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C1 noun /əˈflɪkʃən/

affliction

aflicción
Meaning
a state of pain, suffering, or distress
Example
Poverty is a common affliction in many parts of the world.
La pobreza es una aflicción común en muchas partes del mundo.
B1 noun /ʃel/

Shell

cáscara
Meaning
hard outer covering of an animal; explosive projectile for a gun
Example
The artillery fired a shell at the enemy position.
La artillería disparó una cáscara a la posición enemiga.
C1 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/

self-indulgence

autoindulgencia
Meaning
The act of allowing oneself to enjoy pleasures or desires excessively.
Example
His weekend of self-indulgence included eating sweets and watching movies nonstop.
Su fin de semana de autoindulgencia incluyó comer dulces y ver películas sin parar.
C1 adjective /ˈpraɪ.məl/

primal

primitivo, esencial
Meaning
Relating to the earliest stage of development; essential or fundamental.
Example
Fear is one of the most primal emotions humans experience.
El miedo es una de las emociones más primarias que los humanos experimentan.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːr.θən/

Earthen

hecho de tierra o arcilla; relacionado con la cerámica
Meaning
made of earth or clay; relating to pottery or ceramic materials
Example
The kitchen had beautiful earthen pots for storage.
La cocina tenía hermosas ollas de barro para almacenamiento.
B2 noun pərˈsweɪ.ʒən

persuasion

convencer a alguien por medio de la razón o emoción
Meaning
The act of convincing someone to change their viewpoint through reasoning or emotion.
Example
Effective persuasion is key to a successful speech.
La persuasión efectiva es clave para un discurso exitoso.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊ.ərd/

Coward

cobarde
Meaning
a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things
Example
He called himself a coward for not standing up to the bully.
Él se llamó a sí mismo un cobarde por no enfrentarse al matón.
B1 noun/verb /wuːnd/

wound

felicidad
Meaning
an injury to the body or to harm someone
Example
He received a deep wound on his arm.
Ella no podía ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 verb /ˈdɒɡmətaɪz/

dogmatize

dogmatizar
Meaning
To state opinions or beliefs as if they were absolute truths.
Example
The professor tended to dogmatize on political issues.
El profesor tendía a dogmatizar sobre cuestiones políticas.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪz.ə.bəl/

Invisible

invisible
Meaning
unable to be seen; not visible to the eye
Example
The bacteria are invisible without a microscope.
Las bacterias son invisibles sin un microscopio.
B2 noun /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/

proceeding

proceso
Meaning
a course of action; often used for a legal process or event
Example
The court proceedings lasted for several hours.
Los procedimientos judiciales duraron varias horas.
B2 verb /ˈkɑːŋkər/

conquer

conquistar
Meaning
to overcome and take control of; to defeat in war; to master or overcome
Example
The army managed to conquer the enemy territory.
El ejército logró conquistar el territorio enemigo.
C2 noun /dɪˈkæmərən/

decameron

Decámeron (colección de cuentos de Boccaccio)
Meaning
A collection of 100 tales written by Giovanni Boccaccio in the 14th century, told by a group of people over ten days.
Example
The Decameron is considered a masterpiece of classical Italian literature.
El Decámeron se considera una obra maestra de la literatura italiana clásica.
B1 noun ˈsɛʃənz

sessions

sesiones, reuniones, período
Meaning
A meeting of an official body, especially a court of law, to conduct its business; a period devoted to a particular activity.
Example
The sessions lasted for three hours.
Las sesiones duraron tres horas.
C2 noun /ˌpænəˈdʒɪrɪk/

panegyric

panegírico, elogio
Meaning
a formal speech or piece of writing in praise of someone or something
Example
The author wrote a panegyric on the bravery of the soldiers.
El autor escribió un panegírico sobre la valentía de los soldados.
B1 noun /dɪˈmænd/

