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C1 noun /ˈkɒnstənsi/

constancy

constancia
Meaning
the quality of being faithful and dependable
Example
Her constancy in friendship is admirable.
Su constancia en la amistad es admirable.
B2 noun /kənˌtɪn.juˈeɪ.ʃən/

continuation

continuidad
Meaning
the action of carrying something on over time; extension
Example
The continuation of the series was announced after the finale.
Se anunció la continuidad de la serie después del final.
C1 noun /kʌˈstoʊ.di.ən/

Custodian

conserje; guardián; encargado
Meaning
a person who has responsibility for or looks after something; a caretaker or guardian
Example
The school custodian ensures that all buildings are clean and secure.
El conserje de la escuela se asegura de que todos los edificios estén limpios y seguros.
B1 noun /tʃiːf/

chief

jefe
Meaning
a leader or person in charge of a group or organization
Example
The chief of the village made an important decision.
El jefe del pueblo tomó una decisión importante.
A1 adjective /kloʊzd/

closed

cerrado
Meaning
not open; shut
Example
The store is closed on Fridays.
La tienda está cerrada los viernes.
C2 noun /ˈkuː.li/

Cooly

cúli
Meaning
a laborer who does physical work for wages
Example
The cooly carried heavy bags at the railway station.
El cúli llevó bolsas pesadas en la estación de tren.
A1 verb /klɪr/

clear

limpiar
Meaning
to remove obstructions; to make clean or transparent
Example
Please clear the table after dinner.
Por favor, limpia la mesa después de la cena.
B2 noun /kəˈrʌp.ʃən/

Corruption

corrupción
Meaning
dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power; the process of decay or decomposition
Example
The government launched a campaign to fight corruption in public offices.
El gobierno lanzó una campaña para combatir la corrupción en las oficinas públicas.
C1 verb /kɑːrp/

carp

quejarse
Meaning
to complain or find fault continually, often about trivial matters
Example
She tends to carp about the smallest inconveniences.
Ella tiende a quejarse por los inconvenientes más pequeños.
C2 adjective /ˌkrɪp.təˈɡræf.ɪk/

cryptographic

criptográfico
Meaning
Relating to cryptography; involving or using secret codes or ciphers for security.
Example
Banks use cryptographic technology to protect transactions.
Los bancos usan tecnología criptográfica para proteger las transacciones.
B1 noun /kloʊðz ˈaɪərn/

Clothes iron

plancha de ropa
Meaning
An electric appliance used to remove wrinkles from clothes by applying heat and pressure
Example
I need to use the clothes iron to make my shirt look neat for the meeting.
Necesito usar la plancha de ropa para hacer que mi camisa luzca ordenada para la reunión.
C1 noun /kəˈmoʊʃən/

commotion

alboroto
Meaning
A state of noisy confusion or disturbance.
Example
The sudden commotion in the market drew everyone's attention.
El repentino alboroto en el mercado atrajo la atención de todos.
C2 verb /ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪb/

circumscribe

circunscribir
Meaning
to limit or restrict something within boundaries
Example
The rules circumscribe the powers of the committee.
Las reglas circunscriben los poderes del comité.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl.ɪŋ/

counselling

orientación psicológica
Meaning
the process of giving professional guidance and support to help someone deal with personal, social, psychological, or career-related problems
Example
She decided to seek counselling to manage stress and anxiety.
Ella decidió buscar orientación psicológica para manejar el estrés.
A2 noun /ˈkɑr.pɪt/

Carpet

alfombra
Meaning
a floor covering made from thick woven fabric
Example
The Persian carpet in the living room was a family heirloom.
La alfombra persa en la sala de estar era una reliquia familiar.
B2 noun /ˈkɒk.roʊtʃ/

