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C2 verb /bɪˈtaɪd/

betide

suceder
Meaning
to happen or occur, usually of something that befalls someone
Example
Woe betide anyone who breaks the rules.
El que rompa las reglas, sufrirá las consecuencias.
C1 noun /ɪkˈstrɛmɪti/

extremity

extremidad
Meaning
The farthest point or limit of something; a severe or extreme condition.
Example
He was pushed to the extremity of his patience.
Él fue empujado hasta el extremo de su paciencia.
A1 verb /tɔːk/

talk

hablar
Meaning
to speak; to communicate by speaking; to discuss
Example
Let's talk about your future plans.
Hablemos sobre tus planes futuros.
B1 verb /ˌɪntərˈækt/

interact

interactuar
Meaning
to communicate or work together with someone or something
Example
Students interact with teachers during class discussions.
Los estudiantes interactúan con los profesores durante las discusiones en clase.
B2 noun /bækˈtɪəriəm/

bacterium

bacteria
Meaning
A single microscopic organism belonging to the group of bacteria.
Example
The doctor explained that a single bacterium can multiply rapidly under the right conditions.
El doctor explicó que un solo bacterium puede multiplicarse rápidamente bajo las condiciones adecuadas.
B2 noun /səˈplaɪə(r)/

supplier

proveedor
Meaning
a person or company that provides goods or services
Example
The supplier delivered the products on time.
El proveedor entregó los productos a tiempo.
C1 noun /ˈleɪ.dəl/

Ladle

cucharón
Meaning
a large deep spoon with a long handle, used for serving soup or other liquids
Example
Use the ladle to serve the hot soup into bowls.
Usa el cucharón para servir la sopa caliente en los tazones.
B1 noun /prɪnt/

Print

impresión; marca; huella;
Meaning
words, letters, or pictures produced on paper using a machine; a mark made by pressing something onto a surface
Example
The book is available in both digital and print versions.
El libro está disponible en versiones tanto digitales como impresas.
C1 noun /ˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt/

nourishment

nutrición
Meaning
Food and nutrients necessary for the body's growth and development.
Example
Proper nourishment is essential for child development.
La nutrición adecuada es esencial para el desarrollo infantil.
C1 noun /daɪˈvɜː.dʒəns/

divergence

divergencia
Meaning
The process or state of diverging; a difference or deviation between two or more things.
Example
The divergence in their opinions led to a heated debate.
La divergencia en sus opiniones llevó a un debate acalorado.
C1 noun /bəˈrɒmɪtər/

barometer

barómetro de presión atmosférica
Meaning
an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
Example
The barometer indicated a storm was approaching.
El barómetro indicó que se acercaba una tormenta.
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 /ˈwɪzərd/

Wizard

mago
Meaning
a man who is supposed to have magical powers; a person who is very skilled in a particular area
Example
The wizard performed amazing magic tricks.
El mago realizó trucos mágicos impresionantes.
B2 verb /ˈbjuːtɪfaɪ/

beautify

embellecer
Meaning
to make something more beautiful or attractive
Example
The city plans to beautify the old park with trees and lights.
La ciudad planea embellecer el parque antiguo con árboles y luces.
A2 adjective /ˈnæsti/

nasty

desagradable
Meaning
very unpleasant, unkind, or offensive
Example
He made a nasty comment about her dress.
Hizo un comentario desagradable sobre su vestido.
A1 noun/verb /bæŋk/

bank

banco
Meaning
an institution where money is kept and managed; or to tilt in movement (like an airplane or riverbank)
Example
She deposited the money in the bank.
Ella depositó el dinero en el banco.
C2 adjective /ˈbeɪlfəl/

baleful

amenazante
Meaning
Threatening harm; menacing or expressing hatred.
Example
She gave him a baleful look after the insult.
Después del insulto, le dio una mirada amenazante.
C2 noun /ɡriːn ˈdʒækfruːt/

