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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 economy, money & consumption.
  • Reuse collocations and pronunciation cues more accurately.
  • Transfer high-value vocabulary into speaking and writing tasks.

Vocabulario C1 — Economy, Money & Consumption

30 palabras con definición, traducción, ejemplo y audio.

fluctuate //

/ˈflʌktʃueɪt/v
Definition:To rise and fall irregularly in number or amount.
Traducción:fluctuar
Example:Interest rates are expected to fluctuate significantly throughout the 2025 fiscal year due to global instability.
Collocation:fluctuate wildly
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    • disparity //

    /dɪˈspærəti/n
    Definition:A great difference, especially one that is unfair.
    Traducción:disparidad
    Example:The growing economic disparity between urban and rural sectors remains a primary concern for policymakers.
    Collocation:economic disparity
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    • exacerbate //

    /ɪɡˈzæsəbeɪt/v
    Definition:To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.
    Traducción:exacerbar / agravar
    Example:The sudden rise in inflation threatens to exacerbate existing social inequalities.
    Collocation:exacerbate the crisis
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    • stagnation //

    /stæɡˈneɪʃn/n
    Definition:A period of little or no growth in an economy.
    Traducción:estancamiento
    Example:Economists are warning that prolonged wage stagnation could lead to a drop in consumer confidence.
    Collocation:economic stagnation
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    • mitigate //

    /ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt/v
    Definition:To make something less severe, serious, or painful.
    Traducción:mitigar
    Example:The government introduced new subsidies to mitigate the impact of rising energy costs.
    Collocation:mitigate the risk
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    • surplus //

    /ˈsɜːpləs/n
    Definition:An amount of something left over when requirements have been met.
    Traducción:superávit / excedente
    Example:The nation achieved a trade surplus for the third consecutive quarter in 2025.
    Collocation:trade surplus
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    • deficit //

    /ˈdefɪsɪt/n
    Definition:The amount by which something, especially money, is too small.
    Traducción:déficit
    Example:Reducing the budget deficit is essential to maintaining long-term fiscal stability.
    Collocation:budget deficit
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    • incentivise //

    /ɪnˈsentɪvaɪz/v
    Definition:To provide someone with an incentive for doing something.
    Traducción:incentivar
    Example:New tax breaks are designed to incentivise investment in green technologies.
    Collocation:incentivise growth
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    • volatile //

    /ˈvɒlətaɪl/adj
    Definition:Liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse.
    Traducción:volátil
    Example:Investors are wary of the volatile stock market in the current geopolitical climate.
    Collocation:volatile market
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    • ubiquitous //

    /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/adj
    Definition:Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
    Traducción:ubicuos / omnipresente
    Example:Digital payment methods have become ubiquitous in modern consumer societies.
    Collocation:ubiquitous presence
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    • lucrative //

    /ˈluːkrətɪv/adj
    Definition:Producing a great deal of profit.
    Traducción:lucrativo
    Example:The tech startup secured a lucrative deal with a major global conglomerate.
    Collocation:lucrative deal
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    • feasibility //

    /ˌfiːzəˈbɪləti/n
    Definition:The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done.
    Traducción:viabilidad
    Example:The board is currently assessing the economic feasibility of the proposed merger.
    Collocation:economic feasibility
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    • dividend //

    /ˈdɪvɪdend/n
    Definition:A sum of money paid regularly by a company to its shareholders.
    Traducción:dividendo
    Example:Shareholders were pleased to receive a higher dividend than previously anticipated.
    Collocation:pay a dividend
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    • fiscal //

    /ˈfɪskl/adj
    Definition:Relating to government revenue, especially taxes.
    Traducción:fiscal
    Example:The government's fiscal policy aims to curb inflation without triggering a recession.
    Collocation:fiscal policy
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    • unprecedented //

    /ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd/adj
    Definition:Never done or known before.
    Traducción:sin precedentes
    Example:The market experienced an unprecedented surge in demand for AI-driven services.
    Collocation:unprecedented growth
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    • streamline //

