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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 ˌæd.vɚˈser.i.əl

adversarial

adversarial
Meaning
Involving or characterized by conflict or opposition.
Example
The two companies have an adversarial relationship in the market.
Las dos empresas tienen una relación adversarial en el mercado.
B2 noun /spaɪt/

spite

despecho
Meaning
a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone
Example
She refused the gift out of spite.
Ella rechazó el regalo por despecho.
B2 verb prəˈlɔŋd

prolonged

prolongado
Meaning
Extended in duration; made to last longer than usual.
Example
Modern medicine has prolonged life expectancy.
La medicina moderna ha prolongado la esperanza de vida.
C1 adjective dɒɡˈmæt.ɪk

dogmatic

dogmático
Meaning
Being inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true; characterized by arrogant assertion of unproven principles.
Example
His dogmatic approach to politics made discussions difficult.
Su enfoque dogmático en política hizo que las discusiones fueran difíciles.
C2 verb /diːˈlɪmɪt/

delimit

delimitar
Meaning
to fix the boundaries or limits of something
Example
The treaty was signed to delimit the borders of the two countries.
El tratado fue firmado para delimitar las fronteras de los dos países.
B2 verb, noun /stæb/

stab

apuñalar
Meaning
to pierce or wound with a pointed weapon or object
Example
He was stabbed in the back during the altercation.
Fue apuñalado en la espalda durante la pelea.
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəmˌsaɪˈkoʊsɪs/

metempsychosis

reencarnación del alma
Meaning
The supposed transmigration of the soul, especially its reincarnation after death.
Example
Ancient philosophers often debated the idea of metempsychosis.
Los antiguos filósofos a menudo debatían sobre la reencarnación del alma.
C2 noun /tʃəˈmeɪ.li/

Chameli

jazmín
Meaning
a variety of jasmine flower with small white fragrant petals
Example
The chameli flowers are commonly used to make garlands and perfumes.
Las flores de jazmín se usan comúnmente para hacer guirnaldas y perfumes.
A2 noun /spiːd/

Speed

velocidad; rapidez
Meaning
the rate at which someone or something moves or operates
Example
The car reached a speed of 100 miles per hour.
El coche alcanzó una velocidad de 100 millas por hora.
B1 noun /kræft/

craft

habilidad, oficio, artesanía
Meaning
an activity involving skill in making things by hand; a trade or occupation
Example
She has mastered the craft of pottery.
Ella ha dominado el oficio de la alfarería.
C2 noun /ˈlɑːrsəni/

larceny

robo
Meaning
The unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it.
Example
He was arrested for committing larceny at the store.
Fue arrestado por cometer un robo en la tienda.
C1 noun /ˈrɛl.ɪk/

relic

reliquia
Meaning
an object surviving from an earlier time, often of historical or religious interest
Example
The museum displayed relics from the ancient civilization.
El museo exhibió reliquias de la antigua civilización.
B2 verb /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/

specialize

especializarse
Meaning
to focus on a particular subject or activity and become an expert in it
Example
He decided to specialize in cardiology.
Él decidió especializarse en cardiología.
C1 noun ɪkˌstræp.əˈleɪ.ʃən

extrapolation

extrapolación
Meaning
The action of estimating or concluding something by assuming that existing trends will continue.
Example
His extrapolation of market trends helped in financial planning.
Su extrapolación de las tendencias del mercado ayudó en la planificación financiera.
C1 noun /kəmˈpʌl.ʃən/

Compulsion

compulsión; coacción;
Meaning
the action or state of forcing or being forced to do something; an irresistible urge to behave in a certain way
Example
He felt a strong compulsion to check his phone every few minutes.
Sintió una fuerte compulsión de revisar su teléfono cada pocos minutos.
B1 noun /sɒk/

sock

calcetín
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the foot and lower part of the leg.
Example
He put on a pair of clean socks before leaving the house.
Se puso un par de calcetines limpios antes de salir de casa.
B1 noun /bʊʃ/

bush

arbusto
Meaning
a plant with many small branches growing close to the ground; a shrub
Example
A rabbit was hiding under the bush.
Un conejo se escondía bajo el arbusto.
C2 verb /priːˈfɪɡjər/

