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C2 noun /ˈkæm.fər/

Camphor

alcanfor
Meaning
a white crystalline substance with a strong aromatic smell, used in medicine and religious ceremonies
Example
The temple was filled with the fragrant smoke of burning camphor.
El templo estaba lleno del humo fragante del alcanfor ardiendo.
C1 noun /ˈvælər/

valor

valor
Meaning
Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.
Example
The soldier was honored for his valor during the war.
El soldado fue honrado por su valor durante la guerra.
C2 adjective /ˈeɪkwiəs/

aqueous

acuoso
Meaning
related to or containing water; watery
Example
The solution was in an aqueous form.
La solución estaba en forma acuosa.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪdiəs/

invidious

envidioso
Meaning
likely to arouse resentment, envy, or anger in others
Example
The manager's invidious remarks created tension among the employees.
Los comentarios envidiosos del gerente crearon tensión entre los empleados.
C2 noun /ˈplɛbɪsaɪt/

plebiscite

votación directa del pueblo
Meaning
a direct vote by the electorate on an important public question
Example
The government held a plebiscite to decide on the new constitution.
El gobierno celebró un plebiscito para decidir sobre la nueva constitución.
C1 noun /ˈprɒvənəns/

provenance

origen
Meaning
The origin or source of something.
Example
The museum verified the provenance of the ancient manuscript.
El museo verificó el origen del antiguo manuscrito.
C1 noun /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/

misgivings

dudas, recelos
Meaning
feelings of doubt or concern about the outcome or propriety of something
Example
She had serious misgivings about signing the contract.
Ella tenía serias dudas sobre firmar el contrato.
B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtfəl/

thoughtful

reflexivo
Meaning
showing careful consideration or attention
Example
She gave a thoughtful response to every question asked.
Ella dio una respuesta reflexiva a cada pregunta que se le hizo.
C2 noun /ˈbiːtənd raɪs/

Beatened rice

arroz machacado
Meaning
flattened rice; rice that has been parboiled, dried, and beaten into flat flakes
Example
Beaten rice is commonly eaten with milk and sugar for breakfast.
El arroz machacado se come comúnmente con leche y azúcar para el desayuno.
B2 noun /eɪk/

Ache

dolor
Meaning
a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body
Example
He had a terrible headache after working late.
Tuvo un terrible dolor de cabeza después de trabajar hasta tarde.
B1 noun /ˈbɔr.dər/

Border

frontera
Meaning
a line separating two political or geographical areas, especially countries
Example
They crossed the border between France and Spain by train.
Cruzaron la frontera entre Francia y España en tren.
B2 noun /ɪnˈdɔːrs.mənt/

endorsement

respaldo
Meaning
A public or official statement of support or approval.
Example
The celebrity's endorsement increased the product's sales.
El respaldo de la celebridad aumentó las ventas del producto.
C2 adjective /dɪˈkɔːrəs/

decourous

decente
Meaning
characterized by propriety, good taste, and proper manners
Example
She maintained a decourous silence during the ceremony.
Ella mantuvo un silencio decente durante la ceremonia.
B2 noun prəˈvɪʒ.ənz

provisions

disposiciones
Meaning
A condition or requirement in a legal document; clauses or stipulations.
Example
Provisions must align with public aspirations.
Las disposiciones deben alinearse con las aspiraciones públicas.
C1 noun səˌsɛp.təˈbɪl.ə.ti

susceptibility

susceptibilidad
Meaning
The quality of being likely to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing; vulnerability.
Example
High susceptibility to infections requires extra care.
Alta susceptibilidad a infecciones requiere atención adicional.
C1 noun/verb /ˈbæntər/

banter

burlas
Meaning
playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks
Example
The colleagues enjoyed some light banter during the meeting.
Los colegas disfrutaron de un poco de banter ligero durante la reunión.
C1 noun /ˈsuːtər/

suitor

pretendiente
Meaning
a man who pursues a relationship with a woman, often with the intent to marry
Example
She had many suitors vying for her attention.
Ella tenía muchos pretendientes compitiendo por su atención.
C1 noun /ˈnɔːrmən/

