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C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɔːrəl/

auroral

relacionado con la aurora
Meaning
Relating to or resembling the aurora, especially the northern lights.
Example
The scientists observed auroral activity in the night sky.
Los científicos observaron actividad auroral en el cielo nocturno.
C1 adjective /ˌæntiˈsleɪvəri/

antislavery

antiesclavismo
Meaning
Opposed to the practice or system of slavery.
Example
The antislavery movement gained momentum in the 19th century.
El movimiento antiesclavista cobró impulso en el siglo XIX.
C2 adjective /ˈæk.rɪd/

Acrid

ácido y fuerte
Meaning
having a strong, unpleasant, and sharp smell or taste
Example
The acrid smoke from the fire made everyone cough.
El humo acrid del fuego hizo toser a todos.
C1 verb /ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/

alienate

alienar
Meaning
To make someone feel isolated or estranged; to cause someone to become unfriendly.
Example
His rude behavior alienated many of his friends.
Su comportamiento grosero alienó a muchos de sus amigos.
C2 noun /ˌæntiˈsaɪkloʊn/

anticyclone

anticiclón
Meaning
A weather system with high atmospheric pressure at its center, usually bringing calm and clear conditions.
Example
An anticyclone brought sunny weather across the region.
Un anticiclón trajo clima soleado en toda la región.
A2 noun /əˈpɪə.rəns/

Appearance

apariencia; presencia; manifestación
Meaning
the way that someone or something looks; an act of performing or participating in a public event
Example
Her appearance at the event surprised everyone.
Su aparición en el evento sorprendió a todos.
C1 adjective /ˈɔː.də.bəl/

Audible

audible
Meaning
able to be heard; loud enough to hear
Example
The speaker's voice was barely audible from the back of the large hall.
La voz del orador apenas era audible desde el fondo del gran salón.
C1 noun /ˈækəleɪd/

accolade

accolade
Meaning
An award, honor, or expression of praise.
Example
She received an accolade for her outstanding performance.
Ella recibió un reconocimiento por su destacado desempeño.
B2 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Animation

animación
Meaning
the technique of making inanimate objects appear to move; liveliness and enthusiasm
Example
The animation in this movie is incredibly detailed.
La animación en esta película es increíblemente detallada.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌæk.si.əˈmæt.ɪk/

axiomatic

autoevidente, obviamente cierto sin necesidad de prueba
Meaning
Self-evident, obviously true without need for proof
Example
It is axiomatic that hard work leads to success.
Es autoevidente que el trabajo duro conduce al éxito.
B2 noun /ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən/

alteration

alteración
Meaning
a change or modification made to something
Example
The tailor made an alteration to the suit.
El sastre hizo una alteración en el traje.
B2 adjective /ˈærəɡənt/

Arrogant

arrogante; engreído
Meaning
having an exaggerated sense of one's importance; proud
Example
His arrogant behavior made him very unpopular.
Su comportamiento arrogante lo hizo muy impopular.
C2 noun /əˈdɛpt.nəs/

adeptness

destreza y habilidad
Meaning
Skill and dexterity in a task.
Example
His adeptness in negotiations helped close the deal successfully.
Su destreza en las negociaciones ayudó a cerrar el trato con éxito.
B1 adverb /ˌɔːl.təˈɡeð.ər/

Altogether

en total; completamente; totalmente
Meaning
completely; in total; considering everything
Example
The project cost altogether five thousand dollars.
El proyecto costó en total cinco mil dólares.
B2 adjective /əˈdʒeɪsənt/