prefigure

prefigurar
Meaning
to represent, show, or foreshadow something in advance
Example
The economic reforms prefigure major social changes.
Las reformas económicas prefiguran grandes cambios sociales.
C2 noun /hɜːrˈbɛəriəm/

herbarium

herbario
Meaning
A collection of preserved plant specimens and associated data used for scientific study.
Example
The university maintains a large herbarium for research and education.
La universidad mantiene un gran herbario para la investigación y la educación.
B1 adverb /trəˈdɪʃənəli/

traditionally

tradicionalmente
Meaning
according to custom or long-established practice
Example
Bangladesh is traditionally known for its hospitality.
Bangladesh es tradicionalmente conocido por su hospitalidad.
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.
C1 noun məˈriːn ˈsɜː.veɪ

marine survey

estudio marino. levantamiento marítimo.
Meaning
A systematic examination of the sea, seabed, and underwater features for the purpose of making maps or gathering other information.
Example
The marine survey identified the ideal cable routes.
El estudio marino identificó las rutas ideales para los cables.
A2 noun əˈpɔɪnt.mənts

appointments

nombramientos
Meaning
An arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place; the action of assigning a job or role to someone.
Example
Government appointments follow meritocracy.
Los nombramientos del gobierno siguen la meritocracia.
C1 verb /aʊtˈlæst/

outlast

perdurar más tiempo que
Meaning
to continue longer than; to endure beyond someone or something else
Example
The old castle has outlasted many generations.
El viejo castillo ha perdurado más que muchas generaciones.
C2 noun /ˈdiːɪst/

deist

deísta
Meaning
a person who believes in the existence of a supreme being but rejects organized religion
Example
The philosopher identified himself as a deist.
El filósofo se identificó como un deísta.
A2 noun /ˈbenɪfɪt/

Benefit

beneficio; ventaja; ganancia
Meaning
an advantage or profit gained from something; a helpful or good effect
Example
Exercise has many health benefits for your body.
El ejercicio tiene muchos beneficios para tu cuerpo.
C1 noun /ˌdaɪəˈrɑːmə/

diorama

diorama
Meaning
a three-dimensional model representing a scene, often with miniature figures
Example
The museum displayed a diorama of an ancient village.
El museo mostró un diorama de una aldea antigua.
C1 verb /ˈtæmpər/

tamper

interferir
Meaning
To interfere with something in a harmful, unauthorized, or improper way.
Example
The evidence was tampered with before the trial.
La evidencia fue manipulada antes del juicio.
B1 noun /ʃɒk/

shock

shock
Meaning
a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience
Example
The news of his sudden departure was a shock to everyone.
La noticia de su repentina partida fue un shock para todos.
C1 verb /ˈɡlɒs.oʊ.vər/

glossover

pasar por alto
Meaning
an informal or non-standard variant of 'gloss over', meaning to ignore or minimize something
Example
He tried to glossover his mistakes during the meeting.
Él trató de pasar por alto sus errores durante la reunión.
C2 noun /ˈæmjʊlət/

Amulet

amuleto; talismán
Meaning
an ornament or small piece of jewelry thought to give protection against evil, danger, or disease
Example
She wore a silver amulet around her neck for good luck.
Ella llevaba un amuleto de plata alrededor del cuello para la buena suerte.
C2 adjective /ɪkˈspɒzɪtəri/

expository

expositivo
Meaning
intended to explain or describe something
Example
The teacher gave an expository lecture on the topic.
El maestro dio una conferencia expositiva sobre el tema.
B2 noun smɔːl ˈɛfərt

