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A1 noun /ɑːrm/

Arm

brazo
Meaning
the upper limb of the human body from the shoulder to the hand
Example
She raised her arm to ask a question.
Ella levantó su brazo para hacer una pregunta.
B2 verb /plaʊ/

plough

arar
Meaning
to break up and turn over soil using a plough; to move through something with difficulty
Example
The farmer ploughs the field every spring.
El agricultor arando el campo cada primavera.
C2 noun /ˈætəmaɪzər/

atomizer

atomizador
Meaning
A device that sprays liquid into a fine mist.
Example
She used an atomizer to apply the perfume evenly.
Ella usó un atomizador para aplicar el perfume uniformemente.
C1 noun /pɒˈstɛrɪti/

posterity

posteridad
Meaning
All future generations of people.
Example
The monument was built for the benefit of posterity.
El monumento fue construido para el beneficio de la posteridad.
C2 noun /ˈbræɡərt/

braggart

fanfarrón
Meaning
a person who boasts about achievements or possessions
Example
No one liked him because he was such a braggart.
Nadie lo quería porque era un fanfarrón.
B2 verb /reɪl/

rail

quejarse
Meaning
to complain or protest strongly about something
Example
He railed against the unfair decision.
Él se quejó contra la decisión injusta.
B2 noun /ˈfrɛʃnəs/

freshness

frescura
Meaning
The quality of being new, clean, and full of energy.
Example
The freshness of the morning air made everyone feel alive.
La frescura del aire de la mañana hizo que todos se sintieran vivos.
C1 noun /strəˈtiː.dʒɪk ˈɪn.saɪts/

strategic insights

perspectivas estratégicas
Meaning
Deep understanding and wisdom gained through careful analysis for planning purposes.
Example
Strategic insights guide policymaking.
Las perspectivas estratégicas guían la toma de decisiones políticas.
C2 adjective /ˈbɔːdi/

bawdy

obsceno
Meaning
humorously indecent or obscene, often in a sexual way
Example
The comedian’s bawdy jokes made the audience laugh and blush.
Los chistes obscenos del comediante hicieron reír a la audiencia y sonrojarse.
B1 noun /kɪˈlɒmɪtər/ or /ˈkɪləˌmiːtər/

kilometer

kilómetro
Meaning
a unit of length equal to 1,000 meters
Example
The village is about five kilometers away from the town.
El pueblo está a unos cinco kilómetros de la ciudad.
B2 noun ˌel.ɪ.dʒəˈbɪl.ə.ti

eligibility

eligibilidad
Meaning
The state of having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.
Example
Eligibility criteria maintain fairness.
Los criterios de elegibilidad mantienen la equidad.
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.
C1 verb /bɪˈsɛt/

beset

asediar, acosar
Meaning
to trouble, harass, or attack on all sides
Example
The village was beset by constant floods.
La aldea estaba asediada por inundaciones constantes.
B1 noun /ɡɪlt/

Guilt

culpa
Meaning
a feeling of having committed wrong or failed in an obligation; responsibility for wrongdoing
Example
She felt overwhelming guilt after forgetting her mother's birthday.
Ella sintió una abrumadora culpa después de olvidar el cumpleaños de su madre.
B1 noun /ˈɒnɪsti/

honesty

honestidad
Meaning
the quality of being truthful and sincere
Example
Honesty is the best policy in all situations.
La honestidad es la mejor política en todas las situaciones.
C2 adjective /ˈfʌsti/

fusty

húmedo y rancio
Meaning
smelling stale, damp, or stuffy; old-fashioned
Example
The room smelled fusty after being closed for months.
La habitación olía a rancio después de estar cerrada durante meses.
C2 adjective /ˈdəʊ.lə.rəs/

dolorous

doloroso
Meaning
Expressing great sorrow or distress.
Example
He spoke in a dolorous tone after the loss.
Él habló en un tono doloroso después de la pérdida.
B2 noun ˈmaɪl.stəʊn

milestone

hito
Meaning
An important event or stage in the development, progress, or history of something.
Example
This discovery is a milestone in biotechnology.
Este descubrimiento es un hito en la biotecnología.
C2 adjective /vəˈnɪəriəl/

venereal

venéreo
Meaning
relating to sexual intercourse or sexually transmitted diseases
Example
Doctors warn about the dangers of venereal diseases.
Los médicos advierten sobre los peligros de las enfermedades venéreas.
C1 noun /ˈdeɪ.li.ə/

