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C2 adjective /əˈvʌŋkjələr/

avuncular

amable como un tío
Meaning
kind and friendly, like an uncle
Example
He had an avuncular manner that made everyone feel comfortable.
Él tenía una manera avuncular que hacía sentir cómodos a todos.
C2 adjective /koʊˈtɜːr.mɪ.nəs/

coterminous

coextensivo
Meaning
having the same boundaries or extent in space, time, or meaning
Example
The two jurisdictions are coterminous, sharing the same borders.
Las dos jurisdicciones son coextensivas, compartiendo las mismas fronteras.
B2 noun, verb /ˈɪnstɪˌtjuːt/

institute

institución
Meaning
as a noun, an organization founded for a specific purpose; as a verb, to establish or initiate
Example
The university decided to institute new rules for the library.
La universidad decidió instituir nuevas reglas para la biblioteca.
B2 noun/verb /rɪˈmɑːrk/

remark

comentario
Meaning
something that is said; a comment
Example
She made a remark about the weather.
Ella hizo un comentario sobre el clima.
A1 verb /steɪ/

stay

quedarse
Meaning
to remain in the same place; to continue being
Example
Please stay here until I return.
Por favor, quédate aquí hasta que regrese.
C1 noun /ˈheɪˌdeɪ/

heyday

apogeo
Meaning
The period of greatest success, popularity, or power.
Example
In its heyday, the company dominated the market.
En su apogeo, la empresa dominaba el mercado.
C1 noun /æbˈstrækʃən/

abstraction

abstracción
Meaning
the process of forming general ideas by removing specific details; an abstract concept or idea
Example
Abstraction allows complex ideas to be represented in a simplified form.
La abstracción permite representar ideas complejas de forma simplificada.
C2 verb /ˈhɛnˌpɛk/

henpeck

ser constantemente criticado o dominado por la esposa
Meaning
To continually criticize, nag, or dominate (especially a husband).
Example
He felt henpecked by his overly controlling wife.
Él se sintió controlado por su esposa excesivamente dominante.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnɪkˈsɛpʃənəbl/

unexceptionable

irreprochable
Meaning
Not open to objection; acceptable and unobjectionable
Example
His behavior was unexceptionable throughout the event.
Su comportamiento fue irreprochable durante el evento.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkɪtˌpleɪs/

marketplace

mercado
Meaning
a place where goods and services are bought and sold; an open area for trade
Example
The town's marketplace is crowded every Friday morning.
El mercado de la ciudad está lleno de gente cada viernes por la mañana.
A2 adjective ˌɪn.təˈnæʃ.ən.əl

international

internacional
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or carried on between two or more nations and their citizens.
Example
International standards improve competitiveness.
Los estándares internacionales mejoran la competitividad.
C2 adjective /beɪˈkoʊniən/

baconian

baconiano
Meaning
Relating to the philosopher Francis Bacon or his method of scientific reasoning.
Example
The researcher followed a Baconian approach to observation and experimentation.
El investigador siguió un enfoque baconiano de observación y experimentación.
A2 adjective /ˌwelˈnoʊn/

well-known

famoso
Meaning
known by many people; famous or recognized
Example
He is a well-known actor in his country.
Él es un actor famoso en su país.
B2 noun; verb /ˈlaɪnʌp/

line-up

alineación; formar en fila
Meaning
a group or arrangement of people or things in a line; to arrange people or things in a row or planned order
Example
The coach announced the team line-up before the match.
El entrenador anunció la alineación antes del partido.
C2 verb /əˈleɪ/

allay

aliviar
Meaning
to reduce the intensity of fear, worry, or pain; to calm
Example
The teacher tried to allay the students’ fears before the exam.
El maestro intentó aliviar los miedos de los estudiantes antes del examen.
B1 adjective /ˈel.dər.li/

Elderly

anciano; mayor; de la tercera edad
Meaning
aged; advanced in years; old
Example
The elderly man walked slowly with his cane.
El hombre anciano caminaba lentamente con su bastón.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːltˌfaɪndər/

faultfinder

buscador de fallos
Meaning
a person who habitually finds fault with others
Example
He is such a faultfinder that nothing anyone does is ever good enough.
Es un buscador de fallos tan grande que nada de lo que haga alguien está nunca lo suficientemente bien.
B1 noun /tɔːrtʃ/

