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C1 adjective /əˈbɪzməl/

abysmal

atroz / espantoso
Meaning
extremely bad or appalling
Example
The team's performance was abysmal.
El rendimiento del equipo fue atroz.
C1 noun /rɪˈmɪʃən/

remission

remisión
Meaning
A temporary or permanent decrease or disappearance of disease symptoms; forgiveness of sins or debts.
Example
The patient’s cancer is in remission after the treatment.
El cáncer del paciente está en remisión después del tratamiento.
C2 noun /ˈkɪzmɛt/

kismet

destino
Meaning
Destiny or fate.
Example
Meeting her on that day felt like pure kismet.
Encontrarla ese día fue como puro destino.
B2 noun /ˌkɒndɛnˈseɪʃən/

condensation

condensación
Meaning
The process of water vapor changing into liquid; also, the act of making something more concise.
Example
Condensation formed on the windows during the cold night.
Se formó condensación en las ventanas durante la fría noche.
B2 noun /braʊ/

brow

frente
Meaning
the part of the face above the eyes; forehead
Example
She wiped the sweat from her brow.
Ella se limpió el sudor de la frente.
C1 adjective /ˈɡleɪʃəl/

glacial

relacionado con el hielo o los glaciares
Meaning
relating to ice or glaciers; extremely cold or unfriendly
Example
The mountains were covered in glacial ice.
Las montañas estaban cubiertas con hielo glacial.
A2 adjective /ˈwɛstərn/

western

occidental
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of the West, especially Europe and the Americas
Example
She loves western music and culture.
A ella le encanta la música y la cultura occidental.
B1 verb /ɪmˈbærəs/

embarrass

avergonzar
Meaning
to cause someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed
Example
His rude comment really embarrassed her in front of everyone.
Su comentario grosero realmente la avergonzó frente a todos.
C2 noun /ˈspuːnərɪzəm/

spoonerism

espúnarismo
Meaning
A verbal error in which the initial sounds of words are swapped to create a humorous effect.
Example
He made a spoonerism by saying 'queer old dean' instead of 'dear old queen'.
Hizo un espúnarismo al decir 'querido viejo dean' en lugar de 'querida vieja reina'.
C2 adjective /ˈtræktəbəl/

tractable

fácil de controlar o influir
Meaning
easy to control or influence
Example
The child was surprisingly tractable during the long journey.
El niño fue sorprendentemente fácil de controlar durante el largo viaje.
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.drəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl ˈsaɪ.kəl

hydrological cycle

ciclo hidrológico
Meaning
The cycle of processes by which water circulates between the earth's oceans, atmosphere, and land.
Example
The hydrological cycle ensures continuous water movement in nature.
El ciclo hidrológico asegura el movimiento continuo del agua en la naturaleza.
B2 verb /əˈkweɪnt/

acquaint

familiarizar
Meaning
to make someone familiar with something; to inform or introduce
Example
Please acquaint yourself with the safety guidelines before operating the machine.
Por favor, familiarícese con las pautas de seguridad antes de operar la máquina.
B2 noun /joʊlk/

Yolk

yema de huevo
Meaning
the yellow internal part of a bird's egg, especially a hen's egg, which is rich in protein and fat
Example
She separated the egg white from the yolk.
Ella separó la clara del huevo de la yema.
C2 verb /ʌpˈbreɪd/

upbraid

reprender
Meaning
To scold or criticize someone harshly.
Example
The teacher upbraided the student for being late again.
El maestro reprendió al estudiante por llegar tarde otra vez.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪələbl/

inviolable

inviolable
Meaning
never to be broken, dishonored, or violated
Example
Human rights are considered inviolable in modern democracies.
Los derechos humanos son considerados inviolables en las democracias modernas.
C1 adjective /koʊˈɪnsɪdənt/

coincident

coincidente
Meaning
Occurring at the same time; occupying the same position in space or time.
Example
The festival was coincident with the national holiday.
El festival fue coincidente con el día festivo nacional.
A2 noun /ʃɛlf/

shelf

estante
Meaning
a flat surface used for storing or displaying things, typically fixed to a wall or inside a cabinet
Example
I placed the books on the shelf next to the window.
Puse los libros en el estante junto a la ventana.
C2 noun /kɒɡˈnoʊmən/

cognomen

apellido / sobrenombre
Meaning
A family name or surname; an additional name or nickname.
Example
His cognomen became widely known in literary circles.
Su apellido se hizo ampliamente conocido en los círculos literarios.
B1 noun /ˈsoʊ.lər ˌsɪs.təm/

