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Vocabulario Avanzado para el TOEFL - Características Personales

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre características personales, como "abusive", "base", "cunning", etc. que se necesitan para el examen TOEFL.

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abusive
abusive
[Adjetivo]

treating someone cruelly and violently, especially in a physical or psychological way

abusivo

abusivo

Ex: The company implemented strict policies to prevent abusive conduct in the workplace .

La empresa implementó políticas estrictas para prevenir conductas abusivas en el lugar de trabajo.

impudent
impudent
[Adjetivo]

rude and disrespectful, often toward authority or elders

descarado

descarado

Ex: She found his impudent attitude hard to tolerate .

Ella encontró su actitud impudente difícil de tolerar.

accommodating
accommodating
[Adjetivo]

eager or willing to help others

complaciente

complaciente

conceited
conceited
[Adjetivo]

taking excessive pride in oneself

engreído, creído

engreído, creído

Ex: Her conceited remarks about her appearance grated on her friends ' nerves .

Sus comentarios engreídos sobre su apariencia irritaron los nervios de sus amigos.

base
base
[Adjetivo]

completely lacking moral or honorable purpose or character

vil

vil

Ex: The company's decision to cut corners for profit was seen as base by many.

La decisión de la empresa de cortar esquinas para obtener beneficios fue vista como baja por muchos.

amicable
amicable
[Adjetivo]

(of interpersonal relations) behaving with friendliness and without disputing

amigable, amistoso

amigable, amistoso

Ex: Despite the competitive nature of the game , the players maintained an amicable attitude towards each other throughout .

A pesar de la naturaleza competitiva del juego, los jugadores mantuvieron una actitud amistosa entre sí durante todo el tiempo.

cowardly
cowardly
[Adjetivo]

lacking courage, typically avoiding difficult or dangerous situations

cobarde

cobarde

Ex: She felt ashamed of her cowardly refusal to speak out.

Se sintió avergonzada de su negativa cobarde a hablar.

diligent
diligent
[Adjetivo]

steadily persevering with care, precision, or attention to detail

diligente

diligente

Ex: He handled the fragile documents with diligent care .

Manejó los documentos frágiles con un cuidado diligente.

boastful
boastful
[Adjetivo]

showing excessive self-satisfaction in one's accomplishments, possessions, or capabilities

jactancioso

jactancioso

Ex: Despite his boastful claims , it was clear that his actual contributions were minimal compared to his talk .

A pesar de sus afirmaciones jactanciosas, estaba claro que sus contribuciones reales eran mínimas en comparación con sus palabras.

assiduous
assiduous
[Adjetivo]

working very hard and with careful attention to detail so that everything is done as well as possible

asiduo

asiduo

Ex: She approached the task with an assiduous focus that impressed her supervisors .

Ella abordó la tarea con un enfoque asiduo que impresionó a sus supervisores.

cunning
cunning
[Adjetivo]

able to achieve what one wants through sly or underhanded means

astuto

astuto

Ex: The cunning politician employed subtle rhetoric and persuasion to win over undecided voters .

El político astuto empleó retórica sutil y persuasión para ganarse a los votantes indecisos.

depraved
depraved
[Adjetivo]

exhibiting extreme moral corruption or twisted values, often reflecting profound wickedness

depravado

depravado

Ex: The depraved elements of the crime scene hinted at a level of evil beyond ordinary understanding .

Los elementos depravados de la escena del crimen sugerían un nivel de maldad más allá de la comprensión ordinaria.

diabolical
diabolical
[Adjetivo]

tremendously wicked or evil, just like the Devil

diabólico

diabólico

Ex: His diabolical manipulation of others left a trail of devastation .

Su manipulación diabólica de los demás dejó un rastro de devastación.

ingenuous
ingenuous
[Adjetivo]

showing simplicity, honesty, or innocence and willing to trust others due to a lack of life experience

ingenuo

ingenuo

Ex: His ingenuous belief in fairy tales persisted well into adulthood .

