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C2 noun /ˈæktʃuˌɛri/

actuary

actuario
Meaning
A professional who analyzes financial risk using mathematics, statistics, and financial theory, especially in insurance and pensions.
Example
The actuary calculated the risk before finalizing the insurance policy.
El actuario calculó el riesgo antes de finalizar la póliza de seguro.
C2 adjective /ˈflæs.ɪd/

Flaccid

flácido; flojo; colapsado;
Meaning
soft and limp; lacking firmness; drooping
Example
The plant's leaves became flaccid after days without water.
Las hojas de la planta se volvieron flácidas después de varios días sin agua.
C2 noun /ˈkɪləˌliːtər/

kiloliter

kilolitro
Meaning
a unit of capacity equal to 1,000 liters
Example
The tank can hold up to three kiloliters of water.
El tanque puede contener hasta tres kilolitros de agua.
C1 noun /ˈpɔːr.kjə.paɪn/

Porcupine

Puerquito de espinas
Meaning
a large rodent with defensive spines or quills on its body
Example
The porcupine raised its quills when threatened.
El puerquito de espinas levantó sus púas cuando se sintió amenazado.
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 /ˌpɪəriəˈdɪsɪti/

periodicity

periodicidad
Meaning
The quality or state of being regular or recurring at intervals.
Example
The periodicity of the moon’s phases has fascinated humans for centuries.
La periodicidad de las fases de la luna ha fascinado a los humanos durante siglos.
C2 adjective /pjuːˈtrɛsənt/

putrescent

en descomposición
Meaning
undergoing the process of decay; rotting
Example
The putrescent odor made everyone leave the room.
El olor en descomposición hizo que todos abandonaran la habitación.
C1 noun /ˌtes.tɪˈmoʊ.ni.əl/

Testimonial

testimonio
Meaning
a formal statement testifying to someone's character and qualifications
Example
The professor wrote a glowing testimonial for her former student.
El profesor escribió un brillante testimonio para su exalumna.
A1 noun /ruːm/

room

habitación
Meaning
A space within a building enclosed by walls, floor, and ceiling
Example
She decorated her room with bright colors.
Ella decoró su habitación con colores brillantes.
C2 verb /ɛksˈhjuːm/

exhume

exhumar
Meaning
to dig out something buried, especially a body from the ground
Example
The archaeologists decided to exhume the ancient remains.
Los arqueólogos decidieron exhumar los restos antiguos.
B2 noun jiːld

yield

rendimiento, ganancia
Meaning
A financial return or reward (especially a dividend or interest) from an investment.
Example
The investment yielded high returns last year.
La inversión produjo altos rendimientos el año pasado.
C1 noun /ˈhɛzɪtənsi/

hesitancy

vacilación
Meaning
The tendency to pause or delay due to uncertainty or fear.
Example
His hesitancy in answering made everyone doubt his confidence.
Su vacilación al responder hizo que todos dudaran de su confianza.
B2 noun /ˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

regulation

una norma o directriz hecha y mantenida por una autoridad
Meaning
A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.
Example
Government regulation ensures fair business practices.
La regulación gubernamental asegura prácticas comerciales justas.
C2 noun brəˈvɑː.dəʊ

bravado

gesto de valentía o confianza que no es real
Meaning
Show of courage or confidence that is not real.
Example
His bravado masked his nervousness before the performance.
Su bravado ocultó su nerviosismo antes de la actuación.
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.
B2 verb ɪˈrɛktɪŋ

erecting

erigir
Meaning
To build; construct; set up in a vertical position.
Example
The workers were erecting a new building downtown.
Los trabajadores estaban erigiendo un nuevo edificio en el centro de la ciudad.
C2 noun /rɪˈvaɪlər/

reviler

insultador
Meaning
a person who criticizes or insults others abusively
Example
He was known as a reviler of all who opposed him.
Era conocido como un insultador de todos los que se le oponían.
B1 verb /ɪnˈtend/

intend

intentar
Meaning
to plan or have in mind as a purpose; to mean
Example
I intend to finish this project by tomorrow.
Tengo la intención de terminar este proyecto para mañana.
B2 adjective /prəˈvɪʒənəl/

