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C1 noun /əˈpɒsəl/

apostle

apóstol, defensor
Meaning
A vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a particular cause, often used for the early Christian disciples.
Example
He became an apostle of environmental protection.
Él se convirtió en un apóstol de la protección del medio ambiente.
A1 preposition /ɪn/

in

en
Meaning
expressing the situation of being enclosed or surrounded by something
Example
She is in the kitchen preparing dinner.
Ella está en la cocina preparando la cena.
C2 noun /ˈlɒkətɪv/

locative

locativo
Meaning
a grammatical case indicating location or place
Example
In Latin, the locative case is used to indicate location.
En latín, el caso locativo se usa para indicar ubicación.
C2 noun /ˈneɪvəri/

knavery

engaño
Meaning
dishonest or deceitful behavior; trickery
Example
The politician’s knavery was exposed by the media.
La engaño del político fue expuesto por los medios.
C1 verb /ˈməʊbɪlaɪz/

mobilize

movilizar
Meaning
to organize or prepare people or resources for action
Example
The leader worked hard to mobilize the community for the protest.
El líder trabajó duro para movilizar a la comunidad para la protesta.
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.sɔːr/

Eyesore

ultraje visual; cosa desagradable de ver
Meaning
something that is very ugly and unpleasant to look at
Example
The abandoned building has become an eyesore in the neighborhood.
El edificio abandonado se ha convertido en un ultraje visual en el vecindario.
A1 verb /dɪˈsaɪd/

decide

decidir
Meaning
To make a choice or judgment about something.
Example
She decided to study abroad after graduation.
Ella decidió estudiar en el extranjero después de graduarse.
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.
C1 noun /mɪˈlɪʃə/

militia

milicia
Meaning
a group of ordinary people who are trained to act as soldiers in emergencies
Example
The village formed a militia to defend against attacks.
El pueblo formó una milicia para defenderse de los ataques.
B2 noun pəˈspek.tɪvz

perspectives

perspectiva
Meaning
A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.
Example
New perspectives enhance understanding.
Nuevas perspectivas mejoran la comprensión.
B2 noun ˌnæv.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

navigation

navegación
Meaning
The process or activity of accurately ascertaining one's position and planning and following a route.
Example
GPS technology has improved the navigation of self-driving cars.
La tecnología GPS ha mejorado la navegación de los autos autónomos.
B2 noun /ɡræm/

Gram

garbanzo
Meaning
chickpea; a leguminous plant and its edible seed
Example
She cooked gram curry for lunch today.
Ella cocinó curry de garbanzo para el almuerzo hoy.
A2 verb /pɪk/

pick

elegir
Meaning
to choose; to take or select from a group; to pluck or gather
Example
Please pick your favorite color from the palette.
Por favor, elige tu color favorito de la paleta.
B2 verb /tæn/

tan

ponerse la piel o el cuero de color marrón por exposición al sol o productos químicos
Meaning
to make skin or a hide brown by exposure to the sun or by using chemicals
Example
She tanned her skin after spending the summer at the beach.
Ella bronceó su piel después de pasar el verano en la playa.
C2 verb /ˈprɒsəˌlaɪtaɪz/

proselytize

intentar convertir
Meaning
To try to persuade someone to convert to a different belief or religion.
Example
They tried to proselytize the villagers with their new ideas.
Ellos intentaron prosélitizar a los aldeanos con sus nuevas ideas.
C2 noun /ˌkæθəˈlɪsɪti/

catholicity

universalidad, amplitud de mente
Meaning
Universality; broad-mindedness; acceptance of a wide variety of things.
Example
Her catholicity of interests makes her a fascinating person.
Su catholicidad de intereses la convierte en una persona fascinante.
C1 verb /smɜrk/

smirk

sonreír con suficiencia
Meaning
to smile in a self-satisfied, smug, or silly way
Example
He smirked when he won the argument.
Él sonrió cuando ganó la discusión.
C2 noun /maɪˈkrɒmɪtər/

micrometer

micrómetro
Meaning
A device used for measuring small distances with great accuracy.
Example
The engineer used a micrometer to measure the thickness of the wire.
El ingeniero usó un micrómetro para medir el grosor del cable.
B2 noun /ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡeɪtər/

