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B2 noun, verb /kloʊk/

cloak

capa
Meaning
a loose outer garment; to cover, hide, or disguise
Example
The spy cloaked his identity with a false name.
El espía cubrió su identidad con un falso nombre.
B2 adjective /ˈhoʊl.səm/

Wholesome

saludable; beneficioso para el bienestar físico o moral
Meaning
conducive to or promoting moral or physical well-being; healthy
Example
Eating wholesome food is important for good health.
Comer comida saludable es importante para la buena salud.
B2 adjective /ˈkeər.friː/

Carefree

sin preocupaciones; despreocupado;
Meaning
free from anxiety or responsibility; lighthearted; worry-free
Example
She lived a carefree life, traveling the world without any worries.
Ella vivió una vida sin preocupaciones, viajando por el mundo sin ninguna preocupación.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɛntɪv/

inventive

inventivo
Meaning
Having the ability to create or design new things or to think originally.
Example
The inventor was known for his inventive solutions to everyday problems.
El inventor era conocido por sus soluciones inventivas para los problemas cotidianos.
A2 noun; gerund /ˈwɒʃɪŋ/

washing

lavado
Meaning
the act of cleaning with water or other liquid; clothes or items that are being washed
Example
Washing clothes regularly helps maintain hygiene.
Lavar la ropa con regularidad ayuda a mantener la higiene.
C1 adjective /ˌsekənd ˈreɪt/

second-rate

de segunda categoría
Meaning
Of mediocre or inferior quality.
Example
The movie was entertaining but clearly second-rate compared to the original.
La película fue entretenida, pero claramente de segunda categoría en comparación con la original.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈlækɪŋ/

lacking

falta
Meaning
not having enough of something; missing
Example
His report was lacking in detail.
Su informe carecía de detalles.
B1 noun/verb /skeɪl/

scale

escala / aumentar el tamaño
Meaning
A system of ordered marks used for measurement; also means to climb or to adjust in size.
Example
The company plans to scale its operations globally.
La empresa planea escalar sus operaciones globalmente.
C2 adjective /ˌhæfˈhɑːr.tɪd/

halfhearted

desinteresado
Meaning
lacking enthusiasm or determination; unenthusiastic
Example
His halfhearted attempt to study did not bring good results.
Su intento desinteresado de estudiar no dio buenos resultados.
C1 adjective /ˈɔːrθədɑːks/

orthodox

ortodoxo
Meaning
conforming to traditional beliefs or practices
Example
He comes from a very orthodox family.
Él proviene de una familia muy ortodoxa.
B2 noun /rɪˈmaɪndər/

reminder

recordatorio
Meaning
something that helps you remember a fact, event, or action that you need to do or recall
Example
He set a reminder to call his mother on her birthday.
Él configuró un recordatorio para llamar a su madre en su cumpleaños.
C2 noun /ˈslʌɡərd/

sluggard

perezoso
Meaning
A lazy, sluggish person.
Example
The sluggard refused to get out of bed even at noon.
El perezoso se negó a levantarse de la cama incluso al mediodía.
A1 adjective /ˈsɔːri/

sorry

lo siento
Meaning
feeling regret or sympathy
Example
She felt sorry for what had happened.
Ella se sintió mal por lo que había sucedido.
A2 noun /seɪf/

Safe

seguro; protección
Meaning
secure container for storing valuables; protection from danger
Example
He kept his important documents in the office safe.
Guardó sus documentos importantes en la caja fuerte de la oficina.
B2 adjective /ˈpraɪs.ləs/

Priceless

invaluable; de incalculable valor
Meaning
extremely valuable; invaluable; beyond price
Example
Her grandmother's antique jewelry is absolutely priceless.
Las joyas antiguas de su abuela son absolutamente invaluables.
C1 verb /spɜːrn/

spurn

rechazar con desdén
Meaning
To reject something or someone with disdain or contempt.
Example
She spurned his offer of help.
Ella rechazó su oferta de ayuda con desdén.
C1 phrase ˌhjuː.məˈnɪt.ər.i.kəˈtæs.trə.fi

humanitarian catastrophe

catástrofe humanitaria
Meaning
A widespread disaster affecting human life, health, and well-being on a large scale.
Example
The war created a humanitarian catastrophe.
La guerra creó una catástrofe humanitaria.
B2 noun /ʌnˈsɜːrtənti/