Torch

linterna
Meaning
a portable electric lamp powered by batteries; a flaming stick used for light
Example
Use the torch to find your way in the dark.
Usa la linterna para encontrar tu camino en la oscuridad.
B1 adjective /ˈsuːtəbl/

suitable

adecuado
Meaning
appropriate or right for a particular person, purpose, or situation
Example
This dress is suitable for the wedding.
Este vestido es adecuado para la boda.
B1 verb /dɪp/

dip

sumergir
Meaning
to put something quickly into a liquid and take it out again
Example
She dipped her bread into the soup.
Ella sumergió su pan en la sopa.
B2 noun /ˈpriːmiəm/

premium

prima
Meaning
an amount of money paid regularly for an insurance policy; something of superior quality or value
Example
You need to pay your insurance premium every year.
Necesitas pagar tu prima de seguro cada año.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈlætɪn/

latin

latín
Meaning
the language of ancient Rome; relating to Latin culture or language
Example
Many English words are derived from Latin.
Muchas palabras en inglés provienen del latín.
A2 noun, verb /tʃɪp/

chip

trozo / pedazo roto
Meaning
A small piece broken off from something; or to cut or break a small piece from something.
Example
He accidentally chipped the edge of the table.
Él accidentalmente astilló el borde de la mesa.
B1 verb /ˈɒpəreɪt/

operate

operar
Meaning
to function; to control or manage; to perform surgery
Example
The surgeon will operate on the patient tomorrow.
El cirujano operará al paciente mañana.
C2 noun ˌpɜː.pɪˈtʃuː.ɪ.ti

perpetuity

perpetuidad, eternidad, continuidad
Meaning
Permanence, eternity, continuity.
Example
The contract ensures payments in perpetuity.
El contrato asegura pagos en perpetuidad.
A2 adverb /ˈnoʊwɛr/

Nowhere

en ningún lado
Meaning
not anywhere; in no place
Example
I searched everywhere but the keys were nowhere to be found.
Busqué por todas partes pero las llaves no estaban en ningún lado.
B1 verb /bliːd/

bleed

sangrar
Meaning
to lose blood from the body, especially due to injury
Example
She began to bleed from the cut on her arm.
Ella comenzó a sangrar por el corte en su brazo.
C2 adjective /daɪˈdæktɪk/

didactic

didáctico
Meaning
Intended to teach, often with a moral lesson.
Example
The novel is not just entertaining but also didactic in nature.
La novela no solo es entretenida, sino también didáctica por naturaleza.
B2 adjective /ˈkrɒnɪk/

chronic

crónico
Meaning
Lasting for a long time or constantly recurring, often describing illness.
Example
She suffers from chronic back pain.
Ella sufre de dolor crónico en la espalda.
B2 noun /əkˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

accessibility

accesibilidad
Meaning
Accessibility or availability, easy availability of any place or service.
Example
Improved accessibility helps people with disabilities.
La accesibilidad mejorada ayuda a las personas con discapacidades.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈendɪŋ/

Unending

interminable
Meaning
continuing forever; without end
Example
The unending rain made the day feel gloomy.
La lluvia interminable hizo que el día se sintiera triste.
C2 adjective /mæɡˈnɪləkwənt/

magniloquent

lenguaje pomposo
Meaning
using high-flown or pompous language
Example
The politician’s magniloquent speech impressed the crowd.
El discurso pomposo del político impresionó a la multitud.
C1 adjective /məˈroʊs/

morose

melancólico
Meaning
sullen, gloomy, or ill-tempered
Example
He became morose after losing his job.
Se volvió melancólico después de perder su trabajo.
C2 verb /koʊˈhɪr/

cohere

coherer
Meaning
To stick together; to be united logically or physically.
Example
The ideas in his essay cohere well.
Las ideas en su ensayo cohieren bien.
B2 noun /ˈkʌs.tə.mər rɪˈten.ʃən/

