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B2 noun /ˈbɜːrdn/

burden

carga
Meaning
a heavy load, especially one that is difficult to carry
Example
The financial burden was too heavy for him to bear.
La carga financiera era demasiado pesada para él.
C1 adjective /θiːˈmætɪk/

thematic

temático
Meaning
Relating to or based on a theme.
Example
The book is organized into thematic chapters.
El libro está organizado en capítulos temáticos.
C2 noun /ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪnɪti/

consanguinity

consanguinidad
Meaning
The fact of being descended from the same ancestor; blood relationship.
Example
The degree of consanguinity was important in inheritance laws.
El grado de consanguinidad era importante en las leyes de herencia.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌæprɪˈhɛnsɪv/

apprehensive

ansioso
Meaning
feeling anxious or fearful that something bad will happen
Example
He was apprehensive about starting a new job in a foreign country.
Estaba ansioso por comenzar un nuevo trabajo en un país extranjero.
A2 noun /ˈtæk.si kæb/

Taxi cab

taxi
Meaning
A car that carries passengers for a fare, usually in cities
Example
We took a taxi cab to the restaurant.
Tomamos un taxi al restaurante.
B2 noun/verb /ˈwɒf.əl/

waffle

gofre (alimento), hablar vagamente
Meaning
as noun: a crisp cake with a pattern of deep squares; as verb: to speak or write vaguely without making a clear decision
Example
He kept waffling instead of making a decision.
Él seguía divagando en lugar de tomar una decisión.
A1 noun /wɜːrld/

world

mundo
Meaning
the earth, together with all of its countries and people
Example
The world is becoming more interconnected every day.
El mundo se está volviendo cada vez más interconectado cada día.
C2 noun /ˈʌndərlɪŋ/

underling

subordinado
Meaning
a person of low rank or importance; a subordinate
Example
The manager ordered his underlings to finish the task quickly.
El gerente ordenó a sus subordinados terminar la tarea rápidamente.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈkɑːr.dɪ.nəl/

cardinal

cardenal / principal
Meaning
As an adjective: of prime importance; as a noun: a high-ranking Catholic clergyman or a type of bird.
Example
Honesty is a cardinal virtue in life.
La honestidad es una virtud cardinal en la vida.
C1 noun (plural of fungus) /ˈfʌndʒaɪ/

fungi

hongo
Meaning
a group of spore-producing organisms such as mushrooms, molds, and yeasts
Example
Fungi play an important role in breaking down organic matter in nature.
Los hongos desempeñan un papel importante en la descomposición de materia orgánica en la naturaleza.
C1 adjective /ˈbɒt.əl ɡriːn/

Bottle-green

verde botella
Meaning
a dark green color similar to that of a green glass bottle
Example
She wore a beautiful bottle-green dress to the evening party.
Ella llevó un hermoso vestido de color verde botella a la fiesta de la noche.
B2 noun /oʊˈbiː.di.əns/

Obedience

obediencia
Meaning
compliance with an order, request, or law; submission to authority
Example
Children should show obedience to their parents.
Los niños deben mostrar obediencia a sus padres.
C1 verb /ˈdʒʌk.stə.poʊz/

juxtapose

colocar dos cosas diferentes cerca una de la otra
Meaning
To place two different things close together to show how they are different or similar.
Example
The artist juxtaposed traditional and modern elements in his painting.
El artista colocó elementos tradicionales y modernos en su pintura.
B1 noun /feɪθ/

Faith

fe; confianza; creencia religiosa;
Meaning
complete trust or confidence in someone or something; strong belief in religion
Example
She had unwavering faith in her team's ability to succeed.
Ella tenía una fe inquebrantable en la habilidad de su equipo para tener éxito.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪ/

belay

asegurar una cuerda
Meaning
to secure a rope by winding it around an object; to stop or cancel an order (nautical/military use)
Example
The climber asked his partner to belay the rope tightly.
El escalador le pidió a su compañero que asegurara la cuerda fuertemente.
B2 verb /ʌpˈhoʊld/

uphold

mantener
Meaning
to maintain or support a principle, law, or decision
Example
The judge promised to uphold justice at all costs.
El juez prometió mantener la justicia a toda costa.
C1 verb /proʊˈtrækt/

protract

prolongar
Meaning
To prolong or extend in time or duration.
Example
Negotiations were protracted for several months.
Las negociaciones fueron prolongadas durante varios meses.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪn.ɪ.kəl/

cynical

cínico
Meaning
Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
Example
She was cynical about the politician's promises.
Ella era cínica acerca de las promesas del político.
B2 adjective /ˈfjʊə.ri.əs/

