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C2 noun /bəˈkuːl/

Bakul

flor bakul
Meaning
a fragrant white flower native to South Asia, scientifically known as Mimusops elengi
Example
The sweet fragrance of bakul flowers filled the evening air in the village.
La dulce fragancia de las flores bakul llenó el aire de la tarde en el pueblo.
C2 verb /slʌf/ or /sluː/

slough

desprender la piel / zona pantanosa
Meaning
To shed or cast off (like dead skin); also a swampy or muddy area.
Example
The snake sloughed off its old skin.
La serpiente se desprendió de su piel vieja.
C2 verb /bɪˈɡaɪl/

beguile

encantar / engañar para atraer
Meaning
to charm or enchant someone, often in a deceptive way
Example
She beguiled the audience with her storytelling.
Ella cautivó a la audiencia con su narración.
A2 noun /tɛkst/

text

texto
Meaning
a written or printed work or passage, especially a book or document
Example
The teacher asked us to read the text on page 50.
El maestro nos pidió leer el texto en la página 50.
C1 verb /ʌnˈroʊl/

unroll

desenrollar
Meaning
to open something that is rolled up; to spread out gradually
Example
She unrolled the map on the table to find the route.
Ella desenrolló el mapa sobre la mesa para encontrar la ruta.
A1 noun /ˈwɪntər/

winter

invierno
Meaning
the coldest season of the year, typically from December to February in the Northern Hemisphere
Example
Winter in the north can be very harsh with heavy snowfall.
El invierno en el norte puede ser muy severo con grandes nevadas.
B2 noun /ˈsɛmɪˌtɛri/

cemetery

cementerio
Meaning
a place where dead people are buried
Example
The old cemetery is located at the edge of the village.
El viejo cementerio está ubicado en el borde del pueblo.
B2 noun /kɜːrd/

Curd

yogur
Meaning
a white dairy product made by coagulating milk; yogurt
Example
She added fresh curd to the salad for a tangy flavor.
Añadió yogur fresco a la ensalada para darle un sabor ácido.
C2 noun /ˌmɑːrtəˈnɛt/

martinet

un disciplinario estricto
Meaning
A strict disciplinarian who demands rigid adherence to rules.
Example
The new manager was such a martinet that even minor infractions were punished.
El nuevo gerente era tan martinete que incluso las infracciones menores eran castigadas.
B1 noun /ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən/

preparation

preparación
Meaning
The act of getting ready or making arrangements for something.
Example
The team made careful preparation for the presentation.
El equipo hizo una preparación cuidadosa para la presentación.
B2 verb /səˈluːt/

salute

saludar
Meaning
to greet with respect; to honor
Example
The soldiers saluted their commanding officer.
Los soldados saludaron a su oficial al mando.
B2 noun /pɪtʃ/

pitch

tono, lanzamiento
Meaning
the quality of a sound; the level or degree of intensity; a throw or toss
Example
The singer's pitch was perfect during the performance.
El tono del cantante fue perfecto durante la actuación.
C1 noun /ˈstæl.i.ən/

stallion

caballo macho para cría
Meaning
An adult male horse that is not castrated, often used for breeding.
Example
The farm owns a powerful stallion for breeding purposes.
La granja posee un caballo macho poderoso para fines de cría.
B2 noun /ˌmɛθəˈdɑlədʒi/

methodology

metodología
Meaning
A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity.
Example
The research was conducted using a new methodology.
La investigación se realizó utilizando una nueva metodología.
C1 adverb /əˈlɒft/

aloft

en el aire
Meaning
Up in or into the air; overhead.
Example
The kite was flying aloft in the clear sky.
La cometa volaba alto en el cielo claro.
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːri/

hoary

gris, antiguo
Meaning
gray or white with age; very old and respected
Example
The hoary oak tree stood as a witness to centuries of history.
El viejo roble se erguía como un testigo de siglos de historia.
A1 noun /ˈweɪtər/

