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B2 verb /əˈkjuːmjəleɪt/

accumulate

acumular
Meaning
to gather or collect things gradually over time
Example
She managed to accumulate a small fortune through wise investments.
Ella logró acumular una pequeña fortuna a través de inversiones inteligentes.
B2 noun ˌfʌŋk.ʃəˈnæl.ə.ti

functionality

funcionalidad
Meaning
The quality of being functional; the ability to work or operate as intended.
Example
The new refrigerator has improved functionality.
El nuevo refrigerador ha mejorado la funcionalidad.
A2 noun /belt/

Belt

cinturón
Meaning
a strip of leather or cloth worn around the waist to support clothes or for decoration
Example
He tightened his belt before going for a run.
Se apretó el cinturón antes de salir a correr.
A2 adjective /kjuːt/

cute

lindo
Meaning
attractive in a pretty or endearing way
Example
That puppy is so cute!
¡Ese cachorro es tan lindo!
A2 noun, verb /pəʊst/

post

publicar
Meaning
a job or position, or to send something by mail
Example
She posted a letter to her friend yesterday.
Ella publicó una carta a su amiga ayer.
B1 noun /ˈboʊ.nəs/

Bonus

bono
Meaning
an amount of money added to wages on a seasonal basis, especially as a reward for good performance
Example
She received a year-end bonus for her excellent work performance.
Ella recibió un bono al final del año por su excelente desempeño en el trabajo.
C2 noun /ˈmækɪntɒʃ/

mackintosh

abrigo impermeable
Meaning
a waterproof raincoat, originally made from rubberized fabric
Example
He wore a mackintosh to stay dry in the rain.
Él usó un mackintosh para mantenerse seco bajo la lluvia.
C2 noun /ˈpɛdɪmənt/

pediment

frontón triangular
Meaning
a triangular gable found above the horizontal structure of a building, often in classical architecture
Example
The ancient temple had a pediment decorated with sculptures.
El antiguo templo tenía un frontón decorado con esculturas.
B2 noun /ˈlɪkər/

liquor

licor
Meaning
Alcoholic drinks, especially strong distilled ones such as whiskey or vodka.
Example
The shop sells both beer and hard liquor.
La tienda vende cerveza y licor.
B2 adjective /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/

sarcastic

sarcástico
Meaning
Using irony or mockery to convey contempt or humor.
Example
She made a sarcastic remark about his cooking.
Hizo un comentario sarcástico sobre su cocina.
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.lət/

islet

islote
Meaning
A very small island.
Example
The fishermen rested on a tiny islet before continuing their journey.
Los pescadores descansaron en un islote pequeño antes de continuar su viaje.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɪl.i ˈpaʊ.dər/

Chilli Powder

polvo de chile
Meaning
a spice made from ground dried chili peppers, used to add heat and flavor to food
Example
Add two teaspoons of chilli powder to make the dish spicier.
Agrega dos cucharaditas de polvo de chile para hacer el plato más picante.
C1 noun /ˈpæd.ək/

paddock

campo cerrado para caballos u otros animales
Meaning
a small enclosed field where horses or other animals are kept
Example
The horses were grazing in the paddock.
Los caballos estaban pastando en el paddock.
C1 noun /ˈfɛləni/

felony

delito grave
Meaning
a serious crime, usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year
Example
He was convicted of a felony and sentenced to ten years in prison.
Fue condenado por un delito grave y sentenciado a diez años de prisión.
C2 adjective /səˈræfɪk/

seraphic

angelical
Meaning
Of or like a seraph; angelic, pure, and blissful.
Example
She gave him a seraphic smile that calmed his fears.
Le dio una sonrisa angelical que calmó sus miedos.
B2 noun /stjuːˈpɪdəti/

stupidity

estupidez
Meaning
lack of intelligence or common sense
Example
His stupidity caused a lot of problems for the team.
Su estupidez causó muchos problemas al equipo.
B2 adjective /prəˈtɛktɪv/

protective

protector
Meaning
giving or capable of giving protection; shielding from harm or danger
Example
She wore a protective helmet while riding her bike.
Ella llevaba un casco protector mientras montaba su bicicleta.
C2 noun /ˈkuː.li/

