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

45 minC1c1vocabularysmart-cities-urban-technologysmart citiestecnología urbanasostenibilidadinnovación

Lesson objectives

  • Learn advanced lexical items related to smart cities & urban technology.
  • Reuse collocations and pronunciation cues more accurately.
  • Transfer high-value vocabulary into speaking and writing tasks.

Vocabulario C1 — Smart Cities & Urban Technology

30 palabras con definición, traducción, ejemplo y audio.

ubiquitous //

/juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/adj
Definition:Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
Traducción:ubicuos / omnipresente
Example:By 2026, high-speed 6G connectivity has become ubiquitous in metropolitan areas.
Collocation:ubiquitous presence
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    • infrastructure //

    /ˈɪnfrəˌstrʌktʃə/n
    Definition:The basic physical and organisational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society.
    Traducción:infraestructura
    Example:The city council is investing heavily in digital infrastructure to support smart grids.
    Collocation:critical infrastructure
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    • mitigate //

    /ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt/v
    Definition:To make something less severe, serious, or painful.
    Traducción:mitigar / suavizar
    Example:Urban planners are implementing green roofs to mitigate the heat island effect.
    Collocation:mitigate the impact
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    • disparity //

    /dɪˈspærəti/n
    Definition:A great difference, especially in quality, status, or opportunity.
    Traducción:disparidad / desigualdad
    Example:The digital divide highlights the growing disparity between tech-savvy districts and older suburbs.
    Collocation:economic disparity
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    • sustainable //

    /səˈsteɪnəbl/adj
    Definition:Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; conserving an ecological balance.
    Traducción:sostenible
    Example:The transition to sustainable urban mobility is the cornerstone of the 2030 climate goals.
    Collocation:sustainable development
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    • implementation //

    /ˌɪmplɪmenˈteɪʃn/n
    Definition:The process of putting a decision or plan into effect; execution.
    Traducción:implementación
    Example:The seamless implementation of automated traffic management has reduced congestion by 20%.
    Collocation:successful implementation
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    • paradigm shift //

    /ˈpærədaɪm ʃɪft/n phrase
    Definition:A fundamental change in approach or underlying assumptions.
    Traducción:cambio de paradigma
    Example:The move towards autonomous vehicles represents a paradigm shift in urban planning.
    Collocation:radical paradigm shift
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    • integration //

    /ˌɪntɪˈɡreɪʃn/n
    Definition:The action or process of combining two or more things so that they work together.
    Traducción:integración
    Example:The integration of IoT sensors into the water supply system prevents leaks in real-time.
    Collocation:seamless integration
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    • proliferation //

    /prəˌlɪfəˈreɪʃn/n
    Definition:Rapid increase in the number or amount of something.
    Traducción:proliferación
    Example:The proliferation of smart sensors has provided unprecedented data for city managers.
    Collocation:rapid proliferation
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    • feasibility //

    /ˌfiːzəˈbɪləti/n
    Definition:The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done.
    Traducción:viabilidad
    Example:A feasibility study was conducted to determine if the hyperloop could serve the metropolitan area.
    Collocation:economic feasibility
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    • scalability //

    /ˌskeɪləˈbɪləti/scalability
    Definition:The capacity to be changed in size or scale.
    Traducción:escalabilidad
    Example:When designing smart city software, scalability is a primary concern for future growth.
    Collocation:ensure scalability
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    • streamline //

    /ˈstriːmlaɪn/v
    Definition:To make an organization or system more efficient and effective by employing faster or simpler processes.
    Traducción:optimizar / agilizar
    Example:The new AI-driven platform aims to streamline public transport schedules.
    Collocation:streamline processes
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    • incentivise //

    /ɪnˈsentɪvaɪz/v
    Definition:To provide with an incentive; to motivate.
    Traducción:incentivar
    Example:The government plans to incentivise the use of electric scooters through tax breaks.
    Collocation:incentivise growth
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    • synergy //

    /ˈsɪnədʒi/n
    Definition:The interaction or cooperation of two or more organisations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.
    Traducción:sinergia
    Example:There is a clear synergy between smart housing and energy-efficient technologies.
    Collocation:create synergy
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    • comprehensive //

    /ˌkɒmprɪˈhensɪv/adj
    Definition:Complete; including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.
    Traducción:exhaustivo / integral
    Example:The city launched a comprehensive digital strategy to overhaul its waste management.
    Collocation:comprehensive approach
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    • disruptive //

