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El libro English File - Intermedio - Lección 1B

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Lección 1B del libro de curso English File Intermediate, como "ambicioso", "malhumorado", "terco", etc.

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personality
personality
[Sustantivo]

all the qualities that shape a person's character and make them different from others

personalidad

personalidad

Ex: His outgoing personality makes him popular at parties. 

Su personalidad extrovertida lo hace popular en las fiestas.

affectionate
affectionate
[Adjetivo]

expressing love and care

cariñoso, afectuoso

cariñoso, afectuoso

Ex: She appreciated his affectionate nature, feeling loved and cherished in his presence. 

Ella apreciaba su naturaleza cariñosa, sintiéndose amada y apreciada en su presencia.

ambitious
ambitious
[Adjetivo]

trying or wishing to gain great success, power, or wealth

ambicioso

ambicioso

Ex: Maria is an ambitious student, always aiming for top grades and participating in numerous extracurricular activities. 

María es una estudiante ambiciosa, que siempre aspira a las mejores calificaciones y participa en numerosas actividades extracurriculares.

anxious
anxious
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) feeling worried because of thinking something unpleasant might happen

ansioso

ansioso

Ex: They were anxious about their financial situation, uncertain about how they would pay their bills. 

Estaban ansiosos por su situación financiera, inseguros sobre cómo pagarían sus facturas.

bossy
bossy
[Adjetivo]

constantly telling others what they should do

autoritario, mandón

autoritario, mandón

Ex: While some people appreciate direction, others find her bossy demeanor off-putting. 

Mientras que algunas personas aprecian la dirección, otras encuentran su actitud mandona desagradable.

charming
charming
[Adjetivo]

having an attractive and pleasing quality

encantador

encantador

Ex: The actress had a charming presence on screen, with a magnetic charisma that drew audiences in. 
competitive
competitive
[Adjetivo]

referring to a situation in which teams, players, etc. are trying to defeat their rivals

competitivo

competitivo

Ex: The job market has become more competitive due to the economic downturn. 

El mercado laboral se ha vuelto más competitivo debido a la crisis económica.

honest
honest
[Adjetivo]

telling the truth and having no intention of cheating or stealing

sincero, honesto, franco

sincero, honesto, franco

Ex: The honest mechanic provided a fair assessment of the car's condition, even though it meant less profit for the garage. 

El mecánico honesto proporcionó una evaluación justa del estado del coche, aunque eso significara menos ganancias para el taller.

imaginative
imaginative
[Adjetivo]

displaying or having creativity or originality

imaginativo, creativo

imaginativo, creativo

Ex: The artist's imaginative paintings depicted surreal landscapes and dreamlike scenes. 

Las pinturas imaginativas del artista representaban paisajes surrealistas y escenas oníricas.

independent
independent
[Adjetivo]

able to do things as one wants without needing help from others

independiente

independiente

Ex: He's known for his independent spirit, preferring to work alone rather than in a team. 

Es conocido por su espíritu independiente, prefiriendo trabajar solo en lugar de en equipo.

insecure
insecure
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) not confident about oneself or one's skills and abilities

inseguro

inseguro

Ex: They were insecure about their relationship, worried that their partner might find someone better. 

Estaban inseguros acerca de su relación, preocupados de que su pareja pudiera encontrar a alguien mejor.

to mature
to mature
[Verbo]

to develop mentally, physically, and emotionally

madurar, desarrollarse

madurar, desarrollarse

Ex: The process of maturing involves gaining wisdom and emotional resilience over time. 

El proceso de maduración implica ganar sabiduría y resiliencia emocional con el tiempo.

moody
moody
[Adjetivo]

experiencing frequent changes in mood, often without apparent reason or explanation

malhumorado

malhumorado

Ex: He became moody whenever he was stressed at work, snapping at his coworkers for no reason. 

Se volvía malhumorado cada vez que estaba estresado en el trabajo, regañando a sus compañeros sin motivo.

patient
patient
[Adjetivo]

able to remain calm, especially in challenging or difficult situations, without becoming annoyed or anxious

paciente

paciente

Ex: Despite the delays, she remained patient during her commute, knowing that traffic was out of her control. 

A pesar de los retrasos, ella permaneció paciente durante su viaje, sabiendo que el tráfico estaba fuera de su control.

rebellious
rebellious
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) resistant to authority or control, often challenging established norms or rules

rebelde

rebelde

Ex: Despite warnings from the school administration, the rebellious student continued to organize protests against unfair policies. 

A pesar de las advertencias de la administración escolar, el estudiante rebelde continuó organizando protestas contra políticas injustas.

reliable
reliable
[Adjetivo]

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

fiable

fiable

Ex: Despite challenges, the reliable employee consistently meets deadlines and exceeds expectations. 

A pesar de los desafíos, el empleado confiable cumple constantemente con los plazos y supera las expectativas.

self-confident
self-confident
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) having trust in one's abilities and qualities

seguro de sí mismo

seguro de sí mismo

Ex: Even in difficult situations, he remained self-confident. 

Incluso en situaciones difíciles, él permaneció seguro de sí mismo.

selfish
selfish
[Adjetivo]

always putting one's interests first and not caring about the needs or rights of others

egoísta

egoísta

Ex: The selfish driver cut off other cars in traffic without a second thought. 

El conductor egoísta cortó el paso a otros coches en el tráfico sin pensarlo dos veces.

sensible
sensible
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) displaying good judgment

sensato, razonable

sensato, razonable

Ex: A sensible leader knows when to take calculated risks. 

Un líder sensato sabe cuándo tomar riesgos calculados.

sensitive
sensitive
[Adjetivo]

capable of understanding other people's emotions and caring for them

sensible

sensible

Ex: She has a sensitive approach when dealing with emotionally charged situations. 

Ella tiene un enfoque sensible al lidiar con situaciones cargadas emocionalmente.

sociable
sociable
[Adjetivo]

possessing a friendly personality and willing to spend time with people

sociable

sociable

Ex: As a very sociable person, John never had trouble meeting new people when traveling alone due to his friendly nature. 

Como una persona muy sociable, John nunca tuvo problemas para conocer gente nueva cuando viajaba solo debido a su naturaleza amigable.

stubborn
stubborn
[Adjetivo]

unwilling to change one's attitude or opinion despite good reasons to do so

terco, obstinado

terco, obstinado

Ex: The stubborn child refused to eat their vegetables, even after being told they were good for them. 

El niño terco se negó a comer sus verduras, incluso después de que le dijeron que eran buenas para él.

spoiled
spoiled
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) displaying a childish behavior due to being treated very well or having been given everything they desired in the past

mimado, consentido

mimado, consentido

Ex: The spoiled teenager expected her parents to buy her the latest phone without even asking for it. 

La adolescente mimada esperaba que sus padres le compraran el último teléfono sin siquiera pedirlo.

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