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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Rasgos personales y carácter

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

devoted fully to completing tasks and obligations to the highest standard

meticuloso

meticuloso

Ex: She approached her volunteer work with a conscientious commitment to helping others .Ella abordó su trabajo voluntario con un compromiso **consciente** de ayudar a los demás.
extrovert
[Sustantivo]

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

extrovertido

extrovertido

Ex: During the team-building retreat , the extrovert naturally took the lead in organizing group activities .Durante el retiro de formación de equipos, el **extrovertido** tomó naturalmente el liderazgo en la organización de actividades grupales.
idealistic
[Adjetivo]

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

idealista

idealista

Ex: The teacher 's idealistic belief in the potential of every student motivated them to provide personalized support and encouragement .La creencia **idealista** del profesor en el potencial de cada estudiante los motivó a brindar apoyo y aliento personalizados.
insecure
[Adjetivo]

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

inseguro

inseguro

Ex: She was insecure about her speaking skills , avoiding public speaking opportunities whenever possible .Ella era **insegura** acerca de sus habilidades para hablar, evitando las oportunidades de hablar en público siempre que fuera posible.
introvert
[Sustantivo]

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

introvertido

introvertido

Ex: Mary , a proud introvert, loves spending quiet evenings knitting .Mary, una **introvertida** orgullosa, ama pasar tardes tranquilas tejiendo.
naive
[Adjetivo]

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

ingenuo, cándido

ingenuo, cándido

Ex: As a naive traveler , he was easily tricked by the local merchants .Como viajero **ingenuo**, fue fácilmente engañado por los comerciantes locales.
courageous
[Adjetivo]

expressing no fear when faced with danger or difficulty

valiente, valeroso, corajudo

valiente, valeroso, corajudo

Ex: The rescue dog demonstrated a courageous effort in saving lives during the disaster response mission .El perro de rescate demostró un esfuerzo **valiente** al salvar vidas durante la misión de respuesta al desastre.
sarcastic
[Adjetivo]

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

sarcástico, irónico

sarcástico, irónico

Ex: He could n't resist making a sarcastic remark about her outfit , despite knowing it would hurt her feelings .No pudo resistirse a hacer un comentario **sarcástico** sobre su atuendo, a pesar de saber que heriría sus sentimientos.

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

autocrítico, autodespectivo

autocrítico, autodespectivo

reserved
[Adjetivo]

reluctant to share feelings or problems

reservado

reservado

Ex: She appeared reserved, but she was warm and kind once you got to know her.Parecía **reservada**, pero era cálida y amable una vez que la conocías.
deceit
[Sustantivo]

a tendency toward dishonesty, falseness, or misleading behavior

engaño

engaño

Ex: The politician 's pattern of deceit became the focus of investigative journalism .El patrón de **engaño** del político se convirtió en el foco del periodismo de investigación.
vain
[Adjetivo]

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

vanidoso, egoísta

vanidoso, egoísta

Ex: She was so vain that she spent hours in front of the mirror , obsessing over her appearance .Ella era tan **vanidosa** que pasaba horas frente al espejo, obsesionada con su apariencia.
sloppy
[Adjetivo]

done with little attention to detail or precision

descuidado, chapucero

descuidado, chapucero

Ex: The sloppy paint job left streaks and drips on the walls .Sus apuntes estaban tan **descuidados** que no podía usarlos para estudiar para el examen.
to aspire
[Verbo]

to desire to have or become something

aspirar

aspirar

Ex: She aspires to become a renowned scientist and make significant discoveries .Ella **aspira** a convertirse en una científica renombrada y hacer descubrimientos significativos.
disposed
[Adjetivo]

ready toward a course of action

propenso

propenso

Ex: The board was favorably disposed to the innovative project proposal .Él está **dispuesto** a dar a los recién llegados una oportunidad justa.
veggie
[Sustantivo]

a vegetarian person

vegetariano, veggie

vegetariano, veggie

Ex: She's been a veggie for ten years.Ella ha sido **vegetariana** durante diez años.
authoritarian
[Adjetivo]

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

autoritario

autoritario

Ex: Authoritarian government frequently disregard human rights and civil liberties in the name of stability .El gobierno **autoritario** frecuentemente ignora los derechos humanos y las libertades civiles en nombre de la estabilidad.
buff
[Sustantivo]

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

aficionado, entusiasta

aficionado, entusiasta

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: They celebrated his heroism after he risked his life to help during the earthquake .Celebraron su **heroísmo** después de que arriesgara su vida para ayudar durante el terremoto.
lowbrow
[Adjetivo]

lacking sophistication or cultural depth

populachero

populachero

adamant
[Adjetivo]

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

firme

firme

Ex: She was adamant about her stance on environmental issues , advocating for sustainable practices .Ella fue **firme** en su postura sobre los problemas ambientales, abogando por prácticas sostenibles.
ethical
[Adjetivo]

according to moral duty and obligations

ético

ético

Ex: The company 's ethical stance on environmental sustainability is reflected in its policies and practices .La postura **ética** de la empresa sobre la sostenibilidad ambiental se refleja en sus políticas y prácticas.
gut
[Sustantivo]

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

agallas, coraje

agallas, coraje

Ex: Climbing that mountain took serious guts.Escalar esa montaña requirió un **valor** serio.
integrity
[Sustantivo]

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

integridad

integridad

mercy
[Sustantivo]

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

misericordia, compasión

misericordia, compasión

assertive
[Adjetivo]

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

autoritario, asertivo

autoritario, asertivo

Ex: Assertive leaders inspire trust and motivate their teams to achieve goals .Los líderes **asertivos** inspiran confianza y motivan a sus equipos para alcanzar metas.
to boast
[Verbo]

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

jactarse, presumir

jactarse, presumir

Ex: The car manufacturer boasts cutting-edge safety features in all its vehicle models .El fabricante de automóviles **presume** de características de seguridad vanguardistas en todos sus modelos de vehículos.
maverick
[Sustantivo]

an individual who thinks and behaves differently and independently

inconformista

inconformista

Ex: In a room full of followers , he stood out as the maverick.En una habitación llena de seguidores, él destacaba como el **inconformista**.
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 .**Err**ar es humano, pero negarse a corregir los errores es imprudente.
plucky
[Adjetivo]

possessing or displaying determination and bravery

valeroso

valeroso

Ex: The plucky explorer ventured into the unknown, driven by a fearless spirit.El explorador **valiente** se aventuró en lo desconocido, impulsado por un espíritu intrépido.
unscrupulous
[Adjetivo]

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

inescrupuloso

inescrupuloso

Ex: The unscrupulous politician accepted bribes in exchange for favors , betraying the trust of the people who voted for him .El político **sin escrúpulos** aceptó sobornos a cambio de favores, traicionando la confianza de las personas que votaron por él.
to spout
[Verbo]

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

arengar, perorar

arengar, perorar

Ex: The motivational speaker spouts inspirational quotes to uplift the spirits of the audience .El orador motivacional **suelta** citas inspiradoras para elevar el ánimo de la audiencia.
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 team 's early lead in the game made them complacent, leading to a surprise comeback by the opposing team .La ventaja temprana del equipo en el juego los hizo **complacientes**, lo que llevó a un sorprendente regreso por parte del equipo contrario.
anonymous
[Adjetivo]

not easily identified due to absence of unique traits

anónimo, no identificable

anónimo, no identificable

Ex: The hotel room was clean but anonymous, with generic furniture and bland decor .La habitación del hotel estaba limpia pero **anónima**, con muebles genéricos y decoración sosa.
Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
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