Furious

furioso; violento; enfurecido;
Meaning
extremely angry; violent; fierce;
Example
She was furious when she discovered the mistake.
Ella estaba furiosa cuando descubrió el error.
B1 noun /ˈtʌnəl/

tunnel

túnel
Meaning
an underground passage or shaft
Example
They dug a tunnel under the river.
Ellos cavaron un túnel debajo del río.
C2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɡɜːrd/

undergird

sustentar, reforzar
Meaning
to provide support or foundation for; to strengthen
Example
Strong values undergird a healthy society.
Los valores fuertes sustentan una sociedad saludable.
B1 adjective /ˌoʊld ˈfæʃənd/

old-fashioned

anticuado
Meaning
not modern; belonging to an earlier time
Example
He still wears an old-fashioned hat.
Él todavía usa un sombrero anticuado.
B2 noun /taɪˈfuːn/

typhoon

tifón
Meaning
a tropical storm in the region of the Indian or western Pacific oceans
Example
The typhoon caused severe flooding in the coastal areas.
El tifón causó graves inundaciones en las áreas costeras.
B2 noun /wæks/

Wax

cera
Meaning
a solid substance that melts when heated, used for making candles and polishing
Example
She used candle wax to seal the old letter.
Ella usó cera de vela para sellar la vieja carta.
B2 noun /ˈpɪk.səl/

pixel

la unidad más pequeña de una imagen o pantalla digital
Meaning
the smallest unit of a digital image or display
Example
The image is blurry because some pixels are missing.
La imagen está borrosa porque algunos píxeles están faltando.
C1 noun ˈdɛtrɪ.mənt

detriment

perjuicio, daño, detrimento
Meaning
Harm, damage, impairment.
Example
Smoking is a detriment to health.
Fumar es un detrimento para la salud.
C1 adjective/adverb /əˈmɪs/

amiss

equivocado
Meaning
Not quite right; inappropriate or out of place.
Example
Something seems amiss with the car's engine.
Parece haber algo equivocado con el motor del coche.
A1 verb /set/

set

colocar
Meaning
to put or place something in a position; to establish
Example
She set the book on the table.
Ella puso el libro sobre la mesa.
B1 noun /ˈdɪstrɪkt/

district

distrito
Meaning
a specific area of a country, city, or town, often with official boundaries
Example
She lives in the northern district of the city.
Ella vive en el distrito norte de la ciudad.
B2 noun /pʌbˈlɪs.ɪ.ti/

Publicity

publicidad
Meaning
public attention or notice given to someone or something; advertising or promotion
Example
The movie received a lot of publicity before its release.
La película recibió mucha publicidad antes de su estreno.
A2 adjective /ˈwɛstərn/

western

occidental
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of the West, especially Europe and the Americas
Example
She loves western music and culture.
A ella le encanta la música y la cultura occidental.
C1 noun /ˌdep.rɪˈveɪ.ʃən/

deprivation

privación, escasez, falta
Meaning
The damaging lack of material benefits considered to be basic necessities in a society.
Example
Sleep deprivation affects cognitive function.
La privación de sueño afecta la función cognitiva.
B2 noun /ˈbiː.təl/

Beetle

escarabajo
Meaning
a hard-bodied insect with wing covers
Example
The black beetle scurried across the garden path.
El escarabajo negro corrió por el camino del jardín.
C1 noun /ˈɪn.tə.lekt/

intellect

intelecto
Meaning
The ability to think, reason, and understand objectively.
Example
Her intellect is admired by all her colleagues.
Su intelecto es admirado por todos sus colegas.
B2 adjective /ˈaɪ.dəl/