Cooly

cúli
Meaning
a laborer who does physical work for wages
Example
The cooly carried heavy bags at the railway station.
El cúli llevó bolsas pesadas en la estación de tren.
C1 noun /fɑːrs/

farce

farsa
Meaning
a comic dramatic work using buffoonery and horseplay, or a ridiculous situation
Example
The meeting turned into a complete farce with everyone arguing.
La reunión se convirtió en una farsa completa con todos discutiendo.
C1 noun /doʊ/

doe

cierva
Meaning
a female deer, especially an adult one
Example
The doe and her fawn were grazing in the meadow.
La cierva y su cervatillo estaban pastando en el prado.
A2 adjective /ʃɑːrp/

Sharp

agudo; intenso; repentino y fuerte; rápido para entender
Meaning
having a cutting edge or point; sudden and intense; quick to understand
Example
The knife has a very sharp blade.
El cuchillo tiene una hoja muy afilada.
B2 verb /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/

symbolize

simbolizar
Meaning
to represent or stand for something else
Example
The dove symbolizes peace across cultures.
La paloma simboliza la paz a través de las culturas.
C1 noun /əˌlɪtəˈreɪʃən/

alliteration

aliteración
Meaning
the occurrence of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in close succession
Example
She used alliteration in her poem to add musicality.
Ella usó aliteración en su poema para agregar musicalidad.
C1 adjective ˈɒk.sɪ.də.tɪv

oxidative

Relacionado con la oxidación
Meaning
Related to or caused by oxidation, especially cellular damage from free radicals.
Example
Excess stress can lead to oxidative damage in cells.
El estrés excesivo puede causar daño oxidativo en las células.
B1 adjective ˈsen.sɪ.tɪv

sensitive

sensible
Meaning
Quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences.
Example
Sensitive systems require precise handling.
Los sistemas sensibles requieren un manejo preciso.
B2 noun ˈiː.kəʊˌsɪs.təm

ecosystem

ecosistema
Meaning
A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
Example
A balanced ecosystem is crucial for environmental sustainability.
Un ecosistema equilibrado es crucial para la sostenibilidad ambiental.
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈzɪʃən/

apposition

aposición (gramática paralela)
Meaning
a grammatical construction in which two elements are placed side by side, with one explaining the other
Example
In the phrase 'my friend John,' the word 'John' is in apposition to 'my friend.'
En la frase 'mi amigo Juan', la palabra 'Juan' está en aposición a 'mi amigo'.
B2 adjective /dʌm/

Dumb

tonto; mudo; estúpido
Meaning
unable to speak; silent; lacking intelligence; stupid
Example
She remained dumb during the entire meeting.
Ella permaneció muda durante toda la reunión.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈfɔːr.tʃən.ət/

Unfortunate

desafortunado; lamentable
Meaning
having bad luck; regrettable or unlucky
Example
It was unfortunate that the meeting was cancelled at the last minute.
Fue desafortunado que la reunión se cancelara en el último minuto.
C1 noun /ˈʃæmbəlz/

shambles

desorden total
Meaning
a state of complete disorder or ruin
Example
After the storm, the whole town was in shambles.
Después de la tormenta, toda la ciudad estaba en desorden total.
A1 verb /sɪŋ/

sing

cantar
Meaning
to make musical sounds with the voice
Example
She sings beautifully in the choir.
ella canta bellamente en el coro
C2 adjective /ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒənt/

indigent

indigente
Meaning
lacking the necessities of life due to poverty; very poor
Example
The hospital offers free care to indigent patients.
El hospital ofrece atención gratuita a los pacientes indigentes.
C2 verb /ˈɛkskʌlpeɪt/

exculpate

exculpar
Meaning
to show or declare that someone is not guilty of wrongdoing
Example
The lawyer worked hard to exculpate his client.
El abogado trabajó duro para exculpar a su cliente.
B1 noun /əˈkaʊnt/

