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adverse impact

impacto adverso
Meaning
A negative or harmful effect or influence on something.
Example
Long screen time has an adverse impact on hand muscles.
Mucho tiempo frente a la pantalla tiene un impacto adverso en los músculos de las manos.
A2 adverb /ˈɔːlmoʊst/

almost

casi
Meaning
very nearly, but not exactly or completely
Example
He almost missed the train.
Él casi perdió el tren.
C2 verb /əˈdjuːs/

adduce

presentar evidencia o razones
Meaning
To provide evidence or reasons to support an argument or idea.
Example
The lawyer adduced several examples to support his case.
El abogado adujo varios ejemplos para respaldar su caso.
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 adverb /əˈmʌk/

amuck

de manera descontrolada
Meaning
in a frenzied, uncontrolled, or chaotic manner
Example
The bull ran amuck through the village.
El toro corrió de manera descontrolada por el pueblo.
A1 preposition, conjunction, adverb /ˈæftər/

after

después
Meaning
in the time following an event or another action
Example
We went for ice cream after the movie.
Fuimos a comer helado después de la película.
C2 noun /əbˈdʌktər/

abductor

secuestrador
Meaning
a person who kidnaps or forcibly takes someone away
Example
The police arrested the abductor after a nationwide search.
La policía arrestó al secuestrador después de una larga búsqueda.
C2 noun /əˌkædəˈmɪʃən/

academician

académico
Meaning
a member of an academy; a scholar or expert in a field of study
Example
The academicians gathered to discuss the future of education.
Los académicos se reunieron para discutir el futuro de la educación.
B1 noun /ˈæʃ.treɪ/

Ash tray

cenicero
Meaning
a receptacle for tobacco ash and cigarette butts
Example
Please use the ash tray for your cigarette.
Por favor, usa el cenicero para tu cigarrillo.
C1 adjective /əˈfɜːrmətɪv/

affirmative

afirmativo
Meaning
expressing agreement, approval, or a positive response
Example
She gave an affirmative answer to the proposal.
Ella dio una respuesta afirmativa a la propuesta.
B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Allegation

acusación
Meaning
a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal
Example
The allegation against him was proven false.
La acusación contra él fue probada falsa.
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.
C1 adjective /əˈbreɪsɪv/

abrasive

áspero, rugoso o capaz de desgastar por frotamiento
Meaning
harsh, rough, or capable of wearing down by rubbing
Example
His abrasive tone made everyone uncomfortable.
Su tono áspero hizo que todos se sintieran incómodos.
C1 noun /ˌædʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

agitation

agitación
Meaning
a state of nervousness, excitement, or unrest; or action of stirring up public concern
Example
There was visible agitation among the crowd.
Hubo agitación visible entre la multitud.
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 verb /ˈæmpjʊteɪt/

amputate

amputar
Meaning
to cut off a limb from the body by surgery
Example
The doctors had to amputate his leg after the accident.
Los médicos tuvieron que amputar su pierna después del accidente.
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 /ˌɑːrbəˈriːtəm/

arboretum

arborétum
Meaning
a place where trees, shrubs, and plants are grown for scientific study or public display
Example
We visited the city’s arboretum to learn about exotic trees.
Visitamos el arborétum de la ciudad para aprender sobre árboles exóticos.
A2 conjunction /ɔːlˈðoʊ/

although

aunque
Meaning
in spite of the fact that; even though
Example
Although it was raining, they went for a walk.
Aunque estaba lloviendo, salieron a caminar.
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 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 adjective /ˈɑːrtləs/

artless

sencillo, natural
Meaning
Without deception or pretentiousness; natural and simple.
Example
Her artless smile made everyone feel at ease.
Su sonrisa sincera hizo que todos se sintieran cómodos.
C1 adjective /əˈdɛpt/

adept

hábil
Meaning
Very skilled or proficient at something.
Example
She is adept at solving complex mathematical problems.
Ella es hábil para resolver problemas matemáticos complejos.
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 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.
C1 noun /ˈælkəmi/

alchemy

alquimia
Meaning
A medieval practice combining elements of chemistry and philosophy, aimed at transforming matter, especially turning base metals into gold.
Example
Medieval scientists devoted their lives to alchemy.
Los científicos medievales dedicaron sus vidas a la alquimia.
C1 noun, verb /ˈɔːtɒpsi/

autopsy

autopsia
Meaning
a post-mortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease
Example
The autopsy revealed that the victim had died from poisoning.
La autopsia reveló que la víctima murió por envenenamiento.
A2 adverb /ˈæktʃuəli/

