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C2 noun /ˈkærəm/

Carom

comino
Meaning
aromatic seeds of a plant used as a spice, especially in Indian cooking
Example
Carom seeds are often used in traditional Indian bread recipes.
Las semillas de comino se usan a menudo en recetas tradicionales de pan indio.
C1 noun /ˈsɪ.nɪk/

Cynic

cínico; persona escéptica
Meaning
a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest; someone who is skeptical about human nature
Example
The old cynic believed that politicians only cared about getting votes.
El viejo cínico creía que los políticos solo se preocupaban por conseguir votos.
B2 adverb /ˈfɔ:rmoast/

Foremost

ante todo; lo más importante
Meaning
most importantly; above all; in the first place
Example
First and foremost, we need to ensure safety.
Primero y ante todo, necesitamos asegurar la seguridad.
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.
B2 noun /ˈɒp.tɪ.mɪ.zəm/

optimism

optimismo
Meaning
Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something.
Example
Her optimism helped her overcome difficult times.
Su optimismo le ayudó a superar tiempos difíciles.
C1 noun/verb /ˈskɜːrmɪʃ/

skirmish

escaramuza
Meaning
a small or brief fight between groups of soldiers; to engage in such a fight
Example
The soldiers got into a skirmish near the border.
Los soldados se metieron en una escaramuza cerca de la frontera.
C2 adjective /pɒnˈtɪfɪkəl/

pontifical

relativo a un papa o obispo; pomposo o engreído
Meaning
relating to a pope or bishop; pompous or self-important
Example
His pontifical manner annoyed the other members of the committee.
Su comportamiento arrogante molestaba a los demás miembros del comité.
C1 adjective /ˈtiːmɪŋ/

teeming

lleno
Meaning
full of or swarming with things or people
Example
The market was teeming with shoppers.
El mercado estaba lleno de compradores.
C1 adverb /iːsˈθetɪkli/

aesthetically

estéticamente
Meaning
in a way that is concerned with beauty or visual appeal
Example
The building is aesthetically pleasing despite its simple design.
El edificio es estéticamente agradable a pesar de su diseño simple.
C2 adjective /nɪˈfɛəriəs/

nefarious

malévolo, criminal o moralmente malo
Meaning
Wicked, criminal, or morally bad.
Example
The police uncovered a nefarious plot to cheat investors.
La policía descubrió un complot malévolo para engañar a los inversores.
C1 noun ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən

apprehension

preocupación
Meaning
Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
Example
There is an apprehension about the depletion of fish stocks.
Hay preocupación por la disminución de las existencias de pescado.
B2 adjective /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/

Blazing

ardiente; resplandeciente
Meaning
burning fiercely; extremely hot; very bright
Example
The blazing sun made the day extremely hot.
El sol ardiente hizo que el día fuera extremadamente caluroso.
A1 pronoun /maɪ/

my

mi
Meaning
used to indicate possession or ownership
Example
This is my book.
Este es mi libro.
B2 verb /trænzˈmɪt/

transmit

transmitir
Meaning
to send or pass something from one place or person to another
Example
The antenna can transmit signals over a long distance.
La antena puede transmitir señales a larga distancia.
C2 verb /ˈdɒdə/

dodder

temblar al caminar
Meaning
To move in a weak and unsteady way, especially due to old age.
Example
The old man doddered across the street with a cane.
El anciano caminaba temblando por la calle con un bastón.
C1 adjective /ˌhæpi ɡoʊ ˈlʌki/

happy-go-lucky

alegre, despreocupado, sin preocupaciones
Meaning
cheerfully unconcerned about the future; carefree
Example
She has a happy-go-lucky attitude and never worries about tomorrow.
Ella tiene una actitud feliz y despreocupada y nunca se preocupa por mañana.
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.
C1 verb /ˈɑːrbɪtreɪt/

arbitrate

arbitrar
Meaning
to settle a dispute between two parties by acting as an impartial judge
Example
The committee agreed to arbitrate the contract dispute.
El comité acordó arbitrar la disputa del contrato.
C2 verb /loʊp/

