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B1 verb /ˈkæptʃər/

capture

capturar
Meaning
to take control of something or someone by force
Example
The soldiers managed to capture the enemy base.
Los soldados lograron capturar la base enemiga.
B1 noun /ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz/

consequences

consecuencias
Meaning
Results or effects of an action or condition.
Example
The consequences of ignoring safety protocols can be severe.
Las consecuencias de ignorar los protocolos de seguridad pueden ser graves.
C2 verb /ˈkɔː.tə.raɪz/

cauterize

cauterizar
Meaning
to burn tissue to stop bleeding or prevent infection
Example
The doctor cauterized the wound to stop the bleeding.
El doctor cauterizó la herida para detener el sangrado.
B2 noun /kleɪ/

clay

arcilla
Meaning
a natural material made of fine earth that becomes hard when baked, used for making pottery
Example
The artist molded the wet clay into a beautiful vase.
El artista moldeó la arcilla mojada en un hermoso jarrón.
B1 adjective /ˈkʌtɪŋ/

cutting

agudo
Meaning
sharp or severe, often used to describe remarks or actions
Example
Her cutting remarks made everyone feel uncomfortable.
Sus comentarios cortantes hicieron que todos se sintieran incómodos.
C2 noun /kənˈtraɪ.vəns/

contrivance

artificio o plan
Meaning
a device or plan that is cleverly or artificially created
Example
The clock was an intricate contrivance of gears and springs.
El reloj era un intrincado artificio de engranajes y resortes.
C1 noun ˈkɔː.pəs

corpus

una gran colección de datos lingüísticos usados para el análisis e investigación del lenguaje
Meaning
A large collection of linguistic data used for language analysis and research.
Example
Linguists use a corpus to analyze language patterns.
Los lingüistas usan un corpus para analizar los patrones del lenguaje.
C1 adjective /ˌkævəˈlɪər/

cavalier

despreocupado
Meaning
showing a lack of proper concern; dismissive or offhand
Example
He had a cavalier attitude toward safety regulations.
Tenía una actitud despreocupada hacia las normas de seguridad.
C2 adjective /ˈkrɛstˌfɔːlən/

crestfallen

descorazonado
Meaning
sad and disappointed
Example
He looked crestfallen after hearing the bad news.
Se veía descorazonado después de escuchar las malas noticias.
B2 noun /kɜːrl/

Curl

rizo; espiral
Meaning
a piece of hair that curves or coils; something with a spiral or curved shape
Example
She had beautiful natural curls that framed her face perfectly.
Ella tenía hermosos rizos naturales que enmarcaban su rostro perfectamente.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈkeɪ.pə.bəl/

Capable

capaz; competente
Meaning
having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve something; competent
Example
She is capable of handling complex problems.
Ella es capaz de manejar problemas complejos.
C1 adjective /kəˈmɛmərətɪv/

commemorative

conmemorativo
Meaning
Serving as a reminder or in honor of a person or event.
Example
They issued a commemorative coin for the independence anniversary.
Emitieron una moneda conmemorativa para el aniversario de la independencia.
B2 noun /ˈkɒŋɡrɛs/

congress

congreso
Meaning
a formal meeting or assembly, especially of representatives for discussion
Example
The international congress on climate change will be held next year.
El congreso internacional sobre el cambio climático se llevará a cabo el próximo año.
B1 noun /kæmˈpeɪn/

Campaign

campaña
Meaning
an organized course of action to achieve a particular goal; a series of military operations
Example
The environmental campaign successfully raised awareness about climate change.
La campaña ambiental recaudó exitosamente conciencia sobre el cambio climático.
B1 noun /kəmˈpær.ɪ.sən/

Comparison

comparación
Meaning
the act of examining the similarities and differences between two or more things
Example
The teacher made a comparison between the two poems to show their different styles.
La maestra hizo una comparación entre los dos poemas para mostrar sus diferentes estilos.
B2 verb /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/

cherish

atesorar
Meaning
To hold something dear, to love and protect, or to keep a hope or memory alive.
Example
She cherishes the memories of her childhood home.
Ella atesora los recuerdos de su casa de la infancia.
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 adjective /ˈkrɪm.zən/