Adjacent

adyacente
Meaning
পার্শ্ববর্তী; সংলগ্ন; নিকটবর্তী;
Example
The hotel is adjacent to the shopping mall.
El hotel está adyacente al centro comercial.
C1 adjective /ˌæn.ɪkˈdoʊ.t̬əl/

anecdotal

basado en relatos personales más que en hechos o investigaciones, caracterizado por anécdotas
Meaning
Based on personal accounts rather than facts or research; characterized by anecdotes.
Example
The book was filled with anecdotal evidence rather than data.
El libro estaba lleno de evidencia anecdótica en lugar de datos.
C1 noun ˈælərdʒən

allergen

sustancia que causa una reacción alérgica
Meaning
A substance that causes an allergic reaction.
Example
Pollen is a common allergen that affects many people.
El polen es un alérgeno común que afecta a muchas personas.
C2 noun əˈlæk.rə.t̬i

alacrity

disposición rápida y alegre
Meaning
Brisk and cheerful readiness.
Example
He accepted the challenge with alacrity.
Aceptó el desafío con alacridad.
B2 adverb /ˈɑːɡjuːəbli/

arguably

posiblemente
Meaning
used to say that a statement is open to argument or is considered true by many people
Example
She is arguably the most talented player on the team.
Ella es posiblemente la jugadora más talentosa del equipo.
C2 noun /ˈæntiruːm/

anteroom

antesala
Meaning
A small room leading to a main one, often used as a waiting area.
Example
The guests waited in the anteroom before being called inside.
Los invitados esperaron en la antesala antes de ser llamados adentro.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈæmərəs/

amorous

amoroso
Meaning
Showing, feeling, or relating to romantic love or desire.
Example
He sent her an amorous letter filled with declarations of love.
Él le envió una carta amorosa llena de declaraciones de amor.
C1 noun /əˈtaɪər/

attire

atuendo
Meaning
Clothing, especially formal or elegant wear.
Example
She wore traditional attire at the wedding ceremony.
Ella llevaba un atuendo tradicional en la ceremonia de la boda.
C1 adjective /əˈvɜːrs/

averse

reacio
Meaning
having a strong dislike of or opposition to something
Example
He was averse to taking unnecessary risks.
Él estaba reacio a tomar riesgos innecesarios.
C1 verb /əˈpɛnd/

append

agregar
Meaning
to add something as an attachment or supplement, usually at the end of a document or list
Example
She decided to append a note to the end of the report.
Ella decidió agregar una nota al final del informe.
C1 adjective /əˈluːf/

aloof

distante
Meaning
Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
Example
He remained aloof during the entire discussion.
Él permaneció distante durante toda la discusión.
C2 verb /ˈæktʃueɪt/

actuate

activar
Meaning
to put into action or motion; to motivate or activate
Example
The engineer actuated the machine with a simple switch.
El ingeniero activó la máquina con un simple interruptor.
C2 noun ˌæm.ɔː.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

amortization

amortización
Meaning
The process of paying off debt with regular payments over time.
Example
The amortization schedule showed a 10-year repayment plan.
El calendario de amortización mostró un plan de pago de 10 años.
A1 pronoun /ˈɛniwʌn/

anyone

alguien
Meaning
any person at all; used to refer to an unspecified person
Example
Does anyone know the answer to this question?
¿Alguien sabe la respuesta a esta pregunta?
C1 adjective, verb /ˈeɪlɪŋ/

ailing

enfermo
Meaning
suffering from illness or poor health; experiencing problems or decline
Example
The ailing patient slowly began to recover after treatment.
El paciente enfermo comenzó a recuperarse lentamente después del tratamiento.
C2 noun /əˈpɜːrtənəns/

appurtenance

complemento / accesorio
Meaning
an accessory or supplementary part of something
Example
The garage is an appurtenance of the main house.
El garaje es un complemento de la casa principal.
B2 noun /əˈlaʊəns/