Norman

normando
Meaning
A member of a people of mixed Scandinavian and Frankish origin who settled in Normandy, or relating to their culture.
Example
The Normans conquered England in 1066.
Los normandos conquistaron Inglaterra en 1066.
C1 noun /ˈvʌl.tʃər/

Vulture

buitre
Meaning
a large bird of prey that feeds mainly on carrion
Example
The vulture circled overhead, waiting for its prey.
El buitre volaba en círculos sobre su cabeza, esperando su presa.
B2 adjective /ˈhʌm.bəl/

Humble

humilde
Meaning
modest; not proud; unassuming;
Example
Despite his success, he remained humble and kind.
A pesar de su exito, se mantuvo humilde y amable.
C1 verb /ɪnˈɡʌlf/

engulf

engullir
Meaning
to completely surround or cover something or someone
Example
The village was engulfed by floodwaters.
El pueblo fue engullido por las aguas del inundación.
C2 noun /bəˈsuːn/

bassoon

un tipo de flauta (instrumento musical de madera grande)
Meaning
a large woodwind instrument with a deep sound
Example
The orchestra featured a beautiful bassoon solo.
La orquesta presentó un hermoso solo de fagot.
B2 noun /loʊf/

Loaf

pan
Meaning
a shaped mass of bread baked as a unit
Example
She bought a fresh loaf of bread from the bakery.
Ella compró una barra de pan fresco de la panadería.
C2 verb /pərˈtɪkjələrˌaɪz/

particularize

especificar
Meaning
to mention or describe something in detail
Example
The witness was asked to particularize the events of that night.
Se le pidió al testigo que especificara los eventos de esa noche.
B2 noun ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti

integrity

integridad
Meaning
The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.
Example
Teachers' integrity fosters a positive learning environment.
La integridad de los maestros fomenta un ambiente de aprendizaje positivo.
B2 verb əˈpɔɪn.tɪd

appointed

nombrado
Meaning
Assign a job or role to someone; designate someone to a position.
Example
Appointed officials carry significant responsibilities.
Los funcionarios nombrados tienen responsabilidades importantes.
B2 noun ˈprɒs.pekt

prospect

perspectiva
Meaning
The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
Example
The project's success holds great prospect for the economy.
El éxito del proyecto tiene una gran perspectiva para la economía.
B2 verb ˈɛkəʊd

echoed

retumbado
Meaning
To repeat or resound; to be reminiscent of something.
Example
The words of gratitude echoed in his heart.
Las palabras de gratitud retumbaron en su corazón.
C1 adjective ˌɪn.təˈmɪt.ənt

intermittent

intermitente
Meaning
Happening irregularly, not continuously.
Example
The rain was intermittent throughout the day.
La lluvia fue intermitente durante todo el día.
B2 noun /ˈɡlæm.ər/

Glamour

glamour; atractivo; encanto;
Meaning
an attractive or exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing; alluring charm
Example
The glamour of Hollywood attracted young actors from around the world.
El glamour de Hollywood atrajo a jóvenes actores de todo el mundo.
C2 adjective /mjuːˈnɪfɪsənt/

munificent

munífico
Meaning
extremely generous; giving freely and abundantly
Example
She made a munificent donation to the orphanage.
Ella hizo una donación munífica al orfanato.
C1 adjective /pərˈmɪsəbl̩/

permissible

permitido
Meaning
allowed or permitted by rules or law
Example
It is permissible to park here after 6 p.m.
Está permitido estacionar aquí después de las 6 p.m.
B2 noun /ˈpleɪsmənt/

placement

colocación o asignación
Meaning
the act of putting something or someone in a particular position or job
Example
The company arranged job placement for the graduates.
La empresa organizó la colocación laboral para los graduados.
B1 verb /mɛlt/

melt

derretir
Meaning
to change from solid to liquid due to heat; to disappear gradually
Example
The ice melted in the sun.
El hielo se derritió al sol.
B2 adjective /ˈdʒʌm.boʊ/