Cockroach

cucaracha
Meaning
a flat brown insect that is commonly found in kitchens and other warm places
Example
A cockroach ran across the kitchen floor quickly.
Una cucaracha corrió rápidamente por el piso de la cocina.
C1 verb /tʃaɪd/

chide

reprender
Meaning
to scold or rebuke; to express disapproval
Example
The teacher chided the student for being late.
El profesor reprendió al estudiante por llegar tarde.
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.
B2 noun /ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃən/

coalition

coalición
Meaning
a temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action
Example
Several parties formed a coalition to pass the new law.
Varios partidos formaron una coalición para aprobar la nueva ley.
C1 noun kəˈmjunəl ˈhɑrməni

communal harmony

armonía comunal
Meaning
Peaceful coexistence and cooperation among different groups in a community.
Example
Maintaining communal harmony requires mutual respect and understanding.
Mantener la armonía comunal requiere respeto y comprensión mutuos.
B2 verb /kənˈfaɪn/

confine

confinar
Meaning
to restrict someone or something within certain limits; to keep someone in a closed space
Example
The prisoner was confined to his cell for 23 hours a day.
El prisionero estuvo confinado en su celda durante 23 horas al día.
B2 verb /kreɪv/

crave

desear intensamente, ansiar
Meaning
to have a strong desire for something
Example
She craves adventure and often travels to remote places.
Ella anhela aventura y a menudo viaja a lugares remotos.
A2 noun /ˈkaʊ.bɔɪ/

Cowboy

vaquero
Meaning
a man who tends cattle on a ranch, especially in the western United States
Example
The cowboy rode his horse across the vast prairie to find the cattle.
El vaquero montó su caballo a través de la vasta pradera para encontrar el ganado.
A2 noun /kraʊd/

crowd

multitud
Meaning
a large number of people gathered together
Example
A huge crowd gathered to watch the concert.
Una gran multitud se reunió para ver el concierto.
B2 verb /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/

cultivate

cultivar
Meaning
to grow crops or plants; to develop or improve something
Example
Farmers cultivate rice in the paddy fields.
Los agricultores cultivan arroz en los campos de arroz.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪn.ɪ.kəl/

cynical

cínico
Meaning
Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
Example
She was cynical about the politician's promises.
Ella era cínica acerca de las promesas del político.
B2 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 /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.
C1 adjective /ˈkɑːr.di.æk/

cardiac

cardíaco
Meaning
Relating to the heart.
Example
The patient was admitted with a cardiac condition.
El paciente fue admitido con una afección cardíaca.
B2 noun kənˌtæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

contamination

contaminación
Meaning
The process of making something less pure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.
Example
Contamination of air leads to health issues.
La contaminación del aire provoca problemas de salud.
B1 noun /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/

circumstance

circunstancia
Meaning
a fact or condition connected with an event or action
Example
She handled the difficult circumstances bravely.
Ella manejó valientemente las difíciles circunstancias.
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.
A2 noun ˈkæm.pɪŋ

camping

camping
Meaning
Living outdoors temporarily, especially for recreation; staying in a tent or similar shelter.
Example
Many families go camping during holidays.
Muchas familias van de camping durante las vacaciones.
A1 noun /ˈtʃɪk.ən/

Chicken

pollo
Meaning
a domestic fowl kept for its eggs or meat; the meat of this bird used as food
Example
The chicken laid fresh eggs every morning.
El pollo puso huevos frescos todas las mañanas.
B1 adverb /ˈkʌrəntli/

currently

actualmente
Meaning
at the present time; now
Example
He is currently working on a new project.
Él está actualmente trabajando en un nuevo proyecto.
C1 verb /ˈkʌn.dʒər/

conjure

conjurar
Meaning
to summon something as if by magic; to imagine vividly
Example
The magician conjured a rabbit out of the hat.
El mago conjuró un conejo de su sombrero.
A2 adjective /ˈkɒm.ən/

common

común
Meaning
occurring frequently or widely; shared by all
Example
It is common to see traffic in the city during rush hour.
Es común ver tráfico en la ciudad durante la hora pico.
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.
B1 noun /kluː/

clue

pista
Meaning
a piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving a puzzle
Example
The detective found a clue near the window.
El detective encontró una pista cerca de la ventana.
B2 adjective /ˌkɒm.plɪˈmen.tər.i/

