El lenguaje de las emociones
Explora adjetivos emocionales sutiles a través de conversaciones cotidianas, desde el alivio y la gratitud hasta sentimientos más complejos y encontrados.
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1. Completa el espacio en blanco.
“My wallet was in my jacket all along! Now that I know it isn't lost, I feel so ___.”
- disappointed
- relieved
- nervous
- embarrassed
La preocupación de quien habla acaba de terminar.
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“My wallet was in my jacket all along! Now that I know it isn't lost, I feel so relieved.”
“Relieved” describe lo que se siente cuando una preocupación o una situación desagradable termina.
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2. Elige la respuesta correcta.
Which adjective describes how Maya felt?
“I waved enthusiastically at someone I thought I knew. When the stranger looked confused, my face went red. I hoped nobody had noticed!”
- offended
- grateful
- embarrassed
- disappointed
She wants to hide an awkward social mistake.
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- embarrassed
“Embarrassed” often describes discomfort about how you appear to others, even when you have done nothing seriously wrong.
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3. Ordena las palabras.
Un amigo estuvo pendiente de ti todos los días mientras pasabas por un momento difícil. Quieres expresar tu agradecimiento.
- I'm
- for your support
- during
- a difficult week.
- grateful
La oración comienza con lo que sientes y luego menciona lo que agradeces.
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I'm grateful for your support during a difficult week.
“Grateful” expresa agradecimiento por la amabilidad o la ayuda, especialmente cuando ese apoyo es importante para ti.
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4. Elige la respuesta correcta.
Which adjective describes how Lee feels?
“The booking website keeps crashing just before I pay. I've tried five times, and I still can't book my ticket. I'm going to try again, but this is really getting to me.”
- resigned
- offended
- frustrated
- ashamed
Lee still wants to succeed, but something keeps blocking progress.
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- frustrated
“Frustrated” emphasizes blocked progress. Someone who is “resigned” has accepted an unwanted situation rather than continuing to fight it.
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5. Elige la respuesta correcta.
¿Qué hace que este sentimiento sea nostálgico?
“That old song reminds me of weekends playing games with my cousins. Those afternoons were wonderful. I'd love to relive one of them.”
- A past mistake brings a wish to change what happened.
- A happy memory brings a wish to experience the past again.
- Being away from home brings a wish to return there.
- An uncertain future brings a fear of what comes next.
La persona que habla quiere volver a un momento, no simplemente a un lugar.
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- A happy memory brings a wish to experience the past again.
La nostalgia puede combinar la calidez de los recuerdos felices con la tristeza de que esos momentos hayan terminado.
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6. Completa el espacio en blanco.
El sentimiento se relaciona con lo que podría salir mal en el futuro.
“I really want this promotion, but I keep imagining problems on my first day. I'm excited, yet ___ about taking on the new role.”
- indifferent
- resentful
- reassured
- apprehensive
Querer una oportunidad no impide que te preocupes por ella.
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“I really want this promotion, but I keep imagining problems on my first day. I'm excited, yet apprehensive about taking on the new role.”
“Apprehensive” describe la preocupación por algo que se aproxima. Puede coexistir con el entusiasmo.
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7. Completa el espacio en blanco.
Concéntrate en la sensación de que hay más cosas que atender de las que la persona que habla puede manejar.
“Three projects are urgent, messages keep arriving, and everyone needs an answer now. I don't know where to start. I'm feeling ___.”
- underwhelmed
- overwhelmed
- bored
- disappointed
El problema es el exceso de presión, no la falta de interés.
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“Three projects are urgent, messages keep arriving, and everyone needs an answer now. I don't know where to start. I'm feeling overwhelmed.”
“Overwhelmed” sugiere que las exigencias o los sentimientos superan tu capacidad para afrontarlos. “Underwhelmed” significa estar menos impresionado de lo que esperabas.
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8. Elige la respuesta correcta.
How does the remark make the listener feel?
Coworker: “For someone your age, you're surprisingly good with technology.”
Listener: “‘Surprisingly’? That's a rude thing to say.”- flattered
- intimidated
- reassured
- offended
The listener hears an insult inside an apparent compliment.
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- offended
“Offended” means hurt or upset by perceived disrespect. A remark intended as praise can still cause offense.
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9. Completa el espacio en blanco.
El enojo de quien habla proviene de una sensación persistente de haber recibido un trato injusto.
“For months, I've stayed late to finish our shared work while my coworker leaves early and gets equal credit. I can't let go of how unfair it is. I feel ___ toward him.”
- remorseful
- compassionate
- resentful
- ashamed
Quien habla culpa a otra persona por una situación injusta.
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“For months, I've stayed late to finish our shared work while my coworker leaves early and gets equal credit. I can't let go of how unfair it is. I feel resentful toward him.”
“Resentful” describe un enojo que persiste porque sientes que te han tratado injustamente, en lugar de una irritación pasajera ante un inconveniente.
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10. Elige la respuesta correcta.
What makes Nina disillusioned rather than simply disappointed?
“I used to believe this organization always put people first. After seeing its leaders repeatedly ignore the people they promised to help, I no longer believe in this organization.”
- She has lost a positive belief she once held about the organization.
- She has lost interest because her daily work is repetitive.
- She feels guilty about having deceived her coworkers.
- She feels threatened by coworkers who may outperform her.
Notice the contrast between what she used to believe and what she believes now.
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- She has lost a positive belief she once held about the organization.
A disappointment can concern one outcome; disillusionment changes your faith in a person, group, or ideal.
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11. Completa el espacio en blanco.
Concéntrate en estar emocionalmente expuesto y abierto a que te lastimen.
“By telling you something so personal, I'm letting you see a part of myself I usually protect. I feel ___ because your reaction could really hurt me.”
- reassured
- vulnerable
- indifferent
- offended
La persona que habla ha bajado una barrera emocional.
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“By telling you something so personal, I'm letting you see a part of myself I usually protect. I feel vulnerable because your reaction could really hurt me.”
“Vulnerable” puede describir la apertura emocional, no solo el riesgo físico. Confiar en alguien puede implicar permitirle ver sentimientos delicados.
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12. Elige la respuesta correcta.
¿Qué adjetivo refleja los dos sentimientos intensos y opuestos de Sam respecto a la mudanza?
“Part of me can't wait to move closer to my family. Another part really wants to stay with the community I've built here. Both feelings are equally strong.”
- indifferent
- enthusiastic
- reluctant
- ambivalent
Tener sentimientos contradictorios es distinto de no tener sentimientos intensos.
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- ambivalent
“Ambivalent” significa tener sentimientos opuestos sobre una misma cosa. “Indifferent” significa que te da prácticamente igual una opción u otra.