lope

correr o moverse con grandes zancadas
Meaning
to run or move with a long, bounding stride
Example
The horse loped gracefully across the field.
El caballo se movía elegantemente por el campo.
C2 adjective /ˌpɛstɪˈlɛnʃəl/

pestilential

pestilente
Meaning
Relating to or causing pestilence; very harmful, troublesome, or dangerous.
Example
The pestilential smell of the garbage filled the street.
El pestilente olor de la basura llenó la calle.
C1 noun /ˈpæs.ɪ.fɪst/

pacifist

pacifista
Meaning
a person who believes in peace and opposes war or violence
Example
She is a committed pacifist who campaigns against armed conflict.
Ella es una pacifista comprometida que hace campaña contra los conflictos armados.
C1 noun /ˈmænɪkɪn/

mannequin

maniquí
Meaning
a life-sized model of a human figure used by shops to display clothes
Example
The mannequin in the shop window was dressed in a red gown.
El maniquí en la ventana de la tienda estaba vestido con un vestido rojo.
C2 noun /ˈkoʊdə/

coda

coda
Meaning
the concluding passage of a piece of music or a literary work
Example
The novel ends with a reflective coda that ties up the themes.
La novela termina con una coda reflexiva que une los temas.
C2 adjective /ˈtɜːrbɪd/

turbid

turbio
Meaning
Cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter; confused or obscure in meaning.
Example
The river water became turbid after the heavy rains.
El agua del río se volvió turbia después de las fuertes lluvias.
B1 noun /ˈvɒl.juːm/

volume

volumen
Meaning
the amount of space that a substance or object occupies, or that is enclosed within a container
Example
The volume of water in the tank increased after the rain.
El volumen de agua en el tanque aumentó después de la lluvia.
B1 noun /ˈkɒstjuːm/

costume

traje
Meaning
a set of clothes worn to represent a particular character, culture, or occasion
Example
She wore a beautiful costume for the Halloween party.
Ella usó un hermoso traje para la fiesta de Halloween.
C2 adjective /ˈkwɒdreɪt/

quadrate

cuadrado
Meaning
square or nearly square; having four sides or being suited or corresponding to something
Example
The tiles had a neat quadrate shape that made the floor look orderly.
Las baldosas tenían una forma cuadrada ordenada que hacía que el piso se viera ordenado.
B1 verb /taɪmd/

timed

cronometrear
Meaning
to measure or record the duration or speed of something
Example
He timed the race with a stopwatch.
Él cronometró la carrera con un cronómetro.
C1 verb /ˈɡɑːbəl/

gobble

tragar rápidamente
Meaning
to eat something quickly and greedily
Example
The children gobbled their food in minutes.
Los niños tragaron su comida en minutos.
C2 noun /ˈæk.rɪ.moʊ.ni/

acrimony

acrimonía
Meaning
Bitterness and anger, especially in speech or behavior.
Example
The divorce was filled with acrimony and disputes.
El divorcio estuvo lleno de acrimonía y disputas.
C2 noun /ˈkeɪ.tɪf/

caitiff

villano
Meaning
A contemptible or cowardly person.
Example
The knight despised the caitiff who betrayed his comrades.
El caballero despreciaba al villano que traicionó a sus compañeros.
C2 adverb /ˈdɑːrklɪŋ/

darkling

en la oscuridad
Meaning
In the dark or growing dark; dimly.
Example
The forest creatures moved darkling through the night.
Las criaturas del bosque se movían en la oscuridad durante la noche.
B2 noun fɪkst ˈɪnkʌm

fixed income

ingresos fijos
Meaning
Investment that provides a return in the form of fixed periodic payments.
Example
Fixed income investments provide reliable returns.
Las inversiones de ingreso fijo proporcionan rendimientos confiables.
C1 noun, verb /strænd/

strand

hilo / varado
Meaning
Noun: A single thin length of thread, wire, or similar. Verb: To leave someone or something without a way of moving or leaving.
Example
The storm stranded many tourists on the island.
La tormenta dejó a muchos turistas varados en la isla.
C2 noun /ˈhɑːr.bɪn.dʒər/

