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B2 noun /ˈtʃæpəl/

chapel

capilla
Meaning
A small church or a room used for Christian worship, often within a larger building.
Example
The couple got married in a small countryside chapel.
La pareja se casó en una pequeña capilla en el campo.
C2 noun /ˈkɒksweɪn/

coxswain

timón de barco
Meaning
the person in charge of navigating and steering a boat, especially a racing or small boat
Example
The coxswain shouted instructions to the rowing team.
El coxswain dio instrucciones al equipo de remo.
C1 verb/noun /ˈkrɒn.ɪ.kəl/

chronicle

registrar eventos en el orden en que ocurrieron
Meaning
To record events in the order in which they happened; a written record of historical events.
Example
She decided to chronicle her journey through a blog.
Ella decidió cronometrar su viaje a través de un blog.
C1 noun sɜːrˈkeɪdiən ˈrɪðəm

circadian rhythm

ritmo circadiano
Meaning
The body's natural sleep-wake cycle that occurs within 24 hours
Example
Exposure to natural light regulates the circadian rhythm.
La exposición a la luz natural regula el ritmo circadiano.
C1 noun, verb /ˈkɒmjuːn/

commune

comuna / comunicarse íntimamente
Meaning
Noun: a group of people living together and sharing possessions; Verb: to share one's thoughts or feelings intimately.
Example
She went to the countryside to commune with nature.
Ella fue al campo para comunicarse con la naturaleza.
B2 verb /kənˈsiːv/

conceive

concebir, quedar embarazada
Meaning
to form or imagine an idea in the mind; to become pregnant
Example
It is hard to conceive how such an idea could succeed.
Es difícil concebir cómo una idea como esa podría tener éxito.
A2 noun /ˈkʊki/

cookie

galleta
Meaning
a small sweet baked food, usually with flour, sugar, and butter
Example
She offered me a chocolate chip cookie.
Ella me ofreció una galleta de chispas de chocolate.
C2 verb /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛs/

convalesce

recuperarse, recuperar salud y fuerza después de una enfermedad o tratamiento médico
Meaning
to recover health and strength after illness or medical treatment
Example
After the surgery, she spent several weeks convalescing at home.
Después de la cirugía, pasó varias semanas convaleciendo en casa.
B2 noun /ˌsɜːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

certification

certificación
Meaning
the process of officially recognizing or confirming that something or someone meets required standards; an official document proving qualification
Example
She received her professional certification after completing the training program.
Recibió su certificación profesional después de completar el programa de formación.
A2 verb /kənˈtɪn.juːd/

continued

continuado
Meaning
Kept happening or carried on without stopping.
Example
She continued working despite the challenges.
Ella continuó trabajando a pesar de los desafíos.
C2 adjective /ˈkreɪvən/

craven

cobarde
Meaning
cowardly; lacking courage
Example
He was too craven to stand up for his beliefs.
Él era demasiado cobarde para defender sus creencias.
B2 noun /tʃɔːr/

chore

tarea
Meaning
A routine task, especially a household duty.
Example
Washing the dishes is my least favorite chore.
Lavar los platos es mi tarea menos favorita.
B2 adjective /ˈklʌm.zi/

clumsy

torpe
Meaning
awkward in movement or lacking skill
Example
He is so clumsy that he drops things all the time.
Él es tan torpe que siempre deja caer cosas.
C2 verb /ˈkæstreɪt/

castrate

castrar
Meaning
To remove the testicles of a male animal or human.
Example
The farmer castrated the young bulls to make them easier to manage.
El granjero castró a los toros jóvenes para hacerlos más fáciles de manejar.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒndʒʊɡəl/

conjugal

conyugal
Meaning
relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife
Example
They enjoyed a long life of conjugal happiness.
Disfrutaron de una larga vida de felicidad conyugal.
C2 noun /ˈʃɑːrlətən/

charlatan

charlatán
Meaning
a person who pretends to have knowledge or skills that they do not really possess; a fraud
Example
The so-called healer was exposed as a charlatan.
El llamado sanador fue expuesto como un charlatán.
C2 adjective /ˈkɑːrpɪŋ/