Crimson

rojo intenso
Meaning
a deep purplish-red color
Example
The crimson sunset painted the sky with beautiful shades.
La puesta de sol roja intensa pintó el cielo con hermosos tonos.
C2 noun /kəˈpærɪsən/

caparison

cubierta ornamental para un caballo; ropa o decoración rica y elaborada
Meaning
an ornamental covering for a horse; rich and elaborate clothing or decoration
Example
The king’s horse was adorned with a golden caparison.
El caballo del rey estaba adornado con un caparison de oro.
C2 noun /ˈkɒŋ.ɡru.əns/

congruence

congruencia
Meaning
Harmony, compatibility and agreement between different elements.
Example
The congruence between their ideas made collaboration easy.
La congruencia entre sus ideas hizo que la colaboración fuera fácil.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒnfluənt/

confluent

confluente
Meaning
Flowing together or merging; coming together at one point.
Example
The confluent streams formed a mighty river.
Los ríos convergentes formaron un gran río.
B1 noun kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈprəʊɡræmz

Community Programs

programas comunitarios
Meaning
Organized activities involving local groups to promote environmental conservation.
Example
Community programs raise awareness about butterfly conservation.
Los programas comunitarios aumentan la conciencia sobre la conservación de las mariposas.
C2 noun /ˌkɒməˈsɛəriət/

commissariat

departamento de suministros
Meaning
A department responsible for supplying food and equipment, especially in the military.
Example
The army commissariat ensured that the soldiers had enough supplies.
El departamento de suministros del ejército se aseguró de que los soldados tuvieran suficientes provisiones.
B2 verb kəˈlaɪd

collide

chocar, colisionar
Meaning
Hit with force when moving; come into conflict or opposition.
Example
The two cars collided at the intersection.
Los dos coches colisionaron en la intersección.
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 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.
A2 verb /kjʊər/

cure

curar
Meaning
to make someone healthy again after an illness
Example
The new medicine cured her of the infection.
La nueva medicina la curó de la infección.
C1 adjective /ˌkætəˈklɪzmɪk/

cataclysmic

catastrófico
Meaning
Relating to or denoting a violent natural event or upheaval.
Example
The war had cataclysmic effects on the nation's economy.
La guerra tuvo efectos catastróficos en la economía del país.
B1 adverb /ˈkloʊsli/

closely

felicidad
Meaning
in a way that is very near in space, time, or relationship; carefully and attentively
Example
The detective examined the evidence closely.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmpɪtəns/

competence

competencia
Meaning
the ability to do something successfully or efficiently
Example
Her competence as a manager impressed the board.
Su competencia como gerente impresionó a la junta.
C2 adjective /ˈkælkjʊləbl/

calculable

calculable
Meaning
Capable of being calculated, estimated, or measured.
Example
The risk involved in the project is calculable.
El riesgo involucrado en el proyecto es calculable.
A1 noun /ˈkrɪsməs/

christmas

Navidad
Meaning
an annual festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed on December 25
Example
Families gather to celebrate Christmas with joy and love.
Las familias se reúnen para celebrar la Navidad con alegría y amor.
A2 verb tʃeɪs

chase

perseguir
Meaning
To pursue in order to catch or overtake; to follow rapidly or eagerly
Example
Don't chase two rabbits at once.
No persigas dos conejos a la vez.
C2 noun /ˈkjʊriˌoʊ/

curio

objeto curioso
Meaning
a small unusual or interesting object, often collected for its rarity
Example
She bought a curio from the antique shop.
Ella compró un objeto curioso en la tienda de antigüedades.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈkɒn.sə.mət/

consummate

completar o perfeccionar algo con gran habilidad
Meaning
To complete or perfect something with great skill
Example
He is a consummate artist with years of experience.
Él es un artista consumado con años de experiencia.
B2 noun /kɜːrd/

