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C1 verb /ˈkæp.saɪz/

capsize

volcarse
Meaning
to overturn in the water
Example
The small fishing boat capsized during the storm.
El pequeño bote de pesca se volcó durante la tormenta.
C1 noun /ˈɪntərˌluːd/

interlude

interludio
Meaning
A short period of time that comes between two events; an interval.
Example
There was a brief musical interlude between the two acts of the play.
Hubo un breve interludio musical entre los dos actos de la obra.
A2 noun /piːs/

peace

paz
Meaning
a state of tranquility or quiet, freedom from disturbance
Example
They hope for peace in the region.
Ellos esperan paz en la región.
C2 noun /ˈʌŋkʃən/

unction

unción
Meaning
The act of anointing as part of a religious or ceremonial ritual; excessive or insincere flattery.
Example
The priest performed the holy unction with solemnity.
El sacerdote realizó la santa unción con solemnidad.
B1 adjective /ˈmɑːrvələs/

marvelous

maravilloso
Meaning
Causing great wonder or delight; extraordinary.
Example
She gave a marvelous performance on stage.
Ella dio una actuación maravillosa en el escenario.
B1 noun /təˈbækoʊ/

tobacco

tabaco
Meaning
a plant grown for its leaves, which are used in making cigarettes and cigars
Example
He stopped smoking tobacco after his health scare.
Dejó de fumar tabaco después de su problema de salud.
C1 noun /ˈlɪmboʊ/

limbo

incertidumbre, estado de suspensión
Meaning
A state of uncertainty or neglect; an intermediate or transitional state.
Example
The project was left in limbo after the funding was withdrawn.
El proyecto fue dejado en incertidumbre después de que se retiró la financiación.
B2 noun /ˈtes.tɪ.moʊ.ni/

Testimony

testimonio; evidencia
Meaning
a formal written or spoken statement given in a court of law; evidence or proof
Example
The witness gave compelling testimony during the trial.
El testigo dio un testimonio convincente durante el juicio.
B2 noun /ˈves.əl/

vessel

buque
Meaning
A ship or large boat.
Example
The vessel carried critical supplies.
El buque transportó suministros críticos.
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.
B2 adjective /fəˈbɪd.ən/

Forbidden

prohibido; vetado; ilegal
Meaning
not allowed; prohibited; banned
Example
Smoking is strictly forbidden in this building.
Fumar está estrictamente prohibido en este edificio.
B1 verb /əˈmjuːz/

amuse

entretener
Meaning
to entertain or make someone laugh or smile; to occupy pleasantly
Example
The clown amused the children at the party.
El payaso entretuvo a los niños en la fiesta.
C1 noun sɪˈmɛntɪd ɡreɪv

cemented grave

tumba cementada
Meaning
A grave that is constructed with cement for permanence.
Example
The cemented grave of the martyrs was seen near the river.
La tumba cementada de los mártires fue vista cerca del río.
B2 adjective /ˈspiː.di/

Speedy

rápido; veloz; ágil;
Meaning
moving or happening quickly; fast
Example
The speedy delivery service arrived within an hour.
El servicio de entrega rápido llegó en una hora.
B1 noun /ˈɡroʊ.sər/

Grocer

tiendero
Meaning
a person who sells food and household goods in a shop
Example
The grocer has fresh vegetables and fruits in his store.
El tiendero tiene frutas y verduras frescas en su tienda.
B2 noun /ˈtɛrərɪst/

terrorist

terrorista
Meaning
a person who uses violence or threats to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes
Example
The terrorist was arrested by the police after the attack.
El terrorista fue arrestado por la policía después del ataque.
B2 interjection /ˈbrɑː.voʊ/

bravo

bravo
Meaning
used to express approval, admiration, or praise
Example
The audience shouted 'Bravo!' after the stunning performance.
La audiencia gritó '¡Bravo!' después de la impresionante actuación.
B2 verb /skrʌb/

