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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 palliative care, death & dying conversations.
  • Reuse collocations and pronunciation cues more accurately.
  • Transfer high-value vocabulary into speaking and writing tasks.

Vocabulario C1 — Palliative Care, Death & Dying Conversations

30 palabras con definición, traducción, ejemplo y audio.

terminal //

/ˈtɜːmɪnl/adj
Definition:In a medical context, describing a disease that cannot be cured and will lead to death.
Traducción:terminal
Example:The medical team had to sit down with the family to discuss the terminal nature of the diagnosis.
Collocation:terminal illness
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    • palliative //

    /ˈpæliətɪv/adj
    Definition:Relieving pain and suffering without dealing with the cause of the condition.
    Traducción:paliativo
    Example:The focus of the treatment shifted entirely to palliative care to ensure the patient's comfort.
    Collocation:palliative care
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    • euthanasia //

    /ˌjuːθəˈneɪʒə/n
    Definition:The practice of intentionally ending a life to relieve pain and suffering.
    Traducción:eutanasia
    Example:The ethical debate surrounding euthanasia continues to divide legal experts globally.
    Collocation:active euthanasia
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    • mortality //

    /mɔːˈtæləti/n
    Definition:The state of being subject to death; death rate.
    Traducción:mortalidad
    Example:Sociologists study mortality rates to understand the impact of healthcare accessibility.
    Collocation:infant mortality
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    • bereavement //

    /bəˈriːvmənt/n
    Definition:The period of grief and loss following the death of a loved one.
    Traducción:duelo / pérdida
    Example:The company offers extended leave to support employees during times of bereavement.
    Collocation:bereavement leave
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    • comatose //

    /kəˈmeɪtəʊs/adj
    Definition:In a state of deep unconsciousness for a prolonged period.
    Traducción:comatoso
    Example:The patient remains comatose, making end-of-life decisions increasingly complex.
    Collocation:comatose state
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    • prognosis //

    /prɒɡˈnəʊsɪs/n
    Definition:The likely course of a disease or the chance of recovery.
    Traducción:pronóstico
    Example:Given the prognosis, the family decided to focus on quality of life rather than aggressive treatment.
    Collocation:grim prognosis
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    • inevitable //

    /ɪnˈevɪtəbl/adj
    Definition:Certain to happen; unavoidable.
    Traducción:inevitable
    Example:In many cultures, death is viewed as an inevitable part of the natural cycle.
    Collocation:an inevitable conclusion
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    • transience //

    /ˈtrænziəns/n
    Definition:The state of lasting only for a short time; impermanence.
    Traducción:transitoriedad
    Example:Philosophical discussions often touch upon the transience of human life.
    Collocation:the transience of life
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    • morbid //

    /ˈmɔːbɪd/adj
    Definition:Characterized by an abnormal interest in unpleasant subjects, especially death.
    Traducción:mórbido
    Example:Some people find the topic of death morbid, but it is a necessary conversation for many.
    Collocation:morbid curiosity
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    • comprehensive //

    /ˌkɒmprɪˈhensɪv/adj
    Definition:Including all or everything; complete.
    Traducción:integral / exhaustivo
    Example:A comprehensive care plan must address both physical and emotional needs.
    Collocation:comprehensive assessment
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    • intervention //

    /ˌɪntəˈvenʃn/n
    Definition:Action taken to improve a medical condition or change an outcome.
    Traducción:intervención
    Example:Medical intervention was ceased to allow for a peaceful passing.
    Collocation:medical intervention
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    • ethics //

    /ˈeθɪks/n
    Definition:Moral principles that govern a person's behaviour or the conduct of an activity.
    Traducción:ética
    Example:The committee met to discuss the bioethics of end-of-life technologies.
    Collocation:medical ethics
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    • advocate //

    /ˈædvəkeɪt/v
    Definition:To publicly recommend or support a particular cause or policy.
    Traducción:abogar por
    Example:Family members often advocate for their loved ones' wishes regarding life support.
    Collocation:advocate for rights
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    • manifestation //

