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B2 noun, verb /ˈblɒsəm/

blossom

florecer
Meaning
a flower or mass of flowers on a tree or plant; to develop or flourish
Example
The small garden began to blossom in spring.
El pequeño jardín comenzó a florecer en primavera.
B1 adjective /ɪmˈpres.ɪv/

Impressive

impresionante
Meaning
striking; remarkable; having the ability to impress
Example
Her impressive performance earned her a standing ovation.
Su impresionante actuación le valió una ovación de pie.
C1 verb /əˈfɪʃieɪt/

officiate

oficiar
Meaning
To perform official duties, especially in a ceremony or as a referee.
Example
The priest will officiate the wedding ceremony.
El sacerdote oficiará la ceremonia de la boda.
B2 adjective /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/

deserted

desierto
Meaning
Empty of people; abandoned.
Example
The village looked completely deserted after the storm.
El pueblo se veía completamente desierto después de la tormenta.
B2 adjective ɪkˈsɛsɪv

excessive

excesivo
Meaning
More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.
Example
Excessive population growth leads to resource depletion.
El crecimiento excesivo de la población conduce a la agotamiento de los recursos.
C1 verb /ʌpˈruːt/

uproot

desarraigar
Meaning
To pull something out of the ground; to remove or displace completely.
Example
They uprooted the old tree from the garden.
Ellos desenterraron el viejo árbol del jardín.
C1 noun, verb /pliːt/

pleat

pliegue
Meaning
a fold in fabric made by doubling the material back upon itself
Example
She added a pleat to the skirt for extra volume.
Ella agregó un pliegue a la falda para más volumen.
A1 noun /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

morning

felicidad
Meaning
the early part of the day, typically from sunrise until noon
Example
I like to go for a run in the morning.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 adjective /ˈpʌkɪʃ/

puckish

travieso
Meaning
playfully mischievous
Example
The child gave a puckish grin before hiding the toy.
El niño dio una sonrisa traviesa antes de esconder el juguete.
B2 adjective /ˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Manageable

manejable; controlable
Meaning
able to be controlled or dealt with; feasible
Example
The workload is manageable if we plan properly.
La carga de trabajo es manejable si planificamos adecuadamente.
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.
B2 noun /heɪ/

hay

heno
Meaning
grass that has been cut, dried, and stored for use as animal feed
Example
The cows were eating hay in the barn.
Las vacas estaban comiendo heno en el granero.
C2 adjective /sɛnˈtrɪfjʊɡəl/

centrifugal

centrífugo
Meaning
Moving or tending to move away from a center.
Example
The centrifugal force pushes the clothes to the sides of the washing machine.
La fuerza centrífuga empuja la ropa hacia los lados de la lavadora.
B2 noun /ˈkɒn.ʃəs.nəs/

consciousness

conciencia
Meaning
The state of being aware of and able to think about one's existence, sensations, thoughts, and surroundings.
Example
Meditation helps improve consciousness and clarity of thought.
La meditación ayuda a mejorar la conciencia y la claridad del pensamiento.
C2 adverb /ˌðeərˈwɪð/

Therewith

junto con eso;
Meaning
together with that; in addition to that
Example
He handed me the contract and the pen therewith.
Me entregó el contrato y el bolígrafo junto con eso.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːrprɪt/

misinterpret

malinterpretar
Meaning
to understand or explain something wrongly
Example
He misinterpreted her silence as agreement.
Él malinterpretó su silencio como un acuerdo.
C1 adjective /ɪˈɡriːdʒəs/

egregious

atroz
Meaning
Outstandingly bad; shocking.
Example
The company was fined for its egregious safety violations.
La empresa fue multada por sus atroces violaciones de seguridad.
B2 adjective ɪkˈsep.ʃən.əl

exceptional

excepcional
Meaning
Unusually good; outstanding; forming an exception; not typical.
Example
Exceptional talent drives innovation.
El talento excepcional impulsa la innovación.
B2 noun /krɪˈeɪtə/

creator

creador
Meaning
a person who brings something into existence
Example
He is the creator of many successful startups.
Él es el creador de muchas startups exitosas.
C2 adjective /ˈsiːmli/

