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B2 noun /əˈluːmɪnəm/

aluminum

aluminio
Meaning
a lightweight silvery metal used for making cans, foils, and other items
Example
The airplane body is made of strong but light aluminum.
El cuerpo del avión está hecho de aluminio fuerte pero ligero.
C2 verb /rɪˈspaɪər/

respire

respirar
Meaning
To breathe in and out; to inhale and exhale.
Example
Plants also respire to release energy.
Las plantas también respiran para liberar energía.
C2 noun /ˈpɑːdreɪ/

padre

padre
Meaning
A title for a priest, especially in the Roman Catholic Church; also used informally for 'father'.
Example
The soldiers attended mass led by the padre.
Los soldados asistieron a la misa presidida por el padre.
B1 adjective /ˌdɪs.əˈpɔɪn.tɪd/

Disappointed

decepcionado
Meaning
sad because something has not happened or is not as good as expected
Example
She was disappointed with her exam results.
Ella estaba decepcionada con los resultados de su examen.
B2 noun /ˈlæn.tərn/

Lantern

farol
Meaning
a portable lamp with a protective covering, often used outdoors
Example
We carried a lantern during our camping trip.
Llevamos un farol durante nuestro viaje de campamento.
B2 noun /ˈfɔːrmjələ/

formula

fórmula
Meaning
a fixed method for doing something; a mathematical or chemical rule expressed in symbols
Example
The scientist discovered a new formula for the medicine.
El científico descubrió una nueva fórmula para la medicina.
C1 noun, verb /raʊt/

rout

derrota
Meaning
A decisive defeat; to defeat completely.
Example
The army routed the enemy forces in the battle.
El ejército derrotó completamente a las fuerzas enemigas en la batalla.
B2 noun /ˈwɒr.i.ər/

Warrior

guerrero; luchador valiente o experimentado
Meaning
a person who fights in battles; a brave or experienced fighter
Example
The brave warrior defended his village from the invaders.
El valiente guerrero defendió su aldea de los invasores.
C2 noun /ɡlʌt/

glut

exceso de suministro
Meaning
An excessive supply of something; more than is needed.
Example
There was a glut of cheap smartphones in the market.
Había un exceso de smartphones baratos en el mercado.
C1 noun /ˈʃoʊ.və.nɪst/

chauvinist

persona excesivamente parcial
Meaning
A person displaying excessive or prejudiced loyalty to a group, cause, or gender.
Example
He was labeled a chauvinist after his remarks about women in the workplace.
Fue etiquetado como chauvinista después de sus comentarios sobre las mujeres en el lugar de trabajo.
B2 noun /eɪk/

Ache

dolor
Meaning
a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body
Example
He had a terrible headache after working late.
Tuvo un terrible dolor de cabeza después de trabajar hasta tarde.
C2 verb /ˈɪmprɛɡneɪt/

impregnate

embarazar / impregnar
Meaning
To make pregnant; to fill or saturate with something.
Example
The scientist used a method to impregnate the material with resin.
El científico utilizó un método para impregnar el material con resina.
B1 noun /ˈpaɪ.lət/

Pilot

piloto
Meaning
a person who operates the controls of an aircraft
Example
The experienced pilot landed the plane safely during the storm.
El piloto experimentado aterrizó el avión de manera segura durante la tormenta.
B2 adjective /ˈpɔɪ.zən.əs/

Poisonous

venenoso; tóxico; mortal
Meaning
containing poison; toxic; deadly
Example
The snake is highly poisonous and dangerous.
La serpiente es muy venenosa y peligrosa.
B1 adjective /ˈmædʒɪkəl/

magical

mágico
Meaning
having or producing the charm, beauty, or power of magic
Example
The sunset over the mountains was a magical sight.
La puesta de sol sobre las montanas fue una vista magica.
C2 verb /əˈvaʊ/

avow

declarar abiertamente
Meaning
to openly declare or admit something, often publicly and firmly
Example
He avowed his loyalty to the cause without hesitation.
Él declaró abiertamente su lealtad a la causa sin dudar.
C2 verb /priːˈfɪɡjər/

