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B1 noun /ˈkætəɡɔːri/

category

categoría
Meaning
a class or division of things regarded as having particular shared characteristics
Example
Books are arranged by category in the library.
Los libros están organizados por categoría en la biblioteca.
A2 adverb /ˈɒbviəsli/

obviously

obviamente
Meaning
in a way that is easily perceived or understood; clearly
Example
Obviously, he didn’t read the instructions.
Obviamente, él no leyó las instrucciones.
B2 noun ˈəʊ.və.hed

overhead

gastos generales
Meaning
Ongoing business expenses not directly attributable to creating a product or service.
Example
The company reduced its overhead to increase profits.
La empresa redujo sus gastos generales para aumentar las ganancias.
B2 noun/verb /kjuː/

cue

señal
Meaning
A signal or prompt for action; to give a signal.
Example
The actor waited for his cue before entering the stage.
El actor esperó su señal antes de entrar al escenario.
B2 verb /kənˈfaɪd/

confide

confiar
Meaning
To tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it.
Example
He confided his worries to his best friend.
Él confió sus preocupaciones a su mejor amigo.
B2 noun /ˈɪn.flu.ən.sər/

Influencer

influenciador, persona que promueve productos
Meaning
A person with the ability to influence potential buyers of a product or service by promoting or recommending the items on social media.
Example
Social media influencers shape consumer preferences.
Los influencers de las redes sociales moldean las preferencias de los consumidores.
C2 noun /ˈhaɪərlɪŋ/

hireling

mercenario
Meaning
A person who works for payment only, often with little loyalty or principle.
Example
The mercenary was dismissed as just a hireling with no real loyalty.
El mercenario fue despedido como un simple hireling sin lealtad real.
C2 adjective /tɒnˈsɔːriəl/

tonsorial

relacionado con el barbero
Meaning
relating to barbers or hairdressing
Example
The town's new barber offered a wide range of tonsorial services.
El nuevo barbero de la ciudad ofreció una amplia gama de servicios tonsoriales.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈfɛtɪd/

fetid

fétido, maloliente
Meaning
having a strong, unpleasant smell
Example
The fetid smell from the garbage was unbearable.
El olor fétido de la basura era insoportable.
C2 noun /ʃiːt fɪʃ/

Sheat-fish

siluro
Meaning
A large freshwater catfish with a broad flat head and long barbels
Example
The sheat-fish is one of the largest freshwater fish in South Asia.
El siluro es uno de los peces de agua dulce más grandes del sur de Asia.
C1 adjective /ˈhɪd.i.əs/

Hideous

horrible; espantoso; grotesco
Meaning
extremely ugly or unpleasant; causing shock or disgust
Example
The monster in the movie had a hideous appearance.
El monstruo en la película tenía una apariencia espantosa.
A1 verb /raɪt/

write

escribir
Meaning
to mark letters, words, or symbols on a surface
Example
I write letters to my grandmother every month.
Escribo cartas a mi abuela todos los meses.
B2 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 verb /ˈsɔːntər/

saunter

caminar despacio
Meaning
to walk in a slow, relaxed manner without hurry or effort
Example
We sauntered along the riverside, stopping now and then to watch the boats.
Caminamos lentamente por la orilla del río, deteniéndonos de vez en cuando para observar los botes.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbə/

belabour

recalcar en exceso
Meaning
to explain something repeatedly or with excessive detail; to criticize or attack verbally at length
Example
The teacher did not belabour the point once the students understood it.
El profesor no recalcó el punto cuando los estudiantes ya lo entendieron.
A2 noun /smɔːl boʊl/

Small bowl

tazón pequeño
Meaning
a round, shallow container of small size used for serving food or liquids
Example
She served the soup in a small bowl.
Ella sirvió la sopa en un tazón pequeño.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈʃʊr/

unsure

inseguro
Meaning
not certain or confident; feeling doubt
Example
She felt unsure about the decision.
Ella se sentía insegura sobre la decisión.
C1 adjective /ˈrɪvɪtɪŋ/

riveting

fascinante
Meaning
extremely interesting; holding the complete attention
Example
The movie was so riveting that nobody looked away.
La película era tan fascinante que nadie apartó la vista.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪɡræf/

digraph

digrama
Meaning
A pair of letters representing a single sound, such as 'sh' in 'ship'.
Example
In the word 'phone', the letters 'ph' form a digraph.
En la palabra 'teléfono', las letras 'ph' forman un digrama.
A2 noun /ˈvæk.juːm ˈkliː.nər/

