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B2 noun /ˈæməzɒn/

amazon

mujer fuerte
Meaning
A tall, strong, or powerful woman.
Example
She fought like an amazon in the competition.
Ella luchó como una amazona en la competencia.
C1 adjective /ˈfɒnɪk/

phonic

fonético
Meaning
relating to speech sounds or their production; connected to phonics
Example
Children learn phonic rules to read new words accurately.
Los niños aprenden las reglas fonéticas para leer nuevas palabras con precisión.
B2 verb ˈel.ɪ.veɪt

elevate

elevar, levantar, aumentar a un nivel más importante o impresionante
Meaning
To lift to a higher position; to raise to a more important or impressive level.
Example
Good leadership can elevate team performance.
Un buen liderazgo puede elevar el rendimiento del equipo.
B1 verb /dɪˈnaɪ/

deny

negar
Meaning
to refuse to accept or admit something; to declare something untrue
Example
He denied stealing the money.
Él negó robar el dinero.
B1 verb /preɪ/

pray

rezar
Meaning
to speak to God or a deity; to hope earnestly
Example
Many people pray for peace in the world.
Muchas personas rezan por la paz en el mundo.
B2 noun/verb /bʌk/

buck

ciervo macho / resistir
Meaning
A male deer; also to resist or oppose strongly.
Example
The horse began to buck wildly as the rider tried to hold on.
El caballo comenzó a buckear salvajemente mientras el jinete intentaba mantenerse firme.
C1 noun /rɪˌtæl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

Retaliation

represalia
Meaning
the action of returning a military attack; counterattack; revenge for an injury or wrong
Example
The country threatened retaliation against any act of aggression.
El país amenazó con represalias contra cualquier acto de agresión.
C1 noun /ˈmɑː.kɪt ˌpen.ɪˈtreɪ.ʃən/

Market Penetration

penetración de mercado
Meaning
A measure of the amount of sales or adoption of a product or service compared to the total theoretical market for that product or service.
Example
High market penetration ensures competitive dominance.
Una alta penetración de mercado asegura dominancia competitiva.
A2 noun /ˈæk.sɪ.dənt/

accident

accidente
Meaning
An unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally.
Example
Safety measures aim to prevent accidents.
Las medidas de seguridad tienen como objetivo prevenir accidentes.
C2 verb /dɪˈmɜːr/

demur

objetar
Meaning
to raise doubts, objections, or show reluctance
Example
She agreed to help without demur.
Ella aceptó ayudar sin objeción.
C2 adjective /ˈæməˌtɔːri/

amatory

relacionado con el amor
Meaning
Relating to or expressing sexual love.
Example
The poet’s verses were filled with amatory themes.
Los versos del poeta estaban llenos de temas amorosos.
C1 noun dɪˌzɝː.t̬ə.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

desertification

desertificación
Meaning
The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.
Example
Deforestation accelerates desertification.
La deforestación acelera la desertificación.
B1 adjective /ˈriː.zən.ə.bəl/

Reasonable

razonable; justo y práctico; no demasiado caro; lógico
Meaning
fair and sensible; not too expensive; logical and practical
Example
The hotel offers reasonable prices for quality accommodation.
El hotel ofrece precios razonables para alojamiento de calidad.
B1 noun /ˌdiː.enˈeɪ/

dna

Ácido desoxirribonucleico
Meaning
Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms.
Example
Scientists extracted DNA from the ancient bones.
Los científicos extrajeron ADN de los huesos antiguos.
A2 noun /ˈel.ɪ.fənt/

Elephant

elefante
Meaning
a very large gray mammal with long curved teeth and a long nose called a trunk
Example
The elephant is the largest land animal in the world.
El elefante es el animal terrestre más grande del mundo.
C2 noun /ˈtɪŋktʃər/

tincture

un leve trazo, una medicina hecha disolviendo una droga en alcohol
Meaning
a slight trace of something; a medicine made by dissolving a drug in alcohol
Example
There was a tincture of sadness in her smile.
Había un leve trazo de tristeza en su sonrisa.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈɪnstənt/

instant

instantáneo
Meaning
A very short period of time; happening immediately.
Example
He replied in an instant without hesitation.
Él respondió en un instante sin dudar.
C2 noun /rɪˈɡætə/

regatta

regata
Meaning
A sporting event consisting of a series of boat or yacht races.
Example
The annual regatta attracted competitors from around the world.
La regata anual atrajo a competidores de todo el mundo.
C1 noun /vəˈræs.ə.ti/

veracity

veracidad
Meaning
Conformity to facts; accuracy and truthfulness.
Example
The journalist checked the veracity of the report.
El periodista verificó la veracidad del informe.
C1 noun /ˈmiːnnəs/

