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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: Abusive relationships often involve emotional as well as physical harm. 

Las relaciones abusivas a menudo implican daño emocional y físico.

impudent
impudent
[Adjetivo]

rude and disrespectful, often toward authority or elders

descarado

descarado

Ex: The impudent teenager rolled his eyes at every suggestion his parents made. 

El adolescente insolente puso los ojos en blanco ante cada sugerencia que sus padres hicieron.

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 behavior turned people away, leaving her with few friends. 

Su comportamiento engreído alejó a la gente, dejándola con pocos amigos.

base
base
[Adjetivo]

completely lacking moral or honorable purpose or character

vil

vil

Ex: She was appalled by the base behavior of her former friend. 

Ella quedó consternada por el comportamiento bajo de su ex amiga.

amicable
amicable
[Adjetivo]

(of interpersonal relations) behaving with friendliness and without disputing

amigable, amistoso

amigable, amistoso

Ex: The negotiations between the two companies were conducted in an amicable atmosphere, leading to a mutually beneficial agreement. 

Las negociaciones entre las dos empresas se llevaron a cabo en un ambiente amistoso, lo que condujo a un acuerdo mutuamente beneficioso.

cowardly
cowardly
[Adjetivo]

lacking courage, typically avoiding difficult or dangerous situations

cobarde

cobarde

Ex: It was a cowardly decision to avoid the challenge instead of facing it. 

Fue una decisión cobarde evitar el desafío en lugar de enfrentarlo.

diligent
diligent
[Adjetivo]

steadily persevering with care, precision, or attention to detail

diligente

diligente

Ex: His diligent proofreading caught several subtle errors. 

Su corrección diligente detectó varios errores sutiles.

boastful
boastful
[Adjetivo]

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

jactancioso

jactancioso

Ex: The athlete’s boastful recounting of his championship victory overshadowed the team’s collective effort. 

El relato jactancioso del atleta sobre su victoria en el campeonato eclipsó el esfuerzo colectivo del equipo.

assiduous
assiduous
[Adjetivo]

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

asiduo

asiduo

Ex: They admired his assiduous approach to solving complex problems. 

Admiraban su enfoque asiduo para resolver problemas complejos.

cunning
cunning
[Adjetivo]

able to achieve what one wants through sly or underhanded means

astuto

astuto

Ex: The cunning thief managed to pickpocket several wallets from unsuspecting tourists in the crowded market. 

El ladrón astuto logró robar varias carteras a turistas desprevenidos en el mercado abarrotado.

depraved
depraved
[Adjetivo]

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

depravado

depravado

Ex: The depraved practices in the abandoned building were a stark reminder of humanity’s capacity for cruelty. 

Las prácticas depravadas en el edificio abandonado eran un recordatorio crudo de la capacidad de la humanidad para la crueldad.

diabolical
diabolical
[Adjetivo]

tremendously wicked or evil, just like the Devil

diabólico

diabólico

Ex: The movie’s antagonist was portrayed as a diabolical figure with no remorse. 

El antagonista de la película fue retratado como una figura diabólica sin remordimientos.

ingenuous
ingenuous
[Adjetivo]

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

ingenuo

ingenuo

Ex: He was taken advantage of due to his ingenuous nature. 

Se aprovecharon de él debido a su naturaleza ingenuo.

sluggish
sluggish
[Adjetivo]

moving, reacting, or functioning more slowly than usual

lento

lento

Ex: The engine was sluggish in the cold weather. 

El motor estaba lento en el clima frío.

agile
agile
[Adjetivo]

able to move quickly and easily

ágil

ágil

Ex: The agile gymnast executed flips and somersaults with precision. 

El gimnasta ágil realizó volteretas y saltos mortales con precisión.

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.

zealous
zealous
[Adjetivo]

showing impressive commitment and enthusiasm for something

ferviente, entusiasta

ferviente, entusiasta

Ex: The zealous supporters cheered loudly throughout the entire event. 

Los seguidores fervientes animaron en voz alta durante todo el evento.

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.

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.

simple-minded
simple-minded
[Adjetivo]

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

ingenuo

ingenuo

Ex: The simple-minded approach to the issue didn't solve anything. 

El enfoque simplista del problema no resolvió nada.

narrow-minded
narrow-minded
[Adjetivo]

not open to new ideas, opinions, etc.

cerrado, de mentalidad cerrada

cerrado, de mentalidad cerrada

Ex: Growing up in a narrow-minded community, she often felt like she didn't belong. 

