the situation in which people have the same opinion, or in which they approve of or accept something
Example: If the three parties cannot reach agreement now, there will be a civil war.
en: acuerdo
aircraft
Noun
any vehicle, with or without an engine, that can fly, such as a plane or helicopter
Example: Shawna has experience in working on the electrical systems of various aircraft.
en: aeronave
Appraisal
Noun
the act of examining someone or something in order to judge their qualities, success, or needs
Example: The physician did an in-depth appraisal of Amy's illness before prescribing her medication.
en: Valoración
avoid
Verb
to stay away from someone or something
Example: Ruth has avoided speaking to Chris since yesterday morning.
en: Evitar
Biofuel
Noun
a fuel that is made from living things or their waste
Example: Ethanol is the most commonly produced biofuel.
en: Biocombustible
birdsong
Noun
the musical calls of a bird or birds
Example: William is a keen ornithologist and an expert at identifying birdsong.
en: Canto de pájaros
Brainchild
Noun
an original idea, plan, or invention
Example: The project was the brainchild of one of the students.
en: Creación
Breakdowns
Noun
a failure to work or be successful
Example: The breakdown in negotiations will be seen as a step backwards
en: Caída / fallo
Catalyst
noun
an event or person that causes great change
Example: The high suicide rate acted as a catalyst for change in the prison system.
en: Catalizador
come up with
Verb
to suggest or think of an idea or plan
Example: I'll have to come up with a plan
en: Inventarse
comfortable
Adj
providing physical ease and relaxation
Example: The sofa is comfortable.
en: cómodo
concept
Noun
a principle or idea
Example: You have no concept of what they suffered.
en: Concepto
confidence
Noun
the quality of being certain of your abilities or of having trust in people, plans, or the future
Example: She's completely lacking in confidence.
en: Confianza
corn
Noun
(the seeds of) plants, such as wheat, maize, oats, and barley, that can be used to produce flour:
Example: Rice is one of the most valuable corn in the world; it forms a staple part of diets in 17 Asian and Pacific countries
en: Maíz/ grano
dedication
Noun
the willingness to give a lot of time and energy to something because it is important
Example: He has always shown great dedication to the cause
en: Dedicación
Delivery
Noun
the action of delivering letters, parcels, or goods.
Example: The delivery took two minutes and the mailman went to the next house.
en: Entrega
Discard
Verb
to throw something away or get rid of it because you no longer want or need it
Example: Discarded food containers and bottles littered the streets
en: Descartar
Discount
Noun
A deduction from the usual cost of something.
Example: Since I work at the shop, I get a 20% discount on all merchandise
en: Descuento
Drop-off
Verb
Leave something somewhere
Example: I drop my husband off at work every morning.
en: soltar / dejar
efficiency
Noun
the good use of time and energy in a way that does not waste any
Example: What is so impressive about their society is the efficiency of the public services.
en: eficiencia
Fairly
Adv
with justice
Example: he could not fairly be accused of wasting police time
en: Con Justicia
fewer
Adv
Fewer" is used with plural countable nouns, and "less" with uncountables. The latter is commonly used with countables, but this is an error.
Example: Fewer than a dozen people showed up for the lecture.
en: Menos
fries
Noun
long thin pieces of fried potato
Example: Kelsey fried the potatoes until they were golden.
en: patatas fritas
Futuristic
Adj
having or involving very modern technology or design
Example: The new CEO's vision for the company is exciting and futuristic.
en: Futurista
Gear
Noun
a device, often consisting of connecting sets of wheels with teeth around the edge, that controls how much power from an engine goes to the moving parts of a machine
Example: When you turn this handle, the gears will rotate.
en: engranaje
Hi-tech
Adj
using, requiring, or involved in high technology
Example: Some people are scared of high-tech devices.
en: De alta tecnología
Hierarchical
Noun
arranged according to people's or things' level of importance, or relating to such a system
Example: The military has a hierarchical rank structure.
en: jerárquico
Immediately deal with
Verb
to take action in order to achieve something or in order to solve a problem
Example: The problem was brought to my attention and I dealt with it.
en: Tratar con... inmediatamente/ lidiar
injury
Noun
physical harm or damage to someone's body caused by an accident or an attack
Example: Several train passengers received serious injuries in the crash.
en: Lesión
Keep track of
verb
remain fully aware of or informed about
Example: keep track of your expenses for the first three months
en: Dar seguimiento, controlar
manage
verb
be in charge of (a business, organization, or undertaking); run
Example: She managed the network operations.
en: Dirigir
member
Noun
a person, animal, or thing that is part of a group
Example: He was the first member of his regiment to die while on active service
en: Miembro
Obstacle
Noun
something that blocks you so that movement, going forward, or action is prevented or made more difficult
Example: Police at the scene removed obstacles from the highway.
en: Obstáculo
Offer
verb
to ask someone if they would like to have something or if they would like you to do something
Example: She was offered a job in Paris
en: Ofrecer
Old-fashioned
Adj
in or according to styles or types no longer current; not modern.
Example: My parents' views on marriage are very old-fashioned.
en: Anticuado, pasado de moda
open-plan
Adj
Having large rooms with few or no internal dividing walls.
