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B2 · Feelings & personality (1)
B2 · Sentimientos y personalidad (1)
confianza, seguridad en sí mismo
the feeling that you are sure about your own abilities, opinions or qualities
Good applicants show confidence during an interview
Los buenos candidatos muestran seguridad durante una entrevista.
He had too much confidence and thought that the job was his
Sinónimosassuranceself-assuranceself-reliancebelieffaithtrustcertaintyconvictionAntónimosdoubtuncertaintyfearhesitationdistrustinsecuritycomodidad
the state of being physically relaxed and free from pain; the state of having a pleasant life, with everything that you need
I like to dress for comfort if I'm spending the day shopping
Me gusta vestirme con comodidad si voy a pasar el día de compras.
Sinónimoseaserelaxationwell-beingcontentmentreliefpleasureAntónimosdiscomfortpainhardshipdistressuneasemiserydesesperado
feeling or showing that you have little hope and are ready to do anything without worrying about danger to yourself or others
I heard sounds of a desperate struggle in the next room.
Oí sonidos de una lucha desesperada en la habitación de al lado.
The prisoners grew increasingly desperate.
SinónimoshopelessanguishedfranticrecklesswildextremedireurgentAntónimoshopefulcalmcomposedcontentoptimisticdeshonesto
not honest; intending to trick people
Beware of dishonest traders in the tourist areas.
Ten cuidado con los comerciantes deshonestos en las zonas turísticas.
I don't like him, and it would be dishonest of me to pretend otherwise.
SinónimosdeceitfuluntrustworthyfalsefraudulentcorruptdishonorableshadycrookedAntónimoshonesttrustworthytruthfulsincerehonorableuprightemocional
connected with people’s feelings (= with the emotions)
a child's emotional and intellectual development
el desarrollo emocional e intelectual de un niño
emotional stress
SinónimossensitiveaffectivepassionateheartfelttendersentimentalAntónimosunemotionalrationallogicalapatheticimpassivedetachedavergonzado
feeling shame or feeling embarrassed about somebody/something or because of something you have done
You act as if you're ashamed to be seen with me.
Actúas como si te avergonzara que te vean conmigo.
You should be ashamed of yourself for telling such lies.
SinónimosembarrassedmortifiedhumiliateddisgracedsheepishbashfulAntónimosproudhonoredconfidentbraveunashamedentusiasta, entusiasmado
feeling or showing a lot of excitement and interest about somebody/something
The students were very enthusiastic about the school sports day.
Los alumnos estaban muy entusiasmados con el día deportivo de la escuela.
SinónimoseagerexcitedpassionatezealousferventardentAntónimosapatheticindifferentuninterestedlethargicunenthusiasticperdonar
to stop feeling angry with somebody who has done something to harm, annoy or upset you; to stop feeling angry with yourself
She could never forgive him for lying to her about the money.
Nunca pudo perdonarlo por haberle mentido sobre el dinero.
SinónimospardonexcuseabsolveremitexonerateAntónimosblamecondemnpunishrevengeresenthumorístico
funny; showing a sense of humour
We had a humorous and entertaining talk.
Tuvimos una conversación humorística y entretenida.
He gave a humorous account of their trip to Spain.
SinónimosfunnycomicalamusingwittydrolljocularlaughablehilariousAntónimosserioussolemngravesombertragicsaddudar
to be slow to speak or act because you feel uncertain or nervous
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries.
No dude en ponerse en contacto conmigo si tiene alguna pregunta.
‘I'm not sure,’ she hesitated.
SinónimoswaverpausedelayvacillatefalterstumbleditherAntónimosproceedcontinuedareventureplungemalvado, perverso, malo
enjoying harming others; morally bad and cruel
The story is about an evil witch who hates all children.
La historia trata de una bruja malvada que odia a todos los niños.
SinónimoswickednesswrongdoingimmoralitybadnesssininiquitymalevolencedepravityAntónimosgoodvirtuerighteousnessbenevolencepreocupado
worried and feeling concern about something/somebody
Concerned parents held a meeting.
Los padres preocupados celebraron una reunión.
She was concerned that she might miss the turning and get lost.
SinónimosworriedanxiousapprehensivetroubledsolicitousattentiveinterestedAntónimosunconcernedindifferentapatheticcarelessnegligentuntroubledentusiasmo
a strong feeling of excitement and interest in something and a desire to become involved in it
Many employees expressed enthusiasm about the current leaders.
Muchos empleados expresaron entusiasmo por los líderes actuales.
I can't say I share your enthusiasm for the idea.
SinónimoszealpassioneagernessexcitementfervorardoravidityAntónimosapathyindifferencedisinterestlethargyunconcernvalor
the ability to do something dangerous, or to face pain or opposition, without showing fear
moral/physical courage
valor moral/físico
courage in the face of danger
SinónimosbraveryvalorfearlessnessdaringboldnesspluckgritfortitudeAntónimoscowardicefeartimiditytrepidationdastardlinessdeprimente
making you feel very sad and without enthusiasm
a depressing sight/thought/experience
una vista/pensamiento/experiencia deprimente
Looking for a job these days can be very depressing.
SinónimossadgloomybleakdismalmelancholycheerlessoppressiveAntónimosupliftingcheerfulencouragingbrightjoyfulhappyira
the strong feeling that you have when something has happened that you think is bad and unfair
Jan slammed her fist on the desk in anger.
Jan golpeó la mesa con el puño con ira.
He was filled with anger at the way he had been treated.
SinónimosragefurywrathindignationresentmentirritationAntónimoscalmpeacehappinesscontentmentjoycomposureagresivo, violento
angry, and behaving in a threatening way; ready to attack
The dog became aggressive and started barking loudly at strangers.
El perro se puso agresivo y empezó a ladrar con fuerza a los desconocidos.
SinónimosforcefulassertivepushycombativebelligerentviolentAntónimospassivedocilegentlemeeksubmissivepeaceful
