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B2 noun /ˈkæʃ.uː nʌt/

Cashew Nut

nuez de anacardo
Meaning
a kidney-shaped nut with a creamy texture and mild flavor
Example
Cashew nuts are often used in cooking and as a healthy snack.
Las nueces de anacardo se usan comúnmente en la cocina y como un snack saludable.
B2 noun /ˌklærɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

clarification

aclaración
Meaning
The action of making a statement or situation less confused and more clearly comprehensible.
Example
The manager requested clarification on the project details.
El gerente solicitó aclaraciones sobre los detalles del proyecto.
C2 noun /kəˈdævər/

cadaver

cadáver
Meaning
A dead human body, especially one used for medical study.
Example
Medical students dissected the cadaver to learn about human anatomy.
Los estudiantes de medicina diseccionaron el cadáver para aprender sobre la anatomía humana.
C2 noun /kɒɡˈnoʊmən/

cognomen

apellido / sobrenombre
Meaning
A family name or surname; an additional name or nickname.
Example
His cognomen became widely known in literary circles.
Su apellido se hizo ampliamente conocido en los círculos literarios.
B2 verb /kənˈtɛnd/

contend

competir, afirmar
Meaning
to strive or compete for something; to assert earnestly
Example
Athletes from around the world contend for the championship.
Los atletas de todo el mundo compiten por el campeonato.
C1 adjective /klæd/

clad

vestido / cubierto
Meaning
dressed or covered in a particular way
Example
The knight was clad in shining armor.
El caballero estaba vestido con una brillante armadura.
A2 noun /ˈkʌm.fərt/

Comfort

confort; comodidad
Meaning
a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint; relief from distress or anxiety
Example
The soft sofa provided great comfort after a long day at work.
El sofá suave proporcionó un gran confort después de un largo día de trabajo.
C1 noun /ˈkruːsɪbəl/

crucible

prueba severa, recipiente para fundir sustancias
Meaning
a severe test or trial; a container used for heating substances to very high temperatures
Example
The team emerged stronger from the crucible of competition.
El equipo salió más fuerte del crisol de la competencia.
C1 adjective /kənˈsɛntrɪk/

concentric

concentrico
Meaning
having a common center, as in circles or spheres
Example
The artist drew concentric circles on the canvas.
El artista dibujó círculos concéntricos en el lienzo.
C2 verb /kruːn/

croon

cantar o tararear en voz baja, suave y delicada
Meaning
to sing or hum in a soft, low, and gentle voice
Example
She crooned a lullaby to help the baby fall asleep.
Ella cantó una canción de cuna para ayudar al bebé a quedarse dormido.
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ/

cartilage

cartílago
Meaning
A firm, flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body such as joints, ear, and nose.
Example
The doctor explained that the injury damaged the cartilage in his knee.
El médico explicó que la lesión dañó el cartílago de su rodilla.
B2 verb kəˈlæbəreɪt

collaborate

colaborar
Meaning
To work jointly with others, especially in an intellectual endeavor; cooperate.
Example
Volunteers often collaborate with local organizations.
Los voluntarios a menudo colaboran con organizaciones locales.
C1 noun /ˈsɪtrɪk ˈæsɪd/

Citric Acid

ácido cítrico
Meaning
a natural acid found in citrus fruits, used as a food preservative and flavoring agent
Example
Add a pinch of citric acid to preserve the color of the fruit jam.
Añade una pizca de ácido cítrico para preservar el color de la mermelada de fruta.
B2 noun ক্লাইম্যাটিক কন্ডিশন্স

climatic conditions

condiciones climáticas
Meaning
The atmospheric or weather patterns of a particular region.
Example
Specific climatic conditions are required for snowfall.
Se requieren condiciones climáticas específicas para la nieve.
C1 noun /ˈkɔːl.drən/

