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C1 adjective /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛndɪŋ/

condescending

condescendiente
Meaning
having or showing an attitude of patronizing superiority
Example
Her condescending tone upset her colleagues.
Su tono condescendiente molestó a sus compañeros.
B2 adjective /ˈtɔː.kə.tɪv/

Talkative

hablador
Meaning
fond of talking; speaking freely and at length
Example
My talkative neighbor loves to chat about everything.
Mi vecino hablador le encanta charlar sobre todo.
B2 noun /səkˈses.ər/

Successor

sucesor
Meaning
a person who succeeds another in office; someone who takes over a position or role
Example
The CEO announced his retirement and named his successor for the company.
El CEO anunció su jubilación y nombró a su sucesor para la empresa.
A1 verb /miːt/

meet

encontrarse
Meaning
to come into the presence of; to encounter
Example
I will meet you at the café.
Te veré en el café.
A2 adjective ˈæktɪv

active

activo
Meaning
Engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits; characterized by energetic work, participation, etc.
Example
Active participation in education is vital for progress.
La participación activa en la educación es vital para el progreso.
C1 verb /ˈɡɑː.nɪʃ/

garnish

adornar
Meaning
To decorate food with small items for added flavor or visual appeal.
Example
She garnished the dish with fresh coriander leaves.
Ella adornó el plato con hojas frescas de cilantro.
C1 noun ˌfiː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti

feasibility

viabilidad
Meaning
The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done; possibility.
Example
The company conducted a feasibility study before launching the project.
La empresa realizó un estudio de viabilidad antes de lanzar el proyecto.
B1 verb /daɪn/

dine

cenar
Meaning
to eat a meal, especially the main meal of the day
Example
We usually dine at seven o'clock in the evening.
Normalmente cenamos a las siete de la tarde.
B2 noun/verb /beɪt/

bait

alimento o señuelo utilizado para atraer peces o animales; provocar o molestar deliberadamente.
Meaning
Food or lure used to attract fish or animals; to deliberately provoke or annoy.
Example
He used worms as bait to catch fish.
Él usó gusanos como cebo para pescar.
C1 noun ˌmɪs.kənˈsɛp.ʃən

misconception

idea equivocada
Meaning
A wrong idea or false understanding about something.
Example
There is a common misconception that success happens overnight.
Hay una idea errónea común de que el éxito ocurre de la noche a la mañana.
A2 noun ˌtræn.spɔːrˈteɪ.ʃən

Transportation

transporte
Meaning
The movement of people or goods from one place to another.
Example
Efficient transportation reduces costs.
El transporte eficiente reduce los costos.
C2 noun /ˈfɪl.ə.dʒɪ.nɪst/

philogynist

persona que ama o admira a las mujeres
Meaning
a person who loves or admires women
Example
As a known philogynist, he advocated for women's education.
Como un conocido filoginista, él defendió la educación de las mujeres.
B1 adjective /ˈliː.dɪŋ/

Leading

principal; líder; más importante
Meaning
foremost; principal; most important; guiding
Example
She is a leading expert in environmental science.
Ella es una experta líder en ciencias ambientales.
B2 noun /hɪp/

hip

cadera
Meaning
The part of the body on either side of the pelvis, or informal: trendy and fashionable.
Example
She put her hands on her hips.
Ella puso sus manos en sus caderas.
A2 noun/verb /ɡraʊnd/

ground

suelo
Meaning
the solid surface of the earth; to prohibit someone (often a child) from going out
Example
The children played on the ground near the house.
Los niños jugaron en el suelo cerca de la casa.
C1 verb, noun /ˈɡrɪməs/

grimace

mueca
Meaning
to make an ugly, twisted expression on one's face, usually in disgust or pain
Example
He grimaced when he tasted the sour fruit.
Él hizo una mueca cuando probó la fruta agria.
B1 noun /skɑːrf/

