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A2 · Feelings & personality (1)
A2 · Sentimientos y personalidad (1)
comportamiento
the way that somebody behaves, especially towards other people
Suspicious behavior in a department store will draw the attention of the security guards
Un comportamiento sospechoso en unos grandes almacenes llamará la atención de los guardias de seguridad.
Annu is conducting a survey on whether consumer behavior differs between men and women
SinónimosconductdemeanormanneractionsactivityperformancedeportmentAntónimosinactivitystillnesscessationidlenessrestraintcreativo
involving the use of skill and the imagination to produce something new or a work of art
The writer's creative representation of the Seven Deadly Sins was astounding
La representación creativa de los Siete Pecados Capitales por parte del escritor fue asombrosa.
There are a number of creative people writing for the theater these days
SinónimosimaginativeinnovativeoriginalingeniousinventiveAntónimosunimaginativeuninspiredordinaryconventionaluncreativehábito
a thing that you do often and almost without thinking, especially something that is hard to stop doing
The patient had a habit of grinding his teeth during his sleep
El paciente tenía la costumbre de rechinar los dientes durante el sueño.
The toddler's father stressed the importance of toothbrushing in hopes of establishing a good habit
SinónimoscustompracticeroutinetendencypatternAntónimosunusualnessinfrequencydisinclinationaberrationactivo/activa
always busy doing things, especially physical activities
She is over 70 but she is very active.
Tiene más de 70 años, pero es muy activa.
Although he's nearly 80, he is still very active.
SinónimosenergeticlivelydynamicvigorousbusyAntónimosinactivepassivelethargicdormantlazymiedo, temor
the bad feeling that you have when you are in danger or when a particular thing frightens you
She has a terrible fear of spiders and snakes.
Tiene un miedo terrible a las arañas y las serpientes.
SinónimosdreadapprehensionanxietyterroralarmpanicAntónimoscouragebraveryconfidenceassurancecalmnessinteligente
good at learning, understanding and thinking in a logical way about things; showing this ability
to ask an intelligent question
hacer una pregunta inteligente
a highly intelligent child
SinónimossmartbrightcleverastuteknowledgeablewisebrilliantAntónimosstupidunintelligentdumbfoolishnaivesimpleafortunado, con suerte
having good luck; happening because of good luck
You were lucky (that) you spotted the danger in time.
Tuviste suerte de detectar el peligro a tiempo.
You can think yourself lucky you didn't get mugged.
SinónimosfortunateblessedcharmedfavoredsuccessfulAntónimosunluckyunfortunateill-fatedcursedcuidadoso
giving attention or thought to what you are doing so that you avoid hurting yourself, damaging something or doing something wrong
He is a careful driver.
Él es un conductor cuidadoso.
I'm very careful about washing my hands before eating (= I make sure I do it).
SinónimoscautiousprudentattentivemeticulousthoroughwatchfulvigilantAntónimoscarelessrecklessnegligentheedlessrashimprudentsuerte
good things that happen to you by chance, not because of your own efforts or abilities
We wish her luck in her new career.
Le deseamos suerte en su nueva carrera.
With a bit of luck, we'll finish on time.
Sinónimosfortunechancesuccessgood fortuneprosperousnessprovidenceserendipityAntónimosmisfortunebad luckfailureadversitytragedynervioso
anxious about something or afraid of something
He is nervous when he makes a speech in front of crowds.
Está nervioso cuando da un discurso frente a multitudes.
He had been nervous about inviting us.
Sinónimosanxiousapprehensiverestlessjitteryuneasyfidgetyon edgetenseAntónimoscalmrelaxedcomposedpeacefultranquilmodales, forma de ser, trato
the way that somebody behaves towards other people
He has a friendly manner.
Tiene un trato amable.
She answered in a businesslike manner.
SinónimosbehaviorwaydemeanorconductstyleapproachhabitcustomAntónimosimproprietyrudenessdiscourtesyawkwardnessunconventionalityperezoso
unwilling to work or be active; doing as little as possible
He's too lazy to make his bed in the morning.
Es demasiado perezoso para hacer su cama por la mañana.
I was feeling too lazy to go out.
SinónimosidleslothfulinactiveindolentlethargicslackshiftlessAntónimosindustriousdiligenthardworkingactiveenergeticassiduousenterprising