Dahlia

dalia
Meaning
a garden plant with brightly colored flowers that bloom in summer and autumn
Example
She planted colorful dahlias in her garden last summer.
Ella plantó dalias coloridas en su jardín el verano pasado.
B2 verb /swaɪp/

swipe

deslizar
Meaning
to move your finger across a touch screen or to hit with a sweeping motion
Example
He swiped left on the photo.
Él hizo un swipe a la izquierda en la foto.
C2 noun /mæn əv wɔːr/

Man of war

buque de guerra
Meaning
a warship; a naval vessel equipped with weapons for warfare
Example
The man of war sailed across the ocean to defend the coast.
El buque de guerra cruzó el océano para defender la costa.
B1 noun /ˈviːɪkəl/

Vehicle

vehículo; automóvil; medio
Meaning
a thing used for transporting people or goods, especially on land; a means of expressing or displaying something
Example
The electric vehicle is becoming more popular these days.
El vehículo eléctrico se está volviendo más popular estos días.
B2 verb /ˈmɑːdərət/

moderate

moderado
Meaning
to make less extreme or intense; to control or preside over
Example
She moderated the heated debate between the candidates.
Ella moderó el acalorado debate entre los candidatos.
A2 noun /ˈpleɪər/

player

jugador
Meaning
a person who participates in a game or sport
Example
The player scored the winning goal.
El jugador marcó el gol ganador.
C1 noun/verb /ˈɪnsɛns/

incense

incienso / enfurecer
Meaning
a substance burned for its sweet smell (noun); to make very angry (verb)
Example
The smell of incense filled the temple, but his rude words incensed her.
El olor del incienso llenó el templo, pero sus palabras groseras la enfurecieron.
B2 noun ˌæs.pɪˈreɪ.ʃən

aspiration

aspiración
Meaning
A hope or ambition of achieving something, a strong desire or goal to achieve something.
Example
His aspiration is to become a successful entrepreneur.
Su aspiración es convertirse en un emprendedor exitoso.
C2 verb /ˈɒsɪfaɪ/

ossify

osificar
Meaning
to turn into bone or become rigid and inflexible
Example
With age, some tissues tend to ossify.
Con la edad, algunos tejidos tienden a osificarse.
C2 noun /noʊl/

Knoll

colina pequeña; montículo
Meaning
a small rounded hill or mound
Example
The old oak tree stood majestically on top of the grassy knoll.
El viejo roble se erguía majestuosamente sobre la pequeña colina cubierta de hierba.
B2 noun ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈfɔːrmæt

Digital Format

formato digital
Meaning
A format in which information is stored as electronic data.
Example
A digital format family tree can be shared online.
Un árbol genealógico en formato digital se puede compartir en línea.
C1 noun /ˈfʊtˌnoʊt/

foot-note

nota al pie
Meaning
A note of reference, explanation, or comment placed at the bottom of a page.
Example
The author included a foot-note to explain the historical context.
El autor incluyó una nota al pie para explicar el contexto histórico.
C1 noun /əˈsɪdɪti/

acidity

acidez
Meaning
the quality or degree of being acidic; the amount of acid present in a substance
Example
The acidity of the soil affects how well crops grow.
La acidez del suelo afecta el crecimiento de los cultivos.
C2 adjective /ˈflæs.ɪd/

Flaccid

flácido; flojo; colapsado;
Meaning
soft and limp; lacking firmness; drooping
Example
The plant's leaves became flaccid after days without water.
Las hojas de la planta se volvieron flácidas después de varios días sin agua.
B2 noun /ˌɪm.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Imitation

imitación; copia; réplica
Meaning
the action of using someone or something as a model; a copy of something original
Example
His imitation of the famous actor was so good that everyone burst into laughter.
su imitación del famoso actor fue tan buena que todos estallaron en risa.
A1 noun /ˈvɪdiəʊ/

video

vídeo
Meaning
a recording of moving visual images made digitally or on film
Example
She watched the video of her favorite concert online.
Ella vio el video de su concierto favorito en línea.
C1 noun /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ væn/

