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

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 1 - 1C en el libro de curso Insight Upper-Intermediate, como "perfeccionismo", "seguridad en uno mismo", "materialismo", etc.

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self-interest
self-interest
[Sustantivo]

actions taken for one’s own benefit

interés propio, egoísmo

interés propio, egoísmo

Ex: He made the deal out of self-interest, not loyalty. 

Hizo el trato por interés propio, no por lealtad.

self-defense
self-defense
[Sustantivo]

the actions taken by an individual to protect themselves or their property from harm or damage

autodefensa, defensa personal

autodefensa, defensa personal

Ex: She carried pepper spray for self-defense while walking alone. 

Llevaba spray de pimienta para autodefensa mientras caminaba sola.

self-control
self-control
[Sustantivo]

the ability to manage one's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in order to achieve long-term goals and resist short-term temptations

autocontrol, dominio de sí mismo

autocontrol, dominio de sí mismo

Ex: She lost her self-control and shouted at her colleague. 

Ella perdió su autocontrol y le gritó a su colega.

selflessness
selflessness
[Sustantivo]

to the quality or state of being concerned more with the needs and wishes of others than with one's own

altruismo, desinterés

altruismo, desinterés

self-assurance
self-assurance
[Sustantivo]

the confidence and trust one has in their own abilities, judgment, and decisions

confianza en uno mismo, seguridad en sí mismo

confianza en uno mismo, seguridad en sí mismo

Ex: The leader's self-assurance inspired trust in the team. 

La confianza en sí mismo del líder inspiró confianza en el equipo.

self-obsessed
self-obsessed
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) overly focused on themselves and their own desires or interests

egocéntrico, auto-obsesionado

egocéntrico, auto-obsesionado

Ex: His self-obsessed attitude prevented him from working well in a team. 

Su actitud egocéntrica le impidió trabajar bien en equipo.

self-preservation
self-preservation
[Sustantivo]

the natural instinct or desire of an individual to protect oneself from harm or danger

autoconservación, preservación personal

autoconservación, preservación personal

Ex: Soldiers are trained in self-preservation during combat situations. 

Los soldados son entrenados en autopreservación durante situaciones de combate.

self-sacrifice
self-sacrifice
[Sustantivo]

the act of putting the needs or interests of others above one's own

abnegación, sacrificio propio

abnegación, sacrificio propio

Ex: Self-sacrifice is often seen as a sign of true leadership. 

El sacrificio propio a menudo se ve como un signo de verdadero liderazgo.

compassion
compassion
[Sustantivo]

great sympathy for a person or animal that is suffering

compasión

compasión

Ex: In times of crisis, communities often come together to support each other with compassion and generosity. 

En tiempos de crisis, las comunidades a menudo se unen para apoyarse mutuamente con compasión y generosidad.

bravery
bravery
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being willing to face danger, fear, or difficulty with resolve and courage

valentía,  coraje

valentía, coraje

Ex: His bravery in battle was praised by his comrades. 

Su valentía en la batalla fue elogiada por sus camaradas.

materialism
materialism
[Sustantivo]

the philosophical belief that the spiritual world does not exist and the only thing that exists is physical matter

materialismo

materialismo

optimism
optimism
[Sustantivo]

a temporary or situation-based sense of confidence that a specific outcome will be positive

optimismo

optimismo

Ex: Investors showed optimism after the company announced its expansion plans. 

Los inversores mostraron optimismo después de que la empresa anunciara sus planes de expansión.

perfectionism
perfectionism
[Sustantivo]

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

perfeccionismo, el perfeccionismo

perfeccionismo, el perfeccionismo

Ex: She struggled with perfectionism in her academic work. 

Ella luchó contra el perfeccionismo en su trabajo académico.

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