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C2 noun /əˈdɛpt.nəs/

adeptness

destreza y habilidad
Meaning
Skill and dexterity in a task.
Example
His adeptness in negotiations helped close the deal successfully.
Su destreza en las negociaciones ayudó a cerrar el trato con éxito.
A2 adjective /ˈpɜːrfɪkt/

Perfect

perfecto; sin defecto; excelente
Meaning
flawless; excellent; without fault
Example
She delivered a perfect performance on stage.
Ella dio una actuación perfecta en el escenario.
C2 noun /kwaɪˈiːtəs/

Quietus

muerte o algo que causa la muerte; una resolución final
Meaning
death or something that causes death; a final settlement
Example
The hero received his quietus from the villain's sword.
El héroe recibió su quietus de la espada del villano.
C1 noun /ˈskælpəl/

scalpel

bisturí
Meaning
A small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery and dissection.
Example
The surgeon carefully used a scalpel to make the first incision.
El cirujano usó cuidadosamente un bisturí para hacer la primera incisión.
C1 adjective /ˈɑːrɡjuəbl/

arguable

discutible
Meaning
open to debate or discussion; not certain and capable of being argued for or against
Example
It is arguable that technology has improved our quality of life.
Es discutible que la tecnología haya mejorado nuestra calidad de vida.
C2 adjective /ˌkrɪp.təˈɡræf.ɪk/

cryptographic

criptográfico
Meaning
Relating to cryptography; involving or using secret codes or ciphers for security.
Example
Banks use cryptographic technology to protect transactions.
Los bancos usan tecnología criptográfica para proteger las transacciones.
B2 adverb /ˈæk.jə.rət.li/

Accurately

de manera precisa, sin errores, correctamente
Meaning
in an exact way, without any mistakes; precisely; correctly
Example
She accurately predicted the outcome of the election.
Ella predijo con precisión el resultado de la elección.
B1 noun /ʌnˈhæp.i.nəs/

unhappiness

infelicidad
Meaning
the state of being unhappy; sadness or dissatisfaction
Example
Her constant unhappiness affected everyone around her.
Su constante infelicidad afectaba a todos a su alrededor.
A1 preposition /baɪ/

by

por
Meaning
indicating the agent performing an action, or the means of achieving something
Example
The book was written by a famous author.
El libro fue escrito por un autor famoso.
B2 adjective /ˌɑːp.təˈmɪs.tɪk/

optimistic

optimista
Meaning
hopeful and confident about the future
Example
She is optimistic about the success of her new project.
Ella está optimista acerca del éxito de su nuevo proyecto.
B2 noun /ˈɪnˌsaɪt/

insight

perspectiva
Meaning
The ability to understand the true nature of something; deep understanding.
Example
Her insight into human behavior made her a successful psychologist.
Su perspectiva sobre el comportamiento humano la convirtió en una psicóloga exitosa.
C2 adverb /ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ/

inasmuch

en la medida en que
Meaning
To the extent that; considering that.
Example
Inasmuch as you are their teacher, you should guide them carefully.
En la medida en que eres su maestro, deberías guiarlos cuidadosamente.
C2 adjective /ˈpɔːntʃi/

paunchy

barrigón
Meaning
Having a large or protruding belly.
Example
The paunchy man struggled to button his shirt.
El hombre barrigón luchaba por abrocharse la camisa.
C2 noun, adjective /nɒn ˈkɒmbətənt/

non-combatant

no combatiente
Meaning
a person not engaged in fighting during a war, such as civilians or medical staff
Example
The Red Cross workers were treated as non-combatants in the conflict.
Los trabajadores de la Cruz Roja fueron tratados como no combatientes en el conflicto.
A1 determiner, pronoun, adverb /ɔːl/

all

todo
Meaning
the whole quantity or extent of something; every one of something
Example
She spent all her money on books.
Ella gastó todo su dinero en libros.
C1 noun ˌɪn.toʊˈneɪ.ʃən

intonation

entonación
Meaning
The rise and fall of tone in speech and pronunciation.
Example
Proper intonation enhances the clarity of a speech.
Una buena entonación mejora la claridad de un discurso.
C1 adverb /əˈfrɛʃ/

