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C2 noun /ˈæntɪk/

antic

payasada
Meaning
a playful, funny, or silly act or gesture
Example
The children laughed at the clown’s antics.
Los niños se rieron de las payasadas del payaso.
C2 noun /ɪˌdʒækjʊˈleɪʃən/

ejaculation

eyaculación / exclamación repentina
Meaning
The action of suddenly saying something or the release of semen during sexual climax.
Example
His sudden ejaculation of joy surprised everyone in the room.
Su repentina eyaculación de alegría sorprendió a todos en la habitación.
B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒɪslətɪv/

legislative

legislativo
Meaning
relating to the making of laws
Example
The legislative body passed the new tax bill.
El cuerpo legislativo aprobó el nuevo proyecto de ley sobre impuestos.
B1 noun /ˈboʊ.nəs/

Bonus

bono
Meaning
an amount of money added to wages on a seasonal basis, especially as a reward for good performance
Example
She received a year-end bonus for her excellent work performance.
Ella recibió un bono al final del año por su excelente desempeño en el trabajo.
C2 verb /ˈmiːliəˌreɪt/

meliorate

mejorar
Meaning
To make something better or improve a condition.
Example
The new policies aim to meliorate the living conditions of the poor.
Las nuevas políticas tienen como objetivo mejorar las condiciones de vida de los pobres.
C1 adjective bəˈnev.əl.ənt

benevolent

benevolente, generoso, bondadoso
Meaning
Kind, generous, showing goodwill and kindness.
Example
His benevolent nature made him beloved.
Su naturaleza benevolente lo hizo querido.
A2 noun /ɪˈfekt/

Effect

efecto; resultado; consecuencia
Meaning
a change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause
Example
The new medicine had a positive effect on the patient's recovery.
La nueva medicina tuvo un efecto positivo en la recuperación del paciente.
B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛndənt/

descendent

descendente
Meaning
Moving downward; going down or descending.
Example
The river followed a descendent course toward the valley.
El río siguió un curso descendente hacia el valle.
C2 adjective /əˈkɪliən/

achillean

achilliano
Meaning
like or characteristic of Achilles; strong but vulnerable
Example
His achillean pride made him blind to danger.
Su orgullo achilliano lo hizo ciego al peligro.
A2 noun /ˈpoʊɪm/

poem

poema
Meaning
a piece of writing that expresses ideas, feelings, or tells a story in a distinct form, often using rhyme or meter
Example
She wrote a beautiful poem for her mother.
Ella escribió un hermoso poema para su madre.
C2 adjective /ˌɪɡ.nəˈmɪn.i.əs/

ignominious

ignominioso
Meaning
Marked by shame, disgrace, or humiliation.
Example
The team suffered an ignominious defeat in the finals.
El equipo sufrió una ignominiosa derrota en la final.
C1 noun /ˈbɔɪənsi/ or /ˈbuːjənsi/

buoyancy

flotabilidad, alegría
Meaning
The ability to float in a liquid; cheerfulness and optimism.
Example
Her natural buoyancy lifted the mood of the group.
Su flotabilidad natural levantó el ánimo del grupo.
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.
A1 interjection /hɑː/

ha

¡Ja! (Expresión de sorpresa o diversión)
Meaning
used to express amusement, surprise, or triumph
Example
Ha! I knew you couldn’t resist joining us.
¡Ja! Sabía que no podrías resistir unirte a nosotros.
B2 adverb /ˈæŋkʃəsli/

anxiously

ansiosamente
Meaning
in a worried, nervous, or uneasy manner; with anxious anticipation
Example
She waited anxiously for the exam results.
Ella esperaba ansiosamente los resultados del examen.
C1 noun /pəˈlɪɡ.ə.mi/

