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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
dexterity
[Sustantivo]

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

destreza, habilidad

destreza, habilidad

Ex: His dexterity with the piano keys impressed the audience. 

Su destreza con las teclas del piano impresionó al público.

appetite
appetite
[Sustantivo]

the feeling of wanting food

apetito

apetito

Ex: The chef's specialty dishes sparked everyone's appetite with their tantalizing aromas and vibrant presentation. 

Los platos especiales del chef despertaron el apetito de todos con sus aromas tentadores y su presentación vibrante.

handedness
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: Researchers are exploring the relationship between handedness and cognitive development. 

Los investigadores están explorando la relación entre la lateralidad y el desarrollo cognitivo.

vigor
vigor
[Sustantivo]

the physical or mental strength and energy that someone possesses

vigor, energía

vigor, energía

Ex: The athlete's training regimen was designed to enhance his physical vigor and endurance. 

El régimen de entrenamiento del atleta fue diseñado para mejorar su vigor físico y resistencia.

personality
personality
[Sustantivo]

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

personalidad

personalidad

Ex: His outgoing personality makes him popular at parties. 

Su personalidad extrovertida lo hace popular en las fiestas.

vivacity
vivacity
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being full of life and energy

vivacidad

vivacidad

Ex: The party was filled with the vivacity of young people enjoying themselves. 

La fiesta estaba llena de la vivacidad de los jóvenes disfrutando.

fortitude
fortitude
[Sustantivo]

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

fortaleza

fortaleza

Ex: He showed great fortitude in overcoming the challenges of his career. 

Mostró una gran fortaleza al superar los desafíos de su carrera.

stamina
stamina
[Sustantivo]

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

resistencia

resistencia

Ex: Yoga and meditation can help improve mental stamina and focus. 

El yoga y la meditación pueden ayudar a mejorar la resistencia mental y la concentración.

demeanor
demeanor
[Sustantivo]

the way a person treats others

comportamiento

comportamiento

Ex: The employee’s unprofessional demeanor caused concern among his colleagues. 

El comportamiento poco profesional del empleado causó preocupación entre sus colegas.

resourcefulness
resourcefulness
[Sustantivo]

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

recursividad, ingenio

recursividad, ingenio

Ex: His resourcefulness in managing limited resources helped the company navigate through the financial crisis. 

Su ingenio en la gestión de recursos limitados ayudó a la empresa a navegar a través de la crisis financiera.

adolescence
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: Navigating the state of adolescence requires guidance and support from both family and educators. 

Navegar por el estado de la adolescencia requiere orientación y apoyo tanto de la familia como de los educadores.

intimacy
intimacy
[Sustantivo]

a deep and personal connection between individuals, often emotional or psychological

intimidad

intimidad

Ex: Long conversations late at night foster intimacy in a relationship. 

Las largas conversaciones tarde en la noche fomentan la intimidad en una relación.

observant
observant
[Adjetivo]

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

observador

observador

Ex: The observant detective spotted a clue that led to the breakthrough in the investigation. 

El detective observador detectó una pista que condujo al avance en la investigación.

industrious
industrious
[Adjetivo]

hard-working and productive

trabajador

trabajador

Ex: Despite the challenges, she remained industrious throughout the long hours. 

A pesar de los desafíos, ella permaneció laboriosa durante las largas horas.

capable
capable
[Adjetivo]

having the ability or capacity to do something

capaz, competente

capaz, competente

Ex: He proved capable of leading the team. 

Demostró ser capaz de liderar el equipo.

pragmatic
pragmatic
[Adjetivo]

based on reasonable and practical considerations rather than theory

pragmático

pragmático

Ex: The teacher's pragmatic teaching methods emphasized real-world applications of concepts rather than abstract theories. 

Los métodos de enseñanza pragmáticos del profesor enfatizaban las aplicaciones en el mundo real de los conceptos en lugar de las teorías abstractas.

stingy
stingy
[Adjetivo]

unwilling to spend or give away money or resources

tacaño

tacaño

Ex: They were surprised by his stingy nature, given his high-paying job. 

Se sorprendieron por su naturaleza tacaña, dado su trabajo bien remunerado.

reclusive
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
maiden
[Adjetivo]

describing an unmarried girl or woman

soltera, doncella

soltera, doncella

Ex: The maiden aunt lived a life of independence and adventure. 

La tía soltera vivió una vida de independencia y aventura.

weary
weary
[Adjetivo]

feeling or displaying deep exhaustion

cansado, agotado

cansado, agotado

Ex: Her weary eyes betrayed the toll of sleepless nights and demanding work. 

