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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Rasgos Personales y Carácter

Aprende vocabulario avanzado de CAE para rasgos de personalidad y carácter, incluyendo fortalezas, debilidades, temperamento, comportamiento, actitudes y cualidades distintivas.

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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
conscientious
conscientious
[Adjetivo]

devoted fully to completing tasks and obligations to the highest standard

meticuloso

meticuloso

Ex: Her conscientious approach to health and wellness inspired others to be more mindful. 

Su enfoque consciente de la salud y el bienestar inspiró a otros a ser más conscientes.

extrovert
extrovert
[Sustantivo]

(psychology) a person that is preoccupied with external things and prefers social situations

extrovertido

extrovertido

Ex: While she is an extrovert who loves large gatherings, her brother is more of an introvert who prefers quiet evenings at home. 

Mientras ella es una extrovertida que ama las grandes reuniones, su hermano es más bien un introvertido que prefiere las noches tranquilas en casa.

idealistic
idealistic
[Adjetivo]

believing that good things can happen or perfection can be achieved, while it is nearly impossible or impractical

idealista

idealista

Ex: His idealistic belief in world peace drove him to advocate for diplomacy and cooperation among nations. 

Su creencia idealista en la paz mundial lo llevó a abogar por la diplomacia y la cooperación entre las naciones.

insecure
insecure
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) not confident about oneself or one's skills and abilities

inseguro

inseguro

Ex: They were insecure about their relationship, worried that their partner might find someone better. 

Estaban inseguros acerca de su relación, preocupados de que su pareja pudiera encontrar a alguien mejor.

introvert
introvert
[Sustantivo]

(psychology) a person who is preoccupied with their own thoughts and feelings rather than the external world

introvertido

introvertido

Ex: During the party, the introvert found a cozy corner to relax and recharge away from the crowd. 

Durante la fiesta, el introvertido encontró un rincón acogedor para relajarse y recargar energías lejos de la multitud.

naive
naive
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) simple and innocent, lacking worldly experience or understanding of complexity

ingenuo, cándido

ingenuo, cándido

Ex: The naive young girl believed everyone had good intentions. 

La joven ingenua creía que todos tenían buenas intenciones.

courageous
courageous
[Adjetivo]

expressing no fear when faced with danger or difficulty

valiente, valeroso, corajudo

valiente, valeroso, corajudo

Ex: The young explorer exhibited a courageous spirit as he ventured into the uncharted wilderness in search of new discoveries. 

El joven explorador exhibió un espíritu valiente mientras se adentraba en la naturaleza virgen en busca de nuevos descubrimientos.

sarcastic
sarcastic
[Adjetivo]

stating the opposite of what one means to criticize, insult, mock, or make a joke

sarcástico, irónico

sarcástico, irónico

Ex: The sarcastic tone of his voice made it clear he was not impressed with the proposal. 

El tono sarcástico de su voz dejó claro que no estaba impresionado con la propuesta.

self-deprecating

critical of oneself, often expressed humorously or to downplay one's achievements

autocrítico, autodespectivo

autocrítico, autodespectivo

Ex: A self-deprecating comment can make a speaker seem more approachable and less boastful. 

Un comentario autocrítico puede hacer que un orador parezca más accesible y menos presumido.

reserved
reserved
[Adjetivo]

reluctant to share feelings or problems

reservado

reservado

Ex: He's always been a reserved person, preferring to listen rather than speak. 

Siempre ha sido una persona reservada, prefiriendo escuchar en lugar de hablar.

deceit
deceit
[Sustantivo]

a tendency toward dishonesty, falseness, or misleading behavior

engaño

engaño

Ex: She refused to tolerate deceit in personal relationships and ended the partnership. 

Ella se negó a tolerar el engaño en las relaciones personales y terminó la asociación.

vain
vain
[Adjetivo]

taking great pride in one's abilities, appearance, etc.

vanidoso, egoísta

vanidoso, egoísta

Ex: He was so vain about his physical appearance that he refused to leave the house without perfect grooming. 

Era tan vano con su apariencia física que se negaba a salir de casa sin un arreglo perfecto.

sloppy
sloppy
[Adjetivo]

done with little attention to detail or precision

descuidado, chapucero

descuidado, chapucero

Ex: Sloppy stitching caused the seam on her jacket to come apart after one wash. 

Descuidado hizo que la costura de su chaqueta se deshiciera después de un lavado.

to aspire
to aspire
[Verbo]

to desire to have or become something

aspirar

aspirar

Ex: I aspire to be a successful entrepreneur and build my own business. 

Aspiro a ser un empresario exitoso y construir mi propio negocio.

disposed
disposed
[Adjetivo]

ready toward a course of action

propenso

propenso

Ex: I'm not disposed to argue about that tonight. 

No estoy dispuesto a discutir sobre eso esta noche.

veggie
veggie
[Sustantivo]

a vegetarian person

vegetariano, veggie

vegetariano, veggie

Ex: He turned veggie after reading about animal farming. 

Se hizo vegetariano después de leer sobre la cría de animales.

authoritarian
authoritarian
[Adjetivo]

(of a person or system) enforcing strict obedience to authority at the expense of individual freedom

autoritario

autoritario

Ex: Authoritarian leaders often rely on censorship and propaganda to maintain power. 

