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A2 noun /ˈbɪz.nəs/

Business

negocio; empresa; comercio
Meaning
work relating to the production, buying, and selling of goods or services
Example
He started his own business after graduating from university.
Él comenzó su propio negocio después de graduarse de la universidad.
A1 verb /spik/

speak

hablar
Meaning
to say words; to communicate verbally
Example
She can speak three languages fluently.
Ella puede hablar tres idiomas con fluidez.
C2 noun /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪk/

dialectic

dialéctica
Meaning
A method of argument or reasoning by dialogue, especially as a means of investigating truth.
Example
The philosopher used dialectic to challenge his students' assumptions.
El filósofo usó la dialéctica para desafiar las suposiciones de sus estudiantes.
B2 verb, noun /sniːz/

sneeze

estornudar
Meaning
to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing
Example
I had to sneeze during the meeting.
Tuve que estornudar durante la reunión.
C1 adjective ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs

ingenious

ingenioso
Meaning
Showing inventiveness and skill; clever, original, and inventive.
Example
His ingenious ideas transformed modern physics.
Sus ideas ingeniosas transformaron la física moderna.
A1 adverb /əˈweɪ/

Away

lejos
Meaning
to or at a distance; not present; absent
Example
He walked away from the noisy crowd.
Él se alejó de la multitud ruidosa.
B2 verb /ɪnˈteɪl/

entail

implicar
Meaning
to involve something as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence
Example
The job will entail a lot of travel across the country.
El trabajo implicará mucho viaje por el país.
C1 verb /bɪˈwɪldər/

bewilder

desconcertar
Meaning
to cause someone to be confused or puzzled
Example
The complex instructions bewildered the students.
Las instrucciones complejas desconcertaron a los estudiantes.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbl/

unattainable

inalcanzable
Meaning
impossible to achieve, reach, or accomplish
Example
For many, becoming a professional athlete remains an unattainable dream.
Para muchos, convertirse en un atleta profesional sigue siendo un sueño inalcanzable.
C1 noun /ˌsaɪkoʊˈθɛrəpi/

psychotherapy

psicoterapia
Meaning
The treatment of mental disorder by psychological rather than medical means.
Example
She attended weekly psychotherapy sessions to cope with her anxiety.
Ella asistió a sesiones semanales de psicoterapia para lidiar con su ansiedad.
B1 noun /əˈtʃiːvmənt/

achievement

logro
Meaning
Something that has been successfully completed or accomplished through effort or skill.
Example
Graduating from university was her greatest achievement.
Graduarse de la universidad fue su mayor logro.
B2 noun /rʌʃ/

Rush

prisa; apresuramiento
Meaning
a sudden quick movement toward something; a period of great activity or demand; hurry
Example
There was a rush to buy tickets for the concert.
Hubo una prisa por comprar boletos para el concierto.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃu.əs/

sumptuous

suntuoso
Meaning
Splendid and expensive-looking; luxurious.
Example
The guests were treated to a sumptuous banquet.
Los invitados fueron tratados con un banquete suntuoso.
A1 noun /sʌn/

Sun

sol
Meaning
the star around which the earth orbits; the source of light and heat for planets
Example
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
El sol sale por el este y se pone por el oeste.
C2 adjective /ˈslɪpʃɒd/

slipshod

desordenado, negligente
Meaning
done in a careless, sloppy, or untidy way
Example
The project failed due to slipshod planning.
El proyecto fracasó debido a la planificación desordenada.
A2 preposition /riː/

re

respecto a
Meaning
concerning or about (used in formal letters or emails)
Example
The letter was sent re your recent application.
La carta fue enviada respecto a tu reciente solicitud.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɑːrt/

impart

impartir
Meaning
to make information known; to bestow or communicate
Example
The teacher imparted valuable knowledge to her students.
La maestra impartió valioso conocimiento a sus estudiantes.
C1 adjective ˈdɪs.pər.ət

disparate

dispar
Meaning
containing elements very different from one another.
Example
Their opinions were disparate, leading to debates.
Sus opiniones eran dispares, lo que llevó a debates.
B1 noun /ˈbɒksər/

boxer

boxeador; bóxer
Meaning
a person who fights in the sport of boxing; a type of short loose-fitting underwear; a breed of medium-to-large dog
Example
The boxer trained hard every morning before the championship match.
El boxeador entrenó duro cada mañana antes del campeonato.
B2 adjective /ˈvɛriənt/