Customer Retention

retención de clientes
Meaning
The ability of a company or product to retain its customers over some specified period.
Example
High customer retention increases business sustainability.
Una alta retención de clientes aumenta la sostenibilidad del negocio.
C1 noun /ˈɛləkwəns/

eloquence

elocuencia
Meaning
Fluent or persuasive speaking or writing.
Example
His eloquence in speech won him great respect.
Su elocuencia en el discurso le ganó mucho respeto.
B2 noun /təˈreɪn/

terrain

terreno
Meaning
a stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features
Example
The soldiers had to cross rough terrain during the mission.
Los soldados tuvieron que cruzar un terreno difícil durante la misión.
B1 noun /ˈspæroʊ/

Sparrow

gorrión
Meaning
small brown and grey bird commonly found in cities and towns
Example
The sparrow chirped cheerfully from the tree branch.
El gorrión cantó alegremente desde la rama del árbol.
A2 noun /ˈwʌndər/

wonder

maravilla
Meaning
a feeling of amazement and admiration, caused by something beautiful, remarkable, or unfamiliar
Example
The view from the mountain was a true wonder.
La vista desde la montaña fue una verdadera maravilla.
B2 noun/verb rɪˈfɔːm

reform

reforma
Meaning
Make changes in (something, typically a social, political, or economic institution or practice) in order to improve it.
Example
Reform in the education system was a priority.
La reforma en el sistema educativo era una prioridad.
A2 adjective /ˈlʌv.li/

Lovely

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

filmmaker

cineasta
Meaning
a person who makes films, typically as a profession
Example
He is a well-known filmmaker in the industry.
Es un cineasta muy conocido en la industria.
C2 noun /ˈhɛklər/

heckler

interrumpidor
Meaning
A person who interrupts a speaker with rude or aggressive comments.
Example
The politician remained calm despite the heckler shouting from the crowd.
El político se mantuvo tranquilo a pesar del interrumpidor gritando desde la multitud.
B2 adjective /ˈkeər.friː/

Carefree

sin preocupaciones; despreocupado;
Meaning
free from anxiety or responsibility; lighthearted; worry-free
Example
She lived a carefree life, traveling the world without any worries.
Ella vivió una vida sin preocupaciones, viajando por el mundo sin ninguna preocupación.
C1 noun /ˈkoʊhɔːrt/

cohort

cohorte
Meaning
A group of people with a shared characteristic, usually of the same age or with a common experience.
Example
The study tracked a cohort of students over ten years.
El estudio siguió a una cohorte de estudiantes durante diez años.
C1 verb prəˈpel

propel

impulsar
Meaning
To drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward.
Example
Lack of proper guidance can propel adolescents toward delinquency.
La falta de orientación adecuada puede impulsar a los adolescentes hacia la delincuencia.
C2 adjective /djuːˈplɪsɪtəs/

duplicitous

mentiroso
Meaning
Deceitful; deliberately deceptive or dishonest.
Example
The politician was criticized for his duplicitous statements.
El político fue criticado por sus declaraciones engañosas.
C1 verb /dɪˈteɪn/

detain

detener
Meaning
to keep someone from proceeding; to hold back, especially by official authority
Example
The police detained the suspect for questioning.
La policía detuvo al sospechoso para interrogarlo.
B2 adverb /əˈlɛdʒɪdli/

allegedly

supuestamente
Meaning
used to say that something is claimed to be true, though not proven
Example
He was allegedly involved in the robbery.
Él supuestamente estuvo involucrado en el robo.
B2 noun /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsɪs/

diagnosis

diagnóstico
Meaning
The identification of a disease, condition, or problem through examination of symptoms.
Example
The diagnosis confirmed that she had diabetes.
El diagnóstico confirmó que ella tenía diabetes.
C2 noun /ɡɑːrˈdiː.ni.ə/