Idle

perezoso; inactivo; no trabajando
Meaning
lazy; inactive; not working or being used
Example
The factory workers were idle during the strike.
Los trabajadores de la fábrica estaban inactivos durante la huelga.
B2 verb /tæn/

tan

ponerse la piel o el cuero de color marrón por exposición al sol o productos químicos
Meaning
to make skin or a hide brown by exposure to the sun or by using chemicals
Example
She tanned her skin after spending the summer at the beach.
Ella bronceó su piel después de pasar el verano en la playa.
B2 adjective /əˈten.tɪv/

Attentive

atento; alerta; vigilante
Meaning
careful to pay attention; alert and observant
Example
The attentive student listened carefully to every word the teacher said.
El estudiante atento escuchó cuidadosamente cada palabra que dijo el maestro.
A1 verb pleɪ

play

desempeñar un papel
Meaning
To have a role or function in a situation; to contribute to something.
Example
Artemis will play a crucial role in Mars exploration.
Artemis desempeñará un papel crucial en la exploración de Marte.
C2 adjective /ˌriːkruːˈdɛsənt/

recrudescent

recrudescente
Meaning
reviving or breaking out again after a period of abatement
Example
Recrudescent tensions threatened the fragile ceasefire.
Las tensiones recrudecientes amenazaron el frágil alto el fuego.
C1 noun ˌmiː.diˈɒk.rə.ti

mediocrity

mediocridad
Meaning
Being average or ordinary, not particularly good.
Example
He refused to settle for mediocrity and aimed for greatness.
Él se negó a conformarse con la mediocridad y aspiró a la grandeza.
C2 noun /ˈlɪniəmənt/

lineament

rasgo
Meaning
A distinctive feature or characteristic, especially of the face.
Example
Her delicate lineaments revealed her noble birth.
Sus delicados rasgos revelaron su noble nacimiento.
C2 adjective /ˈmæk.jʊˌleɪ.tɪd/

maculated

manchado
Meaning
Spotted or stained; marked with blemishes.
Example
The maculated surface of the old mirror gave it a unique charm.
La superficie manchada del viejo espejo le dio un encanto único.
C1 verb /ɪnˈkrɪmɪˌneɪt/

incriminate

incriminar
Meaning
to make someone appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
Example
The new evidence could incriminate the suspect in the robbery case.
La nueva evidencia podría incriminar al sospechoso en el caso de robo.
B2 adjective /ˈveɪ.kənt/

Vacant

vacío; no ocupado; disponible
Meaning
empty; not occupied; available
Example
There is a vacant apartment on the second floor.
Hay un apartamento vacío en el segundo piso.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈsiːt/

reseat

reubicar
Meaning
to seat someone again or to fit something back into its place
Example
The usher had to reseat the guests after the interruption.
El acomodador tuvo que reubicar a los invitados después de la interrupción.
A1 adjective /stɪl/

still

tranquilo
Meaning
not moving or making a sound
Example
The water was still, reflecting the sky.
El agua estaba tranquila, reflejando el cielo.
B2 adjective /ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/

underlying

subyacente
Meaning
basic or hidden but important; forming the foundation of something
Example
The underlying reason for the conflict was never addressed.
La razón subyacente para el conflicto nunca fue abordada.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒŋ.kriːt/

Concrete

sólido; real; tangible; específico
Meaning
solid; real; tangible; actual and specific
Example
We need concrete evidence to support our claims.
Necesitamos pruebas concretas para respaldar nuestras afirmaciones.
B1 noun /ˈmɪr.ɪ.kəl/

