El libro Total English - Avanzado - Unidad 3 - Lección 2

exciting and intriguing in a way that attracts someone's attention

apasionante, absorbente

(of a book or other product) sold in large quantities because of gaining significant popularity among people

más vendido, superventas

causing powerful emotions of sympathy or sorrow

emotivo, conmovedor

easy, interesting and enjoyable to read

entretenido, ameno

a person who loves reading books and often spends a lot of time reading

ratón de biblioteca, amante de los libros

existing or moving only in one direction or along a single line

unidimensional, lineal

addicted to something, particularly to narcotic drugs

adicto

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

interesante

having a thorough understanding or grasp of something

apreciado, entendido

actively participating or included in a particular activity, event, or situation

involucrado, comprometido

extremely enthusiastic and interested in something one does

ávido

to describe a specific subject, scene, person, etc.

describir

worn or damaged by exposure to the elements, such as sun, wind, rain, or snow

deteriorado por el clima, desgastado por la intemperie

able to see far into the distance, often suggesting a keen or sharp vision

previsor, perspicaz

a person who frequently engages in wild or reckless behavior, often in a way that is disruptive or damaging to themselves or others

alborotador, inquieto

an individual who thinks and behaves differently and independently

inconformista

conscious of oneself as an individual, and of one's own thoughts, feelings, and actions

autoconsciente, inhibido

faded or lacking in color, often due to age or wear

descolorido, desgastado

developing, moving, or changing with high speed

rápido, dinámico

quick to anger or become agitated, often reacting impulsively or without thinking things through

irritable, colérico

(of a person) putting in a lot of effort and dedication to achieve goals or complete tasks

trabajador

ready to accept or listen to different views and opinions

de mentalidad abierta

possessing an attractive and pleasing appearance

guapo

forming one’s own ideas rather than accepting what is generally accepted

librepensamiento

describing someone who enjoys having fun, is lighthearted, and has an enthusiastic and playful nature

amante de la diversión, que le gusta divertirse

focusing on one particular goal or purpose, and determined to achieve it

resuelto

capable of providing everything that one needs, particularly food, without any help from others

autosuficiente, autónomo

not easily affected by criticism, insults or negative comments

insensible, temple de hierro

having a compassionate and caring nature, showing kindness and generosity toward others

bondadoso, generoso

reserved, aloof, or distant in one's interactions with others, often conveying a sense of unfriendliness or coldness

distante, reservado

(of a person) prioritizing and focusing on their professional growth, development, and advancement, often with a strong dedication to their chosen career path

orientado a la carrera, enfocado en la carrera

failing to remember or be attentive to one's surroundings or tasks due to being preoccupied with other thoughts

distraído, olvidadizo