Demand

demanda; deseo de los consumidores por bienes o servicios
Meaning
an urgent request; the desire of consumers for goods or services
Example
The demand for organic food has increased significantly in recent years.
La demanda de alimentos orgánicos ha aumentado significativamente en los últimos años.
C1 noun prəˈtɛk.ʃə.nɪ.zəm

protectionism

proteccionismo
Meaning
The theory or practice of shielding a country's domestic industries from foreign competition by taxing imports.
Example
The government's protectionism helped local businesses grow.
El proteccionismo del gobierno ayudó a las empresas locales a crecer.
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 /ɡloʊ/

glow

brillar
Meaning
To shine with a steady light, often softly; to radiate warmth or happiness.
Example
The lanterns glowed softly in the dark.
Las linternas brillaban suavemente en la oscuridad.
B2 verb ˈɪmplɪmentɪd

implemented

implementado
Meaning
Put a decision or plan into effect; carried out or executed.
Example
The master plans were partially implemented.
Los planes maestros fueron implementados parcialmente.
C1 noun /ˈpɜːʃən/

Persian

persona nacida en Irán o que habla persa
Meaning
a native or inhabitant of Iran; the language spoken in Iran (Farsi)
Example
The Persian language has a rich literary history.
El idioma persa tiene una rica historia literaria.
B1 verb /dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/

developing

desarrollando
Meaning
the process of growing, improving, or becoming more advanced
Example
She is developing new skills in programming.
Ella está desarrollando nuevas habilidades en programación.
C2 noun /əbˈstɛtrɪks/

obstetrics

obstetricia
Meaning
The branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of women giving birth.
Example
She is studying obstetrics to become a specialist in childbirth.
Ella está estudiando obstetricia para convertirse en especialista en partos.
B1 noun /eɪdz/

aids

sida
Meaning
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, a disease of the immune system caused by HIV
Example
AIDS is a major global health concern.
El SIDA es una gran preocupación de salud mundial.
B1 verb /slɪp/

slip

resbalar
Meaning
to lose balance or fall while moving, or to accidentally slide from a position
Example
She slipped on the wet floor and fell.
Ella se resbaló en el piso mojado y cayó.
A1 noun/verb /deɪt/

date

fecha/cita
Meaning
A particular day of the month or year; also, a social or romantic appointment.
Example
They decided to meet on the date of her birthday.
Ellos decidieron encontrarse en la fecha de su cumpleaños.
A1 preposition /æt/

at

en
Meaning
used to indicate a specific time, place, or direction
Example
She arrived at the airport on time.
Ella llegó a tiempo al aeropuerto.
B1 noun /ˈtaʊər/

tower

torre
Meaning
a tall, narrow structure, often a part of a building
Example
The tower stood tall above the city.
La torre se erguía alta sobre la ciudad.
C1 adjective /ˈsliːzi/

sleazy

de mala calidad, inmoral o barato
Meaning
morally low, dirty, or cheap in quality
Example
He avoided the sleazy nightclub downtown.
Él evitó el club nocturno sórdido en el centro.
C1 noun /ɪnˈtaɪərəti/

entirety

entereza
Meaning
the whole of something; the complete form
Example
He watched the movie in its entirety.
Vio la película en su totalidad.
C1 noun /kənˈvʌl.ʃən/

convulsion

convulsión
Meaning
a sudden, violent, involuntary contraction of muscles; a seizure
Example
The medicine helped prevent convulsions in children.
El medicamento ayudó a prevenir las convulsiones en los niños.
C1 adjective /ˌɪmprɪˈsaɪs/

imprecise

impreciso
Meaning
Not exact or accurate; vague.
Example
His explanation was too imprecise to be helpful.
Su explicación era demasiado imprecisa para ser útil.
A1 noun /stɑːr/

Star

estrella
Meaning
a fixed luminous point in the night sky that produces light and heat through nuclear fusion
Example
Thousands of stars are visible in the clear night sky.
Miles de estrellas son visibles en el cielo despejado de la noche.
C1 adjective /ˈhɔː.ti/