prefigure

prefigurar
Meaning
to represent, show, or foreshadow something in advance
Example
The economic reforms prefigure major social changes.
Las reformas económicas prefiguran grandes cambios sociales.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛsteɪt/

intestate

muerto sin testamento
Meaning
Having died without leaving a valid will.
Example
She died intestate, so her assets were distributed by law.
Ella murió sin testamento, por lo que sus bienes fueron distribuidos por la ley.
C1 noun, verb /ˈmæn.deɪt/

mandate

mandato
Meaning
an official order or command; to give someone authority to act in a certain way
Example
The government issued a mandate to reduce carbon emissions.
El gobierno emitió un mandato para reducir las emisiones de carbono.
B2 noun /ˈkæs.ər.oʊl bɑːks/

Casserole box

caja de cazuela
Meaning
a covered dish used for cooking and serving food, especially baked dishes
Example
The casserole box kept the food warm during the dinner party.
La caja de cazuela mantuvo la comida caliente durante la fiesta de cena.
C2 verb /ˈfrʌktɪˌfaɪ/

fructify

fructificar
Meaning
To make fruitful or productive; to bear fruit.
Example
The new policies will help fructify the economic potential of the region.
Las nuevas políticas ayudarán a fructificar el potencial económico de la región.
C2 verb /ˈɔːltərˌkeɪt/

altercate

discutir
Meaning
to argue or dispute angrily or noisily
Example
The neighbors began to altercate over the boundary wall.
Los vecinos comenzaron a discutir sobre la pared del límite.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪ.trɪks/

matrix

matriz, estructura
Meaning
An environment or structure in which something develops; also a mathematical array of numbers.
Example
The cultural matrix shaped his worldview.
La matriz cultural moldeó su visión del mundo.
B1 noun /ˈpiː.nʌt/

Peanut

cacahuete
Meaning
an edible seed that grows underground and is commonly eaten as a snack or used in cooking
Example
Roasted peanuts are a popular snack in many countries.
Los cacahuetes asados son un snack popular en muchos países.
B2 noun /kwəʊˈteɪʃən/

quotation

cita; presupuesto
Meaning
a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated exactly; an estimated price given for goods or services
Example
The article opened with a famous quotation from Shakespeare.
El artículo comenzó con una cita famosa de Shakespeare.
C1 noun /ˈθʌroʊˌbrɛd/

thoroughbred

pura raza
Meaning
a horse of pure and recognized breed; a person of good breeding or education
Example
The jockey rode a fast thoroughbred in the race.
El jinete montó un rápido caballo de pura raza en la carrera.
C1 noun /ɪˈmiːdiəsi/

immediacy

inmediación, urgencia
Meaning
The quality of bringing one into direct and instant involvement with something, giving rise to a sense of urgency or excitement.
Example
The immediacy of digital communication has reshaped business operations.
La inmediatez de la comunicación digital ha transformado las operaciones comerciales.
C1 noun /ədˈmɪtəns/

admittance

admisión
Meaning
the process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place
Example
No admittance without a valid ticket.
No hay admisión sin un boleto válido.
B2 noun /ˈbɒtəni/

botany

botánica
Meaning
the scientific study of plants
Example
She is studying botany at the university.
Ella está estudiando botánica en la universidad.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /flʌʃ/

flush

ponerse rojo / limpiar con agua
Meaning
to become red in the face, usually from embarrassment, heat, or excitement; to clean something with a flow of water
Example
She flushed with embarrassment when she realized her mistake.
Ella se sonrojó de vergüenza cuando se dio cuenta de su error.
B1 noun /ˈɪnkʌm/

income

ingreso
Meaning
money received for work or through investments
Example
His monthly income is enough to support his family.
Su ingreso mensual es suficiente para mantener a su familia.
C2 noun /koʊˈædʒətər/

coadjutor

auxiliar
Meaning
a person who helps or assists another, especially in a religious or official capacity
Example
The bishop appointed a coadjutor to assist him with his duties.
El obispo nombró a un auxiliar para que lo asistiera con sus deberes.
B2 noun /haɪˈiː.nə/

