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C2 noun /ˈsɛntɔːr/

centaur

centauro
Meaning
A mythological creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse.
Example
The centaur is a well-known figure in Greek mythology.
El centauro es una figura conocida en la mitología griega.
B2 noun /ˈkɒŋɡrɛs/

congress

congreso
Meaning
a formal meeting or assembly, especially of representatives for discussion
Example
The international congress on climate change will be held next year.
El congreso internacional sobre el cambio climático se llevará a cabo el próximo año.
C1 noun, verb /ˈbʌtrəs/

buttress

contrafuerte, soporte
Meaning
a structure built against a wall for support; to support or strengthen
Example
The cathedral walls were buttressed to prevent collapse.
Las paredes de la catedral fueron apoyadas para evitar el colapso.
B2 verb /ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/

compromise

comprometer
Meaning
To expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute.
Example
Excessive sharing can compromise your privacy.
Compartir en exceso puede comprometer tu privacidad.
C1 noun /ˈbʌrə, ˈbʊrə/

borough

barrio
Meaning
A town, district, or administrative division, especially one with its own local government.
Example
Brooklyn is a borough of New York City.
Brooklyn es un barrio de la ciudad de Nueva York.
B2 noun /ˌhɑː.spɪˈtæl.ə.ti/

Hospitality

hospitalidad
Meaning
the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests or strangers
Example
The hotel staff's exceptional hospitality made our vacation truly memorable and enjoyable.
La hospitalidad excepcional del personal del hotel hizo que nuestras vacaciones fueran realmente memorables y agradables.
B2 noun /koʊl/

coal

carbón
Meaning
a black or dark brown rock used as fuel, formed from decomposed plant matter
Example
The factory still uses coal as its main source of energy.
La fábrica aún usa carbón como su principal fuente de energía.
B2 noun /ˌmɒd.ən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

modernization

modernización
Meaning
The process of adapting something to modern needs or habits.
Example
Modernization of industries reduces pollution.
La modernización de las industrias reduce la contaminación.
B2 verb /ˈɪntɪɡreɪt/

integrate

integrar
Meaning
To combine or bring together into a unified whole.
Example
The new system integrates data from multiple sources.
El nuevo sistema integra datos de múltiples fuentes.
C1 noun ziːl

zeal

celo
Meaning
Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective; passion.
Example
She approached the project with great zeal and determination.
Ella abordó el proyecto con gran celo y determinación.
B2 verb /səˈsteɪn/

sustain

mantener
Meaning
To support, maintain, or keep something going over time.
Example
The team worked hard to sustain their success.
El equipo trabajó arduamente para mantener su éxito.
C2 noun /bleɪn/

Blain

ampolla
Meaning
an inflammatory swelling or sore on the skin; a blister or pustule
Example
The doctor examined the blain on his arm.
El médico examinó la ampolla en su brazo.
B2 noun ˈæn.ɪk.doʊt

anecdote

una historia corta e interesante utilizada en discursos o escritos
Meaning
A short interesting story used in speeches or writing.
Example
A well-placed anecdote makes a speech more relatable.
Una anécdota bien colocada hace que un discurso sea más relatable.
C1 verb /dɪsˈmæntəl/

dismantle

desmontar
Meaning
to take apart; to remove or destroy the parts of
Example
Workers will dismantle the old bridge next month.
Los trabajadores desmontarán el viejo puente el próximo mes.
C1 noun /lɪˈbiːdoʊ/

libido

deseo sexual
Meaning
Sexual desire or drive.
Example
Stress can sometimes lower a person's libido.
El estrés a veces puede reducir el deseo sexual de una persona.
C1 noun /rɪˈteɪnər/

retainer

anticipo / retenedor
Meaning
a fee paid in advance to secure someone's services, or a device that holds something in place
Example
The lawyer asked for a retainer before taking the case.
El abogado pidió un anticipo antes de tomar el caso.
C1 noun məˈnjʊər

manure

estiércol, abono orgánico
Meaning
Animal dung used for fertilizing land; organic matter used as fertilizer.
Example
Organic manure enhances soil fertility.
El estiércol orgánico mejora la fertilidad del suelo.
A2 adjective/adverb /ˈɒnˌlaɪn/

