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A2 adverb /ˈklɪrli/

clearly

claramente
Meaning
In a way that is easy to perceive, understand, or see.
Example
She spoke clearly so that everyone could understand.
Ella habló claramente para que todos pudieran entender.
A2 noun ˈprɒdʒ.ekts

projects

proyectos
Meaning
Individual or collaborative enterprises that are carefully planned to achieve a particular aim.
Example
These projects aim for technological breakthroughs.
Estos proyectos buscan avances tecnológicos.
C1 noun /ˈrɪpəl/

Ripple

onda
Meaning
a small wave on the surface of water; a spreading effect or influence
Example
The stone created ripples across the calm pond.
La piedra creó ondas en el tranquilo estanque.
B2 verb /ˈvænɪʃ/

vanish

desaparecer
Meaning
to disappear suddenly; to become invisible
Example
The magician made the rabbit vanish from the hat.
El mago hizo desaparecer al conejo del sombrero.
B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrti/

Hearty

entusiasta y amigable; sustancial y nutritivo
Meaning
enthusiastic and friendly; substantial and nourishing
Example
He gave us a hearty welcome when we arrived at his home.
Nos dio una cálida bienvenida cuando llegamos a su casa.
C1 noun, verb /tɪndʒ/

tinge

un toque ligero de color o sabor
Meaning
a slight added color, flavor, or feeling; to add a slight amount of color or quality
Example
Her voice was tinged with sadness.
Su voz estaba teñida de tristeza.
B2 noun /er/

Heir

heredero
Meaning
a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death
Example
The young prince was the rightful heir to the throne and would become king someday.
El joven príncipe era el heredero legítimo al trono y algún día sería rey.
C2 noun /ˈhɔɪdən/

hoyden

chica traviesa
Meaning
a boisterous or tomboyish girl
Example
The hoyden preferred climbing trees to playing with dolls.
A la chica traviesa le gustaba más trepar árboles que jugar con muñecas.
B1 noun /ˈfæn.si/

Fancy

gusto; imaginación o fantasía
Meaning
a feeling of liking or wanting something; imagination or fantasy
Example
The child had a fancy for becoming a famous astronaut when he grew up.
El niño tenía una inclinación por convertirse en un astronauta famoso cuando creciera.
C1 noun /frəˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/

fragility

fragilidad
Meaning
The quality of being fragile; delicateness.
Example
The cornea's fragility increases with rubbing.
La fragilidad de la córnea aumenta con el frotamiento.
C2 noun /ɪnˈsaɪzər/

incisor

incisivo
Meaning
a narrow-edged tooth at the front of the mouth, adapted for cutting
Example
The dentist noted that his upper left incisor was chipped.
El dentista notó que su incisivo superior izquierdo estaba astillado.
C2 adjective /ˈprɛfətɔːri/

prefatory

preliminar
Meaning
serving as an introduction or preface
Example
He made some prefatory remarks before the lecture began.
Hizo algunos comentarios preliminares antes de que comenzara la conferencia.
B2 verb /ɪˈlɛkt/

elect

elegir
Meaning
To choose someone for a position or office by voting.
Example
The citizens elected a new president.
Los ciudadanos eligieron a un nuevo presidente.
C1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈluːʃən/

dissolution

disolución
Meaning
the act of formally ending or breaking apart something, such as an organization or marriage
Example
The dissolution of the company was announced yesterday.
La disolución de la empresa fue anunciada ayer.
A1 noun /ˈmjuːzɪk/

music

música
Meaning
vocal or instrumental sounds combined to produce harmony, melody, or rhythm
Example
She loves listening to classical music.
A ella le encanta escuchar música clásica.
B1 noun /ˈkɛmɪkəl/

chemical

sustancia química
Meaning
a substance produced by or used in a chemical process
Example
The factory releases harmful chemicals into the river.
La fábrica libera sustancias químicas dañinas en el río.
A2 noun /ˈtɒpɪk/

topic

tema
Meaning
a subject of conversation, discussion, or writing
Example
The topic of the meeting was company expansion.
El tema de la reunión fue la expansión de la empresa.
C1 verb, noun /ˈflʌstər/