Meanness

maldad; avaricia
Meaning
The quality of being unkind, spiteful, or unfair; stinginess
Example
His meanness towards the poor children shocked everyone in the neighborhood.
Su maldad hacia los niños pobres sorprendió a todos en el vecindario.
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpriːz/

reprise

repetición
Meaning
A repetition or return to an earlier theme, role, or action.
Example
The actor reprised his role in the sequel.
El actor repitió su papel en la secuela.
C1 noun /ˈrɪdəns/

riddance

liberación
Meaning
The action of getting rid of something unwanted or unpleasant.
Example
His departure was considered a welcome riddance by the team.
Su partida fue considerada una bienvenida liberación por el equipo.
A2 verb /dɪˈpend/

depend

depender
Meaning
to rely on someone or something for support
Example
Children depend on their parents for care.
Los niños dependen de sus padres para el cuidado.
B2 verb /əˈveɪl/

avail

aprovechar
Meaning
to make use of something; to be of use or benefit
Example
You should avail yourself of this opportunity.
Deberías aprovechar esta oportunidad.
B2 verb, adjective /ˈfɒstər/

foster

fomentar
Meaning
to encourage the development of something; to raise a child that is not one's own
Example
The program aims to foster creativity in young students.
El programa tiene como objetivo fomentar la creatividad en los jóvenes estudiantes.
A2 adjective /ˈhɔːrəbəl/

Horrible

horrible; repulsivo; espantoso;
Meaning
causing or likely to cause horror; shocking; terrible; extremely unpleasant
Example
The accident was a horrible sight to witness.
El accidente fue una vista horrible de presenciar.
C2 noun /səbˈdʌk.ʃən/

subduction

El movimiento lateral y hacia abajo de una capa de la corteza terrestre hacia el manto debajo de otra capa.
Meaning
The lateral and downward movement of the edge of a plate of the earth's crust into the mantle beneath another plate.
Example
The Pacific Ring of Fire is an area of intense subduction.
El anillo de fuego del Pacífico es un área de intensa subducción.
C2 noun /ˌæv.oʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/

avocation

afición
Meaning
a hobby or minor occupation pursued in addition to one's main work
Example
Painting is his avocation after office hours.
La pintura es su afición después del horario de oficina.
A1 adverb /jɛs/

yes

sí
Meaning
used to express affirmation, agreement, or consent
Example
Yes, I will be there at 5 o'clock.
Sí, estaré allí a las 5 en punto.
C2 noun /ˌbɒmbərˈdɪər/

bombardier

bombardero
Meaning
a member of a bomber crew responsible for releasing bombs
Example
The bombardier released the bombs with precision.
El bombardero soltó las bombas con precisión.
B2 adverb /fɔːrθ/

forth

adelante
Meaning
forward in place, time, or order
Example
The leader stepped forth to address the crowd.
El líder avanzó para dirigirse a la multitud.
C1 adjective /sɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

symmetrical

simétrico
Meaning
having parts on either side that match or are the same in shape, size, or arrangement
Example
The artist designed a symmetrical pattern on the floor.
El artista diseñó un patrón simétrico en el suelo.
B1 noun /roʊp/

rope

cuerda
Meaning
a strong, thick cord made of twisted fibers or strands
Example
The climbers used a rope to scale the mountain.
Los escaladores usaron una cuerda para escalar la montaña.
B1 noun /kəˈnæl/

canal

canal
Meaning
an artificial waterway constructed for navigation, irrigation, or drainage
Example
The canal was built to help transport goods across the region.
El canal fue construido para ayudar a transportar bienes a través de la región.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɪəriər/

interior

interior
Meaning
the inside part of something; inner area of a place or object
Example
The interior of the hotel was beautifully decorated.
El interior del hotel estaba bellamente decorado.
C1 noun /koʊlt/