Provisional

provisional
Meaning
arranged for the present; temporary; subject to later confirmation
Example
The provisional agreement will be reviewed next month.
El acuerdo provisional se revisará el próximo mes.
A2 noun /ˈtaʊ.əl/

Towel

toalla
Meaning
a piece of absorbent cloth or paper used for wiping or drying
Example
She wrapped herself in a soft towel after the shower.
Se envolvió en una toalla suave después de la ducha.
C2 verb /ˈræpsəˌdaɪz/

rhapsodize

hablar con entusiasmo
Meaning
to speak or write with great enthusiasm and admiration
Example
He would often rhapsodize about his travels to Europe.
Él a menudo hablaba con entusiasmo sobre sus viajes a Europa.
A2 noun /ruːf/

roof

techo
Meaning
the top covering of a building or vehicle
Example
The roof of the house needs to be repaired.
El techo de la casa necesita ser reparado.
C1 adjective /ɪˈleɪtɪd/

elated

extremadamente feliz
Meaning
Extremely happy and excited.
Example
She was elated when she heard the good news.
Estaba extremadamente feliz cuando escuchó las buenas noticias.
C2 verb /ˌʌn.dɪˈsiːv/

undeceive

desengañar
Meaning
To free someone from a misconception or false belief.
Example
She tried to undeceive him about the false rumors.
Ella trató de desengañarlo sobre los rumores falsos.
B1 noun pɔːrt

Port

puerto
Meaning
A town or city with a harbor where ships load or unload.
Example
Ports improve maritime trade.
Los puertos mejoran el comercio marítimo.
C2 adjective /ˈmoʊtaɪl/

motile

móvil
Meaning
Capable of movement or locomotion.
Example
Certain bacteria are motile and can swim toward nutrients.
Ciertas bacterias son móviles y pueden nadar hacia los nutrientes.
B2 adjective /ˈklɪn.ɪ.kəl/

clinical

clínico
Meaning
Related to the observation and treatment of patients rather than theoretical study.
Example
The doctor conducted a clinical examination.
El doctor realizó un examen clínico.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪvɪk/

civic

cívico
Meaning
relating to a city, town, or the duties of its citizens
Example
The mayor encouraged people to take part in civic activities.
El alcalde animó a las personas a participar en actividades cívicas.
B1 noun /ˈhaɪ.weɪ/

highway

autopista
Meaning
A main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities.
Example
The highway was blocked due to an accident.
La autopista estaba bloqueada debido a un accidente.
C1 noun /ɪmˈbɑː.ɡoʊ/

embargo

embargo comercial
Meaning
A trade ban, restriction, or prohibition imposed by a government or international organization on a country.
Example
The UN imposed an embargo on arms exports.
La ONU impuso un embargo a las exportaciones de armas.
B2 adverb /ˈtaɪtli/

Tightly

fuertemente; firmemente
Meaning
in a tight manner; firmly; securely
Example
Hold the rope tightly so you don't fall.
Sujeta la cuerda fuertemente para no caer.
C1 noun flɛər

flair

habilidad natural
Meaning
A natural ability to do something well.
Example
She has a flair for design, always creating visually stunning work.
Ella tiene una habilidad especial para el diseño, siempre creando trabajos visualmente impresionantes.
C2 adjective /fəˈloʊniəs/

felonious

relacionado con un delito grave
Meaning
relating to or involved in serious criminal activity
Example
He was charged with felonious assault after the incident.
Fue acusado de asalto grave después del incidente.
C2 noun /ˈfʌŋkʃəˌnɛri/

functionary

funcionario
Meaning
a person who has official duties in an organization, especially one with little authority
Example
The minor functionary was responsible for filing reports.
El funcionario menor era responsable de presentar los informes.
C2 noun /ˈlɔːndrəs/

laundress

lavandera
Meaning
A woman whose job is washing clothes and linens.
Example
The laundress delivered the freshly cleaned clothes to the household.
La lavandera entregó la ropa recién lavada a la casa.
B1 noun /səˈpɔːtər/

