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C1 noun /koʊˈɜː.ʃən/

coercion

coerción
Meaning
The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.
Example
Cybercriminals use coercion to extract information.
Los ciberdelincuentes usan la coerción para obtener información.
C1 noun /kæsˈkeɪd/

Cascade

cascada; una sucesión de etapas o operaciones
Meaning
a waterfall; a succession of stages or operations
Example
The mountain cascade created a beautiful natural swimming pool below.
La cascada de la montaña creó una hermosa piscina natural de natación abajo.
C1 noun, verb /klɒt/

clot

coágulo
Meaning
a thick mass of coagulated liquid, especially blood; to form such a mass.
Example
The doctor removed a blood clot from the patient.
El doctor removió un coágulo de sangre del paciente.
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɪə.ləs/

Cheerless

desolado; sombrío; triste; sin alegría
Meaning
lacking happiness or comfort; gloomy; depressing; without cheer
Example
The old house looked cheerless and abandoned in the winter rain.
La casa vieja se veía desolada y abandonada bajo la lluvia invernal.
C1 verb /ˈsenʃər/

censure

censurar, criticar severamente
Meaning
to criticize severely; to express strong disapproval
Example
The committee censured the politician for his misconduct.
El comité censuró al político por su mala conducta.
B2 noun ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl ˈθɪŋ.kɪŋ

critical thinking

pensamiento crítico
Meaning
The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.
Example
Critical thinking helps in making informed decisions.
El pensamiento crítico ayuda a tomar decisiones informadas.
B2 noun ˈkɛmɪkəl weɪst

chemical waste

residuos químicos
Meaning
Waste material from industrial or laboratory processes that contains harmful chemicals.
Example
Chemical waste pollutes water bodies.
Los residuos químicos contaminan los cuerpos de agua.
C2 noun /ˌkæstɪˈɡeɪʃən/

castigation

severa crítica o castigo
Meaning
Severe criticism or punishment for wrongdoing.
Example
The manager’s harsh castigation shocked the entire team.
La severa castigo del gerente sorprendió a todo el equipo.
B1 verb /kənˈsɪst/

consist

consistir
Meaning
to be made up or composed of certain parts or elements
Example
The committee consists of five members.
El comité consiste en cinco miembros.
B2 adjective /ˈkælkjuleɪtɪd/

calculated

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

cat-o-nine-tails

latigazo de nueve colas
Meaning
A whip with nine knotted cords, historically used for punishment.
Example
The sailor feared the cat-o-nine-tails more than the storm at sea.
El marinero temía más al cat-o-nine-tails que a la tormenta en el mar.
C2 adjective /ˈkɑːrpɪŋ/

carping

quejoso
Meaning
continually complaining or finding fault in a petty way
Example
His carping attitude makes teamwork difficult.
Su actitud quejosa hace que el trabajo en equipo sea difícil.
C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈveɪl/

countervail

contrarrestar
Meaning
to offset or counteract the effect of something
Example
The benefits of the new policy countervail its drawbacks.
Los beneficios de la nueva política contrarrestan sus desventajas.
C1 noun /ˈkɔːrdən/

cordon

cordón de seguridad
Meaning
a line or circle of police, soldiers, or guards preventing access
Example
The police set up a cordon around the crime scene.
La policía estableció un cordón alrededor de la escena del crimen.
A2 noun /ˈkælɪndər/

calendar

calendario
Meaning
a system for organizing days, months, and years; a chart showing days of the year
Example
She marked her birthday on the calendar.
Ella marcó su cumpleaños en el calendario.
B2 adjective /ˈkrɛd.ɪ.bəl/

credible

creíble
Meaning
able to be believed; convincing
Example
Her explanation was credible enough to convince the committee.
Su explicación fue lo suficientemente creíble como para convencer al comité.
C1 verb /kəmˈpjuːt/

compute

calcular
Meaning
To calculate or determine by using a computer or mathematical methods.
Example
The software can compute the total cost in seconds.
El software puede calcular el costo total en segundos.
A1 noun /ˈkɒf.i/

