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

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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)

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 isn't always based on evidence.La **sabiduría convencional** no siempre está basada en evidencia.
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: We have been applying the principle throughout the project .Hemos estado aplicando el **principio** a lo largo del proyecto.
assumption
[Sustantivo]

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

suposición

suposición

Ex: The decision relied on the assumption that funding would be approved.La decisión se basó en la **suposición** de que se aprobaría el financiamiento.
cross-cultural
[Adjetivo]

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

intercultural, transcultural

intercultural, transcultural

Ex: The course included cross-cultural case studies .El curso incluía estudios de caso **interculturales**.
objectivity
[Sustantivo]

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

objetividad, imparcialidad

objetividad, imparcialidad

Ex: The panel 's objectivity was essential in evaluating the contestants impartially during the competition .La **objetividad** del panel fue esencial para evaluar a los concursantes de manera imparcial durante la competencia.
negative
[Adjetivo]

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

negativo

negativo

Ex: His negative persona stemmed from past disappointments and failures .Su persona **negativa** provenía de decepciones y fracasos pasados.
optimistic
[Adjetivo]

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

optimista

optimista

Ex: Optimistic investors continued to pour money into the startup despite the risks .Los inversores **optimistas** continuaron vertiendo dinero en la startup a pesar de los riesgos.
pessimism
[Sustantivo]

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

pesimismo

pesimismo

Ex: His pessimism about the economy influenced his investment choices .Su **pesimismo** sobre la economía influyó en sus decisiones de inversión.
positive
[Adjetivo]

feeling optimistic and thinking about the bright side of a situation

positivo

positivo

Ex: She maintains a positive attitude , even when facing challenges .Ella mantiene una actitud **positiva**, incluso cuando se enfrenta a desafíos.
positivity
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being suggestive of a likely successful outcome

optimismo, positividad

optimismo, positividad

Ex: She approached the difficult project with remarkable positivity.Ella abordó el proyecto difícil con una **positividad** notable.
skeptical
[Adjetivo]

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

escéptico

escéptico

Ex: The journalist maintained a skeptical perspective , critically examining the sources before publishing the controversial story .El periodista mantuvo una perspectiva **escéptica**, examinando críticamente las fuentes antes de publicar la historia controvertida.

to have a strong desire to achieve or do something

Ex: Emily has her heart set on becoming a successful novelist and spends hours every day writing and refining her stories.
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: Hoping to finish the project in one day was just wishful thinking.Esperar terminar el proyecto en un día no era más que **pensamiento ilusorio**.
temptation
[Sustantivo]

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

tentación

tentación

Ex: She resisted the temptation to check her phone during the meeting , focusing instead on the discussion at hand .Ella resistió la **tentación** de revisar su teléfono durante la reunión, enfocándose en cambio en la discusión en cuestión.
perception
[Sustantivo]

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

imagen

imagen

Ex: Media coverage can influence public perception on important topics .La cobertura mediática puede influir en la **percepción** pública sobre temas importantes.
aspect
[Sustantivo]

a specific part or side of something that is worth considering

aspecto, faceta

aspecto, faceta

Ex: Examining the issue from a cultural aspect helps us understand its complexities better .Examinar el problema desde un **aspecto** cultural nos ayuda a comprender mejor sus complejidades.

to suddenly or briefly see a thing or person

Ex: As he entered the party, he caught sight of his ex-girlfriend across the room.

to not notice or see something

pasar por alto, no darse cuenta de

pasar por alto, no darse cuenta de

Ex: Be cautious not to overlook the signs of wear and tear in equipment maintenance .Sea cauteloso para no **pasar por alto** los signos de desgaste en el mantenimiento del equipo.

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

estimar, calcular

estimar, calcular

Ex: Based on the data , they estimate a high chance of success for the project .Según los datos, **estiman** una alta probabilidad de éxito para el proyecto.
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 car insurance policy includes coverage for most damages, with the exception of those caused by natural disasters.La póliza de seguro de automóvil incluye cobertura para la mayoría de los daños, con la **excepción** de los causados por desastres naturales.

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

Ex: I trust my neighbor, so I asked him to keep an eye on my pet cat while I'm on vacation.
to spot
[Verbo]

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

descubrir, encontrar

descubrir, encontrar

Ex: The teacher asked students to spot the errors in the mathematical equations .El profesor pidió a los estudiantes que **identificaran** los errores en las ecuaciones matemáticas.
to suspect
[Verbo]

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

sospechar

sospechar

Ex: They suspect the company may be hiding some important information .Ellos **sospechan** que la empresa podría estar ocultando información importante.
to view
[Verbo]

to carefully look at something

ver

ver

Ex: I will view the final draft of the report before submitting it .Voy a **revisar** el borrador final del informe antes de enviarlo.
proposition
[Sustantivo]

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

propuesta, proposición

propuesta, proposición

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

abrumar, agobiar

abrumar, agobiar

Ex: They were overcome by the beauty of the sunset .Fueron **abrumados** por la belleza del atardecer.
pitfall
[Sustantivo]

an unexpected or hidden difficulty or danger

dificultad

dificultad

Ex: The travel blog highlighted the pitfalls of vacationing in remote areas .El blog de viajes destacó los **obstáculos** de vacacionar en áreas remotas.

to expect or predict that something will happen

anticipar, prever

anticipar, prever

Ex: He anticipated potential challenges and prepared accordingly .Él **anticipó** los desafíos potenciales y se preparó en consecuencia.

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

Ex: In uncertain weather, bringing an umbrella is your best bet for staying dry.
wall
[Sustantivo]

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

muro, barrera

muro, barrera

Ex: The team encountered a wall of resistance from the management .El equipo se encontró con un **muro** de resistencia por parte de la gerencia.
conventional
[Adjetivo]

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

convencional

convencional

Ex: As technology advances , conventional practices in the industry will likely be challenged by innovative ideas .A medida que avanza la tecnología, las prácticas **convencionales** en la industria probablemente serán desafiadas por ideas innovadoras.
Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
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