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C1 noun ˌkɒn.əˈteɪ.ʃən

connotation

significado implícito o sugerido
Meaning
The implied or suggested meaning of a word beyond its literal definition
Example
The word 'home' has a warm connotation of comfort and family.
La palabra 'hogar' tiene una connotación cálida de comodidad y familia
B1 noun /kənˈfjuː.ʒən/

Confusion

confusión, desconcierto, caos
Meaning
lack of understanding; uncertainty; the state of being bewildered or unclear in one's mind
Example
There was confusion about the meeting time, so half the team arrived late.
Hubo confusión sobre la hora de la reunión, por lo que la mitad del equipo llegó tarde.
B1 verb /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/

criticize

criticar
Meaning
to express disapproval or find fault with someone or something
Example
The teacher criticized the student's poor handwriting.
El maestro criticó la mala caligrafía del estudiante.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒn.trər.i/

Contrary

contrario; opuesto;
Meaning
opposite in nature, direction, or meaning; completely different
Example
Contrary to popular belief, cats can be very social animals.
Contrario a la creencia popular, los gatos pueden ser animales muy sociales.
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.
B1 adjective ˈkʌltʃərəl

cultural

cultural
Meaning
Relating to the arts and to intellectual achievements.
Example
Schools organize cultural programs to honor Victory Day.
Las escuelas organizan programas culturales para honrar el Día de la Victoria.
A2 verb /krɒs/

cross

cruzar
Meaning
to go from one side to another, or to pass through
Example
We crossed the river using a wooden bridge.
Cruzamos el río usando un puente de madera.
C1 noun /ˈkɒntrəbænd/

contraband

mercancías ilegales
Meaning
goods that are illegal to import, export, or possess
Example
The police seized a shipment of contraband cigarettes.
La policía incautó un cargamento de cigarrillos de contrabando.
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.
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 adjective /kəmˈpoʊzd/

composed

sereno
Meaning
calm and in control of oneself; made up of or formed from
Example
He remained composed even under pressure.
Él permaneció sereno incluso bajo presión.
B2 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

complement

complemento
Meaning
something that completes or goes well with something; to add something that enhances or improves
Example
The scarf complements her outfit perfectly.
la bufanda complementa su atuendo perfectamente.
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.
C1 noun kəˈlɛktɪvɪzəm

collectivism

colectivismo
Meaning
The practice or principle of giving a group priority over each individual in it.
Example
Collectivism emphasizes the importance of group over individual interests.
El colectivismo enfatiza la importancia del grupo sobre los intereses individuales.
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.
B1 noun /kənˈstrʌk.ʃən/

construction

construcción
Meaning
The building of something, typically a large structure.
Example
Construction dust significantly contributes to pollution.
El polvo de construcción contribuye significativamente a la contaminación.
C1 adjective /ˈkrɪm.zən/

Crimson

rojo intenso
Meaning
a deep purplish-red color
Example
The crimson sunset painted the sky with beautiful shades.
La puesta de sol roja intensa pintó el cielo con hermosos tonos.
C2 noun /kɪˈrɒpədɪst/

chiropodist

podólogo
Meaning
A healthcare professional who diagnoses and treats foot problems.
Example
The chiropodist treated her painful corns and calluses.
El podólogo trató sus dolorosos juanetes y callosidades.
C1 noun /ˈkliː.vər/

Cleaver

cuchillo grande
Meaning
a heavy knife with a broad blade used for chopping meat or vegetables
Example
The chef used a cleaver to chop the chicken bones.
El chef usó un cuchillo grande para cortar los huesos del pollo.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌkɑːmənˈsɛnsɪkəl/

commonsensical

sensato
Meaning
based on or showing sound practical judgment; sensible
Example
It was commonsensical to carry an umbrella on a rainy day.
Era sensato llevar un paraguas en un día lluvioso.
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.
A1 adjective /tʃiːp/