carping

quejoso
Meaning
continually complaining or finding fault in a petty way
Example
His carping attitude makes teamwork difficult.
Su actitud quejosa hace que el trabajo en equipo sea difícil.
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.
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.
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.
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 noun /ˈkɒpə/

copper

cobre
Meaning
a reddish-brown metal used for electrical wiring, coins, and more
Example
Copper is a good conductor of electricity.
El cobre es un buen conductor de electricidad.
B1 adverb /ˈkɒmənli/

commonly

comúnmente
Meaning
usually or by most people
Example
This phrase is commonly used in everyday speech.
Esta frase se usa comúnmente en el habla cotidiana.
B2 noun /ˈkæməˌflɑːʒ/

camouflage

camuflaje
Meaning
the act of hiding or disguising something by making it blend with its surroundings
Example
The soldiers used camouflage to hide from the enemy.
Los soldados usaron camuflaje para esconderse del enemigo.
C1 noun /ˈkæpɪˌlɛri/

capillary

capilar
Meaning
a very thin blood vessel that connects arteries and veins
Example
Oxygen passes from the blood into tissues through capillaries.
El oxígeno pasa de la sangre a los tejidos a través de los capilares.
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 /koʊˈɪnsɪdənt/

coincident

coincidente
Meaning
Occurring at the same time; occupying the same position in space or time.
Example
The festival was coincident with the national holiday.
El festival fue coincidente con el día festivo nacional.
C1 adjective /kənˈsɜːrtɪd/

concerted

concertado
Meaning
done with great effort, planned and performed together by multiple people
Example
The workers made a concerted effort to improve conditions.
Los trabajadores hicieron un esfuerzo concertado para mejorar las condiciones.
B2 adverb /ˈkrɪtɪkli/

critically

gravemente
Meaning
in a way that expresses disapproval or a very serious, important way
Example
He was critically injured in the accident.
Él resultó gravemente herido en el accidente.
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.
C2 noun /ˈkreɪniəm/

cranium

cráneo
Meaning
the skull, especially the part enclosing the brain
Example
The archaeologists carefully examined the ancient cranium.
Los arqueólogos examinaron cuidadosamente el cráneo antiguo.
C1 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈbæləns/

counterbalance

contrarrestar
Meaning
to offset or balance the effect of something
Example
Exercise can counterbalance the negative effects of stress.
El ejercicio puede contrarrestar los efectos negativos del estrés.
A2 noun /kəˈnɛkʃən/

connection

conexión
Meaning
a relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else
Example
There is a strong connection between exercise and health.
Hay una fuerte conexión entre el ejercicio y la salud.
C2 noun /kɒn.tɪˈɡjuː.ɪ.ti/

contiguity

contigüidad
Meaning
the state of being in direct contact or next to each other
Example
The contiguity of the two countries facilitates trade.
La contigüidad de los dos países facilita el comercio.
C2 noun /ˈkjʊriˌoʊ/

curio

objeto curioso
Meaning
a small unusual or interesting object, often collected for its rarity
Example
She bought a curio from the antique shop.
Ella compró un objeto curioso en la tienda de antigüedades.
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 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.
B1 noun /kənˈviː.ni.əns/

Convenience

comodidad
Meaning
the state of being able to proceed with something without difficulty; a thing that contributes to an easy way of life
Example
The convenience of online shopping has changed how people buy products.
La comodidad de las compras en línea ha cambiado la forma en que las personas compran productos.
C1 noun /kəˈres/

Caress

caricia
Meaning
a gentle or loving touch
Example
The mother's gentle caress calmed the crying baby.
El suave cariño de la madre calmó al bebé llorando.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /kənˈsʌmptɪv/

consumptive

consuntivo
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by consumption; historically used to describe someone suffering from tuberculosis.
Example
The doctor advised against consumptive habits.
El doctor aconsejó evitar los hábitos consumptivos.
C2 noun /ˈtʃæm.pæk/

