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B1 noun /ˈtʃiːtər/

cheater

tramposo
Meaning
a person who cheats or acts dishonestly to gain an advantage
Example
He was caught and labeled as a cheater during the exam.
Fue acusado de ser un tramposo en el examen.
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.
C2 noun /bəˈfuːn/

buffoon

bufón
Meaning
A ridiculous but amusing person; a clown or jester.
Example
He acted like a buffoon at the party, making everyone laugh.
Actuó como un bufón en la fiesta, haciendo reír a todos.
B2 adjective /əˈbjuːsɪv/

abusive

abusivo / dañino verbal o físico
Meaning
extremely offensive or insulting; involving physical or verbal harm
Example
She left her job because of her abusive boss.
Ella dejó su trabajo debido a su jefe abusivo.
C1 verb /ˈiːkwəlaɪz/

equalize

igualar
Meaning
To make equal or level in status, value, or amount.
Example
The team equalized the score in the last minute.
El equipo igualó el marcador en el último minuto.
B1 noun /ɡɪlt/

Guilt

culpa
Meaning
a feeling of having committed wrong or failed in an obligation; responsibility for wrongdoing
Example
She felt overwhelming guilt after forgetting her mother's birthday.
Ella sintió una abrumadora culpa después de olvidar el cumpleaños de su madre.
C1 noun /ˈriːpər/

reaper

una persona o máquina que corta y recoge cultivos
Meaning
a person or machine that cuts and gathers crops
Example
The reaper moved slowly through the golden fields.
El ríper se movió lentamente a través de los campos dorados.
B2 noun /ˈbærəl/

barrel

barril grande
Meaning
a large cylindrical container used to hold liquids
Example
The wine was stored in a wooden barrel.
El vino se almacenó en un barril de madera.
B2 noun /ˈeɪ.prən/

apron

delantal
Meaning
A protective garment worn over the front of one's clothes to keep them clean, especially while cooking.
Example
She tied an apron around her waist before cooking dinner.
Ella se puso un delantal alrededor de su cintura antes de cocinar la cena.
C1 noun /kənˈsɜːvəˌtɔːri/

conservatory

invernadero / escuela de música y arte
Meaning
A greenhouse for growing plants or a school for music and the arts.
Example
They grew exotic plants in the conservatory.
Cultivaron plantas exóticas en el invernadero.
B2 noun məˈmɔːriəl

memorial

monumento
Meaning
A structure or building made to remind people of a person or event.
Example
Thousands gather at the National Memorial.
Miles se reúnen en el Monumento Nacional.
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛʃən/

intercession

intercesión
Meaning
the act of intervening or pleading on behalf of another person
Example
The prisoner was released due to the intercession of influential leaders.
El prisionero fue liberado gracias a la intercesión de líderes influyentes.
C1 noun /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒəns/

Negligence

negligencia
Meaning
failure to take proper care in doing something; carelessness
Example
The accident was caused by driver negligence.
El accidente fue causado por negligencia del conductor.
B1 noun /ˈtʃæmpiən/

champion

campeón
Meaning
a person who has defeated all rivals in a competition or fight.
Example
She became the champion after winning the final match.
Ella se convirtió en la campeona después de ganar el partido final.
B2 noun /ˈbiː.təl/

Beetle

escarabajo
Meaning
a hard-bodied insect with wing covers
Example
The black beetle scurried across the garden path.
El escarabajo negro corrió por el camino del jardín.
C2 adjective /pruːˈdɛnʃəl/

prudential

prudencial
Meaning
involving or showing prudence, especially in financial or business matters
Example
The bank has set prudential rules to protect depositors.
El banco ha establecido reglas prudenciales para proteger a los depositantes.
A1 noun /ˈrɛst(ə)rɒnt/

restaurant

restaurante
Meaning
a place where meals are prepared and served to customers
Example
We went to the restaurant for dinner.
Fuimos al restaurante para la cena.
B2 noun /ˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/

termination

terminación
Meaning
the act of ending something or the state of being ended
Example
The termination of the contract caused financial loss.
La terminación del contrato causó una pérdida financiera.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈmɒdəl/

