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Comprensión del Examen ACT - Pensamientos

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con los pensamientos, como "suposición", "perplejo", "incredulidad", etc., que te ayudarán a sobresalir en tus ACT.

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Essential Vocabulary for ACT
to recognize

to completely understand, acknowledge, or become aware of the existence, validity, or importance of something

reconocer, identificar

reconocer, identificar

Ex: It is important to recognize the signs of burnout and take action to address them. 

Es importante reconocer los signos del agotamiento y tomar medidas para abordarlos.

to discern
to discern
[Verbo]

to understand something through thought or reasoning

discernir, percibir

discernir, percibir

Ex: The student discerned the deeper meaning behind the poet's words. 

El estudiante discernió el significado más profundo detrás de las palabras del poeta.

to conceptualize

to form an idea or concept in the mind by combining existing ideas or information

conceptualizar, formar un concepto

conceptualizar, formar un concepto

Ex: In the design process, architects conceptualized a modern building that integrated functionality and aesthetics. 

En el proceso de diseño, los arquitectos conceptualizaron un edificio moderno que integraba funcionalidad y estética.

to rationalize

to create reasonable explanations for behaviors, decisions, or actions, especially when they may not truly represent the real motives

racionalizar

racionalizar

Ex: Smokers often rationalize their habit by focusing on short-term stress relief rather than acknowledging long-term health risks. 

Los fumadores a menudo racionalizan su hábito centrándose en el alivio del estrés a corto plazo en lugar de reconocer los riesgos para la salud a largo plazo.

to envision

to picture something in one's mind

imaginar, visualizar

imaginar, visualizar

Ex: As he read the novel, he envisioned the characters and scenes in vivid detail. 

Mientras leía la novela, imaginaba los personajes y las escenas con todo lujo de detalles.

to consider

to think about something carefully before making a decision or forming an opinion

considerar

considerar

Ex: He carefully considered all the job offers before making a decision. 

Él consideró cuidadosamente todas las ofertas de trabajo antes de tomar una decisión.

to esteem
to esteem
[Verbo]

to view or assess something or someone in a certain way based on evaluation

estimar, considerar

estimar, considerar

Ex: They esteemed the historic building a symbol of the city's rich cultural heritage. 

Ellos estimaban el edificio histórico como un símbolo del rico patrimonio cultural de la ciudad.

expectation
expectation
[Sustantivo]

a belief about what is likely to happen in the future, often based on previous experiences or desires

expectación

expectación

Ex: Managing expectations is essential in any relationship to avoid disappointment and misunderstandings. 

Gestionar las expectativas es esencial en cualquier relación para evitar decepciones y malentendidos.

assumption
assumption
[Sustantivo]

an idea or belief that one thinks is true without having a proof

suposición

suposición

Ex: She made the assumption that he would handle the project alone. 

Ella hizo la suposición de que él manejaría el proyecto solo.

characterization
characterization
[Sustantivo]

the process or act of depicting or detailing the distinctive traits, qualities, or features of a person, object, or concept

caracterización, descripción

caracterización, descripción

Ex: The teacher praised the student's characterization of historical events in their essay, noting the depth of detail. 

El profesor elogió la caracterización de los eventos históricos en el ensayo del estudiante, destacando la profundidad de los detalles.

supposition
supposition
[Sustantivo]

an idea accepted as true without proof, often used as a basis for reasoning

suposición

suposición

Ex: That's a risky suppositionwe don't know if the data is accurate. 

Esa es una suposición arriesgada — no sabemos si los datos son precisos.

realization
realization
[Sustantivo]

the action of understanding or becoming fully aware of something

realización,  comprensión

realización, comprensión

Ex: The realization dawned on him that he needed to change his lifestyle for better health. 

La realización le llegó de que necesitaba cambiar su estilo de vida para una mejor salud.

revelation
revelation
[Sustantivo]

the act of making something known or revealed, particularly something surprising or previously unknown

revelación

revelación

Ex: The scientist's discovery was hailed as a major revelation in physics. 

El descubrimiento del científico fue aclamado como una gran revelación en física.

epiphany
epiphany
[Sustantivo]

a moment in which one comes to a sudden realization

epifanía

epifanía

Ex: he epiphany led him to make a major decision that changed the course of his life. 