Polygamy

poligamia
Meaning
the practice of marrying multiple spouses at the same time
Example
Polygamy is illegal in many countries around the world.
La poligamia es ilegal en muchos países alrededor del mundo.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈseɪʃəbl̩/

insatiable

insaciable
Meaning
impossible to satisfy; always wanting more
Example
Her insatiable curiosity drove her to read every book in the library.
Su insaciable curiosidad la llevó a leer todos los libros de la biblioteca.
C1 adverb /ˈðɛərfɔːr/

therefor

para eso
Meaning
For that or for it.
Example
He received payment and gave a receipt therefor.
Recibió el pago y dio un recibo para eso.
C2 verb /kənˈvoʊk/

convoke

convocar
Meaning
to call together or summon a meeting or assembly
Example
The committee convoked an emergency session to discuss the crisis.
El comité convocó una sesión de emergencia para discutir la crisis.
C2 adjective /ˈɪnˌbrɛd/

inbred

innato
Meaning
existing naturally in a person or animal; also related to reproduction within a limited community
Example
He has an inbred sense of loyalty.
Él tiene un sentido innato de lealtad.
C1 verb /ɪnˈθjuːz/

enthuse

entusiasmar
Meaning
to express excitement or admiration
Example
She enthused about her trip to Italy.
Ella expresó su entusiasmo por su viaje a Italia.
C2 noun /ˌsɪŋ.krəˈnɪs.ɪ.ti/

synchronicity

sincronía
Meaning
The meaningful coincidence of two or more events that are not planned.
Example
The synchronicity of their thoughts amazed everyone.
La sincronía de sus pensamientos asombró a todos.
C1 noun /fɪkˈseɪ.ʃən/

fixation

fijación o interés obsesivo en algo o alguien
Meaning
An obsessive interest in or feeling about someone or something.
Example
His fixation on perfectionism delayed project completion.
Su fijación con el perfeccionismo retrasó la finalización del proyecto.
B2 noun /ˈbɜːrdn/

burden

carga
Meaning
a heavy load, especially one that is difficult to carry
Example
The financial burden was too heavy for him to bear.
La carga financiera era demasiado pesada para él.
B1 noun/verb /ˈhʌntɪŋ/

hunting

caza
Meaning
the activity of chasing and killing wild animals
Example
Hunting is strictly regulated in many countries.
La caza está estrictamente regulada en muchos países.
B1 adjective /ˈɡreɪt.fəl/

Grateful

agradecido
Meaning
thankful; appreciative;
Example
I am grateful for your kindness and support.
Estoy agradecido por tu amabilidad y apoyo.
B1 adjective /ˈiː.ɡər/

Eager

ansioso; entusiasta; con ganas de; emocionado
Meaning
showing keen interest; enthusiastic; having or showing desire and excitement
Example
She was eager to start her new job.
Ella estaba ansiosa por comenzar su nuevo trabajo.
B2 noun /dʒɜːm/

germ

microbio
Meaning
a microscopic organism, especially one that causes disease
Example
Washing your hands helps prevent the spread of germs.
Lavarse las manos ayuda a prevenir la propagación de los microbios.
C2 adjective /pɪˈdʒɒrətɪv/

pejorative

despectivo
Meaning
Expressing contempt or disapproval.
Example
He used pejorative terms to insult his opponents.
Usó términos despectivos para insultar a sus oponentes.
B2 adjective /ˈbruː.təl/

brutal

brutal
Meaning
extremely cruel or harsh; violent and without feeling
Example
The dictator’s rule was marked by brutal violence.
El gobierno del dictador estuvo marcado por una violencia brutal.
A2 adjective /ˈlʌv.li/

Lovely

hermoso; encantador; atractivo; agradable
Meaning
beautiful; charming; delightful; attractive
Example
What a lovely day for a picnic!
¡Qué día tan bonito para un picnic!
B2 noun /ˈɪntərvəl/

interval

intervalo
Meaning
a period of time between two events or points; a pause or break in activity
Example
There was a short interval between the two performances.
Hubo un breve intervalo entre las dos funciones.
B2 adjective /pəˈluː.tɪd/

polluted

contaminado
Meaning
Contaminated with harmful or poisonous substances.
Example
Polluted air causes severe health problems.
El aire contaminado causa graves problemas de salud.
C2 verb /ˈɔːreɪt/

orate

orar
Meaning
To speak in a formal, often pompous manner
Example
He began to orate at the ceremony.
Él comenzó a orar en la ceremonia.
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɜːrdʒənt/