online

en línea
Meaning
connected to or available through the internet
Example
I prefer shopping online rather than going to stores.
Prefiero comprar en línea en lugar de ir a las tiendas.
C1 noun /ˈæk.jʊ.mən/

acumen

percepción
Meaning
The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions; keenness and depth of perception.
Example
His business acumen helped the company grow rapidly.
Su percepción empresarial ayudó a la empresa a crecer rápidamente.
B2 verb /tæn/

tan

ponerse la piel o el cuero de color marrón por exposición al sol o productos químicos
Meaning
to make skin or a hide brown by exposure to the sun or by using chemicals
Example
She tanned her skin after spending the summer at the beach.
Ella bronceó su piel después de pasar el verano en la playa.
B2 noun /ˈmɪz.ər.i/

Misery

miseria; pobreza extrema; sufrimiento
Meaning
Great mental or physical suffering; extreme unhappiness or distress
Example
The poor family lived in complete misery after losing their home.
La familia pobre vivió en completa miseria después de perder su hogar.
C1 noun /ˌædʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

agitation

agitación
Meaning
a state of nervousness, excitement, or unrest; or action of stirring up public concern
Example
There was visible agitation among the crowd.
Hubo agitación visible entre la multitud.
C1 adjective /ˈhæpləs/

hapless

desdichado, desafortunado
Meaning
unfortunate, unlucky, deserving pity
Example
The hapless traveler lost his passport on the very first day.
El desdichado viajero perdió su pasaporte en el primer día.
C2 adjective /ˈblæs.fə.məs/

blasphemous

blasfemo
Meaning
showing disrespect or lack of reverence for God or sacred things
Example
The book was banned for its blasphemous content.
El libro fue prohibido por su contenido blasfemo.
B1 adjective /ˈvɪʒuəl/

visual

visual
Meaning
Relating to seeing or sight.
Example
The movie was praised for its stunning visual effects.
La película fue elogiada por sus impresionantes efectos visuales.
C1 noun /dɪsˈɪntrəst/

disinterest

desinterés
Meaning
lack of interest or concern
Example
His disinterest in the project was obvious.
Su desinterés en el proyecto era obvio.
B1 noun /bɑːm/

Bomb

bomba
Meaning
an explosive device designed to cause damage or destruction
Example
The bomb disposal unit carefully defused the explosive device.
La unidad de desactivación de bombas desactivó cuidadosamente el dispositivo explosivo.
B2 noun ˈwɜːrkˌləʊd

workload

carga de trabajo
Meaning
The amount of work to be done by someone or something.
Example
His workload has increased dramatically in the past month.
Su carga de trabajo ha aumentado drásticamente en el último mes.
C2 adjective /ˈɛrənt/

errant

errante
Meaning
behaving wrongly or straying from the proper course or standards
Example
The teacher disciplined the errant student.
El maestro disciplinó al estudiante errante.
C2 verb /ʌpˈbreɪd/

upbraid

reprender
Meaning
To scold or criticize someone harshly.
Example
The teacher upbraided the student for being late again.
El maestro reprendió al estudiante por llegar tarde otra vez.
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.
C2 noun /ˈædʒ.ə.tənt/

Adjutant

cigüeña adjutante
Meaning
a large water bird with long legs and neck, also known as adjutant stork
Example
The adjutant stork stood motionless in the shallow water.
La cigüeña adjutante estaba quieta en el agua poco profunda.
C2 adjective /ˌmɒnəkrəˈmætɪk/

monochromatic

monocromático
Meaning
Consisting of or displaying only one color.
Example
The artist created a striking monochromatic painting in shades of blue.
El artista creó una pintura monocromática llamativa en tonos de azul.
C1 adjective /ˈbɑːmi/

balmy

templado y agradablemente cálido; reconfortante.
Meaning
Mild and pleasantly warm; soothing.
Example
We enjoyed a walk on a balmy summer evening.
Disfrutamos de una caminata en una suave tarde de verano.
B2 noun ˈɡloʊbəl kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən

global collaboration

colaboración global
Meaning
Cooperation and partnership between countries or organizations worldwide to address common challenges.
Example
Global collaboration is necessary to address climate change.
La colaboración global es necesaria para abordar el cambio climático.
A1 modal verb, noun /meɪ/

may

puede ser / mes de mayo
Meaning
Used to express possibility, permission, or uncertainty; also the name of the fifth month of the year.
Example
You may leave early if you finish your work.
Puedes irte temprano si terminas tu trabajo.
B2 noun /ɪnˈfek.ʃən/