La epifanía lo llevó a tomar una decisión importante que cambió el curso de su vida.

grasp
grasp
[Sustantivo]

the ability to comprehend or firmly understand a concept, idea, or piece of information

comprensión, dominio

comprensión, dominio

Ex: The seminar improved her grasp of the complexities involved in international trade. 

El seminario mejoró su comprensión de las complejidades involucradas en el comercio internacional.

incredulity
incredulity
[Sustantivo]

the condition of being unable or unwilling to believe something

incredulidad

incredulidad

interpretation
interpretation
[Sustantivo]

the act of forming a personal understanding or mental image of something based on individual perception or analysis

interpretación, comprensión

interpretación, comprensión

Ex: Each student's interpretation of the historical event was influenced by their own perspectives and experiences. 

La interpretación de cada estudiante del evento histórico fue influenciada por sus propias perspectivas y experiencias.

anticipation
anticipation
[Sustantivo]

the action of predicting something to happen in the future

anticipación, previsión

anticipación, previsión

Ex: His anticipation of the weather changes helped him prepare adequately for the hike. 

Su anticipación de los cambios climáticos lo ayudó a prepararse adecuadamente para la caminata.

prediction
prediction
[Sustantivo]

the act of saying what one thinks is going to happen in the future or what the outcome of something will be

predicción

predicción

Ex: The company’s prediction for next year’s profits is optimistic. 

La predicción de la empresa para los beneficios del próximo año es optimista.

inspiration
inspiration
[Sustantivo]

a mental spark that drives unusual creativity or activity

inspiración

inspiración

Ex: The speaker’s words created an inspiration that energized the audience. 

Las palabras del orador crearon una inspiración que energizó a la audiencia.

abstraction
abstraction
[Sustantivo]

a general concept or idea that is not tied to any specific instance or physical form

abstracción, concepto abstracto

abstracción, concepto abstracto

Ex: Philosophers often discuss abstractions such as truth, beauty, and existence. 

Los filósofos a menudo discuten abstracciones como la verdad, la belleza y la existencia.

conception
conception
[Sustantivo]

a notion or idea formed in the mind, representing a general understanding or mental image of something

concepción, idea

concepción, idea

Ex: His conception of freedom was influenced by his experiences growing up in a repressive society. 

Su concepción de la libertad fue influenciada por sus experiencias al crecer en una sociedad represiva.

deliberation
deliberation
[Sustantivo]

the process of carefully thinking about or discussing something in detail before making a decision

deliberación, reflexión detenida

deliberación, reflexión detenida

Ex: She approached the problem with careful deliberation, weighing all possible outcomes. 

Ella abordó el problema con una deliberación cuidadosa, sopesando todos los resultados posibles.

obsession
obsession
[Sustantivo]

a strong and uncontrollable interest or attachment to something or someone, causing constant thoughts, intense emotions, and repetitive behaviors

obsesión

obsesión

Ex: She had an obsession with checking her email, even in the middle of the night. 

Ella tenía una obsesión por revisar su correo electrónico, incluso en medio de la noche.

mindfulness
mindfulness
[Sustantivo]

a mental state achieved by maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of one's thoughts, feelings, etc., used as a therapeutic technique

conciencia plena, atención plena

conciencia plena, atención plena

Ex: Mindfulness exercises can be effective in reducing symptoms of depression. 

Los ejercicios de atención plena pueden ser efectivos para reducir los síntomas de la depresión.

world view
world view
[Sustantivo]

a set of beliefs about the nature of the world and the place of humans within it

visión del mundo, cosmovisión

visión del mundo, cosmovisión

Ex: Their worldview is rooted in a deep sense of community and collective well-being. 

Su visión del mundo está enraizada en un profundo sentido de comunidad y bienestar colectivo.

mindset
mindset
[Sustantivo]

a set of attitudes, beliefs, or a mental disposition that influences how a person interprets and responds to situations

mentalidad, actitud

mentalidad, actitud

Ex: He approached the project with a fixed mindset, believing that his abilities were unchangeable. 

