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Humanidades SAT - Actividad y Comportamiento

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la actividad y el comportamiento, como "galvanizar", "capricho", "frívolo", etc., que necesitarás para superar tus SATs.

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SAT Vocabulary for Humanities
to entice
to entice
[Verbo]

to make someone do something specific, often by offering something attractive

atraer, engatusar

atraer, engatusar

Ex: The company enticed customers to sign up for their loyalty program by offering a 20% discount on their first purchase. 

La empresa tentó a los clientes para que se inscribieran en su programa de fidelización ofreciendo un 20% de descuento en su primera compra.

to galvanize

to push someone into taking action, particularly by evoking a strong emotion in them

galvanizar

galvanizar

Ex: By sharing her personal story, she galvanized others to contribute to the fundraiser. 

Al compartir su historia personal, ella galvanizó a otros para que contribuyeran a la recaudación de fondos.

to impel
to impel
[Verbo]

to strongly encourage someone to take action

impeler

impeler

Ex: The heartfelt letter from a supporter impels the politician to continue advocating for social justice. 

La carta sincera de un partidario impulsa al político a seguir abogando por la justicia social.

to spur
to spur
[Verbo]

to give someone encouragement or motivation

estimular, animar

estimular, animar

Ex: Last week, they spurred each other to achieve their fitness goals. 

La semana pasada, se estimularon mutuamente para alcanzar sus objetivos de fitness.

to urge
to urge
[Verbo]

to try to make someone do something in a forceful or persistent manner

instar, presionar

instar, presionar

Ex: During the rally, the speaker urged the crowd to take action and make their voices heard. 

Durante el mitin, el orador instó a la multitud a tomar medidas y hacer oír sus voces.

to coax
to coax
[Verbo]

to persuade someone to do something by being kind and gentle, especially when they may be unwilling

convencer

convencer

Ex: The owner had to coax the reluctant cat to take its medicine by mixing it with a favorite treat. 

El dueño tuvo que persuadir al gato reacio para que tomara su medicina mezclándola con su golosina favorita.

to persuade

to make a person do something through reasoning or other methods

convencer

convencer

Ex: During the business negotiation, the salesperson tried to persuade the client to agree to a favorable deal. 

Durante la negociación comercial, el vendedor intentó persuadir al cliente para que aceptara un trato favorable.

to dissuade

to make someone not to do something

disuadir

disuadir

Ex: The campaign aims to dissuade youth from experimenting with drugs. 

La campaña tiene como objetivo disuadir a los jóvenes de experimentar con drogas.

to dabble
to dabble
[Verbo]

to engage in an activity without deep commitment or serious involvement

incursionar, chapotear

incursionar, chapotear

Ex: As a music enthusiast, he enjoyed dabbling in different instruments. 

Como entusiasta de la música, disfrutaba experimentar con diferentes instrumentos.

to partake
to partake
[Verbo]

to participate in an event or activity

participar, tomar parte

participar, tomar parte

Ex: As a tradition, the whole family would partake in decorating the Christmas tree together. 

Como tradición, toda la familia participaba en decorar el árbol de Navidad juntos.

to venture
to venture
[Verbo]

to undertake a risky or daring journey or course of action

atreverse a salir

atreverse a salir

Ex: He ventured across the country to start a new life in an unfamiliar city. 

Se aventuró a través del país para comenzar una nueva vida en una ciudad desconocida.

to emulate
to emulate
[Verbo]

to make an attempt at matching or surpassing someone or something, particularly by the means of imitation

emular

emular

Ex: The artist aimed to emulate the masterpieces of the Renaissance painters in her own artwork. 

La artista pretendía emular las obras maestras de los pintores del Renacimiento en su propio arte.

to mimic
to mimic
[Verbo]

to copy the style, technique, or subject matter of another artist or artwork

imitar

imitar

Ex: The band's early songs often mimicked the sound of their musical idols. 

