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B2 verb /əˈmend/

amend

enmendar
Meaning
to make changes or corrections to improve something; to modify
Example
They amended the contract to include new terms.
Ellos enmendaron el contrato para incluir nuevos términos.
C1 noun /ˈænvɪl/

anvil

yunque de hierro
Meaning
A heavy iron block used by blacksmiths for hammering and shaping metal.
Example
The blacksmith placed the hot iron on the anvil.
El herrero colocó el hierro caliente sobre el yunque.
C2 verb /əˈleɪ/

allay

aliviar
Meaning
to reduce the intensity of fear, worry, or pain; to calm
Example
The teacher tried to allay the students’ fears before the exam.
El maestro intentó aliviar los miedos de los estudiantes antes del examen.
C1 noun /ˈælɪbaɪ/

alibi

coartada
Meaning
A claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a crime, was committed.
Example
She had a strong alibi that proved she was at the cinema during the theft.
Ella tenía una coartada sólida que demostró que estaba en el cine durante el robo.
B2 adjective əˈkwætɪk

aquatic

acuático
Meaning
Growing or living in or near water; of or relating to water.
Example
Aquatic species are being endangered by pollution.
Las especies acuáticas están siendo amenazadas por la contaminación.
C1 verb /əˈtɛst/

attest

atestiguar
Meaning
To provide or serve as clear evidence of; to confirm or certify the truth of something.
Example
The witness attested to the accuracy of the report.
El testigo atestiguó la exactitud del informe.
C2 noun /əˈspɜːr.ʒən/

aspersion

calumnia
Meaning
An attack on the reputation or integrity of someone.
Example
He cast an aspersion on her character.
Él lanzó una calumnia sobre su carácter.
B2 verb /ˈælaɪ/

ally

aliado
Meaning
To unite or form a connection or partnership with another person, group, or nation.
Example
The two countries decided to ally against their common enemy.
Los dos países decidieron aliarse contra su enemigo común.
C1 adjective /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒənəl/

aboriginal

aborigen
Meaning
Relating to the original inhabitants of a region.
Example
The museum has a large collection of aboriginal art.
El museo tiene una gran colección de arte aborigen.
C1 verb /əˈmæs/

amass

acumular
Meaning
to gather together or accumulate over a period of time
Example
He managed to amass a fortune through wise investments.
Logró acumular una fortuna a través de inversiones sabias.
A2 noun /ˈæktrəs/

actress

actriz
Meaning
a female performer in plays, movies, or television
Example
The actress looked stunning on the red carpet.
La actriz lucía impresionante en la alfombra roja.
A1 noun/verb /eɪdʒ/

age

edad
Meaning
The length of time that a person has lived; to grow older.
Example
She asked his age politely.
Ella preguntó su edad educadamente.
C2 adjective /əˈluːviəl/

alluvial

aluvial
Meaning
Relating to or derived from alluvium (loose soil or sediment deposited by rivers).
Example
The farmers cultivate crops on the fertile alluvial plains.
Los agricultores cultivan cultivos en las fértiles llanuras aluviales.
B2 adverb /ˈænjuəli/

annually

anualmente
Meaning
once every year; yearly
Example
The company holds a general meeting annually.
La empresa realiza una reunión general anualmente.
C1 noun /ˈæmpɛər/

ampere

ámper
Meaning
A unit of electric current in the International System of Units (SI), symbolized as A.
Example
The current flowing through the wire is measured in amperes.
La corriente que fluye a través del cable se mide en amperios.
B1 adverb /ˈæftərwərd/

afterward

después
Meaning
at a later time; subsequently
Example
We went to dinner and watched a movie afterward.
Fuimos a cenar y después vimos una película.
B2 verb /əˈkʌmpəni/

accompany

acompañar
Meaning
to go somewhere with someone as a companion or escort
Example
She asked her friend to accompany her to the concert.
Ella le pidió a su amiga que la acompañara al concierto.
C1 verb /əˈskraɪb/

ascribe

atribuir, asignar
Meaning
To attribute something to a cause, source, or person.
Example
Many scholars ascribe the poem to an unknown author.
Muchos eruditos atribuyen el poema a un autor desconocido.
B2 verb /əˈlɛdʒ/

allege

alegar
Meaning
to claim or assert something, typically without proof
Example
The witness alleged that the man was at the crime scene.
El testigo alegó que el hombre estaba en la escena del crimen.
C1 noun /ˈeɪθiɪzəm/

atheism

ateísmo
Meaning
The belief that there is no God or gods.
Example
He declared his atheism openly despite social pressure.
Él declaró su ateísmo abiertamente a pesar de la presión social.
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.
B1 adverb /ˈæŋɡrɪli/

angrily

enojadamente
Meaning
in a manner showing anger or strong displeasure
Example
She spoke angrily when she heard the news.
Ella habló enojadamente cuando escuchó la noticia.
B1 noun /ˈeə.rə.pleɪn/