investigator

felicidad
Meaning
a person who carries out a formal inquiry or investigation
Example
The investigator gathered evidence from the crime scene.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /pləˈsiːboʊ/

placebo

placebo
Meaning
a substance with no therapeutic effect, used as a control in testing new drugs
Example
The patient was given a placebo to compare the effect of the real drug.
Al paciente se le dio un placebo para comparar el efecto del medicamento real.
B2 adjective /ˈfɪr.fəl/

fearful

temeroso
Meaning
feeling afraid or showing fear
Example
She was fearful of walking alone at night.
Ella tenía miedo de caminar sola por la noche.
A2 noun /ˈsoʊldʒərz/

soldiers

soldados
Meaning
members of an army who serve their country in war or peace
Example
The soldiers marched proudly down the street.
Los soldados marcharon orgullosamente por la calle
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪdiəs/

invidious

envidioso
Meaning
likely to arouse resentment, envy, or anger in others
Example
The manager's invidious remarks created tension among the employees.
Los comentarios envidiosos del gerente crearon tensión entre los empleados.
A1 pronoun /ˈɛvrɪθɪŋ/

everything

todo
Meaning
all things; the whole lot
Example
He packed everything in his suitcase.
Empacó todo en su maleta.
B2 noun /ˈɡloʊbəl əˈwɛrnɪs/

global awareness

conciencia global
Meaning
Worldwide consciousness and understanding of important issues that affect people globally, leading to informed action and policy changes.
Example
Global awareness of climate change is essential for policy changes.
La conciencia global sobre el cambio climático es esencial para los cambios en las políticas.
B2 noun /ˈɡlɔː.ri/

Glory

gloria; honra; esplendor
Meaning
magnificent beauty or splendor; praise, honor, and distinction; a state of absolute happiness
Example
The athlete basked in the glory of winning the Olympic gold medal.
El atleta se deleitó en la gloria de ganar la medalla de oro olímpica.
B2 noun /ˈklʌstər/

cluster

racimo
Meaning
a group of similar things or people positioned close together
Example
The grapes grew in a tight cluster.
Las uvas crecieron en un racimo apretado.
A2 noun ˈkɜːrɪdʒ

courage

valor
Meaning
The ability to do something that frightens one; bravery.
Example
Courage is essential in the face of challenges.
El valor es esencial frente a los desafíos.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/

self-effacing

modesto
Meaning
not drawing attention to oneself; modest
Example
Despite his success, he remained self-effacing and humble.
A pesar de su éxito, él se mantuvo modesto y humilde.
A2 noun /ˈseɪf.ti/

Safety

seguridad
Meaning
condition of being protected from danger, risk, or injury
Example
The company prioritizes workplace safety above all else.
La empresa prioriza la seguridad en el lugar de trabajo por encima de todo.
B2 noun pəˈluː.tənts

pollutants

contaminantes
Meaning
A substance that pollutes or contaminates the environment.
Example
Pollutants contribute to environmental degradation.
Los contaminantes contribuyen a la degradación ambiental.
C2 noun /ˌdɪvɪˈneɪʃən/

divination

adivinación
Meaning
the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means
Example
Ancient people often relied on divination to guide important decisions.
Las personas antiguas a menudo dependían de la adivinación para tomar decisiones importantes.
B1 adjective ˈkrɪtɪkəl

critical

crítico
Meaning
Extremely important; at a point of crisis or urgency.
Example
Addressing critical issues in education is imperative.
Abordar los problemas críticos en la educación es imperativo.
B2 noun /sliːv/

Sleeve

manga
Meaning
the part of a garment that covers the arm
Example
She rolled up her sleeves before starting to cook.
Ella subió las mangas antes de empezar a cocinar.
B2 noun /dɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

deduction

deducción
Meaning
The process of reaching a conclusion through logical reasoning.
Example
His deduction from the evidence was accurate.
Su deducción de la evidencia fue precisa.
C1 noun /ˈmɔː.tər ænd ˈpes.əl/