Solar system

sistema solar
Meaning
the sun and all the planets, moons, asteroids and other objects that orbit around it
Example
Our solar system has eight planets orbiting the sun.
Nuestro sistema solar tiene ocho planetas orbitando alrededor del sol.
B2 verb aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪd

identified

identificado
Meaning
To recognize or establish who or what someone or something is.
Example
The root causes of the issue need to be identified.
Las causas raíz del problema deben ser identificadas.
C2 verb /bɪˈhəʊv/

behove

ser apropiado
Meaning
British spelling of 'behoove'; to be appropriate or necessary
Example
It would behove the company to listen to its customers.
Sería apropiado que la empresa escuchara a sus clientes.
C2 noun /ˈkloʊtʃər/

cloture

procedimiento de cierre
Meaning
a procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote.
Example
The Senate invoked cloture to end the lengthy debate.
El Senado invocó el cierre para terminar el largo debate.
C1 adjective /səˈdʒɛstɪv/

suggestive

sugestivo
Meaning
tending to suggest ideas or images; sometimes implies something sexual or provocative
Example
The painting was highly suggestive and sparked much debate.
La pintura era muy sugestiva y provocó mucho debate.
A2 verb /hiːt/

heat

calentar
Meaning
to make or become hot or warm
Example
Please heat the soup before serving.
Por favor, calienta la sopa antes de servir.
B2 noun /ˈiː.ɡoʊ/

Ego

ego; autoestima
Meaning
a person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance
Example
His big ego prevented him from accepting criticism from others.
Su gran ego le impidió aceptar críticas de los demás.
C2 adjective /ˈdɪsəluːt/

dissolute

disoluto
Meaning
lacking moral restraint; indulging excessively in sensual pleasures
Example
He led a dissolute life filled with parties and gambling.
Él llevó una vida disoluta llena de fiestas y apuestas.
B1 verb /ˈreskjuː/

rescue

rescatar
Meaning
to save someone or something from danger or harm
Example
The firefighters rescued the cat from the tree.
Los bomberos rescataron al gato del árbol.
C2 noun /ˌɡæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

gasification

gasificación
Meaning
The process of converting solid or liquid fuel into gas.
Example
Gasification is widely used to produce fuel gas from coal.
La gasificación se usa ampliamente para producir gas combustible a partir del carbón.
C2 noun /ˈhɔːtɪnəs/

haughtiness

arrogancia
Meaning
The appearance or quality of being arrogantly superior and disdainful.
Example
His haughtiness made him unpopular among his peers.
Su arrogancia lo hizo impopular entre sus compañeros.
B2 noun, verb /ræmp/

ramp

rampa
Meaning
a sloping surface joining two different levels; as a verb, to increase or rise sharply
Example
The car drove up the ramp into the parking garage.
El coche subió por la rampa al garaje.
C1 verb /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəlaɪz/

institutionalize

institucionalizar
Meaning
to establish something as a formal institution, custom, or practice
Example
The government seeks to institutionalize environmental protection.
El gobierno busca institucionalizar la protección ambiental.
C1 verb /ˈbædʒər/

badger

molestar, acosar
Meaning
To repeatedly ask or annoy someone with demands or questions.
Example
The reporter kept badgering the politician with questions.
El reportero seguía molestando al político con preguntas.
C1 noun /ˈbænɪstər/

banister

barandal
Meaning
a railing supported by posts at the side of a staircase or balcony
Example
She held the banister tightly while going down the stairs.
Ella sujetó el barandal con fuerza mientras bajaba las escaleras.
C1 noun rɪˌkuːpərˈeɪʃən

recuperation

recuperación
Meaning
The process of gradually recovering from illness or fatigue
Example
Rest is essential for recuperation after illness.
El descanso es esencial para la recuperación después de una enfermedad.
C1 adjective /ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

physiological

relacionado con las funciones y actividades corporales
Meaning
Relating to bodily functions and activities.
Example
Exercise improves physiological functions of the body.
El ejercicio mejora las funciones fisiológicas del cuerpo.
C1 noun /blɜːrb/

blurb

descripción promocional
Meaning
a short promotional description of a book, product, or service
Example
The back cover had a blurb praising the novel.
La contraportada tenía una descripción promocional elogiando la novela.
C2 adjective /ˈkɪŋ.ki/

