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C2 noun /ˈkɒnsənəns/

consonance

consonancia, armonía
Meaning
Agreement or harmony among parts; a pleasing combination of sounds in music or words.
Example
The consonance between their ideas made the project successful.
La consonancia entre sus ideas hizo que el proyecto fuera exitoso.
B2 noun /ˈkɒn.ʃəs.nəs/

consciousness

conciencia
Meaning
The state of being aware of and able to think about one's existence, sensations, thoughts, and surroundings.
Example
Meditation helps improve consciousness and clarity of thought.
La meditación ayuda a mejorar la conciencia y la claridad del pensamiento.
C2 noun /kənˈfɛsər/

confessor

confesor
Meaning
A person who confesses sins or secrets, especially to a priest.
Example
The confessor listened patiently to the troubled man.
El confesor escuchó pacientemente al hombre angustiado.
B2 noun /ˈklʌstər/

cluster

racimo
Meaning
a group of similar things or people positioned close together
Example
The grapes grew in a tight cluster.
Las uvas crecieron en un racimo apretado.
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 /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.
C1 adjective ˈkʌm.bə.səm

cumbersome

pesado, torpe, difícil de manejar
Meaning
Heavy, unwieldy, difficult to handle or carry.
Example
The cumbersome luggage slowed him down.
El equipaje pesado lo ralentizó.
C1 verb /ˈkænvəs/

canvass

solicitar votos
Meaning
to solicit votes or opinions; to examine thoroughly; to discuss in detail
Example
They will canvass the neighborhood for votes.
Ellos harán campaña en el vecindario para obtener votos.
A2 verb /kənˈtɪn.juːd/

continued

continuado
Meaning
Kept happening or carried on without stopping.
Example
She continued working despite the challenges.
Ella continuó trabajando a pesar de los desafíos.
B1 noun ˈtʃæt.dʒiː.piː.tiː

ChatGPT

Un modelo de inteligencia artificial basado en el lenguaje
Meaning
A language-based artificial intelligence model designed for conversational interactions.
Example
ChatGPT helps users generate human-like text efficiently.
ChatGPT ayuda a los usuarios a generar texto similar al humano de manera eficiente.
B1 noun ˌkɒn.səˈveɪ.ʃən

conservation

conservación
Meaning
The protection of plants and animals, natural areas, and interesting and important structures and buildings, especially from the damaging effects of human activity.
Example
Conservation of forests is crucial for climate stability.
La conservación de los bosques es crucial para la estabilidad climática.
C2 noun/verb /ˈkætˌkɔːl/

catcall

gritos o silbidos de desaprobación o acoso sexual
Meaning
A loud whistle or shout of disapproval or sexual harassment directed at someone.
Example
The actress ignored the catcalls from the crowd.
La actriz ignoró los catcalls de la multitud.
A1 noun /tʃeɪndʒ/

change

cambio
Meaning
The act or instance of making or becoming different.
Example
Change is inevitable for growth.
El cambio es inevitable para el crecimiento.
C2 adjective /kəˈmɛnʃərət/

commensurate

proporcional
Meaning
corresponding in size, degree, or extent; proportionate
Example
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
El salario será proporcional a la experiencia.
C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈveɪl/

countervail

contrarrestar
Meaning
to offset or counteract the effect of something
Example
The benefits of the new policy countervail its drawbacks.
Los beneficios de la nueva política contrarrestan sus desventajas.
C2 noun /ˈkrɪsəndəm/

christendom

cristiandad
Meaning
the worldwide body or community of Christians
Example
The news spread quickly across Christendom.
La noticia se extendió rápidamente por toda la cristiandad.
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.
C1 verb /ˈkəʊ.dɪ.faɪ/

codify

codificar
Meaning
to arrange laws, rules, or ideas into a clear and systematic code
Example
The committee worked to codify the existing laws.
El comité trabajó para codificar las leyes existentes.
A2 verb /tʃɑːrdʒ/