Curd

yogur
Meaning
a white dairy product made by coagulating milk; yogurt
Example
She added fresh curd to the salad for a tangy flavor.
Añadió yogur fresco a la ensalada para darle un sabor ácido.
A2 noun /tʃɜːrtʃ/

church

iglesia
Meaning
a building used for public Christian worship
Example
The old church in the village was built in the 18th century.
La iglesia antigua en el pueblo fue construida en el siglo XVIII.
C2 adjective /kəˈrɛlətɪv/

correlative

correlativo
Meaning
having a mutual relationship; corresponding
Example
The increase in temperature is correlative with the melting of glaciers.
El aumento de la temperatura es correlativo con el derretimiento de los glaciares.
B2 noun /kənˈkʌʃən/

concussion

contusión cerebral
Meaning
A temporary unconsciousness or shock caused by a blow to the head.
Example
He suffered a concussion after falling from the bike.
Sufrió una contusión cerebral después de caerse de la bicicleta.
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.
C2 noun /ˈkɒmɪti/

comity

cortesía, respeto mutuo
Meaning
Courtesy and considerate behavior towards others; mutual respect.
Example
The meeting was conducted with comity and respect.
La reunión se realizó con cortesía y respeto.
C1 adjective /kræs/

crass

tosco, sin sensibilidad o refinamiento
Meaning
lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence
Example
His crass remarks offended everyone at the meeting.
Sus comentarios groseros ofendieron a todos en la reunión.
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.
A2 verb /klɪk/

click

hacer clic
Meaning
to press a button on a computer mouse or similar device
Example
She clicked the link to open the website.
Ella hizo clic en el enlace para abrir el sitio web.
B1 noun /kəmˈpɛtɪtər/

competitor

competidor
Meaning
a person, team, or company that competes with others
Example
The company lowered its prices to beat its main competitor.
La empresa redujo sus precios para vencer a su principal competidor.
C1 noun /ˈkʌntrɪmən/

countryman

compatriota
Meaning
a person from one's own country or rural area
Example
He was proud to meet a fellow countryman at the international conference.
Se sintió orgulloso de conocer a un compatriota en la conferencia internacional.
A1 adjective /kuːl/

cool

frío, tranquilo, impresionante
Meaning
moderately cold; calm and composed; fashionable or impressive
Example
She kept a cool head during the crisis.
Ella mantuvo la cabeza fría durante la crisis.
C1 noun /ˈkʌvənənt/

covenant

pacto
Meaning
a formal agreement or promise, often legally binding
Example
The landlord and tenant signed a covenant to maintain the property.
El arrendador y el inquilino firmaron un pacto para mantener la propiedad.
B1 noun /kəˈnæl/

canal

canal
Meaning
an artificial waterway constructed for navigation, irrigation, or drainage
Example
The canal was built to help transport goods across the region.
El canal fue construido para ayudar a transportar bienes a través de la región.
B2 noun /kʌlt/

cult

culto
Meaning
a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object
Example
The cult followed their leader with great devotion.
El culto siguió a su líder con gran devoción.
B2 noun /ˈkæməˌflɑːʒ/

camouflage

camuflaje
Meaning
the act of hiding or disguising something by making it blend with its surroundings
Example
The soldiers used camouflage to hide from the enemy.
Los soldados usaron camuflaje para esconderse del enemigo.
C1 noun /koʊˈhɪr.əns/

coherence

coherencia
Meaning
The quality of being logical and consistent; forming a unified whole.
Example
The essay lacked coherence, making it hard to follow.
El ensayo carecía de coherencia, lo que dificultaba su seguimiento.
B1 verb /kæst/

cast

lanzar
Meaning
to throw; to choose actors for a play; to shape metal
Example
The fisherman casts his line into the water.
El pescador lanza su línea al agua.
B2 noun/verb /kəˈmjuː.tɪŋ/

commuting

viaje diario
Meaning
Regular travel to and from workplace, daily journey for work.
Example
He spends two hours commuting to work every day.
Él pasa dos horas viajando al trabajo todos los días.
B1 noun /ˈkɔːlɪˌflaʊər/

