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B2 noun /ˌkɑm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/

Compensation

compensación; remuneración
Meaning
something given or received as an equivalent for services, debt, loss, injury, or suffering; payment or reward
Example
The company provided financial compensation to the workers injured in the accident.
La empresa proporcionó compensación financiera a los trabajadores lesionados en el accidente.
B2 noun /ˈkɒnsənənt/

consonant

consonante
Meaning
A speech sound produced by blocking air flow, or a letter representing such a sound.
Example
The word 'cat' has two consonants and one vowel.
La palabra 'gato' tiene dos consonantes y una vocal.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bəl/

Charitable

caritativo; generoso; bondadoso
Meaning
generous in giving to those in need; showing kindness
Example
She is known for her charitable work in the community.
Ella es conocida por su trabajo caritativo en la comunidad.
B2 adjective /kræmpt/

cramped

estrecho, incómodamente pequeño
Meaning
uncomfortably small or restricted
Example
The room was so cramped that we could barely move.
La habitación estaba tan estrecha que apenas podíamos movernos.
B2 phrase kəˈlek.tɪv ˈæk.ʃən

collective action

acción colectiva
Meaning
Action taken by a group of people working together toward a common goal or purpose.
Example
Collective action is needed to mitigate climate change.
Se necesita acción colectiva para mitigar el cambio climático.
B2 adjective /ˈkræŋki/

cranky

malhumorado
Meaning
bad-tempered, easily annoyed, or irritable
Example
The child gets cranky when he is hungry.
El niño se pone malhumorado cuando tiene hambre.
B2 noun/adjective /səˈvɪliən/

civilian

civil
Meaning
a person not in the armed forces or police
Example
The area was evacuated to protect the civilians.
El área fue evacuada para proteger a los civiles.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊ.ərd/

Coward

cobarde
Meaning
a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things
Example
He called himself a coward for not standing up to the bully.
Él se llamó a sí mismo un cobarde por no enfrentarse al matón.
B2 adjective /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/

conservative

conservador
Meaning
Favoring traditional views and values; resistant to change.
Example
He has conservative views on family and society.
Él tiene opiniones conservadoras sobre la familia y la sociedad.
B2 noun/verb /krɪˈtiːk/

critique

crítica
Meaning
A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory; to evaluate critically.
Example
The professor asked the students to critique each other's essays.
El profesor pidió a los estudiantes que criticaran los ensayos de los demás.
B2 noun /tʃʌŋk/

chunk

trozo / pedazo
Meaning
a thick or solid piece of something
Example
She cut the cake into large chunks.
Ella cortó el pastel en grandes trozos.
B2 noun /krɑk pɑt/

Crock pot

olla de cocción lenta
Meaning
an electric cooking pot that cooks food slowly at low temperatures
Example
I put the chicken and vegetables in the crock pot before going to work.
Puse el pollo y las verduras en la olla de cocción lenta antes de ir al trabajo.
B2 verb kənˈdem

condemn

condenar
Meaning
To express complete disapproval of; to censure.
Example
The leaders condemned the actions as inhumane.
Los líderes condenaron las acciones como inhumanas.
B2 adjective /ˌkɑː.di.əʊˈvæs.kjʊ.lər/

cardiovascular

relacionado con el corazón y los vasos sanguíneos
Meaning
Relating to the heart and blood vessels.
Example
Regular exercise improves cardiovascular health.
El ejercicio regular mejora la salud cardiovascular.
B2 noun kəmˈpet.ɪ.tɪv.nəs

competitiveness

competitividad
Meaning
The quality of being as good as or better than others of a comparable nature; the ability to compete successfully.
Example
Competitiveness is vital for economic sustainability.
La competitividad es vital para la sostenibilidad económica.
B2 adjective kəˈləʊ.ni.əl

colonial

colonial
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism, especially involving the control of one country by another.
Example
Colonial rule suppressed local governance.
El gobierno colonial suprimió el gobierno local.
B2 noun /ˈklɒzɪt/

closet

armario
Meaning
a small room or enclosed space used for storing clothes or other things
Example
She keeps her winter coats in the closet near the door.
Ella guarda sus abrigos de invierno en el armario cerca de la puerta.
B2 noun /kəmˈplek.ʃən/

Complexion

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

Chopper

hacha
Meaning
a tool with a heavy blade for chopping wood; a helicopter
Example
The lumberjack swung the chopper to cut down the tree.
El leñador balanceó el hacha para cortar el árbol.
B2 noun /kroʊ/