Allowance

asignación
Meaning
a sum of money paid regularly to a person; permission to do something
Example
Children receive a weekly allowance for helping with chores.
Los niños reciben una asignación semanal por ayudar con las tareas domésticas.
C2 noun /əˈmɛrɪkəˌnɪzəm/

americanism

americanismo
Meaning
A word, phrase, or practice characteristic of American English or culture.
Example
The term 'sidewalk' is an Americanism, while 'pavement' is used in British English.
El término 'sidewalk' es un americanismo, mientras que 'pavement' se usa en el inglés británico.
A2 noun əˈpɔɪnt.mənts

appointments

nombramientos
Meaning
An arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place; the action of assigning a job or role to someone.
Example
Government appointments follow meritocracy.
Los nombramientos del gobierno siguen la meritocracia.
C2 verb /ˈæmbl/

amble

caminar despacio
Meaning
To walk at a slow, relaxed pace.
Example
They amble through the park on Sunday mornings.
Ellos caminan despacio por el parque los domingos por la mañana.
C2 verb /əˈɡræn.daɪz/

aggrandize

engrandecer
Meaning
To increase the power, wealth, or importance of a person or entity.
Example
The politician tried to aggrandize himself through exaggerated claims.
El político trató de engrandecerse a sí mismo a través de afirmaciones exageradas.
C2 adjective /əˈfɔːrsed/

Aforesaid

mencionado anteriormente
Meaning
mentioned before; previously stated
Example
The aforesaid conditions must be met before approval.
Las condiciones mencionadas anteriormente deben cumplirse antes de la aprobación.
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.
B2 noun /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs ˈviː.ɪ.kəlz/

autonomous vehicles

vehículos autónomos
Meaning
Vehicles that can operate and move without human intervention or control.
Example
Autonomous vehicles are revolutionizing the future of transport.
Los vehículos autónomos están revolucionando el futuro del transporte.
B1 adjective /əˈmjuː.zɪŋ/

Amusing

divertido; gracioso; entretenido
Meaning
causing laughter or providing entertainment; funny; enjoyable
Example
The children found the clown's performance very amusing.
Los niños encontraron la actuación del payaso muy divertida.
C1 noun /ˌædəˈreɪʃən/

adoration

adoración / amor profundo
Meaning
deep love and respect; worship
Example
The fans showed their adoration for the singer.
Los fanáticos mostraron su adoración por el cantante.
C2 adjective /əˈbɔːrtɪv/

abortive

fallido
Meaning
Failing to produce the intended result; unsuccessful.
Example
Their abortive attempt to climb the mountain ended in retreat.
Su intento abortivo de escalar la montaña terminó en retirada.
C2 noun /əˌpɒθiˈoʊsɪs/

apotheosis

apoteosis, el punto más alto
Meaning
The highest point of development; the perfect example of something; the elevation of someone to divine status.
Example
Many see the Renaissance as the apotheosis of art and culture in Europe.
Muchos ven el Renacimiento como la apoteosis del arte y la cultura en Europa.
C1 noun /əˈkʌmpənɪmənt/

accompaniment

acompañamiento
Meaning
Something that goes together with or complements another thing, often music or food.
Example
The dish was served with a spicy sauce as an accompaniment.
El plato se sirvió con una salsa picante como acompañamiento.
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.
C2 verb /əˈpraɪz/

apprise

informar
Meaning
to inform or notify someone
Example
The manager will apprise the staff of the new policies.
El gerente informará al personal sobre las nuevas políticas.
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.
C1 noun /ˈævətɑːr/

avatar

avatar
Meaning
an icon or figure representing a person in digital contexts; in Hinduism, a divine incarnation
Example
She changed her social media avatar to a new cartoon image.
Ella cambió su avatar en las redes sociales por una nueva imagen de dibujo animado.
C2 noun /əˈfleɪtəs/

afflatus

inspiración divina
Meaning
a sudden divine inspiration or creative impulse
Example
The poet wrote the verses under a sudden afflatus of inspiration.
El poeta escribió los versos bajo una súbita inspiración divina.
C2 noun /əˈrɪə/