Kinky

prácticas sexuales no convencionales; cabello rizado o en espiral
Meaning
having or involving unconventional sexual practices; having tight curls or bends
Example
His kinky hair made him look unique.
Su cabello rizado lo hizo ver único.
C2 noun /ˈkɒkskoʊm/

Cockscomb

flor de cresta de gallo
Meaning
a tropical plant with bright, velvety flowers that resemble a rooster's comb
Example
The bright red cockscomb flowers added vibrant color to the garden bed.
Las flores de cresta de gallo rojas y brillantes añadieron color vibrante al lecho del jardín.
B2 adjective /dɪˈprɛst/

depressed

deprimido
Meaning
Feeling very sad and without hope; in a state of unhappiness.
Example
She felt depressed after losing her job.
Ella se sintió deprimida después de perder su trabajo.
B1 noun /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/

publication

publicación
Meaning
the act of making something publicly known or available
Example
The publication of the report sparked a debate.
La publicación del informe provocó un debate.
A2 adjective /ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/

expensive

caro
Meaning
costing a lot of money
Example
That car is too expensive for me to buy.
Ese coche es demasiado caro para que pueda comprarlo.
C1 adjective ɪˈræt.ɪk

erratic

errático
Meaning
Unpredictable and inconsistent; not even or regular in pattern or movement.
Example
His erratic behavior confused his colleagues.
Su comportamiento errático confundió a sus colegas.
C2 adjective /ˌdɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

deferential

respetuoso
Meaning
Showing or expressing respect and high regard.
Example
He was always deferential toward his teachers.
Siempre fue respetuoso con sus maestros.
C2 noun /θrɔːl/

thrall

esclavitud, sometimiento
Meaning
The state of being in someone's power or under strong influence; slavery or bondage.
Example
He was in thrall to the powerful leader.
Estaba bajo el dominio del líder poderoso.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

councillor

concejal
Meaning
an elected member of a local council who helps make decisions and represent the community
Example
The councillor spoke to residents about improving local roads.
El concejal habló con los vecinos sobre las carreteras.
C2 noun /ɪˈmɒljʊmənt/

emolument

salario
Meaning
payment for work or services; salary or fees
Example
The professor received his annual emolument from the university.
El profesor recibió su salario anual de la universidad.
B2 noun /ˈsiː.mən/

Seaman

marinero
Meaning
a person who works on a ship; sailor
Example
The experienced seaman navigated the ship through the storm.
El marinero experimentado navegó el barco a través de la tormenta.
C1 adjective /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/

fictitious

ficticio, falso
Meaning
not real or true; imaginary or fabricated
Example
The story he told was entirely fictitious.
La historia que contó era completamente ficticia.
C1 noun /ˈʃoʊ.vəˌnɪz.əm/

chauvinism

chauvinismo
Meaning
Excessive or prejudiced support for one's own cause, group, or gender, often with contempt for others.
Example
The company's culture was criticized for promoting male chauvinism.
La cultura de la empresa fue criticada por promover el chauvinismo masculino.
C2 noun /ˈdʒes.tər/

Jester

bufón; payaso
Meaning
a professional joker or fool at a medieval court; someone who jokes a lot
Example
The court jester entertained the king with witty remarks and amusing tricks.
El bufón de la corte entretenía al rey con comentarios ingeniosos y trucos divertidos.
B2 verb /fɔːrdʒ/

forge

forjar, falsificar
Meaning
to create or shape something, often with effort or skill; also to counterfeit or fake something
Example
The blacksmith forged a strong sword from the iron.
El herrero forjó una espada fuerte con el hierro.
C1 noun /dɪsˈsɜːrvɪs/

disservice

perjuicio
Meaning
A harmful action; something that does damage rather than help.
Example
Spreading false information is a disservice to the community.
Difundir información falsa es un perjuicio para la comunidad.
C1 adverb /ɪnˈvɜːrs.li/

