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A2 adjective /kənˈfjuːzd/

confused

confundido
Meaning
unable to think clearly; uncertain or puzzled
Example
She felt confused by the complicated instructions.
Se sintió confundida por las instrucciones complicadas.
C1 verb /əˈbaʊnd/

abound

abundar
Meaning
To exist in large numbers or amounts.
Example
Opportunities abound in the field of technology.
Las oportunidades abundan en el campo de la tecnología.
B2 adjective /ˈprɑːspərəs/

Prosperous

próspero; afortunado; exitoso;
Meaning
successful in material terms; flourishing financially
Example
The company became very prosperous after launching their new product.
La empresa se volvió muy próspera después de lanzar su nuevo producto.
C1 noun ˌmiː.diˈɒk.rə.ti

mediocrity

mediocridad
Meaning
Being average or ordinary, not particularly good.
Example
He refused to settle for mediocrity and aimed for greatness.
Él se negó a conformarse con la mediocridad y aspiró a la grandeza.
B1 adjective /ˌen.təˈteɪ.nɪŋ/

Entertaining

entretenido; divertido y cautivador
Meaning
providing amusement or enjoyment; funny and engaging
Example
The comedian's performance was very entertaining and kept the audience laughing.
La actuación del comediante fue muy entretenida y mantuvo a la audiencia riendo.
C1 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡlɒt/

polyglot

persona políglota
Meaning
a person who knows and can use several languages
Example
She is a polyglot, fluent in English, Spanish, and Bengali.
Ella es una persona políglota, fluida en inglés, español y bengalí.
C1 noun /ˈprɒdɪdʒi/

prodigy

prodigio
Meaning
a person, especially a young one, with exceptional talents or abilities
Example
Mozart was a child prodigy in music.
Mozart fue un prodigio infantil en la música.
C2 noun ˈsɒmnələns

somnolence

somnolencia
Meaning
A state of drowsiness or sleepiness; inclination to sleep.
Example
The somnolence after a heavy meal made it hard to concentrate.
La somnolencia después de una comida pesada hizo difícil concentrarse.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈklɛmɛnt/

inclement

clima inclemente
Meaning
unpleasantly cold, wet, or stormy (usually weather)
Example
The match was canceled due to inclement weather.
El partido fue cancelado debido al clima inclemente.
C2 noun, verb /ˈkaʊntərˌtʃɑːrdʒ/

countercharge

contracargo
Meaning
an opposing charge or accusation; to make an opposing attack
Example
The lawyer filed a countercharge against the accuser.
El abogado presentó una contracarga contra el acusador.
C1 noun mælˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt

malnourishment

desnutrición
Meaning
Lack of proper nutrition, caused by not having enough to eat, not eating enough of the right things, or being unable to use the food that one does eat.
Example
Children in poverty-stricken areas suffer from malnourishment.
Los niños en áreas empobrecidas sufren de desnutrición.
B1 adjective ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk

scientific

científico
Meaning
Based on or characterized by the methods and principles of science.
Example
Scientific discoveries continue to shape our understanding of the world.
Los descubrimientos científicos siguen dando forma a nuestra comprensión del mundo.
C2 adverb /ˈwɪtɪŋli/

wittingly

conscientemente
Meaning
Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.
Example
He wittingly withheld information from the police.
Él retuvo información conscientemente de la policía.
B2 verb /ɪnˈfɜːr/

infer

inferir
Meaning
to conclude or deduce something from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements
Example
From his silence, I inferred that he was not happy with the decision.
De su silencio, inferí que no estaba feliz con la decisión.
B2 verb /siːz/

seize

apoderarse
Meaning
To take hold of suddenly and forcibly.
Example
The police managed to seize the stolen goods.
La policía logró incautar las mercancías robadas.
B2 adjective /mɪsˈliːdɪŋ/

misleading

engañoso
Meaning
giving the wrong idea or impression
Example
The advertisement was misleading and gave false information.
El anuncio era engañoso y dio información falsa.
A2 noun /ˈtʃer.i/

