El libro Insight - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 1 - 1A

to recover from an unpleasant or unhappy experience, particularly an illness

recuperarse de

to succeed in solving, controlling, or dealing with something difficult

vencer

a situation or problem that prevents one from succeeding

obstáculo

a hard stroke with a hand, fist, or weapon

golpe, zancada

(of ideas, products, etc.) creative, original, and unlike anything else that exists

innovador, creativo

causing or involving a grand or fundamental change, particularly leading to major improvements

revolucionario, transformador

referring to something that is original and pioneering in its field, often setting a new standard for others to follow

pionero, innovador

an advantage or a helpful effect that is the result of a situation

beneficio

the act of making it harder for someone or something to achieve a goal or complete a task

obstaculizar

to overcome a challenge or obstacle

vencer, superar

the quality of being focused on one aim or purpose and being determined to achieve it

obsesión

the ability to think creatively and come up with innovative solutions to problems or challenges

ingenio, inventiva

a general tendency to look on the bright side of things and to expect positive outcomes

optimismo

great sympathy for a person or animal that is suffering

compasión

not judging someone and forgiving toward them when they do something wrong or make a mistake

lógico y compasivo

the state of being dedicated to someone or something

compromiso

the ability to accept or tolerate difficult or annoying situations without complaining or becoming angry

paciencia

the quality of persistently trying in spite of difficulties

perseverancia

a tendency to set extremely high standards for oneself and others and not accept anything that is less than perfect

perfeccionismo

to briefly look at someone or something

echarle un vistazo a, echarle una mirada a

to look with eyes half-opened when hit by light, or as a sign of suspicion, etc.

mirar de reojo

to look at someone or something without blinking or moving the eyes

mirar fijamente, mirar

to see something or someone for a short moment of time, often without getting a full or detailed view of it

alcanzar a ver

to stare with one's mouth open in amazement or wonder

quedarse boquiabierto

to take a quick and often secretive look at something or someone

echar un vistazo, mirar disimuladamente

to stare in surprise or wonder with one's mouth open

mirar boquiabierto, quedarse estupefacto