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A2 noun /bɔːrd/

board

tabla; junta directiva
Meaning
a flat, thin, rectangular piece of material such as wood; also a group of people managing an organization
Example
The board decided to increase the budget.
La junta decidió aumentar el presupuesto.
C2 adjective ˌeə.rəʊˈstæt.ɪk

aerostatic

aerostático
Meaning
Relating to or involving gases (especially air) in equilibrium and the equilibrium of balloons or aircraft under the influence of such gases.
Example
Aerostatic designs ensure stability at high altitudes.
Los diseños aerostáticos aseguran estabilidad a grandes altitudes.
C1 verb /ˈæn.ɛks/

annex

anexar
Meaning
To take control of a territory and add it to one's own.
Example
The empire annexed the neighboring kingdom after the war.
El imperio anexó el reino vecino después de la guerra.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnʃən/

misapprehension

malentendido
Meaning
a mistaken belief or misunderstanding
Example
There is a common misapprehension about the causes of the disease.
Existe un malentendido común sobre las causas de la enfermedad.
A2 noun /ˈpoʊst ˌɒfɪs/

post office

oficina de correos
Meaning
a public building or agency where mail is sent, received, and other postal services are provided
Example
I went to the post office to mail a package.
Fui a la oficina de correos para enviar un paquete.
C1 adjective /ˌɪntərˈtwaɪnd/

intertwined

felicidad
Meaning
closely connected or twisted together
Example
Their lives became deeply intertwined after the accident.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
A1 noun /tʃeɪndʒ/

change

cambio
Meaning
The act or instance of making or becoming different.
Example
Change is inevitable for growth.
El cambio es inevitable para el crecimiento.
B2 noun /ˈkɒm.pɒ.stɪŋ/

composting

compostaje
Meaning
The process of recycling organic waste into fertile fertilizer.
Example
Composting reduces waste and enhances soil fertility.
El compostaje reduce los desechos y mejora la fertilidad del suelo.
C1 noun /ˌɡræt.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

gratification

satisfacción
Meaning
Pleasure, especially when gained from the satisfaction of a desire.
Example
The instant gratification of social media affects patience.
La gratificación instantánea de las redes sociales afecta la paciencia.
B2 adjective /ˈmɒdɪst/

modest

modesto/modesta
Meaning
Having or showing a humble estimate of one’s importance; simple and not extravagant.
Example
She lives in a modest house in the countryside.
Ella vive en una casa modesta en el campo.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtræn.sɪ.dʒəns/

intransigence

intransigencia
Meaning
Refusal to change one's views or to agree about something.
Example
The negotiations failed due to the intransigence of both parties.
Las negociaciones fracasaron debido a la intransigencia de ambas partes.
C2 verb /ˈɡʌzəl/

guzzle

beber codiciosamente
Meaning
to drink greedily or excessively
Example
He guzzled three cans of soda in a few minutes.
Él bebió tres latas de refresco en pocos minutos.
A1 noun /bɔːl/

ball

pelota
Meaning
a round object used in games or sports
Example
The children played with a ball in the park.
Los niños jugaron con una pelota en el parque.
C2 noun /ˈpjuː.pɪ.lɪdʒ/

pupilage

estado de pupilo
Meaning
The state of being a pupil or under instruction.
Example
During his pupilage, he studied law under a senior barrister.
Durante su pupilaje, estudió derecho bajo un barrister senior.
B2 adjective sɪnˈθet̬.ɪk

synthetic

sintético
Meaning
Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product; artificial.
Example
Synthetic chemicals are used in processed foods.
Los productos químicos sintéticos se utilizan en los alimentos procesados.
C1 noun ˌʌndərˈprɪvəlɪdʒd ɡruːps

underprivileged groups

grupos desfavorecidos
Meaning
Groups of people who lack basic necessities or advantages that are available to other members of society.
Example
Underprivileged groups benefit from social initiatives.
Los grupos desfavorecidos se benefician de las iniciativas sociales.
C1 adjective /pləˈtɒnɪk/

platonic

platónico
Meaning
relating to a close relationship that is not romantic or sexual
Example
They have a platonic friendship that has lasted for years.
Tienen una amistad platónica que ha durado años.
B1 noun /ˈpɪ.ti/

