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Humanidades SAT - Cualidades humanas y apariencia

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con cualidades humanas y apariencia, como "vigor", "ávido", "imperturbable", etc., que necesitarás para superar tus SATs.

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SAT Vocabulary for Humanities
dexterity
[Sustantivo]

the ability to use one's hands or body skillfully and quickly to perform tasks

destreza, habilidad

destreza, habilidad

Ex: The surgeon ’s dexterity allowed him to perform the delicate procedure successfully .La **destreza** del cirujano le permitió realizar el procedimiento delicado con éxito.
appetite
[Sustantivo]

the feeling of wanting food

apetito

apetito

Ex: She had a healthy appetite for learning , always eager to explore new topics and expand her knowledge .Ella tenía un **apetito** saludable por aprender, siempre ansiosa por explorar nuevos temas y ampliar su conocimiento.
handedness
[Sustantivo]

the preference for using one hand over the other for tasks and activities, typically resulting in a dominance of either the right or left hand

lateralidad, preferencia manual

lateralidad, preferencia manual

Ex: Studies show that handedness is determined by a combination of genetics and environmental factors .Los estudios muestran que la **lateralidad** está determinada por una combinación de genética y factores ambientales.
vigor
[Sustantivo]

the physical or mental strength and energy that someone possesses

vigor, energía

vigor, energía

Ex: After a restful vacation , she returned to work with renewed vigor and enthusiasm .Después de unas vacaciones relajantes, regresó al trabajo con **vigor** y entusiasmo renovados.
personality
[Sustantivo]

all the qualities that shape a person's character and make them different from others

personalidad

personalidad

Ex: People have different personalities, yet we all share the same basic needs and desires .Las personas tienen diferentes **personalidades**, sin embargo, todos compartimos las mismas necesidades y deseos básicos.
vivacity
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being full of life and energy

vivacidad

vivacidad

Ex: Despite the challenges , she maintained her vivacity and optimism .A pesar de los desafíos, ella mantuvo su **vivacidad** y optimismo.
fortitude
[Sustantivo]

mental and emotional strength and resilience in facing adversity, challenges, or difficult situations

fortaleza

fortaleza

Ex: Facing financial difficulties with fortitude, she managed to stay optimistic .Enfrentando dificultades financieras con **fortaleza**, logró mantenerse optimista.
stamina
[Sustantivo]

the mental or physical strength that makes one continue doing something hard for a long time

resistencia

resistencia

Ex: The long hours of rehearsals tested the dancers ' stamina, but they delivered a flawless performance .Las largas horas de ensayos pusieron a prueba la **resistencia** de los bailarines, pero ofrecieron una actuación impecable.
demeanor
[Sustantivo]

the way a person treats others

comportamiento

comportamiento

Ex: She has a friendly and approachable demeanor that makes people feel comfortable .Ella tiene un **comportamiento** amigable y accesible que hace que la gente se sienta cómoda.
resourcefulness
[Sustantivo]

the ability to effectively and creatively solve problems and overcome challenges using available resources

recursividad, ingenio

recursividad, ingenio

Ex: The entrepreneur's success was largely due to her resourcefulness and innovative thinking.El éxito del empresario se debió en gran parte a su **ingenio** y pensamiento innovador.
adolescence
[Sustantivo]

the state of being in the transitional phase childhood and adulthood characterized by significant physical, emotional, and psychological changes

adolescencia, juventud

adolescencia, juventud

Ex: Experiencing rapid changes in body and mind is a hallmark of the state of adolescence.Experimentar cambios rápidos en el cuerpo y la mente es un sello distintivo del estado de la **adolescencia**.
intimacy
[Sustantivo]

a deep and personal connection between individuals

intimidad

intimidad

Ex: After years of shared experiences and heartfelt conversations , their intimacy as friends allowed them to understand each other 's hopes and fears without needing to say a word .Después de años de experiencias compartidas y conversaciones sinceras, su **intimidad** como amigos les permitió entender las esperanzas y los miedos del otro sin necesidad de decir una palabra.
observant
[Adjetivo]

