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To judge or evaluate the nature, quality or importance of something.
evaluar, valorar.
The teacher will assess our progress at the end of the course.
To accept something as true without having proof.
suponer, dar por hecho.
I assumed that the exam would be difficult.
To confuse someone completely; to be difficult to understand.
desconcertar, dejar perplejo.
His explanation baffled everyone in the room.
Unfairly favouring one person, group or opinion over another.
parcial, sesgado.
The article was criticised for being biased.
To give all your attention to something.
concentrarse.
I find it hard to concentrate when there is noise.
To think carefully about something, especially before making a decision.
considerar.
We are considering several options before deciding.
To think deeply or carefully about something.
contemplar, sopesar.
She is contemplating changing her degree.
Believing that people are mainly motivated by self-interest rather than good intentions.
cínico.
He has become cynical about politicians' promises.
To reach a conclusion by using the information available.
deducir.
From the evidence, detectives deduced that someone had entered through the window.
To think or discuss something carefully before deciding.
deliberar, sopesar.
The committee deliberated for hours before reaching a decision.
A situation in which you have to choose between two difficult or unpleasant options.
dilema.
I faced the dilemma of accepting the job or continuing my studies.
To treat a person or group unfairly because of a particular characteristic; also, to recognise a difference.
discriminar; distinguir.
It is illegal to discriminate against applicants on the basis of age.
Doubtful or not likely to be true, honest or reliable.
dudoso, cuestionable.
The claim is based on rather dubious evidence.
To make an approximate calculation or judgement; an approximate calculation or judgement.
estimar; estimación.
Experts estimate that the repairs will take two weeks.
Strong belief or trust in someone or something.
fe, confianza.
She has great faith in her team's abilities.
To collect information or things; to understand or conclude from clues.
reunir, recopilar; deducir.
We gathered enough information to make an informed decision.
Exceptional intellectual or creative ability; a person who has it.
genio, talento excepcional.
Her work shows real genius.
To understand something, especially something complicated.
comprender, captar.
It took me a while to grasp the main idea.
The process of making a judgement without enough information to be certain.
conjeturas, suposiciones.
Without reliable data, the result is little more than guesswork.
A feeling or belief about something that cannot be explained or proved.
presentimiento, intuición.
I had a hunch that something was wrong.
A set of beliefs or ideas, especially political or social ones.
ideología.
The party's ideology has changed over time.
Very clever and involving new ideas or methods.
ingenioso.
They came up with an ingenious solution to the problem.
Someone or something that gives you ideas or the desire to do something.
inspiración.
Her grandmother was a constant source of inspiration.
The ability to understand or know something immediately, without conscious reasoning.
intuición.
I had an intuition that the plan would work.
To give a good reason for something or show that it is reasonable.
justificar.
Nothing can justify such behaviour.
Lacking experience or judgement and therefore too ready to believe that things are simple or good.
ingenuo, inocente.
It was naïve of me to believe everything I read online.
An idea, belief or understanding of something.
idea, noción.
I reject the notion that success depends only on talent.
Expecting good things to happen or believing that a situation will improve.
optimista.
Despite the difficulties, she remains optimistic about the future.
A situation or statement that seems contradictory but may contain a truth.
paradoja.
It is a paradox that more information can sometimes lead to less understanding.
Expecting bad things to happen or believing that a situation will not improve.
pesimista.
Analysts are pessimistic about the company's prospects.
Seeming reasonable or likely to be true.
plausible, verosímil.
She offered a plausible explanation for her absence.
To think carefully about something for a period of time.
reflexionar sobre, sopesar.
He pondered the question before answering.
Having an unfair opinion about someone or something, formed without enough knowledge.
prejuicioso.
We should avoid making prejudiced assumptions about other cultures.
To believe something is true based on probability, although it is not certain.
presumir, suponer.
I presume you have already read the instructions.
To ask a question or express doubt about something; a question.
cuestionar; consulta, pregunta.
The journalist queried the accuracy of the figures.
To think or believe something; to calculate or estimate.
creer, considerar; calcular.
I reckon we should leave early to avoid traffic.
To think carefully and deeply about something; to show or represent something.
reflexionar; reflejar.
Take a moment to reflect on what you have learned.
Having doubts about whether something is true or whether something will happen.
escéptico.
Many people remain sceptical about the new proposal.
To form opinions or theories without having definite evidence.
especular.
It is too early to speculate about the cause of the accident.
To think or believe something is probably true; to imagine a situation.
suponer.
I suppose we could try a different approach.
A person who teaches or researches at a university; relating to education or study.
académico; académico/a.
She is an academic specialising in climate science.
Careful to do things correctly and thoroughly; taking work seriously.
concienzudo, responsable.
He is a conscientious student who always checks his work.
To study intensively for a short time, usually just before an exam.
estudiar intensivamente a última hora, empollar.
I had to cram for the test the night before.
The subjects and content included in a course of study at a school or university.
plan de estudios, currículo.
The curriculum includes both theoretical and practical modules.
A way of studying in which students learn remotely rather than attending classes in person.
enseñanza a distancia.
Distance learning allows students to study from home.
To complete a university degree or course; a person who has completed one.
graduarse; graduado/a.
She hopes to graduate next summer.
Not knowing about something, often because you have not been informed or educated about it.
ignorante, desconocedor.
I was completely ignorant of the rules.
Not giving enough attention to what is happening or being said.
distraído, poco atento.
Inattentive students may miss important instructions.
A person who is highly interested in ideas and thinking; relating to the ability to think and understand.
intelectual.
The course offers an intellectual challenge.
Good at learning, understanding and thinking logically; able to use knowledge effectively.
inteligente.
She is intelligent and learns new concepts quickly.
Involving a lot of activity, effort or concentration in a short period.
intensivo.
I am taking an intensive English course this summer.
Knowing a lot about a particular subject.
entendido, con muchos conocimientos.
The lecturer is extremely knowledgeable about the subject.
A formal talk given to a group, especially at a university; to give such a talk.
clase magistral, conferencia; dar una conferencia.
We attended a lecture on renewable energy.
An exam taken for practice, designed to be similar to the real exam.
examen de prueba, simulacro.
The mock exam helped me identify my weakest areas.
To use another person's words or ideas and present them as your own.
plagiar.
Students must reference their sources and never plagiarise.
The activity of learning something independently, without a teacher guiding you.
autoaprendizaje, estudio autónomo.
Self-study requires discipline and good time management.
A class or meeting in which a small group discusses a subject in detail.
seminario.
We discussed the article in a small seminar.
Particular educational or other requirements resulting from a person's circumstances or disabilities.
necesidades especiales.
The school provides additional support for pupils with special needs.
Teaching or instruction, especially in a small group or individually; also, in some contexts, the fee for teaching.
enseñanza, clases particulares; matrícula.
The university offers free tuition in several language courses.
A teaching session, often in a small group or individually, for discussing a subject or solving problems.
tutoría.
I have a physics tutorial every Thursday.