vocabulary
Vocabulary Lab
High-value C1 vocabulary with pronunciation, collocations and examples.
45 minC1c1vocabularymigration-asylum-bordersmigraciónasilofronterasdesplazamiento
Lesson objectives
- Learn advanced lexical items related to migration, asylum & borders.
- Reuse collocations and pronunciation cues more accurately.
- Transfer high-value vocabulary into speaking and writing tasks.
Vocabulario C1 — Migration, Asylum & Borders
30 palabras con definición, traducción, ejemplo y audio.
displacement //
/dɪsˈpleɪsmənt/nDefinition:The forced movement of people from their locality or native country.
Traducción:desplazamiento
Example:The mass displacement caused by the recent climate shifts has forced governments to rethink regional stability.
Collocation:internal displacement
asylum seeker //
/əˈsaɪləm ˈsiːkə/nDefinition:A person who has left their home country and is seeking protection in another.
Traducción:solicitante de asilo
Example:The legal framework for processing each asylum seeker must be streamlined to prevent long-term detention.
Collocation:grant asylum
demographic shift //
/ˌdeməˈɡræfɪk ʃɪft/nDefinition:A change in the characteristics of a population, such as age, race, or origin.
Traducción:cambio demográfico
Example:Economists are studying how the demographic shift will affect the future workforce in Europe.
Collocation:significant demographic shift
integration //
/ˌɪntɪˈɡreɪʃn/nDefinition:The process of combining different groups into a single, cohesive society.
Traducción:integración
Example:Successful social integration requires both community support and language proficiency.
Collocation:social integration
sovereignty //
/ˈsɒvrənti/nDefinition:The authority of a state to govern itself or another state.
Traducción:soberanía
Example:Border control is often cited as a fundamental aspect of national sovereignty.
Collocation:national sovereignty
humanitarian aid //
/hjuːˌmænɪˈteəriən eɪd/nDefinition:Material and logistical assistance provided for humanitarian purposes, typically in response to crises.
Traducción:ayuda humanitaria
Example:The international community must ensure that humanitarian aid reaches those in conflict zones safely.
Collocation:provide humanitarian aid
refugee crisis //
/ˌrefjuˈdʒiː ˈkraɪsɪs/nDefinition:A situation where a large number of people are forced to leave their country to escape war or persecution.
Traducción:crisis de refugiados
Example:The ongoing refugee crisis requires a coordinated multilateral response.
Collocation:address a refugee crisis
unprecedented //
/ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd/adjDefinition:Never done or known before.
Traducción:sin precedentes
Example:The scale of migration in 2025 has been unprecedented in modern history.
Collocation:unprecedented levels
to exacerbate //
/ɪɡˈzæsəbeɪt/vDefinition:To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.
Traducción:exacerbar / agravar
Example:Strict border policies may exacerbate the risks faced by those attempting illegal crossings.
Collocation:exacerbate the situation
to mitigate //
/ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt/vDefinition:To make something less severe, serious, or painful.
Traducción:mitigar
Example:New policies were implemented to mitigate the impact of sudden migration surges.
Collocation:mitigate the effects
to facilitate //
/fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/vDefinition:To make an action or process easy or easier.
Traducción:facilitar
Example:The new digital visa system is designed to facilitate legal migration.
Collocation:facilitate movement
to implement //
/ˈɪmplɪment/vDefinition:To put a decision, plan, or law into effect.
Traducción:implementar
Example:The government plans to implement stricter vetting procedures at the border.
Collocation:implement a policy
to oversee //
/ˌəʊvəˈsiː/vDefinition:To supervise a person or an activity.
Traducción:supervisar
Example:International agencies will oversee the distribution of resources in the camps.
Collocation:oversee operations
to comply with //
/kəmˈplaɪ wɪð/vDefinition:To act in accordance with a wish, command, or rule.
Traducción:cumplir con
Example:All applicants must comply with the updated documentation requirements.
Collocation:comply with regulations
to streamline //
/ˈstriːmlaɪn/vDefinition:To make an organization or system more efficient.
Traducción:agilizar
Example:The department aims to streamline the asylum application process to reduce backlogs.
Collocation:streamline the process
to negotiate //
/nɪˈɡəʊʃieɪt/vDefinition:To try to reach an agreement or compromise by discussion with others.
Traducción:negociar
Example:Diplomats are working to negotiate a regional agreement on migrant rights.
Collocation:negotiate a deal
to enforce //
/ɪnˈfɔːs/vDefinition:To compel observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.
Traducción:hacer cumplir / aplicar
Example:Border guards are tasked to enforce the new immigration laws strictly.
Collocation:enforce the law
to accommodate //
/əˈkɒmədeɪt/vDefinition:To provide lodging or sufficient space for.
Traducción:alojar / dar cabida
Example:The city must find ways to accommodate the growing migrant population.
Collocation:accommodate needs
to assess //
/əˈses/vDefinition:To evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of something.
Traducción:evaluar
Example:Officials must assess the validity of each asylum claim individually.
Collocation:assess the risk
to facilitate //
/fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/vDefinition:To make an action or process easy or easier.
Traducción:facilitar
Example:The new digital visa system is designed to facilitate legal migration.
Collocation:facilitate movement
to settle //
/ˈsetl/vDefinition:To establish a permanent residence in a new place.
Traducción:establecerse / asentarse
Example:Many families hope to settle permanently in their host countries.
Collocation:settle down
to relocate //
/ˌriːləʊˈkeɪt/vDefinition:To move to a new place and establish one's home or business there.
Traducción:reubicarse
Example:The agency helps refugees relocate to safer regions.
Collocation:relocate to
to bridge the gap //
/brɪdʒ ðə ɡæp/phraseDefinition:To reduce the difference between two things or groups.
Traducción:cerrar la brecha
Example:Community programs aim to bridge the gap between locals and newcomers.
Collocation:bridge the gap
to hit a wall //
/hɪt ə wɔːl/phraseDefinition:To encounter an obstacle that prevents further progress.
Traducción:chocar con un muro / estancarse
Example:The negotiations on border security hit a wall due to political disagreements.
Collocation:hit a wall
to be in the loop //
/biː ɪn ðə luːp/phraseDefinition:To be informed about or involved in a particular situation.
Traducción:estar al tanto / estar al corriente
Example:Local authorities need to be kept in the loop regarding new migration trends.
Collocation:keep someone in the loop
to touch base //
/tʌtʃ beɪs/phraseDefinition:To briefly make contact with someone to update them.
Traducción:ponerse en contacto / contactar brevemente
Example:I need to touch base with the immigration officer regarding my application status.
Collocation:touch base with
to deal with //
/diːl wɪð/vDefinition:To take action to solve a problem or handle a situation.
Traducción:lidiar con / encargarse de
Example:The government is struggling to deal with the influx of people at the border.
Collocation:deal with issues
to sort out //
/sɔːt aʊt/vDefinition:To resolve a problem or organize something.
Traducción:solucionar / arreglar
Example:They are trying to sort out the paperwork for the refugee resettlement program.
Collocation:sort out problems
to wrap up //
/ræp ʌp/vDefinition:To finish or complete something.
Traducción:concluir / terminar
Example:The committee hopes to wrap up the investigation into border security by next month.
Collocation:wrap up a meeting
to keep tabs on //
/kiːp tæbz ɒn/phraseDefinition:To monitor or watch someone or something closely.
Traducción:vigilar / seguir de cerca
Example:The agency keeps tabs on the movement of people across the border to ensure safety.
Collocation:keep tabs on someone