very good at or quick in noticing small details in someone or something

observador

observador

Ex: The observant teacher recognized the signs of distress in a student and offered support before the situation escalated .El profesor **observador** reconoció los signos de angustia en un estudiante y ofreció apoyo antes de que la situación escalara.
industrious
[Adjetivo]

hard-working and productive

trabajador

trabajador

Ex: He was known for his industrious approach to business , always looking for new opportunities .Era conocido por su enfoque **laborioso** en los negocios, siempre buscando nuevas oportunidades.
capable
[Adjetivo]

having the required quality or ability for doing something

capaz, competente

capaz, competente

Ex: The capable doctor provides compassionate care and accurate diagnoses to her patients .El médico **capaz** brinda atención compasiva y diagnósticos precisos a sus pacientes.
pragmatic
[Adjetivo]

based on reasonable and practical considerations rather than theory

pragmático

pragmático

Ex: Facing a complex problem , the engineer proposed a pragmatic solution that considered both efficiency and feasibility .Ante un problema complejo, el ingeniero propuso una solución **pragmática** que consideraba tanto la eficiencia como la viabilidad.
stingy
[Adjetivo]

unwilling to spend or give away money or resources

tacaño

tacaño

Ex: The stingy donor gave only a minimal amount , even though they could afford much more .El donante **tacaño** dio solo una cantidad mínima, aunque podía permitirse mucho más.
reclusive
[Adjetivo]

preferring to be alone or avoiding social contact

solitario

solitario

Ex: People who met the millionaire said he seemed polite but quite reclusive, not sharing many details about himself or his personal life .Las personas que conocieron al millonario dijeron que parecía educado pero bastante **recluso**, sin compartir muchos detalles sobre sí mismo o su vida personal.
maiden
[Adjetivo]

describing an unmarried girl or woman

soltera, doncella

soltera, doncella

Ex: She lived in the quaint cottage on the hill, known to all as the village's maiden spinster.Vivía en la pintoresca cabaña en la colina, conocida por todos como la solterona **doncella** del pueblo.
weary
[Adjetivo]

feeling or displaying deep exhaustion

cansado, agotado

cansado, agotado

Ex: The weary students struggled to stay focused during the last lecture of the day .Los estudiantes **cansados** lucharon por mantenerse concentrados durante la última conferencia del día.
ponderous
[Adjetivo]

displaying a sense of slowness or lack of agility due to real or perceived weight or massiveness

ponderoso

ponderoso

Ex: She struggled to carry the ponderous stack of textbooks across the campus .Ella luchó por llevar la pila **pesada** de libros de texto por el campus.
fatigued
[Adjetivo]

experiencing extreme exhaustion

agotado, exhausto

agotado, exhausto

Ex: The emotional strain of dealing with the loss of a loved one left her mentally fatigued and drained .La tensión emocional de lidiar con la pérdida de un ser querido la dejó mentalmente **fatigada** y agotada.
cordial
[Adjetivo]

pleasant and friendly

cordial

cordial

courageous
[Adjetivo]

expressing no fear when faced with danger or difficulty

valiente, valeroso, corajudo

valiente, valeroso, corajudo

Ex: The rescue dog demonstrated a courageous effort in saving lives during the disaster response mission .El perro de rescate demostró un esfuerzo **valiente** al salvar vidas durante la misión de respuesta al desastre.
secretive
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) having a tendency to hide feelings, thoughts, etc.

