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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 global pandemics, vaccines & preparedness.
  • Reuse collocations and pronunciation cues more accurately.
  • Transfer high-value vocabulary into speaking and writing tasks.

Vocabulario C1 — Global Pandemics, Vaccines & Preparedness

30 palabras con definición, traducción, ejemplo y audio.

mitigate //

/ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/v
Definition:To make something less severe, serious, or painful.
Traducción:mitigar
Example:New protocols were implemented to mitigate the impact of the viral outbreak on global supply chains.
Collocation:mitigate the effects
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    • exacerbate //

    /ɪɡˈzæs.ə.beɪt/v
    Definition:To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.
    Traducción:exacerbar
    Example:The sudden shortage of medical supplies threatened to exacerbate the existing public health crisis.
    Collocation:exacerbate the situation
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    • prevalence //

    /ˈprev.əl.əns/n
    Definition:The fact that something is very common or happens often in a particular place or among a particular group.
    Traducción:prevalencia
    Example:Researchers are studying the prevalence of vaccine hesitancy in rural communities.
    Collocation:high prevalence
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    • efficacy //

    /ˈef.ɪ.kə.si/n
    Definition:The ability to produce a desired or intended result.
    Traducción:eficacia
    Example:Clinical trials confirmed the high efficacy of the new mRNA booster shot.
    Collocation:clinical efficacy
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    • disparity //

    /dɪˈspær.ə.ti/n
    Definition:A great difference, usually one of unfairness.
    Traducción:disparidad
    Example:The global health community is working to address the disparity in vaccine distribution between nations.
    Collocation:economic disparity
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    • resilience //

    /rɪˈzɪl.jəns/n
    Definition:The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
    Traducción:resiliencia
    Example:Building healthcare resilience is essential to prevent future pandemic-scale disruptions.
    Collocation:community resilience
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    • ubiquitous //

    /juːˈbɪk.wɪ.təs/adj
    Definition:Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
    Traducción:ubicuidad / omnipresente
    Example:Digital health monitoring has become ubiquitous in modern pandemic preparedness strategies.
    Collocation:ubiquitous presence
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    • surveillance //

    /sɜːˈveɪ.ləns/n
    Definition:Close observation, especially of a disease or its spread.
    Traducción:vigilancia
    Example:Enhanced genomic surveillance is crucial for identifying new variants in real-time.
    Collocation:epidemiological surveillance
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    • asymptomatic //

    /ˌeɪ.sɪmp.təˈmæt.ɪk/adj
    Definition:Producing or showing no symptoms.
    Traducción:asintomático
    Example:The challenge remains that asymptomatic carriers can spread the virus undetected.
    Collocation:asymptomatic carrier
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    • comprehensive //

    /ˌkɒm.prɪˈhen.sɪv/adj
    Definition:Including or dealing with all or everything; complete.
    Traducción:integral / exhaustivo
    Example:A comprehensive strategy is required to manage global health security.
    Collocation:comprehensive approach
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    • contingency //

    /kənˈtɪn.dʒən.si/n
    Definition:A future event or circumstance which is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty.
    Traducción:contingencia
    Example:The government has developed a contingency plan for sudden lockdowns.
    Collocation:contingency plan
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    • logistics //

    /ləˈdʒɪs.tɪks/n
    Definition:The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies.
    Traducción:logística
    Example:The logistics of distributing temperature-sensitive vaccines globally are incredibly complex.
    Collocation:complex logistics
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    • procurement //

    /prəˈkjʊə.mənt/n
    Definition:The action of obtaining something, especially goods or services.
    Traducción:adquisición / contratación
    Example:Rapid procurement of antiviral drugs was vital during the initial wave.
    Collocation:public procurement
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    • infrastructure //

    /ˈɪn.frəˌstrʌk.tʃər/n
    Definition:The basic physical and organizational structures needed for the operation of a society.
    Traducción:infraestructura
    Example:Investment in healthcare infrastructure is the first line of defense against pandemics.
    Collocation:critical infrastructure
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    • compliance //

    /kəmˈplaɪ.əns/n
    Definition:The action or fact of complying with a law, most important regulation, or command.
    Traducción:cumplimiento
    Example:Ensuring compliance with health regulations is difficult during periods of social unrest.
    Collocation:regulatory compliance
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    • disruptive //

