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High-value C1 vocabulary with pronunciation, collocations and examples.

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Lesson objectives

  • Learn advanced lexical items related to business communication & negotiation.
  • Reuse collocations and pronunciation cues more accurately.
  • Transfer high-value vocabulary into speaking and writing tasks.

Vocabulario C1 — Business Communication & Negotiation

30 palabras con definición, traducción, ejemplo y audio.

substantiate //

/səbˈstæn.ʃi.eɪt/v
Definition:To provide evidence to support or prove the truth of a claim or statement.
Traducción:sustanciar / corroborar
Example:The consultant was unable to substantiate the projected growth figures during the quarterly review.
Collocation:substantiate a claim
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    • equivocal //

    /ɪˈkwɪv.ə.kəl/adj
    Definition:Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous or uncertain.
    Traducción:equívoco / ambiguo
    Example:The CEO's equivocal response to the merger rumours left the shareholders feeling uneasy.
    Collocation:equivocal results
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    • paradigm //

    /ˈpær.ə.daɪm/n
    Definition:A typical example or pattern of something; a model.
    Traducción:paradigma
    Example:The shift towards remote work represents a new paradigm in corporate culture.
    Collocation:paradigm shift
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    • cogent //

    /ˈkoʊ.dʒənt/adj
    Definition:Clear, logical, and convincing.
    Traducción:convincente / coherente
    Example:She presented a cogent argument for restructuring the department to improve efficiency.
    Collocation:cogent argument
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    • delineate //

    /dɪˈlɪn.i.eɪt/v
    Definition:To describe or portray something precisely.
    Traducción:delinear / describir detalladamente
    Example:The contract clearly delineates the responsibilities of both the client and the agency.
    Collocation:delineate responsibilities
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    • concede //

    /kənˈsiːd/v
    Definition:To admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it.
    Traducción:conceder / admitir
    Example:After reviewing the data, the negotiator had to concede that their initial valuation was too high.
    Collocation:concede a point
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    • leverage //

    /ˈliː.vər.ɪdʒ/v
    Definition:To use something to maximum advantage.
    Traducción:aprovechar / potenciar
    Example:We need to leverage our technological advantages to secure the deal.
    Collocation:leverage resources
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    • contingent //

    /kənˈtɪn.dʒənt/adj
    Definition:Subject to chance; occurring only if certain circumstances are met.
    Traducción:supeditado a / contingente
    Example:The final approval is contingent upon the successful completion of the audit.
    Collocation:contingent on something
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    • arbitrate //

    /ˈɑːr.bɪ.treɪt/v
    Definition:To reach an authoritative judgment or settlement in a dispute.
    Traducción:arbitrar / mediar
    Example:The legal team was called in to arbitrate the dispute between the two suppliers.
    Collocation:arbitrate a dispute
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    • imperative //

    /ɪmˈper.ə.tɪv/adj
    Definition:Of vital importance; crucial.
    Traducción:imperativo / crucial
    Example:It is imperative that we reach a consensus before the end of the fiscal year.
    Collocation:imperative that...
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    • negotiate //

    /nəˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/v
    Definition:To try to reach an agreement or compromise through discussion.
    Traducción:negociar
    Example:The team is working hard to negotiate a more favourable contract.
    Collocation:negotiate terms
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    • compromise //

    /ˈkɒm.prə.maɪz/n/v
    Definition:An agreement reached by each side making concessions.
    Traducción:acuerdo / compromiso
    Example:After hours of discussion, they finally reached a reasonable compromise.
    Collocation:reach a compromise
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    • consensus //

    /kənˈsen.səs/n
    Definition:A general agreement among a group of people.
    Traducción:consenso
    Example:The board is striving to build a consensus regarding the new sustainability policy.
    Collocation:reach a consensus
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    • scrutinise //

    /ˈskruː.tɪ.naɪz/v
    Definition:To examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
    Traducción:escrutar / examinar minuciosamente
    Example:The auditors will scrutinise every transaction made during the last quarter.
    Collocation:scrutinise details
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    • unilateral //