Hyena

hiena
Meaning
a wild animal of Africa and Asia that looks like a dog and makes a sound like laughter
Example
The hyena laughed in the darkness of the night.
La hiena rió en la oscuridad de la noche.
C1 noun /kənˈsɜːvəˌtɪzəm/

conservatism

conservadurismo
Meaning
A political or social philosophy promoting traditional institutions and resistance to change.
Example
Conservatism values tradition and gradual development.
El conservadurismo valora la tradición y el desarrollo gradual.
C1 noun /ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃən/

juxtaposition

yuxtaposición
Meaning
The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
Example
The juxtaposition of light and dark colors created a dramatic effect.
La yuxtaposición de los colores claros y oscuros creó un efecto dramático.
B1 verb /dɪˈfaɪn/

define

definir
Meaning
to explain the meaning of a word, phrase, or concept clearly
Example
The teacher asked the student to define the word 'democracy'.
El maestro le pidió al estudiante que definiera la palabra 'democracia'.
A2 noun /dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/

Decision

decisión
Meaning
a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration; the action of deciding
Example
Making the right decision required careful analysis of all available options.
Tomar la decisión correcta requirió un análisis cuidadoso de todas las opciones disponibles.
B2 verb /ˈbɔɪkɑt/

boycott

boicotear
Meaning
to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a protest
Example
They decided to boycott the company's products.
Decidieron boicotear los productos de la empresa.
B2 noun /ˌædməˈreɪʃən/

admiration

admiración
Meaning
a feeling of respect, pleasure, or approval for someone or something
Example
She felt great admiration for her teacher’s dedication.
Ella sentía gran admiración por su maestro.
C2 adjective /ˈsfɪŋks laɪk/

sphinx-like

misterioso
Meaning
Mysterious, enigmatic, or difficult to interpret
Example
Her sphinx-like smile made it hard to guess what she was thinking.
Su sonrisa de esfinge hacía que fuera difícil adivinar lo que estaba pensando.
C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrsəbl/

forcible

forzoso
Meaning
Done by force; using physical strength or power.
Example
The police made a forcible entry into the house.
La policía hizo una entrada forzosa en la casa.
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.
B2 noun/verb /swɔːrm/

swarm

enjambre
Meaning
A large group of insects or people moving together.
Example
A swarm of bees surrounded the tree.
Un enjambre de abejas rodeó el árbol.
A1 adjective /lɑːrdʒ/

Large

grande; amplio; enorme
Meaning
of considerable size, extent, or intensity; big
Example
The large building dominated the city skyline.
El gran edificio dominaba el horizonte de la ciudad.
C1 verb /daɪˈvɜːrdʒ/

diverge

divergir
Meaning
to separate and go in different directions; to differ
Example
The two paths diverge at the fork in the road.
Los dos caminos se separan en la bifurcación de la carretera.
C1 noun /məˈræŋ/

meringue

merengue (cobertura para postres)
Meaning
A light dessert topping made from whipped egg whites and sugar.
Example
She decorated the pie with a fluffy meringue topping.
Ella decoró la tarta con una capa de merengue esponjoso.
C1 noun /ədˈhiːʒən/

adhesion

adhesión
Meaning
the process or state of sticking to something
Example
Strong adhesion is needed for the tiles to stay in place.
Se necesita una fuerte adhesión para que las baldosas se mantengan en su lugar.
C2 adjective /baɪˈkæmərəl/

bicameral

bicameral
Meaning
Having two branches or chambers, especially in a legislature.
Example
The United States has a bicameral legislature consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Los Estados Unidos tienen una legislatura bicameral compuesta por el Senado y la Cámara de Representantes.
C1 adjective /ˈsek.j ə.l ər/

Secular

laico
Meaning
not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly
Example
The country maintains a secular government that separates religion from politics.
El país mantiene un gobierno secular que separa la religión de la política.
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf əˈwɛə.nəs/

self-awareness

autoconciencia
Meaning
Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.
Example
Self-awareness helps in understanding one's emotions and actions.
La autoconciencia ayuda a comprender las emociones y acciones de uno mismo.
C2 adjective /ˈmæk.jʊˌleɪ.tɪd/

maculated

manchado
Meaning
Spotted or stained; marked with blemishes.
Example
The maculated surface of the old mirror gave it a unique charm.
La superficie manchada del viejo espejo le dio un encanto único.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈspiːdiənt/

inexpedient

desaconsejable
Meaning
Not advisable, suitable, or practical in the circumstances.
Example
It would be inexpedient to invest without proper research.
Sería desaconsejable invertir sin una investigación adecuada.
B1 noun /ˈspiːʃiːz/