Aeroplane

avión
Meaning
a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces
Example
The aeroplane took off smoothly from the airport runway.
El avión despegó suavemente de la pista del aeropuerto.
C1 noun ænˈtɪk.wə.ti

antiquity

antigüedad
Meaning
The ancient past, especially the period of classical and other human civilizations before the Middle Ages.
Example
The ruins are a reminder of the city's antiquity.
Las ruinas son un recordatorio de la antigüedad de la ciudad.
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 /ˈæl.baɪt/

albite

albita
Meaning
A white or colorless mineral of the feldspar group, often found in igneous rocks.
Example
Geologists discovered albite crystals in the rock sample.
Los geólogos descubrieron cristales de albita en la muestra de roca.
C2 verb əˈmiːljəreɪt

ameliorate

mejorar, perfeccionar
Meaning
To make better; improve or enhance something.
Example
The new policies are designed to ameliorate living conditions.
Las nuevas políticas están diseñadas para mejorar las condiciones de vida.
C2 verb /ˌæpərˈteɪn/

appertain

pertenecer
Meaning
to relate to or be connected with something
Example
The rules only appertain to members of the club.
Las reglas solo pertenecen a los miembros del club.
C2 noun /ˈæpəˌlɔːɡ/

apologue

cuento moral
Meaning
a short moral story or fable intended to teach a lesson
Example
The teacher used an old apologue to explain honesty to the children.
El maestro usó un viejo cuento moral para explicar la honestidad a los niños.
C1 noun /ˈænti ˈeəkræft ɡʌn/

Anti-aircraft-gun

cañón antiaéreo
Meaning
a weapon designed to attack aircraft from the ground
Example
The anti-aircraft gun was positioned to defend the military base.
El cañón antiaéreo estaba posicionado para defender la base militar.
C2 adverb /əˈbæk/

Aback

sorprendido
Meaning
by surprise; unexpectedly
Example
I was taken aback by his sudden announcement.
Me sorprendió su anuncio repentino.
A2 preposition /əˈmʌŋ/

among

entre
Meaning
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
Example
He was sitting among his friends.
Él estaba sentado entre sus amigos.
B2 adjective æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs

ambiguous

ambiguo
Meaning
Having more than one possible meaning; unclear or vague.
Example
His statement was too ambiguous to understand.
Su declaración era demasiado ambigua para entender.
B2 adverb /əˈkɔːr.dɪŋ.li/

Accordingly

por lo tanto; de acuerdo con; en consecuencia
Meaning
in a way that is appropriate to the particular circumstances; therefore; consequently
Example
The weather was bad, so the event was cancelled accordingly.
El clima estaba malo, por lo tanto, el evento fue cancelado de acuerdo con ello.
C2 noun /ˌæɡ.rəˈdeɪ.ʃən/

aggradation

proceso de construcción de tierra por depósito de sedimentos
Meaning
The process of land being built up by sediment deposition.
Example
Aggradation helps in the natural expansion of riverbanks.
La aggradación ayuda en la expansión natural de las orillas de los ríos.
A1 article /æn/

an

un/una
Meaning
used before a noun to refer to a non-specific item that begins with a vowel sound
Example
She ate an apple for breakfast.
Ella comió una manzana para el desayuno.
C2 noun /ˈætəvɪzəm/

atavism

atavismo
Meaning
The recurrence of traits or characteristics from a remote ancestor.
Example
The scientist noted atavism in the child’s physical features.
El científico observó atavismo en las características físicas del niño.
C1 noun /ˈæntɪˌdoʊt/

antidote

antídoto
Meaning
A substance that neutralizes the effects of a poison; something that relieves or counteracts.
Example
The doctor quickly administered an antidote to the snake venom.
El doctor administró rápidamente un antídoto para el veneno de serpiente.
B1 adjective əkˈsep.tɪd

