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A1 · Thinking & opinions
A1 · Pensamiento y opiniones
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to examine people or things to see how they are similar and how they are different
Once the customer compared the two products, her choice was easy.
Una vez que la clienta comparó los dos productos, su elección fue fácil.
The price for this brand is high compared to the other brands on the market
SinónimoscollatecontrastweighequatedifferentiaterelatebalancematchAntónimoscontrastdifferdetachignoredisregardseparaterecordar
to have or keep an image in your memory of an event, a person, a place, etc. from the past
I will remember the combination to the safe without writing it down
Recordaré la combinación de la caja fuerte sin escribirla.
I remembered the delivery clerk's name as soon as I got off the phone
Sinónimosrecallrecollectretainmemorizebring to mindAntónimosforgetdisrememberoverlookignoreolvidar
to not remember to do something that you ought to do, or to bring or buy something that you ought to bring or buy
The waiter forgot to bring the rolls, annoying the customer
El camarero olvidó traer los panecillos, molestando al cliente.
Don't forget to tell your friends what a great meal you had tonight
Sinónimosoverlookneglectomitdisrememberleave behindAntónimosrememberrecallrecollectbear in mindpreferir
to like one thing or person better than another; to choose one thing rather than something else because you like it better
Ms. Lanet prefers to get a seat near the aisle when she attends a concert
A la Sra. Lanet prefiere conseguir un asiento cerca del pasillo cuando asiste a un concierto.
He preferred contemporary music to any other type
Sinónimosfavorlike betterwould ratherchooseopt forAntónimosdislikehaterejectdeclinerazón
a cause or an explanation for something that has happened or that somebody has done
There is every reason to believe that Beethoven will still be popular in the next century
Hay todas las razones para creer que Beethoven seguirá siendo popular en el próximo siglo.
We'll never understand the reason why some music is popular and some is not
SinónimoscausemotivegroundbasisexplanationjustificationAntónimosresulteffectconsequenceoutcomeelegir
to decide which thing or person you want out of the ones that are available
Alan chooses to read The New York Times over the Wall Street Journal
Alan elige leer The New York Times en lugar de The Wall Street Journal.
I did not choose that candidate to be the editor of our student newspaper
SinónimosselectpickoptelectpreferAntónimosrejectrefusedeclinedisregardresultado
a thing that is caused or produced because of something else
The scientific results prove that the new procedure is not significantly safer than the traditional one
Los resultados científicos demuestran que el nuevo procedimiento no es significativamente más seguro que el tradicional.
Your lab results won't be ready for hours
SinónimosoutcomeconsequenceeffectproductconclusionAntónimoscausesourceoriginbeginningentender
to know or realize the meaning of words, a language, what somebody says, etc.
I'm not sure that I understand. Go over it again.
No estoy seguro de si entiendo. Repítelo.
I don't want you doing that again. Do you understand?
SinónimoscomprehendgraspperceiveknowappreciaterealizeAntónimosmisunderstandmisinterpretconfusedoubtdisbelievehecho
a thing that is known to be true, especially when it can be proved
Despite the fact that she was wearing a seat belt, she was thrown sharply forward.
A pesar del hecho de que llevaba puesto el cinturón de seguridad, salió despedida bruscamente hacia adelante.
Due to the fact that they did not read English, the prisoners were unaware of what they were signing.
SinónimosrealitytruthcertaintyevidenceactualityAntónimosfictionfalsehoodlieuntruthfantasyprobablemente
used to say that something is likely to happen or to be true
The decision to set up a new company is probably his most risky decision.
La decisión de establecer una nueva empresa es probablemente su decisión más arriesgada.
It was the best known and probably the most popular of her songs.
SinónimoslikelypossiblypresumablyperhapsmaybeconceivablydoubtlessAntónimoscertainlydefinitelysurelyundoubtedlyargumento, punto
a thing that somebody says or writes giving their opinion or stating a fact
That's a good point; I hadn't thought about it that way.