afresh

de nuevo
Meaning
From the beginning, in a new way.
Example
After the failure, they started the project afresh.
Después del fracaso, comenzaron el proyecto de nuevo.
A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmwʌn/

someone

alguien
Meaning
a person, but not specifically known or named
Example
Someone left their umbrella in the hallway.
Alguien dejó su paraguas en el pasillo.
C1 verb /səbˈmɜːrdʒ/

submerge

sumergir
Meaning
to put under water or cover with liquid
Example
The floodwaters threatened to submerge the village.
Las aguas de la inundación amenazaron con sumergir el pueblo.
C2 noun /ˌmjuːtəˈbɪləti/

mutability

mutabilidad
Meaning
The quality of being changeable or capable of change.
Example
The mutability of fashion trends makes it hard to keep up.
La mutabilidad de las tendencias de moda hace que sea difícil mantenerse al día.
C2 verb /ˈstɪp.əl/

stipple

cubrir con pequeños puntos
Meaning
to cover a surface with numerous small dots or specks, often in drawing or painting
Example
The artist stippled the canvas to create a textured effect.
El artista cubrió el lienzo con pequeños puntos para crear un efecto texturizado.
B2 noun /ˈklɪərəns/

clearance

autorización / permiso
Meaning
official permission or authorization; the removal of something unwanted; the distance between two objects
Example
The pilot received clearance to land the plane.
El piloto recibió autorización para aterrizar el avión.
C2 adjective /ˌmɔːrɡəˈnætɪk/

morganatic

matrimonio morganático
Meaning
relating to a marriage in which one partner, usually of lower social rank, does not share the titles or privileges of the other
Example
The prince entered into a morganatic marriage with a commoner.
El príncipe entró en un matrimonio morganático con una plebeya.
B2 verb /pɪəs/

pierce

perforar
Meaning
to make a hole through something; to penetrate with a sharp object
Example
The arrow will pierce through the target.
La flecha atravesará el objetivo.
C1 noun ˈdaɪ.nə.sti

dynasty

dinastía
Meaning
A line of hereditary rulers of a country; a succession of people from the same family who play a prominent role in business, politics, or another field.
Example
The Ming dynasty ruled China for centuries.
La dinastía Ming gobernó China durante siglos.
B2 adjective /ˈpæsɪv/

passive

pasivo; (gramática) voz pasiva
Meaning
not actively responding or participating; in grammar, denoting the voice in which the subject undergoes the action
Example
Instead of taking charge, he remained passive during the meeting.
En lugar de tomar el control, él permaneció pasivo durante la reunión.
C1 verb /hjuːˈmɪlieɪt/

humiliate

humillar
Meaning
to make someone feel ashamed or foolish by injuring their dignity
Example
He was humiliated by his public failure.
Él fue humillado por su fracaso público.
B2 noun wɜːrld ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ saɪt

World Heritage Site

Sitio de Patrimonio Mundial
Meaning
A landmark or area selected by UNESCO for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance.
Example
Sundarbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Sundarbans es un Sitio de Patrimonio Mundial de la UNESCO.
C1 verb /ˈdɪs.ɪ.peɪt/

dissipate

desaparecer gradualmente
Meaning
To disappear or cause to disappear gradually.
Example
The tension in the room slowly dissipated.
La tensión en la sala desapareció lentamente.
C2 noun /ˌmænjəˈmɪʃən/

manumission

emancipación de los esclavos
Meaning
The act of a slave owner freeing their slaves.
Example
The manumission of the slaves marked a turning point in history.
La emancipación de los esclavos marcó un punto de inflexión en la historia.
B2 noun /boʊst/