Inversely

inversamente; en sentido opuesto
Meaning
in a way that is opposite or contrary; in reverse order or manner
Example
The price of goods is inversely related to their availability in the market.
El precio de los productos está inversamente relacionado con su disponibilidad en el mercado.
C1 noun /ˈmɪd.əl.mæn/

Middleman

intermediario
Meaning
A person who acts as an intermediary between two parties in a business transaction
Example
They decided to cut out the middleman and sell directly to customers.
Decidieron eliminar al intermediario y vender directamente a los clientes.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈplɔːzəbl/

implausible

implausible
Meaning
Not seeming reasonable or probable; unlikely to be true.
Example
The story she told was so implausible that no one believed her.
La historia que ella contó era tan implausible que nadie le creyó.
C1 noun /ɪˈpɪt.ə.mi/

epitome

un ejemplo perfecto de una calidad o tipo particular; la mejor representación de algo
Meaning
A perfect example of a particular quality or type; the best representation of something.
Example
She is the epitome of grace and kindness.
Ella es el epítome de la gracia y la amabilidad.
A1 noun /ˈpɜːrsən/

person

persona
Meaning
an individual human being
Example
She is a kind person who always helps others.
Ella es una persona amable que siempre ayuda a los demás.
B2 noun /ˈbɒmɪŋ/

bombing

bombardeo
Meaning
an attack using bombs or explosives
Example
The city was devastated by the bombing.
La ciudad fue devastada por el bombardeo.
C2 adjective /ˈfʌŋɡəs/

fungous

relacionado con hongo
Meaning
relating to or resembling a fungus
Example
The damp basement had a fungous smell.
El sótano húmedo tenía un olor relacionado con hongo.
C1 noun /ˈfaɪər.wɔːl/

firewall

cortafuegos
Meaning
A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
Example
A firewall protects networks from cyber-attacks.
Un cortafuegos protege las redes de ciberataques.
C1 verb /dɪsˈlɒdʒ/

dislodge

desalojar
Meaning
To remove or force out from a position, especially one that is fixed or hard to move.
Example
The troops dislodged the enemy from the hill.
Las tropas desalojaron al enemigo de la colina.
B1 adverb /ˈdiːp.li/

Deeply

profundamente; intensamente; profundamente
Meaning
to a great depth; intensely; profoundly
Example
She breathed deeply before making her decision.
Ella respiró profundamente antes de tomar su decisión.
C2 noun /proʊˈsiː.ni.əm/

proscenium

proscenio
Meaning
the part of a theater stage in front of the curtain; the arch framing the stage
Example
The actors bowed at the proscenium before leaving the stage.
Los actores se inclinaron ante el proscenio antes de dejar el escenario.
B2 verb /dreɪn/

drain

drenar
Meaning
to cause liquid to flow away from something; to remove liquid
Example
He drained the pasta before adding the sauce.
Él drenó la pasta antes de añadir la salsa.
A2 noun /ˈʌv.ən/

Oven

horno
Meaning
an enclosed compartment used for heating, baking, or drying food
Example
She baked cookies in the oven for thirty minutes.
Ella horneó galletas en el horno durante treinta minutos.
C2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːrm/

metaphorm

metáfora de forma
Meaning
A coined or rare term sometimes used to describe a hybrid form of metaphor and form in literature or art.
Example
The poet introduced a metaphorm to blend imagery with structure.
El poeta introdujo un metáformo para combinar la imaginería con la estructura.
C2 /ˈpæn.ə.pli/

panoply

panoplia
Meaning
A complete or impressive collection of things; a full set of armor.
Example
The museum displayed a panoply of ancient weapons.
El museo exhibió una panoplia de armas antiguas.
B1 adjective /kəˈmɪtɪd/

committed

comprometido
Meaning
Dedicated and loyal to a cause, activity, or relationship.
Example
She is a committed teacher who cares deeply for her students.
Ella es una maestra comprometida que cuida profundamente a sus estudiantes.
A1 adjective /njuː/

