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C1 noun /ˈblʌd.ʃed/

Bloodshed

derramamiento de sangre; matanza
Meaning
the killing or wounding of people, typically in large numbers during a conflict
Example
The peace treaty was signed to prevent further bloodshed.
Se firmó el tratado de paz para evitar más derramamiento de sangre.
A2 noun ˈbæl.əns

balance

equilibrio
Meaning
A condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions.
Example
Balance among powers prevents conflicts.
El balance entre los poderes previene los conflictos.
C1 verb /ɪnˈʃraɪn/

enshrine

preservar o valorar algo como sagrado o importante
Meaning
to preserve or cherish something as sacred or important
Example
The constitution enshrines the right to freedom of speech.
La constitución consagra el derecho a la libertad de expresión.
B1 noun /ˈvɪn.ɪ.ɡər/

Vinegar

vinagre
Meaning
a sour liquid made from fermented alcohol, used for cooking and preserving
Example
I added vinegar to the salad dressing for extra flavor.
Añadí vinagre a la salsa de ensalada para más sabor.
B2 adverb /ˈfɜ:rmli/

Firmly

firmemente
Meaning
in a strong, steady, and unwavering manner
Example
She firmly believed in her decision.
Ella creía firmemente en su decisión.
C2 verb /əˈvaʊtʃ/

avouch

afirmar
Meaning
to affirm or assert something as true
Example
He avouched his innocence before the judge.
Él afirmó su inocencia ante el juez.
C2 verb /bɪˈweɪl/

bewail

lamentar
Meaning
to express deep sorrow or regret over something; to mourn openly
Example
She bewailed the loss of her childhood home.
Ella lamentó la pérdida de su hogar de la infancia.
C1 noun /ˌpærəˈnɔɪə/

paranoia

miedo irracional y persistente de que las personas están 'tratando de hacerle daño' o lo están observando constantemente
Meaning
an irrational and persistent feeling that people are 'out to get you' or are constantly watching you
Example
His constant paranoia made it hard for him to trust anyone.
Su paranoia constante hacía que fuera difícil confiar en cualquiera.
A1 verb /ʃoʊ/

show

mostrar
Meaning
to display or present something to others; to make visible
Example
Can you show me the way to the station?
¿Puedes mostrarme el camino a la estación?
C1 adjective /ˌsekənd ˈreɪt/

second-rate

de segunda categoría
Meaning
Of mediocre or inferior quality.
Example
The movie was entertaining but clearly second-rate compared to the original.
La película fue entretenida, pero claramente de segunda categoría en comparación con la original.
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 noun bækˈtɪə.ri.ə

bacteria

bacteria
Meaning
A member of a large group of unicellular microorganisms which have cell walls but lack organelles and an organized nucleus.
Example
Specialized bacteria aid in waste decomposition.
Las bacterias especializadas ayudan en la descomposición de desechos.
A1 adjective /taɪəd/

Tired

cansado
Meaning
feeling exhausted; in need of sleep or rest
Example
I am too tired to continue working.
Estoy demasiado cansado para seguir trabajando.
C2 noun juːˈbɪkwɪti

ubiquity

ubicuidad
Meaning
The fact of appearing everywhere or of being very common.
Example
The ubiquity of smartphones has transformed communication.
La ubicuidad de los teléfonos inteligentes ha transformado la comunicación.
B2 noun /ˈɡæl.ək.si/

Galaxy

galaxia
Meaning
a system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction
Example
The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system and Earth.
La Vía Láctea es la galaxia que contiene nuestro sistema solar y la Tierra.
C2 adjective /ˈlɔːdəˌtɔːri/

laudatory

elogioso
Meaning
Expressing praise or admiration.
Example
She wrote a laudatory review of the new book.
Ella escribió una reseña elogiosa del nuevo libro.
B1 adjective /kəˈmɪtɪd/

committed

comprometido
Meaning
Dedicated and loyal to a cause, activity, or relationship.
Example
She is a committed teacher who cares deeply for her students.
Ella es una maestra comprometida que cuida profundamente a sus estudiantes.
B1 adjective /ˈlʌv.ɪŋ/