Scarf

bufanda
Meaning
a length of fabric worn around the neck or head for warmth, protection, or fashion
Example
She wrapped a warm scarf around her neck in the cold weather.
Ella se envolvió el cuello con una bufanda cálida en el clima frío.
B2 noun /ədˈvɛntʃərər/

adventurer

aventurero
Meaning
a person who seeks exciting, risky, or unusual experiences; someone who explores new or unknown places
Example
The adventurer traveled deep into the jungle in search of ancient ruins.
El aventurero viajó profundamente en la selva en busca de ruinas antiguas.
C2 noun /kəˈdɛnzə/

cadenza

un pasaje solista elaborado
Meaning
An elaborate solo passage in a piece of music, usually near the end.
Example
The pianist performed a brilliant cadenza before the final movement.
El pianista realizó una brillante cadenza antes del movimiento final.
A1 preposition /θruː/

through

a través de
Meaning
moving in one side and out the other side of something
Example
The train passed through the tunnel.
El tren pasó a través del túnel.
B2 noun ɪnˈsɛntɪvz

incentives

incentivos
Meaning
Things that motivate or encourage one to do something.
Example
Tax incentives are used to encourage investment in renewable energy.
Se utilizan incentivos fiscales para fomentar la inversión en energía renovable.
B2 verb /ˈroʊ.teɪt/

rotate

rotar
Meaning
to turn around a central point or axis
Example
The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours.
La Tierra rota sobre su eje cada 24 horas.
C1 verb /ˈʃʌdər/

shudder

temblar
Meaning
to tremble or shake suddenly, often due to fear, cold, or strong emotion
Example
She shuddered at the thought of walking alone in the dark forest.
Ella se estremeció al pensar en caminar sola en el oscuro bosque.
C2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪbəl/

exhaustible

agotable
Meaning
able to be used up completely; not infinite
Example
Coal and oil are exhaustible resources.
El carbón y el petróleo son recursos agotables.
C2 verb /ˈɔːɡər/

augur

augurar
Meaning
To be a sign of something to come; to predict or foretell.
Example
Dark clouds augur a coming storm.
Las nubes oscuras auguran una tormenta que se avecina.
C1 verb /ˈslækən/

slacken

aflojar
Meaning
to make or become less tight, less active, or slower
Example
The driver slackened his speed as he approached the village.
El conductor redujo su velocidad al acercarse al pueblo.
A1 adjective /taɪəd/

Tired

cansado
Meaning
feeling exhausted; in need of sleep or rest
Example
I am too tired to continue working.
Estoy demasiado cansado para seguir trabajando.
C2 noun /ˈbɔːbəl/

bauble

adorno pequeño
Meaning
A small, decorative trinket or ornament, often of little value.
Example
She wore a shiny bauble around her neck.
Ella llevaba un adorno pequeño y brillante alrededor de su cuello.
B1 noun /ˈproʊˌfaɪl/

profile

perfil
Meaning
a description or representation of someone or something; an outline
Example
He updated his profile on the company website.
Él actualizó su perfil en el sitio web de la empresa.
A2 noun /biːf/

Beef

carne de res
Meaning
meat from a cow or bull
Example
The restaurant serves the best beef steak in town.
El restaurante sirve el mejor bistec de carne de res en la ciudad.
C1 noun /ˌmɪdˈsʌm.ər/

midsummer

mediados del verano
Meaning
The middle of summer, often around the summer solstice in June.
Example
We had a festival to celebrate midsummer.
Tuvimos un festival para celebrar el mediado del verano.
C2 verb /ɪnˈdaɪt/

indite

componer
Meaning
To write or compose (literary or formal works).
Example
The poet indited a heartfelt sonnet.
El poeta compuso un soneto sincero.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈreɪndʒ/

disarrange

desordenar
Meaning
to disturb the order or arrangement of something
Example
The wind disarranged her hair.
El viento desarregló su cabello.
C1 adjective /səˈtɪrɪk/

satiric

satírico
Meaning
Relating to or using satire.
Example
The novel takes a satiric view of urban life.
La novela tiene una visión satírica de la vida urbana.
C2 adjective /fəˈlɪsɪtəs/

felicitous

apropiado, adecuado o placentero; marcado por buena suerte o felicidad
Meaning
well-chosen, appropriate, or pleasing; marked by good fortune or happiness
Example
She made a felicitous remark that lightened the mood.
Hizo un comentario apropiado que aligeró el ambiente.
A1 adjective /ˈʌðər/

other

otro
Meaning
used to refer to something different from the one already mentioned or known
Example
I don't want this one, I will take the other one.
No quiero este, tomaré el otro.
C1 noun /ˈkɒnɪfər/

conifer

Conífera
Meaning
a type of tree that bears cones and evergreen needle-like leaves, such as pine or fir
Example
The forest is dominated by conifers like pine and spruce.
El bosque está dominado por coníferas como el pino y el abeto.
C1 noun /ˌɑːsɪˈleɪʃən/

oscillation

oscilación
Meaning
The movement back and forth at a regular speed.
Example
The oscillation of the pendulum controls the clock.
La oscilación del péndulo controla el reloj.
B2 adjective /ˈhɑlːoʊ/

