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

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Lesson objectives

  • Learn advanced lexical items related to mental health, therapy & stigma.
  • Reuse collocations and pronunciation cues more accurately.
  • Transfer high-value vocabulary into speaking and writing tasks.

Vocabulario C1 — Mental Health, Therapy & Stigma

30 palabras con definición, traducción, ejemplo y audio.

exacerbate //

/ɪɡˈzæs.ə.beɪt/v
Definition:To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.
Traducción:exacerbar / empeorar
Example:The constant notifications from social media can exacerbate existing anxiety disorders in young adults.
Collocation:exacerbate the situation
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    • manifestation //

    /ˌmæn.ɪ.fesˈteɪ.ʃən/n
    Definition:An event, action, or feeling that shows something is present.
    Traducción:manifestación
    Example:Psychologists noted that sleep deprivation was a physical manifestation of her chronic stress.
    Collocation:clear manifestation
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    • cognitive //

    /ˈkɒɡ.nə.tɪv/adj
    Definition:Relating to the mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.
    Traducción:cognitivo
    Example:Cognitive behavioural therapy remains one of the most effective treatments for depression.
    Collocation:cognitive impairment
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    • prevalence //

    /ˈprev.əl.əns/n
    Definition:The fact that something is common or happens often in a particular group.
    Traducción:prevalencia
    Example:Researchers are studying the rising prevalence of burnout among remote workers.
    Collocation:high prevalence
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    • detrimental //

    /ˌdet.rɪˈmen.təl/adj
    Definition:Causing harm or damage.
    Traducción:perjudicial
    Example:The social stigma surrounding mental illness can have a detrimental effect on recovery.
    Collocation:detrimental effect
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    • etiology //

    /ˌiː.tiˈɒl.ə.dʒi/n
    Definition:The cause, set of causes, or manner of causation of a disease or condition.
    Traducción:etiología
    Example:Understanding the complex etiology of schizophrenia is crucial for developing new treatments.
    Collocation:complex etiology
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    • resilience //

    /rɪˈzɪl.jəns/n
    Definition:The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
    Traducción:resiliencia
    Example:Building emotional resilience is a key component of modern psychological training.
    Collocation:emotional resilience
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    • pervasive //

    /pəˈveɪ.sɪv/adj
    Definition:Spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people.
    Traducción:omnipresente / generalizado
    Example:The pervasive sense of doom in the news cycle can negatively impact collective mental health.
    Collocation:pervasive influence
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    • stigmatisation //

    /ˌstɪɡ.mə.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/n
    Definition:The action of describing or regarding someone or something as worthy of disgrace.
    Traducción:estigmatización
    Example:Efforts to reduce the stigmatisation of mental health issues are gaining momentum globally.
    Collocation:social stigmatisation
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    • etiological //

    /ˌiː.ti.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/adj
    Definition:Relating to the cause or origin of a condition.
    Traducción:etiológico
    Example:The clinician provided an etiological explanation for the patient's sudden onset of symptoms.
    Collocation:etiological factors
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    • burnout //

    /ˈbɜːn.aʊt/n
    Definition:State of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress.
    Traducción:agotamiento / burnout
    Example:Many professionals are seeking therapy to manage burnout caused by the 'always-on' culture.
    Collocation:severe burnout
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    • work-life balance //

    /wɜːk laɪf ˈbæl.əns/n
    Definition:The division of one's time and focus between working and between personal life.
    Traducción:equilibrio entre vida laboral y personal
    Example:The company implemented new policies to improve work-life balance and reduce employee stress.
    Collocation:achieve work-life balance
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    • well-being //

    /ˌwelˈbiː.ɪŋ/n
    Definition:The state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.
    Traducción:bienestar
    Example:Corporate wellness programs are increasingly focusing on the psychological well-being of staff.
    Collocation:holistic well-being
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    • imposter syndrome //

    /ˈɪm.pɒs.tər ˈsɪn.drəʊm/n
    Definition:A psychological pattern in which an individual doubts their skills or accomplishments.
    Traducción:síndrome del impostor
    Example:High-achieving professionals often struggle with imposter syndrome despite their clear success.
    Collocation:suffer from imposter syndrome
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    • burnout prevention //

    /ˈbɜːn.aʊt prɪˈven.ʃən/n
    Definition:Strategies and actions taken to stop employees from reaching a state of exhaustion.
    Traducción:prevención del agotamiento laboral
    Example:Effective burnout prevention requires both individual boundaries and organizational support.
    Collocation:implement burnout prevention
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    • occupational hazard //