Las primeras canciones de la banda a menudo imitaban el sonido de sus ídolos musicales.

to imitate
to imitate
[Verbo]

to copy someone's behavior or appearance accurately

imitar, copiar

imitar, copiar

Ex: The actor practiced for hours to imitate the character's gestures perfectly. 

El actor practicó durante horas para imitar los gestos del personaje perfectamente.

to tease
to tease
[Verbo]

to playfully annoy someone by making jokes or sarcastic remarks

bromear, molestar juguetonamente

bromear, molestar juguetonamente

Ex: Colleagues at the office like to tease each other to create a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. 

Los colegas en la oficina les gusta bromear para crear un ambiente relajado y amigable.

to tantalize

to torment someone by showing or promising something desirable that remains just out of reach

tentar

tentar

Ex: He tantalized the dog with a treat he wouldn't give. 

Él tantalizó al perro con un premio que no daría.

to belie
to belie
[Verbo]

to create an impression of something or someone that is false

contradecir

contradecir

Ex: Her friendly smile belies a competitive nature. 

Su sonrisa amigable oculta una naturaleza competitiva.

to bombard
to bombard
[Verbo]

to continuously expose someone to something, such as information, questions, or criticisms

bombardear

bombardear

Ex: The news station bombarded viewers with coverage of the breaking story. 

La estación de noticias bombardeó a los espectadores con cobertura de la noticia de última hora.

to lurk
to lurk
[Verbo]

to remain hidden or move stealthily, often with a sinister or suspicious intent

merodear, acechar

merodear, acechar

Ex: She noticed a shadow lurking behind the trees and quickened her pace. 

Ella notó una sombra acechando detrás de los árboles y aceleró su paso.

inclination
inclination
[Sustantivo]

one's natural desire and feeling to take a specific action or act in a particular manner

inclinación

inclinación

tendency
tendency
[Sustantivo]

a mental disposition or attitude that favors one option over others

tendencia

tendencia

Ex: The manager's tendency to micromanage annoyed the staff. 
propensity
propensity
[Sustantivo]

a natural inclination to behave in a certain way or exhibit particular characteristics

propensión

propensión

Ex: The child showed a propensity for music at a very young age. 

El niño mostró una propensión por la música a una edad muy temprana.

temperament
temperament
[Sustantivo]

a person's or animal's natural or inherent characteristics, influencing their behavior, mood, and emotional responses

temperamento

temperamento

Ex: The teacher's patient temperament helped her manage her classroom effectively. 

El temperamento paciente de la maestra le ayudó a manejar su aula de manera efectiva.

caprice
caprice
[Sustantivo]

a sudden and unpredictable change in mood, behavior, or decision

capricho, antojo

capricho, antojo

Ex: The king ruled by caprice, making laws that changed with his moods. 

El rey gobernaba por capricho, haciendo leyes que cambiaban con sus estados de ánimo.

ritual
ritual
[Sustantivo]

a set of fixed actions or behaviors performed regularly

ritual, ceremonia

ritual, ceremonia

Ex: Graduation ceremonies include traditional rituals like wearing caps and gowns. 

Las ceremonias de graduación incluyen rituales tradicionales como usar togas y birretes.

regimen
regimen
[Sustantivo]

a set of instructions given to someone regarding what they should eat or do to maintain or restore their health

régimen

régimen

Ex: She followed a strict exercise regimen, working out at the gym five days a week to improve her fitness level. 

Ella siguió un régimen de ejercicio estricto, entrenando en el gimnasio cinco días a la semana para mejorar su nivel de condición física.

leverage
leverage
[Sustantivo]

the ability to influence a person or situation through the strategic use of resources to achieve a desired outcome

influencia, poder de negociación

influencia, poder de negociación

Ex: She realized she had little leverage in the negotiation without more substantial evidence. 

Se dio cuenta de que tenía poco poder de negociación sin pruebas más sustanciales.

moderation
moderation
[Sustantivo]

the act or state of avoiding excess or extremes in thought, behavior, or action

moderación

moderación

Ex: The key to financial stability is practicing moderation in spending and saving. 