Loving

afectuoso; cariñoso; que muestra amor y calidez
Meaning
affectionate; caring; showing love and warmth
Example
She is a loving mother who cares deeply for her children.
Ella es una madre cariñosa que se preocupa profundamente por sus hijos.
C1 noun /mɪkst ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

mixed economy

economía mixta
Meaning
An economic system where both government and private sector operate together.
Example
Most countries today follow a mixed economy model.
Hoy en día, la mayoría de los países siguen un modelo de economía mixta.
C1 adjective /ˈʃɪp.ʃeɪp/

Shipshape

ordenado; bien organizado; en buen estado
Meaning
neat and tidy; in good order; well-organized
Example
Everything was shipshape before the inspection.
Todo estaba en perfecto estado antes de la inspección.
B1 noun /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/

championship

campeonato
Meaning
a competition to decide who is the best in a particular sport or activity.
Example
The championship will be held next month.
El campeonato se llevará a cabo el próximo mes.
C1 verb ˈɔːr.kɪ.streɪt

orchestrate

coordinar
Meaning
To plan or coordinate the elements of (a situation) to produce a desired effect, especially surreptitiously.
Example
He skillfully orchestrated the entire event.
Él organizó hábilmente todo el evento.
C1 verb /ˌʌn.dəˈtʃɑːrdʒ/

undercharge

cobrar menos
Meaning
To charge less than the correct or fair amount.
Example
The shopkeeper accidentally undercharged me for the groceries.
El tendero accidentalmente me cobró menos por las compras.
A1 interjection /heɪ/

hey

¡Hey!
Meaning
used to attract attention, express surprise, or greet someone
Example
Hey, how are you doing today?
¡Hey, cómo estás hoy?
A1 pronoun, noun, adjective /wʌn/

one

uno
Meaning
the number equivalent to the sum of zero and one; a single person or thing
Example
Only one student answered the question.
Solo un estudiante respondió la pregunta.
C2 verb /ˈæbnɪˌɡeɪt/

abnegate

renunciar
Meaning
to deny or renounce something, especially a right or desire
Example
She chose to abnegate her personal interests for the sake of the team.
Ella eligió renunciar a sus intereses personales por el bien del equipo.
B1 noun /ˈbʌb.əl/

bubble

burbuja
Meaning
a thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or gas; a temporary state of inflated value or excitement
Example
The children chased the bubbles in the air.
Los niños persiguieron las burbujas en el aire.
C2 adjective /ˌkrɪp.təˈɡræf.ɪk/

cryptographic

criptográfico
Meaning
Relating to cryptography; involving or using secret codes or ciphers for security.
Example
Banks use cryptographic technology to protect transactions.
Los bancos usan tecnología criptográfica para proteger las transacciones.
C2 noun /ˌpraɪmoʊˈdʒɛnɪtʃər/

primogeniture

primogenitura
Meaning
The right of the firstborn child to inherit the family estate or title.
Example
Under primogeniture, the eldest son inherited the entire estate.
Bajo la primogenitura, el hijo mayor heredó toda la propiedad.
B2 noun /kənˈdenst mɪlk/

Condensed milk

leche condensada
Meaning
milk from which water has been removed and sugar added, creating a thick, sweet product
Example
The recipe calls for a can of condensed milk to make the dessert extra creamy.
La receta requiere una lata de leche condensada para hacer el postre extra cremoso.
A1 noun /siː/

