Sustantives Flashcards
Flaw
- The diamond has a small flaw, but it’s still valuable.
- The plan had a major flaw that no one noticed.
defecto / imperfección
Livestock
- Farmers raise livestock for meat and dairy production.
- The drought affected both crops and livestock.
ganado
Leak
- There was a leak in the roof, and water started coming in during the storm.
- The company is investigating a leak of confidential data.
filtración / fuga
Consent
- You need parental consent to participate in the study.
- She gave her consent to the medical procedure.
consentimiento
Juncture
- At this juncture, we must decide whether to continue or stop the project.
- The country was at a crucial juncture in its history.
- The juncture of the two roads is just ahead.
- This mechanical juncture allows the parts to move smoothly.
momento crítico / conexión entre dos cosas
Ease
- She passed the exam with ease.
- The new chair provides great ease and comfort.
facilidad / comodidad / alivio
Awe
- The sight of the Grand Canyon filled them with awe.
- She looked at the famous scientist in awe.
admiración / asombro
Offspring
- The lioness cared for her offspring after the birth.
cría / descendencia
Meerkat
- Meerkats are known for their upright stance when they are on lookout for predators.
suricata
Fur
- The fox has thick, soft fur that helps keep it warm in cold climates.
pelaje
Conundrum
- The scientist faced a conundrum when the experiment produced unexpected results.
- Deciding between two equally good job offers was a real conundrum for her.
enigma / dilema
Proclivity
- She has a proclivity for learning new languages quickly.
- His proclivity for taking risks made him a successful entrepreneur.
propensión / inclinación / tendencia
Sycophant
- The manager surrounded himself with sycophants who never questioned his decisions.
- She despised sycophants who only complimented her to gain advantages.
sicofante (persona aduladora que busca ganar favor con alguien poderoso)
Shrine
- Thousands of pilgrims visit the shrine of Saint James every year.
- The golden shrine in the cathedral contains ancient religious relics.
Santuario
Tilt
- There is a slight tilt in the picture frame.
- The newspaper has a political tilt towards the left.
inclinación / sesgo
Vessel
- The fishing vessel set sail early in the morning.
- Blood vessels transport oxygen throughout the body.
embarcación // vaso sanguíneo
Wound
- He suffered a deep wound on his arm after the accident.
herida
Tooth decay
- Eating too much sugar can lead to tooth decay.
- Good oral hygiene helps prevent tooth decay.
Caries dentales
Bribe
- The politician was arrested for accepting a bribe.
- The judge refused to take a bribe and remained impartial.
Soborno
Layoff
- The company announced massive layoffs due to the economic crisis.
- After the layoff, many workers struggled to find new jobs.
Despido
Rip-off
- This song sounds exactly like another one. It seems like a rip-off!
- The tour was a rip-off; we paid too much for a terrible experience.
- $10 for a bottle of water? That’s a total rip-off!
Copia / plagio // estafa
Limb
- He broke his lower limb in an accident.
- Some animals can regrow a lost limb.
Extremidad
Disguise
- His disguise was so good that no one recognized him.
- The spy wore a wig and sunglasses as a disguise.
disfraz / camuflaje
Wig
- She wore a blonde wig to the costume party.
- Some people wear wigs after losing their hair due to illness.
Peluca
Burden
- The financial burden of college tuition is too high for some families.
Carga / peso
Leisure
- I enjoy reading in my leisure time.
- The resort offers many leisure activities.
Tiempo libre / ocio
Rite
- The wedding rite was performed by a priest.
- Coming-of-age rites are important in many societies.
- The funeral rites included prayers and a memorial service.
Rito / ceremonia
Yield
- This investment has a high yield.
Rendimiento
Farewell
- She gave me a warm farewell before leaving for college.
- They organized a farewell party for their boss.
Despedida
Stance
- The politician maintained a strong stance on environmental policies.
- Her stance on the issue was clear: education must be a priority.
Postura / posición
Nourishment
- Children need proper nourishment to grow healthy.
- Books provide mental nourishment for those who love to learn.
Nutrición / alimento / sustento
Demise
- The demise of the company was unexpected.
- The king’s demise led to a power struggle.
Muerte / colapso
Invoice
- The company sent an invoice for the services provided.
Factura
Ferret
- The ferret escaped from its cage.
Hurón
Tenure
- During his tenure as president, he implemented many reforms.
- She received tenure after five years of teaching at the university.
periodo durante el cual alguien ocupa un cargo
Venue
- The concert will take place at a large venue downtown.
- We need to find a suitable venue for the wedding.
Sede