Cauliflower

coliflor
Meaning
white vegetable with a compact head of undeveloped flower buds
Example
Roasted cauliflower makes a delicious and healthy side dish.
La coliflor asada hace un delicioso y saludable acompañamiento.
C1 noun /ˈkɒndɪmənt/

condiment

condimento
Meaning
a substance such as salt, mustard, or ketchup that is used to add flavor to food
Example
Ketchup is a popular condiment in many countries.
El kétchup es un condimento popular en muchos países.
B2 verb /kɜːrb/

curb

frenar / controlar
Meaning
to restrain, control, or limit something
Example
The government took steps to curb inflation.
El gobierno tomó medidas para frenar la inflación.
C2 noun /ˈkætəˌklɪzəm/

cataclysm

cataclismo
Meaning
A sudden and violent event that causes great destruction or upheaval.
Example
The earthquake was a cataclysm that reshaped the city.
El terremoto fue un cataclismo que remodeló la ciudad.
B2 noun /ˈkɑn.ʃəns/

Conscience

conciencia, moral, conciencia interna
Meaning
an inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one's behavior
Example
His conscience prevented him from lying to his parents about his grades.
Su conciencia le impidió mentirle a sus padres sobre sus calificaciones.
B1 adjective kəˈmɜː.ʃəl

commercial

comercial
Meaning
Concerned with or engaged in commerce; having profit as a primary aim rather than artistic or other value.
Example
Commercial hubs attract investments.
Los centros comerciales atraen inversiones.
C1 noun /kənˈtentmənt/

contentment

satisfacción
Meaning
a state of happiness and satisfaction with what one has
Example
She felt a deep sense of contentment after helping others.
Sintió una profunda satisfacción después de ayudar a otros.
C1 noun ˌkɒm.pjʊˈteɪ.ʃən

computation

cálculo
Meaning
The action of mathematical calculation.
Example
Complex computation is required for AI models.
Se requiere un cálculo complejo para los modelos de IA.
C1 noun ˌkɒn.əˈteɪ.ʃən

connotation

significado implícito o sugerido
Meaning
The implied or suggested meaning of a word beyond its literal definition
Example
The word 'home' has a warm connotation of comfort and family.
La palabra 'hogar' tiene una connotación cálida de comodidad y familia
C2 adjective /krəˈmætɪk/

chromatic

cromático
Meaning
Relating to colors or, in music, notes outside the standard scale.
Example
The artist used a chromatic palette to create vibrant contrasts.
El artista usó una paleta cromática para crear contrastes vibrantes.
C1 adjective /kɔɪ/

coy

tímido, reservado
Meaning
reluctant to give details or reveal feelings; shy or reserved
Example
She gave a coy smile when asked about her plans.
Ella dio una sonrisa tímida cuando le preguntaron sobre sus planes.
C1 noun kənˈsjuː.mə.rɪ.zəm

consumerism

consumismo
Meaning
The tendency to increase consumption of goods and the importance given to consuming products.
Example
Modern consumerism leads to increased demand for luxury goods.
El consumismo moderno lleva a una mayor demanda de productos de lujo.
C1 adjective /kɑːrˈnɪv.ər.əs/

Carnivorous

carnívoro
Meaning
feeding on other animals; meat-eating
Example
Lions are carnivorous animals that hunt other animals for food.
Los leones son animales carnívoros que cazan otros animales para alimentarse.
C1 noun /krʌtʃ/

crutch

muleta, apoyo
Meaning
a support used by someone injured to walk; also something relied upon for support or help
Example
He had to use crutches after breaking his leg.
Tuvo que usar muletas después de romperse la pierna.
C1 adjective /ˈkɔː.zəl/

causal

causal
Meaning
relating to or acting as a cause
Example
There is a causal link between smoking and cancer.
Existe una relación causal entre fumar y el cáncer.
B2 noun ˈkæp.ɪ.təl.ɪ.zəm

capitalism

capitalismo
Meaning
An economic system where trade, industry and production are privately owned and operated for profit.
Example
Capitalism encourages innovation and competition.
El capitalismo fomenta la innovación y la competencia.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒndʒʊɡəl/

conjugal

conyugal
Meaning
relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife
Example
They enjoyed a long life of conjugal happiness.
Disfrutaron de una larga vida de felicidad conyugal.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɪl.i ˈpaʊ.dər/

