Adverse vs Averse: ¿Cuál es la Diferencia?
¿Cuál es la Diferencia?
Adverse significa negativo/perjudicial; averse significa estar reacio a algo.
Truco Mnemotécnico: adverse = bad effects, averse = avoid something
adverse has stress on second syllable, averse on first
adverse
adjectivedesfavorable, adverso, hostil, opuesto
Ejemplo:
Despite the adverse weather conditions, the construction team managed to complete the project on time, demonstrating their resilience and commitment.
A pesar de las condiciones climáticas adversas, el equipo de construcción logró completar el proyecto a tiempo, demostrando su resiliencia y compromiso.
Combinaciones comunes:
adverse effects
adverse conditions
adverse consequences
averse /əˈvɜːs/
adjectivereacio, contrario, opuesto
Ejemplo:
Despite her adventurous spirit, she was averse to the idea of skydiving due to her fear of heights, which she had never managed to overcome.
A pesar de su espíritu aventurero, ella era reacia a la idea de hacer paracaidismo debido a su miedo a las alturas, que nunca había logrado superar.
Combinaciones comunes:
averse to risk
averse to change
averse to conflict
Errores Comunes
She is adverse to eating spicy food.
She is averse to eating spicy food.
Averse es correcto porque indica su renuencia a comer comida picante.
The team faced several averse conditions during the expedition.
The team faced several adverse conditions during the expedition.
Adverse es correcto porque describe las condiciones negativas encontradas.
Práctica Rápida
0/2 correctas1. Despite the ____ weather conditions, the construction team managed to complete the project on time, demonstrating their resilience and commitment.
2. Despite her adventurous spirit, she was ____ to the idea of skydiving due to her fear of heights, which she had never managed to overcome.
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