Lección 193/202 · 20 palabras · 0 aprendidas
B2 · Thinking & opinions (1)
B2 · Pensamiento y opiniones (1)
suponer, asumir
to think or accept that something is true but without having proof of it
I assume you have already heard the news about the merger.
Supongo que ya has oído la noticia sobre la fusión.
Sinónimospresumesupposetake for grantedundertakeshoulderacceptbelieveimagineAntónimosrejectrefusedenydisprovedisclaimignorecircunstancia
the conditions and facts that are connected with and affect a situation, an event or an action
Under the current economic circumstances, they will not be able to purchase the property
Dadas las circunstancias económicas actuales, no podrán comprar la propiedad.
If the circumstances change in the near future and we have new properties, we will be sure to call you
SinónimossituationconditionstatecontexteventfactoccurrenceAntónimoscauseoriginsourceenfoque, planteamiento
a way of dealing with somebody/something; a way of doing or thinking about something such as a problem or a task
We need a completely new approach to solving this problem.
Necesitamos un enfoque completamente nuevo para resolver este problema.
Sinónimosnearadvancecome closeapproximateaccessmethodwayAntónimosretreatrecedeavoiddepartdistancecrítica, críticas
the act of expressing disapproval of somebody/something and opinions about their faults or bad qualities; a statement showing this disapproval
The government has faced strong criticism for its decision to close the hospital.
El gobierno ha recibido fuertes críticas por su decisión de cerrar el hospital.
SinónimoscritiqueassessmentevaluationjudgmentcommentaryanalysisAntónimospraiseapprovalcommendationcomplimentendorsementevaluar, valorar
to make a judgement about the nature or quality of somebody/something
Teachers assess each student's progress at the end of every term.
Los profesores evalúan el progreso de cada estudiante al final de cada trimestre.
SinónimosevaluatejudgeappraiseestimatedeterminecalculatevalueAntónimosignoreneglectdisregardaspecto
a particular part or feature of a situation, an idea, a problem, etc.; a way in which it may be considered
She felt she had looked at the problem from every aspect.
Ella sintió que había mirado el problema desde todos los aspectos.
SinónimosfacetangledimensionviewpointsidefeatureelementcharacteristicAntónimoswholeentiretytotalityconcepto
an idea or a principle that is connected with something abstract
the concept that everyone should have equality of opportunity
el concepto de que todos deberían tener igualdad de oportunidades
concepts such as ‘civilization’ and ‘government’
SinónimosideanotionthoughtbeliefprincipletheoryunderstandingperceptionAntónimosfactrealityactualitytangibilitycriticar
to say that you think somebody/something is bad; to say what you do not like or think is wrong about somebody/something
All you ever do is criticize!
¡Todo lo que haces es criticar!
The decision was criticized by environmental groups.
Sinónimoscondemndenouncedisapprovefind fault withreproachcensureAntónimospraisecommendapprovecomplimentendorseaprobar, estar de acuerdo
to think that somebody/something is good, acceptable or suitable
My parents don't approve of my staying out late at night.
Mis padres no aprueban que me quede fuera hasta tarde por la noche.
SinónimosauthorizeratifyendorsesanctionvalidateconfirmAntónimosrejectdenydisapproverefusevetoasociar
to make a connection between people or things in your mind
You wouldn't normally associate these two writers—their styles are completely different.
Normalmente no asociarías a estos dos escritores, sus estilos son completamente diferentes.
I always associate the smell of baking with my childhood.
SinónimosconnectlinkrelatecombineuniteaffiliateallyAntónimosseparatedisconnectdissociatedividedetachconcentración
the ability to direct all your effort and attention on one thing, without thinking of other things
This book requires a great deal of concentration.
Este libro requiere mucha concentración.
Tiredness affects your powers of concentration.
SinónimosfocusattentionabsorptiondeliberationthoughtintentnessAntónimosdistractioninattentiondisinterestapathynegligencecompromiso
a promise to do something or to behave in a particular way; a promise to support somebody/something; the fact of committing yourself
The company's commitment to providing quality at a reasonable price has been vital to its success.
El compromiso de la empresa de ofrecer calidad a un precio razonable ha sido vital para su éxito.
She doesn't want to make a big emotional commitment to Steve at the moment.
SinónimosdedicationdevotionpledgepromiseassuranceobligationresponsibilityloyaltyAntónimosindifferenceapathydisinterestnegligencebreachabandonmentaprobación, aceptación
the feeling that somebody/something is good or acceptable; a positive opinion of somebody/something
She always worked hard to win her father's approval.
Siempre se esforzaba por ganarse la aprobación de su padre.
SinónimosendorsementpermissionagreementconsentratificationsanctionauthorizationAntónimosrejectiondenialdisapprovaloppositionvetorefusalcrítico
saying what you think is bad about somebody/something
The supervisor is always very critical.
El supervisor siempre es muy crítico.
a critical comment/report
Sinónimosfault-findingcensoriousjudgmentalhypercriticalnitpickinganalyticalcrucialimportantAntónimoscomplimentarylaudatorypraisinguncriticalsuperficialtrivialinsignificantcriterio
a standard or principle by which something is judged, or with the help of which a decision is made
What criteria are used for assessing a student's ability?
¿Qué criterios se utilizan para evaluar la capacidad de un estudiante?
The main criterion is value for money.
SinónimosstandardbenchmarkmeasureyardstickprinciplegaugeAntónimosguesschancerandomnesssubjectivityconsciente
aware of something; noticing something
I became conscious of someone watching me.
Me di cuenta de que alguien me estaba observando.
I was vaguely conscious that I was being watched.
SinónimosawareknowingcognizantmindfulsentientawakealertAntónimosunconsciousunawareobliviousinsensibleasleepconsideración
the act of thinking carefully about something
a consideration of the legal issues involved
una consideración de las cuestiones legales implicadas
The proposals are currently under consideration(= being discussed).
SinónimosdeliberationthoughtreflectionattentionregardconcernreviewexaminationAntónimosdisregardneglectignorancethoughtlessnessevaluación, valoración
an opinion or a judgement about somebody/something that has been thought about very carefully
The teacher's assessment of my essay was fair and very helpful.
La evaluación que hizo la profesora de mi redacción fue justa y muy útil.
SinónimosevaluationappraisalreviewtestanalysisAntónimosdisregardneglectignorance