actually

en realidad
Meaning
used to emphasize that something is true, especially when surprising
Example
She actually completed the project ahead of schedule.
Ella en realidad completó el proyecto antes de lo previsto.
B1 adverb /əˈprɒk.sɪ.mət.li/

approximately

aproximadamente
Meaning
used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or exact
Example
The journey takes approximately three hours.
El viaje toma aproximadamente tres horas.
C1 adjective /ˈædʒ.aɪl/

agile

rápido y flexible
Meaning
able to move quickly and easily; quick and adaptable in thinking or action
Example
The startup team was agile in responding to market changes.
El equipo de la startup fue ágil al responder a los cambios del mercado.
C2 noun /əˈnɔɪnt.mənt/

anointment

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

apprehensive

ansioso
Meaning
feeling anxious or fearful that something bad will happen
Example
He was apprehensive about starting a new job in a foreign country.
Estaba ansioso por comenzar un nuevo trabajo en un país extranjero.
C1 adjective /ˈærəbəl/

arable

arable
Meaning
suitable for growing crops or farming
Example
The farmer purchased arable land to expand his crops.
El agricultor compró tierra cultivable para expandir sus cosechas.
C1 verb /əˈbaʊnd/

abound

abundar
Meaning
To exist in large numbers or amounts.
Example
Opportunities abound in the field of technology.
Las oportunidades abundan en el campo de la tecnología.
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.
A2 verb /əˈraɪv/

arrive

llegar
Meaning
to reach a destination; to come to a place
Example
The train will arrive at the station in ten minutes.
El tren llegará a la estación en diez minutos.
C2 verb /əˈniːl/

anneal

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

abandonment

abandono
Meaning
the act of leaving someone or something behind completely; the state of being deserted
Example
The child suffered deep emotional pain because of abandonment.
El niño sufrió un profundo dolor emocional por el abandono.
C2 adjective /ədˈmɒnɪtəri/

admonitory

amonestador
Meaning
giving or conveying a warning or reprimand
Example
She gave him an admonitory glance.
Ella le dio una mirada amonestadora.
C1 noun əˈtrɪʃ.ən

attrition

desgaste
Meaning
The process of reducing something's strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure.
Example
The company faced high employee attrition due to job dissatisfaction.
La empresa enfrentó una alta rotación de empleados debido a la insatisfacción laboral.
C1 noun /ˈænəɡræm/

anagram

una palabra o frase formada reordenando las letras de otra palabra o frase.
Meaning
A word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.
Example
The word 'listen' is an anagram of 'silent'.
La palabra 'listen' es un anagrama de 'silent'.
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
C1 noun /ˌæktʃuˈæləti/

actuality

actualidad
Meaning
The state of existing in reality rather than in appearance or imagination.
Example
The movie was based on historical actuality.
La película estaba basada en la actualidad histórica.
B1 adjective /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

associated

asociado
Meaning
connected or related to something or someone
Example
She is closely associated with environmental movements.
Ella está estrechamente asociada con los movimientos ambientales.
C1 noun ˈæk.si.əm

axiom

axioma
Meaning
A statement or principle that is considered true and does not require proof.
Example
Actions speak louder than words is a well-known axiom.
Las acciones hablan más fuerte que las palabras, es un axioma conocido.
B1 noun /ˈɔː.θər/

Author

autor
Meaning
a person who writes books, articles, or other written work
Example
The author spent three years writing her bestselling novel.
El autor pasó tres años escribiendo su novela más vendida.
C2 adverb /əˈmʌk/

amok

descontroladamente
Meaning
Behaving uncontrollably and disruptively.
Example
The angry mob ran amok after the verdict was announced.
La multitud enojada corrió descontroladamente después de que se anunció el veredicto.
C2 noun /əˈfleɪtəs/

afflatus

inspiración divina
Meaning
a sudden divine inspiration or creative impulse
Example
The poet wrote the verses under a sudden afflatus of inspiration.
El poeta escribió los versos bajo una súbita inspiración divina.
B2 adjective /əbˈsɜːrd/

absurd

absurdo, irracional
Meaning
wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate
Example
It is absurd to think that the earth is flat.
Es absurdo pensar que la Tierra es plana.
A1 adjective, adverb /əˈloʊn/

alone

solo
Meaning
having no one else present; on one's own
Example
She prefers to live alone in her apartment.
Ella prefiere vivir sola en su apartamento.
B1 adjective /eɪdʒd/

aged

anciano
Meaning
having lived for a specified number of years; old
Example
The aged man sat in the park, watching the children play.
El anciano estaba sentado en el parque, mirando a los niños jugar.
B1 noun /ɛr pəˈluːʃən/

air pollution

contaminación del aire
Meaning
The presence of harmful or poisonous substances in the air, typically caused by industrial processes, vehicle emissions, or other human activities.
Example
Air pollution from factories led to the first environmental movement.
La contaminación del aire de las fábricas dio lugar al primer movimiento ambiental.
C1 noun /əˈrɪs.tə.kræt/