charge

cobrar/cargar
Meaning
to demand payment; to formally accuse; to rush forward aggressively
Example
The store charges extra for home delivery.
La tienda cobra un cargo adicional por la entrega a domicilio.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃuːzi/

choosy

exigente
Meaning
very careful in choosing; selective
Example
She is very choosy about the clothes she wears.
Ella es muy exigente con la ropa que usa.
C2 adjective /ˈkæloʊ/

callow

inexperto
Meaning
Inexperienced and immature.
Example
The callow intern made several mistakes on his first day.
El inexperto pasante cometió varios errores en su primer día.
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 adjective /ˌser.ɪˈməʊ.ni.əs/

ceremonious

ceremonioso y educado
Meaning
marked by formality, politeness, or strict observance of customs
Example
He gave her a ceremonious bow before entering the hall.
Le dio una reverencia ceremoniosa antes de entrar al salón.
B1 noun /ˌkɒn.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/

contribution

contribución
Meaning
A gift or payment to a common fund or collection.
Example
His contribution to the project was vital.
Su contribución al proyecto fue vital.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈkɔː.stɪk/

caustic

caústico, mordaz
Meaning
able to burn or corrode by chemical action; severely sarcastic
Example
Her caustic remarks hurt his feelings.
Sus comentarios caústicos hirieron sus sentimientos.
B1 adjective ˈkruː.ʃəl

crucial

crucial
Meaning
Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.
Example
Fault-tolerance is crucial for reliability.
La tolerancia a fallos es crucial para la fiabilidad.
C2 noun /ˈkjuːbeb ˈpepər/

Cubeb Pepper

pimienta cubeba
Meaning
aromatic spice with a slightly bitter taste and cooling aftertaste
Example
Cubeb pepper is used in traditional Indonesian cuisine.
La pimienta cubeba se usa en la cocina tradicional indonesia.
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.
A2 noun /ˈkrɒk.ə.daɪl/

Crocodile

cocodrilo
Meaning
a large reptile with a long mouth and sharp teeth that lives in rivers and lakes in hot countries
Example
The crocodile slowly moved through the murky water.
El cocodrilo se movió lentamente por el agua turbia.
C1 noun /kɔːrs flaʊər/

Course flour

harina gruesa
Meaning
coarsely ground flour with larger particles, typically used for baking bread
Example
She used course flour to make homemade bread with a rustic texture.
Ella usó harina gruesa para hacer pan casero con una textura rústica.
C1 verb /ˈkætəˌlaɪz/

catalyze

catalizar
Meaning
To cause or accelerate a reaction or change.
Example
The new law catalyzed reforms across the sector.
La nueva ley catalizó reformas en todo el sector.
C1 adjective /ˈkælkjʊleɪtɪŋ/

calculating

calculador
Meaning
acting in a scheming and ruthlessly determined way
Example
He had a cold and calculating approach to business.
Tenía un enfoque frío y calculador hacia los negocios.
B2 noun ˌkɒn.fɪ.den.ʃiˈæl.ɪ.ti

confidentiality

confidencialidad
Meaning
The state of keeping or being kept secret or private
Example
Confidentiality is crucial in data security.
La confidencialidad es crucial en la seguridad de datos.
B1 noun /səˈlɛbrɪti/

celebrity

persona famosa
Meaning
a famous person, especially in entertainment or sports
Example
The celebrity was surrounded by fans at the airport.
La celebridad estaba rodeada por sus fans en el aeropuerto.
B1 noun /kræb/