Jumbo

extraordinariamente grande; gigante
Meaning
exceptionally large; enormous; gigantic
Example
The jumbo jet was delayed at the airport.
El jumbo jet fue retrasado en el aeropuerto.
A2 noun /ˈæk.ʃən/

Action

acción; tarea
Meaning
the process of doing something; something that is done
Example
We need to take action to solve this problem.
Necesitamos tomar medidas para resolver este problema.
A2 noun /kɔːrn/

Corn

maíz
Meaning
a tall cereal plant that produces kernels on large ears; maize
Example
We grilled corn on the cob for dinner.
Asamos maíz en la mazorca para la cena.
C1 adjective /məˈroʊs/

morose

melancólico
Meaning
sullen, gloomy, or ill-tempered
Example
He became morose after losing his job.
Se volvió melancólico después de perder su trabajo.
B2 verb /səbˈskraɪb/

subscribe

suscribirse
Meaning
to pay to receive a service regularly; to agree with or support something
Example
I subscribe to several online magazines.
Me suscribo a varias revistas en línea.
C1 noun /ˈhjuːbrɪs/

hubris

hubris
Meaning
excessive pride or self-confidence
Example
His hubris led to his downfall.
Su hubris condujo a su caída.
C1 noun /ˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən wɔːr/

liberation war

guerra de liberación
Meaning
a war fought to gain freedom from foreign rule, occupation, or oppression; an armed struggle for national independence
Example
The liberation war reshaped the nation’s history and identity.
La guerra de liberación transformó la historia del país.
C1 adjective /səˈtɪrɪk/

satiric

satírico
Meaning
Relating to or using satire.
Example
The novel takes a satiric view of urban life.
La novela tiene una visión satírica de la vida urbana.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Landlord

arrendador
Meaning
a man who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a male property owner
Example
The landlord agreed to fix the broken heating system before winter arrived.
El arrendador acordó arreglar el sistema de calefacción roto antes de que llegara el invierno.
B1 adjective /ˈliː.dɪŋ/

Leading

principal; líder; más importante
Meaning
foremost; principal; most important; guiding
Example
She is a leading expert in environmental science.
Ella es una experta líder en ciencias ambientales.
B2 noun /ˈdʒes.tʃər/

Gesture

gesto
Meaning
a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning
Example
She made a welcoming gesture with her hands to invite the guests inside.
Ella hizo un gesto de bienvenida con las manos para invitar a los invitados a entrar.
C2 adjective ˈmiː.ni.əl

menial

menial
Meaning
Not requiring much skill and lacking prestige.
Example
He refused to do menial work.
Él se negó a hacer trabajos meniales.
C1 verb /dɪˈspɜːrs/

disperse

dispersar
Meaning
To scatter or spread widely in different directions.
Example
The police used tear gas to disperse the crowd.
La policía usó gas lacrimógeno para dispersar a la multitud.
B1 noun /ˈempaɪər/

empire

imperio
Meaning
a group of countries or regions controlled by one ruler or government
Example
The Roman Empire lasted for centuries.
El Imperio Romano duró siglos.
A2 noun /dʒæz/

jazz

felicidad
Meaning
a style of music characterized by improvisation, syncopation, and strong rhythm, originating in African American communities
Example
She loves listening to live jazz on weekends.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪleɪ/

melee

lucha desordenada
Meaning
A noisy, confused fight or crowd situation.
Example
A melee broke out during the football match.
Estalló una lucha desordenada durante el partido de fútbol.
A2 noun /ɡreɪp/

grape

uva
Meaning
a small, round fruit that grows in clusters on vines and is used to make wine or eaten as food
Example
She picked a bunch of grapes from the vine.
Ella recogió un racimo de uvas de la vid.
C1 verb /pɜːrdʒ/

purge

purificar
Meaning
To remove unwanted feelings, people, or things; to cleanse or purify.
Example
The new leader promised to purge corruption from the government.
El nuevo líder prometió purgar la corrupción del gobierno.
B2 noun /ˈledʒ.ənd/