Coffee

café
Meaning
a hot drink made from roasted coffee beans
Example
I need a cup of coffee to start my morning.
Necesito una taza de café para comenzar mi mañana.
C1 verb /ˈkəʊ.dɪ.faɪ/

codify

codificar
Meaning
to arrange laws, rules, or ideas into a clear and systematic code
Example
The committee worked to codify the existing laws.
El comité trabajó para codificar las leyes existentes.
B1 noun /ˌsiːiːˈoʊ/

ceo

director ejecutivo
Meaning
The highest-ranking person in a company, responsible for overall management.
Example
The CEO announced a new strategy for the company.
El CEO anunció una nueva estrategia para la empresa.
B1 noun/verb /koʊd/

code

código
Meaning
a system of words, letters, or symbols used to represent information or instructions
Example
He wrote a code to solve the problem on the computer.
Escribió un código para resolver el problema en la computadora.
B2 adjective /ˌkɒn.fɪˈden.ʃəl/

Confidential

confidencial; privado; destinado a ser mantenido en secreto
Meaning
secret; private; intended to be kept secret
Example
Please keep this information confidential.
Por favor, mantén esta información confidencial.
A2 adjective /ˈkreɪzi/

Crazy

loco; extremadamente tonto; muy entusiasta por algo
Meaning
mentally ill; extremely foolish; wildly enthusiastic about something
Example
That's a crazy idea, but it might just work.
Es una idea loca, pero podría funcionar.
C1 noun /ˌkɑːr.diˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

cardiologist

cardiólogo
Meaning
A doctor specializing in diagnosing and treating heart diseases.
Example
She made an appointment with a cardiologist for her chest pain.
Ella hizo una cita con un cardiólogo debido al dolor en su pecho.
C2 adjective /ˈkɑːrnəl/

carnal

carnal
Meaning
Relating to physical, especially sexual, desires and appetites.
Example
The book explores the conflict between spiritual and carnal desires.
El libro explora el conflicto entre los deseos espirituales y carnales.
B2 noun ˌkɒn.fɪ.den.ʃiˈæl.ɪ.ti

confidentiality

confidencialidad
Meaning
The state of keeping or being kept secret or private
Example
Confidentiality is crucial in data security.
La confidencialidad es crucial en la seguridad de datos.
B2 adjective /ˈklɪn.ɪ.kəl/

clinical

clínico
Meaning
Related to the observation and treatment of patients rather than theoretical study.
Example
The doctor conducted a clinical examination.
El doctor realizó un examen clínico.
A2 adjective /ˈkɒm.ən/

common

común
Meaning
occurring frequently or widely; shared by all
Example
It is common to see traffic in the city during rush hour.
Es común ver tráfico en la ciudad durante la hora pico.
B2 adjective kɒnˈtek.stju.əl

contextual

contextual
Meaning
Depending on or relating to the circumstances or setting; context-dependent.
Example
Contextual meaning changes depending on usage.
El significado contextual cambia según el uso.
C1 verb /ˈkʌvət/

covet

codiciar
Meaning
to desire something belonging to someone else
Example
He coveted his neighbor's new car.
Él codició el coche nuevo de su vecino.
B2 noun/verb /sɪˈmɛnt/

cement

cemento / cimentar
Meaning
a powdery substance that binds materials together; to make something strong or permanent
Example
The treaty helped cement the relationship between the two countries.
El tratado ayudó a cimentar la relación entre los dos países.
C2 verb /ˈkʌzən/

cozen

engañar, estafar
Meaning
to deceive, cheat, or trick someone
Example
He cozened the old man out of his money.
Él engañó al anciano y le quitó su dinero.
B1 noun, verb /ˈkɒndʌkt/ (noun), /kənˈdʌkt/ (verb)

conduct

comportamiento / conducir
Meaning
to organize or carry out; or a person's behavior
Example
The teacher conducted the exam fairly.
La profesora condujo el examen de manera justa.
C2 noun /ˈkɒnsəvəˌtwɑː/

conservatoire

conservatorio
Meaning
A school specializing in the study of music or drama.
Example
She trained as a pianist at the Paris Conservatoire.
Ella se entrenó como pianista en el Conservatorio de París.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɛərˌwʊmən/

chairwoman

presidenta
Meaning
a woman who presides over a meeting, committee, or organization; a female leader of a board or council
Example
She was elected chairwoman of the company after years of experience.
Fue elegida presidenta de la empresa tras años de experiencia.
A2 adjective /ˈkeər.ləs/

