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B1 · Feelings & personality (1)
B1 · Sentimientos y personalidad (1)
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if you are attracted by something, it interests you and makes you want it; if you are attracted by somebody, you like or admire them
The display attracted a number of people at the convention
La exhibición atrajo a mucha gente en la convención.
The new advertising attracts the wrong kind of customer into the store
SinónimosdrawappealenticeluretemptcharmfascinatecaptivateAntónimosrepelrepulsedeterdiscouragedissuaderejectignoreactitud
the way that you think and feel about somebody/something; the way that you behave towards somebody/something that shows how you think and feel
Each investor should assess his or her own attitude toward investment
Cada inversor debe evaluar su propia actitud hacia la inversión.
The new fund manager's attitude changed quickly after the first big downturn in the market
SinónimosopinionoutlookperspectiveviewpointdemeanorapproachstanceAntónimosindifferenceapathydisinterestadmirar
to respect somebody for what they have done or to respect their qualities
I admire all the effort the museum put into organizing this wonderful exhibit
Admiro todo el esfuerzo que el museo ha puesto en organizar esta maravillosa exposición.
Raisa, admiring the famous smile, stood before the Mona Lisa for hours
Sinónimosrespectesteemrevereappreciatevalueapprove ofthink highly ofAntónimosdespisedislikedetestdisapprove ofscornhateseguro
feeling sure about your own ability to do things and be successful
They are more confident than I thought.
Son más seguros de lo que pensaba.
The teacher wants the children to feel confident about asking questions when they don't understand.
Sinónimosassuredself-assuredself-confidentcertainpositiveboldfearlessAntónimosinsecuredoubtfulunsuretimidshyapprehensivedecidido
having made a definite decision to do something and not letting anyone prevent you
I'm determined to get this degree this year.
Estoy decidido a obtener este título este año.
The prisoners grew increasingly desperate.
SinónimosresolvedresolutefirmsteadfastpersistentdrivenmotivateddedicatedAntónimoswaveringindecisivehesitantirresolutedoubtfuluncommittedyieldingdescuidado
not giving enough attention and thought to what you are doing, so that you make mistakes
He is a careless taxi driver.
Él es un taxista descuidado.
It was careless of me to leave the door open.
SinónimosnegligentinattentivethoughtlessrecklessheedlessAntónimoscarefulattentivecautiousmindfulthoroughconfundido
unable to think clearly or to understand what is happening or what somebody is saying
He was depressed and in a confused state of mind.
Estaba deprimido y en un estado mental confuso.
People are confused about all the different labels on food these days.
SinónimosperplexedbewildereddisorientedmuddledpuzzledbaffledAntónimosclearunderstandingawarecertaininformedorganizedcruel
having a desire to cause physical or mental pain and make somebody suffer
She was often cruel to her sister.
A menudo era cruel con su hermana.
Her eyes were cruel and hard.
SinónimosbrutalcallousruthlessheartlessinhumanevicioussadisticmercilessAntónimoskindcompassionatemercifulbenevolenthumanegentlemolesto
making somebody feel slightly angry
This interruption is very annoying.
Esta interrupción es muy molesta.
Her most annoying habit was eating with her mouth open.
SinónimosirritatingbothersomevexingaggravatingexasperatingtroublesomepeskyAntónimospleasingpleasantdelightfulagreeablesoothingcalmingalegre
happy, and showing it by the way that you behave
You're in a cheerful mood.
Estás de humor alegre.
He felt bright and cheerful and full of energy.
SinónimoshappyjoyfulmerryoptimisticupbeatbrightsunnygladAntónimossaddepressedgloomymiserableunhappydowncastmelancholysorrowfulambición
something that you want to do or achieve very much
His burning ambition was to study medicine.
Su ferviente ambición era estudiar medicina.
It had been her lifelong ambition.
SinónimosaspirationdrivegoalaimdeterminationdesirepurposeAntónimosapathycontentmentsatisfactionindifferencelack of desirevaliente
willing to do things that are difficult, dangerous or painful; not afraid
I wasn't brave enough to tell her what I honestly thought.
No fui lo suficientemente valiente para decirle lo que pensaba honestamente.
I wasn't brave enough to tell her what I thought of her.
SinónimoscourageousfearlessvaliantbolddaringintrepidAntónimoscowardlyfearfultimidscaredafraidagradecer, apreciar
to be grateful for something that somebody has done for you
We would appreciate you letting us know of any problems.
Le agradeceríamos que nos avisara de cualquier problema.
Her family doesn't appreciate her.
Sinónimosvalueprizecherishesteembe grateful foracknowledgerecognizeAntónimosdepreciatebelittledisparagedevaluedisregardunderestimatemolestar
to make somebody slightly angry
It annoys me when people forget to say thank you.
Me molesta cuando la gente se olvida de dar las gracias.
His constant joking was beginning to annoy her.
SinónimosirritatebothervexaggravateexasperatepesternettleAntónimospleasedelightsoothecomfortappeasedecepcionado
upset because something you hoped for has not happened or been as good, successful, etc. as you expected
Critics were disappointed with his performance as King Henry.
Los críticos estaban decepcionados con su actuación como el rey Enrique.
Sinónimoslet downdissatisfiedfrustrateddiscouragedcrestfallenAntónimospleasedsatisfieddelightedcontentgratifiedtranquilo, calmado
not excited, nervous or upset
She stayed calm even when everyone around her started to panic.
Se mantuvo tranquila incluso cuando todos a su alrededor empezaron a entrar en pánico.
SinónimospeacefulserenetranquilplacidcomposedAntónimosagitatedturbulentstormyexcitedanxious