remodel

remodelar
Meaning
To change the structure or form of something, especially a building.
Example
They decided to remodel their kitchen last summer.
Ellos decidieron remodelar su cocina el verano pasado.
C2 noun /ˌaɪ.diˈeɪ.ʃən/

ideation

El proceso de formar y desarrollar nuevas ideas o conceptos mediante pensamiento creativo y lluvia de ideas.
Meaning
The process of forming and developing new ideas or concepts through creative thinking and brainstorming.
Example
The team engaged in ideation sessions to generate new product ideas.
El equipo participó en sesiones de ideación para generar nuevas ideas de productos.
C2 verb /ʃiːð/

sheathe

volver a meter en la vaina
Meaning
to put a sword or knife back into its cover
Example
He quickly sheathed his sword after the duel.
Él rápidamente volvió a meter su espada en su vaina después del duelo.
C2 adjective /səˈprɛsəbl̩/

suppressible

suprimible
Meaning
capable of being restrained, controlled, or prevented
Example
The symptoms of the disease are suppressible with medication.
Los síntomas de la enfermedad son suprimibles con medicación.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrdʒəri/

forgery

falsificación
Meaning
the crime of making fake documents, money, or artworks
Example
The bank detected a forgery in the signature on the cheque.
El banco detectó una falsificación en la firma del cheque.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmɜːs/

commerce

comercio
Meaning
the activity of buying and selling goods and services
Example
International commerce has expanded significantly in recent years.
El comercio internacional ha crecido significativamente en los últimos años.
C2 noun /ˈbʊlrʌʃ/

bulrush

junco
Meaning
A tall plant with long leaves that grows in or near water, also known as a cattail.
Example
The pond was surrounded by tall bulrushes swaying in the wind.
El estanque estaba rodeado de altos juncos balanceándose en el viento.
C2 adjective /prəˈpɪʃəs/

propitious

propicio
Meaning
giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable
Example
The sunny weather was a propitious start to the picnic.
El clima soleado fue un comienzo propicio para el picnic.
B2 noun /ˈmeɪnstriːm/

mainstream

corriente principal
Meaning
the ideas, attitudes, or activities that are regarded as normal or conventional; the dominant trend in opinion or fashion
Example
Social media has become a mainstream source of news for many people.
Las redes sociales se han convertido en una fuente de noticias corriente principal para muchas personas.
C2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəbl/

exceptionable

objecionable
Meaning
Open to objection; causing disapproval.
Example
His rude remarks were considered exceptionable by everyone present.
Sus comentarios groseros fueron considerados objetables por todos los presentes.
C2 adjective /ɡrɪˈɡɛəriəs/

gregarious

sociable
Meaning
Fond of company; sociable.
Example
She is a gregarious person who loves meeting new people.
Es una persona sociable que disfruta conocer gente nueva.
A2 adverb /ˈtoʊtəli/

Totally

totalmente
Meaning
completely; entirely; absolutely
Example
I totally agree with your opinion.
Estoy totalmente de acuerdo con tu opinión.
C1 adjective /tɔːt/

taut

tenso
Meaning
stretched or pulled tight; tense
Example
The rope was pulled taut between the two poles.
La cuerda estaba tensa entre los dos postes.
C1 adjective /steɪd/

staid

serio, respetable
Meaning
Serious, respectable, and unadventurous.
Example
He came from a staid family background.
Él vino de una familia seria.
B2 noun, verb /ˈblɒsəm/

blossom

florecer
Meaning
a flower or mass of flowers on a tree or plant; to develop or flourish
Example
The small garden began to blossom in spring.
El pequeño jardín comenzó a florecer en primavera.
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.
B1 noun /læd/

lad

chico
Meaning
a boy or young man; a male youth
Example
The young lad helped his father in the shop.
El chico ayudó a su padre en la tienda.
C1 noun /ˈmæɡneɪt/

