Actividad y comportamiento

to bombard

Verbo

/bɑm.bɑrd/ or /baam.baard/

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bombardear

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

to lurk

Verbo

/lɜrk/ or /lērk/

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acechar

(of danger or something unpleasant) to exist or be present without being obvious or noticeable

to dabble

Verbo

/dæ.bəl/ or /dā.bēl/

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(picotear en)

dedicarse a

to engage in an activity without deep commitment or serious involvement

to belie

Verbo

/bɪ.laɪ/ or /bi.lai/

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contradecir

to create an impression of something or someone that is false

to urge

Verbo

/ɜrʤ/ or /ērj/

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(exhortar)

instar

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

to partake

Verbo

/pɑr.teɪk/ or /paar.teik/

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(tomar parte)

participar

to participate in an event or activity

to tantalize

Verbo

/tæn.ə.laɪz/ or /tān.ē.laiz/

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tentar

to tease by creating a strong desire for something desirable, particularly something that is not easily attainable

leverage

Sustantivo

/lɛ.vɜ.rɪʤ/ or /le.vē.rij/

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(influencia)

apalancamiento

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

moderation

Sustantivo

/mɑ.dɜ.reɪ.ʃən/ or /maa.dē.rei.shēn/

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moderación

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

sensitivity

Sustantivo

/sɛn.sɪ.tɪ.vɪ.ti/ or /sen.si.ti.vi.ti/

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(perceptividad)

sensibilidad

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

ambivalence

Sustantivo

/æm.bɪ.və.ləns/ or /ām.bi.vē.lēns/

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ambivalencia

the state of having mixed or opposing feelings

upbringing

Sustantivo

/ʌp.brɪn.gɪng/ or /ap.brin.ging/

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(educación)

crianza

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

rote

Sustantivo

/roʊt/ or /rooot/

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de memoria

mechanical learning by repetition and frequent recall rather than meaningful understanding

inclination

Sustantivo

/ɪnk.lə.neɪ.ʃən/ or /ink.lē.nei.shēn/

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inclinación

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

tendency

Sustantivo

/tɛn.dən.si/ or /ten.dēn.si/

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tendencia

a natural inclination or disposition toward a particular behavior, thought, or action

propensity

Sustantivo

/prə.pɛn.sɪ.ti/ or /prē.pen.si.ti/

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propensión

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

temperament

Sustantivo

/tɛm.pɜr.mənt/ or /tem.pēr.mēnt/

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(disposición)

temperamento

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

caprice

Sustantivo

/kæp.raɪs/ or /kāp.rais/

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(antojo)

capricho

a sudden and unpredictable inclination or desire

mythomania

Sustantivo

/mɪ.θə.meɪ.niə/ or /mi.thē.mei.niē/

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(mitomanía patológica)

mitomanía

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

semblance

Sustantivo

/sɛmb.ləns/ or /semb.lēns/

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apariencia

a condition or situation that is similar or only appears to be similar to something

ritual

Sustantivo

/rɪ.ʧuəl/ or /ri.chooēl/

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N/A

a set of fixed actions or behaviors performed regularly

uproar

Sustantivo

/ʌp.rɔr/ or /ap.rawr/

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(griterío)

alboroto

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

treatment

Sustantivo

/tri:t.mənt/ or /trit.mēnt/

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(manejo)

trato

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

paranoiac

Adjetivo

/pɛ.rə.nɔɪæk/ or /pe.rē.nawiāk/

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(paranoica)

paranoico

exhibiting excessive or irrational suspicion and mistrust of others

participatory

Adjetivo

/pɑr.tɪ.sə.pə.tɔ.ri/ or /paar.ti.sē.pē.taw.ri/

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(participativa)

participativo

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

frenetic

Adjetivo

/frə.nɛ.tɪk/ or /frē.ne.tik/

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frenético

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

rowdy

Adjetivo

/raʊ.di/ or /raoo.di/

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(bullicioso)

alborotado

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

vibrant

Adjetivo

/vaɪb.rənt/ or /vaib.rēnt/

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(dinámico)

vibrante

full of energy, enthusiasm, and life

addictive

Adjetivo

/ə.dɪk.tɪv/ or /ē.dik.tiv/

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adictivo

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

impetuous

Adjetivo

/ɪm.pɛʧ.wəs/ or /im.pech.vēs/

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impulsivo

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

expeditious

Adjetivo

/ɛk.spə.dɪ.ʃəs/ or /ek.spē.di.shēs/

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diligente

Approving

Formal

done very quickly without wasting time or resources

brisk

Adjetivo

/brɪsk/ or /brisk/

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(brioso)

rápido y enérgico

quick and energetic in movement or action

sedentary

Adjetivo

/sɛ.dən.tɛ.ri/ or /se.dēn.te.ri/

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sedentario

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

tumultuous

Adjetivo

/tu.məl.ʧuəs/ or /too.mēl.chooēs/

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(caótico)

tumultuoso

having chaotic and unstable characteristics

hectic

Adjetivo

/hɛk.tɪk/ or /hek.tik/

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agitado

extremely busy and chaotic

hands-on

Adjetivo

/ˌhænˈzɔn/

(activo)

práctico

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

bungled

Adjetivo

/bən.gəld/ or /bēn.gēld/

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(mal manejado)

mal ejecutado

Disapproving

Informal

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

exploratory

Adjetivo

/ɪksp.lɔ.rə.tɔ.ri/ or /iksp.law.rē.taw.ri/

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(explorativa)

exploratorio

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

excursive

Adjetivo

/ɪk.skɜr.sɪv/ or /ik.skēr.siv/

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(digresivo)

divagante

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

frivolous

Adjetivo

/frɪ.və.ləs/ or /fri.vē.lēs/

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frívolo

Disapproving

Formal

having a lack of depth or concern for serious matters

strategically

Adverbio

/strə.ti.ʤɪk.li/ or /strē.ti.jik.li/

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(de manera estratégica)

estratégicamente

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

studiously

Adverbio

/stu.diəs.li/ or /stoo.diēs.li/

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(con atención)

estudiosamente

with great care, attention, and effort