Harbinger

presagio
Meaning
a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another; a forerunner of something
Example
The first robin of spring is often considered a harbinger of warmer weather to come.
El primer petirrojo de la primavera a menudo se considera un presagio de que llegará un clima más cálido.
C2 noun /ˈlɪniəmənt/

lineament

rasgo
Meaning
A distinctive feature or characteristic, especially of the face.
Example
Her delicate lineaments revealed her noble birth.
Sus delicados rasgos revelaron su noble nacimiento.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrəns/

incoherence

incoherencia
Meaning
The quality of being unclear, confused, or lacking logical connection.
Example
His speech was full of incoherence and difficult to follow.
Su discurso estaba lleno de incoherencias y era difícil de seguir.
B2 noun /ˈkɒn.ʃəs.nəs/

consciousness

conciencia
Meaning
The state of being aware of and able to think about one's existence, sensations, thoughts, and surroundings.
Example
Meditation helps improve consciousness and clarity of thought.
La meditación ayuda a mejorar la conciencia y la claridad del pensamiento.
C1 noun dɛkˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

dexterity

destreza
Meaning
Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands; mental skill or adroitness.
Example
His dexterity in playing the piano amazed the audience.
Su destreza al tocar el piano asombró al público.
C1 noun /dɪˈsaɪ.pəl/

Disciple

discípulo; seguidor
Meaning
a follower and student of a teacher, leader, or philosopher; devoted follower
Example
The famous philosopher had many disciples who spread his teachings worldwide.
El famoso filósofo tenía muchos discípulos que difundieron sus enseñanzas por todo el mundo.
C1 noun /ˌdɪspɛnˈseɪʃən/

dispensation

dispensa
Meaning
An exemption from a rule or usual requirement; a system of order, government, or control.
Example
The school granted him a special dispensation to skip the exam due to illness.
La escuela le concedió una dispensa especial para ausentarse del examen debido a una enfermedad.
A1 pronoun /jɔːrz/

yours

tuyo
Meaning
belonging to or associated with the person or people that the speaker is addressing
Example
This pen is yours.
Este bolígrafo es tuyo.
A2 verb /əˈtrækt/

attract

atraer
Meaning
to cause someone to have interest or draw something towards
Example
The flowers attract bees with their bright colors.
Las flores atraen a las abejas con sus colores brillantes.
C2 verb /ˈsnʌfəl/

snuffle

respirar ruidosamente por la nariz
Meaning
to breathe noisily through the nose, often because of crying or a cold
Example
The child began to snuffle after crying for a long time.
El niño comenzó a respirar ruidosamente por la nariz después de llorar durante mucho tiempo.
C1 noun /ˈpɛndənt/

pendant

colgante
Meaning
a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck
Example
She wore a silver pendant around her neck.
Ella llevaba un colgante de plata alrededor del cuello.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈfriːkwənt/

infrequent

poco frecuente
Meaning
Happening rarely or not often.
Example
He made infrequent visits to his hometown after moving abroad.
Él hacía visitas poco frecuentes a su ciudad natal después de mudarse al extranjero.
C2 verb /ˈtɪpəl/

tipple

beber
Meaning
to drink alcohol, especially regularly or in small amounts
Example
He likes to tipple at the local pub after work.
A él le gusta beber en el pub local después del trabajo.
C1 adjective /ɪˈvɒkətɪv/

evocative

evocador
Meaning
bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind
Example
The music was evocative of her childhood memories.
La música evocó sus recuerdos de la infancia.
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 noun, verb /rɪər/

rear

parte trasera / criar
Meaning
the back part of something; to bring up or raise children or animals
Example
The mother cat reared her kittens in a quiet corner.
La madre gata crió a sus gatitos en una esquina tranquila.
B2 noun /θret/

