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Lista de Palabras Nivel C1 - Personaje

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre personajes, como "cynical", "obsessive", "noble", etc. preparadas para estudiantes de C1.

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CEFR C1 Vocabulary
loudmouth
loudmouth
[Sustantivo]

an obnoxious and overly talkative person who speaks loudly and often without restraint

bocazas, gritón

bocazas, gritón

Ex: She's tired of dating loudmouths who dominate every dinner party. 

Está cansada de salir con charlatanes que dominan cada cena.

cynical
cynical
[Adjetivo]

having a distrustful or negative outlook, often believing that people are motivated by self-interest

cínico

cínico

Ex: The cynical old man believed that acts of kindness were merely disguised selfishness. 

El anciano cínico creía que los actos de bondad no eran más que egoísmo disfrazado.

loony
loony
[Adjetivo]

crazy or behaving in a foolish or irrational way

loco

loco

Ex: The teacher dismissed his loony explanation for why he didn't do his homework. 

El profesor rechazó su explicación loca sobre por qué no hizo su tarea.

naive
naive
[Adjetivo]

lacking experience and wisdom due to being young

ingenuo, inocente

ingenuo, inocente

Ex: The naive teenager fell for the scam, unaware of the deception behind the enticing offer. 

El adolescente ingenuo cayó en la estafa, sin darse cuenta del engaño detrás de la oferta tentadora.

flawed
flawed
[Adjetivo]

having imperfections, errors, or weaknesses

defectuoso

defectuoso

Ex: Her flawed memory made it difficult for her to recall specific details. 

Su memoria defectuosa le dificultaba recordar detalles específicos.

hostile
hostile
[Adjetivo]

unfriendly or aggressive toward others

agresivo

agresivo

Ex: His hostile attitude towards newcomers created a tense atmosphere in the office. 

Su actitud hostil hacia los recién llegados creó un ambiente tenso en la oficina.

noble
noble
[Adjetivo]

expressing or having qualities such as honesty, courage, thoughtfulness, etc. that deserves admiration

noble

noble

Ex: The noble leader inspired his followers with his vision and unwavering integrity. 

El líder noble inspiró a sus seguidores con su visión y su inquebrantable integridad.

obsessive
obsessive
[Adjetivo]

giving someone or something too much thought or attention in an unusual way

obsesivo

obsesivo

Ex: His obsessive need to check his phone every few minutes annoyed his friends. 

Su necesidad obsesiva de revisar su teléfono cada pocos minutos molestaba a sus amigos.

persistent
persistent
[Adjetivo]

continuing to do something despite facing criticism or difficulties

persistente

persistente

Ex: Despite facing rejection, she remained persistent in her job search, applying to numerous positions. 

A pesar de enfrentar el rechazo, ella se mantuvo persistente en su búsqueda de empleo, solicitando numerosos puestos.

pushy
pushy
[Adjetivo]

trying hard to achieve something in a rude way

prepotente, agresivo

prepotente, agresivo

Ex: He was so pushy about getting a promotion that it started to irritate his boss. 

Era tan insistente por conseguir un ascenso que empezó a irritar a su jefe.

malicious
malicious
[Adjetivo]

intending to cause harm or distress to others

malicioso, malintencionado

malicioso, malintencionado

Ex: The vengeful ex-partner made malicious threats against her former lover. 

El ex compañero vengativo hizo amenazas maliciosas contra su antiguo amante.

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.

resentful
resentful
[Adjetivo]

feeling anger because of perceived unfairness or wrongdoing

resentido

resentido

Ex: Despite her efforts, she remained resentful of her ex-boyfriend's betrayal. 

A pesar de sus esfuerzos, ella permaneció resentida por la traición de su exnovio.

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.

self-centered
self-centered
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) not caring about the needs and feelings of no one but one's own

egocéntrico

egocéntrico

Ex: Being self-centered can damage relationships with others. 

Ser egocéntrico puede dañar las relaciones con los demás.

superficial
superficial
[Adjetivo]

lacking a deep understanding of important or serious matters

superficial

superficial

Ex: Despite her charm, her superficial interests prevented her from forming deep connections with others. 