Green Jackfruit

jackfruit verde
Meaning
unripe fruit of the jackfruit tree, commonly used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
Green jackfruit is often used in curries and stews.
El jackfruit verde se usa a menudo en curris y estofados.
C2 noun /ˈkʌlvərt/

culvert

alcantarilla
Meaning
a tunnel or drain that carries water under a road or railway
Example
The heavy rainwater flowed through the culvert under the bridge.
El agua de lluvia pesada fluyó a través de la alcantarilla bajo el puente.
B1 noun zəʊn

zone

zona
Meaning
An area or stretch of land having a particular characteristic, purpose, or use, or subject to particular restrictions.
Example
Industrial zones attract investments.
Las zonas industriales atraen inversiones.
B1 adjective /kənˈtɪn.ju.əs/

continuous

continuo
Meaning
forming an unbroken whole; without interruption
Example
The factory operates on a continuous 24-hour schedule.
La fábrica opera con un horario continuo de 24 horas.
C2 noun /ˌpaɪrəˈmeɪniə/

pyromania

deseo incontrolable de prender fuego a cosas
Meaning
An uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.
Example
The suspect was diagnosed with pyromania after repeated incidents of arson.
El sospechoso fue diagnosticado con piromanía después de repetidos incidentes de incendio provocado.
C2 noun /ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪstəns/

preexistence

preexistencia
Meaning
the state of existing before something else
Example
Philosophers often debated the preexistence of the soul.
Los filósofos a menudo debatían sobre la preexistencia del alma.
C1 verb /ˈwɒb.l̩/

wobble

tambalear
Meaning
to move unsteadily from side to side; to shake or tremble slightly
Example
The table began to wobble when he leaned on it.
La mesa comenzó a tambalear cuando él se apoyó sobre ella.
B2 noun /prɔːn/

Prawn

gamba
Meaning
a large marine crustacean similar to shrimp but typically bigger
Example
The chef prepared delicious prawn curry with coconut milk.
El chef preparó un delicioso curry de gamba con leche de coco.
B2 verb /ˈvænɪʃ/

vanish

desaparecer
Meaning
to disappear suddenly; to become invisible
Example
The magician made the rabbit vanish from the hat.
El mago hizo desaparecer al conejo del sombrero.
B2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃən/

prohibition

prohibición
Meaning
The act of forbidding something by law or authority.
Example
The government announced the prohibition of smoking in public places.
El gobierno anunció la prohibición de fumar en lugares públicos.
B2 adjective /ˈnær.ə.tɪv/

Narrative

narrativo; descriptivo; contar una historia
Meaning
relating to storytelling; descriptive; telling a story; recounting events
Example
The narrative structure of the novel was quite complex.
La estructura narrativa de la novela era bastante compleja.
C2 noun /ˈmɪlk pɒt/

Milk-pot

lechetera
Meaning
a container specifically used for storing or serving milk
Example
She poured fresh milk from the milk-pot into her glass.
Ella vertió leche fresca de la lechetera en su vaso.
C2 adjective /ˌɛpɪkjʊˈriːən/

epicurean

epicurista
Meaning
relating to the enjoyment of fine food, drink, and luxury
Example
The chef prepared an epicurean feast for the guests.
El chef preparó un banquete epicurista para los invitados.
C1 noun, verb /ˈɔːtɒpsi/

autopsy

autopsia
Meaning
a post-mortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease
Example
The autopsy revealed that the victim had died from poisoning.
La autopsia reveló que la víctima murió por envenenamiento.
A2 verb /taɪ/

Tie

atar
Meaning
to fasten with string or rope; to have equal scores in a competition
Example
Please tie your shoelaces before running.
Por favor, ate sus zapatos antes de correr.
B2 verb /kəˈlæps/

collapse

colapsar
Meaning
to fall down or inward suddenly; to break down completely
Example
The old building collapsed after the earthquake.
El viejo edificio colapsó después del terremoto.
C2 adjective /ˈpɔːrtli/

portly

corpulento
Meaning
Having a stout or somewhat fat body, often implying dignity or authority.
Example
The portly man entered the room with confidence.
El hombre corpulento entró en la habitación con confianza.
C2 noun /kwɑːˈfjʊr/

coiffure

peinado
Meaning
A person's hairstyle, typically an elaborate one.
Example
Her elegant coiffure impressed everyone at the party.
Su elegante peinado impresionó a todos en la fiesta.
B2 adjective /dɪˈziːzd/

