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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 consulting, strategy & decision-making.
  • Reuse collocations and pronunciation cues more accurately.
  • Transfer high-value vocabulary into speaking and writing tasks.

Vocabulario C1 — Consulting, Strategy & Decision-Making

29 palabras con definición, traducción, ejemplo y audio.

paradigm shift //

/ˈpærədaɪm ʃɪft/n
Definition:A fundamental change in approach or underlying assumptions.
Traducción:cambio de paradigma
Example:The integration of generative AI represents a paradigm shift in how consulting firms approach data analysis.
Collocation:a fundamental paradigm shift
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    • empirical //

    /ɪmˈpɪrɪkl/adj
    Definition:Based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory.
    Traducción:empírico
    Example:The strategy was not based on intuition but on empirical evidence gathered from global market trends.
    Collocation:empirical evidence
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    • elucidate //

    /ɪˈluːsɪdeɪt/v
    Definition:To make something clear; to explain.
    Traducción:elucidar / esclarecer
    Example:The consultant was asked to elucidate the complex implications of the proposed merger.
    Collocation:elucidate the reasons
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    • cogent //

    /ˈkoʊdʒənt/adj
    Definition:Clear, logical, and convincing.
    Traducción:convincente / sólido
    Example:She presented a cogent argument for restructuring the department to improve efficiency.
    Collocation:a cogent argument
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    • extrapolate //

    /ɪkˈstræpəleɪt/v
    Definition:To estimate or conclude something by assuming that existing trends will continue.
    Traducción:extrapolar
    Example:It is risky to extrapolate current growth rates into the next decade without considering market volatility.
    Collocation:extrapolate data
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    • contingency //

    /kənˈtɪndʒənsi/n
    Definition:A future event or circumstance which is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty.
    Traducción:contingencia / imprevisto
    Example:We must develop a contingency plan in case the regulatory changes impact our operations.
    Collocation:contingency plan
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    • mitigate //

    /ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt/v
    Definition:To make something less severe, serious, or painful.
    Traducción:mitigar
    Example:The new strategy aims to mitigate the risks associated with global supply chain disruptions.
    Collocation:mitigate risks
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    • feasibility //

    /ˌfiːzəˈbɪləti/n
    Definition:The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done.
    Traducción:viabilidad
    Example:The board requested a feasibility study before committing to the massive expansion.
    Collocation:feasibility study
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    • comprehensive //

    /ˌkɒmprɪˈhensɪv/adj
    Definition:Including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.
    Traducción:exhaustivo / integral
    Example:A comprehensive review of the company's assets was conducted by the external auditors.
    Collocation:a comprehensive review
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    • substantiate //

    /səbˈstænʃieɪt/v
    Definition:To provide evidence to support or prove the truth of something.
    Traducción:sustentar / corroborar
    Example:The consultant failed to substantiate her claims with enough data to convince the stakeholders.
    Collocation:substantiate claims
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    • leverage //

    /ˈliːvərɪdʒ/v
    Definition:To use something to maximum advantage.
    Traducción:aprovechar / potenciar
    Example:We need to leverage our existing client base to enter the new digital market.
    Collocation:leverage resources
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    • bottleneck //

    /ˈbɒtlneks/n
    Definition:A situation that causes delay in a process or system.
    Traducción:cuello de botella
    Example:The lack of skilled personnel has become a major bottleneck in our production cycle.
    Collocation:identify a bottleneck
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    • streamline //

    /ˈstriːmlaɪn/v
    Definition:To make an organization or system more efficient and effective.
    Traducción:optimizar / agilizar
    Example:The new software was designed to streamline the decision-making process across all departments.
    Collocation:streamline processes
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    • stakeholder //

    /ˈsteɪkhoʊldər/n
    Definition:A person, group, or organization that has an interest or concern in something.
    Traducción:interesado / parte interesada
    Example:Effective communication with every stakeholder is crucial for the success of the project.
    Collocation:key stakeholder
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    • scalability //

