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C2 verb /əˈkɒst/

accost

abordar de manera agresiva
Meaning
to approach and speak to someone boldly or aggressively
Example
The reporter was accosted by protesters outside the courthouse.
El reportero fue acosado por los manifestantes fuera del tribunal.
C2 verb /ˌæpərˈteɪn/

appertain

pertenecer
Meaning
to relate to or be connected with something
Example
The rules only appertain to members of the club.
Las reglas solo pertenecen a los miembros del club.
C2 adverb /əˈbɛd/

abed

en la cama
Meaning
in bed
Example
She stayed abed all day due to illness.
Se quedó en la cama todo el día debido a la enfermedad.
C1 adjective /əˈmiːnəbl/

amenable

dispuesto
Meaning
willing to cooperate or be influenced; open to suggestions
Example
She was amenable to the idea of working longer hours.
Ella estaba dispuesta a la idea de trabajar más horas.
A1 conjunction /ænd/

and

y
Meaning
Used to connect words or sentences that are to be taken jointly.
Example
She bought apples and oranges.
Ella compró manzanas y naranjas.
C2 noun /əbˈhɒrəns/

abhorrence

abominación
Meaning
a feeling of strong disgust or hatred
Example
He expressed his abhorrence of racial discrimination.
Expresó su abominación hacia la discriminación racial.
C2 noun /əˈluː.vi.əm/

alluvium

aluvión
Meaning
Fertile soil deposited by flowing water, especially in riverbanks.
Example
The alluvium in riverbanks is highly fertile for agriculture.
El aluvión en las orillas de los ríos es muy fértil para la agricultura.
C1 noun /ˈɑːrmfʊl/

armful

brazo lleno
Meaning
As much as can be carried in one or both arms.
Example
She carried an armful of books into the library.
Ella llevó un brazo lleno de libros a la biblioteca.
C1 noun əˈɡrɛriən səˈsaɪətiz

agrarian societies

sociedades agrarias
Meaning
Societies based on agriculture and farming as the primary economic activity.
Example
Agrarian societies emerged from a need for stable food sources.
Las sociedades agrarias surgieron por la necesidad de fuentes estables de alimentos.
B2 adverb /ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəli/

Artificially

artificialmente;
Meaning
by artificial means; not naturally; in a fake manner
Example
The lake was artificially created for irrigation purposes.
El lago fue creado artificialmente para fines de riego.
B2 noun /ˈæŋkər/

Anchor

ancla
Meaning
a heavy object used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom; a person or thing that provides stability or confidence
Example
The ship dropped its anchor in the harbor.
El barco dejó caer su ancla en el puerto.
A2 verb /əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/

apologize

disculparse
Meaning
to say sorry for something wrong you have done
Example
He apologized for being late to the meeting.
Él se disculpó por llegar tarde a la reunión.
B2 adverb /ˈæk.jə.rət.li/

Accurately

de manera precisa, sin errores, correctamente
Meaning
in an exact way, without any mistakes; precisely; correctly
Example
She accurately predicted the outcome of the election.
Ella predijo con precisión el resultado de la elección.
B2 adjective /ˈædvɜːrs/

Adverse

adverso; desfavorable; negativo
Meaning
harmful; unfavorable; opposing; negative
Example
The adverse weather conditions forced them to cancel the event.
Las condiciones meteorológicas adversas obligaron a cancelar el evento.
C1 adjective ˈæl.ɡə.rɪ.ðəm drɪv.ən

algorithm-driven

impulsado por algoritmos.
Meaning
Controlled or powered by computer algorithms.
Example
Algorithm-driven systems increase accuracy.
Los sistemas impulsados por algoritmos aumentan la precisión.
C1 verb /ˈænɪmeɪt/

animate

animar
Meaning
to bring to life or make lively; to create animation for films or cartoons
Example
The artist will animate the characters for the movie.
El artista animará los personajes para la película.
B2 noun /əˈtɒm.ɪk ˈhæb.ɪts/

atomic habits

hábitos atómicos
Meaning
Small but powerful habits that can bring big changes over time
Example
Developing atomic habits leads to long-term success.
Desarrollar hábitos atómicos conduce al éxito a largo plazo.
B1 noun əˈwɛrnɪs

