Vocabulario para el TOEFL

Estas 61 palabras académicas aparecen en las lecturas y conferencias del TOEFL, sea cual sea el tema: analyze, approach, significant, estimate y más. Cada una tiene su traducción al español, un significado sencillo, su nivel MCER, un ejemplo y audio. Apréndelas primero y luego suma las que encuentres en los exámenes de práctica.

61 palabrasNiveles A1–C2Actualizada el 30 de octubre de 2026
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#PalabraEspañolSignificado (en inglés)NivelEjemplo
1analyzeverbanalizarto examine something in detailC1Scientists analyze data to understand climate change better.
2approachnounenfoquea way of doing somethingB1His approach to solving problems is very effective.
3areanounáreaa place or part of a larger spaceA1The park is a lovely area for families to enjoy.
4assessverbevaluarto evaluate or estimate somethingC1Teachers assess students' progress through tests and assignments.
5assumeverbasumirto take for granted without proofB1We cannot assume the project will be completed on time.
6authoritynounautoridadthe power or right to give ordersB1The police have the authority to enforce the law.
7availableadjectivedisponibleable to be used or obtainedB1The resources are available for anyone who needs them.
8benefitnounbeneficioa good or helpful resultB1One benefit of exercise is improved mental health.
9conceptnounconceptoan idea or a mental pictureB2The concept of freedom varies across different societies.
10consequencenounconsecuenciaa result or effect of an actionC1Ignoring rules can lead to serious consequences for students.
11consistverbconsistirto be made up of somethingB2The committee consists of five members from different backgrounds.
12constituteverbconstituirto make up or form somethingC1Women constitute a significant part of the workforce today.
13contextnouncontextothe situation in which something happensB2Understanding context is crucial for interpreting the message correctly.
14contractnouncontratoa legal agreement between partiesA2They signed a contract to start the new business together.
15createverbcrearto make something new or originalA2Artists create beautiful works that inspire many people.
16datanoundatosfacts or information used for analysisB1The data show an increase in population over the years.
17defineverbdefinirto state the meaning of somethingB2It's important to define key terms at the start of the project.
18deriveverbderivarto obtain something from a sourceC1Many English words derive from Latin or Greek origins.
19distributeverbdistribuirto give out something to several peopleC1The organization distributes food to families in need every month.
20economynouneconomíathe system of money and resources in a countryB2The economy showed signs of recovery after the recession.
21environmentnounmedio ambientethe natural world and its conditionsB1Protecting the environment is essential for future generations.
22establishverbestablecerto set up or create somethingB2They aim to establish a new branch in the city soon.
23estimateverbestimarto roughly calculate or judge somethingC1We need to estimate the costs before starting the project.
24evidentadjectiveevidenteclear to see or understandC1Her excitement was evident from her bright smile.
25exportverbexportarto send goods to another countryC1They export electronics to various markets around the world.
26factornounfactorone of the elements contributing to a resultB2Many factors influence a student's academic performance.
27financenounfinanzasmoney management, especially business and governmentB2Understanding finance is crucial for running a successful company.
28formulanounfórmulaa mathematical relationship or rule expressed in symbolsB2The formula for calculating area is length times width.
29functionnounfunciónthe specific role or activity of somethingB2The main function of the heart is to pump blood throughout the body.
30identifyverbidentificarto recognize or be able to name somethingB1It is important to identify the key issues before solving them.
31incomenouningresosmoney received for work or investmentB2His monthly income allows him to save and invest wisely.
32indicateverbindicarto show or point out somethingB2The results indicate a need for further research in this area.
33individualnounindividuala single person or thingB1Each individual must contribute to the team's success.
34interpretverbinterpretarto explain the meaning of somethingC1It's important to interpret the data correctly to avoid mistakes.
35involveverbinvolucrarto include or affect someone or somethingB2The project will involve many stakeholders from different sectors.
36issuenounproblemaan important topic or problem for debateA2Climate change is a global issue that affects everyone.
37labornountrabajowork, especially hard physical workB2Labor in agriculture requires both skill and dedication.
38legaladjectivelegalrelated to the law or rulesA2The legal requirements for starting a business can be complex.
39legislateverblegislarto create laws or rulesC1Governments legislate to protect the rights of citizens.
40majoradjectiveprincipalimportant or significant in size or importanceA1Climate change is a major concern for future generations.
41methodnounmétodoa way of doing somethingB2She used a new method to solve the math problem.
42occurverbocurrirto happen or take placeB2The accident occurred during rush hour yesterday.
43percentnounporcentajea part or ratio of a hundredB1Fifty percent of the students passed the exam this year.
44periodnounperíodoa length of timeA2The project was completed over a three-month period.
45policynounpolíticaa plan or course of actionB1The school introduced a new policy on student behavior.
46principlenounprincipioa basic truth or ruleB2He believes in the principle of equal rights for everyone.
47proceedverbprocederto continue or go forwardB1After the break, we will proceed with the next topic.
48processnounprocesoa series of actions or stepsA2The hiring process can take several weeks to complete.
49requireverbrequerirto need something for a purposeB2The job requires excellent communication skills and experience.
50researchnouninvestigaciónthe careful study of a subjectA2She conducted research on climate change effects in urban areas.
51respondverbresponderto reply or answerB1The team will respond to your questions shortly.
52rolenounrolthe function or part played by someoneB1His role in the project was to manage the finances.
53sectionnounseccióna part or division of somethingB1The report includes a section on environmental impacts.
54sectornounsectora distinct part of society or areaB2The healthcare sector is growing rapidly in many countries.
55significantadjectivesignificativoimportant or noteworthyB2There was a significant increase in sales last quarter.
56similaradjectivesimilarhaving qualities in commonB1The two products are similar in design and function.
57sourcenounfuentethe origin or starting point of somethingB1Water is an important source of life on Earth.
58specificadjectiveespecíficoclearly defined or identifiedB1He gave a specific example to clarify his point.
59structurenounestructurathe arrangement of parts in somethingB1The structure of the building is designed to withstand earthquakes.
60theorynounteoríaan idea based on general principlesA2The theory explains how the universe began after the Big Bang.
61varyverbvariarto be different from something elseC2Prices may vary depending on the location and condition.

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