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Ciencias Naturales SAT - Capacidades mentales y fracasos

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con capacidades mentales y fracasos, como "astuto", "psique", "capricho", etc., que necesitarás para superar tus SATs.

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SAT Vocabulary for Natural Sciences
ambition
[Sustantivo]

the will to obtain wealth, power, success, etc.

ambición

ambición

Ex: The scientist ’s ambition to make groundbreaking discoveries fueled his research .La **ambición** del científico de hacer descubrimientos innovadores impulsó su investigación.
whim
[Sustantivo]

a sudden and impulsive decision or desire that someone has without much thought or reason behind it

capricho

capricho

Ex: When her plans for the evening fell through , she acted on a whim and went out to see a movie by herself instead .Cuando sus planes para la noche se vinieron abajo, actuó por un **capricho** y salió a ver una película sola en su lugar.
competence
[Sustantivo]

the ability to perform tasks effectively and efficiently, demonstrating both physical and intellectual readiness

competencia

competencia

Ex: Her competence as a manager led to increased productivity and employee satisfaction in her department .Su **competencia** como gerente llevó a un aumento de la productividad y la satisfacción de los empleados en su departamento.
acuteness
[Sustantivo]

a sharp intelligence, able to understand things deeply and quickly

agudeza, perspicacia

agudeza, perspicacia

Ex: The author 's acuteness in depicting human emotions made the novel resonate deeply with readers .La **agudeza** del autor al representar las emociones humanas hizo que la novela resonara profundamente con los lectores.
initiative
[Sustantivo]

the willingness to take action and start new things without being prompted or directed

iniciativa, espíritu de iniciativa

iniciativa, espíritu de iniciativa

Ex: It ’s important to show initiative when tackling challenges at work .Es importante mostrar **iniciativa** al abordar desafíos en el trabajo.
precaution
[Sustantivo]

the habit or action of being cautious and taking steps in advance to prevent harm or trouble

precaución, medida preventiva

precaución, medida preventiva

Ex: Following recent security breaches , the government has increased precautions at airports .Tras los recientes fallos de seguridad, el gobierno ha aumentado las **precauciones** en los aeropuertos.
psyche
[Sustantivo]

the entirety of the human mind, including conscious and unconscious elements, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

psique, alma

psique, alma

Ex: Therapists work with individuals to explore and navigate the depths of their psyche during counseling sessions .Los terapeutas trabajan con individuos para explorar y navegar por las profundidades de su **psique** durante las sesiones de consejería.
to recall
[Verbo]

to bring back something from the memory

recordar

recordar

Ex: A scent can often trigger the ability to recall past experiences .Un aroma a menudo puede desencadenar la capacidad de **recordar** experiencias pasadas.

to bring to mind past memories or experiences

recordar

recordar

Ex: Upon hearing the familiar tune , they both recollected the song that played at their wedding .Al escuchar la melodía familiar, ambos **recordaron** la canción que sonó en su boda.

to create and perform words of a play, music, etc. on impulse and without preparation, particularly because one is forced to do so

improvisar

improvisar

Ex: Unable to find his notes , the speaker improvised a captivating speech on the spot .
to beware
[Verbo]

to warn someone to be cautious of a dangerous person or thing

tener cuidado

tener cuidado

Ex: Residents are advised to beware of wild animals when hiking in the national park .Se aconseja a los residentes **tener cuidado** con los animales salvajes al caminar en el parque nacional.

to cause someone to lose their focus or attention from something they were doing or thinking about

distraer, desviar la atención

distraer, desviar la atención

Ex: I was distracted by the constant chatter in the room and could n't concentrate on my reading .Me **distrajo** la charla constante en la habitación y no pude concentrarme en mi lectura.

to make someone acquainted with something

familiarizar, acostumbrar

familiarizar, acostumbrar

Ex: The software tutorial aims to familiarize users with the key features of the application .El tutorial de software tiene como objetivo **familiarizar** a los usuarios con las características clave de la aplicación.