Awareness

conciencia
Meaning
Knowledge or understanding about important issues, particularly environmental conservation.
Example
Spreading awareness is essential to save butterflies.
Difundir la conciencia es esencial para salvar las mariposas.
B1 verb /əˈkjuːz/

accuse

acusar
Meaning
to charge someone with a crime or wrongdoing
Example
She accused him of stealing her wallet.
Ella lo acusó de robar su billetera.
C2 adjective, noun /ˈænθrəpɔɪd/

anthropoid

antropoide
Meaning
Resembling a human being in form; a primate such as apes and monkeys.
Example
The gorilla is considered an anthropoid ape.
El gorila es considerado un antropoide.
C2 adjective /ˈæfərənt/

afferent

aferente
Meaning
carrying impulses toward a central organ or part, especially toward the brain or spinal cord
Example
Afferent nerves carry signals from the body to the brain.
Los nervios aferentes llevan señales desde el cuerpo al cerebro.
C2 noun /ˈæpəˌlɔːɡ/

apologue

cuento moral
Meaning
a short moral story or fable intended to teach a lesson
Example
The teacher used an old apologue to explain honesty to the children.
El maestro usó un viejo cuento moral para explicar la honestidad a los niños.
C2 adjective əˈdrɔɪt

adroit

habilidoso, astuto, hábil
Meaning
clever or skillful in using the hands or mind.
Example
She is adroit at solving complex problems.
Ella es hábil para resolver problemas complejos.
C1 adjective /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs/

autonomous

autónomo
Meaning
Acting independently or having the freedom to do so.
Example
Autonomous systems ensure greater precision.
Los sistemas autónomos garantizan mayor precisión.
B1 noun /ˈækses/

Access

acceso
Meaning
the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, or pass to and from a place
Example
Students have access to the library 24 hours a day.
Los estudiantes tienen acceso a la biblioteca las 24 horas del día.
C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənt/

antecedent

antecedente
Meaning
something that came before; a previous event, condition, or cause
Example
The cultural antecedents of this festival go back centuries.
Los antecedentes culturales de este festival datan de siglos atrás.
B1 adjective /æθˈlɛtɪk/

athletic

atlético, robusto
Meaning
physically strong, fit, and active; related to athletes or sports
Example
She has an athletic body because she exercises regularly.
Ella tiene un cuerpo atlético porque hace ejercicio regularmente.
C2 adjective /ˌæp.rɪˈhen.sə.bəl/

Apprehensible

comprensible
Meaning
able to be understood or grasped; comprehensible
Example
The complex theory became apprehensible after the professor's explanation.
La teoría compleja se volvió comprensible después de la explicación del profesor.
C1 noun, verb /ˈɔːtɒpsi/

autopsy

autopsia
Meaning
a post-mortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease
Example
The autopsy revealed that the victim had died from poisoning.
La autopsia reveló que la víctima murió por envenenamiento.
C2 verb /əˈdjuːs/

adduce

presentar evidencia o razones
Meaning
To provide evidence or reasons to support an argument or idea.
Example
The lawyer adduced several examples to support his case.
El abogado adujo varios ejemplos para respaldar su caso.
C1 adjective /æmˈfɪb.i.əs/

Amphibious

anfibio
Meaning
able to live both on land and in water; suitable for both land and water operations
Example
The amphibious vehicle can travel on both land and water.
El vehículo anfibio puede viajar tanto en tierra como en agua.
C2 noun /əˈɡrɒnəmɪst/

agronomist

agronomo
Meaning
A scientist who studies soil management and crop production.
Example
The agronomist suggested new methods to improve rice yields.
El agrónomo sugirió nuevos métodos para mejorar los rendimientos del arroz.
A1 noun/adjective /əˈmerɪkən/

american

americano
Meaning
relating to the United States or its people
Example
She is an American citizen.
Ella es una ciudadana americana.
C1 adjective /əˈdɛpt/

adept

hábil
Meaning
Very skilled or proficient at something.
Example
She is adept at solving complex mathematical problems.
Ella es hábil para resolver problemas matemáticos complejos.
B1 verb /əˈtætʃ/

