Vocabulario en Contexto Temático Flashcards

A passage about technology uses 'la brecha digital' to describe a societal problem. What does this phrase mean?

Answer: The digital divide

'Brecha' means gap or divide, so 'la brecha digital' refers to the unequal access to technology between different groups.

In a cultural text about artistic traditions, 'el patrimonio cultural' refers to:

Answer: Cultural heritage

'Patrimonio' means heritage or patrimony, so 'patrimonio cultural' refers to the cultural heritage passed down through generations.

A political science passage describes 'la ciudadanía activa.' Which behavior best exemplifies this concept?

Answer: Voting in elections and participating in civic organizations

'Ciudadanía activa' means active citizenship, which involves participation in democratic processes and community life.

In a passage about public health, 'la tasa de mortalidad' is discussed. What does 'tasa de mortalidad' mean?

Answer: Mortality rate

'Mortalidad' comes from 'muerte' (death), and 'tasa' means rate, so this phrase refers to the mortality or death rate.

A literary passage describes a character experiencing 'el exilio voluntario.' What does this mean?

Answer: Voluntary exile / self-imposed exile

'Exilio' means exile and 'voluntario' means voluntary, so the character chose to leave their homeland.

An AP passage about globalization discusses 'el intercambio comercial.' What does this term describe?

Answer: Trade exchange between countries

'Intercambio' means exchange and 'comercial' relates to commerce/trade, so this phrase refers to international trade exchange.

In a social justice passage, 'la equidad de género' is presented as a goal. What does this term mean?

Answer: Gender equity

'Equidad' means equity or fairness, and 'género' means gender, so the term refers to fair treatment regardless of gender.