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C2 adjective /ˌæktʃuˈɛəriəl/

actuarial

actuarial
Meaning
Relating to actuaries or their work of analyzing financial risk and uncertainty, especially in insurance and pensions.
Example
The company relied on actuarial reports to set insurance premiums.
La empresa confió en los informes actuariales para fijar las primas de seguros.
C2 adjective /əˈkjuː.zəˌtɔːr.i/

accusatory

acusatorio
Meaning
Suggesting blame or indicating someone has done wrong.
Example
He gave her an accusatory glance.
Él le dio una mirada acusatoria.
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belonging to a period other than that being portrayed; old-fashioned or outdated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 verb /ˈædjʊˌleɪt/

adulate

adular excesivamente
Meaning
to praise or flatter excessively
Example
The fans adulated the actor after his performance.
Los fans adulaban al actor después de su actuación.
C2 adverb /əˈθwɔːrt/

athwart

de forma transversal, en oposición
Meaning
Across or in opposition to something.
Example
A fallen tree lay athwart the road, blocking traffic.
Un árbol caído yacía de forma transversal en la carretera, bloqueando el tráfico.
C2 noun /æbˈsɪʒən/

abscission

caída de hojas
Meaning
The natural detachment of parts of a plant, typically leaves or fruit.
Example
The autumn season is marked by the abscission of leaves from trees.
La temporada de otoño se caracteriza por la caída de hojas de los árboles.
C2 verb /ˈæsəneɪt/

assonate

asonar
Meaning
To correspond or agree in sound, especially by vowel sounds; to rhyme approximately.
Example
The lines assonate beautifully, giving the song a unique flow.
Las líneas asonan hermosamente, dándole a la canción un flujo único.
C2 adjective /ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk/

apoplectic

apoplético
Meaning
Extremely angry; furious.
Example
He was apoplectic when he heard about the unfair decision.
Estaba apoplético cuando escuchó sobre la decisión injusta.
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.
C2 noun /əˈmʊr/

amour

amor secreto
Meaning
A secret or illicit love affair.
Example
The novel tells the story of a forbidden amour between two characters.
La novela cuenta la historia de un amor prohibido entre dos personajes.
C2 noun/adjective /ælˈbaɪ.noʊ/

albino

albino (persona/animal sin pigmentación)
Meaning
A person, animal, or plant lacking normal pigmentation, resulting in pale skin, hair, and eyes.
Example
The albino rabbit had white fur and pink eyes.
El conejo albino tenía pelaje blanco y ojos rosados.
C2 adjective /əˈluːsɪv/

allusive

alusivo
Meaning
Making indirect references or hints; suggestive without being explicit.
Example
The novel is full of allusive passages that point to classical literature.
La novela está llena de pasajes alusivos que apuntan a la literatura clásica.
C2 adjective /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfəs/

anthropomorphous

antropomórfico
Meaning
having the form or attributes of a human
Example
The statue had an anthropomorphous shape resembling a human.
La estatua tenía una forma antropomórfica que se parecía a un ser humano.
C2 adjective /əˈskjuː/

askew

torcido
Meaning
Not in a straight or level position; crooked or tilted.
Example
The picture on the wall hung slightly askew.
El cuadro en la pared estaba colgado ligeramente torcido.
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 /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'.
C2 noun /ɑːmz/

alms

limosna
Meaning
Money, food, or goods given to the poor as charity.
Example
The monk distributed alms to the needy villagers.
El monje distribuyó limosnas a los pobres aldeanos.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrtləsnəs/

artlessness

simplicidad, naturalidad
Meaning
The quality of being natural and simple without deceit or pretension.
Example
Her artlessness made her beloved by all.
Su artlessness la hizo querida por todos.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪlədʒi/

antilogy

antilogía
Meaning
A contradiction in terms or ideas; inconsistency in speech or writing.
Example
The politician's statement was criticized for its antilogy.
La declaración del político fue criticada por su antilogía.
C2 noun /əˈstɪɡmətɪzəm/

astigmatism

astigmatismo
Meaning
An eye defect causing blurred vision due to irregular curvature of the cornea or lens.
Example
She wears glasses to correct her astigmatism.
Ella usa gafas para corregir su astigmatismo.
C2 noun /ˈæntɪˌtʃeɪmbər/

antechamber

salita de entrada
Meaning
a small room serving as an entry to a larger one
Example
The guests waited in the antechamber before being admitted to the hall.
Los invitados esperaron en la salita de entrada antes de ser admitidos al salón.
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 /ˌæk.rɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/