A pesar de su encanto, sus intereses superficiales le impidieron formar conexiones profundas con los demás.

suspicious
suspicious
[Adjetivo]

doubtful about the honesty of what someone has done and having no trust in them

sospechoso

sospechoso

Ex: He became suspicious when his coworker started acting secretive about the project details. 

Se volvió sospechoso cuando su compañero de trabajo empezó a actuar de manera reservada sobre los detalles del proyecto.

timid
timid
[Adjetivo]

lacking confidence or courage

tímido

tímido

Ex: His timid demeanor made it difficult for him to ask for help when he needed it. 

Su actitud tímida hacía difícil para él pedir ayuda cuando la necesitaba.

vain
vain
[Adjetivo]

taking great pride in one's abilities, appearance, etc.

vanidoso, egoísta

vanidoso, egoísta

Ex: He was so vain about his physical appearance that he refused to leave the house without perfect grooming. 

Era tan vano con su apariencia física que se negaba a salir de casa sin un arreglo perfecto.

villainous
villainous
[Adjetivo]

behaving in an immoral or evil manner, often causing harm or distress to others

malvado

malvado

Ex: The villainous corporation exploited workers and polluted the environment for profit. 

La corporación malvada explotaba a los trabajadores y contaminaba el medio ambiente para obtener ganancias.

knowledgeable
knowledgeable
[Adjetivo]

having a lot of information or expertise in a particular subject or field

informado

informado

Ex: She's quite knowledgeable about nutrition and can offer helpful advice on maintaining a healthy diet. 

Ella es muy conocedora sobre nutrición y puede ofrecer consejos útiles para mantener una dieta saludable.

open-minded
open-minded
[Adjetivo]

ready to accept or listen to different views and opinions

de mentalidad abierta

de mentalidad abierta

Ex: The open-minded couple embraced their son's decision to pursue a non-traditional career path. 

La pareja de mentalidad abierta aceptó la decisión de su hijo de seguir una carrera no tradicional.

mature
mature
[Adjetivo]

(of a young person or child) able to behave reasonably and responsibly, like an adult

maduro

maduro

Ex: Despite being a child, his mature demeanor impressed the adults around him. 

A pesar de ser un niño, su comportamiento maduro impresionó a los adultos que lo rodeaban.

plain
plain
[Adjetivo]

characterized by straightforwardness

franco

franco

Ex: She gave a plain answer to the reporter's question, without any sugar-coating. 

Ella dio una respuesta sencilla a la pregunta del reportero, sin ningún tipo de edulcoración.

principled
principled
[Adjetivo]

behaving in a manner that shows one's high moral standards

de principios

de principios

Ex: The judge was respected for his principled decisions, which were based on fairness and justice. 

El juez era respetado por sus decisiones principistas, que se basaban en la equidad y la justicia.

prominent
prominent
[Adjetivo]

well-known or easily recognizable due to importance, influence, or distinct features

prominente

prominente

Ex: The prominent scientist made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of medicine. 

El científico destacado hizo descubrimientos innovadores en el campo de la medicina.

rational
rational
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) avoiding emotions and taking logic into account when making decisions

racional, cuerdo

racional, cuerdo

Ex: A rational person will analyze the pros and cons before taking action. 

Una persona racional analizará los pros y los contras antes de actuar.

relatable
relatable
[Adjetivo]

having qualities that make it easy for people to connect with or understand

cercano

cercano

Ex: His relatable sense of humor made him a favorite among his friends. 

Su sentido del humor relatable lo convirtió en un favorito entre sus amigos.

renowned
renowned
[Adjetivo]

famous and admired by many people

renombrado, famoso

renombrado, famoso

Ex: The renowned musician captivated audiences with her virtuoso performances. 

El músico renombrado cautivó al público con sus actuaciones virtuosas.

dedicated
dedicated
[Adjetivo]

fully committed and loyal to a task, cause, or purpose

dedicado

dedicado

Ex: The team was dedicated to their mission of promoting environmental conservation. 

