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el escrúpulo(
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kroo
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poo
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loh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (hesitation)
a. scruple
Me sorprendió cómo afirmaste sin escrúpulos que López era culpable.I was surprised at your lack of scruples when you asserted that Lopez was guilty.
b. qualm
Le alegró a José conseguir el trabajo y no tuvo escrúpulo en aceptar el puesto.Jose was glad to get the job and had no qualms about accepting the position.
a. care
El abogado redactó el contrato con precisión y escrúpulo.The lawyer drew up the contract with precision and care.
b. scrupulousness
Tu trabajo se destaca por el esmero y el escrúpulo con que lo realizas.Your work stands out for its dedication and scrupulousness.
3. (queasiness)
a. qualm
Olí el queso y me invadió un escrúpulo repentino que no me dejó comerlo.I smelled the cheese and I felt a sudden qualm that didn't allow me to eat it.
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