Vaccum cleaner

aspiradora
Meaning
an electrical appliance that uses suction to remove dirt and dust from carpets and floors
Example
She used the vacuum cleaner to clean the living room carpet.
Ella usó el aspirador para limpiar la alfombra de la sala de estar.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪb.ər.ɪʃ/

gibberish

galimatías
Meaning
Unintelligible or meaningless speech or writing.
Example
He was so nervous that his explanation sounded like gibberish.
Estaba tan nervioso que su explicación sonaba como galimatías.
C2 adjective /beɪˈkoʊniən/

baconian

baconiano
Meaning
Relating to the philosopher Francis Bacon or his method of scientific reasoning.
Example
The researcher followed a Baconian approach to observation and experimentation.
El investigador siguió un enfoque baconiano de observación y experimentación.
B1 adverb /ˈfɜːrstli/

firstly

primero
Meaning
used to introduce the first point or reason in a discussion or argument
Example
Firstly, we need to address the budget issue before proceeding.
Primero, necesitamos abordar el problema del presupuesto antes de continuar.
C1 adjective səˈblaɪm

sublime

sublime, grandioso, majestuoso
Meaning
Of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.
Example
The sublime beauty of the mountain landscape took my breath away.
La sublime belleza del paisaje montañoso me dejó sin aliento.
B1 adjective /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/

limited

limitado
Meaning
Restricted in size, amount, or extent; not great in number or ability.
Example
Tickets for the concert are limited.
Las entradas para el concierto son limitadas.
B2 adjective /ˌʌn.əkˈsep.tə.bəl/

Unacceptable

inaceptable
Meaning
not satisfactory or allowable; not acceptable
Example
The quality of work was completely unacceptable.
La calidad del trabajo era completamente inaceptable.
C2 adjective /ˌmɛrəˈtrɪʃəs/

meretricious

ficticio
Meaning
apparently attractive but having no real value or integrity.
Example
The design was flashy but meretricious.
El diseño era llamativo pero ficticio.
C1 noun /ˌkɔːriˈɒɡrəfi/

choreography

coreografía
Meaning
The art of designing and arranging dances and movements.
Example
The choreography of the ballet was breathtaking.
La coreografía del ballet fue impresionante.
B2 verb /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/

succeeding

sucesivo / posterior
Meaning
coming after or following in order; continuing to succeed
Example
In the succeeding years, the company expanded rapidly.
En los años sucesivos, la empresa se expandió rápidamente.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈstɛnsəbl/

inextensible

inextensible
Meaning
Not capable of being stretched or extended.
Example
This rope is made of an inextensible material.
Esta cuerda está hecha de un material inextensible.
C2 noun /dɪˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən/

dilapidation

dilapidación
Meaning
The state of disrepair or ruin as a result of neglect.
Example
The old temple was in a state of dilapidation.
El antiguo templo estaba en un estado de dilapidación.
C2 verb /bɪˈmjuːz/

bemuse

confundir
Meaning
To confuse or puzzle someone.
Example
The complex instructions bemused the new employees.
Las instrucciones complejas confundieron a los nuevos empleados.
C1 verb /ɪnˈlaɪvən/

enliven

animar
Meaning
to make something more lively, interesting, or cheerful
Example
Her jokes helped enliven the dull meeting.
Sus bromas ayudaron a animar la aburrida reunión.
A2 adverb /bɪˈsaɪdz/