Haughty

arrogante; altivo
Meaning
arrogantly superior and disdainful; showing excessive pride
Example
She gave him a haughty look and walked away.
Ella le dio una mirada arrogante y se alejó.
B2 verb /swer/

swear

jurar; maldecir; prometer solemnemente
Meaning
to use offensive language; to promise solemnly; to take an oath
Example
I swear to tell the truth.
Juro decir la verdad.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsi/

inconsistency

inconsistencia
Meaning
The quality of being contradictory, irregular, or not staying the same.
Example
There is an inconsistency between his words and actions.
Hay una inconsistencia entre sus palabras y acciones.
C1 verb /ɔːrˈdeɪn/

ordain

ordenar
Meaning
To officially make someone a priest or minister; to decree or order something officially.
Example
The bishop will ordain three new priests this Sunday.
El obispo ordenará tres nuevos sacerdotes este domingo.
C1 adjective/adverb /ˌɒfˈhænd/

offhand

sin pensar
Meaning
Without previous thought or preparation; casual and sometimes dismissive.
Example
She gave an offhand reply to his serious question.
Ella dio una respuesta sin pensarlo a su seria pregunta.
A1 noun /dɔːr/

Door

puerta
Meaning
a movable barrier used to close an entrance to a building or room
Example
Please close the door when you leave the room.
Por favor, cierre la puerta cuando salga de la habitación.
C2 verb /dɪˈspɒnd/

despond

desanimarse
Meaning
to lose confidence or hope; to become dejected
Example
After repeated failures, he began to despond.
Después de fracasos repetidos, comenzó a desanimarse.
B2 noun /ˈkrɪstəl/

crystal

cristal
Meaning
a clear, transparent mineral or glass that forms a solid structure with regular patterns
Example
She wore a necklace made of sparkling crystal.
Ella llevaba un collar hecho de cristal brillante.
B2 noun /ˈɛseɪ/

essay

ensayo
Meaning
A short piece of writing on a particular subject.
Example
She wrote an essay about climate change.
Ella escribió un ensayo sobre el cambio climático.
B2 noun, verb /steɪk/

stake

participación, riesgo
Meaning
A share or interest in a business or venture; to risk or support something of value.
Example
He has a major stake in the new company.
Él tiene una participación importante en la nueva empresa.
A1 adjective /ʃʊr/

Sure

seguro; ciertamente
Meaning
completely confident that something is true; certain; definitely true
Example
I am sure that he will come tomorrow.
Estoy seguro de que él vendrá mañana.
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.
B1 verb /kənˈvɪns/

convince

convencer
Meaning
to make someone believe or feel certain about something
Example
She convinced him to attend the meeting.
Ella lo convenció de asistir a la reunión.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈsɛksi/

sexy

atractivo
Meaning
sexually attractive or exciting
Example
She wore a sexy red dress to the party.
Ella llevaba un vestido rojo atractivo en la fiesta.
A2 noun/verb /puːl/

pool

piscina
Meaning
a small body of still water, or a game played in a rectangular table with balls
Example
The children swam in the pool all afternoon.
los niños nadaron en la piscina toda la tarde.
C2 noun/verb /ˈkætˌkɔːl/

catcall

gritos o silbidos de desaprobación o acoso sexual
Meaning
A loud whistle or shout of disapproval or sexual harassment directed at someone.
Example
The actress ignored the catcalls from the crowd.
La actriz ignoró los catcalls de la multitud.
A1 interjection /baɪ/

bye

adiós
Meaning
used to say goodbye; a short and informal farewell
Example
I said bye to her before leaving.
Le dije adiós antes de irme.
C1 noun /hʌl/

hull

casco del barco / cáscara de semilla
Meaning
The outer covering of a seed or fruit; also the main body of a ship.
Example
The sailors inspected the ship’s hull for any damage.
Los marineros inspeccionaron el casco del barco para detectar daños.
C2 noun /ˌhaɪpəkəˈnektɪvɪti/

hyperconnectivity

hiperconectividad
Meaning
The state of being extensively connected to other people, places, information, etc., through digital technology.
Example
Hyperconnectivity has changed the dynamics of human interaction.
La hiperconectividad ha cambiado la dinámica de la interacción humana.
B2 noun /droʊn/

