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B2 noun /ˌɔː.θɛnˈtɪs.ə.ti/

authenticity

autenticidad
Meaning
The quality of being authentic; genuineness or truthfulness.
Example
The authenticity of the document was verified.
La autenticidad del documento fue verificada.
C1 verb /əˈtɛst/

attest

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

ante

apuesta inicial en un juego
Meaning
a stake put up by a player in poker or similar games before receiving cards; also used figuratively to mean an initial investment or contribution
Example
Each player placed an ante before the game began.
Cada jugador colocó una ante antes de que comenzara el juego.
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.
C2 verb /əˈkuːtə/

accoutre

vestir
Meaning
to dress or equip, especially in something impressive or elaborate
Example
The knight was accoutred in shining armor.
El caballero estaba vestido con brillante armadura.
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 /ˈæktɪvɪst/

activist

activista
Meaning
A person who works to bring about social or political change.
Example
The activist organized a protest against pollution.
El activista organizó una protesta contra la contaminación.
B1 adverb /ˈɔːfəli/

awfully

terriblemente
Meaning
in a very great degree; extremely; in a way that is very bad or unpleasant
Example
I am awfully glad to see you again.
Estoy terriblemente contento de verte otra vez.
C2 noun /əˈreɪ.bi.ən ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Arabian Jasmine

jazmín árabe
Meaning
A fragrant white flower native to South and Southeast Asia, commonly used in perfumes and religious ceremonies
Example
The Arabian jasmine filled the garden with its sweet fragrance.
El jazmín árabe llenó el jardín con su dulce fragancia.
C1 adjective /əˈɡæst/

aghast

estupefacto
Meaning
filled with shock or horror
Example
The audience was aghast at the tragic scene.
La audiencia estaba estupefacta ante la escena trágica.
C1 verb /əkˈsɛntʃueɪt/

accentuate

acentuar
Meaning
to emphasize or make something more noticeable
Example
The lighting accentuated the beauty of the painting.
La iluminación acentuó la belleza de la pintura.
C2 adjective /ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk/

apoplectic

apoplético
Meaning
Extremely angry; furious.
Example
He was apoplectic when he heard about the unfair decision.
Estaba apoplético cuando escuchó sobre la decisión injusta.
C2 adjective /əˈluːsɪv/

allusive

alusivo
Meaning
Making indirect references or hints; suggestive without being explicit.
Example
The novel is full of allusive passages that point to classical literature.
La novela está llena de pasajes alusivos que apuntan a la literatura clásica.
B2 noun, verb /ˈævəlæntʃ/

avalanche

avalancha
Meaning
(noun) a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside; a sudden overwhelming quantity; (verb) to descend like an avalanche
Example
The avalanche buried the mountain road under tons of snow.
La avalancha enterró la carretera de montaña bajo toneladas de nieve.
B2 verb /əˈsaɪn/

assign

asignar
Meaning
to give someone a task, duty, or responsibility
Example
The manager will assign tasks to the new employees.
El gerente asignará tareas a los nuevos empleados.
C1 verb /ˌæprɪˈhɛnd/

apprehend

detener
Meaning
to arrest or seize someone; to understand or perceive something
Example
The police managed to apprehend the thief after a long chase.
La policía logró apresar al ladrón después de una larga persecución.
C1 adjective /ˈækʃənəbl̩/

actionable

ejecutable
Meaning
Able to be acted on or giving sufficient reason for legal action.
Example
The lawyer confirmed that the evidence was actionable in court.
El abogado confirmó que la evidencia era ejecutable en la corte.
A2 noun /ˈæk.sɪ.dənt/

accident

accidente
Meaning
An unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally.
Example
Safety measures aim to prevent accidents.
Las medidas de seguridad tienen como objetivo prevenir accidentes.
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 adjective /ˌæd.vɛnˈtɪʃ.əs/

adventitious

accidental
Meaning
Happening by chance or accident, not planned.
Example
His success was partly due to adventitious circumstances.
Su éxito se debió en parte a circunstancias accidentales.
B2 adjective /əˈnɒn.ɪ.məs/