Variant

variante; versión alternativa
Meaning
differing in form, details, or in some other respect; alternative
Example
There are several variant spellings of this word.
Hay varias variantes de esta palabra.
A1 noun /ˈhoʊmwɜːrk/

homework

tarea
Meaning
schoolwork that a student does at home
Example
I need to finish my math homework before dinner.
Necesito terminar mi tarea de matemáticas antes de la cena.
C1 noun /skraɪb/

scribe

escriba
Meaning
a person who writes documents, especially in ancient times; a professional copyist
Example
In ancient Egypt, scribes recorded important events.
En el antiguo Egipto, los escribas registraron eventos importantes.
C2 verb /ʌpˈhiːv/

upheave

levantar
Meaning
to lift or raise something forcefully; to cause to rise suddenly
Example
The workers had to upheave the heavy stone to clear the path.
Los trabajadores tuvieron que levantar la piedra pesada para despejar el camino.
C1 adverb /ˈmɪdweɪ/

Midway

a mitad de camino; en el medio
Meaning
halfway; at or to the middle point
Example
The project is midway through completion.
El proyecto está a medio camino de su finalización.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪb.ər.əl/

Liberal

liberal; tolerante; generoso; progresista en pensamiento
Meaning
open-minded; tolerant; generous; progressive in thinking
Example
She has a liberal attitude towards different cultures and beliefs.
Ella tiene una actitud liberal hacia diferentes culturas y creencias.
C1 verb /mɔːl/

maul

mutilar
Meaning
To wound or injure someone by scratching or tearing; to handle roughly.
Example
The bear mauled the camper in the forest.
El oso mutiló al campista en el bosque.
C2 adjective /ˈpɑːmi/

palmy

próspero / glorioso
Meaning
prosperous, flourishing, or relating to palm trees
Example
He often reminisced about the palmy days of his youth.
A menudo recordaba los días prósperos de su juventud.
B2 adjective /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

damaging

dañino
Meaning
causing harm or injury
Example
The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.
La tormenta causó efectos dañinos en los cultivos.
B2 noun /skɑːr/

Scar

cicatriz
Meaning
a mark left on the skin after a wound has healed; lasting emotional damage
Example
The accident left a permanent scar on his forehead.
El accidente dejó una cicatriz permanente en su frente.
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.flaʊər/

Sun flower

girasol
Meaning
a large yellow flower that turns to face the sun
Example
The sunflower field looked amazing in the bright sunlight.
El campo de girasoles se veía increíble bajo la luz brillante del sol.
C2 noun /ˈkælvəri/

calvary

calvario
Meaning
A place or experience of intense suffering, originally the site of Jesus’s crucifixion.
Example
For many refugees, the journey across the desert was a calvary.
Para muchos refugiados, el viaje a través del desierto fue un calvario.
C2 noun /ˌɪnəməˈrɑːtə/

inamorata

amante
Meaning
A woman with whom someone is in love; a female lover.
Example
He wrote a poem dedicated to his inamorata.
Escribió un poema dedicado a su enamorada.
A2 noun /flaʊər/

Flour

harina
Meaning
fine powder made by grinding wheat or other grains; used for making bread, cakes, and pastry
Example
She mixed flour with water to make dough for bread.
Ella mezcló la harina con agua para hacer la masa para el pan.
B2 adverb /ɔːˈθentɪkli/

authentically

auténticamente
Meaning
in a genuine, real, or true manner; in a way that reflects true character or origin
Example
She speaks authentically about her experiences.
Ella habla auténticamente sobre sus experiencias.
B2 noun ˌæs.pɪˈreɪ.ʃən

aspiration

aspiración
Meaning
A hope or ambition of achieving something, a strong desire or goal to achieve something.
Example
His aspiration is to become a successful entrepreneur.
Su aspiración es convertirse en un emprendedor exitoso.
B1 noun fəˈsɪl.ɪ.tiz