Colt

potro
Meaning
a young male horse, especially one under four years old
Example
The farmer trained the young colt to accept a saddle.
El granjero entrenó al joven potro para aceptar una silla de montar.
C1 noun /fəˈrɒs.ə.ti/

ferocity

ferocidad, violencia, intensidad
Meaning
The state or quality of being ferocious; extreme fierceness or violence.
Example
The storm's ferocity was devastating.
La ferocidad de la tormenta fue devastadora.
C1 adjective /dɪˈfɪʃənt/

Deficient

deficiente
Meaning
not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient; lacking or inadequate
Example
His diet was deficient in essential vitamins.
Su dieta era deficiente en vitaminas esenciales.
B2 noun /ˈbɒt.əl.nek/

bottleneck

cuello de botella
Meaning
Narrow path or obstruction, a place or situation where flow becomes slow.
Example
The narrow bridge is a major bottleneck during rush hour.
El puente estrecho es un gran cuello de botella durante la hora punta.
A2 noun /koʊtʃ/

coach

entrenador
Meaning
A person who helps improve others' skills or knowledge.
Example
The football coach motivated his team before the match.
El entrenador de fútbol motivó a su equipo antes del partido.
C2 noun /ˈfrɛʃɪt/

freshet

desbordamiento repentino del río
Meaning
A sudden overflow of a stream or river caused by heavy rain or melting snow.
Example
After the storm, the river turned into a raging freshet.
Después de la tormenta, el río se convirtió en un freshet furioso.
B1 noun ɡreɪt wɔːl əv ˈtʃaɪ.nə

Great Wall of China

Gran Muralla China
Meaning
A massive ancient fortification system in China, built to protect against invasions and considered one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
Example
The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
La Gran Muralla de China es uno de los monumentos más famosos del mundo.
A1 pronoun /ˈɛnɪθɪŋ/

anything

cualquier cosa
Meaning
any object, event, or matter; whatever thing
Example
You can ask me anything about the project.
Puedes preguntarme cualquier cosa sobre el proyecto.
C2 noun /ˌbenɪˈdɪkʃən/

Benediction

bendición
Meaning
a blessing, especially a ceremonial one; an expression of good wishes
Example
The priest gave his benediction to the newlyweds.
El sacerdote dio su bendición a los recién casados.
A2 adverb /wenˈevər/

Whenever

cuandoquiera
Meaning
at any time that; every time that; no matter when
Example
Call me whenever you need help.
Llámame cuando necesites ayuda.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌb.ərn/

Stubborn

terco; obstinado; testarudo
Meaning
refusing to change opinion or course of action; persistent; obstinate
Example
The stubborn child refused to eat his vegetables.
El niño terco se negó a comer sus verduras.
C1 phrase ˌhjuː.məˈnɪt.ər.i.kəˈtæs.trə.fi

humanitarian catastrophe

catástrofe humanitaria
Meaning
A widespread disaster affecting human life, health, and well-being on a large scale.
Example
The war created a humanitarian catastrophe.
La guerra creó una catástrofe humanitaria.
C2 noun /zɪˈnɑːnə/

Zenanna

zenanna
Meaning
the part of a house reserved for women; women's quarters in Muslim households; harem
Example
The zenanna was beautifully decorated with intricate patterns.
El zenanna estaba bellamente decorado con patrones intrincados.
A1 adjective /ˈbɪzi/

busy

ocupado
Meaning
actively engaged in work or activity; occupied
Example
He is too busy to answer the phone.
Está demasiado ocupado para contestar el teléfono.
A2 noun /ˈtɛlɪfəʊn/

telephone

teléfono
Meaning
a system for transmitting voices over a distance using wire or radio, typically for communication.
Example
I need to make a telephone call to my friend.
Necesito hacer una llamada telefónica a mi amigo.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.sə.taɪl/

versatile

versátil
Meaning
Able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities; having many uses or applications.
Example
He is a versatile musician who can play multiple instruments.
Él es un músico versátil que puede tocar múltiples instrumentos.
C2 adverb /ˈprɒksɪmətli/

proximately

cerca
Meaning
In a near or close manner; nearly.
Example
The village lies proximately to the river.
El pueblo está cerca del río.
C1 noun /ˈraɪtʃəsnəs/

righteousness

justicia
Meaning
the quality of being morally right or justifiable
Example
His life was dedicated to righteousness and truth.
Su vida estuvo dedicada a la justicia y la verdad.
B2 noun /ˈfjʊr.i/

