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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Precaución, Juicio y Conciencia

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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
to [turn] the tables

to quickly turn a disadvantageous circumstance into a beneficial one

dar la vuelta a la situación, cambiar las tornas

dar la vuelta a la situación, cambiar las tornas

Ex: With a sudden twist of events, the underdog team managed to turn the tables and secure a victory. 

La pequeña tienda cambió las tornas frente a sus rivales más grandes con mejor atención al cliente.

two strings to {one's} bow

more than one skill or plan to increase chances of success

Ex: Entrepreneurs often have two strings to their bow to manage financial risks. 
to woolgather

to indulge in aimless daydreaming, often drifting away from reality or practical concerns

soñar despierto, divagar

soñar despierto, divagar

Ex: His mind woolgathered, wandering through memories and imagined futures. 

Su mente divagaba, vagando a través de recuerdos y futuros imaginados.

woolgathering
woolgathering
[Sustantivo]

the act or state of being lost in fanciful thought

ensimismamiento, divagación

ensimismamiento, divagación

Ex: The novel's plot felt like pure woolgathering, disconnected from reality. 

La trama de la novela parecía pura ensimismamiento, desconectada de la realidad.

pensive
pensive
[Adjetivo]

reflective and thoughtful, often with a hint of melancholy and sadness

pensativo

pensativo

Ex: His pensive mood was evident in the quiet and thoughtful way he spoke about his past experiences. 

Su estado de ánimo pensativo era evidente en la forma tranquila y reflexiva en que hablaba de sus experiencias pasadas.

portent
portent
[Sustantivo]

a sign or indication of what is to come, especially something unfortunate

presagio

presagio

Ex: The eerie silence in the forest was a portent of the impending danger lurking within. 

El silencio inquietante en el bosque era un presagio del peligro inminente que acechaba en su interior.

to presage
to presage
[Verbo]

to serve as a sign or warning of a future event

presagiar, augurar

presagiar, augurar

Ex: The unexpected diplomatic tensions may presage a turbulent period ahead. 

Las tensiones diplomáticas inesperadas pueden presagiar un período turbulento por venir.

to bode
to bode
[Verbo]

to be an omen or indication of a future outcome, often suggesting something negative or ominous

ser señal de

ser señal de

Ex: The sudden drop in sales figures bodes poorly for the company's financial health next quarter. 

La caída repentina en las cifras de ventas augura mal para la salud financiera de la empresa el próximo trimestre.

augury
augury
[Sustantivo]

a sign, omen, or event interpreted as foretelling future outcomes, often fateful ones

augurio

augurio

Ex: The owl's cry at midnight was considered an eerie augury. 

El grito del búho a medianoche se consideraba un augurio espeluznante.

the writing [is] on the wall

used to say that that something bad is likely to happen

se veía venir, las señales son claras

se veía venir, las señales son claras

Ex: The writing was on the wall when several senior employees resigned. 
on the qui vive

on the lookout, especially for danger, opportunity, or unexpected events

Ex: Hikers in bear country must stay on the qui vive at all times. 
leery
leery
[Adjetivo]

causing or feeling caution or suspicion

receloso

receloso

Ex: He felt leery about signing the contract without reading it thoroughly. 

Se sentía receloso de firmar el contrato sin leerlo detenidamente.

chary
chary
[Adjetivo]

afraid and cautious of the possible outcomes of an action, thus reluctant to take risks or action

cauteloso

cauteloso

Ex: The team was chary of adopting the untested technology in their critical systems. 

El equipo era cauto al adoptar la tecnología no probada en sus sistemas críticos.

to appraise

to carefully examine something and judge its value, often in terms of money or quality

evaluar,  tasar

evaluar, tasar

Ex: He appraises the artwork to determine its authenticity and market value. 

Él evalúa la obra de arte para determinar su autenticidad y valor de mercado.

to ascertain

to determine something with certainty by careful examination or investigation

establecer

establecer

Ex: The doctor ascertained the diagnosis by performing various medical tests. 

El médico determinó el diagnóstico realizando varias pruebas médicas.

castle in the (air|sky)

a hope or wish that cannot be realized or fulfilled

castillo en el aire, sueño imposible

castillo en el aire, sueño imposible

Ex: Don't build castles in the air; start with a plan you can actually follow. 

No construyas castillos en el aire; empieza con un plan que de verdad puedas cumplir.

volition
volition
[Sustantivo]

the faculty to use free will and make decisions

voluntad, volición

voluntad, volición

Ex: He acted according to his own volition, refusing to be influenced by others' opinions. 

Actuó según su propia voluntad, negándose a ser influenciado por las opiniones de los demás.

gingerly
gingerly
[Adverbio]

in a very careful or cautious manner, especially to avoid harm or discomfort

cautelosamente, con cuidado

cautelosamente, con cuidado

Ex: I gingerly opened the old book, afraid the pages might tear. 

Abrí cuidadosamente el libro viejo, temiendo que las páginas se rompieran.

intently
intently
[Adverbio]

in a way that shows close focus, deep concentration, or eager attention to something

atentamente, con atención

atentamente, con atención

Ex: He worked intently, unaware of the time passing. 

Trabajó atentamente, sin darse cuenta del paso del tiempo.

vigil
vigil
[Sustantivo]

a period of watchfulness, often maintained to protect, monitor, or await something significant

una vigilia, una guardia

una vigilia, una guardia

Ex: The community organized a candlelight vigil for the missing child. 

La comunidad organizó una vigilia con velas para el niño desaparecido.

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