Vocabulary for Social Issues and Professions

(TEMA 4)

  • Neighbourhood – Barrio
  • Welfare state – Estado de bienestar
  • Poverty – Pobreza
  • Laws – Leyes
  • Tolerance – Tolerancia
  • Hand over – Entregar
  • Set off – Explotar
  • Spring up – Brotará
  • Appoint – Nombrar
  • Wise – Sabio
  • Employment – Empleo
  • Healthcare – Cuidado de la salud
  • Taxation – Impuestos
  • Citizen – Ciudadano
  • Membership – Afiliación
  • Ownership – Propiedad
  • Slavery – Esclavitud
  • Come up against – Chocarse
  • Arson – Incendio provocado
  • Charge – Cargo
  • Burglary – Robo con fractura
  • Commit – Cometer
  • Underage drinking – Beber alcohol
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Essential Office Vocabulary: Actions, Directions, and More

Essential Office Vocabulary

Actions

  • Assistant – Assistente
  • Be in charge of – Estar a cargo de
  • Describe – Describir
  • Develop – Desarrollar
  • Sell – Vender
  • Explain how to use – Explicar como utilizar
  • Hire – Alquiler

Around the Office

  • Car park – Parking
  • Cafeteria – Cafeteria
  • Lobby – Vestíbulo
  • Conference room – Sala de conferencia
  • Ground floor – Planta subterránea
  • Kitchen – Cocina
  • Maintenance – Mantenimiento
  • Reception – Recepción
  • Stockroom / Warehouse – Almacén
  • Toilet – Lavabo
  • Top floor – Planta alta

Giving Directions

  • At
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Boost Your English: Vocabulary, Grammar, and Conversation

Describing People

  • A person who works a lot is hard-working.
  • A person who is not afraid is brave.
  • A person who is optimistic is also positive.
  • A person who likes to give things to others is generous.
  • A person who likes to do things on his/her own is independent.
  • A person who tells other people what they have to do is bossy.
  • A person who likes rules and discipline is strict.
  • A person who works hard to reach their objectives is determined.
  • A person who expects a lot from others is demanding.
  • A person who is
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Essential Vocabulary and Phrases for Business and Daily Life

Essential Vocabulary and Phrases

This document provides a list of essential vocabulary and phrases, including translations and context.

Business and Finance

  • Wishing well: el pozo de los deseos
  • Redundancy Scheme: ERE (Abroad: en el extranjero)
  • Income tax: impuesto de IRPF
  • VAT: Value Added Tax
  • Tax refund: devolución del IVA para no residentes
  • Duty: arancel
  • Excise tax: impuestos especiales
  • To levy: gravar, recaudar
  • Customs: aduanas
  • Outlet: tienda o establecimiento
  • Department store: grandes almacenes
  • Direct mailing:
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Hotel and Restaurant Interactions

Hotel Check-in and Check-out

G: Hello, my name’s Ana. I have a reservation. R: Oh, yes. Good evening, madam. Welcome to the Hotel. Could you fill in this form, please? G: Sure. R: Can you sign here, please?… Thank you. Here’s your keycard. G: Thanks. Could I have an early-morning call? R: Yes, of course. At what time? G: At 6:45, please.


G: Good morning. Could I have my bill, please? R: Certainly, madam. Did you have anything from the minibar last night? G: No, nothing. R: Fine. Here’s your bill.

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Job Applications and Personal Letters

Job Application for Mobile Software Developer

I am writing to express my interest in the Mobile Software Developer position. I recently completed my Computer Engineering degree at the University of Science and Technology of Spain and I am eager to begin my career at Microsoft.

My background includes:

  • Primary education at Carmen Conde School.
  • ESO and Bachillerato at Galileo Galilei.
  • Computer Engineering degree from the University of Science and Technology of Spain.
  • Master’s degree in Software Development
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