Small Effort

pequeño esfuerzo
Meaning
Minor actions or initiatives that can collectively make a significant impact.
Example
Small efforts can bring big changes in butterfly conservation.
Los pequeños esfuerzos pueden traer grandes cambios en la conservación de mariposas.
A2 noun /ˈkændl/

candle

vela
Meaning
a stick of wax with a wick that burns to give light
Example
She lit a candle during the power cut.
Encendió una vela durante el corte de energía.
C1 noun /ˈfaɪərɑːm/

firearm

arma de fuego
Meaning
a weapon capable of firing a projectile using gunpowder or other propellant
Example
The police found a hidden firearm during the investigation.
La policía encontró un arma de fuego oculta durante la investigación.
C2 noun /ˈpriːsɛpt/

precept

precepto
Meaning
A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought.
Example
Honesty is a fundamental precept in all religions.
La honestidad es un precepto fundamental en todas las religiones.
C2 noun /ˈpɒliˌkreɪsi/

polycracy

policracia
Meaning
rule by many; government by multiple authorities
Example
The nation experienced a polycracy after decentralization reforms.
La nación experimentó una policracia después de las reformas de descentralización.
C1 noun /ˈækəleɪd/

accolade

accolade
Meaning
An award, honor, or expression of praise.
Example
She received an accolade for her outstanding performance.
Ella recibió un reconocimiento por su destacado desempeño.
C1 verb /səˈfɪstɪkeɪt/

sophisticate

sofisticar
Meaning
to make something more complex or refined; to educate or develop in taste and manners
Example
Traveling abroad helped sophisticate his worldview.
Viajar al extranjero ayudó a sofisticar su visión del mundo.
B2 adjective /ˌhaɪ ˈtɛk/

high-tech

alta tecnología
Meaning
using or involving advanced technology.
Example
The company produces high-tech medical devices.
La empresa produce dispositivos médicos de alta tecnología.
C1 noun /ænˈθɒlədʒi/

anthology

antología
Meaning
A collection of literary works, such as poems, short stories, or essays, compiled into one volume.
Example
She contributed a poem to the new poetry anthology.
Ella contribuyó con un poema a la nueva antología de poesía.
C1 noun /təˈlɛfəni/

telephony

telefonía
Meaning
the technology and systems for transmitting voice over distances by telephone
Example
Modern telephony has evolved to include internet-based calls.
La telefonía moderna ha evolucionado para incluir llamadas basadas en Internet.
A1 pronoun /ðɛər/

their

su
Meaning
belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned
Example
Their house is on the corner.
Su casa está en la esquina.
B2 noun /ˈsikwəl/

Sequel

secuela
Meaning
a published, broadcast, or recorded work that continues the story or develops the theme of an earlier one; something that takes place after or as a result of an earlier event
Example
The movie sequel was even more successful than the original.
La secuela de la película fue aún más exitosa que la original.
C1 noun /ˈdaɪhɑːrd/

diehard

fanático
Meaning
A person who strongly resists change and remains loyal to a belief or cause.
Example
He is a diehard fan of classic rock music.
Él es un fanático acérrimo de la música rock clásica.
B1 noun /bʌɡ/

Bug

bicho
Meaning
a small insect; a defect in a computer program
Example
I found a bug crawling on my bed sheets.
Encontré un bicho arrastrándose en mis sábanas.
B2 adjective /rɪˈmuːvəbəl/

removable

extraíble
Meaning
able to be removed or taken away
Example
This phone has a removable battery.
Este teléfono tiene una batería extraíble.
B2 noun kəˈmɒd.ə.ti

commodity

mercancía
Meaning
A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold.
Example
Oil is a valuable commodity in the global market.
El petróleo es una valiosa mercancía en el mercado global.
C2 noun /ˈproʊbɪti/

probity

probidad
Meaning
The quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency.
Example
The judge was admired for his integrity and probity.
El juez fue admirado por su integridad y probidad.
B2 noun /ˌhez.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Hesitation

vacilación; duda
Meaning
the action of pausing or delaying; uncertainty or unwillingness to act
Example
After a moment of hesitation, she decided to accept the challenging job offer from the company.
Después de un momento de vacilación, decidió aceptar la oferta de trabajo desafiante de la empresa.
C1 adjective /ˌaɪdiəˈlɪstɪk/