Species

especie; tipo
Meaning
a group of living organisms that can reproduce with each other; a type or kind
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to thousands of animal species.
La selva amazónica es hogar de miles de especies animales.
C2 noun /fɔːrˈbɛrəns/

forbearance

tolerancia
Meaning
Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance, especially in difficult situations.
Example
She showed remarkable forbearance during the heated argument.
Ella mostró una notable tolerancia durante la acalorada discusión.
B2 noun prəʊb

probe

sonda
Meaning
An unmanned exploratory spacecraft designed to transmit information about its environment.
Example
The probe collected data from the planet's surface.
La sonda recolectó datos de la superficie del planeta.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈlaɪ.tənd/

Enlightened

iluminado; esclarecido; sabio;
Meaning
having or showing a rational, modern outlook; having spiritual knowledge or understanding
Example
The enlightened teacher shared wisdom with all her students.
El maestro iluminado compartió sabiduría con todos sus estudiantes.
B2 noun /ˈbriː.ðɪŋ tɛkˌniːks/

breathing techniques

técnicas de respiración
Meaning
Methods of controlling breathing to achieve relaxation and improve health.
Example
Breathing techniques help in reducing stress and anxiety.
Las técnicas de respiración ayudan a reducir el estrés y la ansiedad.
A2 noun /steɪdʒ/

stage

escenario
Meaning
a raised platform or area for performances or presentations
Example
The actor stepped onto the stage to deliver his speech.
El actor subió al escenario para dar su discurso.
B1 noun /tɔːrtʃ/

Torch

linterna
Meaning
a portable electric lamp powered by batteries; a flaming stick used for light
Example
Use the torch to find your way in the dark.
Usa la linterna para encontrar tu camino en la oscuridad.
C2 noun /pəˈlæv.ər/

palaver

charla innecesaria / alboroto
Meaning
prolonged and idle discussion; fuss or unnecessary talk
Example
After much palaver, they finally agreed on the plan.
Después de mucha charla innecesaria, finalmente acordaron el plan.
A2 noun /ˈpɪloʊ/

Pillow

almohada
Meaning
a soft cushion used to support the head while sleeping
Example
She rested her head on the soft pillow.
Ella descansó su cabeza sobre la almohada suave.
C1 noun /ˌdɛrɪˈveɪʃən/

derivation

derivación
Meaning
The origin or development of something from a source.
Example
The derivation of the word comes from Latin.
La derivación de la palabra proviene del latín.
C1 verb /deɪz/

daze

aturdir
Meaning
to stun or confuse someone temporarily with a shock or surprise
Example
The bright lights dazed the runners as they entered the stadium.
Las luces brillantes aturdirán a los corredores cuando entren en el estadio.
B1 adjective /dɪsˈeɪbld/

disabled

discapacitado
Meaning
having a physical or mental condition that limits movements, senses, or activities
Example
The park has special facilities for disabled people.
El parque tiene instalaciones especiales para personas discapacitadas.
C1 adjective /læks/

lax

relajado, descuidado
Meaning
Not strict, severe, or careful; negligent or careless.
Example
The security at the airport was surprisingly lax.
La seguridad en el aeropuerto era sorprendentemente relajada.
A1 preposition /ˈdjʊərɪŋ/

during

durante
Meaning
throughout the course of a period of time
Example
I fell asleep during the movie.
Me dormí durante la película.
B1 noun /ˈkɒtɪdʒ/

cottage

cabaña
Meaning
a small simple house, typically in the countryside
Example
They spent their vacation in a cozy cottage by the lake.
Pasaron sus vacaciones en una acogedora cabaña junto al lago.
B1 noun /ˈlɔː.jər/

