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B1 verb /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/

boarding

embarcar
Meaning
Getting on or into a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
Example
The explorers were boarding the ship at the port.
Los exploradores estaban embarcando en el barco en el puerto.
C2 adjective ˈkoʊ.dʒənt

cogent

convincente
Meaning
Clear, logical, and convincing.
Example
His cogent argument convinced the jury.
Su argumento convincente convenció al jurado.
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 verb /ˌoʊvərˈteɪk/

overtake

adelantar
Meaning
to catch up with and pass someone or something; to surpass
Example
The runner managed to overtake his competitor in the final lap.
El corredor logró adelantar a su competidor en la última vuelta.
C2 verb /ˈdæli/

dally

demorarse
Meaning
To act or move slowly; to waste time; also to engage in a casual romantic relationship.
Example
He dallied in the garden instead of starting his work.
Él se demoró en el jardín en lugar de comenzar su trabajo.
C2 adjective /ˌhɛtərəʊˈmɔːrfɪk/

heteromorphic

heteromórfico
Meaning
Having different forms or shapes, especially in the same species or organism.
Example
Butterflies are heteromorphic during their life cycle, changing forms from larva to adult.
Las mariposas son heteromórficas durante su ciclo de vida, cambiando de forma de larva a adulta.
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪk/

diabolic

diabólico
Meaning
Extremely evil or cruel; characteristic of the devil.
Example
The villain devised a diabolic scheme.
El villano ideó un plan diabólico.
C2 noun /ˈsʌplɪkənt/

supplicant

suplicante
Meaning
A person who humbly or earnestly asks for something, usually from a person of authority.
Example
The temple was filled with supplicants seeking blessings.
El templo estaba lleno de suplicantes buscando bendiciones.
C1 verb /kəˈrəʊd/

corrode

corroer
Meaning
to gradually destroy or wear away metal or other materials through chemical action
Example
The iron pipes corroded over time due to exposure to water.
Las tuberías de hierro se corrodieron con el tiempo debido a la exposición al agua.
C1 verb/noun ˈbuːt.stræp

bootstrap

empezar un negocio utilizando recursos personales sin financiación externa
Meaning
To start and develop a business using personal resources without external funding.
Example
He bootstrapped his company with minimal resources.
Él comenzó su empresa con recursos mínimos.
C2 adjective /ˈɒsiəs/

osseous

óseo
Meaning
consisting of or turned into bone; bony
Example
The fossil showed osseous structures of the ancient creature.
El fósil mostró estructuras óseas de la antigua criatura.
A2 noun /ˈsɪŋ.ər/

Singer

cantante
Meaning
a person who sings, especially as a job or profession
Example
The singer performed beautifully at the concert last night.
El cantante realizó una hermosa actuación en el concierto de anoche.
B2 noun /ˈnæreɪtər/

narrator

narrador
Meaning
A person who tells the story in a book, play, or film.
Example
The narrator guided the audience through the complex plot.
El narrador guió a la audiencia a través de la trama compleja.
C1 noun /ˈvɪɡər/

vigor

vigor
Meaning
Physical strength, energy, or enthusiasm.
Example
She tackled the project with great vigor and determination.
Ella abordó el proyecto con gran vigor y determinación.
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 noun /ˈlev.ɪ.ti/

Levity

ligereza; frivolidad; falta de respeto
Meaning
humor or frivolity, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a manner lacking due respect
Example
The levity in the courtroom was inappropriate.
La levidad en la sala del tribunal fue inapropiada.
B2 adjective /ˈstæt.ɪk/

static

estático
Meaning
Lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary.
Example
Static ideas hinder progress.
Las ideas estáticas obstaculizan el progreso.
B1 adjective /ˈɪnəsənt/