Careless

descuidado; negligente; distraído; imprudente;
Meaning
not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors; negligent; inattentive
Example
His careless driving caused a serious accident on the highway.
Su conducción descuidada causó un accidente grave en la carretera.
A2 noun /ˈkrɒk.ə.daɪl/

Crocodile

cocodrilo
Meaning
a large reptile with a long mouth and sharp teeth that lives in rivers and lakes in hot countries
Example
The crocodile slowly moved through the murky water.
El cocodrilo se movió lentamente por el agua turbia.
A2 verb /kəmˈpliːt/

complete

completar
Meaning
to finish making or doing something; to bring something to an end
Example
She managed to complete the project on time.
Ella logró completar el proyecto a tiempo.
A1 verb /keɪm/

came

vino
Meaning
past tense of 'come'
Example
She came to the party on time.
Ella vino a la fiesta a tiempo.
C1 noun /krɪˈden.ʃəl/

credential

credencial
Meaning
a qualification, achievement, or aspect of a person's background used to indicate suitability for something
Example
She presented her credentials before starting the new job.
Ella presentó sus credenciales antes de comenzar el nuevo trabajo.
B2 adverb /kənˈtɪnjuəli/

Continually

continuamente; repetidamente
Meaning
without stopping; repeatedly
Example
She continually checked her phone for messages.
Ella revisaba continuamente su teléfono en busca de mensajes.
B2 noun /kəmˈplaɪ.əns/

compliance

cumplimiento
Meaning
The practice of conforming to rules, regulations, or laws; obedience to orders or instructions.
Example
Schools expect compliance with their rules and policies.
Las escuelas esperan el cumplimiento de sus reglas y políticas.
C2 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə bɑːks/

China box

jazmín de naranja
Meaning
a small evergreen shrub with tiny white fragrant flowers
Example
The China box plant produced clusters of small white flowers.
La planta de jazmín de naranja produjo racimos de pequeñas flores blancas.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpærətɪv/

Comparative

comparativo
Meaning
involving comparison between two or more things; relative
Example
The study showed comparative results between different teaching methods.
El estudio mostró resultados comparativos entre diferentes métodos de enseñanza.
B1 noun /ˈkwaɪər/

choir

coro
Meaning
An organized group of singers, typically performing in church services or concerts.
Example
The choir sang beautifully during the ceremony.
El coro cantó hermosamente durante la ceremonia.
B2 noun ˌkætəˈstrɒfɪk ɪˈvents

catastrophic events

eventos catastróficos
Meaning
Extremely destructive or damaging events that cause widespread devastation.
Example
Cyclones are catastrophic events in Bangladesh.
Los ciclones son eventos catastróficos en Bangladesh.
C1 noun /ˈkæn.dɚ/

candor

franqueza
Meaning
The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward in speech or expression.
Example
She spoke with candor about the challenges she faced.
Ella habló con franqueza sobre los desafíos que enfrentó.
C1 noun ˌkʌl.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən

culmination

culminación. El punto más alto o culminante de algo, especialmente alcanzado después de mucho tiempo.
Meaning
The highest or climactic point of something, especially as attained after a long time.
Example
The project reached its culmination after years of effort.
El proyecto alcanzó su culminación después de años de esfuerzo.
C1 verb /ˈkrɪsən/

christen

bautizar
Meaning
to give a name to someone at baptism or to name something officially
Example
They christened the ship after the queen.
Ellos bautizaron el barco después de la reina.
C1 verb/noun /ˈkrɒn.ɪ.kəl/

chronicle

registrar eventos en el orden en que ocurrieron
Meaning
To record events in the order in which they happened; a written record of historical events.
Example
She decided to chronicle her journey through a blog.
Ella decidió cronometrar su viaje a través de un blog.
A2 verb /kræʃ/

crash

felicidad
Meaning
To collide violently; to suddenly stop working (for machines or computers).
Example
The car crashed into the wall at high speed.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /ˌkɒmpɪˈleɪʃən/

compilation

compilación
Meaning
a collection of things, especially pieces of writing or music, gathered together
Example
The book is a compilation of his best essays.
El libro es una compilación de sus mejores ensayos.
C1 adverb /ˈkɔːrdiəli/