Champak

champak
Meaning
a fragrant yellow or white flower from a tree native to South Asia, used in perfumes and religious ceremonies
Example
The champak tree in the temple courtyard bloomed with golden flowers.
El árbol de champak en el patio del templo floreció con flores doradas.
C1 noun /ˈkoʊmə/

coma

coma
Meaning
A deep state of prolonged unconsciousness caused by illness or injury.
Example
The patient remained in a coma for several weeks.
El paciente permaneció en coma durante varias semanas.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒrɪdʒəbl/

corrigible

corregible
Meaning
capable of being corrected or improved
Example
The student's mistakes were corrigible with practice.
Los errores del estudiante eran corregibles con práctica.
B1 noun /kəˈnuː/

Canoe

canoa
Meaning
a narrow boat pointed at both ends and moved with a paddle
Example
They paddled their canoe down the peaceful stream.
Remaron su canoa por el tranquilo arroyo.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪvɪk/

civic

cívico
Meaning
relating to a city, town, or the duties of its citizens
Example
The mayor encouraged people to take part in civic activities.
El alcalde animó a las personas a participar en actividades cívicas.
C1 adjective /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

comprehensible

comprensible
Meaning
able to be understood; intelligible
Example
The teacher explained the topic in a comprehensible way.
El maestro explicó el tema de una manera comprensible.
C1 noun /ˈkoʊhɔːrt/

cohort

cohorte
Meaning
A group of people with a shared characteristic, usually of the same age or with a common experience.
Example
The study tracked a cohort of students over ten years.
El estudio siguió a una cohorte de estudiantes durante diez años.
B2 adjective + noun kriˈeɪtɪv ɪɡˈzɪbɪts

creative exhibits

exhibiciones creativas
Meaning
Artistic displays or presentations that show originality and imagination.
Example
The creative exhibits highlighted recycling possibilities.
Las exhibiciones creativas destacaron las posibilidades de reciclaje.
B1 verb /ˈkɒnsəntreɪt/

concentrate

concentrarse
Meaning
to focus all one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity
Example
She tried to concentrate on her studies despite the noise.
Ella intentó concentrarse en sus estudios a pesar del ruido.
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.təmˈpleɪ.ʃən/

contemplation

profunda reflexión
Meaning
The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time; deep reflective thought.
Example
She sat in contemplation before making her decision.
Ella se sentó en profunda reflexión antes de tomar su decisión.
B2 adjective /ˌkɒn.fɪˈden.ʃəl/

Confidential

confidencial; privado; destinado a ser mantenido en secreto
Meaning
secret; private; intended to be kept secret
Example
Please keep this information confidential.
Por favor, mantén esta información confidencial.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒnvɛks/

convex

convexo, redondeado hacia afuera
Meaning
curved or rounded outward
Example
The lens has a convex shape to focus light.
La lente tiene una forma convexa para enfocar la luz.
A2 noun /kəˈmjuː.nə.ti/

community

comunidad
Meaning
a group of people living in the same place or sharing common interests
Example
The community worked together to clean the park.
La comunidad trabajó junta para limpiar el parque.
C2 verb /ˈkæstɪˌɡeɪt/

castigate

castigar
Meaning
To criticize someone severely or to punish harshly.
Example
The teacher castigated the students for their poor behavior.
La profesora castigó a los estudiantes por su mal comportamiento.
C1 noun /ˈtʃæplɪn/

chaplain

capellán
Meaning
A member of the clergy attached to a private chapel, institution, hospital, or military unit.
Example
The army chaplain offered prayers before the battle.
El capellán del ejército ofreció oraciones antes de la batalla.
C1 verb /ˈkæp.saɪz/

capsize

volcarse
Meaning
to overturn in the water
Example
The small fishing boat capsized during the storm.
El pequeño bote de pesca se volcó durante la tormenta.
A2 noun /koʊtʃ/