new

nuevo
Meaning
recently made, discovered, or introduced; not existing before
Example
He bought a new car yesterday.
Él compró un coche nuevo ayer.
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌpɒd/

decapod

decápodo
Meaning
An arthropod with ten limbs, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps.
Example
The lobster is a well-known decapod.
La langosta es un decápodo bien conocido.
C1 adjective /ˈpær.ə.nɔɪd/

paranoid

tener un miedo o sospecha irracional hacia los demás
Meaning
having an unreasonable fear or suspicion of others
Example
She became paranoid after hearing strange noises outside.
Se volvió paranoica después de escuchar ruidos extraños afuera.
C1 noun /ˈʃɪvəlri/

chivalry

caballerosidad
Meaning
The medieval knightly system with its moral, social, and religious code; courteous behavior, especially toward women.
Example
The knight lived by the code of chivalry.
El caballero vivía según el código de la caballería.
C1 verb /kənˈtraɪv/

contrive

idear
Meaning
to plan or devise cleverly or skillfully
Example
She contrived a clever plan to surprise her friends.
Ella ideó un plan ingenioso para sorprender a sus amigos.
C2 adjective /ˌɛkjʊˈmɛnɪkəl/

ecumenical

unidad religiosa ecuménica
Meaning
Promoting unity among different Christian churches or religions.
Example
The leaders gathered for an ecumenical conference to encourage dialogue.
Los líderes se reunieron para una conferencia ecuménica para fomentar el diálogo.
C1 adjective /sɑːrˈdɒnɪk/

sardonic

felicidad
Meaning
Grimly mocking or cynical.
Example
She gave him a sardonic smile after hearing his excuse.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
A2 noun /ˈʌn.jən/

Onion

cebolla
Meaning
a round vegetable with a strong taste and smell, made up of many layers
Example
I need to chop some onions for the curry recipe.
Necesito cortar algunas cebollas para la receta de curry.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈstætɪk/

ecstatic

extático
Meaning
Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or excitement.
Example
The fans were ecstatic after their team won the championship.
Los fanáticos estaban extáticos después de que su equipo ganó el campeonato.
B1 verb /əˈmjuːz/

amuse

entretener
Meaning
to entertain or make someone laugh or smile; to occupy pleasantly
Example
The clown amused the children at the party.
El payaso entretuvo a los niños en la fiesta.
C1 noun /brɛdθ/

breadth

anchura
Meaning
The distance or measurement from side to side; width; a wide range.
Example
The breadth of his knowledge impressed everyone.
La anchura de su conocimiento impresionó a todos.
A2 abbreviation (noun/pronoun) /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

sth.

algo
Meaning
abbreviation for 'something'
Example
Can you give me sth. to write with?
¿Puedes darme algo con qué escribir?
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈhiːt/

superheat

sobrecalentar
Meaning
to heat a substance beyond its normal boiling point without it becoming vapor
Example
Engineers superheat the steam to increase the efficiency of the turbine.
Los ingenieros sobrecalientan el vapor para aumentar la eficiencia de la turbina.
B1 preposition, adverb, adjective /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/

underneath

debajo, bajo
Meaning
Located directly below or beneath something
Example
The keys were hidden underneath the pile of papers.
Las llaves estaban escondidas debajo de la pila de papeles.
A2 adverb /ˈnɪərbaɪ/

Near-by

cerca; en las cercanías
Meaning
close to; not far away; in the neighborhood
Example
There is a grocery store nearby.
Hay una tienda de comestibles cerca.
B2 noun /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs ˈviː.ɪ.kəlz/

autonomous vehicles

vehículos autónomos
Meaning
Vehicles that can operate and move without human intervention or control.
Example
Autonomous vehicles are revolutionizing the future of transport.
Los vehículos autónomos están revolucionando el futuro del transporte.
A1 verb /bɪˈkʌm/

become

convertirse
Meaning
to grow to be; to come to be
Example
She became a doctor after years of study.
Ella se convirtió en doctora después de años de estudio.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnsəbl/

