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B2 noun /əˈkaʊntɪŋ/

accounting

contabilidad
Meaning
the process of recording, summarizing, and reporting financial transactions
Example
She works in the accounting department of a large firm.
Ella trabaja en el departamento de contabilidad de una gran empresa.
B2 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/

anthropology

antropología
Meaning
the scientific study of humans, their societies, cultures, and development
Example
She decided to major in anthropology at university.
Decidió especializarse en antropología en la universidad.
A2 verb /əˈtend/

attend

asistir
Meaning
to be present at; to give attention to; to take care of
Example
I will attend the conference next week.
Asistiré a la conferencia la próxima semana.
C1 noun ˌæɡ.rəʊˈkem.ɪ.kəl

agrochemical

agroquímico
Meaning
A chemical product used in agriculture, especially a pesticide or fertilizer.
Example
Excessive use of agrochemicals can degrade soil quality.
El uso excesivo de agroquímicos puede degradar la calidad del suelo.
B2 adjective /əˈbrʌpt/

abrupt

abrupto
Meaning
Sudden or unexpected, often without warning.
Example
The car came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the road.
El coche hizo una parada abrupta en medio de la carretera.
B1 noun /ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/

Agency

agencia; oficina de agentes
Meaning
a business or organization that provides a particular service
Example
She works for a travel agency downtown.
Ella trabaja para una agencia de viajes en el centro de la ciudad.
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.
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.
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 verb /ˈæmbl/

amble

caminar despacio
Meaning
To walk at a slow, relaxed pace.
Example
They amble through the park on Sunday mornings.
Ellos caminan despacio por el parque los domingos por la mañana.
C2 adjective /əˈbɔːrtɪv/

abortive

fallido
Meaning
Failing to produce the intended result; unsuccessful.
Example
Their abortive attempt to climb the mountain ended in retreat.
Su intento abortivo de escalar la montaña terminó en retirada.
C2 adjective /ˌɑːrbəˈrɛsənt/

arborescent

arborescente
Meaning
having the appearance or characteristics of a tree; tree-like
Example
The coral had an arborescent form that resembled a miniature forest.
El coral tenía una forma arbórea que se parecía a un pequeño bosque.
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.
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.
A1 noun /ænt/

aunt

tía
Meaning
the sister of your father or mother, or the wife of your uncle
Example
My aunt always gives me gifts on my birthday.
Mi tía siempre me da regalos en mi cumpleaños.
A1 preposition, adverb /əˈlɔːŋ/

along

a lo largo de
Meaning
moving in a constant direction on (a road, path, or surface)
Example
We walked along the river.
Caminamos a lo largo del río.
C2 adjective /ænˈhaɪdrəs/

anhydrous

anhídrido
Meaning
Containing no water.
Example
The chemist used anhydrous ammonia for the experiment.
El químico usó amoníaco anhidro para el experimento.
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 noun /æmˈniːʒə/

amnesia

amnesia
Meaning
A partial or total loss of memory, usually caused by injury, illness, or psychological trauma.
Example
After the accident, she suffered from amnesia and could not remember her own name.
Después del accidente, sufrió de amnesia y no pudo recordar su propio nombre.
A1 noun /ˈɑːnti/

aunty

tía
Meaning
the sister of one’s father or mother; a term of respectful address for an older woman, especially in South Asian usage
Example
My aunty lives near our house and often visits us.
Mi tía vive cerca de nuestra casa y nos visita a menudo.
C1 noun/verb /ˈætrəfi/

atrophy

atrofia
Meaning
a decrease in size or wasting away of a body part, tissue, or ability due to lack of use
Example
Without regular exercise, muscles may atrophy over time.
Sin ejercicio regular, los músculos pueden atrofiarse con el tiempo.
C1 noun /ˈælɔɪ/

alloy

aleación
Meaning
A mixture of metals or a metal combined with another element.
Example
Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin.
El bronce es una aleación de cobre y estaño.
B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪˌfækt/

artifact

artefacto
Meaning
an object made by humans, typically of historical or cultural interest
Example
The museum displayed ancient artifacts from Egypt.
El museo exhibió artefactos antiguos de Egipto.
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 ænˈtɪk.wə.ti