Cauldron

caldero
Meaning
a large metal pot with a lid and handle, used for cooking over a fire
Example
The witch stirred her potion in a large cauldron.
La bruja removió su poción en un gran caldero.
C2 noun /kəˈraʊzl/

carousal

fiesta ruidosa
Meaning
A noisy or lively drinking party or festivity.
Example
They were exhausted after a night of wild carousal.
Estaban agotados después de una noche de fiesta ruidosa.
A2 noun /klʌb/

club

club
Meaning
an organization of people with a common interest; also a place for social gatherings or entertainment
Example
He joined the local tennis club to meet new people.
Se unió al club local de tenis para conocer gente nueva.
C2 adjective /ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪbd/

circumscribed

circunscrito
Meaning
restricted or limited in scope or freedom
Example
Her freedom of choice was circumscribed by social rules.
Su libertad de elección estaba circunscrita por las reglas sociales.
C1 verb /ˌkɒntrəˈviːn/

contravene

contravenir
Meaning
to go against or act in opposition to a law, rule, or agreement
Example
He contravened the safety regulations and was fined.
Él contravino las normas de seguridad y fue multado.
B2 noun /kəˈrɪz.mə/

charisma

carisma
Meaning
Compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.
Example
His charisma helped him become a great leader.
Su carisma lo ayudó a convertirse en un gran líder.
B2 noun/verb /ˈtʃɑːrtər/

charter

chárter / alquilar
Meaning
a written document granting rights or privileges; to hire a vehicle or vessel for temporary use
Example
The company decided to charter a bus for the trip.
La empresa decidió charterizar un autobús para el viaje.
B1 verb /kəmˈbaɪn/

combine

combinar
Meaning
To bring two or more things together to form a single unit.
Example
They decided to combine their resources for the project.
Ellos decidieron combinar sus recursos para el proyecto.
B2 noun /ˈkloʊʒər/

closure

cierre
Meaning
the action or process of closing something, or the sense of finality or resolution.
Example
The closure of the company left many employees without jobs.
El cierre de la empresa dejó a muchos empleados sin trabajo.
C2 noun /sɛnˈtjʊəriən/

centurion

centurión
Meaning
A commander of a unit of one hundred soldiers in the ancient Roman army.
Example
The centurion led his men into battle with courage.
El centurión lideró a sus hombres en la batalla con valentía.
C2 noun /kɒzˈmɒɡ.ə.ni/

cosmogony

cosmogonía
Meaning
the study or theory of the origin of the universe
Example
The book provides an overview of different cosmogonies throughout history.
El libro ofrece una visión general de diferentes cosmogonías a lo largo de la historia.
B2 verb /kəˈlæps/

collapse

colapsar
Meaning
to fall down or inward suddenly; to break down completely
Example
The old building collapsed after the earthquake.
El viejo edificio colapsó después del terremoto.
C1 verb /ˈkrɪsən/

christen

bautizar
Meaning
to give a name to someone at baptism or to name something officially
Example
They christened the ship after the queen.
Ellos bautizaron el barco después de la reina.
C1 noun /ˈkaʊn.tər kleɪm/

counter-claim

contrademanda
Meaning
a claim made to rebut a previous claim, often in legal contexts
Example
The defendant filed a counter-claim against the plaintiff.
El demandado presentó una contrademanda contra el demandante.
B1 noun /kriˈeɪ.ʃən/

Creation

creación; invento
Meaning
the action or process of bringing something into existence; something that has been made or invented
Example
The artist's latest creation was displayed at the modern art gallery.
La última creación del artista fue exhibida en la galería de arte moderno.
B2 adjective /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/

conservative

conservador
Meaning
Favoring traditional views and values; resistant to change.
Example
He has conservative views on family and society.
Él tiene opiniones conservadoras sobre la familia y la sociedad.
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.
B1 noun /ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/

cancellation

cancelación
Meaning
the act of stopping something that was planned or scheduled; the act of nullifying or invalidating something
Example
The airline announced the cancellation of several flights due to bad weather.
La aerolínea anunció la cancelación de varios vuelos.
B2 adjective /ˈkɔːstli/

costly

costoso
Meaning
expensive or causing a lot of money, time, or effort
Example
Their mistake proved to be very costly for the company.
Su error resultó ser muy costoso para la empresa.
B1 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət/

climate

clima
Meaning
The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general.
Example
Climate change impacts all regions globally.
El cambio climático impacta todas las regiones a nivel mundial.
C1 noun /ˈkɒz.moʊs/