coach

entrenador
Meaning
A person who helps improve others' skills or knowledge.
Example
The football coach motivated his team before the match.
El entrenador de fútbol motivó a su equipo antes del partido.
B2 noun /kəˈdɛt/

cadet

cadete
Meaning
A young trainee in the armed forces, police, or other organization.
Example
The cadet marched proudly in the parade.
El cadete marchó orgullosamente en el desfile.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒlərɪk/

choleric

colérico
Meaning
Easily angered; irritable and hot-tempered.
Example
His choleric nature often got him into arguments.
Su naturaleza colérica a menudo lo metía en discusiones.
C2 adjective /kəˈmoʊdiəs/

commodious

espacioso
Meaning
spacious and comfortable; having plenty of room
Example
They rented a commodious apartment in the city.
Alquilaron un apartamento espacioso en la ciudad.
C1 noun /ˈkɒn.vɔɪ/

convoy

convoy
Meaning
a group of vehicles or ships traveling together, often for protection
Example
The military convoy moved through the desert at dawn.
El convoy militar atravesó el desierto al amanecer.
B1 noun /kəˈsiːnoʊ/

casino

casino
Meaning
a place where people gamble and play games of chance
Example
They spent the evening playing cards at the casino.
Pasaron la tarde jugando cartas en el casino.
C1 noun /krɪˈden.ʃəl/

credential

credencial
Meaning
a qualification, achievement, or aspect of a person's background used to indicate suitability for something
Example
She presented her credentials before starting the new job.
Ella presentó sus credenciales antes de comenzar el nuevo trabajo.
C2 verb /ˈkævəl/

cavil

objetar de manera innecesaria
Meaning
to make petty or unnecessary objections
Example
She caviled at every detail of the plan.
Ella objetó innecesariamente cada detalle del plan.
C2 adjective /ˌkæləˈrɪfɪk/

calorific

calórico
Meaning
Relating to the amount of energy contained in food or fuel.
Example
Chocolate is highly calorific, so it should be eaten in moderation.
El chocolate es muy calórico, por lo que debe comerse con moderación.
B2 adjective /ˈkælkjuleɪtɪd/

calculated

calculado
Meaning
Done with full awareness of the consequences; deliberate or carefully planned.
Example
Her calculated move gave her an advantage over her competitors.
Su movimiento calculado le dio una ventaja sobre sus competidores.
C2 noun /kɪˈrɒpədɪst/

chiropodist

podólogo
Meaning
A healthcare professional who diagnoses and treats foot problems.
Example
The chiropodist treated her painful corns and calluses.
El podólogo trató sus dolorosos juanetes y callosidades.
B2 noun /ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

capability

capacidad
Meaning
The ability or capacity to do something.
Example
The telescope's capability is unparalleled.
La capacidad del telescopio es incomparable.
C2 verb /ˈkɒsɪt/

cosset

mimar
Meaning
to care for and protect in an overindulgent way
Example
The little girl was cosseted by her grandparents.
La niña pequeña fue muy mimada por sus abuelos.
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.
B1 adverb /ˈkɒnstəntli/

Constantly

constantemente; siempre; sin parar
Meaning
continuously over a period of time; always; without stopping
Example
The baby was constantly crying throughout the night.
El bebé estuvo llorando constantemente durante toda la noche.
B2 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

complement

complemento
Meaning
something that completes or goes well with something; to add something that enhances or improves
Example
The scarf complements her outfit perfectly.
la bufanda complementa su atuendo perfectamente.
A2 noun/verb /kənˈsɜːrn/

concern

preocupación, asunto de preocupación
Meaning
to relate to or affect; a matter of worry or interest
Example
Environmental issues concern all of us.
Los problemas ambientales nos conciernen a todos.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒnfluənt/

confluent

confluente
Meaning
Flowing together or merging; coming together at one point.
Example
The confluent streams formed a mighty river.
Los ríos convergentes formaron un gran río.
B1 noun /kənˈsjuːmər/

consumer

consumidor
Meaning
A person who buys and uses goods and services.
Example
The company focuses on understanding consumer needs.
La empresa se centra en comprender las necesidades de los consumidores.
C2 adjective /ˈklæmərəs/