Diseased

enfermo; afectado por una enfermedad
Meaning
affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick
Example
The diseased tree had to be removed from the garden.
El árbol enfermo tuvo que ser removido del jardín.
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.
A1 noun/verb /ˈkʊkɪŋ/

cooking

cocina
Meaning
the process of preparing food by heating it
Example
Cooking is one of my favorite hobbies.
Cocinar es uno de mis pasatiempos favoritos.
C2 verb /ˈvaʊtʃ.seɪf/

vouchsafe

conceder
Meaning
to grant or give something in a gracious or condescending manner
Example
He vouchsafed them a rare smile.
Él les concedió una rara sonrisa.
B1 noun rɔː mətɪˈrɪəlz

raw materials

materias primas
Meaning
The basic material from which a product is made.
Example
The factory imports raw materials for production.
La fábrica importa materias primas para la producción.
C2 adjective /pʌŋkˈtɪliəs/

punctilious

puntilloso
Meaning
Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior.
Example
She was punctilious in her attention to etiquette.
Ella era puntillosa en su atención a la etiqueta.
B2 noun /ˈtuː.lɪp/

Tulip

tulipán
Meaning
a colorful spring flower with cup-shaped petals
Example
The red tulip bloomed beautifully in the garden.
El tulipán rojo floreció hermosamente en el jardín.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈlæpɪˌdɛri/

lapidary

lapidario
Meaning
As noun: a person who cuts, polishes, or engraves precious stones; As adjective: relating to such work.
Example
The museum displayed lapidary tools used in ancient times.
El museo exhibió herramientas lapidarias utilizadas en tiempos antiguos.
C1 noun /ˈkʌn.stə.bəl/

constable

agente
Meaning
a police officer of the lowest rank
Example
The constable directed traffic at the busy intersection.
El agente dirigió el tráfico en la intersección concurrida.
C1 adjective /kəmˈpleɪsənt/

complacent

complaciente
Meaning
showing self-satisfaction and a lack of concern about potential dangers or problems
Example
The team grew complacent after a few victories and stopped practicing hard.
El equipo se volvió complaciente después de unas victorias y dejó de practicar duro.
C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌs/

nonplus

dejar perplejo
Meaning
To surprise and confuse someone so much that they are unsure how to react.
Example
The unexpected question seemed to nonplus the speaker.
La pregunta inesperada pareció dejar perplejo al orador.
C1 adjective /ˈdʒoʊ.vi.əl/

jovial

alegre
Meaning
cheerful and friendly in manner
Example
He was in a jovial mood during the family gathering.
Estaba de buen humor durante la reunión familiar.
B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌptsi/

bankruptcy

quiebra
Meaning
the state of being unable to pay debts owed, declared by a legal process
Example
The company declared bankruptcy after months of financial struggles.
La empresa declaró quiebra después de meses de luchas financieras.
A1 verb /sel/

sell

vender
Meaning
to give something to someone in exchange for money
Example
They sell fresh fruits at the market.
Venden frutas frescas en el mercado.
C1 adjective /ˈmɒdʒʊlər/

modular

modular
Meaning
Employing or involving a module or modules as the basis of design or construction.
Example
The modular design allows for easy customization and scalability.
El diseño modular permite una fácil personalización y escalabilidad.
C1 noun /pluːm/

plume

una gran pluma suave o algo que se asemeje a una pluma
Meaning
a large, soft feather or something resembling a feather
Example
The soldier wore a red plume on his helmet.
El soldado llevaba una pluma roja en su casco.
B1 adverb /əˈsaɪd/