fluster

confundir
Meaning
to make someone agitated or confused
Example
The unexpected question flustered him.
La pregunta inesperada lo confundió.
B1 noun ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl tuːlz

digital tools

herramientas digitales
Meaning
Electronic software and applications used for learning and educational purposes.
Example
Schools are integrating digital tools to enhance learning.
Las escuelas están integrando herramientas digitales para mejorar el aprendizaje.
A2 verb /plænt/

plant

plantar
Meaning
to put seeds or plants in the ground; to place something firmly
Example
She planted roses in her garden.
Ella plantó rosas en su jardín.
B2 noun/verb /ˈoʊvərˌdoʊs/

overdose

sobredosis
Meaning
An excessive and dangerous amount of a drug; to take too much of a substance.
Example
He was rushed to the hospital after a drug overdose.
Fue llevado al hospital después de una sobredosis de drogas.
C2 verb /ˈɡræn.jʊ.leɪt/

granulate

granular
Meaning
To form or cause to form into grains or small particles.
Example
The sugar began to granulate as it cooled.
El azúcar comenzó a granularse cuando se enfrió.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪstʃɪvəs/

Mischievous

travieso; juguetón; travieso
Meaning
playfully naughty; causing minor trouble; impish
Example
The mischievous child hid his sister's favorite toy.
El niño travieso escondió el juguete favorito de su hermana.
B1 noun /ˈsɜːr.kəmˌsˌtæn.sɪz/

Circumstances

circunstancias
Meaning
the conditions that affect a situation, action, or event; facts or conditions connected with or relevant to an event
Example
Under normal circumstances, she would have arrived by now.
Bajo circunstancias normales, ella habría llegado ya.
B2 adjective /liːn/

Lean

delgado; con poca grasa; débil
Meaning
thin; having little fat; weak
Example
He has a lean and muscular body.
Él tiene un cuerpo delgado y musculoso.
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.
C2 phrase /lɛt ðɛm ˈθɪə.ri/

let them theory

teoría de dejar que otros piensen lo que quieran
Meaning
A philosophy of not trying to control others' actions or opinions and allowing them to be themselves.
Example
He follows the Let them theory and ignores negativity.
Él sigue la teoría de 'dejar que ellos' y ignora la negatividad.
C2 noun /ˈlɑːrdər/

larder

despensa
Meaning
A place, such as a pantry, where food is stored.
Example
The larder was full of fresh bread and cheese.
La despensa estaba llena de pan fresco y queso.
C1 verb /skɔːrtʃ/

scorch

quemar
Meaning
to burn the surface of something slightly
Example
The fire scorched the walls of the building.
El fuego quemó las paredes del edificio.
A2 adjective /blaɪnd/

blind

ciego
Meaning
Unable to see because of injury, disease, or a congenital condition.
Example
He has been blind since birth.
Él ha estado ciego desde su nacimiento.
C2 noun /ˈdɪktəm/

dictum

dictamen
Meaning
A formal pronouncement, authoritative statement, or maxim.
Example
The judge’s dictum clarified the principle of equality before the law.
El dictum del juez aclaró el principio de igualdad ante la ley.
B2 noun /bʌlk/

Bulk

masa; mayor parte;
Meaning
the mass or size of something large; the greater part or majority of something
Example
The bulk of the work was completed before the deadline.
La mayor parte del trabajo se completó antes de la fecha límite.
C1 verb /ˈfɔːrfɪt/

forfeit

perder, renunciar como penalización
Meaning
to lose or give up something, usually as a penalty for wrongdoing
Example
He had to forfeit the match after breaking the rules.
Tuvo que perder el partido después de romper las reglas.
C1 noun /ˈlæb.ə.rɪnθ/

labyrinth

laberinto, red de pasajes complicados
Meaning
A complicated network of paths or passages; an intricate and confusing arrangement.
Example
The city's streets were like a labyrinth.
Las calles de la ciudad eran como un laberinto.
B2 verb /ɪkˈstrækt/

extract

extraer
Meaning
to remove or take out something, often with effort
Example
The dentist had to extract the damaged tooth.
El dentista tuvo que extraer el diente dañado.
B2 verb /lɪk/

lick

lamer
Meaning
to pass the tongue over something; to defeat decisively
Example
The cat licked its paws clean.
El gato lamió sus patas limpias.
C1 adjective /ˈmæn.əd/

mannered

afectado / artificial
Meaning
Having or showing a particular manner, especially an artificial or affected one.
Example
The actor’s performance was too mannered to feel natural.
La actuación del actor fue demasiado afectada para sentirse natural.
B2 noun /droʊn/