Crab

cangrejo
Meaning
a crustacean with a broad carapace, stalked eyes, and five pairs of legs, the first pair of which are modified as pincers
Example
The crab scuttled sideways across the sand.
El cangrejo se arrastró lateralmente por la arena.
A2 noun, verb /kəˈrɪər/

career

carrera / profesión
Meaning
As a noun: a person’s course of professional life; as a verb: to move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way.
Example
She built a successful career in medicine.
Ella construyó una carrera exitosa en la medicina.
C1 noun /kɑːɡ/

cog

diente de rueda o engranaje
Meaning
A tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear; metaphorically, a minor but necessary part of a larger system.
Example
He felt like just a small cog in a big machine.
Se sintió como un pequeño engranaje en una gran máquina.
C2 noun /kəˈmɛstɪbəl/

comestible

comestible
Meaning
An item of food that can be eaten.
Example
The picnic basket was full of delicious comestibles.
La canasta de picnic estaba llena de deliciosos comestibles.
B1 verb /kənˈfɜːrm/

confirm

confirmar
Meaning
to establish the truth, accuracy, or validity of something
Example
The hotel will confirm your reservation by email.
El hotel confirmará tu reserva por correo electrónico.
C2 noun /ˈklæpər/

clapper

pieza metálica dentro de una campana que la golpea para producir sonido
Meaning
The free-swinging metal piece inside a bell that strikes it to produce sound.
Example
The clapper inside the bell was broken.
La pieza metálica dentro de la campana estaba rota.
B2 noun /ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

capability

capacidad
Meaning
The ability or capacity to do something.
Example
The telescope's capability is unparalleled.
La capacidad del telescopio es incomparable.
B2 noun /kɜːrv/

Curve

curva
Meaning
a line or outline that gradually deviates from being straight; a bend or turn in a road or path
Example
The driver slowed down as he approached the sharp curve in the mountain road.
El conductor redujo la velocidad al acercarse a la curva pronunciada en la carretera de montaña.
A2 noun /ˈkælkjʊleɪtər/

calculator

calculadora
Meaning
an electronic or mechanical device used to perform mathematical calculations
Example
She used a calculator to solve the complex equation.
Usó una calculadora para resolver la ecuación compleja.
C2 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə roʊz/

China-rose

hibisco
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with large, showy flowers in various colors
Example
The bright red China-rose flowers decorated the entrance of the house.
Las brillantes flores rojas de hibisco decoraban la entrada de la casa.
A2 noun tʃɔɪs

choice

elección
Meaning
An act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities.
Example
Choice enhances decision-making.
La elección mejora la toma de decisiones.
A2 noun ˈkɜːrɪdʒ

courage

valor
Meaning
The ability to do something that frightens one; bravery.
Example
Courage is essential in the face of challenges.
El valor es esencial frente a los desafíos.
C2 noun /ˌkɑːnfɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

conformation

conformación
Meaning
The shape, structure, or arrangement of something.
Example
The scientist studied the molecular conformation of the protein.
El científico estudió la conformación molecular de la proteína.
B1 noun /kəmˈpəʊzə(r)/

composer

compositor
Meaning
a person who writes music, especially classical music
Example
The composer is working on a new symphony.
El compositor está trabajando en una nueva sinfonía.
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 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.
C2 noun /kərˈmʌdʒən/

curmudgeon

persona gruñona
Meaning
a bad-tempered, cranky, or irritable person, usually old
Example
The old curmudgeon complained about everything in the neighborhood.
El viejo gruñón se quejaba de todo en el vecindario.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒlərɪk/

choleric

colérico
Meaning
Easily angered; irritable and hot-tempered.
Example
His choleric nature often got him into arguments.
Su naturaleza colérica a menudo lo metía en discusiones.
B1 adjective /kənˈsɪdərəbl/

considerable

considerable
Meaning
large in amount, size, or importance
Example
The project required a considerable amount of time and money.
El proyecto requirió una cantidad considerable de tiempo y dinero.
C1 adverb /ˈkrɒswaɪz/