Hollow

hueco; vacío;
Meaning
having an empty space inside; lacking substance or meaning; insincere
Example
The hollow tree trunk provided shelter for small animals.
El tronco del árbol hueco proporcionó refugio a pequeños animales.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌseɪl/

foresail

vela de proa
Meaning
The principal sail set on the foremast of a sailing vessel.
Example
The crew adjusted the foresail to catch the wind.
La tripulación ajustó la vela de proa para capturar el viento.
C1 adjective /moʊv/

mauve

morado claro
Meaning
a pale purple color with a grayish or bluish tinge
Example
She wore a beautiful mauve dress to the party.
Ella llevaba un hermoso vestido morado claro en la fiesta.
C2 verb, noun /ˈɡoʊld.brɪk/

goldbrick

evitar el trabajo
Meaning
to avoid work or duty; a person who shirks responsibility
Example
He was accused of goldbricking while the rest of the team worked hard.
Fue acusado de evitar el trabajo mientras el resto del equipo trabajaba duro.
C2 noun /ˈhɔːtɪnəs/

haughtiness

arrogancia
Meaning
The appearance or quality of being arrogantly superior and disdainful.
Example
His haughtiness made him unpopular among his peers.
Su arrogancia lo hizo impopular entre sus compañeros.
C1 noun /kənˈtɪn.dʒən.si/

contingency

plan de contingencia
Meaning
A provision for an unforeseen event or circumstance, especially in financial planning.
Example
The company has a contingency plan for economic downturns.
La empresa tiene un plan de contingencia para las recesiones económicas.
C2 adjective ɪnˈdɒm.ɪ.tə.bəl

indomitable

indomable
Meaning
Impossible to subdue or defeat.
Example
Her indomitable spirit helped her overcome adversity.
Su espíritu indomable la ayudó a superar la adversidad.
C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːr.flu.əs/

superfluous

superfluo
Meaning
Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
Example
His speech contained too many superfluous details.
Su discurso contenía demasiados detalles superfluos.
C2 adjective /ˈleɪ.tɪʃ/

latish

un poco tarde
Meaning
Somewhat late; occurring or arriving later than usual but not very late.
Example
We arrived latish to the party but still caught most of the fun.
Llegamos un poco tarde a la fiesta, pero aún así alcanzamos la mayoría de la diversión.
C1 verb /hɜːrl/

hurl

arrojar con fuerza
Meaning
To throw something with great force.
Example
The boy hurled a stone into the river.
El niño arrojó una piedra al río.
B1 adjective /peɪl/

Pale

pálido; deslucido; débil
Meaning
having a light color; lacking brightness or vividness; weak or faint
Example
She looked pale after being sick for a week.
Ella se veía pálida después de estar enferma por una semana.
B2 noun /ʃɪt/

shit

caca
Meaning
a vulgar term for feces or excrement
Example
The dog made a mess by leaving its shit on the floor.
El perro hizo un desorden al dejar su caca en el suelo.
C1 noun /ɪˈrɛlɪvənsi/

irrelevancy

irrelevancia
Meaning
the state of being unrelated or unimportant to the matter at hand
Example
The judge dismissed the argument because of its irrelevancy to the case.
El juez rechazó el argumento por su irrelevancia para el caso.
C1 adjective /ˈpiːvɪʃ/

peevish

irritable
Meaning
Easily irritated, especially by unimportant things.
Example
The child grew peevish when denied candy.
El niño se volvió irritable cuando le negaron los dulces.
B1 verb /wɪŋ/

wing

volar con alas
Meaning
to fly using wings; to move swiftly through the air
Example
The bird wings its way across the sky.
El pájaro vuela su camino a través del cielo.
C1 adjective /əˈɡæst/

