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A2 verb ˈsɛləbreɪtɪŋ

celebrating

celebrar
Meaning
The act of acknowledging a significant or happy day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.
Example
Celebrating awareness days helps spread important messages.
Celebrar los días de concienciación ayuda a difundir mensajes importantes.
B1 adverb /ˈkʌmftəbli/

Comfortably

cómodamente
Meaning
in a comfortable manner; without difficulty or effort; with ease
Example
She was sitting comfortably in her favorite chair.
Ella estaba sentada cómodamente en su silla favorita.
C1 adjective /ˈʃɪvəlrəs/

chivalrous

caballeroso
Meaning
Behaving in a courteous, gallant, and honorable way, especially toward women.
Example
He was chivalrous, always opening doors for others.
Él era caballeroso, siempre abriendo puertas para los demás.
A2 noun /kənˌɡrætʃ.əˈleɪ.ʃənz/

Congratulations

felicitaciones
Meaning
words expressing praise for an achievement or good wishes on a special occasion
Example
Congratulations on your promotion! You really deserved this success.
¡Felicitaciones por tu ascenso! Realmente te merecías este éxito.
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 noun /kənˈtʃɛrtoʊ/

concerto

composición musical
Meaning
a musical composition for one or more solo instruments accompanied by an orchestra
Example
She played a Mozart concerto with the orchestra.
Ella tocó un concierto de Mozart con la orquesta.
C2 noun /ˈsɛʃən/

cession

cesión de derechos o propiedad
Meaning
The formal giving up of rights, property, or territory, especially by a state.
Example
The treaty resulted in the cession of land to the neighboring country.
El tratado resultó en la cesión de tierras al país vecino.
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.
C2 verb /ˈkɒd.l̩/

coddle

mimar en exceso
Meaning
to treat someone with excessive care or kindness, often in a way that is overprotective
Example
Parents should support their children without coddling them.
Los padres deberían apoyar a sus hijos sin mimarlos.
C1 noun /kəmˈpəʊ.ʒər/

composure

estado de calma y autocontrol
Meaning
The state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself.
Example
She maintained her composure during the interview.
Ella mantuvo su compostura durante la entrevista.
B2 noun /kloʊv/

Clove

clavo
Meaning
aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, used as a spice
Example
She added a few cloves to the mulled wine for extra flavor.
Ella agregó algunos clavos al vino caliente para darle más sabor.
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.
C1 noun kənˌsɒl.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən

Consolidation

consolidación de la memoria
Meaning
The process of converting newly learned information into long-term memory
Example
Sleep plays a key role in memory consolidation.
El sueño juega un papel clave en la consolidación de la memoria.
C1 verb /klæsp/

clasp

agarrar / broche
Meaning
to grasp or hold tightly; also a device for fastening
Example
She clasped her hands together in prayer.
Ella entrelazó sus manos en oración.
C2 noun /kənˈtɔːrʃən/

contortion

una forma torcida o doblada; el acto de torcerse fuera de la forma normal
Meaning
a twisted or bent shape; the act of twisting out of the normal shape
Example
The gymnast's contortion amazed the audience.
La contorsión del gimnasta asombró a la audiencia.
C2 noun /kəˈbɑl/

Cabal

cábala
Meaning
a secret political clique or faction
Example
The journalists exposed a cabal of corrupt politicians working together.
Los periodistas expusieron una cábala de políticos corruptos trabajando juntos.
C1 noun /ˈkʌˈs.tə.di/

Custody

custodia; detención; tutela
Meaning
the protective care or guardianship of someone or something; imprisonment or detention
Example
After the divorce, they shared custody of their children equally.
Después del divorcio, compartieron la custodia de sus hijos por igual.
A2 noun /keɪdʒ/

Cage

jaula
Meaning
a structure with bars or wire for keeping birds or animals
Example
The parrot lives in a large cage.
El loro vive en una jaula grande.
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.
B2 noun /ˈkʌs.tə.mər rɪˈten.ʃən/