acrimonious

amargo y lleno de ira
Meaning
Bitter and angry, often involving harsh words.
Example
The debate turned acrimonious after the controversial remark.
El debate se volvió acrimonioso después del comentario controversial.
C2 noun /ˌædʒʊˈreɪʃən/

adjuration

súplica solemne
Meaning
a solemn urging or appeal
Example
The priest made an adjuration for peace and unity.
El sacerdote hizo una súplica solemne por la paz y la unidad.
C2 noun /ˈænsɛstrɪs/

ancestress

ancestro femenina
Meaning
a female ancestor; a woman from whom one is descended
Example
She discovered that her ancestress came from a small village in Bengal.
Descubrió que su ancestro femenina provenía de un pequeño pueblo de Bengala.
C2 noun /ˌæd.ʌmˈbreɪ.ʃən/

adumbration

presagio vago
Meaning
a vague foreshadowing or symbolic representation of something
Example
The play offers an adumbration of the political unrest to come.
La obra ofrece un presagio vago del malestar político que se avecina.
C2 noun /əˈdjuː/

adieu

adiós
Meaning
A farewell or goodbye, often used in a formal or poetic sense.
Example
She bid her friends adieu before leaving for France.
Ella se despidió de sus amigos antes de partir hacia Francia.
C2 noun /əˈnækrəˌnɪzəm/

anachronism

anacronismo
Meaning
something that is out of its proper time period, especially something old-fashioned in a modern context
Example
Using a typewriter today feels like an anachronism.
Usar una máquina de escribir hoy se siente como un anacronismo.
C2 noun /əˈrɔɪ.oʊ/

arroyo

arroyo seco
Meaning
A dry creek or stream bed that temporarily fills with water after heavy rain.
Example
After the storm, the arroyo quickly filled with rushing water.
Después de la tormenta, el arroyo se llenó rápidamente de agua.
C2 noun /ˌætəlˈjeɪ/

atelier

taller (estudio de un artista o diseñador)
Meaning
A workshop or studio, especially for an artist or designer.
Example
The painter invited us to his atelier to view his new collection.
El pintor nos invitó a su taller para ver su nueva colección.
C2 adjective /əˈbɑː.mə.nə.bəl/

abominable

abominable
Meaning
causing moral revulsion; extremely unpleasant
Example
The prisoners were kept in abominable conditions.
Los prisioneros fueron mantenidos en condiciones abominables.
C2 noun /əˈdʌltərənt/

adulterant

adulterante
Meaning
a substance added to something else, often food or drink, to reduce its quality or strength
Example
The laboratory found an adulterant in the milk samples.
El laboratorio encontró un adulterante en las muestras de leche.
C2 adjective /ˈæpəzɪt/

apposite

apropiado
Meaning
highly appropriate or relevant to what is being discussed
Example
Her remark was particularly apposite to the situation.
Su comentario fue particularmente apropiado para la situación.
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.
C2 noun /əˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

annunciation

anuncio, buena nueva
Meaning
The announcement of something; in Christianity, the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would conceive Jesus.
Example
The church celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation with a special service.
La iglesia celebró la fiesta de la Anunciación con un servicio especial.
C2 verb /əˈbʌt/

abut

colindar
Meaning
to be next to or share a border with
Example
The park abuts the river on the north side.
El parque colinda con el río en el lado norte.
C2 verb /ˌækwiˈɛs/

acquiesce

aceptar sin protestar
Meaning
to accept something reluctantly but without protest
Example
She decided to acquiesce to her parents’ wishes.
Ella decidió aceptar sin protestar los deseos de sus padres.
C2 verb /ˈæd.l̩/

addle

confundir
Meaning
To confuse or muddle someone’s mind.
Example
The complicated instructions only served to addle him.
Las instrucciones complicadas solo sirvieron para confundirme.
C2 verb /əˈbrɪdʒ/

abridge

abreviar
Meaning
to shorten a text without losing its meaning
Example
The editor decided to abridge the long novel for young readers.
El editor decidió abreviar la larga novela para los jóvenes lectores.
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.
C2 noun /ˈænθrəsaɪt/

anthracite

carbón duro
Meaning
A hard, shiny form of coal that burns with little smoke and a high heat value.
Example
The factory used anthracite as its primary fuel source.
La fábrica usaba antracita como su fuente primaria de combustible.
C2 noun /əˈpɜːrtənəns/