Anonymous

anónimo; sin nombre
Meaning
having an unknown name or identity; nameless
Example
The author published the book under an anonymous pseudonym.
El autor publicó el libro bajo un seudónimo anónimo.
B2 adjective + noun ˈædvɜːrs ɪˈfekts

adverse effects

efectos adversos
Meaning
Negative or harmful impacts that result from an action or condition.
Example
Plastic usage has adverse effects on the environment.
El uso del plástico tiene efectos adversos sobre el medio ambiente.
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.
A1 adjective, adverb /əˈloʊn/

alone

solo
Meaning
having no one else present; on one's own
Example
She prefers to live alone in her apartment.
Ella prefiere vivir sola en su apartamento.
C1 noun /aɪ/

aye

sí
Meaning
an affirmative vote or expression of agreement
Example
The committee voted aye on the proposal.
El comité votó sí en la propuesta.
C1 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmɒs.ə.ti/

Animosity

animosidad; hostilidad
Meaning
strong hostility or dislike; active hatred or ill will
Example
There was clear animosity between the two rival teams.
Había una clara animosidad entre los dos equipos rivales.
C2 adjective /əˈbɪs.əl/

abyssal

relacionado con el océano profundo
Meaning
Related to or characteristic of the deep ocean, especially the zone below 4000 meters.
Example
Abyssal creatures survive in extreme pressure conditions.
Las criaturas abisales sobreviven en condiciones de presión extrema.
B1 noun /əˈtæʧmənt/

attachment

apego
Meaning
a strong feeling of affection or connection
Example
The attachment he felt to his hometown was undeniable.
El apego que sentía por su ciudad natal era innegable.
B1 adjective /eɪdʒd/

aged

anciano
Meaning
having lived for a specified number of years; old
Example
The aged man sat in the park, watching the children play.
El anciano estaba sentado en el parque, mirando a los niños jugar.
C1 adjective /əˈdɛpt/

adept

hábil
Meaning
Very skilled or proficient at something.
Example
She is adept at solving complex mathematical problems.
Ella es hábil para resolver problemas matemáticos complejos.
C2 noun /ˈæpəfθɛm/

apophthegm

dicho o refrán corto, ingenioso y educativo
Meaning
A short, pithy, and instructive saying or maxim.
Example
She always had a witty apophthegm to share at meetings.
Ella siempre tenía un apofema ingenioso para compartir en las reuniones.
C2 noun, verb /ˈæseɪ/

assay

ensayo
Meaning
To test or analyze the quality, purity, or content of a substance; the act of such testing.
Example
The scientists assayed the mineral sample for gold content.
Los científicos analizaron la muestra mineral para el contenido de oro.
C1 noun /ˌæŋɡloʊ ˈsæksən/

anglo-saxon

anglosajón
Meaning
A member of the Germanic peoples who settled in England in the early Middle Ages; also relating to their language or culture.
Example
The Anglo-Saxon period greatly influenced English culture and language.
El periodo anglosajón influyó enormemente en la cultura y la lengua inglesa.
B1 adjective, verb /əˈproʊpriət/ (adj), /əˈproʊprieɪt/ (verb)

appropriate

apropiado / apropiarse de
Meaning
suitable or proper in the circumstances (adj); to take something for one’s own use, often without permission (verb)
Example
Wearing formal clothes was appropriate for the ceremony.
Usar ropa formal fue apropiado para la ceremonia.
C1 noun ˌæp.əˈreɪ.təs

apparatus

aparato
Meaning
The technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose.
Example
The apparatus was designed to be eco-friendly.
El aparato fue diseñado para ser ecológico.
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 noun /əˈvɜːrʒən/

aversion

aversión
Meaning
a strong feeling of dislike or unwillingness towards something
Example
She has a strong aversion to smoking.
Ella tiene una fuerte aversión al fumar.
B1 adjective /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/

automatic

automático
Meaning
working by itself without direct human control
Example
This car has an automatic transmission.
Este coche tiene una transmisión automática.
B1 noun /ˈɑːrtwɜːrk/

artwork

obra de arte
Meaning
a piece of art, such as a painting, sculpture, or drawing
Example
The gallery displayed an impressive artwork by a local artist.
La galería exhibió una impresionante obra de arte de un artista local.
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 /ˈænθrəsaɪt/

anthracite

carbón duro
Meaning
A hard, shiny form of coal that burns with little smoke and a high heat value.
Example
The factory used anthracite as its primary fuel source.
La fábrica usaba antracita como su fuente primaria de combustible.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈɔːltərnət/ (adj, noun), /ˈɔːltərˌneɪt/ (verb)

