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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Perspectivas, Creencias y Navegación de Desafíos

Aprenda vocabulario avanzado de CAE para perspectivas, creencias y desafíos, incluyendo puntos de vista, suposiciones, actitudes, afrontamiento, obstáculos y enfoques para situaciones difíciles.

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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
conventional wisdom

a widely accepted opinion that is generally assumed to be true, often without questioning

sabiduría convencional, opinión generalmente aceptada

sabiduría convencional, opinión generalmente aceptada

Ex: Conventional wisdom holds that markets always recover. 

La sabiduría convencional sostiene que los mercados siempre se recuperan.

principle
principle
[Sustantivo]

a fundamental rule that is considered to be true and can serve as a basis for further reasoning or behavior

principio

principio

Ex: The principle of cause and effect was central to understanding how changes in one area can impact another. 

El principio de causa y efecto era central para entender cómo los cambios en un área pueden afectar a otra.

assumption
assumption
[Sustantivo]

an idea or belief that one thinks is true without having a proof

suposición

suposición

Ex: She made the assumption that he would handle the project alone. 

Ella hizo la suposición de que él manejaría el proyecto solo.

cross-cultural
cross-cultural
[Adjetivo]

involving or comparing two or more different cultures, especially to understand their differences or similarities

intercultural, transcultural

intercultural, transcultural

Ex: They conducted a cross-cultural analysis of parenting styles. 

Realizaron un análisis transcultural de los estilos de crianza.

objectivity
objectivity
[Sustantivo]

the state of being affected by facts and statistics instead of personal opinions and feelings

objetividad, imparcialidad

objetividad, imparcialidad

Ex: The judge's objectivity was called into question due to his personal connection to the case. 

La objetividad del juez fue cuestionada debido a su conexión personal con el caso.

negative
negative
[Adjetivo]

never considering the good qualities of someone or something and is often quick to lose hope

negativo

negativo

Ex: It's important to avoid surrounding yourself with negative people that bring you down. 

Es importante evitar rodearse de personas negativas que te depriman.

optimistic
optimistic
[Adjetivo]

having a hopeful and positive outlook on life, expecting good things to happen

optimista

optimista

Ex: Despite the setbacks, he stayed optimistic that things would improve. 

A pesar de los contratiempos, se mantuvo optimista de que las cosas mejorarían.

pessimism
pessimism
[Sustantivo]

the negative quality of having doubts about the future and expect the worst possible outcomes

pesimismo

pesimismo

Ex: His pessimism made it hard for him to enjoy good news. 

Su pesimismo le dificultaba disfrutar de las buenas noticias.

positive
positive
[Adjetivo]

feeling optimistic and thinking about the bright side of a situation

positivo

positivo

Ex: The team remained positive in the face of adversity, rallying together to find solutions. 

El equipo se mantuvo positivo frente a la adversidad, uniéndose para encontrar soluciones.

positivity
positivity
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being suggestive of a likely successful outcome

optimismo, positividad

optimismo, positividad

Ex: The report's positivity about market trends boosted investor confidence. 

La positividad del informe sobre las tendencias del mercado aumentó la confianza de los inversores.

skeptical
skeptical
[Adjetivo]

having doubts about something's truth, validity, or reliability

escéptico

escéptico

Ex: As a scientist, Alex approached the extraordinary discovery with a skeptical mindset until further evidence was provided. 

Como científico, Alex abordó el descubrimiento extraordinario con una mentalidad escéptica hasta que se proporcionaron más pruebas.

to [set] {one's} heart on {sth}

to have a strong desire to achieve or do something

apetecer con todas sus ganas, estar decidido a algo

apetecer con todas sus ganas, estar decidido a algo

Ex: They have set their hearts on traveling to Japan next spring. 

Están decididos a viajar a Japón la próxima primavera.

wishful thinking
wishful thinking
[Sustantivo]

the act of imagining or hoping for something to be true, despite there being little or no evidence or likelihood of it actually happening

pensamiento ilusorio, wishful thinking

pensamiento ilusorio, wishful thinking

Ex: It’s wishful thinking to believe that he’ll change his habits overnight. 

Es pensamiento ilusorio creer que cambiará sus hábitos de la noche a la mañana.

temptation
temptation
[Sustantivo]

the wish to do or have something, especially something improper or foolish

tentación

tentación

Ex: He struggled with the temptation to procrastinate instead of starting his important assignment early. 

