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

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Vocabulario C1 — Urban vs Rural Life

30 palabras con definición, traducción, ejemplo y audio.

urban sprawl //

/ˈɜː.bən sprɔːl/n
Definition:The uncontrolled expansion of urban areas into the surrounding countryside.
Traducción:expansión urbana descontrolada
Example:Local authorities are implementing stricter zoning laws to combat urban sprawl and preserve green belts.
Collocation:uncontrolled urban sprawl
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    • gentrification //

    /ˌdʒen.trɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/n
    Definition:The process of changing the character of a neighborhood through the influx of more affluent residents and businesses.
    Traducción:gentrificación
    Example:The rapid gentrification of the docklands has led to the displacement of long-term residents.
    Collocation:rapid gentrification
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    • infrastructure //

    /ˈɪn.frəˌstrʌk.tʃər/n
    Definition:The basic physical and organisational structures needed for the operation of a society.
    Traducción:infraestructura
    Example:The city's aging infrastructure requires significant investment to handle the growing population.
    Collocation:critical infrastructure
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    • demographic shift //

    /ˌdem.əˈɡræf.ɪk ʃɪft/n
    Definition:A change in the structure of a population, such as age, race, or income level.
    Traducción:cambio demográfico
    Example:The demographic shift towards an ageing population is placing pressure on urban healthcare systems.
    Collocation:significant demographic shift
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    • amenity //

    /əˈmiː.nə.ti/n
    Definition:A desirable or useful feature or facility of a building or place.
    Traducción:comodidad / servicio
    Example:The new residential development offers a wide range of amenities, including parks and gyms.
    Collocation:local amenities
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    • socio-economic disparity //

    /ˌsəʊ.si.əʊ ˌek.əˈnɒm.ɪk dɪˈspær.ə.ti/n
    Definition:The unequal distribution of resources and opportunities among different social groups.
    Traducción:disparidad socioeconómica
    Example:The widening socio-economic disparity between urban and rural areas remains a political challenge.
    Collocation:extreme socio-economic disparity
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    • depopulation //

    /diːˌpɒp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/n
    Definition:A substantial reduction in the number of people living in a particular area.
    Traducción:despoblación
    Example:Rural depopulation has led to the closure of many essential services in the countryside.
    Collocation:severe depopulation
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    • sustainable development //

    /səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl dɪˈvel.əp.mənt/n
    Definition:Economic development that is conducted without depletion of natural resources.
    Traducción:desarrollo sostenible
    Example:Planners are focusing on sustainable development to ensure long-term environmental health.
    Collocation:promote sustainable development
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    • congested //

    /kənˈdʒes.tɪd/adj
    Definition:Filled with too many people or vehicles; crowded.
    Traducción:congestionado / saturado
    Example:The city centre becomes incredibly congested during peak commuting hours.
    Collocation:heavily congested
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    • amenity-rich //

    /əˈmiː.nə.ti rɪtʃ/adj
    Definition:An area that possesses many useful or pleasant facilities.
    Traducción:rico en servicios/comodidades
    Example:Prospective buyers often look for amenity-rich suburbs to raise their families.
    Collocation:highly amenity-rich
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    • scalability //

    /ˌskeɪ.ləˈbɪl.ə.ti/n
    Definition:The capacity to be changed in size or scale to meet growing demand.
    Traducción:escalabilidad
    Example:The scalability of urban transport networks is crucial for future metropolitan growth.
    Collocation:ensure scalability
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    • urbanization //

    /ˌɜː.bən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/n
    Definition:The process of making an area more urban.
    Traducción:urbanización
    Example:Rapid urbanization often leads to unplanned settlements and environmental degradation.
    Collocation:accelerated urbanization
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    • centralization //

    /ˌsen.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/n
    Definition:The concentration of control or activity in a single location.
    Traducción:centralización
    Example:The centralization of economic power in capital cities often neglects rural needs.
    Collocation:excessive centralization
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    • decentralization //

    /diːˌsen.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/n
    Definition:The transfer of authority or population from a central location to outlying areas.
    Traducción:descentralización
    Example:Government policies aimed at decentralization can help revitalize dying rural towns.
    Collocation:promote decentralization
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    • connectivity //

    /ˌkɒn.ekˈtɪv.ə.ti/n
    Definition:The state of being connected, especially regarding transport or digital networks.
    Traducción:conectividad
    Example:Improved digital connectivity is essential for remote workers living in rural areas.
    Collocation:seamless connectivity
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    • feasibility study //