Cosmos

flor cosmos
Meaning
a colorful annual flower with daisy-like blooms and feathery foliage
Example
The cosmos flowers swayed gently in the summer breeze across the meadow.
Las flores de cosmos se movían suavemente en la brisa de verano a través del prado.
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.
C1 noun ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs.nəs

conscientiousness

conciencia
Meaning
The quality of wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly; diligence.
Example
Her conscientiousness in work led to a well-organized project.
Su conciencia en el trabajo condujo a un proyecto bien organizado.
C1 verb /kənˈdʒɛst/

congest

congestionar
Meaning
To block or overcrowd a space, making movement or flow difficult.
Example
Heavy traffic can congest the city streets during rush hour.
El tráfico pesado puede congestionarse las calles de la ciudad durante la hora punta.
C1 adjective /kənˈkluː.sɪv/

Conclusive

conclusivo; definitivo; resolviendo completamente un asunto
Meaning
final; decisive; settling a matter completely
Example
The evidence was conclusive and left no room for doubt.
La evidencia fue concluyente y no dejó lugar para la duda.
A2 adjective, noun /ˈkloʊsər/

closer

más cerca, finalizador
Meaning
more near in distance or relationship; someone or something that concludes an activity
Example
She moved closer to the window.
Ella se acercó más a la ventana.
A2 adverb /ˈsɜː.tən.li/

Certainly

ciertamente
Meaning
without doubt; definitely; used to agree or give permission
Example
I will certainly help you with this project.
Ciertamente te ayudaré con este proyecto.
B2 adjective ˈkɒɡnɪtɪv

cognitive

cognitivo
Meaning
Related to mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.
Example
Cognitive functions improve with practice and learning.
Las funciones cognitivas mejoran con la práctica y el aprendizaje.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpækt/

Compact

compacto; pequeño y eficientemente diseñado
Meaning
closely and neatly packed together; small and efficiently designed
Example
She bought a compact car that fits easily in small parking spaces.
Ella compró un coche compacto que cabe fácilmente en espacios de estacionamiento pequeños.
C1 noun /ˈʃoʊ.vəˌnɪz.əm/

chauvinism

chauvinismo
Meaning
Excessive or prejudiced support for one's own cause, group, or gender, often with contempt for others.
Example
The company's culture was criticized for promoting male chauvinism.
La cultura de la empresa fue criticada por promover el chauvinismo masculino.
C2 noun /ˈtʃælɪs/

chalice

cáliz
Meaning
A large cup or goblet, typically used for drinking wine in religious ceremonies.
Example
The priest lifted the golden chalice during the ceremony.
El sacerdote levantó el cáliz dorado durante la ceremonia.
B1 noun /kəʊˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/

cooperation

cooperación
Meaning
The process of working together to the same end.
Example
Cooperation ensures effective problem-solving.
La cooperación asegura una resolución efectiva de problemas.
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.
C1 adjective /kəˈrəʊsɪv/

corrosive

corrosivo, dañino
Meaning
tending to cause corrosion; harmful or destructive to materials or people
Example
The chemical is highly corrosive and should be handled with care.
El producto químico es altamente corrosivo y debe manejarse con cuidado.
B2 adverb /ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli/

consequently

por lo tanto
Meaning
as a result; therefore
Example
He didn’t study, and consequently he failed the exam.
Él no estudió, y por lo tanto reprobó el examen.
B2 verb /ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/

constitute

constituir
Meaning
To make up, form, or establish something.
Example
These documents constitute the legal agreement between the two parties.
Estos documentos constituyen el acuerdo legal entre las dos partes.
A2 noun /kɔːrn/