Magnate

magnate; persona poderosa y rica en el negocio
Meaning
A wealthy and powerful businessperson or industrialist
Example
The oil magnate owned dozens of refineries across the country.
El magnate del petróleo poseía docenas de refinerías en todo el país.
C1 verb /pɜːrtʃ/

perch

posarse en algo alto o estrecho
Meaning
To sit or rest on something high or narrow.
Example
The bird perched on the fence.
El pájaro se posó en la valla.
C1 noun /spæt/

spat

disputa pequeña
Meaning
a short, petty quarrel or argument
Example
They had a brief spat about who should do the dishes.
Tuvieron una breve disputa sobre quién debería lavar los platos.
A2 noun /lɪp/

Lip

labio
Meaning
either of the two soft parts that form the edge of the mouth
Example
She applied lipstick to her lips before the party.
Se aplicó lápiz labial en los labios antes de la fiesta.
C1 noun /sʌˈmeɪʃən/

summation

suma, resumen
Meaning
The process of adding things together; a summary of points.
Example
The lawyer gave a powerful summation of the case.
El abogado dio un poderoso resumen del caso.
C1 verb /əˈpɔːl/

appall

impactar
Meaning
To shock or horrify someone with something unpleasant or bad.
Example
The cruelty of the crime appalled the entire community.
La crueldad del crimen impactó a toda la comunidad.
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.
B1 noun /ˈviːzə/

visa

visa
Meaning
an official authorization or permission to enter, leave, or stay in a country
Example
She applied for a visa to study abroad.
Ella solicitó una visa para estudiar en el extranjero.
C1 verb /ˈstrætɪfaɪ/

stratify

estratificar
Meaning
to arrange or divide into layers, classes, or categories
Example
The researchers plan to stratify the data based on age groups.
Los investigadores planean estratificar los datos según los grupos de edad.
C1 adjective /məˈlɪʃəs/

Malicious

malévolo; maligno
Meaning
having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone; spiteful
Example
The malicious software damaged many computers.
El software malicioso dañó muchas computadoras.
C2 noun /proʊˈbɑːsɪs/

proboscis

trompa
Meaning
The long, flexible nose of some animals, especially an elephant, or a tubular feeding and sucking organ in insects.
Example
The elephant used its proboscis to grab food.
El elefante usó su trompa para agarrar comida.
C2 adjective /ˈpɔːntʃi/

paunchy

barrigón
Meaning
Having a large or protruding belly.
Example
The paunchy man struggled to button his shirt.
El hombre barrigón luchaba por abrocharse la camisa.
B1 adjective /ˌʌnˈpeɪd/

Unpaid

no remunerado; sin pago
Meaning
not paid for; without payment or salary
Example
She worked as an unpaid intern for six months.
Trabajó como una pasante no remunerada durante seis meses.
B2 noun /kəmˈplek.ʃən/

Complexion

complexión
Meaning
the natural color, texture, and appearance of a person's skin, especially on the face
Example
Her fair complexion glowed beautifully in the morning sunlight.
Su tez clara brillaba hermosamente bajo la luz del sol de la mañana.
B2 noun ˈsɛv.ən ˈwʌn.dərz

Seven Wonders

las siete maravillas
Meaning
The seven most remarkable and famous structures in the world, representing architectural feats and cultural significance.
Example
The Seven Wonders of the world reflect human brilliance.
Las Siete Maravillas del mundo reflejan la brillantez humana.
B2 noun /ˈɡleɪʃər/

glacier

glaciares
Meaning
a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land
Example
The glacier is slowly melting due to climate change.
El glaciar se está derritiendo lentamente debido al cambio climático.
C1 noun /ˌɒk.sɪ.dʒɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

oxygenation

suministro o tratamiento con oxígeno
Meaning
The process of supplying or treating with oxygen.
Example
Deep breathing exercises improve oxygenation of the body.
Los ejercicios de respiración profunda mejoran el suministro de oxígeno en el cuerpo.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪmˌstoʊn/

brimstone

azufre
Meaning
Sulfur, especially when considered as fiery and associated with hell or divine punishment.
Example
The preacher spoke of fire and brimstone to warn the congregation.
El predicador habló de fuego y azufre para advertir a la congregación.
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪstri/

sophistry

sofistería
Meaning
the use of clever but false arguments, often to deceive
Example
The politician's speech was full of sophistry.
El discurso del político estaba lleno de sofistería.
B2 noun ˈhæb.ɪ.tæts

