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C2 adjective /kænˈtæŋ.kər.əs/

cantankerous

gruñón
Meaning
Bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative.
Example
The cantankerous old man complained about everything.
El gruñón anciano se quejó de todo.
C1 noun/verb /reɪn/

rein

rienda / control
Meaning
A strap used to control a horse; to control or guide something.
Example
The rider pulled the rein to stop the horse.
El jinete tiró de las riendas para detener el caballo.
A2 noun /wɔːr/

War

guerra
Meaning
a state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country
Example
The war lasted for five years and caused great destruction.
La guerra duró cinco años y causó gran destrucción.
B2 verb /boʊlt/

bolt

correr de repente; asegurar algo con un perno
Meaning
To move suddenly and quickly; also to fasten something with a bolt.
Example
The horse bolted from the stable after hearing a loud noise.
El caballo salió disparado del establo al escuchar un ruido fuerte.
C1 noun /rɪˌtæl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

Retaliation

represalia
Meaning
the action of returning a military attack; counterattack; revenge for an injury or wrong
Example
The country threatened retaliation against any act of aggression.
El país amenazó con represalias contra cualquier acto de agresión.
C2 adjective /ˈkoʊltɪʃ/

coltish

juguetón
Meaning
Playful, energetic, and not fully mature or disciplined.
Example
The coltish boy ran around the field without a care.
El chico juguetón corrió por el campo sin preocuparse.
C1 noun /klæn/

clan

clan
Meaning
a large family group or a close-knit community with shared interests or ancestry
Example
The entire clan gathered to celebrate the festival.
Todo el clan se reunió para celebrar el festival.
C1 adjective /ˈhær.oʊ.ɪŋ/

harrowing

aterrador y angustioso
Meaning
extremely distressing or upsetting
Example
It was a harrowing experience to witness the accident.
Fue una experiencia aterradora ser testigo del accidente.
C2 verb /bɪˈhəʊv/

behove

ser apropiado
Meaning
British spelling of 'behoove'; to be appropriate or necessary
Example
It would behove the company to listen to its customers.
Sería apropiado que la empresa escuchara a sus clientes.
A2 noun /ˈdrʌɡˌstɔːr/

drugstore

farmacia
Meaning
A retail store that sells medicines, health-related products, and sometimes cosmetics or snacks.
Example
I stopped by the drugstore to buy some cold medicine.
Fui a la farmacia a comprar medicina para el resfriado.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnəmən/

Cinnamon

canela
Meaning
aromatic spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species
Example
Cinnamon is often used in baking and desserts.
La canela se usa a menudo en la repostería y los postres.
C1 adjective /pəˈfʌŋk.tər.i/

perfunctory

superficial
Meaning
done without much effort, interest, or thought
Example
He gave a perfunctory nod and walked away.
Él hizo un gesto superficial y se alejó.
B2 noun /ˈkɒn.trɪ.bjʊ.tər/

contributor

contribuyente
Meaning
a person who gives something to help achieve a result
Example
He was a regular contributor to the local newspaper.
Él era un contribuyente regular al periódico local.
C2 noun /ˈseɪ.ɡoʊ/

Sago

sago
Meaning
starchy foodstuff obtained from the pith of various tropical palm stems
Example
She prepared sago pudding for dessert.
Ella preparó pudín de sago para el postre.
C1 noun ɪkˌstræp.əˈleɪ.ʃən

extrapolation

extrapolación
Meaning
The action of estimating or concluding something by assuming that existing trends will continue.
Example
His extrapolation of market trends helped in financial planning.
Su extrapolación de las tendencias del mercado ayudó en la planificación financiera.
C2 noun /əˈdɛpt.nəs/

adeptness

destreza y habilidad
Meaning
Skill and dexterity in a task.
Example
His adeptness in negotiations helped close the deal successfully.
Su destreza en las negociaciones ayudó a cerrar el trato con éxito.
C2 noun /ˌrækənˈtɜːr/

Raconteur

felicidad
Meaning
a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way
Example
The old man was a gifted raconteur who entertained everyone with his stories.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B1 adjective /ɪmˈbær.ə.sɪŋ/