waiter

camarero
Meaning
a person whose job is to serve food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or café
Example
The waiter brought the menu and took our order politely.
El camarero trajo el menú y tomó nuestro pedido.
B2 noun /ˈpriː.tɛns/ or /prɪˈtɛns/

pretense

farsa, pretensión
Meaning
A false appearance or claim; an act of pretending.
Example
His kindness was only a pretense to gain trust.
Su amabilidad fue solo una farsa para ganar confianza.
B2 verb /pəˈtroʊl/

patrol

patrullar
Meaning
to move around an area to watch or guard it
Example
The police patrol the streets at night to ensure safety.
La policía patrulla las calles por la noche para garantizar la seguridad.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnsərˈmaʊntəbl/

insurmountable

insuperable
Meaning
Too great to be overcome.
Example
The explorers faced insurmountable odds in the desert.
Los exploradores enfrentaron obstáculos insuperables en el desierto.
A2 verb /ʃaɪn/

shine

brillar
Meaning
to give out a bright light or glow
Example
The sun will shine brightly tomorrow.
El sol brillará intensamente mañana.
A2 adjective /skɛrd/

scared

asustado
Meaning
feeling afraid or worried
Example
She was scared of the dark.
Ella tenía miedo de la oscuridad.
B2 noun ˈbreɪk.θruː

breakthrough

descubrimiento importante
Meaning
A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.
Example
The breakthrough opens doors for new technology.
El descubrimiento abre puertas para nuevas tecnologías.
B1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈweɪt/

overweight

sobrepeso
Meaning
heavier than is considered healthy or normal
Example
The doctor advised him to lose weight as he was overweight.
El doctor le aconsejó perder peso ya que tenía sobrepeso.
C2 noun /ɪˈlɛk.trə.taɪp/

electrotype

electrotipo
Meaning
A duplicate printing plate made by electroplating a mold of the original.
Example
The printer used an electrotype to produce multiple copies of the page.
El impresor utilizó un electrotipo para producir múltiples copias de la página.
B2 verb /rɪˈvɜːrt/

revert

volver
Meaning
to return to a previous state, condition, or practice
Example
The system will revert to its original settings after the update.
El sistema volverá a su configuración original después de la actualización.
C2 verb /tæmp/

tamp

aplastar
Meaning
to press down tightly by packing
Example
He tamped the soil around the plant to secure it.
Él aplastó la tierra alrededor de la planta para asegurarlo.
C1 noun /məˈnɒɡəmi/

monogamy

monogamia
Meaning
The practice of being married to or in a relationship with only one person at a time.
Example
Many cultures encourage monogamy as the ideal form of marriage.
Muchas culturas fomentan la monogamia como la forma ideal de matrimonio.
C2 noun ˌɛr.jʊˈdɪʃ.ən

erudition

erudición
Meaning
The quality of having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarship.
Example
His erudition in history impressed the entire audience.
Su erudición en historia impresionó a toda la audiencia.
B2 noun /ˈleɪ.zi.nəs/

Laziness

pereza
Meaning
the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy; idleness
Example
His laziness prevented him from achieving his goals.
Su pereza le impidió lograr sus objetivos.
B1 verb /ˈpʌnɪʃ/

punish

castigar
Meaning
to give a penalty for wrongdoing; to discipline
Example
The teacher will punish students who cheat.
El maestro castigará a los estudiantes que hagan trampa.
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.
B1 noun /ˌæv.əˈkɑː.doʊ/

Avocado

aguacate
Meaning
a green pear-shaped fruit with creamy flesh and high fat content, often used in healthy diets
Example
Avocado is rich in healthy fats and is popular in salads and toast.
El aguacate es rico en grasas saludables y es popular en ensaladas y tostadas.
B2 noun /ˈroʊ.lɪŋ pɪn/