accepted

aceptado
Meaning
Generally believed or recognized to be valid or correct.
Example
The accepted terms were discussed in detail.
Los términos aceptados fueron discutidos en detalle.
C2 verb /əˈvɜːr/

aver

afirmar
Meaning
to state or assert something confidently and strongly
Example
She averred that she was innocent.
Ella afirmó que era inocente.
A1 determiner, pronoun, adverb /ɔːl/

all

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

appease

apaciguar / satisfacer
Meaning
to calm or pacify someone by meeting their demands
Example
The manager tried to appease the angry customer.
El gerente intentó apaciguar al cliente enojado.
A2 noun /ˈɔːtoʊ/

auto

auto
Meaning
A motor vehicle, especially a car.
Example
He drove his auto to the market.
Él condujo su auto al mercado.
C2 noun /ˈɑːr.bɪ.trɑːʒ/

arbitrage

arbitraje
Meaning
The simultaneous buying and selling of securities in different markets to take advantage of differing prices.
Example
Investors use arbitrage to make profits in global markets.
Los inversionistas utilizan el arbitraje para obtener ganancias en los mercados globales.
B2 adjective /əˈtʃiːvəbl/

achievable

alcanzable
Meaning
Able to be brought about or reached successfully.
Example
Start with achievable steps to stay motivated.
Comienza con pasos alcanzables para mantenerte motivado.
B1 noun /əˈmjuːzmənt/

Amusement

diversión; alegría; entretenimiento
Meaning
the state or experience of finding something funny; entertainment or recreational activities
Example
The children's laughter showed their amusement at the clown's performance.
La risa de los niños mostró su diversión en la actuación del payaso.
C2 verb /əˈvʌls/

avulse

arrancar
Meaning
to tear away or separate forcibly, especially in medical or geological contexts
Example
The surgeon had to avulse the damaged tissue during the operation.
El cirujano tuvo que arrancar el tejido dañado durante la operación.
C2 verb /əˈbrɪdʒ/

abridge

abreviar
Meaning
to shorten a text without losing its meaning
Example
The editor decided to abridge the long novel for young readers.
El editor decidió abreviar la larga novela para los jóvenes lectores.
A2 adjective /əˈlaɪv/

Alive

vivo; no muerto; lleno de vida y energía
Meaning
living; not dead; full of life and energy
Example
The old man is still alive and healthy.
El viejo hombre sigue vivo y saludable.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪlədʒi/

antilogy

antilogía
Meaning
A contradiction in terms or ideas; inconsistency in speech or writing.
Example
The politician's statement was criticized for its antilogy.
La declaración del político fue criticada por su antilogía.
C1 adjective /ˈɑːtfəl/

Artful

astuto; hábil; ingenioso
Meaning
clever or skillful, especially in a cunning way
Example
She gave an artful answer that avoided the real question.
Ella dio una respuesta astuta que evitó la verdadera pregunta.
B2 verb /ˈænəlaɪz/

analyze

analizar
Meaning
to examine something in detail to understand it better or draw conclusions
Example
Scientists analyze data to discover new patterns.
Los científicos analizan los datos para descubrir nuevos patrones.
B2 adjective /ænˈdʒelɪk/

angelic

angelical
Meaning
Like or characteristic of an angel; pure, kind, or innocent.
Example
The child had an angelic smile.
El niño tenía una sonrisa angelical.
B2 noun ˈæsɛt

asset

activo
Meaning
A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.
Example
Real estate is one of the most valuable assets.
El bienes raíces es uno de los activos más valiosos.
A2 adverb /əˈbrɔːd/

Abroad

en el extranjero
Meaning
in or to a foreign country
Example
She decided to study abroad for a year.
Ella decidió estudiar en el extranjero durante un año.
B1 noun /əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/

Accommodation

alojamiento
Meaning
a room, group of rooms, or building in which someone may live or stay
Example
The hotel provides comfortable accommodation for tourists.
El hotel proporciona alojamiento cómodo para los turistas.
C1 adjective /ˈɛərˌtaɪt/

airtight

hermético
Meaning
Completely sealed so that no air can get in or out.
Example
Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Guarda las galletas en un recipiente hermético para mantenerlas frescas.
C1 verb /ˈæɡənaɪz/

agonize

agonizar
Meaning
To suffer extreme physical or mental pain; to spend time worrying.
Example
She agonized for days over whether she had made the right decision.
Ella agonizó durante días sobre si había tomado la decisión correcta.
B1 noun /əˈdʒen.də/