seemly

apropiado
Meaning
proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance
Example
It was not seemly to argue loudly during the ceremony.
No era apropiado discutir en voz alta durante la ceremonia.
A2 noun /dʒɪm/

gym

gimnasio
Meaning
a place equipped for physical exercise and fitness training
Example
He goes to the gym every morning to work out.
Él va al gimnasio todas las mañanas para hacer ejercicio.
C2 adjective /ˈdɒdərɪŋ/

doddering

tembloroso / débil
Meaning
Weak, shaky, or unsteady, especially due to old age.
Example
The doddering professor struggled to climb the stairs.
El profesor doddering luchaba por subir las escaleras.
A2 verb /əˈpɪə/

appear

aparecer
Meaning
to become visible or come into sight; to seem
Example
She appeared suddenly at the door.
Ella apareció de repente en la puerta.
C1 adjective /ˈflæʃi/

flashy

llamativo, ostentoso
Meaning
ostentatious or showy in a way that attracts attention
Example
He drove a flashy sports car through the city streets.
Él condujo un coche deportivo llamativo por las calles de la ciudad.
C2 noun /ˈɑb.lə.kwi/

Obloquy

crítica severa o abuso verbal; condena pública
Meaning
harsh criticism or verbal abuse; strong public condemnation
Example
The politician faced obloquy after the scandal.
El político enfrentó obloquio después del escándalo.
C1 noun /bəˈnæn.zə/

Bonanza

situación o evento que crea un aumento repentino en la riqueza, la buena suerte o las ganancias
Meaning
a situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits
Example
The oil discovery was a bonanza for the small country.
El descubrimiento de petróleo fue una bonanza para el pequeño país.
C2 noun /ɪksˈtʃɛkər/

exchequer

tesorería
Meaning
The treasury of a state or country.
Example
The government announced new measures to improve the exchequer.
El gobierno anunció nuevas medidas para mejorar la tesorería.
B1 noun /ˈrɪðəm/

rhythm

ritmo
Meaning
a strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound
Example
The rhythm of the music made everyone want to dance.
El ritmo de la música hizo que todos quisieran bailar.
C1 noun /ˈsɛntɪˌliːtər/

centiliter

centilitro
Meaning
A metric unit of capacity equal to one hundredth of a liter.
Example
The recipe calls for 20 centiliters of milk.
La receta requiere 20 centilitros de leche.
C1 adjective /ˈfruːt.ləs/

Fruitless

infructuoso; inútil; fútil;
Meaning
unsuccessful; futile; pointless;
Example
After hours of searching, their efforts proved fruitless.
Después de horas de búsqueda, sus esfuerzos resultaron infructuosos.
C1 noun /sleɪ/

sleigh

trineo
Meaning
A vehicle pulled by horses or reindeer over snow or ice.
Example
Children were excited to ride in the sleigh through the snowy village.
Los niños estaban emocionados de montar en el trineo por el pueblo nevado.
C1 noun ˈoʊʃən əˌsɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

ocean acidification

acidificación oceánica
Meaning
The ongoing decrease in the pH of the Earth's oceans, caused by the absorption of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Example
Ocean acidification is caused by atmospheric CO2 absorption.
La acidificación oceánica es causada por la absorción de CO2 atmosférico.
B2 verb /ˈflʌrɪʃ/

flourish

florecer
Meaning
To grow or develop in a healthy or successful way.
Example
Her business began to flourish after she introduced online sales.
Su negocio comenzó a florecer después de que introdujo las ventas en línea.
A2 adjective /ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl/

digital

digital
Meaning
Relating to, using, or storing data or information in the form of digital signals; involving or relating to the use of computer technology.
Example
The world is shifting towards a digital economy.
El mundo se está desplazando hacia una economía digital.
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 noun/verb /dɪsˈdeɪn/

disdain

desdén
Meaning
The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect; to regard with contempt.
Example
She looked at the messy room with open disdain.
Ella miró la habitación desordenada con desprecio.
B2 noun /dwɔːrf/