Idealistic

idealista
Meaning
pursuing high principles or ideals; unrealistically optimistic
Example
She has an idealistic view of changing the world.
Ella tiene una visión idealista de cambiar el mundo.
C2 verb /ˈrævɪʃ/

ravish

embelesar
Meaning
To fill with intense delight; to captivate or enchant.
Example
The beauty of the sunset ravished the travelers.
La belleza del atardecer cautivó a los viajeros.
C1 verb /ɪɡˈnaɪt/

ignite

encender
Meaning
To catch fire or cause to catch fire; to start or arouse.
Example
The sparks ignited the dry leaves in seconds.
Las chispas encendieron las hojas secas en segundos.
C2 adjective ˌvɪz.ju.oʊˈspeɪ.ʃəl

visuospatial

Relacionado con la comprensión de la relación entre el espacio y los objetos a través de la visión
Meaning
Related to understanding the relationship between space and objects through vision.
Example
Good visuospatial skills are important for architecture and design.
Las buenas habilidades visualespaciales son importantes para la arquitectura y el diseño.
C2 verb /kwɒf/

quaff

beber de un trago
Meaning
to drink something heartily or in large gulps, especially an alcoholic drink
Example
He quaffed a mug of ale after the long day.
Él bebió de un trago una jarra de cerveza después del largo día.
C1 adjective /əˈbreɪsɪv/

abrasive

áspero, rugoso o capaz de desgastar por frotamiento
Meaning
harsh, rough, or capable of wearing down by rubbing
Example
His abrasive tone made everyone uncomfortable.
Su tono áspero hizo que todos se sintieran incómodos.
C2 adjective /ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪniəs/

consanguineous

consanguíneo
Meaning
Related by blood; descended from the same ancestor.
Example
The study focused on genetic disorders in consanguineous families.
El estudio se centró en trastornos genéticos en familias consanguíneas.
C1 noun ˈɪn.fər.əns

inference

inferencia
Meaning
A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning; logical deduction.
Example
Scientists make inferences based on experimental data.
Los científicos hacen inferencias basadas en datos experimentales.
C2 noun /tʃæf/

Chaff

cascarilla; cosas inútiles; bromas ligeras
Meaning
the husks of corn or other seed separated by winnowing; worthless things; light-hearted joking
Example
The farmer separated the wheat from the chaff using traditional methods.
El agricultor separó el trigo de la cascarilla utilizando métodos tradicionales.
C1 noun /kuː/

coup

golpe de estado
Meaning
a sudden, decisive action that brings about a change, especially in government
Example
The military staged a coup to overthrow the existing regime.
El ejército llevó a cabo un golpe para derrocar al régimen existente.
C1 noun /ˈhed.weɪ/

Headway

progreso; avance; adelanto
Meaning
forward movement or progress, especially when this is slow or difficult
Example
Despite the challenges, the research team made significant headway in developing the new vaccine.
A pesar de los desafíos, el equipo de investigación logró un progreso significativo en el desarrollo de la nueva vacuna.
B1 noun /məˈdʒɪʃən/

magician

mago
Meaning
A person who performs tricks and illusions for entertainment or one believed to have magical powers.
Example
The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat.
El mago sacó un conejo de su sombrero.
B1 noun fʌnd

fund

fondo
Meaning
A sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose.
Example
The government allocated a fund for disaster relief.
El gobierno asignó un fondo para la ayuda en caso de desastre.
C2 adjective /dɪˈskrɛpənt/

discrepant

discrepante
Meaning
showing a difference or inconsistency
Example
The witnesses gave discrepant accounts of the incident.
Los testigos dieron versiones discrepantes del incidente.
B2 verb /ˈræm.bəl/

ramble

hablar o escribir durante mucho tiempo de manera confusa o sin sentido; caminar sin un rumbo fijo por placer
Meaning
to talk or write at length in a confused or inconsequential way; to walk for pleasure without a fixed route.
Example
He rambled on about his childhood for hours.
Él habló durante horas sobre su infancia de manera confusa.
C1 noun /ˈpæd.ək/

paddock

campo cerrado para caballos u otros animales
Meaning
a small enclosed field where horses or other animals are kept
Example
The horses were grazing in the paddock.
Los caballos estaban pastando en el paddock.
B2 adjective /ˈædvɜːrs/