Miracle

milagro
Meaning
An extraordinary and welcome event that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws
Example
The patient's recovery was called a miracle by the doctors.
La recuperación del paciente fue llamada un milagro por los doctores.
B2 adjective /ˌbaɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

bilingual

bilingüe
Meaning
Able to speak two languages fluently.
Example
She grew up in a bilingual household speaking both English and Spanish.
Ella creció en una casa bilingüe, hablando tanto inglés como español.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnsərˈmaʊntəbl/

insurmountable

insuperable
Meaning
Too great to be overcome.
Example
The explorers faced insurmountable odds in the desert.
Los exploradores enfrentaron obstáculos insuperables en el desierto.
C1 noun /ˈkɒnsjʊlət/

consulate

consulado
Meaning
the building or office where a consul works
Example
He went to the consulate to renew his visa.
Él fue al consulado para renovar su visa.
C2 noun /ˌaɪ.diˈeɪ.ʃən/

ideation

El proceso de formar y desarrollar nuevas ideas o conceptos mediante pensamiento creativo y lluvia de ideas.
Meaning
The process of forming and developing new ideas or concepts through creative thinking and brainstorming.
Example
The team engaged in ideation sessions to generate new product ideas.
El equipo participó en sesiones de ideación para generar nuevas ideas de productos.
C1 noun /ˌdʒæm.bəˈriː/

Jamboree

fiesta; reunión festiva;
Meaning
a large celebration or party; a gathering with entertainment; a festive event
Example
The scout jamboree brought together thousands of young people from around the world.
El jamboree scout reunió a miles de jóvenes de todo el mundo.
C1 adjective /bræʃ/

brash

atrevido
Meaning
self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overconfident way
Example
His brash comments offended many people at the meeting.
Sus comentarios atrevidos ofendieron a muchas personas en la reunión.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒn.ɪ.fər.əs/

coniferous

relacionado con los árboles que producen conos
Meaning
Relating to cone-bearing trees that usually have needle-like leaves and remain green year-round.
Example
Pine trees are coniferous and grow in colder climates.
Los pinos son coníferos y crecen en climas más fríos.
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈruːl/

overrule

anular
Meaning
to reject or disallow by exercising one's superior authority; to override a decision
Example
The judge overruled the objection from the defense attorney.
El juez anuló la objeción del abogado defensor.
C1 noun /ˈhɔː.kər/

Hawker

vendedor ambulante
Meaning
a person who travels about selling goods, typically from door to door or on the street
Example
The hawker sold fresh fruits from his cart.
El vendedor ambulante vendió frutas frescas desde su carrito.
B2 verb /ˈtrɪɡər/

trigger

activar
Meaning
To cause something to happen or start, often suddenly.
Example
The loud noise triggered the alarm system.
El ruido fuerte activó el sistema de alarma.
C2 noun /ɪnˈsuːsiəns/

insouciance

despreocupación
Meaning
Casual lack of concern; indifference.
Example
She carried herself with an air of insouciance, unbothered by the challenges ahead.
Ella caminaba con un aire de despreocupación, sin preocuparse por los desafíos que venían.
C1 verb /smɛlt/

smelt

fundir
Meaning
to extract metal from its ore by heating and melting
Example
The workers smelt iron from its ore in the factory.
Los trabajadores funden hierro de su mineral en la fábrica.
B2 noun ˈmɒn.ə.ki

monarchy

monarquía
Meaning
A form of government with a monarch at the head, where supreme power is held by a single person such as a king or queen.
Example
The monarchy was abolished during the revolution.
La monarquía fue abolida durante la revolución.
B2 verb /ˈprɒspər/

prosper

prosperar
Meaning
to succeed or flourish, especially in financial or business matters
Example
With hard work and determination, she managed to prosper in her career.
Con trabajo duro y determinación, ella logró prosperar en su carrera.
A2 adverb /ˈnaɪsli/

nicely

agradablemente
Meaning
in a pleasant, kind, or satisfactory manner; carefully and appropriately
Example
She explained the problem nicely so everyone could understand.
Ella explicó el problema agradablemente para que todos entendieran.
C1 noun ˈkætəlɪst

catalyst

catalizador
Meaning
A person or thing that precipitates an event or change.
Example
His speech acted as a catalyst for change in the community.
Su discurso actuó como un catalizador para el cambio en la comunidad.
C1 noun /ˌfɪziˈɑːlədʒi/

physiology

fisiología
Meaning
the scientific study of the functions and mechanisms in a living system
Example
She is majoring in human physiology at the university.
Ella está especializándose en fisiología humana en la universidad.
B1 adjective /ˈlʌv.ɪŋ/

