Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Locura y necedad

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asinine

[Adjetivo]

acting in a foolish or unintelligent manner

necio

Ex: The plan was criticized for its asinine assumptions and lack of logic .El plan fue criticado por sus suposiciones **estúpidas** y falta de lógica.

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boorish

[Adjetivo]

having rude or disrespectful manners

grosero

Ex: Their boorish conduct at the event embarrassed their friends .Su conducta **grosera** en el evento avergonzó a sus amigos.

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boor

[Sustantivo]

an insensitive and uneducated person who lacks culture and manners

grosero

Ex: Despite his wealth , he was seen as a boor due to his lack of refinement .A pesar de su riqueza, era visto como un **patán** debido a su falta de refinamiento.

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callow

[Adjetivo]

(of a person) young and behaving in a manner that displays one's inexperience or immaturity

imberbe

Ex: The team ’s callow tactics were easily outmaneuvered by their opponents .Las tácticas **inexpertas** del equipo fueron fácilmente superadas por sus oponentes.

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fatuous

[Adjetivo]

extremely thoughtless and foolish in speech or action

fatuo, necio

Ex: It was clear that the fatuous plan lacked any serious consideration .Estaba claro que el plan **fatuo** carecía de cualquier consideración seria.

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gauche

[Adjetivo]

having an awkward or impolite way of behaving due to a lack of social skills or experience

torpe

Ex: The presenter’s gauche mannerisms were distracting during the conference.Los manierismos **torpes** del presentador fueron distractores durante la conferencia.

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insularity

[Sustantivo]

lack of contact, interaction, or openness with other people or cultures, often leading to narrowness of view

aislamiento, encerramiento

Ex: Her insularity came from rarely traveling outside her community .Su **insularidad** provenía de que rara vez viajaba fuera de su comunidad.

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prodigal

[Adjetivo]

habitually spending money or other resources in a reckless, extravagant, and wasteful way

pródigo

Ex: The film portrayed the prodigal son who squandered his inheritance on frivolous pursuits .La película retrató al hijo **pródigo** que malgastó su herencia en búsquedas frívolas.

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maladroit

[Adjetivo]

clumsy or awkward in movement or behavior due to a lack of skill

torpe

Ex: The maladroit tennis player struggled with hand-eye coordination on the court .Ella dio una explicación **torpe** que solo confundió más el asunto.

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parochial

[Adjetivo]

possessing a limited understanding or point of view, and not open to broadening it

parroquial

Ex: He criticized the project for its parochial perspective , arguing it lacked innovation and inclusivity .Criticó el proyecto por su perspectiva **parroquial**, argumentando que carecía de innovación e inclusividad.

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credulous

[Adjetivo]

believing things easily even without much evidence that leads to being easy to deceive

crédulo

Ex: The politician 's promises were taken at face value by his credulous supporters .Las promesas del político fueron tomadas al pie de la letra por sus seguidores **crédulos**.

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garrulous

[Adjetivo]

talking a great deal, particularly about trivial things

gárrulo

Ex: She became known for her garrulous nature , chatting endlessly about minor topics .Se hizo conocida por su naturaleza **locuaz**, charlando sin cesar sobre temas menores.

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loquacious

[Adjetivo]

relating to someone who likes to talk much more than necessary

locuaz

Ex: The loquacious guest dominated the dinner conversation .El invitado **locuaz** dominó la conversación durante la cena.

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voluble

[Adjetivo]

characterized by a ready and continuous flow of speech

locuaz, prolijo

Ex: A voluble neighbor could talk for hours about local politics .**Locuaz**, un vecino podría hablar durante horas sobre la política local.

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impetuous

[Adjetivo]

done swiftly and without careful thought, driven by sudden and strong emotions or impulses

impulsivo

Ex: The impetuous teenager decided to skip school for a road trip , facing consequences from both parents and teachers .El adolescente **impetuoso** decidió faltar a la escuela para un viaje por carretera, enfrentando consecuencias tanto de sus padres como de sus maestros.