Innocent

inocente; puro; inocuo
Meaning
free from guilt or sin; pure; harmless; naive
Example
The innocent child had no idea that her parents were planning a surprise party.
La niña inocente no tenía idea de que sus padres estaban planeando una fiesta sorpresa.
A2 noun /ruːlz/

rules

reglas
Meaning
explicit principles or regulations governing conduct or procedure within a particular area of activity
Example
The teacher reminded the students to follow the classroom rules.
El maestro recordó a los estudiantes que siguieran las reglas del aula.
A2 verb /prɪˈvent/

prevent

prevenir
Meaning
to stop something from happening; to keep from occurring
Example
Vaccination helps prevent many diseases.
La vacunación ayuda a prevenir muchas enfermedades.
C1 adjective /məˈlaɪn/

Malign

dañino; difamatorio
Meaning
evil in nature or effect; harmful; slanderous
Example
He spread malign rumors about his colleague.
Él extendió rumores malignos sobre su colega.
C1 noun /ˈfjuː.tʃə.rɪst/

futurist

futurista
Meaning
A person who studies or predicts the future, especially trends in science, technology, or society.
Example
The futurist predicted major changes in transportation within the next decade.
El futurista predijo grandes cambios en el transporte dentro de la próxima década.
B2 verb /rɪˈfreɪn/

refrain

abstenerse
Meaning
To hold oneself back from doing something.
Example
Please refrain from smoking in this area.
Por favor absténgase de fumar en esta área.
B2 verb /dɪˈraɪv/

derive

derivar
Meaning
To obtain something from a source.
Example
Many English words derive from Latin.
muchas palabras en inglés derivan del latín.
B2 noun /prɪˈtens/

Pretence

pretensión
Meaning
an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true
Example
He made no pretence of being interested in the conversation.
Él no hizo ninguna pretensión de estar interesado en la conversación.
C2 verb /ˈɡɑːɡəl/

goggle

mirar con los ojos muy abiertos
Meaning
to stare with wide open eyes, often in surprise or wonder
Example
The tourists goggled at the tall skyscrapers.
Los turistas miraban asombrados los rascacielos altos.
B2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːr/

metaphor

felicidad
Meaning
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable.
Example
Time is a thief is a common metaphor for how quickly life passes.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
A2 verb /ˈmenʃən/

mention

mencionar
Meaning
to refer to something briefly; to speak about or name
Example
She forgot to mention the meeting time.
Ella olvidó mencionar la hora de la reunión.
B2 noun /ˌdɪs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Disability

discapacidad
Meaning
a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities
Example
Despite his physical disability, he became a successful athlete in wheelchair racing.
A pesar de su discapacidad física, se convirtió en un exitoso atleta en carreras de silla de ruedas.
A2 adjective /fɪfθ/

fifth

quinto
Meaning
constituting number five in a sequence
Example
She lives on the fifth floor of the building.
Ella vive en el quinto piso del edificio.
B2 noun /ˈlɒk.ɪt/

Locket

colgante
Meaning
a small ornamental case, typically made of gold or silver, worn on a chain around the neck
Example
She kept her grandmother's photo in the locket.
Ella guardaba la foto de su abuela en el colgante.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛmpərəns/

intemperance

intemperancia
Meaning
Lack of moderation or self-control, especially with drinking or eating.
Example
His intemperance in drinking ruined his health.
Su intemperancia al beber arruinó su salud.
B2 verb ɪnˈhɑːnst

enhanced

mejorado
Meaning
Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of something.
Example
Enhanced strategies improve outcomes.
Las estrategias mejoradas mejoran los resultados.
C2 adjective /ˌɪm.pəˈfɛk.tə.bəl/

imperfectible

imperfectible
Meaning
Incapable of being made perfect or complete.
Example
Some human qualities are considered imperfectible.
Algunas cualidades humanas se consideran imperfectibles.
B2 noun /daɪˈmen.ʃənz/

dimensions

dimensiones
Meaning
Aspects or features of a situation, problem, or thing.
Example
New dimensions of space exploration are being uncovered.
Se están descubriendo nuevas dimensiones de la exploración espacial.
A2 noun ˈprəʊ.ses