Cherry

cereza
Meaning
a small round red or black fruit with a hard seed inside
Example
She picked fresh cherries from the tree in her garden.
Ella recogió cerezas frescas del árbol en su jardín.
B2 noun /brɑːnz/

bronze

bronce
Meaning
a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals
Example
The statue was made of solid bronze.
La estatua estaba hecha de bronce sólido.
B2 adjective /ˈænɪmeɪtɪd/

animated

animado
Meaning
Full of life or excitement; made using animation techniques.
Example
The animated film was loved by children and adults alike.
La película animada fue amada por niños y adultos por igual.
C2 verb /ˌæpərˈteɪn/

appertain

pertenecer
Meaning
to relate to or be connected with something
Example
The rules only appertain to members of the club.
Las reglas solo pertenecen a los miembros del club.
A2 noun /ˈɡroʊ.sər.i/

grocery

tienda de comestibles
Meaning
A store that sells food and household supplies.
Example
She went to the grocery to buy vegetables.
Ella fue a la tienda de comestibles a comprar verduras.
B2 verb /ˈpɛrɪʃ/

perish

morir
Meaning
To die, especially in a sudden or violent way.
Example
Many soldiers perished in the war.
Muchos soldados murieron en la guerra.
C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌstʌdi/

understudy

doble de reparto
Meaning
An actor who learns another's role to act as a replacement if needed.
Example
The understudy performed when the lead actor fell ill.
El doble de reparto actuó cuando el actor principal se enfermó.
C1 noun prəˈfaʊnd ɪˈnɪʃətɪv

profound initiative

iniciativa profunda
Meaning
A deep, meaningful, and significant action or program designed to create change.
Example
A profound initiative can create sustainable changes.
Una iniciativa profunda puede crear cambios sostenibles.
B2 noun /ɪnˈventər/

inventor

inventor
Meaning
a person who creates or designs something new, especially a device, method, or process
Example
The inventor patented her new medical device.
El inventor patentó su nuevo dispositivo médico.
C1 noun /læns/

Lance

lanza
Meaning
a long weapon with a sharp metal point, used by soldiers on horseback
Example
The knight charged forward with his lance ready.
El caballero cargó hacia adelante con su lanza lista.
C1 noun rɪˌkuːpərˈeɪʃən

recuperation

recuperación
Meaning
The process of gradually recovering from illness or fatigue
Example
Rest is essential for recuperation after illness.
El descanso es esencial para la recuperación después de una enfermedad.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪloʊi/

willowy

alto, delgado y flexible, como un árbol de sauce
Meaning
Gracefully tall, slender, and flexible, like a willow tree.
Example
She moved with a willowy elegance across the stage.
Ella se movió con una elegancia willowy por el escenario.
B2 verb /rɪˈkleɪm/

reclaim

recuperar
Meaning
To take back or recover something; to restore to a usable state.
Example
The farmer worked to reclaim the barren land.
El agricultor trabajó para recuperar la tierra estéril.
A2 verb ˈsɛləbreɪtɪŋ

celebrating

celebrar
Meaning
The act of acknowledging a significant or happy day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.
Example
Celebrating awareness days helps spread important messages.
Celebrar los días de concienciación ayuda a difundir mensajes importantes.
C1 noun /ˈɜːrθənˌwɛr/

earthenware

cerámica
Meaning
pottery made of clay and hardened by heat
Example
The shop displayed beautiful earthenware pots and bowls.
La tienda exhibió hermosas ollas y tazones de cerámica.
B2 noun /ˈswɛər wɜːrd/

swear-word

palabra grosera
Meaning
An offensive or rude word used to express anger or frustration.
Example
He shouted a swear-word when he hit his toe.
Él gritó una palabra grosera cuando se golpeó el dedo del pie.
B2 noun /səkˈsɛʃ.ən/

succession

sucesión ecológica
Meaning
The process of ecological change in which one community of organisms is gradually replaced by another.
Example
Forest succession occurs when old ecosystems are replaced by new ones.
La sucesión forestal ocurre cuando los ecosistemas antiguos son reemplazados por otros nuevos.
B2 noun steɪks

stakes

apuesta
Meaning
A strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end, driven into the ground.
Example
The stakes were high for the success of the project.
Las apuestas eran altas para el éxito del proyecto.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛnəbl/