Account

cuenta
Meaning
a record of money received and paid out; a report or description of an event
Example
She opened a savings account at the bank.
Ella abrió una cuenta de ahorros en el banco.
C1 adjective /rɪˈɡrɛtfəl/

regretful

arrepentido
Meaning
feeling or showing sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done
Example
She gave him a regretful smile as she turned away.
Ella le dio una sonrisa arrepentida mientras se alejaba.
A1 verb /pliːz/

please

complacer
Meaning
to make someone happy or satisfied; used as a polite request
Example
His performance pleased the audience.
Su rendimiento complació a la audiencia.
B2 adjective /ˈfɔːrtʃənət/

fortunate

afortunado
Meaning
Having good luck or receiving something desirable by chance.
Example
She was fortunate to escape the accident without injuries.
Ella fue afortunada de escapar del accidente sin heridas.
C2 verb /dɔːb/

daub

untar
Meaning
to spread a thick or sticky substance carelessly on a surface
Example
The children daubed paint all over the walls.
Los niños untaron pintura por todas las paredes.
A1 adjective /smɔːl/

Small

pequeño; limitado; estrecho
Meaning
little in size; not large; limited in extent or amount
Example
She lives in a small apartment near the university.
Ella vive en un pequeño apartamento cerca de la universidad.
B2 noun /ˈder.ɪŋ/

Daring

audacia; disposición a correr riesgos
Meaning
adventurous courage; willingness to take risks
Example
The mountain climber's daring impressed everyone at the base camp.
La audacia del montañero impresionó a todos en el campamento base.
C2 noun /ˈpʌlkrɪˌtjuːd/

pulchritude

hermosura
Meaning
physical beauty
Example
The actress was admired for her pulchritude as well as her talent.
La actriz fue admirada por su hermosura y su talento.
A2 noun /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/

Situation

situación; estado de cosas
Meaning
a set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; a state of affairs
Example
We need to assess the current situation before making any decisions.
Necesitamos evaluar la situación actual antes de tomar decisiones.
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.
C1 verb /ɪnˈdʌkt/

induct

admitir formalmente a alguien en una posición, organización o cargo
Meaning
to formally admit someone into a position, organization, or office
Example
She was inducted into the university's honor society.
Ella fue admitida en la sociedad de honor de la universidad.
C1 noun /ˈmoʊ.tər ˈlɔː.ri/

Motor lorry

camión motorizado
Meaning
a large motor vehicle used for transporting goods; truck
Example
The motor lorry delivered fresh vegetables to the market.
El camión motorizado entregó verduras frescas al mercado.
B1 noun /ˈkɪlər/

killer

asesino
Meaning
A person or thing that kills.
Example
The police caught the killer last night.
La policía atrapó al asesino anoche.
C1 noun /ˈkeɪ.sɪŋ/

Casing

cobertura; carcasa
Meaning
a cover or shell that protects or encloses something
Example
The mechanic removed the engine casing to examine the internal parts.
El mecánico quitó la carcasa del motor para examinar las piezas internas.
B1 adjective dɪˈleɪd

delayed

retrasado
Meaning
Late or postponed; happening later than planned or expected.
Example
The Artemis mission was delayed due to technical challenges.
La misión Artemis se retrasó debido a desafíos técnicos.
C1 adverb /ˈfɜː.vənt.li/

Fervently

con fervor; ardientemente;
Meaning
with passionate intensity; ardently; with great emotion or enthusiasm
Example
She fervently hoped that her dreams would come true.
Ella esperaba fervientemente que sus sueños se hicieran realidad.
B2 noun /əˈpoʊ.nənt/

Opponent

oponente; rival
Meaning
a person who disagrees with or resists a proposal or practice; someone who competes against another
Example
The chess player defeated his strongest opponent.
El jugador de ajedrez derrotó a su oponente más fuerte.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛneɪt/

pennate

como una pluma
Meaning
Having parts or structures arranged like a feather; feather-shaped.
Example
The fern has a pennate leaf structure.
La estructura de la hoja del helecho es como una pluma.
C2 verb /ɪnˈɡrɑːft/

ingraft

implantar
Meaning
To implant or fix deeply, often used in the sense of grafting an idea or quality.
Example
The teacher tried to ingraft good manners in the students.
El maestro trató de implantar buenos modales en los estudiantes.
A2 adjective /əˈtræk.tɪv/