Mortar and Pestle

mortero y pistilo
Meaning
a bowl and grinding tool used to crush and grind spices, herbs, and other substances
Example
She ground the spices using a mortar and pestle.
Ella molió las especias usando un mortero y pistilo.
B2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛstɪd/

congested

congestionado
Meaning
Blocked up with too much traffic or crowding.
Example
The road was congested during rush hour.
La carretera estaba congestionada durante la hora punta.
B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌpt/

Bankrupt

quebrado
Meaning
a person unable to pay debts; having no money; completely lacking in something
Example
The company went bankrupt after years of poor financial management.
La empresa quebró después de años de mala gestión financiera.
B2 noun /ˌkrɛd.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

credibility

credibilidad
Meaning
The quality of being trusted and believed in; trustworthiness.
Example
His credibility as a leader remains unquestioned.
Su credibilidad como líder sigue siendo incuestionable.
C1 adjective ˈpɪv.ə.təl

pivotal

fundamental
Meaning
Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.
Example
Renewable energy plays a pivotal role in sustainability.
La energía renovable juega un papel fundamental en la sostenibilidad.
B1 noun /læk/

Lack

falta; carencia
Meaning
the state of being without or not having enough of something; absence or shortage
Example
The lack of rain this summer has caused serious problems for farmers.
La falta de lluvia este verano ha causado serios problemas para los agricultores.
B2 noun /ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/

Sabotage

sabotaje
Meaning
deliberate destruction of equipment or disruption of activities
Example
The factory was shut down due to an act of sabotage.
La fábrica se cerró debido a un acto de sabotaje.
C1 noun /vəˈlɒs.ɪ.ti/

velocity

velocidad
Meaning
Speed or acceleration, the rate of movement of any object or vehicle.
Example
High velocity trains reduce travel time significantly.
Los trenes de alta velocidad reducen significativamente el tiempo de viaje.
C1 noun /dɪˈsiːt/

Deceit

engaño; fraude; mentira
Meaning
the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth
Example
His deceit was discovered when the truth about his qualifications came to light.
Su engaño fue descubierto cuando la verdad sobre sus calificaciones salió a la luz.
B2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/

sergeant

sargento
Meaning
A rank of non-commissioned officer in the armed forces or police.
Example
The sergeant gave orders to the soldiers before the mission.
El sargento dio órdenes a los soldados antes de la misión.
B2 adjective /veɪn/

Vain

vanidoso; inútil
Meaning
having excessive pride in one's appearance; futile or unsuccessful
Example
She spent hours in front of the mirror being quite vain.
Ella pasó horas frente al espejo siendo bastante vanidosa.
B2 verb /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊz/

diagnose

diagnosticar
Meaning
To identify a disease, condition, or problem by examining symptoms.
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with pneumonia.
El doctor lo diagnosticó con neumonía.
A1 noun /bæɡ/

bag

bolsa
Meaning
a container made of flexible material, used for carrying items
Example
She carried her books in a bag.
Ella llevó sus libros en una bolsa.
B1 adjective /aɪˈdiːəl/

ideal

ideal
Meaning
the best possible; perfect for a situation
Example
This place is ideal for a picnic.
Este lugar es ideal para un picnic.
C2 noun /ˌkælɪsˈθɛnɪks/

calisthenics

ejercicio físico
Meaning
exercises that use body weight for strength and flexibility
Example
She practices calisthenics every morning in the park.
Ella practica calistenia todas las mañanas en el parque.
C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.ləs/

pitiless

despiadado
Meaning
showing no pity or compassion; cruel
Example
The pitiless ruler ignored the suffering of his people.
El gobernante despiadado ignoró el sufrimiento de su pueblo.
C1 adjective /ˈdʒuː.bɪ.lənt/

jubilant

jubiloso
Meaning
feeling or expressing great happiness and joy
Example
The team was jubilant after winning the championship.
El equipo estaba jubiloso después de ganar el campeonato.
C1 noun /ɪkˈspæns/

expanse

extensa área
Meaning
a wide, open area of land, sea, or sky
Example
The desert is a vast expanse of sand and rock.
El desierto es una vasta extensión de arena y roca.
C1 verb /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/