Su creencia ingenuo en los cuentos de hadas persistió hasta bien entrada la edad adulta.

sluggish
sluggish
[Adjetivo]

moving, reacting, or functioning more slowly than usual

lento

lento

Ex: Blood circulation can become sluggish when sitting too long .

La circulación sanguínea puede volverse lenta al estar sentado demasiado tiempo.

agile
agile
[Adjetivo]

able to move quickly and easily

ágil

ágil

Ex: The agile robot maneuvered smoothly through the obstacle course .

El robot ágil se movió suavemente a través del recorrido de obstáculos.

tactful
tactful
[Adjetivo]

careful not to make anyone upset or annoyed

discreto, diplomático

discreto, diplomático

Ex: In social settings , she was tactful in steering conversations away from controversial topics to keep the atmosphere pleasant .

En entornos sociales, ella fue táctica al dirigir las conversaciones lejos de temas controvertidos para mantener un ambiente agradable.

zealous
zealous
[Adjetivo]

showing impressive commitment and enthusiasm for something

ferviente, entusiasta

ferviente, entusiasta

Ex: His zealous dedication to the cause inspired many to take action .

Su dedicación ferviente a la causa inspiró a muchos a actuar.

rational
rational
[Adjetivo]

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

racional, cuerdo

racional, cuerdo

Ex: The rational thinker prefers facts over assumptions when making judgments .

El pensador racional prefiere los hechos sobre las suposiciones al hacer juicios.

naive
naive
[Adjetivo]

lacking experience and wisdom due to being young

ingenuo, inocente

ingenuo, inocente

Ex: His naive optimism about the future was endearing , but sometimes unrealistic given the harsh realities of life .

Su optimismo ingenuo sobre el futuro era entrañable, pero a veces poco realista dadas las duras realidades de la vida.

simple-minded
simple-minded
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) not intelligent and unable to comprehend complicated matters

ingenuo

ingenuo

Ex: Despite being kind , she was simple-minded and easily confused .

A pesar de ser amable, era simple de mente y se confundía fácilmente.

narrow-minded
narrow-minded
[Adjetivo]

not open to new ideas, opinions, etc.

cerrado, de mentalidad cerrada

cerrado, de mentalidad cerrada

Ex: Her narrow-minded parents disapproved of her unconventional career choice .

Sus padres de mente cerrada desaprobaban su elección de carrera poco convencional.

egocentric
egocentric
[Adjetivo]

thinking only about oneself, not about other people's needs or desires

egocéntrico

egocéntrico

Ex: The novel 's protagonist is an egocentric artist who only paints self-portraits .

El protagonista de la novela es un artista egocéntrico que solo pinta autorretratos.

adept
adept
[Adjetivo]

highly skilled, proficient, or talented in a particular activity or field

experto

experto

Ex: The adept athlete excels in multiple sports , demonstrating agility and strength .

El atleta hábil sobresale en múltiples deportes, demostrando agilidad y fuerza.

conscientious
conscientious
[Adjetivo]

acting in accordance with one's conscience and sense of duty

concienzudo

concienzudo

Ex: In any profession , a conscientious attitude leads to greater trust and respect from peers and clients alike .

En cualquier profesión, una actitud consciente conduce a una mayor confianza y respeto por parte de compañeros y clientes por igual.

mischievous
mischievous
[Adjetivo]

enjoying causing trouble or playfully misbehaving, often in a harmless way

travieso

travieso

Ex: The mischievous squirrel stole food from the picnic table .

La ardilla traviesa robó comida de la mesa de picnic.

presumptuous
presumptuous
[Adjetivo]

failing to respect boundaries, doing something despite having no right in doing so

impertinente, atrevido

impertinente, atrevido

Ex: She felt it was presumptuous of him to assume she would join the team without asking first .