Threat

amenaza
Meaning
a statement of intention to inflict harm; a person or thing likely to cause danger
Example
The storm poses a serious threat to coastal areas.
La tormenta representa una amenaza seria para las zonas costeras.
C2 adjective /ˈʌndjʊleɪtɪŋ/

undulating

ondulante
Meaning
Having a smoothly rising and falling form or motion like waves.
Example
We drove through undulating hills.
Condujimos por colinas onduladas.
C1 noun /mɪsˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Misgiving

duda; aprensión; inseguridad
Meaning
A feeling of doubt or apprehension about the outcome or consequences of something
Example
She had serious misgivings about accepting the job offer.
Ella tenía serias dudas sobre aceptar la oferta de trabajo.
C1 noun ˈkætəlɪst

catalyst

catalizador
Meaning
A person or thing that precipitates an event or change.
Example
His speech acted as a catalyst for change in the community.
Su discurso actuó como un catalizador para el cambio en la comunidad.
C1 noun /səˈprɛʃən/

suppression

supresión
Meaning
the act of forcibly stopping something or holding back feelings or actions
Example
The suppression of free speech led to protests.
La supresión de la libertad de expresión llevó a protestas.
B2 noun /vaɪn/

vine

vid
Meaning
a climbing or trailing plant with long stems; a plant that produces grapes
Example
The vine climbed up the wall and covered it with green leaves.
La vid trepó por la pared y la cubrió de hojas verdes.
C1 noun /taɪˈpɒɡrəfi/

typography

tipografía
Meaning
the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible and visually appealing
Example
Good typography improves the readability of a website.
Una buena tipografía mejora la legibilidad de un sitio web.
B2 verb /fʊlˈfɪl/

fulfil

cumplir
Meaning
to complete or achieve something that was expected or promised; to satisfy a requirement or desire
Example
She worked hard to fulfil her dream of becoming a doctor.
Trabajó duro para cumplir su sueño de convertirse en doctora.
C2 adjective /ɪˈfɛktʃuəl/

effectual

efectivo
Meaning
producing a desired or intended effect, often used in formal contexts
Example
Her effectual efforts brought peace to the community.
Sus esfuerzos efectivos trajeron paz a la comunidad.
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 verb /spaɪ/

spy

espía
Meaning
to secretly collect information about a person, group, or country
Example
He was caught spying on his neighbor through the window.
Lo atraparon espiando a su vecino a través de la ventana.
C2 verb (archaic/rare) /rɛk/

reck

preocuparse
Meaning
To care about or be concerned with (something); to have regard for.
Example
He does not reck the dangers of his actions.
Él no se preocupa por los peligros de sus acciones.
C1 noun /sɪˈkluːʒən/

seclusion

aislamiento
Meaning
The state of being private, away from other people.
Example
She spent the weekend in complete seclusion in her cabin.
Pasó el fin de semana en completo aislamiento en su cabaña.
C2 verb /boʊd/

bode

presagiar
Meaning
to be an omen of a particular outcome, often something bad
Example
The dark clouds bode a heavy storm.
Las nubes oscuras presagian una tormenta fuerte.
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈmaɪn/

undermine

socavar
Meaning
to gradually weaken or damage something or someone
Example
Constant criticism can undermine a child's confidence.
La crítica constante puede socavar la confianza de un niño.
C2 noun /ˌɑːrbəˈriːtəm/

arboretum

arborétum
Meaning
a place where trees, shrubs, and plants are grown for scientific study or public display
Example
We visited the city’s arboretum to learn about exotic trees.
Visitamos el arborétum de la ciudad para aprender sobre árboles exóticos.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈberəbəl/

Unbearable

insostenible
Meaning
too painful, annoying, or unpleasant to tolerate; impossible to endure
Example
The heat in the desert was unbearable.
El calor en el desierto era insoportable.
B1 noun ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənz

Generations

generaciones
Meaning
All of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively.
Example
The family tree spans several generations.
El árbol genealógico abarca varias generaciones.
B2 noun /ˈrɪŋkəl/

Wrinkle

arruga
Meaning
a small line or fold in something, especially fabric or skin; a crease
Example
She noticed a few wrinkles around her eyes.
Ella notó algunas arrugas alrededor de sus ojos.
A2 verb /bɪˈlɒŋ/

belong

pertenecer
Meaning
to be in the right place or to be a member of a group
Example
She felt she truly belonged to the team.
Ella sintió que realmente pertenecía al equipo.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈækjərət/