Pity

piedad; simpatía;
Meaning
a feeling of sadness or sympathy for someone's misfortune; something that causes regret or disappointment
Example
I felt pity for the homeless man in the rain.
Sentí piedad por el hombre sin hogar bajo la lluvia.
C2 noun /ˈʌŋɡwənt/

unguent

ungüento
Meaning
A soothing or healing ointment applied to the skin.
Example
The doctor applied an unguent to heal the burn.
El doctor aplicó un ungüento para sanar la quemadura.
B2 noun /məˈʃiː.nər.i/

machinery

maquinaria
Meaning
machines collectively, or the parts of a machine; also, the system or process by which something works
Example
The factory invested in new machinery to increase production.
La fábrica invirtió en nueva maquinaria para aumentar la producción.
C1 adjective əsˈtjuːt

astute

astuto o sagaz
Meaning
Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Example
His astute observations helped solve the complex problem.
Sus observaciones astutas ayudaron a resolver el problema complejo.
C1 verb /ˈæbdɪkeɪt/

abdicate

abdicar
Meaning
To give up a position of power or responsibility, especially a throne.
Example
The king decided to abdicate the throne.
El rey decidió abdicar del trono.
A2 noun /koʊtʃ/

coach

entrenador
Meaning
A person who helps improve others' skills or knowledge.
Example
The football coach motivated his team before the match.
El entrenador de fútbol motivó a su equipo antes del partido.
A2 adverb /ˈnɪərbaɪ/

Near-by

cerca; en las cercanías
Meaning
close to; not far away; in the neighborhood
Example
There is a grocery store nearby.
Hay una tienda de comestibles cerca.
C2 noun /ˈlɪθəˌtaɪp/

lithotype

litotipo (superficie de impresión)
Meaning
a printing surface or type made for lithography
Example
The printer used a lithotype to produce multiple copies of the design.
La impresora usó un litotipo para producir varias copias del diseño.
C1 noun /pɪˌdɛs.tri.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

pedestrianization

peatonalización
Meaning
Making areas pedestrian-friendly, closing any area to vehicle traffic and making it open only for pedestrians.
Example
The pedestrianization of city centers reduces pollution.
La peatonalización de los centros urbanos reduce la contaminación.
C1 verb /ˈswɪndl/

swindle

estafar
Meaning
to cheat someone out of money or possessions by deceit
Example
The con artist tried to swindle the old man out of his savings.
El artista del engaño intentó estafar al anciano para quitarle sus ahorros.
A2 adjective /əˈveɪləbl/

available

disponible
Meaning
Able to be used, obtained, or accessed.
Example
The product is now available in all stores.
El producto ahora está disponible en todas las tiendas.
B1 adverb /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/

automatically

automáticamente
Meaning
without human control or intervention; done by itself
Example
The door closes automatically after you enter.
La puerta se cierra automáticamente después de que entras.
B1 noun, adjective /ˈkrɪmɪnəl/

criminal

criminal
Meaning
A person who has committed a crime; relating to crime
Example
The police arrested a dangerous criminal last night.
La policía arrestó a un criminal peligroso anoche.
B2 adjective /ɡroʊs/

gross

asqueroso / grosero
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or disgusting; total before deductions
Example
He thought the food looked gross, but it tasted fine.
Pensó que la comida se veía asquerosa, pero sabía bien.
C1 adjective /ˈprɪs.tiːn/

pristine

prístino, sin alterar, limpio y fresco
Meaning
In its original condition; unspoiled, clean, and fresh.
Example
The forest remains in a pristine condition.
El bosque sigue en condiciones prístinas.
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.
C1 adjective /əˈniːmɪk/

anemic

anémico
Meaning
Suffering from anemia; lacking in vitality, strength, or color.
Example
The doctor prescribed iron supplements for her anemic condition.
El doctor recetó suplementos de hierro para su condición anémica.
B2 adverb /ˈɑːɡjuːəbli/

arguably

posiblemente
Meaning
used to say that a statement is open to argument or is considered true by many people
Example
She is arguably the most talented player on the team.
Ella es posiblemente la jugadora más talentosa del equipo.
C2 verb /ʌnˈkaʊtʃ/

