arbitrary

arbitrario

Elegido o hecho sin una razón clara o razonable.

En inglés sencillo: Chosen or done without a clear or reasonable basis.

• The deadline seems arbitrary.
• They chose an arbitrary number of participants.
• The law protects people against arbitrary arrest.

Sinónimos: random, unjustified

Antónimos: reasoned

Expresiones frecuentes: arbitrary decision, arbitrary limit, arbitrary rules

arbitrario, subjetivo

Decidido según preferencias personales, sin una regla ni un criterio que todos puedan comprobar.

En inglés sencillo: Decided by personal choice rather than a rule or a difference that everyone can measure.

• The choice of names was arbitrary.
• We used arbitrary symbols for the two groups.
• Their arbitrary classification reflects personal preferences.

Sinónimos: subjective, discretionary

Antónimos: objective

Expresiones frecuentes: arbitrary choice, arbitrary designation, arbitrary distinction

arbitrario, despótico

Que usa su poder según sus caprichos, sin razones ni consideración por los demás.

En inglés sencillo: Using power according to sudden wishes, without reason or concern for other people.

• The people feared their arbitrary ruler.
• Her arbitrary punishments left the staff feeling helpless.
• He exercised arbitrary power over every village.

Sinónimos: capricious, despotic

Expresiones frecuentes: arbitrary ruler, arbitrary power, arbitrary punishment