Inaccurate

incorrecto; erróneo; equivocado
Meaning
not correct; containing errors; wrong
Example
The weather forecast was inaccurate yesterday.
El pronóstico del tiempo estuvo incorrecto ayer.
C1 noun /ˈhɜːrbɪsaɪd/

herbicide

herbicida
Meaning
A chemical substance used to kill unwanted plants, especially weeds.
Example
Farmers used herbicide to protect their crops from invasive weeds.
Los agricultores usaron herbicidas para proteger sus cultivos de las malezas invasoras.
B2 noun /ɪmˈpaʊə.mənt/

empowerment

empoderamiento
Meaning
Authority or power given to someone to do something.
Example
Empowerment initiatives enhance confidence.
Las iniciativas de empoderamiento mejoran la confianza.
C2 noun /vɜːrv/

verve

energía
Meaning
Great enthusiasm, spirit, or energy in expression or performance.
Example
The actor performed his role with remarkable verve.
El actor realizó su papel con notable energía.
C2 noun /ˈrɪp.lɪt/

ripplet

pequeña ola
Meaning
a small or tiny ripple
Example
Tiny ripplets appeared on the lake as the fish moved.
Aparecieron pequeñas olas en el lago cuando el pez se movió.
B2 noun /ˈfrʌn.tɪər/

frontier

frontera o nuevo campo
Meaning
A new area of activity, knowledge, or development; the edge of knowledge or achievement.
Example
Robotic surgery is exploring a new frontier in medicine.
La cirugía robótica está explorando una nueva frontera en la medicina.
A1 noun /fʌn/

fun

diversión
Meaning
enjoyment, amusement, or light-hearted pleasure
Example
We had a lot of fun at the party.
Nos divertimos mucho en la fiesta.
B2 noun /ˈɪə.rə/

Era

era
Meaning
a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic
Example
The Renaissance was an era of great artistic and cultural achievement.
El Renacimiento fue una era de gran logro artístico y cultural.
C1 noun ˌɪn.fɪlˈtreɪ.ʃən

infiltration

infiltración, acceso secreto
Meaning
The process of entering or gaining access to an organization or place surreptitiously.
Example
Cybersecurity prevents infiltration into sensitive data.
La ciberseguridad previene la infiltración en datos sensibles.
C1 noun /ˈmæk.rəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts/

macronutrients

macronutrientes
Meaning
Nutrients that are needed in large amounts to provide energy and building materials for the body, including carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
Example
Proteins, fats, and carbohydrates are vital macronutrients.
Las proteínas, las grasas y los carbohidratos son macronutrientes vitales.
C1 verb /ɪˈnʌnsieɪt/

enunciate

enunciar
Meaning
to pronounce words clearly; to express an idea clearly
Example
The teacher asked him to enunciate each word.
El maestro le pidió que enunciara cada palabra.
C2 noun /ˈlɪmərɪk/

limerick

un poema humorístico de cinco versos
Meaning
a humorous five-line poem with a specific rhythm and rhyme scheme (AABBA).
Example
She recited a funny limerick at the party.
Ella recitó un limerick gracioso en la fiesta.
B1 verb /weɪ/

weigh

pesar
Meaning
to measure the weight of something; to consider carefully
Example
Please weigh the package before shipping.
por favor pese el paquete antes de enviarlo.
A2 noun /ˈplen.ti/

Plenty

abundancia; suficiencia
Meaning
a large or sufficient amount; abundance
Example
There is plenty of food for everyone at the party.
Hay mucha comida para todos en la fiesta.
C1 verb /ɔːrˈdeɪn/

ordain

ordenar
Meaning
To officially make someone a priest or minister; to decree or order something officially.
Example
The bishop will ordain three new priests this Sunday.
El obispo ordenará tres nuevos sacerdotes este domingo.
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.pɚˈten.ʃən

hypertension

hipertensión
Meaning
Abnormally high blood pressure.
Example
High sodium intake leads to hypertension.
El consumo elevado de sodio lleva a la hipertensión.
A1 adjective /ˈjeloʊ/