antiquity

antigüedad
Meaning
The ancient past, especially the period of classical and other human civilizations before the Middle Ages.
Example
The ruins are a reminder of the city's antiquity.
Las ruinas son un recordatorio de la antigüedad de la ciudad.
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.
C1 verb /əˈluːd/

allude

aludir
Meaning
To refer to something indirectly or casually.
Example
The professor alluded to Shakespeare during the lecture.
El profesor aludió a Shakespeare durante la conferencia.
C1 verb əˈnaɪ.ə.leɪt

annihilate

aniquilar
Meaning
Destroy utterly; obliterate; reduce to nothing.
Example
The explosion annihilated the entire village.
La explosión aniquiló toda la aldea.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈiːsθiːt/ or /ˈɛsθiːt/

aesthete

esteta
Meaning
A person who has a special appreciation of art and beauty.
Example
The aesthete admired the subtle details of the painting.
El esteta admiraba los detalles sutiles de la pintura.
B2 adverb /ˈædɪkwətli/

adequately

de manera adecuada
Meaning
in a satisfactory manner
Example
He completed the task adequately, but could improve next time.
Completó la tarea de manera adecuada, pero podría mejorar la próxima vez.
C2 noun /əˈspɜːr.ʒən/

aspersion

calumnia
Meaning
An attack on the reputation or integrity of someone.
Example
He cast an aspersion on her character.
Él lanzó una calumnia sobre su carácter.
A2 verb (past tense / past participle) /əˈtræktɪd/

attracted

atraído
Meaning
felt interest or liking toward someone or something; was drawn by appeal or force
Example
She was attracted to the idea of studying abroad.
Ella se sintió atraída por la idea de estudiar en el extranjero.
C1 noun ˈæk.si.əm

axiom

axioma
Meaning
A statement or principle that is considered true and does not require proof.
Example
Actions speak louder than words is a well-known axiom.
Las acciones hablan más fuerte que las palabras, es un axioma conocido.
C1 adjective /əˈwɒʃ/

awash

inundado
Meaning
covered or flooded with water or something in large quantities
Example
The market was awash with cheap imported goods.
El mercado estaba inundado de productos importados baratos.
C2 noun /əˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

annuity

pensión anual
Meaning
a fixed sum of money paid to someone each year, typically for the rest of their life
Example
She receives an annuity from her late husband's insurance policy.
Ella recibe una pensión anual de la póliza de seguros de su difunto esposo.
B2 verb /əˈteɪn/

attain

alcanzar
Meaning
to achieve or reach something
Example
She worked hard to attain her goals.
Ella trabajó duro para alcanzar sus metas.
C2 adjective /ænˈdrɒdʒɪnəs/

androgynous

andrógino
Meaning
Having both male and female characteristics; not clearly masculine or feminine.
Example
The fashion show featured models with an androgynous look.
El desfile de moda presentó modelos con un look andrógino.
C1 noun /ˈæptɪˌtjuːd/

aptitude

aptitud
Meaning
a natural ability or talent to do something well
Example
She has a strong aptitude for learning new languages.
Ella tiene una gran aptitud para aprender nuevos idiomas.
C1 noun /əˈnɒməli/

anomaly

anomalía
Meaning
something that deviates from the norm or expected result
Example
The sudden drop in temperature was considered an anomaly.
La caída repentina de la temperatura fue considerada una anomalía.
C1 adjective /ˈɔːrəl/

aural

aural
Meaning
Relating to the ear or the sense of hearing.
Example
The lecture was an aural experience as well as an intellectual one.
La conferencia fue una experiencia aural, además de intelectual.
C1 verb /əˈfɪks/

affix

adjuntar / pegar
Meaning
to attach or stick something firmly to another thing
Example
Please affix the stamp to the envelope.
Por favor, adjunte el sello al sobre.
C1 noun /əˈduː/

ado

alboroto / actividad innecesaria
Meaning
a fuss or unnecessary activity; trouble or difficulty
Example
Without further ado, let’s begin the ceremony.
Sin más alboroto, empecemos la ceremonia.
C1 noun /æbˈdʌk.ʃən/

abduction

secuestro
Meaning
the act of taking someone away illegally by force; kidnapping
Example
The police are investigating the abduction of the child.
La policía está investigando el secuestro del niño.
B1 noun əˈnæl.ə.sɪs

analysis

análisis
Meaning
Detailed examination and evaluation of data or information to understand its components and relationships.
Example
Data analysis is crucial for machine learning models.
El análisis de datos es crucial para los modelos de aprendizaje automático.
B2 verb /əˈsend/

ascend

ascender
Meaning
to go up or climb to a higher position; to rise
Example
The climbers will ascend the mountain at dawn.
Los escaladores ascenderán la montaña al amanecer.
B2 noun /ˈɑːr.tɪ.zən/