Crosswise

en forma de cruz
Meaning
in the form of a cross; diagonally across
Example
Place the logs crosswise to build a stable fire.
Coloca los troncos en forma de cruz para hacer un fuego estable.
B2 adjective /kəʊˈhɪə.rənt/

coherent

coherente
Meaning
Logical and consistent; forming a unified whole; clear and easy to understand.
Example
His speech was clear and coherent.
Su discurso fue claro y coherente.
B2 verb /klɪŋ/

cling

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

commitment

compromiso
Meaning
A promise or firm decision to do something; the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause or activity.
Example
The president reaffirmed his commitment to environmental protection.
El presidente reafirmó su compromiso con la protección del medio ambiente.
C2 noun /kəmˈpleɪsəns/

complacence

complacencia
Meaning
a feeling of quiet pleasure or self-satisfaction, often without awareness of potential danger
Example
His complacence prevented him from noticing the risks.
Su complacencia le impidió notar los riesgos.
B2 noun /kənˈtroʊlər/

controller

controlador
Meaning
a person or device that manages, directs, or regulates something
Example
The game controller made it easy to play the video game.
El controlador de juegos facilitó jugar el videojuego.
B1 noun /ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

composition

composición
Meaning
the act of creating a piece of writing, music, or art; the way parts are arranged
Example
Her composition won first prize in the contest.
Su composición ganó el primer premio en el concurso.
C1 noun /ˈkoʊhɔːrt/

cohort

cohorte
Meaning
A group of people with a shared characteristic, usually of the same age or with a common experience.
Example
The study tracked a cohort of students over ten years.
El estudio siguió a una cohorte de estudiantes durante diez años.
A2 noun /kəˈlek.ʃən/

Collection

colección; acopio; archivo
Meaning
a group of objects gathered together; the action or process of collecting
Example
She has an impressive collection of vintage books in her library.
Ella tiene una impresionante colección de libros antiguos en su biblioteca.
C2 verb /kənˈtjuːz/

contuse

contundir
Meaning
to bruise by striking or hitting
Example
He contused his arm when he fell off the bike.
Él se contusionó el brazo cuando se cayó de la bicicleta.
A2 noun /keɪdʒ/

Cage

jaula
Meaning
a structure with bars or wire for keeping birds or animals
Example
The parrot lives in a large cage.
El loro vive en una jaula grande.
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 noun /ˈkærəˌpeɪs/

carapace

caparazón de tortuga o cangrejo
Meaning
the hard shell covering the back of some animals like turtles and crabs
Example
The turtle withdrew into its carapace for protection.
La tortuga se retiró a su caparazón para protegerse.
B2 verb /kloʊð/

clothe

vestir
Meaning
to put clothes on; to dress; to provide with clothing
Example
She clothed the baby in warm garments.
Ella vistió al bebé con ropa cálida.
A2 noun /ˈkændi/

candy

caramelo
Meaning
a sweet food made with sugar or chocolate, often in small pieces
Example
The children were excited to get candy on Halloween.
Los niños estaban emocionados de recibir caramelos en Halloween.
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.
A2 noun /ˈkɒmədi/

comedy

comedia
Meaning
A type of entertainment that is intended to make people laugh.
Example
We watched a hilarious comedy at the theater.
Vimos una comedia divertida en el teatro.
B2 noun /ˈkænjən/

canyon

cañón
Meaning
A deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it.
Example
The Colorado River carved the Grand Canyon over millions of years.
El río Colorado talló el Gran Cañón durante millones de años.
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.
C1 noun /ˌkæm.əˈrɑː.dɚ.i/

camaraderie

amistad, compañerismo, camaradería
Meaning
Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.
Example
The camaraderie among teammates was inspiring.
La camaradería entre los compañeros de equipo fue inspiradora.
C1 verb /kʌl/

cull

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

constraint

restricción
Meaning
a limitation or restriction
Example
Time is the biggest constraint in completing the project.
El tiempo es la mayor restricción para completar el proyecto.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈkɔː.zəl/

causal

causal
Meaning
relating to or acting as a cause
Example
There is a causal link between smoking and cancer.
Existe una relación causal entre fumar y el cáncer.
C1 noun /ˈkælɪbər/

caliber

calibre
Meaning
The quality of someone's ability or character; the internal diameter of a gun barrel.
Example
The university attracts students of high caliber.
La universidad atrae a estudiantes de alto calibre.
B1 noun /koʊm/