Infection

infección
Meaning
the process of infecting or the state of being infected; a disease caused by germs
Example
The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the bacterial infection in her throat.
El doctor recetó antibióticos para tratar la infección bacteriana en su garganta.
B2 noun /ˈdɪpləmæt/

diplomat

diplomático
Meaning
An official representing a country abroad; a person skilled in dealing with people tactfully.
Example
The diplomat negotiated a peace agreement.
El diplomático negoció un acuerdo de paz.
C2 adjective /spraɪ/

spry

ágil
Meaning
active and lively, especially in old age
Example
The spry grandmother surprised everyone with her quick dance steps.
La abuela ágil sorprendió a todos con sus rápidos pasos de baile.
A2 noun /dʒuːs/

Juice

jugo (de fruta/verdura o de carne)
Meaning
the liquid obtained from or present in fruit or vegetables; the liquid that comes from meat when it is cooked
Example
The fresh apple juice was delicious and packed with vitamins.
El jugo de manzana fresco estaba delicioso y lleno de vitaminas.
B1 verb /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/

satisfy

satisfacer
Meaning
to fulfill the desires, expectations, or needs of someone; to make content
Example
The delicious meal satisfied our hunger completely.
La comida deliciosa satisfizo nuestro hambre completamente.
B2 noun /ˈhɔːrmoʊn/

hormone

hormona
Meaning
a chemical substance produced in the body that influences how the body grows or functions
Example
Insulin is a hormone that controls blood sugar levels.
La insulina es una hormona que controla los niveles de azúcar en la sangre.
C1 adjective /sɪˈkluːdɪd/

secluded

aislado
Meaning
Placed apart from other people or things; private and quiet.
Example
They spent their vacation in a secluded beach house.
Pasaron sus vacaciones en una casa de playa aislada.
C1 verb /ˌriːɪnˈsteɪt/

reinstate

reinstaurar
Meaning
To restore someone or something to their former position or condition.
Example
The company decided to reinstate the suspended employee.
La empresa decidió reinstaurar al empleado suspendido.
C1 adjective /ˈlɑːpˌsaɪdɪd/

lopsided

desigual, torcido
Meaning
with one side lower, larger, or different from the other; uneven or imbalanced
Example
The cake looked lopsided after being decorated in a hurry.
El pastel se veía desigual después de ser decorado rápidamente.
C1 noun /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/

defamation

difamación
Meaning
the act of damaging someone's reputation by making false statements
Example
The newspaper was sued for defamation of character.
El periódico fue demandado por difamación.
B1 noun /əˈfer/

Affair

asunto; evento;
Meaning
an event or situation; a matter that someone deals with
Example
The wedding was a grand affair with hundreds of guests.
La boda fue un gran evento con cientos de invitados.
B1 adverb /praɪˈmɛrɪli/

primarily

principalmente
Meaning
for the most part; mainly
Example
She is primarily responsible for managing the finances.
Ella es principalmente responsable de gestionar las finanzas.
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.
A1 pronoun /jɔːr/

your

tu
Meaning
used to indicate possession or association
Example
Your book is on the table.
Tu libro está sobre la mesa.
C2 adjective /əˈpɒ.krɪ.fəl/

apocryphal

dudoso
Meaning
Of doubtful authenticity, though widely circulated as true.
Example
The story about him saving the village is probably apocryphal.
La historia de él salvando el pueblo probablemente es dudosa.
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.
B2 adjective /ɡeɪ/

gay

gay
Meaning
sexually attracted to people of the same sex; also used to mean cheerful or lively
Example
He came out as gay during college.
Salió del armario como gay durante la universidad.
A2 noun /θɔːts/

thoughts

pensamientos
Meaning
An idea or opinion produced by thinking, or occurring suddenly in the mind.
Example
Focus your thoughts on positive outcomes.
Enfoca tus pensamientos en resultados positivos.
A2 noun /boʊl/