Uncertainty

incertidumbre; duda o falta de certeza
Meaning
the state of being uncertain; doubt or lack of sureness
Example
The uncertainty about the weather delayed our trip.
La incertidumbre sobre el clima retrasó nuestro viaje.
B2 noun /rɪˈstrɪk.ʃən/

Restriction

restricción; limitación; control
Meaning
a limiting condition or measure; the limitation or control of someone or something
Example
There are strict restrictions on smoking in public places.
Hay estrictas restricciones sobre fumar en lugares públicos.
C2 adjective /ˈɡluː.tɪ.nəs/

glutinous

pegajoso
Meaning
Having a sticky or glue-like texture.
Example
The glutinous rice stuck together in the pot.
El arroz pegajoso se pegó en la olla.
C1 noun /vərˈnækjələr/

vernacular

lengua vernácula
Meaning
the language or dialect spoken by ordinary people in a particular region
Example
He gave his speech in the local vernacular so everyone could understand.
Él dio su discurso en la lengua vernácula local para que todos pudieran entender.
C1 noun /pərˈvɜːrʒən/

perversion

perversión
Meaning
The act of distorting or corrupting the original meaning, purpose, or state of something.
Example
The regime’s censorship was seen as a perversion of free speech.
La censura del régimen se consideró una perversión de la libertad de expresión.
C2 noun /səˈlɪsɪˌtuːd/

solicitude

preocupación, cuidado
Meaning
Care or concern for someone or something.
Example
His mother showed great solicitude for his safety.
Su madre mostró gran preocupación por su seguridad.
C1 adjective /rɪˈvɜː.sə.bəl/

Reversible

reversible
Meaning
able to be turned the other way around; able to be undone or changed back
Example
This jacket is reversible and can be worn on both sides.
Esta chaqueta es reversible y se puede usar por ambos lados.
C1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.tər/

Orator

orador
Meaning
a public speaker, especially one who is eloquent or skilled in speaking
Example
The famous orator delivered an inspiring speech.
El famoso orador pronunció un discurso inspirador.
C1 adjective ˈmær.ɪ.taɪm

Maritime

marítimo
Meaning
Connected with the sea, especially in relation to seafaring commercial or military activity.
Example
Maritime trade enhances the economy.
El comercio marítimo mejora la economía.
C2 noun /ˌvæs.ɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

Vacillation

vacilación
Meaning
the inability to decide between different opinions or actions; indecision
Example
His constant vacillation between career choices frustrated his parents.
Su constante vacilación entre opciones de carrera frustró a sus padres.
B1 noun /ˈhɛlθˌkɛər/

health-care

felicidad
Meaning
the organized provision of medical services to maintain or improve health
Example
Access to quality health-care is essential for every citizen.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 adjective /ˈroʊziət/

roseate

rosado, optimista
Meaning
Having a pink color; optimistic or idealistic.
Example
She looked at the future with roseate optimism.
Ella miró al futuro con un optimismo rosado.
B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.fəl/

Tasteful

delicioso; elegante; con buen gusto
Meaning
showing good judgment in matters of style and beauty
Example
She decorated her home in a very tasteful manner.
Ella decoró su casa de una manera muy elegante.
C1 noun /ræmˈbuːtən/

Rambutan

rambután
Meaning
a tropical fruit with red spiky skin and white translucent sweet flesh similar to litchi
Example
The rambutan looks scary with its hairy skin but tastes very sweet inside.
El rambutan se ve aterrador con su piel peluda, pero tiene un sabor muy dulce por dentro.
B2 adverb /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/

remarkably

de manera asombrosa
Meaning
in a way that is worthy of attention or notice; surprisingly
Example
She did remarkably well in the competition.
Ella lo hizo de manera asombrosa en la competencia.
C2 noun /ˈblʌfər/

bluffer

fanfarrón
Meaning
a person who pretends to be more confident, skilled, or knowledgeable than they really are; someone who deceives others by bluffing
Example
Everyone eventually realized that he was just a bluffer with no real experience.
Todos se dieron cuenta de que solo era un fanfarrón.
A1 pronoun /ˈɛvrɪwʌn/