alternate

alternar, alternativo
Meaning
to occur in turn repeatedly; to take turns; also, a substitute or replacement
Example
The students alternate between online and offline classes.
Los estudiantes alternan entre clases en línea y presenciales.
B2 adjective /əkˈsel.ə.reɪ.tɪd/

accelerated

acelerado
Meaning
Happening or developing faster than usual.
Example
The project progressed at an accelerated pace.
El proyecto avanzó a un ritmo acelerado.
B2 noun /ˈæbi/

abbey

abadía
Meaning
A large church building or monastery where monks or nuns live, work, and worship.
Example
The old abbey on the hill attracts many tourists each year.
La vieja abadía en la colina atrae a muchos turistas cada año.
C1 noun /əˈkɔːrdiən/

accordion

acordión (instrumento musical)
Meaning
a musical instrument played by squeezing and expanding with keys and buttons
Example
The musician played a cheerful tune on the accordion.
El músico tocó una melodía alegre en el acordeón.
A2 adverb /əˈkrɒs/

Across

a través
Meaning
from one side to the other side of something; in every part of a place
Example
The bridge stretches across the river.
El puente se extiende a través del río.
B2 noun /ˈæŋkər/

Anchor

ancla
Meaning
a heavy object used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom; a person or thing that provides stability or confidence
Example
The ship dropped its anchor in the harbor.
El barco dejó caer su ancla en el puerto.
C2 noun /ˈæstər/

Aster

flor de aster
Meaning
a flowering plant with daisy-like flowers that typically bloom in fall
Example
The purple asters bloomed beautifully in the autumn garden.
Los ásteres morados florecieron hermosamente en el jardín de otoño.
C1 noun /ədˈhɪə.rəns/

adherence

cumplimiento
Meaning
The practice of following or keeping to a rule, standard, or belief.
Example
Adherence to rules is crucial in any organization.
El cumplimiento de las reglas es crucial en cualquier organización.
B1 noun /əˈtrækʃən/

Attraction

atracción; fuerza de atracción;
Meaning
the action or power of evoking interest or pleasure in something; a place that draws visitors
Example
The museum is the main attraction for tourists in this city.
El museo es la principal atracción para los turistas en esta ciudad.
C2 verb /əbˈskɒnd/

abscond

fugarse
Meaning
to leave secretly and quickly, often to avoid arrest or punishment
Example
The thief tried to abscond with the stolen jewelry.
El ladrón intentó fugarse con las joyas robadas.
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.
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.
B2 noun /əˈnælədʒi/

analogy

analogía
Meaning
A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
Example
The teacher used the analogy of a tree to explain the structure of an essay.
El maestro utilizó la analogía de un árbol para explicar la estructura de un ensayo.
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.
B2 adjective /ˌæbsənt ˈmaɪndɪd/

absent-minded

distraído
Meaning
often forgetting things or not paying attention
Example
He is so absent-minded that he often forgets his keys.
Él está tan distraído que a menudo olvida sus llaves.
B2 verb /əˈsɛmbəl/

assemble

reunir
Meaning
to gather or bring together in one place
Example
The students assembled in the hall for the meeting.
los estudiantes se reunieron en el salón para la reunión.
C1 adjective /əˌpɒk.əˈlɪp.tɪk/

apocalyptic

apocalíptico
Meaning
Describing the end of the world, or something catastrophic and disastrous.
Example
The movie depicts an apocalyptic future after a nuclear war.
La película describe un futuro apocalíptico después de una guerra nuclear.
C1 noun /æbˈdʌk.ʃən/

abduction

secuestro
Meaning
the act of taking someone away illegally by force; kidnapping
Example
The police are investigating the abduction of the child.
La policía está investigando el secuestro del niño.
C1 adjective /æmˈfɪb.i.əs/