Complimentary

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

commodities

mercancías
Meaning
Raw materials or primary agricultural products that can be bought and sold.
Example
The prices of commodities like oil and gold fluctuate frequently.
Los precios de las mercancías como el petróleo y el oro fluctúan frecuentemente.
B2 verb /ˈkeɪtər/

cater

catering
Meaning
To provide food, drinks, or services, usually for an event or group.
Example
The company catered the wedding reception.
La empresa cateringizó la recepción de la boda.
C2 noun /koʊˈkɛt/

coquette

mujer coqueta
Meaning
a woman who flirts lightheartedly
Example
She was a coquette, always charming everyone at the party.
Ella era una coqueta, siempre encantando a todos en la fiesta.
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.
A2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːrkəl/

circle

círculo
Meaning
a round shape; to move all the way around something
Example
The children sat in a circle.
Los niños se sentaron en un círculo.
B1 noun /ˈkɒləm/

column

columna
Meaning
A vertical structure that supports a building; also a section of text arranged vertically in a newspaper or table.
Example
The ancient temple had tall marble columns.
El antiguo templo tenía altas columnas de mármol.
C1 noun /ˈkæv.əl.ri/

Cavalry

caballería
Meaning
soldiers who fight on horseback; the part of an army formerly composed of troops on horseback
Example
The cavalry charged across the field with great speed.
La caballería cargó a través del campo con gran velocidad.
B2 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriə/

criteria

criterio
Meaning
Standards or principles by which something is judged or decided.
Example
The candidates were evaluated based on strict criteria.
Los candidatos fueron evaluados según criterios estrictos.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈtʃɑːr.mɪŋ/

charming

encantador
Meaning
Very pleasing or delightful in a way that attracts people.
Example
The village is full of charming little houses.
El pueblo está lleno de encantadoras casitas.
C1 noun /kənˈtentmənt/

contentment

satisfacción
Meaning
a state of happiness and satisfaction with what one has
Example
She felt a deep sense of contentment after helping others.
Sintió una profunda satisfacción después de ayudar a otros.
C2 noun /kɒzˈmɒɡ.ə.ni/

cosmogony

cosmogonía
Meaning
the study or theory of the origin of the universe
Example
The book provides an overview of different cosmogonies throughout history.
El libro ofrece una visión general de diferentes cosmogonías a lo largo de la historia.
C2 noun /ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪnɪti/

consanguinity

consanguinidad
Meaning
The fact of being descended from the same ancestor; blood relationship.
Example
The degree of consanguinity was important in inheritance laws.
El grado de consanguinidad era importante en las leyes de herencia.
C2 noun /ˈkaʊntɪŋˌhaʊs/

counting-house

oficina de contabilidad
Meaning
a business office where accounts are kept and financial transactions are managed
Example
The merchant spent most of his day in the counting-house reviewing ledgers.
El comerciante pasó la mayor parte de su día en la oficina de contabilidad revisando los libros de contabilidad.
B1 noun ˈtʃeə.pɜː.sən

chairperson

presidente
Meaning
A person who is in charge of a meeting or organization; the presiding officer of a committee, board, or organization.
Example
The chairperson ensures procedural integrity.
El presidente asegura la integridad del procedimiento.
C2 noun /kwɑːˈfjʊr/

coiffure

peinado
Meaning
A person's hairstyle, typically an elaborate one.
Example
Her elegant coiffure impressed everyone at the party.
Su elegante peinado impresionó a todos en la fiesta.
A2 noun /kæmp/

Camp

campamento
Meaning
a place where soldiers live temporarily; a place with tents or huts for temporary accommodation
Example
The military established a camp near the border.
El ejército estableció un campamento cerca de la frontera.
B1 noun /kɑːrt/

Cart

carro
Meaning
a wheeled vehicle for carrying goods; a shopping cart
Example
The farmer loaded hay onto his cart.
El granjero cargó heno en su carro.
B1 noun /ˈkɒntɪnənt/

continent

continente
Meaning
one of the large landmasses on Earth such as Asia, Africa, or Europe
Example
Asia is the largest continent in the world.
Asia es el continente más grande del mundo.
C2 noun /kəmˈpleɪsəns/

complaisance

complacencia
Meaning
willingness to please others; courteous compliance
Example
Her complaisance made her popular among her colleagues.
Su complacencia la hizo popular entre sus compañeros de trabajo.
C2 adjective /ˈkʌmli/

comely

hermosa
Meaning
Attractive or pleasant in appearance.
Example
The actress was known for her comely features.
La actriz era conocida por sus hermosas características.
B2 noun ˈkærɪktər dɪˈvɛləpmənt

character development

desarrollo de personajes
Meaning
The process of creating a believable character in fiction by giving the character depth and personality.
Example
The character development of Sydney Carton is profound.
El desarrollo de personajes de Sydney Carton es profundo.
B2 verb /kəˈrɛspɒnd/

correspond

corresponder
Meaning
to communicate by exchanging letters or messages
Example
I correspond regularly with my old friends.
Correspondí regularmente con mis viejos amigos.
B2 noun /kəˈθɒlɪsɪzəm/

catholicism

catolicismo
Meaning
The faith, practice, and church order of the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
Catholicism has a long history and rich traditions.
El catolicismo tiene una larga historia y ricas tradiciones.
B2 noun /ˈkʌm.pəs/