Gardenia

gardenia
Meaning
a white or yellow fragrant flower with waxy petals
Example
The gardenia bush produced beautiful white flowers with a lovely scent.
El arbusto de gardenia produjo hermosas flores blancas con un aroma encantador.
C1 noun /ˈræʃən/

ration

ración
Meaning
a fixed amount of something, especially food, officially allowed to each person
Example
During the war, each family received a weekly ration of rice.
Durante la guerra, cada familia recibía una ración semanal de arroz.
C1 noun /ˈkɒmən kɑːp/

Common Carp

carpa común
Meaning
A large freshwater fish widely cultivated for food
Example
Common carp is an important fish in aquaculture.
La carpa común es un pez importante en la acuicultura.
C1 adjective /əbˈtjuːs/

Obtuse

tonto; obtuso; lento de comprensión
Meaning
annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand; lacking in intelligence or perception
Example
He was being deliberately obtuse about the instructions.
Él estaba siendo deliberadamente obtuso sobre las instrucciones.
C1 adverb /ˈnɔːθwədz/

Northwards

hacia el norte
Meaning
towards the north; in a northerly direction
Example
The birds migrate northwards in spring.
Los pájaros migran hacia el norte en primavera.
B1 noun /ˈær.əb/

arab

árabe
Meaning
a person belonging to the Semitic people of the Middle East and North Africa
Example
He is an Arab living in Dubai.
Él es un árabe que vive en Dubái.
A1 noun /ˈkrɪsməs/

christmas

Navidad
Meaning
an annual festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed on December 25
Example
Families gather to celebrate Christmas with joy and love.
Las familias se reúnen para celebrar la Navidad con alegría y amor.
C1 adjective /ˈædəmənt/

Adamant

terco; obstinado; firme; inflexible
Meaning
একগুঁয়ে; জেদী; দৃঢ়সংকল্প; অনমনীয়;
Example
She was adamant about her decision to leave the company.
Ella fue terca con su decisión de dejar la empresa.
C1 noun /ˈkærət/

carat

unidad de peso para piedras preciosas
Meaning
a unit of weight for precious stones, equal to 200 milligrams
Example
She received a two-carat diamond ring for her engagement.
Ella recibió un anillo de diamantes de dos quilates para su compromiso.
C1 noun /ˈriːbeɪt/

rebate

descuento/reembolso
Meaning
a partial refund given to someone who has paid too much money for something
Example
The store offered a rebate on bulk purchases.
La tienda ofreció un descuento en compras al por mayor.
C2 noun /ˈɡlʌtəni/

gluttony

glotonería
Meaning
Excessive eating or drinking; overindulgence in food or drink.
Example
His gluttony during the festival left him feeling sick.
Su glotonería durante el festival lo dejó sintiéndose enfermo.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈmɪtɪɡeɪtɪd/

unmitigated

completo
Meaning
absolute; not lessened or moderated
Example
The meeting was an unmitigated disaster.
La reunión fue un desastre completo.
B1 noun /ɪˈdɪʃən/

edition

edición
Meaning
a particular version or printing of a book, newspaper, or other publication
Example
The latest edition of the magazine sold out quickly.
La última edición de la revista se vendió rápidamente.
C1 noun ˌnæʃ.ən.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

nationalization

nacionalización
Meaning
The process of a government taking control of private property or industry.
Example
The nationalization of banks was aimed at stabilizing the economy.
La nacionalización de los bancos fue dirigida a estabilizar la economía.
B1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒi/

apology

disculpa
Meaning
a statement expressing regret for something wrong or hurtful
Example
He offered an apology for being late to the meeting.
Él ofreció una disculpa por llegar tarde a la reunión.
C1 noun /ˌmælnuːˈtrɪʃən/

Malnutrition

malnutrición; nutrición deficiente
Meaning
Lack of proper nutrition; poor nourishment
Example
Malnutrition among children is a serious public health concern.
La malnutrición entre los niños es una grave preocupación de salud pública.
A2 noun /ˈɔr.dər/

Order

orden; secuencia
Meaning
a command or instruction; the arrangement of things following a particular sequence
Example
The teacher gave an order to sit down quietly.
El maestro dio una orden para sentarse tranquilamente.
B1 adjective /ˈwel.θi/