Luggage van

furgón de equipaje
Meaning
a vehicle designed for carrying luggage and cargo
Example
The luggage van carried all the passengers' suitcases.
El furgón de equipaje transportó todas las maletas de los pasajeros.
C1 noun /nɒb/

Knob

un mango redondeado en una puerta o cajón; un interruptor redondeado pequeño en una máquina
Meaning
a rounded handle on a door or drawer; a small rounded switch on a machine
Example
He turned the brass knob to open the old wooden door.
Giró el pomo de latón para abrir la puerta de madera vieja.
C1 adjective /ˈlɛdʒəbl/

legible

legible
Meaning
clear enough to read
Example
Her handwriting was barely legible.
Su letra apenas era legible.
C1 adjective /dɪˈklærətɪv/

declarative

declarativo
Meaning
relating to a statement that declares something; in grammar, a sentence that makes a statement
Example
A declarative sentence simply states a fact or opinion.
Una oración declarativa simplemente establece un hecho u opinión.
C2 noun /sɑːrˈkɒfəɡəs/

sarcophagus

ataúd de piedra
Meaning
A stone coffin, often decorated, used in ancient times.
Example
The museum displayed a beautifully carved sarcophagus from ancient Egypt.
El museo exhibió un ataúd de piedra bellamente tallado de la antigua Egipto.
C2 verb /ˈwɪn.oʊ/

winnow

seleccionar; separar el grano de la paja
Meaning
to remove the less desirable parts from a group; originally, to separate grain from chaff by blowing air
Example
The committee will winnow the list of applicants to ten finalists.
La comisión reducirá la lista de solicitantes a diez finalistas.
A1 adverb /ˈɔːl.weɪz/

Always

siempre; para siempre; en todo momento
Meaning
at all times; on all occasions; forever
Example
She always arrives early to work.
Ella siempre llega temprano al trabajo.
B2 verb /ˈdɪkteɪt/

dictate

dictar
Meaning
to say words aloud for someone to write down; to give orders
Example
The boss dictates letters to his secretary.
El jefe dicta cartas a su secretaria.
C2 adjective /ˈtʃɜːrlɪʃ/

churlish

grosero
Meaning
Rude in a mean-spirited and surly way.
Example
It would be churlish to refuse her kind invitation.
Sería grosero rechazar su amable invitación.
B1 noun /ˈvɪərər/

viewer

espectador
Meaning
a person who watches something, especially television or video content
Example
The viewer is able to switch channels with the remote control.
El espectador puede cambiar de canal con el control remoto.
B1 noun, verb /spoʊk/

spoke

radios / habló
Meaning
As a noun, a bar connecting the center of a wheel to its rim; as the past tense of 'speak'.
Example
The bicycle's spoke was bent after the accident.
El radio de la bicicleta estaba doblado después del accidente.
C1 adjective /ˈsɪnləs/

Sinless

sin pecado; inocente; puro
Meaning
free from sin; pure and innocent; without moral fault
Example
The innocent child appeared sinless in her pure white dress.
La niña inocente apareció sin pecado con su vestido blanco puro.
B1 noun /ˈmɑː.kɪ.tɪŋ/

Marketing

mercadeo, comercialización, marketing
Meaning
The activity, set of institutions, and processes for creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that have value for customers, clients, partners, and society at large.
Example
Digital marketing has transformed business strategies.
El marketing digital ha transformado las estrategias comerciales.
C1 verb /ˈwaɪtˌwɑːʃ/

whitewash

blanquear
Meaning
to cover up faults, errors, or unpleasant facts; to paint with white paint or lime
Example
The report was criticized for trying to whitewash the company's failures.
El informe fue criticado por tratar de blanquear los fracasos de la empresa.
A2 verb /friːz/

freeze

congelar
Meaning
to become solid due to cold; to preserve by cold
Example
Water freezes at zero degrees Celsius.
El agua se congela a cero grados Celsius.
C1 noun /ˌpænəˈsiːə/

panacea

panacea
Meaning
A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.
Example
Education is often seen as a panacea for social problems.
La educación a menudo se considera una panacea para los problemas sociales.
B1 noun /kənˈkluː.ʒən/

