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A2 · Society, law & politics (2)
A2 · Sociedad, ley y política (2)
paz
a situation or a period of time in which there is no war or violence in a country or an area
The two communities live together in peace.
Las dos comunidades viven juntas en paz.
A UN force has been sent to keep the peace(= to prevent people from fighting).
SinónimosharmonytranquilityserenitycalmrestamityAntónimoswarconflictstrifediscordviolencenacional
connected with a particular nation; shared by a whole nation
These buildings are part of our national heritage.
Estos edificios son parte de nuestro patrimonio nacional.
national and regional politics
SinónimosfederalgovernmentalpublicstatedomesticAntónimoslocalregionalprivateforeigninternationaltradición
a belief, custom or way of doing something that has existed for a long time among a particular group of people; a set of these beliefs or customs
Making Chung cake is our tradition at Tet.
Hacer pastel Chung es nuestra tradición en Tet.
religious/cultural, etc. traditions
SinónimoscustomconventionpracticeritualheritageusagemannerwayAntónimosinnovationnoveltymodernitychangedeviationpoblación
all the people who live in a particular area, city or country; the total number of people who live there
What is the population of your country?
¿Cuál es la población de tu país?
The population is increasing at about 6% per year.
Sinónimosinhabitantsresidentscommunitypeoplenumber of inhabitantsAntónimosemptinessuninhabitednessdepopulationpresidente
the leader of a republic , for example the US
The President of the United States lives in the White House.
El presidente de los Estados Unidos vive en la Casa Blanca.
SinónimosleaderchiefchairheaddirectorprincipalgovernorexecutiveAntónimosfollowersubordinatememberemployeestaffsociedad
people in general, living together in communities
They carried out research into the roles of men and women in today's society
Llevaron a cabo una investigación sobre los roles de hombres y mujeres en la sociedad actual.
Racism exists at all levels of society.
SinónimoscommunitycivilizationculturepopulationpublicAntónimosisolationsolitudeindividualismoficial
a person who is in a position of authority in the armed forces
The matter was passed on to me, as your commanding officer.
El asunto me fue transmitido a mí, como su oficial al mando.
army/airforce/naval, etc. officers
SinónimosofficialcommanderexecutiveleaderauthorityAntónimoscivilianfollowersubordinateprivatecommonerrobar
to take something from a person, shop, etc. without permission and without intending to return it or pay for it
Thieves stole jewellery worth over £10000.
Unos ladrones robaron joyas por valor de más de 10000 libras esterlinas.
I had my wallet stolen.
SinónimospilferpurloinappropriateembezzlerobburglarizeshopliftswipeAntónimosgivedonatereturnofferproviderestoreEstado
a country considered as an organized political community controlled by one government
The state provides free education for all children.
El Estado ofrece educación gratuita a todos los niños.
SinónimosdeclareexpressarticulateassertmaintainaffirmreciteAntónimosconcealhidedenysuppresswithholdguerra
a situation in which two or more countries or groups of people fight against each other over a period of time
How long have they been at war?
¿Cuánto tiempo llevan en guerra?
The government does not want to go to war(= start a war) unless all other alternatives have failed.
SinónimosconflictcombathostilitiesstrugglebattlefightingAntónimospeaceharmonytruceaccordceasefiretradicional
being part of the beliefs, customs or way of life of a particular group of people, that have not changed for a long time
A group of children will perform traditional dances.
Un grupo de niños realizará bailes tradicionales.
traditional dress
Sinónimosconventionalcustomaryestablishedtypicaltime-honoredfolkhistoricalAntónimosmoderncontemporarynewunconventionaloriginalinnovativeprisión
a building where people are kept as a punishment for a crime they have committed, or while they are waiting for trial
She was sent to prison for six months.
Fue enviada a prisión por seis meses.
to be released from prison
Sinónimosjailpenitentiarycorrectional facilitygaolstockadedetention centerAntónimosfreedomlibertyreleasedischargeladrón
a person who steals something from another person or place
The police finally caught the thief who stole my bike.
La policía por fin atrapó al ladrón que robó mi bicicleta.
SinónimosburglarrobberpilferershoplifterbanditcrooklarcenistmarauderAntónimoshonest personlaw-abiding citizengiverbenefactorphilanthropist