Agenda

agenda
Meaning
a list of items to be discussed at a meeting; a plan of action
Example
The meeting agenda includes budget discussions.
La agenda de la reunión incluye discusiones sobre el presupuesto.
B1 verb /əˈdʒʌst/

adjust

ajustar
Meaning
to change something slightly to make it more suitable or effective
Example
She adjusted the mirror to see the road clearly.
Ella ajustó el espejo para ver la carretera claramente.
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 noun /ˌæk.wɪˈzɪʃ.ən/

Acquisition

adquisición, compra, adquisición de activos
Meaning
An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.
Example
The company's acquisition strategy boosted growth.
La estrategia de adquisición de la empresa impulsó el crecimiento.
C1 verb /əˈdʒuːdɪˌkeɪt/

adjudicate

adjudicar
Meaning
to make a formal judgment or decision about a problem or dispute
Example
The committee was formed to adjudicate disputes between the parties.
Se formó un comité para adjudicar disputas entre las partes.
B1 noun ˈɑːkɪtektʃə(r)

architecture

arquitectura
Meaning
The art or science of designing and constructing buildings.
Example
Ancient architecture is fascinating.
La arquitectura antigua es fascinante.
B2 verb /əˈweɪkən/

awaken

despertar
Meaning
to stop sleeping; to cause to become aware
Example
The loud noise awakened the entire neighborhood.
El ruido fuerte despertó a todo el vecindario.
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.
A2 adjective, noun /ˈeɪʒən/

asian

asiático
Meaning
relating to Asia or its people
Example
She loves Asian culture.
A ella le encanta la cultura asiática.
B2 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/

anthropology

antropología
Meaning
the scientific study of humans, their societies, cultures, and development
Example
She decided to major in anthropology at university.
Decidió especializarse en antropología en la universidad.
A2 noun /əˈpɑːrtmənt/

apartment

apartamento
Meaning
a set of rooms forming a residence within a building
Example
She rented an apartment in the city center.
Ella alquiló un apartamento en el centro de la ciudad.
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.
C2 noun əˌmæl.ɡəˈmeɪ.ʃən

amalgamation

fusión, integración, amalgama
Meaning
The action, process, or result of combining or uniting.
Example
The amalgamation of AI and big data is transforming industries.
La fusión de IA y grandes datos está transformando las industrias.
B2 adjective, noun /ˈɛəriəl/

aerial

aéreo / antena
Meaning
As an adjective: existing or happening in the air. As a noun: an antenna for receiving radio or television signals.
Example
The pilot performed an amazing aerial maneuver.
El piloto realizó una increíble maniobra aérea.
C1 noun /əˈseɪlənt/

assailant

agresor
Meaning
a person who attacks another
Example
The police arrested the assailant at the scene.
La policía arrestó al agresor en el lugar del crimen.
C1 noun /əˈboʊd/

abode

morada
Meaning
a place of residence; a home
Example
They invited us to their humble abode.
Nos invitaron a su humilde morada.
C2 noun /əˌɡlɒməˈreɪʃən/

agglomeration

aglomeración
Meaning
A mass or collection of things, sometimes clustered together.
Example
The city is an agglomeration of diverse cultures and communities.
La ciudad es una aglomeración de diversas culturas y comunidades.
C2 adjective /ˌæd.vɛnˈtɪʃ.əs/

adventitious

accidental
Meaning
Happening by chance or accident, not planned.
Example
His success was partly due to adventitious circumstances.
Su éxito se debió en parte a circunstancias accidentales.
C1 noun /ˌɔːkʃəˈnɪər/

auctioneer

subastador
Meaning
a person who conducts auctions by calling out bids and selling items to the highest bidder
Example
The auctioneer quickly raised the price as bidders competed for the painting.
El subastador aumentó rápidamente el precio mientras los compradores competían.
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.
B2 noun /əˈpɒstrəfi/

apostrophe

apóstrofe
Meaning
A punctuation mark (') used to indicate possession or the omission of letters or numbers.
Example
You need an apostrophe in the word 'children’s'.
Necesitas un apóstrofe en la palabra 'children’s'.
C1 adverb /iːsˈθetɪkli/

aesthetically

estéticamente
Meaning
in a way that is concerned with beauty or visual appeal
Example
The building is aesthetically pleasing despite its simple design.
El edificio es estéticamente agradable a pesar de su diseño simple.
C2 noun /ˈæntɪkwɛri/

antiquary

antiquario
Meaning
A person who studies, collects, or deals in antiques or ancient objects.
Example
The antiquary spent years collecting rare manuscripts from the medieval period.
El antiquario pasó años recolectando manuscritos raros del período medieval.
C1 noun /əˈsæsɪn/