attach

adjuntar
Meaning
to join or fasten something to another thing
Example
Please attach the document to the email before sending.
Por favor, adjunte el documento al correo electrónico antes de enviarlo.
C2 verb /ˌænɪmədˈvɜːt/

animadvert

criticar
Meaning
To comment critically or unfavorably.
Example
The teacher animadverted on the student's careless mistakes.
El maestro criticó los errores descuidados del estudiante.
C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌstæt/

aerostat

aerostato
Meaning
A lighter-than-air craft, such as a balloon, that is lifted by gas.
Example
The military used an aerostat for surveillance over the border.
El ejército usó un aerostato para vigilancia sobre la frontera.
C2 verb /əˈbeɪs/

abase

rebajar
Meaning
to belittle or degrade someone
Example
He refused to abase himself before the king.
Él se negó a rebajarse ante el rey.
B2 verb /əbˈzɔːrb/

absorb

absorber
Meaning
to take in or soak up a liquid, energy, or information
Example
The sponge absorbed all the water.
La esponja absorbió toda el agua.
C1 noun /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/

anguish

angustia
Meaning
Severe mental or physical pain or suffering.
Example
She was in deep anguish after hearing the tragic news.
Ella estaba en profunda angustia después de escuchar la trágica noticia.
C2 adjective /ˌæd.vɛnˈtɪʃ.əs/

adventitious

accidental
Meaning
Happening by chance or accident, not planned.
Example
His success was partly due to adventitious circumstances.
Su éxito se debió en parte a circunstancias accidentales.
C2 noun /ɔːl/

awl

punzón
Meaning
a small pointed tool used for making holes, especially in leather
Example
The cobbler used an awl to punch holes in the leather.
El zapatero usó un punzón para hacer agujeros en el cuero.
C2 noun /əˈkjuːtnəs/

acuteness

agudeza; intensidad
Meaning
sharpness of mind or senses; severity or intensity of a condition
Example
Her acuteness allowed her to notice details others missed.
Su agudeza le permitió notar detalles que otros pasaron por alto.
C1 adjective /ˈæmərəs/

amorous

amoroso
Meaning
Showing, feeling, or relating to romantic love or desire.
Example
He sent her an amorous letter filled with declarations of love.
Él le envió una carta amorosa llena de declaraciones de amor.
B1 adverb /əˈsaɪd/

Aside

a un lado; aparte; alejado de la parte principal
Meaning
to one side; apart; away from the main part
Example
Please set your book aside and listen to me.
Por favor, pon tu libro a un lado y escúchame.
C1 noun /əˈpærəl/

apparel

ropa
Meaning
Clothing, especially formal or special clothes.
Example
The store specializes in wedding apparel.
La tienda se especializa en ropa de boda.
B2 preposition /əˈmɪd/

amid

en medio de
Meaning
in the middle of or surrounded by something
Example
The team stayed calm amid the chaos.
El equipo permaneció tranquilo en medio del caos.
C1 verb /əˈdɔːrn/

adorn

adornar
Meaning
to decorate or add beauty to something
Example
The hall was adorned with flowers for the wedding.
El salón fue adornado con flores para la boda.
A1 adverb /əˈɡen/

Again

otra vez
Meaning
once more; another time; in addition
Example
I need to read this book again to understand it better.
Necesito leer este libro otra vez para entenderlo mejor.
A2 noun /ˈɔːtoʊ/

auto

auto
Meaning
A motor vehicle, especially a car.
Example
He drove his auto to the market.
Él condujo su auto al mercado.
B2 verb /əˈbaɪd/

abide

cumplir
Meaning
to accept or act in accordance with; to endure; to dwell
Example
I will abide by the rules of the company.
Yo cumpliré con las reglas de la empresa.
B1 noun /ˈɑːrtwɜːrk/

artwork

obra de arte
Meaning
a piece of art, such as a painting, sculpture, or drawing
Example
The gallery displayed an impressive artwork by a local artist.
La galería exhibió una impresionante obra de arte de un artista local.
B2 noun ˈæmbɪəns

ambience

ambiente
Meaning
The character and atmosphere of a place.
Example
The restaurant's ambience was relaxed and inviting, perfect for a casual dinner.
El ambiente del restaurante era relajado e invitante, perfecto para una cena casual.
B1 adverb /ˌɔːl.təˈɡeð.ər/