Embarrassing

vergonzoso; incómodo; humillante
Meaning
causing shame or awkwardness; uncomfortable; humiliating
Example
It was embarrassing when I forgot her name.
Fue embarazoso cuando olvidé su nombre.
B1 verb /siːl/

seal

sellar, cerrar
Meaning
to close or secure something tightly or officially confirm something
Example
He sealed the envelope before sending the letter.
Él selló el sobre antes de enviar la 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.
A2 noun /ˈbeɪsˌbɔːl/

baseball

béisbol
Meaning
a sport in which two teams try to score runs by hitting a ball and running around bases
Example
He loves watching baseball games on TV.
A él le encanta ver partidos de béisbol en la televisión.
A2 adverb /əˈhɛd/

ahead

adelante
Meaning
in front; in advance; before someone or something in position or progress
Example
She walked ahead of the group.
Ella caminó adelante del grupo.
C1 adjective, noun /rɪˈsiːvəbl/

receivable

cobrable
Meaning
Money that is owed to a company and is expected to be paid.
Example
The company's receivables increased significantly this quarter.
Los cobros de la empresa aumentaron significativamente este trimestre.
C2 verb /bɪˈθɪŋk/

bethink

recordar
Meaning
to cause oneself to consider or remember something
Example
He bethought himself of the promise he had made.
Él se recordó de la promesa que había hecho.
C1 adjective /tɛk ˈdrɪv.ən/

tech-driven

impulsado por la tecnología
Meaning
Powered or guided by technology; dependent on technological advancement for operation.
Example
The agricultural sector is becoming more tech-driven for higher efficiency.
El sector agrícola está volviéndose más impulsado por la tecnología para una mayor eficiencia.
C2 noun /ˈtrɛsəl/

trestle

andamio
Meaning
a frame or support consisting of a horizontal beam held up by two pairs of sloping legs, used especially for supporting a bridge or table
Example
The workers built a wooden trestle to support the temporary bridge.
Los trabajadores construyeron un andamio de madera para soportar el puente temporal.
C1 verb, noun /mɛʃ/

mesh

malla, entrelazar
Meaning
To fit or work together properly; or a material made of interlaced threads.
Example
The two gears mesh perfectly to keep the machine running smoothly.
Los dos engranajes encajan perfectamente para mantener la máquina funcionando sin problemas.
A2 noun /kɔːrs/

course

curso, trayecto o conjunto de lecciones educativas
Meaning
a direction, path, or a set of educational lessons
Example
She enrolled in a computer science course.
Ella se inscribió en un curso de ciencias de la computación.
A1 noun/adjective /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/

english

inglés
Meaning
The language of England, widely spoken around the world; relating to England or its people.
Example
She is learning English to study abroad.
Ella está aprendiendo inglés para estudiar en el extranjero.
A2 verb /skiː/

ski

esquiar
Meaning
to glide over snow on skis
Example
We went skiing in the Alps last winter.
Fuimos a esquiar en los Alpes el invierno pasado.
B2 adjective /əˈɡriːəbl/

Agreeable

agradable; placentero; encantador; dispuesto a estar de acuerdo
Meaning
pleasant; enjoyable; delightful; willing to agree
Example
The weather is very agreeable today.
El clima es muy agradable hoy.
C1 noun /ˈtʃæriət/

Chariot

carro de guerra
Meaning
an ancient horse-drawn vehicle used in warfare and racing
Example
The warrior rode his chariot into battle with great courage.
El guerrero montó su carro de guerra en la batalla con gran valentía.
C1 adjective /ˈdek.stər.əs/

dexterous

diestro
Meaning
Showing or having skill, especially with the hands; mentally adroit and skillful.
Example
A dexterous programmer can write complex codes effortlessly.
Un programador diestro puede escribir códigos complejos sin esfuerzo.
C2 noun /əˈkriːʃən/

accretion

acreción
Meaning
The process of growth or increase, typically by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter.
Example
The accretion of wealth allowed him to invest in various projects.
La acumulación de riqueza le permitió invertir en varios proyectos.
A1 noun /ˈæp.əl/