everyone

todos
Meaning
every person; all people
Example
Everyone must bring their own lunch.
Todos deben traer su propio almuerzo.
B1 adjective kəˈmɜː.ʃəl

commercial

comercial
Meaning
Concerned with or engaged in commerce; having profit as a primary aim rather than artistic or other value.
Example
Commercial hubs attract investments.
Los centros comerciales atraen inversiones.
C2 noun /mjuːˈlætoʊ/

mulatto

persona de raza mixta (término antiguo y ofensivo)
Meaning
an outdated and now offensive term historically used to describe a person of mixed white and Black ancestry
Example
The word 'mulatto' is now considered outdated and offensive.
La palabra 'mulato' ahora se considera anticuada y ofensiva.
C2 noun /ˈbækənæl/

bacchanal

fiesta salvaje
Meaning
A noisy party involving drinking and revelry.
Example
The festival turned into a wild bacchanal by midnight.
El festival se convirtió en una fiesta salvaje a medianoche.
C2 noun /dɪˈmeɪn/

demesne

tierra vinculada a una mansión
Meaning
Land attached to a manor and retained for the owner's use.
Example
The castle was surrounded by its vast demesne.
El castillo estaba rodeado por su vasta tierra vinculada a una mansión.
C2 noun /ˈræpsədi/

rhapsody

canción exaltada/elogio
Meaning
an expression of great enthusiasm or an epic musical composition
Example
The singer’s performance was a rhapsody of emotions.
La actuación del cantante fue una rapsodia de emociones.
C2 verb /ˈflædʒəˌleɪt/

flagellate

azotar o flagelar a alguien como una forma de castigo o auto-disciplina
Meaning
to whip or flog someone, either literally or as a form of punishment or self-discipline
Example
In history, some monks would flagellate themselves as penance.
En la historia, algunos monjes se flagelaban como penitencia.
C1 /ˈdʒɛtɪsən/

jettison

abandonar
Meaning
to throw or drop something from a ship, aircraft, or vehicle to lighten the load; to abandon something no longer wanted
Example
The crew had to jettison cargo to save the sinking ship.
La tripulación tuvo que abandonar la carga para salvar el barco que se hundía.
C1 verb /rɪˈtreɪs/

retrace

volver sobre un camino o ruta, recordar y repetir pasos anteriores
Meaning
to go back over a path or route; to recall and repeat steps taken earlier
Example
She retraced her steps to find her lost keys.
Ella volvió sobre sus pasos para encontrar sus llaves perdidas.
C2 verb /ɪˈfɛktʃueɪt/

effectuate

efectuar
Meaning
to put into force or cause to happen; to bring about
Example
The manager effectuated the changes to improve efficiency.
El gerente efectuó los cambios para mejorar la eficiencia.
B2 noun θrets

threats

amenazas
Meaning
A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action.
Example
Threats to food security are rising globally.
Las amenazas a la seguridad alimentaria están aumentando a nivel mundial.
A2 noun /ˈseɪf.ti/

Safety

seguridad
Meaning
condition of being protected from danger, risk, or injury
Example
The company prioritizes workplace safety above all else.
La empresa prioriza la seguridad en el lugar de trabajo por encima de todo.
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/

Saying

dicho
Meaning
a well-known phrase that expresses something true about life; a proverb
Example
There's an old saying that practice makes perfect.
Hay un viejo dicho que dice que la práctica hace al maestro.
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəfɪˈzɪʃən/

metaphysician

metafísico
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in metaphysics.
Example
The metaphysician debated the essence of reality with his peers.
El metafísico debatió la esencia de la realidad con sus compañeros.
B2 noun ˈweə.rə.bəl dɪˈvaɪ.sɪz

wearable devices

dispositivos ponibles
Meaning
Electronic devices that can be worn on the body, typically incorporating smart technology for monitoring health or providing information.
Example
Wearable devices help monitor heart rate and physical activity.
Los dispositivos ponibles ayudan a monitorear el ritmo cardíaco y la actividad física.
B1 adjective /ˈɛd.jʊ.keɪ.tɪd/

educated

educado
Meaning
Having received a good level of formal schooling or training; knowledgeable
Example
She is an educated woman who values lifelong learning.
Ella es una mujer educada que valora el aprendizaje a lo largo de la vida.
C1 verb /diːm/