scrub

frotar
Meaning
To rub hard so as to clean, typically with a brush and water.
Example
Excessive scrubbing of the eyes is harmful.
Frotarse excesivamente los ojos es perjudicial.
C1 noun /pərˈvɜːrʒən/

perversion

perversión
Meaning
The act of distorting or corrupting the original meaning, purpose, or state of something.
Example
The regime’s censorship was seen as a perversion of free speech.
La censura del régimen se consideró una perversión de la libertad de expresión.
A1 determiner/pronoun /boʊθ/

both

ambos
Meaning
referring to two people or things together
Example
Both of the children were excited about the trip.
Ambos niños estaban emocionados por el viaje.
C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrmiəbl̩/

permeable

permeable
Meaning
allowing liquids or gases to pass through
Example
The soil in this area is very permeable to water.
El suelo en esta área es muy permeable al agua.
B2 verb /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/

rejoice

regocijarse
Meaning
to feel or show great joy; to celebrate
Example
The family rejoices at the good news.
La familia se regocija con las buenas noticias.
B1 noun ˈstrætədʒi

strategy

estrategia
Meaning
A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim.
Example
The strategy ensured success.
La estrategia aseguró el éxito.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈtenʃənəl/

Unintentional

no intencionado; accidental
Meaning
not done on purpose; accidental
Example
The damage to the car was unintentional.
El daño al coche fue no intencionado.
C1 noun /ˈriːpər/

reaper

una persona o máquina que corta y recoge cultivos
Meaning
a person or machine that cuts and gathers crops
Example
The reaper moved slowly through the golden fields.
El ríper se movió lentamente a través de los campos dorados.
C1 adjective /ˈfaɪ.naɪt/

Finite

finito; limitado
Meaning
limited; having bounds or limits; not infinite
Example
Earth has finite natural resources.
La Tierra tiene recursos naturales finitos.
B2 adjective /ʌnhaɪˈdʒiːnɪk/

Unhygienic

insalubre; falta de higiene adecuada
Meaning
not clean; lacking proper sanitation
Example
The restaurant was closed due to unhygienic conditions in the kitchen.
El restaurante estaba cerrado debido a condiciones insalubres en la cocina.
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.
C1 adjective /kəˈləʊ.kwi.əl/

colloquial

coloquial
Meaning
Used in ordinary conversation rather than formal speech or writing; informal language.
Example
His colloquial expressions made the speech relatable.
Sus expresiones coloquiales hicieron que el discurso fuera más accesible.
B1 noun /tɛkˈniːk/

technique

técnica
Meaning
A particular way of carrying out a task, especially with skill.
Example
She learned a new breathing technique in yoga class.
Ella aprendió una nueva técnica de respiración en la clase de yoga.
C1 verb əˈkruː

accrue

acumular
Meaning
To accumulate or receive (payments or benefits) over time.
Example
Interest accrues on the savings account every month.
Los intereses se acumulan en la cuenta de ahorros cada mes.
A2 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/

conversation

conversación
Meaning
an informal talk between two or more people, in which ideas, feelings, and thoughts are exchanged
Example
We had a long conversation about future plans.
Tuvimos una larga conversación sobre los planes futuros.
C1 noun /woʊz/

woes

aflicciones
Meaning
great sorrow or distress; troubles
Example
The company faced financial woes after the market crash.
La compañía enfrentó problemas financieros después del colapso del mercado.
B2 noun /ˌstɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

stimulation

estimulación
Meaning
The action of arousing interest, enthusiasm, or excitement.
Example
Stimulation reduces stress and aids relaxation.
La estimulación reduce el estrés y ayuda a la relajación.
C2 noun /hʊˈzɑːr/

hussar

husar
Meaning
a member of a light cavalry regiment in European armies, especially the Hungarian cavalry
Example
The hussar rode swiftly across the battlefield.
El husar cabalgó rápidamente a través del campo de batalla.
C2 noun /ˈtʃæt.əl/