Lawyer

abogado
Meaning
a person who practices or studies law; an attorney or a counselor
Example
She hired a lawyer to handle her case.
Ella contrató a un abogado para manejar su caso.
B1 noun dɪˈmɒk.rə.si

democracy

democracia
Meaning
A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
Example
Democracy ensures equal rights for all citizens.
La democracia garantiza derechos iguales para todos los ciudadanos.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈluːbriəs/

insalubrious

insalubre
Meaning
Unhealthy or not conducive to well-being.
Example
They moved out of the insalubrious neighborhood for the sake of their health.
Se mudaron del vecindario insalubre por el bien de su salud
B2 noun ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ ˈlɜːrnɪŋ ɪkˈspɪəriənsɪz

engaging learning experiences

experiencias de aprendizaje atractivas
Meaning
Interactive and immersive educational activities that capture students' attention and actively involve them in the learning process.
Example
Digital tools create engaging learning experiences.
Las herramientas digitales crean experiencias de aprendizaje atractivas.
C2 noun /ˈɔːldər/

alder

Árbol de aliso
Meaning
A type of tree from the birch family that typically grows in wet ground and has simple, serrated leaves.
Example
The alder trees grew thick along the riverbank.
Los árboles de aliso crecían densos a lo largo de la orilla del río.
C2 adjective /ˌɛvɪˈdɛnʃəl/

evidential

evidencial
Meaning
relating to or providing evidence
Example
The lawyer presented evidential support for her claims.
El abogado presentó apoyo evidencial para sus reclamaciones.
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.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsɒm.ni.ə/

Insomnia

insomnio
Meaning
habitual sleeplessness; inability to sleep; the condition of being unable to sleep
Example
Her chronic insomnia made it difficult for her to concentrate during work hours.
Su insomnio crónico le dificultaba concentrarse durante las horas de trabajo.
C1 adjective /ˌɛm.briˈɒn.ɪk/

embryonic

embrionario
Meaning
in an early or undeveloped stage; relating to an embryo
Example
The project is still in its embryonic stage.
El proyecto aún está en su etapa embrionaria.
C1 adjective /ˈræmpənt/

rampant

rampante
Meaning
existing or spreading unchecked, often in an undesirable way
Example
Corruption was rampant in the city administration.
La corrupción estaba rampante en la administración de la ciudad.
C2 adjective /ˈkreɪvən/

craven

cobarde
Meaning
cowardly; lacking courage
Example
He was too craven to stand up for his beliefs.
Él era demasiado cobarde para defender sus creencias.
C1 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantle

capa, responsabilidad
Meaning
A cloak or covering; also the layer of the earth between the crust and the core.
Example
The leader assumed the mantle of responsibility.
El líder asumió el manto de responsabilidad.
B1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒi/

apology

disculpa
Meaning
a statement expressing regret for something wrong or hurtful
Example
He offered an apology for being late to the meeting.
Él ofreció una disculpa por llegar tarde a la reunión.
C2 noun /proʊˈskrɪp.ʃən/

proscription

prohibición
Meaning
the act of forbidding something, especially by law
Example
The proscription of child labor is an important human rights achievement.
La prohibición del trabajo infantil es un logro importante de los derechos humanos.
B2 noun /broʊtʃ/

brooch

broche
Meaning
a decorative jewelry pin that is attached to clothing
Example
She wore a beautiful silver brooch on her jacket.
Llevó un hermoso broche de plata en su chaqueta.
B2 verb /sɪp/

sip

sorber
Meaning
to drink in small quantities; to taste carefully
Example
She sipped her tea slowly while reading the newspaper.
Ella bebió su té lentamente mientras leía el periódico.
C1 verb /ˈmæd.ən/

madden

enloquecer
Meaning
To make someone very angry or extremely annoyed.
Example
The constant noise maddened him.
El ruido constante lo enloqueció.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌlbəs/

bulbous

abultado / redondeado
Meaning
Bulging, round, or swollen in shape; resembling a bulb.
Example
The frog had a bulbous nose and big eyes.
La rana tenía una nariz abultada y ojos grandes.
A1 noun ˈræbɪt