resurgent

resurgente
Meaning
Becoming strong, active, or popular again.
Example
The resurgent economy gave hope to many businesses.
La economía resurgente dio esperanza a muchos negocios.
B1 verb প্রিভেন্টস

prevents

previene
Meaning
To stop something from happening or arising.
Example
Bangladesh's warm climate prevents snowfall.
El clima cálido de Bangladesh previene la caída de nieve.
B2 noun pɪər ˈɪnfluəns

peer influence

influencia de los compañeros
Meaning
The effect that members of a peer group have on each other, especially in terms of behavior, attitudes, and decision-making.
Example
Peer influence can shape juvenile behavior significantly.
La influencia de los compañeros puede moldear significativamente el comportamiento juvenil.
C1 verb /sərˈpæs/

surpass

superar
Meaning
to exceed or go beyond
Example
Her performance surpassed all expectations.
Su rendimiento superó todas las expectativas.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrɡoʊ/

argot

jerga especializada
Meaning
the specialized vocabulary or jargon of a particular group, especially one with a common interest or occupation
Example
The thieves communicated in an argot that outsiders could not understand.
Los ladrones se comunicaron en un argot que los forasteros no pudieron entender.
C2 adjective /ˈhæriːd/

harried

estresado o agobiado
Meaning
feeling strained or stressed due to being overworked or constantly bothered
Example
The harried teacher struggled to calm the noisy classroom.
El maestro estresado luchaba por calmar el ruidoso aula.
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.
B2 noun /ˈɑːrkaɪvz/

archives

archivos
Meaning
A place or collection where historical records and documents are stored.
Example
She visited the national archives to research her family history.
Ella visitó los archivos nacionales para investigar la historia de su familia.
A2 noun /ɪˈvent/

event

evento
Meaning
something that happens, especially something important
Example
The concert was the biggest event of the year.
El concierto fue el evento más grande del año.
B2 noun /ˈkjuː.bɪ.kəl/

cubicle

cubículo
Meaning
A small partitioned-off area of a room, typically in an office.
Example
She works in a cubicle with three other colleagues.
Ella trabaja en un cubículo con tres compañeros de trabajo.
A1 noun /ˈhɒs.pɪ.təl/

hospital

hospital
Meaning
an institution where sick or injured people are given medical treatment
Example
He was taken to the hospital after the accident.
Lo llevaron al hospital después del accidente.
A1 noun /ˈɡrændˌmʌðər/

grandmother

abuela
Meaning
the mother of one's father or mother
Example
My grandmother makes delicious cakes.
Mi abuela hace pasteles deliciosos.
B2 adjective /ˈvɛərid/

Varied

variado; diverso
Meaning
showing differences; diverse; containing different types
Example
The museum has a varied collection of ancient artifacts.
El museo tiene una colección variada de artefactos antiguos.
C1 noun /ɪnˈtaɪtəlmənt/

entitlement

derecho
Meaning
the belief that one is inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment; a right to benefits
Example
The program provides entitlement to health care.
El programa otorga derecho a la atención médica.
C1 verb /ɪnˈsjuː/

ensue

suceder
Meaning
to happen as a result or consequence
Example
After the argument, silence ensued.
Después de la discusión, el silencio sucedió.
B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiənt/

Disobedient

desobediente
Meaning
refusing to obey rules or authority; rebellious
Example
The disobedient child refused to follow the rules.
El niño desobediente se negó a seguir las reglas.
B2 adjective /ˈwʌrisəm/

Worrisome

preocupante; molesto
Meaning
causing anxiety or concern; troubling
Example
The student's declining grades were worrisome to his parents.
Las calificaciones en declive del estudiante eran preocupantes para sus padres.
C1 noun /ˈneɪ.vəl/

Navel

ombligo
Meaning
the small hollow in the center of the stomach where the umbilical cord was attached
Example
The baby's navel cord fell off after a week.
El cordón umbilical del bebé se cayó después de una semana.
C1 adjective /ˈɛntərˌpraɪzɪŋ/

enterprising

emprendedor
Meaning
showing initiative and resourcefulness; willing to take risks to achieve success
Example
She is an enterprising young entrepreneur.
Ella es una joven emprendedora emprendedora.
B2 noun /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/