Drone

abeja macho
Meaning
a male bee that does not work and whose only function is to mate with the queen
Example
The drone bees do not collect honey like worker bees.
Los drones no recolectan miel como las abejas obreras.
B2 noun /ˈɜː.dʒən.si/

Urgency

urgencia
Meaning
the quality of requiring immediate action or attention; pressing importance
Example
The urgency of the situation required immediate medical attention.
La urgencia de la situación requirió atención médica inmediata.
B1 noun /ˈpraɪ.və.si/

Privacy

privacidad
Meaning
the state of being alone and not watched or disturbed by other people; the right to keep your personal information secret
Example
Everyone has the right to privacy.
Todos tienen derecho a la privacidad.
C2 adjective /ˌaɪ.kə.nəˈklæs.tɪk/

iconoclastic

caracterizado por atacar o rechazar creencias, tradiciones o valores establecidos
Meaning
Characterized by attacking or rejecting cherished beliefs, traditions, or established values.
Example
Her iconoclastic views challenged the conventional wisdom of the industry.
Sus puntos de vista iconoclásticos desafiaron la sabiduría convencional de la industria.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnˈpɑr.də.nə.bəl/

Unpardonable

imperdonable
Meaning
too bad to be forgiven; inexcusable
Example
His betrayal of trust was an unpardonable offense.
Su traición fue un delito imperdonable.
C1 verb /ˈrek.ən.saɪl/

reconcile

reconciliar, armonizar, hacer las paces
Meaning
Restore friendly relations between; cause to coexist in harmony.
Example
They tried to reconcile their differences through open communication.
Ellos intentaron reconciliar sus diferencias mediante una comunicación abierta.
B1 noun /poʊl/

pole

poste
Meaning
a long, slender, vertical object or structure, typically made of wood, metal, or another material
Example
They placed the flag on top of the pole.
Colocaron la bandera en la parte superior del poste.
C2 noun /ˈjuːfəni/

euphony

eufonía
Meaning
The quality of being pleasing to the ear, especially through harmonious combination of words.
Example
The orator's speech was full of euphony and rhythm.
El discurso del orador estuvo lleno de eufonía y ritmo.
B1 noun /hoʊst/

Host

anfitrión; persona que recibe o entretiene invitados; gran número de cosas
Meaning
a person who receives or entertains other people as guests; a large number of things
Example
The gracious host welcomed all the guests with warm smiles and refreshments.
El amable anfitrión dio la bienvenida a todos los invitados con sonrisas cálidas y refrescos.
B2 adjective /ˈslɪp.ər.i/

Slippery

resbaladizo
Meaning
smooth and difficult to hold; causing sliding or slipping
Example
The wet floor was very slippery after cleaning.
El suelo mojado estaba muy resbaladizo después de limpiarlo.
B2 noun /ˈɡlæm.ər/

Glamour

glamour; atractivo; encanto;
Meaning
an attractive or exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing; alluring charm
Example
The glamour of Hollywood attracted young actors from around the world.
El glamour de Hollywood atrajo a jóvenes actores de todo el mundo.
C1 noun /fɔːrˈmæl.ə.ti/

Formality

formalidad
Meaning
the rigid observance of rules of convention or etiquette; a thing done simply to comply with requirements
Example
The signing of the contract was just a formality; the deal was already agreed upon.
La firma del contrato fue solo una formalidad; el acuerdo ya estaba acordado.
A2 noun/adjective /ˈmɪdəl/

middle

medio
Meaning
the central point, position, or part of something
Example
The park is in the middle of the city.
El parque está en el medio de la ciudad.
C2 verb /voʊˈsɪfəˌreɪt/

vociferate

vociferar
Meaning
to shout, complain, or argue loudly or vehemently
Example
The protesters vociferated against the unfair law.
Los manifestantes vociferaron contra la ley injusta.
B1 adjective /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/

