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C2 noun /ˌbrɪɡ.əˈdɪər/

brigadier

brigadier
Meaning
A military officer rank, usually commanding a brigade.
Example
The brigadier inspected the troops before the parade.
El brigadier inspeccionó las tropas antes del desfile.
C1 noun /rɪdʒ/

ridge

cima o cresta de una montaña
Meaning
a long, narrow hilltop, mountain range, or raised strip
Example
We walked along the mountain ridge.
Caminamos a lo largo de la cresta de la montaña.
C2 verb /stɑːntʃ/

stanch

detener el flujo de sangre
Meaning
to stop the flow of blood or liquid from a wound or source
Example
The nurse quickly stanched the bleeding from the cut.
la enfermera rápidamente detuvo el sangrado de la herida.
B2 noun /ˈbriː.ðɪŋ tɛkˌniːks/

breathing techniques

técnicas de respiración
Meaning
Methods of controlling breathing to achieve relaxation and improve health.
Example
Breathing techniques help in reducing stress and anxiety.
Las técnicas de respiración ayudan a reducir el estrés y la ansiedad.
A1 noun, verb /pleɪs/

place

lugar
Meaning
a particular position or location; to put something in a specific position
Example
She placed the books on the table.
Ella colocó los libros sobre la mesa.
B2 adjective /ˈspɒtɪd/

Spotted

manchado; marcado; visto
Meaning
having spots or marks; noticed or seen
Example
The spotted leopard moved silently through the jungle.
El leopardo manchado se movió silenciosamente a través de la selva.
C1 noun /ˈkætərækt/

cataract

catarata / cascada
Meaning
A medical condition causing clouding of the eye's lens; also a large waterfall.
Example
The old man suffered from cataracts in both eyes.
El hombre mayor sufría de cataratas en ambos ojos.
A2 noun /ˈnɛtˌwɜrk/

network

red
Meaning
A system of interconnected people, things, or computers.
Example
She built a strong professional network.
Ella construyó una red profesional sólida.
B2 verb /kənˈsɜːrv/

conserve

conservar
Meaning
to protect something from harm or destruction; to use resources carefully to avoid waste
Example
We must conserve water during the dry season.
Debemos conservar agua durante la temporada seca.
A1 adjective /ˈiː.vən/

Even

plano; uniforme; nivelado
Meaning
flat and smooth; equal or uniform; level
Example
The surface was completely even and smooth.
La superficie estaba completamente nivelada y lisa.
C2 noun /ˈklæŋər/

clangor

ruido, estruendo
Meaning
A loud, resonant, and continuous noise, often metallic.
Example
The clangor of the church bells filled the town square.
El estruendo de las campanas de la iglesia llenó la plaza del pueblo.
A2 verb /rɪˈmuːv/

remove

quitar
Meaning
to take something away; to eliminate or delete
Example
Please remove your shoes before entering the house.
Por favor, quítate los zapatos antes de entrar a la casa.
B2 noun /ˈpleɪˌɔːf/

playoff

partidos para determinar al campeón
Meaning
a series of games played to determine a champion among top teams
Example
The team qualified for the playoffs after a strong season.
El equipo se clasificó para los playoffs después de una fuerte temporada.
C1 adjective /ˌhaɪdroʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

hydroelectric

hidroeléctrico
Meaning
Relating to or denoting the generation of electricity using flowing water.
Example
The country invested heavily in hydroelectric power plants.
El país invirtió fuertemente en plantas de energía hidroeléctrica.
B1 noun /ɪɡˈzɪs.təns/

Existence

existencia
Meaning
the fact or state of living or having objective reality; being alive
Example
Scientists are searching for evidence of life's existence on other planets.
Los científicos están buscando evidencia de la existencia de la vida en otros planetas.
B1 adjective /ˈɡreɪt.fəl/

Grateful

agradecido
Meaning
thankful; appreciative;
Example
I am grateful for your kindness and support.
Estoy agradecido por tu amabilidad y apoyo.
C2 verb /ˈsɛreɪt/

serrate

hacer un borde aserrado
Meaning
To make a saw-toothed edge or notched margin.
Example
The craftsman serrated the knife blade for better cutting.
El artesano serró la hoja del cuchillo para un mejor corte.
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.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪ.vər.ə.bəl/