Drone

abeja macho
Meaning
a male bee that does not work and whose only function is to mate with the queen
Example
The drone bees do not collect honey like worker bees.
Los drones no recolectan miel como las abejas obreras.
C1 noun /səˈlɛmnɪti/

solemnity

solemnidad
Meaning
the state or quality of being serious and dignified
Example
The ceremony was conducted with great solemnity.
La ceremonia se realizó con gran solemnidad.
B2 noun /ˈɪdɪət/

idiot

idiota
Meaning
a person who acts in a way that is considered very stupid or foolish
Example
He acted like an idiot at the party last night.
Él actuó como un idiota en la fiesta anoche.
C1 noun ˌkæp.ɪ.təl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

capitalization

capitalización
Meaning
The total market value of a company's shares or the provision of capital for a company or activity.
Example
The company's capitalization reached $1 billion in market value.
La capitalización de la empresa alcanzó los $1 mil millones en valor de mercado.
B1 noun pɑːˈtɪs.ɪ.pənts

participants

participantes
Meaning
People who take part in something; those involved in an activity or event.
Example
Participants will enjoy breathtaking views.
Los participantes disfrutarán vistas impresionantes.
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 /klaʊt/

clout

influencia
Meaning
influence or power, especially in politics or business
Example
The businessman has a lot of political clout.
El hombre de negocios tiene mucha influencia política.
B2 noun /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/

establishment

establecimiento
Meaning
An organization, business, or system; the act of setting something up.
Example
The restaurant is a new establishment in town.
El restaurante es un nuevo establecimiento en la ciudad.
B1 noun /ˈɪnpʊt/

input

entrada, información proporcionada
Meaning
information, advice, or data that is put into a system, device, or process
Example
The manager asked for everyone's input on the new project.
El gerente pidió la opinión de todos sobre el nuevo proyecto.
B1 verb /əˈkɜːr/

occur

ocurrir
Meaning
to happen or take place; to be found or present
Example
The accident occurred at the intersection during rush hour.
El accidente ocurrió en la intersección durante la hora punta.
C2 verb /haɪ/

hie

apresurarse
Meaning
to go quickly; hasten
Example
He hied to the station to catch the train.
Él se apresuró a la estación para tomar el tren.
C2 noun /ˈrɛvəlri/

revelry

fiesta
Meaning
Lively and noisy festivities, especially involving drinking and dancing.
Example
The sound of revelry could be heard throughout the night.
Se escuchaba el sonido de la fiesta durante toda la noche.
C1 noun /waɪld bɔːr/

Wild-Boar

jabalí salvaje
Meaning
a wild pig that lives in forests and has long curved teeth
Example
The wild boar ran through the forest quickly.
El jabalí salvaje corrió rápidamente a través del bosque.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪstrəfi/

antistrophe

antístrofe (un recurso retórico)
Meaning
A rhetorical device in which a word or phrase is repeated at the end of successive clauses; in Greek choral poetry, the part of the ode sung by the chorus in return movement.
Example
The poet used antistrophe to emphasize the repeated phrase.
El poeta usó la antístrofe para enfatizar la frase repetida.
A1 noun /ˈtiːˈviː/

tv

televisión
Meaning
a device used to receive television broadcasts
Example
I watch my favorite shows on TV every evening.
Veo mis programas favoritos en la televisión todas las noches.
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.
A2 noun /ˈpoʊstər/

poster

póster
Meaning
a large printed picture or notice that is put on a wall for decoration or to advertise something
Example
They put up a movie poster outside the theater.
Ellos pusieron un póster de película afuera del cine.
B2 verb /əˈsend/

ascend

ascender
Meaning
to go up or climb to a higher position; to rise
Example
The climbers will ascend the mountain at dawn.
Los escaladores ascenderán la montaña al amanecer.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈfɪə.ri.ər/

inferior

inferior
Meaning
Of lower quality, rank, or status.
Example
This material is inferior to the one we used before.
Este material es inferior al que usamos antes.
A2 noun /stɛə/

stair

escalón
Meaning
a step or set of steps leading from one level to another
Example
He tripped on the stair and fell down.
Se tropezó con el escalón y cayó.
C2 verb /ˈdɔːd(ə)l/