Fury

furia salvaje o violenta;
Meaning
wild or violent anger; extreme intensity of emotion or activity
Example
His fury was evident when he discovered someone had stolen his bicycle.
Su furia fue evidente cuando descubrió que alguien había robado su bicicleta.
C2 adjective /ˈɡɛə.rɪʃ/

garish

excesivamente brillante y llamativo
Meaning
Excessively bright and showy, often in a tasteless or unattractive way.
Example
The room was decorated with garish neon lights.
La habitación estaba decorada con luces de neón excesivamente brillantes.
A2 verb /səˈpɔːrt/

support

apoyar
Meaning
to help or assist someone; to hold up or bear the weight of something
Example
The family will support their son through his studies.
La familia apoyará a su hijo en sus estudios.
C1 verb/noun /ˈrɛlɪʃ/

relish

disfrutar / condimento
Meaning
to greatly enjoy; also a condiment or sauce
Example
She relished the opportunity to travel abroad.
Ella disfrutó mucho de la oportunidad de viajar al extranjero.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪˌsɪləbəl/

disyllable

palabra disílaba
Meaning
a word consisting of two syllables
Example
The word 'happy' is a disyllable.
La palabra ‘feliz’ es una palabra disílaba.
C1 noun /ˌkɑːr.diˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

cardiologist

cardiólogo
Meaning
A doctor specializing in diagnosing and treating heart diseases.
Example
She made an appointment with a cardiologist for her chest pain.
Ella hizo una cita con un cardiólogo debido al dolor en su pecho.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈbaɪ.ɡɒn/

bygone

pasado
Meaning
Something belonging to an earlier time; past and no longer existing.
Example
He often talks about the traditions of bygone days.
Él a menudo habla sobre las tradiciones de los días pasados.
A2 noun /ˈsoʊ.fə/

Sofa

sofá
Meaning
a long upholstered seat for more than one person
Example
The family gathered on the sofa to watch TV.
La familia se reunió en el sofá para ver la televisión.
C1 noun /ˈɡʌstoʊ/

gusto

entusiasmo
Meaning
great enjoyment, energy, or enthusiasm in doing something
Example
She sang the song with great gusto.
Ella cantó la canción con gran entusiasmo.
B2 adjective /rɪˈsɔːrsfəl/

resourceful

Meaning
Having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.
Example
She is very resourceful when it comes to solving unexpected problems.
C2 adjective /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnət/

determinate

determinante
Meaning
having exact and definite limits or form
Example
The contract is for a determinate period of two years.
El contrato es por un período determinado de dos años.
B2 noun /ˈbeə.rər/

Bearer

portador; titular de un documento
Meaning
a person who carries or brings something; holder of a document
Example
The bearer of this message must deliver it quickly.
El portador de este mensaje debe entregarlo rápidamente.
C2 noun /ˈɡʌp.i fɪʃ/

Guppy fish

pez guppy
Meaning
a small colorful freshwater fish popular in aquariums, known for its vibrant colors and easy breeding
Example
The guppy fish is perfect for beginners who want to start an aquarium.
El pez guppy es perfecto para los principiantes que quieren comenzar un acuario.
C2 noun /ˈneɪdɪər/

nadir

nadir
Meaning
The lowest point of a situation or condition.
Example
The company reached its nadir during the financial crisis.
La empresa alcanzó su nadir durante la crisis financiera.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəl/

incidental

incidental
Meaning
happening as a minor part or in connection with something else
Example
Incidental expenses like snacks and tips were included in the bill.
Gastos incidentales como bocadillos y propinas fueron incluidos en la factura.
C1 adjective ɪɡˈzɛmpləri

exemplary

ejemplar
Meaning
Serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind.
Example
She was praised for her exemplary work ethic and dedication.
Fue elogiada por su ética de trabajo ejemplar y dedicación.
C1 adjective /ˈɑːr.dənt/