Unfavourable

desfavorable; adverso
Meaning
not helpful or advantageous; adverse
Example
The weather conditions were unfavourable for our outdoor event.
Las condiciones climáticas fueron desfavorables para nuestro evento al aire libre.
B1 noun /kəmˈpleɪnt/

complaint

queja
Meaning
a statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory
Example
The manager received a complaint from a customer about poor service.
El gerente recibió una queja de un cliente sobre el mal servicio.
B2 noun /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/

representation

representación
Meaning
the action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or something
Example
Her representation of the team was impeccable.
Su representación del equipo fue impecable.
C1 noun /ˈnoʊ.və/

Nova

nova
Meaning
a star that suddenly increases greatly in brightness
Example
Astronomers discovered a new nova in the constellation.
Los astrónomos descubrieron una nueva nova en la constelación.
C2 adjective /ˈæməˌtɔːri/

amatory

relacionado con el amor
Meaning
Relating to or expressing sexual love.
Example
The poet’s verses were filled with amatory themes.
Los versos del poeta estaban llenos de temas amorosos.
C2 noun /ˌmjuːtəˈbɪləti/

mutability

mutabilidad
Meaning
The quality of being changeable or capable of change.
Example
The mutability of fashion trends makes it hard to keep up.
La mutabilidad de las tendencias de moda hace que sea difícil mantenerse al día.
C1 noun /ˈhed.weɪ/

Headway

progreso; avance; adelanto
Meaning
forward movement or progress, especially when this is slow or difficult
Example
Despite the challenges, the research team made significant headway in developing the new vaccine.
A pesar de los desafíos, el equipo de investigación logró un progreso significativo en el desarrollo de la nueva vacuna.
C1 adjective /ˈkɜːrsəri/

cursory

superficial
Meaning
Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.
Example
He gave the report only a cursory glance before the meeting.
Él echó un vistazo superficial al informe antes de la reunión.
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.
C1 verb /ˈwɒb.l̩/

wobble

tambalear
Meaning
to move unsteadily from side to side; to shake or tremble slightly
Example
The table began to wobble when he leaned on it.
La mesa comenzó a tambalear cuando él se apoyó sobre ella.
C1 noun /ˈhɔːr.nət/

Hornet

avispa
Meaning
a large wasp that can sting and is often aggressive
Example
The hornet built its nest under the roof.
La avispa construyó su nido bajo el techo.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈkwaɪətɪŋ/

disquieting

perturbador
Meaning
Causing worry, unease, or anxiety.
Example
The news report was deeply disquieting to the public.
El informe de noticias fue profundamente perturbador para el público.
B2 noun rɪˈpʌb.lɪk

republic

república
Meaning
A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, with an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.
Example
A republic is governed by representatives of the people.
Una república es gobernada por los representantes del pueblo.
A1 noun /raɪs/

Rice

arroz
Meaning
a cereal grain that is a staple food in many countries
Example
We eat rice with curry for dinner.
Comemos arroz con curry para la cena.
C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.əs/

Piteous

lastimoso; compasivo
Meaning
deserving pity; arousing compassion
Example
The piteous cries of the injured animal moved everyone to tears.
Los lastimosos gritos del animal herido movieron a todos a lágrimas.
B2 verb /ˈreɪn.dʒɪŋ/

ranging

oscilar
Meaning
Extending or varying between limits.
Example
The temperatures are ranging from 15 to 30 degrees this week.
Las temperaturas están oscilando de 15 a 30 grados esta semana.
C2 adjective /əˈsɛt.ɪk/

ascetic

ascético
Meaning
Practicing strict self-denial and abstaining from worldly pleasures, often for religious reasons.
Example
He lived an ascetic life in the mountains, far from worldly comforts.
Vivió una vida ascética en las montañas, alejado de las comodidades mundanas.
C1 noun /ˌmæn.ɪ.fɛsˈteɪ.ʃən/

manifestation

manifestación
Meaning
A visible form or expression of an idea, concept, or feeling; the action of displaying or showing.
Example
His generosity was a manifestation of his kind nature.
Su generosidad fue una manifestación de su naturaleza amable.
C2 noun /ˈhɑːstəlri/

hostelry

albergue
Meaning
An inn or lodging place, especially one for travelers.
Example
They stayed at a small hostelry near the mountains.
Se alojaron en un pequeño albergue cerca de las montañas.
B2 adverb /ˈflu:əntli/