Aristocrat

aristócrata; persona de nobleza
Meaning
a member of the aristocracy; a person of noble rank or birth
Example
The aristocrat lived in a magnificent castle.
El aristócrata vivía en un castillo magnífico.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌækwiˈɛsənt/

acquiescent

sumiso
Meaning
ready to accept something without protest, or to do what someone else wants
Example
He gave an acquiescent smile and agreed to the plan.
Él dio una sonrisa sumisa y aceptó el plan.
C1 noun /ˌæntiˈklaɪmæks/

anticlimax

anticlimax
Meaning
A disappointing end after a big build-up of excitement or expectation.
Example
The movie's ending was an anticlimax after such a thrilling story.
El final de la película fue un anticlimax después de una historia tan emocionante.
C1 adjective, verb /ˈeɪlɪŋ/

ailing

enfermo
Meaning
suffering from illness or poor health; experiencing problems or decline
Example
The ailing patient slowly began to recover after treatment.
El paciente enfermo comenzó a recuperarse lentamente después del tratamiento.
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 /əˈpɒlədʒɪst/

apologist

defensor
Meaning
a person who defends or justifies something, often a controversial belief or institution
Example
He is known as an apologist for authoritarian regimes.
Él es conocido como un defensor de los regímenes autoritarios.
B1 noun /ˈætɪˌtjuːd/

attitude

actitud
Meaning
A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, often reflected in behavior.
Example
Her positive attitude helped her overcome many challenges.
Su actitud positiva le ayudo a superar muchos desafios.
B2 adjective /əˈlaɪd/

Allied

aliado; asociado; relacionado
Meaning
joined by agreement or treaty; associated; connected
Example
The allied forces worked together during the war.
Las fuerzas aliadas trabajaron juntas durante la guerra.
B1 adjective /ˈæktʃuəl/

actual

real
Meaning
real and existing, not just imagined or supposed
Example
The actual cost was higher than expected.
El costo real fue más alto de lo esperado.
C1 noun /əˈlɜːrtnəs/

alertness

estado de alerta
Meaning
the state of being mentally aware and quick to notice or respond; vigilance
Example
The driver maintained a high level of alertness during the long journey.
El conductor mantuvo un alto nivel de estado de alerta durante el viaje.
C1 adjective /əˈbɪzməl/

abysmal

atroz / espantoso
Meaning
extremely bad or appalling
Example
The team's performance was abysmal.
El rendimiento del equipo fue atroz.
C2 noun /ˈæl.mɪ.rə/

Almirah

armario
Meaning
a large cupboard or wardrobe used for storing clothes and other items
Example
I keep all my clothes in the wooden almirah.
Guardo toda mi ropa en el armario de madera.
A2 noun /æd/

ad

anuncio
Meaning
a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event
Example
The company released a new ad for their smartphone.
La compañía lanzó un nuevo anuncio para su teléfono inteligente.
A2 adverb /æz ˈjuː.ʒu.əl/

As usual

como siempre
Meaning
in the way that is normal or typical; customarily
Example
As usual, he arrived late to the meeting.
Como siempre, llegó tarde a la reunión.
B2 adjective ˌæs.trəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl

astronomical

astronómico
Meaning
Relating to astronomy; extremely large in amount or extent.
Example
The astronomical price reflects its exclusivity.
El precio astronómico refleja su exclusividad.
B2 adjective /əˈbʌndənt/

abundant

abundante
Meaning
existing or available in large quantities; plentiful
Example
The garden was abundant with colorful flowers.
El jardín estaba lleno de flores coloridas.
B2 noun /əˈkaʊntɪŋ/

accounting

contabilidad
Meaning
the process of recording, summarizing, and reporting financial transactions
Example
She works in the accounting department of a large firm.
Ella trabaja en el departamento de contabilidad de una gran empresa.
C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən siː bæs/

Asian sea bass

lubina asiática
Meaning
a large predatory fish found in coastal waters and estuaries of the Indo-Pacific region, prized for its white meat
Example
Asian sea bass is highly valued in aquaculture for its fast growth.
La lubina asiática es muy valorada en la acuicultura por su rápido crecimiento.
B1 noun /ˈæbsəns/