automatic

automático
Meaning
working by itself without direct human control
Example
This car has an automatic transmission.
Este coche tiene una transmisión automática.
C1 noun /ˈælɪbaɪ/

alibi

coartada
Meaning
A claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a crime, was committed.
Example
She had a strong alibi that proved she was at the cinema during the theft.
Ella tenía una coartada sólida que demostró que estaba en el cine durante el robo.
C1 noun /ˈdeɪtəm/ or /ˈdætəm/

datum

dato
Meaning
a single piece of information; a fact used as a basis for reasoning or calculation
Example
Each datum in the survey was carefully analyzed.
Cada dato en la encuesta fue cuidadosamente analizado.
C1 adjective /ˌɛpɪˈsɒdɪk/

episodic

episódico
Meaning
Happening occasionally or in separate parts; related to episodes.
Example
Her interest in art was episodic, coming and going over the years.
Su interés por el arte era episódico, viniendo y yendo a lo largo de los años.
B2 verb ˈmɪnɪmaɪz

minimize

minimizar
Meaning
Reduce (something, especially something unwanted or unpleasant) to the smallest possible amount or degree.
Example
Efforts should be made to minimize plastic usage.
Se deben hacer esfuerzos para minimizar el uso de plásticos.
A2 noun /ˈsɪz.ərz/

Scissors

tijeras
Meaning
a cutting instrument with two sharp blades that are joined and work against each other
Example
She used scissors to cut the paper into small pieces.
Ella usó las tijeras para cortar el papel en pedazos pequeños.
B1 noun /ˈfaɪər.mən/

Fireman

bombero
Meaning
a person whose job is to extinguish fires and rescue people
Example
The brave fireman rescued the family from the burning building.
El valiente bombero rescató a la familia del edificio en llamas.
B1 noun /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti taɪm/

quality time

tiempo de calidad
Meaning
Time spent giving someone your full attention in order to strengthen your relationship with them.
Example
Spending quality time with family enhances relationships.
Pasar tiempo de calidad con la familia mejora las relaciones.
B2 verb /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

enquire

preguntar
Meaning
to ask for information about something
Example
He enquired about the train schedule.
Él preguntó sobre el horario del tren.
C1 noun /baɪl/

Bile

bilis
Meaning
a bitter greenish-brown alkaline fluid that aids digestion and is secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder
Example
The liver produces bile to help digest fats.
El hígado produce bilis para ayudar a digerir las grasas.
C2 verb /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪt/

emaciate

emaciar
Meaning
To make abnormally thin or weak, usually because of illness or lack of food.
Example
The prisoners were emaciated after months without proper food.
Los prisioneros se emaciaron después de meses sin comida adecuada.
C2 adjective /ˌeθ.noʊˈsen.trɪk/

ethnocentric

etnocéntrico
Meaning
evaluating other cultures according to the standards of one's own culture
Example
His ethnocentric attitude made it hard for him to appreciate foreign traditions.
Su actitud etnocéntrica le dificultaba apreciar las tradiciones extranjeras.
C2 adjective /ˈfʊtˌluːs/

footloose

libre
Meaning
Free to go anywhere or do anything; not tied down by responsibilities.
Example
After graduating, he felt footloose and ready to explore the world.
Después de graduarse, se sintió libre y listo para explorar el mundo.
C2 verb /ˈhɛnˌpɛk/

henpeck

ser constantemente criticado o dominado por la esposa
Meaning
To continually criticize, nag, or dominate (especially a husband).
Example
He felt henpecked by his overly controlling wife.
Él se sintió controlado por su esposa excesivamente dominante.
A2 noun /dɪˈziːz/

disease

enfermedad
Meaning
An illness or medical condition that affects the body or mind.
Example
The doctor is researching a cure for the disease.
El médico está investigando una cura para la enfermedad.
C2 adjective /daɪˈɡrɛsɪv/

digressive

tendencia a desviarse del tema principal
Meaning
Tending to depart from the main subject in speech or writing.
Example
The speaker's digressive style made the lecture difficult to follow.
El estilo digresivo del ponente hizo que la conferencia fuera difícil de seguir.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː(r)dərəs/