supporter

partidario
Meaning
a person who supports someone or something
Example
She is a strong supporter of the local animal shelter.
Ella es una gran partidaria del refugio local de animales.
C1 noun /ˈpɪntʃərz/

pinchers

pinzas
Meaning
a tool used for gripping or squeezing objects
Example
Use the pinchers to remove the hot coal safely.
Usa los pínchers para quitar el carbón caliente de manera segura.
B2 noun /dəˈmeɪn/

domain

dominio
Meaning
An area of knowledge, activity, or territory over which control is exercised.
Example
Mathematics is her main domain of expertise.
Las matemáticas son su principal dominio de experiencia.
C2 noun /kənˈtrɪʃ.ən/

contrition

contrición
Meaning
the state of feeling remorseful and repentant
Example
His contrition was evident after the apology.
Su contrición fue evidente después de la disculpa.
C2 noun /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zəns/

cognizance

conciencia
Meaning
Awareness, knowledge, or understanding of something; conscious perception.
Example
The judge took cognizance of the new evidence.
El juez tomó conciencia de la nueva evidencia.
C1 adjective /ˈweɪwərd/

wayward

rebelde
Meaning
Difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior.
Example
The teacher struggled to manage the wayward students.
El maestro luchaba por manejar a los estudiantes rebeldes.
B2 noun ˈɡaɪd.laɪnz

guidelines

directrices
Meaning
Rules or instructions that are given by an official organization telling you how to do something
Example
Guidelines for AI usage are essential.
Las pautas para el uso de la IA son esenciales.
B2 noun /ˈwɔː.tər pɒt/

Water pot

tarro de agua
Meaning
a container used for storing or carrying water
Example
The water pot in the kitchen was filled with fresh drinking water.
El tarro de agua en la cocina estaba lleno de agua potable fresca.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrbəl/

marble

felicidad
Meaning
a hard, smooth stone used in building and sculpture, often white with colored lines
Example
The floor of the palace was made of white marble.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 noun /ˈʃɛvrən/

chevron

símbolo en forma de V
Meaning
A V-shaped pattern, often used in military insignia or design.
Example
The sergeant’s uniform displayed three chevrons on the sleeve.
El uniforme del sargento mostraba tres chevrones en la manga.
B2 adverb /pəˈlɪtɪkəli/

politically

políticamente
Meaning
in a way that relates to politics or government
Example
The country is politically divided between two major parties.
El país está políticamente dividido entre dos partidos principales.
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 /koʊˈæɡjələnt/

coagulant

coagulante
Meaning
a substance that causes blood or another liquid to clot
Example
The doctor applied a coagulant to stop the bleeding quickly.
El doctor aplicó un coagulante para detener la hemorragia rápidamente.
B1 verb /sɪˈlekt/

select

seleccionar
Meaning
to choose from a number of alternatives; to pick out
Example
Please select your favorite color.
Por favor, selecciona tu color favorito.
C1 adjective pərˈnɪʃəs

pernicious

perjudicial, nocivo
Meaning
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
Example
The pernicious effects of smoking are well-documented.
Los efectos perjudiciales del fumar están bien documentados.
B1 adjective /ɪkˈspɛktɪd/

expected

esperado
Meaning
Regarded as likely to happen; anticipated or predicted.
Example
The unemployment rate is expected to decline further.
Se espera que la tasa de desempleo disminuya aún más.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɔːdəbl/

inaudible

ininteligible
Meaning
Unable to be heard.
Example
Her voice was almost inaudible over the noise.
Su voz era casi ininteligible sobre el ruido.
A2 noun /ˈdʌzən/

dozen

docena
Meaning
a group of twelve
Example
She bought a dozen eggs from the market.
Ella compró una docena de huevos en el mercado.
A2 adjective /kənˈfjuːzd/

confused

confundido
Meaning
unable to think clearly; uncertain or puzzled
Example
She felt confused by the complicated instructions.
Se sintió confundida por las instrucciones complicadas.
C2 verb /ˈmɒrəlaɪz/

moralize

moralizar
Meaning
To comment on issues of right and wrong, often with an air of superiority.
Example
He tends to moralize about other people's choices.
Él tiende a moralizar sobre las elecciones de otras personas.
B2 adjective /ˈhek.tɪk/