Rolling pin

rodillo
Meaning
a cylindrical tool used for rolling out dough or pastry
Example
Roll the dough flat with a rolling pin.
Extiende la masa con un rodillo.
C2 adjective /dɪˈskrɛpənt/

discrepant

discrepante
Meaning
showing a difference or inconsistency
Example
The witnesses gave discrepant accounts of the incident.
Los testigos dieron versiones discrepantes del incidente.
B2 verb/noun /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/

disregard

desprecio
Meaning
To ignore something; lack of consideration or respect for something.
Example
He disregarded the warning signs and kept driving.
Él despreció las señales de advertencia y siguió conduciendo.
B2 noun /kənˈdʌktər/

conductor

director / conductor
Meaning
a person who directs a performance or someone who collects fares on public transport; or a material that conducts electricity
Example
The conductor waved his baton to start the orchestra.
El conductor agitó su batuta para comenzar la orquesta.
C1 noun /əˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/

agility

agilidad
Meaning
Ability to work quickly and easily, both physically and mentally.
Example
Mental agility is essential for problem-solving.
La agilidad mental es esencial para resolver problemas.
C1 noun /wedʒ/

Wedge

cuña; cuñar; partir
Meaning
a triangular piece of wood or metal used for splitting or securing; a piece of cheese or cake
Example
He used a wooden wedge to split the log into smaller pieces.
Usó una cuña de madera para dividir el tronco en pedazos más pequeños.
C1 noun /ˈprɒk.tər/

proctor

examinador
Meaning
a person who supervises students during an examination
Example
The proctor reminded students to keep their phones switched off.
El proctor recordó a los estudiantes mantener sus teléfonos apagados.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈfrɛndli/

unfriendly

antipático
Meaning
not kind or welcoming; hostile or cold in behavior or attitude
Example
The shop owner seemed unfriendly to new customers.
El dueño de la tienda parecía antipático con los nuevos clientes.
C1 verb /ˈtræmpəl/

trample

pisotear
Meaning
to tread heavily on something and cause damage or injury
Example
The crowd trampled the flowers in the park.
La multitud pisoteó las flores en el parque.
B1 noun /ˈlænd.skeɪp/

Landscape

paisaje
Meaning
all the visible features of an area of countryside or land; the art of designing outdoor areas
Example
The mountain landscape was breathtaking with its snow-capped peaks and green valleys.
El paisaje montañoso era impresionante con sus picos cubiertos de nieve y valles verdes.
B2 adjective /ˈkʌltʃəd/

cultured

culto
Meaning
characterized by refined taste, manners, and education
Example
She is a cultured woman who loves art and literature.
Ella es una mujer culta que ama el arte y la literatura.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈeɪ.bəl/

Unable

incapaz
Meaning
lacking the power, skill, or means to do something
Example
He was unable to attend the meeting.
Él no pudo asistir a la reunión.
C2 verb /pərˈlɔɪn/

purloin

robar
Meaning
to steal something, often in a sneaky or dishonest way
Example
He tried to purloin a book from the library without being noticed.
Intentó robar un libro de la biblioteca sin ser notado.
A1 noun /fʌn/

fun

diversión
Meaning
enjoyment, amusement, or light-hearted pleasure
Example
We had a lot of fun at the party.
Nos divertimos mucho en la fiesta.
C1 noun /ˈæpəθi/

apathy

apatía
Meaning
a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Example
The students showed apathy towards the new rules.
Los estudiantes mostraron apatía hacia las nuevas reglas.
A2 adjective /ˈnætʃərəl/

natural

natural
Meaning
existing in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind
Example
She prefers to use natural ingredients in her cooking.
Ella prefiere usar ingredientes naturales en su cocina.
C2 verb /kənˈtjuːz/

contuse

contundir
Meaning
to bruise by striking or hitting
Example
He contused his arm when he fell off the bike.
Él se contusionó el brazo cuando se cayó de la bicicleta.
B2 verb ˈɪmplɪment

implement

implementar
Meaning
To put a decision or plan into effect; to execute or apply.
Example
Implementing educational policies is essential for progress.
Es esencial implementar políticas educativas para el progreso.
B1 verb /peɪst/

paste

pegar
Meaning
to stick something onto a surface using glue or adhesive
Example
I paste the picture into my scrapbook.
Pego la foto en mi álbum de recortes.
B2 adverb juːˈnæn.ɪ.məs.li

unanimously

unánimemente
Meaning
With the agreement of all people involved; without opposition.
Example
The proposal was unanimously accepted.
La propuesta fue aceptada unánimemente.
B2 adjective /ˈɡɪf.tɪd/