Cheap

barato; económico
Meaning
low in price; costing little money
Example
This restaurant serves cheap but delicious food.
Este restaurante sirve comida barata pero deliciosa.
C2 noun /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zəns/

cognizance

conciencia
Meaning
Awareness, knowledge, or understanding of something; conscious perception.
Example
The judge took cognizance of the new evidence.
El juez tomó conciencia de la nueva evidencia.
C1 verb /kəˈrəʊd/

corrode

corroer
Meaning
to gradually destroy or wear away metal or other materials through chemical action
Example
The iron pipes corroded over time due to exposure to water.
Las tuberías de hierro se corrodieron con el tiempo debido a la exposición al agua.
A2 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/

conversation

conversación
Meaning
an informal talk between two or more people, in which ideas, feelings, and thoughts are exchanged
Example
We had a long conversation about future plans.
Tuvimos una larga conversación sobre los planes futuros.
C1 noun /ˈklɛmənsi/

clemency

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

clash

colisión
Meaning
to come into conflict or collision with something or someone.
Example
The two cars clashed in the intersection.
Los dos autos chocaron en la intersección.
A1 verb /tʃuːz/

choose

elegir
Meaning
to pick or select from several options
Example
I always choose healthy food options.
Siempre elijo opciones de comida saludable.
A2 noun /kɔɪnz/

coins

monedas
Meaning
Flat, typically round pieces of metal issued by a government as money.
Example
He collected old coins from different countries.
Recogió monedas antiguas de diferentes países.
A2 noun /ˈkʌzn/

cousin

primo/prima
Meaning
A child of one's uncle or aunt.
Example
My cousin is coming to visit us this weekend.
Mi primo viene a visitarnos este fin de semana.
A2 noun /ˈkæs.əl/

Castle

castillo; palacio;
Meaning
a large fortified building or set of buildings; a fortress
Example
The medieval castle stood majestically on top of the hill.
El castillo medieval se erguía majestuoso en la cima de la colina.
C2 noun /ˌkɑːrt ˈblɑːnʃ/

carte blanche

carta blanca
Meaning
complete freedom to act as one wishes
Example
The manager gave her team carte blanche to design the project.
El gerente dio a su equipo carta blanca para diseñar el proyecto.
C2 noun /ˌkælɪsˈθɛnɪks/

calisthenics

ejercicio físico
Meaning
exercises that use body weight for strength and flexibility
Example
She practices calisthenics every morning in the park.
Ella practica calistenia todas las mañanas en el parque.
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.
C2 noun /kəˈnaɪ.vəns/

connivance

connivencia
Meaning
the act of secretly allowing or being involved in wrongdoing
Example
The theft happened with the connivance of the security guard.
El robo ocurrió con la connivencia del guardia de seguridad.
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 /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.
C1 adjective /ˈkɔːʃənˌɛri/

cautionary

preventivo
Meaning
serving as a warning; intended to prevent problems or mistakes by giving advice or examples
Example
The report offers a cautionary message about unchecked spending.
El informe ofrece un mensaje preventivo sobre el gasto sin control.
C1 adjective /ˈkjʊərəbl/

curable

curable
Meaning
Able to be cured or healed.
Example
The doctor assured her that the disease was curable.
El doctor le aseguró que la enfermedad era curable.
C1 verb /krɪndʒ/

cringe

encogerse
Meaning
To shrink back in fear, embarrassment, or discomfort.
Example
She cringed when she remembered her mistake.
Ella se encogió cuando recordó su error.
A1 noun /kɑːrd/

card

tarjeta
Meaning
A small, flat piece of stiff paper or thin cardboard used for various purposes, such as identification, greetings, or playing games.
Example
She handed me her business card after the meeting.
Ella me entregó su tarjeta de visita después de la reunión.
C1 noun /ˈkærɪkətjʊə/

caricature

caricatura
Meaning
A picture or description that exaggerates certain features for comic or satirical effect.
Example
The magazine published a caricature of the politician.
La revista publicó una caricatura del político.
C1 noun kəˈmɑːnd ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

command economy

economía planificada
Meaning
An economic system where economic activities are controlled by the government.
Example
In a command economy, the government controls production and prices.
En una economía planificada, el gobierno controla la producción y los precios.
C2 noun /ˈkʌstərd ˈæpəl/