Wealthy

rico; adinerado; próspero
Meaning
having a great deal of money; rich; prosperous
Example
The wealthy businessman donated millions to charity.
El hombre de negocios rico donó millones a la caridad.
A2 noun /ˈɪʃ.uːz/

issues

problemas
Meaning
Important topics or problems for debate or discussion.
Example
Health issues from pollution are increasing.
Los problemas de salud causados por la contaminación están aumentando.
A2 noun /nɒk/

Knock

golpe; toquido
Meaning
a sudden sharp blow; the sound of striking something
Example
There was a loud knock at the door late at night.
Hubo un fuerte golpe en la puerta a medianoche.
A1 verb /hoʊld/

hold

sujetar
Meaning
to grasp or carry something; to maintain a position
Example
Please hold my hand.
por favor, sujeta mi mano.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈfaɪnd/

unrefined

sin refinar
Meaning
not processed or purified; lacking polish or sophistication
Example
The unrefined oil must be processed before it can be used as fuel.
El aceite sin refinar debe procesarse antes de usarse como combustible.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkænˈdɛsəns/

incandescence

incandescencia
Meaning
the emission of light from a hot object; brilliance
Example
The incandescence of the candle filled the dark room.
La incandescencia de la vela llenó la habitación oscura.
C2 noun ˌæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

aberration

aberración, desviación, anomalía
Meaning
A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.
Example
The scientist dismissed the data as an aberration.
El científico desestimó los datos como una aberración.
C2 adjective sɑːˈtɔːrɪəl

sartorial

relacionado con la ropa o el estilo
Meaning
Of or relating to clothing or style or manner of dress.
Example
His sartorial choices were always on trend and admired.
Sus elecciones sartoriales siempre estaban a la moda y eran admiradas.
C2 adjective /ˈmjuːtəbl/

mutable

mutable
Meaning
Capable of change or alteration.
Example
Human emotions are mutable and can shift rapidly.
Las emociones humanas son mutables y pueden cambiar rápidamente.
C1 verb /ˈpærəfreɪz/

paraphrase

felicidad
Meaning
To express the meaning of something using different words, often to make it clearer.
Example
The teacher asked the students to paraphrase the poem in their own words.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 noun /ˈwʊlən dres/

Woolen dress

vestido de lana
Meaning
a dress made from wool fabric, typically worn in cold weather
Example
She wore a warm woolen dress during the winter months.
Ella llevaba un vestido de lana cálido durante los meses de invierno.
C1 noun /ˈfɛləni/

felony

delito grave
Meaning
a serious crime, usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year
Example
He was convicted of a felony and sentenced to ten years in prison.
Fue condenado por un delito grave y sentenciado a diez años de prisión.
C1 verb /trænˈskraɪb/

transcribe

transcribir
Meaning
to make a written copy of spoken words or notes
Example
The secretary transcribed the meeting minutes.
La secretaria transcribió las actas de la reunión.
A2 noun /ˈstrɔːbəri/

Strawberry

fresa
Meaning
a small red heart-shaped fruit with tiny seeds on the surface and sweet taste
Example
I love eating fresh strawberries with cream during summer.
Me encanta comer fresas frescas con crema durante el verano.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈhjuːmən/

Inhuman

inhumano
Meaning
lacking human qualities; cruel; brutal; savage
Example
The dictator's inhuman treatment of prisoners shocked the international community.
El trato inhumano del dictador hacia los prisioneros sorprendió a la comunidad internacional.
B2 noun /ˌærɪˈstɑːkrəsi/

aristocracy

aristocracia
Meaning
a class of people holding exceptional rank and privileges, especially hereditary nobility
Example
The aristocracy often had influence over political decisions.
La aristocracia a menudo tenía influencia sobre las decisiones políticas.
B2 adjective /əˈdʒʌstəbəl/