tenable

defendible
Meaning
able to be defended or maintained against attack or objection
Example
His argument was strong and tenable in court.
Su argumento fue fuerte y defendible en la corte.
C1 noun ˌpraɪɔːrɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən

prioritization

priorización
Meaning
The action or process of deciding the relative importance or urgency of things.
Example
Effective prioritization ensures resources are used efficiently.
Una priorización efectiva asegura que los recursos se utilicen de manera eficiente.
C1 verb /wiːld/

wield

sujetar, usar
Meaning
To hold and use a weapon, tool, or power effectively.
Example
The warrior wielded his sword with great skill.
El guerrero usó su espada con gran habilidad.
B2 adjective /ˈprɪm.ɪ.tɪv/

Primitive

primitivo; básico; crudo; subdesarrollado; simple
Meaning
ancient; basic; crude; undeveloped; simple
Example
The tribe still uses primitive tools for hunting and farming.
La tribu aún usa herramientas primitivas para cazar y cultivar.
C1 verb /ˈflʌtər/

flutter

aletear / temblar
Meaning
to move or flap quickly and lightly; to beat or wave with small rapid motions
Example
The butterfly began to flutter its wings in the sunlight.
La mariposa comenzó a aletear sus alas en la luz del sol.
C1 noun /mɪˈlɛniəm/

millennium

milenio
Meaning
a period of one thousand years; often used to mark an anniversary
Example
The year 2000 was celebrated as the beginning of a new millennium.
El año 2000 se celebró como el comienzo de un nuevo milenio.
C1 noun /ɡʌl/

Gull

gaviota
Meaning
a seabird with webbed feet, long wings, and usually white and gray feathers
Example
The gull swooped down to grab the fish from the water.
La gaviota se lanzó hacia abajo para agarrar el pez del agua.
B2 verb/adjective /ɑːrˈtɪkjʊlət/

articulate

articular
Meaning
to express thoughts or ideas clearly; having the ability to speak fluently and clearly
Example
She was able to articulate her ideas during the meeting.
Ella pudo articular sus ideas durante la reunión.
C1 noun ɔːrˈdiːl

ordeal

prueba difícil
Meaning
A physical or mental painful experience that must be endured
Example
Surviving the wilderness was a tough ordeal for them.
Sobrevivir en la naturaleza fue una dura prueba para ellos.
C2 adjective /ˈfluːtɪd/

fluted

ranurado
Meaning
having grooves or ridges, often for decoration
Example
The vase had a beautiful fluted design around the rim.
El jarrón tenía un hermoso diseño ranurado alrededor del borde.
B1 adjective /ˈʌpər/

upper

superior
Meaning
higher in position or rank
Example
The upper floor of the building is under renovation.
El piso superior del edificio está en renovación.
A2 noun /kæp/

Cap

gorra
Meaning
a head covering with a visor; a protective covering
Example
He wore a baseball cap to protect himself from the sun.
Él usó una gorra de béisbol para protegerse del sol.
C2 verb /əˈsɛvəˌreɪt/

asseverate

aseverar
Meaning
to affirm or declare positively and earnestly
Example
He asseverated that he had never seen the man before.
Él afirmó que nunca había visto al hombre antes.
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbl/

favourable

favorable
Meaning
Expressing approval, support, or positivity; advantageous or beneficial
Example
The weather conditions were favourable for the outdoor event.
Las condiciones climáticas fueron favorables para el evento al aire libre.
B1 noun /ˈsɪtɪzən/

citizen

ciudadano
Meaning
a legally recognized subject or national of a state
Example
Every citizen has the right to vote.
Cada ciudadano tiene el derecho de votar.
C1 verb /ɪˈspaʊz/

espouse

apoyar
Meaning
To adopt or support a cause, belief, or way of life.
Example
She espoused the philosophy of nonviolence throughout her career.
Ella apoyó la filosofía de la no violencia a lo largo de su carrera.
C1 adjective /ˌaʊt əv ðə ˈweɪ/

out-of-the-way

apartado o remoto
Meaning
remote or unusual; not in a convenient or usual location
Example
They stayed in an out-of-the-way village.
Se quedaron en una aldea apartada.
C1 noun /ɪnˈvɜːrʒən/