    /ˌskeɪləˈbɪləti/n
    Definition:The capacity to be changed in size or scale.
    Traducción:escalabilidad
    Example:When designing the new business model, scalability was our primary concern.
    Collocation:ensure scalability
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    • incentivize //

    /ɪnˈsentɪvaɪz/v
    Definition:To provide someone with an incentive for doing something.
    Traducción:incentivar
    Example:The company decided to incentivize innovation by offering bonuses for successful new products.
    Collocation:incentivize performance
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    • disruptive //

    /dɪsˈrʌptɪv/adj
    Definition:Innovative technologies or business models that displace established industries.
    Traducción:disruptivo
    Example:The startup's disruptive technology has forced traditional banks to rethink their entire strategy.
    Collocation:disruptive innovation
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    • benchmark //

    /ˈbentʃmɑːrk/n / v
    Definition:A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared.
    Traducción:punto de referencia / estándar
    Example:We use industry leaders as a benchmark to measure our own strategic progress.
    Collocation:set a benchmark
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    • synergy //

    /ˈsɪnərdʒi/n
    Definition:The interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.
    Traducción:sinergia
    Example:The merger was driven by the potential for synergy between the two tech giants.
    Collocation:create synergy
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    • pivot //

    /ˈpɪvət/v
    Definition:To fundamentally change the direction of a business when the current strategy is not working.
    Traducción:pivotar / cambiar de rumbo
    Example:After the initial product failed to gain traction, the team decided to pivot towards a subscription model.
    Collocation:pivot strategically
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    • game-changer //

    /ˈɡeɪmˌtʃeɪndʒər/n
    Definition:A person or thing that significantly alters the current way of doing things.
    Traducción:algo que cambia las reglas del juego
    Example:The introduction of quantum computing could be a total game-changer for data security.
    Collocation:a real game-changer
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    • buy-in //

    /ˈbaɪˌɪn/n
    Definition:Agreement or acceptance of a policy or idea.
    Traducción:aceptación / apoyo
    Example:We need to secure buy-in from the senior management before we can proceed with the restructuring.
    Collocation:secure buy-in
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    • deep dive //

    /diːp daɪv/n / v
    Definition:An intensive or detailed investigation or analysis of a subject.
    Traducción:análisis profundo
    Example:Let's do a deep dive into the Q3 sales figures to understand the sudden drop in conversion rates.
    Collocation:conduct a deep dive
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    • pain point //

    /peɪn pɔɪnt/n
    Definition:A specific problem that prospective customers are experiencing.
    Traducción:punto de dolor / problema específico
    Example:The consultant identified user interface friction as the primary pain point for the app's users.
    Collocation:address a pain point
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    • low-hanging fruit //

    /loʊ ˈhæŋɪŋ fruːt/n
    Definition:Tasks or goals that are easily achievable.
    Traducción:objetivos fáciles de alcanzar
    Example:To show quick results to the board, we should focus on the low-hanging fruit first.
    Collocation:grab the low-hanging fruit
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    • moving parts // (n (idiomatic))

    /ˈmuːvɪŋ pɑːrts/
    Definition:Complex elements or components of a situation or plan that are changing.
    Traducción:elementos variables / piezas en movimiento
    Example:The merger is incredibly complex, with far too many moving parts to manage easily.
    Collocation:too many moving parts
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    • on the radar //

    /ɒn ðə ˈreɪdɑːr/phrase
    Definition:To be noticed or considered.
    Traducción:en el radar / bajo consideración
    Example:Sustainability issues are now firmly on the radar of every major corporate strategist.
    Collocation:keep something on the radar
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    • tighten up //

    /ˈtaɪtn ʌp/v
    Definition:To make something more efficient, controlled, or strict.
    Traducción:ajustar / endurecer
    Example:We need to tighten up our decision-making protocols to avoid further delays.
    Collocation:tighten up procedures
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    • circle back //

    /ˈsɜːrkl bæk/v
    Definition:To revisit a topic or discussion at a later time.
    Traducción:volver a tratar el tema
    Example:I don't have the data right now, so let's circle back to this point at the end of the meeting.
    Collocation:circle back later
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