Provision

provisión
Meaning
supplies of food and other necessary things; arrangement or preparation
Example
The government made provision for emergency supplies during the flood.
El gobierno hizo provisión para los suministros de emergencia durante la inundación.
C1 adjective /ˈɪnfəməs/

infamous

infame
Meaning
well known for some bad quality or deed
Example
The dictator was infamous for his cruelty.
El dictador era infame por su crueldad.
B2 verb /dɪˈvoʊt/

devote

dedicar
Meaning
to give time, effort, or resources to something
Example
She devotes much of her time to helping the poor.
Ella dedica gran parte de su tiempo a ayudar a los pobres.
C1 noun /ˈstɛə.rɪ.əʊˌtaɪ.pɪŋ/

stereotyping

estereotipar
Meaning
A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Example
Stereotyping people based on their race is harmful.
Estereotipar a las personas según su raza es perjudicial.
C2 noun /ˈɔːriˌoʊl/

aureole

aureola
Meaning
A halo or radiance surrounding the head or body, often in religious art.
Example
The painting showed the saint with an aureole around his head.
La pintura mostró al santo con un aureól alrededor de su cabeza.
C2 verb /ˈʌndərˌraɪt/

underwrite

garantizar apoyo financiero
Meaning
To guarantee financial support, especially by agreeing to cover losses or risks; in insurance, to assess and accept risks.
Example
The bank agreed to underwrite the company's new bond issue.
El banco acordó asegurar la nueva emisión de bonos de la empresa.
B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənts

antioxidants

antioxidantes
Meaning
A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage.
Example
Fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants.
Las frutas y verduras son ricas en antioxidantes.
B2 adjective /ˈædɪkwət/

adequate

adecuado
Meaning
sufficient or acceptable in quality or quantity
Example
The food was adequate for the small group.
La comida fue adecuada para el pequeño grupo.
B2 noun /ˈɡræs.hɒp.ər/

Grass-hopper

saltamontes
Meaning
a jumping insect with long hind legs that feeds on grass and plants
Example
The grasshopper jumped from one leaf to another.
El saltamontes saltó de una hoja a otra.
B2 adjective /dɪˌveləpˈmentl/

developmental

desarrollador
Meaning
relating to the process of growth or progress
Example
Early childhood is a crucial developmental stage for learning.
La primera infancia es una etapa crucial en el desarrollo del aprendizaje.
C1 noun /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒəns/

Negligence

negligencia
Meaning
failure to take proper care in doing something; carelessness
Example
The accident was caused by driver negligence.
El accidente fue causado por negligencia del conductor.
C2 noun /ˌæntɪˈtɒksɪn/

antitoxin

antitoxina
Meaning
A substance that neutralizes a specific toxin in the body.
Example
The doctor administered an antitoxin to counter the snake venom.
El doctor administró una antitoxina para contrarrestar el veneno de la serpiente.
C1 adjective /səbˈsɪd.i.ər.i/

Subsidiary

subsidiario; secundario; relacionado con una empresa subsidiaria
Meaning
less important than the main thing; secondary; of or relating to a subsidiary company
Example
The subsidiary company handles all overseas operations.
La empresa subsidiaria maneja todas las operaciones en el extranjero.
C2 adjective /ˈvɒkətɪv/

vocative

caso vocativo
Meaning
relating to a case in grammar used for directly addressing someone
Example
In Latin, the vocative case is used when directly calling someone by name.
En latín, el caso vocativo se usa para llamar directamente a alguien por su nombre.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪələt/

inviolate

inviolado
Meaning
free from violation, injury, or desecration; kept safe and untouched
Example
The ancient temple remained inviolate for centuries.
El antiguo templo permaneció inviolado durante siglos.
B1 adjective /ˈdʒel.əs/