arrear

deuda pendiente
Meaning
A debt or payment that is overdue and unpaid.
Example
He was sued for an arrear of rent.
Fue demandado por una deuda pendiente de alquiler.
C2 verb /əˈbɑː.mə.neɪt/

abominate

abominar
Meaning
to feel hatred or loathing for something
Example
She abominates cruelty to animals.
Ella abomina la crueldad hacia los animales.
B1 noun /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/

automobile

coche
Meaning
a road vehicle powered by an engine, typically with four wheels
Example
He bought a new automobile last week.
Él compró un coche nuevo la semana pasada.
C2 noun /ˌæfɛkˈteɪʃən/

affectation

afectación
Meaning
an unnatural behavior or speech intended to impress others
Example
Her British accent was just an affectation to sound sophisticated.
Su acento británico era solo una afectación para sonar sofisticado.
B2 verb /əˈkjuːmjəleɪt/

accumulate

acumular
Meaning
to gather or collect things gradually over time
Example
She managed to accumulate a small fortune through wise investments.
Ella logró acumular una pequeña fortuna a través de inversiones inteligentes.
A2 noun /ˈæmbjʊləns/

ambulance

ambulancia
Meaning
A specially equipped vehicle used to transport sick or injured people to the hospital.
Example
The ambulance rushed to the accident site within minutes.
La ambulancia llegó al lugar del accidente en pocos minutos.
B1 noun/adjective /ˌæfrɪkən əˈmɛrɪkən/

african-american

afroamericano
Meaning
A person of African descent living in or originating from the United States; relating to such people.
Example
She is proud of her African-American heritage.
Ella está orgullosa de su herencia afroamericana.
B2 adjective /əˈfekʃənət/

Affectionate

afectuoso; cariñoso; tierno; que muestra afecto
Meaning
loving; caring; tender; showing affection
Example
She is very affectionate towards her children.
Ella es muy cariñosa con sus hijos.
B1 adjective /əˈlaɪk/

Alike

parecido; de manera similar
Meaning
similar in appearance or nature; in the same way
Example
The two sisters look very much alike.
Las dos hermanas se ven muy parecidas.
B2 verb əˈkwaɪər

acquire

adquirir
Meaning
To gain or obtain something, especially knowledge or skills, through effort or experience.
Example
Volunteers acquire new skills through their experiences.
Los voluntarios adquieren nuevas habilidades a través de sus experiencias.
C1 adjective /ˈæntɪkweɪtɪd/

antiquated

anticuado
Meaning
Old-fashioned or outdated.
Example
The office still uses an antiquated filing system.
La oficina todavía usa un sistema de archivos anticuado.
B2 noun əˈkɔːrd

accord

acuerdo
Meaning
An official agreement or treaty.
Example
The accord emphasized gradual progress.
El acuerdo enfatizó el progreso gradual.
B1 verb /əˈpriːʃieɪt/

appreciate

Apreciar
Meaning
to recognize the value or significance of; to be grateful for
Example
I really appreciate your help with this project.
Realmente aprecio tu ayuda con este proyecto.
A1 adverb /əˈweɪ/

Away

lejos
Meaning
to or at a distance; not present; absent
Example
He walked away from the noisy crowd.
Él se alejó de la multitud ruidosa.
B1 adjective /æθˈlɛtɪk/

athletic

atlético, robusto
Meaning
physically strong, fit, and active; related to athletes or sports
Example
She has an athletic body because she exercises regularly.
Ella tiene un cuerpo atlético porque hace ejercicio regularmente.
B1 adjective /ɑːrmd/

armed

armado
Meaning
equipped with or carrying weapons
Example
The bank was robbed by armed men.
El banco fue robado por hombres armados.
B1 noun /ədˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/