to predict or say in advance what will happen in the future

predecir

predecir

Ex: He had a knack for foretelling market trends and making successful investments .Tenía una habilidad para **predecir** las tendencias del mercado y hacer inversiones exitosas.
to foresee
[Verbo]

to know or predict something before it happens

prever

prever

Ex: He foresaw a rise in demand for the product and stocked up .Él **previó** un aumento en la demanda del producto y se abasteció.
to heed
[Verbo]

to be attentive to advice or a warning

prestar atención, hacer caso

prestar atención, hacer caso

Ex: Despite her friends ' warnings , she chose not to heed them and continued with her risky behavior .A pesar de las advertencias de sus amigos, ella eligió no **prestar atención** a ellas y continuó con su comportamiento arriesgado.
impressionable
[Adjetivo]

easily influenced or affected by others or external factors, especially due to a lack of experience or critical judgment

impresionable, influenciable

impresionable, influenciable

Ex: His impressionable nature made him vulnerable to persuasive advertising and marketing tactics .Su naturaleza **impresionable** lo hacía vulnerable a las tácticas persuasivas de publicidad y marketing.
impervious
[Adjetivo]

resistant to being affected or damaged by something

impermeable

impermeable

Ex: The high-quality paint was impervious to fading and wear .La pintura de alta calidad era **impermeable** al desgaste y a la decoloración.
cognizant
[Adjetivo]

having knowledge or awareness about something

consciente

consciente

Ex: He was cognizant of his limitations and knew when to ask for help .Era **consciente** de sus limitaciones y sabía cuándo pedir ayuda.
astute
[Adjetivo]

having a clever and practical ability to make wise and effective decisions

astuto

astuto

Ex: The manager 's astute leadership skills guided the team through challenging projects .Las habilidades de liderazgo **astutas** del manager guiaron al equipo a través de proyectos desafiantes.
savvy
[Adjetivo]

possessing practical knowledge, expertise, or understanding in a particular domain

astuto, experto

astuto, experto

Ex: The savvy traveler knows how to find the best deals on flights and accommodations .El viajero **experto** sabe cómo encontrar las mejores ofertas en vuelos y alojamientos.
sagacious
[Adjetivo]

having wisdom and good judgment

sagaz

sagaz

Ex: A sagacious mentor can provide invaluable guidance during challenging times .Un mentor **sabio** puede proporcionar una guía invaluable durante tiempos desafiantes.
shrewd
[Adjetivo]

having or showing good judgement, especially in business or politics

astuto

astuto

Ex: Her shrewd analysis of the situation enabled her to make strategic moves that outmaneuvered her competitors .Su **análisis astuto** de la situación le permitió hacer movimientos estratégicos que superaron a sus competidores.
sentient
[Adjetivo]

possessing the ability to experience, feel, or perceive things through the senses

sensitivo

sensitivo

Ex: The ethical treatment of sentient creatures is a significant concern in animal welfare.El tratamiento ético de las criaturas **sintientes** es una preocupación significativa en el bienestar animal.
conscious
[Adjetivo]

having awareness of one's surroundings

consciente

consciente

Ex: She was conscious of the people around her as she walked through the busy city streets .Ella era **consciente** de las personas a su alrededor mientras caminaba por las concurridas calles de la ciudad.
perceptive
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) able to quickly and accurately understand or notice things due to keen awareness and insight

perceptivo

perceptivo

Ex: Being perceptive helped her identify opportunities others missed .Ser **perspicaz** le ayudó a identificar oportunidades que otros pasaron por alto.
imaginative
[Adjetivo]

displaying or having creativity or originality

imaginativo, creativo

imaginativo, creativo

Ex: He has an imaginative mind , constantly coming up with innovative solutions to challenges .Tiene una mente **imaginativa**, constantemente ideando soluciones innovadoras para los desafíos.
acumen
[Sustantivo]

the quality of having a sharp sense of judgment and decision-making

perspicacia

perspicacia

attentiveness
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being alert and paying close attention to things

atención, vigilancia

atención, vigilancia

Ex: The teacher 's attentiveness to students ' needs fostered a positive learning environment .La **atención** del profesor a las necesidades de los estudiantes fomentó un entorno de aprendizaje positivo.
vigilance
[Sustantivo]

the state or quality of being watchful and attentive, especially to detect potential danger or problems