Fluently

con fluidez; de manera fluida
Meaning
in a smooth, effortless, and articulate manner; with ease and skill
Example
She speaks French fluently.
Ella habla francés con fluidez.
B2 noun/verb /ˈoʊvərˌdoʊs/

overdose

sobredosis
Meaning
An excessive and dangerous amount of a drug; to take too much of a substance.
Example
He was rushed to the hospital after a drug overdose.
Fue llevado al hospital después de una sobredosis de drogas.
A1 verb /raɪt/

write

escribir
Meaning
to mark letters, words, or symbols on a surface
Example
I write letters to my grandmother every month.
Escribo cartas a mi abuela todos los meses.
B2 noun /ˈʃɛərˌhoʊldər/

shareholder

accionista
Meaning
an individual or organization that owns shares in a company
Example
Each shareholder has the right to vote at the annual meeting.
Cada accionista tiene derecho a votar en la reunión anual.
B1 noun /ˈtreɪ.dər/

Trader

comerciante
Meaning
a person who buys and sells goods or financial securities for profit
Example
The trader made a good profit from selling imported goods.
El comerciante hizo una buena ganancia al vender bienes importados.
A2 adjective /ˈkreɪzi/

Crazy

loco; extremadamente tonto; muy entusiasta por algo
Meaning
mentally ill; extremely foolish; wildly enthusiastic about something
Example
That's a crazy idea, but it might just work.
Es una idea loca, pero podría funcionar.
C1 noun /ɡeɪdʒ/

Gauge

medidor
Meaning
an instrument for measuring the magnitude, amount, or contents of something
Example
The pressure gauge showed the tank was full.
El medidor de presión mostró que el tanque estaba lleno.
A1 noun /ˈkʌl.ər/

color

color
Meaning
The property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light.
Example
Blue is her favorite color.
El azul es su color favorito.
C2 noun /əˌpɒθiˈoʊsɪs/

apotheosis

apoteosis, el punto más alto
Meaning
The highest point of development; the perfect example of something; the elevation of someone to divine status.
Example
Many see the Renaissance as the apotheosis of art and culture in Europe.
Muchos ven el Renacimiento como la apoteosis del arte y la cultura en Europa.
C1 adjective /pɒˈstɪəriər/

posterior

posterior
Meaning
Situated at or toward the back; later in time.
Example
The posterior part of the brain controls vision.
La parte posterior del cerebro controla la visión.
B1 noun ˈbaʊndəri

boundary

frontera
Meaning
A line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line.
Example
The river marks the boundary.
El río marca la frontera.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.naʊt/

turnout

asistencia
Meaning
the number of people who attend or participate in an event or activity
Example
The turnout at the rally was impressive, with thousands showing up.
La asistencia en la manifestación fue impresionante, con miles de personas presentes.
B1 verb /ˈkɒnsəntreɪt/

concentrate

concentrarse
Meaning
to focus all one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity
Example
She tried to concentrate on her studies despite the noise.
Ella intentó concentrarse en sus estudios a pesar del ruido.
C1 adjective ˌɜː.ɡəˈnɒm.ɪk

ergonomic

diseño ergonómico
Meaning
Designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment; user-friendly and reducing strain.
Example
The chair has an ergonomic design for better posture.
La silla tiene un diseño ergonómico para una mejor postura.
C2 verb /bɪˈfaʊl/

befoul

contaminar
Meaning
to make dirty or polluted; to disgrace or corrupt
Example
The factory waste befouled the river.
Los desechos de la fábrica contaminaron el río.
C1 noun /ˈbæs.ti.ən/