Aside

a un lado; aparte; alejado de la parte principal
Meaning
to one side; apart; away from the main part
Example
Please set your book aside and listen to me.
Por favor, pon tu libro a un lado y escúchame.
C2 noun /ɡæf/

gaff

metedura de pata
Meaning
A social blunder or mistake; also a hook or device used in fishing or theater.
Example
He made a major gaff during the meeting by forgetting the client's name.
Cometió un gran error durante la reunión al olvidar el nombre del cliente.
C1 noun /ˈspaɪər/

spire

aguja
Meaning
a tall, pointed structure on top of a building, especially a church
Example
The church spire could be seen from miles away.
La aguja de la iglesia se podía ver desde kilómetros de distancia.
B2 adverb /ɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/

impatiently

impacientemente
Meaning
in a manner showing annoyance or restlessness due to delay or waiting
Example
She tapped her fingers impatiently while waiting for the reply.
Ella tamborileó los dedos impacientemente mientras esperaba la respuesta.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkʌltʃəd/

Uncultured

incivilizado; sin educación
Meaning
lacking good manners, refinement, or education; uncivilized
Example
His uncultured behavior embarrassed everyone at the dinner party.
Su comportamiento incivilizado avergonzó a todos en la fiesta de la cena.
A1 modal verb/noun /maɪt/

might

podría / poder
Meaning
used to express possibility; power or strength
Example
She might come to the party if she finishes work early.
Ella podría venir a la fiesta si termina el trabajo temprano.
C1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.tər/

Orator

orador
Meaning
a public speaker, especially one who is eloquent or skilled in speaking
Example
The famous orator delivered an inspiring speech.
El famoso orador pronunció un discurso inspirador.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː(r)dərəs/

Murderous

asesino; con intención de matar; extremadamente violento; sanguinario
Meaning
having the intent to kill; extremely violent; bloodthirsty
Example
The murderous look in his eyes frightened everyone.
La mirada asesina en sus ojos asustó a todos.
A1 noun ˈfjuː.tʃər

future

futuro
Meaning
The time or a period of time following the moment of speaking or writing; time regarded as still to come.
Example
Future projects depend on strategic planning.
Los proyectos futuros dependen de la planificación estratégica.
B2 adjective /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/

Intimate

íntimo; cercano; privado
Meaning
close in friendship; private and personal; detailed knowledge
Example
They have an intimate friendship that has lasted for decades.
Ellos tienen una amistad íntima que ha durado décadas.
C1 verb /dɪˈfɔːrm/

deform

deformar
Meaning
to change the shape or form of something, especially in a way that makes it ugly or damaged; to distort
Example
The intense heat began to deform the plastic container.
El calor intenso comenzó a deformar el recipiente de plástico.
B1 phrasal verb /bloʊ aʊt/

blow out

apagar
Meaning
to extinguish by blowing; to fail suddenly or burst; to expand or exceed limits dramatically
Example
She blew out the candles on her birthday cake.
Ella apagó las velas de su pastel de cumpleaños.
C2 noun /ˌnjuːməˈreɪʃən/

numeration

numeración
Meaning
the action or process of counting or assigning numbers
Example
The teacher explained the basics of numeration to the students.
El maestro explicó los conceptos básicos de la numeración a los estudiantes.
C1 verb /əˈliː.vi.eɪt/

alleviate

aliviar o mitigar
Meaning
To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe; to relieve or ease.
Example
Meditation can alleviate stress and improve focus.
La meditación puede aliviar el estrés y mejorar el enfoque.
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɜːrdən/

disburden

aliviar
Meaning
to relieve someone of a burden or load
Example
She disburdened herself of worries by sharing them with her friend.
Ella se liberó de sus preocupaciones compartiéndolas con su amiga.
B1 adverb /ˈkɒmənli/

commonly

comúnmente
Meaning
usually or by most people
Example
This phrase is commonly used in everyday speech.
Esta frase se usa comúnmente en el habla cotidiana.
C2 verb /ˌɛfəˈvɛs/

effervesce

efervescer
Meaning
To give off bubbles of gas; to show excitement, liveliness, or enthusiasm.
Example
The soda began to effervesce as soon as it was opened.
El refresco comenzó a efervescer tan pronto como se abrió.
C1 noun /ænˈtɪθəsɪs/