vigilancia, atención

vigilancia, atención

Ex: Parental vigilance is crucial in ensuring child safety in public places .La **vigilancia** de los padres es crucial para garantizar la seguridad de los niños en lugares públicos.
inference
[Sustantivo]

a conclusion one reaches from the existing evidence or known facts

inferencia, deducción, conclusión

inferencia, deducción, conclusión

Ex: The teacher encouraged students to practice making inferences while reading to enhance their comprehension skills .El profesor animó a los estudiantes a practicar haciendo **inferencias** mientras leían para mejorar sus habilidades de comprensión.
cognition
[Sustantivo]

the result of a mental processing or understanding

conocimiento

conocimiento

deduction
[Sustantivo]

the process of using general rules or ideas to make a specific conclusion

deducción, razonamiento deductivo

deducción, razonamiento deductivo

Ex: From the general rule , she made a clear deduction about what to do next .De la regla general, hizo una **deducción** clara sobre qué hacer a continuación.
facility
[Sustantivo]

the quality of performing tasks or activities with ease and without difficulty

facilidad, destreza

facilidad, destreza

Ex: The engineer showed facility in solving complex problems with innovative solutions .El ingeniero mostró **facilidad** para resolver problemas complejos con soluciones innovadoras.
instinct
[Sustantivo]

a natural reaction or behavior that occurs automatically, without conscious thought or reasoning

instinto, intuición

instinto, intuición

Ex: The swimmer 's instinct to hold her breath underwater helped her win the race .El **instinto** del nadador de contener la respiración bajo el agua le ayudó a ganar la carrera.
intuition
[Sustantivo]

the ability to understand or perceive something immediately, without conscious reasoning or the need for evidence or justification

intuición

intuición

Ex: The detective 's sharp intuition helped solve the case quickly .La aguda **intuición** del detective ayudó a resolver el caso rápidamente.
genius
[Sustantivo]

an exceptional mental ability or talent that is unique and outstanding

genio, talento excepcional

genio, talento excepcional

Ex: The artist 's genius for painting moved people deeply .El **genio** del artista para la pintura conmovió profundamente a la gente.
subconscious
[Sustantivo]

the part of the mind that is not currently in focused awareness, but still influences thoughts, feelings, and behavior, often through automatic or involuntary processes

subconsciente

subconsciente

Ex: The therapist helped him explore the hidden layers of his subconscious.El terapeuta lo ayudó a explorar las capas ocultas de su **subconsciente**.
aspiration
[Sustantivo]

a strong will to achieve something

aspiración

aspiración

imprudence
[Sustantivo]

the quality of making decisions or taking actions without considering potential risks or consequences

imprudencia

imprudencia

Ex: Her imprudence in trusting strangers led to a series of unfortunate events .Su **imprudencia** al confiar en extraños condujo a una serie de eventos desafortunados.
folly
[Sustantivo]

the quality of behaving in a foolish or reckless manner, often without considering the consequences

locura, imprudencia

locura, imprudencia

Ex: The politician 's public remarks caused widespread controversy and were regarded as political folly.Los comentarios públicos del político causaron una controversia generalizada y fueron considerados como una **locura** política.
trance
[Sustantivo]

a mental state characterized by a fragile consciousness and reduced ability for voluntary action, often resembling a deep sleep

trance, estado de trance

trance, estado de trance

Ex: The hypnotist induced a trance to help the patient explore their subconscious thoughts .El hipnotizador indujo un **trance** para ayudar al paciente a explorar sus pensamientos subconscientes.
ignorance
[Sustantivo]

the fact or state of not having the necessary information, knowledge, or understanding of something

ignorancia

ignorancia

Ex: The ignorance of some people about climate change highlights the need for more widespread awareness and education on environmental issues .**La ignorancia** de algunas personas sobre el cambio climático resalta la necesidad de una mayor conciencia y educación sobre los problemas ambientales.
delusion
[Sustantivo]