dwarf

enano
Meaning
a person, animal, or plant much smaller than average
Example
Snow White lived with seven dwarfs.
Blanca Nieves vivía con siete enanos.
C2 noun /ˈprɪvɪti/

privity

relación privada, relación contractual
Meaning
A close, private, or special relationship; in law, the direct connection between parties to a contract.
Example
There was no privity of contract between the supplier and the customer.
No había relación contractual entre el proveedor y el cliente.
C1 noun pɔɪz

poise

confianza y compostura
Meaning
Natural confidence and composure maintained under pressure.
Example
A good speaker maintains poise under pressure.
Un buen orador mantiene la compostura bajo presión.
C1 adjective /dɪˈraɪsɪv/

derisive

despectivo
Meaning
Expressing contempt or ridicule.
Example
She gave a derisive laugh at his attempt to sing.
Ella dio una risa despectiva ante su intento de cantar.
B2 adverb /əˈkɔːr.dɪŋ.li/

Accordingly

por lo tanto; de acuerdo con; en consecuencia
Meaning
in a way that is appropriate to the particular circumstances; therefore; consequently
Example
The weather was bad, so the event was cancelled accordingly.
El clima estaba malo, por lo tanto, el evento fue cancelado de acuerdo con ello.
A2 adverb /bɪˈjɒnd/

Beyond

más allá; fuera de los límites establecidos;
Meaning
further away than; exceeding; more than
Example
The mountains stretched beyond the horizon.
Las montañas se extendían más allá del horizonte.
C2 adjective /ˌɪmpɪˈkjuːniəs/

impecunious

pobre
Meaning
Having little or no money; poor.
Example
He grew up in an impecunious family.
Creció en una familia pobre.
B2 noun /ˈek.oʊ/

Echo

eco; reverberación
Meaning
a sound that is reflected back; a repetition or imitation
Example
His voice created a clear echo in the empty cathedral.
Su voz creó un eco claro en la catedral vacía.
B1 noun /ˌɪntərˈækʃən/

interaction

interacción mutua
Meaning
The process of people or things acting upon or influencing each other.
Example
The teacher encouraged more interaction between students.
El maestro alentó más interacción entre los estudiantes.
C1 adjective /ˈdɪn.dʒi/

Dingy

sucio y sombrío; de color apagado
Meaning
dark and dirty; gloomy; dull in color
Example
The old building had dingy walls that needed painting.
El viejo edificio tenía paredes sucias que necesitaban pintura.
C2 noun /rʌmp/

Rump

trasero; nalgas; parte baja de la espalda
Meaning
the hindquarters or buttocks; the lower back area
Example
The horse injured its rump during the fall.
El caballo se lastimó el trasero durante la caída.
C2 adjective /prɪˈmɒnɪtəri/ or /ˌpriːməˈnɪtəri/

premonitory

premonitorio
Meaning
giving a warning or prediction about something, especially something unpleasant
Example
He ignored the premonitory signs of illness.
Él ignoró los signos premonitorios de enfermedad.
A2 verb /kənˈfjuːz/

confuse

confundir
Meaning
To make someone unable to think clearly; to bewilder.
Example
The complex instructions confused the students.
Las instrucciones complejas confundieron a los estudiantes.
B2 noun /ˈmɛmoʊ/

memo

memorando
Meaning
a written message, typically in a business setting
Example
He wrote a memo to the staff about the upcoming meeting.
Él escribió un memorando al personal sobre la próxima reunión.
C1 noun /tiˈɑː.rə/

Tiara

tiara
Meaning
a jeweled ornamental crown worn on formal occasions
Example
The princess wore a sparkling diamond tiara at the royal ball.
La princesa llevó una tiara de diamantes brillantes en el baile real.
B1 adjective /ˈsoʊ kɔːld/

so-called

supuesto
Meaning
referred to as or known by a particular name or title, often misleadingly
Example
The so-called expert couldn't answer the question.
El supuesto experto no pudo responder la pregunta.
B2 adverb /ɔːˈθentɪkli/

authentically

auténticamente
Meaning
in a genuine, real, or true manner; in a way that reflects true character or origin
Example
She speaks authentically about her experiences.
Ella habla auténticamente sobre sus experiencias.
A1 pronoun /huː/

