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Lista de Palabras Nivel C2 - Comportamientos Sociales y Morales

Aquí aprenderás todas las palabras esenciales para hablar sobre comportamientos sociales y morales, recopiladas específicamente para estudiantes de nivel C2.

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CEFR C2 Vocabulary
boorish
boorish
[Adjetivo]

having rude or disrespectful manners

grosero

grosero

Ex: She refused to tolerate his boorish behavior any longer. 

Ella se negó a tolerar por más tiempo su comportamiento grosero.

reticent
reticent
[Adjetivo]

reluctant to speak to others, especially about one's thoughts and emotions

reticente

reticente

Ex: Mary's reticent nature made it difficult for her to express her feelings to her friends. 

La naturaleza retraída de Mary hacía difícil para ella expresar sus sentimientos a sus amigos.

proactive
proactive
[Adjetivo]

characterized by taking initiative to control or influence a situation rather than merely reacting to events

proactivo, previsor

proactivo, previsor

Ex: She adopted a proactive strategy to improve team performance. 

Ella adoptó una estrategia proactiva para mejorar el rendimiento del equipo.

reactive
reactive
[Adjetivo]

acting in response to a situation rather than initiating or controlling it

reactivo

reactivo

Ex: Some managers are reactive, dealing with crises as they arise. 

Algunos gerentes son reactivos, enfrentando las crisis a medida que surgen.

gregarious
gregarious
[Adjetivo]

(of people) delighted by the company of others

gregario

gregario

Ex: The gregarious host made sure everyone felt welcome at the party, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. 

El anfitrión gregario se aseguró de que todos se sintieran bienvenidos en la fiesta, creando una atmósfera cálida y acogedora.

ungracious
ungracious
[Adjetivo]

lacking in politeness, courtesy, or good manners

descortés, grosero

descortés, grosero

Ex: The customer's ungracious complaint about the service left the staff feeling disheartened. 

La queja descortés del cliente sobre el servicio dejó al personal desanimado.

domineering
domineering
[Adjetivo]

showing a tendency to have control over others without taking their emotions into account

dominante

dominante

Ex: The manager's domineering style of leadership stifled creativity and innovation among the team members. 

El estilo de liderazgo dominante del manager sofocó la creatividad y la innovación entre los miembros del equipo.

forthright
forthright
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) straightforward in expressing thoughts or opinions

franco, directo

franco, directo

Ex: She appreciated his forthright approach to the situation. 

Ella apreció su enfoque directo de la situación.

contentious
contentious
[Adjetivo]

inclined to argue or provoke disagreement

discutidor

discutidor

Ex: The family gathering became tense as the contentious relative expressed dissenting opinions. 

La reunión familiar se volvió tensa cuando el pariente contencioso expresó opiniones disidentes.

standoffish
standoffish
[Adjetivo]

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

distante, reservado

distante, reservado

Ex: His standoffish demeanor made it difficult for others to approach him, leading to misconceptions about his personality. 

Su actitud distante hacía difícil que otros se acercaran a él, lo que llevaba a malentendidos sobre su personalidad.

philanthropic
philanthropic
[Adjetivo]

(of a person or organization) having a desire to promote the well-being of others, typically through charitable donations or actions

filantrópico, altruista

filantrópico, altruista

Ex: The company's philanthropic initiatives included scholarships for disadvantaged students and support for local food banks. 

Las iniciativas filantrópicas de la empresa incluyeron becas para estudiantes desfavorecidos y apoyo a bancos de alimentos locales.

backstabbing
backstabbing
[Adjetivo]

being dishonest and betraying someone behind their back, without them knowing

traidor, traicionero

traidor, traicionero

Ex: He learned the hard way about the consequences of backstabbing when his deceitful actions were exposed, leading to strained relationships. 

Aprendió por las malas las consecuencias de la traición cuando sus acciones engañosas fueron expuestas, lo que llevó a relaciones tensas.

barbaric
barbaric
[Adjetivo]

behaving in a cruel or uncivilized manner

bárbaro, salvaje

bárbaro, salvaje

Ex: The barbaric gang engaged in acts of violence and intimidation to assert their dominance. 

La pandilla bárbara se dedicó a actos de violencia e intimidación para afirmar su dominio.

atrocious
atrocious
[Adjetivo]

intensely cruel or violent

atroz

atroz

Ex: Their treatment of the prisoners was absolutely atrocious, violating basic human rights. 

Su trato a los prisioneros fue absolutamente atroz, violando los derechos humanos básicos.

entitled
entitled
[Adjetivo]

believing that one deserves special privileges or treatment without necessarily earning or deserving them

con derecho, que se cree con derechos

con derecho, que se cree con derechos

Ex: The entitled customer demanded a refund even though the product was not defective. 

El cliente creído exigió un reembolso a pesar de que el producto no estaba defectuoso.

hypocritical
hypocritical
[Adjetivo]

acting in a way that is different from what one claims to believe or value

hipócrita

hipócrita

Ex: It's hypocritical for him to advocate for environmental protection while driving a gas-guzzling SUV. 