inversion

inversión
Meaning
A reversal of the normal order, position, or relationship.
Example
In poetry, inversion is often used to create emphasis.
En poesía, la inversión se usa a menudo para crear énfasis.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛns/

intense

intenso
Meaning
Of extreme force, degree, or strength.
Example
She felt intense pain after the accident.
Ella sintió un dolor intenso después del accidente.
C1 verb /ˈreɪdieɪt/

radiate

irradiar
Meaning
to emit energy or light; to spread out from a center
Example
The fireplace radiates warmth throughout the room.
La chimenea irradia calor por toda la habitación.
B2 noun /ˈkɒpɪraɪt/

copyright

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

emblazon

adornar de manera destacada
Meaning
To decorate or display something in a noticeable or impressive way.
Example
The team's logo was emblazoned on their uniforms.
El logotipo del equipo estaba emblemazado en sus uniformes.
B2 adjective /ˈrɑː.ki/

Rocky

rocoso; inestable; difícil
Meaning
full of rocks; unsteady; difficult
Example
The rocky path made hiking difficult for the tourists.
El camino rocoso hizo que el senderismo fuera difícil para los turistas.
C2 adjective /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/

bracing

refrescante
Meaning
Invigorating, refreshing, or providing strength and energy.
Example
The hikers enjoyed the bracing mountain air.
Los excursionistas disfrutaron del aire refrescante de la montaña.
C2 noun /noʊl koʊl/

Knol khol

col de bolita
Meaning
round bulbous vegetable from cabbage family with pale green color and mild taste
Example
Knol khol can be eaten raw in salads or cooked in curries.
El col de bolita se puede comer crudo en ensaladas o cocinado en curris.
C2 noun /frɒnd/

frond

hoja
Meaning
A large, divided leaf of a fern, palm, or similar plant.
Example
The fern's frond stretched gracefully over the garden path.
La hoja del helecho se estiró graciosamente sobre el camino del jardín.
C2 verb /əˈvɜːr/

aver

afirmar
Meaning
to state or assert something confidently and strongly
Example
She averred that she was innocent.
Ella afirmó que era inocente.
B1 noun /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/

mathematics

matemáticas
Meaning
the abstract science of number, quantity, and space; the study of numbers and their operations
Example
Mathematics helps us understand patterns in nature and the universe.
Las matemáticas nos ayudan a entender los patrones en la naturaleza y el universo.
C2 adjective /ˌfærɪˈseɪɪkəl/

pharisaical

farisaico
Meaning
Excessively concerned with formal rules or outward show of morality, often in a hypocritical way.
Example
His pharisaical behavior made people doubt his sincerity.
Su comportamiento farisaico hizo que la gente dudara de su sinceridad.
B1 noun /ˈsʌb.weɪ/

Subway

subterráneo
Meaning
an underground railway system; an underground passage for pedestrians
Example
I take the subway to work every morning because it's faster than driving.
Tomo el metro para ir al trabajo todas las mañanas porque es más rápido que conducir.
B2 noun /ˈlɔɪəlti/

loyalty

lealtad
Meaning
a strong feeling of support or allegiance
Example
His loyalty to the company earned him great respect.
Su lealtad a la empresa le valió mucho respeto.
B2 noun /fluːt/

Flute

flauta
Meaning
a musical wind instrument with holes along its length that is played by blowing across a hole at one end
Example
He played a sweet melody on his flute.
Él tocó una dulce melodía en su flauta.
C1 noun /ˌdʒenəˈræləti/

generality

generalidad
Meaning
A vague, non-specific statement or principle that applies broadly.
Example
The speech was full of generalities and lacked concrete details.
El discurso estaba lleno de generalidades y carecía de detalles concretos.
A2 noun ˈfriː.dəm

freedom

libertad
Meaning
The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.
Example
Freedom empowers self-expression.
La libertad potencia la auto-expresión.
B1 adjective /ˈɔːɡənaɪzd/

organized

organizado
Meaning
Arranged in a systematic way, especially on a large scale.
Example
An organized approach to work increases productivity and reduces stress.
Un enfoque organizado para el trabajo aumenta la productividad y reduce el estrés.
B2 adjective ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl

ecological

ecológico
Meaning
Relating to ecology or the environment.
Example
Deforestation threatens the ecological balance of the planet.
La deforestación amenaza el equilibrio ecológico del planeta.
C2 adjective /ˈfluːviəl/

fluvial

fluvial
Meaning
relating to or found in a river
Example
The fluvial deposits indicated the presence of an ancient river system.
Los depósitos fluviales indicaron la presencia de un antiguo sistema fluvial.
A2 noun /əˈɡriː.mənts/

agreements

acuerdos
Meaning
Formal arrangements or understandings between two or more parties.
Example
Agreements strengthen partnerships.
Los acuerdos fortalecen las asociaciones.
C1 noun /ˈspɛktər/

specter

espectro
Meaning
A ghost or spirit; something that causes fear or dread.
Example
The specter of war still haunts the region.
El espectro de la guerra todavía acecha la región.
C1 adjective ˈriːdʒən spəˈsɪfɪk

region-specific

específico de la región
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a particular region or area.
Example
Climate change impacts are region-specific.
Los impactos del cambio climático son específicos de la región.
B2 noun /ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

justification

justificación
Meaning
a reason, explanation, or excuse that shows something is right or reasonable
Example
There is no justification for such rude behavior.
No hay justificación para tal comportamiento grosero.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmɪnət/

indiscriminate

indiscriminado
Meaning
Done without careful judgment; random or haphazard.
Example
The indiscriminate use of pesticides harms the environment.
El uso indiscriminado de pesticidas daña el medio ambiente.
C1 noun /prəˈdʒɛktaɪl/

projectile

proyectil
Meaning
An object fired, thrown, or propelled, especially from a weapon.
Example
The soldier dodged the incoming projectile.
El soldado esquivó el proyectil que venía.
C2 noun /ˌkɔːrnjuˈkoʊpiə/

cornucopia

una abundancia o suministro desbordante de algo
Meaning
an abundance or overflowing supply of something
Example
The festival offered a cornucopia of fruits and sweets.
El festival ofreció una cornucopia de frutas y dulces.
C1 verb /ˈnuːtər/

neuter

esterilizar
Meaning
To remove the reproductive organs of an animal; or having no gender.
Example
They decided to neuter their cat to prevent more kittens.
Decidieron esterilizar a su gato para evitar más gatitos.
C2 adjective /nɪˈfɛəriəs/

nefarious

malévolo, criminal o moralmente malo
Meaning
Wicked, criminal, or morally bad.
Example
The police uncovered a nefarious plot to cheat investors.
La policía descubrió un complot malévolo para engañar a los inversores.
B2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrprət/

interpret

interpretar / traducir
Meaning
to explain the meaning of something; to translate orally
Example
She had to interpret the speech for the foreign guests.
Ella tuvo que interpretar el discurso para los invitados extranjeros.
A2 noun /ˈketʃ.ʌp/

Ketch-up

salsa de tomate
Meaning
a thick sauce made chiefly from tomatoes, vinegar, and spices
Example
She squeezed some ketchup on her french fries before eating them.
Ella puso un poco de salsa de tomate en sus papas fritas antes de comerlas.
C2 adjective /ˌmɒnəkrəˈmætɪk/

monochromatic

monocromático
Meaning
Consisting of or displaying only one color.
Example
The artist created a striking monochromatic painting in shades of blue.
El artista creó una pintura monocromática llamativa en tonos de azul.
B1 noun /ɪnˌvɛs.tɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

investigation

investigación
Meaning
the process of inquiring into or examining something carefully to find the truth
Example
The investigation revealed new evidence about the fraud.
La investigación reveló nuevas pruebas sobre el fraude.
B1 noun /fiː/

fee

tarifa
Meaning
A payment made for a service or privilege.
Example
The lawyer charged a high fee for his services.
El abogado cobró una tarifa alta por sus servicios.
C2 noun /ˈsɪʒ.ən/

scission

cisión
Meaning
the act of cutting or dividing something
Example
The political party suffered a scission over ideological disputes.
El partido político sufrió una cisión debido a disputas ideológicas.
A2 verb /faʊnd/

found

fundar
Meaning
to establish or create something; to discover
Example
They founded the company in 1995.
Ellos fundaron la compañía en 1995.
C2 noun /ˈvɪzɪdʒ/

visage

felicidad
Meaning
A person's face or facial expression.
Example
Her stern visage intimidated the children.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 noun /ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜːr/

