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B2 · Communication & media (1)
B2 · Comunicación y medios (1)
llamamiento, llamado, petición
a deeply felt request for money, help or information that is needed immediately, especially one made by a charity or by the police
The charity launched an urgent appeal for food and clean water for refugees.
La organización benéfica lanzó un llamamiento urgente para conseguir alimentos y agua potable para los refugiados.
SinónimosattractioninterestcharmallureattractivenessfascinationAntónimosrepulsiondeterrentdisgustrepugnancedemanda, exigencia
a very strong request for something; something that somebody needs
The demand for electricity rises sharply during the hot summer months.
La demanda de electricidad aumenta bruscamente durante los calurosos meses de verano.
SinónimosrequireneedinsistclaimexactrequestaskorderAntónimosoffergivesupplyprovideforgosuggestwaiveenfatizar
to give special importance to something
The nurse emphasized the importance of eating a balanced diet
La enfermera enfatizó la importancia de llevar una dieta equilibrada.
The new insurance plan emphasizes wellness by providing reimbursement for health club memberships
Sinónimosstresshighlightunderlineunderscoreaccentuatepoint outAntónimosdownplayunderstateminimizeignorede-emphasizedeclarar
to say something officially or publicly
The government has declared war on illiteracy.
El gobierno ha declarado la guerra a la analfabetismo.
The area has been declared a national park.
Sinónimosannounceproclaimstateassertavowaffirmprofessmake knownAntónimosconcealdenyhidesuppresswithdrawrecantdebate
a formal discussion of an issue at a public meeting or in a parliament. In a debate two or more speakers express opposite views and then there is often a vote on the issue.
There was a lively debate about school uniforms on TV last night.
Anoche hubo un animado debate sobre los uniformes escolares en la tele.
SinónimosargumentdiscussiondisputecontroversycontentioncontestpolemicAntónimosagreementaccordconcordharmonypeacesettlementénfasis
special importance that is given to something
Increased emphasis is now being placed on corporate image.
Se está poniendo mayor énfasis ahora en la imagen corporativa.
The examples we will look at have quite different emphases.
SinónimosstressimportancehighlightaccentprominenceweightforceAntónimosunimportancetrivialitynegligencedownplayunderstatementedición
the form in which a book, newspaper, etc. is published
The dictionary's seventh edition is sold all over the world.
La séptima edición del diccionario se vende en todo el mundo.
a paperback/hardback edition
SinónimosversionissueimpressionprintingreleaseAntónimosoriginalprototypefirst editionborrador
a rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form
I've made a rough draft of the letter.
He hecho un borrador de la carta.
This is only the first draft of my speech.
Sinónimosoutlinesketchblueprintplanversionpreliminary versionAntónimosfinal versionfinished productperfectioncertaintynegar
to say that something is not true
He denies attempting to murder his wife.
Él niega haber intentado asesinar a su esposa.
It can't be denied that we need to devote more resources to this problem.
SinónimoscontradictdisputerejectrefutedisavowAntónimosadmitconfirmacknowledgeaffirmaccepttransmitir, emitir
to send out programmes on television or radio
The concert will be broadcast live on national television.
El concierto se transmitirá en directo por la televisión nacional.
SinónimostransmissionprogrammeshowtelecastairAntónimosprivateconfidentialunpublicizedconsulta, solicitud de información
a request for information about somebody or something; a question
The office received hundreds of enquiries about the new English course.
La oficina recibió cientos de consultas sobre el nuevo curso de inglés.
SinónimosinvestigationprobeexaminationinquiryquestioningreviewAntónimosanswersolutionignoranceneglectinformar
to tell somebody about something, especially in an official way
We regret to inform you that your account has been suspended.
Lamentamos informarle de que su cuenta ha sido suspendida.
SinónimosnotifyadvisetellappriseacquaintupdateannounceAntónimosconcealhidewithholdsuppressconsulta, solicitud de información
a request for information about somebody or something; a question
The secretary wrote a letter of inquiry to ABC company yesterday.
La secretaria escribió ayer una carta de consulta a la empresa ABC.
SinónimosquestionqueryinvestigationprobeexaminationrequestscrutinyAntónimosanswerresponsereplystatementdeclarationRetroalimentación
advice, criticism or information about how good or useful something or somebody’s work is
The manager provided feedback on the employee's performance.
El gerente dio retroalimentación sobre el desempeño del empleado.
SinónimosResponseInputCommentReviewAssessmentAntónimosSilenceCriticism