Gifted

dotado; talentoso
Meaning
having exceptional talent or ability; talented;
Example
She is a gifted musician who plays multiple instruments.
Ella es una música talentosa que toca varios instrumentos.
B2 noun /ˈkɒləni/

colony

colonia
Meaning
a territory or community controlled by another country or group of people
Example
India was once a British colony.
India fue una vez una colonia británica.
B2 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌkæstər/

broadcaster

locutor
Meaning
a person or organization that transmits a broadcast program.
Example
The broadcaster aired the match live to millions of viewers.
El locutor transmitió el partido en vivo a millones de espectadores.
B2 adjective /kræmpt/

cramped

estrecho, incómodamente pequeño
Meaning
uncomfortably small or restricted
Example
The room was so cramped that we could barely move.
La habitación estaba tan estrecha que apenas podíamos movernos.
B2 verb /ˈverɪfaɪ/

verify

verificar
Meaning
to check if something is true or correct; to confirm
Example
Please verify your email address before proceeding.
Por favor, verifica tu dirección de correo electrónico antes de proceder.
C1 noun/verb /ɡrʌdʒ/

grudge

rencor
Meaning
A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment from a past insult or injury.
Example
She still holds a grudge against him for what happened years ago.
Ella todavía guarda rencor contra él por lo que ocurrió hace años.
C2 adjective /ˈbɪloʊɪŋ/

billowing

ondeando
Meaning
Describing something that swells or surges outward in waves or large masses.
Example
She walked through the billowing curtains.
Ella caminó a través de las cortinas ondeando.
C2 noun /ˈkruːɪt/

cruet

pequeño recipiente
Meaning
a small container, especially for salt, pepper, oil, or vinegar, used at a dining table
Example
She filled the cruet with olive oil for the salad.
Ella llenó el cruet con aceite de oliva para la ensalada.
C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈdiːd/

Misdeed

acción malvada; delito
Meaning
A wicked or illegal act; wrongdoing
Example
He regretted his past misdeeds and tried to make amends.
Él lamentó sus malas acciones pasadas e intentó enmendarse.
B2 noun /ˈɡleɪʃər/

glacier

glaciares
Meaning
a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land
Example
The glacier is slowly melting due to climate change.
El glaciar se está derritiendo lentamente debido al cambio climático.
A1 verb /θɪŋk/

think

pensar
Meaning
to have thoughts or ideas; to use your mind to consider something
Example
I think this is a good idea.
Yo pienso que esta es una buena idea.
B2 verb /ɡruːm/

groom

arreglar
Meaning
to clean, brush, and care for the appearance of someone or something
Example
She spends hours grooming her dog every week.
Ella pasa horas arreglando a su perro cada semana.
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.
C2 noun /kəˈdɛnzə/

cadenza

un pasaje solista elaborado
Meaning
An elaborate solo passage in a piece of music, usually near the end.
Example
The pianist performed a brilliant cadenza before the final movement.
El pianista realizó una brillante cadenza antes del movimiento final.
C1 noun /haɪˈpɒtənjuːs/

hypotenuse

hipotenusa
Meaning
the longest side of a right-angled triangle, opposite the right angle.
Example
In a right triangle, the hypotenuse is always longer than the other two sides.
En un triángulo rectángulo, la hipotenusa siempre es más larga que los otros dos lados.
A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.weər/

Somewhere

en alguna parte
Meaning
in or at some place; in an unspecified location
Example
I left my keys somewhere in the house.
Dejé mis llaves en alguna parte de la casa.
C1 noun /ɔːr/

Oar

remo
Meaning
a long pole with a flat blade used to row a boat
Example
He dipped the oar into the water and pulled the boat forward.
Sumergió el remo en el agua y empujó el bote hacia adelante.
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.
C1 preposition/adverb/conjunction /ˌnɒtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/

notwithstanding

a pesar de
Meaning
In spite of; despite
Example
Notwithstanding the challenges, the team completed the project.
A pesar de los desafíos, el equipo completó el proyecto.
A2 noun /rɪˈfrɪdʒ.ər.eɪ.tər/