Murderous

asesino; con intención de matar; extremadamente violento; sanguinario
Meaning
having the intent to kill; extremely violent; bloodthirsty
Example
The murderous look in his eyes frightened everyone.
La mirada asesina en sus ojos asustó a todos.
A2 noun /ˈkɪt.ən/

Kitten

gatito
Meaning
a young cat
Example
The little kitten loves to play with yarn balls.
El pequeño gatito le encanta jugar con bolas de hilo.
C2 noun /ˈkætəˌklɪzəm/

cataclysm

cataclismo
Meaning
A sudden and violent event that causes great destruction or upheaval.
Example
The earthquake was a cataclysm that reshaped the city.
El terremoto fue un cataclismo que remodeló la ciudad.
C2 noun /maɪˈkrɑː.skə.pi/

microscopy

microscopía
Meaning
The use of a microscope to observe small objects or organisms.
Example
Microscopy revealed the structure of the cells.
La microscopía reveló la estructura de las células.
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.
B1 noun /ˈɡræn(d)ˌdɔːtər/

granddaughter

nieta
Meaning
the daughter of one’s son or daughter
Example
Her granddaughter visits her every weekend.
Su nieta la visita todos los fines de semana.
B2 noun /ˈkæʒ.u.əl.ti/

Casualty

víctima; herido; casualidad
Meaning
a person killed or injured in a war or accident; a victim of circumstances
Example
The hospital treated many casualties from the car accident.
El hospital trató muchas víctimas del accidente de coche.
B2 noun /ˈkɒpɪraɪt/

copyright

derechos de autor
Meaning
the legal right of the creator of a work to control its use and distribution
Example
She holds the copyright for the book.
Ella tiene los derechos de autor del libro.
C2 adjective /dɪˈdjuːsəbl/

deducible

deducible
Meaning
able to be deduced; possible to be inferred
Example
The solution is deducible from the data provided.
La solución es deducible de los datos proporcionados.
C2 adjective /ˈbɛərˌfeɪst/

barefaced

descarado
Meaning
shameless and undisguised; openly bold or unashamed
Example
He told a barefaced lie in front of everyone.
Él dijo una mentira descarada frente a todos.
A2 noun /ˈstrɔːbəri/

Strawberry

fresa
Meaning
a small red heart-shaped fruit with tiny seeds on the surface and sweet taste
Example
I love eating fresh strawberries with cream during summer.
Me encanta comer fresas frescas con crema durante el verano.
C2 noun /ˈriːbəs/

rebus

rebus
Meaning
a puzzle in which words are represented by pictures, symbols, or letters
Example
The children enjoyed solving the rebus puzzles in the magazine.
A los niños les encantaba resolver los rompecabezas de rebus en la revista.
C1 noun /prɒɡˈnoʊsɪs/

prognosis

pronóstico
Meaning
A forecast of the likely outcome of a disease or situation.
Example
The doctor gave a positive prognosis for the patient's recovery.
El doctor dio un pronóstico positivo para la recuperación del paciente.
C1 verb /lʊər/

lure

atraer
Meaning
to attract or tempt someone, often by offering something appealing
Example
The advertisement lured customers with promises of discounts.
El anuncio atrajo a los clientes con promesas de descuentos.
C2 adverb /ˌpɛlˈmɛl/

pell-mell

de manera desordenada
Meaning
In a confused, rushed, or disorderly manner.
Example
The children ran pell-mell through the playground.
Los niños corrieron de manera desordenada por el patio de recreo.
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.
B1 noun /ˈkæt.ər.pɪl.ər/

Caterpillar

oruga
Meaning
the larva of a butterfly or moth that feeds on plants
Example
The caterpillar ate all the leaves on the plant.
La oruga comió todas las hojas de la planta.
C2 noun /kənˈtjuː.ʒən/

contusion

moretón, contusión
Meaning
a bruise or injury without breaking the skin
Example
The boxer had several contusions after the match.
El boxeador tenía varias contusiones después del partido.
B1 adverb /ˈdaʊnwədz/