deem

considerar, juzgar
Meaning
to regard or consider in a specified way
Example
The project was deemed a success by the board.
El proyecto fue considerado un éxito por la junta.
B2 verb /fɔɪl/

foil

frustrar
Meaning
To prevent something (especially a plan) from succeeding.
Example
The police foiled the robbery attempt.
La policía frustró el intento de robo.
C2 noun /rɪˈfrɪndʒənsi/

refringency

refringencia
Meaning
The ability of a substance to bend light; refractive power.
Example
Glass has a higher refringency than water.
El vidrio tiene una mayor refringencia que el agua.
B1 verb /ɪɡˈzɪst/

exist

existir
Meaning
to have being or reality; to be present
Example
Dinosaurs existed millions of years ago.
Los dinosaurios existieron hace millones de años.
C2 verb /ˈdiːɪfaɪ/

deify

deificar
Meaning
to treat or worship someone or something as a god
Example
Some fans deify their favorite celebrities.
Algunos fanáticos deifican a sus celebridades favoritas.
B1 verb /ʌnˈræp/

unwrap

desenvolver
Meaning
remove wrapping or covering from something; reveal something gradually or clearly
Example
She carefully unwrapped the gift with excitement.
Ella desenvolvió el regalo con cuidado y emoción.
B1 noun /ˈɛnvəloʊp/

envelope

sobre
Meaning
a flat paper container used to enclose a letter or document
Example
She sealed the letter in an envelope and posted it.
Ella selló la carta en un sobre y lo envió.
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.
C2 verb /ˈɡɑːrbəl/

garble

distorsionar
Meaning
To reproduce a message in a confused, distorted, or unclear way.
Example
The poor phone connection garbled his words.
La mala conexión telefónica distorsionó sus palabras.
C1 noun /ˈdaʊn.pɔːr/

Downpour

lluvia torrencial; tormenta repentina
Meaning
a heavy fall of rain; a sudden heavy rainfall
Example
The sudden downpour caught everyone off guard and soaked the outdoor event.
La repentina lluvia torrencial sorprendió a todos y empapó el evento al aire libre.
B1 verb /rɪˈtaɪə/

retire

jubilarse
Meaning
to stop working after reaching a certain age or having completed a career
Example
She decided to retire after working for 40 years.
Ella decidió jubilarse después de trabajar durante 40 años.
C1 noun dɪˈspær.ə.ti

disparity

disparidad
Meaning
A great difference or inequality.
Example
Disparity between countries must be reduced.
La disparidad entre los países debe ser reducida.
B2 adjective /ˌpriːməˈtjʊər/

premature

prematuro
Meaning
Happening or done before the usual or proper time.
Example
His decision to quit the job was premature.
Su decisión de dejar el trabajo fue prematura.
B2 adverb /ˈskɪl.fəl.i/

Skilfully/US: Skillfully

habilidosamente
Meaning
in a way that shows ability and training; expertly
Example
She skilfully painted the portrait in just two hours.
Ella pintó el retrato hábilmente en solo dos horas.
B1 adverb /ˈlɪtərəli/

literally

literalmente
Meaning
in a literal manner or sense; exactly
Example
He was literally running for three hours without stopping.
Él estuvo corriendo literalmente durante tres horas sin detenerse.
C2 noun /ˈfæn.feər/

fanfare

gran pompa, publicidad
Meaning
a short ceremonial tune or display of publicity to attract attention
Example
The new product was launched with much fanfare.
El nuevo producto fue lanzado con gran pompa.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtʌtʃəbəl/

Untouchable

intocable; más allá de la crítica o el ataque
Meaning
not able to be touched or affected; beyond criticism or attack
Example
The CEO seemed untouchable despite the scandal.
El CEO parecía intocable a pesar del escándalo.
A2 pronoun /huːˈɛvər/

whoever

quien sea
Meaning
any person who; no matter who
Example
Whoever wants to join the trip must register today.
Quienquiera que quiera unirse al viaje debe registrarse hoy.
C1 noun /ˈblɪs.tər/

Blister

ampolla
Meaning
a small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction, burning, or other damage
Example
The new shoes gave her a painful blister on her heel.
Los nuevos zapatos le dieron una dolorosa ampolla en el talón.
C1 noun /ruːz/