Conclusion

conclusión; finalización; juicio
Meaning
the end or finish of an event, process, or text; a judgment or decision reached by reasoning
Example
The conclusion of the research paper summarized all the important findings.
La conclusión del artículo de investigación resumió todos los hallazgos importantes.
A2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.vət/

Private

privado; confidencial; no público; individual
Meaning
personal; confidential; not public; individual
Example
This is a private conversation between two friends.
Esta es una conversación privada entre dos amigos.
C2 adjective /ˈrɪz.ə.bəl/

risible

risible
Meaning
so absurd or ridiculous that it deserves to be laughed at
Example
The idea of flying pigs is completely risible.
La idea de los cerdos voladores es completamente risible.
B1 noun ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ

disadvantage

desventaja
Meaning
An unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness.
Example
Urdu's dominance placed Bengalis at a disadvantage.
El dominio del urdu puso a los bengalíes en desventaja.
C2 noun /hɒtʃ pɒtʃ/

Hotch potch

puchero
Meaning
A mixed dish; a hodgepodge of ingredients cooked together
Example
She made a delicious hotch potch with rice, lentils, and vegetables.
Ella preparó un delicioso hotch potch con arroz, lentejas y verduras.
C2 noun /ˈdɛvɪltrɪ/

deviltry

maldad
Meaning
Cruel or malicious behavior; mischief with an evil aspect.
Example
The villain’s deviltry terrified the townsfolk.
La maldad del villano aterrorizó a los habitantes del pueblo.
A1 noun /nɔːrθ/

north

norte
Meaning
the direction toward the top of a map or the opposite of south
Example
We traveled north to reach the mountains.
Viajamos al norte para llegar a las montañas.
B2 verb /dɪˈplɔɪ/

deploy

desplegar
Meaning
to position strategically; to use effectively
Example
The military will deploy troops to the border.
El ejército desplegará tropas en la frontera.
C1 noun/verb /tæk/

tack

tachuela / táctica
Meaning
a small sharp nail; or to change direction in sailing or approach something differently
Example
She used a tack to pin the paper on the wall.
Ella usó un tachuela para fijar el papel en la pared.
B1 noun /ˈbæɡɪdʒ/

Baggage

equipaje; pertenencias personales;
Meaning
suitcases and bags containing personal belongings; past experiences or problems that affect behavior
Example
Please collect your baggage from the conveyor belt at the airport.
Por favor, recoja su equipaje en la cinta transportadora en el aeropuerto.
B2 noun /ˈtɛlɪˌskoʊp/

telescope

telescopio
Meaning
An optical instrument used to make distant objects appear closer and larger by collecting and focusing light.
Example
The astronomer used a telescope to observe the distant planets.
El astrónomo usó un telescopio para observar los planetas distantes.
B2 noun /ˈɒp.tɪ.mɪ.zəm/

optimism

optimismo
Meaning
Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something.
Example
Her optimism helped her overcome difficult times.
Su optimismo le ayudó a superar tiempos difíciles.
B1 adjective /fɜːrm/

Firm

firme; sólido; resistente; que no cede a la presión
Meaning
solid; stable; strong; not yielding to pressure
Example
She has a firm grip on the rope.
Ella tiene un firme agarre de la cuerda.
B2 noun, adjective /ˈkɒrəl/

coral

coral
Meaning
a hard, rock-like marine organism formed by tiny sea animals; a pinkish-orange color resembling coral
Example
The coral in the reef provides shelter for many sea creatures.
El coral del arrecife proporciona refugio a muchas criaturas marinas.
B1 verb /stretʃ/

stretch

estirar
Meaning
to extend or expand; to make or become longer or wider
Example
Athletes stretch their muscles before exercising.
Los atletas estiran sus músculos antes de ejercitarse.
A2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪtɪd/