condescend

mirar desde arriba con amabilidad
Meaning
to behave as if one is superior while being gracious to others
Example
He would not condescend to answer such a trivial question.
Él no se dignaría a responder una pregunta tan trivial.
C2 noun /ˈmænˌtræp/

man-trap

trampa para hombres
Meaning
A trap designed to catch or injure humans; informally, a woman considered dangerously attractive.
Example
The old castle had a man-trap at the entrance.
El viejo castillo tenía una trampa para hombres en la entrada.
B2 noun /dɪˈsɛnt/

descent

descenso / linaje
Meaning
the action of moving downward, falling, or dropping; ancestry or origin
Example
The climbers began their descent from the mountain peak.
Los escaladores comenzaron su descenso desde la cima de la montaña.
B1 adjective /juːˈniːk/

Unique

único; singular; raro
Meaning
being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
Example
Every snowflake is unique in its pattern.
Cada copo de nieve es único en su patrón.
C2 noun /ˈfriːˌθɪŋkər/

freethinker

librepensador
Meaning
A person who forms opinions based on reason and independent thought rather than tradition or authority.
Example
Voltaire was considered a great freethinker of his time.
Voltaire fue considerado un gran librepensador de su tiempo.
C1 noun /bɑːrˈbeəriən/

Barbarian

bárbaro; salvaje;
Meaning
a person from an uncivilized group; someone who is cruel or brutal
Example
The ancient Romans considered anyone outside their empire to be barbarians.
Los antiguos romanos consideraban bárbaros a todos los que estaban fuera de su imperio.
C2 adjective /ˈtɪtjələr/

titular

titular
Meaning
holding a title or position in name only without real power; relating to the title of a work
Example
She is the titular head of the committee, but decisions are made by the coordinator.
Ella es la titular de la comisión, pero las decisiones las toma el coordinador.
C1 adverb /ˈheɪs.tɪ.li/

Hastily

apresuradamente
Meaning
in a hurried or rushed manner; quickly and carelessly
Example
She hastily packed her bags before leaving for the airport.
Ella empacó apresuradamente sus maletas antes de irse al aeropuerto.
B1 noun /meɪt/

mate

amigo, compañero
Meaning
a friend or companion; a partner in marriage or reproduction
Example
He went fishing with his old school mate.
Fue a pescar con su viejo compañero de escuela.
C2 noun (plural) /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃənz/

machinations

maquinaciones
Meaning
complicated and secret plans, often intended to cause harm
Example
The politician was brought down by his own machinations.
El político fue derribado por sus propias maquinaciones.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈnoʊmər/

misnomer

nombre incorrecto
Meaning
A wrong or inaccurate name or designation.
Example
Calling the tiny dog a 'giant' is a misnomer.
Llamar al perro pequeño un 'gigante' es un nombre incorrecto.
B1 adjective /roʊˈmæn.tɪk/

Romantic

romántico
Meaning
relating to love; idealistic; dreamy
Example
They enjoyed a romantic dinner by candlelight.
Disfrutaron de una cena romántica a la luz de las velas.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɛrɪl/

imperil

poner en peligro
Meaning
To put in danger or at risk.
Example
Reckless driving can imperil the lives of others.
La conducción imprudente puede poner en peligro la vida de otros.
C2 adjective /səˈprɛsəbl̩/

suppressible

suprimible
Meaning
capable of being restrained, controlled, or prevented
Example
The symptoms of the disease are suppressible with medication.
Los síntomas de la enfermedad son suprimibles con medicación.
B1 noun /ˈpoʊni/

Pony

potro
Meaning
a small horse, typically under 14.2 hands high
Example
The children enjoyed riding the gentle pony at the farm.
Los niños disfrutaron montando el suave potro en la granja.
C1 adverb /ˈhed ɑn/