reservado, callado

reservado, callado

Ex: Her secretive nature made it difficult for others to truly know her , leading to feelings of mistrust and uncertainty .Su naturaleza **reservada** hacía difícil que otros la conocieran realmente, lo que llevaba a sentimientos de desconfianza e incertidumbre.
proficient
[Adjetivo]

having or showing a high level of knowledge, skill, and aptitude in a particular area

competente

competente

Ex: To be proficient in coding , one must practice regularly and learn new techniques .Para ser **competente** en codificación, uno debe practicar regularmente y aprender nuevas técnicas.
languid
[Adjetivo]

moving in a slow, effortless, and attractive manner

lánguido

lánguido

Ex: The heat of the afternoon made everyone move in a languid, unhurried manner .
avid
[Adjetivo]

extremely enthusiastic and interested in something one does

ávido

ávido

Ex: The avid learner is constantly seeking new knowledge and skills to improve himself .El aprendiz **ávido** busca constantemente nuevos conocimientos y habilidades para mejorarse a sí mismo.
voracious
[Adjetivo]

eating or craving food in large amounts and with great enthusiasm

voraz

voraz

Ex: The voracious eater polished off an entire pizza without hesitation .El comensal **voraz** devoró una pizza entera sin dudarlo.
nonchalant
[Adjetivo]

behaving in an unconcerned and calm manner

indiferente

indiferente

Ex: The nonchalant way he spoke about his recent promotion was unexpected .La manera **despreocupada** en que habló de su reciente ascenso fue inesperada.
stubborn
[Adjetivo]

unwilling to change one's attitude or opinion despite good reasons to do so

terco, obstinado

terco, obstinado

Ex: Despite multiple attempts to convince him otherwise , he remained stubborn in his decision to quit his job .A pesar de múltiples intentos para convencerlo de lo contrario, se mantuvo **terco** en su decisión de dejar su trabajo.
boisterous
[Adjetivo]

noisy and full of energy

bullicioso

bullicioso

Ex: She found the boisterous celebrations in the streets overwhelming .Encontró las celebraciones **bulliciosas** en las calles abrumadoras.
rebellious
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) resistant to authority or control, often challenging established norms or rules

rebelde

rebelde

Ex: The rebellious employee pushed back against restrictive corporate policies , advocating for more flexible work arrangements .El empleado **rebelde** se resistió a las políticas corporativas restrictivas, abogando por arreglos de trabajo más flexibles.
driven
[Adjetivo]

showing determination and ambition to achieve one's goals

motivado

motivado

Ex: His driven determination to make a difference in the world led him to pursue a career in social activism.Su determinación **impulsada** por hacer una diferencia en el mundo lo llevó a seguir una carrera en el activismo social.
sociable
[Adjetivo]

possessing a friendly personality and willing to spend time with people

sociable

sociable

Ex: The new employee seemed sociable, chatting with coworkers during lunch .El nuevo empleado parecía **sociable**, charlando con los compañeros de trabajo durante el almuerzo.
easygoing
[Adjetivo]

calm and not easily worried or upset

de trato fácil, acomodadizo

de trato fácil, acomodadizo

Ex: Their easygoing approach to life helped them navigate through difficulties without much stress .Su enfoque **relajado** de la vida les ayudó a navegar por las dificultades sin mucho estrés.
exuberant
[Adjetivo]

filled with lively energy and excitement

exuberante

exuberante

Ex: The exuberant puppy bounded around the yard , chasing after anything that moved .El cachorro **exuberante** saltaba por el patio, persiguiendo todo lo que se movía.
stolid
[Adjetivo]

staying calm and displaying little or no interest or emotions

impasible

impasible

Ex: She sat there with a stolid expression , unaffected by the excitement around her .Ella se sentó allí con una expresión **imperturbable**, sin verse afectada por la emoción a su alrededor.
pert
[Adjetivo]

lively, bold, and confident in a playful or appealing way

impertinente

impertinente

Ex: With a pert tilt of her head, she dismissed the question with a laugh.Con un inclinación **descarada** de la cabeza, desestimó la pregunta con una risa.
fearsome
[Adjetivo]

intimidating or frightening in appearance or nature

temible, atemorizante

temible, atemorizante

Ex: The fearsome storm tore through the coastline , leaving destruction in its wake .La tormenta **temible** arrasó la costa, dejando destrucción a su paso.
ruthless
[Adjetivo]

showing no mercy or compassion towards others in pursuit of one's goals

despiadado, implacable

despiadado, implacable

Ex: The ruthless criminal organization would stop at nothing to expand its influence .La organización criminal **despiadada** no se detendría ante nada para expandir su influencia.
handicapped
[Adjetivo]