Altogether

en total; completamente; totalmente
Meaning
completely; in total; considering everything
Example
The project cost altogether five thousand dollars.
El proyecto costó en total cinco mil dólares.
C2 noun /ˈæpəfθɛm/

apophthegm

dicho o refrán corto, ingenioso y educativo
Meaning
A short, pithy, and instructive saying or maxim.
Example
She always had a witty apophthegm to share at meetings.
Ella siempre tenía un apofema ingenioso para compartir en las reuniones.
C1 noun /ˈɑːrməri/

armory

arsenal
Meaning
A place where weapons are stored; a supply of resources or skills.
Example
The soldiers kept their weapons in the armory.
Los soldados guardaron sus armas en el arsenal.
B2 noun /ˈæktɪˌvɪzəm/

activism

activismo
Meaning
The policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.
Example
Her environmental activism inspired many young people to take action.
Su activismo ambiental inspiró a muchos jóvenes a actuar.
C2 noun əˈlæk.rə.t̬i

alacrity

disposición rápida y alegre
Meaning
Brisk and cheerful readiness.
Example
He accepted the challenge with alacrity.
Aceptó el desafío con alacridad.
B1 adjective /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/

academic

académico
Meaning
related to education, learning, or scholarly activities
Example
She has an outstanding academic record.
Ella tiene un registro académico sobresaliente.
A1 adjective /əˈfreɪd/

afraid

temeroso
Meaning
feeling fear or anxiety; worried that something undesirable will happen
Example
She was afraid of the dark.
Ella tenía miedo de la oscuridad.
C2 verb /ˈæntɪdeɪtɪd/

antedated

fechado anteriormente
Meaning
assigned to an earlier date than the actual one; happened earlier
Example
The letter was antedated to appear more official.
La carta fue antedatada para parecer más oficial.
B1 verb /əˈdɔːr/

adore

adorar
Meaning
to love deeply and respect highly
Example
She adores her little sister.
Ella adora a su pequeña hermana.
C1 adverb /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bli/

Amiably

amistosamente, de manera amistosa
Meaning
in a friendly and pleasant manner
Example
They discussed the issue amiably without any arguments.
Ellos discutieron el tema amigablemente sin discusiones.
A2 noun /ˈæk.tər/

Actor

actor
Meaning
a person whose profession is acting on the stage, in movies, or on television
Example
The famous actor won an award for his performance in the new movie.
El famoso actor ganó un premio por su actuación en la nueva película.
A2 verb /əˈraɪv/

arrive

llegar
Meaning
to reach a destination; to come to a place
Example
The train will arrive at the station in ten minutes.
El tren llegará a la estación en diez minutos.
B2 adjective ˌæn.tiˌdɪs.krɪˈmɪn.eɪ.ʃən

anti-discrimination

anti-discriminatorio
Meaning
Opposed to or working against discrimination; promoting equal treatment regardless of differences.
Example
The anti-discrimination movement was groundbreaking.
El movimiento anti-discriminatorio fue revolucionario.
C2 noun /ˈæpədʒiː/

apogee

ápice
Meaning
the highest or most distant point; the climax or peak of something
Example
The empire reached its apogee during the 18th century.
El imperio alcanzó su ápice durante el siglo XVIII.
C1 noun /əˈsem.bli ˈseʃ.ən/

assembly session

sesión de asamblea
Meaning
A formal meeting where representatives gather to discuss and make decisions on important matters.
Example
The assembly session discussed global challenges.
La sesión de asamblea discutió los desafíos globales.
C1 adjective /ˈæntɪkweɪtɪd/

antiquated

anticuado
Meaning
Old-fashioned or outdated.
Example
The office still uses an antiquated filing system.
La oficina todavía usa un sistema de archivos anticuado.
B2 noun /ˈæstərɔɪd/

asteroid

asteroide
Meaning
A small rocky body orbiting the sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
Example
The asteroid belt lies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
El cinturón de asteroides se encuentra entre las órbitas de Marte y Júpiter.
B2 adjective /ˈæfluənt/

