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

45 minC1c1vocabularycivic-engagement-volunteerismaltruismphilanthropyadvocatesolidarity

Lesson objectives

  • Learn advanced lexical items related to civic engagement & volunteerism.
  • Reuse collocations and pronunciation cues more accurately.
  • Transfer high-value vocabulary into speaking and writing tasks.

Vocabulario C1 — Civic Engagement & Volunteerism

30 palabras con definición, traducción, ejemplo y audio.

altruism //

/ˈæltruɪzəm/n
Definition:the belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Traducción:altruismo
Example:The local community centre relies heavily on pure altruism to keep its doors open for the elderly.
Collocation:pure altruism
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    • philanthropy //

    /fɪˈlænθrəpi/n
    Definition:the desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed by the generous donation of money to good causes.
    Traducción:filantropía
    Example:Large-scale philanthropy is increasingly being directed towards climate change mitigation projects.
    Collocation:philanthropy efforts
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    • advocate //

    /ˈædvəkeɪt/v
    Definition:to publicly recommend or support a particular cause or policy.
    Traducción:defender / abogar por
    Example:Scholars advocate for more inclusive civic engagement strategies in urban planning.
    Collocation:strongly advocate
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    • manifest //

    /ˈmænɪfest/adj
    Definition:clear or obvious; easily perceived.
    Traducción:manifiesto / evidente
    Example:The benefits of community-led initiatives are manifest in the improved local economy.
    Collocation:manifest injustice
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    • ubiquitous //

    /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/adj
    Definition:present, appearing, or found everywhere.
    Traducción:ubicuos / omnipresente
    Example:Digital activism has become ubiquitous in modern political movements.
    Collocation:ubiquitous presence
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    • paramount //

    /ˈpærəmaʊnt/adj
    Definition:more important than anything else; supreme.
    Traducción:primordial / de suma importancia
    Example:In volunteer management, the safety of participants is of paramount importance.
    Collocation:of paramount importance
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    • disparity //

    /dɪˈspærəti/n
    Definition:a great difference, especially one that is unfair.
    Traducción:disparidad / desigualdad
    Example:The economic disparity in the city necessitates targeted social intervention programmes.
    Collocation:economic disparity
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    • catalyst //

    /ˈkætəlɪst/n
    Definition:a person or thing that precipitates an event or change.
    Traducción:catalizador
    Example:The new policy served as a catalyst for increased civic participation among youths.
    Collocation:catalyst for change
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    • imperative //

    /ɪmˈperətɪv/adj
    Definition:of vital importance; crucial.
    Traducción:imperativo / crucial
    Example:It is imperative that we address the social isolation of the elderly through volunteer networks.
    Collocation:moral imperative
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    • solidarity //

    /ˌsɒlɪˈdærəti/n
    Definition:unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest.
    Traducción:solidaridad
    Example:The protest demonstrated a profound sense of social solidarity.
    Collocation:show solidarity
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    • stakeholder //

    /ˈsteɪkhəʊldə/n
    Definition:a person, group, or organization that has an interest or concern in something.
    Traducción:parte interesada / actor clave
    Example:Effective community development requires engaging every local stakeholder in the decision-making process.
    Collocation:key stakeholder
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    • implement //

    /ˈɪmplɪment/v
    Definition:to put a decision, plan, or agreement into effect.
    Traducción:implementar
    Example:The NGO plans to implement a new mentorship programme for underprivileged students next month.
    Collocation:implement a strategy
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    • feasibility //

    /ˌfiːzəˈbɪləti/n
    Definition:the state or degree of being easily or conveniently done.
    Traducción:viabilidad
    Example:We need to conduct a feasibility study before launching the community garden project.
    Collocation:feasibility study
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    • collaborate //

    /kəˈlæbəreɪt/v
    Definition:to work jointly on an activity or project.
    Traducción:colaborar
    Example:Local businesses and non-profits often collaborate to support community outreach.
    Collocation:collaborate closely
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    • strategic //