facilities

instalaciones
Meaning
A place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.
Example
Facilities improve industrial productivity.
Las instalaciones mejoran la productividad industrial.
B2 noun /ˈɛntəti/

entity

entidad
Meaning
something that exists as a single and complete unit; an organization or being
Example
The new company will operate as a separate legal entity.
La nueva empresa operará como una entidad legal separada.
C1 noun /ˈsəʊdiəm/

sodium

sodio
Meaning
a soft, silver-white chemical element that is highly reactive and found in salt.
Example
Sodium is an essential element for maintaining fluid balance in the body.
El sodio es un elemento esencial para mantener el equilibrio de líquidos en el cuerpo.
C1 noun ˈsɪnədʒi

synergy

sinergia, cooperación
Meaning
The interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.
Example
The synergy between the two companies led to a successful partnership.
La sinergia entre las dos empresas condujo a una exitosa asociación.
C1 noun /ˌprɒpəˈɡeɪʃən/

propagation

propagación, difusión
Meaning
The action of spreading and promoting an idea, theory, etc.
Example
The propagation of ideas through social media is rapid.
La propagación de ideas a través de las redes sociales es rápida.
C1 noun /ˈkɜːrfjuː/

curfew

toque de queda
Meaning
a rule requiring people to stay indoors after a certain time, usually at night
Example
The city imposed a curfew during the unrest.
La ciudad impuso un toque de queda durante los disturbios.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈvaɪ.t̬əl.aɪz/

revitalize

revitalizar
Meaning
To restore energy and effectiveness to something.
Example
The new policies aim to revitalize the economy.
Las nuevas políticas tienen como objetivo revitalizar la economía.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛn.ju.əs/

tenuous

débil / delgado
Meaning
Very weak, thin, or slight; lacking a strong basis.
Example
The evidence against him is quite tenuous.
La evidencia contra él es bastante débil.
B1 noun /vaɪəˈlɪn/

Violin

violín
Meaning
a musical instrument with four strings that is played with a bow
Example
She plays the violin beautifully in the orchestra.
Ella toca el violín hermosamente en la orquesta.
C1 noun /ˈneb.jʊ.lə/

nebula

nebulosa
Meaning
A cloud of gas and dust in outer space, sometimes visible in the night sky.
Example
The Orion Nebula is one of the brightest in the sky.
La Nebulosa de Orión es una de las más brillantes en el cielo.
B2 verb /ʌnˈfəʊld/

unfold

desplegar o abrir
Meaning
to open or spread out something that was folded; to gradually reveal or develop
Example
She unfolded the letter carefully.
Ella desdobló la carta cuidadosamente.
B2 verb /ɪnˈhæns/

enhance

mejorar
Meaning
to improve the quality, value, or extent of something
Example
The new features will enhance the user experience.
Las nuevas características mejorarán la experiencia del usuario.
C2 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.mənt/

aliment

alimento
Meaning
food or nourishment that sustains life
Example
Fruits and vegetables are important aliments for a healthy body.
Las frutas y verduras son alimentos importantes para un cuerpo saludable.
B2 noun ˈtɒksɪk ˈɡæsɪz

toxic gases

gases tóxicos
Meaning
Poisonous or harmful gases that can cause illness or death
Example
Toxic gases from industries contribute to air pollution.
Los gases tóxicos de las industrias contribuyen a la contaminación del aire.
C2 noun /ɪmˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Improbability

improbabilidad
Meaning
the quality or state of being improbable; unlikely to be true or to happen
Example
The improbability of winning the lottery twice didn't stop her from buying tickets.
La improbabilidad de ganar la lotería dos veces no la detuvo de comprar boletos.
B2 noun /ˈdeɪ.tə briːtʃ/

data breach

violación de datos
Meaning
Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information through security violation
Example
A data breach exposed millions of users' passwords.
Una violación de datos expuso las contraseñas de millones de usuarios.
B2 noun /ˈɡɑː.mənt/

garment

prenda
Meaning
An item of clothing.
Example
She bought a new garment for the party.
Ella compró una nueva prenda para la fiesta.
B2 verb /əˈkweɪnt/

