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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
apologist
[Sustantivo]

a person who defends or justifies a belief, policy, or institution, often against criticism

apologista, defensor

apologista, defensor

Ex: Historians sometimes act as apologists for past empires .Los historiadores a veces actúan como **apologistas** de los imperios pasados.
confidante
[Sustantivo]

a woman trusted with someone's private thoughts, secrets, or personal matters

confidente, íntima

confidente, íntima

Ex: Writers sometimes use diaries as a silent confidante.Los escritores a veces usan diarios como una **confidente** silenciosa.
conformist
[Sustantivo]

a person who goes along with majority opinions, religious norms, and cultural conventions without critical questioning

conformista

conformista

Ex: During wartime , propaganda often portrayed the enemy as radical while one 's own citizens were patriotic conformists supporting the government .Durante la guerra, la propaganda a menudo representaba al enemigo como radical mientras que los propios ciudadanos eran **conformistas** patrióticos que apoyaban al gobierno.
coquette
[Sustantivo]

a woman who enjoys flirting or teasing romantic interest, often without intending a serious commitment

coqueta

coqueta

Ex: Though she enjoyed the company of men and the attention they showered upon her , the coquette remained independent and uninterested in settling down .Aunque disfrutaba de la compañía de los hombres y la atención que le prodigaban, la **coqueta** permaneció independiente y sin interés en establecerse.
dissident
[Sustantivo]

someone who declares opposition to the government of one's country, knowing there is punishment for doing so

disidente

disidente

Ex: He was known as a prominent dissident who advocated for democratic reforms .Era conocido como un **disidente** prominente que abogaba por reformas democráticas.
fledgling
[Sustantivo]

a beginner or newcomer to a field or activity, still inexperienced

novato, principiante

novato, principiante

Ex: As a fledgling writer , he often doubted his own ability .Como escritor **novato**, a menudo dudaba de su propia capacidad.
itinerant
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) traveling from place to place, often for work or a specific purpose

ambulante

ambulante

Ex: The itinerant photographer captured scenes from different corners of the world .El fotógrafo **itinerante** capturó escenas de diferentes rincones del mundo.
literati
[Sustantivo]

intellectuals or well-educated people interested in literature and scholarly writing

literatos

literatos

Ex: As an aspiring writer , Jane dreamt of the day she would be considered part of the literati and invited to prestigious literary events .
itinerant
[Sustantivo]

a worker or laborer who travels from one place to another, usually to find temporary employment

trabajador itinerante, jornalero ambulante

trabajador itinerante, jornalero ambulante

maverick
[Sustantivo]

an individual who thinks and behaves differently and independently

inconformista

inconformista

Ex: In a room full of followers , he stood out as the maverick.En una habitación llena de seguidores, él destacaba como el **inconformista**.
mendicant
[Sustantivo]

a person who begs other people for food and money

mendigo

mendigo

Ex: The film portrayed the life of a mendicant as both challenging and poignant .La película retrató la vida de un **mendigo** como desafiante y conmovedora.
neophyte
[Sustantivo]

Someone who is just beginning to engage in a field, skill, or practice

neófito

neófito

recluse
[Sustantivo]

an individual who lives by themselves and avoids all sorts of contact with other people

ermitaño

ermitaño

Ex: Her decision to live as a recluse was driven by a desire for personal reflection .Su decisión de vivir como un **recluso** fue impulsada por un deseo de reflexión personal.
supplicant
[Sustantivo]

a person who earnestly and respectfully asks for help, mercy, or favor, especially from a deity or higher authority

suplicante, rogador

suplicante, rogador

Ex: At her throne , she heard the pleas of the many supplicants requesting her mercy and favor .El monje recibió a cada **suplicante** con compasión y calma.
zealot
[Sustantivo]

a person who is fanatically committed to a cause, ideology, or belief, often with uncompromising intensity and willingness to act aggressively in its defense

fanático

fanático

Ex: The political zealot was known for his extreme views and unwavering commitment to his party 's agenda .Los **zélotes** políticos inundaron las calles, exigiendo un cambio radical.
hedonist
[Sustantivo]

an individual who acts according to the belief that pursuing pleasure is of the highest importance in life

hedonista

hedonista

Ex: He was known as a hedonist, always choosing the most pleasurable path .Era conocido como un **hedonista**, siempre eligiendo el camino más placentero.
iconoclast
[Sustantivo]

a person who challenges or rejects established beliefs, customs, or values, often with the intent to provoke change or expose flaws

iconoclasta

iconoclasta

Ex: The film 's director was hailed as an iconoclast for breaking genre rules .El director de la película fue aclamado como un **iconoclasta** por romper las reglas del género.
cynosure
[Sustantivo]

something or someone that is the center of attraction or admiration

centro de atención

centro de atención

Ex: The majestic mountain peak stood as the cynosure of the landscape , visible from miles away .La majestuosa cima de la montaña se erigía como el **cynosure** del paisaje, visible desde millas de distancia.
sacred cow
[Sustantivo]

an idea, custom, or institution considered immune from criticism or questioning

vaca sagrada, tabú

vaca sagrada, tabú

Ex: Breaking a sacred cow often causes backlash but can lead to improvement .Romper una **vaca sagrada** a menudo causa reacciones negativas pero puede conducir a una mejora.