Comb

peine
Meaning
a toothed device for arranging or cleaning the hair
Example
She used a comb to style her hair before the party.
Ella usó un peine para peinar su cabello antes de la fiesta.
B2 adjective /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntəri/

complementary

complementario
Meaning
combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other
Example
The two partners have complementary skills.
Los dos socios tienen habilidades complementarias.
B2 noun kəˈmɪʃ.ən

commission

comisión
Meaning
An official group of people entrusted by a government with a particular function.
Example
The commission recommends constitutional reforms.
La comisión recomienda reformas constitucionales.
B2 verb /kəmˈplaɪ/

comply

cumplir
Meaning
to act in accordance with a rule, request, or law
Example
All companies must comply with safety regulations.
Todas las empresas deben cumplir con las normativas de seguridad.
C1 adjective /kənˈvɜːrdʒənt/

convergent

convergente
Meaning
tending to move toward a common point or result
Example
The two rivers have a convergent path before entering the lake.
Los dos ríos tienen un camino convergente antes de entrar al lago.
B2 noun /ˈklɪərəns/

clearance

autorización / permiso
Meaning
official permission or authorization; the removal of something unwanted; the distance between two objects
Example
The pilot received clearance to land the plane.
El piloto recibió autorización para aterrizar el avión.
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.
C1 noun /ˈkɒnfɪdænt/

confidant

confidente
Meaning
A person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it.
Example
She found a true confidant in her childhood friend.
Ella encontró un verdadero confidente en su amigo de la infancia.
C2 noun /kənˈkɔːrdəns/

concordance

acuerdo
Meaning
Agreement; also an alphabetical index of the principal words in a book.
Example
There is a strong concordance between the two reports.
Hay una fuerte concordancia entre los dos informes.
B2 verb /kɜːrb/

curb

frenar / controlar
Meaning
to restrain, control, or limit something
Example
The government took steps to curb inflation.
El gobierno tomó medidas para frenar la inflación.
A2 noun ˈtʃælɪndʒ

challenge

desafío
Meaning
A call to take part in a contest or competition, especially a demanding or stimulating one; a task or situation that tests someone's abilities.
Example
Plastic pollution poses a significant challenge to global health.
La contaminación plástica representa un desafío importante para la salud global.
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 /ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/

catechism

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

cognitive

cognitivo
Meaning
Related to mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.
Example
Cognitive functions improve with practice and learning.
Las funciones cognitivas mejoran con la práctica y el aprendizaje.
C1 adjective /kənˈteɪ.dʒəs/

Contagious

contagioso; infeccioso
Meaning
likely to spread to and affect others; infectious
Example
Her laughter is contagious and makes everyone smile.
Su risa es contagiosa y hace sonreír a todos.
C1 noun /səˈvɪləti/

civility

cortesía
Meaning
Polite and courteous behavior.
Example
He treated his opponent with civility despite their differences.
Trató a su oponente con cortesía a pesar de sus diferencias.
B2 verb /ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/

contemplate

contemplar
Meaning
to think deeply and carefully about something; to consider thoughtfully
Example
She sat quietly to contemplate her future plans.
Ella se sentó en silencio para contemplar sus planes futuros.
B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃən/

correlation

correlación
Meaning
a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things
Example
Researchers found a strong correlation between diet and heart disease.
Los investigadores encontraron una fuerte correlación entre la dieta y las enfermedades del corazón.
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.
B1 noun /ˈsɜːr.kəmˌsˌtæn.sɪz/