chattel

bien mueble / propiedad personal
Meaning
a personal possession; historically, movable property including slaves
Example
In the past, slaves were considered the chattel of their owners.
En el pasado, los esclavos eran considerados la propiedad personal de sus dueños.
C1 noun /dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

denomination

denominación, valor
Meaning
a recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church; a unit of value or currency
Example
The church belongs to a Protestant denomination.
La iglesia pertenece a una denominación protestante.
A2 adjective /ˈsuːpər/

super

súper
Meaning
excellent; very good
Example
She did a super job on the project.
Hizo un trabajo súper en el proyecto.
B2 verb /əˈweɪkən/

awaken

despertar
Meaning
to stop sleeping; to cause to become aware
Example
The loud noise awakened the entire neighborhood.
El ruido fuerte despertó a todo el vecindario.
B2 adverb /fɔːrθ/

forth

adelante
Meaning
forward in place, time, or order
Example
The leader stepped forth to address the crowd.
El líder avanzó para dirigirse a la multitud.
C1 noun/adjective ˈflɛdʒ.lɪŋ

fledgling

principiante, inexperto, recién establecido
Meaning
New, inexperienced, newly established.
Example
The fledgling startup needs investment.
La empresa principiante necesita inversión.
B2 noun /ˌkɑn.trəˈdɪk.ʃən/

Contradiction

contradicción; inconsistencia
Meaning
a combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another; inconsistency
Example
There was a clear contradiction between his words and his actions.
Había una clara contradicción entre sus palabras y sus acciones.
B1 noun /kɒp/

cop

policía
Meaning
a police officer (informal)
Example
The cop stopped the car for speeding.
El policía detuvo el coche por exceso de velocidad.
B1 adjective pəˈlɪtɪkəl

political

político
Meaning
Relating to the government or public affairs of a country; relating to politics or political parties.
Example
The political agenda included autonomy.
La agenda política incluía autonomía.
B2 adjective /ˈlɒŋ ˈstændɪŋ/

long-standing

de larga duración
Meaning
having existed or continued for a long period of time
Example
They have a long-standing relationship with their suppliers.
Tienen una relación de larga duración con sus proveedores.
A2 noun /vjuː/

View

vista; perspectiva; opinión
Meaning
the ability to see something; a particular way of considering or regarding something; an opinion
Example
The mountain view from our hotel room was breathtaking.
La vista de la montaña desde nuestra habitación del hotel era impresionante.
C1 noun/verb /ˈoʊvərˌhæŋ/

overhang

saliente
Meaning
To extend outward and hang over something; a projecting part.
Example
The roof overhang provides shade in the summer.
El alero proporciona sombra en el verano.
C2 adjective, noun /ˈænθrəpɔɪd/

anthropoid

antropoide
Meaning
Resembling a human being in form; a primate such as apes and monkeys.
Example
The gorilla is considered an anthropoid ape.
El gorila es considerado un antropoide.
B2 adverb /ˈæktɪvli/

actively

activamente
Meaning
in a way that involves energetic participation or effort
Example
He is actively involved in community service.
Él está involucrado activamente en el servicio comunitario.
C2 noun /stɛp/

steppe

estepa
Meaning
A large flat area of unforested grassland, especially in southeastern Europe or Siberia.
Example
The nomads traveled across the vast steppe with their herds.
Los nómadas viajaban por la vasta estepa con sus rebaños.
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 verb /ˈlɔːndər/

launder

lavar ropa / ocultar el origen del dinero obtenido ilegalmente
Meaning
to wash clothes, linens, etc.; or to conceal the origins of money obtained illegally
Example
She laundered all the dirty clothes on Sunday.
Ella lavó toda la ropa sucia el domingo.
B2 adjective /ˈseɪ.krɪd/