Custard Apple

manzana de crema
Meaning
a tropical fruit with sweet creamy white flesh and black seeds
Example
The custard apple has a sweet and creamy texture.
La manzana de crema tiene una textura dulce y cremosa.
C1 noun /ˈkɒl.ə.bəʊn/

Collar-bone

clavícula
Meaning
either of the pair of bones joining the breastbone to the shoulder blades; clavicle
Example
He broke his collar-bone in the accident.
Se rompió la clavícula en el accidente.
C2 adjective /tʃəˈruːbɪk/

cherubic

angélico
Meaning
Innocent, sweet, and angelic, like a cherub.
Example
The baby had a cherubic smile that melted everyone’s heart.
El bebé tenía una sonrisa angelical que derretía el corazón de todos.
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.
C1 verb, noun /klɑːɡ/

clog

obstruir / zapato de madera
Meaning
to block or become blocked; a type of heavy wooden shoe
Example
The sink was clogged with food waste.
El fregadero estaba obstruido con desperdicios de comida.
B2 verb kəˈlaɪd

collide

chocar, colisionar
Meaning
Hit with force when moving; come into conflict or opposition.
Example
The two cars collided at the intersection.
Los dos coches colisionaron en la intersección.
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.
C1 verb /kənˈfleɪt/

conflate

fusionar / combinar
Meaning
To combine two or more things, often confusingly, into one.
Example
The article tends to conflate facts with opinions.
El artículo tiende a fusionar los hechos con las opiniones.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈkɑːr.dɪ.nəl/

cardinal

cardenal / principal
Meaning
As an adjective: of prime importance; as a noun: a high-ranking Catholic clergyman or a type of bird.
Example
Honesty is a cardinal virtue in life.
La honestidad es una virtud cardinal en la vida.
B2 preposition /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/

concerning

concerniente
Meaning
about or relating to something; causing worry or anxiety
Example
There are some reports concerning the new project.
Hay algunos informes concernientes al nuevo proyecto.
A2 adjective /ˈsɜːr.tən/

Certain

cierto; seguro; sin duda
Meaning
confident and sure; without doubt; definitely true
Example
I am certain that we will succeed.
Estoy seguro de que tendremos éxito.
C1 verb ˌkəʊ.əˈles

coalesce

fusionarse
Meaning
Come together and form one mass or whole; unite to form one organization or group.
Example
The different theories coalesced into one unified idea.
Las diferentes teorías se fusionaron en una idea unificada.
C1 verb /kriːk/

creak

hacer un ruido chirriante o agudo
Meaning
to make a high-pitched, squeaking noise when moved
Example
The old door creaked as she opened it.
La puerta vieja crujió cuando la abrió.
A2 noun /ˈklɑːsmeɪt/

classmate

compañero de clase
Meaning
a person who is in the same class or course of study as another
Example
I met one of my old classmates at the university event.
Me encontré con un antiguo compañero de clase en el evento universitario.
A1 noun /klɒk/

Clock

reloj
Meaning
an instrument used to indicate, keep, and co-ordinate time
Example
The clock on the wall shows three o'clock.
El reloj en la pared marca las tres en punto.
B1 noun /ˌkjʊr.iˈɑs.ɪ.ti/

Curiosity

curiosidad; objeto o hecho inusual o interesante
Meaning
a strong desire to know or learn something; an unusual or interesting object or fact
Example
Her curiosity about different cultures led her to travel around the world.
Su curiosidad por diferentes culturas la llevó a viajar por todo el mundo.
C2 noun /klɛərˈvɔɪəns/

clairvoyance

clarividencia
Meaning
the supposed ability to perceive events beyond normal sensory contact; psychic insight
Example
She claimed to have clairvoyance and predicted the future.
Ella afirmó tener clarividencia y predijo el futuro.
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 /ˈkætərækt/

cataract

catarata / cascada
Meaning
A medical condition causing clouding of the eye's lens; also a large waterfall.
Example
The old man suffered from cataracts in both eyes.
El hombre mayor sufría de cataratas en ambos ojos.
B1 noun /ˈkætəɡɔːri/