Boast

presunción; alarde; jactancia
Meaning
an act of talking with excessive pride about one's achievements
Example
His constant boast about his wealth annoyed everyone.
Su constante alarde sobre su riqueza molestaba a todos.
B2 verb /rɪˈkɔːl/

recall

recordar
Meaning
to bring (a memory, fact, or situation) back into one's mind
Example
I can't recall the last time we met.
No puedo recordar la última vez que nos encontramos.
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrsɪkjuːt/

persecute

felicidad
Meaning
to treat someone cruelly or unfairly, especially because of their religion, race, or beliefs
Example
Many people were persecuted for their faith during that time.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /ˈpɒ̃ʃɒ̃/

penchant

inclinación
Meaning
a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something
Example
She has a penchant for collecting rare books.
Ella tiene una inclinación por coleccionar libros raros.
C1 adjective /ˈruːfəl/

rueful

lamentoso
Meaning
Expressing sorrow, regret, or pity.
Example
He gave a rueful smile after losing the match.
Él dio una sonrisa lamentosa después de perder el partido.
C1 adjective /ˈtɒp.məʊst/

Topmost

más alto; superior
Meaning
highest in position or rank
Example
The flag was placed on the topmost branch of the tree.
La bandera fue colocada en la rama más alta del árbol.
B2 noun /ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/

Fiancee

prometida
Meaning
a woman who is engaged to be married
Example
John bought a beautiful engagement ring for his fiancee.
John compró un hermoso anillo de compromiso para su prometida.
B2 verb/noun /ˈsɛnsər/

censor

censurar
Meaning
to suppress or remove parts of books, films, or information considered offensive or harmful; a person who does this
Example
The government tried to censor the controversial film.
El gobierno intentó censurar la película controvertida.
B2 verb /ɪˈkwɪp/

equip

equipar
Meaning
to provide someone or something with the necessary items or skills for a task
Example
The school equipped its students with modern technology.
La escuela equipó a sus estudiantes con tecnología moderna.
B2 noun /reɪˈʒiːm/

regime

régimen
Meaning
a system or form of government, often authoritarian
Example
The military regime controlled the country for decades.
El régimen militar controló el país durante décadas.
C2 noun /ˈɒrɪz(ə)n/

orison

oración
Meaning
a prayer, especially a devout or formal one
Example
He whispered a quiet orison before going to sleep.
Susurró una oración tranquila antes de dormir.
B2 noun ˈstɪmjələs

stimulus

estímulo
Meaning
A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.
Example
Plants respond to external stimulus.
Las plantas responden al estímulo externo.
B2 noun /ˈdraɪv.weɪ/

driveway

entrada de coche
Meaning
a short private road leading from a street to a house or garage
Example
The car was parked in the driveway next to the garden.
El coche estaba estacionado en la entrada de coche junto al jardín.
B1 noun /ˈdaɪəɡræm/

diagram

diagrama
Meaning
a simplified drawing that shows the structure, relationship, or process of something
Example
The teacher explained the system using a clear diagram.
El profesor explicó el sistema usando un diagrama claro.
B2 noun /ɒdz/

odds

probabilidad
Meaning
the likelihood or probability of something happening; chances for or against something
Example
The odds of winning the lottery are very low.
Las probabilidades de ganar la lotería son muy bajas.
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 /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.
B2 noun /ˈfʌndˌreɪzɪŋ/

fundraising

recaudación de fondos
Meaning
the process of collecting money for a cause or project
Example
The organization is organizing a fundraising event.
La organización está organizando un evento de recaudación de fondos.
A2 noun /ˈkær.ɪk.tər/

Character

carácter; personalidad; rasgo;
Meaning
the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual; a person in a novel, play, or film
Example
She showed great character by helping others during the crisis.
Ella mostró un gran carácter ayudando a los demás durante la crisis.
A2 adjective /ˈfɔːrməl/

formal

formal
Meaning
done in accordance with rules of convention or etiquette; official or serious in nature
Example
He wore a formal suit to the wedding.
Él usó un traje formal para la boda.
B1 noun /kənˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

confirmation

confirmación
Meaning
the action of confirming something or the state of being confirmed
Example
She received a confirmation email for her appointment.
Recibió un correo electrónico de confirmación para su cita.
B2 verb /dɪsˈtɜːb/

disturb

molestar
Meaning
to interrupt or cause someone to stop what they are doing
Example
Please don’t disturb me while I’m studying.
Por favor, no me moleste mientras estudio.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈeɪ.bəl/

