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C2 adjective /kənˈsʌmptɪv/

consumptive

consuntivo
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by consumption; historically used to describe someone suffering from tuberculosis.
Example
The doctor advised against consumptive habits.
El doctor aconsejó evitar los hábitos consumptivos.
C1 noun /əˈbɪs/

abyss

abismo
Meaning
a deep, immeasurable space, chasm, or void; something seemingly without end
Example
The climbers looked down into the dark abyss below.
Los escaladores miraron hacia abajo en el oscuro abismo.
C1 noun /ˈæmfɪˌθiətər/

amphitheater

anfiteatro
Meaning
A large open circular or oval building with rising tiers of seats, used for public events.
Example
The concert was held in an ancient amphitheater.
El concierto se celebró en un antiguo anfiteatro.
C1 verb /ˈpæri/

parry

desviar un ataque
Meaning
to ward off or deflect an attack, especially in fencing or conversation
Example
He managed to parry the opponent’s sword with quick reflexes.
Él logró desviar la espada del oponente con reflejos rápidos.
C1 noun /ˈkæn.ə.pi/

canopy

la capa superior de un bosque formada por las copas de los árboles; cobertura superior
Meaning
The upper layer of a forest formed by the crowns of trees; overhead cover.
Example
The rainforest canopy provides shelter to many birds and insects.
El dosel del bosque tropical proporciona refugio a muchas aves e insectos.
C1 adjective /ˌhæpˈhæz.ɚd/

haphazard

aleatorio
Meaning
Lacking any obvious principle of organization; random.
Example
His haphazard approach led to project failure.
Su enfoque aleatorio condujo al fracaso del proyecto.
B1 verb /ˈpʌnɪʃ/

punish

castigar
Meaning
to give a penalty for wrongdoing; to discipline
Example
The teacher will punish students who cheat.
El maestro castigará a los estudiantes que hagan trampa.
A2 adjective /fænˈtæstɪk/

Fantastic

fantástico; maravilloso; excelente
Meaning
extremely good; wonderful; excellent
Example
The movie was absolutely fantastic!
¡La película fue absolutamente fantástica!
B1 noun sɪvɪˈlɪzeɪʃənz

civilizations

civilizaciones
Meaning
The stage of human social development and organization that is considered most advanced.
Example
Ancient civilizations developed complex systems of governance.
Las antiguas civilizaciones desarrollaron sistemas complejos de gobierno.
C1 adjective /frəˈtɜːrnəl/

fraternal

fraternal
Meaning
Relating to brothers or brotherhood; friendly and supportive.
Example
The two nations maintain a fraternal relationship.
Las dos naciones mantienen una relación fraternal.
B2 verb /ˈtrɪɡər/

trigger

activar
Meaning
To cause something to happen or start, often suddenly.
Example
The loud noise triggered the alarm system.
El ruido fuerte activó el sistema de alarma.
C1 verb /pɛk/

Peck

picar
Meaning
To strike or bite something with a beak; to eat in small bites.
Example
The hen began to peck at the grains scattered on the ground.
La gallina comenzó a picotear los granos esparcidos por el suelo.
B2 adjective /ˈlɔɪ.əl/

Loyal

leal; fiel; confiable
Meaning
faithful; devoted; trustworthy
Example
He remained loyal to his friends through difficult times.
Él permaneció leal a sus amigos durante tiempos difíciles.
C2 verb /ˈdʒɒɡəl/

joggle

sacudir ligeramente
Meaning
to shake slightly; to move or cause to move with quick, small jerks
Example
He joggled the table and the vase nearly fell.
Él movió la mesa y el jarrón casi se cayó.
C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.di/

Parody

parodia
Meaning
an imitation of a particular style for comic effect; a humorous exaggerated copy
Example
The comedy show featured a parody of famous politicians.
El programa de comedia presentó una parodia de políticos famosos.
B1 noun /ˌpɜr.sənˈæl.ə.ti/