Entrepreneur

persona que organiza y opera un negocio o negocios
Meaning
a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses
Example
The young entrepreneur started her own tech company at age 22.
La joven emprendedora comenzó su propia empresa tecnológica a los 22 años.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈblʌʃɪŋ/

Unblushing

descarado; sinvergüenza
Meaning
showing no shame or embarrassment; boldly shameless
Example
He told the unblushing lie without any hesitation.
Él dijo la mentira descarada sin dudar.
B2 noun/verb /ˈtʃɑːrtər/

charter

chárter / alquilar
Meaning
a written document granting rights or privileges; to hire a vehicle or vessel for temporary use
Example
The company decided to charter a bus for the trip.
La empresa decidió charterizar un autobús para el viaje.
C2 adjective /ˌmʌl.tɪˈfeə.ri.əs/

Multifarious

diverso; de muchos aspectos
Meaning
having many different aspects or forms; diverse and varied
Example
The company has multifarious business interests including technology, finance, and healthcare.
La empresa tiene intereses comerciales multifacéticos, incluidos tecnología, finanzas y atención médica.
B2 adverb /kənˈvɜːrsli/

conversely

por el contrario
Meaning
in an opposite or contrary manner
Example
He is rich, conversely, his brother struggles financially.
Él es rico, por el contrario, su hermano lucha financieramente.
B2 noun /fleʃ/

Flesh

carne
Meaning
the soft substance consisting of muscle and fat that is found between the skin and bones
Example
The doctor examined the wound to check if it had penetrated the flesh.
El doctor examinó la herida para ver si había penetrado en la carne
C2 noun /ˈtʃælɪs/

chalice

cáliz
Meaning
A large cup or goblet, typically used for drinking wine in religious ceremonies.
Example
The priest lifted the golden chalice during the ceremony.
El sacerdote levantó el cáliz dorado durante la ceremonia.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmeʒərəbəl/

Immeasurable

inconmensurable
Meaning
too large or extensive to measure; boundless
Example
The immeasurable love of a mother knows no bounds.
El amor inconmensurable de una madre no tiene límites.
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.
C1 noun /moʊˈzeɪɪk/

mosaic

mosaico
Meaning
A picture or pattern produced by arranging together small pieces of stone, tile, or glass.
Example
The church ceiling was decorated with a beautiful mosaic.
El techo de la iglesia estaba decorado con un hermoso mosaico.
C1 verb /eɪl/

ail

padecer una enfermedad
Meaning
to be ill or suffer from a physical or mental problem; to trouble or afflict
Example
She has been ailing since last winter.
Ella ha estado enferma desde el invierno pasado.
B2 noun /dʒɜːrk/

Jerk

tirón; empujón; persona tonta
Meaning
a quick, sharp, sudden movement; an abrupt pull or twist; a foolish person
Example
The sudden jerk of the train caused passengers to lose their balance momentarily.
El tirón repentino del tren hizo que los pasajeros perdieran momentáneamente el equilibrio.
C2 adjective /ˈfɪnɪki/

finicky

difícil de complacer; muy particular en los detalles
Meaning
difficult to please; very particular about details
Example
He is so finicky about his food that he only eats organic vegetables.
Él es tan quisquilloso con su comida que solo come verduras orgánicas.
A2 proper noun /ˌsaʊθ əˈmɛrɪkə/

south america

América del Sur
Meaning
a continent located in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere
Example
Brazil is the largest country in South America.
Brasil es el país más grande de América del Sur.
C1 noun /dɜːrθ/

dearth

escasez
Meaning
A scarcity or lack of something.
Example
There was a dearth of food during the famine.
Hubo una escasez de comida durante la hambruna.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/