Unable

incapaz
Meaning
lacking the power, skill, or means to do something
Example
He was unable to attend the meeting.
Él no pudo asistir a la reunión.
C1 noun /bɪz/

Biz

negocios
Meaning
business (informal); commercial enterprise or activity
Example
He's been in the restaurant biz for twenty years.
Ha estado en el negocio de los restaurantes durante veinte años.
C1 noun /ˈdɪm.pəl/

Dimple

hoyuelo
Meaning
a small depression in the flesh, either one that exists permanently or one that forms when smiling
Example
Her charming dimples appeared whenever she smiled at the children.
Sus encantadores hoyuelos aparecían siempre que sonreía a los niños.
B1 adjective /ˈdʒel.əs/

Jealous

celoso; envidioso; posesivo de la atención o afecto de alguien
Meaning
feeling envious or resentful; possessive of someone's attention or affection
Example
She felt jealous when her friend got promoted.
Ella se sintió celosa cuando su amiga fue ascendida.
C2 adjective /æbˈhɔːr.ənt/

Abhorrent

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

endeavour

esforzarse
Meaning
To try hard to achieve something; an attempt or effort
Example
She endeavoured to finish the project on time.
Ella se esforzó por terminar el proyecto a tiempo.
B1 verb /əbˈzɜːrv/

observe

observar
Meaning
to watch carefully; to notice or perceive something
Example
Scientists observe the behavior of animals in the wild.
Los científicos observan el comportamiento de los animales en la naturaleza.
C2 verb /bɪˈwɪtʃ/

bewitch

hechizar
Meaning
to enchant or fascinate someone as if by magic
Example
The dancer's performance bewitched the audience.
La actuación de la bailarina cautivó a la audiencia.
B2 adverb /ˈkæʒ.u.ə.li/

Casually

casualmente; de manera relajada e informal
Meaning
in a relaxed and informal way; without much thought or preparation
Example
He casually mentioned that he was leaving.
Él mencionó casualmente que se iba.
C2 noun /ˈmaɪkrəˌkɒzəm/

microcosm

microcosmos
Meaning
A small, representative system having analogies to a larger system; a miniature version of something.
Example
The small town is a microcosm of the entire nation.
El pequeño pueblo es un microcosmos de toda la nación.
A2 adverb /ˈfaɪ.nəl.i/

Finally

finalmente
Meaning
at last; after a long time; in the end; as the last point
Example
After years of hard work, she finally achieved her goal.
Después de años de arduo trabajo, ella finalmente alcanzó su meta.
C2 noun /ˈhɑːdɪhʊd/

hardihood

valentía, osadía
Meaning
Courage, boldness, or daring behavior; also physical robustness.
Example
The mountaineer's hardihood impressed the entire team.
La audacia del montañero impresionó a todo el equipo.
C1 noun /ɪkˈstrɛmɪti/

extremity

extremidad
Meaning
The farthest point or limit of something; a severe or extreme condition.
Example
He was pushed to the extremity of his patience.
Él fue empujado hasta el extremo de su paciencia.
B2 verb səˈsteɪnd

sustained

sostenido
Meaning
Strengthened and supported; not allowed to weaken or fail.
Example
The proposal was not sustained.
La propuesta no fue sostenida.
C1 adjective /ˌɔːrθəˈpiːdɪk/

orthopedic

relacionado con la corrección de deformidades óseas o musculares
Meaning
Relating to the correction of deformities of bones or muscles.
Example
She visited an orthopedic surgeon for her back pain.
Ella visitó a un cirujano ortopédico por el dolor en la espalda.
C2 noun /ˈɪsməs/ or /ˈɪsθməs/

isthmus

istmo
Meaning
A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas, often with water on either side.
Example
The Panama Canal cuts through the Isthmus of Panama.
El Canal de Panamá corta a través del Istmo de Panamá.
B1 verb /pɑːrtɪsɪˈpeɪtɪŋ/

participating

participando
Meaning
Taking part in an activity or event.
Example
He is participating in the Antarctic expedition.
Él está participando en la expedición antártica.
B1 noun /blaʊz/