Besides

además
Meaning
in addition to; moreover; furthermore
Example
Besides being smart, he is also kind.
Además de ser inteligente, también es amable.
C2 noun /ˈpoʊ.ə.si/

poesy

poesía
Meaning
poetry; the art or composition of poems
Example
The anthology was filled with romantic poesy.
La antología estaba llena de poesía romántica.
C2 verb /ˈwɛltər/

welter

dar vueltas en caos
Meaning
to roll or toss about in a confused or disorderly way; to be in turmoil
Example
The city weltered in chaos after the sudden blackout.
La ciudad se sumió en el caos después del apagón repentino.
C2 noun /ˈleʧ.ər/

Lecher

libidinoso
Meaning
a man who behaves in a sexually inappropriate way towards women
Example
The company fired him for being a lecher.
La compañía lo despidió por ser un libidinoso.
B2 noun /məˈtʃʊrəti/

Maturity

madurez
Meaning
The state of being mature; full development physically or emotionally
Example
With age comes wisdom and emotional maturity.
Con la edad llega la sabiduría y la madurez emocional.
C1 noun ˈrez.ɪ.djuː

residue

residuo
Meaning
A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been removed.
Example
Soap residue affects appliance efficiency.
El residuo de jabón afecta la eficiencia de los aparatos.
B2 noun /ˈɔːltər/

Altar

altar
Meaning
a raised structure on which offerings or sacrifices are made to a deity
Example
The bride and groom stood before the altar during the ceremony.
La novia y el novio se pararon frente al altar durante la ceremonia.
C2 verb /dɪsˈtɛnd/

distend

hinchar
Meaning
to swell or expand by pressure from within
Example
Her stomach began to distend after the large meal.
Su estómago comenzó a distenderse después de la gran comida.
C2 adjective /pʌŋkˈtɪliəs/

punctilious

puntilloso
Meaning
Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior.
Example
She was punctilious in her attention to etiquette.
Ella era puntillosa en su atención a la etiqueta.
B2 noun ɪˌlɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

elimination

eliminación
Meaning
The complete removal or destruction of something.
Example
The elimination of emissions is a priority.
La eliminación de emisiones es una prioridad.
C2 noun /aɪˈdɒlətri/

idolatry

idolatría
Meaning
The worship of idols or extreme admiration for someone or something.
Example
The priest condemned the idolatry practiced in the village.
El sacerdote condenó la idolatría practicada en el pueblo.
B2 noun /læp/

Lap

regazo
Meaning
the flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person; one circuit of a track or course
Example
The cat curled up comfortably in her lap while she read her book.
El gato se acurrucó cómodamente en su regazo mientras leía su libro.
B2 noun /ˈɪnˌsaɪt/

insight

perspectiva
Meaning
The ability to understand the true nature of something; deep understanding.
Example
Her insight into human behavior made her a successful psychologist.
Su perspectiva sobre el comportamiento humano la convirtió en una psicóloga exitosa.
B2 noun wɜːrld ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ saɪt

World Heritage Site

Sitio de Patrimonio Mundial
Meaning
A landmark or area selected by UNESCO for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance.
Example
Sundarbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Sundarbans es un Sitio de Patrimonio Mundial de la UNESCO.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈmæksɪməm/

maximum

máximo
Meaning
the greatest or highest amount, value, or degree possible
Example
She scored the maximum marks in the exam.
Ella sacó la máxima puntuación en el examen.
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.
B2 noun /ˈaɪ.saɪt/

Eyesight

visión
Meaning
the ability to see; vision
Example
Regular eye checkups are important for maintaining good eyesight.
Los chequeos oculares regulares son importantes para mantener una buena visión.
C1 noun /straɪf/

strife

conflicto, lucha
Meaning
angry or violent conflict; struggle or discord
Example
The region has been torn apart by political strife.
La región ha sido desgarrada por el conflicto político.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛkt/

dissect

disecar
Meaning
to cut apart an animal, plant, or other organism to study its internal parts; to analyze something in detail
Example
In biology class, students had to dissect a frog to learn about its anatomy.
En la clase de biología, los estudiantes tuvieron que diseccionar una rana para aprender sobre su anatomía.
C1 noun /ˈlʌləˌbaɪ/

lullaby

canción de cuna
Meaning
a soothing song sung to help a child fall asleep
Example
She sang a lullaby to her baby every night.
Ella cantaba una canción de cuna a su bebé todas las noches.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈtʌtʃ/