Ardent

ardiente; entusiasta; fervoroso
Meaning
very enthusiastic; passionate; fervent
Example
She is an ardent supporter of environmental conservation.
Ella es una ferviente defensora de la conservación ambiental.
B2 adjective /ˈrændəm/

Random

aleatorio
Meaning
without pattern or predetermined order; happening by chance
Example
She selected a random book from the library shelf.
Ella seleccionó un libro aleatorio de la estantería de la biblioteca.
C2 noun /ˈoʊ.kəm/

oakum

fibra de cuerda vieja
Meaning
loose fibers obtained by untwisting old ropes, used for caulking ships
Example
The shipbuilders used oakum to seal the gaps in the wooden planks.
Los constructores de barcos usaron oakum para sellar las grietas en las tablas de madera.
A1 noun /ˈfəʊtəʊ/

photo

foto
Meaning
a picture or image captured by a camera
Example
I took a photo of the sunset.
Tomé una foto del atardecer.
B2 noun, verb /sɪn/

sin

pecado
Meaning
an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law; to commit an offense against religious or moral law
Example
He confessed his sin to the priest.
Él confesó su pecado al sacerdote.
C2 noun /ˈʃɑːdənfrɔɪdə/

schadenfreude

placer derivado de la desgracia ajena
Meaning
pleasure derived from another person's misfortune
Example
He felt a sense of schadenfreude when his rival failed.
Sintió una sensación de schadenfreude cuando su rival fracasó.
B2 verb ˈmɪnɪmaɪz

minimize

minimizar
Meaning
Reduce (something, especially something unwanted or unpleasant) to the smallest possible amount or degree.
Example
Efforts should be made to minimize plastic usage.
Se deben hacer esfuerzos para minimizar el uso de plásticos.
B2 noun ˈɔː.bɪt

orbit

órbita
Meaning
The curved path of a celestial object around a star, planet, or moon.
Example
The satellite maintains its orbit around Earth.
El satélite mantiene su órbita alrededor de la Tierra.
B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/

Disgraceful

vergonzoso; deshonroso; digno de condena
Meaning
shameful; bringing dishonor; worthy of condemnation
Example
His disgraceful behavior shocked everyone at the party.
Su comportamiento vergonzoso sorprendió a todos en la fiesta.
C2 noun /ˌɪnəməˈrɑːtə/

inamorata

amante
Meaning
A woman with whom someone is in love; a female lover.
Example
He wrote a poem dedicated to his inamorata.
Escribió un poema dedicado a su enamorada.
C1 adjective /ˈraʊ.di/

Rowdy

ruidoso; desordenado; alborotador
Meaning
disorderly; unruly; noisy and disruptive
Example
The rowdy children were making too much noise.
Los niños ruidosos estaban haciendo demasiado ruido.
C2 adjective /ˈkrɒtʃ.ə.ti/

crotchety

gruñón
Meaning
bad-tempered, easily annoyed, and often complaining
Example
The crotchety old man yelled at the children for playing near his house.
El gruñón viejo hombre gritó a los niños por jugar cerca de su casa.
C1 adjective ˈzɛləs

zealous

celoso
Meaning
Having or showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective; fervent.
Example
The zealous volunteers worked tirelessly for the cause.
Los voluntarios celosos trabajaron incansablemente por la causa.
B1 noun /ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/

nationality

nacionalidad
Meaning
The status of belonging to a particular nation, either by birth or naturalization.
Example
Her nationality is Canadian, though she was born in France.
Su nacionalidad es canadiense, aunque nació en Francia.
C2 noun /ˌbeɪt ˈnwɑːr/

bete noire

un objeto o persona que uno detesta
Meaning
A person or thing that one particularly dislikes or fears.
Example
Grammar has always been his bete noire.
La gramática siempre ha sido su béte nuar.
B1 noun, verb /eɪd/

