vocabulary
Vocabulary Lab
High-value C1 vocabulary with pronunciation, collocations and examples.
45 minC1c1vocabularyremote-work-the-future-of-officesremote workhybridparadigm shiftautonomy
Lesson objectives
- Learn advanced lexical items related to remote work & the future of offices.
- Reuse collocations and pronunciation cues more accurately.
- Transfer high-value vocabulary into speaking and writing tasks.
Vocabulario C1 — Remote Work & the Future of Offices
30 palabras con definición, traducción, ejemplo y audio.
ubiquitous //
/juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/adjDefinition:Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
Traducción:ubicuidad / omnipresente
Example:By 2026, digital nomadism has become ubiquitous in the tech sector.
Collocation:ubiquitous presence
paradigm shift //
/ˈpærədaɪm ʃɪft/nDefinition:A fundamental change in approach or underlying assumptions.
Traducción:cambio de paradigma
Example:The move to hybrid models represents a paradigm shift in corporate culture.
Collocation:a fundamental paradigm shift
facilitate //
/fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/vDefinition:To make an action or process easy or easier.
Traducción:facilitar
Example:Advanced AI tools facilitate seamless collaboration between distributed teams.
Collocation:facilitate communication
disruptive //
/dɪsˈrʌptɪv/adjDefinition:Innovative technologies that displace established industries or methods.
Traducción:disruptivo
Example:The disruptive nature of remote work has forced traditional firms to rethink their real estate.
Collocation:disruptive technology
empirical //
/ɪmˈpɪrɪkl/adjDefinition:Based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience.
Traducción:empírico
Example:We need empirical evidence to prove that remote work doesn't decrease productivity.
Collocation:empirical evidence
augment //
/ɔːɡˈment/vDefinition:To make something greater by adding to it; increase.
Traducción:aumentar / potenciar
Example:Virtual reality tools will augment the physical office experience in the near future.
Collocation:augment productivity
inherent //
/ɪnˈhɪərənt/adjDefinition:Existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute.
Traducción:inherente
Example:There are inherent risks in cybersecurity when employees work from home.
Collocation:inherent risk
mitigate //
/ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt/vDefinition:To make something less severe, serious, or painful.
Traducción:mitigar
Example:Companies must implement strategies to mitigate employee burnout in remote settings.
Collocation:mitigate risks
asynchronous //
/eɪˈsɪŋkrənəs/adjDefinition:Not existing or happening at the same time.
Traducción:asíncrono
Example:Asynchronous communication allows global teams to work across different time zones effectively.
Collocation:asynchronous communication
detrimental //
/ˌdetrɪˈmentl/adjDefinition:Tending to cause harm.
Traducción:perjudicial
Example:The lack of face-to-face interaction can be detrimental to team cohesion.
Collocation:detrimental effect
streamline //
/ˈstriːmlaɪn/vDefinition:To make an organization or system more efficient and effective.
Traducción:agilizar / optimizar
Example:The new software aims to streamline remote onboarding processes.
Collocation:streamline operations
implement //
/ˈɪmplɪment/vDefinition:To put a decision, plan, or agreement into effect.
Traducción:implementar
Example:Management decided to implement a four-day work week to boost morale.
Collocation:implement a policy
feasibility //
/ˌfiːzəˈbɪləti/nDefinition:The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done.
Traducción:viabilidad
Example:The feasibility of a fully remote workforce is being debated by the board.
Collocation:feasibility study
oversight //
/ˈəʊvəsaɪt/nDefinition:The action of overseeing something; supervision.
Traducción:supervisión
Example:Effective management requires careful oversight of remote staff activities.
Collocation:regulatory oversight
comprehensive //
/ˌkɒmprɪˈhensɪv/adjDefinition:Complete; including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.
Traducción:exhaustivo / integral
Example:A comprehensive remote work policy is essential for modern businesses.
Collocation:comprehensive review
work-life balance //
/wɜːk laɪf ˈbæləns/nDefinition:The division of one's time and focus between working and personal life.
Traducción:equilibrio entre vida laboral y personal
Example:Remote work has significantly improved the work-life balance for many parents.
Collocation:achieve a work-life balance
burnout //
/ˈbɜːnaʊt/nDefinition:State of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive stress.
Traducción:agotamiento / burnout
Example:Without clear boundaries, remote workers often face severe burnout.
Collocation:suffer from burnout
hybrid //
/ˈhaɪbrɪd/adjDefinition:A mixture of two different elements.
Traducción:híbrido
Example:The hybrid model combines the benefits of office presence and home flexibility.
Collocation:hybrid working
autonomy //
/ɔːˈtɒnəmi/nDefinition:The right or condition of self-government; independence.
Traducción:autonomía
Example:Employees value the autonomy that remote work provides.
Collocation:professional autonomy
collaborate //
/kəˈlæbəreɪt/vDefinition:To work jointly on an activity or project.
Traducción:colaborar
Example:Digital platforms allow us to collaborate in real-time regardless of location.
Collocation:collaborate closely
digital nomad //
/ˈdɪdʒɪtl ˈnəʊmæd/nDefinition:A person who tends to work remotely while traveling.
Traducción:nómada digital
Example:Being a digital nomad requires excellent self-discipline and reliable internet.
Collocation:lifestyle of a digital nomad
connectivity //
/ˌkɒnɛkˈtɪvɪti/nDefinition:The state of being connected or the ability to connect.
Traducción:conectividad
Example:Reliable high-speed connectivity is the backbone of the remote economy.
Collocation:seamless connectivity
burn the midnight oil //
/bɜːn ðə ˈmɪdnaɪt ɔɪl/idiomDefinition:To work late into the night.
Traducción:trabajar hasta las tantas / trasnochar trabajando
Example:Since moving to remote work, I often find myself burning the midnight oil due to time zone differences.
Collocation:frequently burn the midnight oil
cluttered //
/ˈklʌtəd/adjDefinition:Untidy; filled with a lot of objects.
Traducción:desordenado / saturado
Example:A cluttered workspace can lead to decreased focus during remote sessions.
Collocation:cluttered desk
unplug //
/ˌʌnˈplʌɡ/vDefinition:To disconnect from electronic devices or work.
Traducción:desconectarse
Example:It is vital to unplug completely during the weekend to maintain mental health.
Collocation:unplug from work
watercooler chat // (n (idiomatic))
/ˈwɔːtəkəʊlə tʃæt/Definition:Informal conversation between colleagues in an office.
Traducción:charla de pasillo / charla informal
Example:Virtual coffee breaks attempt to replicate the spontaneous watercooler chat of the office.
Collocation:replicate watercooler chat
hustle culture //
/ˈhʌsl ˈkʌltʃə/nDefinition:A lifestyle where constant work and productivity are glorified.
Traducción:cultura del esfuerzo extremo / hustle culture
Example:The rise of remote work has led many to reject the toxic aspects of hustle culture.
Collocation:toxic hustle culture
burnout-prone //
/ˈbɜːnaʊt prəʊn/adjDefinition:Likely to suffer from burnout.
Traducción:propenso al agotamiento
Example:Remote roles that require constant availability can be burnout-prone.
Collocation:highly burnout-prone
tight-knit //
/ˌtaɪt ˈnɪt/adjDefinition:Closely integrated and supportive (of a group).
Traducción:muy unido / cohesionado
Example:Even though we are remote, we have maintained a very tight-knit team.
Collocation:tight-knit community
seamlessly //
/ˈsiːmləsli/advDefinition:Smoothly and without any interruptions or problems.
Traducción:sin problemas / de forma fluida
Example:The transition to the new cloud system was handled seamlessly.
Collocation:integrate seamlessly