Adverse

adverso; desfavorable; negativo
Meaning
harmful; unfavorable; opposing; negative
Example
The adverse weather conditions forced them to cancel the event.
Las condiciones meteorológicas adversas obligaron a cancelar el evento.
B1 noun /ˈnɑn.sens/

Nonsense

tonterías
Meaning
words or language that have no meaning; foolish or unacceptable behavior
Example
Stop talking nonsense and be serious!
¡Deja de hablar tonterías y sé serio!
C1 noun /kənˈfɛdərəsi/

confederacy

confederación
Meaning
a group of states, people, or organizations united for a common purpose
Example
The southern states formed a confederacy during the civil war.
Los estados del sur formaron una confederación durante la guerra civil.
A2 verb /wɛr/

wear

llevar
Meaning
to have clothing or accessories on one's body
Example
She likes to wear bright colors.
A ella le gusta llevar colores brillantes.
B2 verb /slæp/

slap

abofetear
Meaning
to hit someone quickly with the flat part of the hand; to strike sharply
Example
She was so angry that she slapped him across the face.
Ella estaba tan enojada que lo abofeteó en la cara.
B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tʃər/

Signature

firma
Meaning
a person's name written in their own handwriting as identification or authorization
Example
Please put your signature at the bottom of the document.
Por favor ponga su firma en la parte inferior del documento.
A2 adverb /ˈriː.sənt.li/

Recently

recientemente
Meaning
in the recent past; not long ago
Example
I recently moved to a new apartment.
Me mudé recientemente a un nuevo apartamento.
C2 noun /tʃɜːrl/

churl

grosero
Meaning
A rude, boorish, or ill-mannered person.
Example
The waiter was such a churl that customers left unhappy.
El camarero era tan grosero que los clientes se fueron descontentos.
A1 noun/verb /ˈraɪ.tɪŋ/

writing

felicidad
Meaning
The activity of putting words on paper or composing text; the written form of communication.
Example
She spends hours every day on her creative writing.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /ˌmɒd.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

modulation

control de la voz
Meaning
The process of varying or controlling something.
Example
Proper modulation of voice enhances communication skills.
La modulación adecuada de la voz mejora las habilidades de comunicación.
C2 adjective /ˈɡɔːki/

gawky

torpe
Meaning
Awkward and clumsy in appearance or behavior.
Example
The teenager felt gawky in his oversized suit.
El adolescente se sintió torpe en su traje grande.
C1 adjective /məˈnæstɪk/

monastic

monástico
Meaning
Relating to monks, monasteries, or a life of religious seclusion.
Example
He chose to live a monastic life away from the city.
Eligió vivir una vida monástica lejos de la ciudad.
C2 verb /ɪsˈtʃuː/

eschew

evitar
Meaning
to deliberately avoid or abstain from something
Example
She chose to eschew junk food for a healthier diet.
Ella decidió evitar la comida chatarra por una dieta más saludable.
C1 verb /sɪft/

sift

tamizar / examinar cuidadosamente
Meaning
to separate or sort through carefully, often using a sieve or by examining closely
Example
She sifted the flour before adding it to the cake mixture.
Ella tamizó la harina antes de agregarla a la mezcla del pastel.
B2 noun /ˈfleɪvər/

flavor

sabor
Meaning
The distinctive taste of a food or drink.
Example
This ice cream has a delicious mango flavor.
Este helado tiene un delicioso sabor a mango.
C1 noun /ˈɪŋ.krə.mənt/

Increment

aumento
Meaning
an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale; a regular increase in salary
Example
He received an annual increment of five percent in his salary this year.
Recibió un aumento anual del cinco por ciento en su salario este año.
B2 noun /ɪˈmɜːrdʒəns/

emergence

emergencia
Meaning
the process of coming into view, existence, or prominence
Example
The emergence of new technologies has transformed communication.
La emergencia de nuevas tecnologías ha transformado la comunicación.
A2 noun /ˈeɪn.dʒəl/