who

quién
Meaning
used to ask about a person or people
Example
Who is coming to the party tonight?
¿Quién viene a la fiesta esta noche?
C2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊdʒɜrn/

sojourn

estancia temporal
Meaning
A temporary stay at a place; to stay temporarily
Example
She enjoyed a brief sojourn in Paris during the summer.
Disfrutó de una breve estancia temporal en París durante el verano.
C1 noun ˌkæp.ɪ.təl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

capitalization

capitalización
Meaning
The total market value of a company's shares or the provision of capital for a company or activity.
Example
The company's capitalization reached $1 billion in market value.
La capitalización de la empresa alcanzó los $1 mil millones en valor de mercado.
C1 noun /ˈʃoʊ.və.nɪst/

chauvinist

persona excesivamente parcial
Meaning
A person displaying excessive or prejudiced loyalty to a group, cause, or gender.
Example
He was labeled a chauvinist after his remarks about women in the workplace.
Fue etiquetado como chauvinista después de sus comentarios sobre las mujeres en el lugar de trabajo.
C2 adjective /ˌʌn.rɪˈdʒɛn.ər.ət/

unregenerate

intransigente
Meaning
Not reformed or showing no signs of change; stubbornly refusing to reform or repent.
Example
He remained an unregenerate opponent of progress.
Siguió siendo un oponente intransigente del progreso.
C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈspɛktɪv/

Irrespective

irrespetuoso; sin tener en cuenta
Meaning
without taking something into account; regardless of
Example
All students will be treated equally, irrespective of their background.
Todos los estudiantes serán tratados por igual, independientemente de su origen.
C1 noun kənˈfɔː.mə.ti

conformity

conformidad, obediencia, cumplimiento
Meaning
Compliance with standards, rules, or laws. Behavior in accordance with socially accepted conventions.
Example
Strict conformity to the rules ensures order in society.
La estricta conformidad con las reglas asegura el orden en la sociedad.
C1 noun /ˈdæn.drʌf/

Dandruff

caspa
Meaning
small white or grey flakes of dead skin that form on the scalp and fall from the hair
Example
He used a special shampoo to treat his persistent dandruff problem.
Usó un champú especial para tratar su persistente problema de caspa.
A1 adjective /bluː/

Blue

azul
Meaning
having the color of the clear sky or the sea
Example
The blue ocean stretched endlessly to the horizon.
El océano azul se extendía interminablemente hasta el horizonte.
C1 adjective /ˈfɑːð.ər.ləs/

fatherless

huérfano de padre
Meaning
without a father
Example
The fatherless child relied on the support of his community.
El niño huérfano de padre dependía del apoyo de su comunidad.
B2 noun ˈneɪʧər ɪnˈθjuːziæsts

Nature Enthusiasts

entusiastas de la naturaleza
Meaning
People who have a passionate interest in and love for the natural world and outdoor activities.
Example
Nature enthusiasts often visit Sajek Valley for its scenic beauty.
Los entusiastas de la naturaleza a menudo visitan el Valle de Sajek por su belleza escénica.
C1 noun /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/

misgivings

dudas, recelos
Meaning
feelings of doubt or concern about the outcome or propriety of something
Example
She had serious misgivings about signing the contract.
Ella tenía serias dudas sobre firmar el contrato.
C1 verb /rænt/

rant

gritar
Meaning
to speak or shout in an angry, uncontrolled way
Example
He ranted about the unfair treatment at work.
Él gritó acerca del trato injusto en el trabajo.
B2 adjective /ʌnprəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Unproductive

improductivo; ineficaz
Meaning
not achieving much; not producing good results
Example
The meeting was unproductive and wasted everyone's time.
La reunión fue improductiva y desperdició el tiempo de todos.
A1 noun/verb /fɪlm/

film

película
Meaning
a motion picture or movie; or to record on camera
Example
They watched a film together on the weekend.
Ellos vieron una película juntos el fin de semana.
C1 noun /ˈtem.pɪst/