affluent

adinerado
Meaning
having a great deal of money; wealthy
Example
She grew up in an affluent neighborhood.
Ella creció en un vecindario adinerado.
C2 noun /əˈbrɪdʒmənt/

abridgment

abreviatura
Meaning
A shortened version of a larger work, such as a book or speech.
Example
The publisher released an abridgment of the lengthy novel for students.
El editor lanzó una abreviatura de la larga novela para los estudiantes.
C1 verb /əˈtɛst/

attest

atestiguar
Meaning
To provide or serve as clear evidence of; to confirm or certify the truth of something.
Example
The witness attested to the accuracy of the report.
El testigo atestiguó la exactitud del informe.
B1 noun /əˈkaʊntənt/

accountant

contador
Meaning
a person whose job is to keep or check financial accounts
Example
The accountant prepared the financial reports for the company.
El contador preparó los informes financieros para la empresa.
C1 adjective /ˌæpəˈθɛtɪk/

apathetic

apático
Meaning
showing or feeling little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Example
He was apathetic about the outcome of the match.
Él estaba apático respecto al resultado del partido.
B2 adjective /ˈænɪmeɪtɪd/

animated

animado
Meaning
Full of life or excitement; made using animation techniques.
Example
The animated film was loved by children and adults alike.
La película animada fue amada por niños y adultos por igual.
B1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒi/

apology

disculpa
Meaning
a statement expressing regret for something wrong or hurtful
Example
He offered an apology for being late to the meeting.
Él ofreció una disculpa por llegar tarde a la reunión.
C2 verb /əˈɡriːv/

aggrieve

agraviar
Meaning
to cause distress or make someone feel resentful
Example
She felt aggrieved by the unfair decision.
Ella se sintió agraviada por la decisión injusta.
B2 verb/adjective /ɑːrˈtɪkjʊlət/

articulate

articular
Meaning
to express thoughts or ideas clearly; having the ability to speak fluently and clearly
Example
She was able to articulate her ideas during the meeting.
Ella pudo articular sus ideas durante la reunión.
C2 noun /əˈfeɪ.ʒə/

aphasia

afasia
Meaning
a medical condition that causes loss of ability to speak or understand language
Example
After the stroke, she was diagnosed with aphasia.
Después del derrame cerebral, le diagnosticaron afasia.
C2 noun /əˈdɛpt.nəs/

adeptness

destreza y habilidad
Meaning
Skill and dexterity in a task.
Example
His adeptness in negotiations helped close the deal successfully.
Su destreza en las negociaciones ayudó a cerrar el trato con éxito.
C2 noun /ˌænɪˈmɒmɪtər/

anemometer

anemómetro
Meaning
An instrument used to measure the speed and direction of wind.
Example
The scientist used an anemometer to record the wind speed during the storm.
El científico utilizó un anemómetro para registrar la velocidad del viento durante la tormenta.
B2 noun ˌɔː.təˈmeɪ.ʃən

automation

automatización
Meaning
Replacing manual work with machines or software.
Example
Automation increases efficiency and reduces errors in production.
La automatización aumenta la eficiencia y reduce los errores en la producción.
B1 noun /ˈætməsˌfɪər/

Atmosphere

atmósfera
Meaning
the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet; the pervading tone or mood of a place
Example
The atmosphere protects us from harmful solar radiation.
La atmósfera nos protege de la radiación solar perjudicial.
B2 noun /ədˈvɛntʃərər/

adventurer

aventurero
Meaning
a person who seeks exciting, risky, or unusual experiences; someone who explores new or unknown places
Example
The adventurer traveled deep into the jungle in search of ancient ruins.
El aventurero viajó profundamente en la selva en busca de ruinas antiguas.
B1 noun /əˈkædəmi/

academy

academia
Meaning
an institution of learning or training
Example
He enrolled in a military academy.
Se inscribió en una academia militar.
B2 noun /ˌædməˈreɪʃən/

admiration

admiración
Meaning
a feeling of respect, pleasure, or approval for someone or something
Example
She felt great admiration for her teacher’s dedication.
Ella sentía gran admiración por su maestro.
C2 noun /ˌæbnɪˈɡeɪʃən/

abnegation

abnegación
Meaning
the act of renouncing or rejecting something, especially self-denial
Example
The monk’s life was one of complete abnegation of worldly pleasures.
La vida del monje era una de completa abnegación de los placeres mundanos.
A2 noun /ˈæmbjʊləns/

ambulance

ambulancia
Meaning
A specially equipped vehicle used to transport sick or injured people to the hospital.
Example
The ambulance rushed to the accident site within minutes.
La ambulancia llegó al lugar del accidente en pocos minutos.
C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən swɒmp iːl/