Personality

personalidad
Meaning
the combination of characteristics that form an individual's distinctive character; a famous person
Example
She has a very outgoing and friendly personality.
Ella tiene una personalidad muy extrovertida y amigable.
C1 noun ˈpɛd.ə.ɡɒ.dʒi

pedagogy

pedagogía
Meaning
The method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept.
Example
Modern pedagogy focuses on student-centered learning.
La pedagogía moderna se centra en el aprendizaje centrado en el estudiante.
C1 adjective /səˈnɔːrəs/

sonorous

sonido profundo
Meaning
Deep, full, and rich in sound.
Example
The actor's sonorous voice filled the entire theater.
La voz sonorosa del actor llenó todo el teatro.
B1 verb /ʌnˈræp/

unwrap

desenvolver
Meaning
remove wrapping or covering from something; reveal something gradually or clearly
Example
She carefully unwrapped the gift with excitement.
Ella desenvolvió el regalo con cuidado y emoción.
C2 adjective /ɪɡˈnoʊ.bəl/

Ignoble

deshonroso; vil; indigno
Meaning
dishonorable; not noble in character; base or mean
Example
His ignoble actions betrayed his friends' trust.
Sus acciones deshonrosas traicionaron la confianza de sus amigos.
C1 adjective /ˈmæliəbl̩/

malleable

fácil de moldear
Meaning
Easily shaped or influenced; capable of being bent or adapted.
Example
Gold is a highly malleable metal used in jewelry.
El oro es un metal muy maleable utilizado en joyería.
C2 verb /dɪˈdʒɛkt/

deject

deprimir
Meaning
to make someone feel sad, depressed, or dispirited
Example
The news of his failure seemed to deject him deeply.
La noticia de su fracaso pareció deprimirlo profundamente.
A2 noun /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪz/

challenges

desafíos
Meaning
Difficult tasks or situations that test someone's abilities or resources.
Example
Overcoming challenges is the key to personal growth.
Superar los desafíos es la clave para el crecimiento personal.
C1 noun /tiː ˈstreɪnər/

Tea-strainer

colador de té
Meaning
a small perforated device used to strain tea leaves from brewed tea
Example
I always use a tea-strainer when pouring tea into cups.
Siempre uso un colador de té cuando sirvo el té en las tazas.
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.
C1 noun /ˈprɒmɪnəns/

prominence

prominencia
Meaning
The state of being important, famous, or easily noticed.
Example
Her work gained prominence after the award.
Su trabajo ganó prominencia después del premio.
C2 noun /kɔːrˈteɪʒ/

cortege

procesión fúnebre
Meaning
a solemn procession, especially for a funeral
Example
A cortege of mourners followed the hearse to the cemetery.
Una procesión de dolientes siguió el ataúd hasta el cementerio.
C1 adjective /kwɪər/

Queer

extraño; inusual; peculiar
Meaning
strange; unusual; peculiar; odd
Example
The old house had a queer atmosphere that made visitors uncomfortable.
La casa antigua tenía una atmósfera extraña que hacía sentir incómodos a los visitantes.
B1 noun /ɪˈlɛktrɪk ˈkɛtəl/

Electric Kettle

tetera eléctrica
Meaning
An electrical appliance that heats water quickly using electricity
Example
The electric kettle automatically turns off when the water starts boiling.
La tetera eléctrica se apaga automáticamente cuando el agua comienza a hervir.
C2 noun ˈpær.ə.ɡən

paragon

parámetro
Meaning
A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality; a model of excellence.
Example
Neom is a paragon of sustainable urban design.
Neom es un parámetro del diseño urbano sostenible.
A1 adjective /seɪm/

same

igual
Meaning
identical; not different or changed
Example
We wore the same dress at the party.
Llevábamos el mismo vestido en la fiesta.
B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.kæst/

Forecast

pronóstico
Meaning
a prediction or estimate of future events, especially coming weather conditions
Example
The weather forecast predicted heavy rain for the entire weekend.
El pronóstico del tiempo predijo lluvias intensas para todo el fin de semana.
C1 adverb /ˈfɜː.vənt.li/

Fervently

con fervor; ardientemente;
Meaning
with passionate intensity; ardently; with great emotion or enthusiasm
Example
She fervently hoped that her dreams would come true.
Ella esperaba fervientemente que sus sueños se hicieran realidad.
C1 noun /ˈsɔːrsəri/

sorcery

hechicería
Meaning
the use of magical powers, especially through spells and enchantments
Example
The villagers believed the illness was caused by sorcery.
Los aldeanos creían que la enfermedad fue causada por hechicería.
B2 adjective ˈeθ.ɪ.kəl

ethical

ético
Meaning
Relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these.
Example
Ethical considerations guide decisions.
Las consideraciones éticas guían las decisiones.
C2 noun /ˈdrʌmɪt/

