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C2 noun /kənˈtrɪʃ.ən/

contrition

contrición
Meaning
the state of feeling remorseful and repentant
Example
His contrition was evident after the apology.
Su contrición fue evidente después de la disculpa.
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 verb /rɪˈkɔːl/

recall

recordar
Meaning
to bring (a memory, fact, or situation) back into one's mind
Example
I can't recall the last time we met.
No puedo recordar la última vez que nos encontramos.
C2 verb /ˈpɛkjʊˌleɪt/

peculate

malversar
Meaning
To embezzle or steal money, especially public funds.
Example
The corrupt official was found guilty of peculating government funds.
El funcionario corrupto fue hallado culpable de malversar fondos públicos.
C1 adjective /ɡlaɪˈsiː.mɪk/

glycemic

relacionado con la glucosa
Meaning
Relating to the presence of glucose in the blood and how foods affect blood sugar levels.
Example
High-glycemic foods cause a rapid increase in blood sugar.
Los alimentos con alto índice glucémico causan un aumento rápido del azúcar en la sangre.
B2 noun prəˈsiːdɪŋz

proceedings

procedimientos
Meaning
An event or a series of activities involving a formal or set procedure.
Example
The proceedings discussed language issues.
Los procedimientos discutieron los problemas del lenguaje.
C1 noun, verb /ˈkɒmjuːn/

commune

comuna / comunicarse íntimamente
Meaning
Noun: a group of people living together and sharing possessions; Verb: to share one's thoughts or feelings intimately.
Example
She went to the countryside to commune with nature.
Ella fue al campo para comunicarse con la naturaleza.
C1 noun /ˈtæl.i/

Tally

conteo; registro; puntuación
Meaning
a count or record of a number or amount; a score or total
Example
Keep a tally of how many books you read this month.
Lleva un conteo de cuántos libros lees este mes.
A1 noun /'æn.ɪ.məl/

Animal

animal
Meaning
a living creature that feeds on organic matter, typically having specialized sense organs and nervous system and able to respond rapidly to stimuli
Example
The zoo has many different animals from around the world.
El zoológico tiene muchos animales diferentes de todo el mundo.
B1 adjective /əkˈsɛptəbəl/

acceptable

aceptable
Meaning
able to be agreed upon; satisfactory or suitable
Example
Your proposal is acceptable to the committee.
Tu propuesta es aceptable para el comité.
B1 noun /foʊk/

folk

gente
Meaning
people in general, often referring to a group or community
Example
Country folk often live a simple life.
La gente del campo suele llevar una vida sencilla.
C1 adjective ˈsɒvrɪn

sovereign

soberano, supremo
Meaning
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; independent.
Example
The sovereign government has control over its currency.
El gobierno soberano tiene control sobre su moneda.
B1 adjective /ˌstreɪt ˈfɔːr.wərd/

Straight forward

honesto y claro; no complicado; fácil de entender
Meaning
honest and open; not complicated; easy to understand
Example
His explanation was very straightforward and easy to follow.
Su explicación fue muy clara y fácil de seguir.
C2 verb /ɡɪld/

gild

dorado
Meaning
to cover something with a thin layer of gold or to make something appear more attractive than it really is
Example
The craftsman gilded the frame to give it a luxurious look.
El artesano doró el marco para darle un aspecto lujoso.
C2 adjective /ˌiːvənˈhændɪd/

evenhanded

imparcial
Meaning
Fair and impartial; showing no bias or favoritism.
Example
The judge was praised for her evenhanded approach to the case.
El juez fue elogiado por su enfoque imparcial en el caso.
A1 noun /tɔɪ/

toy

juguete
Meaning
an object for children to play with
Example
The child received a toy car for his birthday.
El niño recibió un coche de juguete para su cumpleaños.
B2 noun /ˈʌpˌkiːp/