Compass

brújula
Meaning
an instrument for finding direction with a magnetic needle pointing to magnetic north
Example
The hiker used a compass to find the right direction.
El excursionista usó una brújula para encontrar la dirección correcta.
C2 noun /koʊˈæɡjələnt/

coagulant

coagulante
Meaning
a substance that causes blood or another liquid to clot
Example
The doctor applied a coagulant to stop the bleeding quickly.
El doctor aplicó un coagulante para detener la hemorragia rápidamente.
A2 verb /kəˈlɛkt/

collect

recoger
Meaning
to gather together; to accumulate items
Example
I collect stamps as a hobby.
Colecciono sellos como pasatiempo.
C1 verb /koʊˈhæbɪt/

cohabit

cohabitar
Meaning
To live together, often as partners without being married.
Example
They decided to cohabit before getting married.
Decidieron cohabitar antes de casarse.
A2 noun /ˈkrɪk.ɪt/

Cricket

grillo
Meaning
a jumping insect that makes a chirping sound by rubbing its wings together
Example
We could hear crickets chirping in the evening.
Podíamos escuchar los grillos chirriando por la tarde.
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.
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 /ˈkoʊməˌtoʊs/

comatose

comatoso
Meaning
In a state of deep unconsciousness, resembling or related to coma.
Example
The comatose patient was kept under constant observation.
El paciente comatoso fue mantenido bajo constante observación.
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.
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 phrase ˌkæt.əˈɡɒr.ɪ.kəl.i rɪˈfjuː.tɪd

categorically refuted

totalmente refutado
Meaning
Completely and absolutely denied or disproved.
Example
The claims were categorically refuted by officials.
Las afirmaciones fueron categóricamente refutadas por los funcionarios.
B2 adjective ˌkɑː.bən ˈnjuː.trəl

carbon-neutral

carbono neutral
Meaning
Having a balance between emitting carbon and absorbing carbon from the atmosphere; not adding to overall carbon emissions.
Example
The company aims to be carbon-neutral by 2030.
La empresa tiene como objetivo ser carbono neutral para 2030.
C1 noun /ˈkæptər/

captor

captor
Meaning
a person or group who has captured someone or something
Example
The hostage managed to escape from his captors.
El rehén logró escapar de sus captores.
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.
B2 verb /siːs/

cease

detener
Meaning
to bring or come to an end; to stop doing something
Example
The noise ceased as soon as the children went inside.
El ruido cesó tan pronto como los niños entraron.
C2 adjective /ˈkʌvətəs/

covetous

codicioso
Meaning
having or showing a strong desire for someone else's possessions
Example
She gave him a covetous look when he showed his new watch.
Le lanzó una mirada codiciosa cuando mostró su nuevo reloj.
C1 noun /ˈkævərn/

cavern

caverna
Meaning
a large cave or chamber in a cave
Example
The explorers entered a dark cavern beneath the mountain.
Los exploradores entraron en una caverna oscura debajo de la montaña.
B2 noun /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/

Compassion

compasión
Meaning
sympathetic concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others; deep awareness of suffering with a desire to help
Example
She showed great compassion towards the homeless children by providing them food and shelter.
Ella mostró gran compasión hacia los niños sin hogar al brindarles comida y refugio.
C1 noun kəˈlæt.ər.əl

collateral

garantía, prenda, activo ofrecido como respaldo de un préstamo
Meaning
Something pledged as security for repayment of a loan, to be forfeited in the event of a default.
Example
The bank requires collateral for loan approval.
El banco requiere garantía para la aprobación del préstamo.
C1 noun kənˌsɒl.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən

Consolidation

consolidación de la memoria
Meaning
The process of converting newly learned information into long-term memory
Example
Sleep plays a key role in memory consolidation.
El sueño juega un papel clave en la consolidación de la memoria.
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.kɔːd/

concord

acuerdo o armonía
Meaning
Agreement or harmony between people or groups.
Example
The leaders worked towards international concord.
Los líderes trabajaron por la concordia internacional.
C1 verb /ˌkɒm.pɑːtˈmen.təl.aɪz/

compartmentalize

compartimentar
Meaning
To divide into sections or categories; to separate things into compartments.
Example
To increase efficiency, he compartmentalized his work tasks.
Para aumentar la eficiencia, él compartimentó sus tareas laborales.
C1 noun /ˈkærət/

carat

unidad de peso para piedras preciosas
Meaning
a unit of weight for precious stones, equal to 200 milligrams
Example
She received a two-carat diamond ring for her engagement.
Ella recibió un anillo de diamantes de dos quilates para su compromiso.
C2 noun /kɒzˈmɒɡ.rə.fi/

cosmography

cosmografía
Meaning
the science or art of mapping the universe or cosmos
Example
Medieval scholars practiced cosmography to chart the stars and planets.
Los eruditos medievales practicaban la cosmografía para trazar las estrellas y los planetas.
C2 verb /ˈkrɪŋ.kəl/

crinkle

arrugar
Meaning
To form small creases or wrinkles.
Example
She crinkled her nose at the strange smell.
Ella arrugó la nariz ante el extraño olor.
B2 adjective ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən.əl

constitutional

constitucional
Meaning
Relating to an established set of principles governing a state; in accordance with a political constitution.
Example
Constitutional reforms ensure fairness in the system.
Las reformas constitucionales aseguran la equidad en el sistema.
A2 noun /ˈkʌpəl/

couple

pareja
Meaning
two people or things considered together; a pair
Example
They make a lovely couple and have been married for five years.
Ellos hacen una pareja encantadora y han estado casados por cinco años.
B2 adjective /kənˈsek.jə.tɪv/

Consecutive

consecutivo
Meaning
following each other in uninterrupted succession; sequential
Example
She won three consecutive matches in the tournament.
Ella ganó tres partidos consecutivos en el torneo.
A2 noun /ˈkʌm.fərt/

Comfort

confort; comodidad
Meaning
a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint; relief from distress or anxiety
Example
The soft sofa provided great comfort after a long day at work.
El sofá suave proporcionó un gran confort después de un largo día de trabajo.
C2 verb /ˈkɒsɪt/

cosset

mimar
Meaning
to care for and protect in an overindulgent way
Example
The little girl was cosseted by her grandparents.
La niña pequeña fue muy mimada por sus abuelos.
A2 adverb /ˈker.fə.li/

Carefully

cuidadosamente
Meaning
with great attention and caution; thoughtfully and attentively
Example
Please read the instructions carefully.
Por favor, lea las instrucciones cuidadosamente.
C2 noun /ˈklærɪən/

Clarion

clarín
Meaning
a shrill narrow-tubed war trumpet; a medieval trumpet with a clear piercing tone
Example
The clarion sounded across the battlefield to signal the charge.
El clarín sonó a través del campo de batalla para señalar el ataque.
B2 noun /kreɪn/

Crane

grúa
Meaning
a large tall bird with long legs and neck; a machine for lifting heavy objects
Example
The graceful crane stood motionless by the water's edge.
La grácil grúa permaneció inmóvil al borde del agua.
B1 adjective /ˈkeɪ.pə.bəl/

Capable

capaz; competente
Meaning
having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve something; competent
Example
She is capable of handling complex problems.
Ella es capaz de manejar problemas complejos.
B2 noun /ˈkæməˌflɑːʒ/

camouflage

camuflaje
Meaning
the act of hiding or disguising something by making it blend with its surroundings
Example
The soldiers used camouflage to hide from the enemy.
Los soldados usaron camuflaje para esconderse del enemigo.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒnvɛks/

convex

convexo, redondeado hacia afuera
Meaning
curved or rounded outward
Example
The lens has a convex shape to focus light.
La lente tiene una forma convexa para enfocar la luz.
B2 adjective ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl

controversial

controvertido
Meaning
Giving rise to public disagreement or heated discussion.
Example
The policy remains controversial.
La política sigue siendo controvertida.
C2 noun /ˈklaɪmɪŋ fɪʃ/