Bowl

tazón
Meaning
a round, deep dish or basin used for food or liquid
Example
She served the soup in a large ceramic bowl.
Ella sirvió la sopa en un tazón grande de cerámica.
C2 adjective /ˌpriːtərˈnætʃərəl/

preternatural

sobrenatural
Meaning
Beyond what is normal or natural; extraordinary or supernatural.
Example
She had a preternatural ability to remain calm in any crisis.
Ella tenía una habilidad preternatural para mantenerse tranquila en cualquier crisis.
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈsaɪzd/

undersized

de tamaño pequeño
Meaning
Smaller than the usual or expected size.
Example
The undersized puppy struggled to keep up with its siblings.
El perrito de tamaño pequeño luchaba por mantenerse al día con sus hermanos.
B2 adverb /ˈskeəs.li/

Scarcely

apenas; difícilmente; solo un poco
Meaning
hardly; barely; only just
Example
I could scarcely believe my eyes.
Casi no podía creer lo que veía.
C2 adjective /ˈbɛlɪˌkoʊs/

bellicose

belicoso
Meaning
Showing a tendency to argue or fight; aggressive.
Example
His bellicose attitude often got him into unnecessary conflicts.
Su actitud belicosa a menudo lo metía en conflictos innecesarios.
C1 adverb /ˈmɪdweɪ/

Midway

a mitad de camino; en el medio
Meaning
halfway; at or to the middle point
Example
The project is midway through completion.
El proyecto está a medio camino de su finalización.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɛn.ɪ.tənt/

impenitent

impenitente
Meaning
Not feeling regret or shame about one's actions.
Example
The criminal remained impenitent after the trial.
El criminal permaneció impenitente después del juicio.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/

indistinct

indistinto
Meaning
Not clear or sharply defined; vague or blurred.
Example
The sound of voices was indistinct in the distance.
El sonido de las voces era indistinto a lo lejos.
C2 verb /ɛksˈhjuːm/

exhume

exhumar
Meaning
to dig out something buried, especially a body from the ground
Example
The archaeologists decided to exhume the ancient remains.
Los arqueólogos decidieron exhumar los restos antiguos.
A1 adjective /ˈfrɛndli/

friendly

felicidad
Meaning
Kind and pleasant; showing goodwill and affection.
Example
The shop owner is very friendly to new customers.
Ella no pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 adjective /nəʊˈmæd.ɪk/

nomadic

nómada
Meaning
Living the life of a nomad; wandering from place to place without a fixed home.
Example
The tribe led a nomadic lifestyle.
La tribu vivía un estilo de vida nómada.
A1 adjective /pɪŋk/

Pink

rosado
Meaning
pale red color; slightly red
Example
She wore a beautiful pink dress to the party.
Ella llevaba un hermoso vestido rosado en la fiesta.
C2 noun ˈɛn.ɡræm

Engram

Señales físicas en el cerebro para el almacenamiento y recuperación de recuerdos
Meaning
Physical signs or patterns in the brain for memory storage and retrieval
Example
Scientists study engrams to understand how memories are stored.
Los científicos estudian los engramas para comprender cómo se almacenan los recuerdos.
C1 adjective /ˌpæn.əˈræm.ɪk/

panoramic

vista panorámica
Meaning
Giving a wide view of an extensive area in all directions.
Example
The hotel offers panoramic views of the ocean.
El hotel ofrece vistas panorámicas del océano.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrbɪtər/

arbiter

árbitro
Meaning
a person who has the authority to settle a dispute or decide an issue
Example
The principal acted as the arbiter in the conflict between the students.
El director actuó como el árbitro en el conflicto entre los estudiantes.
C2 noun /ˈteɪbər/

