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

45 minC1c1vocabularymindfulness-meditation-cognitive-well-beingmindfulnesscognitiveresilienceneuroplasticity

Lesson objectives

  • Learn advanced lexical items related to mindfulness, meditation & cognitive well-being.
  • Reuse collocations and pronunciation cues more accurately.
  • Transfer high-value vocabulary into speaking and writing tasks.

Vocabulario C1 — Mindfulness, Meditation & Cognitive Well-being

30 palabras con definición, traducción, ejemplo y audio.

cognitive dissonance //

/ˈkɒɡnɪtɪv ˈdɪsənəns/n
Definition:The state of having inconsistent thoughts, beliefs, or attitudes, especially as relating to behavioral decisions.
Traducción:disonancia cognitiva
Example:The patient experienced significant cognitive dissonance when trying to reconcile their healthy lifestyle goals with their sedentary habits.
Collocation:to experience cognitive dissonance
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    • neuroplasticity //

    /ˌnjʊərəʊplæˈstɪsɪti/n
    Definition:The ability of the brain to form and reorganize synaptic connections, especially in response to learning or experience.
    Traducción:neuroplasticidad
    Example:Recent studies suggest that consistent mindfulness practice can enhance neuroplasticity in adults.
    Collocation:to promote neuroplasticity
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    • metacognition //

    /ˌmetəˌkɒɡˈnɪʃn/n
    Definition:Awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes.
    Traducción:metacognición
    Example:Developing metacognition is essential for learners to monitor their own mental well-being during intensive study.
    Collocation:to develop metacognition
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    • empirical evidence //

    /ɪmˈpɪrɪkl ˈevɪdəns/n phrase
    Definition:Information acquired by means of observation or experimentation.
    Traducción:evidencia empírica
    Example:There is growing empirical evidence to support the link between meditation and reduced cortisol levels.
    Collocation:to provide empirical evidence
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    • psychological resilience //

    /ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkl ˈrezɪliəns/n phrase
    Definition:The capacity to mentally or emotionally cope with a crisis or to return to a state of well-being.
    Traducción:resiliencia psicológica
    Example:The workshop aims to foster psychological resilience among healthcare professionals facing burnout.
    Collocation:to build psychological resilience
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    • manifestation //

    /ˌmænɪfɛˈsteɪʃn/n
    Definition:An event, circumstance, or fact that embodies something abstract.
    Traducción:manifestación
    Example:Anxiety can often be a physical manifestation of underlying psychological stress.
    Collocation:a clear manifestation
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    • detrimental //

    /ˌdetrɪˈmentl/adj
    Definition:Tending to cause harm.
    Traducción:perjudicial
    Example:Chronic sleep deprivation can have a detrimental effect on cognitive functions.
    Collocation:to have a detrimental effect
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    • ubiquitous //

    /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/adj
    Definition:Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
    Traducción:ubicuo / omnipresente
    Example:In 2025, digital wellness apps have become ubiquitous in urban environments.
    Collocation:to become ubiquitous
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    • elucidate //

    /ɪˈluːsɪdeɪt/v
    Definition:To make something clear; to explain.
    Traducción:elucidar / esclarecer
    Example:The researcher attempted to elucidate the complex relationship between mindfulness and focus.
    Collocation:to elucidate a concept
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    • paradigm shift //

    /ˈpærədaɪm ʃɪft/n phrase
    Definition:A fundamental change in approach or underlying assumptions.
    Traducción:cambio de paradigma
    Example:The integration of AI in therapy represents a significant paradigm shift in mental health care.
    Collocation:to undergo a paradigm shift
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    • burnout //

    /ˈbɜːrnaʊt/n
    Definition:State of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress.
    Traducción:agotamiento / burnout
    Example:Many remote workers are seeking mindfulness techniques to prevent professional burnout.
    Collocation:to suffer from burnout
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    • work-life balance //

    /wɜːrk laɪf ˈbæləns/n phrase
    Definition:The division of one's time and focus between working and personal life.
    Traducción:equilibrio entre vida laboral y personal
    Example:The company introduced mandatory meditation breaks to improve work-life balance.
    Collocation:to achieve a work-life balance
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    • productivity //

    /ˌprɒdʌkˈtɪvəti/n
    Definition:The effectiveness of productive effort, especially in an industrial or business context.
    Traducción:productividad
    Example:Mindfulness training has been shown to boost individual productivity in high-pressure roles.
    Collocation:to increase productivity
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    • to mitigate //

    /ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt/v
    Definition:To make something less severe, serious, or painful.
    Traducción:mitigar
    Example:Regular breathing exercises can help mitigate the effects of daily stress.
    Collocation:to mitigate risks/effects
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    • holistic approach //

