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

Aquí encontrará el vocabulario de las Unidades 1 - 1C del libro de texto Insight Upper-Intermediate, como "perfeccionismo", "seguridad en uno mismo", "materialismo", etc.

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Insight - Upper-intermediate
self-interest
[Sustantivo]

actions taken for one’s own benefit

interés propio, egoísmo

interés propio, egoísmo

Ex: They argued that cooperation served both moral values self-interest.
self-defense
[Sustantivo]

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

autodefensa, defensa propia

autodefensa, defensa propia

Ex: He self-defense after being attacked .
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, control personal

autocontrol, control personal

Ex: self-control prevented him from making a rash decision .
selflessness
[Sustantivo]

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

desinterés, abnegación

desinterés, abnegación

self-assurance
[Sustantivo]

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

autoconfianza, seguridad en uno mismo

autoconfianza, seguridad en uno mismo

Ex: self-assurance made him stand out among the applicants .
self-obsessed
[Adjetivo]

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

auto-obsesionado, egocéntrico

auto-obsesionado, egocéntrico

Ex: self-obsessed behavior made conversations feel one-sided .
self-preservation
[Sustantivo]

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

autoconservación, instinto de supervivencia

autoconservación, instinto de supervivencia

Ex: Running from a burning building is a basic form self-preservation.
self-sacrifice
[Sustantivo]

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

autocertificación, sacrificio personal

autocertificación, sacrificio personal

Ex: She admired self-sacrifice for the community .
compassion
[Sustantivo]

great sympathy for a person or animal that is suffering

compasión

compasión

Ex: compassion for the homeless inspired him to start a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing shelter and resources .
bravery
[Sustantivo]

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

valentía, coraje

valentía, coraje

Ex: Despite the risks , bravery kept her going through the tough times .
materialism
[Sustantivo]

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

materialismo

materialismo

optimism
[Sustantivo]

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

optimismo

optimismo

Ex: The doctor ’s reassurance gave optimism about her recovery .
perfectionism
[Sustantivo]

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

perfeccionismo, exigencia de perfección

perfeccionismo, exigencia de perfección

Ex: Perfectionism often prevents people from finishing tasks .
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