insensible

insensible
Meaning
Unconscious; unaware of or indifferent to something.
Example
He was insensible to the cold as he lay in the snow.
Él estaba insensible al frío mientras yacía en la nieve.
B2 noun /kəmˈpoʊnənt/

component

componente
Meaning
a part or element of a larger whole, especially a machine or system
Example
The engine is the most important component of the car.
El motor es el componente más importante del coche.
A1 article /ðə/

the

el/la/los/las
Meaning
used to specify a noun as something already mentioned or known
Example
The sun rises in the east.
El sol sale por el este.
C2 noun mʌnˈdeɪ.nɪ.ti

mundanity

mundanalidad
Meaning
The quality of being ordinary, routine, or lacking excitement.
Example
The mundanity of office life can be exhausting.
La mundanalidad de la vida en la oficina puede ser agotadora.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪz.ə.bəl/

Invisible

invisible
Meaning
unable to be seen; not visible to the eye
Example
The bacteria are invisible without a microscope.
Las bacterias son invisibles sin un microscopio.
C1 noun /kwɪnˈtɛsəns/

quintessence

la quintaesencia
Meaning
The purest or most perfect example of something.
Example
She is the quintessence of elegance.
Ella es la quintaesencia de la elegancia.
C1 noun /ˈnoʊ.və/

Nova

nova
Meaning
a star that suddenly increases greatly in brightness
Example
Astronomers discovered a new nova in the constellation.
Los astrónomos descubrieron una nueva nova en la constelación.
B1 noun /ˈfeɪvər/

favor

favor
Meaning
An act of kindness or approval.
Example
She asked him for a small favor.
Ella le pidió un pequeño favor.
C1 verb /rɪˈlɛnt/

relent

ceder, ser más suave
Meaning
to become less severe, harsh, or strict
Example
After hours of begging, she finally relented.
Después de horas de súplicas, finalmente cedió.
B2 verb /ˌriːəˈreɪndʒ/

rearrange

reorganizar
Meaning
to change the order or position of something
Example
She decided to rearrange the furniture in her living room.
Ella decidió reorganizar los muebles en su sala de estar.
C1 noun /ˈek.stə.si/

Ecstasy

éxtasis
Meaning
an overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement
Example
She was in complete ecstasy when she heard the good news.
Ella estaba en completa éxtasis cuando escuchó las buenas noticias.
B2 noun /hʌt/

hut

choza
Meaning
a small simple shelter or house
Example
They lived in a small wooden hut near the river.
Vivían en una pequeña choza de madera cerca del río.
C1 noun /kənˈtɪnjuəm/

continuum

continuo
Meaning
A continuous sequence in which adjacent elements are not perceptibly different from each other, but the extremes are quite distinct.
Example
Life and death are often seen as part of the same continuum.
La vida y la muerte a menudo se ven como parte del mismo continuo.
C2 adjective /njuːˈtoʊniən/

newtonian

relacionado con las leyes de Newton
Meaning
relating to the laws of motion and gravitation formulated by Sir Isaac Newton
Example
The scientist explained the Newtonian laws of motion.
El científico explicó las leyes de movimiento newtonianas.
C2 noun /ˌnjuːməˈreɪʃən/

numeration

numeración
Meaning
the action or process of counting or assigning numbers
Example
The teacher explained the basics of numeration to the students.
El maestro explicó los conceptos básicos de la numeración a los estudiantes.
C1 noun ˌtraɪ.bjuˈnæl əv ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

tribunal of justice

tribunal de justicia
Meaning
A court of justice or judicial body that settles disputes or tries offenses.
Example
The Tribunal of Justice started the hearings promptly.
El tribunal de justicia comenzó las audiencias de inmediato.
C2 verb /kɔːk/

calk

sellar las grietas de un barco
Meaning
To make a boat or ship watertight by filling seams or cracks.
Example
The workers calked the seams of the old boat to prevent leaks.
Los trabajadores calafatearon las costuras del viejo bote para evitar filtraciones.
B2 noun /ˈɪmɪɡrənt/

immigrant

inmigrante
Meaning
a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country
Example
The city has welcomed many new immigrants this year.
La ciudad ha dado la bienvenida a muchos nuevos inmigrantes este año.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːr.nɪst/