habitats

hábitat
Meaning
The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
Example
Scientists envision habitats on the Moon.
Los científicos imaginan hábitats en la luna.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈbæstərd/

bastard

bastardo
Meaning
a child born to unmarried parents (offensive); also used informally as an insult or to describe something unpleasant
Example
He called him a bastard in anger.
Lo llamó bastardo con ira.
C1 verb /prəˈkræs.tɪ.neɪt/

procrastinate

procrastinar, posponer, dejar para después
Meaning
To delay or postpone action; to put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness.
Example
He tends to procrastinate when facing difficult tasks.
Él tiende a procrastinar cuando enfrenta tareas difíciles.
B2 noun ˌnæv.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

navigation

navegación
Meaning
The process or activity of accurately ascertaining one's position and planning and following a route.
Example
GPS technology has improved the navigation of self-driving cars.
La tecnología GPS ha mejorado la navegación de los autos autónomos.
A1 noun /stɑːr/

Star

estrella
Meaning
a fixed luminous point in the night sky that produces light and heat through nuclear fusion
Example
Thousands of stars are visible in the clear night sky.
Miles de estrellas son visibles en el cielo despejado de la noche.
B2 noun /ˈaɪ.bɔːl/

Eyeball

globo ocular
Meaning
the round part of the eye within the eyelids and socket
Example
The doctor examined his eyeball carefully.
El doctor examinó su globo ocular cuidadosamente.
A2 noun /ˌkæŋ.ɡəˈruː/

Kangaroo

canguro
Meaning
a large marsupial from Australia that moves by hopping on its strong hind legs
Example
The kangaroo jumped high with its joey in its pouch.
El canguro saltó alto con su cría en su bolsa.
C2 noun /ɡɑːrˈdiː.ni.ə/

Gardenia

gardenia
Meaning
a white or yellow fragrant flower with waxy petals
Example
The gardenia bush produced beautiful white flowers with a lovely scent.
El arbusto de gardenia produjo hermosas flores blancas con un aroma encantador.
B1 verb /rɪd/

rid

eliminar
Meaning
to remove or get rid of something
Example
I need to rid the house of all the clutter.
Necesito deshacerme del desorden en la casa.
C2 verb /ˈbɒtənaɪz/

botanize

estudiar plantas
Meaning
to study plants in their natural environment
Example
They went to the forest to botanize during their vacation.
Fueron al bosque a estudiar plantas durante sus vacaciones.
C1 noun ˈæk.si.əm

axiom

axioma
Meaning
A statement or principle that is considered true and does not require proof.
Example
Actions speak louder than words is a well-known axiom.
Las acciones hablan más fuerte que las palabras, es un axioma conocido.
C1 verb /ˈmɒd.jʊ.leɪt/

modulate

modular
Meaning
To change the strength, tone, or pitch of something; to adjust or regulate.
Example
A good speaker knows how to modulate their voice.
Un buen orador sabe cómo modular su voz.
B2 noun /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒ/

Privilege

privilegio
Meaning
a special right or advantage that only one person or group has
Example
It's a privilege to work with such talented people.
Es un privilegio trabajar con personas tan talentosas.
C1 adjective /æmˈbɪvələnt/

ambivalent

ambivalente
Meaning
Having mixed or contradictory feelings about something or someone.
Example
She was ambivalent about accepting the new job offer.
Ella estaba ambivalente acerca de aceptar la nueva oferta de trabajo.
C2 noun /ɪˈlɪksər/

elixir

elíxir
Meaning
A magical or medicinal potion believed to cure illnesses or grant immortality.
Example
The old legend spoke of an elixir that could grant eternal youth.
La antigua leyenda hablaba de un elixir que podría otorgar juventud eterna.
C2 noun /ˈprɒm.ən.tɔːr.i/

promontory

promontorio
Meaning
A high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water.
Example
The lighthouse stood on a promontory overlooking the sea.
El faro estaba en un promontorio con vistas al mar.
C2 adjective /ˈɡæŋ.ɡli/

gangly

alto y torpe
Meaning
Tall, thin, and awkward in movement or appearance.
Example
The gangly teenager stumbled while trying to dance.
El adolescente torpe tropezó mientras intentaba bailar.
B2 noun /əˈplɔːz/

applause

aplausos
Meaning
the sound of people clapping their hands to show approval or enjoyment
Example
The actor received loud applause after his performance.
El actor recibió un fuerte aplauso después de su actuación.
C2 noun /ˌæs.əˈfet.ɪ.də/