Crow

cuervo
Meaning
a large black bird known for its intelligence and harsh call
Example
The crow cawed loudly from the tree branch.
El cuervo graznó fuerte desde la rama del árbol.
B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈspɒndənt/

correspondent

reportero
Meaning
A journalist who reports news from a particular place or on a particular subject.
Example
The foreign correspondent reported live from Paris.
El reportero extranjero informó en vivo desde París.
B2 verb /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪkt/

contradict

contradecir
Meaning
to say or show the opposite of something that has been said or believed
Example
His actions contradict his words.
Sus acciones contradicen sus palabras.
B2 noun ˌsaɪ.bə.sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti

cybersecurity

ciberseguridad
Meaning
The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks
Example
Cybersecurity ensures safe digital operations.
La ciberseguridad garantiza operaciones digitales seguras.
B2 noun ˈkɑː.bən

carbon

carbono
Meaning
The chemical element of atomic number 6, occurring as diamond, graphite, and charcoal.
Example
Carbon emissions must be controlled.
Las emisiones de carbono deben ser controladas.
B2 noun /kənˈstɪtʃ.u.ənts/

constituents

componentes
Meaning
Components or elements used to create something.
Example
Proteins and vitamins are essential constituents of a healthy diet.
Las proteínas y las vitaminas son constituyentes esenciales de una dieta saludable.
B2 verb /ˈkɒnvɪkt/

convict

condenar
Meaning
to find someone guilty of a crime in a court of law
Example
The court convicted him of theft.
El tribunal lo condenó por el robo.
B2 noun /ˈkɒm.ɪt/

Comet

cometa
Meaning
a celestial object consisting of ice and dust that develops a tail when approaching the sun
Example
Halley's Comet appears in the sky every 76 years.
El cometa de Halley aparece en el cielo cada 76 años.
B2 adjective /ˈkɔːstli/

costly

costoso
Meaning
expensive or causing a lot of money, time, or effort
Example
Their mistake proved to be very costly for the company.
Su error resultó ser muy costoso para la empresa.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

councillor

concejal
Meaning
an elected member of a local council who helps make decisions and represent the community
Example
The councillor spoke to residents about improving local roads.
El concejal habló con los vecinos sobre las carreteras.
B2 adverb /kənˈtɪnjuəsli/

Continuously

continuamente; de manera continua; sin interrupción
Meaning
without interruption; in an unbroken sequence
Example
The machine operates continuously for 24 hours.
La máquina funciona continuamente durante 24 horas.
B2 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriə/

criteria

criterio
Meaning
Standards or principles by which something is judged or decided.
Example
The candidates were evaluated based on strict criteria.
Los candidatos fueron evaluados según criterios estrictos.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒmɪkəl/

comical

cómico
Meaning
Funny in a strange or silly way; amusing.
Example
His comical expressions made everyone laugh.
Sus expresiones cómicas hicieron reír a todos.
B2 noun /ˌkɒn.tɪˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

continuity

continuidad
Meaning
the state of being continuous or connected; consistency over time
Example
Maintaining continuity in leadership is essential for organizational stability.
Mantener la continuidad en el liderazgo es esencial para la estabilidad organizacional.
B2 adjective ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktəri

contradictory

contradictorio
Meaning
Mutually opposed or inconsistent; containing elements that oppose each other.
Example
Their views on education are contradictory.
Sus puntos de vista sobre la educación son contradictorios.
B2 noun /kʌb/

Cub

cachorro
Meaning
a young bear, lion, tiger, or other large carnivorous mammal
Example
The bear cub stayed close to its mother for protection.
El cachorro de oso se quedó cerca de su madre para protección.
B2 noun /ˈkʌmbæk/

comeback

regreso
Meaning
A return to a former status or success after a period of decline.
Example
The singer made a remarkable comeback after years of silence.
El cantante hizo un regreso notable después de años de silencio.
B2 verb /kənˈsiːd/

concede

admitir
Meaning
to admit something is true or valid, often reluctantly
Example
She finally conceded that she was wrong.
Ella finalmente admitió que estaba equivocada.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈkæp.ʃən/

caption

subtítulo
Meaning
a brief explanation or description accompanying an illustration or photograph
Example
The caption under the photo explained who the people were.
El subtítulo debajo de la foto explicó quiénes eran las personas.
B2 verb /ˈkɑːmpənseɪt/

compensate

compensar
Meaning
to give something to make up for loss or damage; to counterbalance
Example
The company will compensate employees for overtime work.
La empresa compensará a los empleados por el trabajo extra.
B2 noun /ˈkæs.ər.oʊl bɑːks/