Amphibious

anfibio
Meaning
able to live both on land and in water; suitable for both land and water operations
Example
The amphibious vehicle can travel on both land and water.
El vehículo anfibio puede viajar tanto en tierra como en agua.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈtɪpɪkəl/

atypical

atípico
Meaning
not representative of a type, group, or class; unusual or abnormal
Example
The doctor said it was an atypical case of the disease.
El doctor dijo que era un caso atípico de la enfermedad.
C2 noun /ˌætəlˈjeɪ/

atelier

taller (estudio de un artista o diseñador)
Meaning
A workshop or studio, especially for an artist or designer.
Example
The painter invited us to his atelier to view his new collection.
El pintor nos invitó a su taller para ver su nueva colección.
B1 noun /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/

association

asociación
Meaning
an organized group of people who have joined together for a common purpose
Example
She is a member of the local teachers' association.
Ella es miembro de la asociación de maestros local.
C1 verb /əˈsɪm.ɪ.leɪt/

assimilate

asimilar completamente; absorber e integrar en el conocimiento o cultura
Meaning
To take in and understand fully; to absorb and integrate into one's knowledge or culture.
Example
Immigrants often struggle to assimilate into a new culture.
Los inmigrantes a menudo luchan por asimilarse en una nueva cultura.
B1 verb /əˈrɛst/

arrest

detener
Meaning
to catch and hold by legal authority; to stop suddenly
Example
The police will arrest the suspect tomorrow.
La policía arrestará al sospechoso mañana.
C1 adjective /əˈbreɪsɪv/

abrasive

áspero, rugoso o capaz de desgastar por frotamiento
Meaning
harsh, rough, or capable of wearing down by rubbing
Example
His abrasive tone made everyone uncomfortable.
Su tono áspero hizo que todos se sintieran incómodos.
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.
B1 noun /ˈæʃ.treɪ/

Ash tray

cenicero
Meaning
a receptacle for tobacco ash and cigarette butts
Example
Please use the ash tray for your cigarette.
Por favor, usa el cenicero para tu cigarrillo.
C2 noun /ˈæn.dʒi.əʊ.plæs.ti/

angioplasty

procedimiento médico para abrir vasos sanguíneos bloqueados o estrechados que suministran sangre al corazón
Meaning
A medical procedure to open blocked or narrowed blood vessels that supply blood to the heart.
Example
Angioplasty is now safer with robotic assistance.
La angioplastia ahora es más segura con asistencia robótica.
C1 noun /æmˈniːʒə/

amnesia

amnesia
Meaning
A partial or total loss of memory, usually caused by injury, illness, or psychological trauma.
Example
After the accident, she suffered from amnesia and could not remember her own name.
Después del accidente, sufrió de amnesia y no pudo recordar su propio nombre.
C1 adjective ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəli sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt

agriculturally significant

importante relacionado con la agricultura
Meaning
Important or crucial related to farming and agriculture
Example
Winter is agriculturally significant for crop production.
El invierno es importante para la producción de cultivos.
C1 adverb /ɔːˈtɒnəməsli/

autonomously

de forma autónoma
Meaning
In an independent or self-governing manner.
Example
The robot can operate autonomously without human intervention.
El robot puede operar de forma autónoma sin intervención humana.
B1 verb /əˈsoʊsiˌeɪt/

associate

asociar
Meaning
to connect or link things together; to spend time with someone
Example
I associate this song with summer.
Asocio esta canción con el verano.
C2 verb /əˈkɒst/

accost

abordar de manera agresiva
Meaning
to approach and speak to someone boldly or aggressively
Example
The reporter was accosted by protesters outside the courthouse.
El reportero fue acosado por los manifestantes fuera del tribunal.
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.
A2 noun /ˈæk.ʃənz/

actions

acciones
Meaning
The fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim.
Example
Immediate actions are needed for pollution control.
Se necesitan acciones inmediatas para el control de la contaminación.
C2 verb /əˈkriːt/

accrete

acumularse
Meaning
to grow or increase gradually by accumulation or addition
Example
Dust particles accrete over time to form larger celestial bodies.
Las partículas de polvo se acumulan con el tiempo para formar cuerpos celestes más grandes.
C2 noun /əˌɡlɒməˈreɪʃən/

agglomeration

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

accompanist

acompañante
Meaning
A person who plays a musical instrument to support a singer or another musician.
Example
The pianist served as the accompanist for the singer during the concert.
El pianista actuó como acompañante del cantante durante el concierto.
C1 adjective /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bəl/

amicable

amistoso
Meaning
Having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor.
Example
They reached an amicable agreement.
Alcanzaron un acuerdo amistoso.
C2 noun əˌmæl.ɡəˈmeɪ.ʃən