Sus ojos cansados delataban el costo de las noches sin dormir y el trabajo exigente.

ponderous
ponderous
[Adjetivo]

difficult to move or manage due to bulk

ponderoso

ponderoso

Ex: The robot's ponderous movements made it slow and awkward. 

Los movimientos pesados del robot lo hacían lento y torpe.

fatigued
fatigued
[Adjetivo]

experiencing extreme exhaustion

agotado, exhausto

agotado, exhausto

Ex: The stress of studying for exams and working part-time made him feel constantly fatigued. 

El estrés de estudiar para los exámenes y trabajar a tiempo parcial lo hacía sentir constantemente fatigado.

cordial
cordial
[Adjetivo]

pleasant and friendly

cordial

cordial

courageous
courageous
[Adjetivo]

expressing no fear when faced with danger or difficulty

valiente, valeroso, corajudo

valiente, valeroso, corajudo

Ex: The young explorer exhibited a courageous spirit as he ventured into the uncharted wilderness in search of new discoveries. 

El joven explorador exhibió un espíritu valiente mientras se adentraba en la naturaleza virgen en busca de nuevos descubrimientos.

secretive
secretive
[Adjetivo]

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

reservado, callado

reservado, callado

Ex: Despite their efforts to appear transparent, the company's leadership remained secretive about their future plans. 

A pesar de sus esfuerzos por parecer transparentes, el liderazgo de la empresa se mantuvo discreto sobre sus planes futuros.

proficient
proficient
[Adjetivo]

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

competente

competente

Ex: To excel in his job, he needed to be proficient in various computer software programs. 

Para sobresalir en su trabajo, necesitaba ser competente en varios programas de software informático.

languid
languid
[Adjetivo]

moving in a slow, effortless, and attractive manner

lánguido

lánguido

Ex: The dancer's movements were languid, flowing seamlessly from one pose to the next. 

Los movimientos del bailarín eran lánguidos, fluyendo sin interrupción de una pose a la siguiente.

avid
avid
[Adjetivo]

extremely enthusiastic and interested in something one does

ávido

ávido

Ex: He's an avid sports fan, never missing a game of his favorite team. 

Es un ávido fanático del deporte, que nunca se pierde un partido de su equipo favorito.

voracious
voracious
[Adjetivo]

eating or craving food in large amounts and with great enthusiasm

voraz

voraz

Ex: Despite having a voracious appetite, Tim remained lean due to his high metabolism. 

A pesar de tener un apetito voraz, Tim se mantuvo delgado debido a su alto metabolismo.

nonchalant
nonchalant
[Adjetivo]

behaving in an unconcerned and calm manner

indiferente

indiferente

Ex: He remained nonchalant even when faced with a tight deadline. 

Permaneció despreocupado incluso cuando se enfrentó a un plazo ajustado.

stubborn
stubborn
[Adjetivo]

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

terco, obstinado

terco, obstinado

Ex: The stubborn child refused to eat their vegetables, even after being told they were good for them. 

El niño terco se negó a comer sus verduras, incluso después de que le dijeron que eran buenas para él.

boisterous
boisterous
[Adjetivo]

marked by a lack of control or discipline

bullicioso

bullicioso

Ex: His boisterous laughter disrupted the quiet library. 

Su risa bulliciosa interrumpió la biblioteca tranquila.

rebellious
rebellious
[Adjetivo]

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

rebelde

rebelde

Ex: Despite warnings from the school administration, the rebellious student continued to organize protests against unfair policies. 

A pesar de las advertencias de la administración escolar, el estudiante rebelde continuó organizando protestas contra políticas injustas.

driven
driven
[Adjetivo]

showing determination and ambition to achieve one's goals

motivado

motivado

Ex: The team's driven captain inspired them to push through challenges and emerge victorious. 

El capitán motivado del equipo los inspiró a superar los desafíos y emerger victoriosos.

sociable
sociable
[Adjetivo]

possessing a friendly personality and willing to spend time with people

sociable

sociable

Ex: As a very sociable person, John never had trouble meeting new people when traveling alone due to his friendly nature. 

Como una persona muy sociable, John nunca tuvo problemas para conocer gente nueva cuando viajaba solo debido a su naturaleza amigable.

easygoing
easygoing
[Adjetivo]

calm and not easily worried or upset

de trato fácil, acomodadizo

de trato fácil, acomodadizo

Ex: The easygoing teacher created a relaxed classroom atmosphere where students felt comfortable expressing themselves. 