Asian swamp eel

anguila de pantano asiática
Meaning
a snake-like freshwater fish that can survive in muddy waters and is considered a delicacy in South Asian cuisine
Example
Asian swamp eel can breathe air and survive in shallow muddy waters.
La anguila de pantano asiática puede respirar aire y sobrevivir en aguas fangosas poco profundas.
B2 noun /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃən/

abbreviation

abreviatura
Meaning
a shortened form of a word or phrase
Example
NASA is an abbreviation for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
NASA es una abreviatura de National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
B2 adjective /əˈtʃiːvəbl/

achievable

alcanzable
Meaning
Able to be brought about or reached successfully.
Example
Start with achievable steps to stay motivated.
Comienza con pasos alcanzables para mantenerte motivado.
B2 adjective /æpt/

apt

apto
Meaning
Appropriate or suitable; having a natural tendency or quick to learn.
Example
She is an apt student who quickly understands new concepts.
Ella es una estudiante apta que entiende rápidamente los nuevos conceptos.
B2 adjective /əˈsɜːr.tɪv/

Assertive

asertivo; seguro de sí mismo
Meaning
confident and forceful; having a strong personality
Example
She is very assertive when speaking in meetings.
Ella es muy asertiva cuando habla en las reuniones.
C1 verb /əˈlʊər/

allure

atraer
Meaning
to attract or tempt someone with something desirable; to entice
Example
The beautiful garden allured visitors from far away.
El hermoso jardín atrajo a los visitantes desde lejos.
B2 noun /ˈæsɪd/

acid

ácido
Meaning
a chemical substance that reacts with bases and has a sour taste
Example
Lemons contain citric acid.
Los limones contienen ácido cítrico.
B2 noun /əˈkjuːzd/

accused

acusado
Meaning
a person who has been charged with a crime
Example
The accused pleaded not guilty in court.
El acusado se declaró no culpable en la corte.
C2 adjective /əˈfɔːrsed/

Aforesaid

mencionado anteriormente
Meaning
mentioned before; previously stated
Example
The aforesaid conditions must be met before approval.
Las condiciones mencionadas anteriormente deben cumplirse antes de la aprobación.
C1 noun /əˈseɪlənt/

assailant

agresor
Meaning
a person who attacks another
Example
The police arrested the assailant at the scene.
La policía arrestó al agresor en el lugar del crimen.
B2 noun əˈbʌndəns

abundance

abundancia
Meaning
A very large quantity of something; plenty
Example
The abundance of vegetables in winter is remarkable.
La abundancia de verduras en invierno es notable.
C2 adverb /əˈskæns/

askance

despectivamente
Meaning
With suspicion, mistrust, or disapproval.
Example
She looked askance at his unusual proposal.
Ella miró despectivamente su propuesta inusual.
A2 adverb /ˈæktʃuəli/

actually

en realidad
Meaning
used to emphasize that something is true, especially when surprising
Example
She actually completed the project ahead of schedule.
Ella en realidad completó el proyecto antes de lo previsto.
C1 verb /ɔːˈθɛntɪkeɪt/

authenticate

autenticar
Meaning
To prove or show that something is genuine or true.
Example
The bank uses advanced technology to authenticate online transactions.
El banco utiliza tecnología avanzada para autenticar las transacciones en línea.
A2 noun /ækˈtɪv.ə.ti/