Refrigerator

nevera
Meaning
an appliance for keeping food and drinks cold
Example
Please put the milk in the refrigerator to keep it fresh.
Por favor, pon la leche en la nevera para mantenerla fresca.
A2 adverb /əˈpɑːrt/

Apart

separadamente; lejos el uno del otro; en piezas
Meaning
separately; away from each other; in pieces
Example
The two buildings are far apart from each other.
Los dos edificios están muy separados el uno del otro.
C1 noun /ˈsɛntɪnəl/

sentinel

centinela
Meaning
A soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch.
Example
A sentinel stood at the entrance of the camp.
Un centinela estaba de pie en la entrada del campamento.
C1 noun /fəˈsɑːd/

facade

fachada
Meaning
The front of a building; a false or superficial appearance
Example
The building's glass facade reflected the sunset.
La fachada de vidrio del edificio reflejaba el atardecer.
B2 noun /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃən/

exclamation

exclamación
Meaning
A sudden cry or remark expressing strong emotion or surprise.
Example
She let out an exclamation of joy when she heard the news.
Ella soltó una exclamación de alegría cuando escuchó las noticias.
B1 noun /ˈkwaɪər/

choir

coro
Meaning
An organized group of singers, typically performing in church services or concerts.
Example
The choir sang beautifully during the ceremony.
El coro cantó hermosamente durante la ceremonia.
C1 verb, noun /træmp/

tramp

vagabundo / caminar pesadamente
Meaning
to walk heavily or noisily; a person who travels from place to place on foot, often homeless
Example
They tramped through the forest in heavy boots.
Ellos caminaron a través del bosque con botas gruesas.
C1 adjective /ˈspɪndli/

spindly

delgado y débil
Meaning
Long, thin, and weak-looking
Example
The spindly tree bent under the weight of the snow.
El árbol delgado se inclinó bajo el peso de la nieve.
C1 noun /stents/

stents

stents
Meaning
Small mesh tubes used to treat narrow or blocked arteries.
Example
Stents were successfully placed using robotic techniques.
Los stents fueron colocados con éxito utilizando técnicas robóticas.
C1 noun /ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪd ˈrɛz.ɪ.djuː/

pesticide-residue

residuos de pesticidas
Meaning
Chemical remnants left over from pesticides used on crops or in soil.
Example
Excess pesticide-residue in food can be harmful to health.
El exceso de residuos de pesticidas en los alimentos puede ser perjudicial para la salud.
C1 noun /rɪˈpen.təns/

Repentance

arrepentimiento
Meaning
the action of repenting; sincere regret or remorse
Example
His genuine repentance moved everyone in the courtroom.
Su arrepentimiento genuino conmovió a todos en la sala del tribunal.
B2 noun /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

conjunction

conjunción
Meaning
a word used to connect clauses or sentences, or to coordinate words
Example
The words 'and' and 'but' are common conjunctions.
Las palabras 'y' y 'pero' son conjunciones comunes.
C1 noun ˌnæn.oʊ.tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

nanotechnology

nanotecnología
Meaning
The branch of technology that deals with dimensions and tolerances of less than 100 nanometers.
Example
Nanotechnology is advancing medical treatments.
La nanotecnología está avanzando en los tratamientos médicos.
C1 adjective /ˈskeɪðɪŋ/

scathing

crítica mordaz
Meaning
severely critical; harshly scornful
Example
The critic wrote a scathing review of the movie.
El crítico escribió una crítica mordaz de la película.
C2 adjective /məˈlɛfɪsənt/

maleficent

maléfico
Meaning
Causing harm or destruction, especially by supernatural means.
Example
The maleficent witch cursed the young princess.
La bruja maléfica maldijo a la joven princesa.
B2 noun /ˈbænər/

banner

cartel
Meaning
a large printed sign used for advertisements or announcements
Example
The company displayed a banner to advertise their new product.
La empresa mostró un cartel para anunciar su nuevo producto.
B2 noun /bleɪd/