    /ˌɒk.juˈpeɪ.ʃən.əl ˈhæz.əd/n
    Definition:A risk or danger that is common to a particular job or profession.
    Traducción:riesgo laboral
    Example:Mental fatigue is often seen as an occupational hazard in high-pressure corporate roles.
    Collocation:potential occupational hazard
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    • burnout //

    /ˈbɜːn.aʊt/n
    Definition:A state of emotional exhaustion often resulting from long-term stress.
    Traducción:agotamiento extremo
    Example:She decided to take a sabbatical to recover from severe burnout.
    Collocation:suffer from burnout
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    • to cope with //

    /tuː koʊp wɪð/v
    Definition:To deal effectively with something difficult.
    Traducción:lidiar con / afrontar
    Example:Learning healthy coping mechanisms is essential for managing daily stressors.
    Collocation:cope with stress
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    • to trigger //

    /tuː ˈtrɪɡ.ər/v
    Definition:To cause an emotional reaction or a sudden onset of a symptom.
    Traducción:desencadenar
    Example:Certain social media algorithms can trigger feelings of inadequacy in teenagers.
    Collocation:trigger a reaction
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    • to decompress //

    /tuː diːˈkɒm.pres/v
    Definition:To release pressure or tension; to relax after a period of stress.
    Traducción:descomprimirse / relajarse
    Example:After a long week of meetings, I need some time to decompress and disconnect.
    Collocation:need to decompress
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    • to be overwhelmed //

    /tuː biː ˌəʊ.vəˈwelmd/adj
    Definition:To be buried or drowned by an excessive amount of something (emotions, tasks).
    Traducción:estar abrumado
    Example:Many people feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of digital information they consume.
    Collocation:completely overwhelmed
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    • to destigmatize //

    /tuː ˌdiːˈstɪɡ.mə.taɪz/v
    Definition:To remove the social stigma associated with a particular condition or behavior.
    Traducción:desestigmatizar
    Example:Celebrities speaking openly about their struggles helps to destigmatize mental health issues.
    Collocation:destigmatize mental illness
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    • to vent //

    /tuː vent/v
    Definition:To express strong emotions, especially anger, in order to release tension.
    Traducción:desahogarse
    Example:Sometimes you just need a safe space to vent your frustrations without being judged.
    Collocation:vent one's frustrations
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    • to be in a slump //

    /tuː biː ɪn ə slʌmp/phrase
    Definition:To be in a period of low energy, low productivity, or depression.
    Traducción:estar en un bache / estar deprimido
    Example:He's been in a bit of a slump lately, so he's seeing a therapist to get back on track.
    Collocation:fall into a slump
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    • to hit a wall //

    /tuː hɪt ə wɔːl/idiom
    Definition:To reach a point where you can no longer continue or make progress due to exhaustion.
    Traducción:chocar contra un muro / llegar al límite
    Example:After months of overtime, she finally hit a wall and had to take medical leave.
    Collocation:suddenly hit a wall
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    • to be burnt out //

    /tuː biː ˈbɜːnt aʊt/adj
    Definition:To be in a state of total exhaustion from overwork or stress.
    Traducción:estar quemado / agotado
    Example:If you don't set boundaries, you'll end up completely burnt out by mid-year.
    Collocation:totally burnt out
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    • to process //

    /tuː ˈprəʊ.ses/v
    Definition:To deal with or understand an emotional experience through thought or discussion.
    Traducción:procesar
    Example:It takes time to process a traumatic event, and therapy can provide the tools to do so.
    Collocation:process emotions
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    • to be at one's wits' end //

    /tuː biː æt wɒts end/idiom
    Definition:To be so worried, confused, or annoyed that you do not know what to do next.
    Traducción:estar al límite de sus fuerzas / no saber qué más hacer
    Example:With the constant pressure at work, she felt she was at her wits' end.
    Collocation:be at one's wits' end
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    • to ground oneself //

    /tuː ɡraʊnd wʌnˈself/v
    Definition:To use techniques to return to the present moment and calm the nervous system.
    Traducción:enraizarse / reconectar con el presente
    Example:When anxiety hits, I use breathing exercises to ground myself in the moment.
    Collocation:techniques to ground oneself
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    • to reach out //

    /tuː riːtʃ aʊt/v
    Definition:To attempt to communicate with someone to offer or ask for help.
    Traducción:pedir ayuda / contactar a alguien
    Example:If you are struggling, please reach out to a professional or a trusted friend.
    Collocation:reach out for support
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