Sea

mar
Meaning
a large body of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface
Example
We went swimming in the sea.
Fuimos a nadar en el mar.
C1 noun /ˈkriː.dəns/

credence

creencia, aceptación
Meaning
belief in or acceptance of something as true
Example
The witness gave credence to the defendant's alibi.
El testigo dio credibilidad a la coartada del acusado.
B2 verb /ˈkeɪtər/

cater

catering
Meaning
To provide food, drinks, or services, usually for an event or group.
Example
The company catered the wedding reception.
La empresa cateringizó la recepción de la boda.
C1 noun /ˈfɛərˌɡraʊndz/

fairgrounds

terreno de feria
Meaning
A designated area where fairs, exhibitions, and amusement events are held
Example
The town set up rides and stalls at the fairgrounds for the annual festival.
El pueblo montó atracciones y puestos en el terreno de feria para el festival anual.
B2 noun, verb, adjective /ˈpeɪtənt/ or /ˈpætənt/

patent

patente
Meaning
a government license granting exclusive rights to an inventor; also to obtain such rights
Example
He patented his new invention to protect it from being copied.
Él patentó su nuevo invento para protegerlo de ser copiado.
A2 noun /teɪl/

Tail

cola
Meaning
the rear part of an animal that extends from the back or bottom
Example
The dog wagged its tail happily when it saw its owner.
El perro movió su cola felizmente cuando vio a su dueño.
C1 noun /ˈproʊtəˌʒeɪ/

protege

protege
Meaning
a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced person
Example
The young artist was the protege of a famous painter.
El joven artista era el protegido de un pintor famoso.
B2 noun /ˈfræk.ʃən/

Fraction

fracción; parte
Meaning
a numerical quantity that is not a whole number; a small or tiny part of something
Example
Only a small fraction of the population voted in the local election.
Solo una pequeña fracción de la población votó en las elecciones locales.
B1 noun /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/

gathering

reunión
Meaning
a meeting or assembly of people for a particular purpose
Example
We attended a family gathering last weekend.
Asistimos a una reunión familiar el fin de semana pasado.
C2 noun /flɛk/

fleck

mancha pequeña
Meaning
a small spot or mark, often of a different color
Example
There was a fleck of paint on the floor.
Había una mancha de pintura en el suelo.
B2 verb /fʊlˈfɪl/

fulfil

cumplir
Meaning
to complete or achieve something that was expected or promised; to satisfy a requirement or desire
Example
She worked hard to fulfil her dream of becoming a doctor.
Trabajó duro para cumplir su sueño de convertirse en doctora.
B2 noun /ˈheɪ.trəd/

Hatred

odio
Meaning
intense dislike or ill will; a feeling of strong aversion
Example
His hatred for injustice motivated him to become a human rights lawyer.
Su odio por la injusticia lo motivó a convertirse en abogado de derechos humanos.
C2 noun /ˈfriːˌbuːtər/

freebooter

pirata
Meaning
A pirate or plunderer who roams freely in search of wealth.
Example
The freebooter raided the merchant ships along the coast.
El fríbuter asaltó los barcos mercantes a lo largo de la costa.
C1 noun /draɪ ˈtʃɪl.i/

Dry Chilli

pimiento seco
Meaning
dried chili peppers used as spice for adding heat to food
Example
The recipe calls for two dry chillies to make it spicy.
La receta requiere dos pimientos secos para hacerlo picante.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈspiːkəbl/

unspeakable

inexpresable
Meaning
too bad or shocking to be expressed in words
Example
The survivors endured unspeakable horrors during the war.
Los sobrevivientes soportaron horrores inexpresables durante la guerra.
C1 noun dɪˈsʌɪsɪvnɪs

decisiveness

capacidad de tomar decisiones
Meaning
The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
Example
His decisiveness during the crisis saved the company.
Su capacidad de tomar decisiones durante la crisis salvó a la empresa.
B2 noun, verb /kloʊk/

cloak

capa
Meaning
a loose outer garment; to cover, hide, or disguise
Example
The spy cloaked his identity with a false name.
El espía cubrió su identidad con un falso nombre.
C1 noun /ˌmɒd.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

modulation

control de la voz
Meaning
The process of varying or controlling something.
Example
Proper modulation of voice enhances communication skills.
La modulación adecuada de la voz mejora las habilidades de comunicación.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnsətɪv/

insensitive

insensible
Meaning
Showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings.
Example
His insensitive comment hurt her deeply.
Su comentario insensible la lastimó profundamente.
C1 adjective /əˈpriː.ʃə.bəl/