bastion

baluarte, fortaleza
Meaning
a stronghold or fortification; a place or institution strongly defending particular principles
Example
The castle stood as a bastion against enemy attacks.
El castillo se erguía como un baluarte contra los ataques enemigos.
B2 verb /mɒk/

mock

burlarse de
Meaning
To make fun of someone or something in a cruel or unkind way.
Example
The students mocked his accent during class.
Los estudiantes se burlaron de su acento durante la clase.
C1 noun /bɒɡ/

bog

pantano
Meaning
an area of wet, spongy ground; a swamp or marsh
Example
The hikers got stuck in a bog.
Los excursionistas se quedaron atrapados en un pantano.
B2 noun /ˈfræɡ.mənt/

Fragment

fragmento; trozo;
Meaning
a small part broken or separated off something; an incomplete or isolated portion
Example
Archaeologists found fragments of ancient pottery buried in the soil.
Los arqueólogos encontraron fragmentos de cerámica antigua enterrados en el suelo.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈblʌʃɪŋ/

Unblushing

descarado; sinvergüenza
Meaning
showing no shame or embarrassment; boldly shameless
Example
He told the unblushing lie without any hesitation.
Él dijo la mentira descarada sin dudar.
A2 noun /smɔːl boʊl/

Small bowl

tazón pequeño
Meaning
a round, shallow container of small size used for serving food or liquids
Example
She served the soup in a small bowl.
Ella sirvió la sopa en un tazón pequeño.
B1 noun /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/

automobile

coche
Meaning
a road vehicle powered by an engine, typically with four wheels
Example
He bought a new automobile last week.
Él compró un coche nuevo la semana pasada.
C1 noun /sɪˈsɛʃən/

secession

secesión
Meaning
The action of formally withdrawing from membership of a federation or body.
Example
The secession of the southern states led to the Civil War.
La secesión de los estados del sur llevó a la Guerra Civil.
B2 verb/noun /buː/

boo

grito de desaprobación/sonido de advertencia
Meaning
To show disapproval by shouting 'boo'; or a sound made to surprise or scare.
Example
The audience began to boo the bad performance.
La audiencia comenzó a abuchear la mala actuación.
C1 noun ˌtraɪ.bjuˈnæl əv ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

tribunal of justice

tribunal de justicia
Meaning
A court of justice or judicial body that settles disputes or tries offenses.
Example
The Tribunal of Justice started the hearings promptly.
El tribunal de justicia comenzó las audiencias de inmediato.
C2 noun/verb /ɡəˈfɔː/

guffaw

gran risa
Meaning
a loud and boisterous laugh
Example
The audience guffawed at the comedian’s joke.
La audiencia se rió ruidosamente con el chiste del comediante.
B1 noun /ˈskwɪr.əl/

Squirrel

ardilla
Meaning
a small agile tree-dwelling rodent with a long bushy tail
Example
The squirrel gathered nuts for winter.
La ardilla recogió nueces para el invierno.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

asymmetrical

asimétrico
Meaning
Having parts that are not the same in size, shape, or arrangement.
Example
She wore an asymmetrical dress that drew everyone’s attention.
Ella llevaba un vestido asimétrico que atraía la atención de todos.
C1 noun /ˌrɛspɪˈreɪʃən/

respiration

respiración
Meaning
The process of breathing or the exchange of gases in living organisms.
Example
Respiration is essential for all living beings.
La respiración es esencial para todos los seres vivos.
B2 verb /ˈbjuːtɪfaɪ/

beautify

embellecer
Meaning
to make something more beautiful or attractive
Example
The city plans to beautify the old park with trees and lights.
La ciudad planea embellecer el parque antiguo con árboles y luces.
B2 noun /ˈɔɪ.stər/