Corn

maíz
Meaning
a tall cereal plant that produces kernels on large ears; maize
Example
We grilled corn on the cob for dinner.
Asamos maíz en la mazorca para la cena.
C2 noun /kənˌɡlɒməˈreɪʃən/

conglomeration

conglomerado
Meaning
A collection or mixture of different things grouped together.
Example
The market is a conglomeration of small shops and food stalls.
El mercado es un conglomerado de pequeñas tiendas y puestos de comida.
B2 noun /kəmˈplaɪ.əns/

compliance

cumplimiento
Meaning
The practice of conforming to rules, regulations, or laws; obedience to orders or instructions.
Example
Schools expect compliance with their rules and policies.
Las escuelas esperan el cumplimiento de sus reglas y políticas.
B2 noun/verb /sɪˈmɛnt/

cement

cemento / cimentar
Meaning
a powdery substance that binds materials together; to make something strong or permanent
Example
The treaty helped cement the relationship between the two countries.
El tratado ayudó a cimentar la relación entre los dos países.
A2 noun tʃɔɪs

choice

elección
Meaning
An act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities.
Example
Choice enhances decision-making.
La elección mejora la toma de decisiones.
C2 adjective /kənˌtɛmpəˈreɪniəs/

contemporaneous

contemporáneo
Meaning
existing, happening, or occurring at the same time
Example
The two artists were contemporaneous and often influenced each other.
Los dos artistas eran contemporáneos y a menudo se influenciaban mutuamente.
C1 verb /ˈkrɪstəlaɪz/

crystallize

cristalizar
Meaning
to form crystals; to make an idea or plan clear and definite
Example
Her vague thoughts began to crystallize into a solid plan.
Sus pensamientos vagos comenzaron a cristalizar en un plan sólido.
B2 noun /ˈsen.tɪ.piːd/

Centipede

ciempiés
Meaning
a long thin creature with many legs that lives in dark places
Example
I found a centipede crawling under the rock.
Encontré un ciempiés arrastrándose bajo la roca.
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tɪ.nəns/

continence

continencia
Meaning
self-restraint, especially regarding bodily functions or desires
Example
He practiced continence to maintain focus on his studies.
Él practicó la continencia para mantener el enfoque en sus estudios.
A2 adverb /kəmˈpliːtli/

completely

completamente
Meaning
totally; in every way possible
Example
The room was completely silent.
La habitación estaba completamente silenciosa.
B2 noun /kɔːrps/

corpse

cadáver
Meaning
a dead body, especially of a human
Example
The police discovered a corpse in the abandoned house.
La policía descubrió un cadáver en la casa abandonada.
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 noun /ˈkɜːr.i liːvz/

Curry Leaves

hojas de curry
Meaning
aromatic leaves from the curry tree used in South Asian cooking
Example
Fresh curry leaves add authentic flavor to Indian dishes.
Las hojas de curry frescas añaden un sabor auténtico a los platos indios.
B2 noun /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪtər/

coordinator

coordinador
Meaning
a person who organizes people or activities so that they work well together
Example
The event coordinator managed everything perfectly.
El coordinador del evento gestionó todo perfectamente.
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 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.
C1 noun kənˈsɔː.ti.əm

consortium

consorcio
Meaning
An association of several companies or organizations formed to undertake an enterprise beyond the resources of any one member.
Example
The consortium worked collaboratively to build the cable.
El consorcio trabajó de manera colaborativa para construir el cable.
C1 noun /kəˈlæm.ɪ.ti/