La clave para la estabilidad financiera es practicar la moderación en el gasto y el ahorro.

sensitivity
sensitivity
[Sustantivo]

the ability to perceive and respond to subtle changes, signals, or emotions in one's environment or in others

sensibilidad

sensibilidad

Ex: The therapist's sensitivity to body language helps in understanding clients' unspoken emotions. 

La sensibilidad del terapeuta hacia el lenguaje corporal ayuda a comprender las emociones no expresadas de los clientes.

ambivalence
ambivalence
[Sustantivo]

the state of having mixed or opposing feelings

ambivalencia

ambivalencia

Ex: She experienced ambivalence about the job offer, torn between the higher salary and longer commute. 

Ella experimentó ambivalencia acerca de la oferta de trabajo, dividida entre el salario más alto y el viaje más largo.

upbringing
upbringing
[Sustantivo]

the manner in which a child is raised, including the care, guidance, and teaching provided by parents or guardians

educación, crianza

educación, crianza

Ex: Cultural values often play a significant role in a child’s upbringing. 

Los valores culturales a menudo juegan un papel importante en la crianza de un niño.

mythomania
mythomania
[Sustantivo]

an excessive or abnormal tendency to lie and fabricate stories, often without any clear motive or benefit

mitomanía

mitomanía

Ex: In cases of mythomania, the individual often believes their own fabrications, blurring the line between truth and fiction. 

En casos de mitomanía, el individuo a menudo cree en sus propias invenciones, difuminando la línea entre la verdad y la ficción.

uproar
uproar
[Sustantivo]

a situation where there is a lot of noise caused by upset or angry people

alboroto, griterío

alboroto, griterío

rote
rote
[Sustantivo]

mechanical learning by repetition and frequent recall rather than meaningful understanding

de memoria

de memoria

Ex: He memorized the state capitals through rote repetition. 

Memorizó las capitales de los estados a través de la repetición mecánica.

semblance
semblance
[Sustantivo]

a small degree or appearance of something that is not completely present or fully realized, implying a somewhat similarity

semblante, apariencia

semblante, apariencia

Ex: After the scandal, the company tried to restore a semblance of trust with its customers. 

Después del escándalo, la empresa intentó restaurar una apariencia de confianza con sus clientes.

treatment
treatment
[Sustantivo]

the manner or method of managing or dealing with something or someone

tratamiento, manera de manejar

tratamiento, manera de manejar

Ex: Proper treatment of the data ensured accurate results in the scientific study. 

El tratamiento adecuado de los datos aseguró resultados precisos en el estudio científico.

paranoiac
paranoiac
[Adjetivo]

exhibiting excessive or irrational suspicion and mistrust of others

paranoico, paranoide

paranoico, paranoide

Ex: The novel's protagonist is portrayed as a paranoiac detective, always suspicious of everyone he encounters. 

El protagonista de la novela es retratado como un detective paranoico, siempre sospechando de todos los que encuentra.

competitive
competitive
[Adjetivo]

having a strong desire to win or succeed

competitivo, ambicioso

competitivo, ambicioso

Ex: Despite the friendly atmosphere, the competitive gamer was determined to emerge victorious in every match. 

A pesar del ambiente amistoso, el jugador competitivo estaba decidido a salir victorioso en cada partido.

participatory
participatory
[Adjetivo]

characterized by the active involvement and engagement of people in decision-making or activities

participativo,  participativa

participativo, participativa

Ex: Participatory budgeting allows citizens to have a direct say in how public funds are allocated. 

El presupuesto participativo permite a los ciudadanos tener una voz directa en cómo se asignan los fondos públicos.

frenetic
frenetic
[Adjetivo]

fast-paced, frantic, and filled with intense energy or activity

frenético

frenético

Ex: After the announcement, the crowd reacted with frenetic excitement. 