Oyster

ostra
Meaning
a type of shellfish that can be eaten and sometimes contains pearls
Example
She ordered fresh oysters at the seafood restaurant.
Ella ordenó ostras frescas en el restaurante de mariscos.
C2 verb /ˈmæsəˌreɪt/

macerate

ablandar
Meaning
to soften or break up something, especially food, by soaking in liquid
Example
The chef macerated the fruit in wine before serving.
El chef maceró la fruta en vino antes de servirla.
C1 noun /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/

indignation

indignación
Meaning
Strong displeasure or anger caused by something unjust, offensive, or insulting.
Example
Public indignation grew after the unfair verdict.
La indignación pública creció después del veredicto injusto.
C2 noun /ˈkrɛməˌtɔːri/

crematory

crematorio
Meaning
a place where dead bodies are cremated
Example
The crematory was located near the cemetery.
El crematorio estaba ubicado cerca del cementerio.
B1 noun /træp/

Trap

trampa
Meaning
a device or enclosure designed to catch and retain animals, or a situation from which it is difficult to escape
Example
The mouse was caught in the trap overnight.
El ratón fue atrapado en la trampa durante la noche.
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːrɪbʌnd/

Moribund

moribundo; en declive o muerte
Meaning
near death; dying; in a state of decline or decay
Example
The moribund patient was in critical condition.
El paciente moribundo estaba en estado crítico.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtrɛpɪd/

intrepid

intrépido
Meaning
fearless and adventurous, often used humorously
Example
The intrepid traveler explored the jungle alone.
El intrépido viajero exploró la jungla solo.
B2 adjective /ˈpeɪ.ə.bəl/

Payable

pagadero
Meaning
required to be paid; owed as a debt
Example
The amount is payable within thirty days of the invoice date.
El monto es pagadero dentro de los treinta días posteriores a la fecha de la factura.
B1 noun /ˈhæm.ər/

Hammer

martillo
Meaning
a tool with a heavy metal head for hitting nails or breaking things
Example
She used a hammer to nail the picture frame to the wall.
Ella usó un martillo para clavar el marco de la foto en la pared.
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪdiənt/

gradient

pendiente
Meaning
A gradual slope, or the degree of inclination of a surface.
Example
The cyclist struggled up the steep gradient of the hill.
El ciclista luchó para subir la empinada pendiente de la colina.
C1 noun /dɪˈskrep.ən.si/

discrepancy

discrepancia, diferencia, discrepancia
Meaning
A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.
Example
The audit revealed a discrepancy between the reported earnings and actual income.
La auditoría reveló una discrepancia entre las ganancias reportadas y los ingresos reales.
C1 noun /ˌdɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

domination

dominación
Meaning
the exercise of control or influence over someone or something
Example
The empire sought domination over its neighbors.
El imperio buscaba dominación sobre sus vecinos.
C1 adjective /ˌsækrəˈlɪdʒəs/

sacrilegious

sacrílego
Meaning
Showing disrespect or irreverence toward something sacred.
Example
The painting was criticized as being sacrilegious.
La pintura fue criticada por ser sacrílega.
B2 noun /ˈsæŋk.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sanctuary

santuario
Meaning
A place of safety, refuge, or protection; a sacred place.
Example
The forest is a sanctuary for endangered animals.
El bosque es un santuario para los animales en peligro de extinción.
C1 verb /daɪˈvɛst/

divest

desinvertir
Meaning
to strip away possessions, rights, or assets; to rid oneself of
Example
The company decided to divest its unprofitable division.
La empresa decidió desinvertir su división no rentable.
A2 noun /ˈmɒn.stər/

Monster

monstruo; persona cruel
Meaning
a large, ugly, and frightening imaginary creature; a cruel person
Example
The children were scared of the monster under the bed.
Los niños tenían miedo del monstruo debajo de la cama.
B2 verb /bɑːrk/

bark

ladrar
Meaning
to make a sharp sound like a dog; to speak angrily
Example
The dog barks at strangers.
El perro ladra a los extraños.
A2 conjunction /ˈwɛðər/

whether

si
Meaning
used to express a doubt or choice between alternatives
Example
I don’t know whether I should go.
No sé si debo ir.
C1 verb /kənˈstruː/

construe

interpretar
Meaning
to interpret or understand the meaning of something in a particular way
Example
His words could be construed as a threat.
Sus palabras podrían interpretarse como una amenaza.
C1 noun /pəˈpaɪrəs/