Sacred

sagrado
Meaning
connected with God or a god; considered holy; worthy of religious worship
Example
The sacred temple was visited by thousands of pilgrims.
El templo sagrado fue visitado por miles de peregrinos.
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈvɔːrs/

divorce

divorcio
Meaning
the legal ending of a marriage; to officially end a marriage
Example
After years of conflict, they decided to get a divorce.
Después de años de conflicto, decidieron divorciarse.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈɪndʒərd/

uninjured

ileso
Meaning
Without injury; not physically harmed.
Example
All the passengers were rescued uninjured.
Todos los pasajeros fueron rescatados ilesos.
C1 verb /prəˈkjʊər/

procure

conseguir
Meaning
to obtain something, especially with effort or difficulty
Example
They managed to procure enough supplies for the expedition.
Ellos lograron conseguir suficientes suministros para la expedición.
B2 noun /ˈmɒdjuːl/

module

módulo
Meaning
a self-contained unit of a course or system, typically part of a larger whole
Example
The module on machine learning was difficult but informative.
El módulo de aprendizaje automático fue difícil pero informativo.
C2 verb /ˌweɪˈleɪ/

waylay

detener / atacar inesperadamente
Meaning
to stop or interrupt someone unexpectedly, often to attack or detain them
Example
He was waylaid by reporters as he left the courthouse.
Fue detenido por los reporteros cuando salió del juzgado.
C2 adjective /vəˈreɪʃəs/

veracious

veraz
Meaning
Truthful, honest; habitually speaking the truth.
Example
She gave a veracious account of what happened that day.
Ella dio un relato veraz de lo que sucedió ese día.
C1 noun /ˈdɪs.ə.nəns/

dissonance

disonancia
Meaning
Disagreement, lack of harmony, conflict between ideas or beliefs.
Example
The cultural dissonance created misunderstandings.
La disonancia cultural creó malentendidos.
C2 adjective /ˌtɛmɪˈrɛəriəs/

temerarious

temerario
Meaning
Reckless or rash; showing a lack of caution.
Example
It was a temerarious decision to cross the river during the storm.
Fue una decisión temeraria cruzar el río durante la tormenta.
C2 verb /əˈnɔɪnt/

anoint

ungir, consagrar
Meaning
To smear or rub with oil, often as part of a religious ceremony or as a sign of consecration.
Example
The priest anointed the king with holy oil.
El sacerdote ungió al rey con aceite santo.
C1 noun /ˈpleɪˌraɪt/

playwright

dramaturgo
Meaning
a person who writes plays
Example
Shakespeare is considered the greatest playwright of all time.
Shakespeare es considerado el mejor dramaturgo de todos los tiempos.
B2 adjective /ˈmæn.ju.əl/

Manual

manual
Meaning
done by hand; operated by hand; not automatic
Example
This is a manual process that requires careful attention.
Este es un proceso manual que requiere atención cuidadosa.
B2 noun /əˈsaɪləm/

asylum

asilo
Meaning
Protection or shelter, especially given to refugees or the mentally ill.
Example
The refugees sought asylum in the neighboring country.
Los refugiados pidieron asilo en el país vecino.
B2 noun /ʌnˈrest/

Unrest

inquietud; disturbio; agitación social
Meaning
a state of dissatisfaction and disturbance; social or political disorder
Example
The economic crisis led to widespread social unrest.
La crisis económica llevó a una amplia inquietud social.
C2 noun (plural) /ˈɔːspɪsɪz/

auspices

auspicio
Meaning
Patronage, support, or guidance, often used in the phrase 'under the auspices of'.
Example
The conference was held under the auspices of the United Nations.
La conferencia fue celebrada bajo los auspicios de las Naciones Unidas.
C2 noun /ɪˈlɪziəm/

elysium

elíseo
Meaning
A place or state of perfect happiness; in Greek mythology, the afterlife paradise.
Example
For her, the garden was a personal elysium.
Para ella, el jardín era un elíseo personal.
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.
C2 verb /kənˈdʒiːl/

congeal

congelarse
Meaning
to become thick or solid, especially from cooling
Example
The soup began to congeal after being left on the table.
La sopa comenzó a congelarse después de haber sido dejada sobre la mesa.
C1 adjective /priːˈɛmɪnənt/