aid

ayuda
Meaning
help or support, typically of a practical nature
Example
The volunteers provided aid to the flood victims.
Los voluntarios proporcionaron ayuda a las víctimas de la inundación.
B1 adverb /ˈsædli/

sadly

tristemente
Meaning
in a sorrowful or unhappy manner
Example
She sadly waved goodbye as the train departed.
Ella saludó tristemente mientras el tren partía.
B1 noun raɪts

rights

derechos
Meaning
A moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.
Example
The rights of people were prioritized.
Los derechos de las personas fueron priorizados.
C2 adjective /rɪˈprɛsəbl̩/

repressible

reprimible
Meaning
Capable of being restrained or suppressed.
Example
The movement proved to be hardly repressible.
El movimiento resultó ser casi reprimible.
C1 adjective /ˈnjuː.tri.ənt dɛns/

nutrient-dense

rico en nutrientes
Meaning
Rich in nutrients and high nutritional value.
Example
Organic food is often more nutrient-dense than processed food.
Los alimentos orgánicos suelen ser más ricos en nutrientes que los alimentos procesados.
A1 noun /dæd/

dad

papá
Meaning
an informal term for father
Example
My dad taught me how to ride a bike.
Mi papá me enseñó a montar en bicicleta.
C2 noun /ˈnɑːstrəm/

nostrum

medicina ineficaz
Meaning
a medicine or remedy, especially one that is not considered effective; a questionable solution
Example
The politician’s plan was dismissed as a mere nostrum for a complex problem.
El plan del político fue desestimado como un simple remedio para un problema complejo.
B2 verb, noun /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/

exploit

explotar / hacer uso de
Meaning
to make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource); to use someone unfairly for one’s own advantage
Example
The company was accused of exploiting child labor.
La compañía fue acusada de explotar el trabajo infantil.
C1 verb /dʒɒt/

jot

escribir rápidamente y brevemente
Meaning
to write something quickly and briefly
Example
She jotted down his phone number on a napkin.
Ella anotó rápidamente su número de teléfono en una servilleta.
C2 adjective /ˈæstrəl/

astral

astral
Meaning
Relating to the stars or to spiritual, non-physical realms.
Example
Some believe in astral projection, the ability to leave the body and travel spiritually.
Algunas personas creen en la proyección astral, la capacidad de abandonar el cuerpo y viajar espiritualmente.
B2 noun ɑːmd ˈkɒn.flɪkt

armed conflict

conflicto armado
Meaning
A contest of armed forces; warfare between opposing military forces.
Example
Armed conflict resulted in widespread devastation.
El conflicto armado resultó en una devastación generalizada.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd/

disjointed

desordenado
Meaning
Lacking order, coherence, or connection; disconnected.
Example
The movie felt disjointed and hard to follow.
La película se sintió desordenada y difícil de seguir.
C1 noun /kənˈtɪn.dʒən.si/

contingency

plan de contingencia
Meaning
A provision for an unforeseen event or circumstance, especially in financial planning.
Example
The company has a contingency plan for economic downturns.
La empresa tiene un plan de contingencia para las recesiones económicas.
B2 noun /ˈɡaɪd.laɪn/

guideline

directriz
Meaning
a rule, instruction, or principle that provides direction
Example
The company issued new guidelines for employee safety.
La empresa emitió nuevas directrices para la seguridad de los empleados.
C1 noun /ɑːrˈmɑːdə/

armada

flota de guerra
Meaning
A large fleet of warships.
Example
The Spanish Armada sailed against England in 1588.
La Armada Española navegó contra Inglaterra en 1588.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɡroʊst/

engrossed

absorto
Meaning
completely absorbed or deeply involved in something
Example
She was so engrossed in the book that she forgot the time.
Ella estaba tan absorta en el libro que olvidó la hora.
C2 adjective /lɪˈtɪdʒəs/

litigious

litigioso
Meaning
prone to engage in lawsuits or overly inclined to argue legally
Example
He is known as a litigious neighbor who often sues people.
Es conocido como un vecino litigioso que frecuentemente demanda a las personas.
C1 noun /luː/