Cordially

cordialmente
Meaning
in a warm and friendly manner; sincerely
Example
You are cordially invited to our wedding ceremony.
Estás cordialmente invitado a nuestra ceremonia de boda.
B2 verb /klɪŋ/

cling

felicidad
Meaning
to hold on tightly to someone or something
Example
The child clung to his mother in fear.
Ella no pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B1 noun /ˈkʌˈs.təm/

Custom

costumbre; práctica; arancel;
Meaning
a traditional practice or behavior; duties levied on imports; habitual practice
Example
It is a local custom to remove shoes before entering someone's home.
Es una costumbre local quitarse los zapatos antes de entrar en la casa de alguien.
C1 noun /ˈʃɪvəlri/

chivalry

caballerosidad
Meaning
The medieval knightly system with its moral, social, and religious code; courteous behavior, especially toward women.
Example
The knight lived by the code of chivalry.
El caballero vivía según el código de la caballería.
A2 noun /ˈsɪɡəˌrɛt/

cigarette

cigarrillo
Meaning
a small roll of finely cut tobacco wrapped in paper for smoking
Example
He lit a cigarette after dinner.
Él encendió un cigarrillo después de la cena.
B2 noun /ˌkɑːrboʊˈhaɪdreɪt/

carbohydrate

carbohidrato
Meaning
a nutrient that provides energy, found in foods like rice, bread, and sugar
Example
Rice and potatoes are rich in carbohydrates.
El arroz y las papas son ricos en carbohidratos.
C2 noun /ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/

catechism

catecismo
Meaning
A summary of religious principles often in the form of questions and answers; also a set of fixed questions or beliefs.
Example
The priest taught the children the catechism every Sunday.
El sacerdote enseñó a los niños el catecismo todos los domingos.
B2 noun /kəˈtæstrəfi/

catastrophe

catástrofe
Meaning
A sudden and widespread disaster or misfortune.
Example
The earthquake was a catastrophe for the entire region.
El terremoto fue una catástrofe para toda la región.
C2 verb /kənˈtɔːrt/

contort

torcer
Meaning
to twist or bend out of the normal shape
Example
She contorted her face in pain after the injury.
Ella contorsionó su cara de dolor después de la lesión.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmpoʊst/

compost

abono
Meaning
decayed organic matter used as fertilizer
Example
The gardener added compost to enrich the soil.
El jardinero añadió abono para enriquecer el suelo.
C2 noun /kəˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

commodification

mercantilización
Meaning
The transformation of goods, services, ideas, or social relations into market commodities.
Example
The commodification of education has increased tuition costs.
La mercantilización de la educación ha incrementado los costos de matrícula.
A2 noun /ˈkæm.əl/

Camel

camello
Meaning
a large animal with one or two humps on its back that lives in hot dry places
Example
The camel walked slowly across the desert sand.
El camello caminó lentamente por la arena del desierto.
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 verb /ˈtʃeɪ.sən/

chasten

castigar / someter
Meaning
to correct or discipline; to humble or subdue
Example
The coach chastened the team after their poor performance.
El entrenador castigó al equipo después de su pobre desempeño.
B2 verb, noun /kəˈmjuːt/

commute

desplazamiento
Meaning
Verb: to travel regularly between home and work; Noun: the journey to and from work.
Example
He commutes two hours every day to reach his office.
Él se desplaza dos horas cada día para llegar a su oficina.
C1 adverb /ˌkɒnfɪˈdenʃəli/

