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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
[Sustantivo]

actions taken for one’s own benefit

interés propio, egoísmo

interés propio, egoísmo

Ex: They argued that cooperation served both moral values and self-interest.Argumentaron que la cooperación servía tanto a los valores morales como al **interés propio**.
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 claimed self-defense after being attacked .Alega **legítima defensa** después de ser atacado.
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: His self-control prevented him from making a rash decision .Su **autocontrol** le impidió tomar una decisión precipitada.
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
[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: His self-assurance made him stand out among the applicants .Su **confianza en sí mismo** lo hizo destacar entre los solicitantes.
self-obsessed
[Adjetivo]

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

egocéntrico, auto-obsesionado

egocéntrico, auto-obsesionado

Ex: Her self-obsessed behavior made conversations feel one-sided .Su comportamiento **egocéntrico** hacía que las conversaciones parecieran unilaterales.
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: Running from a burning building is a basic form of self-preservation.Huir de un edificio en llamas es una forma básica de **autopreservación**.
self-sacrifice
[Sustantivo]

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

abnegación, sacrificio propio

abnegación, sacrificio propio

Ex: She admired his self-sacrifice for the community .Ella admiraba su **abnegación** por la comunidad.
compassion
[Sustantivo]

great sympathy for a person or animal that is suffering

compasión

compasión

Ex: His compassion for the homeless inspired him to start a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing shelter and resources .Su **compasión** por las personas sin hogar lo inspiró a iniciar una organización sin fines de lucro dedicada a proporcionar refugio y recursos.
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 , her bravery kept her going through the tough times .A pesar de los riesgos, su **valentía** la mantuvo avanzando en los momentos difíciles.
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 her optimism about her recovery .El consuelo del médico le dio **optimismo** sobre su recuperación.
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: Perfectionism often prevents people from finishing tasks .El **perfeccionismo** a menudo impide que las personas terminen sus tareas.
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