Tempest

tormenta
Meaning
a violent storm with strong winds; a state of great disturbance or tumult
Example
The sailors struggled to navigate through the fierce tempest.
Los marineros lucharon por navegar a través de la feroz tormenta.
B1 noun, verb /spoʊk/

spoke

radios / habló
Meaning
As a noun, a bar connecting the center of a wheel to its rim; as the past tense of 'speak'.
Example
The bicycle's spoke was bent after the accident.
El radio de la bicicleta estaba doblado después del accidente.
A2 noun /ˈsɛlər/

seller

felicidad
Meaning
a person who sells something
Example
The seller offered a discount on bulk purchases.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈrɛvərənd/

reverend

reverendo, honorable
Meaning
A title of respect used for members of the clergy; deserving deep respect.
Example
The Reverend gave an inspiring sermon at the church.
El reverendo dio un sermón inspirador en la iglesia.
C1 noun/verb /skɜːrdʒ/

scourge

maldición / flagelo
Meaning
A source of great pain or punishment; to whip or inflict suffering on someone.
Example
Disease and poverty remain a scourge in many regions.
La enfermedad y la pobreza siguen siendo una maldición en muchas regiones.
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪvstoʊn/

gravestone

lápida
Meaning
A stone that marks a grave, usually inscribed with the name of the deceased.
Example
The gravestone had her name carved beautifully.
La lápida tenía su nombre grabado hermosamente.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.fɪl/

landfill

vertedero
Meaning
a site where waste material is buried under the ground
Example
The city built a new landfill to manage its growing waste problem.
La ciudad construyó un nuevo vertedero para gestionar su creciente problema de residuos.
B2 noun /dɪsˈkloʊʒər/

disclosure

divulgación
Meaning
the action of making something known or public
Example
The disclosure of the company's financial status was delayed.
La divulgación del estado financiero de la empresa fue retrasada.
C1 noun /ˈstaɪpend/

Stipend

subsidio
Meaning
a fixed regular sum paid as a salary or allowance
Example
The research student receives a monthly stipend for living expenses.
El estudiante de investigación recibe un estipendio mensual para sus gastos de vida.
C1 noun /ˌɪndɪˈdʒɛstʃən/

indigestion

indigestión
Meaning
Discomfort or pain in the stomach associated with difficulty in digesting food.
Example
He avoided spicy food because it often gave him indigestion.
Él evitó la comida picante porque a menudo le provocaba indigestión.
B2 noun /ˈtraɪ.əl/

Trial

juicio; prueba
Meaning
a formal examination of evidence in a court; a test of performance or quality
Example
The murder trial lasted for three weeks in the county courthouse.
El juicio por asesinato duró tres semanas en el tribunal del condado.
B2 noun ডিজিটাল ডিটক্স

digital detox

desintoxicación digital
Meaning
A period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic devices such as smartphones or computers, regarded as an opportunity to reduce stress or focus on social interaction in the physical world.
Example
A digital detox can help reduce hand fatigue.
Una desintoxicación digital puede ayudar a reducir la fatiga en las manos.
C2 verb /ɪˈvɪns/

evince

demostrar
Meaning
to show or demonstrate clearly
Example
She evinced her interest in the project through active participation.
Ella evidenció su interés en el proyecto mediante una participación activa.
C1 noun /speɪt/

spate

oleada
Meaning
a large number of things occurring in quick succession
Example
There has been a spate of robberies in the city.
Ha habido una oleada de robos en la ciudad.
B2 noun ˈɡeɪm.pleɪ

gameplay

jugabilidad
Meaning
The tactical aspects of a game, such as its plot and the way it is played.
Example
The team's gameplay was innovative.
La jugabilidad del equipo fue innovadora.
A2 noun /ˈmæŋ.ɡoʊ/