uncouch

sacar del sofá (uso raro)
Meaning
to remove from a couch or to release from being laid down (rare/archaic usage)
Example
The surgeon attempted to uncouch the cataract.
El cirujano intentó sacar la catarata.
C2 adjective /bɪˈfʌdld/

befuddled

desconcertado
Meaning
confused, unable to think clearly
Example
He looked befuddled after hearing the complex instructions.
Él se veía desconcertado después de escuchar las instrucciones complejas.
C1 adjective /skəˈlæstɪk/

scholastic

escolar
Meaning
Relating to schools, education, or academic learning.
Example
The school organizes scholastic competitions every year.
La escuela organiza competencias escolares cada año.
B1 noun ˈvɪktəri

victory

victoria
Meaning
The act of defeating an enemy or opponent in a battle, game, or other competition.
Example
The victory of Bangladesh on December 16 is a moment of pride.
La victoria de Bangladesh el 16 de diciembre es un momento de orgullo.
C2 adjective /ˈswɔːrði/

swarthy

moreno
Meaning
Having a dark complexion or skin tone.
Example
The sailor had a swarthy face from years under the sun.
El marinero tenía la cara morena después de años bajo el sol.
B2 adjective əˈkwætɪk

aquatic

acuático
Meaning
Growing or living in or near water; of or relating to water.
Example
Aquatic species are being endangered by pollution.
Las especies acuáticas están siendo amenazadas por la contaminación.
A2 adverb /ˈbæk.wərdz/

Backwards

hacia atrás; en orden inverso
Meaning
in the direction that is behind; in reverse order
Example
He counted backwards from ten to one.
Él contó hacia atrás del diez al uno.
B2 adjective /slaɪ/

sly

astuto / sagaz
Meaning
Clever in a deceitful or cunning way.
Example
She gave him a sly smile.
Ella le dio una sonrisa astuta.
A1 pronoun /juː/

you

tú
Meaning
used to refer to the person or people being spoken to
Example
You are doing a great job!
¡Tú estás haciendo un gran trabajo!
C1 noun /ˈkʌˈs.tə.di/

Custody

custodia; detención; tutela
Meaning
the protective care or guardianship of someone or something; imprisonment or detention
Example
After the divorce, they shared custody of their children equally.
Después del divorcio, compartieron la custodia de sus hijos por igual.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈkloʊz/

foreclose

embargar
Meaning
to take possession of a property due to the owner's failure to keep up mortgage payments
Example
The bank decided to foreclose on the property after months of missed payments.
El banco decidió embargar la propiedad después de meses de pagos perdidos.
A2 noun /ˈloʊ.kəl/

Local

local; regional
Meaning
belonging or relating to a particular area or neighborhood; a person living in a particular area
Example
The local people are very friendly.
La gente local es muy amigable.
C1 verb /daʊs/

douse

apagar / verter
Meaning
to pour liquid over; to extinguish a fire or light
Example
Firefighters doused the flames with water.
Los bomberos apagaron las llamas con agua.
C1 noun /ˌpæn.əˈræm.ə/

panorama

vista panorámica
Meaning
An unbroken view of the whole region surrounding an observer.
Example
From the hilltop, we enjoyed a breathtaking panorama of the city.
Desde la cima de la colina, disfrutamos de un impresionante panorama de la ciudad.
C2 noun /sɪˈnɛrəsɪs/

syneresis

sineresis
Meaning
The contraction of two adjacent vowels into a single syllable or the separation of liquid from a gel.
Example
The yogurt showed syneresis when liquid separated on top.
El yogur mostró sinéresis cuando el líquido se separó en la parte superior.
A1 noun /ˈʃɒpɪŋ/

shopping

compras
Meaning
the activity of going to shops to buy things
Example
She spent the afternoon shopping for clothes.
Pasó la tarde de compras para ropa.
C2 noun /θroʊz/

throes

dolor intenso
Meaning
intense or violent pain and struggle, often at the beginning or end of something
Example
The country was in the throes of a political crisis.
El país estaba en el dolor intenso de una crisis política.
A2 noun, verb /ˈsɛntəns/

