reacio

reacio(
rreh
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ah
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syoh
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. reluctant
Durante la inundación, muchos vecinos fueron reacios a dejar sus casas por temor a los robos.During the flood, many residents were reluctant to leave their homes for fear of being robbed.
b. resistant
La mayoría de las personas mayores son reacias a usar sus tarjetas de crédito para realizar compras por internet.Most elderly people are resistant to use their credit cards to buy products online.
c. unwilling
Tuve que aceptar su oferta porque eran reacios a aceptar mi negativa.I had to accept their offer because they were unwilling to take no for an answer.
d. opposed
Las negociaciones del tratado se prolongaron indefinidamente porque el primer ministro era reacio a firmar.The treaty negotiations took forever because the primer minister was opposed to signing.
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