Apple

manzana
Meaning
a round fruit with red, green, or yellow skin and white flesh
Example
I eat an apple every day for breakfast.
Yo como una manzana todos los días para el desayuno.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈfɪə.ri.ər/

inferior

inferior
Meaning
Of lower quality, rank, or status.
Example
This material is inferior to the one we used before.
Este material es inferior al que usamos antes.
C2 noun /beɪz/

baize

un tipo de tela gruesa de lana
Meaning
A type of coarse woolen cloth, often green, used for covering tables such as billiard tables.
Example
The old card table was covered with worn baize.
La vieja mesa de cartas estaba cubierta con baize desgastado.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəkˈnɒlɪdʒd/

unacknowledged

no reconocido
Meaning
Not recognized, admitted, or accepted; ignored or unnoticed
Example
Her contributions to the project went unacknowledged.
Sus contribuciones al proyecto pasaron desapercibidas.
C2 noun ˌæɡ.roʊ.iˈkɒl.ə.dʒi

agroecology

agroecología
Meaning
A scientific discipline that studies agricultural systems by applying ecological concepts and principles.
Example
Agroecology promotes eco-friendly farming.
La agroecología promueve la agricultura ecológica.
B1 noun /pɑːm/

Palm

palmera
Meaning
a tropical tree with fan-shaped leaves; fruit of the palm tree
Example
The palm tree produces sweet fruit that we enjoy eating.
El árbol de palma produce frutas dulces que nos gusta comer.
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 adjective /ˈæprəbəˌtɔːri/

approbatory

aprobatorio
Meaning
expressing approval or praise
Example
The teacher gave an approbatory nod after reading the essay.
El maestro asintió con la cabeza de manera aprobatoria después de leer el ensayo.
C2 adjective /ˈblaɪðsəm/

blithesome

alegre
Meaning
cheerful, carefree, and full of joy
Example
She entered the room with a blithesome smile that lifted everyone's spirits.
Ella entró en la habitación con una sonrisa alegre que levantó el ánimo de todos.
B1 noun /neɪl/

Nail

clavo
Meaning
a small metal spike with a broadened flat head; part of finger or toe
Example
He hammered the nail into the wooden board.
Clavó el clavo en la tabla de madera.
C1 adjective /prəˈmɪskjuəs/

promiscuous

promiscuo
Meaning
Having or showing a casual and unselective approach, often used to describe indiscriminate sexual relationships.
Example
The novel depicts a character with a promiscuous lifestyle.
La novela describe a un personaje con un estilo de vida promiscuo.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsæn.ə.ti/

Insanity

locura; demencia
Meaning
the state of being seriously mentally ill; extreme foolishness or irrationality
Example
The defense lawyer argued that his client was not guilty by reason of insanity.
El abogado defensor argumentó que su cliente no era culpable por razón de locura.
C2 noun /ˈkɪŋɡlɪŋ/

kingling

rey pequeño
Meaning
A minor or petty king; a ruler of small importance.
Example
The kingling demanded respect from his people despite his small realm.
El rey pequeño demandó respeto de su gente a pesar de su pequeño reino.
B2 noun, verb /ˈfaɪlɪŋ/

filing

presentación de documentos; organización de papeles
Meaning
the act of submitting documents; the process of organizing papers
Example
The lawyer handled the filing of all court documents.
El abogado manejó la presentación de todos los documentos judiciales.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈsprɛsɪv/

expressive

expresivo
Meaning
Effectively conveying thought or feeling.
Example
Her eyes were so expressive that no words were needed.
Sus ojos eran tan expresivos que no se necesitaban palabras.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪntri/

wintry

invernal
Meaning
Characteristic of or suitable for winter; cold and bleak.
Example
The wintry wind made everyone shiver as they walked outside.
El viento invernal hizo que todos temblaran mientras caminaban afuera.
C1 noun /kənˈtɛndər/

contender

competidor, pretendiente
Meaning
a person or team competing for a title or prize
Example
She is a strong contender for the mayoral position.
Ella es una fuerte contendiente para el cargo de alcaldesa.
A1 noun /dʒɒb/