Legend

leyenda; mito
Meaning
a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated; an extremely famous or notorious person
Example
The legend of King Arthur has inspired many books.
La leyenda del rey Arturo ha inspirado muchos libros.
C1 noun /ˈæmpɛər/

ampere

ámper
Meaning
A unit of electric current in the International System of Units (SI), symbolized as A.
Example
The current flowing through the wire is measured in amperes.
La corriente que fluye a través del cable se mide en amperios.
C1 noun /dɪˈfjuːʒən/

diffusion

difusión
Meaning
the spreading of something more widely or the movement of particles from high to low concentration
Example
The diffusion of information on social media is rapid.
La difusión de información en las redes sociales es rápida.
B1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs/

status

estado
Meaning
the social or professional position or condition of someone or something
Example
His social status improved after the promotion.
Su estado social mejoró después de la promoción.
C2 noun /lɔːˈdeɪʃən/

laudation

elogio
Meaning
The act of praising or expressing approval.
Example
The poet received much laudation for his moving verses.
El poeta recibió muchos elogios por sus versos conmovedores.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtræməld/

untrammeled

libertad ilimitada
Meaning
Not restricted or hampered; free and unrestricted.
Example
She enjoyed untrammeled freedom in her new life abroad.
Disfrutó de libertad ilimitada en su nueva vida en el extranjero.
C2 adverb /ɪnˈdjuːbɪtəbli/

indubitably

indudablemente
Meaning
Without a doubt; certainly.
Example
She is indubitably the best candidate for the job.
Ella es indudablemente la mejor candidata para el trabajo.
C1 noun /ˈpæn.θi.ən/

pantheon

todos los dioses, templo dedicado a todos los dioses
Meaning
All the gods of a religion collectively; a building dedicated to all gods.
Example
The Roman Pantheon is one of the best-preserved ancient temples.
El Panteón romano es uno de los templos antiguos mejor conservados.
C2 adjective /bɪˈnɪɡnənt/

benignant

benigno, bondadoso
Meaning
Kindly and benevolent in nature.
Example
The teacher’s benignant attitude made the students feel comfortable.
La actitud benigna del maestro hizo que los estudiantes se sintieran cómodos.
A2 noun /roʊl/

role

papel
Meaning
a part or function of something
Example
Her role in the project was crucial.
Su rol en el proyecto fue crucial.
C2 noun /koʊˈædʒətər/

coadjutor

auxiliar
Meaning
a person who helps or assists another, especially in a religious or official capacity
Example
The bishop appointed a coadjutor to assist him with his duties.
El obispo nombró a un auxiliar para que lo asistiera con sus deberes.
B1 noun sɪvɪˈlɪzeɪʃənz

civilizations

civilizaciones
Meaning
The stage of human social development and organization that is considered most advanced.
Example
Ancient civilizations developed complex systems of governance.
Las antiguas civilizaciones desarrollaron sistemas complejos de gobierno.
B1 noun /tɜːmz/

terms

términos
Meaning
plural of term; conditions or rules in a contract or agreement
Example
The terms of the agreement are clearly outlined in the contract.
Los términos del acuerdo están claramente delineados en el contrato.
B1 adverb /ˈfeər.li/

Fairly

justamente; moderadamente; razonablemente
Meaning
in a just manner; moderately; reasonably
Example
The test was fairly easy, but some questions were challenging.
El examen fue bastante fácil, pero algunas preguntas fueron desafiantes.
B2 verb /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/

distinguish

distinguir
Meaning
to recognize or show the differences between two or more things; to set apart as different
Example
It can be difficult to distinguish between truth and rumor.
Puede ser difícil distinguir entre la verdad y el rumor.
A1 adverb /suːn/

Soon

pronto
Meaning
in a short time; before long; quickly
Example
The train will arrive soon.
El tren llegará pronto.
C1 noun /nɒb/

