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SPANISH WORD LIST LEVEL 2

Unit 6  More than machines?

WORDS AND PHRASES
Word / Phrase Translation Part of Speech Phonetic Spelling Definition Sample Sentence
artificial inteligencia noun /ˌɑrtɪˈfɪʃ(ə)l the use of computer Many people
intelligence artificial [non-count] ɪnˈtelɪdʒəns/ technology to make think that artificial
computers and other intelligence will never
machines think and do become a reality.
things in the way that
people can
at first glance a primera vista phrase /ət ˈfɜrst ɡlæns/ at the moment when At first glance, the
you first see or find theory seems to make
out about something, a lot of sense.
before you know
more details
automaton autómata noun /ɔˈtɑmətən/ a machine that Human factory
can move and do workers had
things without being been replaced by
controlled by someone automatons.
capacity capacidad noun /kəˈpæsəti/ the ability to do Harry had a
something tremendous capacity
for work.
come about suceder phrasal verb /kʌm əˈbaʊt/ to happen, especially The increase in
by chance production has come
about through the use
of technology.
context contexto noun /ˈkɑnˌtekst/ the general situation These events are
in which something meaningless outside
happens, which helps their historical
to explain it context.
counter- contraargumento noun /ˈkaʊntər ˈɑrɡjəmənt/ points or statements The counter-argument
argument which argue against against building
a particular view and the new hospital, is
attempt to show that it that it would be too
is wrong expensive.
forecast predecir verb /ˈfɔrˌkæst/ to make a statement Analysts are
about what is likely forecasting an
to happen, usually increase in profits of
relating to the up to 16%.
weather, business,
or the economy
generalist generalista noun /ˈdʒen(ə)rəlɪst/ someone who knows a She was a generalist
lot about a wide range who knew about
of subjects many subjects, as
she preferred not to
specialize in one area.
generic genérico adjective /dʒəˈnerɪk/ relating to or The software is
appropriate for a range generic, it’s suitable
or class of similar things for use with both
Macs and PCs.

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Word / Phrase Translation Part of Speech Phonetic Spelling Definition Sample Sentence
globalization globalización noun /ˌɡloʊbəlɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/ the idea that the Critics of globalization
world is developing a staged a large
single economy and demonstration.
culture as a result of
improved technology
and communications
and the influence of
very large multinational
corporations
go after ir tras (algo) phrasal verb /ɡoʊ ˈæftər/ to try to get something Our company is going
(something) that other people are after the software
also competing for market in southern
California.
go on ocurrir phrasal verb /ɡoʊ ˈɔn/ happen, occur. I wonder what’s going
on next door – they’re
making a lot of noise.
highly skilled altamente adjective /ˈhaɪli ˈskɪld/ demanding specialist Designing websites is
cualificado training, experience a highly skilled job.
and expertise
(be) in demand (ser/estar) phrase /ɪn dɪˈmænd/ to be wanted by a lot Our software is in
demandado of people demand all over
the world.
(be) in it for the ir para largo phrase /ˈɪn ɪt fər ðə ˈlɔŋ hɔl/ to be committed to When I began
long haul something or to be restoring the old
involved in something house, I knew
for a long period I would be in it for
of time the long haul.
(be) in tune with (estar) en sintonía phrase /ɪn ˈtun wɪθ/ to understand the He was in tune with
(something) con (algo) feelings, opinions, current political
or needs of a group issues.
of people
infer inferir verb /ɪnˈfɜr/ to form an opinion Her appearance led
about something that them to infer that she
is based on information was very wealthy.
that you already have
judgment juicio noun /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/ an opinion that you You have to accept
have after thinking his judgment on
carefully about the matter.
something
lack carecer verb /læk/ to not have any or He lacked the skills
enough of something required for the job.
that you need or want
low-skilled de baja adjective /ˈloʊ skɪld/ not demanding any Low-skilled jobs like
cualificación specialist training, cleaning can be very
experience or expertise hard work, but often
pay very little.
pick (something) aprender (algo) phrasal verb /pɪk ˈʌp/ to learn a new skill or She picked up a few
up start a habit without German phrases while
intending to staying in Berlin
point out señalar phrasal verb /pɔɪnt ˈaʊt/ to tell someone Thank you for
something pointing out that I
had dropped my hat.
promote promover verb /prəˈmoʊt/ to support or This government
encourage something is committed to
promoting the use of
public transportation.

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Word / Phrase Translation Part of Speech Phonetic Spelling Definition Sample Sentence
redundant redundante adjective /rɪˈdʌndənt/ not needed, no longer Computers have
useful made our paper
records redundant.
rely on depender de phrasal verb /rɪˈlaɪ ɔn/ to need something in The museum relies on
order to continue living, voluntary donations
existing, or operating to stay open.
resilient resiliente adjective /rɪˈzɪljənt/ able to quickly become A profitable business
healthy, happy, or is far more resilient
strong again after an to economic ups
illness, disappointment, and downs, than
or other problem a business that is
struggling to survive.
response respuesta noun /rɪˈspɑns/ a reaction Her response was to
leave the room and
slam the door.
specialist especialista noun /ˈspeʃ(ə)lɪst/ someone whose Both her husband and
training, education, or brother are specialists
experience makes them in hand surgery.
an expert in a particular
subject
stand-in sustituto noun /ˈstænd ɪn/ someone or something John was a stand-in
that takes the place of for Ruth while she was
another person or thing on vacation.
for a short time
supporting prueba fehaciente noun /səˈpɔrtɪŋ ˈevɪdəns/ proof or information The supporting
evidence that help to show that a evidence we
theory or claim is true presented during the
trial helped us to win
the case.
(do something) (hacer algo) con phrase /wɪθ ˈiz/ without any difficulty He passed his exams
with ease facilidad with ease, he didn’t
even need to study.

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