Artison

artesano
Meaning
a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand
Example
The artisan created a beautiful wooden sculpture.
El artesano creó una hermosa escultura de madera.
C1 adjective /ˈædʒɪteɪtɪd/

Agitated

agitado; inquieto; nervioso; excitado de manera negativa
Meaning
disturbed; anxious; restless; excited in a negative way
Example
He became agitated when he heard the bad news.
Se agitou cuando escuchó las malas noticias.
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.
C1 verb /əbˈzɒlv/

absolve

absolver
Meaning
to free someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility; to pardon
Example
The priest absolved him of his sins.
El sacerdote lo absolvió de sus pecados.
B2 verb /ˈɔːθəraɪz/

authorize

autorizar
Meaning
to give official permission or approval for something
Example
The manager will authorize the payment tomorrow.
El gerente autorizará el pago mañana.
B2 adjective + noun ˈædvɜːrs ɪˈfekts

adverse effects

efectos adversos
Meaning
Negative or harmful impacts that result from an action or condition.
Example
Plastic usage has adverse effects on the environment.
El uso del plástico tiene efectos adversos sobre el medio ambiente.
A2 adjective, adverb, interjection /ɔːlˈraɪt/

alright

bien
Meaning
satisfactory or acceptable; safe or unharmed; used to express agreement or acknowledgment
Example
Everything is going to be alright.
Todo va a estar bien.
C2 verb /ˌæntɪˈsiːd/

antecede

preceder
Meaning
to come before in time or order
Example
A short introduction usually antecedes the main text.
Una introducción corta generalmente antecede al texto principal.
A2 verb /ədˈmɪt/

admit

admitir
Meaning
to confess to be true; to allow entrance; to accept as valid
Example
He had to admit his mistake to the teacher.
Él tuvo que admitir su error al maestro.
C2 noun /əˈnɔɪnt.mənt/

anointment

unción
Meaning
The act of anointing, usually with oil, as part of a ritual or ceremony.
Example
The anointment of the new leader was a sacred ritual.
La unción del nuevo líder fue un ritual sagrado.
C1 verb /əbˈsteɪn/

abstain

abstenerse
Meaning
To restrain oneself from indulging in or partaking of something.
Example
People often abstain from digital devices to enhance focus.
Las personas a menudo se abstienen de los dispositivos digitales para mejorar su enfoque.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌæntiˈneɪtl/

antenatal

prenatal
Meaning
Relating to the medical care and treatment given to a pregnant woman before the birth of her child.
Example
She attended regular antenatal checkups throughout her pregnancy.
Ella asistió a chequeos prenatales regulares durante su embarazo.
C2 verb /əbˈskɒnd/

abscond

fugarse
Meaning
to leave secretly and quickly, often to avoid arrest or punishment
Example
The thief tried to abscond with the stolen jewelry.
El ladrón intentó fugarse con las joyas robadas.
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.
A2 preposition /əˈmʌŋ/

among

entre
Meaning
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
Example
He was sitting among his friends.
Él estaba sentado entre sus amigos.
C1 noun /ˈɔːnɪŋ/

awning

toldo
Meaning
a sheet of canvas or material stretched on a frame to shelter a place from the sun or rain
Example
We sat under the awning to avoid the heavy rain.
Nos sentamos debajo del toldo para evitar la lluvia intensa.
A2 adjective, noun /ˈeɪʒən/

asian

asiático
Meaning
relating to Asia or its people
Example
She loves Asian culture.
A ella le encanta la cultura asiática.
B2 noun /ˌɔː.θɛnˈtɪs.ə.ti/

authenticity

autenticidad
Meaning
The quality of being authentic; genuineness or truthfulness.
Example
The authenticity of the document was verified.
La autenticidad del documento fue verificada.
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɔːrəl/