Drumet

drumet
Meaning
a small drum used in military or marching bands
Example
The drummer played a steady beat on the drumet during the parade.
El batería tocó un ritmo constante en el drumet durante el desfile.
C1 adjective /ɪˈlʌstriəs/

illustrious

ilustre
Meaning
Well known, respected, and admired for past achievements.
Example
She had an illustrious career in medicine.
Tuvo una carrera ilustre en la medicina.
B1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒi/

apology

disculpa
Meaning
a statement expressing regret for something wrong or hurtful
Example
He offered an apology for being late to the meeting.
Él ofreció una disculpa por llegar tarde a la reunión.
C1 noun /ɪˈnɔːrmɪti/

enormity

enormidad
Meaning
The extreme scale, seriousness, or extent of something perceived as bad or morally wrong.
Example
The enormity of the crime shocked the entire community.
La enormidad del crimen sorprendió a toda la comunidad.
C1 adjective + noun ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd ˈnɒlɪdʒ

unprecedented knowledge

conocimiento sin precedentes
Meaning
Information or understanding that has never been obtained or achieved before.
Example
Artemis will provide unprecedented knowledge about the solar system.
Artemis proporcionará un conocimiento sin precedentes sobre el sistema solar.
A2 adjective /θɪn/

Thin

delgado; estrecho
Meaning
having little thickness; not thick; slender
Example
She wore a thin jacket in the cold weather.
Ella llevaba una chaqueta delgada en el clima frío.
B2 noun/verb /preɪ/

prey

presa
Meaning
an animal hunted by another for food; to hunt and feed on
Example
Lions prey on zebras in the wild.
Los leones cazan cebras en la naturaleza.
C2 noun /ˈæktʃuˌɛri/

actuary

actuario
Meaning
A professional who analyzes financial risk using mathematics, statistics, and financial theory, especially in insurance and pensions.
Example
The actuary calculated the risk before finalizing the insurance policy.
El actuario calculó el riesgo antes de finalizar la póliza de seguro.
B2 verb /reɪn/

reign

reinar
Meaning
to rule as a king or queen; to be dominant
Example
The queen reigned for over sixty years.
La reina reinó durante más de sesenta años.
A2 noun /dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/

Decision

decisión
Meaning
a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration; the action of deciding
Example
Making the right decision required careful analysis of all available options.
Tomar la decisión correcta requirió un análisis cuidadoso de todas las opciones disponibles.
B1 noun /ɪˈdɪʃən/

edition

edición
Meaning
a particular version or printing of a book, newspaper, or other publication
Example
The latest edition of the magazine sold out quickly.
La última edición de la revista se vendió rápidamente.
C1 adjective /ɪˌlɪzəˈbiːθən/

elizabethan

era isabelina
Meaning
Relating to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England (1558–1603), especially the style of that period.
Example
Shakespeare wrote many of his plays during the Elizabethan era.
Shakespeare escribió muchas de sus obras durante la era isabelina.
C1 noun /ˈskeɪp.ɡəʊt/

Scapegoat

chivo expiatorio
Meaning
a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others
Example
He became the scapegoat for the team's poor performance.
Se convirtió en el chivo expiatorio del pobre rendimiento del equipo.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈfeər/

Unfair

injusto; desleal;
Meaning
not right or just; treating people in a way that favors some over others
Example
It's unfair to blame her for something she didn't do.
Es injusto culparla por algo que no hizo.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛkriənt/

recreant

cobarde, traidor
Meaning
cowardly or unfaithful to duty
Example
The recreant soldier abandoned his post in fear.
El soldado cobarde abandonó su puesto por miedo.
B2 adjective /ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

chronological

cronológico
Meaning
Arranged in the order in which events happened.
Example
The events were listed in chronological order.
Los eventos fueron listados en orden cronológico.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnuːmərəbəl/

