independent secondary school in Great Britain supported by endowment and tuition

colegio público

colegio público

single-sex education

a system of education in which male and female students are taught separately

Ex: Advocates say single-sex education reduces distractions. 
state school
state school
[Sustantivo]

a school that provides free education due to being funded by the government

escuela pública, colegio estatal

escuela pública, colegio estatal

Ex: Unlike private institutions, state schools are accessible to everyone, regardless of their economic background. 

A diferencia de las instituciones privadas, las escuelas públicas son accesibles para todos, independientemente de su situación económica.

coursework
coursework
[Sustantivo]

the assignments, projects, and tasks done by students as part of their course of study

trabajos de curso

trabajos de curso

Ex: Students are expected to submit their coursework by the deadline to receive full credit. 

Se espera que los estudiantes entreguen su trabajo del curso antes de la fecha límite para recibir el crédito completo.

to [take] a year out

to spend a year away from formal education or work, often to travel, gain experience, or rest

Ex: He took a year out and worked abroad. 
nursery
nursery
[Sustantivo]

a school or class for very young children, usually ages 3–4, before primary school

guardería, jardín de infancia

guardería, jardín de infancia

Ex: In the UK, children often attend nursery before reception class. 

En el Reino Unido, los niños suelen asistir a la guardería antes de la clase de recepción.

primary school
primary school
[Sustantivo]

the school for young children, usually between the age of 5 to 11 in the UK

escuela primaria, colegio de primaria

escuela primaria, colegio de primaria

Ex: In the UK, children typically start primary school at the age of five. 

En el Reino Unido, los niños generalmente comienzan la escuela primaria a los cinco años.

secondary school
secondary school
[Sustantivo]

the school for young people, usually between the ages of 11 to 16 or 18 in the UK

colegio secundario, instituto

colegio secundario, instituto

Ex: The curriculum in secondary school typically includes a mix of core subjects, such as mathematics, science, and literature, along with elective courses that allow students to explore their passions. 

El plan de estudios en la escuela secundaria generalmente incluye una mezcla de materias básicas, como matemáticas, ciencias y literatura, junto con cursos electivos que permiten a los estudiantes explorar sus pasiones.

private school
private school
[Sustantivo]

a school that receives money from the parents of the students instead of the government

escuela privada, colegio particular

escuela privada, colegio particular

Ex: The cost of tuition at a private school can be quite high. 

El costo de la matrícula en una escuela privada puede ser bastante alto.

college
college
[Sustantivo]

a university in which students can study up to a bachelor's degree after graduation from school

universidad

universidad

Ex: The college offers a wide range of courses, from business administration to computer science. 

El colegio ofrece una amplia gama de cursos, desde administración de empresas hasta informática.

to [work] {one's} way through {sth}

to support oneself financially while completing a course of study

Ex: I'm working my way through school to avoid student loans. 
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