auroral

relacionado con la aurora
Meaning
Relating to or resembling the aurora, especially the northern lights.
Example
The scientists observed auroral activity in the night sky.
Los científicos observaron actividad auroral en el cielo nocturno.
C2 adjective /əˌnækrəˈnɪstɪk/

anachronistic

anacrónico
Meaning
belonging to a period other than that being portrayed; old-fashioned or outdated
Example
His views on gender roles are considered anachronistic.
Sus puntos de vista sobre los roles de género se consideran anacrónicos.
C2 noun /ˌeɪd də ˈkæmp/

aide-de-camp

oficial militar que actúa como asistente confidencial de un oficial superior
Meaning
A military officer acting as a confidential assistant to a senior officer.
Example
The general was accompanied by his aide-de-camp during the ceremony.
El general estuvo acompañado por su aide-de-camp durante la ceremonia.
B2 adjective /əˈbjuːsɪv/

abusive

abusivo / dañino verbal o físico
Meaning
extremely offensive or insulting; involving physical or verbal harm
Example
She left her job because of her abusive boss.
Ella dejó su trabajo debido a su jefe abusivo.
C1 adjective ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəli sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt

agriculturally significant

importante relacionado con la agricultura
Meaning
Important or crucial related to farming and agriculture
Example
Winter is agriculturally significant for crop production.
El invierno es importante para la producción de cultivos.
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.
C1 noun /ˈæk.jʊ.mən/

acumen

percepción
Meaning
The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions; keenness and depth of perception.
Example
His business acumen helped the company grow rapidly.
Su percepción empresarial ayudó a la empresa a crecer rápidamente.
C1 noun /ˌeɪ.li.əˈneɪ.ʃən/

alienation

alienación
Meaning
The state of being isolated or estranged from a group or activity.
Example
The new policies created a sense of alienation among employees.
Las nuevas políticas crearon un sentido de alienación entre los empleados.
A2 noun ədˈvɛnʧər

Adventure

Aventura
Meaning
An unusual and exciting experience or activity that is typically bold and sometimes risky.
Example
Adventure travel is loved by thrill-seekers.
Los viajeros de aventura son amados por los buscadores de emociones.
C1 adjective ˈeɪlɪəneɪtɪd

alienated

alienado
Meaning
Feeling isolated or estranged; disconnected from others or society.
Example
Alienated students are more prone to delinquency.
Los estudiantes alienados son más propensos a la delincuencia.
A2 noun /ədˈvaɪs/

advice

consejo
Meaning
Guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent future action.
Example
Experts provide advice for better air quality.
Los expertos brindan consejos para mejorar la calidad del aire.
B2 adjective /əˈkjuːt/

acute

agudo
Meaning
present or experienced to a severe or intense degree; having sharp perception
Example
The patient suffered from acute pain after the surgery.
El paciente sufrió de dolor agudo después de la cirugía.
A1 determiner/pronoun /ˈɛni/

any

cualquiera
Meaning
one, some, or all, without specifying which
Example
Do you have any questions?
¿Tienes alguna pregunta?
A2 noun /əˈdɪʃ.ən/

Addition

adición; proceso de agregar
Meaning
the process of adding numbers; something that is added
Example
The addition of a new room made the house more spacious.
La adición de una nueva habitación hizo la casa más espaciosa.
C2 adjective /æbˈstruːs/

abstruse

abstruso
Meaning
Difficult to understand; obscure.
Example
The abstruse nature of the philosophical debate left many confused.
La naturaleza abstrusa del debate filosófico dejó a muchos confundidos.
C2 verb /əˈniːl/

anneal

endurecer con calor
Meaning
To heat and cool metal or glass to make it stronger or less brittle.
Example
The blacksmith annealed the steel to improve its durability.
El herrero aniló el acero para mejorar su durabilidad.
C1 noun /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒəniːz/

aborigines

aborígenes
Meaning
The original inhabitants of a land, especially in Australia.
Example
The aborigines have preserved their traditions for thousands of years.
Los aborígenes han preservado sus tradiciones durante miles de años.
B1 adverb /ˈɔːfəli/

awfully

terriblemente
Meaning
in a very great degree; extremely; in a way that is very bad or unpleasant
Example
I am awfully glad to see you again.
Estoy terriblemente contento de verte otra vez.
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 verb /ˈærəˌɡeɪt/

arrogate

apropiarse injustamente
Meaning
To claim or take something without justification.
Example
The dictator arrogated all powers to himself.
El dictador se apropió injustamente de todos los poderes para él mismo.
C1 noun /əˈrɪs.tə.kræt/