appurtenance

complemento / accesorio
Meaning
an accessory or supplementary part of something
Example
The garage is an appurtenance of the main house.
El garaje es un complemento de la casa principal.
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.
C2 noun /ˈæpəplɛksi/

apoplexy

Pérdida súbita de conciencia o control debido a un derrame cerebral o rabia extrema
Meaning
A sudden loss of consciousness or control due to stroke or extreme anger.
Example
The old man nearly had apoplexy when he heard the shocking news.
El anciano casi sufrió apoplejía cuando escuchó la noticia impactante.
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 /ˈæmpərˌsænd/

ampersand

ampersand
Meaning
The symbol '&' used to represent the word 'and'.
Example
Use an ampersand instead of writing the word 'and' in the company name.
Usa un ampersand en lugar de escribir la palabra 'y' en el nombre de la empresa.
C2 adjective /əˈsɜːrbɪk/

acerbic

ácido
Meaning
sharp, harsh, or bitter in tone or taste
Example
His acerbic comments offended many people in the meeting.
Sus comentarios ácidos ofendieron a muchas personas en la reunión.
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.
C2 noun /əˈsɛt.ɪˌsɪz.əm/

asceticism

ascetismo, autodisciplina
Meaning
The practice of severe self-discipline and abstaining from indulgence, typically for religious or spiritual reasons.
Example
Asceticism has been a part of many religious traditions throughout history.
El ascetismo ha sido parte de muchas tradiciones religiosas a lo largo de la historia.
C2 verb /ˌæd ˈlɪb/

ad-lib

decir improvisado
Meaning
to speak or perform without preparation; to improvise
Example
The comedian ad-libbed a joke when the microphone failed.
El comediante improvisó un chiste cuando el micrófono falló.
C2 verb /ænˈtɪpəθaɪz/

antipathize

antipatizar
Meaning
to feel or express a strong dislike or aversion toward something or someone
Example
He seemed to antipathize with the new management's approach.
Parece que él antipatiza con el enfoque de la nueva administración.
C2 noun /əˈrɪə/

arrear

deuda pendiente
Meaning
A debt or payment that is overdue and unpaid.
Example
He was sued for an arrear of rent.
Fue demandado por una deuda pendiente de alquiler.
C2 noun /əˈluːviən/

alluvion

aluvión
Meaning
The gradual increase of land by the deposit of soil from water; also, a flood or overflow of water.
Example
The river’s alluvion added new fertile land to the village fields.
El aluvión del río añadió nueva tierra fértil a los campos del pueblo.
C2 adjective /ˈækwɪˌlaɪn/

aquiline

de pico de águila
Meaning
curved like an eagle's beak; hooked
Example
He had an aquiline nose that gave him a distinguished appearance.
Él tenía una nariz de pico de águila que le daba una apariencia distinguida.
C2 noun /ˈɔːriˌoʊl/

aureole

aureola
Meaning
A halo or radiance surrounding the head or body, often in religious art.
Example
The painting showed the saint with an aureole around his head.
La pintura mostró al santo con un aureól alrededor de su cabeza.
C2 verb /ˈæbrəɡeɪt/

abrogate

abrogar
Meaning
To formally repeal, cancel, or abolish a law, agreement, or custom.
Example
The government decided to abrogate the outdated treaty.
El gobierno decidió abrogar el tratado obsoleto.
C2 adjective /əˈkwɪzətɪv/

acquisitive

adquisitivo
Meaning
excessively interested in acquiring money or material things
Example
The acquisitive businessman bought every piece of land he could find.
El empresario codicioso compró cada parcela de terreno que pudo encontrar.
C2 noun /ˌæk.rəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

acrophobia

miedo a las alturas
Meaning
An extreme or irrational fear of heights.
Example
Her acrophobia prevented her from climbing the tall building.
Su acrofobia le impidió subir al edificio alto.
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.
C2 verb /ˈæktʃueɪt/

actuate

activar
Meaning
to put into action or motion; to motivate or activate
Example
The engineer actuated the machine with a simple switch.
El ingeniero activó la máquina con un simple interruptor.
C2 noun /ˈæstər/