sentence

oración; sentencia
Meaning
A set of words that expresses a complete thought; or a punishment given by a court of law.
Example
The judge gave him a five-year prison sentence.
El juez le dio una sentencia de cinco años de prisión.
B2 verb /rɪˈtriːv/

retrieve

recuperar
Meaning
to get something back that was lost or taken; to recover
Example
She managed to retrieve her lost phone from the taxi.
Ella logró recuperar su teléfono perdido del taxi.
C2 noun /ˈtʃænsəri/

chancery

tribunal de chancillería
Meaning
A court of equity or the office of a chancellor.
Example
The case was taken to the chancery court for resolution.
El caso fue llevado al tribunal de chancillería para su resolución.
C2 verb /dɪˈsɛvər/

dissever

separar
Meaning
To separate or cut apart.
Example
The treaty sought to dissever the two hostile regions.
El tratado buscó separar las dos regiones hostiles.
A2 abbreviation /iː ˈdʒiː/

e.g.

por ejemplo
Meaning
For example (from Latin 'exempli gratia').
Example
You should eat more fruits, e.g., apples and bananas.
Debes comer más frutas, por ejemplo, manzanas y plátanos.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɑːrˈtɪkjʊlət/

inarticulate

inarticulado
Meaning
Unable to express oneself clearly or effectively in speech or writing.
Example
She became inarticulate with emotion during the speech.
Ella se volvió inarticulada con emoción durante el discurso.
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.
C2 noun /ˈfrɛʃɪt/

freshet

desbordamiento repentino del río
Meaning
A sudden overflow of a stream or river caused by heavy rain or melting snow.
Example
After the storm, the river turned into a raging freshet.
Después de la tormenta, el río se convirtió en un freshet furioso.
C1 adjective /bɪˈfɪt.ɪŋ/

Befitting

adecuado; apropiado; adecuado para una situación o persona particular
Meaning
appropriate; suitable; proper for a particular situation or person
Example
He wore formal attire befitting the important occasion.
Llevó ropa formal adecuada para la ocasión importante.
C1 verb /dɪsˈoʊn/

disown

desheredar
Meaning
to refuse to acknowledge or accept responsibility for someone or something
Example
He decided to disown his reckless brother.
Él decidió desheredar a su hermano imprudente.
B2 adjective + noun ˈɒptɪməl ˈtempərətʃər

optimal temperature

temperatura óptima
Meaning
The best or most favorable temperature for a particular purpose
Example
Winter provides optimal temperature for farming.
El invierno proporciona la temperatura óptima para la agricultura.
B2 noun /buˈkeɪ/

Bouquet

ramo de flores
Meaning
an attractively arranged bunch of flowers, especially one presented as a gift or carried at a ceremony
Example
The bride carried a beautiful bouquet of white roses down the aisle.
La novia llevó un hermoso ramo de rosas blancas por el pasillo.
C1 noun /ˈskɛptɪk/

skeptic

escéptico
Meaning
A person who doubts or questions accepted beliefs or claims.
Example
The scientist was a skeptic of theories without solid evidence.
El científico era escéptico de las teorías sin evidencia sólida.
B2 verb, noun /dɑːrt/

dart

dardo/correr rápidamente
Meaning
to move suddenly and quickly; a small pointed missile thrown at a target
Example
The cat darted across the street to avoid the car.
El gato dártó cruzando la calle para evitar el coche.
C1 noun /ɪnˈhɛrɪtər/

inheritor

heredero
Meaning
a person who receives money, property, or a title when someone dies
Example
She became the inheritor of her family's estate.
Ella se convirtió en la heredera de la propiedad de su familia.
B2 noun /ˈθæŋksˌɡɪvɪŋ/

thanksgiving

Día de Acción de Gracias
Meaning
an annual holiday in the US for giving thanks, celebrated with a meal
Example
We spent Thanksgiving dinner with our family.
Pasamos la cena de Acción de Gracias con nuestra familia.
B1 noun /feɪm/