Asafoetida

asafoétida
Meaning
a pungent spice derived from the resin of a plant, commonly used in Indian cooking
Example
A pinch of asafoetida adds a distinctive flavor to the lentil curry.
Una pizca de asafoétida añade un sabor distintivo al curry de lentejas.
C2 noun /maɪˈæzmə/

miasma

aire viciado
Meaning
An unpleasant or unhealthy smell or atmosphere.
Example
A miasma of decay hung over the abandoned house.
Una miasma de descomposición colgaba sobre la casa abandonada.
C1 noun /fjuːd/

feud

disputa, enemistad
Meaning
a prolonged and bitter quarrel or conflict, often between families or groups
Example
The two families have been in a feud for generations.
Las dos familias han estado en una disputa durante generaciones.
C1 noun /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/

synopsis

sinopsis
Meaning
a brief summary of the main points of a text, film, or research
Example
The publisher asked the author to submit a one-page synopsis of the novel.
El editor le pidió al autor que enviara una sinopsis de una página de la novela.
C2 verb /trænsˈfjuːz/

transfuse

transferir sangre u otro fluido a una vena o parte del cuerpo
Meaning
to transfer blood or another fluid into a vein or body part; to instill a quality or idea into someone or something
Example
The doctor had to transfuse blood into the patient after the surgery.
El doctor tuvo que transfundir sangre al paciente después de la cirugía.
C1 verb /dɪˈsweɪd/

dissuade

disuadir
Meaning
To persuade someone not to do something.
Example
She tried to dissuade him from quitting his job.
Ella intentó disuadirlo de dejar su trabajo.
B1 noun /ˈdʒʌm.pər/

Jumper

suéter;
Meaning
a knitted garment worn on the upper body; a person or animal that jumps
Example
She wore a warm woolen jumper during the cold winter evening.
Ella llevaba un cálido suéter de lana durante la fría tarde de invierno.
C2 adjective /ˈnɔɪ.səm/

Noisome

apestoso; dañino o desagradable
Meaning
having an extremely offensive smell; harmful or unpleasant
Example
The noisome smell from the garbage made everyone cover their noses.
El apestoso olor de la basura hizo que todos se taparan las narices.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmædʒ.ɪ.nər.i/

Imaginary

imaginario; ficticio; no real
Meaning
existing only in imagination; not real; fictional
Example
The child had an imaginary friend who she talked to every day.
La niña tenía un amigo imaginario con el que hablaba todos los días.
B1 noun /ˈwiːltʃeər/

wheelchair

silla de ruedas
Meaning
a chair with wheels, used by people who cannot walk easily or at all
Example
The hospital provided a wheelchair for the injured patient.
El hospital proporcionó una silla de ruedas para el paciente herido.
B2 verb /ˈraɪpən/

ripen

felicidad
Meaning
to become or make something ready to eat or fully developed
Example
The bananas ripened quickly in the warm weather.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 adjective /sɔɪld/

soiled

sucio
Meaning
dirty or stained; not clean
Example
His clothes were soiled after playing in the mud.
Su ropa estaba sucia después de jugar en el barro.
B1 noun ˈkɒn.fər.əns

conference

conferencia
Meaning
A formal meeting of people with a shared interest, typically one that takes place over several days.
Example
The climate conference emphasized renewable energy.
La conferencia sobre el clima destacó la energía renovable.
C1 noun /ˈpeɪθɒs/

pathos

patos
Meaning
a quality in speech, writing, or events that evokes pity or deep emotion
Example
The documentary balanced pathos with hope, making the audience both weep and think.
El documental equilibró el pathos con la esperanza, haciendo que la audiencia llorara y pensara.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

