AP Spanish Vocabulary Review
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Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering Spanish AP-style terms, definitions, and contextual concepts spanning topics such as assimilation, immigration, heroes, national identity, beliefs, interests, and self-esteem.
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La asimilación
Assimilation; the process that allows immigrants to adapt to a new culture.
La convivencia
Peaceful coexistence; living together in harmony, which requires respect and tolerance.
La sensibilidad
Sensitivity (such as cultural sensitivity that helps in understanding others' experiences).
El equilibrio
Balance (such as finding balance between traditions and new customs).
Asimilarse
To assimilate into a society or culture.
Compartir
To share (e.g., sharing traditions with new generations).
Ceder
To give in or yield (often to resolve a conflict).
La enajenación
Alienation; the state of feeling isolated or disconnected from one's community.
El desequilibrio
Imbalance (such as social imbalance that can generate conflicts between groups).
Preservar
To preserve or maintain (e.g., ancestors' traditions).
Rechazar
To reject or turn away (e.g., rejecting someone due to nationality).
La inmigración
Immigration; the movement of people into a country, contributing to cultural diversity.
La chamba
Work or job (colloquial term used to describe employment to support a family).
La igualdad
Equality; the state ensuring that all individuals have the same rights.
La desigualdad
Inequality (such as economic inequality that limits young people's opportunities).
La frontera
The border; the dividing line between countries crossed in search of better opportunities.
La ciudadanía
Citizenship; the legal status granting specific rights and responsibilities.
Las leyes
Laws; legal rules designed to protect the rights of all citizens.
Las políticas
Policies; governmental rules or plans created to support groups such as immigrant families.
La visa
Visa; an official document required to study or reside in a foreign country.
La entrevista
Interview; a formal meeting to determine whether one meets requirements (e.g., for obtaining a visa).
El cuidado de salud
Healthcare; medical services that everyone should have access to.
El seguro médico
Health insurance; coverage that helps pay for medical treatment costs.
Ingresar
To enter or gain admission (e.g., entering a university after graduating).
El inmigrante
The immigrant; an individual seeking a better life in a new country.
El indocumentado
The undocumented worker/person; an individual living or working in a country without legal papers.
La migra
Immigration police / authorities (slang/colloquial).
El ciudadano
The citizen; a legally recognized member of a state who holds rights and duties.
El coyote
The smuggler; a person who helps migrants cross a border illegally.
El obrero
The worker or laborer; an individual working long hours to support a family.
Los demócratas
The Democrats; members of the Democratic party.
Los republicanos
The Republicans; members of the Republican party.
Nacer / el nacimiento
To be born / birth.
Deportar
To deport; to legally expel a foreign person from a country.
La deportación
Deportation; the lawful expulsion of a person from a country, which can separate families.
Rodar
To travel through, wander, or roll (e.g., traveling through several countries before finding a home).
Rodante
Mobile or rolling (as in 'casa rodante', a mobile home).
Empacar
To pack (e.g., packing belongings before moving).
Mudarse
To move or relocate to a new residence or country.
Cruzar
To cross (e.g., crossing a border).
Estar de acuerdo
To agree or be in agreement (e.g., with immigration policies).
Presumido/a
Boastful or vain; conceited despite achievements.
Modesto/a
Modest or humble; not seeking recognition.
Laborioso/a
Hardworking or industrious; dedicating hours to research or tasks.
Leal
Loyal or faithful (e.g., a soldier remaining loyal to their country).
Amigable
Friendly; warm and approachable toward others.
Compasivo/a
Compassionate; showing sympathy and concern toward people in need.
Dedicado/a
Dedicated; devoted to a specific cause, such as defending human rights.
Determinado/a
Determined; having resolved firmly to fight for a goal, such as combating inequality.
Honroso/a
Honorable; worthy of respect and high regard.
Valiente
Brave or courageous in defending one's beliefs.