Es hipócrita por su parte abogar por la protección del medio ambiente mientras conduce un SUV que consume mucha gasolina.

unscrupulous
unscrupulous
[Adjetivo]

having no moral principles and willing to do anything to achieve one's goals

inescrupuloso

inescrupuloso

Ex: With a complete lack of regard for safety standards, the unscrupulous contractor cut corners to maximize profits. 

Con una total falta de consideración por los estándares de seguridad, el contratista sin escrúpulos cortó esquinas para maximizar las ganancias.

malevolent
malevolent
[Adjetivo]

having or showing a strong desire to harm others

malévolo

malévolo

Ex: There was a malevolent gleam in his eyes as he plotted his revenge. 

Había un destello malévolo en sus ojos mientras planeaba su venganza.

heinous
heinous
[Adjetivo]

extremely evil or shockingly wicked in a way that deeply disturbs or offends

atroz, abominable

atroz, abominable

Ex: The murderer was sentenced to life in prison for his heinous deeds. 

El asesino fue condenado a cadena perpetua por sus actos atroces.

treacherous
treacherous
[Adjetivo]

inclined to deceive or betray others for personal gain or advantage

traicionero

traicionero

Ex: The treacherous colleague sabotaged his coworkers' projects to climb the corporate ladder. 

El colega traidor saboteó los proyectos de sus compañeros para ascender en la escalera corporativa.

condescending
condescending
[Adjetivo]

behaving in a way that makes others feel inferior or belittled

condescendiente

condescendiente

Ex: Her condescending tone made it clear she thought she was better than the rest of us. 

Su tono condescendiente dejó claro que pensaba que era mejor que el resto de nosotros.

vindictive
vindictive
[Adjetivo]

having a strong desire to harm others

vengativo, rencoroso

vengativo, rencoroso

Ex: Despite apologizing sincerely, the vindictive ex-boyfriend continued to spread lies about his former partner. 

A pesar de disculparse sinceramente, el exnovio vengativo continuó difundiendo mentiras sobre su expareja.

conscientious
conscientious
[Adjetivo]

acting in accordance with one's conscience and sense of duty

concienzudo

concienzudo

Ex: The conscientious decision to recycle and reduce waste reflects her commitment to environmental responsibility. 

La decisión consciente de reciclar y reducir los residuos refleja su compromiso con la responsabilidad ambiental.

staunch
staunch
[Adjetivo]

showing strong support for a person, cause, or belief

firme, leal

firme, leal

Ex: The politician had a staunch following among his constituents. 

El político tenía un firme seguimiento entre sus electores.

indulgent
indulgent
[Adjetivo]

having a positive attitude toward someone or something

indulgente

indulgente

Ex: The chef was indulgent towards the local ingredients, incorporating them into his dishes with care and respect. 

El chef fue indulgente con los ingredientes locales, incorporándolos a sus platos con cuidado y respeto.

overindulgent
overindulgent
[Adjetivo]

excessively allowing oneself or others to have more than is necessary

excesivamente indulgente, demasiado permisivo

excesivamente indulgente, demasiado permisivo

Ex: Some parents worry about being too overindulgent with their children, fearing it may lead to entitlement. 

Algunos padres se preocupan por ser demasiado indulgentes con sus hijos, temiendo que pueda conducir a un sentido de derecho.

eloquent
eloquent
[Adjetivo]

able to utilize language to convey something well, especially in a persuasive manner

elocuente

elocuente

Ex: The eloquent writer paints vivid images with words, evoking powerful emotions in readers. 

El escritor elocuente pinta imágenes vívidas con palabras, evocando emociones poderosas en los lectores.

reticence
reticence
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being reserved or quiet in one's communication with others

reticencia

reticencia

Ex: The politician's reticence to address the issue only fueled speculation and mistrust among the public. 

La reticencia del político para abordar el problema solo avivó la especulación y la desconfianza entre el público.

to demean
to demean
[Verbo]

to behave in a way that lowers the dignity or respect of oneself or others

degradar

degradar

Ex: Stop demeaning yourself; you deserve more credit for your hard work. 

Deja de menospreciarte; mereces más crédito por tu arduo trabajo.

eccentricity
eccentricity
[Sustantivo]

a behavior that is considered abnormal and uncommon

excentricidad

excentricidad

Ex: Her eccentricity was evident in her choice of clothing, which often included mismatched patterns and bold colors. 

Su excentricidad era evidente en su elección de ropa, que a menudo incluía patrones desiguales y colores llamativos.

cynicism
cynicism
[Sustantivo]

a doubtful view toward others' honesty or intentions

cinismo

cinismo

Ex: Cynicism often leads individuals to question the sincerity of others' actions, suspecting that ulterior motives drive even the most seemingly altruistic behaviors. 

El cinismo a menudo lleva a las personas a cuestionar la sinceridad de las acciones de los demás, sospechando que motivos ocultos impulsan incluso los comportamientos aparentemente más altruistas.

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