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B1 · Feelings & personality (2)
B1 · Sentimientos y personalidad (2)
entusiasmo
the state of feeling or showing happiness and enthusiasm
The dog leapt and wagged its tail in excitement.
El perro saltó y movió la cola con entusiasmo.
to feel a surge/thrill/shiver of excitement
SinónimosenthusiasmthrilleagernessanimationfervorAntónimosapathyboredomindifferencecalmnesscomposureanimar
to give somebody support, courage or hope
My mom always encourages me whenever I meet difficulties.
Mi madre siempre me anima cuando encuentro dificultades.
My parents have always encouraged me in my choice of career.
SinónimosmotivateinspiresupportcheerurgeheartenAntónimosdiscouragedeterdissuadehinderdepressentusiasta
wanting to do something or wanting something to happen very much
He was very keen and enthusiastic about learning.
Estaba muy entusiasmado y ansioso por aprender.
John was very keen to help.
SinónimoseagerenthusiasticavidinterestedsharpintenseAntónimosapatheticindifferentuninteresteddullbluntvergonzoso
making you feel shy, uncomfortable or ashamed
One of my most embarrassing experiences was to forget my daughter's name at her wedding.
Una de mis experiencias más vergonzosas fue olvidar el nombre de mi hija en su boda.
It was so embarrassing having to sing in public.
SinónimosawkwardhumiliatingmortifyingshamefuldisconcertingAntónimosdignifiedproudpleasantcomfortinghonorableemoción
a strong feeling such as love, fear or anger; the part of a person’s character that consists of feelings
Like a lot of men, he finds it hard to express his emotions.
Como muchos hombres, le resulta difícil expresar sus emociones.
She showed no emotion at the verdict.
SinónimosfeelingsentimentaffectpassionmoodresponseAntónimosapathyindifferencestoicismunemotionalityculpable
feeling ashamed because you have done something that you know is wrong or have not done something that you should have done
I had a guilty conscience and could not sleep.
Tenía la conciencia culpable y no podía dormir.
John had a guilty look on his face.
Sinónimosculpableblameworthyresponsibleat faultcondemnableremorsefulashamedAntónimosinnocentblamelessnot guiltyrighteousunblemishedagradecido
feeling or showing thanks because somebody has done something kind for you or has done as you asked
Grateful thanks are due to the following people for their help…
Agradecimientos a las siguientes personas por su ayuda…
I am extremely grateful to all the teachers for their help.
SinónimosthankfulappreciativeobligedindebtedpleasedAntónimosungratefulunappreciativethanklessdiscontenteddecepcionante
not as good, successful, etc. as you had hoped; making you feel disappointed
The team has had a disappointing start to the season.
El equipo ha tenido un comienzo de temporada decepcionante.
The outcome of the court case was disappointing for the family involved.
SinónimosunsatisfactoryunderwhelmingfrustratingdiscouraginginadequatepoorlamentabledepressingAntónimossatisfyingpleasinggratifyingencouragingdelightfulwonderfulpromisinggeneroso
giving or willing to give freely; given freely
It’s very generous of him to pay all the bill.
Es muy generoso de su parte pagar toda la cuenta.
The car has a generous amount of space.
SinónimoscharitablebenevolentkindmagnanimousliberalgivingunselfishAntónimosstingymeanselfishungenerousmiserlytightfistedhonesto
always telling the truth, and never stealing or cheating
an honest man/woman
un hombre/mujer honesto/a
Buses run frequently between the city and the airport.
SinónimostruthfulsinceretrustworthyuprightvirtuoushonorablereputablefairAntónimosdishonestdeceitfuluntruthfulinsincerecorruptimmoralfraudulentavergonzado
shy, uncomfortable or ashamed, especially in a social situation
I've never felt so embarrassed in my life!
¡Nunca me he sentido tan avergonzado en mi vida!
Some women are too embarrassed to consult their doctor about the problem.
SinónimosashamedmortifiedhumiliateddisconcertedchagrinedAntónimosproudconfidentunembarrassedcomposedno gustar, detestar
to not like somebody/something
Much as she disliked going to funerals (= although she did not like it at all), she knew she had to be there.
Aunque no le gustaba nada ir a funerales, sabía que tenía que estar allí.
He disliked her staying away from home.
SinónimoshatedetestabhorloatheaversiondispleasureAntónimoslikeloveenjoyaffectionfondnessaterrador
making you feel afraid
a frightening experience/prospect/thought
una experiencia/perspectiva/idea aterradora
It's frightening to think it could happen again.
SinónimosalarmingterrifyingscarydauntingintimidatinghorrifyingAntónimosreassuringcomfortingcalmingsoothingpleasant