antithesis

antítesis
Meaning
A person, thing, or idea that is the direct opposite of another; a rhetorical device contrasting opposing ideas in parallel structure.
Example
Love is the antithesis of hate.
El amor es la antítesis del odio.
C1 noun /ˈlɪrɪk/

lyric

letra de canción
Meaning
the words of a song or a short poem that expresses personal feelings
Example
She memorized every lyric of her favorite song.
Ella memorizó cada letra de su canción favorita.
A2 verb /ˈkʌvər/

cover

cubrir
Meaning
to put something over or upon something else to protect or conceal
Example
Please cover the food to keep it fresh.
Por favor cubra la comida para mantenerla fresca.
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 /ˈbɑːrtər/

barter

trueque
Meaning
To exchange goods or services without using money.
Example
They bartered their crops for handmade tools.
Intercambiaron sus cultivos por herramientas hechas a mano.
A1 determiner/pronoun /ˈɛni/

any

cualquiera
Meaning
one, some, or all, without specifying which
Example
Do you have any questions?
¿Tienes alguna pregunta?
C2 noun /ɪˈskʌtʃən/

escutcheon

escudo o emblema con un escudo de armas
Meaning
a shield or emblem bearing a coat of arms
Example
The family crest was displayed on the escutcheon above the fireplace.
El emblema familiar estaba exhibido en el escudo sobre la chimenea.
A1 noun /ʃuː/

Shoe

zapato
Meaning
covering for the foot, typically made of leather or cloth
Example
She bought a new pair of running shoes for exercise.
Ella compró un par de zapatos para correr para hacer ejercicio.
B2 noun /ˈwɪkɪdnəs/

wickedness

maldad, perversidad
Meaning
Evil or morally bad behavior.
Example
The story highlights the wickedness of the cruel king.
La historia destaca la maldad del cruel rey.
C1 adjective /ˈpæs.ə.bəl/

passable

aceptable
Meaning
good enough to be accepted, though not excellent
Example
The road is barely passable after the storm.
El camino es apenas aceptable después de la tormenta.
B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ.ər/

Widower

viudo
Meaning
a man whose wife has died and who has not married again
Example
The elderly widower lived alone but had regular visits from his children.
El anciano viudo vivía solo pero recibía visitas regulares de sus hijos.
C2 adjective /ˈrævənɪŋ/

ravening

hambriento y codicioso
Meaning
Extremely hungry and greedy; voracious.
Example
The ravening wolves circled the camp.
Los lobos hambrientos rodearon el campamento.
C2 noun (plural) /əˈspɜːr.ʒənz/

aspersions

aspersión
Meaning
Critical or slanderous remarks; multiple attacks on reputation.
Example
The politician rejected the aspersions cast against him.
El político rechazó las aspersiones lanzadas contra él.
C2 noun /tʃɜːrl/

churl

grosero
Meaning
A rude, boorish, or ill-mannered person.
Example
The waiter was such a churl that customers left unhappy.
El camarero era tan grosero que los clientes se fueron descontentos.
C1 adjective /ˈbɛndi/

bendy

flexible
Meaning
Easily curved or flexible.
Example
The bendy straw made it easier to drink from the cup.
La pajita flexible hizo más fácil beber del vaso.
C1 noun /ˈloʊ.kəst/

Locust

langosta
Meaning
a large insect that flies in groups and eats crops
Example
The locusts destroyed the entire wheat field.
Las langostas destruyeron todo el campo de trigo.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈblʌʃɪŋ/