aghast

estupefacto
Meaning
filled with shock or horror
Example
The audience was aghast at the tragic scene.
La audiencia estaba estupefacta ante la escena trágica.
C2 noun /pəˈveɪʒən/

pervasion

pervasión
Meaning
the act of spreading through or being present everywhere in something
Example
There was a pervasion of hope throughout the community.
Había una pervasión de esperanza en toda la comunidad.
C1 verb /ˈkæptɪveɪt/

captivate

cautivar, atraer
Meaning
to attract and hold the interest of; to charm or fascinate
Example
Her beautiful voice captivated the audience.
Su hermosa voz cautivó a la audiencia.
C1 noun /treɪd fəˌsɪl.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

trade facilitation

facilitación del comercio
Meaning
The simplification, modernization and harmonization of export and import processes.
Example
Trade facilitation boosts economic growth.
La facilitación del comercio impulsa el crecimiento económico.
B2 noun /ˈwɑː.ʃər mæn/

Washer man

lavandero
Meaning
a person whose job is to wash clothes and linens for others
Example
The washer man collected dirty clothes from every household in the village.
El lavandero recogió ropa sucia de cada hogar en el pueblo.
B1 adjective /ˈsɪvəl/

civil

civil
Meaning
Relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, or being polite and courteous.
Example
They settled the matter through civil discussion.
Resolvieron el asunto mediante una discusión civil.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪˈsɛnʃəl/

inessential

inesencial
Meaning
not necessary or important; not essential
Example
The report removes all inessential details to stay focused.
El informe elimina los detalles inesenciales para mantenerse enfocado.
C1 noun /ɡɔːrd/

Gourd

calabaza
Meaning
a climbing plant with large fruits that have hard shells when dried
Example
The bottle gourd curry was delicious and nutritious.
El curry de calabaza en botella estaba delicioso y nutritivo.
C2 adjective /ˈpliːnəri/

plenary

plenario
Meaning
complete in every way; fully attended or absolute
Example
The committee held a plenary session to discuss all matters of importance.
El comité celebró una sesión plenaria para discutir todos los asuntos importantes.
C2 noun /ˈweɪstrəl/

wastrel

derrochador, ocioso
Meaning
A person who wastes time, money, or resources; an idler or spendthrift.
Example
The young man was dismissed as a wastrel by his family.
El joven fue despedido como un derrochador por su familia.
B2 noun /ˈpɛzənt/

peasant

campesino
Meaning
a poor farmer or agricultural laborer who owns or rents a small piece of land for cultivation
Example
The peasant worked hard in the fields from dawn to dusk.
El campesino trabajó arduamente en los campos desde el amanecer hasta el atardecer.
C1 noun /əˈkʌmpənɪmənt/

accompaniment

acompañamiento
Meaning
Something that goes together with or complements another thing, often music or food.
Example
The dish was served with a spicy sauce as an accompaniment.
El plato se sirvió con una salsa picante como acompañamiento.
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrpənˌtiːn/

serpentine

serpenteante
Meaning
Having the shape, movement, or qualities of a serpent; winding or twisting.
Example
The road took a serpentine path through the mountains.
El camino tomaba una ruta serpenteante a través de las montañas.
C2 verb /ˈæd.l̩/

addle

confundir
Meaning
To confuse or muddle someone’s mind.
Example
The complicated instructions only served to addle him.
Las instrucciones complicadas solo sirvieron para confundirme.
B2 noun, verb /ˈædɪkt/ (noun), /əˈdɪkt/ (verb)

addict

adicto
Meaning
a person who is unable to stop using a harmful substance or doing something harmful; to cause someone to become dependent on something
Example
He is a video game addict who spends hours playing every day.
Él es un adicto a los videojuegos que pasa horas jugando todos los días.
C1 noun æmˈbɪvələns

ambivalence

ambivalencia
Meaning
Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something; uncertainty or confusion.
Example
She felt ambivalence about taking the job offer.
Ella sintió ambivalencia al aceptar la oferta de trabajo.
B2 verb /ˈsteɪ.bə.laɪz/

stabilize

estabilizar
Meaning
to make something steady, secure, or unlikely to change suddenly
Example
The government took measures to stabilize the economy.
El gobierno tomó medidas para estabilizar la economía.
B1 noun /pəˈsɪf.ɪk ˈoʊ.ʃən/