Jealous

celoso; envidioso; posesivo de la atención o afecto de alguien
Meaning
feeling envious or resentful; possessive of someone's attention or affection
Example
She felt jealous when her friend got promoted.
Ella se sintió celosa cuando su amiga fue ascendida.
C2 noun /ˌɒpəˈrɛtə/

operetta

ópera ligera
Meaning
a short opera with light and humorous themes
Example
The theater staged a famous operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan.
El teatro presentó una famosa opereta de Gilbert y Sullivan.
C2 noun /neɪv/

Knave

persona deshonesta; un hombre en una carta de juego
Meaning
a dishonest person, especially a man; a playing card with a picture of a male servant
Example
The knave tried to cheat the old woman out of her savings.
El canalla intentó engañar a la anciana para robarle sus ahorros.
C1 verb /kwentʃ/

quench

calmar
Meaning
to satisfy thirst by drinking; to extinguish fire
Example
He drank water to quench his thirst after the long run.
Él bebió agua para calmar su sed después de la larga carrera.
C2 adjective /səˈdʒɛstəbəl/

suggestible

sugestionable
Meaning
easily influenced by the suggestions of others
Example
Children are highly suggestible and may believe what they are told.
Los niños son altamente sugestionables y pueden creer lo que se les dice.
C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪbərəl/

illiberal

iliberal
Meaning
Opposed to liberal principles; restricting freedom of thought or behavior.
Example
The government was criticized for its illiberal policies.
El gobierno fue criticado por sus políticas iliberales.
A2 adjective /mɪkst/

mixed

mezclado
Meaning
consisting of different elements or having varied opinions or feelings
Example
The audience had mixed reactions to the film.
La audiencia tuvo reacciones mixtas hacia la película.
C1 verb /pɛk/

Peck

picar
Meaning
To strike or bite something with a beak; to eat in small bites.
Example
The hen began to peck at the grains scattered on the ground.
La gallina comenzó a picotear los granos esparcidos por el suelo.
B2 noun ˈɒksɪdʒən prəˈdʌkʃən

oxygen production

producción de oxígeno
Meaning
The process of generating oxygen through photosynthesis or other means.
Example
Plants are vital for oxygen production and the maintenance of life.
Las plantas son vitales para la producción de oxígeno y el mantenimiento de la vida.
B2 noun rɪsk ˈfæktər

risk factor

factor de riesgo
Meaning
Something that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or condition
Example
Water pollution is a significant risk factor for health.
La contaminación del agua es un factor de riesgo significativo para la salud.
A2 noun /nek/

Neck

cuello
Meaning
the part of the body connecting the head to the shoulders
Example
She wore a beautiful necklace around her neck.
Ella llevaba un hermoso collar alrededor de su cuello.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɛp(ə)rəbəl/

inseparable

inseparable
Meaning
Unable to be separated or always together.
Example
The two friends have been inseparable since childhood.
Los dos amigos han sido inseparables desde la infancia.
C1 noun ˌɪnfrəˈstrʌktʃərəl dɪˈveləpmənt

infrastructural development

desarrollo infraestructural
Meaning
The process of building and improving the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
Example
Infrastructural development is necessary for efficient recycling.
El desarrollo infraestructural es necesario para el reciclaje eficiente.
C2 noun /prɪˈfɜːrmənt/

preferment

ascenso
Meaning
promotion or advancement in rank, position, or office
Example
He hoped for preferment in the government office.
Él esperaba un ascenso en la oficina del gobierno.
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.
B2 noun /ˈæŋk.lət/

Anklet

tobillera
Meaning
a piece of jewelry worn around the ankle
Example
She wore a beautiful silver anklet on her left foot.
Ella llevaba una hermosa tobillera plateada en su pie izquierdo.
C2 noun /ˈfɪɡmənt/

figment

invención, imaginación
Meaning
something invented or imaginary; a fabrication of the mind
Example
The story of the haunted house is just a figment of her imagination.
La historia de la casa embrujada es solo un producto de su imaginación.
B2 verb /ɜːrdʒ/

urge

instar
Meaning
to strongly encourage or try to persuade someone to do something
Example
Doctors urge patients to exercise regularly.
Los doctores instan a los pacientes a hacer ejercicio regularmente.
A2 conjunction /ðoʊ/