Exceeding

excesivo; más allá
Meaning
going beyond; surpassing; extremely
Example
The project was completed with exceeding excellence.
El proyecto se completó con una excelencia excesiva.
B2 noun, verb /bluːm/

bloom

florecer
Meaning
to produce flowers; to develop or flourish; a flower or the state of flowering
Example
The roses bloom beautifully every spring.
Las rosas florecen bellamente cada primavera.
C1 adjective /raɪf/

rife

generalizado
Meaning
widespread or common, often in a negative sense
Example
Corruption was rife in the old government system.
La corrupción era generalizada en el antiguo sistema gubernamental.
C2 noun /dɪˈkrɛpɪˌtjuːd/

decrepitude

decrepitud
Meaning
the state of being old, weak, and worn out
Example
The once-great empire fell into decrepitude.
El otrora gran imperio cayó en la decrepitud.
C2 noun /ˈpæk.ɪ.dɜːrm/

pachyderm

mamífero grande con piel gruesa
Meaning
a large mammal with thick skin, such as an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus
Example
The zoo had several pachyderms, including elephants and rhinos.
El zoológico tenía varios pachidermos, incluidos elefantes y rinocerontes.
C2 adjective /ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəl/

penitential

penitente
Meaning
Relating to or expressing penitence or penance.
Example
The priest delivered a penitential sermon on forgiveness.
El sacerdote dio un sermón penitente sobre el perdón.
B2 noun /skɛtʃ/

sketch

boceto
Meaning
a simple, rough drawing or outline
Example
He made a quick sketch of the landscape.
Él hizo un boceto rápido del paisaje.
C1 noun ˌræʃ.ən.əl.ɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

rationalization

racionalización
Meaning
The practice of finding reasons for behavior or actions that are not the real reasons.
Example
His rationalization of the mistake was not convincing.
Su racionalización del error no fue convincente.
C2 adjective /ˈɛstɪməbl/

estimable

estimable
Meaning
Worthy of great respect.
Example
Her estimable achievements inspired the whole community.
Sus logros estimables inspiraron a toda la comunidad.
C1 verb /riːˈkæptʃər/

recapture

recapturar
Meaning
To take back or regain possession of something.
Example
The army managed to recapture the lost territory.
El ejército logró recapturar el territorio perdido.
B1 noun /dɪˈlaɪt/

Delight

deleite; placer
Meaning
a feeling of happiness or pleasure; something that gives great pleasure
Example
The children's laughter filled her heart with pure delight.
La risa de los niños llenó su corazón de puro deleite.
B2 noun, verb, adjective /ˈpeɪtənt/ or /ˈpætənt/

patent

patente
Meaning
a government license granting exclusive rights to an inventor; also to obtain such rights
Example
He patented his new invention to protect it from being copied.
Él patentó su nuevo invento para protegerlo de ser copiado.
C1 noun ˈtɑksɪk ɪˈmɪʃənz

toxic emissions

emisiones tóxicas
Meaning
Harmful or poisonous substances released into the environment, especially the atmosphere.
Example
Toxic emissions from vehicles pollute the atmosphere.
Las emisiones tóxicas de los vehículos contaminan la atmósfera.
A2 noun /treɪ/

Tray

bandeja
Meaning
a flat, shallow container with a raised rim, used for carrying, holding, or displaying articles
Example
She carried the cups on a wooden tray.
Ella llevó las tazas en una bandeja de madera.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊpi/

Soapy

cubierto de jabón; espumoso
Meaning
covered with soap; having the characteristics of soap; foamy
Example
The dishes were still soapy after washing.
Los platos aún estaban jabonosos después de lavarlos.
B2 noun /rɪˈlʌk.təns/

Reluctance

reticencia; renuencia
Meaning
unwillingness to do something; hesitation
Example
He showed reluctance to accept the job offer.
Mostró reticencia a aceptar la oferta de trabajo.
C2 verb /ɪkˈstɛmpəraɪz/

extemporize

improvisar
Meaning
To speak or perform without preparation; improvise.
Example
The actor had to extemporize when he forgot his lines.
El actor tuvo que improvisar cuando olvidó sus líneas.
C1 noun /ˌtɛknɪˈkæləti/

technicality

tecnicismo
Meaning
A small detail of law, rule, or procedure; a minor point that affects an outcome.
Example
The case was dismissed on a technicality.
El caso fue desestimado por una tecnicidad.