category

categoría
Meaning
a class or division of things regarded as having particular shared characteristics
Example
Books are arranged by category in the library.
Los libros están organizados por categoría en la biblioteca.
B2 adjective /kɔːrs/

coarse

áspero, rugoso
Meaning
Rough in texture or manner; not smooth or refined.
Example
The fabric felt coarse to the touch.
El tejido se sentía áspero al tacto.
A2 noun/verb /ˈkɒntækt/

contact

contacto
Meaning
Communication or connection with someone.
Example
You should contact your doctor if symptoms persist.
Deberías contactar a tu doctor si los síntomas persisten.
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.
C1 adjective/noun /ˈkɜːrsɪv/

cursive

letra cursiva
Meaning
Written with characters joined together in a flowing manner.
Example
The teacher asked students to write the essay in cursive handwriting.
El maestro pidió a los estudiantes que escribieran el ensayo con letra cursiva.
B2 noun /ˈkʊk.uː/

Cuckoo

cuco
Meaning
a bird known for its distinctive call and for laying eggs in other birds' nests
Example
We heard the cuckoo calling from the forest early in the morning.
Escuchamos el canto del cuco desde el bosque por la mañana temprano.
B1 noun /ˈkætl/

cattle

felicidad
Meaning
large domesticated animals such as cows and bulls that are kept on a farm for their milk, meat, or hides
Example
The farmer owns a herd of cattle that graze near the river.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 verb /kənˈvɜːrdʒ/

converge

converger
Meaning
to come together from different directions; to meet at a point
Example
The roads converge at the city center.
Las carreteras convergen en el centro de la ciudad.
C1 adjective ˈkɒn.təm.plə.tɪv

contemplative

reflexivo o pensativo
Meaning
Expressing or involving prolonged thought; meditative and reflective.
Example
He spent a contemplative evening reflecting on his decisions.
Él pasó una tarde contemplativa reflexionando sobre sus decisiones.
C1 noun /ˈkæpɪˌlɛri/

capillary

capilar
Meaning
a very thin blood vessel that connects arteries and veins
Example
Oxygen passes from the blood into tissues through capillaries.
El oxígeno pasa de la sangre a los tejidos a través de los capilares.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

counsellor

consejero
Meaning
a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems; an advisor
Example
She spoke to a counsellor to get advice about her career.
Habló con un consejero para recibir orientación sobre su carrera.
B1 noun /sərˈtɪfɪkət/

certificate

certificado
Meaning
a document serving as proof of achievement or qualification
Example
She received a certificate for completing the course.
Ella recibió un certificado por completar el curso.
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.
C1 noun /ˈkæzəm/

chasm

grieta / gran diferencia
Meaning
a deep fissure in the earth's surface or a wide difference between people or ideas
Example
There was a great chasm between the two political parties.
Había una gran grieta entre los dos partidos políticos.
B1 noun /ˈkʊkər/

cooker

cocina; olla
Meaning
a device or appliance used for cooking food; a person or thing that cooks
Example
The rice cooker makes cooking meals much easier.
La arrocera hace que cocinar sea más fácil.
A2 noun/verb /kɔːz/

cause

causa / causar
Meaning
a person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition; to make something happen
Example
The heavy rain caused flooding in the city.
La lluvia fuerte causó inundaciones en la ciudad.
C2 noun /ˈkæθoʊd/

cathode

electrodo negativo
Meaning
The negative electrode in a device such as a battery or tube, where electrons enter.
Example
The cathode emits electrons in the tube.
El cátodo emite electrones en el tubo.
C1 verb /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/

condescend

mirar desde arriba con amabilidad
Meaning
to behave as if one is superior while being gracious to others
Example
He would not condescend to answer such a trivial question.
Él no se dignaría a responder una pregunta tan trivial.
C2 noun /ˈklɪpər/

clipper

cortapelos / barco veloz del siglo XIX
Meaning
a tool used for cutting, or a fast sailing ship of the 19th century
Example
The barber used clippers to trim his hair.
El barbero usó la máquina para cortar su cabello.
A1 modal verb /kʊd/

could

podía
Meaning
Used to indicate possibility, ability, or permission in the past or as a polite suggestion.
Example
He could swim when he was a child.
Él podía nadar cuando era niño.
B2 verb /kənˈstreɪn/