though

aunque
Meaning
used to introduce a fact that makes the main statement of the sentence seem surprising or unexpected
Example
Though it was raining, they still went outside.
Aunque estaba lloviendo, ellos aún salieron.
B1 noun ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪə.rɪŋ

engineering

ingeniería
Meaning
The application of scientific and mathematical principles to design, build, and maintain structures, machines, or systems.
Example
Genetic engineering transforms agricultural practices.
La ingeniería genética transforma las prácticas agrícolas.
C1 adjective /koʊˈɪnsɪdənt/

coincident

coincidente
Meaning
Occurring at the same time; occupying the same position in space or time.
Example
The festival was coincident with the national holiday.
El festival fue coincidente con el día festivo nacional.
A2 noun /səˈluː.ʃən/

Solution

solución; respuesta; mezcla líquida
Meaning
an answer to a problem; a liquid mixture
Example
We need to find a solution to this problem.
Necesitamos encontrar una solución a este problema.
B2 noun /ɪnˈvɒlvmənt/

involvement

participación
Meaning
the act of taking part in something
Example
His involvement in the project was crucial.
Su participación en el proyecto fue crucial.
C1 adjective /ˈteɪn.tɪd/

Tainted

contaminado; manchado
Meaning
contaminated or affected by something bad or undesirable
Example
The water supply was tainted with harmful chemicals.
El suministro de agua fue contaminado con productos químicos dañinos.
A1 adverb /hɪr/

here

aquí
Meaning
in, at, or to this place
Example
Please come here quickly.
Por favor ven aquí rápidamente.
C1 adjective /ˈloʊli/

lowly

humilde
Meaning
humble in status, position, or manner
Example
She rose from a lowly position to become the company's CEO.
Ella subió de una posición humilde a ser la CEO de la empresa.
C2 noun /bleɪn/

Blain

ampolla
Meaning
an inflammatory swelling or sore on the skin; a blister or pustule
Example
The doctor examined the blain on his arm.
El médico examinó la ampolla en su brazo.
B2 noun /ˈkæməˌflɑːʒ/

camouflage

camuflaje
Meaning
the act of hiding or disguising something by making it blend with its surroundings
Example
The soldiers used camouflage to hide from the enemy.
Los soldados usaron camuflaje para esconderse del enemigo.
B2 adjective /ˈmiː.nɪŋ.ləs/

Meaningless

sin sentido; sin propósito; irrelevante
Meaning
without purpose; having no significance; pointless
Example
The data became meaningless without proper context.
Los datos se volvieron sin sentido sin el contexto adecuado.
B2 noun /dɪˈstrækʃənz/

distractions

distracciones
Meaning
Things that prevent someone from concentrating on something else.
Example
Eliminate distractions for better productivity.
Elimina las distracciones para una mejor productividad.
B2 noun /ˈpɪs.təl/

Pistol

pistola
Meaning
a small gun that can be held and fired with one hand
Example
The officer drew his pistol from the holster.
El oficial sacó su pistola de la funda.
C1 noun /ˈskep.tɪ.sɪ.zəm/

skepticism

escepticismo, duda
Meaning
A skeptical attitude; doubt as to the truth of something.
Example
His skepticism about new technology often makes him resistant to change.
Su escepticismo sobre la nueva tecnología a menudo lo hace resistente al cambio.
C1 noun /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌklaɪmæt/

microclimate

microclima
Meaning
The climate of a small, specific area that may differ from the general climate of the surrounding region, often influenced by local factors like terrain, vegetation, or buildings.
Example
A microclimate can have a significant impact on plant growth.
Un microclima puede tener un impacto significativo en el crecimiento de las plantas.
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrtrɪdʒ/

cartridge

cartucho
Meaning
A container holding a substance or device, such as ink for printers or bullets for firearms.
Example
The printer stopped working because the ink cartridge was empty.
La impresora dejó de funcionar porque el cartucho de tinta estaba vacío.
B2 adverb /səˈpəʊzɪdli/

supposedly

supuestamente
Meaning
used to show that something is believed or claimed to be true, though it may not be
Example
He is supposedly the best player on the team.
Supuestamente, él es el mejor jugador del equipo.
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.
B1 noun /nest/