preeminent

preeminente
Meaning
Surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way.
Example
She is a preeminent scientist in the field of genetics.
Ella es una científica preeminente en el campo de la genética.
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.
C2 adjective /kɒnˈsæŋɡwɪn/

consanguine

consanguíneo
Meaning
Of the same blood or origin; related by birth.
Example
The two families were consanguine through their grandparents.
Las dos familias eran consanguíneas a través de sus abuelos.
B1 adverb /pɑːrˈtɪkjʊləli/

particularly

particularmente
Meaning
to a higher degree than is usual or expected
Example
She is particularly fond of Italian food.
Ella es particularmente aficionada a la comida italiana.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈhɪbɪtɪd/

uninhibited

desinhibido
Meaning
Not restrained or restricted; free in behavior or expression.
Example
She gave an uninhibited laugh at the joke.
Ella dio una risa desinhibida al chiste.
A2 noun /ˈdɪʃ ˌwɒʃər/

Dish washer

lavavajillas
Meaning
an appliance for washing dishes automatically
Example
We installed a new dishwasher in our kitchen last week.
Instalamos un nuevo lavavajillas en nuestra cocina la semana pasada.
C2 adjective /ˈeksɪkrəbl/

execrable

execrable
Meaning
Extremely bad or unpleasant.
Example
The movie was so execrable that many people left the theater early.
La película era tan execrable que muchas personas se fueron temprano del cine.
B2 noun /ˈleɪaʊt/

layout

diseño
Meaning
the arrangement or design of something, especially the arrangement of elements in a book, webpage, or room
Example
The designer presented a new layout for the website that was much more user-friendly.
El diseñador presentó un nuevo diseño para el sitio web que era mucho más fácil de usar.
B2 adjective /ˈlɔːŋtaɪm/

longtime

de largo tiempo
Meaning
having existed or continued for a long time
Example
They are longtime friends who met in college.
Son amigos de largo tiempo que se conocieron en la universidad.
A1 noun /ænt/

aunt

tía
Meaning
the sister of your father or mother, or the wife of your uncle
Example
My aunt always gives me gifts on my birthday.
Mi tía siempre me da regalos en mi cumpleaños.
C2 noun /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkæs.ɪ.ti/

perspicacity

perspicacia
Meaning
Sharp insight, keen understanding and discernment.
Example
Her perspicacity in business decisions led to success.
Su perspicacia en decisiones de negocio la llevó al éxito.
B1 noun /ˈkærɪdʒ/

carriage

carruaje
Meaning
a vehicle, typically a four-wheeled one, used for transporting goods or people, especially in the past
Example
The royal family traveled in a beautiful carriage during parades.
La familia real viajó en un hermoso carruaje durante los desfiles.
B2 verb /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt/

speculate

especular / invertir
Meaning
To form a theory or guess without firm evidence; to invest in stocks, property, etc. hoping for profit.
Example
Experts speculate that the company may expand into new markets.
Los expertos especulan que la compañía podría expandirse a nuevos mercados.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈɔːbərn/

auburn

castaño rojizo
Meaning
reddish-brown in color, especially used to describe hair
Example
She has long auburn hair that shines in the sunlight.
Ella tiene el cabello largo y castaño rojizo que brilla al sol.
A1 pronoun /aʊər/

our

nuestro
Meaning
belonging to or associated with the speaker and one or more other people
Example
This is our house.
Esta es nuestra casa.
C1 adjective /ˈlækˌlʌstər/

lackluster

falto de brillo
Meaning
Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring.
Example
The lackluster performance disappointed the audience.
La actuación sin brillo decepcionó a la audiencia.
A2 adjective /draɪ/