Loving

afectuoso; cariñoso; que muestra amor y calidez
Meaning
affectionate; caring; showing love and warmth
Example
She is a loving mother who cares deeply for her children.
Ella es una madre cariñosa que se preocupa profundamente por sus hijos.
B1 noun /ˈtiː.pɒt/

Tea-pot

tetera
Meaning
a container with a lid, handle, and spout for brewing and serving tea
Example
She poured hot water into the tea-pot to make tea.
Ella vertió agua caliente en la tetera para hacer té.
C2 adjective /ˌlɪlɪˈpjuːʃən/

lilliputian

muy pequeño
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny; trivial or petty.
Example
The model village was filled with lilliputian houses.
El pueblo modelo estaba lleno de casas muy pequeñas.
C1 adjective /ˈpent ʌp/

Pent-up

reprimido; restringido; confinado
Meaning
suppressed; restrained; confined
Example
He had pent-up anger that finally exploded.
Él tenía ira reprimida que finalmente explotó.
C1 adjective /ˌæl.truˈɪs.tɪk/

altruistic

altruista
Meaning
Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Example
Her altruistic nature led her to volunteer for charities.
Su naturaleza altruista la llevó a ser voluntaria para organizaciones benéficas.
C1 noun kəˈmɑːnd ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

command economy

economía planificada
Meaning
An economic system where economic activities are controlled by the government.
Example
In a command economy, the government controls production and prices.
En una economía planificada, el gobierno controla la producción y los precios.
C1 noun /ˈkɒntrəbænd/

contraband

mercancías ilegales
Meaning
goods that are illegal to import, export, or possess
Example
The police seized a shipment of contraband cigarettes.
La policía incautó un cargamento de cigarrillos de contrabando.
C1 noun /kiː/

quay

muelle
Meaning
A platform lying alongside or projecting into water for loading and unloading ships.
Example
The cargo was unloaded at the quay.
La carga fue descargada en el muelle.
B2 noun /ˈɛksələns/

excellence

excelencia
Meaning
the quality of being outstanding or extremely good
Example
The school is known for its academic excellence.
La escuela es conocida por su excelencia académica.
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.
C2 noun /ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/

Irruption

una entrada violenta repentina; una invasión o incursión; una explosión o erupción repentina
Meaning
a sudden violent entry; an invasion or raid; a sudden outburst or eruption
Example
The army's irruption into enemy territory caught the opposing forces completely off guard.
La irrupción del ejército en el territorio enemigo sorprendió completamente a las fuerzas opuestas.
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.
C2 verb /ɪˈspaɪ/

espy

ver
Meaning
To catch sight of or notice something, especially from a distance.
Example
From the hilltop, she espied a small village in the valley.
Desde la cima de la colina, ella divisó un pequeño pueblo en el valle.
A2 noun /ˈsɒkər/

soccer

fútbol
Meaning
a sport in which two teams of eleven players each try to score goals by kicking a ball into the opposing goal
Example
He loves to play soccer with his friends.
A él le gusta jugar al fútbol con sus amigos.
B2 verb (phrasal) /ˈpæs ˌɔːf/

pass-off

presentar algo falso como si fuera real; fingir
Meaning
to present something or someone falsely as something else; to pretend or deceive
Example
He tried to pass off the fake watch as a luxury brand.
Intentó pasar el reloj falso como una marca de lujo.
A2 noun, verb /fuːl/

fool

tonto
Meaning
a silly or stupid person; to trick someone
Example
He felt like a fool after believing the prank.
Se sintió como un tonto después de creer en la broma.
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.
C2 verb /fleɪl/

flail

agitar o mover algo de manera salvaje; forcejear
Meaning
to wave or swing something about wildly; to thrash about
Example
He flailed his arms to keep afloat in the water.
Él agitó sus brazos para mantenerse a flote en el agua.
B2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛkʃən/

intersection

intersección
Meaning
a point where two or more things intersect, especially a road or path
Example
The intersection of Main Street and 5th Avenue is always busy.
La intersección de la calle principal y la 5ª avenida siempre está ocupada.
C1 noun /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtəns/

incompetence

incompetencia
Meaning
Lack of ability, skill, or effectiveness in doing something.
Example
The project failed due to the manager’s incompetence.
El proyecto fracasó debido a la incompetencia del gerente.
C2 verb /bɪˈdɔːb/

bedaub

embarrar
Meaning
to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance
Example
The children bedaubed the wall with paint.
Los niños embadurnaron la pared con pintura.
A1 adverb /əˈraʊnd/