    /strəˈtiːdʒɪk/adj
    Definition:relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.
    Traducción:estratégico
    Example:The foundation's strategic goals focus on long-term sustainable development.
    Collocation:strategic planning
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    • grassroots //

    /ˈɡrɑːsruːts/adj
    Definition:relating to the most basic level of an activity or organization, often involving ordinary people.
    Traducción:de base / popular
    Example:The movement started as a grassroots initiative before gaining national attention.
    Collocation:grassroots movement
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    • empower //

    /ɪmˈpaʊə/v
    Definition:to give someone the authority or power to do something; to make someone stronger and more confident.
    Traducción:empoderar
    Example:The goal of the workshop is to empower young leaders to take charge of local issues.
    Collocation:empower individuals
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    • outreach //

    /ˈaʊtriːtʃ/n
    Definition:an effort to establish contact with the public, especially to provide services.
    Traducción:labor de divulgación / alcance
    Example:The university's community outreach programmes have significantly benefited local schools.
    Collocation:community outreach
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    • initiative //

    /ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/n
    Definition:an act or strategy intended to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation.
    Traducción:iniciativa
    Example:The government's new initiative aims to increase volunteerism among retirees.
    Collocation:launch an initiative
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    • sustainable //

    /səˈsteɪnəbl/adj
    Definition:able to be maintained at a certain rate or level.
    Traducción:sostenible
    Example:We must ensure that our volunteer efforts lead to sustainable social change.
    Collocation:sustainable development
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    • on the ground //

    /ɒn ðə ɡraʊnd/phrase
    Definition:at the place where something is happening; in the actual location.
    Traducción:sobre el terreno / en el lugar
    Example:Volunteers on the ground were the first to respond to the flood crisis.
    Collocation:work on the ground
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    • hands-on //

    /ˌhændz ˈɒn/adj
    Definition:involving active participation rather than theory or observation.
    Traducción:práctico / directo
    Example:She prefers hands-on volunteer work, such as building houses, rather than administrative tasks.
    Collocation:hands-on experience
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    • to pitch in //

    /tuː pɪtʃ ɪn/v phrase
    Definition:to join in and help with a task or problem.
    Traducción:colaborar / echar una mano
    Example:If everyone pitches in, we can finish cleaning the community park by sunset.
    Collocation:everyone pitches in
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    • to step up //

    /tuː step ʌp/v phrase
    Definition:to take action or increase one's efforts to meet a challenge.
    Traducción:dar un paso adelante / asumir la responsabilidad
    Example:Local leaders need to step up and address the housing shortage immediately.
    Collocation:step up to the challenge
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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 new mobile app for coordinating volunteers has been a total game-changer for the charity.
    Collocation:real game-changer
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    • to make a difference //

    /tuː meɪk ə ˈdɪfrəns/phrase
    Definition:to have a significant effect on a person or situation.
    Traducción:marcar la diferencia
    Example:Even small acts of kindness can make a difference in someone's life.
    Collocation:truly make a difference
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    • to roll up one's sleeves //

    /tuː rəʊl ʌp wʌnz sliːvz/idiom
    Definition:to prepare for hard work.
    Traducción:arremangarse / ponerse manos a la obra
    Example:It's time to roll up our sleeves and start the community renovation project.
    Collocation:roll up one's sleeves
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    • to lend a hand //

    /tuː lend ə hænd/idiom
    Definition:to help someone.
    Traducción:echar una mano
    Example:Could you lend a hand with the fundraising event this weekend?
    Collocation:lend a helping hand
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    • to take the lead //

    /tuː teɪk ðə liːd/phrase
    Definition:to take control or become the leader of a group or movement.
    Traducción:tomar la iniciativa / liderar
    Example:A few dedicated citizens decided to take the lead in organizing the local food bank.
    Collocation:take the lead in
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    • to be driven by //

    /tuː biː ˈdrɪvn baɪ/phrase
    Definition:to be motivated or compelled by something.
    Traducción:estar motivado por / impulsado por
    Example:Most of our volunteers are driven by a deep sense of social justice.
    Collocation:driven by passion
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