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B2 · Society, law & politics (1)
B2 · Sociedad, ley y política (1)
asociación
an official group of people who have joined together for a particular purpose
Local telephone companies formed an association to serve common goals, meet their common needs, and improve efficiency
Las compañías telefónicas locales formaron una asociación para servir a objetivos comunes, satisfacer sus necesidades comunes y mejorar la eficiencia.
Membership in a trade or professional association provides business contacts and mutual support
SinónimosorganizationgroupsocietycluballianceunionleaguefederationAntónimosindividualseparationdissociationisolationconservador, tradicionalista
opposed to great or sudden social change; showing that you prefer traditional styles and values
Older voters often hold more conservative views on social issues.
Los votantes mayores suelen tener opiniones más conservadoras sobre cuestiones sociales.
Sinónimostraditionalconventionalcautiousmoderateprudentorthodoxright-wingAntónimosliberalprogressiveradicalunconventionalinnovativemodernnacional, interno
of or inside a particular country; not foreign or international
The government is trying to boost domestic demand and support local businesses.
El gobierno intenta impulsar la demanda interna y apoyar a los negocios locales.
SinónimosinternalhouseholdfamilynativeindigenousAntónimosforeigninternationalalienexternalayuda, asistencia
money, food, etc. that is sent to help countries in difficult situations
The government sent food aid to the areas hit by the floods.
El gobierno envió ayuda alimentaria a las zonas afectadas por las inundaciones.
SinónimosassistancehelpsupportreliefcharitybenefitAntónimoshindranceobstructionresistanceoppositiondamageharmconflicto
a situation in which people, groups or countries disagree strongly or are involved in a serious argument
When conflicts do happen, we work together to find the solutions.
Cuando ocurren conflictos, trabajamos juntos para encontrar las soluciones.
conflicting emotions/interests/loyalties
SinónimosdisputeclashstrugglediscordoppositionfrictionAntónimospeaceharmonyagreementaccordconcordacusar
to say that somebody has done something wrong or is guilty of something
The government was accused of incompetence.
El gobierno fue acusado de incompetencia.
They stand accused of crimes against humanity.
SinónimoschargeimpeachindictblameallegeAntónimosexoneratevindicateabsolveacquitexcuseculpar
to think or say that somebody/something is responsible for something bad
She doesn't blame anyone for her father's death.
Ella no culpa a nadie por la muerte de su padre.
A dropped cigarette is being blamed for the fire.
Sinónimosaccusecensurereproachcondemnreprimandreprovehold responsiblefaultAntónimospraisecommendcreditexonerateabsolveexcusevindicateforgiveconsejo
a group of people who are elected to govern an area such as a city or county
The town council is responsible for keeping the streets clean.
El ayuntamiento es responsable de mantener limpias las calles.
a city/county/borough/district council
SinónimosassemblyboardcommitteegroupbodylegislaturesenateAntónimosindividualone persondefender
to protect somebody/something from attack
How can we defend our homeland if we don't have an army?
¿Cómo podemos defender nuestra patria si no tenemos un ejército?
Troops have been sent to defend the borders.
SinónimosprotectguardshieldsecuresafeguardpreserveAntónimosattackassaultendangerthreatenabandonexposecapturar, atrapar
to catch a person or an animal and keep them as a prisoner or shut them in a space that they cannot escape from
The hunters captured the rare bird and sold it to a zoo.
Los cazadores capturaron el ave rara y la vendieron a un zoológico.
SinónimosseizeapprehendarrestnabsnatchsecuretakecatchAntónimosreleaseliberatefreeloseabandonfailcrisis
a time of great danger, difficulty or doubt when problems must be solved or important decisions must be made
We provide help to families in crisis situations.
Proporcionamos ayuda a las familias en situaciones de crisis.
The party was suffering a crisis of confidence among its supporters (= they did not trust it any longer).
Sinónimosemergencypredicamentdifficultydilemmaturning pointcatastropheAntónimosstabilityequilibriumpeaceharmonynormalitycivil
connected with the people who live in a country
civil unrest (= that is caused by groups of people within a country)
disturbios civiles (= causados por grupos de personas dentro de un país)
Turkish
Sinónimospolitecourteousrefineddomesticinternalnon-militaryAntónimosrudeimpoliteuncivilmilitarymartialcomisión
money paid to an agent or salesperson for each sale, usually a percentage of the price
The hotel pays travel agents a ten percent commission on room sales.
El hotel paga a las agencias de viajes una comisión del diez por ciento sobre la venta de habitaciones.
Our sales staff receive a basic salary plus commission.
SinónimosauthorizedelegatechargeappointcontractorderAntónimosrecalldismissfirerejectcanceldominar, predominar
to control or have a lot of influence over somebody/something, especially in an unpleasant way
One powerful family has dominated the politics of the region for decades.
Una poderosa familia ha dominado la política de la región durante décadas.
SinónimoscontrolrulecommandprevailmasteroverpowersubjugateAntónimossubmitobeyfollowyieldservesurrenderdefensa
the act of protecting somebody/something from attack, criticism, etc.
The towers were once an important part of the city's defences.
Las torres fueron en su día una parte importante de las defensas de la ciudad.
SinónimosprotectionsecuritysafeguardshieldresistanceguardAntónimosattackoffensevulnerabilityassaultciudadano
a person who has the legal right to belong to a particular country
He is a responsible citizen who always votes in elections.
Él es un ciudadano responsable que siempre vota en las elecciones.
SinónimosnationalinhabitantresidentsubjectmemberAntónimosalienforeignerimmigrantnoncitizen
