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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: Supporting the proposal was in his self-interest. 
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: He took martial arts classes for self-defense. 
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: He showed great self-control by refusing to argue. 
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: Her self-assurance helped her speak in front of a large audience. 
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 nature made it difficult for him to maintain friendships. 
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: The animal's instinct for self-preservation made it flee from the predator. 
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: Her self-sacrifice helped her family survive hard times. 
compassion
compassion
[Sustantivo]

great sympathy for a person or animal that is suffering

compasión

compasión

Ex: Her compassion for stray animals led her to volunteer at the local animal shelter every weekend. 
bravery
bravery
[Sustantivo]

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

valentía,  coraje

valentía, coraje

Ex: The firefighter's bravery saved many lives during the blaze. 
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: She faced the final exam with optimism, confident that she had studied enough. 
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: His perfectionism made him spend hours on small details. 
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