stunning

impresionante
Meaning
extremely impressive or attractive
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning.
La vista desde la cima de la montaña era absolutamente impresionante.
C1 verb /pləˈkeɪt/

placate

calmar
Meaning
to make someone less angry or hostile; to calm or soothe
Example
He tried to placate the angry customer with a refund.
Intentó calmar al cliente enojado con un reembolso.
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 verb /pərˈtɪkjələrˌaɪz/

particularize

especificar
Meaning
to mention or describe something in detail
Example
The witness was asked to particularize the events of that night.
Se le pidió al testigo que especificara los eventos de esa noche.
C2 noun /stɛp/

steppe

estepa
Meaning
A large flat area of unforested grassland, especially in southeastern Europe or Siberia.
Example
The nomads traveled across the vast steppe with their herds.
Los nómadas viajaban por la vasta estepa con sus rebaños.
C1 adjective /ɒmˈnɪv.ər.əs/

Omnivorous

omnívoro
Meaning
eating both plants and animals; feeding on various kinds of food
Example
Bears are omnivorous animals that eat both plants and meat.
Los osos son animales omnívoros que comen tanto plantas como carne.
B2 noun /ˈleð.ər/

Leather

cuero
Meaning
animal skin that has been treated to preserve it and make it suitable for use
Example
He bought a leather jacket from the store.
Él compró una chaqueta de cuero en la tienda.
C1 adverb /əˈfrɛʃ/

afresh

de nuevo
Meaning
From the beginning, in a new way.
Example
After the failure, they started the project afresh.
Después del fracaso, comenzaron el proyecto de nuevo.
B2 adjective /ˈsɛksi/

sexy

atractivo
Meaning
sexually attractive or exciting
Example
She wore a sexy red dress to the party.
Ella llevaba un vestido rojo atractivo en la fiesta.
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈpaʊər/

overpower

dominar
Meaning
To defeat or gain control over someone or something by using greater strength or force.
Example
The soldiers managed to overpower the enemy forces.
Los soldados lograron dominar las fuerzas enemigas.
C1 noun rɪˌkuːpərˈeɪʃən

recuperation

recuperación
Meaning
The process of gradually recovering from illness or fatigue
Example
Rest is essential for recuperation after illness.
El descanso es esencial para la recuperación después de una enfermedad.
C1 verb məˈtæb.ə.laɪz

metabolize

procesar y utilizar alimentos para el crecimiento
Meaning
Process and use food for growth and to replace tissue, or process other substances in the body.
Example
The liver helps to metabolize toxins.
El hígado ayuda a metabolizar toxinas.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈnesəserəli/

Unnecessarily

innecesariamente
Meaning
to a greater extent than is needed; without necessity
Example
Don't worry unnecessarily about the exam.
No te preocupes innecesariamente por el examen.
C1 noun /ˌluː.brɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

lubrication

lubricación
Meaning
The action of applying a substance to reduce friction between surfaces in mutual contact.
Example
Lubrication of the eyes is essential for well-being.
La lubricación de los ojos es esencial para el bienestar.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈspjuːtəbəl/

Indisputable

indiscutible; innegable; cierto
Meaning
impossible to deny or argue against; undeniable; certain
Example
The evidence against him was indisputable.
La evidencia en su contra era indiscutible.
B1 noun /bʊl/

bull

toro
Meaning
a male animal of the cattle family; sometimes refers to a strong or aggressive man
Example
The bull charged across the field towards the red flag.
El toro corrió por el campo hacia la bandera roja.
B2 verb /reɪn/

reign

reinar
Meaning
to rule as a king or queen; to be dominant
Example
The queen reigned for over sixty years.
La reina reinó durante más de sesenta años.
B1 adjective /ˈkəʊstəl/

coastal

costero
Meaning
relating to or near a coast or shoreline
Example
They built a resort in a coastal area.
Construyeron un resort en una zona costera.
C1 adjective ˈwɛðərpruːf

weatherproof

resistente a la intemperie
Meaning
Able to resist or be unaffected by weather, especially rain and wind.
Example
The materials used are weatherproof, ensuring longevity.
Los materiales utilizados son resistentes a la intemperie, asegurando longevidad.
A2 verb /ˈbɒðər/