Hectic

agitado; frenético; lleno de actividad
Meaning
very busy and full of activity; frantic; characterized by intense activity or excitement
Example
My schedule has been hectic lately with back-to-back meetings.
Mi horario ha estado agitado últimamente con reuniones seguidas.
A1 conjunction /ɔːr/

or

o
Meaning
used to link alternatives
Example
You can have tea or coffee.
Puedes tomar té o café.
B2 adjective /ɪˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Illiterate

analfabeto; iletrado; ignorante
Meaning
unable to read or write; lacking education
Example
The program aims to help illiterate adults learn to read and write.
El programa tiene como objetivo ayudar a los adultos analfabetos a aprender a leer y escribir.
B2 verb /pʌmp/

pump

bombear
Meaning
to force liquid or gas to move in a particular direction using a device
Example
They pumped water from the well into the tank.
Ellos bombeaban agua del pozo al tanque.
C1 noun /ˈfoʊliɪdʒ/

foliage

follaje
Meaning
The leaves of a plant, collectively.
Example
The autumn foliage looked stunning in the park.
El follaje de otoño se veía impresionante en el parque.
B1 noun /əˈnaʊnsmənt/

announcement

anuncio
Meaning
a public or formal statement giving information
Example
The principal made an important announcement about the new schedule.
El director hizo un anuncio importante sobre el nuevo horario.
A2 noun /mjuˈziːəm/

museum

museo
Meaning
a building in which objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored and exhibited
Example
We visited the art museum to see the new exhibition.
Visitamos el museo de arte para ver la nueva exposición.
B2 adverb /ˈneɪmli/

Namely

es decir; específicamente;
Meaning
that is to say; specifically; to be precise
Example
Three cities, namely Paris, London, and Rome, were visited.
Tres ciudades, es decir, París, Londres y Roma, fueron visitadas.
C1 adjective /əˈluːf/

aloof

distante
Meaning
Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
Example
He remained aloof during the entire discussion.
Él permaneció distante durante toda la discusión.
C1 noun ˌwɛðəraɪˈzeɪʃən

weatherization

climatización
Meaning
The practice of protecting a building and its interior from the elements.
Example
The house underwent weatherization to improve energy efficiency.
La casa pasó por un proceso de climatización para mejorar la eficiencia energética.
C1 noun /aɪ/

aye

sí
Meaning
an affirmative vote or expression of agreement
Example
The committee voted aye on the proposal.
El comité votó sí en la propuesta.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛkəbl/

peccable

pecable
Meaning
liable to sin or error; capable of doing wrong
Example
Humans are peccable, but they strive for goodness.
Los humanos son pecables, pero luchan por la bondad.
A2 noun /mɑːrk/

Mark

marca; señal; calificación
Meaning
A sign, symbol, or stain; a grade or score
Example
She received the highest mark in the mathematics examination.
Ella recibió la calificación más alta en el examen de matemáticas.
C1 noun /ˌspɒn.təˈneɪ.ɪ.ti/

spontaneity

espontaneidad
Meaning
The quality of being spontaneous; natural and unplanned behavior.
Example
His spontaneity makes him a great conversationalist.
Su espontaneidad lo convierte en un gran conversador.
B2 noun /vɪˈsɪn.ə.ti/

Vicinity

vicinidad; alrededores
Meaning
the area near or surrounding a particular place; neighborhood
Example
There are many shops in the vicinity of the school.
Hay muchas tiendas cerca de la escuela.
B2 adjective ˈɡluːmi

gloomy

oscuro
Meaning
Dark or poorly lit; depressing or pessimistic.
Example
The atmosphere suddenly turned gloomy.
La atmósfera de repente se volvió oscura.
B2 adjective ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪv

ineffective

ineficaz
Meaning
Not producing any significant or desired effect; not achieving the intended result.
Example
Rote learning often proves to be ineffective.
El aprendizaje mecánico a menudo resulta ineficaz.
C1 noun /əˈpreʃ.ən/

