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A2 · Society, law & politics (1)
A2 · Sociedad, ley y política (1)
iglesia
a building where Christians go to attend services, pray, etc.
The procession moved into the church.
La procesión entró en la iglesia.
church services
Sinónimoschapelcathedralbasilicatemplehouse of worshipplace of worshipAntónimosnone (context dependente.g.secular building)pagan templeatheist gathering placeindependiente
having its own government
Mozambique became independent in 1975.
Mozambique se independizó en 1975.
The development of the site will have implications for the surrounding countryside.
Sinónimosself-sufficientautonomousself-governingfreeseparateunaffiliatedAntónimosdependentreliantsubordinateconnectedcontrolledgobierno
the group of people who are responsible for controlling a country or a state
The government is urged to create more jobs.
Se insta al gobierno a crear más empleos.
government expenditure/intervention
Sinónimosadministrationregimestateauthorityruling bodyAntónimosanarchylawlessnessataque
an act of using violence to try to hurt or kill somebody
The soldiers launched an attack on the enemy camp at dawn.
Los soldados lanzaron un ataque contra el campamento enemigo al amanecer.
SinónimosassaultraidonslaughtaggressionoffensivestrikeinvasionAntónimosdefenseprotectionretreatsurrenderpeaceprueba, pruebas, evidencia
documents, objects or statements presented to a court to prove or disprove facts in a case
The emails were submitted as evidence that the buyer had accepted the goods.
Los correos electrónicos se presentaron como prueba de que el comprador había aceptado la mercancía.
There was not enough evidence to prove the director knew about the loan.
SinónimosprooftestimonyindicationsigncluemanifestationdemonstrationAntónimosdisproofrefutationdenialcontradictionconcealmentcomunidad
all the people who live in a particular area, country, etc. when talked about as a group
They want to do something useful and meaningful for the community.
Quieren hacer algo útil y significativo para la comunidad.
the international community (= the countries of the world as a group)
SinónimossocietypublicgrouppopulationneighborhoodfellowshipAntónimosindividualisolationseparationpelear, luchar, combatir
to use physical force against somebody, or to take part in a war or battle
The two boys started to fight in the playground after school.
Los dos chicos empezaron a pelear en el patio después de la escuela.
SinónimosbrawlscuffleclashconflictstrugglebattlecombataltercationAntónimospeaceharmonyagreementaccordconciliationabogado
a person trained and licensed to give legal advice, prepare legal documents and represent clients
We asked a lawyer to review the lease before signing it.
Le pedimos a un abogado que revisara el contrato de arrendamiento antes de firmarlo.
She works as a corporate lawyer advising foreign investors in Ho Chi Minh City.
SinónimosattorneycounseladvocatesolicitorbarristerAntónimosclientlaymanpro se litigantDios
the being or spirit that is worshipped and is believed to have created the universe
Many people pray to God for help in difficult times.
Mucha gente reza a Dios pidiendo ayuda en los momentos difíciles.
Sinónimosdeitydivinitycreatorsupreme beingLordcelestial beingAntónimosatheismnon-beliefhumanitymortalitycaridad
an organization for helping people in need
At our last meeting, we decided to organize a football match to raise money for charity.
En nuestra última reunión, decidimos organizar un partido de fútbol para recaudar fondos para la caridad.
The concert will raise money for local charities.
SinónimosbenevolencegenerosityhumanityphilanthropygoodwillAntónimoscrueltymeannessselfishnessgreeddroga
an illegal substance that some people smoke, inject , etc. for the physical and mental effects it has
He was charged with pushing drugs.
Fue acusado de vender drogas.
drug rehabilitation
SinónimosnarcoticmedicationmedicinesubstancedopeAntónimossobrietyabstinencecurehealthcleanlinessdetective
a person, especially a police officer, whose job is to investigate crimes and catch criminals
The detective found important clues at the crime scene.
El detective encontró pistas importantes en la escena del crimen.
Sinónimosinvestigativecrime-solvingsleuthinginquisitiveanalyticAntónimosuniformedpatrollaw enforcement (general)