Angel

ángel
Meaning
a spiritual being believed to act as an attendant, agent, or messenger of God
Example
She looked like an angel in her white dress.
Ella parecía un ángel con su vestido blanco.
B2 adjective /fɔːrˈsiːəbl/

foreseeable

previsible
Meaning
Able to be predicted or expected in advance
Example
The company is unlikely to make changes in the foreseeable future.
Es poco probable que la empresa realice cambios en el futuro previsible.
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 noun /ˈdɛkəˌpɒd/

decapod

decápodo
Meaning
An arthropod with ten limbs, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps.
Example
The lobster is a well-known decapod.
La langosta es un decápodo bien conocido.
C1 noun /maɪm/

Mime

mimo; actor de mimo
Meaning
A performer who acts without words, using only gestures and body movements
Example
The street mime entertained the crowd with his invisible box routine.
El mimo callejero entretuvo a la multitud con su rutina de caja invisible.
C1 verb /siːð/

seethe

hirviendo de rabia
Meaning
To be filled with intense but unexpressed anger or agitation.
Example
She was seething with anger after the unfair decision.
Ella estaba hirviendo de rabia después de la decisión injusta.
B2 noun /ˈprɛʃər ˈkʊkər/

Pressure cooker

olla a presión
Meaning
a sealed cooking pot that uses steam pressure to cook food faster
Example
Using a pressure cooker reduces cooking time by more than half.
El uso de una olla a presión reduce el tiempo de cocción a más de la mitad.
C2 adverb /ˌeɪˈmɔːrəli/

amorally

inmoralmente
Meaning
In a way that shows no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong.
Example
He acted amorally, ignoring the consequences of his actions.
Actuó inmoralmente, ignorando las consecuencias de sus acciones.
A2 verb /rɪˈsiːv/

receive

recibir
Meaning
to get or accept something given; to welcome
Example
She receives a gift from her friend.
Ella recibe un regalo de su amiga.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈbrɔɪld/

embroiled

involucrado
Meaning
being deeply involved in a difficult situation, conflict, or scandal
Example
She found herself embroiled in a heated family dispute.
Se encontró a sí misma involucrada en una acalorada disputa familiar.
B2 adjective /bɪˈzɑːr/

bizarre

extraño
Meaning
very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement
Example
He told a bizarre story that no one could believe.
Él contó una historia extraña que nadie podía creer.
A2 noun /toʊ/

Toe

dedo del pie
Meaning
any of the five digits at the end of the human foot
Example
She stubbed her toe on the chair leg.
Ella se golpeó el dedo del pie con la pata de la silla.
C1 verb /ˈɡlɪsən/

glisten

brillar
Meaning
To shine with a sparkling light, often when wet or polished.
Example
The grass glistened with morning dew.
La hierba brillaba con el rocío de la mañana.
C2 adverb /ˈwɪtɪŋli/

wittingly

conscientemente
Meaning
Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.
Example
He wittingly withheld information from the police.
Él retuvo información conscientemente de la policía.
C1 noun /ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

inclination

inclinación
Meaning
A natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way.
Example
She has an inclination towards helping others.
Ella tiene una inclinación hacia ayudar a los demás.
A2 noun /test/

test

prueba
Meaning
A procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something.
Example
Vehicle tests reduce emissions.
Las pruebas de vehículos reducen las emisiones.
B1 noun /ˈkætl/

cattle

felicidad
Meaning
large domesticated animals such as cows and bulls that are kept on a farm for their milk, meat, or hides
Example
The farmer owns a herd of cattle that graze near the river.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 adverb, noun /ˈwɛə.wɪð/

wherewith

medios
Meaning
With which; the means or resources needed for something.
Example
He lacked the money wherewith to buy a new house.
No tenía el dinero con el cual comprar una casa nueva.
B1 verb /rɪˈper/

repair

reparar
Meaning
to fix something that is broken or damaged
Example
The mechanic will repair the car's engine tomorrow.
El mecánico reparará el motor del coche mañana.
B2 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn/

sideline

actividad secundaria
Meaning
An activity done in addition to one's main job or area of work.
Example
The sideline discussions led to mutual understanding.
Las discusiones secundarias llevaron a una comprensión mutua.
C2 adjective /səˈmætɪk/

somatic

somático
Meaning
Relating to the body, especially as distinct from the mind.
Example
Yoga can improve both somatic and mental health.
El yoga puede mejorar tanto la salud somática como mental.
C1 noun /ˈmɪd.əl.mæn/