Calamity

calamidad; desastre
Meaning
an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster
Example
The earthquake was a terrible calamity that affected thousands of families.
El terremoto fue una terrible calamidad que afectó a miles de familias.
B1 noun /ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

criticism

crítica
Meaning
The expression of disapproval or judgment of the merits of something
Example
The new policy has faced a lot of criticism from the public.
La nueva política ha recibido mucha crítica por parte del público.
C1 noun /ˈkɒndɪmənts/

condiments

condimentos o salsas
Meaning
Seasonings or sauces used to add flavor to food.
Example
Ketchup and mustard are popular condiments for burgers.
El kétchup y la mostaza son condimentos populares para las hamburguesas.
C2 noun /kənˈkɔːrdəns/

concordance

acuerdo
Meaning
Agreement; also an alphabetical index of the principal words in a book.
Example
There is a strong concordance between the two reports.
Hay una fuerte concordancia entre los dos informes.
B1 adjective /ˈkɔːʃəs/

cautious

cauteloso
Meaning
careful to avoid potential problems or dangers
Example
She was cautious about trusting strangers.
Ella era cautelosa al confiar en extraños.
C2 noun /kiˌɑːrəˈskjʊəroʊ/

chiaroscuro

contraste dramático entre luz y sombra
Meaning
The use of strong contrasts between light and dark in art or literature to create a dramatic effect.
Example
The artist's painting used chiaroscuro to highlight the figure's face.
La pintura del artista usó el claroscuro para resaltar la cara de la figura.
B2 noun /ˈklær.ɪ.ti/

clarity

claridad
Meaning
The quality of being coherent and intelligible; transparency or lucidity.
Example
The speaker's clarity made the concept easy to understand.
La claridad del orador hizo que el concepto fuera fácil de entender.
B2 verb /ˈkærəktəraɪz/

characterize

caracterizar
Meaning
to describe or portray the distinctive features or qualities of someone or something
Example
The author characterizes the hero as brave and selfless.
El autor caracteriza al héroe como valiente y desinteresado.
B2 verb /krʌʃ/

crush

presionar o aplastar algo con tanta fuerza que se dañe o destruya
Meaning
to press or squeeze something so hard that it is damaged or destroyed
Example
He accidentally crushed the paper cup in his hand.
Él accidentalmente aplastó el vaso de papel con su mano.
B2 noun /kənˈvɛn.ʃən.əl ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ/

conventional farming

agricultura convencional
Meaning
Traditional farming method using synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and modern technology.
Example
Conventional farming increases crop production using fertilizers.
La agricultura convencional aumenta la producción de cultivos utilizando fertilizantes.
B2 noun kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən

collaboration

colaboración
Meaning
The action of working with someone to produce or create something
Example
International collaboration is necessary to fight pollution.
La colaboración internacional es necesaria para luchar contra la contaminación.
B2 noun /ˈkɔːr.əs/

Chorus

coro; parte de una canción que se repite después de cada verso
Meaning
a large organized group of singers; a part of a song that is repeated after each verse
Example
The school chorus performed beautifully at the annual concert.
El coro escolar actuó maravillosamente en el concierto anual.
C1 adjective /ˈkoʊpiəs/

copious

copioso
Meaning
abundant in supply or quantity
Example
She took copious notes during the lecture.
Ella tomó copiosas notas durante la conferencia.
B2 noun /ˈkʊriər/

courier

mensajero
Meaning
a person or company that delivers messages, packages, or mail
Example
The courier delivered the documents on time.
El mensajero entregó los documentos a tiempo.
B2 adjective ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktəri

contradictory

contradictorio
Meaning
Mutually opposed or inconsistent; containing elements that oppose each other.
Example
Their views on education are contradictory.
Sus puntos de vista sobre la educación son contradictorios.
B1 noun /ˈker.ləs.nəs/

Carelessness

descuido; negligencia
Meaning
failure to give sufficient attention to avoiding harm or errors
Example
His carelessness with money led to serious financial problems.
Su descuido con el dinero llevó a graves problemas financieros.
B1 verb /kəˈmɪt/

commit

comprometer / llevar a cabo
Meaning
To carry out or perpetrate an act; to pledge or bind to a course of action.
Example
He committed a serious mistake in the report.
Él cometió un error grave en el informe.
B2 noun /ˈkæʒ.u.əl.ti/