Aster

flor de aster
Meaning
a flowering plant with daisy-like flowers that typically bloom in fall
Example
The purple asters bloomed beautifully in the autumn garden.
Los ásteres morados florecieron hermosamente en el jardín de otoño.
C2 noun /ˌɑːrtʃˈdiːkən/

archdeacon

archidiácono
Meaning
A senior clergyman in the Christian Church ranking below a bishop.
Example
The archdeacon assisted the bishop in administrative duties.
El archidiácono ayudó al obispo en los deberes administrativos.
C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbesk/

arabesque

diseño ornamentado
Meaning
a complex, ornate design featuring intertwined flowing lines, often used in architecture or ballet poses
Example
The ceiling was decorated with delicate arabesque patterns.
El techo estaba decorado con delicados patrones de arabesco.
C2 adjective /ˈeɪkwiəs/

aqueous

acuoso
Meaning
related to or containing water; watery
Example
The solution was in an aqueous form.
La solución estaba en forma acuosa.
C2 noun /ˈɔːlmənæk/

almanac

almanaque
Meaning
An annual publication containing calendars, weather forecasts, astronomical data, and other useful information.
Example
He consulted the almanac to check the phases of the moon.
Consultó el almanaque para verificar las fases de la luna.
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 /ˌæk.wiˈes.əns/

acquiescence

acuerdo tácito
Meaning
The reluctant acceptance of something without protest.
Example
His silent acquiescence to unfair rules was surprising.
Su silencioso acuerdo tácito con las reglas injustas fue sorprendente.
C2 noun /ˈæn.oʊd/

anode

electrodo positivo
Meaning
The positive electrode in a device such as a battery, where current flows into a polarized electrical device.
Example
The anode of the battery was corroded after long use.
El electrodo positivo de la batería se corroyó después de un uso prolongado.
C2 noun /ˈæntiruːm/

anteroom

antesala
Meaning
A small room leading to a main one, often used as a waiting area.
Example
The guests waited in the anteroom before being called inside.
Los invitados esperaron en la antesala antes de ser llamados adentro.
C2 noun /ˈætəvɪzəm/

atavism

atavismo
Meaning
The recurrence of traits or characteristics from a remote ancestor.
Example
The scientist noted atavism in the child’s physical features.
El científico observó atavismo en las características físicas del niño.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈæn.ə.lɪst/

annalist

análisis histórico
Meaning
A person who writes annals or records events year by year.
Example
The annalist carefully documented the events of the king's reign.
El analista documentó cuidadosamente los eventos del reinado del rey.
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.
C2 noun /əˈɡrɒnəmi/

agronomy

Agronomía
Meaning
The science and practice of soil management and crop production, focusing on the principles of plant and soil science to optimize agricultural productivity.
Example
Agronomy focuses on soil management and crop production.
La agronomía se enfoca en la gestión del suelo y la producción de cultivos.
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈrɪʃən/

apparition

aparición fantasmagórica
Meaning
A ghostly figure or an unusual or unexpected appearance.
Example
The children were frightened by the sudden apparition in the old house.
Los niños se asustaron por la repentina aparición en la casa vieja.
C2 adjective /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfɪk/

anthropomorphic

antropomórfico
Meaning
attributing human characteristics to non-human things, like animals or objects
Example
The cartoon shows an anthropomorphic cat walking on two legs.
El dibujo animado muestra un gato antropomórfico caminando sobre dos patas.
C2 verb /əˈsɪdɪfaɪ/

acidify

acidificar
Meaning
to make something acidic or more acidic
Example
Farmers worry that pollution will acidify the soil.
Los agricultores temen que la contaminación acidifique el suelo.
C2 noun /ˈæsɪˌteɪt/

acetate

acetato
Meaning
a salt or ester of acetic acid; a synthetic material used in textiles and film
Example
The company produces acetate fibers for clothing.
La empresa produce fibras de acetato para ropa.
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 ˌæm.ɔː.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

amortization

amortización
Meaning
The process of paying off debt with regular payments over time.
Example
The amortization schedule showed a 10-year repayment plan.
El calendario de amortización mostró un plan de pago de 10 años.
C2 noun /əˈplɒm/

aplomb

aplomo
Meaning
Complete and confident self-assurance or poise.
Example
She handled the difficult questions with aplomb.
Ella manejó las preguntas difíciles con aplomo.
C2 noun (plural) /ˈɔːspɪsɪz/

auspices

auspicio
Meaning
Patronage, support, or guidance, often used in the phrase 'under the auspices of'.
Example
The conference was held under the auspices of the United Nations.
La conferencia fue celebrada bajo los auspicios de las Naciones Unidas.
C2 noun /ˈæp.ɪˌkʌl.tʃər/