Mango

mango
Meaning
a tropical fruit with yellow-orange skin and sweet juicy flesh
Example
The mango is known as the king of fruits.
El mango es conocido como el rey de las frutas.
C1 adjective /kənˈsɛntrɪk/

concentric

concentrico
Meaning
having a common center, as in circles or spheres
Example
The artist drew concentric circles on the canvas.
El artista dibujó círculos concéntricos en el lienzo.
C2 verb /əˈɡrɛs/

aggress

agredir
Meaning
to initiate an attack or show hostile behavior
Example
The army chose not to aggress without provocation.
El ejército decidió no agredir sin provocación.
A2 noun /drʌɡ/

drug

droga
Meaning
a substance used as a medicine or an illegal addictive substance
Example
The doctor prescribed a new drug for the illness.
El médico recetó una nueva droga para la enfermedad.
A2 verb /smel/

smell

oler
Meaning
to perceive odor through the nose; to have an odor
Example
The flowers smell sweet.
Las flores huelen dulces.
B2 noun /ˈtræn.zɪt/

transit

transporte
Meaning
Transportation or travel system, the process of travel or transportation from one place to another.
Example
The city is investing in a new transit system.
La ciudad está invirtiendo en un nuevo sistema de transporte.
C2 noun /ˈmætrɪˌsaɪd/

matricide

matricidio
Meaning
The act of killing one's own mother.
Example
The crime of matricide shocked the entire town.
El crimen de matricidio sorprendió a toda la ciudad.
C2 verb /ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːn/

importune

pedir insistentemente
Meaning
To ask someone persistently or pressingly for something
Example
The child importuned his mother for a new toy.
El niño importunó a su madre para que le comprara un juguete nuevo.
B1 verb /rɪˈkʌvər/

recover

recuperar
Meaning
To return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength; to regain or save something.
Example
The world is struggling to recover from the pandemic.
El mundo está luchando por recuperarse de la pandemia.
C2 adjective /rɪˈdjuːsəbl̩/

reducible

reducible
Meaning
capable of being simplified, lessened, or made smaller
Example
The problem is complex but reducible to a few basic principles.
El problema es complejo pero reducible a unos pocos principios básicos.
C2 noun /ˌmɪnəˈrɛt/

minaret

minarete
Meaning
A tall, slender tower of a mosque, from which the call to prayer is announced.
Example
The minaret of the mosque could be seen from miles away.
El minarete de la mezquita se podía ver desde kilómetros de distancia.
C2 adjective, noun /ˈænθrəpɔɪd/

anthropoid

antropoide
Meaning
Resembling a human being in form; a primate such as apes and monkeys.
Example
The gorilla is considered an anthropoid ape.
El gorila es considerado un antropoide.
C1 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

predetermine

predeterminar
Meaning
to establish or decide something in advance
Example
The outcome of the match seemed predetermined.
El resultado del partido parecía predeterminado.
C1 adverb /əˈkjuːtli/

acutely

agudamente
Meaning
in a sharp, intense, or severe way; with keen awareness
Example
She was acutely aware of the risks involved.
Ella era agudamente consciente de los riesgos involucrados.
B1 adjective, adverb /ˈoʊvərɔːl/

overall

en general
Meaning
in general or as a whole
Example
Overall, the project has been successful.
En general, el proyecto ha sido exitoso.
C1 adjective /ˈvɪrjʊlənt/

virulent

sumamente dañino
Meaning
Extremely severe or harmful in its effects.
Example
The virulent disease spread rapidly across the region.
La enfermedad virulenta se extendió rápidamente por la región.
C1 adjective /kɪˈnɛtɪk/

kinetic

cinético
Meaning
Relating to or resulting from motion.
Example
Kinetic energy increases as the object moves faster.
La energía cinética aumenta a medida que el objeto se mueve más rápido.
C1 verb /ʃʌnt/

shunt

desviar
Meaning
to move or turn aside; to push or divert from one track to another
Example
The train was shunted onto a different track.
El tren fue desviado a otra vía.
B1 noun /seɪlz/

sales

ventas
Meaning
activities related to selling products or services
Example
The company saw a significant increase in sales during the holiday season.
La empresa vio un aumento significativo en las ventas durante la temporada navideña.
C1 noun /ˈpeɪθɒs/

pathos

patos
Meaning
a quality in speech, writing, or events that evokes pity or deep emotion
Example
The documentary balanced pathos with hope, making the audience both weep and think.
El documental equilibró el pathos con la esperanza, haciendo que la audiencia llorara y pensara.
A1 verb /læf/

laugh

reír
Meaning
to make sounds and movements expressing happiness or amusement
Example
The joke made everyone laugh.
El chiste hizo reír a todos.
C1 noun /ˈɑd.ɪ.ti/