Attractive

atractivo
Meaning
pleasing or appealing to the senses; having a quality that draws interest
Example
The garden looks very attractive in spring.
El jardín se ve muy atractivo en primavera.
C1 noun /ˈspɪnstər/

spinster

soltera
Meaning
An unmarried woman, often one who is older and considered unlikely to marry
Example
The novel featured a kind-hearted spinster who cared for the village children.
La novela presentó a una soltera de buen corazón que cuidaba a los niños del pueblo.
C1 noun /ˌkɒnstəˈneɪʃən/

consternation

consternación
Meaning
A feeling of anxiety, dismay, or confusion, often caused by something unexpected.
Example
The sudden announcement caused widespread consternation among the employees.
El anuncio repentino causó una consternación generalizada entre los empleados
C1 verb /bɪˈsɛt/

beset

asediar, acosar
Meaning
to trouble, harass, or attack on all sides
Example
The village was beset by constant floods.
La aldea estaba asediada por inundaciones constantes.
C1 noun ɔːrˈdiːl

ordeal

prueba difícil
Meaning
A physical or mental painful experience that must be endured
Example
Surviving the wilderness was a tough ordeal for them.
Sobrevivir en la naturaleza fue una dura prueba para ellos.
B2 noun /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/

Compassion

compasión
Meaning
sympathetic concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others; deep awareness of suffering with a desire to help
Example
She showed great compassion towards the homeless children by providing them food and shelter.
Ella mostró gran compasión hacia los niños sin hogar al brindarles comida y refugio.
C1 noun rɪˈfaɪnmənt

refinement

refinamiento
Meaning
The process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance.
Example
His manners showed a refinement that made him stand out in any crowd.
Sus modales mostraron un refinamiento que lo hizo destacar en cualquier multitud.
C2 verb /ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/

effacing

borrar / hacerse invisible
Meaning
erasing or making oneself inconspicuous; to remove or diminish in significance
Example
She kept effacing herself during the meeting so that others could shine.
Ella siguió borrándose a sí misma durante la reunión para que los demás pudieran brillar.
C1 noun kəmˈpleɪ.sən.si

complacency

autocomplacencia
Meaning
Excessive self-satisfaction with one's achievements that can hinder progress.
Example
His complacency led to a decline in his performance.
Su autocomplacencia llevó a una disminución en su rendimiento.
C1 noun /ˈpiː.hən/

Peahen

pava real hembra
Meaning
female peacock
Example
The peahen is less colorful than the male peacock.
La pava real hembra es menos colorida que el pavo real macho.
C2 adjective /ˌmæl.əˈfɪʃ.ənt/

maleficient

maléfico
Meaning
Doing harm or evil; having a harmful effect.
Example
The maleficient acts of the tyrant ruined the kingdom.
Los actos maléficos del tirano arruinaron el reino.
B1 noun /ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/

combination

combinación / mezcla
Meaning
The act of joining or mixing two or more things together.
Example
This dish is a perfect combination of sweet and spicy flavors.
Este plato es una combinación perfecta de sabores dulces y picantes.
B2 verb /ˈrendər/

render

proporcionar
Meaning
to provide or give; to make or cause to become
Example
The artist renders the scene beautifully.
El artista presenta la escena bellamente.
B1 verb /əˈproʊtʃ/

approach

acercarse / tratar con
Meaning
to move closer to someone or something; to deal with a situation or problem
Example
The teacher approached the student to offer help.
El maestro se acercó al estudiante para ofrecer ayuda.
C1 noun /ˌfəʊtəʊˈsɪnθɛtɪk ɪˈfɪʃənsi/

photosynthetic efficiency

eficiencia fotosintética
Meaning
The measure of how effectively plants convert light energy into chemical energy through the process of photosynthesis, directly affecting plant growth and crop yield.
Example
Improving photosynthetic efficiency can increase crop yields.
Mejorar la eficiencia fotosintética puede aumentar los rendimientos de los cultivos.
C2 verb /diːˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/

demagnetize

desmagnetizar
Meaning
To remove or reduce the magnetic properties of something.
Example
The technician demagnetized the old cassette tape.
El técnico desmagnetizó la vieja cinta de casete.
B2 noun /ˈtrɪl.jən/

trillion

trilión
Meaning
a number equal to 1,000 billion, or 10^12
Example
The company's worth has risen to over a trillion dollars.
El valor de la empresa ha aumentado a más de un billón de dólares.
B1 adjective /kənˈviː.ni.ənt/