    /dɪsˈrʌptɪv/adj
    Definition:Innovative technologies causing disruption to established industries.
    Traducción:disruptivo
    Example:Autonomous delivery drones are a disruptive technology for the logistics sector.
    Collocation:disruptive technology
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    • optimization //

    /ˌɒptɪmaɪˈzeɪʃn/n
    Definition:The action of making the best or most effective use of a situation, opportunity, or resource.
    Traducción:optimización
    Example:Real-time data allows for the continuous optimization of energy consumption in smart buildings.
    Collocation:process optimization
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    • feasibility //

    /ˌfiːzəˈbɪləti/n
    Definition:The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done.
    Traducción:viabilidad
    Example:The feasibility of a fully automated city remains a topic of intense debate.
    Collocation:technical feasibility
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    • interoperability //

    /ˌɪntəˌɒpərəˈbɪləti/n
    Definition:The ability of computer systems or software to exchange and make use of information.
    Traducción:interoperabilidad
    Example:Interoperability between different smart devices is essential for a cohesive urban ecosystem.
    Collocation:ensure interoperability
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    • pioneering //

    /ˌpaɪəˈnɪərɪŋ/adj
    Definition:Involving new ideas or methods.
    Traducción:pionero
    Example:The city's pioneering use of kinetic pavements has set a global standard.
    Collocation:pioneering work
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    • cutting-edge //

    /ˌkʌtɪŋ ˈedʒ/adj
    Definition:Highly advanced; innovative.
    Traducción:vanguardista / de última generación
    Example:The new district features cutting-edge smart grid technology.
    Collocation:cutting-edge technology
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    • seamless //

    /ˈsiːmləs/adj
    Definition:Smooth and without gaps or interruptions.
    Traducción:fluido / sin interrupciones
    Example:The goal is to provide a seamless transition between public and private transport modes.
    Collocation:seamless transition
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    • user-friendly //

    /ˌjuːzə ˈfrendli/adj
    Definition:Easy to use or understand.
    Traducción:fácil de usar / intuitivo
    Example:The city's new transit app is incredibly user-friendly and intuitive.
    Collocation:user-friendly interface
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    • game-changer //

    /ˈɡeɪmˌtʃeɪndʒə/n
    Definition:A person or thing that significantly alters the current way of doing something.
    Traducción:algo que cambia las reglas del juego
    Example:The introduction of smart street lighting was a total game-changer for urban safety.
    Collocation:real game-changer
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    • tech-savvy //

    /ˈtek ˌsævi/adj
    Definition:Well-informed about or proficient in the use of modern technology.
    Traducción:experto en tecnología / que domina la tecnología
    Example:The tech-savvy population in the city center drives the demand for smart services.
    Collocation:tech-savvy generation
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    • clunky //

    /ˈklʌŋki/adj
    Definition:Awkwardly heavy, bulky, or inefficient (often used for software/hardware).
    Traducción:tosco / poco fluido / pesado
    Example:The old traffic management system was too clunky to handle real-time data.
    Collocation:clunky interface
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    • glitchy //

    /ˈɡlɪtʃi/adj
    Definition:Experiencing sudden, temporary malfunctions or errors.
    Traducción:con fallos / que falla
    Example:The smart parking app was a bit glitchy during the launch phase.
    Collocation:glitchy software
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    • plug-and-play //

    /ˌplʌɡ ənd ˈpleɪ/adj
    Definition:Designed to be easily connected to a computer and used immediately.
    Traducción:conectar y usar
    Example:The city is testing plug-and-play sensors that can be installed on any lamp post.
    Collocation:plug-and-play solution
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    • game-changer //

    /ˈɡeɪmˌtʃeɪndʒə/n
    Definition:A person or thing that significantly alters the current way of doing something.
    Traducción:algo que cambia las reglas del juego
    Example:The introduction of smart street lighting was a total game-changer for urban safety.
    Collocation:real game-changer
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    • buzzworthy //

    /ˈbʌzwɜːði/adj
    Definition:Generating a lot of interest or excitement (buzz).
    Traducción:que genera expectación / de moda
    Example:The new vertical forest skyscraper is the most buzzworthy project in the city this year.
    Collocation:buzzworthy topic
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