rabbit

conejo
Meaning
A small mammal with long ears, long hind legs, and a short tail
Example
The rabbit ran quickly into the forest.
El conejo corrió rápidamente hacia el bosque.
C1 verb /vəˈkeɪt/

vacate

desalojar
Meaning
to leave a place; to make empty by leaving
Example
The tenants must vacate the apartment by the end of the month.
Los inquilinos deben desalojar el apartamento antes de fin de mes.
B2 noun /kənˌtɪn.juˈeɪ.ʃən/

continuation

continuidad
Meaning
the action of carrying something on over time; extension
Example
The continuation of the series was announced after the finale.
Se anunció la continuidad de la serie después del final.
C1 noun ˈrɛp.ə.twɑːr

repertoire

repertorio
Meaning
A stock of plays, dances, or pieces that a company or a performer knows or is prepared to perform.
Example
The actor's repertoire includes both comedy and drama.
El repertorio del actor incluye tanto comedia como drama.
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.
C1 verb /ˈstriːmlaɪnɪŋ/

streamlining

simplificación
Meaning
The process of making an organization or system more efficient by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps
Example
Streamlining processes can significantly reduce operational costs.
La simplificación de procesos puede reducir significativamente los costos operacionales.
A1 conjunction /ɪf/

if

si
Meaning
used to introduce a condition or supposition
Example
If it rains tomorrow, we will stay home.
Si llueve mañana, nos quedaremos en casa.
B2 noun/verb /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/

outrage

indignación
Meaning
A strong feeling of anger and shock; to arouse anger or shock.
Example
The unfair decision caused public outrage.
La decisión injusta causó una indignación pública.
C1 verb /aʊst/

oust

destituir
Meaning
To remove someone from a position or place of power or authority.
Example
The rebels ousted the dictator from power.
Los rebeldes destituyeron al dictador del poder.
C1 adjective /pərˈveɪsɪv/

pervasive

pervasivo
Meaning
Existing in or spreading through every part of something
Example
Pervasive technology has become a fundamental part of daily life.
La tecnología pervasiva se ha convertido en una parte fundamental de la vida diaria.
B2 noun /ˈleɪaʊt/

layout

diseño
Meaning
the arrangement or design of something, especially the arrangement of elements in a book, webpage, or room
Example
The designer presented a new layout for the website that was much more user-friendly.
El diseñador presentó un nuevo diseño para el sitio web que era mucho más fácil de usar.
B2 adjective ˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən.əl

operational

operativo
Meaning
In working order; ready for use.
Example
The space project will be operational by 2025.
El proyecto espacial estará operativo para 2025.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɪnsəbl/

invincible

invencible
Meaning
too powerful to be defeated or overcome
Example
The team seemed invincible after winning ten matches in a row.
El equipo parecía invencible después de ganar diez partidos consecutivos.
C2 noun /rɪˈpruːf/

reproof

reprobación, censura
Meaning
An expression of blame or disapproval.
Example
His careless words drew a sharp reproof from his mother.
Sus palabras descuidadas provocaron una fuerte reprobación de su madre.
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.breɪk/

Out-break

brote
Meaning
a sudden occurrence or eruption of something, especially disease or violence
Example
The outbreak of flu affected many students in the school.
El brote de gripe afectó a muchos estudiantes en la escuela.
C1 noun /iːl/

Eel

anguila
Meaning
a long, snake-like fish that lives in both fresh and salt water
Example
The electric eel can generate powerful electric shocks.
La anguila eléctrica puede generar potentes descargas eléctricas.
B2 verb /ræm/

ram

embestir
Meaning
to strike or push something with great force
Example
The truck rammed into the wall.
El camión embistió contra la pared.
C1 noun /ˈlɪmboʊ/

limbo

incertidumbre, estado de suspensión
Meaning
A state of uncertainty or neglect; an intermediate or transitional state.
Example
The project was left in limbo after the funding was withdrawn.
El proyecto fue dejado en incertidumbre después de que se retiró la financiación.
B1 noun /mæsk/