Confidentially

de manera confidencial
Meaning
in a confidential manner; secretly; privately
Example
The information was shared confidentially between the two managers.
La información fue compartida confidencialmente entre los dos gerentes.
A2 noun, verb /kɒf/

cough

tos
Meaning
a sudden noisy release of air from the lungs to clear the throat or airway; to expel air suddenly from the lungs with a cough
Example
He has a bad cough and stayed home today.
Tiene una tos fuerte y se quedó en casa hoy.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.tər/

counter

mostrador
Meaning
a flat surface in a shop, bank, or kitchen where transactions or work are done
Example
The cashier stood behind the counter.
El cajero estaba detrás del mostrador.
B1 noun /kəˈsiːnoʊ/

casino

casino
Meaning
a place where people gamble and play games of chance
Example
They spent the evening playing cards at the casino.
Pasaron la tarde jugando cartas en el casino.
B2 noun /ˈkɒm.pɒ.stɪŋ/

composting

compostaje
Meaning
The process of recycling organic waste into fertile fertilizer.
Example
Composting reduces waste and enhances soil fertility.
El compostaje reduce los desechos y mejora la fertilidad del suelo.
C1 verb /kənˈfaʊnd/

confound

desconcertar
Meaning
to confuse or surprise someone, often by acting against their expectations
Example
The magician's trick seemed to confound the entire audience.
El truco del mago parecía desconcertar a toda la audiencia.
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.
A2 noun /kənˈtrəʊl/

control

control
Meaning
The power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events.
Example
Proper control measures are necessary.
Se requieren medidas de control adecuadas.
C2 noun /kəmˈpɒz.ɪ.tər/

Compositor

compositor
Meaning
a person who arranges type for printing or creates musical compositions
Example
The compositor carefully arranged the text for the newspaper.
El compositor organizó cuidadosamente el texto para el periódico.
A2 noun, verb /tʃɪp/

chip

trozo / pedazo roto
Meaning
A small piece broken off from something; or to cut or break a small piece from something.
Example
He accidentally chipped the edge of the table.
Él accidentalmente astilló el borde de la mesa.
B2 noun ˈkærɪktər dɪˈvɛləpmənt

character development

desarrollo de personajes
Meaning
The process of creating a believable character in fiction by giving the character depth and personality.
Example
The character development of Sydney Carton is profound.
El desarrollo de personajes de Sydney Carton es profundo.
C1 noun /ˌkɔr.diˈæl.ɪ.ti/

Cordiality

cordialidad; amabilidad
Meaning
sincere affection and kindness; warm and friendly behavior
Example
The host's cordiality made all the guests feel welcome and comfortable.
La cordialidad del anfitrión hizo que todos los invitados se sintieran bienvenidos y cómodos.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnəmən/

Cinnamon

canela
Meaning
aromatic spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species
Example
Cinnamon is often used in baking and desserts.
La canela se usa a menudo en la repostería y los postres.
C1 noun kənˈvɜː.dʒəns

convergence

convergencia
Meaning
The process of coming together from different directions to meet at a common point; unification or integration.
Example
The convergence of technologies is revolutionizing industries.
La convergencia de tecnologías está revolucionando las industrias.
B1 noun /kæmˈpeɪn/

Campaign

campaña
Meaning
an organized course of action to achieve a particular goal; a series of military operations
Example
The environmental campaign successfully raised awareness about climate change.
La campaña ambiental recaudó exitosamente conciencia sobre el cambio climático.
C1 adjective /koʊˈɜːrsɪv/

coercive

coercitivo
Meaning
Relating to or using force or threats to make someone do something.
Example
The government faced criticism for adopting coercive measures against protestors.
El gobierno enfrentó críticas por adoptar medidas coercitivas contra los manifestantes.
C1 noun kəmˈpleɪ.sən.si

complacency

autocomplacencia
Meaning
Excessive self-satisfaction with one's achievements that can hinder progress.
Example
His complacency led to a decline in his performance.
Su autocomplacencia llevó a una disminución en su rendimiento.
A2 verb /klaɪm/

climb

escalar
Meaning
to go up using hands and feet; to ascend
Example
We decided to climb the mountain.
Decidimos escalar la montaña.
B2 verb /kəmˈplaɪ/

comply

cumplir
Meaning
to act in accordance with a rule, request, or law
Example
All companies must comply with safety regulations.
Todas las empresas deben cumplir con las normativas de seguridad.
B2 noun /ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən ˈmuːvmənt/