having a physical or mental condition that limits one's movements, senses, or activities

discapacitado

discapacitado

Ex: The handicapped passenger requires assistance when traveling through airports and train stations .El pasajero **discapacitado** requiere asistencia cuando viaja por aeropuertos y estaciones de tren.
patriotic
[Adjetivo]

having a strong sense of love, loyalty, and devotion to one's country

patriótico

patriótico

Ex: His speeches were filled with patriotic rhetoric , inspiring citizens to work together for the common good .Sus discursos estaban llenos de retórica **patriótica**, inspirando a los ciudadanos a trabajar juntos por el bien común.
wary
[Adjetivo]

feeling or showing caution and attentiveness regarding possible dangers or problems

cauteloso, precavido

cauteloso, precavido

Ex: The hiker was wary of venturing too far off the trail in the wilderness .El excursionista estaba **cauteloso** de aventurarse demasiado lejos del sendero en la naturaleza.
lonesome
[Adjetivo]

unhappy because of loneliness

solitario

solitario

Ex: She became lonesome after her friends left for college , leaving her behind .Se sintió **sola** después de que sus amigos se fueran a la universidad, dejándola atrás.
prudent
[Adjetivo]

showing sensibility and wisdom, especially in avoiding risks or making decisions

prudente

prudente

Ex: It ’s prudent to wear sunscreen to avoid skin damage .Es **prudente** usar protector solar para evitar daños en la piel.
posture
[Sustantivo]

the state or condition of a person's physical alignment, balance, and coordination

postura, posición

postura, posición

countenance
[Sustantivo]

someone's face or facial expression

semblante, rostro

semblante, rostro

Ex: Her countenance betrayed her nervousness as she waited for the interview to begin .Su **rostro** delataba su nerviosismo mientras esperaba que comenzara la entrevista.
stature
[Sustantivo]

the height of a person or animal when standing upright

talla

talla

Ex: He had a tall stature, which made him stand out in the crowd .Tenía una **estatura** alta, lo que lo hacía destacar en la multitud.
slimness
[Sustantivo]

the state of being slender or thin in a way that is considered attractive or healthy

delgadez, esbeltez

delgadez, esbeltez

Ex: The dress accentuated her natural slimness and elegant figure .El vestido acentuaba su **delgadez** natural y su figura elegante.
grimace
[Sustantivo]

a twisted facial expression indicating pain, disgust or disapproval

mueca

mueca

Ex: Upon seeing the offensive graffiti , a look of grimace crossed his face .Al ver el graffiti ofensivo, una expresión de **mueca** cruzó su rostro.
lean
[Adjetivo]

(of a person or animal) thin and fit in a way that looks healthy, often with well-defined muscles and minimal body fat

delgado, enjuto, flaco

delgado, enjuto, flaco

Ex: The boxer trained hard to achieve a lean and powerful body for the upcoming match .El boxeador entrenó duro para lograr un cuerpo **delgado** y poderoso para el próximo combate.
lank
[Adjetivo]

(of hair) long, thin and straight

lacio

lacio

elegant
[Adjetivo]

having a refined and graceful appearance or style

elegante

elegante

Ex: The bride 's hairstyle was simple yet elegant, with cascading curls framing her face in soft waves .El peinado de la novia era simple pero **elegante**, con rizos en cascada enmarcando su rostro en suaves ondas.
shabby
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) dressed in worn and old clothes

andrajoso, harapiento

andrajoso, harapiento

Ex: The traveler , dressed in shabby attire , carried only a small bag .
bruised
[Adjetivo]

(of body parts) having a discolored mark due to broken blood vessels, typically caused by an injury or pressure

magullado,  amoratado

magullado, amoratado

Ex: The boxer's face was bruised and swollen after the intense match.El rostro del boxeador estaba **magullado** e hinchado después del intenso combate.
slovenly
[Adjetivo]

lacking of cleanliness and neatness, often implying a disregard for personal hygiene or grooming

desaliñado

desaliñado

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