Job

empleo; trabajo; puesto
Meaning
a paid position of regular employment; a task or piece of work
Example
She found a new job at the technology company after graduation.
Encontró un nuevo trabajo en la empresa tecnológica después de la graduación.
A1 adjective /ˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

different

diferente
Meaning
Not the same as another; distinct or unlike.
Example
Her opinion was completely different from mine.
Su opinión era completamente diferente a la mía.
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 adjective /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/

sarcastic

sarcástico
Meaning
Using irony or mockery to convey contempt or humor.
Example
She made a sarcastic remark about his cooking.
Hizo un comentario sarcástico sobre su cocina.
C1 noun /ˌstætʃuˈɛt/

statuette

estatuilla
Meaning
A small statue, usually decorative or artistic.
Example
The artist won a gold statuette for his work.
El artista ganó una estatuilla de oro por su trabajo.
C1 noun /ˌpɒl.iˈtek.nɪk/

polytechnic

politécnico
Meaning
an educational institution offering practical and technical courses
Example
She studied engineering at a well-known polytechnic in her city.
Estudió ingeniería en un politécnico bien conocido en su ciudad.
C1 verb /ʌnˈroʊl/

unroll

desenrollar
Meaning
to open something that is rolled up; to spread out gradually
Example
She unrolled the map on the table to find the route.
Ella desenrolló el mapa sobre la mesa para encontrar la ruta.
C2 noun /əˈsɛt.ɪˌsɪz.əm/

asceticism

ascetismo, autodisciplina
Meaning
The practice of severe self-discipline and abstaining from indulgence, typically for religious or spiritual reasons.
Example
Asceticism has been a part of many religious traditions throughout history.
El ascetismo ha sido parte de muchas tradiciones religiosas a lo largo de la historia.
C1 noun /ˈtɒr.ənt/

Torrent

corriente fuerte; torrente
Meaning
a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid; a sudden, violent, and copious outpouring
Example
The heavy rain created a torrent of water rushing down the mountain.
La fuerte lluvia creó un torrente de agua bajando por la montaña.
C2 noun ˈvɜː.mɪ.kʌl.tʃər

vermiculture

cultivo de lombrices
Meaning
The cultivation of earthworms, especially for use in composting organic waste.
Example
Vermiculture enriches soil with natural nutrients.
La vermicultura enriquece el suelo con nutrientes naturales.
B2 noun /pʌntʃ/

Punch

punzón
Meaning
a tool used for making holes or indentations in materials
Example
The carpenter used a punch to make holes in the leather.
El carpintero usó un punzón para hacer agujeros en el cuero.
C1 noun /stɑːr ˈæn.ɪs/

Star Anise

anís estrellado
Meaning
star-shaped spice pod with a licorice-like flavor used in cooking
Example
She added star anise to the soup for aromatic flavor.
Ella agregó anís estrellado a la sopa para darle un sabor aromático.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈlæpɪˌdɛri/

lapidary

lapidario
Meaning
As noun: a person who cuts, polishes, or engraves precious stones; As adjective: relating to such work.
Example
The museum displayed lapidary tools used in ancient times.
El museo exhibió herramientas lapidarias utilizadas en tiempos antiguos.
C2 noun /ˈdɛskænt/

descant

melodía adicional
Meaning
An additional melody or counterpoint sung or played above the main melody.
Example
The choir added a beautiful descant to the hymn.
El coro añadió una hermosa melodía adicional al himno.
C2 noun /ˈfæn.feər/

fanfare

gran pompa, publicidad
Meaning
a short ceremonial tune or display of publicity to attract attention
Example
The new product was launched with much fanfare.
El nuevo producto fue lanzado con gran pompa.
B2 verb /ədˈmɪnɪstər/

administer

administrar
Meaning
to manage or control the running of; to give or apply medicine or treatment
Example
The nurse will administer the vaccine to all patients.
La enfermera administrará la vacuna a todos los pacientes.
C2 adjective /ˈdæpəld/

dappled

moteado
Meaning
Marked with spots or patches of light and shade or different colors.
Example
The forest floor was dappled with sunlight.
El suelo del bosque estaba moteado de luz solar.
B1 verb kənˈsjuːmz

consumes

consumir
Meaning
Use up (a resource); eat, drink, or ingest (food or drink).
Example
An individual consumes around 20 kg of plastic annually.
Una persona consume alrededor de 20 kg de plástico anualmente.
C1 adverb /ɪnˈdɛfɪnətli/