Chilli Powder

polvo de chile
Meaning
a spice made from ground dried chili peppers, used to add heat and flavor to food
Example
Add two teaspoons of chilli powder to make the dish spicier.
Agrega dos cucharaditas de polvo de chile para hacer el plato más picante.
B1 noun /kəmˈpəʊzə(r)/

composer

compositor
Meaning
a person who writes music, especially classical music
Example
The composer is working on a new symphony.
El compositor está trabajando en una nueva sinfonía.
C1 verb /kənˈtraɪv/

contrive

idear
Meaning
to plan or devise cleverly or skillfully
Example
She contrived a clever plan to surprise her friends.
Ella ideó un plan ingenioso para sorprender a sus amigos.
B2 noun /ˈtʃɪk piː/

Chick pea

garbanzo
Meaning
round beige legume; protein-rich pulse used in various dishes
Example
Soak the chick peas overnight before cooking them for better digestion.
Remoja los garbanzos durante la noche antes de cocinarlos para una mejor digestión.
C2 noun /ˈklaʊdˌbɜːrst/

cloudburst

lluvia torrencial repentina
Meaning
a sudden and very heavy rainfall
Example
The picnic was ruined by a sudden cloudburst.
El picnic fue arruinado por una lluvia torrencial repentina.
A2 noun /ˈsɪnəmə/

cinema

cine
Meaning
a place where films are shown to the public; the art or industry of making and showing films
Example
We went to the cinema to watch a new movie.
Fuimos al cine para ver una película nueva.
B1 noun /ˈkɔːrɪdɔːr/

corridor

un largo pasillo que conecta con varias habitaciones
Meaning
a long passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms
Example
The students waited quietly in the corridor.
Los estudiantes esperaban tranquilamente en el corredor.
C1 noun kəmˈpleɪ.sən.si

complacency

autocomplacencia
Meaning
Excessive self-satisfaction with one's achievements that can hinder progress.
Example
His complacency led to a decline in his performance.
Su autocomplacencia llevó a una disminución en su rendimiento.
A2 verb /kənˈtɪn.juːd/

continued

continuado
Meaning
Kept happening or carried on without stopping.
Example
She continued working despite the challenges.
Ella continuó trabajando a pesar de los desafíos.
C1 noun /kəˈnɛəri/

canary

canario
Meaning
a small, usually yellow bird known for its singing; also used as a warning sign in dangerous conditions
Example
The canary sang beautifully in its cage.
El canario cantaba hermosamente en su jaula.
C2 verb /kənˈtɔːrt/

contort

torcer
Meaning
to twist or bend out of the normal shape
Example
She contorted her face in pain after the injury.
Ella contorsionó su cara de dolor después de la lesión.
C1 noun /ˈkæptər/

captor

captor
Meaning
a person or group who has captured someone or something
Example
The hostage managed to escape from his captors.
El rehén logró escapar de sus captores.
C2 noun /ˈtʃænsəri/

chancery

tribunal de chancillería
Meaning
A court of equity or the office of a chancellor.
Example
The case was taken to the chancery court for resolution.
El caso fue llevado al tribunal de chancillería para su resolución.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈsaɪklɔɪd/

cycloid

curva ciclóidea
Meaning
a curve traced by a point on the rim of a circle as it rolls along a straight line
Example
The cycloid is often studied in mathematics and physics.
La ciclóidea se estudia a menudo en matemáticas y física.
B1 adjective /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/

