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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Miedo, ansiedad y debilidad

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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)

to expect something unpleasant or frightening to happen

aprehender, temer

aprehender, temer

Ex: The soldier apprehended the battle , unsure of what awaited him on the front lines .El soldado **aprehendió** la batalla, inseguro de lo que le esperaba en el frente.
apprehensive
[Adjetivo]

nervous or worried that something unpleasant may happen

aprensivo

aprensivo

Ex: The team was apprehensive about the new project 's challenging deadline .El equipo estaba **aprensivo** por el desafiante plazo del nuevo proyecto.
to quail
[Verbo]

to experience or express the feeling of fear

temblar

temblar

Ex: The children quailed at the spooky tales told around the campfire.Los niños **se acobardaron** ante los cuentos espeluznantes contados alrededor de la fogata.
qualm
[Sustantivo]

a slight feeling of nausea or unease, often temporary

un leve malestar, una náusea pasajera

un leve malestar, una náusea pasajera

Ex: Seeing blood often gives people qualms.Ver sangre a menudo les da a las personas **escrúpulos**.
perturbed
[Adjetivo]

feeling anxious, unsettled, or disturbed by something

perturbado, inquieto

perturbado, inquieto

Ex: The dog became perturbed when strangers entered the house.El perro se **perturbó** cuando unos extraños entraron en la casa.
jittery
[Adjetivo]

having a nervous or restless energy

nervioso, inquieto

nervioso, inquieto

Ex: He felt jittery before meeting his new boss .
timorous
[Adjetivo]

lacking bravery and confidence

temeroso

temeroso

Ex: The timorous approach of the new team member made her interactions hesitant .El enfoque **temeroso** del nuevo miembro del equipo hizo que sus interacciones fueran vacilantes.

in a state of great anxiety, suspense, or excitement while waiting for something

Ex: The ongoing negotiation process has everyone on tenterhooks.
tremulous
[Adjetivo]

(of the voice or body) shaking in a slight, fragile manner, often due to nerves, fear, age or illness

tembloroso

tembloroso

Ex: She wrote a tremulous note apologizing for the misunderstanding .Ella escribió una nota **trémula** disculpándose por el malentendido.
trepidation
[Sustantivo]

a state of nervousness or fear, anticipating that something bad may occur

temor

temor

Ex: The ominous clouds overhead filled the villagers with trepidation, fearing an impending storm .Las nubes ominosas sobre sus cabezas llenaron a los aldeanos de **trepidación**, temiendo una tormenta inminente.
wince
[Sustantivo]

an automatic physical reaction to sudden pain, often involving a slight flinch or tightening of the muscles

mueca, estremecimiento

mueca, estremecimiento

Ex: The loud bang triggered a startled wince from the child .El fuerte estallido provocó un **gesto de dolor** sobresaltado en el niño.
fawning
[Adjetivo]

trying to gain someone's approval or affection by giving them excessive praise or attention

adulador, servil

adulador, servil

Ex: He disliked the fawning tone of the interviewer's questions.Le disgustaba el tono **adulador** de las preguntas del entrevistador.
obsequious
[Adjetivo]

excessively flattering and obeying a person, particularly in order to gain their approval or favor

obsequioso

obsequioso

Ex: His obsequious praise of the manager was seen by his colleagues as a transparent attempt to get a promotion .Sus elogios **obsequiosos** al gerente fueron vistos por sus colegas como un intento transparente de obtener un ascenso.
servile
[Adjetivo]

very keen to please and obey others

servil

servil

Ex: The servile manner in which he answered every command highlighted his fear of losing his position .La manera **servil** en que respondió a cada orden destacó su miedo a perder su posición.
to cozy up
[Verbo]

to try to gain someone's favor or friendship by acting friendly or affectionate, often in an insincere way

acercarse a, congraciarse con

acercarse a, congraciarse con

Ex: Reporters accused her of cozying up to powerful figures for personal gain.Los periodistas la acusaron de **acercarse** a figuras poderosas para beneficio personal.
to fawn
[Verbo]

to show affection or admiration excessively, typically to gain favor or advantage

adular a

adular a

to try to gain advantage by flattery or submissive behavior

Ex: The employee brought coffee for the entire team in an attempt to curry favor with colleagues.
subservient
[Adjetivo]

ready to obey others unquestioningly, especially those in authority

servil

servil

unctuous
[Adjetivo]

characterized by excessive ingratiation or flattery, often in a way that seems insincere or manipulative

untuoso

untuoso

Ex: His unctuous praise for his boss only reinforced the perception that he was a sycophant .Sus elogios **untuosos** hacia su jefe solo reforzaron la percepción de que era un adulador.

to bring oneself into favor with someone by trying to please them

congraciarse

congraciarse

craven
[Adjetivo]

not having even the smallest amount of courage

cobarde

cobarde

Ex: He was labeled craven after he backed out of the challenge at the last minute .Fue etiquetado como **cobarde** después de retirarse del desafío en el último minuto.
pusillanimous
[Adjetivo]

having a lack of courage or determination

pusilánime

pusilánime

Ex: The team grew frustrated with their pusillanimous teammate , who was always reluctant to take charge .El equipo se sintió frustrado con su compañero **pusilánime**, que siempre era reacio a tomar el mando.
dastardly
[Adjetivo]

extremely cowardly in a way that is cruel, underhanded, or deserving of strong disapproval

cobarde, vil

cobarde, vil

Ex: Spreading lies about her was a dastardly move .Difundir mentiras sobre ella fue un movimiento **cobarde**.
lily-livered
[Adjetivo]

lacking courage or resolution

cobarde, miedoso

cobarde, miedoso

Ex: The group was frustrated with the lily-livered approach of their leader .El grupo estaba frustrado con el enfoque **cobarde** de su líder.
redoubtable
[Adjetivo]

causing fear due to greatness or being impressive

formidable

formidable

Ex: Facing the redoubtable general, the enemy army quickly lost morale.Frente al **temible** general, el ejército enemigo perdió rápidamente la moral.
toady
[Sustantivo]

a person who behaves obsequiously to gain advantage from someone powerful

pelotillero

pelotillero

slacker
[Sustantivo]

someone who avoids work or responsibility, especially by being lazy or trying to escape duties such as military service

holgazán, vago

holgazán, vago

Ex: The army cracked down on slackers who tried to avoid service .El ejército reprimió a los **gandules** que intentaron evitar el servicio.
pique
[Sustantivo]

a brief, intense feeling of anger, irritation, or resentment

un arrebato de ira, un acceso de mal humor

un arrebato de ira, un acceso de mal humor

Ex: A look of pique crossed his face before he regained composure .Una expresión de **pique** cruzó su rostro antes de que recuperara la compostura.
to falter
[Verbo]

to become unsure, weak, or unsteady in purpose, confidence, or action

titubear

titubear

Ex: As the climb grew steeper , their determination began to falter.

to be undecided and not know what opinion, idea, or course of action to stick to

vacilar

vacilar

Ex: He has been vacillating on whether to move to a new city or stay where he is .Él ha estado **vacilando** sobre si mudarse a una nueva ciudad o quedarse donde está.

a point of weakness or vulnerability

Ex: The food supply proved to be the nation's Achilles' heel in its defense against terrorist attacks.
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