Appreciable

apreciable; significativo; considerable en cantidad
Meaning
noticeable; significant; considerable in amount
Example
There was an appreciable improvement in his test scores.
Hubo una mejora apreciable en sus puntuaciones de prueba.
A2 adverb /ˈrɛə(r)li/

rarely

raramente
Meaning
not often, infrequently
Example
She rarely eats sweets because of her diet.
Ella rara vez come dulces debido a su dieta.
B1 noun /ˈbed ˌkʌv.ər/

Bed cover

cobertor de cama
Meaning
a protective covering for a bed, typically a bedspread or comforter
Example
She pulled the bed cover up to her chin to stay warm.
Ella subió el cobertor de la cama hasta su barbilla para mantenerse caliente.
B2 noun /ɡʌlf/

Gulf

golf
Meaning
a deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land; a wide gap or difference between people or groups
Example
The Persian Gulf is an important waterway for international shipping and oil transport.
El golfo Pérsico es una vía fluvial importante para el transporte internacional de mercancías y petróleo.
C1 noun /ˈmɒk.ər.i/

Mockery

burla; ridículo;
Meaning
teasing and contemptuous language or behavior; ridicule
Example
His speech was met with mockery from the audience.
Su discurso fue recibido con burla por la audiencia.
A2 adjective /pəˈlaɪt/

Polite

educado; respetuoso; cortés
Meaning
having good manners; respectful; courteous
Example
He was very polite and respectful to everyone.
Él fue muy educado y respetuoso con todos.
B2 noun pəˈluː.tənts

pollutants

contaminantes
Meaning
A substance that pollutes or contaminates the environment.
Example
Pollutants contribute to environmental degradation.
Los contaminantes contribuyen a la degradación ambiental.
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 verb /bɪˈmjuːz/

bemuse

confundir
Meaning
To confuse or puzzle someone.
Example
The complex instructions bemused the new employees.
Las instrucciones complejas confundieron a los nuevos empleados.
A2 noun /ˈruːlər/

ruler

gobernante; regla
Meaning
A person who governs or controls a country; a straight-edged tool used for measuring or drawing lines
Example
The ruler drew a straight line on the paper while the king was a powerful ruler of his kingdom.
El ruler dibujó una línea recta en el papel mientras el rey era un poderoso ruler de su reino.
C2 adjective /ˈskʌr.ɪ.ləs/

scurrilous

calumnioso
Meaning
Using or expressed in coarse, abusive, or slanderous language.
Example
The politician faced criticism for his scurrilous remarks about his opponent.
El político enfrentó críticas por sus comentarios calumniosos sobre su oponente.
C2 noun /ˌdɪspjuːˈteɪʃən/

disputation

disputa
Meaning
a formal debate or argument
Example
The disputation between the two scholars lasted for hours.
La disputación entre los dos académicos duró horas.
C1 noun /ˈpɛrəntɪdʒ/

parentage

linaje
Meaning
The identity and origins of one's parents; descent or lineage.
Example
Her noble parentage gave her access to the royal court.
Su noble linaje le dio acceso a la corte real.
B1 adjective /juːˈnaɪtɪd/

United

unido; en conjunto; de acuerdo
Meaning
joined together for a common purpose; in agreement
Example
The team was united in their goal to win.
El equipo estaba unido en su objetivo de ganar.
C1 verb /ˈæmpjʊteɪt/

amputate

amputar
Meaning
to cut off a limb from the body by surgery
Example
The doctors had to amputate his leg after the accident.
Los médicos tuvieron que amputar su pierna después del accidente.
C1 verb /ˈkwɪvər/

quiver

temblar
Meaning
To tremble or shake with slight but rapid motion.
Example
Her lips began to quiver as she tried not to cry.
Sus labios comenzaron a temblar mientras trataba de no llorar.
C1 noun /pɪˈtaɪə/

