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B1 · Thinking & opinions (2)
B1 · Pensamiento y opiniones (2)
riesgo
the possibility of something bad happening at some time in the future; a situation that could be dangerous or have a bad result
The primary risk for most start-up businesses is insufficient capital
El principal riesgo para la mayoría de las empresas emergentes es la falta de capital.
Expanding into a new market is a big risk
SinónimoshazarddangerperilthreatpossibilitychanceAntónimossafetysecuritycertaintyprotectionassurancerechazar, denegar
to refuse to accept or consider something
The committee rejected the proposal because it would cost too much money.
El comité rechazó la propuesta porque costaría demasiado dinero.
SinónimosdiscarddeclinerefusedismissexcludescrapjettisonAntónimosacceptapprovewelcomeincludeembraceretainrecordar
to help somebody remember something, especially something important that they must do
I remind the client that we are meeting for dinner tomorrow
Le recuerdo al cliente que mañana nos reunimos para cenar.
Ms. Smith was annoyed at having to remind the waitress to bring the check
Sinónimospromptjog someone's memoryalertadvisenotifyAntónimosforgetignoreoverlookpretender
to have a plan, result or purpose in your mind when you do something
Do you intend to return the car to this location or to another location?
¿Piensas devolver el coche a esta ubicación o a otra?
I never intended to drive to Los Angeles until my brother suggested we do it together
SinónimosplanmeanpurposeaimdesignexpectcontemplateAntónimosdoubthesitatewaverabandonunplannedinfluencia, impacto
the effect that somebody/something has on the way a person thinks or behaves or on the way that something works or develops
Television has a strong influence on the way children think and behave.
La televisión tiene una gran influencia en la forma de pensar y de comportarse de los niños.
SinónimosaffectimpactswaypersuadecontrolguidemanipulateAntónimosignoreneglectresistdeterdissuaderecomendación
an official suggestion about the best thing to do
It is important to follow the doctor's recommendations if you want to improve your health
Es importante seguir las recomendaciones del médico si quieres mejorar tu salud.
The professor gave her former student a recommendation when he applied for a job at the hospital
SinónimossuggestionadviceguidancecounselproposalendorsementAntónimosrejectionrefusaldisapprovaloppositionplanificación
the act or process of making plans for something
financial planning
planificación financiera
Pigs were grunting and squealing in the yard.
SinónimosstrategypreparationarrangementdesignblueprintschemingplottingAntónimosdisorganizationchaosimprovisationnegligencechancespontaneityseguramente
used to show that you are almost certain of what you are saying and want other people to agree with you
Surely we should do something about it?
¿Seguramente deberíamos hacer algo al respecto?
It's surely only a matter of time before he is found, isn't it?
Sinónimoscertainlydefinitelyundoubtedlyassuredlyabsolutelyof coursewithout a doubtAntónimosuncertainlydoubtfullypossiblymaybeperhapsmental
connected with or happening in the mind; involving the process of thinking
He has a complete mental block when it comes to physics.
Tiene un bloqueo mental completo cuando se trata de física.
the mental process of remembering
SinónimosintellectualcognitivepsychologicalcerebralAntónimosphysicalbodilypersonalmente
used to show that you are giving your own opinion about something
‘Is it worth the effort?’ ‘Speaking personally, yes.’
¿Vale la pena el esfuerzo? Personalmente, sí.
Personally, I prefer the second option.
Sinónimosindividuallyprivatelydirectlyfor myselfas for meAntónimosimpersonallyobjectivelygenerallypubliclyinteligencia
the ability to learn, understand and think in a logical way about things; the ability to do this well
He didn't even have the intelligence to call for an ambulance.
Ni siquiera tuvo la inteligencia de llamar a una ambulancia.
a person of high/average/low intelligence
SinónimosintellectunderstandingwisdombrainpowerclevernessbrilliancewitAntónimosstupidityfoolishnessignorancedullnessdensenessverdad
the true facts about something, rather than the things that have been invented or guessed
I want to know the truth.
Quiero saber la verdad.
We are determined to get at (= discover) the truth.
SinónimosfactrealityveracitysincerityhonestyauthenticityAntónimosliefalsehooddeceptionfictionuntruthpersuadir
to make somebody do something by giving them good reasons for doing it
You should talk to your teacher. I think she can persuade your parents.
Deberías hablar con tu profesor. Creo que ella puede persuadir a tus padres.
She's always easily persuaded.
Sinónimosconvinceinfluenceinducewin overswaycoerceenticeAntónimosdissuadediscouragedeterpreventprobar
to use facts, evidence, etc. to show that something is true
The concept is difficult to prove.
El concepto es difícil de probar.
They hope this new evidence will prove her innocence.
SinónimosverifyvalidateconfirmdemonstrateestablishsubstantiateAntónimosdisproverefuteinvalidatecontradictdenyimprobable
not likely to happen; not probable
The project seemed unlikely to succeed.
El proyecto parecía poco probable que tuviera éxito.
In the unlikely event of a problem arising, please contact the hotel manager.
SinónimosimprobabledoubtfulquestionableremoteslimfaintunpromisingAntónimoslikelyprobablepromisingexpectedcertainsureimpresión
an idea, a feeling or an opinion that you get about somebody/something, or that somebody/something gives you
She gives the impression of being very busy.
Ella da la impresión de estar muy ocupada.
Try and smile. You don't want to give people the wrong impression(= that you are not friendly).
SinónimosfeelingsenseperceptioneffectimpactideanotionAntónimosrealityfacttruthactualityrealidad
the true situation and the problems that actually exist in life, in contrast to how you would like life to be
She refuses to face reality.
Ella se niega a afrontar la realidad.
You're out of touch with reality.
Sinónimosactualitytruthverityfactexistencethe real worldAntónimosfantasyillusiondelusionfictiondreamintención
what you intend or plan to do; your aim
I have no intention of going to the wedding.
No tengo intención de ir a la boda.
I did it with the best (of) intentions(= meaning to help), but I only succeeded in annoying them.
SinónimospurposeaimgoalplandesignobjectiveAntónimosaccidentchanceimpulsespontaneityposiblemente
used to say that something might exist, happen or be true, but you are not certain
She found it difficult to get on with her, possibly because of the difference in their ages.
Le resultaba difícil congeniar con ella, posiblemente debido a la diferencia de edad.
It was possibly their worst performance ever.
SinónimosperhapsmaybepotentiallyconceivablypresumablylikelyAntónimoscertainlydefinitelysurelyundoubtedlyabsolutelypredicción
a statement that says what you think will happen; the act of making such a statement
A prediction that economic growth would resume has been made.
Se ha hecho una predicción de que se reanudaría el crecimiento económico.
SinónimosforecastprognosisprojectionguessestimateanticipationexpectationAntónimosfactcertaintyknowledgerecollectionhindsightrelacionar, vincular
show or make a connection between two or more things
It is hard to relate these new results to our earlier findings.
Es difícil relacionar estos nuevos resultados con nuestros hallazgos anteriores.
SinónimosconnectassociatelinkcorrespondunderstandempathizeAntónimosdisconnectdissociateseparatediffer