Pacific Ocean

Océano Pacífico
Meaning
The largest and deepest ocean on Earth, stretching from Asia to the Americas.
Example
The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.
El Océano Pacífico es el océano más grande de la Tierra.
B2 verb /ˈnɒmɪneɪt/

nominate

nominar
Meaning
to propose someone for a position or award
Example
The committee decided to nominate her for the award.
El comité decidió nominarla para el premio.
C2 noun /pəˈruːzl/

perusal

lectura cuidadosa
Meaning
The action of reading or examining something carefully.
Example
The contract was given to the lawyer for perusal.
El contrato fue dado al abogado para su lectura cuidadosa.
C1 noun /ˈpæʃ.ən ˌflaʊ.ər/

Passion flower

flor de la pasión
Meaning
A climbing plant with intricate, colorful flowers; also refers to royal poinciana tree with red-orange blooms
Example
The passion flower vine covered the garden wall with beautiful blooms.
La vid de la flor de la pasión cubrió la pared del jardín con hermosas flores.
C1 adjective /dɪˈrɒɡətɔːri/

derogatory

despectivo
Meaning
Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
Example
The article contained derogatory comments about the politician.
El artículo contenía comentarios despectivos sobre el político.
B2 noun prɒsˈpɛr.ɪ.ti

prosperity

prosperidad
Meaning
The state of being prosperous; success or wealth.
Example
The country achieved great prosperity during the last decade.
El país logró una gran prosperidad durante la última década.
C1 noun /ˈwɪzərdri/

wizardry

destreza mágica
Meaning
The art or practice of magic; great skill or expertise in something.
Example
The programmer's wizardry amazed everyone in the room.
La destreza del programador asombró a todos en la sala.
C1 noun /klæn/

clan

clan
Meaning
a large family group or a close-knit community with shared interests or ancestry
Example
The entire clan gathered to celebrate the festival.
Todo el clan se reunió para celebrar el festival.
C1 noun /ɡeɪt/

gait

modo de caminar
Meaning
A person's manner of walking.
Example
His slow gait showed that he was tired.
Su marcha lenta mostró que estaba cansado.
C2 noun /ˈsɒlɪˌsɪzəm/

solecism

solecismo
Meaning
a grammatical mistake in speech or writing; a breach of good manners or etiquette
Example
His speech was full of solecisms and awkward phrases.
Su discurso estaba lleno de solecismos y frases incómodas.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈflæməbəl/

Inflammable

inflamable; combustible
Meaning
easily set on fire; flammable; combustible
Example
The inflammable material caught fire quickly.
El material inflamable se prendió rápidamente.
C1 noun /pəˈvɪliən/

pavilion

pabellón
Meaning
A large tent or temporary building, often used for events or exhibitions.
Example
The wedding reception was held in a decorated pavilion.
La recepción de la boda se celebró en un pabellón decorado.
B1 noun /ˈpɒlɪtɪks/

politics

política
Meaning
activities related to the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having power
Example
Politics often involves making difficult decisions.
La política a menudo implica tomar decisiones difíciles.
A2 noun /ˈʃaʊər/

shower

ducha
Meaning
a brief fall of rain or snow or a device for taking a bath or washing oneself
Example
After the workout, I took a quick shower to refresh myself.
Despues del entrenamiento, me di una ducha rapida para refrescarme.
B1 noun /ˈmɪk.sər/

Mixer

batidora
Meaning
an electric kitchen appliance used for mixing, beating, and whipping ingredients
Example
The chef used a mixer to prepare the cake batter.
El chef usó una batidora para preparar la masa del pastel.
C2 adjective /ˌseɪpiˈɛnʃəl/

sapiential

relacionado con la sabiduría
Meaning
Relating to wisdom or knowledge, often in a religious or philosophical sense.
Example
The monk shared sapiential teachings with his students.
El monje compartió enseñanzas relacionadas con la sabiduría con sus estudiantes.
C2 noun /ˈpɒsi/

posse

pandilla / grupo de amigos
Meaning
A group of people, often friends or a group organized to support or enforce the law.
Example
He arrived at the party with his posse of friends.
Llegó a la fiesta con su pandilla de amigos.
C1 noun/verb /ˈkætəpʌlt/

catapult

catapulta / dispositivo para lanzar
Meaning
A device for launching objects at high speed; to hurl or launch something suddenly.
Example
The invention catapulted him to international fame.
La invención lo catapultó a la fama internacional.
C1 noun /ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃən/

conflagaration

error ortográfico (de 'conflagration')
Meaning
This is a common misspelling of 'conflagration', which means a large, destructive fire.
Example
The term 'conflagaration' is often incorrectly used instead of 'conflagration'.
El término 'conflagaration' se usa a menudo incorrectamente en lugar de 'conflagration'.
B1 adjective /əˈmjuː.zɪŋ/