Tabour

tambor
Meaning
a small side drum or tambourine used especially in folk music
Example
The folk musician played a lively tune on his tabour.
El músico folclórico tocó una melodía animada en su tambor.
B2 noun /ˈmɪd.deɪ/

Midday

mediodía
Meaning
The middle of the day; twelve o'clock in the daytime; noon
Example
The sun is brightest at midday when it's directly overhead.
El sol está más brillante al mediodía cuando está directamente arriba.
B2 adverb /ˈbɪt.ə.li/

Bitterly

amargamente; severamente
Meaning
in an angry, hurt, or resentful way; extremely; severely
Example
She complained bitterly about the unfair treatment.
Ella se quejó amargamente del trato injusto.
B1 noun /tɜːmz/

terms

términos
Meaning
plural of term; conditions or rules in a contract or agreement
Example
The terms of the agreement are clearly outlined in the contract.
Los términos del acuerdo están claramente delineados en el contrato.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.ɪŋ/

Landing

aterrizaje
Meaning
the action of coming to rest on the ground or another surface; a level area at the top of a staircase
Example
The pilot made a smooth landing despite the stormy weather conditions.
El piloto realizó un aterrizaje suave a pesar de las condiciones meteorológicas tormentosas.
C2 noun /proʊˈsiː.ni.əm/

proscenium

proscenio
Meaning
the part of a theater stage in front of the curtain; the arch framing the stage
Example
The actors bowed at the proscenium before leaving the stage.
Los actores se inclinaron ante el proscenio antes de dejar el escenario.
C2 adjective /ˈsiːmi/

seamy

degradado, sórdido
Meaning
Morally degraded, unpleasant, or sordid.
Example
The novel reveals the seamy side of city life.
La novela revela el lado sórdido de la vida en la ciudad.
B2 noun /ˌɑːr.kiˈɑː.lə.dʒi/

archeology

arqueología
Meaning
the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts and structures
Example
She decided to study archeology to learn about ancient civilizations.
Decidió estudiar arqueología para aprender sobre civilizaciones antiguas.
A1 verb /fərˈɡet/

forget

olvidar
Meaning
to be unable to remember something; to fail to bring something to mind
Example
Don't forget to lock the door when you leave.
No olvides cerrar la puerta cuando te vayas.
C1 adjective ˈsɒvrɪn

sovereign

soberano, supremo
Meaning
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; independent.
Example
The sovereign government has control over its currency.
El gobierno soberano tiene control sobre su moneda.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsɪd.ju.əs/

deciduous

deciduo
Meaning
Referring to trees that shed their leaves seasonally, typically in autumn.
Example
Oak and maple trees are deciduous, shedding leaves in autumn.
Los árboles de roble y arce son deciduos, perdiendo sus hojas en otoño.
B2 noun /ˈdaɪ.vər/

Diver

buceador
Meaning
a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish
Example
The diver disappeared beneath the surface to catch a fish.
El buceador desapareció bajo la superficie para atrapar un pez.
B2 adjective /sɪmˈbɒlɪk/

symbolic

simbólico
Meaning
serving as a symbol or representing something else
Example
The dove is symbolic of peace and freedom.
La paloma es simbólica de la paz y la libertad.
C1 noun ˌsʌb.sɪ.dɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

subsidization

subsidio
Meaning
Financial assistance provided by government to make certain goods or services more affordable.
Example
Subsidization of agriculture helps farmers maintain crop production.
La subsidización de la agricultura ayuda a los agricultores a mantener la producción de cultivos.
C2 adjective /vaɪˈkɛəriəs/

vicarious

felicidad
Meaning
experienced through the feelings or actions of another person
Example
She felt vicarious excitement watching her son win the award.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
A1 noun /bɔɪ/

boy

niño
Meaning
a male child or young male person
Example
The boy ran across the playground.
El niño corrió por el patio de recreo.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊntərˌpɑːrt/

counterpart

contraparte
Meaning
a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another
Example
The CEO met with his counterpart in the partner company.
El CEO se reunió con su contraparte en la empresa asociada.
B2 adjective /dɛns/