invited

invitado
Meaning
asked someone formally or politely to go somewhere or do something
Example
She was invited to the party.
Ella fue invitada a la fiesta.
C2 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.mənt/

aliment

alimento
Meaning
food or nourishment that sustains life
Example
Fruits and vegetables are important aliments for a healthy body.
Las frutas y verduras son alimentos importantes para un cuerpo saludable.
C1 verb /ɪnˈvælɪdeɪt/

invalidate

invalidar
Meaning
To make something not valid or legally acceptable.
Example
The new evidence may invalidate the previous ruling.
La nueva evidencia puede invalidar el fallo anterior.
C2 noun /ˈbɛnɪsən/

benison

bendición
Meaning
A blessing or benefit.
Example
The rain was a benison for the drought-stricken farmers.
La lluvia fue una bendición para los agricultores afectados por la sequía.
C2 verb /ɪˈnjʊər/

inure

acostumbrar
Meaning
To become accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.
Example
Soldiers quickly became inured to the harsh conditions.
Los soldados rápidamente se acostumbraron a las duras condiciones.
C2 verb /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːrt/

controvert

controvertir
Meaning
to dispute or argue against; to contradict
Example
The scientist controversed the previous research findings.
El científico controvirtió los hallazgos previos de la investigación.
B1 noun /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/

application

solicitud / aplicación / software
Meaning
a formal request for something; the act of putting something into operation; or a software program
Example
She submitted her application for the scholarship.
Ella presentó su solicitud para la beca.
B1 noun /ˈbæŋkər/

banker

banquero
Meaning
a person who works in or manages a bank
Example
The banker approved the loan after reviewing the documents.
El banquero aprobó el préstamo después de revisar los documentos.
C2 adjective /ˈdɪsəluːt/

dissolute

disoluto
Meaning
lacking moral restraint; indulging excessively in sensual pleasures
Example
He led a dissolute life filled with parties and gambling.
Él llevó una vida disoluta llena de fiestas y apuestas.
B2 noun /ˈpɔːrɪdʒ/

porridge

gachas
Meaning
A soft food made by boiling oats or other grains in milk or water.
Example
She had a bowl of porridge for breakfast.
Ella comió un tazón de gachas para el desayuno.
A2 noun /teɪst/

Taste

sabor; preferencia personal
Meaning
the sensation produced when food touches the tongue; personal preference or liking
Example
This cake has a sweet taste that I really enjoy.
Este pastel tiene un sabor dulce que realmente disfruto.
C2 noun /ɛmˈpɔːriəm/

emporium

gran tienda
Meaning
A large retail store selling a wide variety of goods.
Example
They visited the new emporium to buy furniture and home decor.
Visitaron el nuevo empórium para comprar muebles y decoración para el hogar.
C1 verb /səˈplænt/

supplant

suplantar
Meaning
To take the place of something or someone, often by force or strategy.
Example
Digital platforms have supplanted traditional newspapers.
Las plataformas digitales han suplantado a los periódicos tradicionales.
B2 noun ˈbʌtərflaɪ ˌpɒpjəˈleɪʃən

Butterfly Population

población de mariposas
Meaning
The total number of butterflies in a particular area or ecosystem.
Example
The butterfly population is declining due to habitat loss.
La población de mariposas está disminuyendo debido a la pérdida de hábitat.
A2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːrkəl/

circle

círculo
Meaning
a round shape; to move all the way around something
Example
The children sat in a circle.
Los niños se sentaron en un círculo.
A2 noun /ˈkɔːrnər/

corner

esquina
Meaning
the place where two edges or sides meet
Example
The store is just around the corner.
La tienda está justo en la esquina.
B2 noun /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/

footage

grabación de video
Meaning
a recorded film or video, especially one that is used for news or documentaries
Example
The footage of the protest was shown on television all day.
El metraje de la protesta se mostró en la televisión todo el día.
C2 adjective /ˈtɔːrpɪd/

torpid

lento
Meaning
Mentally or physically inactive; sluggish or lethargic.
Example
After the long hike, he felt torpid and unmotivated.
Después de la larga caminata, se sintió lento y desmotivado.
C1 noun/verb /dɪsˈkwaɪət/

disquiet

inquietud
Meaning
A feeling of worry or unease; to make someone feel anxious or uneasy.
Example
The strange silence filled the room with disquiet.
El extraño silencio llenó la habitación de inquietud.
C2 noun /næt/