Innumerable

innumerable; incontable; infinito
Meaning
too many to be counted; countless; infinite in number
Example
There are innumerable stars in the night sky that we cannot see with our naked eyes.
Hay innumerables estrellas en el cielo nocturno que no podemos ver con nuestros ojos desnudos.
C2 noun /ˈkwɪkˌsɪlvər/

quicksilver

mercurio
Meaning
Mercury; a liquid metal, or something that is quick and unpredictable.
Example
His mood was as changeable as quicksilver.
Su estado de ánimo era tan cambiante como el mercurio.
B2 noun ˈiː.kəʊˌsɪs.təm

ecosystem

ecosistema
Meaning
A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
Example
A balanced ecosystem is crucial for environmental sustainability.
Un ecosistema equilibrado es crucial para la sostenibilidad ambiental.
B2 noun /ˈɡeɪt.weɪ/

Gateway

puerta de entrada; umbral
Meaning
an entrance or opening that provides access to a place; a means of achieving a particular state or condition
Example
The ancient stone gateway served as the entrance to the magnificent palace.
La antigua puerta de piedra sirvió como la entrada al magnífico palacio.
B2 noun /bʌd/

Bud

capullo
Meaning
An undeveloped or immature flower before it opens
Example
The rose bud will bloom into a beautiful flower in a few days.
El capullo de rosa se convertirá en una hermosa flor en unos pocos días.
C1 noun /ˈsɑːri/

Saree

sari
Meaning
a garment consisting of a length of cotton or silk elaborately draped around the body, traditionally worn by women from South Asia
Example
She looked elegant in her red silk saree at the festival.
Ella lucía elegante con su sari de seda roja en el festival.
C2 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkreɪʃən/

execration

maldición
Meaning
An act of cursing or denouncing someone or something with hatred.
Example
The dictator’s name was spoken with execration after his fall.
El nombre del dictador fue pronunciado con maldición después de su caída.
C2 noun /ɔːrˈθɑːɡrəfi/

orthography

ortografía
Meaning
The conventional spelling system of a language.
Example
English orthography can be confusing for learners.
La ortografía del inglés puede ser confusa para los estudiantes.
C1 verb /sʌlk/

sulk

estar enojado
Meaning
to be silent and bad-tempered because you are angry or disappointed
Example
She sulked in her room after the argument.
Ella se enojó en su habitación después de la discusión.
B1 noun /ˈdʒɛntəlmən/

gentleman

caballero
Meaning
a man who is polite, courteous, and honorable
Example
He opened the door for her like a true gentleman.
Él abrió la puerta para ella como un verdadero caballero.
C1 noun /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌklaɪmæt/

microclimate

microclima
Meaning
The climate of a small, specific area that may differ from the general climate of the surrounding region, often influenced by local factors like terrain, vegetation, or buildings.
Example
A microclimate can have a significant impact on plant growth.
Un microclima puede tener un impacto significativo en el crecimiento de las plantas.
B2 verb /ˈsɜːrkjəˌleɪt/

circulate

circular, mover
Meaning
to move continuously or freely through a closed system or area
Example
Air circulated freely in the open hall.
El aire circulaba libremente en el pasillo abierto.
C2 noun /bɪˈhiː.mɒθ/

behemoth

coloso
Meaning
Something enormous, especially a large and powerful organization.
Example
The company grew into a corporate behemoth.
La empresa creció hasta convertirse en un coloso corporativo.
B1 noun /ˈsiːlɪŋ/

ceiling

techo
Meaning
the upper interior surface of a room
Example
The ceiling of the hall was painted beautifully.
El techo del salón fue pintado hermosamente.
C1 noun /ɡɔːrd/

Gourd

calabaza
Meaning
a climbing plant with large fruits that have hard shells when dried
Example
The bottle gourd curry was delicious and nutritious.
El curry de calabaza en botella estaba delicioso y nutritivo.
B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dənt/

Dependent

dependiente; a cargo
Meaning
a person who relies on another for financial support; someone who depends on others
Example
As a tax dependent, she could not file her own tax return separately.
Como dependiente de impuestos, ella no pudo presentar su propia declaración de impuestos por separado.
B2 noun /ˈstɑːrtər/

starter

persona o cosa que inicia algo; el primer plato de una comida
Meaning
a person or thing that starts something; the first course of a meal
Example
The starter of the meal was a fresh salad.
El primer plato de la comida era una ensalada fresca.
B1 verb /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/

indicate

indicar
Meaning
to point out; to show or suggest; to be a sign of
Example
The red light indicates that you should stop.
La luz roja indica que debes parar.
B2 verb /səˈspɛnd/

suspend

suspender
Meaning
To temporarily stop something from being active or valid.
Example
The company decided to suspend his membership.
La compañía decidió suspender su membresía.
C1 noun ˌfræɡ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən

fragmentation

fragmentación
Meaning
The process or state of breaking or being broken into fragments.
Example
Habitat fragmentation threatens many species.
La fragmentación del hábitat amenaza a muchas especies.
B2 noun /ˈbeɪ.zəl/