Yellow

amarillo; cobarde
Meaning
having the color of the sun or gold; cowardly
Example
The yellow flowers bloomed in spring.
Las flores amarillas florecieron en primavera.
C2 noun মাসকুলোস্কেলেটাল কন্ডিশন

musculoskeletal condition

trastorno musculoesquelético
Meaning
A disorder that affects the muscles, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, or other structures that support the limbs, neck, and back.
Example
De Quervain's Syndrome is a common musculoskeletal condition.
El síndrome de De Quervain es una condición musculoesquelética común.
B1 verb /kənˈfɜːrm/

confirm

confirmar
Meaning
to establish the truth, accuracy, or validity of something
Example
The hotel will confirm your reservation by email.
El hotel confirmará tu reserva por correo electrónico.
B2 noun ˈlɛɡ.ə.si

legacy

legado
Meaning
An amount of money or property left to someone in a will; something left or handed down by a predecessor.
Example
His contributions left a lasting legacy in the industry.
Sus contribuciones dejaron un legado duradero en la industria.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪlfəl/

willful

voluntario
Meaning
Deliberate, intentional, or stubbornly determined to do as one wants.
Example
Her willful disregard for the rules got her into trouble.
Su voluntariedad al ignorar las reglas le metió en problemas.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈreɪndʒ/

disarrange

desordenar
Meaning
to disturb the order or arrangement of something
Example
The wind disarranged her hair.
El viento desarregló su cabello.
B2 adjective /fræŋk/

Frank

honesto; abierto; directo; sincero
Meaning
honest; open; straightforward; candid
Example
She gave me a frank opinion about my presentation.
ella me dio una opinión franca sobre mi presentación.
C2 adjective /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/

ubiquitious

ubicuo
Meaning
Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
Example
Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.
Los teléfonos inteligentes se han vuelto ubicuos en la sociedad moderna.
B2 adverb /ˌðɛərˈbaɪ/

Thereby

de esa manera;
Meaning
as a result of that; by that means
Example
He worked hard and thereby achieved success.
Trabajó duro y de esa manera logró el éxito.
C1 verb /ˈnɔːrməlaɪz/

normalize

normalizar
Meaning
to bring something back to a normal or standard condition; to make something conform to a standard
Example
The government took steps to normalize relations with neighboring countries.
El gobierno tomó medidas para normalizar las relaciones con países vecinos.
C1 noun /ˈliːʒən/

lesion

lesión
Meaning
An area of damage or abnormal change in the tissue of an organism, often caused by injury or disease.
Example
The doctor examined the skin lesion carefully.
El doctor examinó cuidadosamente la lesión en la piel.
A2 adjective ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl

physical

físico
Meaning
Relating to things perceived through the senses as opposed to the mind; tangible or concrete.
Example
Physical components form the system's base.
Los componentes físicos forman la base del sistema.
B2 adjective /æbˈnɔːr.məl/

abnormal

anormal
Meaning
deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable
Example
The doctor noticed an abnormal growth in the patient’s lung.
El médico notó un crecimiento anormal en el pulmón del paciente.
B1 noun /ruːt/

route

ruta
Meaning
a way or course taken to get from one place to another
Example
The best route to the airport is through the highway.
La mejor ruta al aeropuerto es por la autopista.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈæn.ju.əl/

semiannual

semi-anual
Meaning
Occurring twice a year; every six months.
Example
The company holds a semiannual meeting with all employees.
La empresa organiza una reunión semi-anual con todos los empleados.
C2 noun /ˌdɪvɪˈneɪʃən/

divination

adivinación
Meaning
the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means
Example
Ancient people often relied on divination to guide important decisions.
Las personas antiguas a menudo dependían de la adivinación para tomar decisiones importantes.
C1 adjective /ˌpæθəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/

pathological

patológico, enfermizo
Meaning
Relating to disease; extreme or obsessive in a way that is abnormal.
Example
He has a pathological fear of failure.
Él tiene un miedo patológico al fracaso.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈriːzənəbəl/