Dry

seco; libre de humedad o líquido; sin interés o emoción
Meaning
free from moisture or liquid; not wet; lacking interest or excitement
Example
The desert has very dry climate.
El desierto tiene un clima muy seco.
B2 verb /ʃɛd/

shed

dejar caer
Meaning
to let something fall off naturally, such as leaves, hair, or tears
Example
Trees shed their leaves in autumn.
Los árboles dejan caer sus hojas en otoño.
C1 verb /pərˈteɪn/

pertain

relacionarse
Meaning
to relate or have reference to something
Example
The rules pertain to all students in the school.
Las reglas se aplican a todos los estudiantes en la escuela.
B2 adjective /ˈʃæb.i/

Shabby

desgastado; en mal estado; con signos de desgaste; injusto o cruel
Meaning
worn out; in poor condition; showing signs of wear; unfair or mean
Example
His shabby clothes showed that he had been traveling for days.
Su ropa desgastada mostraba que había estado viajando durante días.
C1 adjective /ˌɒmnɪˈprezənt/

omnipresent

omnipresente
Meaning
(of God) present everywhere at the same time.
Example
Social media has become an omnipresent force in modern society.
Las redes sociales se han convertido en una fuerza omnipresente en la sociedad moderna.
C2 verb /prəˈroʊɡ/

prorogue

suspender una sesión
Meaning
to discontinue a session of a parliament or assembly without dissolving it
Example
The president decided to prorogue parliament until the crisis was resolved.
El presidente decidió suspender el parlamento hasta que la crisis fuera resuelta.
B1 noun /ˌmɪl.jəˈneər/

Millionaire

millonario
Meaning
A person whose wealth equals or exceeds one million units of currency
Example
He became a millionaire through smart investments and hard work.
Se convirtió en millonario gracias a inversiones inteligentes y trabajo duro.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːrtərər/

barterer

truequero
Meaning
A person who trades goods or services without using money.
Example
The barterer exchanged fruits for some pottery.
El truequero intercambió frutas por algunas vasijas.
B1 adjective /ˈkɜːrli/

curly

rizado
Meaning
having curls or waves; shaped with bends or coils
Example
She has naturally curly hair.
Ella tiene el pelo naturalmente rizado.
B1 adjective /ˈvaɪə.lət/

Violet

color violeta
Meaning
of a bluish-purple color
Example
She wore a beautiful violet dress to the party.
Ella llevaba un hermoso vestido violeta a la fiesta.
B2 noun ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪdz

pesticides

plaguicidas
Meaning
Substances used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
Example
Excessive pesticides use can harm the environment.
El uso excesivo de pesticidas puede dañar el medio ambiente.
B2 adjective /ˈstɑː.ri/

Starry

estrellado; brillante;
Meaning
full of stars; shining like stars; relating to stars
Example
We enjoyed the starry night sky while camping in the mountains.
Disfrutamos del cielo estrellado mientras acampábamos en las montañas.
A2 adverb /ˈnɔːməli/

Normally

normalmente
Meaning
in the usual way; under normal circumstances
Example
I normally wake up at 7 AM every day.
Normalmente me despierto a las 7 AM todos los días.
C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪstərəs/

boisterous

bullicioso
Meaning
noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy
Example
The children were boisterous during the birthday party.
Los niños estaban bulliciosos durante la fiesta de cumpleaños.
C1 verb /ɪkˈstoʊl/

extol

alabar
Meaning
to praise enthusiastically and highly
Example
The teacher extolled the student's dedication and hard work.
El maestro alabó la dedicación y el trabajo duro del estudiante.
A1 adjective /ˈtwɛnti/

twenty

veinte
Meaning
the number equivalent to 20
Example
He is twenty years old.
Él tiene veinte años.
A1 noun /ɪɡˈzɑːm.pəl/

example

ejemplo
Meaning
a thing or person regarded as a model to be followed or avoided
Example
He is a good example of a hardworking student.
Él es un buen ejemplo de un estudiante trabajador.
C2 verb /ˌaʊtməˈnuːvər/