Amusing

divertido; gracioso; entretenido
Meaning
causing laughter or providing entertainment; funny; enjoyable
Example
The children found the clown's performance very amusing.
Los niños encontraron la actuación del payaso muy divertida.
C1 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡɒn/

polygon

polígono
Meaning
a flat shape with three or more straight sides
Example
The artist drew a colorful polygon on the canvas.
El artista dibujó un polígon colorido en el lienzo.
B1 adjective /draɪd/

dried

seco
Meaning
without moisture; preserved by removing water
Example
She added some dried flowers to the vase for decoration.
Ella agregó algunas flores secas al jarrón para decoración.
C1 adjective ˈbɜːdʒənɪŋ

burgeoning

en expansión
Meaning
Beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing.
Example
The burgeoning tech industry has attracted many investors.
La industria tecnológica en expansión ha atraído a muchos inversores.
B2 noun /leɪs/

Lace

encaje
Meaning
a delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern; a cord or string for fastening
Example
She wore a beautiful dress decorated with intricate lace patterns.
Ella llevaba un hermoso vestido decorado con intrincados patrones de encaje.
C1 noun ˈʌp.raɪ.zɪŋ

uprising

levantamiento
Meaning
An act of resistance or rebellion; a revolt against an authority or government.
Example
The uprising marked the beginning of the revolution.
El levantamiento marcó el comienzo de la revolución.
C2 noun /ɪˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

enunciation

enunciación, pronunciación clara
Meaning
The act of saying or pronouncing words clearly and distinctly.
Example
His enunciation was clear during the presentation.
Su enunciación fue clara durante la presentación.
A1 verb /riːd/

read

leer
Meaning
to look at written words and understand their meaning
Example
I read books before going to bed.
Yo leo libros antes de acostarme.
B2 noun /ˌæktɪˈveɪʃən/

activation

activación
Meaning
the act of making something start functioning
Example
The activation of the system took longer than expected.
La activación del sistema tomó más tiempo de lo esperado.
C1 noun /ˌɪnˈdɪsəplɪn/

indiscipline

indisciplina
Meaning
lack of discipline or self-control; failure to obey rules or maintain order
Example
Indiscipline among the students disrupted the learning environment.
La indisciplina entre los estudiantes interrumpió el ambiente de aprendizaje.
B1 abbreviation /ˌaɪˈiː/

ie

es decir
Meaning
That is to say; used to clarify or explain something more precisely.
Example
Many amphibians, i.e., frogs and salamanders, can live both in water and on land.
Muchos anfibios, es decir, ranas y salamandras, pueden vivir tanto en agua como en tierra.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈdɪvaɪdɪd/

Undivided

Indiviso; completo; no separado ni dividido
Meaning
whole; complete; not separated or split
Example
The team showed undivided attention to the coach's instructions.
El equipo mostró atención indivisa a las instrucciones del entrenador.
C2 noun ˈlɪɡ.nəʊˌsæt

LignoSat

satélite de madera
Meaning
A wooden satellite that demonstrates the use of wood in space technology.
Example
LignoSat demonstrates the use of wood in space.
LignoSat demuestra el uso de la madera en el espacio.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛsti/

testy

irritable
Meaning
Easily irritated or annoyed.
Example
He became testy when asked the same question repeatedly.
Se puso irritable cuando le hicieron la misma pregunta repetidamente.
A2 noun /ˈmiːdiə/