Customer Retention

retención de clientes
Meaning
The ability of a company or product to retain its customers over some specified period.
Example
High customer retention increases business sustainability.
Una alta retención de clientes aumenta la sostenibilidad del negocio.
C2 verb /kædʒ/

cadge

pedir
Meaning
To beg or obtain something, especially food or money, without paying for it.
Example
He tried to cadge a free meal from the restaurant.
Él intentó pedir una comida gratis en el restaurante.
B1 verb /kənˈvɪns/

convince

convencer
Meaning
to make someone believe or feel certain about something
Example
She convinced him to attend the meeting.
Ella lo convenció de asistir a la reunión.
A2 noun /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪz/

challenges

desafíos
Meaning
Difficult tasks or situations that test someone's abilities or resources.
Example
Overcoming challenges is the key to personal growth.
Superar los desafíos es la clave para el crecimiento personal.
B2 noun /ˌkɔːriˈændər/

Coriander

cilantro
Meaning
aromatic herb with feathery leaves used for flavoring food; also refers to the seeds used as spice
Example
Fresh coriander leaves are sprinkled on top of the curry.
Las hojas frescas de cilantro se espolvorean encima del curry.
A2 noun /ˈsɪɡəˌrɛt/

cigarette

cigarrillo
Meaning
a small roll of finely cut tobacco wrapped in paper for smoking
Example
He lit a cigarette after dinner.
Él encendió un cigarrillo después de la cena.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪn.ɪ.kəl/

cynical

cínico
Meaning
Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
Example
She was cynical about the politician's promises.
Ella era cínica acerca de las promesas del político.
B2 adjective kənˈven.ʃən.əl

conventional

convencional
Meaning
Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; traditional, standard, customary.
Example
Many farmers still use conventional farming methods.
Muchos agricultores aún utilizan métodos de cultivo convencionales.
B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət əˌdæp.teɪ.ʃən/

climate adaptation

adaptación climática
Meaning
The process of adjusting to current or expected climate change and its effects.
Example
Climate adaptation ensures resilience to change.
La adaptación climática garantiza la resiliencia al cambio.
A2 noun /ˈkoʊkənʌt/

Coconut

coco
Meaning
a large brown seed with hard shell containing white flesh and coconut water
Example
We drank coconut water directly from the coconut.
Bebimos agua de coco directamente del coco.
B2 noun /ˈkʌmbæk/

comeback

regreso
Meaning
A return to a former status or success after a period of decline.
Example
The singer made a remarkable comeback after years of silence.
El cantante hizo un regreso notable después de años de silencio.
C1 noun kənˈvɜː.dʒəns

convergence

convergencia
Meaning
The process of coming together from different directions to meet at a common point; unification or integration.
Example
The convergence of technologies is revolutionizing industries.
La convergencia de tecnologías está revolucionando las industrias.
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.
B1 noun /ˈkwaɪər/

choir

coro
Meaning
An organized group of singers, typically performing in church services or concerts.
Example
The choir sang beautifully during the ceremony.
El coro cantó hermosamente durante la ceremonia.
C2 noun /ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtənɪzəm/

cosmopolitanism

cosmopolitismo
Meaning
the ideology that all human beings belong to a single community
Example
Cosmopolitanism promotes respect and understanding across cultures.
El cosmopolitismo promueve el respeto y la comprensión entre culturas.
B1 noun /ˌkrɪstiˈænɪti/

christianity

cristianismo
Meaning
the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ
Example
Christianity has millions of followers around the world.
El cristianismo tiene millones de seguidores en todo el mundo.
B2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛstɪd/

congested

congestionado
Meaning
Blocked up with too much traffic or crowding.
Example
The road was congested during rush hour.
La carretera estaba congestionada durante la hora punta.
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.
B1 noun /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/

championship

campeonato
Meaning
a competition to decide who is the best in a particular sport or activity.
Example
The championship will be held next month.
El campeonato se llevará a cabo el próximo mes.
C1 adjective /kənˈtɛmptəbl/

contemptible

despreciable, abominable
Meaning
deserving of contempt; despicable
Example
His deceitful actions were truly contemptible.
Sus acciones engañosas fueron verdaderamente despreciables.
A2 noun /ˈkælɪndər/

calendar

calendario
Meaning
a system for organizing days, months, and years; a chart showing days of the year
Example
She marked her birthday on the calendar.
Ella marcó su cumpleaños en el calendario.
B1 adjective /kriˈeɪtɪv/

