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"Reluctant" is an adjective which is often translated as "renuente", and "averse" is an adjective which is often translated as "reacio". Learn more about the difference between "reluctant" and "averse" below.
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. renuente
The reluctant child gave up and finally cleaned his room.El niño renuente se dio por vencido y finalmente limpió su cuarto.
b. reacio
We were reluctant to hire him because he did not have much experience.Estábamos reacios a contratarlo porque no tenía mucha experiencia.
c. reticente
The suspect was reluctant to tell us the truth because he didn't want to incriminate himself.El sospechoso era reticente a decirnos la verdad porque no quería incriminarse.
d. a regañadientes
During his speech, the mayor let everybody know about his reluctant decision to approve the new budget.Durante el discurso, el alcalde informó a todos a regañadientes de su decisión de aprobar el nuevo presupuesto.
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