    /ˌjuː.nɪˈlæt.ər.əl/adj
    Definition:An action performed by or affecting only one person, group, or country involved in a situation, without the agreement of others.
    Traducción:unilateral
    Example:The company's unilateral decision to cut bonuses caused significant friction.
    Collocation:unilateral decision
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    • nuanced //

    /ˈnjuː.ɑːnst/adj
    Definition:Characterised by subtle shades of meaning or expression.
    Traducción:matizado / sutil
    Example:A nuanced understanding of the market is essential for successful expansion.
    Collocation:nuanced approach
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    • discrepancy //

    /dɪˈskrep.ən.si/n
    Definition:A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.
    Traducción:discrepancia / discrepancia
    Example:There was a significant discrepancy between the projected budget and the actual spend.
    Collocation:detect a discrepancy
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    • mitigate //

    /ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/v
    Definition:To make something less severe, serious, or painful.
    Traducción:mitigar / suavizar
    Example:We must implement strategies to mitigate the risks associated with the new venture.
    Collocation:mitigate risks
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    • reconcile //

    /ˈrek.ən.saɪl/v
    Definition:To make one view or belief compatible with another.
    Traducción:reconciliar
    Example:It is difficult to reconcile the company's high profits with its poor environmental record.
    Collocation:reconcile differences
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    • ambiguous //

    /æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs/adj
    Definition:Open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.
    Traducción:ambiguo
    Example:The wording of the clause was too ambiguous, leading to legal disputes.
    Collocation:ambiguous wording
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    • synergy //

    /ˈsɪn.ə.dʒi/n
    Definition:The interaction or cooperation of two or more organisations to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.
    Traducción:sinergia
    Example:The merger was expected to create significant synergies between the two firms.
    Collocation:create synergy
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    • bottleneck //

    /ˈbɒt.əl.nek/n
    Definition:A situation that causes delay in a process or system.
    Traducción:cuello de botella
    Example:The lack of skilled staff has become a major bottleneck in our production line.
    Collocation:create a bottleneck
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    • alignment //

    /əˈlaɪn.mənt/n
    Definition:The state of being in agreement or in a position that matches something else.
    Traducción:alineación / concordancia
    Example:We need to ensure strategic alignment between our marketing and sales teams.
    Collocation:strategic alignment
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    • frictionless //

    /ˈfrɪk.ʃən.ləs/adj
    Definition:Smooth and without difficulty; (in tech/business) seamless.
    Traducción:sin fricciones / fluido
    Example:Our goal is to provide a frictionless user experience to increase customer loyalty.
    Collocation:frictionless experience
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    • pivot //

    /ˈpɪv.ət/v
    Definition:To fundamentally change the direction of a business or strategy.
    Traducción:pivotar / cambiar de rumbo
    Example:The startup had to pivot towards a subscription model to survive the market shift.
    Collocation:pivot towards something
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    • bandwidth //

    /ˈbænd.wɪtθ/n
    Definition:(Informal/Business) The mental capacity or time available to deal with a task.
    Traducción:capacidad / ancho de banda (mental/temporal)
    Example:I don't have the bandwidth to take on another project this week.
    Collocation:have the bandwidth
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    • deep dive //

    /diːp daɪv/n/v
    Definition:An in-depth examination or analysis of a particular topic.
    Traducción:análisis profundo
    Example:Let's do a deep dive into the analytics to understand why conversion rates dropped.
    Collocation:conduct a deep dive
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    • buy-in //

    /ˈbaɪ.ɪn/n
    Definition:Acceptance of and willingness to support a proposition or decision.
    Traducción:apoyo / aceptación
    Example:We need to get buy-in from the department heads before we implement the new policy.
    Collocation:get buy-in
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    • touch base //

    /tʌtʃ beɪs/phrase
    Definition:To briefly contact someone to update them or check progress.
    Traducción:ponerse en contacto / hablar brevemente
    Example:I'll touch base with you on Friday to see how the negotiations are progressing.
    Collocation:touch base with someone
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    • game-changer //

    /ˈɡeɪmˌtʃeɪ.nər/n
    Definition:A person or thing that significantly alters the existing situation or activity.
    Traducción:algo que cambia las reglas del juego
    Example:The new AI integration is a total game-changer for our customer service efficiency.
    Collocation:a real game-changer
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