clamorous

ruidoso
Meaning
making a loud and confused noise; expressing strong demands noisily
Example
The clamorous audience demanded an encore from the band.
La audiencia ruidosa exigió un bis de la banda.
C1 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈækt/

counteract

contrarrestar
Meaning
to act against something in order to reduce its effect
Example
The medicine helps counteract the side effects of the treatment.
El medicamento ayuda a contrarrestar los efectos secundarios del tratamiento.
C2 adjective /kəˈmɛnʃərət/

commensurate

proporcional
Meaning
corresponding in size, degree, or extent; proportionate
Example
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
El salario será proporcional a la experiencia.
C2 adjective /ˈkrɛstˌfɔːlən/

crestfallen

descorazonado
Meaning
sad and disappointed
Example
He looked crestfallen after hearing the bad news.
Se veía descorazonado después de escuchar las malas noticias.
C1 noun/verb /ˈsaɪ.fər/

cipher

cifrado
Meaning
A secret or disguised way of writing; a code; to put a message into secret writing.
Example
Military messages are protected using a cipher.
Los mensajes militares están protegidos mediante un cifrado.
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.
C2 noun /kəˈmɛstɪbəl/

comestible

comestible
Meaning
An item of food that can be eaten.
Example
The picnic basket was full of delicious comestibles.
La canasta de picnic estaba llena de deliciosos comestibles.
C2 noun /ˈkrɪsəndəm/

christendom

cristiandad
Meaning
the worldwide body or community of Christians
Example
The news spread quickly across Christendom.
La noticia se extendió rápidamente por toda la cristiandad.
B1 noun kəˈpæs.ə.ti

capacity

capacidad
Meaning
The maximum amount that something can contain or produce; the ability or power to do or understand something.
Example
The cable has the capacity to handle vast data traffic.
El cable tiene la capacidad de manejar grandes cantidades de tráfico de datos.
C1 verb /ˈkrʌmpəl/

crumple

arrugar
Meaning
to crush something into folds or wrinkles
Example
He crumpled the paper and threw it in the bin.
Él arrugó el papel y lo tiró a la papelera.
C2 verb /ˈtʃɔːrtl/

chortle

reírse con alegría
Meaning
to laugh in a breathy, gleeful way
Example
The audience chortled at the comedian's witty remarks.
La audiencia se rió con alegría ante los comentarios ingeniosos del comediante.
B2 verb /kənˈfes/

confess

confesar
Meaning
to admit guilt or wrongdoing; to acknowledge
Example
He confessed his mistake to his teacher.
Él confesó su error a su maestro.
C2 adjective /kɔːrˈpɔːriəl/

corporeal

corporal, material
Meaning
relating to the physical body; material or tangible
Example
Ghosts are often described as having no corporeal form.
Los fantasmas a menudo se describen como sin forma corporal.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒz.mɪk/

cosmic

cósmico, vasto
Meaning
relating to the universe or cosmos; vast
Example
Astronomers study cosmic phenomena to understand the universe.
Los astrónomos estudian fenómenos cósmicos para entender el universo.
A2 noun /ˈkɒm.ent/

comment

comentario
Meaning
a verbal or written remark expressing an opinion or reaction
Example
She posted a kind comment on my photo.
Ella publicó un comentario amable en mi foto.
C2 noun /kəˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

commodification

mercantilización
Meaning
The transformation of goods, services, ideas, or social relations into market commodities.
Example
The commodification of education has increased tuition costs.
La mercantilización de la educación ha incrementado los costos de matrícula.
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 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 verb /ˈkrɪŋ.kəl/

crinkle

arrugar
Meaning
To form small creases or wrinkles.
Example
She crinkled her nose at the strange smell.
Ella arrugó la nariz ante el extraño olor.
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.
C2 verb /ˈkɒdʒɪteɪt/