constrain

limitar
Meaning
to limit or restrict someone or something; to force or compel
Example
The new regulations constrain businesses from polluting the environment.
Las nuevas regulaciones limitan a las empresas de contaminar el medio ambiente.
C2 noun /ˌkæl.sɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

calcification

calcificación
Meaning
The process of calcium accumulation in soil, making it hard.
Example
Calcification reduces soil permeability and affects crop growth.
La calcificación reduce la permeabilidad del suelo y afecta el crecimiento de los cultivos.
B1 noun ˌkriː.eɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

creativity

creatividad
Meaning
The ability to use imagination to produce original ideas or to make something new or imaginative.
Example
His creativity was evident in his artwork.
Su creatividad era evidente en su obra de arte.
C2 adjective /koʊˈiːvəl/

coeval

contemporáneo
Meaning
Having the same age, date of origin, or duration; contemporary.
Example
The philosopher was coeval with the rise of modern science.
El filósofo fue contemporáneo con el auge de la ciencia moderna.
C2 noun /ˈklaʊdˌbɜːrst/

cloudburst

lluvia torrencial repentina
Meaning
a sudden and very heavy rainfall
Example
The picnic was ruined by a sudden cloudburst.
El picnic fue arruinado por una lluvia torrencial repentina.
C2 noun /kəˈlɒsəti/

callosity

piel engrosada
Meaning
A thickened or hardened area of skin; insensitivity or hardness of character.
Example
Years of manual labor left callosity on his hands.
Años de trabajo manual dejaron callosidad en sus manos.
C2 noun /kæd/

Cad

canalla; grosero
Meaning
a man who behaves dishonorably, especially toward women
Example
Everyone at the party avoided him because he was known to be a cad.
Todos en la fiesta lo evitaron porque se sabía que era un canalla.
C1 noun /ˈtʃæriət/

Chariot

carro de guerra
Meaning
an ancient horse-drawn vehicle used in warfare and racing
Example
The warrior rode his chariot into battle with great courage.
El guerrero montó su carro de guerra en la batalla con gran valentía.
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.
B1 adverb /ˈkeərləsli/

carelessly

descuidamente
Meaning
without care or attention; in a negligent or reckless manner
Example
He carelessly left the door unlocked.
Dejó la puerta abierta descuidadamente.
C2 noun /ˈkɒmɪti/

comity

cortesía, respeto mutuo
Meaning
Courtesy and considerate behavior towards others; mutual respect.
Example
The meeting was conducted with comity and respect.
La reunión se realizó con cortesía y respeto.
C1 noun /ˈkɒb.lər/

Cobbler

zapatero
Meaning
a person who repairs shoes and other leather goods
Example
The cobbler fixed my broken shoes perfectly.
El zapatero arregló mis zapatos rotos perfectamente.
B2 noun /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/

Chaos

caos; desorden total; confusión
Meaning
complete disorder and confusion; a state of total confusion with no order
Example
The earthquake caused chaos in the city as buildings collapsed and people panicked.
El terremoto causó caos en la ciudad cuando los edificios colapsaron y la gente entró en pánico.
C1 verb /kənˈtɛkstʃuəlaɪz/

contextualize

contextualizar
Meaning
to place something in a context or interpret it in relation to its surroundings
Example
The teacher contextualized the historical event to make it more relevant for students.
El maestro contextualizó el evento histórico para hacerlo más relevante para los estudiantes.
B1 adjective /ˈtʃɪli/

chilly

frío
Meaning
uncomfortably or unpleasantly cold
Example
It was a chilly morning in December.
Fue una mañana fría en diciembre.
B2 noun /ˈkɒpə/

copper

cobre
Meaning
a reddish-brown metal used for electrical wiring, coins, and more
Example
Copper is a good conductor of electricity.
El cobre es un buen conductor de electricidad.
B2 noun ˌkʌl.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən

cultivation

cultivo
Meaning
The practice of preparing and using land for crops or gardening; the action of improving or developing something.
Example
The cultivation of organic crops has increased worldwide.
El cultivo de cultivos orgánicos ha aumentado en todo el mundo.
C2 adjective /kɒnˈsæŋɡwɪn/

