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verb

to be (permanent)

"Yo soy estudiante."

verb

to be (temporary)

"Estoy cansado."

verb

to have

"Tengo un perro."

verb

to do, make

"Hago mi tarea."

verb

to go

"Voy a la escuela."

noun

house, home

"Mi casa es grande."

noun

water

"Bebo agua."

noun

food

"Buena comida."

noun

family

"Mi familia."

noun

mother

"Mi madre."

noun

father

"Mi padre."

adjective

red

"Coche rojo."

adjective

blue

"Cielo azul."

number

one

"Un libro."

number

two

"Dos gatos."

noun

A circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result or outcome. Frequently used to analyze complex situations in academic papers.

"El estrés es un factor determinante en muchas enfermedades."

verb

To encourage or promote the development or growth of something, typically something positive like a habit, activity, or economy.

"El colegio busca fomentar el hábito de la lectura entre los alumnos."

verb

To provide a formal assurance, especially that certain conditions will be fulfilled relating to a product, service, or transaction. In academic terms, it means to ensure a result or standard.

"El sistema educativo debe garantizar la igualdad de oportunidades."

noun

The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.

"La globalización ha facilitado el intercambio cultural entre naciones."

noun

The ability to do something well, usually gained through training, practice, or experience. It refers to both physical and mental competencies.

"Ella tiene una gran habilidad para la música."

noun

A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.

"Hacer ejercicio todas las mañanas es un buen hábito."

noun

Una hipótesis es una proposición aceptable que ha sido formulada a través de la recolección de información y datos, aunque no esté confirmada. Sirve como base para una investigación científica o una argumentación lógica.

noun

The action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another, or a marked effect or influence.

"El impacto ambiental de los plásticos es devastador."

noun

A thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something. It can be financial, moral, or professional.

"El bono anual es un incentivo para mejorar la productividad."

verb

To make or become greater in size, amount, or degree.

"El gobierno planea incrementar los impuestos al tabaco."

adjective

Certain to happen; unavoidable. Used in academic writing to describe logical conclusions or historical events that cannot be prevented.

"El cambio social es inevitable en una era tecnológica."

noun

The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities (e.g., buildings, roads, power supplies) needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.

"El país necesita mejorar su infraestructura de transporte."

adjective

Existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute. It refers to a quality that cannot be separated from the thing itself.

"El riesgo es inherente a cualquier inversión financiera."

noun

The action or process of innovating; a new method, idea, product, etc. It implies improvement and progress through creativity.

"La innovación es la clave para el crecimiento de las empresas tecnológicas."

noun

A metal instrument used for opening or closing a lock.

"Uso la llave para abrir la puerta."

verb

To make something less severe, serious, or painful. It is frequently used in discussions about environment, risks, or social issues.

"Nuevas leyes fueron aprobadas para mitigar el impacto ambiental."

noun

A thing that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress. It can be physical or metaphorical.

"La falta de financiación es el principal obstáculo para el proyecto."

noun

A view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge. It expresses a personal belief or perspective.

"En mi opinión, el libro es mejor que la película."

adjective

Seeming reasonable or probable. It is used to describe an argument or explanation that is believable even if not yet proven.

"Aunque es una teoría nueva, parece una explicación plausible."

noun

A forecast or statement about what will happen in the future. It is based on current evidence, patterns, or scientific analysis.

"Las predicciones meteorológicas indican que lloverá mañana."

adjective

Present as the strongest or main element; having control or power. Used to describe the most common feature in a set of data or a society.

"El color azul es el tono predominante en el cuadro."