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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Conducta personal y autogestión

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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)

to have a tendency or preference for a particular thing

Ex: Despite the busy schedule, she felt inclined toward spending the evening outdoors, enjoying the fresh air.

to create something, usually an idea, a solution, or a plan, through one's own efforts or thinking

idear

idear

Ex: We came up with a creative solution to the problem .Se nos ocurrió una solución creativa al problema.

to behave in a way that does not draw attention to one

Ex: The company kept a low profile and avoided advertising their new product to avoid attracting competition.
a straight face
[Sustantivo]

one's face when it is devoid of any signs of amusement, interest, or even sadness

una cara seria, un rostro impasible

una cara seria, un rostro impasible

Ex: She would manage a straight face if it were anything else , not that anecdote .Ella mantendría **una cara seria** si fuera cualquier otra cosa, no esa anécdota.

to stay alert and watch carefully for someone or something expected or wanted

Ex: Security guards keep an eye out for suspicious behavior.

to ensure that one has the latest news concerning someone or something

Ex: Parents can use a chore chart to keep track of their children's responsibilities.

to stay calm and not show anger, fear, or excitement, especially in a difficult situation

Ex: Can you keep your cool when things go wrong?

to appear suddenly and quickly

aparecer de repente, surgir

aparecer de repente, surgir

Ex: Opportunities can spring up unexpectedly .Las oportunidades pueden **surgir** inesperadamente.

to deliberately do something, giving special attention or emphasis to it

Ex: She makes a point of treating her employees fairly.

to accept a less important, less visible, or secondary role compared to someone else

Ex: With the advent of digital photography, film photography has taken a back seat in the photography industry.
to opt
[Verbo]

to choose something over something else

optar por

optar por

Ex: The company decided to opt for a more sustainable packaging solution to reduce environmental impact .La empresa decidió **optar** por una solución de embalaje más sostenible para reducir el impacto ambiental.

to get ready to do hard work or tackle a serious challenge

Ex: The students rolled up their sleeves to finish the group project before class.

to consider someone or something as important or deserving of attention

Ex: He takes his responsibilities as a mentor seriously, guiding his students with dedication.
to follow
[Verbo]

to act accordingly to someone or something's advice, commands, or instructions

obedecer

obedecer

Ex: Follow the arrows on the floor to navigate through the museum .**Sigue** las flechas en el suelo para navegar por el museo.
to go for
[Verbo]

to pursue or try to achieve something

optar por, aspirar a

optar por, aspirar a

Ex: If you want to succeed in your career , you should go for continuous learning and skill development .Si quieres tener éxito en tu carrera, deberías **optar por** el aprendizaje continuo y el desarrollo de habilidades.

to intentionally exclude someone or something

excluir

excluir

Ex: I ’ll leave out the technical terms to make the explanation simpler .Voy a **dejar fuera** los términos técnicos para hacer la explicación más simple.

to start a particular activity or task with great enthusiasm or vigor

sumergirse en, lanzarse de lleno a

sumergirse en, lanzarse de lleno a

Ex: The team plunged into preparations as the event date neared .El equipo se **sumergió en** los preparativos a medida que se acercaba la fecha del evento.

to begin doing something, often without prior intention

caer en, empezar a

caer en, empezar a

Ex: Inspired by a documentary , the group of friends fell into the practice of volunteering at the local animal shelter every weekend .Inspirados por un documental, el grupo de amigos **empezó a** practicar el voluntariado en el refugio de animales local cada fin de semana.

to begin participating in, learning about, and developing a strong interest or passion for a particular activity, hobby, or topic

meterse en

meterse en

Ex: The kids got into playing board games during their summer vacation.Los niños se **aficionaron a** jugar juegos de mesa durante sus vacaciones de verano.

about to do something bad or evil

Ex: She had a feeling that her coworker's sudden interest in the company's financial records meant he was up to no good.

to continue doing something even though there are some hardships

seguir con

seguir con

Ex: The team stuck to their strategy , even when they were losing the game .El equipo **se mantuvo fiel a** su estrategia, incluso cuando estaban perdiendo el juego.
to groom
[Verbo]

to make someone look neat and clean by fixing their hair, clothes, or overall appearance

arreglar, acicalar

arreglar, acicalar

Ex: She quickly groomed her hair and fixed her makeup before the interview .Ella rápidamente **arregló** su cabello y fijó su maquillaje antes de la entrevista.

to avoid an activity, person, etc. because one is scared, unwilling, or not confident

rehuir, evitar

rehuir, evitar

Ex: Despite her talent, she shies away from taking on leadership roles.A pesar de su talento, ella **evita** asumir roles de liderazgo.

to intentionally ignore unpleasant facts about a situation and hope that the situation improves by doing so

Ex: The company's management chose to bury their heads in the sand and downplay the problems instead of addressing them head-on.

rules that determine what one should or should not do in a particular situation

lo que se debe y lo que no se debe hacer, normas

lo que se debe y lo que no se debe hacer, normas

Ex: If you want to succeed in this role, you must follow the dos and don'ts of professional conduct.
automatic pilot
[Sustantivo]

a mental state in which someone performs actions without conscious thought or full awareness, often due to habit or fatigue

piloto automático mental, funcionamiento en piloto automático

piloto automático mental, funcionamiento en piloto automático

Ex: She completed the morning routine on automatic pilot while still half-asleep .Ella completó la rutina matutina en **piloto automático** mientras aún estaba medio dormida.

to successfully stop doing something harmful that you regularly do

Ex: Many struggle to kick bad eating habits.

to allow something to happen without planning or control, relying on luck

Ex: Success shouldn't be left to chance.

to endure pain, hardship, or distress without complaining or seeking help

Ex: We're taught to suffer in silence, but it's not healthy.

to keep discussing or trying something without making progress or reaching a conclusion

Ex: Let's not go round in circles again.
Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
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