    /dɪsˈrʌp.tɪv/adj
    Definition:Causing or tending to cause disruption.
    Traducción:disruptivo
    Example:The pandemic caused disruptive shifts in how businesses operate globally.
    Collocation:disruptive technology
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    • scalability //

    /ˌskeɪ.ləˈbɪl.ə.ti/n
    Definition:The capacity to be changed in size or scale.
    Traducción:escalabilidad
    Example:The scalability of the vaccine production process was a major concern for health ministers.
    Collocation:ensure scalability
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    • bottleneck //

    /ˈbɒt.əl.nek/n
    Definition:A situation that causes delay in a process or system.
    Traducción:cuello de botella
    Example:Raw material shortages created a significant bottleneck in vaccine manufacturing.
    Collocation:production bottleneck
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    • streamline //

    /ˈstriːm.laɪn/v
    Definition:To make an organization or system more efficient and effective.
    Traducción:agilizar / optimizar
    Example:We need to streamline the testing process to handle higher volumes of patients.
    Collocation:streamline processes
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    • feasibility //

    /ˌfiː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti/n
    Definition:The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done.
    Traducción:viabilidad
    Example:The feasibility of a global vaccine mandate remains a highly debated topic.
    Collocation:technical feasibility
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    • unprecedented //

    /ʌnˈpres.ɪ.den.tɪd/adj
    Definition:Never done or known before.
    Traducción:sin precedentes
    Example:The speed of vaccine development was unprecedented in medical history.
    Collocation:unprecedented scale
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    • outbreak //

    /ˈaʊt.breɪk/n
    Definition:A sudden occurrence of a disease in a particular place and time.
    Traducción:brote
    Example:Containment efforts were launched immediately following the initial outbreak.
    Collocation:disease outbreak
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    • surge //

    /sɜːdʒ/n
    Definition:A sudden powerful forward or upward movement.
    Traducción:oleada / aumento repentino
    Example:Hospitals are preparing for a potential surge in cases during the winter months.
    Collocation:surge in cases
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    • burnout //

    /ˈbɜːn.aʊt/n
    Definition:Physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress.
    Traducción:agotamiento / burnout
    Example:Healthcare worker burnout has become a critical issue in post-pandemic management.
    Collocation:occupational burnout
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    • pivot //

    /ˈpɪv.ət/v
    Definition:To turn or twist; to change strategy or direction fundamentally.
    Traducción:pivotar / cambiar de rumbo
    Example:The pharmaceutical company had to pivot its research focus to address the new variant.
    Collocation:pivot towards
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    • red tape // (n (idiom))

    /ˌred ˈteɪp/
    Definition:Excessive bureaucracy or adherence to rules and formalities.
    Traducción:burocracia / trámites
    Example:Cutting through red tape is essential for the rapid distribution of emergency supplies.
    Collocation:cut through red tape
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    • game-changer // (n (informal))

    /ˈɡeɪmˌtʃeɪn.dʒər/formal
    Definition:A person or thing that significantly alters the current way of doing or thinking about something.
    Traducción:algo que cambia las reglas del juego
    Example:The new rapid-test technology is a total game-changer for remote monitoring.
    Collocation:real game-changer
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    • hit the ground running // (phrase (idiom))

    /hɪt ðə ɡraʊnd ˈrʌn.ɪŋ/
    Definition:To start something new with great energy and enthusiasm.
    Traducción:empezar con fuerza / sin perder tiempo
    Example:Once the new lab was operational, the team hit the ground running with their research.
    Collocation:hit the ground running
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    • wrap up //

    /ræp ʌp/phrasal verb
    Definition:To finish or complete something.
    Traducción:concluir / terminar
    Example:We need to wrap up the clinical trials by the end of the quarter.
    Collocation:wrap up a meeting
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    • keep tabs on // (phrase (idiom))

    /kiːp tæbz ɒn/
    Definition:To monitor or keep track of something.
    Traducción:vigilar / estar al tanto de
    Example:Health authorities are keeping tabs on the new mutation to ensure public safety.
    Collocation:keep tabs on developments
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