Climbing-fish

pez trepador
Meaning
a type of fish that can climb trees and survive out of water for short periods
Example
The climbing-fish can move from one pond to another by climbing trees.
El pez trepador puede moverse de un estanque a otro trepando árboles.
A2 noun /ˈkændl/

candle

vela
Meaning
a stick of wax with a wick that burns to give light
Example
She lit a candle during the power cut.
Encendió una vela durante el corte de energía.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈklæsɪk/

classic

clásico, destacado
Meaning
Judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind.
Example
That movie is a classic example of 90s comedy.
Esa película es un ejemplo clásico de la comedia de los 90.
B2 noun /kənˈtɛmpt/

contempt

desprecio, desdén
Meaning
a strong feeling of dislike and lack of respect towards someone or something
Example
He spoke with contempt about the corrupt officials.
Él habló con desprecio acerca de los funcionarios corruptos.
B2 noun ˌkɒn.ekˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

connectivity

conectividad
Meaning
The state of being connected or interconnected; the capacity for the interconnection of platforms, systems, and applications.
Example
Improved connectivity boosts economic development.
La conectividad mejorada impulsa el desarrollo económico.
A2 noun কন্ডিশন

condition

condición
Meaning
A particular state of health or physical fitness; a medical problem.
Example
The condition worsens without proper treatment.
La condición empeora sin tratamiento adecuado.
C1 noun /ˈsɛntrɪˌfjuːdʒ/

centrifuge

centrífuga
Meaning
A machine that spins substances at high speed to separate different components.
Example
The lab technician used a centrifuge to separate the blood cells from the plasma.
El técnico de laboratorio usó una centrífuga para separar las células sanguíneas del plasma.
B2 verb /kənˈsɜːrv/

conserve

conservar
Meaning
to protect something from harm or destruction; to use resources carefully to avoid waste
Example
We must conserve water during the dry season.
Debemos conservar agua durante la temporada seca.
B2 noun /ˈkrɪtɪk/

critic

crítico
Meaning
A person who judges the merits of something, especially art or literature
Example
The film critic praised the director's latest movie.
El crítico de cine elogió la última película del director.
A2 noun, verb /tʃɪp/

chip

trozo / pedazo roto
Meaning
A small piece broken off from something; or to cut or break a small piece from something.
Example
He accidentally chipped the edge of the table.
Él accidentalmente astilló el borde de la mesa.
C2 noun ˈkɑː.dərz

cadres

cuadros
Meaning
A small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose or profession; a group of activists in a communist or other political organization.
Example
There are 26 cadres under BPSC.
Hay 26 cuadros bajo BPSC.
B2 verb /ˈkɒm.plɪ.keɪt/

complicate

complicar
Meaning
To make something more difficult or confusing.
Example
The new rules will only complicate the process.
Las nuevas reglas solo complicarán el proceso.
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.
C1 verb /kəˈpɪtjʊˌleɪt/

capitulate

capitular
Meaning
to surrender or give in after resisting
Example
The army had no choice but to capitulate to the enemy.
El ejército no tuvo más opción que capitular ante el enemigo.
C1 noun kənˈɡlɒm.ər.ət

conglomerate

conglomerado
Meaning
A large corporation formed by the merging of separate and diverse firms.
Example
The company grew into a multinational conglomerate.
La compañía se convirtió en un conglomerado multinacional.
C2 noun /ˈkæn.toʊ/

canto

canto
Meaning
A main division of a long poem, especially in epic poetry.
Example
The Divine Comedy is divided into several cantos.
La Divina Comedia se divide en varios cantos.
B2 adjective /kənˈtɛntɪd/

contented

satisfecho
Meaning
Feeling or expressing happiness and satisfaction.
Example
She was contented with her simple life.
Ella estaba satisfecha con su vida simple.
B1 adjective /ˈkriːmi/

creamy

textura suave y rica como la crema
Meaning
having a smooth, rich texture like cream
Example
She poured a creamy sauce over the pasta.
Ella vertió una salsa cremosa sobre la pasta.
C2 noun /ˈkloʊðiər/

clothier

comerciante de ropa
Meaning
a person or company that makes, sells, or deals in clothes.
Example
The town’s clothier displayed fine suits in his shop window.
El comerciante de ropa de la ciudad exhibió trajes elegantes en la ventana de su tienda.