indefinitely

indefinidamente
Meaning
for an unlimited or unspecified period of time
Example
The project has been postponed indefinitely.
El proyecto ha sido pospuesto indefinidamente.
B2 verb /bræɡ/

brag

presumir
Meaning
to talk proudly about oneself or one's achievements in an annoying way
Example
He always brags about his expensive car.
Él siempre presume de su coche caro.
A1 noun /kloʊðz/

clothes

ropa
Meaning
garments worn on the body
Example
She bought new clothes for the party.
Ella compró ropa nueva para la fiesta.
C2 verb /ˈpælpɪˌteɪt/

palpitate

latir rápidamente
Meaning
to beat rapidly and strongly, often because of fear, excitement, or illness
Example
Her heart began to palpitate with fear.
Su corazón comenzó a palpitar de miedo.
C1 adjective /kənˈspɪkjuəs/

conspicuous

conspicuo
Meaning
Easily noticeable; attracting attention due to being unusual or prominent.
Example
Her red dress made her conspicuous at the party.
Su vestido rojo la hizo conspicua en la fiesta.
A2 noun ˈsaɪən.tɪst

scientist

científico
Meaning
A person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.
Example
The scientist proposed data-driven reforms.
El científico propuso reformas basadas en datos.
B2 noun /ˈwel.feər/

Welfare

bienestar; prosperidad; salud
Meaning
the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group; care and support
Example
The government is responsible for the welfare of its citizens.
El gobierno es responsable del bienestar de sus ciudadanos.
C2 noun /ˌkæθəˈlɪsɪti/

catholicity

universalidad, amplitud de mente
Meaning
Universality; broad-mindedness; acceptance of a wide variety of things.
Example
Her catholicity of interests makes her a fascinating person.
Su catholicidad de intereses la convierte en una persona fascinante.
C1 verb /ɡraɪp/

gripe

quejarse
Meaning
to complain about something in an annoying way
Example
He is always griping about the weather.
Él siempre está quejándose del clima.
C1 adjective /ˌɔː.riˈen.təl/

Oriental

relativo a los países del Este de Asia; oriental
Meaning
relating to the countries of East Asia; eastern
Example
The museum has a beautiful collection of oriental art.
El museo tiene una hermosa colección de arte oriental.
C1 verb /ˈædʒ.ɪ.teɪt/

agitate

agitar, provocar
Meaning
to stir up feelings or disturb; to campaign for change
Example
The protesters agitated for better working conditions.
Los manifestantes agitaron por mejores condiciones laborales.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstrɛst/

distressed

angustiado
Meaning
feeling or showing extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain
Example
She looked distressed after hearing the bad news.
Ella se veía angustiada después de escuchar las malas noticias.
C1 noun ˈæ.sɛt ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən

asset allocation

asignación de activos
Meaning
An investment strategy that aims to balance risk and reward by apportioning a portfolio's assets according to an individual's goals, risk tolerance, and investment horizon.
Example
Proper asset allocation is key to financial growth.
Una correcta asignación de activos es clave para el crecimiento financiero.
B2 verb /əbˈteɪn/

obtain

obtener
Meaning
to get or acquire something
Example
You need to obtain a visa before traveling abroad.
Necesitas obtener una visa antes de viajar al extranjero.
C2 verb /ˈtrʌŋkeɪt/

truncate

truncar
Meaning
to shorten something by cutting off the top or the end
Example
The article was truncated to fit the limited space.
El artículo fue truncado para encajar en el espacio limitado.
B2 noun /dʒet/