Knob

un mango redondeado en una puerta o cajón; un interruptor redondeado pequeño en una máquina
Meaning
a rounded handle on a door or drawer; a small rounded switch on a machine
Example
He turned the brass knob to open the old wooden door.
Giró el pomo de latón para abrir la puerta de madera vieja.
C1 noun /mɪˈrɑːʒ/

Mirage

espejismo
Meaning
An optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, especially in deserts
Example
The travelers saw a mirage of water in the desert.
Los viajeros vieron un espejismo de agua en el desierto.
B2 verb /əˈplɔːd/

applaud

aplaudir
Meaning
to show approval by clapping or expressing admiration
Example
The audience applauded the performance.
La audiencia aplaudió la actuación.
B1 noun ˌɔː.ɡən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

organization

organización
Meaning
An organized group of people with a particular purpose, such as a business or government department.
Example
The organization was officially inaugurated in 2024.
La organización fue inaugurada oficialmente en 2024.
B1 noun /kriˈeɪ.ʃənz/

creations

creaciones
Meaning
Things that have been created, especially works of art or imaginative works.
Example
His creations astonished the world.
Sus creaciones sorprendieron al mundo.
C2 adjective /prəˈtuːbərənt/

protuberant

protuberante
Meaning
Sticking out or bulging.
Example
His protuberant belly showed after the meal.
Su barriga protuberante se mostró después de la comida.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪmˌstoʊn/

brimstone

azufre
Meaning
Sulfur, especially when considered as fiery and associated with hell or divine punishment.
Example
The preacher spoke of fire and brimstone to warn the congregation.
El predicador habló de fuego y azufre para advertir a la congregación.
A2 pronoun /ɪtˈsɛlf/

itself

a sí mismo
Meaning
Used to emphasize the thing just mentioned; by its own power or effort.
Example
The cat cleaned itself after eating.
El gato se limpió a sí mismo después de comer.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊə/

insecure

inseguro
Meaning
not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious
Example
She felt insecure about her performance in the exam.
Ella se sintió insegura acerca de su desempeño en el examen.
A2 noun /ˌpɒsəˈbɪləti/

possibility

posibilidad
Meaning
something that may happen or be the case; a chance that something exists or might occur
Example
There is a strong possibility of rain tomorrow.
Hay una fuerte posibilidad de lluvia mañana.
B1 noun /ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/

management

gestión
Meaning
The process of dealing with or controlling things or people.
Example
Proper management minimizes environmental damage.
La gestión adecuada minimiza los daños ambientales.
C2 adjective /ləˈsɪviəs/

lascivious

lascivo
Meaning
showing an overt and often offensive sexual desire
Example
The lascivious remarks made everyone uncomfortable.
Las observaciones lascivas hicieron que todos se sintieran incómodos.
B2 noun /ˈkɒm.pɒ.stɪŋ/

composting

compostaje
Meaning
The process of recycling organic waste into fertile fertilizer.
Example
Composting reduces waste and enhances soil fertility.
El compostaje reduce los desechos y mejora la fertilidad del suelo.
C2 adjective /ˌtɔːtəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

tautological

tautológico
Meaning
expressing something by repeating the same idea in different words; redundant
Example
Saying 'free gift' is considered tautological.
Decir 'regalo gratis' se considera tautológico.
C2 verb /əˈbɑː.mə.neɪt/

abominate

abominar
Meaning
to feel hatred or loathing for something
Example
She abominates cruelty to animals.
Ella abomina la crueldad hacia los animales.
C2 noun /ˈdʒʌɡləri/

jugglery

malabares
Meaning
The performance of tricks and illusions, especially by sleight of hand.
Example
The magician's jugglery amazed the audience.
La juglaría del mago sorprendió a la audiencia.
C1 verb /ˈsmʌðər/

smother

sofocar / asfixiar
Meaning
to kill someone by covering their nose and mouth to prevent breathing; to cover something completely; to overwhelm with excessive attention or affection
Example
She smothered the fire with a blanket.
Ella sofocó el fuego con una manta.
C2 adjective /ˈɔːrəˌtʌnd/

orotund

voz grave y clara
Meaning
full, rich, and clear in sound; pompous in style
Example
The actor's orotund voice filled the theater.
La voz grave del actor llenó el teatro.
B2 noun /ˈpetəl/