    /ˈstriːmlaɪn/v
    Definition:To make an organization or system more efficient and effective.
    Traducción:optimizar / agilizar
    Example:The company plans to streamline its operations to reduce overhead costs by 2026.
    Collocation:streamline processes
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    • procure //

    /prəˈkjʊə(r)/v
    Definition:To obtain something, especially with care or effort.
    Traducción:adquirir / obtener
    Example:The firm had to procure expensive raw materials due to supply chain disruptions.
    Collocation:procure resources
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    • benchmark //

    /ˈbentʃmɑːk/n
    Definition:A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared.
    Traducción:punto de referencia / estándar
    Example:The annual report serves as a benchmark for the company's performance in the sector.
    Collocation:industry benchmark
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    • compliance //

    /kəmˈplaɪəns/n
    Definition:The action or fact of complying with a law, most important rule, or command.
    Traducción:cumplimiento
    Example:Strict compliance with new financial regulations is mandatory for all fintech firms.
    Collocation:regulatory compliance
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    • leverage //

    /ˈlevərɪdʒ/v
    Definition:To use something to maximum advantage.
    Traducción:aprovechar / potenciar
    Example:We need to leverage our current assets to expand into the Asian market.
    Collocation:leverage resources
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    • break the bank //

    /breɪk ðə bæŋk/phrase
    Definition:To cost too much money; to be prohibitively expensive.
    Traducción:costar un ojo de la cara / arruinar a alguien
    Example:With the new subscription models, you can enjoy premium content without breaking the bank.
    Collocation:N/A
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    • cost of living //

    /kɒst əv ˈlɪvɪŋ/n
    Definition:The amount of money needed to cover basic expenses such as food, housing, and clothing.
    Traducción:coste de vida
    Example:The rising cost of living in major cities is forcing young professionals to move to the suburbs.
    Collocation:high cost of living
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    • splurge //

    /splɜːdʒ/v / n
    Definition:To spend a lot of money on something, often impulsively.
    Traducción:darse un capricho / gastar mucho
    Example:After receiving her annual bonus, she decided to splurge on a luxury weekend getaway.
    Collocation:splurge on something
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    • budget-friendly //

    /ˈbʌdʒɪt ˈfrendli/adj
    Definition:Not expensive; suitable for someone with a limited amount of money.
    Traducción:económico / que se ajusta al presupuesto
    Example:The brand is targeting Gen Z with its new range of budget-friendly tech accessories.
    Collocation:budget-friendly options
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    • value for money //

    /ˈvæljuː fə ˈmʌni/phrase
    Definition:Something that is well worth the amount of money spent on it.
    Traducción:relación calidad-precio
    Example:Consumers in 2026 are increasingly looking for value for money rather than just brand names.
    Collocation:N/A
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    • side hustle //

    /saɪd ˈhʌsl/n
    Definition:A job or way of making money that is done in addition to one's main job.
    Traducción:trabajo secundario / 'curro' extra
    Example:Many university students rely on a side hustle to supplement their monthly income.
    Collocation:N/A
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    • rip-off //

    /ˈrɪp ɒf/n
    Definition:A thing that is not worth the amount of money that you pay for it.
    Traducción:estafa / timo
    Example:Charging twenty pounds for a bottle of water at the airport is a total rip-off.
    Collocation:N/A
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    • payday loan //

    /ˈpeɪdeɪ ləʊn/n
    Definition:A short-term, high-interest loan that is intended to be repaid when the borrower receives their next salary.
    Traducción:préstamo de día de pago / microcrédito
    Example:Financial experts warn against the dangers of falling into the cycle of payday loans.
    Collocation:N/A
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    • guilt-free consumption //

    /ɡɪlt friː kənˈsʌmpʃn/phrase
    Definition:Buying products that do not cause moral or environmental regret.
    Traducción:consumo sin remordimientos
    Example:Sustainable packaging has enabled a trend of guilt-free consumption among eco-conscious shoppers.
    Collocation:N/A
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    • cash cow //

    /kæʃ kaʊ/n
    Definition:A business, product, or service that regularly generates a large amount of profit.
    Traducción:mina de oro / producto estrella
    Example:The company's software division has become a massive cash cow, funding all their other research.
    Collocation:N/A
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