vocabulary
Vocabulary Lab
High-value C1 vocabulary with pronunciation, collocations and examples.
45 minC1c1vocabularyhealth-mind-well-beingwell-beingburnoutresilienceholistic
Lesson objectives
- Learn advanced lexical items related to health, mind & well-being.
- Reuse collocations and pronunciation cues more accurately.
- Transfer high-value vocabulary into speaking and writing tasks.
Vocabulario C1 — Health, Mind & Well-being
30 palabras con definición, traducción, ejemplo y audio.
detrimental //
/ˌdetrɪˈmentl/adjDefinition:tending to cause harm; harmful.
Traducción:perjudicial
Example:The study suggests that prolonged exposure to blue light is detrimental to sleep hygiene.
Collocation:have a detrimental effect
exacerbate //
/ɪɡˈzæsəbeɪt/vDefinition:to make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.
Traducción:exacerbar / empeorar
Example:Ignoring mental health symptoms can exacerbate underlying psychological issues.
Collocation:exacerbate the problem
cognitive //
/ˈkɒɡnətɪv/adjDefinition:relating to the mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.
Traducción:cognitivo
Example:Regular physical exercise is known to enhance cognitive function in older adults.
Collocation:cognitive impairment
resilience //
/rɪˈzɪliəns/nDefinition:the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
Traducción:resiliencia
Example:Psychological resilience is a key factor in managing long-term stress.
Collocation:build resilience
manifest //
/ˈmænɪfest/vDefinition:to show or demonstrate a quality or feeling through actions or appearance.
Traducción:manifestar
Example:Anxiety may manifest as physical symptoms such as palpitations or headaches.
Collocation:manifest symptoms
prevalence //
/ˈprevələns/nDefinition:the fact or condition of being prevalent; widespreadness.
Traducción:prevalencia
Example:The increasing prevalence of sedentary lifestyles is a major public health concern.
Collocation:high prevalence
alleviate //
/əˈliːvieɪt/vDefinition:to make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe.
Traducción:aliviar
Example:New therapeutic techniques aim to alleviate the symptoms of chronic pain.
Collocation:alleviate pain
holistic //
/həʊˈlɪstɪk/adjDefinition:characterized by the treatment of the whole person, taking into account mental and social factors, rather than just the physical symptoms of a disease.
Traducción:holístico
Example:A holistic approach to wellness involves diet, sleep, and emotional stability.
Collocation:holistic approach
equilibrium //
/ˌekwɪˈlɪbriəm/nDefinition:a state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced.
Traducción:equilibrio
Example:Maintaining emotional equilibrium is vital during periods of high pressure.
Collocation:maintain equilibrium
susceptible //
/səˈseptəbl/adjDefinition:likely or highly probable to be affected by a particular thing.
Traducción:susceptible
Example:Individuals under constant stress are more susceptible to burnout.
Collocation:highly susceptible
burnout //
/ˈbɜːnaʊt/nDefinition:state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress.
Traducción:agotamiento / burnout
Example:Many remote workers struggle with burnout due to the blurred lines between home and work.
Collocation:suffer from burnout
work-life balance //
/wɜːk laɪf ˈbæləns/nDefinition:the division of one's time and focus between working and between personal life.
Traducción:conciliación laboral y familiar
Example:Companies are increasingly offering flexible hours to improve work-life balance.
Collocation:achieve a work-life balance
well-being //
/ˌwel ˈbiːɪŋ/nDefinition:the state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.
Traducción:bienestar
Example:Employee well-being should be a top priority for HR departments in 2025.
Collocation:promote well-being
burn the candle at both ends //
/bɜːn ðə ˈkændl æt bəʊθ endz/idiomDefinition:to work very hard without enough rest, often by getting up early and staying up late.
Traducción:trabajar de sol a sol / agotarse por exceso de trabajo
Example:If you keep burning the candle at both ends, you will eventually face a health crisis.