Blouse

blusa
Meaning
a woman's loose upper garment resembling a shirt
Example
She wore a beautiful silk blouse to the party.
Ella usó una blusa de seda hermosa para la fiesta.
A2 adjective /ˈkɒmɪk/

comic

cómico
Meaning
causing or meant to cause laughter
Example
The movie had several comic scenes.
La película tenía varias escenas cómicas.
B2 adjective /bɪˈzɑːr/

bizarre

extraño
Meaning
very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement
Example
He told a bizarre story that no one could believe.
Él contó una historia extraña que nadie podía creer.
C1 noun /ˈboʊ.ə/

Boa

boa constrictora
Meaning
a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction
Example
The boa constrictor wrapped around its prey.
El boa constrictor se envolvió alrededor de su presa.
B2 verb /boʊlt/

bolt

correr de repente; asegurar algo con un perno
Meaning
To move suddenly and quickly; also to fasten something with a bolt.
Example
The horse bolted from the stable after hearing a loud noise.
El caballo salió disparado del establo al escuchar un ruido fuerte.
C2 adjective /kənˈsʌmptɪv/

consumptive

consuntivo
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by consumption; historically used to describe someone suffering from tuberculosis.
Example
The doctor advised against consumptive habits.
El doctor aconsejó evitar los hábitos consumptivos.
B1 noun /feɪθ/

Faith

fe; confianza; creencia religiosa;
Meaning
complete trust or confidence in someone or something; strong belief in religion
Example
She had unwavering faith in her team's ability to succeed.
Ella tenía una fe inquebrantable en la habilidad de su equipo para tener éxito.
B2 adjective /rɪˈzɪstənt/

resistant

resistente
Meaning
not affected by something; able to oppose or withstand
Example
This fabric is resistant to water and stains.
Este tejido es resistente al agua y las manchas.
B2 adjective /ˈplɔː.zə.bəl/

plausible

plausible o probable
Meaning
Seeming reasonable or probable; credible or believable.
Example
His excuse seemed plausible, but I had my doubts.
Su excusa parecía plausible, pero tenía mis dudas.
B2 noun/verb rɪˈfɔːm

reform

reforma
Meaning
Make changes in (something, typically a social, political, or economic institution or practice) in order to improve it.
Example
Reform in the education system was a priority.
La reforma en el sistema educativo era una prioridad.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒnstənt/

inconstant

inconstante
Meaning
frequently changing; not consistent or dependable
Example
His inconstant moods made it difficult to work with him.
Sus estados de ánimo inconstantes hacían difícil trabajar con él.
B1 noun /kruː/

crew

tripulación
Meaning
A group of people working together, especially on a ship, aircraft, or project.
Example
The ship's crew worked tirelessly during the storm.
La tripulación del barco trabajó incansablemente durante la tormenta.
B1 adjective /ˈliː.dɪŋ/

Leading

principal; líder; más importante
Meaning
foremost; principal; most important; guiding
Example
She is a leading expert in environmental science.
Ella es una experta líder en ciencias ambientales.
C2 verb /nɑːrl/

gnarl

torcer
Meaning
To twist into a knotted or distorted form.
Example
The tree roots began to gnarl around the stones.
Las raíces del árbol comenzaron a torcerse alrededor de las piedras.
B1 adjective /ˈlaɪv.li/

Lively

animado; vivaz; alegre
Meaning
full of life and energy; animated; cheerful
Example
The children had a lively discussion about their favorite books.
Los niños tuvieron una discusión animada sobre sus libros favoritos.
C1 verb কনডেন্স

condense

condensarse
Meaning
To change from gas to liquid form; to become denser.
Example
Water vapor condenses into raindrops.
El vapor de agua se condensa en gotas de lluvia.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnənɪm/