papyrus

papiro
Meaning
An ancient writing material made from the pith of the papyrus plant; also refers to the plant itself.
Example
The ancient scroll was written on papyrus.
El antiguo pergamino fue escrito en papiro.
B2 verb /rɪˈkɔːl/

recall

recordar
Meaning
to bring (a memory, fact, or situation) back into one's mind
Example
I can't recall the last time we met.
No puedo recordar la última vez que nos encontramos.
C2 adjective /ˈbɪbjələs/

bibulous

bebedor
Meaning
Excessively fond of drinking alcohol.
Example
His bibulous habits worried his family.
Sus hábitos bebedores preocupaban a su familia.
A2 abbreviation /ɛtˈsɛtərə/

etc

etcétera
Meaning
Used to indicate additional, similar items in a list that are not mentioned.
Example
The shop sells fruits, vegetables, dairy, etc.
La tienda vende frutas, verduras, lácteos, etcétera.
C2 verb /ˈpjuːtrɪfaɪ/

putrefy

descomponer
Meaning
to decay or rot, producing a foul smell
Example
The meat began to putrefy in the heat.
La carne comenzó a descomponerse con el calor.
C1 noun ˈfɔː.saɪt

foresight

previsión
Meaning
The ability to predict or the action of predicting what will happen or be needed in the future.
Example
His foresight helped the company avoid financial losses.
Su previsión ayudó a la empresa a evitar pérdidas financieras.
B2 verb /maɪˈɡreɪt/

migrate

migrar
Meaning
To move from one region or habitat to another, especially regularly according to the seasons or for work.
Example
Birds migrate south during the winter.
Los pájaros migran hacia el sur durante el invierno.
B2 noun /ˈʃʌtəl/

shuttle

vehículo que viaja regularmente entre dos lugares
Meaning
a vehicle or craft that travels regularly between two places.
Example
The airport shuttle runs every 30 minutes.
El servicio de transporte del aeropuerto circula cada 30 minutos.
C2 verb /rɔɪl/

roil

agitar
Meaning
to make a liquid muddy or disturbed; to cause agitation or disorder
Example
The constant protests roiled the city streets.
Las constantes protestas agitaron las calles de la ciudad.
B2 noun dɪˈveləpɪŋ ˈriːdʒənz

developing regions

regiones en desarrollo
Meaning
Areas or countries that are in the process of economic growth and development
Example
Pollution affects developing regions the most.
La contaminación afecta más a las regiones en desarrollo.
B1 noun /ˈwep.ən/

Weapon

arma
Meaning
a thing designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage
Example
The police found a dangerous weapon at the crime scene.
La policía encontró un arma peligrosa en la escena del crimen.
C1 noun ˈkəmˌpaʊndɪŋ

compounding

intereses compuestos
Meaning
The process whereby interest is added to an amount of money and future interest is calculated on the total.
Example
Compounding interest increases the value of investments over time.
Los intereses compuestos aumentan el valor de las inversiones con el tiempo.
A2 adjective /əˈlɪmpɪk/

olympic

olímpico
Meaning
related to the Olympic Games, a major international sporting event
Example
She trained hard to compete in the Olympic Games.
Ella entrenó duro para competir en los Juegos Olímpicos.
C1 noun /beɪl/

bale

fardo
Meaning
A large bundle of goods tightly wrapped and bound.
Example
The workers loaded the bale of cotton onto the truck.
Los trabajadores cargaron el fardo de algodón en el camión.
A1 title /ˈmɪstər/

mr

Sr.
Meaning
a title used before a man's name
Example
Mr. Rahman is our new teacher.
Sr. Rahman es nuestro nuevo maestro.
C1 verb /ɪnˈlɪst/

enlist

alistarse
Meaning
to join or sign up, especially for military service; to secure someone's support or help
Example
He decided to enlist in the army after graduation.
Él decidió alistarse en el ejército después de graduarse.
C2 adjective /pərˈspɪkjuəs/

perspicuous

claro
Meaning
Clearly expressed and easily understood; lucid.
Example
The teacher gave a perspicuous explanation of the theory.
El maestro dio una explicación clara de la teoría.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtlʊk/