Blade

cuchilla
Meaning
a sharp flat cutting edge of a knife, sword, or tool
Example
The blade of the knife needs to be sharpened.
La hoja del cuchillo necesita ser afilada.
B2 noun ˈɛmpəθi

empathy

empatía
Meaning
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
Example
Empathy helps students connect with society.
La empatía ayuda a los estudiantes a conectarse con la sociedad.
B2 noun /ˈraɪfəl/

Rifle

rifle
Meaning
a gun with a long barrel that is fired from the shoulder
Example
The soldier carried a rifle during the mission.
El soldado llevaba un rifle durante la misión.
C2 noun /foʊˈtɑːmɪtri/

photometry

ciencia de medición de luz
Meaning
the science of measuring visible light in terms of its perceived brightness to human eyes
Example
Photometry helps in designing efficient lighting systems.
La fotometría ayuda en el diseño de sistemas de iluminación eficientes.
C1 verb /ˌrekəˈlekt/

recollect

recordar
Meaning
to remember something; to recall from memory
Example
I can't recollect where I put my keys.
No puedo recordar dónde dejé mis llaves.
C2 verb /məˈrɔːd/

maraud

saquear
Meaning
to roam in search of things to steal or attack
Example
The bandits marauded through the village at night.
Los bandidos saquearon el pueblo por la noche.
C1 noun /ˈkruːsɪbəl/

crucible

prueba severa, recipiente para fundir sustancias
Meaning
a severe test or trial; a container used for heating substances to very high temperatures
Example
The team emerged stronger from the crucible of competition.
El equipo salió más fuerte del crisol de la competencia.
C1 noun /ˈɡrɪd.lɒk/

gridlock

atasco completo o condición de parálisis en el tráfico
Meaning
Complete traffic jam or standstill condition where vehicles cannot move.
Example
A major accident led to gridlock in the city center.
Un gran accidente causó un atasco en el centro de la ciudad.
B1 noun ruːlz ənd ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃənz

rules and regulations

reglas y regulaciones
Meaning
Official orders and laws that control how something is done.
Example
Rules and regulations alone cannot change attitudes.
Las reglas y regulaciones por sí solas no pueden cambiar actitudes.
A2 verb /kwɪt/

quit

dejar
Meaning
to stop doing something; to leave a job or position
Example
She decided to quit her job and start her own business.
Ella decidió dejar su trabajo y empezar su propio negocio.
A2 noun ˈmem.bərz

members

miembros
Meaning
A person, animal, or plant belonging to a particular group; an individual belonging to a group such as a society or team.
Example
Members collaborate to finalize recruitment decisions.
Los miembros colaboran para finalizar las decisiones de reclutamiento.
B2 adjective /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

skeptical

escéptico
Meaning
not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations
Example
She was skeptical about the new plan.
Ella era escéptica sobre el nuevo plan.
A2 adjective /ˈɪntrəstɪd/

interested

interesado
Meaning
Showing curiosity or concern about something.
Example
She is very interested in learning new languages.
Ella está muy interesada en aprender nuevos idiomas.
C2 noun /ˈslʌɡərd/

sluggard

perezoso
Meaning
A lazy, sluggish person.
Example
The sluggard refused to get out of bed even at noon.
El perezoso se negó a levantarse de la cama incluso al mediodía.
B1 noun /ˈhɛlθˌkɛər/

healthcare

atención sanitaria
Meaning
the organized provision of medical care to people
Example
The country invested heavily in healthcare to improve public health.
El país invirtió considerablemente en atención sanitaria para mejorar la salud pública.
C2 noun /ˌrɛprəˈbeɪʃən/

reprobation

reprobación
Meaning
Strong disapproval or condemnation; rejection by God as beyond salvation.
Example
The teacher’s face showed clear reprobation at the student’s rude remark.
El rostro del profesor mostró una clara reprobación ante el comentario grosero del estudiante.
C2 noun /ˈpeɪpəsi/

papacy

papado
Meaning
The office or authority of the Pope in the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
The papacy played a significant role in medieval European politics.
El papado jugó un papel importante en la política medieval europea.
C1 noun /ˈpen.əns/