Synonym

sinónimo
Meaning
a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language
Example
Happy and joyful are synonyms.
Feliz y alegre son sinónimos.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuːbaɪl/

nubile

nublia
Meaning
of a young woman, sexually mature and suitable for marriage
Example
The village was celebrating the festival with its nubile maidens dancing.
El pueblo estaba celebrando el festival con sus nubias bailando.
C1 noun ˈfɜːr.vɚ

fervor

pasión o entusiasmo
Meaning
Strong passion or enthusiasm for something.
Example
He spoke with great fervor about his vision for the company.
Habló con gran fervor sobre su visión para la empresa.
C1 verb ˌkəʊ.əˈles

coalesce

fusionarse
Meaning
Come together and form one mass or whole; unite to form one organization or group.
Example
The different theories coalesced into one unified idea.
Las diferentes teorías se fusionaron en una idea unificada.
C1 noun /kəmˈpʌl.ʃən/

Compulsion

compulsión; coacción;
Meaning
the action or state of forcing or being forced to do something; an irresistible urge to behave in a certain way
Example
He felt a strong compulsion to check his phone every few minutes.
Sintió una fuerte compulsión de revisar su teléfono cada pocos minutos.
C2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊdʒɜrn/

sojourn

estancia temporal
Meaning
A temporary stay at a place; to stay temporarily
Example
She enjoyed a brief sojourn in Paris during the summer.
Disfrutó de una breve estancia temporal en París durante el verano.
B2 noun /ˈriːteɪlər/

retailer

minorista
Meaning
a person or business that sells goods to consumers rather than to other businesses
Example
The retailer offers discounts on electronic products.
El minorista ofrece descuentos en productos electrónicos.
B1 noun /ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/

cancellation

cancelación
Meaning
the act of stopping something that was planned or scheduled; the act of nullifying or invalidating something
Example
The airline announced the cancellation of several flights due to bad weather.
La aerolínea anunció la cancelación de varios vuelos.
B2 adjective ɪnˈev.ɪ.tə.bəl

inevitable

inevitable
Meaning
Certain to happen; unavoidable.
Example
Death is an inevitable part of life.
La muerte es una parte inevitable de la vida.
A2 noun /ˈtaɪm.teɪ.bəl/

Timetable

horario
Meaning
a schedule showing planned activities or events at particular times
Example
Please check the train timetable for departure times.
por favor, verifique el horario del tren para los horarios de salida.
C1 adjective /hjuːˈmeɪn/

humane

humano
Meaning
Showing compassion or benevolence.
Example
The doctor provided humane treatment to the injured animals.
El médico proporcionó tratamiento humano a los animales heridos.
A1 verb /noʊ/

know

saber
Meaning
to have information about something; to be familiar with
Example
I know the answer to this question.
Yo sé la respuesta a esta pregunta.
C1 adjective /ˈtæŋ.i/

tangy

ácido
Meaning
Having a strong, sharp, and pleasantly biting flavor or taste.
Example
The sauce had a tangy flavor that brightened the dish.
La salsa tenía un sabor ácido que hizo que el plato fuera más sabroso.
B2 noun /ˈweə(r)haʊs/

warehouse

almacén
Meaning
a large building where goods are stored before being sold or distributed
Example
The company stores all its products in a big warehouse.
La empresa almacena todos sus productos en un gran almacén.
C2 noun /ˌɒpəˈrɛtə/

operetta

ópera ligera
Meaning
a short opera with light and humorous themes
Example
The theater staged a famous operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan.
El teatro presentó una famosa opereta de Gilbert y Sullivan.
A2 adjective ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ

average

promedio
Meaning
A number expressing the central or typical value in a set of data; constituting the result obtained by adding together several amounts and then dividing this total by the number of amounts.
Example
The average score reflects overall performance.
El puntaje promedio refleja el desempeño general.
C1 noun /tɒŋ/

tong

tenaza
Meaning
a tool with two movable arms used to pick up and hold objects
Example
He used the tong to pick up the hot coal.
Él usó la tenaza para levantar el carbón caliente.
A2 verb /klɪk/

click

hacer clic
Meaning
to press a button on a computer mouse or similar device
Example
She clicked the link to open the website.
Ella hizo clic en el enlace para abrir el sitio web.
C1 adverb /ɔːˈtɒnəməsli/

autonomously

de forma autónoma
Meaning
In an independent or self-governing manner.
Example
The robot can operate autonomously without human intervention.
El robot puede operar de forma autónoma sin intervención humana.
B1 noun /tɜːmz/

terms

términos
Meaning
plural of term; conditions or rules in a contract or agreement
Example
The terms of the agreement are clearly outlined in the contract.
Los términos del acuerdo están claramente delineados en el contrato.
C1 adjective /ˈθrɪfti/

thrifty

ahorrador
Meaning
using money and resources carefully and not wastefully
Example
She is very thrifty and always saves money for the future.
Ella es muy ahorradora y siempre ahorra dinero para el futuro.
B1 noun, adjective /pəˈdɛstriən/