Casualty

víctima; herido; casualidad
Meaning
a person killed or injured in a war or accident; a victim of circumstances
Example
The hospital treated many casualties from the car accident.
El hospital trató muchas víctimas del accidente de coche.
C2 noun /kroʊn/

crone

mujer anciana
Meaning
An old woman, often one who is thin and ugly, sometimes associated with witch-like qualities.
Example
The children were scared by the story of the wicked crone in the forest.
Los niños se asustaron con la historia de la malvada mujer anciana en el bosque.
C2 noun /ˌkæv.əlˈkeɪd/

cavalcade

cabalgata
Meaning
a formal procession of people riding on horses or in vehicles
Example
The king’s arrival was marked by a grand cavalcade.
La llegada del rey fue marcada por una gran cabalgata.
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.
C1 noun /ˈkɒnsəl/

consul

cónsul / embajador
Meaning
an official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect its citizens and interests there
Example
The consul assisted travelers who lost their passports.
El cónsul asistió a los viajeros que perdieron sus pasaportes.
A1 noun /kɑːr/

Car

coche
Meaning
a four-wheeled motor vehicle used for transportation
Example
I drive my car to work every day.
Conduzco mi coche al trabajo todos los días.
A2 noun /ˈkrɪk.ɪt/

Cricket

grillo
Meaning
a jumping insect that makes a chirping sound by rubbing its wings together
Example
We could hear crickets chirping in the evening.
Podíamos escuchar los grillos chirriando por la tarde.
B2 adjective /kənˈvɜːrtəbl/

convertible

convertible, coche con techo plegable
Meaning
able to be changed into a different form or use; also a car with a roof that can be folded down
Example
She drove her new convertible along the coastal road.
Ella condujo su nuevo convertible por la carretera costera.
A2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tən/

Curtain

cortina
Meaning
a piece of material suspended at the top to form a covering or screen, typically movable sideways
Example
She drew the curtains to block out the bright sunlight.
Ella cerró las cortinas para bloquear la luz solar brillante.
A1 verb /kʊk/

cook

cocinar
Meaning
to prepare food by heating; to make food ready to eat
Example
My mother loves to cook traditional dishes.
A mi madre le encanta cocinar platos tradicionales.
A2 verb /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/

changing

cambio
Meaning
The act of becoming different; ongoing process of change.
Example
The weather is changing rapidly.
El clima está cambiando rápidamente.
C2 noun /kɒnˌtek.stʃu.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

contextualization

contextualización
Meaning
The process of placing something in its proper context or setting to understand it better.
Example
Contextualization of historical events helps students understand them better.
La contextualización de los eventos históricos ayuda a los estudiantes a entenderlos mejor.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrpəskəl/

corpuscle

partícula pequeña o célula, especialmente célula sanguínea
Meaning
a small particle or cell, especially a blood cell
Example
Red corpuscles carry oxygen throughout the body.
Los glóbulos rojos llevan oxígeno a través del cuerpo.
B1 noun /ˈkɒliːɡ/

colleague

colega
Meaning
a person with whom one works, especially in a profession or business
Example
She invited her colleagues to the office party.
Ella invitó a sus colegas a la fiesta de la oficina.
C2 noun /klaɪm/

clime

clima
Meaning
A region defined by its climate.
Example
He traveled to warmer climes during the winter.
Viajó a climas más cálidos durante el invierno.
A2 adjective /ˈkloʊ.sɪst/

closest

más cercano
Meaning
nearest in distance or relationship
Example
He is my closest friend.
Él es mi amigo más cercano.
C2 noun /ˈkrɪptəɡræm/

cryptogram

código secreto
Meaning
a text written in code or cipher
Example
The detective solved the cryptogram hidden in the letter.
El detective resolvió el criptograma oculto en la carta.
A2 adjective /kəˈneɪdiən/