Fame

fama
Meaning
the condition of being known or talked about by many people
Example
The young actor achieved international fame with his latest movie.
El joven actor alcanzó fama internacional con su última película.
B2 adjective, adverb /ˈneɪʃənˌwaɪd/

nationwide

a nivel nacional
Meaning
existing or happening throughout an entire nation
Example
The campaign received nationwide support.
La campaña recibió apoyo a nivel nacional.
B2 noun /wʌn θɜːd/

one-third

un tercio
Meaning
one part of something that is divided into three equal parts
Example
One-third of the class was absent today.
Un tercio de la clase estaba ausente hoy.
B1 noun /kəˈrɛkʃən/

correction

corrección
Meaning
the action or process of correcting something
Example
The teacher made a correction to the student's essay.
El profesor hizo una corrección en el ensayo del estudiante.
B2 noun/verb jiːldz

yields

rendimiento
Meaning
The amount of agricultural produce harvested per unit of land area.
Example
Crop yields have declined due to extreme weather.
Los rendimientos de los cultivos han disminuido debido al clima extremo.
B2 adjective /ˈskætərd/

Scattered

disperso; esparcido;
Meaning
spread widely apart; dispersed; occurring here and there
Example
Scattered showers are expected throughout the day.
Se esperan lluvias dispersas durante todo el día.
C2 noun /ˈplætɪtjuːd/

platitude

frase trillada, lugar común
Meaning
a remark or statement that is overused and unoriginal
Example
He kept repeating the same platitudes during the speech.
Siguió repitiendo las mismas platitudes durante su discurso.
C1 adjective /ˈspɛərɪŋ/

sparing

ahorrativo / moderado
Meaning
Using or giving only a little of something; economical.
Example
She is sparing in her use of words.
Ella es económica en el uso de las palabras.
B2 noun /ˈsʌb.sɪ.di/

subsidy

subsidio
Meaning
Financial assistance provided by government to reduce costs of goods or services.
Example
The government provides a fuel subsidy to control prices.
El gobierno proporciona un subsidio de combustible para controlar los precios.
A2 verb /pʊl/

pull

tirar
Meaning
to exert force to move something toward oneself; to drag or tug
Example
Please pull the door to open it.
Por favor, tira de la puerta para abrirla.
B2 noun /ˌkɑːrboʊˈhaɪdreɪt/

carbohydrate

carbohidrato
Meaning
a nutrient that provides energy, found in foods like rice, bread, and sugar
Example
Rice and potatoes are rich in carbohydrates.
El arroz y las papas son ricos en carbohidratos.
C1 adverb /ˈkɔːrdiəli/

Cordially

cordialmente
Meaning
in a warm and friendly manner; sincerely
Example
You are cordially invited to our wedding ceremony.
Estás cordialmente invitado a nuestra ceremonia de boda.
C1 verb /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/

augment

aumentar
Meaning
To increase or strengthen something.
Example
The company plans to augment its workforce.
La empresa planea aumentar su fuerza laboral.
B2 noun /ˈmæd.nəs/

Madness

locura; demencia;
Meaning
the state of being mentally ill, especially severely; extremely foolish behavior
Example
It would be madness to drive in this storm.
Sería una locura conducir en esta tormenta.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪ.trɪks/

matrix

matriz, estructura
Meaning
An environment or structure in which something develops; also a mathematical array of numbers.
Example
The cultural matrix shaped his worldview.
La matriz cultural moldeó su visión del mundo.
A1 verb /wɪn/

win

ganar
Meaning
to be successful or victorious in a contest or competition
Example
Our team will win the championship.
Nuestro equipo ganará el campeonato.
C2 adjective /səˈmætɪk/

somatic

somático
Meaning
Relating to the body, especially as distinct from the mind.
Example
Yoga can improve both somatic and mental health.
El yoga puede mejorar tanto la salud somática como mental.
B2 noun /pʌŋk/

punk

punk
Meaning
a type of popular music, or the culture associated with it, characterized by loud, fast rhythms and rebellious attitudes
Example
He’s always been into punk music and fashion.
Siempre le ha interesado la música y la moda punk.
B2 noun /kənˈstɪtʃ.u.ənts/