Head-on

de frente
Meaning
directly facing; in direct confrontation or collision
Example
The two cars collided head-on at the intersection.
Los dos autos colisionaron de frente en la intersección.
C2 noun /lɒx/ or /lɒk/

lough

embalse
Meaning
An Irish or Scottish word for a lake or sea inlet.
Example
The fishermen lived by the lough for generations.
Los pescadores vivían junto al embalse durante generaciones.
A2 adjective /ˈkloʊ.sɪst/

closest

más cercano
Meaning
nearest in distance or relationship
Example
He is my closest friend.
Él es mi amigo más cercano.
B2 noun /diˈoʊ.dər.ənt/

Deodorant

desodorante
Meaning
a substance that removes or conceals unpleasant smells, especially bodily odors
Example
She applied deodorant before going to the gym to stay fresh during workout.
Ella se aplicó desodorante antes de ir al gimnasio para mantenerse fresca durante el entrenamiento.
C2 noun /fiːˈkʌndɪti/

fecundity

fecundidad, fertilidad
Meaning
the ability to produce an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertility
Example
The fecundity of the river delta supports diverse wildlife.
La fecundidad del delta del río apoya la diversidad de la vida silvestre.
A2 preposition /bɪˈsaɪd/

beside

al lado de
Meaning
next to or at the side of someone or something
Example
She sat beside her best friend during the ceremony.
Ella se sentó al lado de su mejor amiga durante la ceremonia.
C1 adjective /ʃrɪl/

shrill

sonido agudo
Meaning
High-pitched and piercing in sound.
Example
The shrill whistle startled everyone in the room.
El silbido agudo sorprendió a todos en la sala.
B2 noun /ˈvɜː.dɪkt/

verdict

veredicto
Meaning
a decision made by a jury or judge in a court case
Example
The jury returned a guilty verdict after three hours of deliberation.
El jurado dictó un veredicto de culpabilidad tras tres horas de deliberación.
B2 noun /ˈræŋkɪŋ/

ranking

clasificación
Meaning
a position in a list or hierarchy, especially in terms of performance or importance
Example
His ranking in the competition improved after each round.
Su clasificación en la competencia mejoró después de cada ronda.
C2 adjective /ˈprɒvɪdənt/

provident

previsor
Meaning
making or indicative of timely preparation for the future
Example
She was provident in saving money for her children’s education.
Ella fue previsora al ahorrar dinero para la educación de sus hijos.
A2 noun /spuːn/

Spoon

cuchara
Meaning
an implement consisting of a small, shallow bowl on a long handle, used for eating, stirring, and serving food
Example
He used a spoon to eat his soup.
Él usó una cuchara para comer su sopa.
C1 verb /rɪˈpʌls/

repulse

repeler / provocar desagrado
Meaning
to drive back an attack or attacker by force; to cause intense dislike or disgust
Example
The army managed to repulse the enemy attack.
El ejército logró repeler el ataque enemigo.
A2 noun /sɒks/

Socks

calcetines
Meaning
soft coverings for the feet, typically worn inside shoes
Example
I need to buy new socks for winter.
Necesito comprar calcetines nuevos para el invierno.
C2 noun /sɒp/

sop

concesión
Meaning
a concession or appeasement to pacify someone; also a piece of bread dipped in liquid
Example
The manager offered a bonus as a sop to the unhappy employees.
El gerente ofreció un bono como un obsequio a los empleados descontentos.
B2 noun ləˈdʒɪs.tɪks

Logistics

logística
Meaning
The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies.
Example
Logistics ensures timely delivery.
La logística asegura una entrega puntual.
A2 verb /drɔː/

draw

dibujar
Meaning
to create pictures or designs with a pencil or pen
Example
She draws beautiful landscapes in her spare time.
Ella dibuja hermosos paisajes en su tiempo libre.
B2 noun /waɪt ˈpɛpər/

White Pepper

pimienta blanca
Meaning
a spice made from dried peppercorns with the outer husk removed
Example
She added white pepper to the cream soup for a mild spicy flavor.
Ella agregó pimienta blanca a la sopa de crema para darle un sabor suave y picante.
A1 verb /bɪˈkʌm/

become

convertirse
Meaning
to grow to be; to come to be
Example
She became a doctor after years of study.
Ella se convirtió en doctora después de años de estudio.
B2 verb /ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/

compromise

comprometer
Meaning
To expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute.
Example
Excessive sharing can compromise your privacy.
Compartir en exceso puede comprometer tu privacidad.
C2 noun /ˈprɒm.ən.tɔːr.i/

promontory

promontorio
Meaning
A high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water.
Example
The lighthouse stood on a promontory overlooking the sea.
El faro estaba en un promontorio con vistas al mar.
B1 noun /feɪk/