consanguine

consanguíneo
Meaning
Of the same blood or origin; related by birth.
Example
The two families were consanguine through their grandparents.
Las dos familias eran consanguíneas a través de sus abuelos.
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.
A2 verb /klɪk/

click

hacer clic
Meaning
to press a button on a computer mouse or similar device
Example
She clicked the link to open the website.
Ella hizo clic en el enlace para abrir el sitio web.
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tjʊ.mə.li/

contumely

insulto, desdén
Meaning
insulting or humiliating treatment
Example
He endured the contumely of his colleagues with patience.
Él soportó el desdén de sus colegas con paciencia.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃuː.zi/

Choosey/Choosy

exigente; muy selectivo; particular sobre lo que le gusta o acepta
Meaning
very careful in choosing; selective; particular about what one likes or accepts
Example
He's very choosy about the restaurants where he eats.
Es muy exigente con los restaurantes donde come.
C2 verb /kəˈdʒoʊl/

cajole

engatusar
Meaning
To persuade someone to do something by flattery or gentle urging.
Example
She managed to cajole her friend into joining the trip.
Ella logró engatusar a su amiga para que se uniera al viaje.
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tjʊ.mə.si/

contumacy

desobediencia, terquedad
Meaning
stubborn refusal to obey authority
Example
His contumacy led to his suspension from the council.
Su desobediencia condujo a su suspensión del consejo.
C1 adjective /kənˈdʒenɪtl/

congenital

congénito
Meaning
existing from birth, usually describing a disease or condition
Example
The child was born with a congenital heart defect.
El niño nació con un defecto congénito en el corazón.
C2 noun ˌsɜːkəmˈspekʃən

circumspection

precaución, evitar riesgos
Meaning
The quality of being wary and unwilling to take risks; prudence.
Example
His circumspection ensured no mistakes were made.
Su precaución garantizó que no se cometieran errores.
C2 adjective /ˈkjʊərətɪv/

curative

curativo
Meaning
Able to cure disease or restore health.
Example
The doctor prescribed a curative treatment for the illness.
El médico prescribió un tratamiento curativo para la enfermedad.
A2 adjective /ˈkloʊ.sɪst/

closest

más cercano
Meaning
nearest in distance or relationship
Example
He is my closest friend.
Él es mi amigo más cercano.
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 verb /kɑːrv/

carve

tallar
Meaning
To cut or shape something, especially wood or stone, into a desired form.
Example
The artist carved a beautiful statue out of marble.
El artista talló una hermosa estatua de mármol.
C2 verb /kruːn/

croon

cantar o tararear en voz baja, suave y delicada
Meaning
to sing or hum in a soft, low, and gentle voice
Example
She crooned a lullaby to help the baby fall asleep.
Ella cantó una canción de cuna para ayudar al bebé a quedarse dormido.
A2 verb /ˈkʌvər/

cover

cubrir
Meaning
to put something over or upon something else to protect or conceal
Example
Please cover the food to keep it fresh.
Por favor cubra la comida para mantenerla fresca.
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 adverb /ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli/

consequently

por lo tanto
Meaning
as a result; therefore
Example
He didn’t study, and consequently he failed the exam.
Él no estudió, y por lo tanto reprobó el examen.
C1 adjective /kənˈsɛntrɪk/

concentric

concentrico
Meaning
having a common center, as in circles or spheres
Example
The artist drew concentric circles on the canvas.
El artista dibujó círculos concéntricos en el lienzo.
B2 noun /krɪˈeɪtə/

creator

creador
Meaning
a person who brings something into existence
Example
He is the creator of many successful startups.
Él es el creador de muchas startups exitosas.
C2 noun /ˈkɒkskoʊm/

Cockscomb

flor de cresta de gallo
Meaning
a tropical plant with bright, velvety flowers that resemble a rooster's comb
Example
The bright red cockscomb flowers added vibrant color to the garden bed.
Las flores de cresta de gallo rojas y brillantes añadieron color vibrante al lecho del jardín.