This glossary contains common words that people can relate with science and technology
Audacious
Adjective
Showing an unusual willingness to take risks. Extremely bold or daring, recklessly brave, fearless
Example: A shy housewife traveling to a war torn country alone
es: Audaz
Aware of
Adjective
To be cognizant of or have knowledge about a particular subject or issue.
Example: She was barely aware of the dangers up ahead
es: Consciente
Confidential
Adjective
Marked by intimacy or willingness to confide a confidential tone. Private, secret
Example: Social Security Numbers. Credit Card Numbers. Health Records.
es: Confidencial
Crazy about
Adjective
Very enthusiastic about something
Example: Judd’s crazy about planes and flying.
es: Entusiasmado por
Curious about
Adjective
Eager to know or learn something
Example: The cat was naturally curious about its new surroundings
es: Curioso
Familiar with
Adjective
Having some knowledge about (something)
Example: We are familiar with the situation.
es: Familiarizado con
Fed up with
Adjective
Annoyed, unhappy, or bored, especially with a situation that has existed for a long time.
Example: He was fed up with doing all the work
es: Harto
Frivolous
Adjective
Self-indulgently carefree; unconcerned about or lacking any serious purpose.
Example: The group wants politicians to stop wasting public money on what it believes are frivolous projects
es: Frívolo
Grateful for
Adjective
Feeling or showing an appreciation for something done or received
Example: I am grateful for these encouraging comments
es: Agradecido por
Hazardous
Adjective
Something that is hazardous is dangerous, especially to people's health or safety. Dangerous, risky
Example: Passive smoking can be hazardous to health
es: Peligrosa
Intimidated by
Verb
Frighten or overawe (someone), especially in order to make them do what one wants
Example: She watched him move, intimidated by his size
es: intimidado por
Knowledgeable about
Adjective
Intelligent and well informed about something
Example: Having mastered the knowledge to become a London black cab driver, Serek is now becoming knowledgeable about the overseas property market
es: Experto
Leery of
Adjective
Cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions
Example: A city leery of gang violence
es: Sospechoso
Problematic
Adjective
Something that is problematic involves difficulties. Uncertain, doubtful
Example: When you are stranded on a dark street late at night and you have no money to call a cab or take a bus home and no phone to reach anyone
es: Problematico
Prudent
Adjective
Acting with or showing care and thought for the future. Sensible and careful
Example: Someone who consults with a financial advisor before investing money
es: Prudente
Reliant on
Adjective
To be reliant is to depend on someone or something. When you're reliant on a person, you need that person. There are a lot ways people and things can be reliant.
Example: Kids are reliant on their parents for food and shelter
es: Dependiente de
Sick of
Adjective
Having a strong distaste from surfeit
Example: Also, have I mentioned I'm sick of potatoes?
es: Cansado de
Suspicious of
Adjective
Having or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something.
Example: He was suspicious of her motives
es: Desconfiado
Unethical
Adjective
A wrong behaviour and unacceptable according to a society's rules or people's beliefs. Not morally correct
Example: Someone lies to their spouse about how much money they spent