Earnest

serio; genuino; mostrando profunda y seria convicción
Meaning
sincere; genuine; showing deep and serious conviction
Example
He made an earnest attempt to solve the problem.
Él hizo un intento serio de resolver el problema.
C1 verb /mɪns/

mince

picar finamente
Meaning
to cut into very small pieces; to walk with short quick steps
Example
She minced the garlic for the recipe.
Ella picó el ajo para la receta.
C1 verb /smɛlt/

smelt

fundir
Meaning
to extract metal from its ore by heating and melting
Example
The workers smelt iron from its ore in the factory.
Los trabajadores funden hierro de su mineral en la fábrica.
B2 verb /ˌriːjuˈnaɪt/

reunite

reunir
Meaning
to bring together again after separation
Example
The family was reunited after many years.
La familia se reunió después de muchos años.
C2 noun /ˈpæsɪt/

Passet

requesón
Meaning
Fresh cheese curds; cottage cheese made from curdled milk
Example
The cook prepared fresh passet by curdling warm milk with lemon juice.
El cocinero preparó requesón fresco cuajando leche tibia con jugo de limón.
C1 adjective /sɪˈnɒnɪməs/

synonymous

sinónimo
Meaning
having the same or nearly the same meaning; closely associated with something
Example
For many people, her name is synonymous with generosity.
Para muchas personas, su nombre es sinónimo de generosidad.
A2 verb /fraɪ/

fry

freír
Meaning
to cook food in hot oil or fat
Example
She fries eggs for breakfast every morning.
Ella fríe huevos para el desayuno todas las mañanas.
B2 noun ɪˌlɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

elimination

eliminación
Meaning
The complete removal or destruction of something.
Example
The elimination of emissions is a priority.
La eliminación de emisiones es una prioridad.
C2 noun /pəˈruːzl/

perusal

lectura cuidadosa
Meaning
The action of reading or examining something carefully.
Example
The contract was given to the lawyer for perusal.
El contrato fue dado al abogado para su lectura cuidadosa.
B1 adjective /ˈblʌdi/

bloody

sangriento
Meaning
covered in, involving, or containing blood; also used informally for emphasis in British English.
Example
The soldier returned from battle with a bloody arm.
El soldado regresó de la batalla con un brazo sangriento.
C1 verb /rænt/

rant

gritar
Meaning
to speak or shout in an angry, uncontrolled way
Example
He ranted about the unfair treatment at work.
Él gritó acerca del trato injusto en el trabajo.
C2 noun /ˌɡrɛnəˈdɪə/

grenadier

granadero
Meaning
A soldier who specialized in throwing grenades; later used to describe an elite infantryman.
Example
The grenadier stood proudly at the front of the regiment.
El granadero estaba orgulloso en la parte delantera del regimiento.
B1 noun /soʊl/

Soul

alma
Meaning
the spiritual or immaterial essence of a human being or animal; a person's emotional or intellectual nature
Example
She poured her heart and soul into her artwork.
Ella vertió su corazón y alma en su obra de arte.
A1 noun /θɪŋ/

thing

cosa
Meaning
an object, idea, or matter that is being referred to or dealt with
Example
This is the thing I was looking for.
Esta es la cosa que estaba buscando.
B2 adjective /əˈlɛdʒd/

alleged

presunto
Meaning
said or thought to be true, but not proven
Example
The alleged thief was caught by the police.
El presunto ladrón fue atrapado por la policía.
C2 noun /kɒˈkeɪd/

cockade

cinta decorativa
Meaning
a rosette or knot of ribbon, usually worn on a hat as a badge of office or party
Example
The soldier wore a red cockade on his cap.
El soldado llevaba una cinta decorativa roja en su gorra.
C2 adjective /ˈʌndjʊləs/

undulous

ondulado
Meaning
Having a wavy surface or form.
Example
The artist painted the undulous sea at sunset.
El artista pintó el mar ondulado al atardecer.
A2 verb /ɪkˈspekt/

expect

esperar
Meaning
to think something will happen; to anticipate
Example
I expect the meeting to start at 9 AM.
Espero que la reunión comience a las 9 a.m.