Ruse

artimaña; truco
Meaning
an action intended to deceive someone; a trick or stratagem
Example
The thief used a clever ruse to distract the guard.
El ladrón usó una artimaña astuta para distraer al guardia.
B1 noun /slaɪd/

Slide

tobogán
Meaning
a smooth surface for sliding down; a piece of playground equipment
Example
The children enjoyed playing on the slide at the park.
Los niños disfrutaron jugando en el tobogán en el parque.
A2 noun /hɛn/

Hen

gallina
Meaning
female chicken
Example
The hen laid fresh eggs in the nest.
La gallina puso huevos frescos en el nido.
B2 verb /ɪnˈhæbɪt/

inhabit

habitar
Meaning
to live in; to occupy as a dwelling
Example
Many animals inhabit the forest.
Muchos animales habitan el bosque.
C1 noun ˌlɪb.ər.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

liberalization

liberalización
Meaning
The removal or loosening of restrictions on something, typically an economic or political system.
Example
The liberalization of trade policies attracted foreign investments.
La liberalización de las políticas comerciales atrajo inversiones extranjeras.
B1 noun /rɪˈsɜːtʃə(r)/

researcher

investigador
Meaning
a person who conducts research
Example
The researcher published her findings in a scientific journal.
El investigador publicó sus hallazgos en una revista científica.
C1 noun /ˈiːdɪkt/

edict

edicto
Meaning
An official order, proclamation, or decree issued by an authority.
Example
The king issued an edict banning smoking in public places.
El rey emitió un edicto prohibiendo fumar en lugares públicos.
C1 adjective skiˈmæt.ɪk

Schematic

relacionado con un esquema o de forma resumida
Meaning
Presenting some framework or concept briefly
Example
The engineer provided a schematic diagram of the project.
El ingeniero proporcionó un diagrama esquemático del proyecto.
C1 adjective /ˈpær.ə.nɔɪd/

paranoid

tener un miedo o sospecha irracional hacia los demás
Meaning
having an unreasonable fear or suspicion of others
Example
She became paranoid after hearing strange noises outside.
Se volvió paranoica después de escuchar ruidos extraños afuera.
C1 noun /ˈflæt.ər.i/

Flattery

adulación
Meaning
excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one's own interests
Example
His constant flattery made everyone suspicious of his true motives.
Su constante adulación hizo que todos sospecharan de sus verdaderas intenciones.
C1 noun /ˈklɛmənsi/

clemency

clemencia
Meaning
mercy, leniency, or forgiveness shown towards someone
Example
The judge showed clemency and reduced his sentence.
El juez mostró clemencia y redujo su sentencia.
B2 noun /koʊˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/

Coincidence

coincidencia
Meaning
a remarkable occurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection; chance happening
Example
It was a strange coincidence that they both wore the same dress to the party.
Fue una extraña coincidencia que ambos llevaran el mismo vestido a la fiesta.
C1 noun ˈsʌfrɪdʒ

suffrage

sufragio
Meaning
The right to vote in political elections; the principle of political representation.
Example
Universal suffrage was a key demand.
El sufragio universal fue una demanda clave.
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrk laɪf ˈbæl.əns/

work-life balance

equilibrio entre trabajo y vida
Meaning
The equilibrium between personal and professional life, ensuring neither dominates at the expense of the other.
Example
Achieving work-life balance reduces stress and improves productivity.
Lograr el equilibrio entre trabajo y vida reduce el estrés y mejora la productividad.
C2 adjective /ˈkrɒtʃ.ə.ti/

crotchety

gruñón
Meaning
bad-tempered, easily annoyed, and often complaining
Example
The crotchety old man yelled at the children for playing near his house.
El gruñón viejo hombre gritó a los niños por jugar cerca de su casa.
B2 adjective /pəˈrɛntəl/

parental

relacionado con los padres
Meaning
relating to a parent or parents; characteristic of a mother or father
Example
Parental guidance is important for a child's development.
La orientación parental es importante para el desarrollo de un niño.
B1 noun ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.dʒəns

artificial intelligence

inteligencia artificial
Meaning
The theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence.
Example
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing education through smart tutoring.
La inteligencia artificial está revolucionando la educación a través de la tutoría inteligente.
C2 noun /ˈklærɪən/