apiculture

apicultura
Meaning
The practice of keeping and raising bees for honey and other products.
Example
Apiculture plays a vital role in agriculture by supporting pollination.
La apicultura juega un papel vital en la agricultura al apoyar la polinización.
C2 noun /ˌɛərəˈstætɪks/

aerostatics

aerostática
Meaning
The branch of physics that deals with the equilibrium of air and gases and the forces acting on bodies in them.
Example
Aerostatics is essential for understanding how balloons float.
La aerostática es esencial para entender cómo flotan los globos.
C2 adjective əˈsɪd.ju.əs

assiduous

aplicado o diligente
Meaning
Showing great care and perseverance; diligent and hardworking.
Example
His assiduous efforts led to a successful career.
Sus esfuerzos diligentes lo llevaron a una carrera exitosa.
C2 noun əˌmæl.ɡəˈmeɪ.ʃən

amalgamation

fusión, integración, amalgama
Meaning
The action, process, or result of combining or uniting.
Example
The amalgamation of AI and big data is transforming industries.
La fusión de IA y grandes datos está transformando las industrias.
C2 noun /ˈænti/

ante

apuesta inicial en un juego
Meaning
a stake put up by a player in poker or similar games before receiving cards; also used figuratively to mean an initial investment or contribution
Example
Each player placed an ante before the game began.
Cada jugador colocó una ante antes de que comenzara el juego.
C2 noun /ˈænɪməs/

animus

animosidad / propósito
Meaning
A strong feeling of hostility; motivation or purpose behind an action.
Example
His speech was driven by animus against the policy.
Su discurso fue impulsado por animosidad contra la política.
C2 adjective /eɪˈsɛfələs/

acephalous

acéfalo
Meaning
having no leader or head; headless
Example
The acephalous group soon fell into disorganization.
El grupo acéfalo pronto cayó en desorganización.
C2 adjective /ˈæmbjələˌtɔːri/

ambulatory

ambulatorio
Meaning
Relating to or able to walk; relating to outpatient medical care.
Example
The patient is ambulatory and does not require bed rest.
El paciente está ambulatorio y no requiere reposo en cama.
C2 noun /ˌɔːltərˈkeɪʃən/

altercation

altercado, pelea
Meaning
a noisy argument or quarrel
Example
There was a brief altercation between the two drivers.
Hubo una breve altercación entre los dos conductores.
C2 noun /ˌæfɛkˈteɪʃən/

affectation

afectación
Meaning
an unnatural behavior or speech intended to impress others
Example
Her British accent was just an affectation to sound sophisticated.
Su acento británico era solo una afectación para sonar sofisticado.
C2 noun /ˈæn.dʒi.əʊ.plæs.ti/

angioplasty

procedimiento médico para abrir vasos sanguíneos bloqueados o estrechados que suministran sangre al corazón
Meaning
A medical procedure to open blocked or narrowed blood vessels that supply blood to the heart.
Example
Angioplasty is now safer with robotic assistance.
La angioplastia ahora es más segura con asistencia robótica.
C2 adjective /ˈæməˌtɔːri/

amatory

relacionado con el amor
Meaning
Relating to or expressing sexual love.
Example
The poet’s verses were filled with amatory themes.
Los versos del poeta estaban llenos de temas amorosos.
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.
C2 noun /ˈæpəˌsteɪt/

apostate

apóstata
Meaning
A person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle.
Example
He was labeled an apostate after abandoning the faith of his community.
Fue etiquetado como apóstata después de abandonar la fe de su comunidad.
C2 verb /əˈsweɪdʒ/

assuage

aliviar
Meaning
To make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to ease or relieve.
Example
The kind words helped assuage her anxiety.
Las palabras amables ayudaron a aliviar su ansiedad.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrkeɪˌɪzəm/

archaism

arcaísmo
Meaning
a word, expression, or style of language that is no longer in everyday use
Example
The poem is full of archaisms that give it an old-fashioned flavor.
El poema está lleno de arcaísmos que le dan un sabor anticuado.
C2 noun /ˈædʒ.ə.tənt/