Adjustable

ajustable; modificable; regulable;
Meaning
নিয়মযোগ্য; পরিবর্তন-সাধ্য; সমন্বয়যোগ্য;
Example
This chair has an adjustable height feature.
Esta silla tiene una altura ajustable.
B2 noun /ˈæstərɔɪd/

asteroid

asteroide
Meaning
A small rocky body orbiting the sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
Example
The asteroid belt lies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
El cinturón de asteroides se encuentra entre las órbitas de Marte y Júpiter.
A2 adjective /taɪt/

tight

apretado
Meaning
firmly held in place, not loose or slack
Example
The knot was too tight to untie.
El nudo estaba demasiado apretado para deshacerlo.
A2 noun /məˈʃiːn/

machine

máquina
Meaning
A device with moving parts that uses energy to perform a particular task.
Example
This washing machine is very efficient.
Esta lavadora es muy eficiente.
A2 adjective /wɪrd/

weird

extraño
Meaning
suggesting something supernatural or very strange; unusual
Example
The movie had a weird ending that nobody expected.
La película tenía un final extraño que nadie esperaba.
A1 noun /sʌn/

Sun

sol
Meaning
the star around which the earth orbits; the source of light and heat for planets
Example
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
El sol sale por el este y se pone por el oeste.
B2 adjective /ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

chronological

cronológico
Meaning
Arranged in the order in which events happened.
Example
The events were listed in chronological order.
Los eventos fueron listados en orden cronológico.
B2 verb /ˈtrɛmbəl/

tremble

temblar
Meaning
To shake slightly, often because of fear, cold, or nervousness.
Example
She began to tremble with fear before speaking.
Ella comenzó a temblar de miedo antes de hablar.
B1 verb /kwoʊt/

quote

citar
Meaning
to repeat someone else's words; to give a price or estimate
Example
The teacher asked students to quote the famous author in their essays.
El maestro pidió a los estudiantes que citaran al autor famoso en sus ensayos.
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 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 verb /dʌn/

dun

exigir el pago de una deuda
Meaning
to demand payment of a debt persistently
Example
The landlord dunned the tenant for unpaid rent.
El arrendador exigió al inquilino el alquiler impago.
C1 noun /ˈkjuːmɪn/

Cumin

comino
Meaning
A spice made from the dried seeds of a plant in the parsley family, with a warm earthy flavor
Example
Cumin is an essential spice in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking.
El comino es una especia esencial en la cocina india y del Medio Oriente.
B2 verb /lɪk/

lick

lamer
Meaning
to pass the tongue over something; to defeat decisively
Example
The cat licked its paws clean.
El gato lamió sus patas limpias.
B2 verb, noun /ˈtæk.əl/

tackle

resolver, detener
Meaning
to try to deal with or solve a difficult problem; to physically stop someone in sports by knocking them down
Example
The coach taught the players how to tackle properly.
El entrenador enseñó a los jugadores cómo tacklear correctamente.
C1 noun/verb /ɪˈstiːm/

esteem

estima
Meaning
Respect and admiration, typically for a person.
Example
She is held in high esteem by her colleagues.
Ella es muy respetada por sus colegas.
C1 adjective /ˈblʌdləs/

bloodless

sin sangre
Meaning
without bloodshed; lacking violence or vitality
Example
The revolution was surprisingly bloodless.
La revolución fue sorprendentemente sin sangre.
C2 noun ˈtræn.zi.əns

transience

transitoriedad
Meaning
The state or fact of lasting only for a short time; impermanence.
Example
The transience of youth makes it more precious.
La transitoriedad de la juventud la hace más preciosa.
B1 noun /ˈmɛtəl/

metal

metal
Meaning
A solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and conductive, such as iron, gold, or aluminum.
Example
The ring was made of precious metal.
El anillo estaba hecho de metal precioso.
B1 noun /ˈsʌb.stəns/