Casserole box

caja de cazuela
Meaning
a covered dish used for cooking and serving food, especially baked dishes
Example
The casserole box kept the food warm during the dinner party.
La caja de cazuela mantuvo la comida caliente durante la fiesta de cena.
B2 verb /krʌʃ/

crush

presionar o aplastar algo con tanta fuerza que se dañe o destruya
Meaning
to press or squeeze something so hard that it is damaged or destroyed
Example
He accidentally crushed the paper cup in his hand.
Él accidentalmente aplastó el vaso de papel con su mano.
B2 noun /kəˈkeɪn/

cocaine

cocaína (una droga)
Meaning
a powerful and addictive illegal drug made from coca leaves
Example
He was arrested for possessing cocaine.
Fue arrestado por poseer cocaína.
B2 noun kənˈtrækʃən

contraction

contracción
Meaning
The process of becoming smaller; a decrease in size or quantity.
Example
The economic contraction resulted in a rise in unemployment.
La contracción económica resultó en un aumento en el desempleo.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

comparable

comparable
Meaning
Able to be likened to something else in size, amount, or quality.
Example
The two products are comparable in quality but differ in price.
Los dos productos son comparables en calidad pero difieren en precio.
B2 noun /kənˈdʒes.tʃən/

congestion

congestión
Meaning
A situation in which a place is too blocked or crowded, causing difficulties.
Example
Urban congestion leads to longer travel times.
La congestión urbana lleva a tiempos de viaje más largos.
B2 noun /kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/

Consumption

consumo
Meaning
The using up of a resource or the amount of a product consumed by consumers.
Example
High energy consumption leads to increased electricity bills.
El alto consumo de energía lleva a un aumento en las facturas de electricidad.
B2 noun /ˈkænən/

Cannon

cañón
Meaning
large heavy gun that fires cannonballs or shells
Example
The castle was defended by several large cannons.
El castillo fue defendido por varios grandes cañones.
B2 noun /ˈkæt fɪʃ/

Cat fish

pez gato
Meaning
a freshwater fish with whisker-like barbels around the mouth, commonly found in ponds and rivers
Example
Catfish is often fried and served with rice in Bengali cuisine.
El pez gato a menudo se fríe y se sirve con arroz en la cocina bengalí.
B2 noun /kɔːrd/

chord

acorde musical
Meaning
A group of musical notes played or sung together; also a straight line segment joining two points on a curve.
Example
She strummed a simple chord on the guitar.
Ella rasgueó un acorde simple en la guitarra.
B2 noun /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/

craving

antojo, deseo fuerte
Meaning
a strong desire for something
Example
She has a craving for chocolate every evening.
Ella tiene un antojo de chocolate todas las noches.
B2 noun /ˈkɑr.ɡoʊ ʃɪp/

Cargo ship

barco de carga
Meaning
a ship or vessel that carries goods and materials from one port to another
Example
The cargo ship transported containers filled with electronics across the ocean.
El barco de carga transportó contenedores llenos de electrónicos a través del océano.
B2 noun ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən

consultation

consulta
Meaning
The action of consulting or discussing; a meeting with an expert or professional to seek advice.
Example
Consultation was essential.
La consulta fue esencial.
B2 noun, verb /kɜːrs/

curse

maldición
Meaning
a solemn wish that harm or misfortune should befall someone; a rude or offensive word or phrase; to utter offensive words or wish harm upon someone
Example
He cursed loudly when he realized he had lost his wallet.
Maldijo en voz alta cuando se dio cuenta de que había perdido su billetera.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsɪlər/

councilor

consejero
Meaning
an elected member of a council, especially a local government body
Example
The councilor held a public meeting to discuss local issues.
El consejero organizó una reunión pública para discutir los problemas locales.
B2 noun /kəˈrɪz.mə/

charisma

carisma
Meaning
Compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.
Example
His charisma helped him become a great leader.
Su carisma lo ayudó a convertirse en un gran líder.
B2 adjective kəˈlɛktɪv

collective

colectivo
Meaning
Done by people acting as a group; shared by all members of a group.
Example
Victory Day represents our collective pride.
El Día de la Victoria representa nuestro orgullo colectivo.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpætəbl/

compatible

compatible
Meaning
Able to exist or work together without conflict; harmonious.
Example
This software is compatible with both Windows and Mac systems.
Este software es compatible con ambos sistemas, Windows y Mac.
B2 verb kəˈlæbəreɪt