acquaint

familiarizar
Meaning
to make someone familiar with something; to inform or introduce
Example
Please acquaint yourself with the safety guidelines before operating the machine.
Por favor, familiarícese con las pautas de seguridad antes de operar la máquina.
C1 verb /ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/

alienate

alienar
Meaning
To make someone feel isolated or estranged; to cause someone to become unfriendly.
Example
His rude behavior alienated many of his friends.
Su comportamiento grosero alienó a muchos de sus amigos.
C1 adjective /ˈmeʒ.ər.ə.bəl/

Measurable

medible; cuantificable
Meaning
able to be measured; quantifiable
Example
The project's success was measurable by increased sales.
El éxito del proyecto fue medible por el aumento de ventas.
C2 noun /mɪf/

miff

pequeña pelea
Meaning
A petty quarrel or annoyance.
Example
They had a slight miff over the seating arrangement.
Tuvieron una pequeña pelea sobre la disposición de los asientos.
B2 noun /ˈkoʊ.brə/

Cobra

cobra
Meaning
a venomous snake with a hood that can be spread when threatened
Example
The cobra raised its hood and hissed at the intruder.
La cobra levantó su capucha y siseó al intruso.
B2 noun /spæn/

span

extensión
Meaning
the full extent or length of something from one end to another
Example
The bridge has a span of over 500 meters.
El puente tiene una extensión de más de 500 metros.
C1 verb /ʌnˈmɑːsk/

unmask

desenmascarar
Meaning
to remove a mask or covering; to reveal the true identity, nature, or intentions of someone or something
Example
The investigation helped unmask the real culprit behind the crime.
La investigación ayudó a desenmascarar al verdadero culpable del crimen.
C1 noun/verb /kroʊˈʃeɪ/

crochet

croché
Meaning
Needlework made by interlocking loops of thread with a hooked needle; the act of making such items.
Example
She learned how to crochet a scarf for winter.
Ella aprendió a hacer un suéter de lana para el invierno.
A1 verb /raɪd/

ride

montar/montar en
Meaning
to travel on or in a vehicle; to sit on and control a horse
Example
She likes to ride her bicycle to work.
A ella le gusta montar su bicicleta al trabajo.
C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.dʒi/

Mingy

tacaño; avaro
Meaning
mean or stingy; unwilling to spend money
Example
He is too mingy to spend money on anything but necessities.
Él es demasiado tacaño para gastar dinero en algo que no sea lo esencial.
B1 noun prəˈtek.ʃən

protection

protección
Meaning
The action of protecting someone or something, or the state of being protected.
Example
The movement focused on the protection of rights.
El movimiento se centró en la protección de los derechos.
B2 adjective ˌkæt.əˈstrɑː.fɪk

catastrophic

catastrófico, devastador
Meaning
Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.
Example
Climate change has catastrophic consequences.
El cambio climático tiene consecuencias catastróficas.
B1 noun /ˈkæmpəs/

campus

campus
Meaning
The grounds and buildings of a university, college, or school.
Example
The university campus is filled with students during the fall semester.
El campus universitario está lleno de estudiantes durante el semestre de otoño.
B2 verb /əˈweɪt/

await

esperar
Meaning
to wait for someone or something; to expect
Example
We await your response with great anticipation.
Esperamos tu respuesta con gran anticipación.
B1 verb səˈpɔːrtɪŋ

supporting

apoyar
Meaning
Giving assistance to; helping to bear the weight of something.
Example
Supporting education initiatives helps reduce child labour.
Apoyar las iniciativas educativas ayuda a reducir el trabajo infantil.
B2 adjective /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentl/

experimental

experimental
Meaning
based on untested ideas or techniques; relating to experiments or testing
Example
The scientists developed an experimental drug to treat cancer.
Los científicos desarrollaron un medicamento experimental para tratar el cáncer.
A2 verb /diːl/

deal

felicidad
Meaning
to distribute or give out something; to handle or manage
Example
He had to deal with many problems at work.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /ˈprɒspɛktər/

prospector

buscador de minerales
Meaning
a person who searches for mineral deposits, especially gold
Example
The prospector spent years in the mountains searching for gold.
El prospector pasó años en las montañas buscando oro.
C2 noun /rɪˈfɛkʃən/

refection

comida / refección
Meaning
a meal or the act of taking food and drink
Example
The monks gathered for their evening refection.
Los monjes se reunieron para su refección nocturna.
A2 noun /læmp/