Atrevido/a
Daring or bold; willing to make risky decisions to effect change.
Los atributos
Attributes; key qualities or characteristics (e.g., honesty and courage).
La resiliencia
Resilience; the ability of individuals or communities to recover from crises.
La fuerza
Strength; fortitude shown in the face of difficulties.
La perseverancia
Perseverance; continued effort that allows one to achieve goals.
El sacrificio
Sacrifice; an act of giving up something valuable to protect or benefit others.
El valor
Courage; bravery demonstrated during dangerous or challenging situations.
El liderazgo
Leadership; the ability to guide and inspire others to fight for a cause.
Las iniciativas
Initiatives; proactive proposals or actions aimed at improving community life.
El/la activista
The activist; a person campaigning to bring about political or social change.
El actor / la actriz
The actor / actress; a performer in plays or films who may use their fame for social causes.
El bailarín / la bailarina
The dancer; an artist who can preserve cultural traditions through dance.
El/la cantante
The singer; a musical artist who can address social issues through songs.
El/la científico/a
The scientist; an expert conducting research to develop life-saving technologies.
El/la educador/a
The educator or teacher; one who inspires students to think critically.
El/la escritor/a
The writer or author; one who uses books and literature to denounce discrimination.
El luchador por los derechos de obreros
Fighter for workers' rights; an advocate who demands fair wages and safe working conditions.
El/la pacifista
The pacifist; an advocate of peaceful solutions rather than violent conflict.
El/la poeta
The poet; a writer of poetry who may express political ideas through verses.
El político
The politician; an elected official who proposes laws to address issues like inequality.
El/la revolucionario/a
The revolutionary; a person who fights to radically transform a political system.
El sacerdote
The priest; a religious leader who assists families in times of crisis or war.
La guerra
War; armed conflict that destroys communities and displaces populations.
La nacionalidad
Nationality; the legal and cultural status of belonging to a particular nation.
Estadounidense
American; from or relating to the United States.
Chicano/a
Chicano/a; a person of Mexican descent born or raised in the United States.
EE. UU.
USA; abbreviation for 'Estados Unidos' (United States).
El país
The country or nation; a distinct territorial body with its own customs and traditions.
La afinidad
Affinity; a natural liking, sympathy, or cultural bond connecting people.
La armonía
Harmony; peaceful and constructive agreement among different cultural groups.
La uniformidad
Uniformity; overall sameness that can suppress or limit individual expression.
La similitud
Similarity; a point of resemblance that can facilitate coexistence.
El individualismo
Individualism; a social philosophy emphasizing personal freedom and autonomy.
El colectivismo
Collectivism; a social philosophy prioritizing the group's goals over the individual.
La compenetración
Rapport or mutual understanding; deep harmony and connection that aids collaboration.
La fusión
Fusion; the blending or merging of different cultures or musical styles.
El hilo conector
The connecting thread; a common element that links generations or communities together.
La etnia
Ethnic group or ethnicity; a social group sharing cultural, linguistic, or historical traits.
La patria
The homeland or motherland; one's native country.
El idioma materno
Native language or mother tongue; the primary language learned from birth.
El antepasado
The ancestor or forebear; a person from whom one is descended.
Los esclavos
The slaves; individuals held in bondage who struggled for freedom under inhumane conditions.
La esclavitud
Slavery; the institutionalized ownership of human beings with long-lasting societal consequences.
La mezcla
Mixture; a combination of diverse elements or cultural traditions.
La herencia
Heritage or inheritance; cultural customs, values, or traits handed down through generations.
El mestizaje
Racial and cultural mixing; the blending of Indigenous, European, and African heritages in Latin America.
Mestizo/a
Mestizo; a person or culture of mixed Indigenous and European ancestry.
Birracial
Biracial; concerning or containing members of two distinct racial groups.
Provenientes de
Coming from or originating from (e.g., traditions originating from Indigenous cultures).