dense

denso
Meaning
Closely compacted in substance; having parts crowded together.
Example
The forest was so dense that little sunlight reached the ground.
El bosque estaba tan denso que la poca luz del sol no llegaba al suelo.
C1 noun /ˌdɪstɪˈleɪʃən/

distillation

destilación
Meaning
The process of purifying a liquid by heating and cooling; the extraction of the essential meaning.
Example
Distillation is commonly used to produce alcoholic beverages.
La destilación se usa comúnmente para producir bebidas alcohólicas.
C2 noun /ˌækwəˈpɒnɪks/

aquaponics

acuaponia
Meaning
A system of aquaculture in which the waste produced by farmed fish or other aquatic animals supplies nutrients for plants grown hydroponically.
Example
Aquaponics efficiently utilizes water by integrating fish and plant farming.
La acuaponia utiliza el agua de manera eficiente integrando la cría de peces y el cultivo de plantas.
A2 noun /wɔːr/

War

guerra
Meaning
a state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country
Example
The war lasted for five years and caused great destruction.
La guerra duró cinco años y causó gran destrucción.
C2 noun /fiːˈkʌndɪti/

fecundity

fecundidad, fertilidad
Meaning
the ability to produce an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertility
Example
The fecundity of the river delta supports diverse wildlife.
La fecundidad del delta del río apoya la diversidad de la vida silvestre.
A2 noun /kənˈtrəʊl/

control

control
Meaning
The power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events.
Example
Proper control measures are necessary.
Se requieren medidas de control adecuadas.
C1 adverb /ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənəli/

unconventionally

poco convencionalmente
Meaning
in a way that is not based on or conforming to accepted standards or norms
Example
She dresses unconventionally, mixing bold colors and patterns that surprise everyone.
Ella se viste de manera poco convencional, combinando colores y patrones audaces que sorprenden a todos.
A2 noun /ˈdeɪ.tə/

Data

datos
Meaning
facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis; information in digital form
Example
Scientists analyzed the data from thousands of experiments to reach their conclusion.
Los científicos analizaron los datos de miles de experimentos para llegar a su conclusión.
C1 noun /jiːst/

Yeast

levadura
Meaning
microorganisms used in baking and brewing to cause fermentation
Example
Add yeast to the flour to make the bread rise.
Añade levadura a la harina para hacer que el pan suba.
C1 noun /pəˈθɒlədʒi/

pathology

patología
Meaning
the scientific study of diseases, their causes, processes, and effects on the body
Example
Advances in pathology helped the doctors identify the rare infection quickly.
Los avances en patología ayudaron a los médicos a identificar rápidamente la rara infección.
C1 adjective /ˈprɪnsəpəld/

principled

principista
Meaning
acting in accordance with moral or ethical standards
Example
He is a principled leader who always puts honesty first.
Él es un líder principista que siempre pone la honestidad primero.
C1 adjective /ˈfræɡməntɪd/

fragmented

fragmentado, dividido, incompleto
Meaning
Having been broken into fragments; disjointed or incomplete.
Example
The information was fragmented and difficult to understand.
La información estaba fragmentada y era difícil de entender.
C2 noun /hɪˈlærɪti/

hilarity

hilaridad
Meaning
Extreme amusement, especially when expressed by laughter.
Example
The movie caused great hilarity among the audience.
La película causó una gran hilaridad entre el público.
C1 adjective /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪ.ner.i/

Disciplinary

disciplinario
Meaning
relating to discipline; intended to correct behavior
Example
The company took disciplinary action against the employee.
La empresa tomó medidas disciplinarias contra el empleado.
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.
A1 title /ˈmɪstər/

mr

Sr.
Meaning
a title used before a man's name
Example
Mr. Rahman is our new teacher.
Sr. Rahman es nuestro nuevo maestro.
C2 adjective /ˌæm.bɪˈdɛk.strəs/

ambidextrous

ambidiestro
Meaning
Able to use both hands equally well, or versatile in abilities.
Example
Being ambidextrous can be beneficial in sports.
Ser ambidiestro puede ser beneficioso en los deportes.
C1 verb /ˌpoʊstˈdeɪt/

postdate

poner una fecha posterior
Meaning
To assign a date later than the actual date to a document or event.
Example
She postdated the check to next month.
Ella postdató el cheque para el próximo mes.
C1 adjective /ˈretʃɪd/

