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B2 · Describing things (2)
B2 · Describir cosas (2)
eficiente
doing something in a good, careful and complete way with no waste of time, money or energy
The accountant was so efficient in processing the customer receipts that she had the job done before lunch
La contadora fue tan eficiente procesando los recibos de los clientes que terminó el trabajo antes del almuerzo.
Electronic invoicing has helped us to be efficient
SinónimosproductiveeffectivecapableproficientcompetentorganizedstreamlinedAntónimosinefficientineffectivewastefulsluggishincompetentdisorganizedpotencial
that can develop into something or be developed in the future
To avoid any potential side effects from the medication, be sure to tell your doctor all the drugs you are currently taking
Para evitar cualquier efecto secundario potencial del medicamento, asegúrese de decirle a su médico todos los medicamentos que está tomando actualmente.
Given the potential delay in getting reimbursed by the health plan, why don't we just fill one prescription today?
SinónimospossiblelikelyconceivableprospectivefuturelatentAntónimosactualrealcertaindefiniteunlikelyfundamental
serious and very important; affecting the most central and important parts of something
a question of fundamental importance
una cuestión de importancia fundamental
A fundamental change in the organization of health services was required.
SinónimosbasicessentialprimaryvitalkeyfoundationalelementalAntónimossuperficialtrivialinsignificantsecondaryperipheralmixto
consisting of different qualities or elements
The weather has been very mixed recently.
El clima ha sido muy mixto recientemente.
British athletes had mixed fortunes in yesterday's competition.
SinónimosvariedassorteddiverseheterogeneousmotleymingledjumbledblendedAntónimoshomogeneousuniformpureunmixedsegregatedconsistentdetallado
giving many details and a lot of information; paying great attention to details
a detailed description/analysis/study
una descripción/análisis/estudio detallado
He gave me detailed instructions on how to get there.
SinónimosthoroughcomprehensiveprecisespecificminuteexhaustiveelaborateAntónimosgeneralbroadvaguecursorysuperficialbriefrazonable
fair, practical, and sensible
It seems a perfectly reasonable request to make.
Parece una petición perfectamente razonable.
It is reasonable to assume that he knew beforehand that this would happen.
SinónimossensiblelogicalrationaljustifiablefairequitablesoundvalidAntónimosunreasonableillogicalirrationalabsurdpreposterousoutrageousexcessiveunfairdrástico, espectacular
sudden, very great and often surprising
There has been a dramatic increase in house prices this year.
Este año ha habido un aumento drástico de los precios de la vivienda.
SinónimosstrikingtheatricalremarkablesignificantsuddenemphaticsensationalAntónimosgradualinsignificantminorordinarysubtleundramaticmenor
not very large, important or serious
There may be some minor changes to the schedule.
Puede haber algunos cambios menores en el horario.
to undergo minor surgery
SinónimossmallslightinsignificanttrivialpettysecondarylesserAntónimosmajorsignificantimportantsubstantiallargeconsiderableholgado, suelto, ancho
(of clothes) not fitting closely to the body
These jeans are too loose for me, so I need a belt.
Estos vaqueros me quedan demasiado holgados, así que necesito un cinturón.
SinónimosslackrelaxedunboundfreeunrestrainedbaggyAntónimostightstrictboundconstrainedfirmsecuremisterioso, enigmático
difficult to understand or explain; strange
Scientists still cannot explain the mysterious lights seen in the night sky.
Los científicos todavía no pueden explicar las misteriosas luces vistas en el cielo nocturno.
SinónimosenigmaticinscrutablepuzzlingunfathomablecrypticsecretiveAntónimosobviousclearplaintransparentforthrightopenextraordinario
unexpected, surprising or strange
It's extraordinary that he managed to sleep through the party
Es extraordinario que lograra dormir durante toda la fiesta
SinónimosremarkableexceptionalunusualamazingincrediblefantasticwonderfulAntónimosordinaryusualcommontypicalnormalmundaneflexible
able to change to suit new conditions or situations
You need to be more flexible and imaginative in your approach.
Necesitas ser más flexible e imaginativo en tu enfoque.
SinónimosadaptablepliablesupplemalleableyieldingaccommodatingadjustableAntónimosrigidinflexiblestiffunyieldingobstinateunadaptable