Adjutant

cigüeña adjutante
Meaning
a large water bird with long legs and neck, also known as adjutant stork
Example
The adjutant stork stood motionless in the shallow water.
La cigüeña adjutante estaba quieta en el agua poco profunda.
C2 noun /ˈæk.rɪ.moʊ.ni/

acrimony

acrimonía
Meaning
Bitterness and anger, especially in speech or behavior.
Example
The divorce was filled with acrimony and disputes.
El divorcio estuvo lleno de acrimonía y disputas.
C2 adverb /əˈsʌndər/

asunder

en pedazos
Meaning
into separate parts; apart
Example
The ancient empire was torn asunder by war.
El antiguo imperio fue destrozado por la guerra.
C2 verb /əˈkriːt/

accrete

acumularse
Meaning
to grow or increase gradually by accumulation or addition
Example
Dust particles accrete over time to form larger celestial bodies.
Las partículas de polvo se acumulan con el tiempo para formar cuerpos celestes más grandes.
C2 noun /ˈæbɪs/

abbess

abadesa (mujer al cargo de un convento)
Meaning
the woman in charge of a convent of nuns
Example
The abbess welcomed the visitors to the convent.
La abadesa dio la bienvenida a los visitantes al convento.
C2 noun /ˈæn.əlz/

annals

anales
Meaning
Historical records of events, usually arranged chronologically.
Example
Her name will be remembered in the annals of science.
Su nombre será recordado en los anales de la ciencia.
C2 adverb /əˈsɪdʒuəsli/

assiduously

asiduamente
Meaning
with great care and persistence
Example
He worked assiduously to complete the project before the deadline.
Trabajó asiduamente para completar el proyecto antes de la fecha límite.
C2 noun /ˈæmjʊlət/

Amulet

amuleto; talismán
Meaning
an ornament or small piece of jewelry thought to give protection against evil, danger, or disease
Example
She wore a silver amulet around her neck for good luck.
Ella llevaba un amuleto de plata alrededor del cuello para la buena suerte.
C2 noun /əˈfreɪ/

affray

pelea pública
Meaning
A public fight or noisy disturbance that causes alarm.
Example
The police were called to break up an affray outside the stadium.
La policía fue llamada para romper una pelea afuera del estadio.
C2 noun əˌten.juˈeɪ.ʃən

attenuation

atenuación, reducción, debilitamiento
Meaning
The reduction of the force, effect, or value of something.
Example
The attenuation of sound waves affects communication.
La atenuación de las ondas sonoras afecta la comunicación.
C2 adjective /əˈsiːtɪk/

acetic

ácetico
Meaning
relating to or containing acetic acid; sour or vinegary in taste or smell
Example
The acetic smell of vinegar filled the kitchen.
El olor acético del vinagre llenó la cocina.
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 noun ˌæɡ.roʊ.iˈkɒl.ə.dʒi

agroecology

agroecología
Meaning
A scientific discipline that studies agricultural systems by applying ecological concepts and principles.
Example
Agroecology promotes eco-friendly farming.
La agroecología promueve la agricultura ecológica.
C2 verb /əˈdʒʊər/

adjure

adjuramentar
Meaning
to urge or command someone solemnly, often under oath or a strong sense of duty
Example
The witness was adjured to tell the truth in court.
El testigo fue adjurado a decir la verdad en el tribunal.
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 noun /ˌæs.əˈfet.ɪ.də/

Asafoetida

asafoétida
Meaning
a pungent spice derived from the resin of a plant, commonly used in Indian cooking
Example
A pinch of asafoetida adds a distinctive flavor to the lentil curry.
Una pizca de asafoétida añade un sabor distintivo al curry de lentejas.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɛəri/

aerie

nido de águila
Meaning
A large nest of a bird of prey, especially an eagle, typically built high in a tree or on a cliff.
Example
The eagle built its aerie on the high cliff.
El águila construyó su nido en el alto acantilado
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.
C2 noun, verb /əˈfrʌnt/

affront

afrenta
Meaning
An action or remark that causes outrage or offense.
Example
He took her criticism as a personal affront.
Él tomó su crítica como una afrenta personal.
C2 noun /ˌæbsəˈluːʃən/

absolution

absolución
Meaning
formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment
Example
The priest granted him absolution for his sins.
El sacerdote le concedió la absolución por sus pecados.
C2 verb /ˈæmərˌtaɪz/

amortize

amortizar
Meaning
To gradually reduce or pay off a debt with regular payments.
Example
They plan to amortize the mortgage over 20 years.
Ellos planean amortizar la hipoteca en 20 años.