unreasonable

irrazonable
Meaning
not guided by reason or fairness; excessive or extreme beyond what is acceptable
Example
The manager made an unreasonable demand that no one could realistically meet.
El gerente hizo una exigencia irrazonable.
B2 noun, verb /stɛm/

stem

tallo / frenar
Meaning
Noun: The main stalk of a plant. Verb: To stop or restrict the flow or development of something.
Example
The gardener cut the stem of the rose; New policies aim to stem the flow of pollution.
El jardinero cortó el tallo de la rosa; Las nuevas políticas buscan frenar el flujo de contaminación.
B1 noun /ˈkɜːr.ənt/

Current

corriente
Meaning
a body of water or air moving in a definite direction; present time
Example
The river current was too strong for swimming.
La corriente del río era demasiado fuerte para nadar.
C2 noun /ˌpriːpəˈzɛʃən/

prepossession

prejuicio
Meaning
An opinion or feeling formed beforehand; a prejudice or preoccupation.
Example
His prepossession in favor of tradition made him resist change.
Su prejuicio a favor de la tradición lo hizo resistir al cambio.
B1 noun /dɪˈstrʌk.ʃən/

Destruction

destrucción; devastación;
Meaning
the action or process of causing damage to something so that it no longer exists
Example
The earthquake caused widespread destruction throughout the entire city.
El terremoto causó una destrucción generalizada en toda la ciudad.
A1 noun /skaɪ/

Sky

cielo
Meaning
the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth
Example
The sky is blue today.
El cielo está azul hoy.
A2 noun /wɛb/

web

telaraña
Meaning
a network of fine threads spun by a spider or a complex interconnected system
Example
The spider spun a large web in the corner of the room.
La araña tejió una gran telaraña en la esquina de la habitación.
C2 noun lɑːˈʒɛs

largesse

generosidad
Meaning
Generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others.
Example
His largesse towards the charity was greatly appreciated.
Su largueza hacia la caridad fue muy apreciada.
C1 noun /ˈkætərækt/

cataract

catarata / cascada
Meaning
A medical condition causing clouding of the eye's lens; also a large waterfall.
Example
The old man suffered from cataracts in both eyes.
El hombre mayor sufría de cataratas en ambos ojos.
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.
C2 noun /ˈtændʒənsi/

tangency

tangencia
Meaning
the condition of touching but not intersecting, especially in geometry
Example
The circle and the line are in a state of tangency at one point.
El círculo y la línea están en un estado de tangencia en un punto.
B2 adjective /ˈwɒntɪŋ/

wanting

insuficiente
Meaning
Lacking or deficient in quality or quantity.
Example
His explanation was wanting in clarity.
Su explicación carecía de claridad.
C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.dʒi/

Mingy

tacaño; avaro
Meaning
mean or stingy; unwilling to spend money
Example
He is too mingy to spend money on anything but necessities.
Él es demasiado tacaño para gastar dinero en algo que no sea lo esencial.
C1 noun ˌkʌl.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən

culmination

culminación. El punto más alto o culminante de algo, especialmente alcanzado después de mucho tiempo.
Meaning
The highest or climactic point of something, especially as attained after a long time.
Example
The project reached its culmination after years of effort.
El proyecto alcanzó su culminación después de años de esfuerzo.
B2 noun, verb /slænt/

slant

punto de vista sesgado
Meaning
A particular point of view; to slope or lean in a particular direction.
Example
The article had a political slant.
El artículo tenía una inclinación política.
C1 adjective /ˌhaɪdroʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

hydroelectric

hidroeléctrico
Meaning
Relating to or denoting the generation of electricity using flowing water.
Example
The country invested heavily in hydroelectric power plants.
El país invirtió fuertemente en plantas de energía hidroeléctrica.
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.
C1 verb /ˈliːɡəlaɪz/

legalize

legalizar
Meaning
To make something lawful by official approval.
Example
The government decided to legalize online businesses.
El gobierno decidió legalizar los negocios en línea.