    /ˌmænɪfɪˈsteɪʃn/n
    Definition:An event, circumstance, or fact that clearly shows something.
    Traducción:manifestación
    Example:The physical manifestation of the disease was sudden and severe.
    Collocation:clear manifestation
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    • delegate //

    /ˈdelɪɡeɪt/v
    Definition:To entrust a task or responsibility to another person.
    Traducción:delegar
    Example:In legal matters, one must delegate power of attorney to a trusted relative.
    Collocation:delegate authority
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    • protocol //

    /ˈprəʊtəkɒl/n
    Definition:The official procedure or set of rules.
    Traducción:protocolo
    Example:The hospital follows a strict protocol regarding the declaration of death.
    Collocation:standard protocol
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    • mitigate //

    /ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt/v
    Definition:To make something less severe, serious, or painful.
    Traducción:mitigar
    Example:The primary goal of hospice care is to mitigate suffering.
    Collocation:mitigate pain
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    • assessment //

    /əˈsesmənt/n
    Definition:The evaluation or judgment of the nature or quality of something.
    Traducción:evaluación
    Example:A thorough assessment of the patient's wishes is required before proceeding.
    Collocation:clinical assessment
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    • compliance //

    /kəmˈplaɪəns/n
    Definition:The action or fact of complying with a law, most important, or regulation.
    Traducción:cumplimiento
    Example:Regulatory compliance ensures that end-of-life care meets legal standards.
    Collocation:regulatory compliance
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    • pass away //

    /pɑːs əˈweɪ/phrase
    Definition:A polite way to say someone has died.
    Traducción:fallecer
    Example:We were so saddened to hear that your grandfather passed away last night.
    Collocation:peacefully pass away
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    • letting go //

    /ˈletɪŋ ɡəʊ/phrase
    Definition:The process of accepting death and releasing emotional attachment.
    Traducción:soltar / dejar ir
    Example:Learning to let go is one of the hardest parts of the grieving process.
    Collocation:the difficulty of letting go
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    • wrap up //

    /ræp ʌp/v
    Definition:To conclude or finish something (often used for life's affairs).
    Traducción:concluir / terminar
    Example:He wanted to wrap up all his personal affairs before his health declined further.
    Collocation:wrap up affairs
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    • tough call //

    /tʌf kɔːl/phrase
    Definition:A very difficult decision to make.
    Traducción:una decisión difícil
    Example:Deciding when to withdraw life support was an incredibly tough call for the family.
    Collocation:make a tough call
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    • at peace //

    /æt piːs/phrase
    Definition:To be calm, quiet, or free from emotional distress.
    Traducción:en paz
    Example:After the long struggle, she is finally at peace.
    Collocation:finally at peace
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    • legacy //

    /ˈleɡəsi/n
    Definition:Something left behind by a person after they die.
    Traducción:legado
    Example:They wanted to ensure their legacy would support the local hospice.
    Collocation:leave a legacy
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    • dignity //

    /ˈdɪɡnəti/n
    Definition:The state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect.
    Traducción:dignidad
    Example:The main objective of palliative care is to allow patients to die with dignity.
    Collocation:die with dignity
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    • closure //

    /ˈkləʊʒə/n
    Definition:A feeling of finality or resolution after a significant event.
    Traducción:cierre / resolución
    Example:Saying goodbye one last time provided much-needed closure for the family.
    Collocation:emotional closure
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    • aftermath //

    /ˈɑːftəmæθ/n
    Definition:The consequences or aftereffects of a significant unpleasant event.
    Traducción:secuelas / consecuencias
    Example:In the aftermath of the loss, the community came together to support the widow.
    Collocation:in the aftermath of
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    • heartbreaking //

    /ˈhɑːtˌbreɪkɪŋ/adj
    Definition:Causing overwhelming distress; extremely sad.
    Traducción:desgarrador
    Example:It was heartbreaking to witness the family's final moments together.
    Collocation:a heartbreaking decision
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