Basil

albahaca
Meaning
an aromatic herb with green leaves used in cooking, especially Italian cuisine
Example
The pasta sauce was flavored with fresh basil.
La salsa de pasta estaba sazonada con albahaca fresca.
B2 noun /kənˈdenst mɪlk/

Condensed milk

leche condensada
Meaning
milk from which water has been removed and sugar added, creating a thick, sweet product
Example
The recipe calls for a can of condensed milk to make the dessert extra creamy.
La receta requiere una lata de leche condensada para hacer el postre extra cremoso.
A2 noun /skɜːrt/

Skirt

falda
Meaning
a garment that hangs from the waist and covers part or all of the legs
Example
She chose a blue skirt to match her blouse.
Ella eligió una falda azul para combinar con su blusa.
A1 noun /ˌæftərˈnuːn/

afternoon

tarde
Meaning
The part of the day between noon and evening.
Example
We met in the afternoon for coffee.
Nos encontramos por la tarde para tomar café.
C1 verb /tiːm/

teem

abundar
Meaning
to be full of or swarming with
Example
The forest teems with wildlife.
El bosque está lleno de vida salvaje.
A1 determiner /sʌtʃ/

such

tal
Meaning
of the type previously mentioned or specified
Example
I have never seen such a beautiful painting.
Nunca he visto tal pintura hermosa.
C1 adjective /tɛmˈpɛstjuəs/

tempestuous

tempestuoso, agitado
Meaning
Characterized by strong and turbulent emotions or stormy conditions.
Example
Their tempestuous relationship often swung between love and anger.
Su relación tempestuosa a menudo oscilaba entre el amor y la ira.
C2 noun /ˈwɑːmpəm/

wampum

collares de concha
Meaning
beads made by Native Americans from shells, used as money or decoration
Example
The tribe traded furs for wampum.
La tribu intercambió pieles por collares de concha.
B2 verb /ˈsuːpərvaɪz/

supervise

supervisar
Meaning
to watch and direct a person or activity to ensure things are done correctly
Example
The teacher supervises students during the exam.
El maestro supervisa a los estudiantes durante el examen.
B1 noun, verb /praɪz/

prize

premio
Meaning
something given as a reward for achievement; to value highly
Example
He won the first prize in the competition.
Ganó el primer premio en la competencia.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪb.ɪt/

Gibbet

horca
Meaning
a gallows for hanging criminals; an upright post with a projecting arm for hanging the bodies of criminals
Example
In medieval times, criminals were often executed on a gibbet as a public warning.
En la Edad Media, los criminales a menudo eran ejecutados en una horca como advertencia pública.
B2 noun ˌvɛdʒɪˈteɪʃən

vegetation

vegetación
Meaning
Plants considered collectively, especially those found in a particular region.
Example
The forest was dense with a wide variety of vegetation.
El bosque estaba denso con una gran variedad de vegetación.
C2 adjective ˌvɪz.ju.oʊˈspeɪ.ʃəl

visuospatial

Relacionado con la comprensión de la relación entre el espacio y los objetos a través de la visión
Meaning
Related to understanding the relationship between space and objects through vision.
Example
Good visuospatial skills are important for architecture and design.
Las buenas habilidades visualespaciales son importantes para la arquitectura y el diseño.
B2 verb /əˈspaɪər/

aspire

aspirar
Meaning
to have a strong desire to achieve something
Example
Many students aspire to study abroad.
Muchos estudiantes aspiran a estudiar en el extranjero.
C2 noun/verb /ɡəˈfɔː/

guffaw

gran risa
Meaning
a loud and boisterous laugh
Example
The audience guffawed at the comedian’s joke.
La audiencia se rió ruidosamente con el chiste del comediante.
B2 noun /ˈpjʊə.rɪ.ti/

