Spanish Vocabulary Definitions
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la ambición
A strong desire to achieve success, power, wealth, or a particular goal; the drive that pushes someone to aim high.
asequible
Within one’s financial or practical reach; something that can be obtained or afforded without great difficulty.
la autoestima
A person’s overall sense of their own value and worth; how positively or negatively someone regards themselves.
el bienestar
A state of being healthy, comfortable, and content; general physical, mental, and emotional wellness.
la depresión
A serious mood disorder marked by persistent sadness, loss of interest, low energy, and feelings of hopelessness that interfere with daily life.
el descubrimiento
The act or result of finding, learning, or revealing something previously unknown.
desgraciado/a
Experiencing or characterized by misfortune, misery, or unhappiness; someone who is unlucky or in a wretched situation.
la ecuación
A mathematical statement that two expressions are equal, usually containing one or more variables.
entristecer
To cause someone to feel sadness or sorrow; to make a person or atmosphere gloomy.
la estupidez
Lack of intelligence, good judgment, or common sense; foolish or unintelligent behavior or ideas.
la expectativa
A belief or assumption about what is likely to happen in the future; what a person anticipates or hopes for.
el/la investigador/a
A person whose work involves systematic study, inquiry, or research to discover facts or solve problems.
la meta
An intended aim or desired result that a person works toward; a specific goal.
el olvido
The state of having forgotten something, or the process by which memories fade or are lost; also the condition of being forgotten by others.
la amabilidad
The quality of being friendly, considerate, and pleasant toward others; acts of kindness or courtesy.
duradero/a
Able to last for a long time without wearing out, fading, or losing strength; long-lasting.
el entusiasmo
Intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval; a strong positive feeling of excitement about something.
evadir
To escape or avoid something, especially a duty, question, or difficult situation, often by cleverness or deception.
la generosidad
The quality of being willing to give money, time, help, or kindness freely and without expecting much in return.
la humildad
The quality of having a modest view of one’s own importance; lack of arrogance or excessive pride.
la felicidad
A state of well-being and contentment; the experience of joy, satisfaction, or pleasure in life.
la integridad
The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; also the state of being whole and undivided.
la lealtad
Faithful allegiance or devotion to a person, group, cause, or duty; steadfast support that does not easily change.
despojar
To strip someone of possessions, rights, or dignity, often by force or unjust means; to deprive or plunder.
distinto/a
Clearly different or separate from something else; not the same in nature, quality, or identity.
el/la intruso/a
A person who enters a place or situation where they are not wanted or do not belong.
el/la ladrón/ladrona
A person who steals property belonging to others.
la vanidad
Excessive pride in or concern about one’s appearance, achievements, or qualities; empty or worthless pride.
rechazar
To refuse to accept, agree to, or have something; to turn down or dismiss.
el desprecio
A feeling that someone or something is worthless or deserving of scorn; open disrespect or contempt.
la distorsión
The act of twisting or altering something so that it is no longer accurate or true; a warped version of reality or information.
parecerse a
To have a similar appearance or characteristics to someone or something else; to look or seem alike.
el parecido
The quality of being similar in appearance or nature; a resemblance or likeness between two things or people.
el reflejo
An image produced by light bouncing off a surface (such as a mirror); also an automatic, involuntary response of the body.