Abordó el proyecto con una mentalidad fija, creyendo que sus habilidades eran inmutables.

presumption
presumption
[Sustantivo]

a belief that something is true without any proof

suposición

suposición

insight
insight
[Sustantivo]

a penetrating and profound understanding that goes beyond surface-level observations or knowledge

perspicacia

perspicacia

Ex: Reflecting on past experiences provided valuable insight into behavior and motivations. 

Reflexionar sobre experiencias pasadas proporcionó un entendimiento valioso sobre el comportamiento y las motivaciones.

puzzling
puzzling
[Adjetivo]

hard to understand or explain

confuso

confuso

Ex: The detective faced a puzzling case with few clues to follow. 

El detective se enfrentó a un caso desconcertante con pocas pistas para seguir.

intriguing
intriguing
[Adjetivo]

arousing interest and curiosity due to being strange or mysterious

fascinante

fascinante

Ex: She found the stranger's enigmatic smile intriguing, wondering what secrets it concealed. 

Encontró la sonrisa enigmática del extraño intrigante, preguntándose qué secretos ocultaba.

sophisticated
sophisticated
[Adjetivo]

having refined taste, elegance, and knowledge of complex matters

sofisticado

sofisticado

Ex: The sophisticated woman always dressed impeccably and had a commanding presence. 

La mujer sofisticada siempre vestía impecablemente y tenía una presencia imponente.

dazed
dazed
[Adjetivo]

feeling confused and having trouble thinking or reacting correctly

aturdido, aturdido

aturdido, aturdido

Ex: The sudden news left him feeling dazed and speechless. 

La noticia repentina lo dejó aturdido y sin palabras.

watchful
watchful
[Adjetivo]

paying close attention to one's surroundings or circumstances to stay aware of potential risks or threats

vigilante, atento

vigilante, atento

Ex: His watchful presence made everyone feel safe. 

Su presencia atenta hizo que todos se sintieran seguros.

perplexed
perplexed
[Adjetivo]

confused or puzzled, often because of a complex or difficult situation or problem

perplejo, desconcertado

perplejo, desconcertado

Ex: The unusual behavior of the dog left the veterinarian perplexed. 

El comportamiento inusual del perro dejó al veterinario perplejo.

to ponder
to ponder
[Verbo]

to give careful thought to something, its various aspects, implications, or possibilities

considerar

considerar

Ex: I often ponder what might have been if I had taken a different fork in the road years ago. 

A menudo reflexiono sobre lo que podría haber sido si hubiera tomado un camino diferente hace años.

to contemplate

to think about or consider something as a possibility

contemplar

contemplar

Ex: The couple sat down to contemplate the idea of relocating to a different country for a fresh start. 

La pareja se sentó a contemplar la idea de mudarse a un país diferente para un nuevo comienzo.

to reminisce

to remember past events, experiences, or memories with a sense of nostalgia

recordar los viejos tiempos

recordar los viejos tiempos

Ex: The group of friends gathered to reminisce about their school days. 

El grupo de amigos se reunió para recordar sus días de escuela.

to conceive

to produce a plan, idea, etc. in one's mind

concebir

concebir

Ex: The artist conceived a unique painting that expressed deep emotions and symbolism. 

El artista concibió una pintura única que expresaba emociones profundas y simbolismo.

to mystify
to mystify
[Verbo]

to puzzle someone by being mysterious or difficult to understand

misterizar, desconcertar

misterizar, desconcertar

Ex: The complex scientific concepts mystified the students, making it hard for them to comprehend. 

Los conceptos científicos complejos desconcertaron a los estudiantes, dificultándoles la comprensión.

to internalize

to incorporate or integrate information, beliefs, or values into one's own understanding or mindset

internalizar, asimilar

internalizar, asimilar

Ex: Parenting involves guiding children to internalize important values and ethical principles as they grow and develop. 

La crianza implica guiar a los niños para internalizar valores importantes y principios éticos a medida que crecen y se desarrollan.

to engross
to engross
[Verbo]

to absorb all of someone's attention or time, captivating them completely

absorber

absorber

Ex: The fascinating documentary engrossed viewers with its compelling storytelling. 

