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B2 · Feelings & personality (2)
B2 · Sentimientos y personalidad (2)
popularidad
the state of being liked, enjoyed or supported by a large number of people
The popularity of this brand of computers among college students keeps growing.
La popularidad de esta marca de computadoras entre los universitarios sigue creciendo.
SinónimosFamePrevalenceAcceptanceReputeCurrencyRecognitionAntónimosUnpopularityObscurityAnonymityNeglectDisfavorimpresionar
if a person or thing impresses you, you admire them or it
I was impressed with how quickly they delivered our lunch
Me impresionó la rapidez con la que entregaron nuestro almuerzo.
If you want to impress the new staff member, order her a nice lunch
SinónimosaweinspireinfluencemovestrikeaffectastonishoveraweAntónimosboredisappointunderwhelmtiredissatisfyanimado
full of life and energy; active and enthusiastic
He showed a lively interest in politics.
Mostró un interés animado por la política.
an intelligent and lively young woman
SinónimosanimatedspiritedenergeticvibrantvivaciousactiveAntónimosdulllifelesslethargicapatheticlistlesslamentar
to feel sorry about something you have done or about something that you have not been able to do
I regret to inform you that your application has been rejected.
Lamento informarle que su solicitud ha sido rechazada.
‘I've had a wonderful life,’ she said, ‘I don't regret a thing.’
Sinónimosapologizelamentdeploreruebe sorryAntónimosrejoicedelightbe gladwelcomeapprovesabio
able to make sensible decisions and give good advice because of the experience and knowledge that you have
I'm older and wiser after ten years in the business.
Soy mayor y más sabio después de diez años en el negocio.
a wise old man
SinónimosintelligentsagaciousprudentsensiblecleverastuteshrewdAntónimosfoolishunwisesillystupidignorantdispuesto
not objecting to doing something; having no reason for not doing something
Would you be willing to help me with my essay?
¿Estarías dispuesto a ayudarme con mi ensayo?
They keep a list of people (who are) willing to work nights.
SinónimoseagerreadyinclinedhappycontentagreeableAntónimosunwillingreluctanthesitantdisinclinedopposedvergüenza
the feelings of sadness, embarrassment and guilt that you have when you know that something you have done is wrong or stupid
To my shame I refused to listen to her side of the story.
Para mi vergüenza, me negué a escuchar su versión de la historia.
He could not live with the shame of other people knowing the truth.
SinónimosdisgracehumiliationdishonormortificationembarrassmentAntónimoshonorpriderespectdignityimpaciente
annoyed by somebody/something, especially because you have to wait for a long time
I'd been waiting for twenty minutes and I was getting impatient.
Llevaba veinte minutos esperando y me estaba impacientando.
Try not to be too impatient with her.
Sinónimosrestlessanxiouseageragitatedfretfulitchyon edgeAntónimospatienttolerantcalmcomposedunhurriedofensivo
rude in a way that causes somebody to feel upset or annoyed because it shows a lack of respect
His comments were deeply offensive to a large number of single mothers.
Sus comentarios fueron profundamente ofensivos para un gran número de madres solteras.
The programme contains language which some viewers may find offensive.
SinónimosinsultingdisrespectfulrudehurtfulunpleasantobnoxiousrepulsivedistastefulAntónimosinoffensiveharmlesspleasantagreeablerespectfulpolitekindofender
to make somebody feel upset because of something you say or do that is rude or embarrassing
She managed to offend her boyfriend's parents as soon as she opened her mouth.
Se las arregló para ofender a los padres de su novio tan pronto como abrió la boca.
A TV interviewer must be careful not to offend.
SinónimosinsultdispleaseaffrontupsetwoundoutrageirkAntónimospleasedelightflatterappeasesoothecomplimentsatisfecho
pleased because you have achieved something or because something that you wanted to happen has happened
He's now satisfied with his position.
Ahora está satisfecho con su puesto.
a satisfied smile
SinónimoscontentpleasedfulfilledgratifiedcontentedhappyAntónimosdissatisfieddiscontentunhappydispleasedunfulfilledchoque
a strong feeling of surprise as a result of something happening, especially something unpleasant; the event that causes this feeling
She still hasn't gotten over the shock of losing her dad.
Todavía no ha superado el choque de perder a su padre.
Losing in the first round was a shock to the system(= it was more of a shock because it was not expected).
SinónimosjolttraumasurpriseimpactdisturbanceblowAntónimoscalmpeaceexpectednormalcyhumor
the quality in something that makes it funny; the ability to laugh at things that are funny
She has her very own brand of humour.
Ella tiene su propio sentido del humor.
She ignored his feeble attempt at humour.
SinónimoswitcomedyfunninessmirthjocularityamusementAntónimosseriousnesssolemnitygravitytragedymelancholyalivio
the feeling of happiness that you have when something unpleasant stops or does not happen
We all breathed a sigh of relief when he left.
Todos respiramos con alivio cuando se fue.
We all breathed a sigh of relief when he left.
SinónimoscomforteasealleviationmitigationrespitereleaseAntónimosanxietydistressworryburdenaggravationconfianza
the belief that somebody/something is good, sincere, honest, etc. and will not try to harm or trick you
a breach of trust
una violación de la confianza
He was appointed to a position of trust(= a job involving a lot of responsibility, because people trust him).
SinónimosconfidencefaithreliancebeliefassurancecertaintyAntónimosdistrustdoubtsuspicionskepticismdisbeliefsensible
aware of and able to understand other people and their feelings
She is very sensitive to other people's feelings.
Ella es muy sensible a los sentimientos de los demás.
a sensitive and caring man
Sinónimossusceptibleresponsiveimpressionabledelicatevulnerabletouchythin-skinnedAntónimosinsensitivecallousunfeelingobliviousthick-skinnedhardenedcompasión, condolencia
the feeling of being sorry for somebody; showing that you understand and care about somebody’s problems
The president has sent a message of sympathy to the relatives of the dead soldiers.
El presidente ha enviado un mensaje de condolencia a los familiares de los soldados fallecidos.
May we offer our deepest sympathies on the death of your wife.
SinónimoscompassionempathypityunderstandingtendernesskindnessconcerncondolenceAntónimosapathyindifferencecallousnessdisdainantipathysatisfacer
to make somebody pleased by doing or giving them what they want
Nothing satisfies him—he's always complaining.
Nada lo satisface, siempre se está quejando.
The proposed plan will not satisfy everyone.
SinónimosfulfillgratifycontentpleaseappeaseAntónimosdisappointdissatisfyfrustratefailannoyimpresionado
admiring somebody/something because you think they are particularly good, interesting, etc.
We were all impressed by her enthusiasm.
Todos quedamos impresionados por su entusiasmo.
I must admit I am impressed.
SinónimosaffectedmovedinfluencedstruckastonishedamazedawestruckAntónimosunmovedunaffectedunimpresseddisappointedunconcernedinspirar, motivar
to give somebody the desire, confidence or enthusiasm to do something well
Her courage inspired her classmates to work harder.
Su valentía inspiró a sus compañeros a esforzarse más.
SinónimosmotivateencouragestimulateinfluenceaffectgalvanizeexciteAntónimosdiscouragedeterdissuadedejectdepress