Purity

pureza; limpieza; libertad de contaminación
Meaning
the state of being pure; cleanness or freedom from contamination
Example
The purity of the mountain water was remarkable.
La pureza del agua de la montaña fue notable.
A2 noun /ˈnɒl.ɪdʒ/

knowledge

conocimiento
Meaning
Facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education.
Example
Knowledge of the universe is expanding through research.
El conocimiento del universo está expandiéndose a través de la investigación.
C1 noun /dɪˈfjuːʒən/

diffusion

difusión
Meaning
the spreading of something more widely or the movement of particles from high to low concentration
Example
The diffusion of information on social media is rapid.
La difusión de información en las redes sociales es rápida.
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːkɪʃ/

mawkish

excesivamente sentimental
Meaning
excessively sentimental, often to the point of being sickly
Example
The movie was criticized for its mawkish sentimentality.
La película fue criticada por su sentimentalismo empalagoso.
B2 noun ˈme.trɪks

metrics

métricas
Meaning
A system or standard of measurement; a set of numbers that give information about a particular process or activity.
Example
Metrics are crucial for evaluating performance.
Las métricas son cruciales para evaluar el rendimiento.
C1 noun, adjective /dɪˈrɪvətɪv/

derivative

derivado / basado
Meaning
Something that is based on another source; in math, a measure of how a function changes.
Example
The film was criticized for being too derivative of earlier works.
La película fue criticada por ser demasiado derivada de trabajos anteriores.
A2 adverb /ɪnˈdiːd/

indeed

en efecto
Meaning
used to emphasize or confirm a statement
Example
It was a long journey indeed.
Fue un largo viaje, de hecho.
C2 noun /fækˈtoʊtəm/

factotum

trabajador polifacético
Meaning
an employee who does many different types of work; a general servant
Example
He worked as a factotum, handling both clerical and maintenance duties.
Trabajaba como un factótum, manejando tanto tareas administrativas como de mantenimiento.
B2 verb /wɪðˈdrɔː/

withdraw

retirar
Meaning
to take money out of an account; to remove or pull back
Example
She needs to withdraw money from the bank.
Ella necesita retirar dinero del banco.
C1 adjective ɪˈroʊ.ni.əs

erroneous

erróneo, incorrecto
Meaning
Wrong; incorrect.
Example
His assumptions were completely erroneous.
Sus suposiciones eran completamente erróneas.
C1 noun /kæpˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

Captivity

cautiverio
Meaning
the condition of being imprisoned or confined
Example
After years of captivity, the prisoner was finally released.
Después de años de cautiverio, el prisionero fue finalmente liberado.
C1 noun /ˌsəʊʃəˈbɪləti/

sociability

sociabilidad
Meaning
The quality or state of being sociable; friendliness.
Example
Her sociability made her popular in the office.
Su sociabilidad la hizo popular en la oficina.
A1 adjective /ˈrɛd.i/

ready

listo
Meaning
Prepared or available for use or action.
Example
She was ready to leave for the airport.
Ella estaba lista para ir al aeropuerto.
B2 verb /ˈmɑːdərət/

moderate

moderado
Meaning
to make less extreme or intense; to control or preside over
Example
She moderated the heated debate between the candidates.
Ella moderó el acalorado debate entre los candidatos.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈviːniənt/

Inconvenient

inconveniente; molesto; problemático
Meaning
causing trouble, difficulties, or discomfort; awkward; troublesome
Example
The broken elevator made it inconvenient to reach the top floor.
El ascensor roto hizo que fuera inconveniente llegar al último piso.
A2 adjective /ˌwel ˈdʌn/

Well-done

bien hecho; completamente cocinado
Meaning
performed skillfully and successfully; cooked thoroughly
Example
The project was well-done and impressed everyone.
El proyecto estuvo bien hecho y sorprendió a todos.
A2 noun /ɡluː/

