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Vocabulary Lab
High-value C1 vocabulary with pronunciation, collocations and examples.
45 minC1c1vocabularyartificial-intelligence-machine-learningaimachine learningtecnologíainnovación
Lesson objectives
- Learn advanced lexical items related to artificial intelligence & machine learning.
- Reuse collocations and pronunciation cues more accurately.
- Transfer high-value vocabulary into speaking and writing tasks.
Vocabulario C1 — Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
30 palabras con definición, traducción, ejemplo y audio.
paradigm shift //
/ˈpærədaɪm ʃɪft/nDefinition:a fundamental change in approach or underlying assumptions.
Traducción:cambio de paradigma
Example:The integration of generative models represents a paradigm shift in how we approach creative writing.
Collocation:a fundamental paradigm shift
empirical //
/ɪmˈpɪrɪkl/adjDefinition:based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory.
Traducción:empírico
Example:Researchers must provide empirical evidence to prove that the algorithm is unbiased.
Collocation:empirical evidence
ubiquitous //
/juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/adjDefinition:present, appearing, or found everywhere.
Traducción:ubicuos / omnipresente
Example:By 2026, AI-driven personal assistants will become ubiquitous in modern households.
Collocation:become ubiquitous
elucidate //
/ɪˈluːsɪdeɪt/vDefinition:to make something clear; to explain.
Traducción:dilucidar / aclarar
Example:The new white paper aims to elucidate the complex decision-making processes of neural networks.
Collocation:elucidate the reasons
inherent //
/ɪnˈhɪərənt/adjDefinition:existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute.
Traducción:inherente
Example:There are inherent risks in delegating critical infrastructure control to automated systems.
Collocation:inherent risks
unprecedented //
/ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd/adjDefinition:never done or known before.
Traducción:sin precedentes
Example:The speed of AI development has reached an unprecedented pace in the last decade.
Collocation:unprecedented growth
mitigate //
/ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt/vDefinition:to make something less severe, serious, or painful.
Traducción:mitigar
Example:Strict regulatory frameworks are necessary to mitigate the potential for algorithmic bias.
Collocation:mitigate the risks
scrutinise //
/ˈskruːtənaɪz/vDefinition:to examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
Traducción:escrutar / examinar minuciosamente
Example:Ethicists continue to scrutinise the impact of deepfakes on democratic processes.
Collocation:scrutinise the data
disruptive //
/dɪsˈrʌptɪv/adjDefinition:innovative technology that creates a new market and value network, displacing established firms.
Traducción:disruptivo
Example:Disruptive technologies often force traditional industries to reinvent themselves entirely.
Collocation:disruptive technology
augment //
/ɔːɡˈment/vDefinition:to make something greater by adding to it; in tech, to enhance human capability.
Traducción:aumentar / potenciar
Example:The goal is not to replace humans but to augment our cognitive abilities through AI.
Collocation:augment human intelligence
scalability //
/ˌskeɪləˈbɪləti/nDefinition:the capacity to be changed in size or scale to meet growing demands.
Traducción:escalabilidad
Example:The scalability of the cloud infrastructure is vital for training large-scale language models.
Collocation:ensure scalability
streamline //
/ˈstriːmlaɪn/vDefinition:to make an organization or system more efficient and effective.
Traducción:optimizar / agilizar
Example:Companies are using automation to streamline their supply chain management.
Collocation:streamline processes
leverage //
/ˈliːvərɪdʒ/vDefinition:to use something to maximum advantage.
Traducción:aprovechar / potenciar
Example:We must leverage big data to gain a competitive edge in the global market.
Collocation:leverage resources
bottleneck //
/ˈbɒtlneks/nDefinition:a situation that causes delay in a process or system.
Traducción:cuello de botella
Example:Data processing speed remains a significant bottleneck in real-time AI applications.
Collocation:create a bottleneck
implementation //
/ˌɪmplɪmenˈteɪʃn/nDefinition:the process of putting a decision or plan into effect.