Substance

sustancia
Meaning
a particular kind of matter with uniform properties; the essential nature of something; material or content
Example
The scientist analyzed the unknown substance in the laboratory.
El científico analizó la sustancia desconocida en el laboratorio.
C1 adjective /ˈprɪvi/

privy

conocimiento secreto
Meaning
having access to secret or private knowledge
Example
She was privy to the confidential discussions.
Ella estaba al tanto de las discusiones confidenciales.
C2 noun /əˈklɪvɪti/

acclivity

pendiente ascendente
Meaning
An upward slope or incline on the ground.
Example
The hikers struggled as they climbed the steep acclivity.
Los excursionistas lucharon mientras subían la empinada pendiente ascendente.
A2 noun /steɪdʒ/

stage

escenario
Meaning
a raised platform or area for performances or presentations
Example
The actor stepped onto the stage to deliver his speech.
El actor subió al escenario para dar su discurso.
A2 noun /dʒæz/

jazz

felicidad
Meaning
a style of music characterized by improvisation, syncopation, and strong rhythm, originating in African American communities
Example
She loves listening to live jazz on weekends.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B1 verb /kəˈmjuː.nɪ.keɪt/

communicate

comunicar
Meaning
to share or exchange information, ideas, or feelings
Example
They used gestures to communicate across the noisy room.
Ellos usaron gestos para comunicarse a través de la sala ruidosa.
C1 phrase ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk rɛz.əˈluː.ʃən

diplomatic resolution

resolución diplomática
Meaning
A peaceful solution to conflicts through negotiation and diplomatic channels.
Example
A diplomatic resolution is necessary for peace.
Es necesaria una resolución diplomática para la paz.
B2 adjective ˈstrʌktʃərəl

structural

estructural
Meaning
Relating to or forming part of a structure.
Example
The structural integrity of the bridge was tested after the storm.
La integridad estructural del puente fue probada después de la tormenta.
B2 verb /pəˈluːt/

pollute

contaminar
Meaning
to make air, water, or land dirty and harmful to people, animals, and plants
Example
Factories pollute the environment with toxic chemicals.
Las fábricas contaminan el medio ambiente con productos químicos tóxicos.
C1 noun /ˈtæpəstri/

tapestry

tapiz
Meaning
A piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs woven into it, often hung on walls.
Example
The museum displayed an ancient tapestry from the 15th century.
El museo exhibió un tapiz antiguo del siglo XV.
B2 noun /kəˈdɛt/

cadet

cadete
Meaning
A young trainee in the armed forces, police, or other organization.
Example
The cadet marched proudly in the parade.
El cadete marchó orgullosamente en el desfile.
A2 adverb /ˈev.ri.weər/

Everywhere

en todas partes
Meaning
in all places; wherever you go
Example
The internet allows us to connect with people everywhere.
Internet nos permite conectar con personas en todas partes.
C2 noun /boʊl/

bole

tronco de árbol
Meaning
the trunk of a tree
Example
The bole of the tree was thick and strong.
El tronco del árbol era grueso y fuerte.
C1 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈoʊ.kər/

mediocre

mediocre
Meaning
Of only average quality; not very good.
Example
The movie was entertaining but overall mediocre.
La película era entretenida, pero en general mediocre.
A2 adverb /ˈɒbviəsli/

obviously

obviamente
Meaning
in a way that is easily perceived or understood; clearly
Example
Obviously, he didn’t read the instructions.
Obviamente, él no leyó las instrucciones.
B1 noun /per/

Pear

pera
Meaning
a sweet juicy fruit with a rounded shape that is wider at the bottom than the top
Example
She enjoyed a fresh pear from the orchard.
Ella disfrutó de una pera fresca del huerto.
C2 noun /ˈkloʊtʃər/

cloture

procedimiento de cierre
Meaning
a procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote.
Example
The Senate invoked cloture to end the lengthy debate.
El Senado invocó el cierre para terminar el largo debate.
C2 adjective /ˈlæk.ti.əl/

lacteal

relacionado con la leche o similar a la leche
Meaning
Relating to or resembling milk; conveying chyle or milky fluid.
Example
The lacteal vessels in the small intestine absorb dietary fats.
Los vasos lácteos en el intestino delgado absorben las grasas dietéticas.
B2 noun /mjuːl/

Mule

mulo
Meaning
the offspring of a donkey and a horse, used as a working animal
Example
The farmer used a mule to carry heavy loads.
El agricultor usó un mulo para llevar cargas pesadas.