Jet

avión a chorro
Meaning
a rapid stream of liquid, gas, or flame; an aircraft powered by jet engines
Example
The jet took off smoothly and reached cruising altitude quickly.
El jet despegó suavemente y alcanzó rápidamente la altitud de crucero.
A2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːrkəl/

circle

círculo
Meaning
a round shape; to move all the way around something
Example
The children sat in a circle.
Los niños se sentaron en un círculo.
B1 noun /ˈsɛkrəteri/

secretary

secretario
Meaning
a person employed to handle correspondence and manage routine tasks for an individual or organization
Example
The secretary scheduled the meeting for tomorrow.
El secretario programó la reunión para mañana.
C1 verb /ˈvɪktɪmaɪz/

victimize

victimizar
Meaning
To make someone a victim, often by treating them unfairly or cruelly.
Example
The corrupt officials victimized the poor villagers.
Los funcionarios corruptos victimizaron a los pobres aldeanos.
C2 noun /kəˈnɑːrd/

canard

bulo
Meaning
a false or unfounded story or rumor
Example
The article turned out to be nothing more than a canard.
El artículo resultó ser nada más que un bulo.
B2 noun /ˈrɒbəɹi/

robbery

robo
Meaning
the crime of stealing from someone or somewhere using force or threat
Example
The police are investigating the robbery at the local store.
La policía está investigando el robo en la tienda local.
C2 adjective /tʃeɪst/

Chaste

casto; virtuoso
Meaning
pure and morally good; abstaining from sexual activity
Example
She lived a chaste and virtuous life.
Ella vivió una vida casta y virtuosa.
C2 noun /ˌdʒerənˈtɑːkrəsi/

gerontocracy

gerontocracia
Meaning
A system of government or control by old people.
Example
The country was seen as a gerontocracy, dominated by elderly leaders.
El país era visto como una gerontocracia, dominada por líderes ancianos.
C2 noun /əbˈhɒrəns/

abhorrence

abominación
Meaning
a feeling of strong disgust or hatred
Example
He expressed his abhorrence of racial discrimination.
Expresó su abominación hacia la discriminación racial.
C1 noun /ˈpoʊlstər/

pollster

encuestador
Meaning
a person or organization that conducts surveys to gauge public opinion
Example
The pollster predicted a close election outcome.
El encuestador predijo un resultado electoral reñido.
C1 noun /ˈmɪd.waɪf/

midwife

partera
Meaning
A person, typically a woman, trained to assist women during childbirth.
Example
The midwife stayed with the mother throughout her labor.
La partera estuvo con la madre durante todo su trabajo de parto.
B2 noun /ˈtraɪ.əl/

Trial

juicio; prueba
Meaning
a formal examination of evidence in a court; a test of performance or quality
Example
The murder trial lasted for three weeks in the county courthouse.
El juicio por asesinato duró tres semanas en el tribunal del condado.
C2 noun /pɜːr bɔɪld raɪs/

Per boiled rice

arroz precocido
Meaning
Rice that has been partially boiled in the husk before milling; parboiled rice
Example
Per boiled rice retains more nutrients than regular white rice.
El arroz precocido retiene más nutrientes que el arroz blanco regular.
B2 noun /ˌkrɛd.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

credibility

credibilidad
Meaning
The quality of being trusted and believed in; trustworthiness.
Example
His credibility as a leader remains unquestioned.
Su credibilidad como líder sigue siendo incuestionable.
C1 verb /ʌnˈkɔrk/

uncork

destapar
Meaning
To remove the cork from a bottle; to open a bottle, especially of wine
Example
He uncorked the wine and poured a glass for everyone.
Destapó el vino y sirvió un vaso para todos.
C1 noun /ˈtæpəstri/

tapestry

tapiz
Meaning
A piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs woven into it, often hung on walls.
Example
The museum displayed an ancient tapestry from the 15th century.
El museo exhibió un tapiz antiguo del siglo XV.
B2 adjective /ˈfʌŋkʃənl/

functional

funcional
Meaning
designed to be practical and useful, rather than just decorative
Example
The design of the chair is simple but highly functional.
El diseño de la silla es simple pero altamente funcional.
C1 verb, adjective, noun /lɪmp/

limp

cojear / débil
Meaning
to walk with difficulty, often due to injury or weakness; lacking strength or firmness.
Example
He limped after injuring his ankle.
Él cojeó después de lastimarse el tobillo.
A2 noun /ˈmeməri/