creative

creativo
Meaning
Having the ability to produce new and original ideas or things.
Example
She is very creative in her writing.
Ella es muy creativa en su escritura.
C2 noun /ˈkɔː.seər/

corsair

pirata
Meaning
a pirate, especially one operating along the Mediterranean coasts
Example
The corsair plundered ships along the coast.
El corsario saqueó barcos en la costa.
C1 noun /ˈsɛntɪˌliːtər/

centiliter

centilitro
Meaning
A metric unit of capacity equal to one hundredth of a liter.
Example
The recipe calls for 20 centiliters of milk.
La receta requiere 20 centilitros de leche.
C2 noun /ˈkɒɡneɪt/

cognate

cognado
Meaning
a word related to another word in origin; having the same linguistic root
Example
The Spanish word 'madre' and the English word 'mother' are cognates.
La palabra española 'madre' y la palabra inglesa 'mother' son cognados.
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.
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.
C2 verb /ˈtʃeɪfɪŋ/

chafing

rozar hasta irritar
Meaning
To make sore by rubbing; to become irritated.
Example
The rough shoes were chafing his heels.
Los zapatos ásperos le estaban rozando los talones.
C2 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə roʊz/

China-rose

hibisco
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with large, showy flowers in various colors
Example
The bright red China-rose flowers decorated the entrance of the house.
Las brillantes flores rojas de hibisco decoraban la entrada de la casa.
C2 noun /ˈklæpər/

clapper

pieza metálica dentro de una campana que la golpea para producir sonido
Meaning
The free-swinging metal piece inside a bell that strikes it to produce sound.
Example
The clapper inside the bell was broken.
La pieza metálica dentro de la campana estaba rota.
C1 noun /kəˈmændər ɪn tʃiːf/

Commander-in-chief

comandante en jefe
Meaning
the supreme leader of a nation's armed forces
Example
The president serves as the commander-in-chief of the military.
El presidente actúa como el comandante en jefe de las fuerzas armadas.
C2 adjective /kəˈprɪʃəs/

capricious

caprichoso
Meaning
given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior
Example
The stock market can be capricious, shifting dramatically without warning.
El mercado de valores puede ser caprichoso, cambiando drásticamente sin previo aviso.
B1 noun /ˈsɪtɪzən/

citizen

ciudadano
Meaning
a legally recognized subject or national of a state
Example
Every citizen has the right to vote.
Cada ciudadano tiene el derecho de votar.
C1 verb /siːd/

cede

ceder
Meaning
to give up power, territory, or rights to another
Example
The country ceded territory after losing the war.
El país cedió territorio después de perder la guerra.
C2 noun /krəˈnɒmɪtər/

chronometer

cronómetro
Meaning
An instrument for measuring time precisely, especially used in navigation.
Example
The sailor relied on the chronometer to determine his position at sea.
El marinero confió en el cronómetro para determinar su posición en el mar.
A2 noun /ˈkɒmədi/

comedy

comedia
Meaning
A type of entertainment that is intended to make people laugh.
Example
We watched a hilarious comedy at the theater.
Vimos una comedia divertida en el teatro.
B2 adjective /ˈkaʊntləs/

countless

incontable
Meaning
too many to be counted; innumerable
Example
There are countless stars in the sky.
Hay innumerables estrellas en el cielo.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpæʃənət/

Compassionate

compasivo; solidario
Meaning
feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others who are suffering
Example
The compassionate nurse took extra time to comfort the worried patients.
La enfermera compasiva dedicó tiempo extra para consolar a los pacientes preocupados.
B2 noun /kənˈfɛʃən/

confession

confesión
Meaning
a statement admitting that one is guilty of a crime or has done something wrong
Example
The suspect made a full confession to the police.
El sospechoso hizo una confesión completa a la policía.
A1 noun /ker/

Care

cuidado; protección; atención
Meaning
the provision of what is necessary for health, welfare, or protection
Example
The nurse provided excellent care for the elderly patients.
La enfermera proporcionó un excelente cuidado a los pacientes mayores.
C1 adjective kəʊˈhiː.sɪv

cohesive

cohesivo
Meaning
Characterized by or causing cohesion; forming a united whole.
Example
The team displayed a cohesive strategy.
El equipo mostró una estrategia cohesionada.
C1 noun /ˈtʃæs.tɪ.ti/