Lamp

lámpara
Meaning
a device for giving light, either one using electricity or burning gas or oil
Example
She turned on the reading lamp to illuminate her book.
Ella encendió la lámpara de lectura para iluminar su libro.
C2 verb /ˈbækˌslaɪd/

backslide

retroceder
Meaning
To relapse into bad habits, undesirable practices, or moral decline.
Example
After months of progress, he began to backslide into old habits.
Después de meses de progreso, empezó a retroceder hacia viejos hábitos.
C1 adjective ˈɛl.ə.kwənt

eloquent

elocuente
Meaning
Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing; clearly expressing or indicating something.
Example
Her eloquent speech inspired the entire audience.
Su elocuente discurso inspiró a toda la audiencia.
C1 adjective /ˈdʒeɪ.dɪd/

jaded

cansado, indiferente
Meaning
Tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something.
Example
After years of traveling, she felt jaded by the constant movement.
Después de años de viajar, se sintió cansada por el constante movimiento.
B2 noun /fliːt/

fleet

flota
Meaning
a group of ships, vehicles, or aircraft operating together under one command
Example
The navy deployed its entire fleet for the exercise.
La armada desplegó toda su flota para el ejercicio.
A1 adjective /bɔːrd/

bored

aburrido
Meaning
feeling weary or uninterested because of lack of activity or excitement
Example
She felt bored during the long meeting.
Se sintió aburrida durante la reunión larga.
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 adjective /ˈstɑːrtəld/

startled

sobresaltado
Meaning
suddenly shocked or surprised by something unexpected
Example
She was startled by the loud noise outside.
Ella se sobresaltó por el ruido fuerte afuera.
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.ɪˈfɛk.tʃu.əl/

ineffectual

ineficaz
Meaning
Not producing any or the desired effect; lacking the ability or qualities to achieve a purpose.
Example
The manager’s ineffectual leadership caused the team to lose motivation.
El liderazgo ineficaz del gerente hizo que el equipo perdiera la motivación.
C2 verb /ˈdɒdə/

dodder

temblar al caminar
Meaning
To move in a weak and unsteady way, especially due to old age.
Example
The old man doddered across the street with a cane.
El anciano caminaba temblando por la calle con un bastón.
A2 adjective /ˈmoʊbaɪl/

mobile

móvil
Meaning
Able to move or be moved easily; also refers to portable communication devices.
Example
She prefers a mobile lifestyle that allows her to travel frequently.
Ella prefiere un estilo de vida móvil que le permita viajar con frecuencia.
C2 noun /nɪmf/

Nymph

Ninfa
Meaning
a mythological spirit of nature; a beautiful young woman in classical mythology
Example
The water nymph appeared by the moonlit lake.
La ninfa del agua apareció junto al lago iluminado por la luna.
A1 verb /ˈlɪsən/

listen

escuchar
Meaning
to pay attention to sounds; to hear someone or something with thoughtful attention
Example
Please listen carefully to the instructions.
Por favor escuche atentamente las instrucciones.
B2 verb /ˈlaɪtən/

lighten

aligerar; aclarar
Meaning
to make something brighter or less dark; to make something less heavy or serious
Example
A joke can lighten the mood during a tense meeting.
Un chiste puede aligerar el ambiente en una reunión tensa.
B1 verb /spɔɪl/

spoil

estropear
Meaning
to damage or ruin something
Example
The rain spoiled the outdoor event.
La lluvia estropeó el evento al aire libre.
C1 verb /dɪˈluːd/

delude

engañar
Meaning
To mislead someone into believing something that is not true.
Example
He deluded himself into thinking he could win the race without training.
Él se engañó a sí mismo pensando que podía ganar la carrera sin entrenar.
A2 noun /ˈtrʌb.əl/