Fake

falsificación; fraude; objeto falso
Meaning
a thing that is not genuine; a forgery or sham
Example
The painting was discovered to be a fake worth very little money.
Se descubrió que la pintura era una falsificación de muy poco valor.
C1 noun /ˈskæf.əld/

Scaffold

andamio
Meaning
a temporary structure used by workers to stand on when building or repairing something high; a platform for execution
Example
The workers erected a scaffold to paint the building's exterior.
Los trabajadores erigieron un andamio para pintar el exterior del edificio.
C1 noun /ɪˈlɪpsɪs/

ellipsis

elipsis
Meaning
The omission of words in a sentence, represented by three dots (...).
Example
The writer used an ellipsis to show that part of the quote was omitted.
El escritor utilizó una elipsis para mostrar que se omitió parte de la cita.
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.
C1 noun /dɪˈkriː/

Decree

decreto
Meaning
an official order issued by a legal authority; a judicial decision or edict
Example
The king issued a decree that all citizens must pay additional taxes.
El rey emitió un decreto que todos los ciudadanos deben pagar impuestos adicionales.
B2 noun /ɡɪɡ/

gig

una actuación en vivo de un músico, banda o artista; también un trabajo temporal
Meaning
A live performance by a musician, band, or entertainer; also a temporary job.
Example
The band has a gig at the local club tonight.
La banda tiene un gig en el club local esta noche.
C2 verb /baɪd/

bide

esperar
Meaning
to wait patiently for the right time or opportunity
Example
He decided to bide his time before making a move.
Decidió esperar su tiempo antes de hacer un movimiento.
A2 adjective /sɪksθ/

sixth

sexto
Meaning
coming after the fifth in order, position, or rank
Example
He finished the race in sixth place.
Terminó la carrera en sexto lugar.
A1 pronoun /maɪˈsɛlf/

myself

yo mismo
Meaning
used for emphasis or to refer to oneself
Example
I will do it myself.
Lo haré yo mismo.
B1 noun /tʃɪn/

Chin

mentón
Meaning
the protruding part of the face below the mouth, formed by the apex of the lower jaw
Example
He stroked his beard thoughtfully, resting his hand on his chin.
Él acariciaba su barba pensativamente, apoyando su mano en su mentón.
A1 adjective /ˈevri/

Every

cada; todos; sin excepción
Meaning
each one; all; without exception
Example
Every student must complete their homework.
Cada estudiante debe completar su tarea.
C1 verb ˈplʌmɪtɪŋ

plummeting

caída repentina
Meaning
Falling or dropping suddenly and steeply; decreasing rapidly
Example
The fertility rate in Bangladesh is plummeting.
La tasa de fertilidad en Bangladesh está cayendo rápidamente.
B2 noun rɪˈsɛʃ.ən

recession

recesión
Meaning
A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced.
Example
The country faced a severe recession due to the financial crisis.
El país enfrentó una recesión severa debido a la crisis financiera.
A2 verb/adjective /lɒst/

lost

perdido
Meaning
Unable to find the way; no longer in possession of something.
Example
He lost his keys and couldn’t enter the house.
Él perdió sus llaves y no pudo entrar a la casa.
C1 noun /ˈdek.ə.dəns/

decadence

decadencia
Meaning
Moral or cultural decline characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury.
Example
The novel describes the decadence of the wealthy elite.
La novela describe la decadencia de la élite adinerada.
C1 verb /ˈkʌl.mɪ.neɪt/

culminate

culminar
Meaning
To reach the final or climactic stage of a process or activity.
Example
Years of hard work culminated in his success.
Años de trabajo arduo culminaron en su éxito.
B1 verb /ˈɛstɪˌmeɪt/