Around

alrededor; por todas partes; cerca; aproximadamente
Meaning
in a circle; on all sides; in the vicinity; approximately
Example
Look around and you will see many beautiful flowers.
Mira alrededor y verás muchas flores hermosas.
B2 adjective /ɪmˈpɪəriəl/

imperial

imperial
Meaning
Relating to an empire or emperor; having supreme authority.
Example
The imperial palace was a symbol of the emperor's power.
El palacio imperial era un símbolo del poder del emperador.
B1 noun /dɪˈsɪʒənˌmeɪkɪŋ/

decision-making

toma de decisiones
Meaning
the process of making decisions, especially important or business-related decisions
Example
The CEO's decision-making was crucial for the success of the company.
La toma de decisiones del CEO fue crucial para el éxito de la empresa.
B2 noun /ʌnˈkaɪndnəs/

unkindness

crueldad
Meaning
lack of kindness; cruel or inconsiderate behavior
Example
His unkindness hurt her feelings deeply.
Su crueldad hirió profundamente sus sentimientos.
C1 noun /ɪkˈspʌlʃən/

expulsion

expulsión
Meaning
The act of forcing someone to leave a place, especially a school or country.
Example
His constant misbehavior led to his expulsion from school.
Su comportamiento constante llevó a su expulsión de la escuela.
B1 noun /ˌrɛzəˈluːʃən/

resolution

resolución, decisión
Meaning
The action of solving a problem, dispute, or contentious matter.
Example
The resolution of the issue requires careful planning and action.
La resolución del problema requiere una planificación y acción cuidadosa.
B2 noun /maɪˈɡreɪʃən/

migration

migración
Meaning
the movement of people or animals from one place to another, often for better living conditions or seasonal reasons
Example
The annual migration of birds is a fascinating natural event.
La migración anual de aves es un evento natural fascinante.
B2 noun /ˈkrɪstəl/

crystal

cristal
Meaning
a clear, transparent mineral or glass that forms a solid structure with regular patterns
Example
She wore a necklace made of sparkling crystal.
Ella llevaba un collar hecho de cristal brillante.
B2 noun /stjuːˈpɪdəti/

stupidity

estupidez
Meaning
lack of intelligence or common sense
Example
His stupidity caused a lot of problems for the team.
Su estupidez causó muchos problemas al equipo.
B2 verb /ɡriːv/

grieve

afligirse
Meaning
To feel or cause deep sorrow, especially due to someone's death.
Example
She continues to grieve the loss of her best friend.
Ella continúa de luto por la pérdida de su mejor amiga.
C2 noun /ˈseɪ.li.əns/

salience

saliencia
Meaning
The quality of being particularly noticeable or important; prominence.
Example
The salience of the issue was highlighted in the debate.
La saliencia del asunto se destacó en el debate.
C1 noun /tɔːrk/

torque

torque
Meaning
A twisting force that causes rotation.
Example
The mechanic measured the torque of the engine.
El mecánico midió el torque del motor.
C1 adjective /ˈɡræn.jʊ.lər/

granular

granular
Meaning
Consisting of small grains or particles; detailed and specific.
Example
The report provided a granular analysis of the market data.
El informe proporcionó un análisis detallado del mercado.
B2 adjective, verb (present participle) /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/

floating

flotante
Meaning
remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking; moving lightly or freely
Example
The boat was floating gently on the calm lake.
El barco estaba flotante suavemente en el lago tranquilo.
C1 noun ˈprəʊses stəˈbɪlɪti