Oddity

rareza
Meaning
something that is strange or unusual; a peculiar trait
Example
His habit of sleeping standing up was considered an oddity.
Su hábito de dormir de pie se consideraba una rareza.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsiːmli/

unseemly

indecoroso
Meaning
Not proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance; unbecoming.
Example
His unseemly remarks embarrassed everyone at the dinner table.
Sus comentarios indecorosos avergonzaron a todos en la mesa de la cena.
B2 noun /er/

Heir

heredero
Meaning
a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death
Example
The young prince was the rightful heir to the throne and would become king someday.
El joven príncipe era el heredero legítimo al trono y algún día sería rey.
C1 adjective /ˈfiːzəbl/

feasible

factible
Meaning
possible to do easily or conveniently; practical and workable
Example
It is feasible to complete the project within two months.
Es factible completar el proyecto dentro de dos meses.
C1 noun /ˌmaʊntəˈnɪə/

mountaineer

montañero
Meaning
A person who climbs mountains as a sport or profession.
Example
The mountaineer reached the summit after a long climb.
El montañero llegó a la cima después de una larga subida.
C1 verb /ˈstæmər/

stammer

tartamudear
Meaning
To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words.
Example
The nervous student began to stammer during his speech.
El estudiante nervioso comenzó a tartamudear durante su discurso.
C1 noun /kəˈluːʒən/

collusion

colusión
Meaning
A secret agreement or cooperation, especially for an illegal or dishonest purpose.
Example
There was evidence of collusion between the officials and the contractors.
Había evidencia de colusión entre los funcionarios y los contratistas.
C1 noun /ɪkˈspæns/

expanse

extensa área
Meaning
a wide, open area of land, sea, or sky
Example
The desert is a vast expanse of sand and rock.
El desierto es una vasta extensión de arena y roca.
B2 noun /ˈriːteɪlər/

retailer

minorista
Meaning
a person or business that sells goods to consumers rather than to other businesses
Example
The retailer offers discounts on electronic products.
El minorista ofrece descuentos en productos electrónicos.
C2 adjective /ˈspaɪnəs/

spinous

espinoso
Meaning
Having spines or thorn-like projections
Example
The spinous cactus was difficult to handle without gloves.
El cactus espinoso era difícil de manejar sin guantes.
C2 noun /ˌbaɪ.oʊ.rɪˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/

bioremediation

biorremediación
Meaning
The use of living organisms to neutralize or remove environmental contaminants.
Example
Bioremediation helps remove toxins from polluted soil.
La biorremediación ayuda a eliminar toxinas del suelo contaminado.
C1 verb /ˈvɛnəˌreɪt/

venerate

venerar
Meaning
to regard with great respect; revere
Example
People venerate saints for their holiness.
La gente venera a los santos por su santidad.
C2 noun /ˌkɒntrəpəˈzɪʃən/

contraposition

contraposición
Meaning
the act of placing two things in opposition for contrast or comparison
Example
The contraposition of the two theories highlighted their differences.
La contraposición de las dos teorías destacó sus diferencias.
C2 verb /rɪˈkwaɪt/

requite

corresponder
Meaning
to return or repay a favor, service, or feeling
Example
She requited his kindness with a thoughtful gift.
Ella correspondió su amabilidad con un regalo pensado.
B1 noun /ˈæmətər/

amateur

aficionado
Meaning
A person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport or art, on an unpaid basis.
Example
The painting looked impressive, even though it was done by an amateur.
La pintura se veía impresionante, aunque fue hecha por un aficionado.
C1 verb /ˈɑːrbɪtreɪt/

arbitrate

arbitrar
Meaning
to settle a dispute between two parties by acting as an impartial judge
Example
The committee agreed to arbitrate the contract dispute.
El comité acordó arbitrar la disputa del contrato.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛlˌteɪl/

telltale

delator
Meaning
Revealing something that is usually hidden; giving away a secret or clue.
Example
The telltale signs of fatigue were visible on his face.
Los signos delatores de fatiga eran visibles en su rostro.