Downwards

hacia abajo
Meaning
towards a lower place or position; in a downward direction
Example
The ball rolled downwards along the slope.
La pelota rodó hacia abajo por la pendiente.
C2 verb /lɑːl/

loll

sentarse perezosamente
Meaning
To sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way.
Example
He lolled on the sofa after a long day at work.
Se desplomó en el sofá después de un largo día de trabajo.
C1 noun kəˈmjunəl ˈhɑrməni

communal harmony

armonía comunal
Meaning
Peaceful coexistence and cooperation among different groups in a community.
Example
Maintaining communal harmony requires mutual respect and understanding.
Mantener la armonía comunal requiere respeto y comprensión mutuos.
A1 verb /æd/

add

agregar
Meaning
to join something to something else; to include
Example
Please add sugar to my coffee.
Por favor, añade azúcar a mi café.
C2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɛr.i/

seminary

seminario
Meaning
A school or college for training priests, ministers, or rabbis.
Example
He decided to enroll in a seminary to study theology.
Decidió inscribirse en un seminario para estudiar teología.
B2 noun /jel/

Yell

grito; alarido; chillido
Meaning
a loud, sharp cry of pain, surprise, or delight; to shout loudly
Example
He let out a yell when he saw the spider.
Él dejó escapar un grito cuando vio la araña.
C2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈliːp/

overleap

saltar por encima
Meaning
To jump over something; to omit or disregard something.
Example
He managed to overleap the fence easily.
Él logró saltar la cerca fácilmente.
A2 adjective /ˈkjʊriəs/

curious

curioso
Meaning
Eager to know or learn something.
Example
The curious explorers asked questions about Antarctica.
Los exploradores curiosos hicieron preguntas sobre la Antártida.
C1 adjective /stiːpt/

steeped

empapado
Meaning
Completely surrounded by or filled with a particular quality, influence, or experience.
Example
The town is steeped in history and tradition.
La ciudad está empapada en historia y tradición.
A2 noun ədˈvɛnʧər

Adventure

Aventura
Meaning
An unusual and exciting experience or activity that is typically bold and sometimes risky.
Example
Adventure travel is loved by thrill-seekers.
Los viajeros de aventura son amados por los buscadores de emociones.
B1 noun /ˈrʌnər/

runner

felicidad
Meaning
a person who runs, especially in races or for exercise
Example
The runner crossed the finish line with a big smile.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /lɪˈkjʊər/

liqueur

licor dulce
Meaning
A strong, sweet alcoholic drink flavored with fruits, herbs, or spices.
Example
She served a small glass of cherry liqueur after dinner.
Ella sirvió un pequeño vaso de licor de cereza después de la cena.
B2 noun/verb /ˈɡreɪzɪŋ/

grazing

pasto
Meaning
The act of animals eating grass in a field; also lightly touching or scraping against something.
Example
Cows were grazing peacefully in the meadow.
Las vacas estaban pastando pacíficamente en el prado.
B2 noun /ˈlɪz.ɚd/

Lizard

lagarto
Meaning
a cold-blooded reptile with a long body, four legs, and a tail
Example
A small lizard ran across the garden wall.
Un pequeño lagarto corrió por la pared del jardín.
C2 adjective /ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒənt/

indigent

indigente
Meaning
lacking the necessities of life due to poverty; very poor
Example
The hospital offers free care to indigent patients.
El hospital ofrece atención gratuita a los pacientes indigentes.
C1 noun/verb /brʊk/

brook

arroyo / tolerar
Meaning
As a noun: a small natural stream; As a verb: to tolerate or endure something
Example
The village was built near a clear brook.
La aldea fue construida cerca de un arroyo claro.
B2 verb /ˈresəl/

wrestle

luchar
Meaning
to fight by grappling and trying to throw down an opponent; to struggle with a problem
Example
The children like to wrestle on the playground.
A los niños les gusta luchar en el patio de recreo.
A2 noun /fæt/

Fat

grasa
Meaning
a natural oily substance occurring in animal bodies; lipid used in cooking
Example
Too much fat in your diet can be unhealthy.
Demasiada grasa en tu dieta puede ser poco saludable.
A2 noun /ˈbækɡraʊnd/