    /həʊˈlɪstɪk əˈprəʊtʃ/n phrase
    Definition:An approach that considers the whole person, including mental, physical, and social factors.
    Traducción:enfoque holístico
    Example:The clinic adopts a holistic approach to treating anxiety disorders.
    Collocation:to adopt a holistic approach
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    • to decompress //

    /ˌdiːkəmˈpres/v
    Definition:To release emotional or mental pressure; to relax.
    Traducción:descomprimirse / relajarse
    Example:After a long meeting, I need ten minutes of silence to decompress.
    Collocation:to decompress after work
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    • burnout prevention //

    /ˈbɜːrnaʊt prɪˈvenʃn/n phrase
    Definition:Strategies used to stop employees from reaching a state of exhaustion.
    Traducción:prevención del agotamiento
    Example:The HR department is investing heavily in burnout prevention programs.
    Collocation:to implement burnout prevention
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    • to foster //

    /ˈfɒstə(r)/v
    Definition:To encourage or promote the development of something.
    Traducción:fomentar
    Example:The leadership team aims to foster a culture of mindfulness within the office.
    Collocation:to foster growth/culture
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    • to streamline //

    /ˈstriːmlaɪn/v
    Definition:To make an organization or system more efficient and effective.
    Traducción:optimizar / agilizar
    Example:We need to streamline our mental health protocols to better support staff.
    Collocation:to streamline processes
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    • to be overwhelmed //

    /tuː biː ˌəʊvəˈwelmd/v phrase
    Definition:To be buried or drowned by problems; to feel completely overcome by emotion.
    Traducción:estar abrumado
    Example:If you feel overwhelmed by your workload, try a five-minute grounding exercise.
    Collocation:to feel overwhelmed
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    • to unplug //

    /tuː ʌnˈplʌɡ/v
    Definition:To disconnect from electronic devices and the internet to relax.
    Traducción:desconectarse
    Example:Digital detox weekends are becoming a popular way to unplug and recharge.
    Collocation:to unplug from technology
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    • to ground oneself //

    /tuː ɡraʊnd wʌnˈself/v phrase
    Definition:To bring one's attention back to the present moment and the physical body.
    Traducción:enraizarse / reconectar con el presente
    Example:When anxiety spikes, I use deep breathing to ground myself.
    Collocation:to ground oneself in the present
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    • to be in the zone //

    /tuː biː ɪn ðə zəʊn/idiom
    Definition:A state of perfect mental focus and peak performance.
    Traducción:estar en la zona / concentrado al máximo
    Example:After a morning meditation, I was completely in the zone during my presentation.
    Collocation:to get in the zone
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    • to recharge one's batteries //

    /tuː riːˈtʃɑːrdʒ wʌnz ˈbætəriz/idiom
    Definition:To regain one's energy and strength through rest or relaxation.
    Traducción:recargar pilas
    Example:A mindfulness retreat is the perfect way to recharge your batteries.
    Collocation:to recharge your batteries
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    • mindful of //

    /ˈmaɪndfl əv/adj phrase
    Definition:Aware of or conscious of something.
    Traducción:consciente de
    Example:We must be mindful of the impact that constant notifications have on our attention spans.
    Collocation:to be mindful of something
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    • to drift off //

    /tuː drɪft ɒf/v phrase
    Definition:To gradually fall asleep or to lose focus in a dreamy way.
    Traducción:quedarse dormido / distraerse
    Example:During the meditation, I found myself starting to drift off.
    Collocation:to drift off to sleep
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    • to clear one's head //

    /tuː klɪə wʌnz hed/v phrase
    Definition:To stop worrying or thinking about something and become able to think clearly.
    Traducción:despejar la mente
    Example:I usually go for a walk in the park to clear my head after a stressful shift.
    Collocation:to take a walk to clear one's head
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    • to be wired //

    /tuː biː ˈwaɪərd/adj
    Definition:To be in a state of high tension or nervous excitement.
    Traducción:estar alterado / con los nervios de punta
    Example:I was so wired from the caffeine that I couldn't practice my evening mindfulness.
    Collocation:to be wired
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    • to find balance //

    /tuː faɪnd ˈbæləns/v phrase
    Definition:To reach a state of stability between different aspects of life.
    Traducción:encontrar el equilibrio
    Example:It is challenging to find balance between professional ambition and mental well-being.
    Collocation:to struggle to find balance
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    • to be present //

    /tuː biː ˈpreznt/adj phrase
    Definition:To be fully focused on the current moment rather than the past or future.
    Traducción:estar presente
    Example:The goal of mindfulness is to learn how to be truly present in every moment.
    Collocation:to live being present
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