Chastity

castidad; virginidad; moderación;
Meaning
the practice of refraining from extramarital or premarital sexual relations; sexual purity
Example
Many religious traditions value chastity as a virtue of moral purity.
Muchas tradiciones religiosas valoran la castidad como una virtud de pureza moral.
B2 noun /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/

cargo

carga
Meaning
goods carried by a ship, plane, or other transport
Example
The ship was loaded with valuable cargo.
El barco estaba cargado con carga valiosa.
A2 noun/verb /kɔːz/

cause

causa / causar
Meaning
a person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition; to make something happen
Example
The heavy rain caused flooding in the city.
La lluvia fuerte causó inundaciones en la ciudad.
C1 noun /kənˈfɔːrməns/

conformance

conformidad
Meaning
The act of conforming to a rule, standard, or law.
Example
The product was tested for conformance with safety standards.
El producto fue probado para su conformidad con los estándares de seguridad.
C2 verb /koʊˈhɪr/

cohere

coherer
Meaning
To stick together; to be united logically or physically.
Example
The ideas in his essay cohere well.
Las ideas en su ensayo cohieren bien.
B2 noun /kəˈroʊnə/

corona

una corona o estructura similar a una corona; también se refiere a la atmósfera exterior del sol
Meaning
a crown or crown-like structure; also refers to the outer atmosphere of the sun
Example
The sun's corona was visible during the total solar eclipse.
La corona del sol era visible durante el eclipse solar total.
C1 adjective ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs

conscientious

consciente
Meaning
Wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly.
Example
A conscientious worker always delivers high-quality results.
Un trabajador consciente siempre entrega resultados de alta calidad.
C2 noun /ˌkʌmˈʌpəns/

comeuppance

castigo merecido
Meaning
A deserved punishment or fate; just deserts.
Example
The corrupt official finally got his comeuppance in court.
El funcionario corrupto finalmente recibió su castigo merecido en el tribunal.
C2 noun /ˈkætɪtʃuː/

Catechu

catechu
Meaning
an extract from a tropical Asian plant, used in tanning and dyeing
Example
Catechu extract is commonly used in traditional medicine.
El extracto de catechu se utiliza comúnmente en la medicina tradicional.
C2 noun /ˈsɪniæst/

cineast

cineasta
Meaning
A film enthusiast or filmmaker; a person deeply interested in cinema.
Example
As a true cineast, she spends most weekends watching classic films.
Como una verdadera cineasta, pasa la mayoría de los fines de semana viendo películas clásicas.
A1 noun /ˈkʌl.ər/

Colour

color
Meaning
the property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects light; hue, tint, shade
Example
What is your favorite colour for painting the bedroom walls?
¿Cuál es tu color favorito para pintar las paredes del dormitorio?
C1 noun /ˈkɒrənər/

coroner

forense
Meaning
an official who investigates sudden, violent, or suspicious deaths
Example
The coroner determined the cause of death was natural.
El forense determinó que la causa de la muerte fue natural.
B1 adjective /ˈtʃɪli/

chilly

frío
Meaning
uncomfortably or unpleasantly cold
Example
It was a chilly morning in December.
Fue una mañana fría en diciembre.
B1 adjective /ˈkɒmplɪˌkeɪtɪd/

complicated

complicado
Meaning
consisting of many interconnected parts; difficult to understand
Example
The instructions for the machine are too complicated to follow.
Las instrucciones de la máquina son demasiado complicadas para seguir.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃaɪld.laɪk/

Childlike

como un niño; inocente y confiado; puro y simple
Meaning
innocent and trusting like a child; having the good qualities of a child; pure and simple
Example
She maintained a childlike wonder about the world around her.
Ella mantuvo una asombro infantil por el mundo a su alrededor.
B1 noun kəˈmɪt.mənts

commitments

compromisos
Meaning
Formal pledges or promises to do something, especially in terms of obligations or agreements.
Example
Global commitments to renewable energy are increasing.
Los compromisos globales con la energía renovable están aumentando.
B1 noun /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃən/

congratulation

felicitación
Meaning
an expression of praise or joy for someone’s achievement or good fortune
Example
She sent a congratulation to her friend on winning the award.
Envió una felicitación a su amiga por ganar el premio.
C1 noun kɒɡˈnɪʃ.ən

cognition

cognición
Meaning
The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.
Example
Cognition plays a key role in learning.
La cognición juega un papel clave en el aprendizaje.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈsɜːr.tən/