Convenient

conveniente; adecuado; práctico;
Meaning
fitting in well with a person's needs, activities, and plans; suitable and practical
Example
The new shopping mall is very convenient for our family.
El nuevo centro comercial es muy conveniente para nuestra familia.
B2 noun /ˈθiːərɪst/

theorist

teórico
Meaning
A person who develops, studies, or explains theories in a particular field.
Example
The political theorist explained the impact of democracy on social structures.
El teórico político explicó el impacto de la democracia en las estructuras sociales.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdefɪnət/

Indefinite

indefinido
Meaning
not clearly defined; uncertain; vague; unlimited in time
Example
The meeting has been postponed for an indefinite period.
La reunión se ha pospuesto por un período indefinido.
B1 adverb /ˈdeɪndʒərəsli/

Dangerously

peligrosamente
Meaning
in a way that could cause harm or injury; riskily
Example
He was driving dangerously fast on the highway.
Él estaba conduciendo peligrosamente rápido en la autopista.
C1 verb /ˈdʒʌk.stə.poʊz/

juxtapose

colocar dos cosas diferentes cerca una de la otra
Meaning
To place two different things close together to show how they are different or similar.
Example
The artist juxtaposed traditional and modern elements in his painting.
El artista colocó elementos tradicionales y modernos en su pintura.
C1 adjective /rɪˈdʌn.dənt/

redundant

innecesario
Meaning
Not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous.
Example
The report contained redundant information.
El informe contenía información innecesaria.
C1 noun/verb /ˈræfəl/

raffle

venta de boletos de lotería
Meaning
A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets, one or more of which are drawn at random for a prize; to sell something in such a lottery.
Example
The charity decided to raffle a bicycle to raise funds.
La caridad decidió rifar una bicicleta para recaudar fondos.
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɜːrtɪnəns/

impertinence

impertinencia
Meaning
lack of respect; rudeness
Example
The teacher was shocked by the student's impertinence.
El maestro se sorprendió por la impertinencia del estudiante.
B1 noun /wɪtʃ/

Witch

bruja
Meaning
a woman thought to have magic powers, especially evil ones; a practitioner of witchcraft
Example
The old witch cast a spell on the prince.
La vieja bruja lanzó un hechizo sobre el príncipe.
C1 adjective /spəˈrædɪk/

sporadic

esporádico
Meaning
Occurring irregularly or in scattered instances rather than continuously.
Example
The region experienced sporadic rain showers throughout the week.
La región experimentó lluvias esporádicas durante toda la semana.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɛərmən/

chairman

felicidad
Meaning
the leader or head of a meeting, committee, or organization
Example
The chairman opened the meeting with a short speech.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 noun /ˈseɪpiəns/

sapience

sabiduría
Meaning
Wisdom or intelligence.
Example
Her sapience in solving problems earned her the respect of her colleagues.
Su sabiduría para resolver problemas le ganó el respeto de sus colegas.
A1 noun /fruːt/

fruit

fruta
Meaning
The sweet and fleshy product of a plant that contains seeds.
Example
Mango is my favorite fruit.
El mango es mi fruta favorita.
C1 noun /ˈken.əl/

Kennel

caseta para perros; establecimiento para la cría o alojamiento de perros
Meaning
a small shelter for a dog; an establishment for the breeding or boarding of dogs
Example
The dog slept comfortably in his wooden kennel in the backyard.
El perro durmió cómodamente en su perrera de madera en el patio trasero.
B2 adjective /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/

mathematical

matemático
Meaning
relating to mathematics or the use of mathematics
Example
The mathematical equation was difficult to solve.
La ecuación matemática era difícil de resolver.
B2 noun /brest/

Breast

pecho
Meaning
the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and the stomach
Example
The baby fell asleep on her mother's breast.
El bebé se quedó dormido en el pecho de su madre.
C1 adjective /fəˈnɛtɪk/

phonetic

fonético
Meaning
relating to the sounds of speech or pronunciation
Example
The teacher taught the students the phonetic spelling of difficult words.
El maestro enseñó a los estudiantes la ortografía fonética de las palabras difíciles.
C1 noun /ˈves.tɪdʒ/

