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"Detached" is a form of "detached", an adjective which is often translated as "distante". "Sociable" is an adjective which is often translated as "sociable". Learn more about the difference between "detached" and "sociable" below.
detached(
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tahcht
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (aloof)
a. distante
He used to be so friendly, but he's seemed really detached lately.Era tan amigable, pero parece muy distante últimamente.
b. indiferente
She went into a depression and became detached from everything that was happening around her.Se sumió en la depresión y se volvió indiferente a todo lo que pasaba a su alrededor.
2. (neutral)
a. imparcial
The detached judge fairly considered the plaintiff's and the defendant's arguments.El juez imparcial consideró justamente los argumentos del demandante y el acusado.
b. objetivo
We are looking for a detached and independent arbiter to help us mediate the case.Estamos buscando un árbitro objetivo e independiente para ayudarnos a mediar en el caso.
a. separado
My new ergonomic keyboard comes with a detached number pad.Mi nuevo teclado ergonómico viene con un teclado numérico separado.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
The detached street sign is a safety hazard.El cartel que se desprendió de la pared es un riesgo para la seguridad.
The plumber replaced the detached washer on the faucet.El plomero volvió a colocar la junta del grifo que se había soltado.
a. no adosado
As you have a very big yard, you could easily have a detached garage built.Como tienes un patio muy grande, podrías hacerte construir un garage no adosado sin problema.
sociable(
so
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shuh
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buhl
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (person)
2. (attitude)
a. amistoso
The sociable thing to do would be to go and say hello to them.Lo más amistoso sería acercarnos a saludarles.