retouch

retocar
Meaning
To improve or repair a picture, photograph, or image by making small changes.
Example
The photographer retouched the image to remove blemishes.
El fotógrafo retocó la imagen para eliminar manchas.
C1 noun /ˌɪntərˌɒpərəˈbɪləti/

interoperability

interoperabilidad
Meaning
The ability of computer systems or software to exchange and make use of information.
Example
The interoperability of different software systems ensures seamless workflow.
La interoperabilidad de diferentes sistemas de software asegura un flujo de trabajo continuo.
B2 noun /ˈdʒel.ə.si/

Jealousy

celos; resentimiento contra un rival
Meaning
a feeling of envy of someone or their achievements; resentment against a rival
Example
His jealousy over his colleague's promotion led to tension in the workplace.
Su celosía sobre la promoción de su colega causó tensión en el lugar de trabajo.
C2 adjective /pəˈlædʒ.ɪk/

pelagic

relacionado con el mar abierto
Meaning
Relating to the open sea or ocean water column, away from the shore.
Example
Pelagic fish like tuna are found far from the coast.
Los peces pelágicos como el atún se encuentran lejos de la costa.
B1 noun /træp/

Trap

trampa
Meaning
a device or enclosure designed to catch and retain animals, or a situation from which it is difficult to escape
Example
The mouse was caught in the trap overnight.
El ratón fue atrapado en la trampa durante la noche.
A2 noun /haɪt/

height

altura
Meaning
the measurement of someone or something from base to top
Example
The height of the tower impressed the visitors.
La altura de la torre impresionó a los visitantes.
C1 verb /əkˈsɛntʃueɪt/

accentuate

acentuar
Meaning
to emphasize or make something more noticeable
Example
The lighting accentuated the beauty of the painting.
La iluminación acentuó la belleza de la pintura.
A2 noun /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/

painting

pintura
Meaning
a picture or design made using paint
Example
The painting on the wall was created by a famous artist.
La pintura en la pared fue creada por un artista famoso.
B2 noun kəmˈpet.ɪ.tɪv.nəs

competitiveness

competitividad
Meaning
The quality of being as good as or better than others of a comparable nature; the ability to compete successfully.
Example
Competitiveness is vital for economic sustainability.
La competitividad es vital para la sostenibilidad económica.
B2 adjective /suːˈpriːm/

Supreme

supremo
Meaning
highest in rank, authority, or quality; greatest; most important
Example
The Supreme Court made the final decision.
El Tribunal Supremo tomó la decisión final.
B2 noun /frɒk/

Frock

falda
Meaning
a dress, especially a simple or casual one for women or children
Example
The little girl wore a pink frock to her birthday party.
La niña pequeña llevaba una falda rosa a su fiesta de cumpleaños.
A2 noun /ˈæk.sɪ.dənt/

accident

accidente
Meaning
An unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally.
Example
Safety measures aim to prevent accidents.
Las medidas de seguridad tienen como objetivo prevenir accidentes.
B1 noun /məˈtɪəriəl/

Material

material; tela; sustancia
Meaning
The matter from which a thing is or can be made; fabric or cloth
Example
The building was constructed using the finest materials available.
El edificio fue construido utilizando los mejores materiales disponibles.
C1 adjective; noun /ɪˈmɔːrtl/

immortal

inmortal
Meaning
living forever; never dying; lasting forever in fame or memory
Example
Legends often describe heroes as immortal beings who never die.
Las leyendas describen a los héroes como inmortales.
C2 adjective /sərˈkjuːɪtəs/

circuitous

ruta indirecta
Meaning
Longer than the most direct way; roundabout.
Example
He took a circuitous route to avoid traffic.
Tomó una ruta indirecta para evitar el tráfico.
A2 noun /ɪˈvent/

event

evento
Meaning
something that happens, especially something important
Example
The concert was the biggest event of the year.
El concierto fue el evento más grande del año.
C2 noun /dɪˈsɛnʃən/

dissension

disensión
Meaning
Strong disagreement or difference of opinion, especially leading to discord within a group.
Example
The meeting ended in dissension among the committee members.
La reunión terminó en disensión entre los miembros del comité.
B1 noun /ˈkɪŋdəm/