process

proceso
Meaning
A series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end.
Example
Recruitment involves a three-stage process.
El reclutamiento implica un proceso de tres etapas.
C2 noun /ˈsɜːfdəm/

serfdom

servidumbre
Meaning
The status or condition of being a serf, bound to work for a lord.
Example
Many peasants in medieval Europe lived under serfdom.
Muchos campesinos en la Europa medieval vivían bajo la servidumbre.
C1 verb /ˈstɪp.jʊ.leɪt/

stipulate

establecer
Meaning
to demand or specify a condition in an agreement or contract
Example
The contract stipulates that payment must be made within 30 days.
El contrato estipula que el pago debe realizarse dentro de 30 días.
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.
A2 verb /saɪn/

sign

firmar
Meaning
to write your name on something to show agreement or approval; to make a gesture with meaning
Example
Please sign the contract at the bottom of the page.
Por favor firme el contrato en la parte inferior de la página.
C1 adjective /ˈvæljuːləs/

valueless

inútil
Meaning
having no worth, importance, or usefulness
Example
The old broken phone was considered valueless.
El viejo teléfono roto fue considerado inútil.
C2 verb /ɪkˈstruːd/

extrude

extruir
Meaning
to force something out through a small opening; to shape by pushing material through a mold
Example
The factory extrudes plastic pipes using modern machines.
La fábrica extruye tubos de plástico utilizando máquinas modernas.
A2 preposition/conjunction /ɪkˈsɛpt/

except

excepto
Meaning
not including; other than
Example
Everyone was invited except John.
Todos fueron invitados excepto Juan.
C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrbjələnt/

turbulent

turbulento
Meaning
Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm.
Example
The country went through a turbulent period of political change.
El país pasó por un período turbulento de cambio político.
C1 noun /ˈæbsɛs/

abscess

absceso
Meaning
A swollen area within body tissue containing pus, usually caused by infection.
Example
The dentist treated the abscess in his tooth.
El dentista trató el absceso en su diente.
B1 noun /dɪˈmænd/

Demand

demanda; deseo de los consumidores por bienes o servicios
Meaning
an urgent request; the desire of consumers for goods or services
Example
The demand for organic food has increased significantly in recent years.
La demanda de alimentos orgánicos ha aumentado significativamente en los últimos años.
C2 noun /ˈɡɒz.lɪŋ/

gosling

gansito
Meaning
a young goose
Example
The mother goose carefully protected her goslings.
La madre ganso protegió cuidadosamente a sus gansitos.
B2 verb /fʊlˈfɪl/

fulfill

cumplir
Meaning
to complete or accomplish something, especially a task or promise
Example
He worked hard to fulfill his dreams.
Trabajó duro para cumplir sus sueños.
B2 noun /ˈɛmbəsi/

embassy

embajada
Meaning
the official residence or offices of an ambassador
Example
He works at the French embassy in Dhaka.
Él trabaja en la embajada francesa en Dhaka.
B2 noun /ˌɒpəˈzɪʃən/

opposition

oposición
Meaning
the action of opposing or resisting something
Example
The opposition to the new law was strong.
La oposición a la nueva ley fue fuerte.
C2 noun /ˈfɛndər/

fender

guardabarros
Meaning
a part of a vehicle that frames a wheel well to protect against mud or debris
Example
The car's fender was dented in the accident.
El fender del coche se abolló en el accidente.
B2 noun /kəˈrʌp.ʃən/

Corruption

corrupción
Meaning
dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power; the process of decay or decomposition
Example
The government launched a campaign to fight corruption in public offices.
El gobierno lanzó una campaña para combatir la corrupción en las oficinas públicas.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈæk.tɪv/

Inactive

inactivo
Meaning
not active; not working; dormant; idle
Example
The volcano has been inactive for over a century.
El volcán ha estado inactivo durante más de un siglo.
A2 noun /ʌmˈbrɛlə/

umbrella

paraguas
Meaning
A device used for protection against rain or sun, typically consisting of a collapsible canopy mounted on a central rod.
Example
She opened her umbrella as it started to rain.
Ella abrió su paraguas cuando empezó a llover.
B2 noun /ˈreb.əl/