(psychology) a mental condition in which a person has a false belief system that is contradicted by evidence

delirio

delirio

delirium
[Sustantivo]

a state of extreme mental confusion, often accompanied by confused or unclear thoughts or speech

delirio

delirio

insanity
[Sustantivo]

a state of severe mental disorder affecting a person's ability to understand reality, think rationally, or behave in a socially acceptable manner

locura, enajenación mental

locura, enajenación mental

Ex: Legal standards often require a significant cognitive impairment for insanity.Los estándares legales a menudo requieren un deterioro cognitivo significativo para la **locura**.
incapacity
[Sustantivo]

the lack of intellectual or mental power to do something

incapacidad

incapacidad

Ex: The patient 's cognitive decline resulted in an incapacity to manage their financial affairs and make sound financial decisions .El deterioro cognitivo del paciente resultó en una **incapacidad** para manejar sus asuntos financieros y tomar decisiones financieras sólidas.
hallucination
[Sustantivo]

a perceptual experience in which an individual perceives something that is not present in the external environment

alucinación, ilusión

alucinación, ilusión

Ex: Hallucinations can be a symptom of certain medical conditions , including neurological disorders or brain injuries .Las **alucinaciones** pueden ser un síntoma de ciertas condiciones médicas, incluyendo trastornos neurológicos o lesiones cerebrales.
fallacy
[Sustantivo]

a false idea or belief based on invalid arguments, often one that many people think is true

falacia

falacia

Ex: The belief that all members of a particular ethnic group are universally untrustworthy is a fallacy built on stereotypes and can lead to discrimination and prejudice .La creencia de que todos los miembros de un grupo étnico particular son universalmente indignos de confianza es una **falacia** basada en estereotipos y puede llevar a la discriminación y los prejuicios.
misconception
[Sustantivo]

a mistaken or inaccurate belief or understanding about something

idea equivocada, concepción errónea

idea equivocada, concepción errónea

Ex: There 's a misconception that all artists are starving or struggling financially .Existe un **concepto erróneo** de que todos los artistas pasan hambre o tienen dificultades financieras.
to neglect
[Verbo]

to pay little or no attention to something or someone, often leading to issues or problems

descuidar, desatender

descuidar, desatender

Ex: Neglecting cybersecurity measures in today 's digital age can expose your personal information to potential threats .**Descuidar** las medidas de ciberseguridad en la era digital actual puede exponer su información personal a amenazas potenciales.

to intentionally ignore or act without concern for something or someone that deserves consideration

ignorar

ignorar

Ex: The manager is currently disregarding critical feedback , hindering team improvement .El gerente actualmente **ignora** los comentarios críticos, obstaculizando la mejora del equipo.

to understand or explain something incorrectly

malinterpretar

malinterpretar

Ex: The audience misinterpreted the artist 's message , creating controversy over the artwork .El público **malinterpretó** el mensaje del artista, creando controversia sobre la obra de arte.

to not notice or see something

pasar por alto, no darse cuenta de

pasar por alto, no darse cuenta de

Ex: Be cautious not to overlook the signs of wear and tear in equipment maintenance .Sea cauteloso para no **pasar por alto** los signos de desgaste en el mantenimiento del equipo.
oblivious
[Adjetivo]

lacking conscious awareness of something

inconsciente

inconsciente

Ex: The children were oblivious to the time , playing happily in the park long after sunset .Los niños eran **ajenos** al tiempo, jugando felices en el parque mucho después del atardecer.
deranged
[Adjetivo]

incapable of behaving normally or thinking clearly due to mental illness

trastornado, desquiciado

trastornado, desquiciado

Ex: After the accident , her mind was so deranged that she could n't recognize her own family .Después del accidente, su mente estaba tan **trastornada** que no podía reconocer a su propia familia.
insensible
[Adjetivo]

not noticing or caring about something

insensible, indiferente

insensible, indiferente

Ex: The politician was insensible to public opinion , pursuing unpopular policies .El político era **insensible** a la opinión pública, persiguiendo políticas impopulares.
naive
[Adjetivo]

lacking experience, wisdom, or understanding about the world, often resulting in being overly trusting or easily deceived

ingenuo, cándido

ingenuo, cándido

Ex: The naive interpretation of the contract terms caused misunderstandings between the parties involved .La interpretación **ingenua** de los términos del contrato causó malentendidos entre las partes involucradas.
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