Mask

máscara
Meaning
covering for the face or head; disguise or protection
Example
She wore a mask to protect herself from dust.
Ella llevaba una máscara para protegerse del polvo.
C1 adjective /bɪˈmjuːzd/

bemused

perplejo, confundido
Meaning
confused, puzzled, or lost in thought
Example
She looked bemused when he asked the strange question.
Ella parecía confundida cuando él hizo la extraña pregunta.
C1 adjective /miːk/

Meek

suave y sumiso; humilde; paciente
Meaning
gentle and submissive; humble; patient
Example
Despite his power, he remained meek and humble.
A pesar de su poder, se mantuvo manso y humilde.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛər/

forebear

antepasado
Meaning
An ancestor, especially one who lived a long time ago.
Example
He often speaks of his forebears with great respect.
Él habla a menudo de sus antepasados con mucho respeto.
C2 noun ˈlɪɡ.nəʊˌsæt

LignoSat

satélite de madera
Meaning
A wooden satellite that demonstrates the use of wood in space technology.
Example
LignoSat demonstrates the use of wood in space.
LignoSat demuestra el uso de la madera en el espacio.
A2 noun /ˈæθliːt/

athlete

atleta
Meaning
a person who is trained or skilled in physical exercises, sports, or games requiring strength, agility, or stamina
Example
The athlete trained hard for the upcoming Olympic Games.
El atleta entrenó duro para los próximos Juegos Olímpicos.
B1 noun /ˈtaɪ.təl/

Title

título; cargo; honorifico
Meaning
the name of a book, movie, or other work; a word used before someone's name to show rank or status
Example
The title of the book is very interesting.
El título del libro es muy interesante.
C2 adjective /ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.ənt/

luminescent

luminoso
Meaning
Emitting light without heat, glowing softly.
Example
The luminescent watch dial was visible in the dark.
El dial luminoso del reloj era visible en la oscuridad.
B2 adjective əˈstaʊn.dɪŋ

astounding

asombroso, sorprendente, impresionante
Meaning
Surprisingly impressive or notable; causing shock or surprise.
Example
The magician's astounding tricks left the audience speechless.
Los trucos asombrosos del mago dejaron al público sin palabras.
C2 verb /ɪnˈskɒns/

ensconce

acurrucarse, esconderse
Meaning
to settle comfortably or securely in a place; to hide or shelter firmly
Example
She ensconced herself in a cozy armchair by the fireplace.
Ella se enroscó en una cómoda silla junto a la chimenea.
C1 noun /maɪm/

Mime

mimo; actor de mimo
Meaning
A performer who acts without words, using only gestures and body movements
Example
The street mime entertained the crowd with his invisible box routine.
El mimo callejero entretuvo a la multitud con su rutina de caja invisible.
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 adjective /kənˈsɜːrtɪd/

concerted

concertado
Meaning
done with great effort, planned and performed together by multiple people
Example
The workers made a concerted effort to improve conditions.
Los trabajadores hicieron un esfuerzo concertado para mejorar las condiciones.
C2 noun /ˈæn.ə.lɪst/

annalist

análisis histórico
Meaning
A person who writes annals or records events year by year.
Example
The annalist carefully documented the events of the king's reign.
El analista documentó cuidadosamente los eventos del reinado del rey.
B1 adjective /ˈmʌl.tɪ.pl̩/

Multiple

múltiples; varios; diversos
Meaning
having many parts, elements, or members; numerous
Example
She suffered multiple injuries in the accident.
Ella sufrió múltiples lesiones en el accidente.
C1 noun /ˌɪndɪˈdʒɛstʃən/

indigestion

indigestión
Meaning
Discomfort or pain in the stomach associated with difficulty in digesting food.
Example
He avoided spicy food because it often gave him indigestion.
Él evitó la comida picante porque a menudo le provocaba indigestión.
C1 noun /ˈlɔːsuːt/

lawsuit

demanda
Meaning
a legal case brought to a court of law by one person against another
Example
The company faced a lawsuit over false advertising.
La empresa enfrentó una demanda por publicidad falsa.
C1 verb ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪʃ

languish

decaer o languidecer
Meaning
To remain in a state of neglect or decline for a long time without improvement.
Example
The project began to languish due to a lack of funding.
El proyecto comenzó a languidecer debido a la falta de financiamiento.