Petal

pétalo
Meaning
One of the colored segments of a flower that forms the corolla
Example
Each petal of the daisy was white with a yellow center.
Cada pétalo de la margarita era blanco con un centro amarillo.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/

ingratiating

adulador
Meaning
Charming or flattering in a way intended to gain favor.
Example
His ingratiating smile made everyone trust him quickly.
Su sonrisa aduladora hizo que todos confiaran en él rápidamente.
C1 adjective /dɪˈstrɔːt/

distraught

desconcertado
Meaning
extremely upset and anxious, often to the point of being unable to think clearly
Example
She was distraught after losing her pet.
Ella estaba desconcertada después de perder su mascota.
C2 noun /əˈsɜːrbəti/

acerbity

acerbidad
Meaning
bitterness or sharpness of tone, manner, or taste
Example
The acerbity of his remarks left everyone silent.
La acerbidad de sus comentarios dejó a todos en silencio.
B2 adjective /ˈpæsɪv/

passive

pasivo; (gramática) voz pasiva
Meaning
not actively responding or participating; in grammar, denoting the voice in which the subject undergoes the action
Example
Instead of taking charge, he remained passive during the meeting.
En lugar de tomar el control, él permaneció pasivo durante la reunión.
C2 verb /beɪt/

bate

reducir, mitigar
Meaning
to lessen or restrain; to diminish the force or intensity of something
Example
He spoke with bated breath as he waited for the result.
Él habló con respiración contenida mientras esperaba el resultado.
B2 noun /əˈsɜːʃən/

assertion

afirmación
Meaning
a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief
Example
Her assertion that she was right was met with silence.
Su afirmación de que tenía razón fue recibida con silencio.
C2 noun /ˌlɪk.wəˈfeɪ.ʃənt/

liquefacient

líquido
Meaning
a substance that causes something to become liquid
Example
The chemist explained how the liquefacient worked in the experiment.
El químico explicó cómo funcionaba el líquido en el experimento.
C2 noun /ˌbædɪˈnɑːʒ/

badinage

burlas, conversación juguetona
Meaning
Playful and humorous conversation; banter.
Example
The friends enjoyed a light badinage over coffee.
Los amigos disfrutaron de una ligera burlas con el café.
B2 noun /haɪˈdreɪʃən/

hydration

El proceso de proporcionar una cantidad adecuada de líquido a los tejidos corporales.
Meaning
The process of providing an adequate amount of liquid to bodily tissues.
Example
Proper hydration is essential for maintaining body functions.
La hidratación adecuada es esencial para mantener las funciones del cuerpo.
C2 noun /ɪkˌspɒstjʊˈleɪʃən/

expostulation

protesta
Meaning
the act of expressing protest or disagreement
Example
His expostulation against the unfair rules was ignored.
Su protesta contra las reglas injustas fue ignorada.
B2 verb aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪd

identified

identificado
Meaning
To recognize or establish who or what someone or something is.
Example
The root causes of the issue need to be identified.
Las causas raíz del problema deben ser identificadas.
A1 adjective /dʒʌst/

Just

justo; recto; apropiado
Meaning
fair; righteous; morally right; appropriate
Example
The judge made a just decision in the case.
El juez tomó una decisión justa en el caso.
C2 noun /ˈɡæliən/

galleon

galera
Meaning
A large sailing ship used mainly by Europeans from the 16th to 18th centuries.
Example
The Spanish galleon carried treasures across the Atlantic.
El galeón español llevó tesoros a través del Atlántico.
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.
C2 noun /nɑnˈen.tə.ti/