Absence

ausencia
Meaning
the state of being away from a place or person; lack or non-existence
Example
His absence from the meeting was noticed by everyone.
Su ausencia en la reunión fue notada por todos.
B2 verb /əˈpɔɪnt/

appoint

nombrar
Meaning
to choose someone for a job or position
Example
The board will appoint a new director.
El consejo nombrará a un nuevo director.
C2 noun /ˈænɪməlˌkjuːl/

animalcule

animalcule
Meaning
A microscopic animal, especially a protozoan or other minute organism.
Example
The scientist observed an animalcule moving under the microscope.
El científico observó un animalcule moviéndose bajo el microscopio.
C2 adjective /ænˈdrɒdʒɪnəs/

androgynous

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

augment

aumentar
Meaning
To increase or strengthen something.
Example
The company plans to augment its workforce.
La empresa planea aumentar su fuerza laboral.
C1 adverb /əˈbrɛst/

abreast

lado a lado
Meaning
side by side and facing the same direction; informed about something
Example
The soldiers marched two abreast down the street.
Los soldados marcharon dos lado a lado por la calle.
C2 noun ˌæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

aberration

aberración, desviación, anomalía
Meaning
A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.
Example
The scientist dismissed the data as an aberration.
El científico desestimó los datos como una aberración.
C1 noun /ɔːˈtɒkrəsi/

autocracy

autocracia
Meaning
A system of government in which one person has absolute power.
Example
The country suffered under decades of autocracy.
El país sufrió durante décadas bajo una autocracia.
B2 noun ˈæk.tɪv rɪˈkɔːl

Active recall

recuerdo activo
Meaning
A learning technique that involves actively trying to retrieve information from memory rather than passively reviewing material.
Example
Active recall improves long-term memory and retention.
El recuerdo activo mejora la memoria a largo plazo y la retención.
B1 noun /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/

application

solicitud / aplicación / software
Meaning
a formal request for something; the act of putting something into operation; or a software program
Example
She submitted her application for the scholarship.
Ella presentó su solicitud para la beca.
C1 noun /əˈbɪs/

abyss

abismo
Meaning
a deep, immeasurable space, chasm, or void; something seemingly without end
Example
The climbers looked down into the dark abyss below.
Los escaladores miraron hacia abajo en el oscuro abismo.
C1 adjective /ˈædʒɪteɪtɪd/

Agitated

agitado; inquieto; nervioso; excitado de manera negativa
Meaning
disturbed; anxious; restless; excited in a negative way
Example
He became agitated when he heard the bad news.
Se agitou cuando escuchó las malas noticias.
A2 noun ˈɑːrɡjumənt

argument

argumento
Meaning
A reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong.
Example
His argument was based on majority.
Su argumento se basaba en la mayoría.
B1 noun /əˈsɛmbli/

assembly

asamblea
Meaning
a group of people gathered together for a common purpose or the act of putting parts together to form something
Example
The school held an assembly to discuss the new rules.
La escuela celebró una asamblea para discutir las nuevas reglas.
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.
B1 adjective /ədˈvɛnʧərəs/

adventurous

aventurero
Meaning
Willing to take risks or try out new methods, ideas, or experiences.
Example
They participated in adventurous activities like kayaking and hiking.
Ellos participaron en actividades aventureras como el kayak y el senderismo.
B1 verb /əˈdɔːr/

adore

adorar
Meaning
to love deeply and respect highly
Example
She adores her little sister.
Ella adora a su pequeña hermana.
B2 verb /əˈstaʊnd/

astound

asombrar
Meaning
to greatly surprise or amaze someone
Example
The magician's final trick astounded the audience.
El truco final del mago asombró al público.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɑːriə/

aria

pieza vocal en solitario
Meaning
a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment, typically in an opera
Example
The soprano performed a moving aria during the second act.
La soprano interpretó un aria conmovedora durante el segundo acto.
C2 noun /ˈækəlaɪt/

acolyte

acólito
Meaning
a follower or assistant, especially in a religious service or as a devoted supporter of a leader
Example
The senator arrived with a small group of acolytes who handled the press.
El senador llegó con un pequeño grupo de acólitos que se encargaban de la prensa.
A2 verb (past tense / past participle) /əˈtræktɪd/

attracted

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

Animosity

animosidad; hostilidad
Meaning
strong hostility or dislike; active hatred or ill will
Example
There was clear animosity between the two rival teams.
Había una clara animosidad entre los dos equipos rivales.
B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪzən/

artisan

artesano
Meaning
a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand
Example
The artisan crafted a beautiful wooden chair.
El artesano creó una hermosa silla de madera.
B2 verb /ˈæktɪveɪt/

activate

activar
Meaning
to make something start or function
Example
She pressed the button to activate the machine.
Ella presionó el botón para activar la máquina.
C1 noun, adverb /ˈeɪliəs/