amalgamation

fusión, integración, amalgama
Meaning
The action, process, or result of combining or uniting.
Example
The amalgamation of AI and big data is transforming industries.
La fusión de IA y grandes datos está transformando las industrias.
C2 adjective /ˈærənt/

arrant

completo, absoluto
Meaning
complete or utter (used negatively, e.g., 'arrant nonsense')
Example
His excuse was arrant nonsense.
Su excusa fue una tontería absoluta.
C2 noun /əˈzeɪ.li.ə/

azalea

azalea
Meaning
a flowering shrub with brightly colored blooms, often grown ornamentally
Example
The garden was full of blooming azaleas in spring.
El jardín estaba lleno de azaleas floreciendo en primavera.
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 /əbˈdʌktər/

abductor

secuestrador
Meaning
a person who kidnaps or forcibly takes someone away
Example
The police arrested the abductor after a nationwide search.
La policía arrestó al secuestrador después de una larga búsqueda.
B2 noun əˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən

appreciation

apreciación
Meaning
An increase in the value of an asset over time.
Example
Real estate properties often experience appreciation over time.
Las propiedades inmobiliarias a menudo experimentan apreciación con el tiempo.
C1 verb /əbˈsteɪn/

abstain

abstenerse
Meaning
To restrain oneself from indulging in or partaking of something.
Example
People often abstain from digital devices to enhance focus.
Las personas a menudo se abstienen de los dispositivos digitales para mejorar su enfoque.
B2 noun /əˈplɔːz/

applause

aplausos
Meaning
the sound of people clapping their hands to show approval or enjoyment
Example
The actor received loud applause after his performance.
El actor recibió un fuerte aplauso después de su actuación.
C2 noun /ˈɔːrɪkl̩/

auricle

parte externa del oído
Meaning
The external part of the ear; also an upper chamber of the heart in anatomy.
Example
The doctor examined the patient’s auricle for signs of infection.
El doctor examinó la parte externa del oído del paciente en busca de signos de infección.
A2 verb /ˈædvərˌtaɪz/

advertise

anunciar
Meaning
to promote or publicize a product or service
Example
They advertise their products on television.
Ellos anuncian sus productos en la televisión.
B1 verb /əˈdʒʌst/

adjust

ajustar
Meaning
to change something slightly to make it more suitable or effective
Example
She adjusted the mirror to see the road clearly.
Ella ajustó el espejo para ver la carretera claramente.
B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənt

advancement

avance
Meaning
The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement in a particular area.
Example
Technological advancement shapes the future.
El avance tecnológico da forma al futuro.
B2 noun /əˈpɒstrəfi/

apostrophe

apóstrofe
Meaning
A punctuation mark (') used to indicate possession or the omission of letters or numbers.
Example
You need an apostrophe in the word 'children’s'.
Necesitas un apóstrofe en la palabra 'children’s'.
C2 adjective /æmˈbroʊʒiəl/

ambrosial

ambrosial
Meaning
Exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell; divine.
Example
The aroma of freshly baked bread was simply ambrosial.
El aroma del pan recién horneado era simplemente ambrosial.
B2 noun /əkˌseləˈreɪʃən/

acceleration

aceleración
Meaning
the rate at which velocity changes over time; the act of speeding up
Example
The car showed rapid acceleration as it entered the highway.
El coche mostró una aceleración rápida al entrar en la autopista.
C2 noun /əˈbeɪəns/

abeyance

suspensión temporal
Meaning
a state of temporary suspension or inactivity
Example
The project was held in abeyance until funds became available.
El proyecto fue suspendido hasta que los fondos estuvieran disponibles.
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈzɪʃən/

apposition

aposición (gramática paralela)
Meaning
a grammatical construction in which two elements are placed side by side, with one explaining the other
Example
In the phrase 'my friend John,' the word 'John' is in apposition to 'my friend.'
En la frase 'mi amigo Juan', la palabra 'Juan' está en aposición a 'mi amigo'.
C1 noun /ɔːˈrɔːrə/

aurora

aurora
Meaning
A natural display of lights in the sky, usually seen in polar regions.
Example
We traveled to Norway to see the northern aurora.
Viajamos a Noruega para ver la aurora del norte.
C1 verb /əˈpiːz/

appease

apaciguar / satisfacer
Meaning
to calm or pacify someone by meeting their demands
Example
The manager tried to appease the angry customer.
El gerente intentó apaciguar al cliente enojado.
C2 adverb /əˈmʌk/

amok

descontroladamente
Meaning
Behaving uncontrollably and disruptively.
Example
The angry mob ran amok after the verdict was announced.
La multitud enojada corrió descontroladamente después de que se anunció el veredicto.
B2 adverb /əˈfek.ʃən.ət.li/