Circumstances

circunstancias
Meaning
the conditions that affect a situation, action, or event; facts or conditions connected with or relevant to an event
Example
Under normal circumstances, she would have arrived by now.
Bajo circunstancias normales, ella habría llegado ya.
A2 verb /kənˈtɪnjuː/

continue

continuar
Meaning
To keep happening, existing, or doing something without stopping.
Example
The rain will continue throughout the night.
La lluvia continuará durante la noche.
A1 verb, noun /kraɪ/

cry

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

choir

coro
Meaning
An organized group of singers, typically performing in church services or concerts.
Example
The choir sang beautifully during the ceremony.
El coro cantó hermosamente durante la ceremonia.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈkɔːrdən/

cordon

cordón de seguridad
Meaning
a line or circle of police, soldiers, or guards preventing access
Example
The police set up a cordon around the crime scene.
La policía estableció un cordón alrededor de la escena del crimen.
B2 noun /ˈkʌlprɪt/

culprit

culpable
Meaning
a person who is responsible for a crime or misdeed
Example
The police caught the culprit behind the robbery.
La policía atrapó al culpable detrás del robo.
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 /kənˈkʌrəns/

concurrence

concurrencia
Meaning
Agreement or union in action, opinion, or occurrence; simultaneous happening of events.
Example
The project was completed with the concurrence of all departments.
El proyecto se completó con la concurrencia de todos los departamentos.
B2 noun /kəˈdɛt/

cadet

cadete
Meaning
A young trainee in the armed forces, police, or other organization.
Example
The cadet marched proudly in the parade.
El cadete marchó orgullosamente en el desfile.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃʌbi/

chubby

relleno
Meaning
slightly fat in a way that looks healthy and pleasant
Example
The baby has chubby cheeks.
El bebé tiene mejillas rellenas.
C1 noun /ˈkɒnsjʊlət/

consulate

consulado
Meaning
the building or office where a consul works
Example
He went to the consulate to renew his visa.
Él fue al consulado para renovar su visa.
B1 adjective /kriˈeɪtɪv/

creative

creativo
Meaning
Having the ability to produce new and original ideas or things.
Example
She is very creative in her writing.
Ella es muy creativa en su escritura.
B1 noun /ˈkɑn.træst/

Contrast

contraste; diferencia; comparación
Meaning
the state of being strikingly different from something else; comparison showing differences
Example
The contrast between city life and rural life is quite remarkable.
El contraste entre la vida urbana y la vida rural es bastante notable.
C1 noun /ˈkriː.dəns/

credence

creencia, aceptación
Meaning
belief in or acceptance of something as true
Example
The witness gave credence to the defendant's alibi.
El testigo dio credibilidad a la coartada del acusado.
B1 verb /kæst/

cast

lanzar
Meaning
to throw; to choose actors for a play; to shape metal
Example
The fisherman casts his line into the water.
El pescador lanza su línea al agua.
B2 noun /ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃən/

corporation

corporación
Meaning
A large company or group of companies that is legally recognized as a single entity.
Example
The corporation invested heavily in renewable energy projects.
La corporación invirtió fuertemente en proyectos de energía renovable.
A2 noun /ˈsɛlˌfoʊn/

cellphone

teléfono móvil
Meaning
a portable telephone that uses a cellular network for wireless communication
Example
She forgot her cellphone at home and couldn’t call anyone.
Olvidó su teléfono móvil en casa y no pudo llamar a nadie.
B2 noun /koʊl/

coal

carbón
Meaning
a black or dark brown rock used as fuel, formed from decomposed plant matter
Example
The factory still uses coal as its main source of energy.
La fábrica aún usa carbón como su principal fuente de energía.
B1 verb /koʊˈɑːpəreɪt/

cooperate

cooperar
Meaning
to work together; to collaborate
Example
The teams cooperate to achieve their common goals.
Los equipos cooperan para lograr sus objetivos comunes.
B2 noun /kəˈmiː.li.ən/

Chameleon

camaleón
Meaning
a lizard that can change color to match its surroundings
Example
The chameleon changed its color from green to brown.
El camaleón cambió de color de verde a marrón.