Rebel

rebelde
Meaning
a person who resists authority or control
Example
The young rebel refused to follow the school rules.
El joven rebelde se negó a seguir las reglas de la escuela.
C2 verb /ˈkænənaɪz/

canonize

canonizar
Meaning
To officially declare a dead person a saint; to regard as great or significant.
Example
The church canonized the martyr after years of investigation.
La iglesia canonizó al mártir después de años de investigación.
C1 noun /ˈrɛtrəsˌpɛkt/

retrospect

retroceso
Meaning
the act of looking back on or reviewing past events
Example
In retrospect, the decision seemed unwise.
En retrospectiva, la decisión parecía imprudente.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜːki/

murky

turbio
Meaning
Dark, gloomy, and difficult to see through; obscure.
Example
We avoided swimming in the murky river.
Evitamos nadar en el río turbio.
C1 noun /ˈpɛnənt/

pennant

banderín
Meaning
A tapering flag used for signaling or as an emblem of victory or achievement.
Example
The team raised the championship pennant proudly.
El equipo levantó con orgullo el banderín del campeonato.
C1 noun ɪnˌten.sɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

intensification

intensificación
Meaning
The process of becoming or making something more intense or extreme.
Example
The intensification of climate change requires urgent action.
La intensificación del cambio climático requiere una acción urgente.
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.
C1 noun /ˈpɛdlər/

peddler

vendedor ambulante
Meaning
a person who sells goods, often traveling from place to place
Example
The peddler walked through the village selling fresh fruits.
El vendedor ambulante caminaba por el pueblo vendiendo frutas frescas.
C2 verb /ˈædjʊˌleɪt/

adulate

adular excesivamente
Meaning
to praise or flatter excessively
Example
The fans adulated the actor after his performance.
Los fans adulaban al actor después de su actuación.
A2 adverb /ˈstrɒŋɡli/

strongly

fuerte
Meaning
in a strong manner or to a great extent
Example
She strongly believes in the power of positive thinking.
Ella cree firmemente en el poder del pensamiento positivo.
B1 verb /wɪŋ/

wing

volar con alas
Meaning
to fly using wings; to move swiftly through the air
Example
The bird wings its way across the sky.
El pájaro vuela su camino a través del cielo.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈreɪndʒ/

disarrange

desordenar
Meaning
to disturb the order or arrangement of something
Example
The wind disarranged her hair.
El viento desarregló su cabello.
C1 adjective /ˈnær.oʊ ˈmaɪn.dɪd/

Narrow-minded

de mentalidad cerrada
Meaning
unwilling to consider new ideas; prejudiced; intolerant; having a limited perspective
Example
His narrow-minded attitude prevented him from accepting new ideas.
Su actitud de mentalidad cerrada le impidió aceptar nuevas ideas.
B1 verb /sɪŋk/

sink

hundir
Meaning
to go down below the surface; to descend
Example
The ship sinks in the deep ocean.
El barco se hunde en el océano profundo.
C1 verb /prəˈlɪf.ə.reɪt/

proliferate

proliferar
Meaning
To increase rapidly in numbers; to grow or spread quickly and extensively.
Example
Startups tend to proliferate in a thriving economy.
Las startups tienden a proliferar en una economía próspera.
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.
B2 verb /ˈskrɪbəl/

scribble

garabatear
Meaning
to write or draw carelessly or quickly
Example
The child scribbled all over the wall.
El niño garabateó por toda la pared.
C1 noun /ˈmɔːr.nər/

Mourner

persona que asiste a un funeral
Meaning
a person who attends a funeral or shows grief for someone who has died
Example
The mourners gathered at the cemetery to pay their respects.
Los dolientes se reunieron en el cementerio para rendir sus respetos.
B2 noun /ɡræm/