    /ˌfiː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti ˈstʌd.i/n
    Definition:An assessment of the practicality of a proposed plan or project.
    Traducción:estudio de viabilidad
    Example:The council commissioned a feasibility study on the proposed light rail expansion.
    Collocation:conduct a feasibility study
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    • logistics //

    /ləˈdʒɪs.tɪks/n
    Definition:The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people or moving parts.
    Traducción:logística
    Example:The logistics of managing a massive metropolitan supply chain are incredibly complex.
    Collocation:complex logistics
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    • resource allocation //

    /rɪˈzɔːs ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/n
    Definition:The process of distributing available resources among various competing uses.
    Traducción:asignación de recursos
    Example:Effective resource allocation is vital to balance urban growth with rural preservation.
    Collocation:strategic resource allocation
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    • economic viability //

    /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk ˌvaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/n
    Definition:The ability of a project or business to survive and be profitable.
    Traducción:viabilidad económica
    Example:The economic viability of small-scale farming is being threatened by industrial agriculture.
    Collocation:question the economic viability
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    • strategic planning //

    /strəˈtiː.dʒɪk ˈplæn.ɪŋ/n
    Definition:The process of defining a direction and making decisions on allocating resources to pursue it.
    Traducción:planificación estratégica
    Example:Long-term strategic planning is required to prevent future urban overcrowding.
    Collocation:comprehensive strategic planning
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    • commuter belt //

    /kəˈmjuː.tər belt/n
    Definition:An area surrounding a city where many people live and travel to the city for work.
    Traducción:zona metropolitana / área de dormitorios
    Example:Housing prices in the commuter belt have skyrocketed due to the rise in remote work.
    Collocation:expanding commuter belt
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    • digital nomad //

    /ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl ˈnəʊ.mæd/n
    Definition:A person who lives a nomadic lifestyle and works remotely using technology.
    Traducción:nómada digital
    Example:The influx of digital nomads into coastal villages has transformed the local economy.
    Collocation:aspiring digital nomad
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    • remote work //

    /rɪˈməʊt wɜːk/n
    Definition:A working style that allows professionals to work from outside a traditional office environment.
    Traducción:teletrabajo
    Example:The widespread adoption of remote work has allowed people to move away from crowded cities.
    Collocation:flexible remote work
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    • urban exodus //

    /ˈɜː.bən ˈek.sə.dəs/n
    Definition:A mass movement of people from cities to rural areas.
    Traducción:éxodo urbano
    Example:The recent urban exodus has left some city centres looking strangely deserted.
    Collocation:sudden urban exodus
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    • amenity-driven //

    /əˈmiː.nə.ti ˈdrɪv.ən/adj
    Definition:Motivated or influenced by the availability of local facilities and services.
    Traducción:impulsado por las comodidades/servicios
    Example:The new housing trend is largely amenity-driven, focusing on lifestyle over location.
    Collocation:highly amenity-driven
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    • lifestyle creep //

    /ˈlaɪf.staɪl kriːp/n
    Definition:The tendency for spending to increase as income rises, often to afford better locations.
    Traducción:inflación del estilo de vida
    Example:Moving to a more prestigious suburb often leads to significant lifestyle creep.
    Collocation:unavoidable lifestyle creep
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    • walkable //

    /ˈwɒk.ə.bəl/adj
    Definition:An area that is easy and pleasant to travel through on foot.
    Traducción:peatonal / transitable a pie
    Example:Urban planners are redesigning streets to create more walkable, human-centric environments.
    Collocation:highly walkable
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    • off-the-grid //

    /ɒf ðə ɡrɪd/adj/adv
    Definition:Living without reliance on public utilities like electricity or water.
    Traducción:autosuficiente / fuera de la red
    Example:A growing number of people are seeking off-the-grid living to escape urban chaos.
    Collocation:living off-the-grid
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    • gentrified //

    /ˈdʒen.trɪ.faɪd/adj
    Definition:An area that has been improved by the arrival of wealthier residents.
    Traducción:gentrificado
    Example:The once-gritty industrial district is now a fully gentrified hub for boutiques.
    Collocation:heavily gentrified
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    • vibrant //

    /ˈvaɪ.brənt/adj
    Definition:Full of energy and life; bright and striking.
    Traducción:vibrante
    Example:The city's vibrant nightlife is a major draw for young professionals.
    Collocation:vibrant nightlife
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