Unidad 1 - 1A

creative

Adjetivo

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creativo

making use of imagination or innovation in bringing something into existence

cruel

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cruel

having a desire to physically or mentally harm someone

eccentric

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/ɛk.sɛnt.rɪk/ or /ek.sent.rik/

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(excéntrico)

extravagante

slightly strange in behavior, appearance, or ideas

gullible

Adjetivo

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crédulo

believing things very easily and being easily tricked because of it

industrious

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trabajador

hard-working and productive

insecure

Adjetivo

/ɪn.sɪ.kjʊr/ or /in.si.kyoor/

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inseguro

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

intelligent

Adjetivo

/ɪn.tɛ.lə.ʤənt/ or /in.te.lē.jēnt/

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inteligente

good at learning things, understanding ideas, and thinking clearly

judgmental

Adjetivo

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crítico

tending to criticize or form negative opinions about others without considering their perspective or circumstances

outgoing

Adjetivo

/aʊt.goʊɪn/ or /aoot.goooin/

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extrovertido

enjoying other people's company and social interactions

passionate

Adjetivo

/pæ.ʃə.nət/ or /pā.shē.nēt/

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(ferviente)

apasionado

showing or having enthusiasm or strong emotions about something one care deeply about

sociable

Adjetivo

/soʊ.ʃə.bəl/ or /sooo.shē.bēl/

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sociable

possessing a friendly personality and willing to spend time with people

selfless

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/sɛlf.ləs/ or /self.lēs/

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desinteresado

putting other people's needs before the needs of oneself

self-satisfied

Adjetivo

/sˈɛlfsˈæɾɪsfˌaɪd/

(auto-satisfecho)

satisfecho de sí mismo

excessively pleased with oneself or one's accomplishments, often to the point of not feeling the need to improve or change

shrewd

Adjetivo

/ʃrud/ or /shrood/

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astuto

having or showing good judgement, especially in business or politics

spontaneous

Adjetivo

/spɑn.teɪ.niəs/ or /spaan.tei.niēs/

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(imprevisto)

espontáneo

tending to act on impulse or in the moment

stingy

Adjetivo

/stɪn.ʤi/ or /stin.ji/

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tacaño

unwilling to spend or give away money or resources

stubborn

Adjetivo

/stəb.bɔrn/ or /stēb.bawrn/

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(obstinado)

terco

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

sympathetic

Adjetivo

/sɪm.pə.θɛ.tɪk/ or /sim.pē.the.tik/

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comprensivo

showing care and understanding toward other people, especially when they are not feeling good

vain

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(egoísta)

vanidoso

taking great pride in one's abilities, appearance, etc.

easy-going

Adjetivo

/ˈiːziɡˈoʊɪŋ/

(de buen trato)

fácil de tratar

calm and not easily worried or annoyed

hardworking

Adjetivo

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trabajador

(of a person) putting in a lot of effort and dedication to achieve goals or complete tasks

quick-witted

Adjetivo

/kwˈɪkwˈɪɾᵻd/

agudo

able to respond or react quickly and cleverly, especially in conversation or situations requiring immediate thought

self-confident

Adjetivo

/ˌsɛɫfˈkɑnfədənt/

seguro de sí mismo

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

well-behaved

Adjetivo

/wˈɛlbɪhˈeɪvd/

(comportados)

bien educados

behaving in an appropriate and polite manner, particularly of children