Oppression

opresión; abuso; tiranía;
Meaning
cruel or unjust treatment or exercise of authority; the state of being subject to harsh treatment
Example
The people fought against political oppression.
La gente luchó contra la opresión política.
B2 noun /ˈrɛzərvwɑːr/

reservoir

embalse
Meaning
A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.
Example
The city built a new reservoir to ensure enough drinking water for its residents.
La ciudad construyó un nuevo embalse para garantizar suficiente agua potable para sus residentes.
C2 verb, noun /ˈkweɪvər/

quaver

temblar
Meaning
To shake or tremble in speaking, typically through nervousness or emotion.
Example
Her voice quavered as she spoke before the crowd.
Su voz temblaba mientras hablaba frente a la multitud.
C1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs kwoʊ/

status quo

status quo
Meaning
The existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues.
Example
The government decided to maintain the status quo until further review.
El gobierno decidió mantener el status quo hasta una revisión posterior.
C2 adjective /dɪˈkɔːrəs/

decourous

decente
Meaning
characterized by propriety, good taste, and proper manners
Example
She maintained a decourous silence during the ceremony.
Ella mantuvo un silencio decente durante la ceremonia.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈseɪʃiət/

insatiate

insaciable
Meaning
impossible to satisfy; always wanting more
Example
He had an insatiate desire for power.
Él tenía un deseo insaciable de poder.
A2 noun /kəˈmjuː.nə.ti/

community

comunidad
Meaning
a group of people living in the same place or sharing common interests
Example
The community worked together to clean the park.
La comunidad trabajó junta para limpiar el parque.
C2 noun /skæd/

scad

escad pescado
Meaning
A type of fish of the jack family; also informally means a large number or quantity.
Example
The fisherman caught a scad in the net.
El pescador atrapó un escad en la red.
B2 noun /ˈɒs.trɪtʃ/

Ostrich

avestruz
Meaning
a large flightless bird native to Africa with long legs and neck
Example
The ostrich is the world's largest bird.
El avestruz es el pájaro más grande del mundo.
C1 adjective /ˈvɛlvəti/

velvety

felicidad
Meaning
having a smooth, soft texture like velvet
Example
She spoke in a low, velvety voice.
No podía ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
A2 noun /ədˈvɜːrtɪsmənt/

advertisement

anuncio
Meaning
a public notice or announcement promoting a product, service, or event
Example
The advertisement attracted many new customers.
El anuncio atrajo a muchos clientes nuevos.
B1 noun /ˈhɪr.ɪŋ/

Hearing

audición; audiencia
Meaning
the faculty of perceiving sounds; a session in which testimony and arguments are heard
Example
The elderly man's hearing had deteriorated, so he needed to wear a hearing aid.
La audición del hombre mayor había empeorado, por lo que necesitaba usar un audífono.
B2 noun /ˈsæksəfoʊn/

Saxophone

saxofón
Meaning
a wind musical instrument with a curved metal body and a single reed mouthpiece
Example
The jazz musician played a beautiful solo on his saxophone.
El músico de jazz tocó un hermoso solo en su saxofón.
C1 verb /ˈsætəˌraɪz/

satirize

satirizar
Meaning
to mock or criticize something using satire
Example
The play satirizes the greed of modern corporations.
La obra satiriza la codicia de las corporaciones modernas.
C1 adjective /vɪnˈdɪk.tɪv/