collaborate

colaborar
Meaning
To work jointly with others, especially in an intellectual endeavor; cooperate.
Example
Volunteers often collaborate with local organizations.
Los voluntarios a menudo colaboran con organizaciones locales.
B2 noun /ˈkrɪtɪk/

critic

crítico
Meaning
A person who judges the merits of something, especially art or literature
Example
The film critic praised the director's latest movie.
El crítico de cine elogió la última película del director.
B2 adjective /kruːd/

crude

crudo
Meaning
in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined
Example
The crude oil is processed into fuel and chemicals.
El petróleo crudo se procesa en combustible y productos químicos.
B2 noun /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/

cargo

carga
Meaning
goods carried by a ship, plane, or other transport
Example
The ship was loaded with valuable cargo.
El barco estaba cargado con carga valiosa.
B2 noun /kəˈmændər/

Commander

comandante
Meaning
a person in authority over a military unit; leader of armed forces
Example
The commander ordered his troops to advance.
El comandante ordenó a sus tropas que avanzaran.
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.
B2 verb /kənˈtæmɪneɪt/

contaminate

contaminar
Meaning
To make something impure, dirty, or harmful by contact with a poisonous or polluting substance.
Example
The river was contaminated by industrial waste.
El río fue contaminado por desechos industriales.
B2 noun /ˈkæp.tɪv/

Captive

cautivo
Meaning
a person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined
Example
The captive was held in a small cell for several months.
El cautivo fue mantenido en una pequeña celda durante varios meses.
B2 noun /kɜːrd/

Curd

yogur
Meaning
a white dairy product made by coagulating milk; yogurt
Example
She added fresh curd to the salad for a tangy flavor.
Añadió yogur fresco a la ensalada para darle un sabor ácido.
B2 noun /ˈkæriər/

carrier

transportista
Meaning
A person or thing that carries, transports, or conveys something; also an organization that provides transport services.
Example
The airline is the largest carrier in the country.
La aerolínea es el mayor transportista del país.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmənˌtɛri/

commentary

comentario
Meaning
An expression of opinions or explanations about an event, situation, or text.
Example
The professor's commentary on the novel was insightful.
El comentario del profesor sobre la novela fue perspicaz.
B2 noun /ˌkovuːɪɡˈzɪs.təns/

Co-existence

coexistencia
Meaning
the state of existing together at the same time or in the same place; peaceful cohabitation
Example
The peaceful co-existence of different cultures makes this city unique.
La coexistencia pacífica de diferentes culturas hace que esta ciudad sea única.
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.
B2 noun/adjective /kənˈstɪtʃuənt/

constituent

constituente
Meaning
Noun: A member of a constituency or an essential part of something. Adjective: Being a necessary part of a whole.
Example
The senator met with his constituents to discuss local issues.
El senador se reunió con sus constituyentes para discutir problemas locales.
B2 noun /kəˈroʊnə/

corona

una corona o estructura similar a una corona; también se refiere a la atmósfera exterior del sol
Meaning
a crown or crown-like structure; also refers to the outer atmosphere of the sun
Example
The sun's corona was visible during the total solar eclipse.
La corona del sol era visible durante el eclipse solar total.
B2 verb /kəmˈpoʊz/

compose

componer
Meaning
to create music or writing; to make up; to calm oneself
Example
She composes beautiful songs.
Ella compone hermosas canciones.
B2 noun /ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/

coverage

cobertura
Meaning
The extent or scope of something, such as insurance protection or media reporting.
Example
The news channel provided extensive coverage of the event.
El canal de noticias proporcionó una amplia cobertura del evento.
B2 noun /kənˈvɜː.ʃən/

Conversion

conversión, cambio, transformación
Meaning
The process of changing or causing something to change from one form to another.
Example
High website conversion rates indicate effective marketing.
Las altas tasas de conversión de sitios web indican una comercialización efectiva.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪn.ɪ.kəl/

cynical

cínico
Meaning
Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
Example
She was cynical about the politician's promises.
Ella era cínica acerca de las promesas del político.
B2 noun /kənˈdenst mɪlk/