Assassin

asesino
Meaning
a person who murders an important person for political or religious reasons
Example
The president was protected from potential assassins by security guards.
El presidente fue protegido de los posibles asesinos por los guardias de seguridad.
A2 noun /əˈɡriː.mənts/

agreements

acuerdos
Meaning
Formal arrangements or understandings between two or more parties.
Example
Agreements strengthen partnerships.
Los acuerdos fortalecen las asociaciones.
B2 noun /əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt/

accomplishment

logro
Meaning
something that has been achieved successfully
Example
Graduating from university was a major accomplishment for him.
Graduarse de la universidad fue un gran logro para él.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

asymmetrical

asimétrico
Meaning
Having parts that are not the same in size, shape, or arrangement.
Example
She wore an asymmetrical dress that drew everyone’s attention.
Ella llevaba un vestido asimétrico que atraía la atención de todos.
A2 noun /ˈæk.tər/

Actor

actor
Meaning
a person whose profession is acting on the stage, in movies, or on television
Example
The famous actor won an award for his performance in the new movie.
El famoso actor ganó un premio por su actuación en la nueva película.
C2 noun /ˌæŋɡləˈfoʊbiə/

anglophobia

anglofobia
Meaning
Dislike or fear of England, English people, or English culture.
Example
The politician was accused of promoting Anglophobia in his speeches.
El político fue acusado de promover la anglofobia en sus discursos.
C1 noun /əˈstrɑː.lə.dʒər/

Astrologer

astrólogo
Meaning
a person who studies astrology and makes predictions based on the positions of stars and planets
Example
The astrologer predicted good fortune in her future.
El astrólogo predijo buena suerte en su futuro.
C1 verb /əˈseɪl/

assail

atacar
Meaning
to attack violently, either physically or with words
Example
The politician was assailed with difficult questions.
El político fue asaltado con preguntas difíciles.
C2 noun /ˈæmjʊlət/

Amulet

amuleto; talismán
Meaning
an ornament or small piece of jewelry thought to give protection against evil, danger, or disease
Example
She wore a silver amulet around her neck for good luck.
Ella llevaba un amuleto de plata alrededor del cuello para la buena suerte.
C2 noun/adjective /ælˈbaɪ.noʊ/

albino

albino (persona/animal sin pigmentación)
Meaning
A person, animal, or plant lacking normal pigmentation, resulting in pale skin, hair, and eyes.
Example
The albino rabbit had white fur and pink eyes.
El conejo albino tenía pelaje blanco y ojos rosados.
C2 noun /ˈæpədʒiː/

apogee

ápice
Meaning
the highest or most distant point; the climax or peak of something
Example
The empire reached its apogee during the 18th century.
El imperio alcanzó su ápice durante el siglo XVIII.
B2 adjective /əˈnɒn.ɪ.məs/

Anonymous

anónimo; sin nombre
Meaning
having an unknown name or identity; nameless
Example
The author published the book under an anonymous pseudonym.
El autor publicó el libro bajo un seudónimo anónimo.
A1 adjective /ˈeɪbl/

able

capaz
Meaning
having the power, skill, or means to do something
Example
She is able to speak three languages fluently.
Ella es capaz de hablar tres idiomas con fluidez.
C2 noun /əˈbaɪdəns/

abidance

cumplimiento
Meaning
the act of following, accepting, or complying with something
Example
Her abidance by the rules impressed the committee.
Su cumplimiento de las reglas impresionó al comité.
C2 noun /ˌædʒʊˈreɪʃən/

adjuration

súplica solemne
Meaning
a solemn urging or appeal
Example
The priest made an adjuration for peace and unity.
El sacerdote hizo una súplica solemne por la paz y la unidad.
C1 adjective /əˈkɪn/

akin

similar
Meaning
Of similar character or related by blood.
Example
His reaction was akin to shock.
Su reacción fue similar a un shock.
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.
C1 noun /aɪ/