Nest

nido
Meaning
a structure built by birds to lay eggs and shelter their young
Example
The bird built a nest in the tree.
El pájaro construyó un nido en el árbol.
C1 noun /ˈmætrəˌmoʊni/

matrimony

matrimonio
Meaning
The state of being married; marriage.
Example
They entered into matrimony after years of friendship.
Entraron en el matrimonio después de años de amistad.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪlvən/

sylvan

boscosa
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of the woods or forest.
Example
The cottage was set in a sylvan landscape full of tall trees.
La cabaña estaba situada en un paisaje boscosa lleno de árboles altos.
B2 noun /ˈmɛmoʊ/

memo

memorando
Meaning
a written message, typically in a business setting
Example
He wrote a memo to the staff about the upcoming meeting.
Él escribió un memorando al personal sobre la próxima reunión.
C2 noun /ˈkreɪniəm/

cranium

cráneo
Meaning
the skull, especially the part enclosing the brain
Example
The archaeologists carefully examined the ancient cranium.
Los arqueólogos examinaron cuidadosamente el cráneo antiguo.
A2 noun /ˈpæs.ən.dʒər/

Passenger

pasajero
Meaning
A person who travels in a vehicle but is not driving it
Example
The bus can carry thirty passengers.
El autobús puede llevar treinta pasajeros.
B2 adjective ˌprəʊˈæk.tɪv

proactive

proactivo
Meaning
Taking action by causing change and not only reacting to change when it happens.
Example
Proactive strategies are needed to combat scarcity.
Se necesitan estrategias proactivas para combatir la escasez.
C2 noun /ˈkæm.fər/

Camphor

alcanfor
Meaning
a white crystalline substance with a strong aromatic smell, used in medicine and religious ceremonies
Example
The temple was filled with the fragrant smoke of burning camphor.
El templo estaba lleno del humo fragante del alcanfor ardiendo.
B1 verb /ɪnˈfɔ:m/

inform

informar
Meaning
to tell someone about something; to give information
Example
Please inform me when you arrive at the airport.
por favor infórmame cuando llegues al aeropuerto.
A2 adjective /sɪk/

Sick

enfermo; con náuseas; mal
Meaning
unwell; having a disease or illness; feeling nauseous
Example
She stayed home from work because she was feeling sick.
Ella se quedó en casa del trabajo porque se sentía mal.
B2 verb /ˈdɛvəˌsteɪt/

devastate

devastar
Meaning
to cause severe and overwhelming destruction or damage
Example
The hurricane devastated the coastal town.
El huracán devastó la ciudad costera.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnt/

intent

intención
Meaning
the purpose or reason behind an action; a strong determination to do something
Example
Her intent was to improve the quality of education in the community.
Su intención era mejorar la calidad de la educación en la comunidad.
C2 adjective /əˌnækrəˈnɪstɪk/

anachronistic

anacrónico
Meaning
belonging to a period other than that being portrayed; old-fashioned or outdated
Example
His views on gender roles are considered anachronistic.
Sus puntos de vista sobre los roles de género se consideran anacrónicos.
C2 noun /doʊˈniː/

donee

beneficiario
Meaning
A person who receives a gift or donation.
Example
The scholarship fund’s donee expressed heartfelt gratitude.
El beneficiario del fondo de becas expresó un sincero agradecimiento.
B2 verb, noun /ʃeɪv/

shave

afeitar
Meaning
To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair
Example
He likes to shave every morning before work.
Le gusta afeitarse todas las mañanas antes del trabajo.
C2 verb /dɪˈtruːd/

detrude

empujar hacia abajo o hacia afuera
Meaning
To thrust or force something downward or outward.
Example
The violent waves detruded rocks from the cliff.
Las olas violentas empujaron las rocas desde el acantilado.
B2 adverb /ˈsiː.mɪŋ.li/

seemingly

aparentemente, aparentemente tranquilo
Meaning
appearing to be true, but not necessarily so
Example
He was seemingly calm despite the chaos around him.
Él estaba aparentemente tranquilo a pesar del caos a su alrededor.