Condensed milk

leche condensada
Meaning
milk from which water has been removed and sugar added, creating a thick, sweet product
Example
The recipe calls for a can of condensed milk to make the dessert extra creamy.
La receta requiere una lata de leche condensada para hacer el postre extra cremoso.
B2 noun kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən

collaboration

colaboración
Meaning
The action of working with someone to produce or create something
Example
International collaboration is necessary to fight pollution.
La colaboración internacional es necesaria para luchar contra la contaminación.
B2 verb /kəmˈpɛl/

compel

obligar
Meaning
To force or drive someone to do something.
Example
The law compels citizens to pay taxes.
La ley obliga a los ciudadanos a pagar impuestos.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmənˌteɪtər/

commentator

comentarista
Meaning
a person who reports and discusses events, especially on TV or radio
Example
The commentator described the football match in detail.
El comentarista describió el partido de fútbol en detalle.
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.
B2 noun /kɒt/

Cot

cuna
Meaning
a small bed, especially a portable one or one for a baby
Example
The baby sleeps peacefully in her cot.
El bebé duerme tranquilamente en su cuna.
B2 adjective /kəˈmɛndəbl̩/

commendable

digno de elogio
Meaning
deserving praise or approval
Example
Her dedication to the project was truly commendable.
Su dedicación al proyecto fue realmente digna de elogio.
B2 noun /ˈkɒl.ər/

Collar

collar
Meaning
a band of material around the neck; in jewelry context, a close-fitting necklace
Example
She wore an elegant pearl collar to the formal dinner.
Ella llevaba un elegante collar de perlas a la cena formal.
B2 verb /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪt/

coordinate

coordinar
Meaning
to organize people or things so that they work together effectively
Example
We need to coordinate our efforts to finish the project on time.
Necesitamos coordinar nuestros esfuerzos para terminar el proyecto a tiempo.
B2 verb /ˈkærəktəraɪz/

characterize

caracterizar
Meaning
to describe or portray the distinctive features or qualities of someone or something
Example
The author characterizes the hero as brave and selfless.
El autor caracteriza al héroe como valiente y desinteresado.
B2 noun /kəˈlɛstərɒl/

cholesterol

colesterol
Meaning
a fatty substance found in the blood, high levels of which can cause health problems
Example
High cholesterol can increase the risk of heart disease.
El colesterol alto puede aumentar el riesgo de enfermedades cardíacas.
B2 adverb /ˈklɒkwaɪz/

Clockwise

en el sentido de las agujas del reloj
Meaning
in the direction that clock hands move; in a circular direction from left to right
Example
Turn the valve clockwise to tighten it.
Gire la válvula en el sentido de las agujas del reloj para apretarla.
B2 adjective + noun kriˈeɪtɪv ɪɡˈzɪbɪts

creative exhibits

exhibiciones creativas
Meaning
Artistic displays or presentations that show originality and imagination.
Example
The creative exhibits highlighted recycling possibilities.
Las exhibiciones creativas destacaron las posibilidades de reciclaje.
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.
B2 noun /kreɪn/

Crane

grúa
Meaning
a large tall bird with long legs and neck; a machine for lifting heavy objects
Example
The graceful crane stood motionless by the water's edge.
La grácil grúa permaneció inmóvil al borde del agua.
B2 noun /kəʊˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃən/

coordination

coordinación
Meaning
the process of organizing different elements to work together effectively
Example
The coordination between the teams was flawless.
La coordinación entre los equipos fue impecable.
B2 adjective /ˈkjuːbən/

cuban

cubano
Meaning
relating to Cuba, its people, or its culture
Example
We enjoyed delicious Cuban coffee at the café.
Disfrutamos de un delicioso café cubano en el café.
B2 adjective /ˌkɒm.plɪˈmen.tər.i/

Complimentary

complementario; de elogio; proporcionado gratuitamente como cortesía
Meaning
expressing praise or admiration; given or supplied free of charge as a courtesy
Example
The hotel offers complimentary breakfast for all guests.
El hotel ofrece desayuno complementario para todos los huéspedes.
B2 adjective /ˈklæsɪfaɪd/

classified

clasificado
Meaning
arranged into categories; officially secret or restricted
Example
The report contains classified information and cannot be shared publicly.
El informe contiene información clasificada.
B2 verb /kənˈfɔːrm/

conform

ajustarse
Meaning
To comply with rules, standards, or laws.
Example
Students must conform to the school regulations.
Los estudiantes deben ajustarse a las regulaciones escolares.
B2 noun /kʌlt/

cult

culto
Meaning
a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object
Example
The cult followed their leader with great devotion.
El culto siguió a su líder con gran devoción.
B2 noun /klɔː/

Claw

garra
Meaning
sharp curved nail on the foot of an animal or bird
Example
The cat extended its sharp claws to climb the tree.
El gato extendió sus garras afiladas para trepar al árbol.
B2 noun /ˈkɑn.ʃəns/