Wretched

miserable; deplorable; de mala calidad
Meaning
very unhappy; miserable; of poor quality
Example
The refugees lived in wretched conditions.
Los refugiados vivieron en condiciones miserables.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnˈɪntɪmeɪtɪŋ/

unintimating

sin indicios
Meaning
Not giving a hint or suggestion; not indicating.
Example
His unintimating tone gave no clue of his true feelings.
Su tono sin indicios no dio ninguna pista sobre sus verdaderos sentimientos.
B2 verb /sɪp/

sip

sorber
Meaning
to drink in small quantities; to taste carefully
Example
She sipped her tea slowly while reading the newspaper.
Ella bebió su té lentamente mientras leía el periódico.
B2 noun /ˈmæm.əl/

mammal

mamífero
Meaning
A warm-blooded animal with hair or fur, and females produce milk for their young.
Example
The whale is the largest mammal on Earth.
La ballena es el mamífero más grande de la Tierra.
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zɪnz/

Raisins

pasas
Meaning
dried grapes, often used in cooking and baking
Example
She added raisins to the oatmeal cookies for extra sweetness.
Ella añadió pasas a las galletas de avena para mayor dulzura.
B2 noun /kənˈspɪrəsi/

conspiracy

conspiración
Meaning
A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.
Example
The police uncovered a conspiracy to overthrow the government.
La policía descubrió una conspiración para derrocar al gobierno.
C1 verb /weɪd/

wade

caminar a través del agua
Meaning
to walk through water or another substance that impedes movement
Example
The children waded in the shallow river.
Los niños caminaban por el río poco profundo.
C1 noun /ˈʌp.tɜːn/

upturn

mejora
Meaning
An improvement or upward trend in a situation, especially in business or economy.
Example
The company experienced an upturn in sales last quarter.
La empresa experimentó una mejora en las ventas el último trimestre.
C2 noun/verb /ˈkʌdʒ.əl/

cudgel

garrote
Meaning
A short, thick stick used as a weapon; to beat with a cudgel.
Example
The guard used a cudgel to chase away the thief.
El guardia usó un garrote para ahuyentar al ladrón.
C1 noun /ˈænti ˈeəkræft ɡʌn/

Anti-aircraft-gun

cañón antiaéreo
Meaning
a weapon designed to attack aircraft from the ground
Example
The anti-aircraft gun was positioned to defend the military base.
El cañón antiaéreo estaba posicionado para defender la base militar.
B2 noun /ˈdʒes.tʃər/

Gesture

gesto
Meaning
a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning
Example
She made a welcoming gesture with her hands to invite the guests inside.
Ella hizo un gesto de bienvenida con las manos para invitar a los invitados a entrar.
C1 noun /ˈmɪm.ɪk/

Mimic

imitador; imitar;
Meaning
A person who copies or imitates the actions, speech, or mannerisms of others
Example
The talented mimic could perfectly imitate famous celebrities.
El talentoso imitador pudo imitar perfectamente a las celebridades famosas.
B2 noun /kəˈmɒ.dɪ.tiz/

commodities

mercancías
Meaning
Raw materials or primary agricultural products that can be bought and sold.
Example
The prices of commodities like oil and gold fluctuate frequently.
Los precios de las mercancías como el petróleo y el oro fluctúan frecuentemente.
B2 verb /ˈæləkeɪt/

allocate

asignar
Meaning
to distribute or assign resources, duties, or responsibilities for a specific purpose
Example
The manager allocated funds for the new project.
El gerente asignó fondos para el nuevo proyecto.
C2 adjective /ˈkeəwɔːn/

careworn

agotado y preocupado
Meaning
Showing signs of worry, stress, or exhaustion.
Example
His careworn face revealed years of struggle.
Su rostro agotado revelaba años de lucha.
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.
A2 verb /ˈmɑːrkɪt/

market

comercializar
Meaning
to promote and sell products or services; to advertise
Example
The company will market their new product through social media.
La compañía comercializará su nuevo producto a través de redes sociales.