vocabulary
Vocabulary Lab
High-value C1 vocabulary with pronunciation, collocations and examples.
45 minC1c1vocabularytravel-culture-identityculturaviajesidentidadaculturación
Lesson objectives
- Learn advanced lexical items related to travel, culture & identity.
- Reuse collocations and pronunciation cues more accurately.
- Transfer high-value vocabulary into speaking and writing tasks.
Vocabulario C1 — Travel, Culture & Identity
30 palabras con definición, traducción, ejemplo y audio.
acculturation //
/əˌkʌltʃəˈreɪʃn/nDefinition:The process of adopting the cultural traits or social patterns of another group.
Traducción:aculturación
Example:Sociologists are studying the rapid acculturation of digital nomads moving to Southeast Asia.
Collocation:process of acculturation
indigenous //
/ɪnˈdɪdʒənəs/adjDefinition:Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
Traducción:indígena
Example:Preserving indigenous languages is crucial for maintaining global cultural diversity.
Collocation:indigenous population
assimilation //
/əˌsɪməˈleɪʃn/nDefinition:The process of becoming similar to the surrounding culture.
Traducción:asimilación
Example:The debate continues regarding whether assimilation is more effective than multiculturalism.
Collocation:cultural assimilation
ubiquitous //
/juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/adjDefinition:Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
Traducción:ubicuidad / omnipresente
Example:The ubiquitous influence of Western media has reshaped global identity.
Collocation:ubiquitous presence
nuance //
/ˈnjuːɑːns/nDefinition:A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound.
Traducción:matiz
Example:To truly understand a new culture, one must appreciate the subtle nuances of its etiquette.
Collocation:subtle nuance
paradigm //
/ˈpærədaɪm/nDefinition:A typical example or pattern of something; a model.
Traducción:paradigma
Example:The shift towards remote work has created a new paradigm for international relocation.
Collocation:paradigm shift
manifestation //
/ˌmænɪfɪˈsteɪʃn/nDefinition:An event, action, or object that clearly shows or embodies something.
Traducción:manifestación
Example:The local festival is a vivid manifestation of the region's historical identity.
Collocation:clear manifestation
perpetuate //
/pəˈpetʃueɪt/vDefinition:To make something (typically an undesirable situation or misconception) continue indefinitely.
Traducción:perpetuar
Example:Travel documentaries should avoid stereotypes that perpetuate cultural biases.
Collocation:perpetuate a myth
heterogeneous //
/ˌhetəˈroʊdʒiːnəs/adjDefinition:Diverse in character or content.
Traducción:heterogéneo
Example:London remains one of the most heterogeneous cities in the world.
Collocation:heterogeneous society
intertwined //
/ˌɪntəˈtwaɪnd/adjDefinition:Twisted together; closely connected.
Traducción:entrelazado
Example:The history of the two nations is deeply intertwined through trade and migration.
Collocation:deeply intertwined
feasibility //
/ˌfiːzəˈbɪləti/nDefinition:The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done.
Traducción:viabilidad
Example:The board is assessing the feasibility of expanding our cultural tourism branch.
Collocation:economic feasibility
logistics //
/ləˈdʒɪstɪks/nDefinition:The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies.
Traducción:logística
Example:Managing the logistics of a global relocation can be overwhelming for expatriates.
Collocation:complex logistics
itinerary //
/aɪˈtɪnərəri/nDefinition:A planned route or journey.
Traducción:itinerario
Example:We need to finalize the travel itinerary before the corporate retreat begins.
Collocation:detailed itinerary
discrepancy //
/dɪˈskrepənsi/nDefinition:A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.
Traducción:discrepancia
Example:There was a significant discrepancy between the cultural descriptions in the brochure and reality.
Collocation:significant discrepancy
implement //
/ˈɪmplɪment/vDefinition:To put a decision, plan, or agreement into effect.
Traducción:implementar
Example:The government aims to implement new policies to protect cultural heritage sites.
Collocation:implement a policy
unprecedented //
/ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd/adjDefinition:Never done or known before.
Traducción:sin precedentes
Example:The rise of digital nomadism has led to an unprecedented level of global mobility.
Collocation:unprecedented growth
comprehensive //
/ˌkɒmprɪˈhensɪv/adjDefinition:Complete; including all or everything.
Traducción:exhaustivo / integral
Example:The travel agency offers a comprehensive guide to local customs.
Collocation:comprehensive study
facilitate //
/fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/vDefinition:To make an action or process easy or easier.
Traducción:facilitar
Example:Cultural exchange programs are designed to facilitate mutual understanding.
Collocation:facilitate communication
ambiguous //
/æmˈbɪɡjuəs/adjDefinition:Open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.
Traducción:ambiguo
Example:The legal status of remote workers in foreign countries can often be ambiguous.
Collocation:highly ambiguous
integration //
/ˌɪntɪˈɡreɪʃn/nDefinition:The action or process of integrating.
Traducción:integración
Example:Successful social integration requires effort from both the newcomer and the host community.
Collocation:social integration
wanderlust //
/ˈwɒndəlʌst/nDefinition:A strong desire to travel.
Traducción:ansia de viajar
Example:Her incurable wanderlust led her to live in six different continents.
Collocation:intense wanderlust
off the beaten track //
/ɒf ðə ˈbiːtn træk/phraseDefinition:In a place where few people go, far from usual tourist paths.
Traducción:fuera de las rutas turísticas
Example:We decided to go off the beaten track to find more authentic cultural experiences.
Collocation:travel off the beaten track
culture shock //
/ˈkʌltʃə ʃɒk/nDefinition:The feeling of disorientation experienced by someone who is suddenly subjected to an unfamiliar culture.
Traducción:choque cultural
Example:Moving to a mega-city can cause severe culture shock for those from rural areas.
Collocation:experience culture shock
vibe //
/vaɪb/nDefinition:A person's emotional state or the atmosphere of a place (informal).
Traducción:vibra / ambiente
Example:The local cafe has such a laid-back vibe that you'll want to stay all day.
Collocation:positive vibe
get lost in //
/ɡet lɒst ɪn/phraseDefinition:To become deeply involved or absorbed in something.
Traducción:perderse en
Example:I love to get lost in the narrow streets of old European towns.
Collocation:get lost in the moment
eye-opening //
/ˈaɪˌəʊpnɪŋ/adjDefinition:Surprising and revealing.
Traducción:revelador
Example:Traveling alone was an eye-opening experience that changed my perspective on life.
Collocation:eye-opening experience
bucket list //
/ˈbʌkɪt lɪst/nDefinition:A number of experiences that a person hopes to have during their lifetime.
Traducción:lista de deseos
Example:Seeing the Northern Lights was at the top of her bucket list.
Collocation:top of the bucket list
wander //
/ˈwɒndə(r)/vDefinition:To walk or move in a leisurely, casual, or aimless way.
Traducción:vagar / deambular
Example:We spent the afternoon wandering through the local artisan market.
Collocation:wander aimlessly
soul-searching //
/ˈsəʊl ˌsɜːtʃɪŋ/adjDefinition:Involving deep personal reflection.
Traducción:introspectivo / de búsqueda interior
Example:Her solo journey through Asia was a period of intense soul-searching.
Collocation:soul-searching journey
vibrant //
/ˈvaɪbrənt/adjDefinition:Full of energy and enthusiasm; bright and striking.
Traducción:vibrante
Example:The city is known for its vibrant nightlife and diverse food scene.
Collocation:vibrant culture