vocabulary
Vocabulary Lab
High-value C1 vocabulary with pronunciation, collocations and examples.
45 minC1c1vocabularysupply-chains-global-tradesupply chainglobal tradelogisticsdisruption
Lesson objectives
- Learn advanced lexical items related to supply chains & global trade.
- Reuse collocations and pronunciation cues more accurately.
- Transfer high-value vocabulary into speaking and writing tasks.
Vocabulario C1 — Supply Chains & Global Trade
30 palabras con definición, traducción, ejemplo y audio.
disruption //
/dɪsˈrʌp.ʃən/nDefinition:A disturbance that interrupts an event, activity, or process.
Traducción:interrupción / perturbación
Example:The sudden geopolitical shift caused a major disruption in the semiconductor supply chain.
Collocation:supply chain disruption
fluctuate //
/ˈflʌk.tʃu.eɪt/vDefinition:To change continually; to move up and down in level or amount.
Traducción:fluctuar
Example:Freight costs continue to fluctuate wildly due to unpredictable fuel prices.
Collocation:fluctuate wildly
mitigate //
/ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/vDefinition:To make something less severe, serious, or painful.
Traducción:mitigar / suavizar
Example:Companies are implementing AI to mitigate the risks of inventory shortages.
Collocation:mitigate risks
bottleneck //
/ˈbɒt.əl.nek/nDefinition:A situation that causes delay in a process or system.
Traducción:cuello de botella
Example:The shortage of raw materials remains a significant bottleneck in production.
Collocation:create a bottleneck
interdependence //
/ˌɪn.tə.dɪˈpen.dəns/nDefinition:The state of being mutually reliant on each other.
Traducción:interdependencia
Example:Global trade is built upon the complex interdependence of national economies.
Collocation:economic interdependence
logistics //
/ləˈdʒɪs.tɪks/nDefinition:The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies.
Traducción:logística
Example:Effective logistics management is crucial for maintaining just-in-time manufacturing.
Collocation:logistics management
procurement //
/prəˈkjʊə.mənt/nDefinition:The action of obtaining or procuring something, especially goods or services.
Traducción:adquisición / contratación
Example:The procurement department is looking for more sustainable suppliers.
Collocation:procurement process
surplus //
/ˈsɜː.pləs/nDefinition:An amount of something left over when requirements have been met.
Traducción:superávit / excedente
Example:A surplus of grain was exported to neighboring regions to stabilize prices.
Collocation:trade surplus
volatile //
/ˈvɒl.ə.taɪl/adjDefinition:Liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse.
Traducción:volátil
Example:Investors are wary of the volatile market conditions in emerging economies.
Collocation:volatile market
infrastructure //
/ˈɪn.frəˌstrʌktʃə/nDefinition:The basic physical and organizational structures needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
Traducción:infraestructura
Example:Upgrading digital infrastructure is vital for modernizing global trade routes.
Collocation:critical infrastructure
streamline //
/ˈstriːm.laɪn/vDefinition:To make an organization or system more efficient and effective.
Traducción:optimizar / agilizar
Example:We need to streamline our distribution channels to reduce delivery times.
Collocation:streamline processes
compliance //
/kəmˈplaɪ.əns/nDefinition:The action or fact of complying with a law, most important rule, or agreement.
Traducción:cumplimiento (normativo)
Example:Strict regulatory compliance is mandatory for all international shipping firms.
Collocation:regulatory compliance
outsource //
/ˈaʊt.sɔːs/vDefinition:To obtain goods or services from an outside or foreign supplier.
Traducción:subcontratar / externalizar
Example:Many tech firms outsource their hardware assembly to specialized factories.
Collocation:outsource production
inventory //
/ˈɪn.vən.tər.i/nDefinition:A complete list of items such as goods in stock.
Traducción:inventario / existencias
Example:The company maintains a low inventory to minimize storage costs.
Collocation:manage inventory
scale up //
/skeɪl ʌp/phrasal verbDefinition:To increase the size, amount, or importance of something.
Traducción:escalar / ampliar
Example:The startup plans to scale up its operations to meet global demand by 2026.
Collocation:scale up production
bottleneck //
/ˈbɒt.əl.nek/nDefinition:A situation that causes delay in a process or system.
Traducción:cuello de botella
Example:The shortage of raw materials remains a significant bottleneck in production.
Collocation:create a bottleneck
resilience //
/rɪˈzɪl.jəns/nDefinition:The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
Traducción:resiliencia / capacidad de recuperación
Example:Building supply chain resilience has become a top priority for global CEOs.
Collocation:supply chain resilience
diversify //
/daɪˈvɜː.sɪ.faɪ/vDefinition:To enlarge the range of products or sources of supply.
Traducción:diversificar
Example:To avoid over-reliance on one country, firms must diversify their supplier base.
Collocation:diversify sources
deficit //
/ˈdef.ɪ.sɪt/nDefinition:The amount by which something is too small.
Traducción:déficit
Example:A significant trade deficit was reported in the last fiscal quarter.
Collocation:trade deficit
implications //
/ˌɪm.plɪˈkeɪ.ʃənz/nDefinition:The conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated.
Traducción:implicaciones
Example:The new tariff laws have serious implications for international trade.
Collocation:far-reaching implications
disruptive //
/dɪsˈrʌp.tɪv/adjDefinition:Causing radical change in an industry or market.
Traducción:disruptivo
Example:AI-driven logistics is a disruptive technology that is changing the industry.
Collocation:disruptive technology
seamless //
/ˈsiːm.ləs/adjDefinition:Smooth and without any gaps or problems.
Traducción:fluido / sin interrupciones
Example:The goal is to create a seamless transition between manufacturing and delivery.
Collocation:seamless integration
end-to-end //
/ˌend.tə.ˈend/adjDefinition:Involving all stages of a process from start to finish.
Traducción:de extremo a extremo / integral
Example:We provide an end-to-end solution for global shipping and tracking.
Collocation:end-to-end solution
bottleneck //
/ˈbɒt.əl.nek/nDefinition:A situation that causes delay in a process or system.
Traducción:cuello de botella
Example:The shortage of raw materials remains a significant bottleneck in production.
Collocation:create a bottleneck
agile //
/ˈædʒ.aɪl/adjDefinition:Able to move quickly and easily; in business, able to adapt rapidly.
Traducción:ágil
Example:An agile supply chain can respond much faster to sudden market shifts.
Collocation:agile response
on-demand //
/ˌɒn.dəˈmɑːnd/adjDefinition:Available when requested.
Traducción:bajo demanda
Example:The rise of on-demand manufacturing is changing how we think about inventory.
Collocation:on-demand service
frictionless //
/ˈfrɪk.ʃən.ləs/adjDefinition:Achieving a result without any difficulty or resistance.
Traducción:sin fricciones / fluido
Example:Digitalization aims to create a frictionless trade environment globally.
Collocation:frictionless trade
real-time //
/ˌrɪəlˈtaɪm/adjDefinition:The exact time or moment when something happens.
Traducción:en tiempo real
Example:Real-time tracking allows customers to see exactly where their package is.
Collocation:real-time data
jit //
/dʒɪt/nDefinition:Short for 'Just-in-Time'; a way of managing inventory to reduce waste.
Traducción:justo a tiempo
Example:The company moved away from JIT to avoid stockouts during the crisis.
Collocation:JIT manufacturing
bottleneck //
/ˈbɒt.əl.nek/nDefinition:A situation that causes delay in a process or system.
Traducción:cuello de botella
Example:The shortage of raw materials remains a significant bottleneck in production.
Collocation:create a bottleneck