Administration

administración; gestión
Meaning
the process of managing or organizing something; a government or organization
Example
The university administration announced new policies.
La administración universitaria anunció nuevas políticas.
C1 verb /əˈkrɛdɪt/

accredit

acreditar
Meaning
to officially recognize, authorize, or approve someone or something
Example
The university is accredited by the national education board.
La universidad está acreditada por el consejo nacional de educación.
C1 noun /ɔːˈtɒkrəsi/

autocracy

autocracia
Meaning
A system of government in which one person has absolute power.
Example
The country suffered under decades of autocracy.
El país sufrió durante décadas bajo una autocracia.
B2 verb/adjective /ɑːrˈtɪkjʊlət/

articulate

articular
Meaning
to express thoughts or ideas clearly; having the ability to speak fluently and clearly
Example
She was able to articulate her ideas during the meeting.
Ella pudo articular sus ideas durante la reunión.
B2 noun /əˈstrɒlədʒi/

astrology

astrología
Meaning
the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs
Example
She studied astrology to understand her future.
Ella estudió astrología para entender su futuro.
C1 verb /əˈfɪks/

affix

adjuntar / pegar
Meaning
to attach or stick something firmly to another thing
Example
Please affix the stamp to the envelope.
Por favor, adjunte el sello al sobre.
C2 noun /ˈæpəplɛksi/

apoplexy

Pérdida súbita de conciencia o control debido a un derrame cerebral o rabia extrema
Meaning
A sudden loss of consciousness or control due to stroke or extreme anger.
Example
The old man nearly had apoplexy when he heard the shocking news.
El anciano casi sufrió apoplejía cuando escuchó la noticia impactante.
B2 adjective /ɔːˈθen.tɪk/

Authentic

auténtico; genuino; real; no falso
Meaning
genuine; real; not fake or copied
Example
The museum displays only authentic artifacts from ancient civilizations.
El museo exhibe solo artefactos auténticos de civilizaciones antiguas.
B2 noun, verb /əˈsɔːlt/

assault

asalto
Meaning
a physical attack or to attack someone violently
Example
He was charged with assault after the fight.
Fue acusado de asalto después de la pelea.
C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən siː bæs/

Asian sea bass

lubina asiática
Meaning
a large predatory fish found in coastal waters and estuaries of the Indo-Pacific region, prized for its white meat
Example
Asian sea bass is highly valued in aquaculture for its fast growth.
La lubina asiática es muy valorada en la acuicultura por su rápido crecimiento.
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.
B2 noun /ˈæftərˌlaɪf/

afterlife

el más allá
Meaning
Life or existence that some believe continues after physical death.
Example
Many cultures have different beliefs about the afterlife.
Muchas culturas tienen creencias diferentes sobre el más allá.
A2 adjective /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/

amazing

asombroso
Meaning
causing great surprise or wonder; astonishing
Example
The magician performed an amazing trick.
El mago realizó un truco asombroso.
C1 verb /əˈtoʊn/

atone

expiar
Meaning
to make amends for a wrong or injury; to make reparation
Example
He tried to atone for his mistakes by helping others.
Él intentó expiar sus errores ayudando a los demás.
C1 adjective /ˈæŋ.ɡjə.lər/

Angular

angular
Meaning
having sharp corners or edges; relating to angles
Example
The building has an angular design with sharp corners.
El edificio tiene un diseño angular con esquinas afiladas.
B2 verb /əˈvɜːrt/

avert

evitar
Meaning
to prevent something bad from happening or to turn away one's eyes or thoughts
Example
Quick action helped avert a disaster.
La acción rápida ayudó a evitar un desastre.
C1 noun /ˈæntlɚ/

antler

cuerno de ciervo
Meaning
The branched horns on the head of a deer or similar animal, usually shed and regrown annually.
Example
The deer’s antlers grew larger each year.
Los cuernos de ciervo crecían más grandes cada año.
A2 verb /əˈpɪə/

appear

aparecer
Meaning
to become visible or come into sight; to seem
Example
She appeared suddenly at the door.
Ella apareció de repente en la puerta.
B1 noun /ˈænəlɪst/