canadian

canadiense
Meaning
Relating to Canada or its people.
Example
She enjoys Canadian culture and traditions.
Ella disfruta de la cultura y las tradiciones canadienses.
A2 noun ˈkɜːrɪdʒ

courage

valor
Meaning
The ability to do something that frightens one; bravery.
Example
Courage is essential in the face of challenges.
El valor es esencial frente a los desafíos.
C1 noun /kɑːrˈtɒɡrəfər/

cartographer

cartógrafo
Meaning
A person who makes maps.
Example
The cartographer carefully drew the map of the new territory.
El cartógrafo dibujó cuidadosamente el mapa del nuevo territorio.
A2 noun /ˈkrɒk.ə.daɪl/

Crocodile

cocodrilo
Meaning
a large reptile with a long mouth and sharp teeth that lives in rivers and lakes in hot countries
Example
The crocodile slowly moved through the murky water.
El cocodrilo se movió lentamente por el agua turbia.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒs.ɪ.tɪd/

cosseted

sobreprotegido
Meaning
pampered, treated with excessive care and attention
Example
The cosseted child always got what he wanted.
El niño sobreprotegido siempre obtenía lo que quería.
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.
A2 noun, verb /kəˈrɪər/

career

carrera / profesión
Meaning
As a noun: a person’s course of professional life; as a verb: to move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way.
Example
She built a successful career in medicine.
Ella construyó una carrera exitosa en la medicina.
A2 noun/verb /ˈsaɪkl/

cycle

ciclo / bicicleta
Meaning
a series of events that repeat in the same order; or to ride a bicycle
Example
She cycles to school every day.
Ella va a la escuela en bicicleta todos los días.
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.
C1 noun /kæʃ/

cache

caché
Meaning
A hidden storage of items or a high-speed memory in computing.
Example
The hikers found a cache of supplies hidden under the rocks.
Los excursionistas encontraron un almacén de suministros ocultos bajo las rocas.
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.
A2 noun/verb /ˈkɒntækt/

contact

contacto
Meaning
Communication or connection with someone.
Example
You should contact your doctor if symptoms persist.
Deberías contactar a tu doctor si los síntomas persisten.
B2 adjective /ˌkɒst.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

cost-efficient

rentable
Meaning
Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
Example
Cost-efficient solutions benefit industries.
Las soluciones rentables benefician a las industrias.
B2 verb /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/

cultivate

cultivar
Meaning
to grow crops or plants; to develop or improve something
Example
Farmers cultivate rice in the paddy fields.
Los agricultores cultivan arroz en los campos de arroz.
C2 verb /kəˈnaɪv/

connive

conspirar en secreto
Meaning
to secretly allow or be involved in a wrongdoing
Example
The manager connived with the supplier to cheat the company.
El gerente conspiró con el proveedor para engañar a la empresa.
B2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tə.si/

Courtesy

cortesía; amabilidad;
Meaning
the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others; a polite gesture or remark
Example
He showed great courtesy by holding the door open for elderly people.
Él mostró una gran cortesía al sostener la puerta abierta para las personas mayores.
C2 verb /ˈkʌzən/

cozen

engañar, estafar
Meaning
to deceive, cheat, or trick someone
Example
He cozened the old man out of his money.
Él engañó al anciano y le quitó su dinero.
A1 noun /kaʊ/

Cow

vaca
Meaning
a large farm animal kept for milk or meat
Example
The cow produces fresh milk every morning.
La vaca produce leche fresca cada mañana.
A2 noun /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/

clothing

ropa
Meaning
items worn to cover the body; apparel collectively
Example
Warm clothing is essential in winter.
La ropa abrigada es esencial en invierno.
C2 noun /ˈkæl.əm.ni/

Calumny

calumnia
Meaning
the making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation
Example
The politician sued the newspaper for spreading calumny about his personal life.
El político demandó al periódico por difundir calumnias sobre su vida personal.