Traducción:implementación
Example:The successful implementation of the AI strategy requires cross-departmental cooperation.
Collocation:successful implementation
feasibility //
/ˌfiːzəˈbɪləti/nDefinition:the state or degree of being easily or conveniently done.
Traducción:viabilidad
Example:The board is currently assessing the feasibility of an automated customer service model.
Collocation:feasibility study
comprehensive //
/ˌkɒmprɪˈhensɪv/adjDefinition:complete; including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.
Traducción:exhaustivo / integral
Example:A comprehensive audit of the algorithm is required to ensure transparency.
Collocation:comprehensive analysis
robust //
/rəʊˈbʌst/adjDefinition:strong and unlikely to break or fail; in tech, able to handle errors.
Traducción:robusto
Example:We need to develop more robust models that can handle noisy data sets.
Collocation:robust system
oversight //
/ˈəvəsaɪt/nDefinition:the action of overseeing something; supervision.
Traducción:supervisión
Example:Governmental oversight is crucial to prevent the misuse of facial recognition technology.
Collocation:regulatory oversight
accountability //
/əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti/nDefinition:the fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.
Traducción:rendición de cuentas / responsabilidad
Example:Ensuring accountability in automated decisions is one of the greatest legal challenges of our time.
Collocation:ensure accountability
game-changer //
/ˈɡeɪmˌtʃeɪndʒə/nDefinition:a person or thing that significantly alters the existing situation.
Traducción:algo que cambia las reglas del juego
Example:Quantum computing could be a total game-changer for machine learning training speeds.
Collocation:a real game-changer
cutting-edge //
/ˌkʌtɪŋ ˈedʒ/adjDefinition:at the latest or most advanced stage of development.
Traducción:vanguardista / de última generación
Example:The lab is working with cutting-edge technology to simulate human consciousness.
Collocation:cutting-edge technology
hype //
/haɪp/nDefinition:intensive or exaggerated publicity or promotion.
Traducción:bombo publicitario / exageración
Example:It is important to distinguish between actual technological progress and mere marketing hype.
Collocation:media hype
black box //
/ˌblæk ˈbɒks/nDefinition:a system where the internal workings are unknown or opaque.
Traducción:caja negra
Example:The 'black box' nature of deep learning makes it difficult to explain how specific conclusions are reached.
Collocation:black box algorithm
hallucinate //
/həˈluːsɪneɪt/vDefinition:when an AI generates false or nonsensical information confidently.
Traducción:alucinar (en contexto de IA)
Example:Users must fact-check AI outputs, as models can sometimes hallucinate convincing but false data.
Collocation:tendency to hallucinate
seamless //
/ˈsiːmləs/adjDefinition:smooth and without gaps; making transitions easy.
Traducción:fluido / sin interrupciones
Example:The goal is to achieve a seamless integration between human intuition and machine logic.
Collocation:seamless integration
hype train // (n (informal))
/haɪp treɪn/formalDefinition:a period of intense excitement or exaggerated interest in a new trend.
Traducción:ola de entusiasmo exagerado
Example:Many investors jumped on the AI hype train without understanding the underlying tech.
Collocation:ride the hype train
tinker with // (v (phrasal))
/ˈtɪŋkə wɪð/Definition:to attempt to repair or improve something in a casual way.
Traducción:trastear / hacer pequeños ajustes
Example:Engineers are constantly tinkering with the parameters to fine-tune the model's performance.
Collocation:tinker with settings
game plan //
/ˈɡeɪm plæn/nDefinition:a strategy worked out in advance.
Traducción:plan de acción / estrategia
Example:Our company's game plan involves pivoting entirely towards AI-driven solutions by 2027.
Collocation:develop a game plan
mind-blowing //
/ˌmaɪnd ˈbləʊɪŋ/adjDefinition:extremely impressive or surprising.
Traducción:alucinante / asombroso
Example:The ability of these models to generate photorealistic video is absolutely mind-blowing.
Collocation:mind-blowing results