used to express skepticism and demand proof before believing something

Ex: You can't fool meI'm from Missouri until you prove it.
interloper
[Sustantivo]

a person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or do not belong

intruso

intruso

Ex: She felt like an interloper at family gatherings after her parents divorced and her stepfamily took over traditions .**El intruso** interrumpió la reunión con consejos no solicitados.
potentate
[Sustantivo]

someone who rules over people and possesses absolute control and power

potentado

potentado

Ex: The potentate’s decisions were implemented without question , reflecting his total control over the government .Las decisiones del **potentado** se implementaron sin cuestionamiento, reflejando su control total sobre el gobierno.
tyro
[Sustantivo]

a beginner or novice in a particular field or activity

principiante

principiante

Ex: The theater company welcomed tyros interested in acting, providing training and guidance to help them develop their talent.La compañía de teatro dio la bienvenida a **novatos** interesados en la actuación, proporcionando formación y orientación para ayudarles a desarrollar su talento.
confidant
[Sustantivo]

a person in whom one places trust and shares secrets or private thoughts and feelings

confidente

confidente

dilettante
[Sustantivo]

a person who has an interest in a particular subject but lacks determination or knowledge on the matter

diletante

diletante

Ex: He dismissed critics who called him a dilettante, arguing that his varied interests enriched his life and allowed him to approach problems from different perspectives .Desestimó a los críticos que lo llamaron **diletante**, argumentando que sus variados intereses enriquecieron su vida y le permitieron abordar los problemas desde diferentes perspectivas.
nonentity
[Sustantivo]

a person who lacks influence or importance in a particular setting or community

nulidad

nulidad

Ex: He was treated like a nonentity by the major players in the business world .Fue tratado como un **don nadie** por los principales actores del mundo empresarial.
octogenarian
[Sustantivo]

a person who is between 80 and 89 years old

octogenario, persona octogenaria

octogenario, persona octogenaria

amazon
[Sustantivo]

a woman who is notably tall, strong, or forceful in character or behavior

amazona, guerrera

amazona, guerrera

tutelary
[Adjetivo]

providing guardianship, protection, or guidance, often in a supervisory or spiritual sense

tutelar, protector

tutelar, protector

Ex: His tutelary presence gave the children a sense of safety .Su presencia **tutelar** daba a los niños una sensación de seguridad.
aspirant
[Sustantivo]

an individual who actively seeks a role, title, or achievement, often with ambition and determination

aspirante

aspirante

Ex: The aspirant dreamed of becoming a published author.**El aspirante** soñaba con convertirse en un autor publicado.
vogue
[Sustantivo]

the latest fashion trend or style of the time

moda

moda

Ex: Vintage accessories have come back into vogue, adding a nostalgic touch to modern outfits .Los accesorios vintage han vuelto **de moda**, añadiendo un toque nostálgico a los conjuntos modernos.
idiosyncrasy
[Sustantivo]

an unusual or strange behavior, thought, or habit that is specific to one person

idiosincrasia

idiosincrasia

Ex: Her obsession with organizing books by color is a unique idiosyncrasy.Su obsesión por organizar los libros por color es una **idiosincrasia** única.
orthodox
[Adjetivo]

following established beliefs, traditions, or accepted standards

ortodoxo

ortodoxo

Ex: He held orthodox views on religious practices .Él mantenía opiniones **ortodoxas** sobre las prácticas religiosas.
to comport
[Verbo]

to act or behave in a particular way, often referring to personal manners, attitude, or bearing

comportarse, conducirse

comportarse, conducirse

penchant
[Sustantivo]

a strong tendency to do something or a fondness for something

inclinación, afición

inclinación, afición

Ex: He has a penchant for wearing bright colors .Él tiene un **penchant** por usar colores brillantes.
propensity
[Sustantivo]

a natural inclination to behave in a certain way or exhibit particular characteristics

propensión

propensión

Ex: His propensity for punctuality earned him a reputation as a reliable employee .Su **propensión** a la puntualidad le valió una reputación como empleado confiable.
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