Memory

memoria
Meaning
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information
Example
She has an excellent memory for faces and names.
Ella tiene una excelente memoria para caras y nombres.
C2 noun /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtər/

inquisitor

inquisidor
Meaning
A person who asks many questions, often in an official or harsh manner.
Example
The inquisitor demanded detailed answers from the witness.
El inquisidor exigió respuestas detalladas del testigo.
C1 noun /prəˈtruːʒən/

protrusion

protuberancia
Meaning
Something that sticks out or projects from a surface.
Example
The protrusion on the wall made it difficult to move the furniture.
La protuberancia en la pared hizo que mover los muebles fuera difícil.
A2 noun /ˈdiː.teɪl/

detail

detalle
Meaning
An individual feature, fact, or item of information.
Example
She explained the plan in great detail.
Ella explicó el plan en gran detalle.
C1 adjective ɪnˈkʌm.bənt

incumbent

obligatorio
Meaning
necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.
Example
It is incumbent upon all citizens to obey the law.
Es obligatorio para todos los ciudadanos obedecer la ley.
C1 proper noun ˈɡləʊbəl ˈfaʊndriz

GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries
Meaning
A specific company in semiconductor manufacturing.
Example
GlobalFoundries is a leading semiconductor company.
GlobalFoundries es una empresa líder en semiconductores.
C1 noun /slæb/

slab

losa
Meaning
a large, thick, flat piece of stone, concrete, or other hard material
Example
The workers laid a concrete slab for the foundation.
Los trabajadores colocaron una losa de concreto para la fundación.
C2 verb /ˈʌndjʊleɪt/

undulate

ondular
Meaning
To move with a smooth, wave-like motion.
Example
The snake undulated across the sand.
La serpiente onduló a través de la arena.
A1 noun /ˈflaʊər/

flower

flor
Meaning
the seed-bearing part of a plant, often colorful and fragrant, that blossoms
Example
The garden was full of colorful flowers.
El jardín estaba lleno de flores coloridas.
A1 preposition/adverb/conjunction /bɪˈfɔːr/

before

antes
Meaning
At an earlier time; in front of in order or place.
Example
She arrived before the meeting started.
Ella llegó antes de que comenzara la reunión.
C1 adjective /ˌdɪsɪnˈdʒɛnjʊəs/

disingenuous

falso
Meaning
not candid or sincere; giving a false appearance of honesty or openness
Example
She gave a disingenuous excuse for missing the meeting.
Ella dio una excusa falsa por no asistir a la reunión.
B1 adjective /kəmˈpetətɪv/

competitive

competitivo
Meaning
relating to or characterized by competition; having a strong desire to win or be more successful
Example
She has a competitive spirit that drives her to excel.
Ella tiene un espíritu competitivo que la impulsa a sobresalir.
A2 noun /ɡlʌv/

glove

guante
Meaning
A covering for the hand with separate parts for the fingers and thumb.
Example
She wore gloves to protect her hands from the cold.
Ella usó guantes para proteger sus manos del frío.
B1 adjective /əˈfɔːdəbl/

affordable

asequible
Meaning
inexpensive and within one's financial means
Example
This restaurant offers affordable meals for families.
Este restaurante ofrece comidas asequibles para las familias.
B1 noun /miːnz/

Means

medios; recursos; forma;
Meaning
An action or system by which a result is achieved; financial resources
Example
They don't have the means to afford such an expensive vacation.
No tienen los medios para costear unas vacaciones tan caras.
C2 noun ˌæɡ.roʊˈiː.koʊˌsɪs.təm

agroecosystem

agroecosistema
Meaning
An ecological system centered on agricultural activities and processes.
Example
A healthy agroecosystem improves soil fertility.
Un agroecosistema saludable mejora la fertilidad del suelo.
C2 noun /ˈpɒliˌɑːrki/

polyarchy

poliarquía
Meaning
government by many people
Example
Polyarchy allows multiple parties to share power.
La poliarquía permite que varios partidos compartan el poder.
B2 verb /rɪˈvɜːrt/

revert

volver
Meaning
to return to a previous state, condition, or practice
Example
The system will revert to its original settings after the update.
El sistema volverá a su configuración original después de la actualización.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːt.biːt/

heartbeat

latido del corazón
Meaning
A pulsation of the heart, especially as perceptible to the touch or audible with a stethoscope.
Example
Rubbing the eyes helps normalize the heartbeat.
Frotarse los ojos ayuda a normalizar el latido del corazón.