Trouble

problema; dificultad
Meaning
difficulty or problems; effort or exertion made to do something
Example
The car broke down and caused a lot of trouble for the family.
El coche se descompuso y causó muchos problemas a la familia.
C2 noun /prəˈtuːbərəns/

protuberance

protuberancia
Meaning
A rounded swelling or lump on a surface.
Example
The doctor examined the small protuberance on his arm.
El doctor examinó la pequeña protuberancia en su brazo.
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.
C2 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈtɛəriən/

unitarian

unitario
Meaning
A person who believes that God exists as one entity rather than as a Trinity; a member of a religious denomination that emphasizes individual freedom of belief.
Example
The Unitarian church is known for its inclusive and open-minded approach.
La iglesia unitaria es conocida por su enfoque inclusivo y de mente abierta.
A2 verb /stɔːr/

store

almacenar
Meaning
to keep things in a place for future use; to save information
Example
She stores her winter clothes in the attic.
Ella guarda su ropa de invierno en el ático.
B2 adjective məˈriːn

marine

marino
Meaning
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the sea; living or growing in the sea.
Example
Marine ecosystems are highly sensitive to human activity.
Los ecosistemas marinos son muy sensibles a la actividad humana.
C1 noun /ˌæmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

amplification

amplificación
Meaning
the act or process of making something stronger, louder, or more intense; an expansion or elaboration of details
Example
The microphone provides amplification of the speaker’s voice.
El micrófono proporciona amplificación de la voz del orador.
B1 verb /ˌɛntərˈteɪn/

entertain

entretener
Meaning
to provide amusement, enjoyment, or hospitality to others
Example
The comedian entertained the audience with his jokes.
El comediante entretuvo al público con sus chistes.
C1 noun /ˈiːzl̩/

easel

soporte para lienzo
Meaning
a frame for supporting an artist's canvas while painting or drawing
Example
The artist placed the canvas on the easel before starting to paint.
El artista colocó el lienzo sobre el caballete antes de empezar a pintar.
C2 noun /ˈvɜːrdɪɡriːs/

verdigris

cobertura verde o azulada
Meaning
A green or bluish deposit that forms on copper, brass, or bronze surfaces due to oxidation.
Example
The old statue was covered in verdigris after years of exposure to the rain.
La vieja estatua estaba cubierta de verdigris después de años de exposición a la lluvia.
C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən swɒmp iːl/

Asian swamp eel

anguila de pantano asiática
Meaning
a snake-like freshwater fish that can survive in muddy waters and is considered a delicacy in South Asian cuisine
Example
Asian swamp eel can breathe air and survive in shallow muddy waters.
La anguila de pantano asiática puede respirar aire y sobrevivir en aguas fangosas poco profundas.
C2 noun /ˈhɛptəˌɡɒn/

heptagon

heptágono
Meaning
A polygon with seven sides and seven angles.
Example
The math teacher drew a heptagon on the board.
El maestro de matemáticas dibujó un heptágono en la pizarra.
C1 verb /ˈtæmpər/

tamper

interferir
Meaning
To interfere with something in a harmful, unauthorized, or improper way.
Example
The evidence was tampered with before the trial.
La evidencia fue manipulada antes del juicio.
C2 noun /ˈænɪməs/

animus

animosidad / propósito
Meaning
A strong feeling of hostility; motivation or purpose behind an action.
Example
His speech was driven by animus against the policy.
Su discurso fue impulsado por animosidad contra la política.
B2 noun /wɪt/