Certain

cierto; seguro; sin duda
Meaning
confident and sure; without doubt; definitely true
Example
I am certain that we will succeed.
Estoy seguro de que tendremos éxito.
C2 noun /kaɪˈmɪərə/

chimera

quimera
Meaning
A mythical creature with parts from different animals; also used to mean a fanciful illusion or unattainable dream.
Example
The idea of a perfect society is often a chimera.
La idea de una sociedad perfecta es a menudo una quimera.
B2 adjective kəˈləʊ.ni.əl

colonial

colonial
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism, especially involving the control of one country by another.
Example
Colonial rule suppressed local governance.
El gobierno colonial suprimió el gobierno local.
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.
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 /ˈkriːməri/

creamery

lechería
Meaning
a place where milk and cream are processed and dairy products are made
Example
The local creamery produces fresh butter and cheese daily.
La lechería local produce mantequilla y queso fresco diariamente.
C1 noun /ˈkɒmən kɑːp/

Common Carp

carpa común
Meaning
A large freshwater fish widely cultivated for food
Example
Common carp is an important fish in aquaculture.
La carpa común es un pez importante en la acuicultura.
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.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrsər/

courser

caballo rápido o caballo de caza
Meaning
a swift horse or a hunting horse
Example
The knight rode a fast courser into battle.
El caballero montó un corcel rápido en la batalla.
B2 verb /kənˈstreɪn/

constrain

limitar
Meaning
to limit or restrict someone or something; to force or compel
Example
The new regulations constrain businesses from polluting the environment.
Las nuevas regulaciones limitan a las empresas de contaminar el medio ambiente.
C2 noun /ˈkeɪ.nə.naɪt/

canaanite

cananeo
Meaning
a member of a people who lived in the ancient land of Canaan in the Middle East
Example
The Canaanites were known for their advanced trade networks.
Los cananeos eran conocidos por sus avanzadas redes comerciales.
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 /ˈsɛntrɪˌfjuːdʒ/

centrifuge

centrífuga
Meaning
A machine that spins substances at high speed to separate different components.
Example
The lab technician used a centrifuge to separate the blood cells from the plasma.
El técnico de laboratorio usó una centrífuga para separar las células sanguíneas del plasma.
B1 noun /ˈkɒkˌteɪl/

cocktail

cóctel
Meaning
a mixed drink typically containing alcohol and other ingredients.
Example
She ordered a cocktail at the bar.
Ella pidió un cóctel en el bar.
A1 noun /kɑːrd/

card

tarjeta
Meaning
A small, flat piece of stiff paper or thin cardboard used for various purposes, such as identification, greetings, or playing games.
Example
She handed me her business card after the meeting.
Ella me entregó su tarjeta de visita después de la reunión.
B1 noun, adjective /ˈkrɪmɪnəl/

criminal

criminal
Meaning
A person who has committed a crime; relating to crime
Example
The police arrested a dangerous criminal last night.
La policía arrestó a un criminal peligroso anoche.
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 /kəʊˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃən/

coordination

coordinación
Meaning
the process of organizing different elements to work together effectively
Example
The coordination between the teams was flawless.
La coordinación entre los equipos fue impecable.
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.
B2 noun /ˈklɒzɪt/

closet

armario
Meaning
a small room or enclosed space used for storing clothes or other things
Example
She keeps her winter coats in the closet near the door.
Ella guarda sus abrigos de invierno en el armario cerca de la puerta.
B2 noun /kənˈdʌktər/

conductor

director / conductor
Meaning
a person who directs a performance or someone who collects fares on public transport; or a material that conducts electricity
Example
The conductor waved his baton to start the orchestra.
El conductor agitó su batuta para comenzar la orquesta.
C1 noun /koʊlt/