Pitaya / Dragon fruit

fruta del dragón
Meaning
a tropical fruit with bright pink or red skin and white flesh speckled with black seeds
Example
The pitaya has a mild, sweet flavor and a unique appearance.
La pitaya tiene un sabor suave y dulce y una apariencia única.
A2 verb; adjective /broʊk/

broke

rompió; sin dinero
Meaning
past tense of break; having no money or being financially poor
Example
I broke my phone last night and now I’m completely broke.
Rompí mi teléfono anoche y ahora estoy sin dinero.
C1 verb /kriːk/

creak

hacer un ruido chirriante o agudo
Meaning
to make a high-pitched, squeaking noise when moved
Example
The old door creaked as she opened it.
La puerta vieja crujió cuando la abrió.
B2 noun dɪˈskrɛʃən

discretion

discreción
Meaning
The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.
Example
She handled the situation with great discretion.
Ella manejó la situación con gran discreción.
C2 noun ˈpær.ə.ɡən

paragon

parámetro
Meaning
A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality; a model of excellence.
Example
Neom is a paragon of sustainable urban design.
Neom es un parámetro del diseño urbano sostenible.
B2 verb /θɔː/

thaw

derretir
Meaning
to melt or cause to melt after being frozen
Example
The ice began to thaw in the sun.
El hielo comenzó a derretirse bajo el sol.
B2 noun /ˈsen.tɪ.piːd/

Centipede

ciempiés
Meaning
a long thin creature with many legs that lives in dark places
Example
I found a centipede crawling under the rock.
Encontré un ciempiés arrastrándose bajo la roca.
A2 adjective, adverb, interjection /ɔːlˈraɪt/

alright

bien
Meaning
satisfactory or acceptable; safe or unharmed; used to express agreement or acknowledgment
Example
Everything is going to be alright.
Todo va a estar bien.
C2 noun /ˈmaɪ.nə/

Mynah

mynah
Meaning
a tropical bird with dark feathers that can mimic human speech
Example
The mynah bird repeated every word I said.
El pájaro mynah repitió cada palabra que dije.
C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːrlətɪv/

superlative

superlativo
Meaning
Of the highest quality or degree; expressing the extreme form of an adjective or adverb.
Example
Her performance was superlative, earning her a standing ovation.
Su desempeño fue superlativo, ganándose una ovación de pie.
A2 verb /ˈædɪd/

added

añadido
Meaning
to join something to something else to increase its size, number, or amount
Example
She added sugar to her coffee.
Ella añadió azúcar a su café.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪnsəm/

winsome

atractivo
Meaning
pleasant and attractive in a fresh, innocent, or charming way
Example
Her winsome smile instantly put the nervous guests at ease.
Su sonrisa atractiva instantáneamente calmó a los invitados nerviosos.
B1 noun /ˈvɔɪ.ɪdʒ/

Voyage

viaje; travesía por mar
Meaning
a long journey involving travel by sea or in space
Example
The ship's voyage across the Atlantic took two weeks.
El viaje del barco a través del Atlántico duró dos semanas.
B1 noun əˈwɛrnɪs

Awareness

conciencia
Meaning
Knowledge or understanding about important issues, particularly environmental conservation.
Example
Spreading awareness is essential to save butterflies.
Difundir la conciencia es esencial para salvar las mariposas.
B2 adjective /rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt/

resilient

resistente
Meaning
Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
Example
Resilient materials ensure durability.
Los materiales resistentes aseguran durabilidad.
B1 adverb /ˈθæŋkfəli/

thankfully

afortunadamente
Meaning
used to express relief or gratitude
Example
Thankfully, she arrived just in time for the meeting.
Afortunadamente, ella llegó justo a tiempo para la reunión.
C1 adjective /ˈvendʒ.fəl/

Vengeful

vengativo
Meaning
seeking to harm someone in return for a perceived injury; vindictive
Example
She felt vengeful after her friend betrayed her trust.
Ella se sintió vengativa después de que su amiga traicionó su confianza.
B2 noun /feɪz/

Phase

fase; una etapa distinta en un proceso de cambio o desarrollo
Meaning
a distinct period or stage in a process of change or development
Example
The project is now in its final phase.
El proyecto ahora está en su fase final.
B2 verb, noun /ʃeɪv/

shave

afeitar
Meaning
To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair
Example
He likes to shave every morning before work.
Le gusta afeitarse todas las mañanas antes del trabajo.
B2 noun /vaɪs/