Activity

actividad; acción; tarea
Meaning
something that you do for interest or pleasure, or in order to achieve a particular aim
Example
Physical activity is important for good health.
La actividad física es importante para la buena salud.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

asymmetrical

asimétrico
Meaning
Having parts that are not the same in size, shape, or arrangement.
Example
She wore an asymmetrical dress that drew everyone’s attention.
Ella llevaba un vestido asimétrico que atraía la atención de todos.
C1 adverb /iːsˈθetɪkli/

aesthetically

estéticamente
Meaning
in a way that is concerned with beauty or visual appeal
Example
The building is aesthetically pleasing despite its simple design.
El edificio es estéticamente agradable a pesar de su diseño simple.
C1 verb /əˈkwɪt/

acquit

absolver
Meaning
to declare someone not guilty of a criminal charge; to conduct oneself in a specified way
Example
The jury decided to acquit the defendant of all charges.
El jurado decidió absolver al acusado de todos los cargos.
C2 noun /ˈɑːr.bɪ.trɑːʒ/

arbitrage

arbitraje
Meaning
The simultaneous buying and selling of securities in different markets to take advantage of differing prices.
Example
Investors use arbitrage to make profits in global markets.
Los inversionistas utilizan el arbitraje para obtener ganancias en los mercados globales.
B1 adjective, verb /əˈproʊpriət/ (adj), /əˈproʊprieɪt/ (verb)

appropriate

apropiado / apropiarse de
Meaning
suitable or proper in the circumstances (adj); to take something for one’s own use, often without permission (verb)
Example
Wearing formal clothes was appropriate for the ceremony.
Usar ropa formal fue apropiado para la ceremonia.
C1 adjective ˌæv.ɒ̃ˈɡɑːd

avant-garde

vanguardista
Meaning
New and experimental; characterized by departure from or rejection of accepted standards.
Example
Avant-garde designs redefine the dining experience.
Los diseños vanguardistas redefinen la experiencia culinaria.
C2 adverb /əˈmʌk/

amuck

de manera descontrolada
Meaning
in a frenzied, uncontrolled, or chaotic manner
Example
The bull ran amuck through the village.
El toro corrió de manera descontrolada por el pueblo.
B2 adverb /əˈlɔːŋ.saɪd/

Alongside

al lado; junto a;
Meaning
beside; next to; together with
Example
She walked alongside her friend through the park.
Ella caminó al lado de su amigo por el parque.
C2 adjective /əˈsɛt.ɪk/

ascetic

ascético
Meaning
Practicing strict self-denial and abstaining from worldly pleasures, often for religious reasons.
Example
He lived an ascetic life in the mountains, far from worldly comforts.
Vivió una vida ascética en las montañas, alejado de las comodidades mundanas.
C1 noun /əˈlʌmnəs/

alumnus

exalumno
Meaning
a former student or graduate of a school, college, or university
Example
He is an alumnus of Harvard University.
Él es un exalumno de la Universidad de Harvard.
C2 adjective /æbˈhɔːr.ənt/

Abhorrent

aborrecible; repugnante
Meaning
extremely unpleasant and causing disgust; detestable
Example
The idea of animal cruelty is abhorrent to most people.
La idea de la crueldad animal es aborrecible para la mayoría de la gente.
B2 noun /əˈsaɪləm/

asylum

asilo
Meaning
Protection or shelter, especially given to refugees or the mentally ill.
Example
The refugees sought asylum in the neighboring country.
Los refugiados pidieron asilo en el país vecino.
B1 noun /ədˈvæns/

Advance

avance; desarrollo; pago por adelantado
Meaning
progress or development; movement forward; money paid before it is due
Example
Technology has made great advances in recent years.
La tecnología ha logrado grandes avances en los últimos años.
C1 verb /əˈbaʊnd/

abound

abundar
Meaning
To exist in large numbers or amounts.
Example
Opportunities abound in the field of technology.
Las oportunidades abundan en el campo de la tecnología.
B2 noun /əˈplɔːz/

applause

aplausos
Meaning
the sound of people clapping their hands to show approval or enjoyment
Example
The actor received loud applause after his performance.
El actor recibió un fuerte aplauso después de su actuación.
B1 noun əˈses.mənt

assessment

evaluación
Meaning
The evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something.
Example
The assessment process ensures fairness.
El proceso de evaluación garantiza la imparcialidad.
C2 noun /əˈnæθəmə/

anathema

anatema / cosa condenada
Meaning
something or someone intensely disliked or strongly condemned
Example
Violence is anathema to her peaceful nature.
La violencia es anatema para su naturaleza pacífica.