lieu

en lugar de
Meaning
Instead of; in place of.
Example
He gave money in lieu of flowers.
Él dio dinero en lugar de flores.
C1 adjective /ˈdjuːbiəs/

dubious

dudoso
Meaning
Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon.
Example
She gave him a dubious look after hearing his excuse.
Ella le dio una mirada dudosa después de escuchar su excusa.
C1 noun /ˈtɛmptər/

tempter

tentador
Meaning
a person or thing that entices someone into doing something wrong
Example
The tempter whispered false promises into his ear.
El tentador susurró falsas promesas en su oído.
C2 verb /rɪˈdaʊnd/

redound

contribuir
Meaning
to contribute greatly to a result or consequence, usually beneficial
Example
His hard work will redound to the success of the company.
Su arduo trabajo contribuirá al éxito de la empresa.
B1 verb /rɪˈdʒekt/

reject

rechazar
Meaning
to refuse to accept or consider something
Example
The committee decided to reject the proposal.
El comité decidió rechazar la propuesta.
B2 adjective /sɪmˈbɒlɪk/

symbolic

simbólico
Meaning
serving as a symbol or representing something else
Example
The dove is symbolic of peace and freedom.
La paloma es simbólica de la paz y la libertad.
B2 verb /ˈsʌmən/

summon

convocar, llamar
Meaning
To order someone to come or to gather courage or strength.
Example
The king summoned his advisors to the court.
El rey convocó a sus asesores al tribunal.
B2 noun /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Vaccination

vacunación
Meaning
the process of giving a vaccine to a person or animal to protect them against a disease
Example
Children receive vaccination against measles at an early age.
Los niños reciben la vacunación contra el sarampión a una edad temprana.
C1 noun /ˈpæs.ɪ.fɪst/

pacifist

pacifista
Meaning
a person who believes in peace and opposes war or violence
Example
She is a committed pacifist who campaigns against armed conflict.
Ella es una pacifista comprometida que hace campaña contra los conflictos armados.
C1 noun /ˈdɛsɪˌbɛl/

decibel

decibel
Meaning
a unit used to measure the intensity of sound
Example
The noise level in the factory exceeded 90 decibels.
El nivel de ruido en la fábrica superó los 90 decibelios.
C2 noun /ˌɪn.ʌnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

inundation

inundación
Meaning
The act of flooding or overwhelming with water or things.
Example
The town suffered from a severe inundation after the heavy rains.
La ciudad sufrió una grave inundación después de las fuertes lluvias.
A2 noun /ˈdiː.teɪl/

detail

detalle
Meaning
An individual feature, fact, or item of information.
Example
She explained the plan in great detail.
Ella explicó el plan en gran detalle.
C1 adjective /ˈmeʒ.ər.ə.bəl/

Measurable

medible; cuantificable
Meaning
able to be measured; quantifiable
Example
The project's success was measurable by increased sales.
El éxito del proyecto fue medible por el aumento de ventas.
C1 verb /ˈviːtoʊ/

veto

vetar
Meaning
to reject or forbid a decision, proposal, or law
Example
The president decided to veto the new bill.
El presidente decidió vetar el nuevo proyecto de ley.
C1 verb /bɪˈreɪt/

berate

regañar
Meaning
to scold or criticize angrily
Example
The teacher berated the student for being late.
El maestro regañó al estudiante por llegar tarde.
A1 noun /ˈkɒf.i/

Coffee

café
Meaning
a hot drink made from roasted coffee beans
Example
I need a cup of coffee to start my morning.
Necesito una taza de café para comenzar mi mañana.
B2 verb /blʌf/

bluff

engañar
Meaning
to deceive someone by pretending to have strength, knowledge, or resources that one does not actually possess
Example
He tried to bluff his way into the exclusive club.
Él trató de hacer un bluff para entrar al club exclusivo.
A1 conjunction /waɪl/

while

mientras
Meaning
during the time that something is happening
Example
She was reading while waiting for the bus.
Ella estaba leyendo mientras esperaba el autobús.
A2 noun /ˈtel.ɪˌvɪʒ.ən/

Television

televisión
Meaning
an electronic device for receiving and displaying television broadcasts
Example
My family watches television together every evening.
Mi familia ve la televisión junta todas las noches.