Unblushing

descarado; sinvergüenza
Meaning
showing no shame or embarrassment; boldly shameless
Example
He told the unblushing lie without any hesitation.
Él dijo la mentira descarada sin dudar.
C1 noun /məˈnɒtəni/

monotony

monotonía
Meaning
Lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.
Example
Breaking the monotony of everyday life can improve mental health.
Romper la monotonía de la vida diaria puede mejorar la salud mental.
C1 noun ˌlɪb.ər.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

liberalization

liberalización
Meaning
The removal or loosening of restrictions on something, typically an economic or political system.
Example
The liberalization of trade policies attracted foreign investments.
La liberalización de las políticas comerciales atrajo inversiones extranjeras.
A2 noun dɪˈskrɪpʃən

description

descripción
Meaning
A spoken or written account of a person, object, or event.
Example
His description was vivid.
Su descripción fue vívida.
B1 adverb /prɪˈsaɪs.li/

precisely

precisamente
Meaning
In an exact and accurate manner, with attention to detail.
Example
The robotic arm performed the operation precisely.
El brazo robótico realizó la operación precisamente.
B1 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl/

council

consejo
Meaning
an assembly of people chosen or elected to make decisions or advise on matters
Example
The city council voted to improve public transportation.
El consejo de la ciudad votó para mejorar el transporte público.
C1 noun /ˈænərki/

anarchy

anarquía
Meaning
a state of disorder due to the absence or failure of government or authority
Example
The collapse of the regime led to anarchy in the streets.
El colapso del régimen llevó a la anarquía en las calles.
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrbɪd/

morbid

interés anormal en temas perturbadores o desagradables
Meaning
Having an abnormal interest in disturbing or unpleasant subjects such as death or disease.
Example
She had a morbid fascination with crime stories.
Ella tenía una fascinación mórbida por las historias de crímenes.
C2 noun /ˈɛnsaɪn/

ensign

bandera
Meaning
A flag or standard, especially a military or naval one indicating nationality; also a junior officer in the navy or coast guard.
Example
The ship raised its national ensign before leaving the harbor.
El barco izó su bandera nacional antes de salir del puerto.
C1 verb /kənˈkɜːr/

concur

concurrir
Meaning
To agree with someone or something.
Example
I concur with your opinion on this matter.
Yo concuerdo con tu opinión sobre este asunto.
A2 noun /dɒl/

doll

muñeca
Meaning
a small toy resembling a human figure, especially for children
Example
The little girl hugged her favorite doll tightly.
La niña pequeña abrazó fuertemente su muñeca favorita.
C1 verb /ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪt/

litigate

litigar
Meaning
to engage in legal proceedings or take a dispute to court
Example
The company decided to litigate the contract dispute.
La empresa decidió litigar la disputa contractual.
C2 noun /ˌsɜːrkəmləˈkjuːʃn/

circumlocution

circunloquio
Meaning
the use of many words when fewer would do, especially to avoid stating something directly
Example
The politician's speech was filled with circumlocution.
El discurso del político estaba lleno de circunloquios.
C2 adjective /prəˈpʌlsɪv/

propulsive

impulsor
Meaning
Having the power to drive or push something forward.
Example
The propulsive force of the rocket lifted it off the ground.
La fuerza impulsora del cohete lo levantó del suelo.
C1 adjective /ˈɡleɪʃəl/

glacial

relacionado con el hielo o los glaciares
Meaning
relating to ice or glaciers; extremely cold or unfriendly
Example
The mountains were covered in glacial ice.
Las montañas estaban cubiertas con hielo glacial.
C2 noun /ˌɪmpjuˈteɪʃən/

imputation

imputación
Meaning
an accusation or attribution of blame
Example
The politician denied the imputation of corruption.
El político negó la imputación de corrupción.
C2 noun ˈsɒmnələns

somnolence

somnolencia
Meaning
A state of drowsiness or sleepiness; inclination to sleep.
Example
The somnolence after a heavy meal made it hard to concentrate.
La somnolencia después de una comida pesada hizo difícil concentrarse.
A2 noun /ˈkɒm.ent/

comment

comentario
Meaning
a verbal or written remark expressing an opinion or reaction
Example
She posted a kind comment on my photo.
Ella publicó un comentario amable en mi foto.
C2 verb /ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːnd/

importuned

insistir persistentemente
Meaning
asked someone persistently and pressingly for something
Example
She importuned her boss for a raise until he finally gave in.
Ella insistió persistentemente a su jefe por un aumento hasta que finalmente accedió.
A2 noun /ˈɡroʊ.sər.i/

grocery

tienda de comestibles
Meaning
A store that sells food and household supplies.
Example
She went to the grocery to buy vegetables.
Ella fue a la tienda de comestibles a comprar verduras.
A2 noun কন্ডিশন

condition

condición
Meaning
A particular state of health or physical fitness; a medical problem.
Example
The condition worsens without proper treatment.
La condición empeora sin tratamiento adecuado.
A2 noun /ˈel.ɪ.fənt/