Kingdom

reino
Meaning
a country or territory ruled by a king or queen
Example
The kingdom was known for its rich culture and traditions.
El reino era conocido por su rica cultura y tradiciones.
C1 adjective /ˈdrɪəri/

dreary

triste / sombrío
Meaning
dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing
Example
The long, dreary winter made everyone feel gloomy.
El largo y sombrío invierno hizo que todos se sintieran tristes.
C2 noun /ˈiːɒn/ or /ˈiːən/

aeon

eón
Meaning
An indefinitely long period of time; an age or eternity.
Example
Dinosaurs roamed the Earth millions of aeons ago.
Hace millones de eones que los dinosaurios vagaban por la Tierra.
A1 interjection;noun /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/

goodbye

adiós
Meaning
a polite expression used when leaving or ending a conversation; the act of parting
Example
She waved and said goodbye before leaving the station.
Ella saludó con la mano y dijo adiós antes de irse de la estación.
C1 noun /ˈɪmɪnəns/

imminence

inminencia, estado de proximidad
Meaning
the state of being about to happen
Example
The imminence of the storm forced people to take shelter.
La inminencia de la tormenta obligó a la gente a buscar refugio.
C2 adjective /əˈɡeɪp/ or /əˈɡɑːp/

agape

boquiabierto
Meaning
With the mouth wide open in surprise or wonder.
Example
She stood agape at the breathtaking view.
Ella se quedó boquiabierta ante la vista impresionante.
A2 noun /ˈvedʒtəbəl ɔɪl/

Vegetable oil

aceite vegetal
Meaning
Oil extracted from plants, seeds, or nuts used for cooking
Example
She heated vegetable oil in the pan before adding the vegetables.
Ella calentó aceite vegetal en la sartén antes de agregar las verduras.
C2 noun /ˈveɪnɡlɔːri/

vainglory

vanidad
Meaning
Excessive vanity or boastfulness about one's achievements.
Example
His speech was filled with vainglory and self-praise.
Su discurso estaba lleno de vanidad y autocomplacencia.
B2 noun /ˈɪɡ.nər.əns/

Ignorance

ignorancia
Meaning
lack of knowledge or information; the state of being uninformed about something
Example
His ignorance about basic computer skills made it difficult for him to find a job.
Su ignorancia sobre habilidades básicas de computación le dificultó encontrar un trabajo.
C2 noun /ˈhɛʃ.ən/

Hessian

tela de yute
Meaning
a strong coarse fabric made from jute or hemp, used for sacks and wrapping
Example
The farmer stored grain in hessian sacks.
El agricultor guardó grano en sacos de hessian.
C1 adjective /ˈɔːrθədɑːks/

orthodox

ortodoxo
Meaning
conforming to traditional beliefs or practices
Example
He comes from a very orthodox family.
Él proviene de una familia muy ortodoxa.
C1 noun /tɑːrˈpɔːlɪn/

tarpaulin

lona impermeable
Meaning
A large sheet of strong, flexible, water-resistant material used for covering or protecting things.
Example
The workers used a tarpaulin to cover the construction materials from rain.
Los trabajadores usaron una lona impermeable para cubrir los materiales de construcción de la lluvia.
C1 adjective /ˈten.tə.tɪv/

Tentative

tentativo; provisional
Meaning
not certain or fixed; provisional; hesitant or unsure
Example
We made tentative plans to meet next week.
Hicimos planes tentativos para encontrarnos la próxima semana.
C1 noun ˌflʌk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən

fluctuation

fluctuación
Meaning
An irregular rising and falling in number or amount; a variation.
Example
The stock market experiences frequent fluctuation.
El mercado de valores experimenta frecuentes fluctuaciones.
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈsiːd/

intercede

interceder
Meaning
to act or plead on behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble; to intervene between parties to help resolve a dispute
Example
She interceded with the teacher to give her brother another chance.
Ella intercedió con el maestro para darle otra oportunidad a su hermano.
A1 verb /keɪm/