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distrait

[Adjetivo]

not fully attentive or focused, often due to worry, anxiety, or preoccupation with other thoughts

distraído, despistado

Ex: The distrait waiter forgot to bring half the order .El camarero **distraído** olvidó traer la mitad del pedido.

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lax

[Adjetivo]

showing a tendency to be less strict about rules or discipline

descuidado

Ex: The city had a lax attitude toward parking violations , leading to frequent abuse .La ciudad tenía una actitud **laxa** hacia las infracciones de estacionamiento, lo que llevaba a frecuentes abusos.

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to pass the buck

[Frase]

to refuse to hold oneself responsible for something when one should and expect others to deal with it instead

Ex: During the investigation, it was revealed that several individuals had passed the buck, resulting in a lack of accountability.

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remiss

[Adjetivo]

failing to give the needed amount of attention and care toward fulfilling one's obligations

negligente

Ex: The government was remiss in addressing the environmental concerns raised by the community .El gobierno fue **negligente** al abordar las preocupaciones ambientales planteadas por la comunidad.

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slovenly

[Adjetivo]

lacking of cleanliness and neatness, often implying a disregard for personal hygiene or grooming

desaliñado

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buffoon

[Sustantivo]

a person who behaves in a ridiculous or amusing way, often to entertain others

bufón, payaso

Ex: Despite his reputation as a buffoon, he occasionally demonstrated surprising wisdom in his speeches .A pesar de su reputación de **bufón**, ocasionalmente demostró una sabiduría sorprendente en sus discursos.

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gormless

[Adjetivo]

clueless or showing a lack of awareness or understanding

tonto, despistado

Ex: The teacher patiently explained the concept to the gormless student, hoping for some sign of comprehension.El profesor explicó pacientemente el concepto al estudiante **despistado**, esperando algún signo de comprensión.

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inane

[Adjetivo]

lacking meaningful content, purpose, or usefulness

necio, tonto

Ex: The politicians wasted time with inane bickering instead of discussing actual policy solutions.Los políticos perdieron el tiempo con discusiones **insulsas** en lugar de discutir soluciones políticas reales.

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fool's paradise

[Frase]

a state of happiness based on false hopes or illusions

Ex: The fool's paradise shattered once the truth came out.

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barmy

[Adjetivo]

slightly crazy, eccentric, or behaving in a way that seems mentally odd

loco, chiflado

Ex: You must be barmy to go swimming in this freezing weather .Tienes que estar **loco** para ir a nadar con este tiempo helado.

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batty

[Adjetivo]

slightly crazy, eccentric, or behaving in a way that seems mentally odd

chiflado, loco

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bonkers

[Adjetivo]

crazy, eccentric, or acting in a way that seems mentally unsound

loco, chiflado

Ex: My friends think I'm bonkers for camping in the desert alone.Mis amigos piensan que estoy **loco** por acampar solo en el desierto.

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madcap

[Adjetivo]

showing little or no careful thought or planning

descabellado

Ex: The film's madcap pacing kept the audience laughing from start to finish.El ritmo **alocado** de la película mantuvo riendo al público de principio a fin.

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buffoonery

[Sustantivo]

foolish, clownish, or ridiculous behavior intended to amuse or entertain

bufonada, payasada

Ex: Political debates sometimes slip into buffoonery rather than serious discussion .Los debates políticos a veces se deslizan hacia la **bufonada** en lugar de una discusión seria.

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precipitate

[Adjetivo]

done, made, or occurring suddenly without sufficient thought

precipitado, apresurado

Ex: The government’s precipitate response to the crisis only worsened the situation.La respuesta **precipitada** del gobierno a la crisis solo empeoró la situación.

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to tilt at windmills

[Frase]

to fight or criticize imaginary enemies or problems

Ex: They spent the meeting tilting at windmills over hypothetical threats.

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