Gram

garbanzo
Meaning
chickpea; a leguminous plant and its edible seed
Example
She cooked gram curry for lunch today.
Ella cocinó curry de garbanzo para el almuerzo hoy.
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɛptɪv/

receptive

receptivo
Meaning
Willing to listen to or accept new ideas, suggestions, or experiences.
Example
She was receptive to feedback from her colleagues.
Ella estaba receptiva a los comentarios de sus colegas.
B1 adjective, noun /ˈroʊmən/

roman

romano / ciudadano romano
Meaning
relating to Rome or its people; a citizen of ancient Rome
Example
The Roman Empire influenced much of modern civilization.
El Imperio Romano influyó en gran parte de la civilización moderna.
C1 noun dɪˈtætʃ.mənt

detachment

desapego
Meaning
The state of being objective or aloof; not being emotionally involved.
Example
Buddhist philosophy encourages detachment from material desires.
La filosofía budista fomenta el desapego de los deseos materiales.
B1 noun ədˈvɛnʧər ˈsiːkərz

Adventure Seekers

buscadores de aventuras
Meaning
People who actively look for exciting and potentially risky activities or experiences.
Example
Sajek Valley is a popular destination for adventure seekers.
El Valle de Sajek es un destino popular para los buscadores de aventuras.
C1 noun /ˈpræɡmətɪst/

pragmatist

pragmático
Meaning
A person who deals with things in a practical and realistic way.
Example
He is a true pragmatist who values results over ideals.
Él es un verdadero pragmático que valora los resultados más que los ideales.
B1 adjective /ˈtʃaɪl.dɪʃ/

Childish

infantil; propio de un niño pero inapropiado para un adulto
Meaning
immature and silly; behaving in a way that is typical of a child but inappropriate for an adult
Example
His childish behavior during the meeting was quite embarrassing.
Su comportamiento infantil durante la reunión fue bastante embarazoso.
B1 adverb /ˈɡreɪtli/

greatly

mucho
Meaning
to a large extent or degree; very much
Example
She was greatly admired by her students.
Ella fue muy admirada por sus estudiantes.
C2 noun /fiːf/

fief

un terreno de tierra otorgado bajo el sistema feudal; un dominio o área de control
Meaning
an estate of land held under the feudal system; a domain or area of control
Example
The knight was granted a fief by the lord for his service.
El caballero recibió un feudo del señor por su servicio.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛər/

forebear

antepasado
Meaning
An ancestor, especially one who lived a long time ago.
Example
He often speaks of his forebears with great respect.
Él habla a menudo de sus antepasados con mucho respeto.
C1 noun /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒi/

genealogy

genealogía
Meaning
The study and tracing of lines of descent or family history.
Example
She spent years researching her family's genealogy.
Pasó años investigando la genealogía de su familia.
C2 verb /ˈhɑːrpɪŋ/

harping

quejarse constantemente
Meaning
continuously talking or complaining about something in a tiresome way
Example
She kept harping on about the mistakes I made.
Ella siguió quejándose constantemente sobre los errores que cometí.
C2 adjective /ˈɜːrsaɪn/

ursine

osoide
Meaning
Relating to or resembling a bear.
Example
The man’s ursine strength amazed everyone.
La fuerza osoide del hombre sorprendió a todos.
C2 noun /ˈdɒldrəmz/

doldrums

estancamiento
Meaning
A state of inactivity, stagnation, or low spirits; also a region near the equator with calm winds.
Example
After the project failed, the team was stuck in the doldrums for months.
Después de que el proyecto fracasó, el equipo estuvo en un periodo de estancamiento durante meses.
C2 adjective /prəˈpɪʃəs/

propitious

propicio
Meaning
giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable
Example
The sunny weather was a propitious start to the picnic.
El clima soleado fue un comienzo propicio para el picnic.
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪməˈrɪdiən/

antemeridian

antes del mediodía
Meaning
Relating to the time before noon; occurring in the morning.
Example
She scheduled all her important meetings during the antemeridian hours.
Ella programó todas sus reuniones importantes durante las horas antes del mediodía.
C1 noun /dʒɪst/