Vice

vicio; mala costumbre; defecto moral
Meaning
an immoral or wicked behavior; a moral failing or fault
Example
Smoking is his only vice.
Fumar es su único vicio.
A2 noun /klʌb/

club

club
Meaning
an organization of people with a common interest; also a place for social gatherings or entertainment
Example
He joined the local tennis club to meet new people.
Se unió al club local de tenis para conocer gente nueva.
C1 noun ˈeʃ.ə.lɒn

echelon

nivel, rango, jerarquía
Meaning
A level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society.
Example
He climbed to the upper echelon of the corporate world.
Él ascendió al nivel más alto del mundo corporativo.
C2 adjective /ˈvɪndɪkətɔːri/

vindicatory

vindicativo
Meaning
Serving to justify, clear of blame, or defend.
Example
His vindicatory remarks restored his reputation.
Sus comentarios vindicatorios restauraron su reputación.
A1 noun /fuːd/

food

comida
Meaning
any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink to maintain life and growth
Example
Rice is a common food in Asia.
El arroz es una comida común en Asia.
C1 adjective /ɡrəˈtjuːɪtəs/

gratuitous

innecesario
Meaning
Unnecessary, unwarranted, or given freely without reason or cause.
Example
The movie was criticized for its gratuitous violence.
La película fue criticada por su violencia innecesaria
B2 noun /ˈkɒn.flɪkt ˌrez.əˈluː.ʃən/

conflict resolution

resolución de conflictos
Meaning
The process of finding peaceful solutions to disputes or disagreements between parties.
Example
Conflict resolution is vital for global peace.
La resolución de conflictos es vital para la paz global.
A1 noun /wɒtʃ/

Watch

reloj; vigilancia; supervisión
Meaning
a small timepiece worn on the wrist; the act of observing or monitoring
Example
He checked his watch to see if he was late for the meeting.
Él miró su reloj para ver si llegaba tarde a la reunión.
B2 adjective /ˈkræŋki/

cranky

malhumorado
Meaning
bad-tempered, easily annoyed, or irritable
Example
The child gets cranky when he is hungry.
El niño se pone malhumorado cuando tiene hambre.
C2 noun /bəˈθɪm.ə.tri/

bathymetry

batimetría
Meaning
The measurement of depth of water in oceans, seas, or lakes.
Example
Bathymetry is essential for understanding oceanic topography.
La batimetría es esencial para comprender la topografía oceánica.
A1 noun /ˈdænsɪŋ/

dancing

baile
Meaning
the activity of moving the body rhythmically to music
Example
They spent the evening dancing at the party.
Pasaron la noche bailando en la fiesta.
A2 verb /draɪv/

drive

conducir
Meaning
to control and move a vehicle; to force someone to move
Example
I will drive to work tomorrow morning.
Mañana conduciré al trabajo por la mañana.
B1 adjective /ˈsekənderi/

secondary

secundario
Meaning
Less important than something else; derived from or dependent on something primary.
Example
Safety is our primary concern, while speed is only secondary.
La seguridad es nuestra principal preocupación, mientras que la velocidad es solo secundaria.
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.
C1 noun /ˈfæm.ɪn/

Famine

hambruna
Meaning
extreme scarcity of food; a period when food is extremely scarce
Example
The severe drought led to widespread famine in the region.
La grave sequía provocó una hambruna generalizada en la región.
C2 adjective /kænˈtæŋ.kər.əs/

cantankerous

gruñón
Meaning
Bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative.
Example
The cantankerous old man complained about everything.
El gruñón anciano se quejó de todo.
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.
C1 noun ˈvæljuː beɪst ˌɛdjuːˈkeɪʃən

value-based education

educación basada en valores
Meaning
Education that emphasizes moral principles and ethical values.
Example
Value-based education shapes moral character.
La educación basada en valores moldea el carácter moral.
B2 verb /poʊz/

pose

felicidad
Meaning
To assume a particular position, especially for a photograph or display; to present a problem or question.
Example
She posed for a picture in front of the monument.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
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.
A2 noun /ˈɛndɪŋ/

ending

final
Meaning
the final part of something, such as a story, event, or period of time
Example
The movie had a surprising ending that no one expected.
La película tuvo un final sorprendente que nadie esperaba.
C2 noun /nɪmf/

