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B2 · Thinking & opinions (3)
B2 · Pensamiento y opiniones (3)
resolver, solucionar
to find an acceptable solution to a problem, complaint or disagreement
The account manager resolved the billing problem in one phone call.
El gerente de cuenta resolvió el problema de facturación en una sola llamada telefónica.
Most complaints are resolved within two working days.
SinónimosdecidedeterminesettlecommitdedicatepurposeaimAntónimoshesitatedoubtwavervacillateabandongive upreputación
the opinion that people have about what somebody/something is like, based on what has happened in the past
The company knew that the reputation of its products was the most important asset it had
La empresa sabía que la reputación de sus productos era el activo más importante que tenía.
Even though the salesperson showed me a product I had never heard of, I bought it because of the good reputation of the manufacturer
SinónimosnamestandingcharacterimageprestigefamerenowncreditAntónimosdisreputedishonorinfamynotorietyscandalseleccionar, elegir
to choose somebody/something from a group of people or things, usually according to a system
The committee selected three speakers for the conference.
El comité seleccionó a tres ponentes para la conferencia.
SinónimoschoseneliteexclusiveprimesuperiorhandpickedAntónimoscommonordinaryunselectedgeneralinclusiveprueba, evidencia
information, documents, etc. that show that something is true
The scientists found no proof that the new drug was effective.
Los científicos no encontraron ninguna prueba de que el nuevo fármaco fuera eficaz.
SinónimosverifyvalidateauthenticatecheckexamineinspecttestconfirmAntónimosdisproveinvalidatedenyrefutecontradictperspectiva
a particular attitude towards something; a way of thinking about something
The budget statement will give the manager some perspective on where the costs of running the business are to be found
La declaración del presupuesto le dará al gerente una perspectiva sobre dónde se encuentran los costos de funcionamiento del negocio.
Joseph's accountant gave him some perspective as well as some data on how much he could expect to earn in his first year in business
SinónimosviewpointoutlookstandpointangleperceptionunderstandinginsightAntónimosnearsightednessshortsightednessignorancebiasdistortionrealista
accepting in a sensible way what it is actually possible to do or achieve in a particular situation
Stefano found that an accurate accounting gave him a realistic idea of his business's financial direction
Stefano descubrió que una contabilidad precisa le daba una idea realista de la dirección financiera de su negocio.
Realistic expectations are important when you review your financial statements
Sinónimospracticalpragmaticdown-to-earthsensiblefeasibleachievableAntónimosunrealisticidealisticimpracticalutopianfancifulprioridad
something that you think is more important than other things and should be dealt with first
Since the remaining issues were not a priority, the group decided to move them to the next week's agenda
Dado que los problemas restantes no eran una prioridad, el grupo decidió trasladarlos a la agenda de la próxima semana.
The manager was ineffective because she was unable to set priorities
SinónimosimportanceprecedenceurgencyweightconcernsignificanceAntónimosunimportanceinsignificancetrivialityafterthoughtconfiar
to need or depend on someone or something
I seldom rely on the restaurant reviews in the paper when choosing a restaurant
Rara vez confío en las reseñas de restaurantes del periódico al elegir un restaurante.
I have always relied on the restaurant advice this guidebook gives
Sinónimosdependcount onbank ontrustlean onAntónimosdistrustdisbelievedoubtdisregardignoreperspectiva
the possibility that something will happen
There's a reasonable prospect that his debts will be paid.
Hay una perspectiva razonable de que sus deudas sean pagadas.
A place in the semi-finals is in prospect (= likely to happen).
SinónimospossibilitylikelihoodchanceoutlookexpectationhopeanticipationAntónimosimpossibilityunlikelihoodcertaintydoubtdespairplan, programa, proyecto
a plan or system for doing or organizing something
The government has launched a new scheme to help families save energy at home.
El gobierno ha puesto en marcha un nuevo programa para ayudar a las familias a ahorrar energía en casa.
SinónimosplanprojectdesignstrategysystemarrangementAntónimosimprovisationchanceaccidentrandomnessconsiderar, ver
to think about somebody/something in a particular way
Many people regard him as the best player in the team.
Mucha gente lo considera el mejor jugador del equipo.
SinónimosattentionconsiderationrespectheednoticecareconcernAntónimosdisregardneglectindifferencedisrespectignorepropuesta, propuesta comercial
a formal written plan or offer, for example one sent to a client describing a solution and its price
We sent the client a detailed proposal with three pricing options.
Enviamos al cliente una propuesta detallada con tres opciones de precio.
The proposal was accepted after one round of changes.
SinónimossuggestionrecommendationplanschemeoffersubmissionmotionAntónimosrejectiondenialrefusaloppositionprincipio
a moral rule or a strong belief that influences your actions
He doesn't invest in the arms industry on principle.
Él no invierte en la industria armamentística por principio.
I refuse to lie about it; it's against my principles.
SinónimosbeliefstandardmoralityethicsruletenetdoctrinepreceptAntónimosexpediencypragmatismimmoralityunscrupulousnessflexibilitycompromiseselección, elección
the process of choosing somebody/something from a group of people or things, usually according to a system
The selection of the new team leader will take place next week.
La selección del nuevo líder del equipo tendrá lugar la próxima semana.
SinónimoschoiceoptionalternativepickelectionassortmentrangeAntónimosrejectionrefusaldisregardinvalidationexclusionopuesto
disagreeing strongly with something and trying to stop it
She remained bitterly opposed to the idea of moving abroad.
Ella se mantuvo amargamente opuesta a la idea de mudarse al extranjero.
They are totally opposed to abortion.
SinónimosagainsthostileantagonisticresistantaversecontraryAntónimosfavorableagreeingsupportiveapprovingproin favor of