constituents

componentes
Meaning
Components or elements used to create something.
Example
Proteins and vitamins are essential constituents of a healthy diet.
Las proteínas y las vitaminas son constituyentes esenciales de una dieta saludable.
C1 adjective /ˌmet.əˈbɒl.ɪk/

metabolic

metabólico
Meaning
Relating to the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
Example
Regular exercise enhances metabolic efficiency.
El ejercicio regular mejora la eficiencia metabólica.
C2 verb /ˈæsəneɪt/

assonate

asonar
Meaning
To correspond or agree in sound, especially by vowel sounds; to rhyme approximately.
Example
The lines assonate beautifully, giving the song a unique flow.
Las líneas asonan hermosamente, dándole a la canción un flujo único.
C2 adjective /ˌpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ/

prepossessing

atractivo
Meaning
Attractive or appealing in appearance or manner.
Example
She had a prepossessing smile that charmed everyone.
Ella tenía una sonrisa atractiva que cautivó a todos.
C1 adjective /ˈviːəmənt/

Vehement

vehemente; intenso; apasionado; enérgico
Meaning
showing strong feeling; forceful; passionate; intense
Example
She gave a vehement denial of the accusations.
Ella dio una negación vehemente de las acusaciones.
C1 noun /ˈsmætərɪŋ/

smattering

conocimiento superficial
Meaning
A small amount or superficial knowledge of something.
Example
He has a smattering of Spanish.
Él tiene un conocimiento superficial de español.
C2 adjective /kəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/

Capacious

espacioso; grande; amplio;
Meaning
having a lot of space inside; roomy and spacious
Example
The capacious hall can accommodate five hundred people.
El salón espacioso puede acomodar a quinientas personas.
B2 verb /blɛnd/

blend

mezclar
Meaning
to mix things together smoothly; to combine harmoniously
Example
She blends the ingredients carefully.
Ella mezcla los ingredientes cuidadosamente.
C2 verb /həˈræŋ/

harangue

hacer un discurso largo y enérgico
Meaning
to deliver a long, passionate, and often angry speech
Example
The politician harangued the crowd for over an hour.
El político hizo un discurso a la multitud por más de una hora.
C1 noun /krɪpt/

crypt

cripta
Meaning
an underground chamber, especially one beneath a church, used as a burial place
Example
The tourists explored the ancient crypt beneath the cathedral.
Los turistas exploraron la antigua cripta debajo de la catedral.
C2 noun /ɪmˈpjuːɪsəns/

impuissance

impotencia, incapacidad
Meaning
inability to take effective action; helplessness
Example
The government’s impuissance in the face of crisis frustrated the people.
La impotencia del gobierno ante la crisis frustró al pueblo.
C1 noun /ˈsæŋk.ʃən/

Sanction

sanción
Meaning
official permission or approval; a penalty for disobeying a rule
Example
The government imposed economic sanctions on the country.
El gobierno impuso sanciones económicas al país.
C2 verb /ˈvaɪtəlaɪz/

vitalize

vitalizar
Meaning
To give life, energy, or strength to something.
Example
Fresh air and exercise can vitalize the body and mind.
El aire fresco y el ejercicio pueden vitalizar el cuerpo y la mente.
B2 adjective ˌtek.nəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

technological

tecnológico
Meaning
Relating to or involving technology, especially scientific technology.
Example
Technological advancements enable futuristic projects.
Los avances tecnológicos habilitan proyectos futuristas.
C1 noun /kənˈsɜːvəˌtɪzəm/

conservatism

conservadurismo
Meaning
A political or social philosophy promoting traditional institutions and resistance to change.
Example
Conservatism values tradition and gradual development.
El conservadurismo valora la tradición y el desarrollo gradual.
A2 adjective /ˈfroʊzən/

frozen

congelado
Meaning
preserved by being made extremely cold; turned into ice
Example
The lake was completely frozen during winter.
El lago estaba completamente congelado durante el invierno.
C1 noun /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tənt/