Aristocrat

aristócrata; persona de nobleza
Meaning
a member of the aristocracy; a person of noble rank or birth
Example
The aristocrat lived in a magnificent castle.
El aristócrata vivía en un castillo magnífico.
C1 noun /ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/

abstinence

abstinencia, restricción
Meaning
the practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or sex
Example
His doctor advised abstinence from alcohol for better health.
Su médico le aconsejó abstinencia de alcohol para una mejor salud.
C2 noun /əˈmɛrɪkəˌnɪzəm/

americanism

americanismo
Meaning
A word, phrase, or practice characteristic of American English or culture.
Example
The term 'sidewalk' is an Americanism, while 'pavement' is used in British English.
El término 'sidewalk' es un americanismo, mientras que 'pavement' se usa en el inglés británico.
B2 adjective /ˌærəˈmætɪk/

aromatic

aromático
Meaning
Having a pleasant and distinctive smell.
Example
The chef used aromatic herbs to flavor the dish.
El chef utilizó hierbas aromáticas para dar sabor al plato.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrbərɪˌkʌltʃər/

arboriculture

arboricultura
Meaning
the cultivation and management of trees and shrubs
Example
He studied arboriculture to improve urban green spaces.
Estudió arboricultura para mejorar los espacios verdes urbanos.
C1 noun /ˌɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp/

archbishop

arzobispo
Meaning
A senior bishop in charge of an archdiocese in the Christian Church.
Example
The archbishop delivered a sermon to thousands of people.
El arzobispo dio un sermón a miles de personas.
B2 verb /əˈweɪt/

await

esperar
Meaning
to wait for someone or something; to expect
Example
We await your response with great anticipation.
Esperamos tu respuesta con gran anticipación.
C2 adjective /ɑːrˈbɔːr.i.əl/

arboreal

relativo a los árboles
Meaning
Relating to trees or living in trees; tree-dwelling.
Example
Monkeys are arboreal animals that spend most of their time in trees.
Los monos son animales arbóreos que pasan la mayor parte de su tiempo en los árboles.
B2 adjective, noun /ədˈvaɪzəri/

advisory

asesor
Meaning
(adjective) having the power to give advice but not to make sure that it is followed; (noun) an official announcement containing information or a warning
Example
The committee serves in an advisory capacity to the board of directors.
El comité sirve en una capacidad asesora para la junta directiva.
C2 noun əˈkjuː.ə.ti

acuity

agudeza
Meaning
Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing.
Example
His intellectual acuity made him a brilliant scientist.
Su agudeza intelectual lo convirtió en un brillante científico.
B2 noun /ˈænθəm/

anthem

himno
Meaning
A song that is identified with a particular group, movement, or nation, often expressing pride or unity.
Example
The national anthem was played before the football match.
El himno nacional se tocó antes del partido de fútbol.
C2 adjective /ˌækrəˈmætɪk/

achromatic

acromático
Meaning
without color; free from color
Example
The designer chose an achromatic palette of black, white, and gray.
El diseñador eligió una paleta acromática de negro, blanco y gris.
C2 noun /əˈspær.ə.ɡəs biːn/

Asparagus bean

judía de espárragos
Meaning
a long, thin green vegetable pod that grows on vines; also known as yard-long bean
Example
The asparagus bean grows up to three feet long and is commonly used in Asian cooking.
La judía de espárragos crece hasta tres pies de largo y se utiliza comúnmente en la cocina asiática.
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/

appellation

título / nombre
Meaning
a name or title
Example
The city has earned the appellation 'The Big Apple'.
La ciudad ha ganado el título 'La Gran Manzana'.
B1 noun /ˈeɪ.dʒənt/

agent

agente
Meaning
A person who acts on behalf of another person or organization.
Example
The real estate agent showed us several houses.
El agente inmobiliario nos mostró varias casas.
C1 noun /əˈliː.dʒəns/