Example: I work in an open-plan office, which can at times be very noisy.
en: Diáfono
order
Verb
request (something) to be made, supplied, or served
Example: my mate ordered the tickets last week
en: Solicitar
original
Adj
existing since the beginning, or being the earliest form of something
Example: The gardens have recently been restored to their original glory.
en: original
patience
Noun
the ability to wait, or to continue doing something despite difficulties, or to suffer without complaining or becoming annoyed
Example: You have to have such a lot of patience when you're dealing with kids
en: Paciencia
Pick up
Verb
Example: I'll pick up the kids from school today.
en: recoger a alguien
pitch
Noun
to move or be moved suddenly, especially by throwing or being thrown
Example: The aircraft was flying at a dangerous pitch
en: Inclinación
pollution
Noun
damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances or waste
Example: The manifesto includes tough measures to tackle road congestion and environmental pollution
en: Contaminación
Previous
Adj
happening or existing before something or someone else
Example: The previous owner of the house had built an extension on the back
en: Previo
prioritize
Verb
designate or treat (something) as being very or most important.
Example: Please prioritize the things you want me to do.
en: Priorizar
Punctual
Adj
arriving, doing something, or happening at the expected, correct time; not late
Example: He's fairly punctual
en: Puntual
Reach
Verb
arrive at; get as far as / stretch out an arm in a specified direction in order to touch or grasp something
Example: Have you reached Philadelphia yet? If not, keep driving / The glasses on the top shelf are beyond her reach.
en: alcanzar / llegar
recall
verb /noun
to bring the memory of a past event into your mind, and often to give a description of what you remember
Example: The old man recalled the city as it had been before the war
en: Memoria / recordar
Reject
Verb
to refuse to accept, use, or believe something or someone
Example: Coin-operated machines in England reject euros.
en: Rechazar
reliable
Adj
Someone or something that is reliable can be trusted or believed because he, she, or it works or behaves well in the way you expect
Example: Price alone is not a reliable indicator of quality
en: Fiable
reprocess
verb
to put a material that has been used through another industrial process to change it so that it can be used again
Example: to reprocess nuclear waste
en: reciclar/ reprocesar
revolutionize
verb
to completely change something so that it is much better
Example: iPhones revolutionized the way we communicate.
en: revolucionar
reward
something given in exchange for good behaviour or good work, etc
Example: He works hard for little reward.
en: Recompensa
rubbish
Noun
waste material or things that are no longer wanted or needed
Example: I forgot to put the rubbish out this morning
en: Basura
rudder
Noun
a flat piece of wood or metal at the back of a boat or aircraft, moved from side to side in order to control the direction of travel
imagen de rudder
Example: The boat builder fitted a rudder to the stern of the boat.
en: Timón
Run low on
verb
if something is running low, or if you are running low on something, there is not much of it left
Example: I hope we find a gas station soon, as this car is running low on fuel.
en: Querdarse sin
shipment
Noun
the action of shipping goods
showroom
Noun
A room used to display goods for sale, such as appliances, cars, or furniture.
Example: The furniture showroom was filled with expensive sofas and chairs.
en: Sala de muestras, sala de exposición
Sign up
Verb
to agree to become involved in an organized activity
Example: It's time to sign up for the volleyball team. Practice starts next week.
en: Apuntar inscribirse
Sprawl
Verb
to cover a large area of land with buildings, especially gradually over a period of time
Example: The refugee camps sprawl across the landscape
en: extenderse
stabilizer
Noun
a device that helps an aircraft, ship, or vehicle to balance
Example: near the vertical stabiliser and is used to stabilise the plane's pitch
en: estabilizador
stage
Noun
A stage of an activity, process, or period is one part of it.
Example: There are twenty separate stages in this process.
en: Etapa
State-of-the-art
Adj
belonging or relating to the most recent stage of technological development; having or using the latest techniques or equipment.
Example: In tech, it can be hard to keep up with the state of the art.
en: Lo último
Stay away from
Verb
avoid mentioning something or avoid becoming involved in something
Example: Amy is really upset with you at the moment; I think you should just stay away for a while.
en: mantenerse alejado
suggestion
Noun
An idea or plan put forward for consideration.
Example: The boss was grateful for the suggestions Tom made during the meeting.
en: Sugerencia
Suitable lighting
Adj
there is enough light to allow ease in cleaning and provide a safe, well-lit work place.
Example: Here there is suitable lighting
en: Iluminación correcta, bastante
Supply chain
Noun
is defined as the entire process of making and selling commercial goods, including every stage from the supply of materials and the manufacture of the goods through to their distribution and sale
Example: All it takes is a truckers' strike to break the supply chain.
en: cadena de suministro
thrust
verb
the driving force produced by, for example, an aircraft engine
Example: The engineers were working on the rocket's thrust
en: Propulsión
up-to-date
Adj
modern, recent, or containing the latest information
Example: Is your operating system up to date?
en: Actualizado
worth
Adj
to be important or useful to have or do
Example: It's taken a long time to finish but it's been worth waiting for
en: Valor / valioso
yaw
verb
If an aircraft or ship yaws, it moves slightly to the side of its intended direction
Example: The boat began to yaw and passengers got sick.