Militant

militante
Meaning
A person who uses aggressive or violent methods to promote a political or social cause
Example
The militant group demanded immediate political reforms.
El grupo militante exigió reformas políticas inmediatas.
C2 adjective /juːˈnɪsənənt/

unisonant

armonioso
Meaning
Sounding together or in harmony.
Example
The unisonant voices created a powerful effect.
Las voces armoniosas crearon un efecto poderoso.
B2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrprət/

interpret

interpretar / traducir
Meaning
to explain the meaning of something; to translate orally
Example
She had to interpret the speech for the foreign guests.
Ella tuvo que interpretar el discurso para los invitados extranjeros.
A2 noun /ˈkær.ət/

Carrot

zanahoria
Meaning
a long pointed orange root vegetable that grows underground
Example
Carrots are rich in vitamin A.
Las zanahorias son ricas en vitamina A.
C2 adverb /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəsli/

expeditiously

de manera rápida y eficiente
Meaning
in a quick and efficient manner
Example
The application was processed expeditiously.
La solicitud fue procesada de manera rápida y eficiente.
C1 adjective /ˈkwɑː.rəl.səm/

Quarrelsome

pendenciero; belicoso; argumentativo
Meaning
given to arguing and fighting; argumentative and confrontational
Example
His quarrelsome nature makes it difficult to work with him.
Su naturaleza pendenciera hace que sea difícil trabajar con él.
A2 noun ˈbʌt.ən

button

botón
Meaning
A small disk or knob sewn onto a garment, either to fasten it by being pushed through a slit made for the purpose, or for decoration.
Example
Press the button to activate the device.
Presiona el botón para activar el dispositivo.
C2 noun /pɪθ/

pith

parte esencial, meollo
Meaning
the essential or central part of something
Example
The pith of his argument was that honesty matters most.
La parte esencial de su argumento era que la honestidad es lo más importante.
C1 noun /ˈper.ɪ.wɪŋ.kəl/

Periwinkle

periwinkle
Meaning
a small trailing plant with violet-blue or white flowers
Example
Purple periwinkles covered the garden ground beautifully.
Las periwinkles moradas cubrían hermosamente el suelo del jardín.
A1 interjection /baɪ/

bye

adiós
Meaning
used to say goodbye; a short and informal farewell
Example
I said bye to her before leaving.
Le dije adiós antes de irme.
B1 noun /ˈaɪ.braʊ/

Eyebrow

ceja
Meaning
the strip of hair growing on the ridge above the eye socket
Example
She raised her eyebrow in surprise.
Ella levantó la ceja en sorpresa.
B1 noun /ˈmɪd.naɪt/

Midnight

medianoche; el medio de la noche
Meaning
Twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night
Example
The clock struck midnight and the new day began.
El reloj dio la medianoche y comenzó el nuevo día.
B2 noun /məˌnɪp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

manipulation

manipulación
Meaning
The action of manipulating someone or something in a skillful manner; handling or controlling in a subtle, unfair, or unscrupulous way.
Example
Media manipulation influences public opinion.
La manipulación mediática influye en la opinión pública.
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 adjective /ˈɡæŋ.ɡli/

gangly

alto y torpe
Meaning
Tall, thin, and awkward in movement or appearance.
Example
The gangly teenager stumbled while trying to dance.
El adolescente torpe tropezó mientras intentaba bailar.
C2 noun /pəˈlæv.ər/

palaver

charla innecesaria / alboroto
Meaning
prolonged and idle discussion; fuss or unnecessary talk
Example
After much palaver, they finally agreed on the plan.
Después de mucha charla innecesaria, finalmente acordaron el plan.
C2 noun /ˌæŋɡləˈfoʊbiə/

anglophobia

anglofobia
Meaning
Dislike or fear of England, English people, or English culture.
Example
The politician was accused of promoting Anglophobia in his speeches.
El político fue acusado de promover la anglofobia en sus discursos.
B2 verb /dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪt/

discriminate

discriminar
Meaning
To treat someone unfairly based on race, gender, or other differences; or to recognize a distinction.
Example
The law prohibits employers from discriminating against women.
La ley prohíbe a los empleadores discriminar contra las mujeres.
C1 noun /ˈderˌdevəl/

daredevil

persona temeraria
Meaning
A person who enjoys doing dangerous or risky things.
Example
The stunt was performed by a famous daredevil.
El truco fue realizado por un famoso temerario.