Ella sintió que fue presuntuoso de su parte asumir que se uniría al equipo sin preguntar primero.

fickle
fickle
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) likely to change their mind or feelings in a senseless manner too frequently

inconstante

inconstante

Ex: Despite his promises , his fickle loyalty meant he could not be relied upon when times got tough .

A pesar de sus promesas, su lealtad inconstante significaba que no se podía confiar en él cuando los tiempos se ponían difíciles.

obstinate
obstinate
[Adjetivo]

stubborn and unwilling to change one's behaviors, opinions, views, etc. despite other people's reasoning and persuasion

obstinado

obstinado

Ex: The negotiators were frustrated by the obstinate refusal of the other party to compromise on any point.

Los negociadores estaban frustrados por la negativa obstinada de la otra parte a comprometerse en cualquier punto.

courteous
courteous
[Adjetivo]

behaving with politeness and respect

educado, cortés

educado, cortés

Ex: He always remains courteous, even when dealing with difficult customers .

Siempre se mantiene cortés, incluso cuando trata con clientes difíciles.

domineering
domineering
[Adjetivo]

showing a tendency to have control over others without taking their emotions into account

dominante

dominante

Ex: The domineering mother-in-law constantly interfered in her son 's marriage , causing tension and resentment between the couple .

La suegra dominante interfería constantemente en el matrimonio de su hijo, causando tensión y resentimiento entre la pareja.

benevolent
benevolent
[Adjetivo]

showing kindness and generosity

benévolo

benévolo

Ex: The charity was supported by a benevolent donor who wished to remain anonymous .

La organización benéfica fue apoyada por un donante bondadoso que deseaba permanecer en el anonimato.

gallant
gallant
[Adjetivo]

(of a man or his manners) behaving with courtesy and politeness toward women

gallardo

gallardo

Ex: His gallant behavior towards women earned him the admiration of his peers .

Su comportamiento galante hacia las mujeres le valió la admiración de sus compañeros.

shallow
shallow
[Adjetivo]

lacking depth of character, seriousness, mindful thinking, or real understanding

frívolo

frívolo

Ex: The book had an intriguing premise , but the characters felt shallow and undeveloped .

El libro tenía una premisa intrigante, pero los personajes parecían superficiales y poco desarrollados.

sophisticated
sophisticated
[Adjetivo]

having refined taste, elegance, and knowledge of complex matters

sofisticado

sofisticado

Ex: The sophisticated diplomat navigated the complex negotiations with ease .

El diplomático sofisticado navegó con facilidad por las complejas negociaciones.

neurotic
neurotic
[Adjetivo]

experiencing significant emotional instability or anxiety

neurótico

neurótico

Ex: He displayed neurotic reactions to minor setbacks .

Mostró reacciones neuróticas ante contratiempos menores.

rambunctious
rambunctious
[Adjetivo]

loud, energetic, and hard to control, often in a playful or wild way

inquieto, bullicioso

inquieto, bullicioso

Ex: A group of rambunctious puppies tumbled across the yard .

Un grupo de cachorros traviesos rodaron por el patio.

virtuous
virtuous
[Adjetivo]

having or showing high moral standards

virtuoso

virtuoso

Ex: The teacher praised the student for displaying virtuous behavior towards their classmates .

El profesor elogió al estudiante por mostrar un comportamiento virtuoso hacia sus compañeros de clase.

quick-witted
quick-witted
[Adjetivo]

able to respond or react quickly and cleverly, especially in conversation or situations requiring immediate thought

agudo

agudo

Ex: The quick-witted host kept the talk show moving smoothly , engaging both the guests and the audience .

El anfitrión ágil mentalmente mantuvo el programa de entrevistas avanzando sin problemas, involucrando tanto a los invitados como a la audiencia.

aloof
aloof
[Adjetivo]

unfriendly or reluctant to socializing

distante

distante

Ex: The new student remained aloof on the first day of school , making it challenging for others to approach her .

El nuevo estudiante permaneció distante el primer día de escuela, lo que hizo difícil que otros se acercaran a él.

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