Después del anuncio, la multitud reaccionó con una emoción frenética.

rowdy
rowdy
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) noisy, disruptive, and often behaving in a disorderly or unruly way

ruidoso, alborotador

ruidoso, alborotador

Ex: The teacher struggled to keep the rowdy students focused during the lesson. 

El profesor luchó por mantener a los estudiantes traviesos concentrados durante la lección.

adventurous
adventurous
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) eager to try new ideas, exciting things, and take risks

aventurero

aventurero

Ex: The adventurous foodie loves to sample exotic cuisines and daring flavor combinations. 

El foodie aventurero adora probar cocinas exóticas y combinaciones de sabores atrevidas.

vibrant
vibrant
[Adjetivo]

full of energy, enthusiasm, and life

dinámico, enérgico

dinámico, enérgico

Ex: The market is always vibrant, bustling with vendors and shoppers. 

El mercado siempre está vibrante, lleno de vendedores y compradores.

addictive
addictive
[Adjetivo]

(of a substance, activity, behavior, etc.) causing strong dependency, making it difficult for a person to stop using or engaging in it

adictivo

adictivo

Ex: Caffeine is an addictive stimulant, which is why many people rely on coffee to start their day. 

La cafeína es un estimulante adictivo, por eso muchas personas dependen del café para empezar su día.

impetuous
impetuous
[Adjetivo]

done swiftly and without careful thought, driven by sudden and strong emotions or impulses

impulsivo

impulsivo

Ex: The impetuous adventurer set out on a dangerous journey without proper preparation or planning. 

El aventurero impulsivo se embarcó en un viaje peligroso sin la preparación o planificación adecuadas.

expeditious
expeditious
[Adjetivo]

done very quickly without wasting time or resources

diligente

diligente

Ex: With the goal of achieving expeditious results, the organization invested in advanced technology and automation. 

Con el objetivo de lograr resultados expeditivos, la organización invirtió en tecnología avanzada y automatización.

brisk
brisk
[Adjetivo]

quick and energetic in movement or action

rápido y enérgico, brioso

rápido y enérgico, brioso

Ex: He answered the questions in a brisk manner, not wasting any time. 

Respondió a las preguntas de manera ágil, sin perder tiempo.

undercover
undercover
[Adjetivo]

working or conducted secretly under the supervision of a law enforcement agency to gather information or catch criminals

secreto, clandestino

secreto, clandestino

Ex: The undercover operation uncovered illegal activities within the company. 

La operación encubierta descubrió actividades ilegales dentro de la empresa.

sedentary
sedentary
[Adjetivo]

(of a job or lifestyle) including a lot of sitting and very little physical activity

sedentario

sedentario

Ex: She found that her sedentary work environment was affecting her health. 

Ella descubrió que su entorno de trabajo sedentario estaba afectando su salud.

tumultuous
tumultuous
[Adjetivo]

having chaotic and unstable characteristics

tumultuoso, agitado

tumultuoso, agitado

Ex: The company's tumultuous reorganization process led to confusion and anxiety among employees. 

El proceso de reorganización tumultuoso de la empresa llevó a confusión y ansiedad entre los empleados.

sedate
sedate
[Adjetivo]

calm, quiet, and composed, often with a serious demeanor

tranquilo, sereno

tranquilo, sereno

Ex: Her sedate demeanor at the funeral reflected the somber mood of the occasion. 

Su comportamiento sereno en el funeral reflejaba el estado de ánimo sombrío de la ocasión.

hectic
hectic
[Adjetivo]

extremely busy and chaotic

agitado

agitado

Ex: The holiday season was particularly hectic for retail employees. 

La temporada navideña fue particularmente agitada para los empleados minoristas.

responsive
responsive
[Adjetivo]

reacting to people and events quickly and in a positive way

reactivo, responsivo

reactivo, responsivo

Ex: The new manager proved to be responsive to the team's suggestions, implementing changes to enhance productivity. 