process stability

estabilidad del proceso
Meaning
The consistency and steadiness of biological or functional processes
Example
Cold air ensures process stability in plants.
El aire frío asegura la estabilidad del proceso en las plantas.
C1 noun /kɑːɡ/

cog

diente de rueda o engranaje
Meaning
A tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear; metaphorically, a minor but necessary part of a larger system.
Example
He felt like just a small cog in a big machine.
Se sintió como un pequeño engranaje en una gran máquina.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒndʒʊɡəl/

conjugal

conyugal
Meaning
relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife
Example
They enjoyed a long life of conjugal happiness.
Disfrutaron de una larga vida de felicidad conyugal.
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.
C2 adjective /raɪˈpɛə.ri.ən/

riparian

relativo o situado en las orillas de un río u otro cauce de agua
Meaning
Relating to or situated on the banks of a river or other watercourse.
Example
Riparian vegetation helps prevent soil erosion along rivers.
La vegetación ribereña ayuda a prevenir la erosión del suelo a lo largo de los ríos.
C1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒɪst/

apologist

defensor
Meaning
a person who defends or justifies something, often a controversial belief or institution
Example
He is known as an apologist for authoritarian regimes.
Él es conocido como un defensor de los regímenes autoritarios.
B2 noun /ˈfluː.ən.si/

fluency

fluidez
Meaning
The ability to speak or write a language smoothly and effortlessly.
Example
She speaks English with remarkable fluency.
Ella habla inglés con fluidez notable.
C1 noun /prəˈdʒɛktaɪl/

projectile

proyectil
Meaning
An object fired, thrown, or propelled, especially from a weapon.
Example
The soldier dodged the incoming projectile.
El soldado esquivó el proyectil que venía.
C1 noun, verb /wɪf/

whiff

leve olor
Meaning
A brief, faint smell or puff of air; to get a quick smell of something.
Example
I caught a whiff of perfume as she passed by.
Sentí un leve olor a perfume mientras ella pasaba.
C1 noun kənˈɡlɒm.ər.ət

conglomerate

conglomerado
Meaning
A large corporation formed by the merging of separate and diverse firms.
Example
The company grew into a multinational conglomerate.
La compañía se convirtió en un conglomerado multinacional.
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 /rɪˈkuːpəreɪt/

recuperate

recuperarse
Meaning
to recover from illness or regain strength
Example
She went to the countryside to recuperate after surgery.
Ella fue al campo a recuperarse después de la cirugía.
A1 noun /help/

Help

ayuda; asistencia
Meaning
the action of helping someone to do something; assistance or support
Example
The volunteer offered his help to carry the elderly woman's groceries to her car.
El voluntario ofreció su ayuda para llevar las compras de la anciana a su coche.
C2 adjective /ɪˈfɛmɪnət/

effeminate

afeminado
Meaning
Having traits, tastes, or habits traditionally considered feminine, often used negatively for men.
Example
The critics described him as effeminate due to his gentle manner.
Los críticos lo describieron como afeminado debido a su manera suave.
B2 verb /maʊnt/

mount

montar
Meaning
to climb up, rise, or fix something in place
Example
They plan to mount a camera on the wall.
Planean montar una cámara en la pared.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈdjuːsəbl/

irreducible

irreducible
Meaning
impossible to reduce or simplify further
Example
The fraction 3/7 is irreducible.
La fracción 3/7 es irreducible.
B2 noun /pərˈfek.ʃən/

Perfection

perfección
Meaning
the state of being complete and without flaws; the highest degree of excellence
Example
The artist spent years trying to achieve perfection in his paintings.
El artista pasó años intentando lograr la perfección en sus pinturas.
A2 noun /ˈɪn.sekt/

Insect

insecto
Meaning
a small invertebrate animal with six legs and usually one or two pairs of wings
Example
The butterfly is a beautiful insect that flies from flower to flower.
La mariposa es un hermoso insecto que vuela de flor en flor.
C1 noun /ˌkʌl də ˈsæk/

cul de sac

calle sin salida
Meaning
A street or passage closed at one end; a dead end.
Example
They bought a house at the end of a quiet cul de sac.
Compraron una casa al final de una tranquila calle sin salida.