analyst

analista
Meaning
a person who studies or examines something carefully to understand it or make decisions
Example
The financial analyst predicted a rise in the stock market.
El analista financiero predijo un aumento en el mercado de valores.
C2 noun /əˈnæb.ə.lɪ.zəm/

anabolism

anabolismo
Meaning
The set of metabolic pathways that construct molecules from smaller units, involving tissue repair and growth.
Example
Anabolism is essential for muscle growth and tissue repair.
El anabolismo es esencial para el crecimiento muscular y la reparación de tejidos.
C1 noun ˌæf.ɔːr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

afforestation

reforestación
Meaning
The action of planting trees on an area of land in order to form a forest.
Example
Afforestation helps restore biodiversity.
La reforestación ayuda a restaurar la biodiversidad.
C1 noun /əˈkʌmplɪs/

accomplice

cómplice
Meaning
a person who helps another commit a crime
Example
The thief was arrested along with his accomplice.
El ladrón fue arrestado junto con su cómplice.
B1 adjective /əˈtætʃt/

attached

adjunto
Meaning
joined or fastened to something; emotionally connected or fond of someone or something
Example
The file is attached to the email.
El archivo está adjunto al correo electrónico.
B2 verb /ˈæktɪveɪt/

activate

activar
Meaning
to make something start or function
Example
She pressed the button to activate the machine.
Ella presionó el botón para activar la máquina.
B1 adjective /əˈɡrɛsɪv/

aggressive

agresivo
Meaning
ready or likely to attack or confront; forceful
Example
The salesman used an aggressive strategy to close the deal.
El vendedor utilizó una estrategia agresiva para cerrar el trato.
C1 adjective /ɔːˈstɪə/

austere

austero, sencillo
Meaning
Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance; plain and simple.
Example
The monk lived an austere life in the mountains.
El monje vivió una vida austera en las montañas.
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.
C2 noun /əˈfreɪ/

affray

pelea pública
Meaning
A public fight or noisy disturbance that causes alarm.
Example
The police were called to break up an affray outside the stadium.
La policía fue llamada para romper una pelea afuera del estadio.
A2 verb /əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/

apologize

disculparse
Meaning
to say sorry for something wrong you have done
Example
He apologized for being late to the meeting.
Él se disculpó por llegar tarde a la reunión.
C1 adjective /ˈærɪd/

arid

árido
Meaning
extremely dry; lacking in interest or excitement
Example
The desert is known for its arid climate.
El desierto es conocido por su clima árido.
B2 adverb /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkli/

alphabetically

alfabéticamente
Meaning
in the order of the letters of the alphabet
Example
The names are listed alphabetically in the register.
Los nombres están listados alfabéticamente en el registro.
B2 noun /ˈænθəm/

anthem

himno
Meaning
A song that is identified with a particular group, movement, or nation, often expressing pride or unity.
Example
The national anthem was played before the football match.
El himno nacional se tocó antes del partido de fútbol.
B2 adjective əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ

astonishing

asombroso
Meaning
Extremely surprising or impressive; amazing.
Example
The astonishing discovery changed the way we view the universe.
El asombroso descubrimiento cambió la forma en que vemos el universo.
C1 adjective /əˈfɜːrmətɪv/

affirmative

afirmativo
Meaning
expressing agreement, approval, or a positive response
Example
She gave an affirmative answer to the proposal.
Ella dio una respuesta afirmativa a la propuesta.
B2 verb /ˈɔːdɪt/

audit

auditar
Meaning
to examine and verify financial records or accounts officially
Example
The accountant will audit the company's books next month.
El contador auditará los libros de la empresa el próximo mes.
C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənt/

antecedent

antecedente
Meaning
something that came before; a previous event, condition, or cause
Example
The cultural antecedents of this festival go back centuries.
Los antecedentes culturales de este festival datan de siglos atrás.
C2 noun /ˈɔːldərmənʃɪp/