Media

medios
Meaning
The main means of mass communication regarded collectively
Example
The news was widely reported in all forms of media.
Las noticias fueron ampliamente reportadas en todos los medios.
B1 noun /ˈlɛktʃərər/

lecturer

conferenciante
Meaning
a person who gives lectures, especially at a college or university
Example
The lecturer explained the theory with clear examples.
El conferenciante explicó la teoría con ejemplos claros.
C2 adjective /ɛmˈpaɪriəl/

empyreal

celestial
Meaning
Heavenly, divine, or relating to the highest heavens.
Example
The poet described the empyreal beauty of the stars.
El poeta describió la belleza celestial de las estrellas.
A2 noun, verb /fuːl/

fool

tonto
Meaning
a silly or stupid person; to trick someone
Example
He felt like a fool after believing the prank.
Se sintió como un tonto después de creer en la broma.
C2 noun /ˈɪnsələns/

insolence

insolencia
Meaning
rude or disrespectful behavior
Example
The teacher was shocked by the student's insolence.
El maestro se sorprendió por la insolencia del estudiante.
C2 noun /sɛnˈsɔːrɪəm/

sensorium

centro sensorial
Meaning
The part of the brain or mind concerned with the reception and interpretation of sensory stimuli.
Example
The patient’s sensorium was clouded after the accident.
El sensorium del paciente estaba nublado después del accidente.
C2 noun /ˈdɒkɪt/

docket

lista
Meaning
a list or schedule of cases to be tried in a court or items to be done
Example
The judge reviewed the docket before starting the session.
El juez revisó la lista antes de comenzar la sesión.
C1 noun /ˌnjʊə.roʊ.plæˈstɪs.ɪ.ti/

neuroplasticity

neuroplasticidad
Meaning
The brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life.
Example
Neuroplasticity allows the brain to rewire itself after an injury.
La neuroplasticidad permite que el cerebro se recablee después de una lesión.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈbraɪdld/

unbridled

desenfrenado
Meaning
Uncontrolled and unrestrained.
Example
The protesters showed unbridled enthusiasm for change.
Los manifestantes mostraron entusiasmo desenfrenado por el cambio.
C2 noun /ˌprɛsiˈɒsɪti/

preciosity

exceso de refinamiento
Meaning
Excessive refinement or affected elegance in language, style, or behavior.
Example
The author's preciosity made the novel difficult to read for some audiences.
La preciosidad del autor hizo que la novela fuera difícil de leer para algunos lectores.
A2 noun /ˈtrʌb.əl/

Trouble

problema; dificultad
Meaning
difficulty or problems; effort or exertion made to do something
Example
The car broke down and caused a lot of trouble for the family.
El coche se descompuso y causó muchos problemas a la familia.
B1 noun /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪks/

electronics

electrónica
Meaning
the branch of physics and technology dealing with circuits and devices using transistors, microchips, and other components
Example
He studied electronics at university.
Estudió electrónica en la universidad.
B2 noun /ˌsɪmjuˈleɪʃən/

simulation

simulación
Meaning
the imitation of a situation or process
Example
The simulation helped the students understand the complex theory.
La simulación ayudó a los estudiantes a comprender la teoría compleja.
A2 noun /dʒuːs/

Juice

jugo (de fruta/verdura o de carne)
Meaning
the liquid obtained from or present in fruit or vegetables; the liquid that comes from meat when it is cooked
Example
The fresh apple juice was delicious and packed with vitamins.
El jugo de manzana fresco estaba delicioso y lleno de vitaminas.
A2 noun /ˈdʒuːəlri/

jewellery

joyería
Meaning
ornamental items worn for personal adornment, such as rings, necklaces, or bracelets, often made of precious metals or stones
Example
She wore beautiful jewellery to the wedding.
Ella llevaba joyería hermosa en la boda.
C1 noun /ˌpænəˈsiːə/

panacea

panacea
Meaning
A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.
Example
Education is often seen as a panacea for social problems.
La educación a menudo se considera una panacea para los problemas sociales.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrɡoʊ/

argot

jerga especializada
Meaning
the specialized vocabulary or jargon of a particular group, especially one with a common interest or occupation
Example
The thieves communicated in an argot that outsiders could not understand.
Los ladrones se comunicaron en un argot que los forasteros no pudieron entender.
C2 verb /ˈmɔːndər/

maunder

hablar sin sentido
Meaning
To speak or move aimlessly and incoherently.
Example
He maundered on about his old memories.
Él habló sin sentido sobre sus viejos recuerdos.