Luchó contra la tentación de procrastinar en lugar de comenzar su importante tarea temprano.

perception
perception
[Sustantivo]

the image or idea that is formed based on how one understands something

imagen

imagen

Ex: His perception of the situation was affected by previous experiences. 

Su percepción de la situación se vio afectada por experiencias previas.

aspect
aspect
[Sustantivo]

a specific part or side of something that is worth considering

aspecto, faceta

aspecto, faceta

Ex: She approached the problem from a creative aspect, seeking innovative solutions. 

Ella abordó el problema desde un aspecto creativo, buscando soluciones innovadoras.

to [catch] sight of {sb/sth}

to suddenly or briefly see a thing or person

Ex: I finally caught sight of the rare bird I'd been searching for in the forest. 
to overlook

to not notice or see something

pasar por alto, no darse cuenta de

pasar por alto, no darse cuenta de

Ex: The supervisor is currently overlooking minor discrepancies to prioritize urgent matters. 

El supervisor está pasando por alto actualmente las discrepancias menores para priorizar asuntos urgentes.

to estimate

to make an educated guess about how likely something is to happen

estimar, calcular

estimar, calcular

Ex: Can you estimate how probable it is for the event to be canceled? 

¿Puedes estimar qué tan probable es que el evento sea cancelado?

exception
exception
[Sustantivo]

a person or thing that does not follow a general rule or is excluded from a class or group

excepción

excepción

Ex: The rule states that all employees must clock in by 9 AM, but she is an exception due to her flexible work hours. 

La regla establece que todos los empleados deben fichar antes de las 9 AM, pero ella es una excepción debido a sus horarios de trabajo flexibles.

to [keep] an eye on {sb/sth}

to closely watch a person or thing, particularly in order to make sure they are safe

echar un ojo, estar pendiente

echar un ojo, estar pendiente

Ex: Keep an eye on your bag; this station gets very crowded. 

Estate pendiente de tu bolso; esta estación se llena muchísimo.

to spot
to spot
[Verbo]

to notice or see someone or something that is hard to do so

descubrir, encontrar

descubrir, encontrar

Ex: Can you spot the hidden details in the intricate painting? 
to suspect
to suspect
[Verbo]

to think that something is probably true, especially something bad, without having proof

sospechar

sospechar

Ex: Considering the clouds on the horizon, I suspect it might rain this afternoon. 

Considerando las nubes en el horizonte, sospecho que podría llover esta tarde.

to view
to view
[Verbo]

to carefully look at something

ver

ver

Ex: The scientist is viewing the microscopic cells under the microscope. 

El científico está observando las células microscópicas bajo el microscopio.

proposition
proposition
[Sustantivo]

a suggestion, plan, or proposal, especially in business or negotiation contexts

propuesta, proposición

propuesta, proposición

Ex: Investors considered the proposition carefully before committing funds. 

Los inversores consideraron cuidadosamente la propuesta antes de comprometer fondos.

to overcome

to be strongly affected or overwhelmed by a particular feeling or emotion

abrumar, agobiar

abrumar, agobiar

Ex: She was overcome with anger after the unfair treatment. 

Ella fue abrumada por la ira después del trato injusto.

pitfall
pitfall
[Sustantivo]

an unexpected or hidden difficulty or danger

dificultad

dificultad

Ex: The guide warned us about the pitfalls of the hiking trail. 

El guía nos advirtió sobre los obstáculos del sendero de senderismo.

to anticipate

to expect or predict that something will happen

anticipar, prever

anticipar, prever

Ex: The scientist anticipated the discovery of a new species based on research findings. 

El científico anticipó el descubrimiento de una nueva especie basado en los hallazgos de la investigación.

the best bet

the best or most possible thing or action that can help one achieve success in something

la mejor opción, la apuesta más segura

la mejor opción, la apuesta más segura

Ex: Calling customer support is probably your best bet at this point. 

A estas alturas, llamar a atención al cliente probablemente sea la mejor opción.

wall
wall
[Sustantivo]

a metaphorical barrier representing a difficult or awkward situation that impedes progress or resolution

muro, barrera

muro, barrera

Ex: He ran into a wall when trying to solve the complex problem. 

Se topó con un muro al intentar resolver el problema complejo.

conventional
conventional
[Adjetivo]

following established practices or standards that are widely accepted or commonly used

convencional

convencional

Ex: He followed a conventional career path, working his way up through the corporate ranks over several years. 

Siguió un camino profesional convencional, ascendiendo en los rangos corporativos a lo largo de varios años.

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