Pedestrian

peatón
Meaning
a person walking on the street; also means dull or ordinary
Example
The pedestrian crossed the road at the crosswalk.
El peatón cruzó la calle por el paso de cebra.
B2 noun /ˈraɪət/

Riot

disturbio; motín
Meaning
a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd; an uncontrolled outburst
Example
The peaceful protest turned into a riot when violence broke out.
La protesta pacífica se convirtió en un motín cuando estalló la violencia.
C1 noun /ˈloʊ.fər/

Loafer

persona vaga, que evita trabajar o esforzarse
Meaning
a person who avoids work or effort; an idler
Example
Don't be a loafer, help us with the work.
No seas un lófer, ayúdanos con el trabajo.
B2 verb /draʊn/

drown

ahogarse
Meaning
to die or cause to die by being submerged in and inhaling water
Example
He nearly drowned while swimming in the river.
Él casi se ahogó mientras nadaba en el río.
B2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈpruːvəl/

disapproval

desaprobación
Meaning
The expression of an unfavorable opinion or judgment
Example
Her parents showed clear disapproval of her decision to drop out of college.
Sus padres mostraron clara desaprobación de su decisión de abandonar la universidad.
A2 noun /ˈʌndərwɛr/

Under wear

ropa interior
Meaning
clothing worn under other clothes, next to the skin
Example
She bought new underwear from the department store.
Ella compró nuevo ropa interior en la tienda departamental.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf ˈraɪtʃəs/

self-righteous

autojustificado
Meaning
Having or showing an attitude of moral superiority; believing one’s own beliefs are the only right ones.
Example
His self-righteous comments made everyone uncomfortable.
Sus comentarios autojustificados hicieron que todos se sintieran incómodos.
C2 adjective /ˈvɛndɪbəl/

vendible

vendible
Meaning
Capable of being sold; marketable.
Example
Only vendible products were displayed at the trade fair.
Solo los productos vendibles fueron exhibidos en la feria comercial.
C2 noun /ˈstætɪks/

statics

estática
Meaning
The branch of mechanics dealing with bodies at rest and forces in equilibrium.
Example
She is studying statics as part of her engineering course.
Ella está estudiando estática como parte de su curso de ingeniería.
C1 noun /sɔːd fɪʃ/

Sword fish

pez espada
Meaning
A large marine fish with an elongated bill resembling a sword
Example
The swordfish can swim at speeds up to 60 mph.
El pez espada puede nadar a velocidades de hasta 60 mph.
A2 adverb /jet/

Yet

aún; todavía;
Meaning
up to now or a specified time; still; however; nevertheless
Example
He hasn't finished his homework yet.
Él no ha terminado su tarea aún.
B1 noun /bɪˈheɪvjər/

behavior

comportamiento
Meaning
The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially toward others.
Example
The teacher praised her good behavior in class.
El maestro elogió su buen comportamiento en clase.
B2 noun /præŋk/

prank

broma
Meaning
A trick that is intended to be funny but not harmful.
Example
They played a harmless prank on their friend during the party.
Ellos jugaron una broma inocente con su amigo durante la fiesta.
C1 verb /wɪns/

wince

hacer una mueca por dolor
Meaning
To make an involuntary movement of the face or body as a result of pain or distress.
Example
He winced when the doctor touched his injured arm.
Él hizo una mueca cuando el doctor tocó su brazo herido.
C2 adjective ˌpɜː.spɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs

perspicacious

perspicaz
Meaning
Having keen insight and understanding; showing acute mental discernment.
Example
The detective's perspicacious nature helped solve the mystery.
La naturaleza perspicaz del detective ayudó a resolver el misterio.