Clarion

clarín
Meaning
a shrill narrow-tubed war trumpet; a medieval trumpet with a clear piercing tone
Example
The clarion sounded across the battlefield to signal the charge.
El clarín sonó a través del campo de batalla para señalar el ataque.
C1 adjective /iːsˈθɛθɪkəl/

aesthetical

estético
Meaning
concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty; related to artistic taste or appearance
Example
The architect focused on the aesthetical balance of the building.
El arquitecto se centró en el equilibrio estético del edificio.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈsɛkʃuəl/

asexual

asexual
Meaning
Without sexual feelings, associations, or reproduction through sex.
Example
Many plants reproduce through asexual methods like budding or splitting.
Muchas plantas se reproducen mediante métodos asexuales como la gemación o la división.
A2 noun /ˈkʌm.fərt/

Comfort

confort; comodidad
Meaning
a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint; relief from distress or anxiety
Example
The soft sofa provided great comfort after a long day at work.
El sofá suave proporcionó un gran confort después de un largo día de trabajo.
B2 adjective /stɜːrn/

Stern

estricto; severo
Meaning
serious and demanding exact conformity to rules; strict and severe
Example
The teacher gave the students a stern warning about cheating.
El maestro dio a los estudiantes una advertencia estricta sobre hacer trampa.
C2 verb /ˌsɜːrkəmˈnævɪɡeɪt/

circumnavigate

circunnavegar
Meaning
to travel all the way around something, especially the earth
Example
Magellan was the first to circumnavigate the globe.
Magallanes fue el primero en circunnavegar el globo.
B2 adjective /ˈɛv.ə.ɡriːn/

evergreen

siempreverde
Meaning
Remaining green and functional throughout the year; not shedding leaves seasonally.
Example
Evergreen trees like pine and fir stay green year-round.
Los árboles siempreverdes como el pino y el abeto permanecen verdes durante todo el año.
B2 noun /ˈliːf.lət/

Leaflet

folleto; volante
Meaning
a printed sheet of paper containing information or advertising and usually distributed free
Example
She handed out leaflets about the environmental campaign.
Ella repartió folletos sobre la campaña medioambiental.
B2 verb /fɔːrˈsiː/

foresee

prever
Meaning
To be aware of beforehand; to predict or expect.
Example
She could foresee the challenges ahead.
Ella podía prever los desafíos por delante.
C2 verb /bɪˈɡaɪl/

beguile

encantar / engañar para atraer
Meaning
to charm or enchant someone, often in a deceptive way
Example
She beguiled the audience with her storytelling.
Ella cautivó a la audiencia con su narración.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈsten.sɪv/

Extensive

extenso; amplio; vasto
Meaning
covering or affecting a large area; comprehensive; wide-ranging
Example
The company conducted extensive research before launching the new product.
La empresa realizó una investigación extensa antes de lanzar el nuevo producto.
C2 adjective /rɪˈdjuːsəbl̩/

reducible

reducible
Meaning
capable of being simplified, lessened, or made smaller
Example
The problem is complex but reducible to a few basic principles.
El problema es complejo pero reducible a unos pocos principios básicos.
A1 noun /jɪə/

year

año
Meaning
a period of 365 or 366 days, divided into 12 months
Example
This year, we are planning a trip to the mountains.
Este año, estamos planeando un viaje a las montañas.
B2 adjective /ˈles.ər/

Lesser

menor
Meaning
smaller in amount; of lower importance; inferior
Example
He chose the lesser of two evils when making his decision.
Eligió el menor de dos males al tomar su decisión.
C2 noun /fɪˈlæt.əl.i/

philately

filatelia
Meaning
the collection and study of postage stamps
Example
Philately is a hobby enjoyed by people of all ages.
La filatelia es un pasatiempo que disfrutan personas de todas las edades.
A2 noun /spuːn/