Confident

seguro de sí mismo; confiado; determinado
Meaning
self-assured; certain; having belief in one's abilities
Example
She felt confident about her performance in the exam.
Ella se sintió segura de su desempeño en el examen.
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.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɛərmən/

chairman

felicidad
Meaning
the leader or head of a meeting, committee, or organization
Example
The chairman opened the meeting with a short speech.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 adjective /ˈklɛmənt/

clement

clemente / suave
Meaning
mild or merciful; describing weather as mild and pleasant
Example
The prisoners hoped for a clement judge.
Los prisioneros esperaban un juez clemente.
C1 noun /kjʊˈreɪtər/

curator

curador
Meaning
a person who is responsible for the care and management of a museum, gallery, or collection
Example
The curator organized a new exhibition of ancient artifacts.
El curador organizó una nueva exposición de artefactos antiguos.
B2 adjective + noun kriˈeɪtɪv ɪɡˈzɪbɪts

creative exhibits

exhibiciones creativas
Meaning
Artistic displays or presentations that show originality and imagination.
Example
The creative exhibits highlighted recycling possibilities.
Las exhibiciones creativas destacaron las posibilidades de reciclaje.
C2 noun /kəˈtæb.ə.lɪ.zəm/

catabolism

catabolismo
Meaning
The breakdown of complex molecules in living organisms to form simpler ones together with the release of energy; destructive metabolism.
Example
Catabolism plays a crucial role in cellular energy production.
El catabolismo juega un papel crucial en la producción de energía celular.
A2 adverb /kəmˈpliːtli/

completely

completamente
Meaning
totally; in every way possible
Example
The room was completely silent.
La habitación estaba completamente silenciosa.
C1 adjective /ˌser.ɪˈmoʊ.ni.əl/

Ceremonial

ceremonial
Meaning
relating to or used in ceremonies; formal and ritualistic
Example
The ceremonial dress was worn during the royal wedding.
El vestido ceremonial se usó durante la boda real.
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.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl.ər/

counselor

asesor
Meaning
a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems
Example
The school counselor helped the student deal with stress.
El consejero escolar ayudó al estudiante a lidiar con el estrés.
B1 noun ˈkraɪsɪs

crisis

crisis
Meaning
A time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.
Example
The financial crisis affected global markets.
La crisis financiera afectó a los mercados mundiales.
C1 adjective kəˈlɒs.əl

Colossal

colosal
Meaning
Extremely large, gigantic, enormous in size or extent.
Example
The colossal pyramids of Egypt are a marvel of architecture.
Las colosales pirámides de Egipto son una maravilla de la arquitectura.
C1 verb kəˈrɒb.ə.reɪt

corroborate

corroborar
Meaning
Confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding.
Example
The witness corroborated the defendant's testimony.
El testigo corroboró el testimonio del acusado.
C2 noun /ˈkælvɪnɪzəm/

calvinism

calvinismo
Meaning
A Protestant theological system based on John Calvin’s teachings, emphasizing predestination and the sovereignty of God.
Example
Calvinism played a major role in shaping Protestant theology.
El calvinismo desempeñó un papel importante en la formación de la teología protestante.
C2 verb /kəˈlʌmnieɪt/

calumniate

calumniar
Meaning
To make false and damaging statements about someone; to slander.
Example
He was furious when he realized they had calumniated his reputation.
Él estaba furioso cuando se dio cuenta de que habían calumniado su reputación.
B2 noun /ˈkæʃuː nʌts/

Cashew nuts

nueces de anacardo
Meaning
kidney-shaped nuts from the cashew tree, commonly eaten as snacks or used in cooking
Example
Cashew nuts are often used in Indian sweets and curries.
Las nueces de anacardo se usan a menudo en dulces y curry indios.
B2 adjective ˌkɑː.bən ˈnjuː.trəl

carbon-neutral

carbono neutral
Meaning
Having a balance between emitting carbon and absorbing carbon from the atmosphere; not adding to overall carbon emissions.
Example
The company aims to be carbon-neutral by 2030.
La empresa tiene como objetivo ser carbono neutral para 2030.
C2 verb /ˈkælvɪnaɪz/

calvinize

Imbuir con los principios del calvinismo
Meaning
to imbue with the principles or doctrines of Calvinism
Example
The preacher sought to calvinize the community with strict teachings.
El predicador intentó calvinizar a la comunidad con enseñanzas estrictas.
C2 noun /kənˈfɛsər/