Nymph

Ninfa
Meaning
a mythological spirit of nature; a beautiful young woman in classical mythology
Example
The water nymph appeared by the moonlit lake.
La ninfa del agua apareció junto al lago iluminado por la luna.
B2 noun /heɪst/

Haste

prisa; urgencia
Meaning
swiftness of motion; urgent need of quick action; excessive speed or urgency
Example
In his haste to catch the train, he forgot to take his wallet from the table.
En su prisa por coger el tren, olvidó tomar su billetera de la mesa.
B2 adjective /kəˈrɛspɒndɪŋ/

corresponding

correspondiente
Meaning
matching or related to something
Example
The corresponding page in the book explains the process in detail.
La página correspondiente en el libro explica el proceso en detalle.
C2 noun /kəmˈpleɪsəns/

complaisance

complacencia
Meaning
willingness to please others; courteous compliance
Example
Her complaisance made her popular among her colleagues.
Su complacencia la hizo popular entre sus compañeros de trabajo.
B1 verb /ɡræb/

grab

agarrar
Meaning
To seize something quickly and firmly.
Example
He tried to grab the ball before it rolled away.
Él trató de agarrar la pelota antes de que se fuera rodando.
A2 phrasal verb /lʊk ˈɑːftər/

look after

cuidar de
Meaning
to take care of someone or something; to be responsible for someone’s well-being
Example
She looks after her younger brother while their parents are at work.
Ella cuida de su hermano menor mientras sus padres trabajan.
A2 adjective /ˈhevi/

Heavy

pesado
Meaning
having great weight; intense or severe
Example
The heavy suitcase was difficult to carry up the stairs.
La maleta pesada fue difícil de llevar por las escaleras.
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.
B2 verb /stæk/

stack

apilar o amontonar
Meaning
to arrange things in a neat pile or one on top of another
Example
He stacked the books neatly on the shelf.
Él apiló los libros ordenadamente en la estantería.
C1 adjective /əˈdɒptɪv/

adoptive

adoptivo
Meaning
relating to the adoption of a child or the act of taking something as one’s own
Example
She grew up in a loving adoptive family.
Ella creció en una familia adoptiva cariñosa.
C2 noun /ˈbʌt.ər fɪʃ/

Butter-fish

pez mantequilla
Meaning
a small, smooth-skinned marine fish
Example
The butter-fish is popular in Bengali cuisine.
El pez mantequilla es popular en la cocina bengalí.
C2 noun /ˌæntɪˈtɒksɪn/

antitoxin

antitoxina
Meaning
A substance that neutralizes a specific toxin in the body.
Example
The doctor administered an antitoxin to counter the snake venom.
El doctor administró una antitoxina para contrarrestar el veneno de la serpiente.
C2 noun /ˌlɪt.əˈrɑː.ti/

literati

literatos
Meaning
well-educated, literary, or scholarly people
Example
The event was attended by poets, critics, and other members of the literati.
El evento fue asistido por poetas, críticos y otros miembros de los literatos.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/

imposing

imponente
Meaning
having an appearance that is grand, impressive, or commanding
Example
The castle is an imposing structure overlooking the valley.
El castillo es una estructura imponente que domina el valle.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈfɛtərd/

unfettered

libre
Meaning
not restricted or confined; free
Example
The artist enjoyed unfettered freedom of expression.
El artista disfrutó de la libertad ilimitada de expresión.
C1 verb /ɪnˈfrɪndʒ/

infringe

infringir
Meaning
To actively break the terms of a law, agreement, or right.
Example
Copying this software without permission will infringe copyright laws.
Copiar este software sin permiso infringirá las leyes de derechos de autor.