Vindictive

vindictivo
Meaning
having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge
Example
His vindictive behavior towards his former colleagues was unprofessional.
Su comportamiento vengativo hacia sus antiguos colegas fue poco profesional.
C1 noun/verb /ˈɪmprɪnt/

imprint

huella
Meaning
A mark or impression made by pressure; to establish or fix firmly in someone's mind.
Example
The event left an indelible imprint on the city's history.
El evento dejó una huella indeleble en la historia de la ciudad.
A1 noun, verb /ˈiː.meɪl/

e-mail

correo electrónico
Meaning
messages distributed by electronic means from one computer user to another
Example
I sent an e-mail to my professor yesterday.
Envié un correo electrónico a mi profesor ayer.
C1 verb /bɒtʃ/

botch

estropear
Meaning
to carry out a task badly or carelessly
Example
He completely botched the repair job.
Él estropeó completamente el trabajo de reparación.
C1 verb /ˈtiːtər/

teeter

tambalear
Meaning
to move or balance unsteadily; to wobble
Example
The glass began to teeter on the edge of the table.
El vaso comenzó a tambalearse en el borde de la mesa.
C1 noun /ˌdiː.mɑːˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Demarcation

demarcación
Meaning
the action of fixing the boundary or limits of something; separation or division
Example
The demarcation between public and private land was clearly marked.
La demarcación entre tierras públicas y privadas estaba claramente marcada.
C1 verb /skʌlpt/

sculpt

felicidad
Meaning
to create or shape something by carving or molding
Example
The artist sculpted a beautiful statue from marble.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 adjective /ˈflæɡɪŋ/

flagging

decaer, agotarse o perder entusiasmo
Meaning
becoming tired, weaker, or less enthusiastic
Example
After hours of work, his energy was flagging.
Después de horas de trabajo, su energía estaba disminuyendo.
A2 verb /ˈædɪd/

added

añadido
Meaning
to join something to something else to increase its size, number, or amount
Example
She added sugar to her coffee.
Ella añadió azúcar a su café.
C1 noun /ˈnɔːrməlsi/

normalcy

normalidad
Meaning
The condition of being normal; a return to usual or expected conditions.
Example
After the flood, the town struggled to regain a sense of normalcy.
Después de la inundación, la ciudad luchó por recuperar un sentido de normalidad.
C2 noun /ˈsɪnjuː/

sinew

tendón
Meaning
A tendon; figuratively, the source of strength, power, or resilience.
Example
The sinews in his arms stood out as he lifted the heavy box.
Los tendones en sus brazos se destacaron cuando levantó la caja pesada.
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.
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.droʊˈpɒn.ɪks

hydroponics

hidroponía
Meaning
Growing plants using nutrient-rich water instead of soil.
Example
Hydroponics allows crops to grow without soil.
La hidroponía permite que los cultivos crezcan sin tierra.
B1 adjective /ˌɛdjuˈkeɪʃənl/

educational

educativo
Meaning
Relating to the provision of education or having an educative effect.
Example
The journey was an educational experience.
El viaje fue una experiencia educativa.
C1 adjective /ˈkɔːrəl/

choral

relacionado con el coro
Meaning
Relating to, written for, or performed by a choir or chorus.
Example
The church hosted a choral performance on Sunday.
La iglesia organizó una actuación coral el domingo.
B2 noun /ˈwɒtʃ.mən/

Watchman

vigilante
Meaning
a person employed to guard or watch over a building or area, especially at night
Example
The watchman patrols the factory every hour to ensure security.
El vigilante patrulla la fábrica cada hora para asegurar la seguridad.
C2 noun /ˈsfɛrɔɪd/

spheroid

esferoide
Meaning
A three-dimensional shape that is almost spherical but slightly flattened or elongated.
Example
The Earth is not a perfect sphere but an oblate spheroid.
La Tierra no es una esfera perfecta sino un esferoide oblato.
C2 adjective /ˌɪməˈmɔːriəl/

immemorial

inmemorial
Meaning
Extending back beyond memory or record; ancient.
Example
The tradition has been followed since time immemorial.
La tradición ha sido seguida desde tiempos inmemoriales.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪv/

exhaustive

exhaustivo y completo
Meaning
Fully comprehensive and including all possibilities.
Example
The report provides an exhaustive analysis of the issue.
El informe proporciona un análisis exhaustivo del problema.
A2 adjective /ˈɪn.dɔːr/

indoor

de interior
Meaning
situated, occurring, or used inside a building
Example
Indoor plants can improve air quality at home.
Las plantas de interior pueden mejorar la calidad del aire en casa.
B2 noun /ˈliːf.lət/