Colt

potro
Meaning
a young male horse, especially one under four years old
Example
The farmer trained the young colt to accept a saddle.
El granjero entrenó al joven potro para aceptar una silla de montar.
A2 noun ʃef

chef

chef
Meaning
A professional cook, especially the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel.
Example
The chef specializes in avant-garde dishes.
El chef se especializa en platos de vanguardia.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈsɛntənəri/ or /sɛnˈtɛnəri/

centenary

centenario
Meaning
The hundredth anniversary of a significant event; relating to a period of 100 years.
Example
The school celebrated its centenary with a grand event.
La escuela celebró su centenario con un gran evento.
C2 noun /ˈkæriən/

carrion

carroña
Meaning
the decaying flesh of dead animals
Example
Vultures feed on carrion left in the fields.
Los buitres se alimentan de la carroña que queda en los campos.
C2 noun /ˈkærɪlɒn/

carillon

campanario
Meaning
A set of bells played using a keyboard, usually in a tower.
Example
The carillon bells rang across the town square.
Las campanas del carillón sonaron por la plaza del pueblo.
C1 verb, noun /klɑːɡ/

clog

obstruir / zapato de madera
Meaning
to block or become blocked; a type of heavy wooden shoe
Example
The sink was clogged with food waste.
El fregadero estaba obstruido con desperdicios de comida.
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.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈkɑːr.dɪ.nəl/

cardinal

cardenal / principal
Meaning
As an adjective: of prime importance; as a noun: a high-ranking Catholic clergyman or a type of bird.
Example
Honesty is a cardinal virtue in life.
La honestidad es una virtud cardinal en la vida.
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 /kæp/

Cap

gorra
Meaning
a head covering with a visor; a protective covering
Example
He wore a baseball cap to protect himself from the sun.
Él usó una gorra de béisbol para protegerse del sol.
C1 adjective /ˌkaʊntərɪnˈtuːɪtɪv/

counterintuitive

contradictorio
Meaning
contrary to what one would intuitively expect
Example
His approach seems counterintuitive but it actually works.
Su enfoque parece contradictorio, pero en realidad funciona.
B2 adverb /ˈtʃiːfli/

chiefly

principalmente
Meaning
mainly; primarily
Example
The festival is celebrated chiefly by young people.
El festival se celebra principalmente por los jóvenes.
C2 noun /ˈkaʊntɪŋˌhaʊs/

counting-house

oficina de contabilidad
Meaning
a business office where accounts are kept and financial transactions are managed
Example
The merchant spent most of his day in the counting-house reviewing ledgers.
El comerciante pasó la mayor parte de su día en la oficina de contabilidad revisando los libros de contabilidad.
B2 noun ˈkæp.sjuːl

capsule

Cápsula. Un pequeño estuche soluble de gelatina que contiene una dosis de medicina, que se traga entero.
Meaning
A small soluble case of gelatin containing a dose of medicine, swallowed whole.
Example
Capsules contain controlled environments.
Las cápsulas contienen ambientes controlados.
C2 noun /səˈlɛrɪti/

celerity

celeridad
Meaning
swiftness of movement; speed
Example
The soldier moved with great celerity to deliver the message.
El soldado se movió con gran celeridad para entregar el mensaje.
C1 adjective /kənˈtɪɡ.ju.əs/

contiguous

contiguo
Meaning
sharing a common border; touching
Example
The two continguous houses shared a wall.
Las dos casas contiguas compartieron una pared.
B2 noun /kəˈlɛktər/

collector

coleccionista
Meaning
a person who collects things as a hobby or job
Example
He is a stamp collector with thousands of rare items.
Él es un coleccionista de sellos con miles de artículos raros.
B1 verb /klæp/

clap

aplaudir
Meaning
To strike the palms of the hands together, usually to express approval or create a sharp sound.
Example
The audience began to clap loudly after the performance.
El público comenzó a aplaudir fuertemente después de la actuación.
B1 noun /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/

circumstance

circunstancia
Meaning
a fact or condition connected with an event or action
Example
She handled the difficult circumstances bravely.
Ella manejó valientemente las difíciles circunstancias.
B1 noun ˈtʃæt.dʒiː.piː.tiː

ChatGPT

Un modelo de inteligencia artificial basado en el lenguaje
Meaning
A language-based artificial intelligence model designed for conversational interactions.
Example
ChatGPT helps users generate human-like text efficiently.
ChatGPT ayuda a los usuarios a generar texto similar al humano de manera eficiente.