El fascinante documental absorbió a los espectadores con su narrativa convincente.

to bewilder

to confuse someone, leaving them uncertain

desconcertar, confundir

desconcertar, confundir

Ex: The unexpected behavior of the animals bewildered the zookeepers. 

El comportamiento inesperado de los animales desconcertó a los cuidadores del zoológico.

to consume
to consume
[Verbo]

to completely occupy or fill the mind, often to the point of obsession or intense focus

consumir, obsesionar

consumir, obsesionar

Ex: The entrepreneur's ambitious project consumed his every waking moment. 

El ambicioso proyecto del emprendedor consumía cada momento de su vigilia.

to contextualize

to think about something with regard to its condition and relating information so as to understand it better

contextualizar

contextualizar

Ex: She tried to contextualize the data by comparing it with previous studies. 

Ella intentó contextualizar los datos comparándolos con estudios anteriores.

to attribute

to relate or assign a feature or quality to something or someone

atribuir, adjudicar

atribuir, adjudicar

Ex: Kindness is a trait that many people attribute to their favorite teachers. 

La bondad es un rasgo que muchas personas atribuyen a sus profesores favoritos.

to fathom
to fathom
[Verbo]

to understand and make sense of something after giving it a lot of thought

entender

entender

Ex: After hours of contemplation, he finally fathomed the meaning behind the cryptic message. 

Después de horas de contemplación, finalmente comprendió el significado detrás del mensaje críptico.

to faze
to faze
[Verbo]

to unsettle someone, often leading them to lose their confidence or peace temporarily

desconcertar, perturbar

desconcertar, perturbar

Ex: The resilient athlete refused to let a minor injury faze her during the crucial competition. 

La atleta resiliente se negó a dejar que una lesión menor la desconcertara durante la competencia crucial.

to bemuse
to bemuse
[Verbo]

to confuse someone, often by being difficult to understand

confundir

confundir

Ex: The abstract artwork bemused many viewers, as they struggled to interpret its meaning. 

La obra de arte abstracta desconcertó a muchos espectadores, ya que luchaban por interpretar su significado.

to surmise
to surmise
[Verbo]

to come to a conclusion without enough evidence

conjeturar, suponer

conjeturar, suponer

Ex: Finding the office empty, she surmised that the meeting had been rescheduled without prior notice. 

Al encontrar la oficina vacía, ella supuso que la reunión había sido reprogramada sin previo aviso.

to deem
to deem
[Verbo]

to consider in a particular manner

considerar, juzgar

considerar, juzgar

Ex: After the interview, they deemed her qualifications suitable for the position. 

Después de la entrevista, consideraron sus calificaciones adecuadas para el puesto.

to credit
to credit
[Verbo]

to acknowledge someone as the source, agent, or possessor of an action, achievement, or quality

atribuir, reconocer

atribuir, reconocer

Ex: The company credited the engineer with the invention of the groundbreaking technology. 

La empresa atribuyó al ingeniero la invención de la tecnología innovadora.

to imprint
to imprint
[Verbo]

to establish a lasting impression or memory of something in someone's mind

imprimir, grabar

imprimir, grabar

Ex: The teacher's passionate storytelling imprinted the lesson in the students' memories. 

La narración apasionada del profesor grabó la lección en la memoria de los estudiantes.

to ascribe
to ascribe
[Verbo]

to attribute a particular quality, cause, or origin to someone or something

atribuir

atribuir

Ex: Some cultures ascribe natural phenomena to the actions of deities or spirits. 

Algunas culturas atribuyen los fenómenos naturales a las acciones de deidades o espíritus.

to decipher

to interpret or understand something that is difficult or unclear

descifrar, interpretar

descifrar, interpretar

Ex: She used a dictionary to decipher the unfamiliar words in the letter. 

Ella usó un diccionario para descifrar las palabras desconocidas en la carta.

intently
intently
[Adverbio]

in a way that shows close focus, deep concentration, or eager attention to something

atentamente, con atención

atentamente, con atención

Ex: He worked intently, unaware of the time passing. 

Trabajó atentamente, sin darse cuenta del paso del tiempo.

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