Gnat

mosquito
Meaning
a small flying insect that bites people and animals
Example
The gnat buzzed around my head while I was reading.
El mosquito zumbaba alrededor de mi cabeza mientras leía.
C2 noun /dɪˈprævɪti/

depravity

depravación
Meaning
moral corruption; wickedness
Example
The film portrays the moral depravity of a corrupt society.
La película retrata la depravación moral de una sociedad corrupta.
C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pɚˈsɪl.i.əs/

supercilious

arrogante
Meaning
Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others; arrogant and disdainful.
Example
She gave him a supercilious smile as if he was beneath her.
Ella le dio una sonrisa arrogante como si él estuviera por debajo de ella.
C1 verb/adjective /dɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

degenerate

degenerar
Meaning
To decline or deteriorate in quality, character, or condition; or someone with low moral standards.
Example
The once thriving empire began to degenerate into chaos.
El imperio que una vez prosperó comenzó a degenerar en el caos.
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 noun /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/

notifications

notificaciones
Meaning
A notice or announcement, especially an official one.
Example
Turn off notifications to stay focused.
Apaga las notificaciones para mantenerte enfocado.
C1 noun ɪmˈpɛə(r)mənt

impairment

daño, discapacidad
Meaning
The state of being damaged or weakened; a disability or handicap.
Example
Hearing impairment can be caused by long-term exposure to loud noise.
La pérdida auditiva puede ser causada por la exposición prolongada a ruidos fuertes.
C2 noun /ˌskʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skullduggery

engaño
Meaning
dishonest behavior or activities, often done secretly
Example
The election was full of political skullduggery.
La elección estuvo llena de engaños políticos.
C1 noun /ˈdɛspətɪzəm/

despotism

despotismo
Meaning
absolute power exercised in a cruel and oppressive way
Example
The people revolted against the era of despotism.
El pueblo se rebeló contra la era del despotismo.
C1 adjective /ˈhɛlθfəl/

healthful

saludable
Meaning
Promoting good health; beneficial to health.
Example
A healthful diet includes fresh fruits and vegetables.
Una dieta saludable incluye frutas y verduras frescas.
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.
A2 verb /kənˈfjuːz/

confuse

confundir
Meaning
To make someone unable to think clearly; to bewilder.
Example
The complex instructions confused the students.
Las instrucciones complejas confundieron a los estudiantes.
A2 adjective /miːn/

Mean

cruel; mezquino; desagradable
Meaning
unkind; cruel; nasty
Example
Don't be so mean to your little sister.
No seas tan cruel con tu hermana pequeña.
C1 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantle

capa, responsabilidad
Meaning
A cloak or covering; also the layer of the earth between the crust and the core.
Example
The leader assumed the mantle of responsibility.
El líder asumió el manto de responsabilidad.
C1 noun /ˈsɪvɪks/

civics

educación cívica
Meaning
the study of the rights and duties of citizens and how government works
Example
Civics helps students understand their responsibilities as citizens.
La educación cívica ayuda a los estudiantes a entender sus deberes como ciudadanos.
B1 noun /ˌkrɪstiˈænɪti/

christianity

cristianismo
Meaning
the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ
Example
Christianity has millions of followers around the world.
El cristianismo tiene millones de seguidores en todo el mundo.
C1 adjective ɪnˈkʌm.bənt

incumbent

obligatorio
Meaning
necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.
Example
It is incumbent upon all citizens to obey the law.
Es obligatorio para todos los ciudadanos obedecer la ley.
C2 adjective /ˌɔːfˈkiː/

off-key

desafinado
Meaning
out of tune; not in accordance with expected standards
Example
The singer was slightly off-key during the performance.
El cantante estaba ligeramente desafinado durante la actuación.
B1 noun /ɪmˈprɛʃən/