El equipo estaba dedicado a su misión de promover la conservación del medio ambiente.

humble
humble
[Adjetivo]

behaving in a way that shows the lack of pride or sense of superiority over others

humilde, modesto

humilde, modesto

Ex: Her humble attitude endears her to everyone she meets, making her a beloved friend. 

Su actitud humilde la hace querida por todos los que conoce, convirtiéndola en una amiga muy querida.

self-motivated
self-motivated
[Adjetivo]

making efforts and able to work hard without needing to be forced

automotivado

automotivado

Ex: He demonstrated his self-motivated nature by taking on additional responsibilities without being asked. 

Demostró su naturaleza auto-motivada al asumir responsabilidades adicionales sin que se lo pidieran.

straightforward
straightforward
[Adjetivo]

(of a person or their behavior) direct and honest

franco, sincero

franco, sincero

Ex: His straightforward attitude helped resolve conflicts quickly in the workplace. 

Su actitud directa ayudó a resolver los conflictos rápidamente en el lugar de trabajo.

tactful
tactful
[Adjetivo]

careful not to make anyone upset or annoyed

discreto, diplomático

discreto, diplomático

Ex: When discussing sensitive topics, it's essential to be tactful to maintain harmony in the conversation. 

Al discutir temas delicados, es esencial ser táctico para mantener la armonía en la conversación.

thoughtful
thoughtful
[Adjetivo]

thinking deeply about oneself and one's experiences, often resulting in new understandings or realizations

pensativo

pensativo

Ex: The elderly man was known for his thoughtful moments on the porch, reminiscing about his youth. 

El anciano era conocido por sus momentos reflexivos en el porche, recordando su juventud.

tolerant
tolerant
[Adjetivo]

showing respect to what other people say or do even when one disagrees with them

tolerante

tolerante

Ex: The tolerant coworker listened attentively to their colleague's ideas, even if they had opposing viewpoints, fostering collaboration and mutual respect. 

El compañero de trabajo tolerante escuchó atentamente las ideas de su colega, incluso si tenían puntos de vista opuestos, fomentando la colaboración y el respeto mutuo.

trustworthy
trustworthy
[Adjetivo]

able to be trusted or relied on

de confianza, confiable

de confianza, confiable

Ex: Despite challenges, the trustworthy employee consistently delivers high-quality work. 

A pesar de los desafíos, el empleado confiable entrega constantemente un trabajo de alta calidad.

truthful
truthful
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) telling the truth without deceit or falsehood

veraz, sincero

veraz, sincero

Ex: He was known to be truthful, even when the truth was difficult. 

Era conocido por ser veraz, incluso cuando la verdad era difícil.

vicious
vicious
[Adjetivo]

violent and very unkind

malicioso, cruel

malicioso, cruel

Ex: She endured years of vicious bullying at school, leaving her feeling isolated and afraid. 

Ella soportó años de acoso vicioso en la escuela, dejándola sintiéndose aislada y asustada.

foolhardy
foolhardy
[Adjetivo]

behaving in a way that is unnecessarily risky or very stupid

temerario, imprudente

temerario, imprudente

Ex: The general's foolhardy strategy led to unnecessary casualties among his troops. 

La estrategia temeraria del general llevó a bajas innecesarias entre sus tropas.

withdrawn
withdrawn
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) unwilling to talk to other people or participate in social events

introvertido

introvertido

Ex: His withdrawn behavior worried his friends, who tried to encourage him to join them more often. 

Su comportamiento retraído preocupaba a sus amigos, quienes intentaban animarlo a unirse a ellos con más frecuencia.

rat
rat
[Sustantivo]

someone who gives information about other people and their crimes or wrongdoings to the police or authorities

soplón, informante

soplón, informante

Ex: The informant was always cautious, knowing the risks involved in being a rat. 

El informante siempre era cauteloso, sabiendo los riesgos que implicaba ser un soplón.

poker face
poker face
[Sustantivo]

a facial expression that does not reveal a person's feelings or thoughts

cara de póker, rostro impasible

cara de póker, rostro impasible

Ex: During the intense game of poker, she wore a poker face, making it challenging for her opponents to anticipate her moves. 

Un buen negociador necesita cara de póker en los momentos adecuados.

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