cogitate

cogitar
Meaning
to think deeply about something; to meditate or reflect
Example
He sat by the river to cogitate on his future plans.
Se sentó junto al río para reflexionar sobre sus planes futuros.
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 /ˈtʃæt.əl/

chattel

bien mueble / propiedad personal
Meaning
a personal possession; historically, movable property including slaves
Example
In the past, slaves were considered the chattel of their owners.
En el pasado, los esclavos eran considerados la propiedad personal de sus dueños.
B1 noun /krɒp/

crop

cosecha
Meaning
plants that are grown and harvested for food or other use
Example
The farmers harvested their rice crop in autumn.
Los agricultores cosecharon su cosecha de arroz en otoño.
B2 noun /kəmˈpliːʃən/

completion

finalización
Meaning
the action or process of finishing something
Example
The completion of the project will take another few weeks.
La finalización del proyecto tomará algunas semanas más.
C2 noun /ˌser.əˈbreɪ.ʃən/

cerebration

cerebración
Meaning
the process of thinking or using the brain actively
Example
The lecture sparked intense cerebration among the students.
La conferencia provocó una intensa cerebración entre los estudiantes.
C2 noun /ˈkoʊdə/

coda

coda
Meaning
the concluding passage of a piece of music or a literary work
Example
The novel ends with a reflective coda that ties up the themes.
La novela termina con una coda reflexiva que une los temas.
C1 verb /kənˈdəʊn/

condone

condonar
Meaning
To accept or allow behavior that is morally wrong or offensive.
Example
The manager refused to condone harassment in the workplace.
El gerente se negó a condonar el acoso en el lugar de trabajo.
B1 noun /tʃɪn/

Chin

mentón
Meaning
the protruding part of the face below the mouth, formed by the apex of the lower jaw
Example
He stroked his beard thoughtfully, resting his hand on his chin.
Él acariciaba su barba pensativamente, apoyando su mano en su mentón.
C2 noun /ˈkʌvən/

coven

un grupo de brujas
Meaning
a group or gathering of witches
Example
The witches met secretly in a coven in the forest.
Las brujas se reunieron secretamente en un coven en el bosque.
A2 noun /koʊt/

Coat

abrigo
Meaning
an outer garment worn over other clothes for warmth or protection
Example
He put on his winter coat before going outside.
Se puso su abrigo de invierno antes de salir.
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 noun /ˈtʃænsəri/

chancery

tribunal de chancillería
Meaning
A court of equity or the office of a chancellor.
Example
The case was taken to the chancery court for resolution.
El caso fue llevado al tribunal de chancillería para su resolución.
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.
C1 verb /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/

condescend

mirar desde arriba con amabilidad
Meaning
to behave as if one is superior while being gracious to others
Example
He would not condescend to answer such a trivial question.
Él no se dignaría a responder una pregunta tan trivial.
A2 verb kriˈeɪt

create

crear
Meaning
To bring something into existence; to make or produce something new.
Example
Unmanaged growth can create complex challenges.
El crecimiento no gestionado puede crear desafíos complejos.
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.
A2 noun ˈtʃælɪndʒ

challenge

desafío
Meaning
A call to take part in a contest or competition, especially a demanding or stimulating one; a task or situation that tests someone's abilities.
Example
Plastic pollution poses a significant challenge to global health.
La contaminación plástica representa un desafío importante para la salud global.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɪl.i/

Chilly/Chilli

frío; pimiento picante;
Meaning
noticeably cold; a hot-tasting pod of a variety of capsicum, used as a spice
Example
The chef added red chilli to make the curry spicier.
El chef añadió chile rojo para hacer el curry más picante.
B1 noun /ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/

combination

combinación / mezcla
Meaning
The act of joining or mixing two or more things together.
Example
This dish is a perfect combination of sweet and spicy flavors.
Este plato es una combinación perfecta de sabores dulces y picantes.
B2 noun kənˌtæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

contamination

contaminación
Meaning
The process of making something less pure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.
Example
Contamination of air leads to health issues.
La contaminación del aire provoca problemas de salud.
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.