El nuevo gerente demostró ser receptivo a las sugerencias del equipo, implementando cambios para mejorar la productividad.

hands-on
hands-on
[Adjetivo]

involving direct participation or intervention in a task or activity, rather than simply observing or delegating it to others

práctico, directo

práctico, directo

Ex: As a hands-on leader, she actively participates in daily operations. 

Como líder práctico, ella participa activamente en las operaciones diarias.

bungled
bungled
[Adjetivo]

poorly executed or managed, resulting in a failure to achieve the intended outcome

fallido, mal ejecutado

fallido, mal ejecutado

Ex: The bungled construction project faced numerous setbacks, leading to delays and cost overruns. 

El proyecto de construcción mal gestionado enfrentó numerosos contratiempos, lo que provocó retrasos y sobrecostos.

exploratory
exploratory
[Adjetivo]

involving or intended for the purpose of discovering or investigating something new or unknown

exploratorio, de exploración

exploratorio, de exploración

Ex: The company launched an exploratory survey to gauge customer interest in their new product concept. 

La compañía lanzó una encuesta exploratoria para medir el interés de los clientes en su nuevo concepto de producto.

excursive
excursive
[Adjetivo]

(of a lecture, writing, etc.) likely to wander off the main topic in a confusing and incomprehensible way

deshilvanado,  digresivo

deshilvanado, digresivo

Ex: His excursive writing style, filled with digressions, made it difficult to grasp the main argument. 

Su estilo de escritura excursivo, lleno de digresiones, hacía difícil captar el argumento principal.

frivolous
frivolous
[Adjetivo]

having a lack of depth or concern for serious matters

frívolo

frívolo

Ex: She's often seen as frivolous, but beneath the facade, she's quite shrewd. 

A menudo se la considera frívola, pero detrás de la fachada, es bastante astuta.

single-handedly
single-handedly
[Adverbio]

without anyone's help, solely relying on one's own efforts

personalmente, por sí solo

personalmente, por sí solo

Ex: The athlete single-handedly carried the team to victory with outstanding performance. 

El atleta por sí solo llevó al equipo a la victoria con un rendimiento excepcional.

rigorously
rigorously
[Adverbio]

in a very thorough and precise manner, paying close attention to every detail

rigurosamente

rigurosamente

Ex: The team rigorously analyzed the data for errors. 

El equipo analizó los datos rigurosamente en busca de errores.

strategically
strategically
[Adverbio]

in a manner that relates to strategies, plans, or the overall approach designed to achieve long-term goals or objectives

estratégicamente, de manera estratégica

estratégicamente, de manera estratégica

Ex: The manager strategically scheduled the team meeting to maximize productivity during peak hours. 

El gerente programó estratégicamente la reunión del equipo para maximizar la productividad durante las horas pico.

leisurely
leisurely
[Adverbio]

in a relaxed, unhurried manner

lentamente, tranquilamente

lentamente, tranquilamente

Ex: She took her time and answered the questions leisurely during the interview. 

Ella se tomó su tiempo y respondió las preguntas con calma durante la entrevista.

compulsively
compulsively
[Adverbio]

in a manner driven by an uncontrollable urge or need, often repetitive or excessive

compulsivamente, de manera compulsiva

compulsivamente, de manera compulsiva

Ex: They compulsively rearranged the furniture late at night. 

Ellos compulsivamente reorganizaron los muebles tarde por la noche.

tenderly
tenderly
[Adverbio]

in a gentle, affectionate, or caring manner

tiernamente, con ternura

tiernamente, con ternura

Ex: They tenderly embraced after being apart for months. 

Se abrazaron tiernamente después de estar separados por meses.

studiously
studiously
[Adverbio]

with great care, attention, and effort

con esmero, con dedicación

con esmero, con dedicación

Ex: The team planned the event studiously, leaving no detail unattended to ensure its success. 

El equipo planeó el evento minuciosamente, sin dejar ningún detalle sin atender para asegurar su éxito.

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