dawdle

perder el tiempo
Meaning
to waste time by being slow or idle
Example
Stop dawdling and finish your homework.
Deja de malgastar el tiempo y termina tu tarea.
A2 noun /ʃɔːrts/

shorts

pantalones cortos
Meaning
a short garment worn on the lower half of the body that covers each leg separately, usually above the knees.
Example
He wore a pair of blue shorts to the beach.
Él usó un par de pantalones cortos azules en la playa.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɡreɪnd/

engrained

firmemente establecido, difícil de cambiar
Meaning
Firmly fixed or established; difficult to change.
Example
Cultural practices are often deeply engrained in the fabric of society.
Las prácticas culturales a menudo están profundamente arraigadas en el tejido de la sociedad.
C2 adjective /ˈɛstɪməbl/

estimable

estimable
Meaning
Worthy of great respect.
Example
Her estimable achievements inspired the whole community.
Sus logros estimables inspiraron a toda la comunidad.
C2 noun /ˈkæt.kɪn/

Catkin

Amento
Meaning
a drooping, often tasseled cluster of small flowers found on willow and birch trees
Example
The willow tree's catkins swayed gently in the spring breeze.
Los amentos del sauce se balanceaban suavemente en la brisa de primavera.
B1 noun /ˈʃoʊldər/

Shoulder

hombro
Meaning
the part of the body between the neck and the arm
Example
He carried the bag over his shoulder.
Él llevó la bolsa sobre su hombro.
C2 adjective /vaɪˈkɛəriəs/

vicarious

felicidad
Meaning
experienced through the feelings or actions of another person
Example
She felt vicarious excitement watching her son win the award.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 adjective /ʌnhaɪˈdʒiːnɪk/

Unhygienic

insalubre; falta de higiene adecuada
Meaning
not clean; lacking proper sanitation
Example
The restaurant was closed due to unhygienic conditions in the kitchen.
El restaurante estaba cerrado debido a condiciones insalubres en la cocina.
B1 noun /pərˈfɔːrmər/

performer

intérprete
Meaning
a person who entertains an audience by acting, singing, dancing, or playing music
Example
The performer received a standing ovation for her song.
El intérprete recibió una ovación de pie por su canción.
C1 noun /rɪˈmɛmbrəns/

remembrance

recuerdo
Meaning
the act of remembering or honoring someone or something
Example
A service was held in remembrance of the fallen soldiers.
Se celebró un servicio en recuerdo de los soldados caídos.
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zər/

Razor

rasuradora
Meaning
a sharp-edged instrument used for shaving hair from the skin
Example
He shaved his beard with a sharp razor.
Se afeitó la barba con una navaja afilada.
C2 verb /ɪkˈspɒstjʊleɪt/

expostulate

expresar desacuerdo
Meaning
to express strong disapproval or disagreement
Example
She expostulated with her friend about the risky decision.
Ella expuso su desacuerdo con su amigo sobre la decisión arriesgada.
B2 verb /kənˈsiːv/

conceive

concebir, quedar embarazada
Meaning
to form or imagine an idea in the mind; to become pregnant
Example
It is hard to conceive how such an idea could succeed.
Es difícil concebir cómo una idea como esa podría tener éxito.
A2 noun /ˈeə.ri.ə/

area

área
Meaning
a particular region or space; the extent of a surface
Example
This area is known for its beautiful parks.
Esta área es conocida por sus hermosos parques.
A2 noun /ˈɪnfoʊ/

info

información
Meaning
information; knowledge or facts about something or someone
Example
She gave me all the info I needed for the meeting.
Ella me dio toda la información que necesitaba para la reunión.
A2 adjective /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ.ə.bəl/

