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A2 · Thinking & opinions (2)
A2 · Pensamiento y opiniones (2)
estrategia
a plan that is intended to achieve a particular purpose
A business plan is a strategy for running a business and avoiding problems
Un plan de negocios es una estrategia para dirigir un negocio y evitar problemas.
Sinónimosplantacticapproachschemedesignmethodgame planblueprintAntónimosrandomnesschanceaccidentimprovisationdisorganizationfuente
a place, person or thing that you get something from
I can't tell you the source of this information
No puedo decirte la fuente de esta información.
The source of this rare pottery that we are selling in our shop is a small village in India
SinónimosoriginrootbeginningfoundationbasiscausefountainheadwellspringAntónimosresultoutcomeeffectconsequenceendresolver
to find a way of dealing with a problem or difficult situation
Researchers find that every time they solve one problem, two more result
Los investigadores encuentran que cada vez que resuelven un problema, surgen dos más.
One of the biggest problems to solve is why people would want to own the new product
Sinónimosresolvefigure outwork outanswerdeterminedecipherAntónimoscreatecauseworsencomplicatefailloseopción
something that you can choose to have or do; the freedom to choose what you do
With the real estate market so tight right now, you don't have that many options
Con el mercado inmobiliario tan ajustado ahora mismo, no tienes muchas opciones.
You could arrange the lease with an option to buy after a certain amount of time
SinónimoschoicealternativepossibilityselectionpreferenceAntónimosnecessityrequirementcompulsionobligationmustsugerencia
an idea or a plan that you mention for somebody else to think about
Can I make a suggestion about what to order?
¿Puedo hacer una sugerencia sobre qué pedir?
We followed the waiter's suggestion and ordered one of the specials
SinónimosrecommendationproposaladvicehintideamotionAntónimosrejectiondemandorderinsistencepredecir
to say that something will happen in the future
I predicted this restaurant would become popular and I was right
Predije que este restaurante se volvería popular y tenía razón.
Kona was unable to predict what time Andy, who is always late, would show up at the restaurant
SinónimosforecastforeseeanticipateexpectprojectestimateAntónimosdoubtquestiondisbelieveuncertaintymétodo
a particular way of doing something
Gloria perfected a simple method for making croissants
Gloria perfeccionó un método simple para hacer croissants.
Many chefs borrow cooking methods from a variety of cultures and incorporate them into their cooking style
SinónimosapproachproceduretechniquewaysystemmannerprocessAntónimoschaosdisorderrandomnesssentido común, juicio
an understanding about something; an ability to judge something
She had the good sense to call a doctor straight away.
Tuvo el buen juicio de llamar a un médico de inmediato.
SinónimosfeelingperceptionawarenessunderstandingintuitionjudgmentreasonlogicAntónimosnonsenseabsurdityunreasonablenessignorancestupiditypensamiento
something that you think of or remember
I've just had a thought(= an idea).
Acabo de tener un pensamiento.
Would Mark be able to help?It's just a thought.
SinónimosideanotionconceptbeliefopinionconsiderationreflectioncontemplationAntónimosthoughtlessnessignoranceunawarenesspropósito
the intention, aim or function of something; the thing that something is supposed to achieve
Our campaign's main purpose is to raise money.
El propósito principal de nuestra campaña es recaudar fondos.
The purpose of the book is to provide a complete guide to the university.
SinónimosaimgoalobjectivereasonintentiontargetenddesignAntónimosaccidentchancerandomnessaimlessnessdarse cuenta
to understand or become aware of a particular fact or situation
I don't think you realize how important this is to her.
No creo que te des cuenta de lo importante que es esto para ella.
The moment I saw her, I realized something was wrong.
Sinónimosunderstandrecognizecomprehendperceiveappreciatebe aware ofAntónimosmisunderstandoverlookignoredisregardbe unaware ofapoyar, respaldar
to help or encourage somebody/something by saying or showing that you agree with them/it
The majority of ordinary citizens did not support the war.
La mayoría de los ciudadanos de a pie no apoyaban la guerra.
If you raise it at the meeting, I'll support you.
SinónimosbackaidassistendorseadvocatechampionbolstersustainAntónimosopposeresisthinderundermineattackobstructdisapproveoportunidad
a time when a particular situation makes it possible to do or achieve something
This is the perfect opportunity to make a new start.
Esta es la oportunidad perfecta para empezar de nuevo.
There'll be plenty of opportunity for relaxing once the work is done.
SinónimoschanceoccasionpossibilityprospectopeningmomentAntónimosclosuremisfortunelossdifficultyimpossibilityrecomendar
to tell somebody that something is good or useful, or that somebody would be suitable for a particular job, etc.
He recommended reading the book before seeing the movie.
Él recomendó leer el libro antes de ver la película.
Can you recommend a good hotel?
SinónimosadvisesuggestendorseurgeadvocatecommendAntónimosdiscouragedissuadewarncriticizeopposesuponer
to think or believe that something is true or possible (based on the knowledge that you have)
I don't suppose for a minute that he'll agree (= I'm sure that he won't).
No supongo ni por un minuto que vaya a estar de acuerdo (= estoy seguro de que no estará de acuerdo).
She had supposed him (to be) very rich.
SinónimosassumepresumeguessimaginethinkexpectAntónimosknowbe certainbe suredoubtdisbelievecomprensión
the knowledge that somebody has about a particular subject or situation
Most of the students have a sound understanding of English grammar.
La mayoría de los estudiantes tienen una sólida comprensión de la gramática inglesa.
The committee has little or no understanding of the problem.
SinónimoscomprehensionknowledgeawarenessgraspinsightperceptionappreciationAntónimosmisunderstandingignoranceconfusionbewildermentposibilidad
a thing that may happen or be true; the fact that something might happen or be true, but is not certain
He refused to rule out the possibility of a tax increase.
Se negó a descartar la posibilidad de un aumento de impuestos.
What had seemed impossible now seemed a distinct possibility.
SinónimoschancelikelihoodprospectopportunityprobabilityAntónimosimpossibilityunlikelihoodcertaintysuretyrechazar
to say or show that you will not do something that somebody has asked you to do
He flatly refused to discuss the matter.
Se negó rotundamente a discutir el asunto.
He flatly refused to discuss the matter.
SinónimosdeclinerejectdenywithholddisallowAntónimosacceptagreeallowapproveconsentmolestar, importar
to be annoyed, worried or upset by something
I don't mind getting cold—it's the rain I don't like.
No me molesta tener frío; lo que no me gusta es la lluvia.
Did she mind about not getting the job?
SinónimoscareobjectbotherdislikeregretAntónimosapprovelikeapprove ofenjoyreconocer
to know who somebody is or what something is when you see or hear them or it, because you have seen or heard them or it before
I recognized her by her red hair.
La reconocí por su pelo rojo.
I recognized him as soon as he came in the room.
SinónimosidentifyacknowledgeknowrealizeperceiverememberAntónimosmisidentifydisregardignoreoverlookforget