Los líderes autoritarios a menudo dependen de la censura y la propaganda para mantener el poder.

buff
buff
[Sustantivo]

someone who is deeply interested in and well-informed about a particular topic

aficionado, entusiasta

aficionado, entusiasta

Ex: The museum was packed with aviation buffs eager to see the new exhibit. 

El museo estaba lleno de aficionados de la aviación ansiosos por ver la nueva exposición.

heroism
heroism
[Sustantivo]

the qualities or actions of a hero, especially courage, noble acts, or self-sacrifice in the face of danger or adversity

heroísmo

heroísmo

Ex: Heroism is often shown through selfless acts that benefit others. 

El heroísmo a menudo se muestra a través de actos desinteresados que benefician a los demás.

lowbrow
lowbrow
[Adjetivo]

lacking sophistication or cultural depth

populachero

populachero

Ex: His lowbrow tastes clashed with her love of opera and literature. 

Sus gustos poco refinados chocaban con su amor por la ópera y la literatura.

adamant
adamant
[Adjetivo]

showing firmness in one's opinions and refusing to be swayed or influenced

firme

firme

Ex: The teacher remained adamant in her decision to uphold classroom rules, even in the face of student protests. 

La maestra se mantuvo firme en su decisión de mantener las reglas del aula, incluso ante las protestas de los estudiantes.

ethical
ethical
[Adjetivo]

according to moral duty and obligations

ético

ético

Ex: Ethical considerations are crucial when conducting medical research involving human subjects. 

Las consideraciones éticas son cruciales al realizar investigaciones médicas que involucran a sujetos humanos.

gut
gut
[Sustantivo]

(always plural) determination to face danger, difficulty, or fear

agallas, coraje

agallas, coraje

Ex: It takes real guts to quit a secure job. 

Se necesita un verdadero valor para dejar un trabajo seguro.

integrity
integrity
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being honest, ethical, and consistently adhering to strong moral principles

integridad

integridad

Ex: He refused to compromise his integrity for personal gain. 

Se negó a comprometer su integridad para beneficio personal.

mercy
mercy
[Sustantivo]

a deep emotional response that inspires one to act with kindness or empathy toward another's misfortune

misericordia, compasión

misericordia, compasión

Ex: Mercy overcame her anger, and she chose to comfort rather than condemn. 

La misericordia superó su ira, y ella eligió consolar en lugar de condenar.

assertive
assertive
[Adjetivo]

confident in expressing one's opinions, ideas, or needs in a clear, direct, and respectful manner

autoritario, asertivo

autoritario, asertivo

Ex: The assertive tone of her voice conveyed confidence and authority. 

El tono asertivo de su voz transmitía confianza y autoridad.

to boast
to boast
[Verbo]

to possess or have a particular feature or quality that is a source of pride

jactarse, presumir

jactarse, presumir

Ex: The luxury resort boasts spacious suites with panoramic views of the mountains. 

El resort de lujo presume de suites espaciosas con vistas panorámicas a las montañas.

maverick
maverick
[Sustantivo]

an individual who thinks and behaves differently and independently

inconformista

inconformista

Ex: As a maverick, she challenged the status quo at every opportunity. 

Como un inconformista, desafió el statu quo en cada oportunidad.

to err
to err
[Verbo]

to be at fault or make mistakes, especially in one's thinking, judgment, or actions

errar, equivocarse

errar, equivocarse

Ex: To err is human, but refusing to correct one's errors is unwise. 

Errar es humano, pero negarse a corregir los errores es imprudente.

plucky
plucky
[Adjetivo]

possessing or displaying determination and bravery

valeroso

valeroso

Ex: Despite the difficulties, the plucky team managed to complete the project on time. 

A pesar de las dificultades, el equipo valiente logró completar el proyecto a tiempo.

unscrupulous
unscrupulous
[Adjetivo]

having no moral principles and willing to do anything to achieve one's goals

inescrupuloso

inescrupuloso

Ex: With a complete lack of regard for safety standards, the unscrupulous contractor cut corners to maximize profits. 

Con una total falta de consideración por los estándares de seguridad, el contratista sin escrúpulos cortó esquinas para maximizar las ganancias.

to spout
to spout
[Verbo]

to speak or express opinions in a lengthy, fervent, or pompous manner

arengar, perorar

arengar, perorar

Ex: As the CEO addressed the shareholders, he spouted confidently about the company's future growth prospects. 

Mientras el CEO se dirigía a los accionistas, soltó con confianza las perspectivas de crecimiento futuro de la empresa.

complacent
complacent
[Adjetivo]

overly satisfied or content with one's current situation or achievements, often to the point of neglecting potential risks or improvements

satisfecho de sí mismo

satisfecho de sí mismo

Ex: The student's high grades in previous exams made her complacent, causing her to study less for the upcoming test. 

Las altas calificaciones de la estudiante en exámenes anteriores la hicieron complaciente, lo que hizo que estudiara menos para la próxima prueba.

anonymous
anonymous
[Adjetivo]

not easily identified due to absence of unique traits

anónimo, no identificable

anónimo, no identificable

Ex: The town's anonymous layout made it hard to tell one street from another. 

El diseño anónimo del pueblo hacía difícil distinguir una calle de otra.

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