Glue

pegamento
Meaning
a sticky substance used for sticking objects or materials together; an adhesive
Example
The children used white glue to attach the colorful paper pieces to their art project.
Los niños usaron pegamento blanco para pegar los trozos de papel colorido en su proyecto artístico.
C2 adjective /ˈæməˌtɔːri/

amatory

relacionado con el amor
Meaning
Relating to or expressing sexual love.
Example
The poet’s verses were filled with amatory themes.
Los versos del poeta estaban llenos de temas amorosos.
C2 adjective /ˌaɪsəʊˈθɜːrməl/

isothermal

isotérmico
Meaning
Having or maintaining equal or constant temperature.
Example
The experiment was conducted under isothermal conditions.
El experimento se realizó bajo condiciones isotérmicas.
C2 noun /ˈpɛnjʊri/

penury

pobreza extrema
Meaning
extreme poverty or destitution
Example
He grew up in penury but became successful later in life.
Él creció en la penuria, pero se hizo exitoso más tarde en la vida.
B2 verb /ɪˈvɑːlv/

evolve

evolucionar
Meaning
to develop gradually, especially into a more complex or advanced state
Example
Over time, the company evolved into a global brand.
Con el tiempo, la empresa evolucionó hasta convertirse en una marca global.
B2 noun ˈtrɪbjuːt

tribute

homenaje
Meaning
An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.
Example
They paid tribute to the brave freedom fighters.
Rindieron homenaje a los valientes luchadores por la libertad.
B2 noun /ɪsˈlɑːm/

islam

islám religión
Meaning
the religion founded by the Prophet Muhammad, based on belief in one God (Allah)
Example
Islam emphasizes peace, justice, and compassion.
El Islam enfatiza la paz, la justicia y la compasión.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪb.ər.ɪʃ/

gibberish

galimatías
Meaning
Unintelligible or meaningless speech or writing.
Example
He was so nervous that his explanation sounded like gibberish.
Estaba tan nervioso que su explicación sonaba como galimatías.
C2 noun /ˈɡɪbən/

gibbon

gibón
Meaning
a small to medium-sized tailless ape with long arms, native to the forests of Southeast Asia
Example
The gibbon swung gracefully through the trees using its long arms.
El gibón se balanceaba con gracia entre los árboles usando sus largos brazos.
C2 adjective /ˈmiːliˌmaʊðd/

mealymouthed

hablar de manera evasiva
Meaning
not willing to speak directly and honestly; evasive in speech
Example
The politician gave a mealymouthed response to the tough question.
El político dio una respuesta evasiva a la pregunta difícil.
C1 adjective /ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbɪk/

xenophobic

xenofóbico
Meaning
having or showing a dislike or fear of people from other countries
Example
The leader’s xenophobic comments sparked outrage across the country.
Los comentarios xenofóbicos del líder provocaron indignación en todo el país.
C1 noun /ɔːr/

Oar

remo
Meaning
a long pole with a flat blade used to row a boat
Example
He dipped the oar into the water and pulled the boat forward.
Sumergió el remo en el agua y empujó el bote hacia adelante.
B2 verb /ˈtaɪtən/

Tighten

apretar
Meaning
to make something more secure or less loose
Example
He tightened the screws to secure the shelf.
Él apretó los tornillos para asegurar la estantería.
B1 verb /ɪɡˈzæm.ɪn/

examine

felicidad
Meaning
to look at something carefully in order to understand it
Example
The doctor will examine the patient tomorrow.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B1 noun /ˈtaɪmɪŋ/

timing

momento adecuado
Meaning
the choice, judgment, or control of when something should be done
Example
Good timing is essential in business negotiations.
Un buen momento es esencial en las negociaciones comerciales.
C2 noun /ˈɡæŋ.ɡriːn/

gangrene

gangrena
Meaning
The death of body tissue due to lack of blood supply or infection.
Example
If untreated, the wound may lead to gangrene.
Si no se trata, la herida puede llevar a la gangrena.
A2 noun /ˈbraʊzər/

browser

navegador
Meaning
a software application for accessing information on the World Wide Web.
Example
I use a web browser to search for information online.
Uso un navegador web para buscar información en línea.
C2 adjective /juːˈnɪsənənt/

unisonant

armonioso
Meaning
Sounding together or in harmony.
Example
The unisonant voices created a powerful effect.
Las voces armoniosas crearon un efecto poderoso.
C2 verb /ˈfrɪtər/

fritter

desperdiciar
Meaning
To waste time, money, or energy on trivial matters.
Example
He frittered away his savings on unnecessary gadgets.
Él desperdició sus ahorros en gadgets innecesarios.