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B1 · Society, law & politics (1)
B1 · Sociedad, ley y política (1)
candidato
a person who is trying to be elected or is applying for a job
The recruiter will interview all candidates for the position
El reclutador entrevistará a todos los candidatos para el puesto.
The president of our company is a candidate for the Outstanding Business Award
SinónimosapplicantcontendernomineeaspirantentrantAntónimosincumbentemployeerejecttribunal
the place where legal trials take place and where crimes, etc. are judged
Her lawyer made a statement outside the court.
Su abogado hizo una declaración fuera del tribunal.
the civil/criminal courts
Sinónimostribunaljudiciarybarbenchsessionhearingjudgementlegal proceedingsAntónimosnegotiationagreementcompromisesettlementdetener, arrestar
to take a person into police custody because they are believed to have committed a crime
Police arrested the warehouse manager on suspicion of theft.
La policía detuvo al gerente del almacén bajo sospecha de robo.
Two officials were arrested for taking bribes from contractors.
Sinónimosapprehenddetaincaptureseizetake into custodybustAntónimosreleasefreeliberatedischargeacquitguardia
a person, such as a soldier, a police officer or a prison officer, who protects a place or people, or prevents prisoners from escaping
border guards
guardias fronterizos
a security guard
SinónimosprotectordefenderwatchmansentinelcustodianwardensecurityAntónimosthreatdangerneglectdisregardvulnerabilitydeber
something that you feel you have to do because it is your moral or legal responsibility
I'll have to go I'm afraid—duty calls.
Tendré que irme, lo siento, pero el deber me llama.
The company owes a duty of care to its customers.
SinónimosresponsibilityobligationtaskjobfunctionserviceroleAntónimosirresponsibilitynegligencederelictiondisregardbomba
a weapon designed to explode at a particular time or when it is dropped or thrown
A bomb exploded in the city centre, but luckily nobody was hurt.
Una bomba explotó en el centro de la ciudad, pero por suerte nadie resultó herido.
SinónimosexplosivegrenademissiledeviceshellAntónimoscalmpeacetranquilitycampaña
a planned series of activities, such as adverts and events, carried out over a period to achieve a particular goal
The campaign will run on TV and social media for six weeks.
La campaña se transmitirá en televisión y redes sociales durante seis semanas.
Our last campaign increased sales by 20% in just two months.
SinónimosdriveeffortmovementcrusadepushoperationinitiativeAntónimosinactionapathycessationretreatautoridad
the power to give orders to people
She now has authority over the people who used to be her bosses.
Ahora tiene autoridad sobre las personas que antes eran sus jefes.
in a position of authority
SinónimospowercontrolcommandinfluencedominionjurisdictionAntónimosweaknesssubordinationpowerlessnessinabilityinferioritycostumbre
an accepted way of behaving or of doing things in a society or a community
In my country, it's the custom for women to get married at 20 years old.
En mi país, es costumbre que las mujeres se casen a los 20 años.
the custom of giving presents at Christmas
SinónimostraditionpracticehabitconventionusageritualmannerAntónimosunconventionalitydeparturedeviationabnormalityirregularityelección
the process of choosing a person or a group of people for a position, especially a political position, by voting
to win/lose an election
ganar/perder una elección
How many candidates are standing for election?
SinónimosvotereferendumballotpollselectionchoiceAntónimosappointmentdesignationmandatedictatorshipautocracybandera
a piece of cloth with a special coloured design on it that may be the symbol of a particular country or organization, may be used to give a signal or may have a particular meaning. A flag can be attached to a pole (= a long thin straight piece of wood or metal) or held in the hand.
This is the Vietnamese flag.
Esta es la bandera vietnamita.
the flag of Italy
SinónimosbannerstandardensignpennantcolorsAntónimosdisregardneglecthidecultural
connected with the culture of a particular society or group, its customs, beliefs, etc.
economic, social and cultural factors
factores económicos, sociales y culturales
cultural differences between the two communities
SinónimoscivilizationalethnictraditionalartisticAntónimosnaturalbiologicalphysicalbatalla
a fight between armies, ships or planes, especially during a war; a violent fight between groups of people
Almost everyone has heard of the battle at Waterloo.
Casi todo el mundo ha oído hablar de la batalla de Waterloo.
a gun battle
SinónimosfightcombatconflictengagementskirmishAntónimospeacetrucearmisticeagreementharmonyprohibición, veto
an official rule that says that something is not allowed
There is to be a total ban on smoking in the office.
Habrá una prohibición total de fumar en la oficina.
SinónimosprohibitionembargorestrictioninterdictionvetoAntónimospermissionallowanceapprovalauthorizationconsentceremonia
a public or religious occasion that includes a series of formal or traditional actions
The graduation ceremony lasted 4 hours.
La ceremonia de graduación duró 4 horas.
SinónimosriteobservanceformalityservicefunctioncelebrationpageantsolemnityAntónimosinformalityspontaneitycasualness