Conservation Movement

Movimiento de conservación
Meaning
A political, environmental, and social movement that seeks to protect natural resources including plant and animal species as well as their habitat for the future.
Example
The conservation movement began in the 19th century to protect wildlife.
El movimiento de conservación comenzó en el siglo XIX para proteger la vida silvestre.
B1 noun /ˈkæmpəs/

campus

campus
Meaning
The grounds and buildings of a university, college, or school.
Example
The university campus is filled with students during the fall semester.
El campus universitario está lleno de estudiantes durante el semestre de otoño.
B2 noun /kəˈθɒlɪsɪzəm/

catholicism

catolicismo
Meaning
The faith, practice, and church order of the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
Catholicism has a long history and rich traditions.
El catolicismo tiene una larga historia y ricas tradiciones.
A1 verb, noun /kraɪ/

cry

llorar
Meaning
To shed tears as an expression of emotion such as sadness or pain; also a loud call or shout.
Example
The baby began to cry when she was hungry.
El bebé comenzó a llorar cuando tenía hambre.
B1 noun /tʃɑːrm/

Charm

encanto; hechizo; amabilidad
Meaning
the power or quality of giving delight or arousing admiration; a magical spell or talisman
Example
Her natural charm and wit made her popular at social gatherings.
Su encanto natural y agudeza la hicieron popular en las reuniones sociales.
B2 verb /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/

cherish

atesorar
Meaning
To hold something dear, to love and protect, or to keep a hope or memory alive.
Example
She cherishes the memories of her childhood home.
Ella atesora los recuerdos de su casa de la infancia.
C1 noun /ˈkɜːr.i liːvz/

Curry Leaves

hojas de curry
Meaning
aromatic leaves from the curry tree used in South Asian cooking
Example
Fresh curry leaves add authentic flavor to Indian dishes.
Las hojas de curry frescas añaden un sabor auténtico a los platos indios.
C1 verb /tʃaɪd/

chide

reprender
Meaning
to scold or rebuke; to express disapproval
Example
The teacher chided the student for being late.
El profesor reprendió al estudiante por llegar tarde.
C1 noun ˈkəmˌpaʊndɪŋ

compounding

intereses compuestos
Meaning
The process whereby interest is added to an amount of money and future interest is calculated on the total.
Example
Compounding interest increases the value of investments over time.
Los intereses compuestos aumentan el valor de las inversiones con el tiempo.
C1 noun ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs.nəs

conscientiousness

conciencia
Meaning
The quality of wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly; diligence.
Example
Her conscientiousness in work led to a well-organized project.
Su conciencia en el trabajo condujo a un proyecto bien organizado.
B2 noun ˈkæp.sjuːl

capsule

Cápsula. Un pequeño estuche soluble de gelatina que contiene una dosis de medicina, que se traga entero.
Meaning
A small soluble case of gelatin containing a dose of medicine, swallowed whole.
Example
Capsules contain controlled environments.
Las cápsulas contienen ambientes controlados.
A2 adjective /kəˈrɛkt/

correct

correcto
Meaning
free from error; accurate
Example
The answer she gave was correct.
La respuesta que dio fue correcta.
A2 verb /tʃiːt/

cheat

hacer trampa
Meaning
to act dishonestly; to break rules for advantage
Example
He cheats on the exam by copying answers.
Él hace trampa en el examen copiando respuestas.
C2 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈluːʃən/

convolution

convolución, curva compleja o estructura
Meaning
a twist, coil, or a complex and intricate shape or arrangement
Example
The brain has many convolutions that increase its surface area.
El cerebro tiene muchas convoluciones que aumentan su área superficial.
C1 adjective /kənˈsɪliətɔːri/

conciliatory

conciliatorio
Meaning
intended to make someone less angry or more agreeable; soothing
Example
She spoke in a conciliatory tone to ease the tension.
Ella habló en un tono conciliatorio para calmar la tensión.
A2 noun /klaʊn/

Clown

payaso; un cómico, especialmente uno en un circo, que lleva un disfraz tradicional y maquillaje exagerado
Meaning
a comic entertainer, especially one in a circus, wearing a traditional costume and exaggerated makeup
Example
The children laughed loudly at the funny clown's silly antics.
Los niños se rieron a carcajadas de las tontas travesuras del payaso gracioso.
C2 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə roʊz/