Penance

penitencia; castigo por hacer algo malo
Meaning
punishment that you accept for doing something wrong; an act of showing that you are sorry for sin
Example
The monk performed penance for his past mistakes.
El monje realizó la penitencia por sus errores pasados.
A2 noun /læmp/

Lamp

lámpara
Meaning
a device for giving light, either one using electricity or burning gas or oil
Example
She turned on the reading lamp to illuminate her book.
Ella encendió la lámpara de lectura para iluminar su libro.
A1 noun /ˈtjuːzdeɪ/

tuesday

martes
Meaning
The second day of the week, following Monday and preceding Wednesday.
Example
We have a meeting scheduled for Tuesday.
Tenemos una reunión programada para el martes.
C1 adjective ˈeɪlɪəneɪtɪd

alienated

alienado
Meaning
Feeling isolated or estranged; disconnected from others or society.
Example
Alienated students are more prone to delinquency.
Los estudiantes alienados son más propensos a la delincuencia.
B2 adjective /ˈæm.pəl/

Ample

amplio; abundante; suficiente
Meaning
large in size, extent, or capacity; plentiful; more than enough
Example
We have ample time to finish the project before the deadline.
Tenemos tiempo suficiente para terminar el proyecto antes de la fecha límite.
B1 noun /muːd/

Mood

estado de ánimo; humor;
Meaning
a temporary state of mind or feeling; atmosphere
Example
She was in a good mood after receiving the news.
Ella estaba de buen humor después de recibir las noticias.
B1 noun /ˈplʌm.ər/

plumber

fontanero
Meaning
a person who installs or repairs water pipes
Example
The plumber fixed the leaking pipe in the kitchen.
El fontanero arregló la tubería con fugas en la cocina.
B2 adjective /ˈnɑː.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Knowledgeable

sabio; informado; educado
Meaning
having extensive knowledge; well-informed; educated
Example
She is very knowledgeable about ancient history.
Ella es muy sabia sobre la historia antigua.
A2 noun /rɒk/

rock

roca
Meaning
a large, solid piece of mineral matter
Example
The mountain was made of solid rock.
La montaña estaba hecha de roca sólida.
C2 noun /ˈdɛθsˌhɛd/

deaths-head

calavera
Meaning
A representation of a human skull, often used as a symbol of death.
Example
The pirate flag was marked with a grim deaths-head.
La bandera pirata estaba marcada con una terrible calavera.
B1 verb /əbˈzɜːrv/

observe

observar
Meaning
to watch carefully; to notice or perceive something
Example
Scientists observe the behavior of animals in the wild.
Los científicos observan el comportamiento de los animales en la naturaleza.
A2 adjective /ˈfɪnɪʃt/

finished

terminado, completo
Meaning
completed or brought to an end
Example
The painting is finished and ready to display.
La pintura está terminada y lista para exhibir.
C2 noun /ˈkɪŋʃɪp/

kingship

realeza
Meaning
The position, dignity, or authority of a king.
Example
The king’s advisors often reminded him of the responsibilities of kingship.
Los consejeros del rey a menudo le recordaban las responsabilidades de la realeza.
B2 adjective /ˈdʒuːɪʃ/

jewish

felicidad
Meaning
relating to Jews or Judaism
Example
They celebrate Jewish festivals every year.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 noun helθ ˈhæzərdz

health hazards

riesgos para la salud
Meaning
Risks or dangers to physical health and well-being that can cause illness or injury.
Example
Plastic usage leads to significant health hazards.
El uso de plástico conduce a riesgos significativos para la salud.
C1 adjective /kəˈθɑːr.tɪk/

cathartic

catártico
Meaning
Providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions.
Example
Writing about emotions can be a cathartic experience.
Escribir sobre las emociones puede ser una experiencia catártica.