outmaneuver

superar astutamente
Meaning
to gain an advantage over an opponent by skillful or clever action
Example
The smaller company managed to outmaneuver its larger rival.
La empresa más pequeña logró superar astutamente a su rival más grande.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈzɒlvd/

unresolved

no resuelto
Meaning
not solved or settled; remaining undecided or unclear
Example
The dispute remains unresolved despite several meetings.
La disputa sigue sin resolverse a pesar de varias reuniones.
B2 noun, verb /ˈblækmeɪl/

blackmail

chantajear
Meaning
the act of demanding money or advantage by threatening to reveal secrets; to force someone to act by using such threats
Example
He tried to blackmail her by threatening to reveal the documents.
Intentó chantajearla amenazando con revelar los documentos.
C2 noun /ˈɪnˌɡreɪt/

ingrate

ingrato
Meaning
An ungrateful person; someone who shows no appreciation.
Example
He worked hard for his friend, but the ingrate never thanked him.
Trabajó duro para su amigo, pero el ingrato nunca le dio las gracias.
B2 noun /ɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/

enforcement

aplicación de la ley
Meaning
the act of making sure that laws or rules are followed
Example
The police are responsible for law enforcement.
La policía es responsable de la aplicación de la ley.
B2 noun /ˈsɒr.oʊ/

Sorrow

tristeza; dolor;
Meaning
a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment
Example
His heart was filled with sorrow after the tragedy.
Su corazón estaba lleno de tristeza después de la tragedia.
C1 verb prəˈpel

propel

impulsar
Meaning
To drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward.
Example
Lack of proper guidance can propel adolescents toward delinquency.
La falta de orientación adecuada puede impulsar a los adolescentes hacia la delincuencia.
C1 noun, verb /spreɪn/

sprain

esguince
Meaning
an injury to a joint in which the ligaments are stretched or torn
Example
She sprained her ankle while running in the park.
Ella se torció el tobillo mientras corría en el parque.
B1 verb /floʊt/

float

flotar
Meaning
to rest or move on the surface of a liquid or in the air without sinking
Example
The boat began to float gently down the river.
El bote comenzó a flotar suavemente por el río.
C1 noun /kəˈmoʊʃən/

commotion

alboroto
Meaning
A state of noisy confusion or disturbance.
Example
The sudden commotion in the market drew everyone's attention.
El repentino alboroto en el mercado atrajo la atención de todos.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈpaɪbɔːld/

piebald

de dos colores manchados
Meaning
having irregular patches of two colors, especially black and white
Example
The farmer owns a piebald horse with black and white spots.
El granjero tiene un caballo piebald con manchas negras y blancas.
C2 verb /diːˈlɪmɪt/

delimit

delimitar
Meaning
to fix the boundaries or limits of something
Example
The treaty was signed to delimit the borders of the two countries.
El tratado fue firmado para delimitar las fronteras de los dos países.
C1 verb /ɪnˈhɪbɪt/

inhibit

inhibir
Meaning
to prevent or restrain someone or something from acting freely; to hinder
Example
Fear can inhibit personal growth.
El miedo puede inhibir el crecimiento personal.
C1 adjective /ˈsiː.di/

Seedy

lleno de semillas; sucio y despreciable; en mal estado
Meaning
squalid and disreputable; shabby and run-down; full of seeds
Example
They avoided walking through the seedy part of town at night.
Ellos evitaban caminar por la parte sucia y despreciable de la ciudad por la noche.
B1 noun /ˈpæsɪdʒ/

passage

pasaje/camino estrecho; fragmento/cita; proceso de moverse de un estado o lugar a otro
Meaning
a narrow way through or between; a section of text or music; the process of moving from one state or place to another
Example
The narrow passage led from the courtyard to the library.
El pasaje estrecho condujo del patio al biblioteca.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈprɛɡnəbl̩/

impregnable

impenetrable
Meaning
Unable to be captured, broken into, or defeated.
Example
The fortress was considered impregnable by the enemy.
La fortaleza fue considerada impenetrable por el enemigo.