Vestige

vestigio
Meaning
a trace or remnant of something that is disappearing or no longer exists
Example
No vestige of the ancient city remains.
No queda ningún vestigio de la antigua ciudad.
B1 verb /ɪnˈsɪst/

insist

insistir
Meaning
to demand firmly; to state persistently
Example
He insisted on paying the bill.
Él insistió en pagar la cuenta.
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.laɪn/

Outline

esquema; contorno; resumen
Meaning
a general description or plan showing the essential features of something; the main points
Example
The teacher provided an outline of the course syllabus.
El maestro proporcionó un esquema del syllabus del curso.
B2 noun /kəˈlɛstərɒl/

cholesterol

colesterol
Meaning
a fatty substance found in the blood, high levels of which can cause health problems
Example
High cholesterol can increase the risk of heart disease.
El colesterol alto puede aumentar el riesgo de enfermedades cardíacas.
C1 adjective /ˈrænsɪd/

rancid

rancio
Meaning
having a bad taste or smell due to being old or spoiled (especially fats or oils)
Example
The butter had gone rancid after being left out too long.
La mantequilla se puso rancia después de estar demasiado tiempo fuera.
B1 adverb /əˈperəntli/

Apparently

aparentemente;
Meaning
seemingly; as far as one knows or can see; clearly; evidently
Example
Apparently, the meeting has been postponed to next week.
Aparentemente, la reunión se ha pospuesto para la próxima semana.
B2 noun /suː.pɪər.iˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Superiority

superioridad
Meaning
the quality or state of being superior; higher rank or quality
Example
His superiority in mathematics was evident from his test scores.
Su superioridad en matemáticas era evidente por sus puntajes de prueba.
C2 noun /ˈjuːfəni/

euphony

eufonía
Meaning
The quality of being pleasing to the ear, especially through harmonious combination of words.
Example
The orator's speech was full of euphony and rhythm.
El discurso del orador estuvo lleno de eufonía y ritmo.
B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mæks/

Climax

punto culminante
Meaning
the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; the highest or most intense point in a process
Example
The movie reached its climax during the final battle scene.
La película alcanzó su punto culminante durante la escena de la batalla final.
C1 adverb /ʌnˈnætʃrəli/

unnaturally

de manera antinatural
Meaning
in a way that is not natural or normal; excessively or strangely
Example
He smiled unnaturally, making everyone feel uncomfortable.
Sonrió de manera antinatural, haciendo que todos se sintieran incómodos.
A2 adjective /ˈwɜːrid/

worried

preocupado
Meaning
feeling anxious or concerned about something
Example
She was worried about the upcoming exam.
Ella estaba preocupada por el examen próximo.
B2 noun /dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪtər/

denominator

denominador
Meaning
the number below the line in a fraction; a common factor in a situation
Example
In the fraction 3/4, the number 4 is the denominator.
En la fracción 3/4, el número 4 es el denominador.
C2 verb /ˈkɒsɪt/

cosset

mimar
Meaning
to care for and protect in an overindulgent way
Example
The little girl was cosseted by her grandparents.
La niña pequeña fue muy mimada por sus abuelos.
C1 adjective /pæˈseɪ/

passe

anticuado; fuera de moda
Meaning
no longer fashionable or current; out of date
Example
Some trends from last decade feel utterly passé now.
Algunas tendencias de la última década ahora parecen completamente anticuadas.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈses.ənt/

incessant

incesante
Meaning
Continuing without pause or interruption; constant.
Example
The incessant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate.
El ruido incesante del sitio de construcción dificultaba concentrarse.
B2 noun /əˈkɔːrdəns/

accordance

conformidad
Meaning
agreement or harmony with something; compliance with rules, laws, or wishes
Example
The policy was implemented in accordance with international law.
La política se implementó de conformidad con el derecho internacional.
C1 verb /ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪt/

litigate

litigar
Meaning
to engage in legal proceedings or take a dispute to court
Example
The company decided to litigate the contract dispute.
La empresa decidió litigar la disputa contractual.
C1 noun /ˈkoʊtʃ.mən/