bother

molestar
Meaning
to annoy, worry, or cause trouble to someone
Example
I don't want to bother you while you're working.
No quiero molestarte mientras trabajas.
C2 adjective /ˈflaɪti/

flighty

inestable
Meaning
unstable, impulsive, or easily distracted; lacking seriousness or stability
Example
She’s too flighty to stick with one job for long.
Ella es demasiado inestable para quedarse en un solo trabajo por mucho tiempo.
C2 verb /lɪr/

leer

mirada lasciva
Meaning
To look at someone in an unpleasant, sly, or sexually suggestive way.
Example
He leered at her in a way that made her uncomfortable.
Él la miró de una forma que la hizo sentirse incómoda.
B2 verb /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt/

speculate

especular / invertir
Meaning
To form a theory or guess without firm evidence; to invest in stocks, property, etc. hoping for profit.
Example
Experts speculate that the company may expand into new markets.
Los expertos especulan que la compañía podría expandirse a nuevos mercados.
A2 adjective /ˈriː.sənt/

Recent

reciente; nuevo; actual;
Meaning
happening not long ago; new; current;
Example
The recent changes in weather patterns concern scientists.
Los recientes cambios en los patrones climáticos preocupan a los científicos.
C1 verb /ˈʌndərkʌt/

undercut

rebajar precios, debilitar
Meaning
to sell at a lower price than a competitor; to weaken or undermine something
Example
The company tried to undercut its rivals by offering lower prices.
La empresa intentó undercut a sus rivales ofreciendo precios más bajos.
A2 adverb /ˈbædli/

badly

malamente
Meaning
in a way that is not good; poorly or severely
Example
He performed badly in the exam.
Él hizo un mal desempeño en el examen.
B2 noun /ˈɔːrnəmənt/

ornament

adorno
Meaning
A decorative object that adds beauty to something.
Example
The Christmas tree was decorated with colorful ornaments.
El árbol de Navidad estaba decorado con adornos de colores.
A2 noun ˈbʌt.ən

button

botón
Meaning
A small disk or knob sewn onto a garment, either to fasten it by being pushed through a slit made for the purpose, or for decoration.
Example
Press the button to activate the device.
Presiona el botón para activar el dispositivo.
C2 adjective /prɪˈhɛnsaɪl/

prehensile

prensil
Meaning
adapted for seizing or grasping, especially by wrapping around an object
Example
The monkey used its prehensile tail to hang from the branch.
El mono usó su cola prensil para colgarse de la rama.
B2 noun /ˈnæp.kɪn/

Nap Kin

servilleta
Meaning
a piece of cloth or paper used for wiping the mouth and hands while eating
Example
She placed the napkin on her lap before starting dinner.
Ella colocó la servilleta sobre su regazo antes de comenzar a cenar.
B1 adjective rɪˈlaɪ.ə.bəl

reliable

confiable
Meaning
Consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted.
Example
Reliable systems ensure efficiency.
Los sistemas confiables garantizan la eficiencia.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsuːsiənt/

insouciant

despreocupado
Meaning
Showing a casual lack of concern; carefree.
Example
He gave an insouciant shrug and walked away.
Hizo un encogimiento de hombros despreocupado y se alejó.
C1 adjective dɪˈskrɪmɪnətɔːri

discriminatory

discriminatorio
Meaning
Making or showing an unfair or prejudicial distinction between different categories of people or things.
Example
Discriminatory policies triggered protests.
Las políticas discriminatorias desencadenaron protestas.
C2 noun/adjective /prɪˈsɪpɪtənt/

precipitant

precipitado
Meaning
As a noun: a substance that causes a substance to be deposited from a solution; as an adjective: acting hastily or impulsively.
Example
The chemist added a precipitant to the solution to observe the reaction.
El químico añadió un precipitado a la solución para observar la reacción.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈfekʃəs/

infectious

infeccioso
Meaning
capable of causing infection or disease; spreading easily from one person to another; able to spread feelings or attitudes such as enthusiasm
Example
Her infectious laughter made everyone in the room smile.
Su risa infecciosa hizo sonreír a todos.