aye

Meaning
an affirmative vote or expression of agreement
Example
The committee voted aye on the proposal.
El comité votó sí en la propuesta.
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.
C2 adverb /ˌeɪˈmɔːrəli/

amorally

inmoralmente
Meaning
In a way that shows no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong.
Example
He acted amorally, ignoring the consequences of his actions.
Actuó inmoralmente, ignorando las consecuencias de sus acciones.
C2 verb /əˈlɪtəreɪt/

alliterate

utilizar aliteración
Meaning
to repeat the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in a phrase or sentence
Example
The poet often alliterates words to create rhythm.
El poeta a menudo alitera palabras para crear ritmo.
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.
B2 noun /ˌæljuˈmɪniəm/

aluminium

aluminio
Meaning
a lightweight, silvery-white metal used widely in manufacturing and packaging
Example
Aluminium is commonly used to make cans and aircraft parts.
El aluminio se usa para fabricar latas y aviones.
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈrɪʃən/

apparition

aparición fantasmagórica
Meaning
A ghostly figure or an unusual or unexpected appearance.
Example
The children were frightened by the sudden apparition in the old house.
Los niños se asustaron por la repentina aparición en la casa vieja.
B1 noun /ədˈvaɪzər/

adviser

asesor
Meaning
a person who gives advice, especially in a professional or official role
Example
He works as a financial adviser at a bank.
Él trabaja como asesor financiero en un banco.
B1 verb /əˈtʃiːv/

achieve

lograr
Meaning
to successfully bring about or reach a desired goal or result
Example
She worked hard to achieve her dream of becoming a doctor.
Ella trabajó duro para lograr su sueño de convertirse en doctora.
C1 noun /əˈlʌmnəs/

alumnus

exalumno
Meaning
a former student or graduate of a school, college, or university
Example
He is an alumnus of Harvard University.
Él es un exalumno de la Universidad de Harvard.
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.
A2 adjective /əˈsliːp/

asleep

dormido
Meaning
in a state of sleep
Example
The baby is fast asleep.
El bebé está profundamente dormido.
C1 verb /əˈpɔːl/

appall

impactar
Meaning
To shock or horrify someone with something unpleasant or bad.
Example
The cruelty of the crime appalled the entire community.
La crueldad del crimen impactó a toda la comunidad.
C2 adjective /æbˈstruːs/

abstruse

abstruso
Meaning
Difficult to understand; obscure.
Example
The abstruse nature of the philosophical debate left many confused.
La naturaleza abstrusa del debate filosófico dejó a muchos confundidos.
C1 noun /ˈæbdəmən/

abdomen

abdomen
Meaning
The part of the body below the chest and above the hips that contains the stomach and other organs.
Example
He complained of pain in his abdomen.
Él se quejó de dolor en su abdomen.
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 /ˈærənt/

arrant

completo, absoluto
Meaning
complete or utter (used negatively, e.g., 'arrant nonsense')
Example
His excuse was arrant nonsense.
Su excusa fue una tontería absoluta.
C1 adjective /əˈwɒʃ/

awash

inundado
Meaning
covered or flooded with water or something in large quantities
Example
The market was awash with cheap imported goods.
El mercado estaba inundado de productos importados baratos.
B2 noun /əˈbɔːrʃən/

abortion

aborto
Meaning
The deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, usually performed during the first 28 weeks.
Example
The debate about abortion continues to divide public opinion.
El debate sobre el aborto sigue dividiendo la opinión pública.
B1 verb /əˈpruːv/

approve

aprobar
Meaning
to officially agree to or accept something; to give permission
Example
The committee will approve the new policy tomorrow.
La comisión aprobará la nueva política mañana.
C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌstæt/

aerostat

aerostato
Meaning
A lighter-than-air craft, such as a balloon, that is lifted by gas.
Example
The military used an aerostat for surveillance over the border.
El ejército usó un aerostato para vigilancia sobre la frontera.
C2 noun, verb /ˈæseɪ/

assay

ensayo
Meaning
To test or analyze the quality, purity, or content of a substance; the act of such testing.
Example
The scientists assayed the mineral sample for gold content.
Los científicos analizaron la muestra mineral para el contenido de oro.
B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənt

antioxidant

antioxidante
Meaning
A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage by neutralizing free radicals.
Example
Green tea contains powerful antioxidants that slow aging.
El té verde contiene poderosos antioxidantes que ralentizan el envejecimiento.