estimate

estimar
Meaning
To roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.
Example
The engineer estimated the cost of the project at $5 million.
El ingeniero estimó el costo del proyecto en 5 millones de dólares.
B2 noun ˌkɒn.ekˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

connectivity

conectividad
Meaning
The state of being connected or interconnected; the capacity for the interconnection of platforms, systems, and applications.
Example
Improved connectivity boosts economic development.
La conectividad mejorada impulsa el desarrollo económico.
B1 noun /ɪˈfɛk.tɪv kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

effective communication

comunicación efectiva
Meaning
Clear and meaningful exchange of information that achieves its intended purpose.
Example
Effective communication is key to strong relationships.
La comunicación efectiva es clave para relaciones fuertes.
B1 noun /ˈvæk.siːn/

Vaccine

vacuna
Meaning
a substance that is put into the body to prevent a disease
Example
The COVID-19 vaccine has helped reduce severe illness.
La vacuna contra el COVID-19 ha ayudado a reducir enfermedades graves.
C2 noun /dɜːrdʒ/

dirge

elegía
Meaning
A mournful song, piece of music, or poem expressing grief, often for the dead.
Example
The choir sang a solemn dirge at the funeral.
El coro cantó una solemne elegía en el funeral.
C1 /skwɒt/

squat

agacharse
Meaning
to crouch or sit with knees bent and body close to the ground
Example
He squatted down to tie his shoes.
Se agachó para atarse los zapatos.
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.
B2 noun /ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/

Fiancee

prometida
Meaning
a woman who is engaged to be married
Example
John bought a beautiful engagement ring for his fiancee.
John compró un hermoso anillo de compromiso para su prometida.
C1 noun /ˌpærəˈnɔɪə/

paranoia

miedo irracional y persistente de que las personas están 'tratando de hacerle daño' o lo están observando constantemente
Meaning
an irrational and persistent feeling that people are 'out to get you' or are constantly watching you
Example
His constant paranoia made it hard for him to trust anyone.
Su paranoia constante hacía que fuera difícil confiar en cualquiera.
B1 noun /ˈvəʊtə/

voter

votante
Meaning
a person who votes in an election
Example
Voters lined up outside the polling station to cast their ballots.
Los votantes hicieron fila fuera de la estación de votación para emitir su voto.
B2 noun ˈhɛr.ɪ.tɪdʒ

heritage

herencia
Meaning
Property that is or may be inherited; something transmitted by or acquired from a predecessor; cultural traditions and practices that are passed down.
Example
Bangladesh has a rich cultural heritage.
Bangladesh tiene una rica herencia cultural.
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.əˈsɜːr/

connoisseur

experto
Meaning
an expert judge in matters of taste, especially in food, art, or wine
Example
She is a true connoisseur of fine art.
Ella es una verdadera experta en arte fino.
B2 noun /ˈsikwəl/

Sequel

secuela
Meaning
a published, broadcast, or recorded work that continues the story or develops the theme of an earlier one; something that takes place after or as a result of an earlier event
Example
The movie sequel was even more successful than the original.
La secuela de la película fue aún más exitosa que la original.
A2 verb /dɪsˈkʌvər/

discover

descubrir
Meaning
to find something for the first time
Example
Scientists discovered a new planet last year.
Los científicos descubrieron un nuevo planeta el año pasado.
B1 noun /ˈkɪŋdəm/

Kingdom

reino
Meaning
a country or territory ruled by a king or queen
Example
The kingdom was known for its rich culture and traditions.
El reino era conocido por su rica cultura y tradiciones.
C1 noun /ˈsɑːri/

Saree

sari
Meaning
a garment consisting of a length of cotton or silk elaborately draped around the body, traditionally worn by women from South Asia
Example
She looked elegant in her red silk saree at the festival.
Ella lucía elegante con su sari de seda roja en el festival.
C2 noun /vɛnˈdɪʃən/

vendition

venta
Meaning
The act of selling; sale.
Example
The auction was a formal vendition of the estate's assets.
La subasta fue una venta formal de los activos de la propiedad.