Gist

idea principal
Meaning
the substance or essence of a speech or text; the main point
Example
I missed the beginning of the lecture, but I caught the gist of the professor's argument.
Perdí el inicio de la conferencia, pero entendí la idea principal del argumento del profesor.
C2 verb /trænzˈmjuːt/

transmute

transmutar
Meaning
to change in form, nature, or substance
Example
Alchemy aimed to transmute lead into gold.
La alquimia intentaba transmutar el plomo en oro.
C2 noun /ˈaʊtˌrɪɡər/

outrigger

estructura de refuerzo
Meaning
a projecting structure on a boat, used for stability, or a boat fitted with such support
Example
The fisherman paddled his outrigger canoe across the lagoon.
El pescador remó su canoa con outtrigger a través de la laguna.
C2 adjective /məˈlɪfluəs/

mellifluous

melodioso
Meaning
Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.
Example
The singer’s mellifluous voice enchanted the audience.
La voz melodiosa del cantante encantó a la audiencia.
B1 noun/verb /koʊd/

code

código
Meaning
a system of words, letters, or symbols used to represent information or instructions
Example
He wrote a code to solve the problem on the computer.
Escribió un código para resolver el problema en la computadora.
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.vɪŋz/

savings

ahorros
Meaning
Money that is saved, especially in a bank or official scheme for future use.
Example
Many people invest their savings in real estate.
Muchas personas invierten sus ahorros en bienes raíces.
B2 verb /əˈstɒnɪʃ/

astonish

asombrar
Meaning
to surprise someone greatly; to fill with sudden wonder or amazement
Example
The magician’s final trick astonished the entire audience.
El truco final del mago asombró a todo el público.
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrθləs/

Worthless

sin valor; inútil; sin importancia
Meaning
having no value; useless
Example
The old computer became worthless after the new software updates.
La vieja computadora se volvió inútil después de las nuevas actualizaciones del software.
B1 noun /ˈspeʃəlɪst/

Specialist

especialista
Meaning
a person who has specialized knowledge or training in a particular area; an expert
Example
She consulted a heart specialist about her condition.
Ella consultó a un especialista en corazón sobre su condición.
C1 verb /dɪsˈkleɪm/

disclaim

renunciar
Meaning
to deny responsibility or connection with something
Example
The company disclaimed responsibility for the accident.
La empresa renunció a la responsabilidad del accidente.
C1 noun /ˈɡæloʊz/

gallows

horca
Meaning
A structure used for hanging criminals who have been sentenced to death.
Example
The criminal was led to the gallows at dawn.
El criminal fue llevado a la horca al amanecer.
B1 adjective /kənˈsɪdərəbl/

considerable

considerable
Meaning
large in amount, size, or importance
Example
The project required a considerable amount of time and money.
El proyecto requirió una cantidad considerable de tiempo y dinero.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːrbən/

Turban

turbante
Meaning
a head covering made by wrapping a long piece of cloth around the head
Example
The Sikh man wore a colorful turban.
El hombre sij usó un turbante colorido.
B2 noun/verb /skɔːrn/

scorn

desprecio
Meaning
the feeling or expression of contempt or disdain; to treat with contempt
Example
She looked at him with open scorn.
Ella lo miró con desprecio.
C1 noun /ˈɑːrmfʊl/

armful

brazo lleno
Meaning
As much as can be carried in one or both arms.
Example
She carried an armful of books into the library.
Ella llevó un brazo lleno de libros a la biblioteca.
A2 noun /ˈmærɪdʒ/

marriage

felicidad
Meaning
The legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship.
Example
Their marriage lasted for over thirty years.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
A1 adjective /smɔːl/