Conscience

conciencia, moral, conciencia interna
Meaning
an inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one's behavior
Example
His conscience prevented him from lying to his parents about his grades.
Su conciencia le impidió mentirle a sus padres sobre sus calificaciones.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmjʊnɪst/

communist

comunista
Meaning
a person who supports or believes in the principles of communism
Example
The communist ideology aims for a classless society.
La ideología comunista apunta a una sociedad sin clases.
B2 noun /ˌkɒmplɪˈkeɪʃən/

complication

complicación
Meaning
A problem or difficulty that makes a situation harder to deal with.
Example
His illness led to serious complications after surgery.
Su enfermedad causó complicaciones graves después de la cirugía.
B2 noun /kənˈspɪrəsi/

conspiracy

conspiración
Meaning
A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.
Example
The police uncovered a conspiracy to overthrow the government.
La policía descubrió una conspiración para derrocar al gobierno.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒm.pɪ.tənt/

Competent

competente; capaz
Meaning
having the necessary skill or knowledge to do something successfully; capable
Example
She is a competent manager who handles all tasks efficiently.
Ella es una gerente competente que maneja todas las tareas de manera eficiente.
B2 adjective /ˈkæθəlɪk/

catholic

católico
Meaning
Including a wide variety; all-embracing; relating to the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
She has catholic tastes in music, enjoying everything from jazz to opera.
Ella tiene gustos católicos en música, disfrutando de todo, desde jazz hasta ópera.
B2 adjective /ˈklʌm.zi/

clumsy

torpe
Meaning
awkward in movement or lacking skill
Example
He is so clumsy that he drops things all the time.
Él es tan torpe que siempre deja caer cosas.
B2 adjective /kənˈsek.jə.tɪv/

Consecutive

consecutivo
Meaning
following each other in uninterrupted succession; sequential
Example
She won three consecutive matches in the tournament.
Ella ganó tres partidos consecutivos en el torneo.
B2 noun /ˈkʊriər/

courier

mensajero
Meaning
a person or company that delivers messages, packages, or mail
Example
The courier delivered the documents on time.
El mensajero entregó los documentos a tiempo.
B2 noun ˈsɜːrkjələr ɪˈkɒnəmi

circular economy

economía circular
Meaning
An economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources through reuse, sharing, repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing and recycling.
Example
Adopting a circular economy can reduce waste.
Adoptar una economía circular puede reducir los residuos.
B2 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriən/

criterion

criterio
Meaning
A standard or rule used to make a judgment or decision.
Example
Honesty is an important criterion for this job.
La honestidad es un criterio importante para este trabajo.
B2 noun kjuːz

cues

señales
Meaning
Signals or hints from conversation or environment that help understanding
Example
Facial expressions provide cues about a person's emotions.
Las expresiones faciales proporcionan señales sobre las emociones de una persona.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒnʃəs/

conscious

consciente
Meaning
Aware of and responding to one's surroundings; awake.
Example
She was fully conscious after the surgery.
Ella estaba completamente consciente después de la cirugía.
B2 noun /ˈsaɪkloʊn/

cyclone

ciclón
Meaning
a large-scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure; a violent tropical storm
Example
The cyclone caused severe flooding along the coast.
El ciclón causó graves inundaciones en la costa.
B2 noun /ˈkɒntræktər/

contractor

contratista
Meaning
a person or company that agrees to provide materials or labor to perform a service or do a job
Example
The contractor completed the building project on time.
El contratista completó el proyecto de construcción a tiempo.
B2 noun /kəmˈpoʊnənt/

component

componente
Meaning
a part or element of a larger whole, especially a machine or system
Example
The engine is the most important component of the car.
El motor es el componente más importante del coche.
B2 adjective /kənˈtɛmpərɛri/

contemporary

contemporáneo, moderno
Meaning
belonging to the same time period; modern
Example
She enjoys contemporary art exhibitions.
Ella disfruta de las exposiciones de arte contemporáneo.
B2 adjective /kənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Conditional

condicional; sujeto a condiciones
Meaning
dependent on certain conditions; not absolute
Example
The job offer is conditional upon passing the background check.
La oferta de trabajo es condicional a pasar la verificación de antecedentes.
B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət əˌdæp.teɪ.ʃən/

climate adaptation

adaptación climática
Meaning
The process of adjusting to current or expected climate change and its effects.
Example
Climate adaptation ensures resilience to change.
La adaptación climática garantiza la resiliencia al cambio.
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.