Coachman

cochero
Meaning
a person who drives a horse-drawn carriage or coach
Example
The coachman skillfully guided the horses through the busy streets.
El cochero guió hábilmente los caballos a través de las calles concurridas.
A1 noun /piːˈɛm/

pm

p.m.
Meaning
abbreviation for post meridiem; after midday
Example
The meeting is scheduled at 3 pm.
La reunión está programada para las 3 p.m.
C1 noun ˈrez.ɪ.djuːz

residues

restos
Meaning
A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been taken or used.
Example
The burning process leaves no harmful residues.
El proceso de combustión no deja residuos dañinos.
C2 noun /ˈstrɪplɪŋ/

stripling

joven
Meaning
a young man who is not yet fully grown
Example
The stripling dreamed of becoming a brave knight.
El joven soñaba con convertirse en un valiente caballero.
B2 noun /spaɪn/

Spine

columna vertebral; soporte central de una estructura
Meaning
the backbone or vertebral column of a vertebrate; the central support of a structure
Example
She injured her spine in the accident.
Ella se lesionó la columna vertebral en el accidente.
B2 verb /flɪp/

flip

voltear
Meaning
to turn over quickly or suddenly; to toss lightly
Example
She flipped the pancake in the pan.
Ella volteó el panqueque en la sartén.
C2 noun /ˈsuːθˌseɪər/

soothsayer

adivino
Meaning
a person who claims to predict the future
Example
The king consulted a soothsayer before going to war.
El rey consultó a un adivino antes de ir a la guerra.
B2 verb /θɔː/

thaw

derretir
Meaning
to melt or cause to melt after being frozen
Example
The ice began to thaw in the sun.
El hielo comenzó a derretirse bajo el sol.
B1 noun /tʃuˈɪʃ.ən/

tuition

matrícula
Meaning
the fee for instruction or teaching, typically at a school or university
Example
The tuition for the college has increased this year.
La matrícula de la universidad ha aumentado este año.
C2 verb /ˌmɪskənˈsiːv/

misconceive

malinterpretar
Meaning
To misunderstand or form an incorrect idea about something.
Example
He misconceived the purpose of the project.
Él malinterpretó el propósito del proyecto.
C2 adjective /ˈfʊtˌluːs/

footloose

libre
Meaning
Free to go anywhere or do anything; not tied down by responsibilities.
Example
After graduating, he felt footloose and ready to explore the world.
Después de graduarse, se sintió libre y listo para explorar el mundo.
A2 verb /kaʊnt/

count

contar
Meaning
to determine the total number of something
Example
She carefully counted the money on the table.
Ella contó cuidadosamente el dinero sobre la mesa.
C1 adjective /ˈsɒljʊbəl/

soluble

soluble
Meaning
able to be dissolved, especially in water
Example
Sugar is soluble in water.
El azúcar es soluble en agua.
C1 noun /ɪˌmæn.sɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/

Emancipation

emancipación
Meaning
the fact or process of being set free from legal, social, or political restrictions
Example
The emancipation of slaves was a significant moment in American history.
La emancipación de los esclavos fue un momento significativo en la historia de América.
B1 noun /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/

Capital

capital; riqueza; fondos
Meaning
the most important city or town of a country or region; wealth in the form of money or assets
Example
Paris is the capital of France and also a major financial capital.
París es la capital de Francia y también un importante centro financiero.
C2 noun /fɪˈlɒl.ə.dʒi/

philology

el estudio de la lengua en fuentes históricas escritas; lingüística
Meaning
the study of language in written historical sources; linguistics
Example
She devoted her career to philology, researching ancient manuscripts.
Ella dedicó su carrera a la filología, investigando manuscritos antiguos.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdʌstriəsnəs/

industriousness

diligencia
Meaning
The quality of being hardworking and diligent.
Example
His industriousness earned him a promotion at work.
Su diligencia le valió una promoción en el trabajo.
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrθˌwaɪl/

worthwhile

valioso
Meaning
worth the time, effort, or money spent; valuable
Example
Volunteering at the shelter was a worthwhile experience.
Voluntariarse en el refugio fue una experiencia valiosa.