came

vino
Meaning
past tense of 'come'
Example
She came to the party on time.
Ella vino a la fiesta a tiempo.
B1 noun ɪmˈplɔɪmənt

employment

empleo
Meaning
The condition of having paid work; the action of giving work to someone.
Example
Employment was limited to Urdu speakers.
El empleo estaba limitado a los hablantes de urdu.
C1 adjective /dɪˈreɪndʒd/

deranged

loco
Meaning
mentally disturbed or insane; behaving irrationally
Example
The deranged man shouted nonsense in the street.
El hombre loco gritó tonterías en la calle.
C2 verb /ˈɡɑːɡəl/

goggle

mirar con los ojos muy abiertos
Meaning
to stare with wide open eyes, often in surprise or wonder
Example
The tourists goggled at the tall skyscrapers.
Los turistas miraban asombrados los rascacielos altos.
B2 adjective /ˌfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/

forthcoming

próximo
Meaning
about to happen soon; willing to share information
Example
The company announced its forthcoming product launch.
La compañía anunció el lanzamiento de su próximo producto.
C1 adjective səˈsaɪ.ə.təl

societal

social
Meaning
Relating to society or social relationships.
Example
Societal benefits of space tourism are under debate.
Los beneficios sociales del turismo espacial están en debate.
A2 noun /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/

thinking

pensamiento
Meaning
the process of considering or reasoning about something
Example
Her thinking was clear and precise.
Su pensamiento era claro y preciso.
C1 verb /ɪnˈklaɪn/

incline

inclinarse
Meaning
to feel willing or favorably disposed toward something; to bend or tilt
Example
She is inclined to agree with the proposal.
Ella está inclinada a estar de acuerdo con la propuesta.
B2 noun /ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃən/

coalition

coalición
Meaning
a temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action
Example
Several parties formed a coalition to pass the new law.
Varios partidos formaron una coalición para aprobar la nueva ley.
C1 noun /tɔːrk/

torque

torque
Meaning
A twisting force that causes rotation.
Example
The mechanic measured the torque of the engine.
El mecánico midió el torque del motor.
C1 noun ˈprɛvələns

prevalence

prevalencia
Meaning
The fact or condition of being widespread; the extent to which something exists or occurs
Example
The prevalence of aging issues requires immediate attention.
La prevalencia de los problemas relacionados con el envejecimiento requiere atención inmediata.
B1 noun /poʊl/

pole

poste
Meaning
a long, slender, vertical object or structure, typically made of wood, metal, or another material
Example
They placed the flag on top of the pole.
Colocaron la bandera en la parte superior del poste.
A2 adverb /kəˈrɛktli/

correctly

correctamente
Meaning
in a way that is true, accurate, or without mistakes
Example
She answered all the questions correctly.
Ella respondió todas las preguntas correctamente.
B2 adjective /ˌæn.tiˈsoʊ.ʃəl/

Antisocial

antisocial; hostil al orden social
Meaning
avoiding social interaction; hostile to social order
Example
His antisocial behavior made it difficult for him to make friends.
Su comportamiento antisocial hizo que fuera difícil hacer amigos.
C1 adjective /tænˈdʒɛnʃəl/

tangential

tangencial
Meaning
relating to or along a tangent; slightly or indirectly related to something
Example
His remarks were tangential to the main topic of discussion.
Sus comentarios fueron tangenciales al tema principal de la discusión.
B2 noun, verb /ɪntʃ/

inch

pulgada / moverse lentamente
Meaning
A unit of length equal to 2.54 centimeters; or to move slowly and carefully in small amounts.
Example
She inched closer to the edge of the stage.
Ella se acercó lentamente al borde del escenario.
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.
C1 noun /ˈnjuːtrɪənt dɪˈfɪʃənsi/

nutrient deficiency

deficiencia de nutrientes
Meaning
A lack of essential nutrients required for healthy plant growth, which can result in poor crop development, reduced yields, and increased susceptibility to diseases.
Example
Nutrient deficiency in the soil can reduce crop productivity.
La deficiencia de nutrientes en el suelo puede reducir la productividad de los cultivos.
B2 verb /ˈʃʌfəl/