allegiance

lealtad
Meaning
Loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an individual to a group or cause.
Example
Soldiers take an oath of allegiance to their country.
Los soldados hacen un juramento de lealtad a su país.
B2 noun /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/

adaptability

adaptabilidad
Meaning
The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions or circumstances
Example
Adaptability to changing environments is crucial in business.
La adaptabilidad a los entornos cambiantes es crucial en los negocios.
B2 noun /ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɒɡrəfi/

autobiography

autobiografía
Meaning
An account of a person's life written by that person.
Example
She published an autobiography about her journey to success.
Ella publicó una autobiografía sobre su viaje hacia el éxito.
A2 noun /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/

Advantage

ventaja; beneficio
Meaning
a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable position; a benefit
Example
Having a college degree gives you an advantage in the job market.
Tener un título universitario te da una ventaja en el mercado laboral.
C1 noun, verb /əˈsɛnt/

assent

asentimiento
Meaning
To agree to something, especially after careful consideration; an expression of approval.
Example
She nodded her head in silent assent.
Ella asintió con la cabeza en silencio.
C1 adjective /ænˈtɪriər/

anterior

anterior
Meaning
Situated at or toward the front; coming before in position or time.
Example
The anterior part of the brain controls logical thinking.
La parte anterior del cerebro controla el pensamiento lógico.
C1 noun /əˈkɔːrdiən/

accordion

acordión (instrumento musical)
Meaning
a musical instrument played by squeezing and expanding with keys and buttons
Example
The musician played a cheerful tune on the accordion.
El músico tocó una melodía alegre en el acordeón.
C2 verb /əˈvɜːr/

aver

afirmar
Meaning
to state or assert something confidently and strongly
Example
She averred that she was innocent.
Ella afirmó que era inocente.
C2 verb /ˈæntɪdeɪt/

antedate

anteceder
Meaning
to be earlier in time; to assign a date earlier than the actual one
Example
The manuscript antedates the modern printing press.
El manuscrito es anterior a la prensa moderna de impresión.
A2 adjective /əˈlaɪv/

Alive

vivo; no muerto; lleno de vida y energía
Meaning
living; not dead; full of life and energy
Example
The old man is still alive and healthy.
El viejo hombre sigue vivo y saludable.
B2 noun /əkˈsɛsəri/

accessory

accesorio; persona que ayuda a cometer un crimen
Meaning
a thing which can be added to something else to make it more useful, versatile, or attractive; a person who assists in committing a crime
Example
She bought some stylish accessories for her new phone.
Ella compró algunos accesorios elegantes para su nuevo teléfono.
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 noun /ˈeɪ.pi.ˌɛr.i/

apiary

colmenar
Meaning
A place where beehives are kept, especially for commercial purposes.
Example
The farmer built a new apiary to produce organic honey.
El agricultor construyó un nuevo colmenar para producir miel orgánica.
C2 adjective /əˈθɜːrst/

athirst

sediento, ansioso
Meaning
Very eager or desirous for something.
Example
The explorer was athirst for adventure.
El explorador estaba sediento de aventura.
C1 verb /ədˈmɒnɪʃ/

admonish

amonestar
Meaning
to warn or reprimand someone firmly; to advise or urge earnestly
Example
The teacher admonished the students for being late.
El profesor amonestó a los estudiantes por llegar tarde.
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.
C2 adjective /əˈvʌŋkjələr/

avuncular

amable como un tío
Meaning
kind and friendly, like an uncle
Example
He had an avuncular manner that made everyone feel comfortable.
Él tenía una manera avuncular que hacía sentir cómodos a todos.
B1 adjective /ˈæbsənt/

absent

ausente
Meaning
not present at a place or event
Example
She was absent from the meeting yesterday.
Ella estuvo ausente de la reunión ayer.
B2 adjective /əˈsɪdɪk/

acidic

ácido
Meaning
containing acid; having a sour taste; sharp or biting in tone
Example
The lemon has an acidic taste that makes your mouth pucker.
El limón tiene un sabor ácido.
B1 verb /əˈweɪk/

awake

despertar
Meaning
to stop sleeping; to become conscious or alert
Example
I awake every morning at six o'clock.
Despierto todas las mañanas a las seis.