Nonentity

persona sin importancia; algo que no existe
Meaning
a person of no importance or influence; something that does not exist
Example
He felt like a nonentity in the large corporation.
Se sintió como una persona sin importancia en la gran corporación.
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.
A1 verb /kʌm/

come

venir
Meaning
to move toward a place; to arrive at a place
Example
Please come to my birthday party.
Por favor, ven a mi fiesta de cumpleaños.
C1 noun /əˈstrɑː.lə.dʒər/

Astrologer

astrólogo
Meaning
a person who studies astrology and makes predictions based on the positions of stars and planets
Example
The astrologer predicted good fortune in her future.
El astrólogo predijo buena suerte en su futuro.
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪˈstiːm/

self-esteem

autoestima
Meaning
confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect
Example
Building self-esteem takes time and consistent effort.
Construir la autoestima requiere tiempo y esfuerzo constante.
C2 adjective /ˈkrɒtʃ.ə.ti/

crotchety

gruñón
Meaning
bad-tempered, easily annoyed, and often complaining
Example
The crotchety old man yelled at the children for playing near his house.
El gruñón viejo hombre gritó a los niños por jugar cerca de su casa.
B1 adverb /ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənətli/

Unfortunately

desafortunadamente
Meaning
used to express regret or disappointment about something
Example
Unfortunately, the weather was bad for our picnic.
Desafortunadamente, el tiempo estuvo mal para nuestro picnic.
B1 verb /swɪtʃ/

switch

cambiar
Meaning
to change from one thing to another; to exchange or replace
Example
I switched from coffee to tea.
Cambié de café a té.
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.
A1 noun /ˈsɪti/

city

ciudad
Meaning
a large town or an urban area with its own government
Example
Dhaka is the largest city in Bangladesh.
Madrid es la ciudad más grande de España.
A2 adjective /ˈpɜːrsənl/

personal

personal
Meaning
relating to a particular person rather than anyone else
Example
She shared some personal details about her family.
Ella compartió algunos detalles personales sobre su familia.
C2 adjective /ˌæn.θrə.pəˈdʒen.ɪk/

anthropogenic

antropogénico
Meaning
Originating in human activity; caused by humans.
Example
Climate change is largely due to anthropogenic activities.
El cambio climático se debe en gran parte a actividades antropogénicas.
C2 noun /ˌmɒnəˈmeɪniə/

monomania

monomanía
Meaning
Excessive concentration or obsession with a single subject or idea.
Example
His monomania for collecting stamps worried his family.
Su monomanía por coleccionar sellos preocupaba a su familia.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛreɪtɪd/

serrated

dentado
Meaning
Having a notched or saw-toothed edge.
Example
The bread knife had a serrated blade.
El cuchillo de pan tenía una hoja dentada.
B1 verb /prəˈsiːd/

proceed

proceder
Meaning
to continue with a course of action; to move forward
Example
Let's proceed with the meeting as planned.
Procedamos con la reunión como estaba planeado.
C1 noun /meɪl treɪn/

Mail train

tren correo
Meaning
a train that carries mail and postal packages
Example
The mail train departs every evening to deliver letters across the country.
El tren postal sale todas las tardes para entregar cartas a través del país.
C1 adjective /əbˈtjuːs/

Obtuse

tonto; obtuso; lento de comprensión
Meaning
annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand; lacking in intelligence or perception
Example
He was being deliberately obtuse about the instructions.
Él estaba siendo deliberadamente obtuso sobre las instrucciones.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdjʊər/

endure

soportar
Meaning
to suffer something difficult or unpleasant patiently
Example
He had to endure years of hardship before achieving success.
Tuvo que soportar años de dificultades antes de alcanzar el éxito.
C1 noun /rɪˈsaɪtl/

recital

recital
Meaning
A performance of music, dance, or poetry, usually by a soloist.
Example
She gave a piano recital at the concert hall.
Ella dio un recital de piano en la sala de conciertos.
C2 noun /ˌɪmbəˈsɪləti/

imbecility

imbecilidad
Meaning
Extreme foolishness, stupidity, or weakness of mind.
Example
The plan was abandoned due to its sheer imbecility.
El plan fue abandonado debido a su pura imbecilidad.