El profesor relajado creó un ambiente de clase relajado donde los estudiantes se sentían cómodos expresándose.

exuberant
exuberant
[Adjetivo]

filled with lively energy and excitement

exuberante

exuberante

Ex: Her exuberant personality lit up the room, bringing smiles to everyone's faces. 

Su personalidad exuberante iluminó la habitación, llevando sonrisas a todos los rostros.

stolid
stolid
[Adjetivo]

staying calm and displaying little or no interest or emotions

impasible

impasible

Ex: He gave a stolid performance, displaying little emotion. 

Dio una actuación imperturbable, mostrando poca emoción.

pert
pert
[Adjetivo]

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

impertinente

impertinente

Ex: He admired her pert manner as she effortlessly navigated the social event. 

Admiró su manera descarada mientras navegaba sin esfuerzo por el evento social.

fearsome
fearsome
[Adjetivo]

intimidating or frightening in appearance or nature

temible, atemorizante

temible, atemorizante

Ex: The dragon's fearsome presence loomed over the village, striking fear into the hearts of the villagers. 

La presencia temible del dragón se cernía sobre el pueblo, infundiendo miedo en los corazones de los aldeanos.

ruthless
ruthless
[Adjetivo]

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

despiadado, implacable

despiadado, implacable

Ex: The ruthless landlord evicted tenants without warning, caring only about profits. 

El casero despiadado desalojó a los inquilinos sin previo aviso, preocupándose solo por las ganancias.

handicapped
handicapped
[Adjetivo]

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

discapacitado

discapacitado

Ex: The handicapped student received accommodations such as extra time on exams. 

El estudiante discapacitado recibió adaptaciones como tiempo adicional en los exámenes.

patriotic
patriotic
[Adjetivo]

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

patriótico

patriótico

Ex: The patriotic anthem stirred emotions of unity and solidarity among the crowd. 

El himno patriótico despertó emociones de unidad y solidaridad entre la multitud.

wary
wary
[Adjetivo]

feeling or showing caution and attentiveness regarding possible dangers or problems

cauteloso, precavido

cauteloso, precavido

Ex: The company was wary of entering into partnerships without thorough research. 

La empresa era cautelosa al entrar en asociaciones sin una investigación exhaustiva.

lonesome
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
prudent
[Adjetivo]

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

prudente

prudente

Ex: The company took prudent measures to ensure the safety of its employees during the pandemic. 

La empresa tomó medidas prudentes para garantizar la seguridad de sus empleados durante la pandemia.

posture
posture
[Sustantivo]

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

postura, posición

postura, posición

Ex: Poor posture can lead to chronic back pain. 

Una postura incorrecta puede provocar dolor de espalda crónico.

countenance
countenance
[Sustantivo]

someone's face or facial expression

semblante, rostro

semblante, rostro

Ex: The actor's countenance reflected the character's inner turmoil perfectly. 

El rostro del actor reflejaba perfectamente la confusión interna del personaje.

stature
stature
[Sustantivo]

the height of a person or animal when standing upright

talla

talla

Ex: At over 6 feet tall, he had an imposing stature that commanded attention. 

Con más de 6 pies de altura, tenía una estatura imponente que llamaba la atención.

slimness
slimness
[Sustantivo]

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

delgadez, esbeltez

delgadez, esbeltez

Ex: Despite her slimness, she was strong and full of energy. 

A pesar de su delgadez, era fuerte y llena de energía.

grimace
grimace
[Sustantivo]

a twisted facial expression indicating pain, disgust or disapproval

mueca

mueca

Ex: The actor's grimace of pain was so convincing that the audience winced in sympathy. 

La mueca de dolor del actor fue tan convincente que el público hizo una mueca de empatía.

lean
lean
[Adjetivo]

having little body fat

delgado, enjuto, flaco

delgado, enjuto, flaco

Ex: The horse was lean but strong. 

El caballo era delgado pero fuerte.

lank
lank
[Adjetivo]

(of hair) long, thin and straight

lacio

lacio

elegant
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
shabby
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) dressed in worn and old clothes

andrajoso, harapiento

andrajoso, harapiento

Ex: After a long night of partying, she looked shabby and disheveled as she stumbled out of the club. 

Después de una larga noche de fiesta, lucía andrajosa y desaliñada mientras salía tambaleándose del club.

bruised
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: He limped slightly on his bruised ankle after the soccer game. 

Cojeaba ligeramente de su tobillo magullado después del partido de fútbol.

slovenly
slovenly
[Adjetivo]

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

desaliñado

desaliñado

Ex: The slovenly room was cluttered with unwashed dishes. 

La habitación descuidada estaba abarrotada de platos sin lavar.

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