confessor

confesor
Meaning
A person who confesses sins or secrets, especially to a priest.
Example
The confessor listened patiently to the troubled man.
El confesor escuchó pacientemente al hombre angustiado.
C2 adjective /sɛnˈtrɪpɪtəl/

centripetal

centrípeto
Meaning
Moving or directed toward a center.
Example
Centripetal force keeps the planets in orbit around the sun.
La fuerza centrípeta mantiene a los planetas en órbita alrededor del sol.
C1 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈbæləns/

counterbalance

contrarrestar
Meaning
to offset or balance the effect of something
Example
Exercise can counterbalance the negative effects of stress.
El ejercicio puede contrarrestar los efectos negativos del estrés.
C1 verb /ˈkaʊər/

cower

agacharse por miedo
Meaning
to crouch down in fear
Example
The child cowered behind the sofa during the thunderstorm.
El niño se encogió detrás del sofá durante la tormenta.
C2 noun /ˈkruːɪt/

cruet

pequeño recipiente
Meaning
a small container, especially for salt, pepper, oil, or vinegar, used at a dining table
Example
She filled the cruet with olive oil for the salad.
Ella llenó el cruet con aceite de oliva para la ensalada.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmənˌtɛri/

commentary

comentario
Meaning
An expression of opinions or explanations about an event, situation, or text.
Example
The professor's commentary on the novel was insightful.
El comentario del profesor sobre la novela fue perspicaz.
C1 adjective /ˈkæl.əs/

Callous

insensible; cruel; despiadado
Meaning
showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others; emotionally hardened
Example
He showed a callous disregard for others' feelings.
Él mostró un desdén calloso por los sentimientos de los demás.
A1 noun /kæt/

Cat

gato
Meaning
a small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur, a short snout, and retractile claws
Example
The cat sat on the windowsill watching birds.
El gato se sentó en el alféizar de la ventana mirando a los pájaros.
B2 noun /ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən ˈmuːvmənt/

Conservation Movement

Movimiento de conservación
Meaning
A political, environmental, and social movement that seeks to protect natural resources including plant and animal species as well as their habitat for the future.
Example
The conservation movement began in the 19th century to protect wildlife.
El movimiento de conservación comenzó en el siglo XIX para proteger la vida silvestre.
C1 noun /ˈkæzəm/

chasm

grieta / gran diferencia
Meaning
a deep fissure in the earth's surface or a wide difference between people or ideas
Example
There was a great chasm between the two political parties.
Había una gran grieta entre los dos partidos políticos.
C1 verb /kənˈkɒkt/

concoct

crear o inventar
Meaning
to make something, especially food or a story, by mixing or inventing
Example
He concocted a story to explain his absence.
Él inventó una historia para explicar su ausencia.
C2 noun /ˈkɒl.ə.kwi/

colloquy

conversación formal
Meaning
A formal conversation or dialogue, often on serious or academic topics.
Example
The professors engaged in a deep colloquy about the future of education.
Los profesores participaron en una profunda conversación sobre el futuro de la educación.
C1 noun /ˈkɔːkəs/

caucus

reunión política
Meaning
A meeting of members of a political party to select candidates or decide policy.
Example
The party held a caucus to nominate their candidate for president.
El partido celebró una reunión para nominar a su candidato presidencial.
C2 noun /kəˈlɒsəti/

callosity

piel engrosada
Meaning
A thickened or hardened area of skin; insensitivity or hardness of character.
Example
Years of manual labor left callosity on his hands.
Años de trabajo manual dejaron callosidad en sus manos.
B2 verb /kənˈsoʊl/

console

consolar
Meaning
to comfort someone who is sad or disappointed; to provide solace
Example
She tried to console her friend after the loss.
Ella trató de consolar a su amiga después de la pérdida.
C1 verb /kənˈkɜːr/

concur

concurrir
Meaning
To agree with someone or something.
Example
I concur with your opinion on this matter.
Yo concuerdo con tu opinión sobre este asunto.