shuffle

caminar arrastrando los pies / mezclar
Meaning
to walk by dragging one's feet along or without lifting them fully; to mix or rearrange
Example
He shuffled the cards before dealing them.
Él barajó las cartas antes de repartirlas.
C2 noun /pəˈtruːn/

poltroon

cobarde
Meaning
a cowardly person
Example
He acted like a poltroon during the crisis.
Actuó como un cobarde durante la crisis.
A2 verb /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/

visiting

visitar
Meaning
Going to see and spend time with someone or at a place.
Example
The group is visiting islands during the expedition.
El grupo está visitando islas durante la expedición.
B2 noun /tʃʌŋk/

chunk

trozo / pedazo
Meaning
a thick or solid piece of something
Example
She cut the cake into large chunks.
Ella cortó el pastel en grandes trozos.
B2 noun /mɪθ/

myth

mito
Meaning
A traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena, often involving supernatural beings; a widely held but false belief.
Example
The myth of the phoenix tells of a bird reborn from its ashes.
El mito del fénix cuenta la historia de un pájaro renacido de sus cenizas.
C1 noun /dɪˈfen.dənt/

Defendant

demandado
Meaning
an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law
Example
The defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges brought against him.
El demandado se declaró no culpable de todos los cargos en su contra.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɪəriəs/

imperious

imperioso
Meaning
Arrogantly domineering or overbearing.
Example
Her imperious tone made it hard for others to argue.
Su tono imperioso dificultaba que los demás discutieran.
A2 noun /ˈvɒlibɔːl/

volleyball

voleibol
Meaning
a team sport in which players hit a ball over a high net using their hands
Example
She plays volleyball with her friends every weekend.
Ella juega voleibol con sus amigos cada fin de semana.
B2 verb /ˈɡrʌmbəl/

grumble

grunir
Meaning
to complain quietly or in a low voice
Example
She often grumbles about the traffic.
Ella a menudo gruña sobre el tráfico.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː(r)dərəs/

Murderous

asesino; con intención de matar; extremadamente violento; sanguinario
Meaning
having the intent to kill; extremely violent; bloodthirsty
Example
The murderous look in his eyes frightened everyone.
La mirada asesina en sus ojos asustó a todos.
B1 verb /swɪtʃ/

switch

cambiar
Meaning
to change from one thing to another; to exchange or replace
Example
I switched from coffee to tea.
Cambié de café a té.
B2 noun kəˈmɒd.ə.ti

commodity

mercancía
Meaning
A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold.
Example
Oil is a valuable commodity in the global market.
El petróleo es una valiosa mercancía en el mercado global.
B1 adverb /ɪˈnɪʃəli/

initially

inicialmente
Meaning
At the beginning; at first.
Example
Initially, he refused the offer but later accepted it.
Inicialmente, rechazó la oferta pero luego la aceptó.
B2 noun /iˈkɒlədʒɪst/

ecologist

ecólogo
Meaning
A scientist who studies the relationships between living organisms and their environment.
Example
The ecologist studied the effects of pollution on the forest ecosystem.
El ecólogo estudió los efectos de la contaminación en el ecosistema del bosque.
B2 noun /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlær.ə.ti/

Similarity

similitud; semejanza
Meaning
the quality or state of being similar; resemblance
Example
There is a striking similarity between the two paintings.
Hay una similitud sorprendente entre las dos pinturas.
C1 noun /kəˈmɪtl̩/

committal

envío a prisión / detención
Meaning
The action of sending a person to prison or a mental hospital; also the act of committing something to a particular place.
Example
The judge ordered the committal of the accused to custody.
El juez ordenó el envío del acusado a la custodia.
B2 noun /ˈmeɪnˌlænd/

mainland

continente
Meaning
the principal landmass of a country or continent, as opposed to the surrounding islands
Example
The mainland of Australia is home to most of its population.
El continente de Australia es el hogar de la mayor parte de su poblacion.