Enjoyable

agradable; placentero
Meaning
pleasant; giving satisfaction or pleasure
Example
The movie was very enjoyable and made everyone laugh.
La película fue muy agradable y hizo reír a todos.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnsəˈfɪstɪˌkeɪtɪd/

unsophisticated

no sofisticado
Meaning
Lacking worldly experience, refinement, or complexity.
Example
The villagers led an unsophisticated but happy life.
Los aldeanos llevaban una vida no sofisticada pero feliz.
A1 adjective /ˈfeɪ.məs/

famous

famoso
Meaning
Known about by many people; renowned.
Example
This area is famous for its unique heritage.
Esta área es famosa por su herencia única.
C1 noun /dɪˈsiːt/

Deceit

engaño; fraude; mentira
Meaning
the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth
Example
His deceit was discovered when the truth about his qualifications came to light.
Su engaño fue descubierto cuando la verdad sobre sus calificaciones salió a la luz.
C1 noun /kənˈsep.ʃən/

Conception

concepción; idea; fertilización
Meaning
the forming of an idea or plan; the fertilization of an ovum by a sperm; the action of conceiving
Example
The conception of this innovative project took several months of brainstorming.
La concepción de este proyecto innovador tomó varios meses de lluvia de ideas.
C1 noun /wedʒ/

Wedge

cuña; cuñar; partir
Meaning
a triangular piece of wood or metal used for splitting or securing; a piece of cheese or cake
Example
He used a wooden wedge to split the log into smaller pieces.
Usó una cuña de madera para dividir el tronco en pedazos más pequeños.
C1 adjective /ˈbleɪtənt/

blatant

flagrante
Meaning
done openly and unashamedly; obvious and offensive
Example
The company's blatant disregard for safety regulations angered the public.
La flagrante indiferencia de la empresa hacia las normas de seguridad enfureció al público.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɑːrˈtɪkjʊlət/

inarticulate

inarticulado
Meaning
Unable to express oneself clearly or effectively in speech or writing.
Example
She became inarticulate with emotion during the speech.
Ella se volvió inarticulada con emoción durante el discurso.
C2 noun /ləˈdʒɪʃən/

logician

lógico
Meaning
A person skilled in logic and reasoning.
Example
Aristotle is considered one of the greatest logicians in history.
Aristóteles es considerado uno de los más grandes lógicos de la historia.
B1 noun /ˈtriːtmənt/

Treatment

tratamiento
Meaning
medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury; the action of treating someone or something
Example
The doctor recommended a new treatment for her condition.
El doctor recomendó un nuevo tratamiento para su condición.
A2 noun /ˈfiːtʃər/

feature

característica
Meaning
a distinctive attribute or aspect of something; a characteristic
Example
The new phone has a unique camera feature.
El nuevo teléfono tiene una característica única de cámara.
C1 noun /jiːst/

Yeast

levadura
Meaning
microorganisms used in baking and brewing to cause fermentation
Example
Add yeast to the flour to make the bread rise.
Añade levadura a la harina para hacer que el pan suba.
C1 adjective /mɪˈrækjələs/

Miraculous

milagroso; asombroso; extraordinario
Meaning
supernatural; amazing; extraordinary
Example
Her miraculous recovery amazed all the doctors.
Su recuperación milagrosa sorprendió a todos los médicos.
C2 verb /beɪt/

bate

reducir, mitigar
Meaning
to lessen or restrain; to diminish the force or intensity of something
Example
He spoke with bated breath as he waited for the result.
Él habló con respiración contenida mientras esperaba el resultado.
C2 verb /ˈkʌzən/

cozen

engañar, estafar
Meaning
to deceive, cheat, or trick someone
Example
He cozened the old man out of his money.
Él engañó al anciano y le quitó su dinero.
C1 adjective /ˈhæb.ɪ.tə.bəl/

