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B2 · Describing things (3)

B2 · Describir cosas (3)

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    significant(adjective)

    /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

    significativo

    large or important enough to have an effect or to be noticed

    There are no significant differences between the two groups of students.

    No hay diferencias significativas entre los dos grupos de estudiantes.

    The use of lambs to symbolize innocence is significant in Western art

    Sinónimosimportantnotableconsiderablesubstantialmeaningfulmomentous
    Antónimosinsignificantminortrivialunimportantnegligible
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    unknown(adjective)

    /ˌʌnˈnəʊn/

    desconocido

    not known or identified

    The man's identity remains unknown.

    La identidad del hombre sigue siendo desconocida.

    a species of insect previously unknown to science

    Sinónimosunidentifiedunrecognizedobscuremysteriousunspecifiedundisclosed
    Antónimosknownidentifiedfamiliarrecognisableobviouscertain
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    stable(adjective)

    /ˈsteɪbl/

    estable

    fixed or steady; not likely to move, change or fail

    The country has had a stable government and a growing economy for many years.

    El país ha tenido un gobierno estable y una economía en crecimiento durante muchos años.

    Sinónimossteadyfirmsecurefixedconstantreliabledependable
    Antónimosunstableshakyinsecureunreliablevolatileerratic
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    significantly(adverb)

    /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/

    Significativamente

    in a way that is large or important enough to have an effect on something or to be noticed

    Your decision will significantly affect your future.

    Tu decisión afectará significativamente tu futuro.

    Profits have increased significantly over the past few years.

    Sinónimosconsiderablysubstantiallymarkedlynotablygreatlyremarkablyimportantly
    Antónimosslightlyinsignificantlyminimallynegligiblytrivially
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    tough(adjective)

    /tʌf/

    difícil

    having or causing problems or difficulties

    It was a tough decision to make.

    Fue una decisión difícil de tomar.

    He faces the toughest test of his leadership so far.

    Sinónimosdifficultchallengingharddemandingstrenuousrigorousstrongresilient
    Antónimoseasysimplegentleweakdelicate
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    widely(adverb)

    /ˈwaɪdli/

    ampliamente

    by a lot of people; in or to many places

    The idea is now widely accepted.

    La idea ahora es ampliamente aceptada.

    The idea is now widely accepted.

    Sinónimosgenerallycommonlyextensivelybroadlylargelyprevalentlyuniversally
    Antónimosnarrowlylimitedlyrarelyuncommonlysparsely
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    steady(adjective)

    /ˈstedi/

    constante

    developing, growing, etc. gradually and in an even and regular way

    a steady decline in numbers

    un descenso constante en los números

    We are making slow but steady progress.

    Sinónimosstableconstantconsistentregularevenuniformfirmsolid
    Antónimosunsteadyerraticfluctuatingirregularvariableinconsistent
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    stiff(adjective)

    /stɪf/

    rígido

    difficult to bend or move

    The windows were stiff and she couldn't get them open.

    Las ventanas estaban rígidas y no podía abrirlas.

    a stiff brush

    Sinónimosrigidinflexiblefirmhardtauttenseunyielding
    Antónimosflexiblelimbersuppleyieldingrelaxedloose
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    unique(adjective)

    /juˈniːk/

    único

    being the only one of its kind

    That duck is very unique.

    Ese pato es muy único.

    There's no need to take that tone with me—it's not my fault we're late.

    Sinónimosdistinctivespecialrareuncommonone-of-a-kindexceptionalsingularindividual
    Antónimoscommonordinarytypicalusualgeneralstandard
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    unexpected(adjective)

    /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/

    inesperado

    if something is unexpected , it surprises you because you were not expecting it

    an unexpected visitor

    un visitante inesperado

    an unexpected result

    Sinónimossurprisingunforeseenunanticipatedsuddenunpredicted
    Antónimosexpectedpredictedforeseeableanticipatedusual
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    relevant(adjective)

    /ˈreləvənt/

    pertinente

    closely connected with the subject you are discussing or the situation you are in

    Do you have the relevant experience?

    ¿Tiene experiencia pertinente?

    These comments are not directly relevant to this inquiry.

    Sinónimosapplicablepertinentappropriategermanerelatedconnectedmaterial
    Antónimosirrelevantunrelatedinapplicableimmaterialinappropriate
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    severe(adjective)

    /sɪˈvɪr/

    grave

    extremely bad or serious

    a severe handicap

    una grave desventaja

    severe learning difficulties

    Sinónimosseriousacutecriticalharshstrictextremeintense
    Antónimosmildslightminorgentletrivial
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    sticky(adjective)

    /ˈstɪki/

    pegajoso

    made of or covered in a substance that sticks to things that touch it

    He used his finger to take the rice, so it is very sticky now.

    Usó su dedo para tomar el arroz, así que ahora está muy pegajoso.

    sticky fingers covered in jam

    Sinónimosadhesivegummytackyviscousgluey
    Antónimosslipperydrysmoothloose
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    vital(adjective)

    /ˈvaɪtl/

    vital

    necessary or essential in order for something to succeed or exist

    The presence of oceans is vital for optimal climate stability and habitability.

    La presencia de los océanos es vital para la estabilidad climática óptima y la habitabilidad.

    Sinónimosessentialcrucialcriticalimportantnecessaryfundamentalindispensable
    Antónimosunnecessaryinsignificanttrivialunimportantnegligible
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    secure(adjective)

    /sɪˈkjʊr/

    seguro, protegido

    protected against danger, harm or loss; safe

    Keep your passport in a secure place when you travel abroad.

    Guarda tu pasaporte en un lugar seguro cuando viajes al extranjero.

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    representative(adjective)

    /ˌreprɪˈzentətɪv/

    representativo, típico

    typical of a particular group of people or things

    The students we interviewed were a representative sample of the whole school.

    Los estudiantes que entrevistamos eran una muestra representativa de todo el colegio.