Background

fondo
Meaning
the circumstances or situation that form the setting; a person's education, experience, or social circumstances
Example
She has a strong background in mathematics and computer science.
Ella tiene una sólida formación en matemáticas y ciencias de la computación.
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈspjuːt/

dispute

disputa, desacuerdo
Meaning
a disagreement or argument about something important
Example
The two countries are in dispute over the border issue.
Los dos países están en disputa sobre el tema de la frontera.
B2 verb /ˈrʌm.bəl/

rumble

felicidad
Meaning
to make a continuous deep, resonant sound
Example
Thunder rumbled in the distance.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 verb /ɪnˈtræp/

entrap

atrapar
Meaning
To catch or trick someone into a difficult situation.
Example
The police tried to entrap the criminal with false evidence.
La policía intentó atrapar al criminal con pruebas falsas.
B2 verb /ˌriːəˈreɪndʒ/

rearrange

reorganizar
Meaning
to change the order or position of something
Example
She decided to rearrange the furniture in her living room.
Ella decidió reorganizar los muebles en su sala de estar.
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːldli/

worldly

materialista
Meaning
Concerned with material values or ordinary life rather than spiritual matters.
Example
He was more interested in worldly success than in spiritual growth.
Él estaba más interesado en el éxito material que en el crecimiento espiritual.
C2 verb /ˈbɜːrnɪʃ/

burnish

pulir
Meaning
To polish something by rubbing; to enhance or improve.
Example
He burnished the old table until it shone.
Él pulió la vieja mesa hasta que brilló.
A2 adverb /ˈwiːkli/

Weekly

semanalmente
Meaning
happening or done once every week; every week
Example
I visit my grandmother weekly on Sundays.
I visit my grandmother weekly on Sundays.
B1 noun /ˈbles.ɪŋ/

Blessing

bendición; regalo;
Meaning
a beneficial thing for which one is grateful; divine favor
Example
Having good health is a blessing that we should cherish.
Tener buena salud es una bendición que debemos valorar.
C2 noun /əˈnɔɪnt.mənt/

anointment

unción
Meaning
The act of anointing, usually with oil, as part of a ritual or ceremony.
Example
The anointment of the new leader was a sacred ritual.
La unción del nuevo líder fue un ritual sagrado.
C1 adverb /əˈtroʊʃəsli/

atrociously

atrozmente
Meaning
in a very cruel, shocking, or extremely bad manner
Example
The service at the restaurant was atrociously slow.
El servicio del restaurante fue atrozmente lento.
B2 adverb /ˈsɛkʃuəli/

sexually

sexualmente
Meaning
in a way that relates to or involves sexual activity or feelings
Example
The film was considered too sexually explicit for young audiences.
La película fue considerada demasiado sexualmente explícita para los jóvenes.
A2 noun /ˈpiːˈsi/

pc

computadora personal
Meaning
abbreviation for 'personal computer', a machine for performing digital operations
Example
I just bought a new PC for work.
Acabo de comprar una nueva computadora personal para trabajar.
C2 verb /ˈbækbaɪt/

backbite

hablar mal a espaldas
Meaning
to speak negatively about someone who is not present; to slander behind someone’s back
Example
It is wrong to backbite your colleagues behind their backs.
Está mal hablar mal de tus colegas a sus espaldas.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbə/

belabour

recalcar en exceso
Meaning
to explain something repeatedly or with excessive detail; to criticize or attack verbally at length
Example
The teacher did not belabour the point once the students understood it.
El profesor no recalcó el punto cuando los estudiantes ya lo entendieron.
B2 noun /əˈtɒm.ɪk ˈhæb.ɪts/

atomic habits

hábitos atómicos
Meaning
Small but powerful habits that can bring big changes over time
Example
Developing atomic habits leads to long-term success.
Desarrollar hábitos atómicos conduce al éxito a largo plazo.
A2 verb /kənˈtɪnjuː/

continue

continuar
Meaning
To keep happening, existing, or doing something without stopping.
Example
The rain will continue throughout the night.
La lluvia continuará durante la noche.
C2 noun /ˌɪnˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/

incapability

incapacidad
Meaning
lack of ability or power to do something; inability or incompetence
Example
His incapability to manage the team led to serious problems.
Su incapacidad para gestionar el equipo provocó problemas graves.