Spoon

cuchara
Meaning
an implement consisting of a small, shallow bowl on a long handle, used for eating, stirring, and serving food
Example
He used a spoon to eat his soup.
Él usó una cuchara para comer su sopa.
B2 adjective /ˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Manageable

manejable; controlable
Meaning
able to be controlled or dealt with; feasible
Example
The workload is manageable if we plan properly.
La carga de trabajo es manejable si planificamos adecuadamente.
C1 adjective /ˈwɔːrˌlaɪk/

warlike

bélico
Meaning
Having an aggressive or militant nature; inclined to fight or engage in war.
Example
The tribe was known for its warlike traditions.
La tribu era conocida por sus tradiciones bélicas.
A2 noun /ˈpɪloʊ/

Pillow

almohada
Meaning
a soft cushion used to support the head while sleeping
Example
She rested her head on the soft pillow.
Ella descansó su cabeza sobre la almohada suave.
B2 noun /əˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

availability

disponibilidad
Meaning
the state of being able to be used or obtained
Example
The availability of clean water is crucial for health.
La disponibilidad de agua limpia es crucial para la salud.
B1 adjective /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪd/

frustrated

frustrado
Meaning
feeling annoyed or upset because of inability to achieve something
Example
She felt frustrated after failing the exam.
Ella se sintió frustrada después de reprobar el examen.
C2 noun /ˈlɪniəmənt/

lineament

rasgo
Meaning
A distinctive feature or characteristic, especially of the face.
Example
Her delicate lineaments revealed her noble birth.
Sus delicados rasgos revelaron su noble nacimiento.
B1 verb /ˈfɛri/

ferry

transportar en ferry
Meaning
to transport by boat; to carry back and forth
Example
The boat ferried passengers across the river.
El bote transportó a los pasajeros a través del río.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛreɪtɪd/

serrated

dentado
Meaning
Having a notched or saw-toothed edge.
Example
The bread knife had a serrated blade.
El cuchillo de pan tenía una hoja dentada.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Land lord

propietario
Meaning
a person who owns property and rents it to tenants
Example
The landlord collected the monthly rent from all tenants.
El arrendador cobró el alquiler mensual de todos los inquilinos.
C2 verb /ˈkɒndʒʊɡeɪt/

conjugate

conjugar
Meaning
to list the different forms of a verb according to tense, person, and number
Example
Students are asked to conjugate the verb 'to be'.
Se les pide a los estudiantes que conjuguen el verbo 'ser'.
C1 noun /ˈplʌn.dər.ər/

Plunderer

saqueador
Meaning
a person who steals goods, especially during war or civil disorder
Example
The plunderers ransacked the village after the battle.
Los saqueadores saquearon el pueblo después de la batalla.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪdənˌhʊd/

maidenhood

juventud
Meaning
The state of being a maiden; girlhood or virginity.
Example
The poem celebrated the innocence of maidenhood.
El poema celebró la inocencia de la juventud.
C1 adverb /ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəli/

incidentally

por cierto
Meaning
by the way; used to introduce a remark not directly related to the main subject
Example
Incidentally, did you know that she studied in Paris?
Por cierto, ¿sabías que estudió en París?
A1 noun /bɔɪ/

boy

niño
Meaning
a male child or young male person
Example
The boy ran across the playground.
El niño corrió por el patio de recreo.
C1 adjective /ˈɛm.ɪ.nənt/

eminent

eminente
Meaning
Famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.
Example
He is an eminent scientist known for groundbreaking research.
Él es un científico eminente conocido por su investigación innovadora.
C1 verb /ˈsɪvɪlaɪz/

civilize

civilizar
Meaning
to bring a society or group to a more developed, organized, or socially acceptable state; to educate and refine behavior
Example
Education can help civilize communities by promoting shared values and respect.
La educación puede ayudar a civilizar a las comunidades promoviendo valores compartidos y respeto.
B2 noun, verb /steɪk/

stake

participación, riesgo
Meaning
A share or interest in a business or venture; to risk or support something of value.
Example
He has a major stake in the new company.
Él tiene una participación importante en la nueva empresa.
A1 adjective /ˈɔːr.ɪndʒ/

Orange

naranja
Meaning
having a color between red and yellow like that of a ripe orange fruit
Example
The orange sunset painted the sky magnificently.
El atardecer naranja pintó el cielo magníficamente.
C2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɡɜːrd/

undergird

sustentar, reforzar
Meaning
to provide support or foundation for; to strengthen
Example
Strong values undergird a healthy society.
Los valores fuertes sustentan una sociedad saludable.