Affectionately

afectuosamente
Meaning
in a way that shows feelings of liking or love; with fondness and care
Example
She hugged her grandmother affectionately.
Ella abrazó a su abuela afectuosamente.
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.
C1 adverb /əˈraɪ/

awry

equivocado
Meaning
away from the expected or proper direction; wrong or amiss
Example
The plan went awry when the weather suddenly changed.
El plan salió mal cuando el clima cambió repentinamente.
A2 adverb /ˈen.i.weər/

Anywhere

en cualquier lugar
Meaning
in or to any place; wherever
Example
You can sit anywhere you like in this restaurant.
Puedes sentarte donde quieras en este restaurante.
B2 verb /ˈɔːltər/

alter

alterar
Meaning
to change or modify something slightly but significantly
Example
She decided to alter her dress to make it fit better.
Ella decidió alterar su vestido para que encajara mejor.
B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgement

reconocimiento
Meaning
the act of recognizing or accepting something as true or valid; an expression of gratitude or recognition
Example
She received an acknowledgement for her contribution to the project.
Recibió un reconocimiento por su contribución al proyecto.
C1 noun /ˈæltoʊ/

alto

alto (una voz de canto de adulto)
Meaning
the second highest adult singing voice, between soprano and tenor
Example
She sang the alto part in the choir beautifully.
Ella cantaba la parte del alto en el coro hermosamente.
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.
C2 noun /əˈplɒm/

aplomb

aplomo
Meaning
Complete and confident self-assurance or poise.
Example
She handled the difficult questions with aplomb.
Ella manejó las preguntas difíciles con aplomo.
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.
A1 adjective /ˈæŋ.ɡri/

Angry

enfadado; iracundo;
Meaning
feeling or showing strong displeasure; furious; irritated
Example
She was angry because someone had broken her favorite vase.
Ella estaba enojada porque alguien rompió su jarrón favorito.
C2 noun /ˈækəlaɪt/

acolyte

acólito
Meaning
a follower or assistant, especially in a religious service or as a devoted supporter of a leader
Example
The senator arrived with a small group of acolytes who handled the press.
El senador llegó con un pequeño grupo de acólitos que se encargaban de la prensa.
A2 adverb /ˌɛniˈmɔr/

anymore

ya no
Meaning
used to refer to the present time, typically to mean no longer
Example
He doesn’t live here anymore.
Él ya no vive aquí.
C1 adjective, noun /əbˈzɔːrbənt/

absorbent

absorbente
Meaning
able to soak up liquid, moisture, or energy easily; a material or substance that absorbs
Example
This towel is highly absorbent and dries quickly.
Esta toalla es muy absorbente y se seca rápido.
C1 verb /əˈlɒt/

allot

felicidad
Meaning
to give or assign something, often a share or portion, to someone
Example
Each student was allotted ten minutes to present.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 verb əˈmiːljəreɪt

ameliorate

mejorar, perfeccionar
Meaning
To make better; improve or enhance something.
Example
The new policies are designed to ameliorate living conditions.
Las nuevas políticas están diseñadas para mejorar las condiciones de vida.
C1 verb /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪt/

administrate

administrar
Meaning
to manage or supervise the execution of duties, laws, or resources; to formally give or apply something such as a test or medicine
Example
The committee will administrate the new policy across all departments.
El comité administrará la nueva política en todos los departamentos.
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.
C2 adjective, adverb /əˈfʊt/

afoot

en marcha
Meaning
In progress; happening or being prepared.
Example
There are several new projects afoot in the company.
Hay varios proyectos nuevos en marcha en la empresa.
B1 noun /əˈkædəmi/

academy

academia
Meaning
an institution of learning or training
Example
He enrolled in a military academy.
Se inscribió en una academia militar.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪpədiːz/

antipodes

antípodas
Meaning
places on opposite sides of the Earth; also refers to things that are direct opposites
Example
Australia and Britain are often considered antipodes of each other.
Australia y Gran Bretaña suelen considerarse antípodas entre sí.