impression

impresión, concepto
Meaning
an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone
Example
The book gave me a good first impression.
El libro me dio una buena primera impresión.
C1 noun /ˌriː.dɪs.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/

redistribution

redistribución
Meaning
The sharing of wealth or resources more equally among society.
Example
The government introduced a redistribution policy to reduce inequality.
El gobierno introdujo una política de redistribución para reducir la desigualdad.
B2 adjective /ˈkɔːstli/

costly

costoso
Meaning
expensive or causing a lot of money, time, or effort
Example
Their mistake proved to be very costly for the company.
Su error resultó ser muy costoso para la empresa.
B2 noun /broʊtʃ/

brooch

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

strategies

estrategias
Meaning
A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim; the art of planning and directing operations.
Example
Effective strategies can mitigate climate change impacts.
Las estrategias efectivas pueden mitigar los impactos del cambio climático.
C2 noun /ˈskɪnˌflɪnt/

skinflint

tacaño
Meaning
a person who spends as little money as possible; a miser
Example
The landlord was such a skinflint that he never repaired anything.
El dueño era tan tacaño que nunca reparaba nada.
C1 noun njuːˈtræl.ə.ti

neutrality

neutralidad
Meaning
The state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartiality.
Example
Neutrality fosters trust in decision-making.
La neutralidad fomenta la confianza en la toma de decisiones.
C2 noun ˌhiː.məˈfɪl.i.ə

hemophilia

hemofilia
Meaning
A medical condition in which the ability of the blood to clot is severely reduced, causing the sufferer to bleed severely from even a slight injury.
Example
Hemophilia treatment benefits from genetic editing.
El tratamiento de la hemofilia se beneficia de la edición genética.
C2 noun /ˈprɛʃəns/ or /ˈpriːʃəns/

prescience

presencia
Meaning
the ability to know or predict what will happen in the future
Example
Her prescience about market trends saved the company.
Su presiencia sobre las tendencias del mercado salvó a la empresa.
C2 verb /ɪnˈdɒktrɪˌneɪt/

indoctrinate

adoctrinar
Meaning
To teach someone to fully accept a set of beliefs or ideas without question.
Example
The regime tried to indoctrinate the youth with propaganda.
El régimen trató de adoctrinar a la juventud con propaganda.
B2 verb baɪnd

bind

atar
Meaning
To tie, fasten, or hold together securely.
Example
This force binds quarks together.
Esta fuerza une los quarks.
B2 noun /ˈfleɪvər/

flavor

sabor
Meaning
The distinctive taste of a food or drink.
Example
This ice cream has a delicious mango flavor.
Este helado tiene un delicioso sabor a mango.
C1 noun /noʊˈteɪʃən/

notation

notación
Meaning
A system of symbols or signs used to represent information, especially in mathematics or music.
Example
The teacher explained the notation used in the algebra equations.
El profesor explicó la notación utilizada en las ecuaciones algebraicas.
C1 noun /dɪˈspɜːrʒən/

dispersion

dispersión
Meaning
The action or process of distributing things or people over a wide area.
Example
The dispersion of seeds by the wind helps plants reproduce.
La dispersión de semillas por el viento ayuda a las plantas a reproducirse.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈskeɪðd/

unscathed

ileso
Meaning
Without suffering any injury, damage, or harm.
Example
She escaped from the accident unscathed.
Ella escapó del accidente ilesa.
C1 verb rɪˈlɪŋ.kwɪʃ

relinquish

renunciar
Meaning
To give up any authority, responsibility, or property.
Example
He decided to relinquish his position as CEO.
Él decidió renunciar a su puesto como CEO.
C1 adjective /oʊˈvɜːrt/

overt

abierto
Meaning
Done or shown openly; not hidden or secret.
Example
There was an overt display of hostility between the rivals.
Hubo una exhibición abierta de hostilidad entre los rivales.
B2 noun ˌɡloʊ.bəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

globalization

globalización
Meaning
The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.
Example
Globalization has connected economies across the world.
La globalización ha conectado economías en todo el mundo.