aldermanship

cargo de concejal
Meaning
The office, position, or dignity of an alderman.
Example
He was honored with aldermanship after years of service.
Fue honrado con el cargo de concejal después de años de servicio.
A2 verb əˈdres

address

abordar
Meaning
To deal with or tackle (a problem or issue); to focus attention on.
Example
The government must address the issues of student politics.
El gobierno debe abordar los problemas de la política estudiantil.
B1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.tekt/

architect

arquitecto
Meaning
a person who designs buildings and oversees their construction
Example
The architect designed a modern office building.
El arquitecto diseñó un moderno edificio de oficinas.
B2 noun /əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/

astonishment

asombro
Meaning
Great surprise or amazement.
Example
She looked at the magician with astonishment.
Ella miró al mago con asombro.
B1 verb /əˈkjuːz/

accuse

acusar
Meaning
to charge someone with a crime or wrongdoing
Example
She accused him of stealing her wallet.
Ella lo acusó de robar su billetera.
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.
B2 adjective, noun, verb /ˈæb.strækt/

abstract

abstracto, resumen
Meaning
existing in thought or as an idea but not having physical or concrete existence; a summary of a text
Example
The artist is known for her abstract paintings.
La artista es conocida por sus pinturas abstractas.
B1 verb /əˈsuːm/

assume

suponer
Meaning
to think that something is true without proof
Example
I assume he will be late to the meeting.
Yo supongo que llegará tarde a la reunión.
C2 noun /ˌæbsəˈluːʃən/

absolution

absolución
Meaning
formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment
Example
The priest granted him absolution for his sins.
El sacerdote le concedió la absolución por sus pecados.
C2 noun /əˈvɪdəti/

avidity

avidez
Meaning
extreme eagerness or enthusiasm
Example
He accepted the offer with avidity.
Aceptó la oferta con avidez.
C2 noun /ˈæmpərˌsænd/

ampersand

ampersand
Meaning
The symbol '&' used to represent the word 'and'.
Example
Use an ampersand instead of writing the word 'and' in the company name.
Usa un ampersand en lugar de escribir la palabra 'y' en el nombre de la empresa.
C2 adjective ˌeə.rəʊˈstæt.ɪk

aerostatic

aerostático
Meaning
Relating to or involving gases (especially air) in equilibrium and the equilibrium of balloons or aircraft under the influence of such gases.
Example
Aerostatic designs ensure stability at high altitudes.
Los diseños aerostáticos aseguran estabilidad a grandes altitudes.
C2 adjective, adverb /əˈbʌvˌbɔːrd/

aboveboard

Honesto y abierto
Meaning
Open and honest; without deception or trickery.
Example
The business deal was completely aboveboard.
El acuerdo de negocios fue completamente honesto y abierto.
C1 noun əˈtrɪʃ.ən

attrition

desgaste
Meaning
The process of reducing something's strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure.
Example
The company faced high employee attrition due to job dissatisfaction.
La empresa enfrentó una alta rotación de empleados debido a la insatisfacción laboral.
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 /æmˈbroʊʒə/

ambrosia

ambrosía
Meaning
The food of the gods in classical mythology; something extremely pleasing to taste or smell.
Example
The dessert was so delicious that it tasted like ambrosia.
El postre estaba tan delicioso que sabía a ambrosía.
C1 noun əˈɡrɛriən səˈsaɪətiz

agrarian societies

sociedades agrarias
Meaning
Societies based on agriculture and farming as the primary economic activity.
Example
Agrarian societies emerged from a need for stable food sources.
Las sociedades agrarias surgieron por la necesidad de fuentes estables de alimentos.
B1 adjective /əˈfɔːdəbl/

affordable

asequible
Meaning
inexpensive and within one's financial means
Example
This restaurant offers affordable meals for families.
Este restaurante ofrece comidas asequibles para las familias.
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.