Small

pequeño; limitado; estrecho
Meaning
little in size; not large; limited in extent or amount
Example
She lives in a small apartment near the university.
Ella vive en un pequeño apartamento cerca de la universidad.
C1 verb /ɪnˈsjuː/

ensue

suceder
Meaning
to happen as a result or consequence
Example
After the argument, silence ensued.
Después de la discusión, el silencio sucedió.
A2 noun /ˈprɪn.ses/

princess

princesa
Meaning
a female royal family member, especially the daughter of a king or queen; a woman regarded as noble, cherished, or elegant
Example
The princess waved to the crowd from the palace balcony.
La princesa saludó a la multitud desde el balcón del palacio.
C1 adjective /ˈfɪk.əl/

Fickle

inconstante; volátil; cambiante;
Meaning
changeable; inconstant; liable to sudden unpredictable change
Example
His fickle nature made it hard to trust his promises.
Su naturaleza inconstante hizo que fuera difícil confiar en sus promesas.
C1 noun ɪkˌstræp.əˈleɪ.ʃən

extrapolation

extrapolación
Meaning
The action of estimating or concluding something by assuming that existing trends will continue.
Example
His extrapolation of market trends helped in financial planning.
Su extrapolación de las tendencias del mercado ayudó en la planificación financiera.
A1 noun /lɒt/

lot

un montón
Meaning
A large number or amount; a group or portion.
Example
She bought a lot of books at the fair.
Ella compró un montón de libros en la feria.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɔːrdənət/

inordinate

excesivo
Meaning
Excessive or unusually large in degree.
Example
She spent an inordinate amount of time on her phone.
Ella pasó un tiempo excesivo en su teléfono.
C2 verb /rɪˈsɪnd/

rescind

rescindir
Meaning
to revoke, cancel, or repeal a law, order, or agreement
Example
The company decided to rescind the job offer.
La empresa decidió rescindir la oferta de trabajo.
C2 adverb, noun /ˈwɛə.wɪð/

wherewith

medios
Meaning
With which; the means or resources needed for something.
Example
He lacked the money wherewith to buy a new house.
No tenía el dinero con el cual comprar una casa nueva.
C1 verb /rɪˈtrækt/

retract

retirar
Meaning
to withdraw a statement, promise, or part of the body; to pull back
Example
The company retracted its earlier statement after realizing the error.
La empresa retractó su declaración anterior después de darse cuenta del error.
A2 adjective ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl

physical

físico
Meaning
Relating to things perceived through the senses as opposed to the mind; tangible or concrete.
Example
Physical components form the system's base.
Los componentes físicos forman la base del sistema.
B2 adjective /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/

magnetic

magnético
Meaning
having the power to attract metal objects or to attract people or things in a strong way
Example
The magnetic field of the Earth protects us from harmful solar radiation.
El campo magnético de la Tierra nos protege de la radiación solar perjudicial.
A2 noun /siːt/

seat

asiento
Meaning
a place to sit, especially a chair or other place for sitting
Example
I reserved a seat for you at the concert.
Reservé un asiento para ti en el concierto.
C2 noun /ˈluː.nə.si/

lunacy

locura
Meaning
Extreme foolishness or madness; insanity.
Example
It was sheer lunacy to go hiking in the storm.
Era una locura ir de excursión en la tormenta.
B2 verb /kənˈsoʊl/

console

consolar
Meaning
to comfort someone who is sad or disappointed; to provide solace
Example
She tried to console her friend after the loss.
Ella trató de consolar a su amiga después de la pérdida.
B2 noun ˌriːfɔːˈreɪʃən

reforestation

reforestación
Meaning
The natural or intentional restocking of existing forests and woodlands that have been depleted.
Example
Reforestation efforts are crucial to restoring ecosystems.
Los esfuerzos de reforestación son cruciales para restaurar los ecosistemas.
B2 adjective /bəˈtænɪkəl/

botanical

botánico
Meaning
relating to plants or plant life
Example
She works at the botanical garden.
Ella trabaja en el jardín botánico.