Elephant

elefante
Meaning
a very large gray mammal with long curved teeth and a long nose called a trunk
Example
The elephant is the largest land animal in the world.
El elefante es el animal terrestre más grande del mundo.
C1 noun /ˈbʊzəm/

bosom

pecho
Meaning
the human chest, especially a woman’s breast; also used metaphorically to refer to closeness or intimacy
Example
She kept the secret close to her bosom.
Ella guardó el secreto cerca de su pecho.
B1 noun /ˈfeɪ.vər/

Favour

favor; ayuda; bondad
Meaning
approval, support, or liking for someone or something; a kind or helpful act
Example
Could you do me a favour and help me move this heavy box?
¿Podrías hacerme un favor y ayudarme a mover esta caja pesada?
C2 noun /meɪs/

Mase

mace
Meaning
spice obtained from the reddish seed covering of the nutmeg seed
Example
A pinch of mace adds warmth to the dessert.
Un poco de mace añade calidez al postre.
C1 adjective /ˌɪməˈtɪəriəl/

immaterial

inmaterial
Meaning
Not important or relevant; lacking physical substance.
Example
The judge ruled that the argument was immaterial to the case.
El juez falló que el argumento no era relevante para el caso.
B1 noun /ˈklaɪənt/

client

cliente
Meaning
A person or organization using the services of a professional or company.
Example
The lawyer met with her client to discuss the case.
El abogado se reunió con su cliente para discutir el caso
A2 noun /ʃɛlf/

shelf

estante
Meaning
a flat surface used for storing or displaying things, typically fixed to a wall or inside a cabinet
Example
I placed the books on the shelf next to the window.
Puse los libros en el estante junto a la ventana.
A2 noun /ɪɡˈzæm/

exam

examen
Meaning
a formal test of a person's knowledge or skill in a subject
Example
She studied hard for her final exam.
Ella estudió mucho para su examen final.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpruːdənt/

imprudent

imprudente
Meaning
Not showing care for the consequences of an action.
Example
It was imprudent to drive in such stormy weather.
Era imprudente conducir en un clima tan tormentoso.
C1 adverb /ˈrɪdʒɪdli/

Rigidly

estrictamente; de manera inflexible
Meaning
in a strict, inflexible manner; without compromise
Example
The rules are rigidly enforced in this institution.
Las reglas son estrictamente aplicadas en esta institución.
B2 noun /ˌmɪsˈfɔːrtʃən/

misfortune

desgracia
Meaning
Bad luck or an unfortunate event.
Example
He suffered the misfortune of losing his job during the recession.
Sufrió la desgracia de perder su trabajo durante la recesión.
B2 noun /ˈkreɪ.dəl/

Cradle

cuna
Meaning
a small bed for a baby, especially one that rocks from side to side
Example
The baby sleeps peacefully in the cradle.
El bebé duerme tranquilamente en la cuna.
C1 noun /ˈdʒuː.və.naɪl/

Juvenile

juvenil; menor
Meaning
a young person below the age of adult criminal responsibility; relating to young people
Example
The juvenile court handles cases involving young offenders under eighteen.
El tribunal juvenil maneja casos que involucran a jóvenes infractores menores de dieciocho años.
A1 noun /miːt/

Meat

carne
Meaning
animal flesh used as food
Example
We bought fresh meat from the butcher shop.
Compramos carne fresca en la carnicería.
C2 noun /ˌpɪəriəˈdɪsɪti/

periodicity

periodicidad
Meaning
The quality or state of being regular or recurring at intervals.
Example
The periodicity of the moon’s phases has fascinated humans for centuries.
La periodicidad de las fases de la luna ha fascinado a los humanos durante siglos.
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.