Collocation:tendency to burn the candle at both ends
overstretched //
/ˌəʊvəˈstretʃt/adjDefinition:having too much to do or too many responsibilities.
Traducción:sobrecargado / al límite
Example:The healthcare system is increasingly overstretched due to the aging population.
Collocation:become overstretched
burnout prevention //
/ˈbɜːnaʊt prɪˈvenʃn/n phraseDefinition:strategies and actions taken to stop employees from reaching a state of exhaustion.
Traducción:prevención del agotamiento laboral
Example:The new corporate wellness program focuses heavily on burnout prevention.
Collocation:implement burnout prevention
mindfulness //
/ˈmaɪndflnəs/nDefinition:the quality or practice of being conscious or aware of something.
Traducción:atención plena / mindfulness
Example:Practicing mindfulness can significantly reduce daily anxiety levels.
Collocation:practice mindfulness
burnout //
/ˈbɜːnaʊt/nDefinition:a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress.
Traducción:agotamiento
Example:Burnout is becoming a recognized occupational phenomenon globally.
Collocation:experience burnout
burnout-proof //
/ˈbɜːnaʊt pruːf/adjDefinition:designed or structured to prevent exhaustion or failure.
Traducción:a prueba de agotamiento
Example:We need to design more burnout-proof workflows for our creative teams.
Collocation:a burnout-proof system
to decompress //
/ˌdiːkəmˈpres/vDefinition:to release pressure or tension; to relax after a period of work.
Traducción:descomprimir / relajarse
Example:After a long week of meetings, I need some time to decompress.
Collocation:need to decompress
burnout //
/ˈbɜːnaʊt/nDefinition:the state of being completely exhausted.
Traducción:agotamiento
Example:The constant notifications on our phones contribute to a sense of burnout.
Collocation:avoid burnout
digital detox //
/ˈdɪdʒɪtl ˈdiːtɒks/n phraseDefinition:a period of time when a person refrains from using electronic devices.
Traducción:desintoxicación digital
Example:Many Gen Z professionals are opting for a weekend digital detox to reset.
Collocation:undertake a digital detox
to recharge one's batteries //
/riːˈtʃɑːdʒ wʌnz ˈbætəriz/idiomDefinition:to regain one's energy and strength by resting.
Traducción:recargar las pilas
Example:Taking a short holiday is essential to recharge your batteries.
Collocation:take time to recharge
burnout //
/ˈbɜːnaʊt/nDefinition:mental fatigue.
Traducción:agotamiento
Example:Burnout is often overlooked in fast-paced corporate environments.
Collocation:symptoms of burnout
mental load //
/ˈmentl ləʊd/n phraseDefinition:the cognitive effort required to manage daily tasks and responsibilities.
Traducción:carga mental
Example:The invisible mental load of managing a household can lead to severe stress.
Collocation:carry a heavy mental load
to unwind //
/ˌʌnˈwaɪnd/vDefinition:to relax after a period of tension or excitement.
Traducción:desconectarse / relajarse
Example:Listening to ambient music helps me unwind after a stressful shift.
Collocation:unwind after work
burnout //
/ˈbɜːnaʊt/nDefinition:exhaustion.
Traducción:agotamiento
Example:Burnout is a growing concern among remote workers in 2026.
Collocation:prevent burnout
burnout //
/ˈbɜːnaʊt/nDefinition:exhaustion.
Traducción:agotamiento
Example:Burnout can affect even the most dedicated employees.
Collocation:suffer from burnout
to disconnect //
/ˌdiːkəˈnekt/vDefinition:to break a connection; to stop being involved in something.
Traducción:desconectarse
Example:It is vital to disconnect from work emails during your time off.
Collocation:completely disconnect
burnout //
/ˈbɜːnaʊt/nDefinition:exhaustion.
Traducción:agotamiento
Example:Burnout is often a result of long-term imbalance.
Collocation:avoid burnout