Creciendo en una comunidad de mente cerrada, a menudo se sentía como si no perteneciera.

egocentric
egocentric
[Adjetivo]

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

egocéntrico

egocéntrico

Ex: Her egocentric attitude often prevented her from seeing others' points of view. 

Su actitud egocéntrica a menudo le impedía ver el punto de vista de los demás.

adept
adept
[Adjetivo]

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

experto

experto

Ex: The adept architect seamlessly blends functionality with aesthetic appeal in their designs. 

El arquitecto experto combina a la perfección la funcionalidad con el atractivo estético en sus diseños.

conscientious
conscientious
[Adjetivo]

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

concienzudo

concienzudo

Ex: The conscientious decision to recycle and reduce waste reflects her commitment to environmental responsibility. 

La decisión consciente de reciclar y reducir los residuos refleja su compromiso con la responsabilidad ambiental.

mischievous
mischievous
[Adjetivo]

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

travieso

travieso

Ex: The dog's mischievous behavior led to him knocking over the trash can. 

El comportamiento travieso del perro lo llevó a volcar el bote de basura.

presumptuous
presumptuous
[Adjetivo]

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

impertinente, atrevido

impertinente, atrevido

Ex: He found it presumptuous that she criticized his work without knowing the details. 

Encontró presuntuoso que ella criticara su trabajo sin conocer los detalles.

fickle
fickle
[Adjetivo]

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

inconstante

inconstante

Ex: His fickle attitude towards relationships left many of his partners feeling confused and hurt. 

Su actitud inconstante hacia las relaciones dejó a muchas de sus parejas sintiéndose confundidas y heridas.

obstinate
obstinate
[Adjetivo]

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

obstinado

obstinado

Ex: His obstinate stance on the issue made it difficult for the team to reach a consensus. 

Su postura obstinada sobre el tema hizo difícil que el equipo llegara a un consenso.

courteous
courteous
[Adjetivo]

behaving with politeness and respect

educado, cortés

educado, cortés

Ex: He responded to the complaint with a courteous and thoughtful reply. 

Respondió a la queja con una respuesta cortés y reflexiva.

domineering
domineering
[Adjetivo]

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

dominante

dominante

Ex: The manager's domineering style of leadership stifled creativity and innovation among the team members. 

El estilo de liderazgo dominante del manager sofocó la creatividad y la innovación entre los miembros del equipo.

benevolent
benevolent
[Adjetivo]

showing kindness and generosity

benévolo

benévolo

Ex: Her benevolent nature led her to volunteer at the orphanage every weekend. 

Su naturaleza bondadosa la llevó a ser voluntaria en el orfanato todos los fines de semana.

gallant
gallant
[Adjetivo]

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

gallardo

gallardo

Ex: Despite the rain, he shielded her with his umbrella in a gallant display of chivalry. 

A pesar de la lluvia, la protegió con su paraguas en un galante despliegue de caballerosidad.

shallow
shallow
[Adjetivo]

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

frívolo

frívolo

Ex: She realized he was too shallow to understand her deeper emotions and thoughts. 

Ella se dio cuenta de que él era demasiado superficial para entender sus emociones y pensamientos más profundos.

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.

neurotic
neurotic
[Adjetivo]

experiencing significant emotional instability or anxiety

neurótico

neurótico

Ex: The stress made her neurotic and irritable. 

El estrés la volvió neurótica e irritable.

rambunctious
rambunctious
[Adjetivo]

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

inquieto, bullicioso

inquieto, bullicioso

Ex: The party grew more rambunctious as the night went on. 

La fiesta se volvió más alborotada a medida que avanzaba la noche.

virtuous
virtuous
[Adjetivo]

having or showing high moral standards

virtuoso

virtuoso

Ex: It's important to surround yourself with virtuous friends who inspire you to do good. 

Es importante rodearse de amigos virtuosos que te inspiren a hacer el bien.

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 detective was able to solve the case with his sharp insights. 

El detective ágil mentalmente pudo resolver el caso con sus agudos conocimientos.

aloof
aloof
[Adjetivo]

unfriendly or reluctant to socializing

distante

distante

Ex: The cat, known for its aloof nature, preferred to keep to itself and avoided human interaction. 

El gato, conocido por su naturaleza distante, prefería mantenerse alejado y evitaba la interacción humana.

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