Habitable

habitable
Meaning
suitable or good enough to live in
Example
The planet Mars may become habitable in the future.
El planeta Marte puede volverse habitable en el futuro.
B2 noun ˈkæp.sjuːl

capsule

Cápsula. Un pequeño estuche soluble de gelatina que contiene una dosis de medicina, que se traga entero.
Meaning
A small soluble case of gelatin containing a dose of medicine, swallowed whole.
Example
Capsules contain controlled environments.
Las cápsulas contienen ambientes controlados.
C1 noun /ˌsɛlf əˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

self-affirmation

autoafirmación
Meaning
The practice of affirming one's own worthiness and value as an individual.
Example
Daily self-affirmation can boost your confidence.
La autoafirmación diaria puede aumentar tu confianza.
C1 verb /ˈblækən/

blacken

ennegrecer
Meaning
to make something black or darker; to stain, soil, or tarnish
Example
Smoke from the fire began to blacken the walls.
El humo del fuego empezó a ennegrecer las paredes.
A2 noun /kəˈnɛkʃən/

connection

conexión
Meaning
a relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else
Example
There is a strong connection between exercise and health.
Hay una fuerte conexión entre el ejercicio y la salud.
C2 verb /məʊlt/

molt

desprender plumas
Meaning
To shed old feathers, skin, or hair to make way for new growth.
Example
Birds molt their feathers once a year.
Los pájaros mudan sus plumas una vez al año.
C1 noun /ˈɒntreɪ/ (UK), /ˈɑːntreɪ/ (US)

entree

plato principal
Meaning
The main course of a meal (US); the right to enter or access (formal).
Example
The restaurant’s signature steak was served as the main entree.
El filete característico del restaurante se sirvió como plato principal.
C2 adjective /ˈskʌr.ɪ.ləs/

scurrilous

calumnioso
Meaning
Using or expressed in coarse, abusive, or slanderous language.
Example
The politician faced criticism for his scurrilous remarks about his opponent.
El político enfrentó críticas por sus comentarios calumniosos sobre su oponente.
C2 adjective /rɪˈkʌmbənt/

recumbent

reclinado
Meaning
lying down or in a resting position
Example
He was found recumbent on the sofa after a long day.
Él fue encontrado recostado en el sofá después de un largo día.
B2 noun /ˈdiːtʊr/

detour

desvío
Meaning
A longer or less direct route taken to avoid something or reach a destination.
Example
We had to take a detour because the main road was closed.
Tuvimos que tomar un desvío porque la carretera principal estaba cerrada.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tər/

alabaster

alabastro (piedra blanca mineral)
Meaning
A fine-grained, usually white variety of gypsum, often used for carving; also describes something smooth and pale like alabaster.
Example
The statue was carved from pure alabaster.
La estatua fue esculpida en puro alabastro.
B2 adjective /ˈkæθəlɪk/

catholic

católico
Meaning
Including a wide variety; all-embracing; relating to the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
She has catholic tastes in music, enjoying everything from jazz to opera.
Ella tiene gustos católicos en música, disfrutando de todo, desde jazz hasta ópera.
C1 verb /dɪˈpoʊz/

depose

deponer
Meaning
to remove someone from office or power, especially suddenly and forcefully
Example
The rebels managed to depose the dictator after years of unrest.
Los rebeldes lograron derrocar al dictador después de años de agitación.
C2 verb /ˌriː.kəˈnɔɪ.tər/

reconnoiter

reconocer
Meaning
to make a preliminary inspection or survey, especially of an area for military or strategic purposes
Example
The soldiers reconnoitered the area before advancing.
Los soldados reconocieron el área antes de avanzar.
B2 noun /kənˈsɛnt/

consent

consentimiento
Meaning
permission for something to happen or agreement to do something
Example
She gave her consent before the operation.
Ella dio su consentimiento antes de la operación.
B1 noun /ˈmɛθ.əd/

Method

método
Meaning
A particular way of doing something, especially a systematic or established procedure
Example
She developed a new method for solving mathematical problems.
Desarrolló un nuevo método para resolver problemas matemáticos.
A2 preposition /əˈɡɛnst/ or /əˈɡeɪnst/

against

contra
Meaning
In opposition to; contrary to; touching or resting on.
Example
They voted against the proposal.
Votaron en contra de la propuesta
C2 noun /ˌviːələnsɛloʊ/

violoncello

chelo
Meaning
The full name of the cello, a large string instrument played with a bow and held between the knees.
Example
He practiced the violoncello for hours each day.
Practicó el violonchelo durante horas cada día.