Leaflet

folleto; volante
Meaning
a printed sheet of paper containing information or advertising and usually distributed free
Example
She handed out leaflets about the environmental campaign.
Ella repartió folletos sobre la campaña medioambiental.
C1 adjective /diːˈsɛntrəlaɪzd/

decentralized

descentralizado
Meaning
Controlled by several local offices or authorities rather than one single one.
Example
The decentralized system allowed for more control at local levels.
El sistema descentralizado permitió un mayor control a nivel local.
C2 noun /ˈhænd ˌrɪŋɪŋ/

hand-wringing

preocupación excesiva
Meaning
excessive worry or concern expressed in a visible or dramatic way.
Example
There was much hand-wringing over the political crisis.
Había mucha preocupación dramática sobre la crisis política.
C1 verb /daɪˈluːt/

dilute

diluir
Meaning
To make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent.
Example
You should dilute the juice with water before serving it to children.
Debes diluir el jugo con agua antes de servirlo a los niños.
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpərˈbɔːriən/

hyperborean

hiperbóreo
Meaning
Relating to the extreme north; very cold or frigid.
Example
The explorers prepared for the hyperborean climate of the Arctic.
Los exploradores se prepararon para el clima hiperbóreo del Ártico.
B2 adjective /rɪˈspɒn.sɪv/

Responsive

responsivo
Meaning
reacting quickly and positively; readily reacting to suggestions or changes
Example
The website is very responsive and loads quickly on all devices.
El sitio web es muy responsivo y carga rápidamente en todos los dispositivos.
B2 verb /ˈprɒsɪkjuːt/

prosecute

procesar
Meaning
to institute legal proceedings against someone
Example
The lawyer decided to prosecute the case after gathering sufficient evidence.
El abogado decidió procesar el caso después de reunir suficiente evidencia.
C1 noun /ˈænərkɪst/

anarchist

anarquista
Meaning
a person who believes in or promotes the absence of government or authority
Example
The anarchist group protested against state control.
El grupo anarquista protestó contra el control estatal.
B1 noun /ˈprəʊ.tiːnz/

proteins

proteínas
Meaning
Large biomolecules consisting of amino acids that perform essential functions in living organisms, including building and repairing tissues.
Example
Lean meats and legumes provide high-quality proteins.
Las carnes magras y las legumbres proporcionan proteínas de alta calidad.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈnɒvəl/

novel

novela / nuevo
Meaning
A long fictional narrative; also something new or unusual.
Example
She spent the weekend reading a historical novel.
Ella pasó el fin de semana leyendo una novela histórica.
C1 noun /ˈoʊvərˌtʊr/

overture

overture / propuesta
Meaning
An introduction to something more substantial; a proposal or preliminary action.
Example
The peace overture was welcomed by both nations.
La propuesta de paz fue bienvenida por ambas naciones.
A2 noun /ɡlʌvz/

Gloves

guantes
Meaning
coverings for the hands with separate parts for each finger
Example
She wore warm gloves to protect her hands from the cold.
Ella usó guantes calientes para proteger sus manos del frío.
C1 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪkəl/

diabolical

diabólico
Meaning
Wicked, cruel, or outrageously bad; resembling the devil.
Example
The dictator’s diabolical rule brought misery to the nation.
El régimen diabólico del dictador trajo miseria a la nación.
C1 adjective /sər'pæs.ɪŋ/

Surpassing

sobresaliente; superior; extraordinario
Meaning
exceeding; going beyond; outstanding
Example
Her surpassing beauty made everyone stop and stare.
Su belleza sobresaliente hizo que todos se detuvieran y la miraran.
A2 noun /klaʊn/

Clown

payaso; un cómico, especialmente uno en un circo, que lleva un disfraz tradicional y maquillaje exagerado
Meaning
a comic entertainer, especially one in a circus, wearing a traditional costume and exaggerated makeup
Example
The children laughed loudly at the funny clown's silly antics.
Los niños se rieron a carcajadas de las tontas travesuras del payaso gracioso.