Wit

ingenio
Meaning
mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence; a natural aptitude for using words in a clever and amusing way
Example
She has a sharp wit and quick sense of humor.
Ella tiene una mente aguda y un rápido sentido del humor.
C1 noun/verb /freɪ/

fray

pelea, desgastarse
Meaning
As a noun, a fight or heated dispute; as a verb, to unravel or wear out through friction.
Example
He tried to stay calm, but his nerves began to fray during the argument.
Trató de mantenerse calmado, pero sus nervios empezaron a desgastarse durante la discusión.
C1 verb /ˈmedɪkeɪt/

medicate

medicar
Meaning
to treat with medicine; to give drugs to someone for medical purposes
Example
The doctor will medicate the patient to reduce inflammation.
El doctor medicará al paciente para reducir la inflamación.
B2 verb /hæk/

hack

cortar, acceder sin autorización a un sistema informático
Meaning
to cut or chop roughly; to gain unauthorized access to a computer system
Example
The programmer managed to hack into the system.
El programador logró hackear el sistema.
B2 noun /ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/

interruption

interrupción
Meaning
the act of stopping or breaking the continuity of something; a pause caused by an external action
Example
The meeting was delayed due to an unexpected interruption.
La reunión se retrasó por una interrupción inesperada.
C1 adjective /ˈærɪd/

arid

árido
Meaning
extremely dry; lacking in interest or excitement
Example
The desert is known for its arid climate.
El desierto es conocido por su clima árido.
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.
C2 noun /maɪˈkrɒmɪtər/

micrometer

micrómetro
Meaning
A device used for measuring small distances with great accuracy.
Example
The engineer used a micrometer to measure the thickness of the wire.
El ingeniero usó un micrómetro para medir el grosor del cable.
C1 noun /ˈrɛɡjəleɪtər/

regulator

regulador
Meaning
a person or device that controls or maintains the operation of a system
Example
The government appointed a new regulator for the financial sector.
El gobierno nombró un nuevo regulador para el sector financiero.
B2 adjective /ˈles.ər/

Lesser

menor
Meaning
smaller in amount; of lower importance; inferior
Example
He chose the lesser of two evils when making his decision.
Eligió el menor de dos males al tomar su decisión.
C1 noun /streɪt/

strait

estrecho
Meaning
A narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two large areas of water.
Example
The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.
El estrecho de Gibraltar conecta el océano Atlántico y el mar Mediterráneo.
C1 adjective /ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəl/

existential

existencial
Meaning
Relating to human existence, often concerning meaning or purpose of life.
Example
She went through an existential crisis during her midlife.
Pasó por una crisis existencial durante su mediana edad.
C1 noun /ˈtæn.dəm/

Tandem

bicicleta tándem
Meaning
a bicycle built for two riders, one behind the other
Example
The couple enjoyed riding their tandem bicycle through the park.
La pareja disfrutó montando su bicicleta tándem a través del parque.
B1 adverb /ˈpɜr.sən.ə.li/

Personally

Personalmente; en mi opinión; para mí; en persona
Meaning
as a person; in one's own opinion; for oneself; in person
Example
Personally, I think the movie was excellent, though others disagree.
Personalmente, creo que la película fue excelente, aunque otros no estén de acuerdo.
C2 adjective /juːˈdʒɛnɪk/

eugenic

eugenésico
Meaning
Relating to or aiming at improving the genetic quality of a population.
Example
In the early 20th century, some scientists supported eugenic policies.
A principios del siglo XX, algunos científicos apoyaron las políticas eugenésicas.
C2 noun /raɪm/

rime

escarcha
Meaning
frost formed on cold surfaces by freezing water vapor
Example
The trees were covered with a white rime after the cold night.
Los árboles estaban cubiertos con una capa blanca de escarcha después de la fría noche.
C1 noun /ˈnɜr.tʃər/

Nurture

nutrición
Meaning
the process of caring for and encouraging growth or development
Example
Good parenting involves both nature and nurture.
La buena crianza involucra tanto la naturaleza como la nutrición.
B1 adjective /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/

disgusting

repugnante
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or offensive; causing strong dislike or revulsion
Example
The smell coming from the trash can was absolutely disgusting.
El olor que venía del basurero era absolutamente repugnante.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmɪnət/

indiscriminate

indiscriminado
Meaning
Done without careful judgment; random or haphazard.
Example
The indiscriminate use of pesticides harms the environment.
El uso indiscriminado de pesticidas daña el medio ambiente.
A1 interjection;noun /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/

goodbye

adiós
Meaning
a polite expression used when leaving or ending a conversation; the act of parting
Example
She waved and said goodbye before leaving the station.
Ella saludó con la mano y dijo adiós antes de irse de la estación.