China-rose

hibisco
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with large, showy flowers in various colors
Example
The bright red China-rose flowers decorated the entrance of the house.
Las brillantes flores rojas de hibisco decoraban la entrada de la casa.
C2 noun /kiˌɑːrəˈskjʊəroʊ/

chiaroscuro

contraste dramático entre luz y sombra
Meaning
The use of strong contrasts between light and dark in art or literature to create a dramatic effect.
Example
The artist's painting used chiaroscuro to highlight the figure's face.
La pintura del artista usó el claroscuro para resaltar la cara de la figura.
B1 noun, adjective /ˈkrɪmɪnəl/

criminal

criminal
Meaning
A person who has committed a crime; relating to crime
Example
The police arrested a dangerous criminal last night.
La policía arrestó a un criminal peligroso anoche.
B1 verb /koʊˈɑːpəreɪt/

cooperate

cooperar
Meaning
to work together; to collaborate
Example
The teams cooperate to achieve their common goals.
Los equipos cooperan para lograr sus objetivos comunes.
B2 noun ˌkɒn.ekˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

connectivity

conectividad
Meaning
The state of being connected or interconnected; the capacity for the interconnection of platforms, systems, and applications.
Example
Improved connectivity boosts economic development.
La conectividad mejorada impulsa el desarrollo económico.
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrklət/

circlet

Meaning
A small circular band, typically worn as an ornament on the head.
Example
The princess wore a golden circlet on her forehead.
A1 verb /ˈkæri/

carry

llevar
Meaning
To support and move something or someone from one place to another.
Example
She carried the bag across the street.
Ella llevó la bolsa al otro lado de la calle.
C2 adjective /kɔːrˈpɔːriəl/

corporeal

corporal, material
Meaning
relating to the physical body; material or tangible
Example
Ghosts are often described as having no corporeal form.
Los fantasmas a menudo se describen como sin forma corporal.
B2 noun /ˈsɜːr.tən.ti/

Certainty

certeza
Meaning
firm conviction that something is the case; the quality of being reliably true
Example
We can say with certainty that the project will be completed on time.
Podemos decir con certeza que el proyecto se completará a tiempo.
C1 adjective /ˌser.ɪˈmoʊ.ni.əl/

Ceremonial

ceremonial
Meaning
relating to or used in ceremonies; formal and ritualistic
Example
The ceremonial dress was worn during the royal wedding.
El vestido ceremonial se usó durante la boda real.
A1 adjective /kuːl/

cool

frío, tranquilo, impresionante
Meaning
moderately cold; calm and composed; fashionable or impressive
Example
She kept a cool head during the crisis.
Ella mantuvo la cabeza fría durante la crisis.
C2 verb /kəˈnoʊt/

connote

connotar
Meaning
To suggest or imply an additional meaning beyond the literal one.
Example
The word 'youthful' connotes energy and vitality.
La palabra 'juvenil' connota energía y vitalidad.
C2 noun /kaɪˈmɪərə/

chimera

quimera
Meaning
A mythical creature with parts from different animals; also used to mean a fanciful illusion or unattainable dream.
Example
The idea of a perfect society is often a chimera.
La idea de una sociedad perfecta es a menudo una quimera.
C2 noun /kənˈsaɪnər/

consignor

remitente
Meaning
a person or company that sends goods to be sold or transported
Example
The consignor shipped the goods to the warehouse.
El remitente envió las mercancías al almacén.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpæʃənət/

Compassionate

compasivo; solidario
Meaning
feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others who are suffering
Example
The compassionate nurse took extra time to comfort the worried patients.
La enfermera compasiva dedicó tiempo extra para consolar a los pacientes preocupados.
C1 verb /koʊˈhæbɪt/

cohabit

cohabitar
Meaning
To live together, often as partners without being married.
Example
They decided to cohabit before getting married.
Decidieron cohabitar antes de casarse.
C1 verb /kʌl/

cull

seleccionar / eliminar
Meaning
to select or remove from a larger group, often to reduce numbers
Example
The farmers decided to cull the sick animals from the herd.
Los granjeros decidieron eliminar a los animales enfermos del rebaño.
B2 adverb /kənˈsɪdərəbli/

Considerably

considerablemente; significativamente
Meaning
to a notably large degree; significantly; substantially
Example
The price has increased considerably over the past year.
El precio ha aumentado considerablemente en el último año.