Middleman

intermediario
Meaning
A person who acts as an intermediary between two parties in a business transaction
Example
They decided to cut out the middleman and sell directly to customers.
Decidieron eliminar al intermediario y vender directamente a los clientes.
C1 noun /ˈpeɪtriɑːrk/

patriarch

patriarca
Meaning
a male head of a family or tribe; an older respected man who leads a group
Example
As the family patriarch, he mediated disputes and kept long traditions alive.
Como patriarca de la familia, mediaba disputas y mantenía vivas las viejas tradiciones.
A2 noun /ˈmæɡəziːn/

magazine

revista
Meaning
A periodical publication containing articles, photographs, and advertisements.
Example
She bought a fashion magazine at the store.
Ella compró una revista de moda en la tienda.
B2 adjective /rɪˈspɒn.sɪv/

Responsive

responsivo
Meaning
reacting quickly and positively; readily reacting to suggestions or changes
Example
The website is very responsive and loads quickly on all devices.
El sitio web es muy responsivo y carga rápidamente en todos los dispositivos.
B2 verb /feɪnt/

faint

desmayarse
Meaning
to lose consciousness for a short time because of a temporary lack of oxygen to the brain
Example
He felt dizzy and fainted in the heat.
Se sintió mareado y se desmayó por el calor.
B2 noun /ˈpælət/

palette

paleta
Meaning
a thin board or surface on which an artist sets and mixes colors; also a range of colors used in art or design
Example
The artist mixed vibrant shades on her palette before starting the painting.
La artista mezcló tonos vibrantes en su paleta antes de comenzar la pintura.
B2 noun /ræɡ/

Rag

trapo viejo; tela desgastada utilizada para limpiar
Meaning
a piece of old cloth used for cleaning; worn-out clothing
Example
She used an old rag to clean the dusty table.
Ella usó un trapo viejo para limpiar la mesa polvorienta.
C1 noun /ˈmaʊθ.fʊl/

mouthful

bocado
Meaning
the amount of food or drink that fills the mouth, or a long and difficult word or phrase
Example
He took a big mouthful of water after the run.
Él tomó un gran bocado de agua después de la carrera.
C2 noun /ɪmˈprɑːvɪdəns/

improvidence

imprudencia
Meaning
Lack of foresight or care for future needs.
Example
His improvidence led to financial difficulties.
Su imprudencia lo llevó a dificultades financieras.
C2 verb /ˌɛvəˈnɛs/

evanesce

desvanecerse
Meaning
To disappear gradually; to fade away.
Example
The mist began to evanesce as the sun rose higher.
La niebla comenzó a desvanecerse a medida que el sol subía más alto.
B2 noun /ˈʃepərd/

Shepherd

pastor
Meaning
a person who tends and guards sheep
Example
The shepherd guided his flock to the green pasture.
El pastor guió su rebaño hacia el pasto verde.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsaɪtmənt/

incitement

incitación
Meaning
the action of provoking unlawful or violent behavior
Example
He was arrested for incitement to riot.
Fue arrestado por incitación a la violencia.
C2 noun /ˈdɛrɪk/

derrick

torre de perforación
Meaning
A framework or tower used for supporting a crane, especially for oil drilling or lifting heavy loads.
Example
The workers assembled a derrick at the oil drilling site.
Los trabajadores ensamblaron una torre de perforación en el sitio de perforación de petróleo.
C2 verb (past tense, past participle), adjective /ˈhæmstrʌŋ/

hamstrung

cojo o debilitado
Meaning
crippled or severely restricted in movement or progress.
Example
The team was hamstrung by lack of resources.
El equipo fue limitado por la falta de recursos.
C1 noun /aɪ/

aye

sí
Meaning
an affirmative vote or expression of agreement
Example
The committee voted aye on the proposal.
El comité votó sí en la propuesta.
C1 adjective /ˈʌpərˌmoʊst/

uppermost

más alto
Meaning
situated at the highest place or most important
Example
Her family's safety was uppermost in her mind during the crisis.
La seguridad de su familia era lo más importante en su mente durante la crisis.