Week 9 Flashcards

Imperfecto, USAID, Desarollo

1
Q

I am going to be a representative of our country abroad.

A

Voy a ser representante de nuestro país en el extranjero.

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2
Q

I was 28 when I started to work for a consulting firm.

A

Tenía 27 años cuando emepecé a trabajar para una consultora.

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3
Q

I was 25 when I got married.

A

Tenía 25 años cuando me casé.

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4
Q

Although I was happy to move to Oregon, I needed some time to adapt to a new place.

A

Aunque estaba contenta de mudarme a Oregon, necesité un tiempo para adaptarme a un nuevo lugar.

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5
Q

When I was living in Seattle, I met Lena who is now one of my best friends.

A

Cuando vivía en Seattle, conocí a Lena que ahora es una de mis mejores amigas.

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6
Q

USAID works together with the government local to strengthen the country.

A

USAID trabaja junto con el gobierno local para fortalezer el país.

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7
Q

A root cause of illegal immigration is due to the lack of employment opportunities.

A

Una causa raís de la inmigración ilegal es debido a la falta de oportunidades de empleo.

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8
Q

USAID offers support to entrepreneurs.

A

USAID ofrece apoyo a emprendedores.

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9
Q

This support contributes to the creation of economic opportunities, which reduces the desire to emigrate.

A

Este apoyo contribuye a la creación de oportunidades económicas, lo que reduce el deseo de emigrar.

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10
Q

New businesses have to deal with legal obstacles.

A

Nuevos negocios tienen que lidiar con obstáculos legales.

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11
Q

… can be as simple as …

A

… puede ser tan simple como …

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12
Q

Through workshops, USAID helps persons increase their skills.

A

A través de tallares, USAID ayuda a personas aumentar sus competencias

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13
Q

The work of USAID is very important in developing countries.

A

El labor de USAID es muy importante en países en vías de desarrollo.

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14
Q

To strengthen efforts in the fight against diseases…

A

Para fortalecer los esfuerzos en la lucha contra las enfermedades…

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15
Q

USAID has invested many millions of dollars in Africa.

A

USAID ha invertido muchos millones de dólares en Africa.

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16
Q

USAID works with non-governmental organizations at the global, regional, and local levels.

A

USAID trabaja con organizacions no gubernamentales a nivel global, regional, y local.

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17
Q

This agency helps the population in many fields, one of which is health.

A

Esta agencia ayuda a la población en muchos campos, uno de ellos es la salud.

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18
Q

Problems of poor nutrition, infectious diseases, and other health problems are an obstacle for prosperity.

A

Los problemas de desnutrición, las enfermedades infecciosas, y otros problemas de salud son obstáculos para la prosperidad.

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19
Q

Treatment for infected persons is less affordable than in developed countries.

A

El tratamiento para las personas infectadas es menos asequible que en los países desarrollados.

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20
Q

…which isn’t always feasible.

A

…lo que no siempre es factible.

21
Q

Both outbreaks and epidemics have increased considerably in the past few years.

A

Tanto los brotes como las epidemias han aumentado considerablemente en los últimos años.

22
Q

…not only in gravity but also in frequency.

A

…no solo en gravedad sino también en frecuencia.

23
Q

… to reduce the threats to public health.

A

… para disminuir las amenazas a la salud pública.

24
Q

The indigenous populations have the lowest education levels.

A

Las poblaciones indígenas tienen los niveles educativos más bajos.

25
Q

The risk of maternal mortality in indigenous women is more than double that of non-indigenous women.

A

El riesgo de mortalidad materna en las mujered indígenas es más de doble que el de las mujeres no indígenas.

26
Q

USAID has a series of projects to mitigate these challenges.

A

USAID tiene una serie de projeyectos para mitigar estos riesgos.

26
Q

… to reestablish the system of primary health care.

A

… para restablecer el sistema de atención primaria salud.

27
Q

fundamental for decision making

A

fundamental para la toma de decisiones

28
Q

The drought and bad harvest have caused extreme food insecurity.

A

La sequía y la mala cosecha han causado una inseguridad alimentaria extrema.

29
Q

The objectives of this initiative are to strengthen agricultural production and create new opportunities.

A

Los objetivos de esta iniciativa son fortalezer la producción agrícola y crear nuevas oportunidades.

30
Q

We have the responsibility to manage natural resources appropriately.

A

Tenemos la responsabilidad de manejar los recursos naturales apropiadamente.

31
Q

I want to mention some of the problems.

A

Quiero mencionar algunos de los problemas.

32
Q

to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

A

para reducir las emisiones de gases de afecto invernadero

33
Q

to provide financial support

A

para proveer (brindar) apoyo financiero

34
Q

The Paris Treaty is a world strategy against climate change.

A

El acuerdo de Paris es una estrategia mundial contra el cambio climático.

35
Q

We have talked a lot about sustainable development.

A

Hemos hablado mucho sobre el desarrollo sostenible.

36
Q

It has a strong link with…

A

Tiene un fuerte vínculo con…

37
Q

To be honest

A

Para ser honesta

38
Q

Nobody thought how society was going to affect the environment.

A

No se pensó en que la sociedad iba a afectar el medioambiente.

39
Q

the problems that we face currently

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los problems que nos enfrentamos actualmente

40
Q

to address these problems

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para abordar estos problemas

41
Q

to be conscious of the consequences

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para ser consciente(s) de las consecuencias

42
Q

In the past few years, we have achieved important social advances.

A

En los últimos años hemos logrado importantes avances sociales.

43
Q

gangs

A

las pandillas

43
Q

human trafficking

A

la trata de personas

43
Q

to increase the security of vulnerable population

A

para aumentar la seguridad de poblaciones vulnerables

43
Q

drug trafficking

A

el narcotráfico

44
Q

in areas with high crime rates

A

en zonas con altos índices de criminalidad