outlook

perspectiva, pronóstico
Meaning
a person's general attitude or view; a forecast or prospect
Example
The economic outlook for the year is positive.
El pronóstico económico para el año es positivo.
B2 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

multilingual

multilingüe
Meaning
Able to speak or written in several languages.
Example
She grew up in a multilingual household.
Ella creció en una casa multilingüe.
A1 noun, verb /bʊk/

book

libro / hacer una reserva
Meaning
A set of written, printed, or blank pages fastened together; to arrange for someone to have a seat, room, or ticket in advance.
Example
I booked a table at the restaurant for dinner.
Reservé una mesa en el restaurante para la cena.
A1 verb /wʊd/

would

haría
Meaning
used to indicate a future possibility or action in the past
Example
He said he would help me tomorrow.
Él dijo que él me ayudaría mañana.
C1 adjective kəʊˈhiː.sɪv

cohesive

cohesivo
Meaning
Characterized by or causing cohesion; forming a united whole.
Example
The team displayed a cohesive strategy.
El equipo mostró una estrategia cohesionada.
C2 adjective /æbˈstruːs/

abstruse

abstruso
Meaning
Difficult to understand; obscure.
Example
The abstruse nature of the philosophical debate left many confused.
La naturaleza abstrusa del debate filosófico dejó a muchos confundidos.
C2 adjective /ˌmɒnəkrəˈmætɪk/

monochromatic

monocromático
Meaning
Consisting of or displaying only one color.
Example
The artist created a striking monochromatic painting in shades of blue.
El artista creó una pintura monocromática llamativa en tonos de azul.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Literate

alfabetizado; educado; bien educado
Meaning
able to read and write; educated; well-educated
Example
She is a very literate person who reads extensively.
Ella es una persona muy alfabetizada que lee extensamente.
C1 noun /ˈplez.ən.tri/

Pleasantry

cortesía
Meaning
a remark made in order to be polite or friendly; light conversation or jokes
Example
They exchanged pleasantries before the meeting began.
Intercambiaron cortesías antes de que comenzara la reunión.
C2 verb /ˌænɪmədˈvɜːt/

animadvert

criticar
Meaning
To comment critically or unfavorably.
Example
The teacher animadverted on the student's careless mistakes.
El maestro criticó los errores descuidados del estudiante.
B2 verb /ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/

dedicate

dedicar
Meaning
to devote time, effort, or oneself to a particular purpose or person
Example
She dedicated her life to helping the poor.
Ella dedicó su vida a ayudar a los pobres.
C1 adjective /stɔːntʃ/

staunch

firme, leal
Meaning
Loyal, committed, and firm in support.
Example
She is a staunch supporter of environmental protection.
Ella es una firme defensora de la protección del medio ambiente.
C1 noun /oʊˈmɪʃ.ən/

Omission

omisión; exclusión
Meaning
the action of excluding or leaving out someone or something; a failure to include
Example
The omission of his name from the list was intentional.
La omisión de su nombre de la lista fue intencional.
B2 noun /fɪst/

Fist

puño; golpe
Meaning
a person's hand when the fingers are bent in toward the palm and held there tightly
Example
He raised his fist in victory after winning the championship match.
Él levantó su puño en victoria después de ganar el campeonato.
B2 noun /ˈkɒŋɡrɛs/

congress

congreso
Meaning
a formal meeting or assembly, especially of representatives for discussion
Example
The international congress on climate change will be held next year.
El congreso internacional sobre el cambio climático se llevará a cabo el próximo año.
B1 noun /ˌkæl.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən/

Calculation

cálculo
Meaning
a mathematical determination of the size or number of something
Example
His calculation of the total cost was accurate to the penny.
Su cálculo del costo total fue preciso hasta el último centavo.
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 /ˌsɪŋ.krəˈnɪs.ɪ.ti/

synchronicity

sincronía
Meaning
The meaningful coincidence of two or more events that are not planned.
Example
The synchronicity of their thoughts amazed everyone.
La sincronía de sus pensamientos asombró a todos.