alias

alias
Meaning
A false or assumed identity; also used to mean 'otherwise called'.
Example
The criminal was known by the alias 'Shadow'.
El criminal era conocido por el alias 'Sombra'.
C1 noun /ˈɔːtəkræt/

autocrat

autócrata
Meaning
A ruler with absolute power.
Example
The autocrat controlled the country with an iron fist.
El autócrata controlaba el país con mano de hierro.
C1 noun ɔːˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

austerity

austeridad
Meaning
Simple and disciplined lifestyle, avoiding luxury.
Example
The government implemented austerity measures to reduce expenses.
El gobierno implementó medidas de austeridad para reducir los gastos.
C1 noun /ˈæbsɛs/

abscess

absceso
Meaning
A swollen area within body tissue containing pus, usually caused by infection.
Example
The dentist treated the abscess in his tooth.
El dentista trató el absceso en su diente.
C2 verb /əˈnɔɪnt/

anoint

ungir, consagrar
Meaning
To smear or rub with oil, often as part of a religious ceremony or as a sign of consecration.
Example
The priest anointed the king with holy oil.
El sacerdote ungió al rey con aceite santo.
C2 noun /əˈpɜːrtənənsɪz/

appurtenances

pertenencias
Meaning
Additional items or accessories associated with something, often used in a legal or property context.
Example
The house was sold along with all its appurtenances, including the garage and garden.
La casa fue vendida junto con todas sus pertenencias, incluyendo el garaje y el jardín.
A2 adverb /əˈhɛd/

ahead

adelante
Meaning
in front; in advance; before someone or something in position or progress
Example
She walked ahead of the group.
Ella caminó adelante del grupo.
C1 noun /ˈækwɪˌdʌkt/

aqueduct

acueducto
Meaning
a structure built to carry water over long distances
Example
The Romans built aqueducts to supply water to their cities.
Los romanos construyeron acueductos para suministrar agua a sus ciudades.
B2 noun /ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɒɡrəfi/

autobiography

autobiografía
Meaning
An account of a person's life written by that person.
Example
She published an autobiography about her journey to success.
Ella publicó una autobiografía sobre su viaje hacia el éxito.
B1 adjective /əˈdɪʃənəl/

additional

adicional
Meaning
added, extra, or supplementary to what already exists
Example
The teacher gave the students additional homework.
El maestro dio a los estudiantes tareas adicionales.
B2 verb /ˈɔːltər/

alter

alterar
Meaning
to change or modify something slightly but significantly
Example
She decided to alter her dress to make it fit better.
Ella decidió alterar su vestido para que encajara mejor.
A1 interjection /ɑː/

ah

ah
Meaning
used to express realization, surprise, or relief
Example
Ah, now I understand what you mean.
¡Ah, ahora entiendo lo que quieres decir!
C2 verb /ˌæntɪˈsiːd/

antecede

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

advice

consejo
Meaning
Guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent future action.
Example
Experts provide advice for better air quality.
Los expertos brindan consejos para mejorar la calidad del aire.
A2 noun /ˈɔːtəm/

autumn

otoño
Meaning
the season between summer and winter, when leaves fall from trees
Example
The trees look beautiful in autumn, with colorful leaves falling.
Los árboles se ven hermosos en otoño, con hojas de colores cayendo.
C2 noun /əˈklɪvɪti/

acclivity

pendiente ascendente
Meaning
An upward slope or incline on the ground.
Example
The hikers struggled as they climbed the steep acclivity.
Los excursionistas lucharon mientras subían la empinada pendiente ascendente.
B1 adjective /ɑːrmd/

armed

armado
Meaning
equipped with or carrying weapons
Example
The bank was robbed by armed men.
El banco fue robado por hombres armados.
C1 noun /əˈvɜːrʒən/

aversion

aversión
Meaning
a strong feeling of dislike or unwillingness towards something
Example
She has a strong aversion to smoking.
Ella tiene una fuerte aversión al fumar.
C1 adjective /ænˈtɪriər/

anterior

anterior
Meaning
Situated at or toward the front; coming before in position or time.
Example
The anterior part of the brain controls logical thinking.
La parte anterior del cerebro controla el pensamiento lógico.
A2 verb /ˈɑːrɡjuː/

argue

discutir
Meaning
to have a disagreement; to present reasons for or against
Example
They often argue about politics.
Ellos a menudo discuten sobre política.
C1 adverb /əˈlɒft/

aloft

en el aire
Meaning
Up in or into the air; overhead.
Example
The kite was flying aloft in the clear sky.
La cometa volaba alto en el cielo claro.
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.