Concluding Remarks and Acknowledgment
The student delivers a final summary of their thesis contributions and expresses gratitude to the committee, their supervisor, and other contributors.
El estudiante presenta un resumen final de sus contribuciones a la tesis y expresa gratitud al comité, a su supervisor y a otros colaboradores.
Dialogue
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Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
conclude
To end or summarize something, often used in speeches or writings to wrap up main points. In academic settings, say 'To conclude' before your final thoughts.
Terminar o resumir algo, a menudo usado en discursos o escritos para cerrar los puntos principales. En entornos académicos, di 'Para concluir' antes de tus pensamientos finales.
contributes
Means to add value or help improve something. Use it when talking about how your work helps a field, like 'This study contributes to science.'
Significa agregar valor o ayudar a mejorar algo. Úsalo cuando hables de cómo tu trabajo ayuda a un campo, como 'Este estudio contribuye a la ciencia.'
significantly
Means in an important or large way. It's useful for emphasizing impact, as in 'This changes things significantly.'
Significa de manera importante o grande. Es útil para enfatizar el impacto, como en « Esto cambia las cosas significativamente. »
mitigating
Refers to reducing or lessening negative effects. Common in discussions about problems, like 'mitigating climate change effects.'
Se refiere a reducir o disminuir efectos negativos. Común en discusiones sobre problemas, como 'mitigating climate change effects'.
insightful
Describes something that provides deep understanding or new ideas. Praise someone's work by saying 'Your analysis is insightful.'
Describe algo que proporciona una comprensión profunda o nuevas ideas. Elogia el trabajo de alguien diciendo: 'Tu análisis es perspicaz.'
grateful
Feeling or showing thanks. Use it in thanks, like 'I am grateful for your help,' to express appreciation politely.
Que siente o muestra gratitud. Úsalo en agradecimientos, como 'Estoy agradecido por tu ayuda', para expresar aprecio de manera educada.
unwavering
Means steady and not changing, often for support. Say 'unwavering support' to describe reliable help over time.
Significa estable y sin cambios, a menudo para apoyo. Di 'apoyo inquebrantable' para describir ayuda confiable a lo largo del tiempo.
comprehensive
Means complete and covering everything in detail. Useful for praising thorough work, like 'a comprehensive report.'
Significa completo y que cubre todo en detalle. Útil para elogiar un trabajo minucioso, como 'un informe exhaustivo.'
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
To conclude, I believe this research contributes significantly to understanding the dynamics of urban heat islands.
This sentence uses 'to conclude' to signal the end of a presentation, followed by a summary of importance. It's useful for academic defenses to highlight contributions; note the structure: 'To conclude + main idea.'
Esta oración usa 'to conclude' para señalar el final de una presentación, seguido de un resumen de importancia. Es útil para defensas académicas para destacar contribuciones; nota la estructura: 'To conclude + idea principal.'
I am deeply grateful for the committee's challenging yet enriching questions throughout this defense.
Expresses thanks using 'deeply grateful for' to show strong appreciation. 'Yet' connects contrasting ideas (challenging but enriching). Use this in formal thanks to acknowledge helpful feedback.
Expresa gracias usando 'deeply grateful for' para mostrar una fuerte apreciación. 'Yet' conecta ideas contrastantes (desafiantes pero enriquecedoras). Úsalo en agradecimientos formales para reconocer feedback útil.
Your feedback has provided invaluable perspectives for future research.
This shows how feedback helps, with 'provided' in present perfect for ongoing impact. 'Invaluable perspectives' means very useful viewpoints. Great for responding positively in discussions.
Esto muestra cómo ayuda el feedback, con 'provided' en presente perfecto para impacto continuo. 'Invaluable perspectives' significa puntos de vista muy útiles. Genial para responder positivamente en discusiones.
I must also express my sincere gratitude to my supervisor for his unwavering support.
A formal way to thank someone, using 'express gratitude to' and 'must' for emphasis. 'Sincere' adds genuineness. Use in acknowledgments to list supporters politely.
Una forma formal de agradecer a alguien, usando 'express gratitude to' y 'must' para énfasis. 'Sincere' añade sinceridad. Úsalo en agradecimientos para listar a los partidarios cortésmente.
Your thoroughness is commendable.
Praises completeness with 'is commendable,' meaning worthy of praise. Simple structure for positive feedback; use it to compliment detailed work in professional settings.
Elogia la completitud con 'is commendable', que significa digno de alabanza. Estructura simple para retroalimentación positiva; úsala para halagar el trabajo detallado en entornos profesionales.
We will now deliberate and inform you of our decision shortly.
Announces a discussion process with 'deliberate' (formal talk) and 'inform...shortly' (soon). Useful in committee situations to close a meeting; shows polite transition.
Anuncia un proceso de discusión con 'deliberate' (charla formal) e 'inform...shortly' (pronto). Útil en situaciones de comité para cerrar una reunión; muestra transición educada.