Es un buen argumento; no lo había pensado de esa manera.
SinónimosargumentideapurposeviewaspectissuedetailreasonAntónimosirrelevanceinsignificanceaimlessnessmeaninglessnessestar de acuerdo
to have the same opinion as somebody; to say that you have the same opinion
I agree with you about the new school rules.
Estoy de acuerdo contigo sobre las nuevas normas del colegio.
SinónimosconcurassentconsentaccedeacceptsettleconfirmAntónimosdisagreedissentobjectrefusedeclineopposeconsejo
an opinion or a suggestion about what somebody should do in a particular situation
Steven gave me some good advice.
Steven me dio algunos buenos consejos.
Ask your teacher 's advice / Ask your teacher for advice on how to prepare for the exam.
SinónimosguidancecounselrecommendationsuggestionopinioninputdirectionAntónimosdeterrentwarningdissuasioncreer
to feel certain that something is true or that somebody is telling you the truth
Believe me, she's not right for you.
Créeme, ella no es adecuada para ti.
The man claimed to be a social worker and the old woman believed him.
Sinónimostrustacceptcredithave faiththinksupposeAntónimosdoubtdisbelievedistrustquestionrejectimaginar
to form a picture in your mind of what something might be like
He imagined walking into the office and handing in his resignation.
Se imaginó entrando en la oficina y presentando su renuncia.
Can you imagine what it must be like to lose your job after 20 years?
SinónimosenvisionpictureconceivevisualizedreamfantasizesupposeassumeAntónimosknowproverealizeascertainverifydemonstratequizás
used when you are not certain that something will happen or that something is true or is a correct number
Maybe he'll come, maybe he won't.
Quizás venga, quizás no.
We go there maybe once or twice a month.
SinónimosperhapspossiblyconceivablyperchancemayhapAntónimoscertainlydefinitelysurelycertainabsolutelyopinión
your feelings or thoughts about somebody/something, rather than a fact
In my opinion, you should change your hairstyle.
En mi opinión, deberías cambiar tu peinado.
Everyone had an opinion on the subject.
SinónimosviewbeliefjudgmentthoughtperspectiveassessmentAntónimosfacttruthcertaintyproofknowledgedecidir
to think carefully about the different possibilities that are available and choose one of them
We've decided not to go away after all.
Al final hemos decidido no irnos.
It was decided (that) the school should purchase new software.
SinónimosdetermineresolvechoosesettleoptAntónimoshesitatewaverdoubtvacillateadivinar
to try and give an answer or make a judgement about something without being sure of all the facts
I didn't know the answer, so I had to guess.
No sabía la respuesta, así que tuve que adivinar.
Can you guess where I've been?
SinónimosestimateconjecturespeculatesurmisehypothesizededuceAntónimosknowascertaindeterminecalculateprovesaber
to have information in your mind as a result of experience or because you have learned or been told it
I know of at least two people who did the same thing.
Conozco al menos a dos personas que hicieron lo mismo.
I knew where he was hiding.
Sinónimosunderstandrecognizecomprehendperceivebe awarebe familiar withAntónimosmisunderstandignoreoverlookbe ignorantdoubtpensar
to have a particular idea or opinion about something/somebody; to believe something
‘Will we make it in time?’ ‘I think so.’
‘¿Llegaremos a tiempo?’ ‘Creo que sí.’
Am I right in thinking that you used to live here?
SinónimosbelieveconsidersupposeimaginereckondeemjudgeassumeAntónimosknowprovedisbelievedoubtquestiondismissignoreproblema
a thing that is difficult to deal with or to understand
The problem first arose in 2008.
El problema surgió por primera vez en 2008.
Let me know if you have any problems.
SinónimosissuedifficultychallengetroublepredicamentdilemmacomplicationAntónimossolutionresolutionansweradvantagebenefitease