up-keep

mantenimiento
Meaning
The process or cost of maintaining something in good condition.
Example
The upkeep of the old house is very expensive.
El mantenimiento de la casa antigua es muy caro.
C2 noun /hæˈʃiːʃ/

hashish

hasís
Meaning
a drug made from the resin of the cannabis plant
Example
The police arrested him for possessing hashish.
La policía lo arrestó por poseer hasís.
C2 noun /ˈpɒntɪf/

pontiff

papa o un obispo de alto rango
Meaning
the pope or a high-ranking bishop in the Christian church
Example
The pontiff addressed the nation in a televised speech.
El papa dirigió la nación en un discurso televisado.
B2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/

sewing

costura
Meaning
The activity or skill of joining fabric using a needle and thread
Example
She enjoys sewing her own clothes on weekends.
Ella disfruta cosiendo su propia ropa los fines de semana.
C1 adjective səˈsaɪ.ə.təl

societal

social
Meaning
Relating to society or social relationships.
Example
Societal benefits of space tourism are under debate.
Los beneficios sociales del turismo espacial están en debate.
A2 noun; gerund /ˈbɒksɪŋ/

boxing

boxeo
Meaning
the sport of fighting with fists using padded gloves; the act of putting something into a box
Example
He has been training hard for a professional boxing match.
Se está entrenando duro para un combate de boxeo.
C2 noun /krəˈdjuːlɪti/

credulity

credulidad
Meaning
A tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true.
Example
The scam succeeded because of the victim's credulity.
El fraude tuvo éxito debido a la credulidad de la víctima.
C2 noun /əˈmʊr/

amour

amor secreto
Meaning
A secret or illicit love affair.
Example
The novel tells the story of a forbidden amour between two characters.
La novela cuenta la historia de un amor prohibido entre dos personajes.
A2 verb /fiːd/

feed

alimentar
Meaning
to give food to a person or animal
Example
She feeds the birds every morning.
Ella alimenta a los pájaros todas las mañanas.
B2 verb /dɪˈtɜːr/

deter

disuadir, desalentar
Meaning
to discourage someone from doing something by instilling doubt or fear
Example
High fines are meant to deter people from breaking the law.
Las altas multas están destinadas a disuadir a las personas de romper la ley.
C1 noun /kənˈtɪn.dʒən.si/

contingency

plan de contingencia
Meaning
A provision for an unforeseen event or circumstance, especially in financial planning.
Example
The company has a contingency plan for economic downturns.
La empresa tiene un plan de contingencia para las recesiones económicas.
C2 noun /ˈdɛnɪzən/

denizen

habitante
Meaning
an inhabitant or resident of a particular place
Example
The forest is home to many nocturnal denizens.
El bosque es hogar de muchos habitantes nocturnos.
C1 noun /ˈtɛnəmənt/

tenement

inmueble de alquiler
Meaning
a large building divided into separate apartments, often in poor condition
Example
The family lived in a crowded tenement in the city.
La familia vivió en un tenement atestado en la ciudad.
C2 adjective /ænˈdrɒdʒɪnəs/

androgynous

andrógino
Meaning
Having both male and female characteristics; not clearly masculine or feminine.
Example
The fashion show featured models with an androgynous look.
El desfile de moda presentó modelos con un look andrógino.
C2 noun /ˈæntiˌkraɪst/

antichrist

anticristo
Meaning
A person regarded as the supreme opponent of Christ, often seen as a figure of ultimate evil.
Example
Some people fear the rise of an Antichrist in the future.
Algunas personas temen el ascenso de un anticristo en el futuro.
C1 noun, verb /slɜːr/

slur

insulto / palabra despectiva
Meaning
An insulting remark or suggestion; or to speak indistinctly.
Example
He made a slur against her character.
Hizo un comentario despectivo sobre su carácter.
B2 noun /dʒiˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

geology

geología
Meaning
the science that deals with the Earth's physical structure and substances
Example
She studied geology to understand earthquakes.
Ella estudió geología para entender los terremotos.
C2 noun /ˌmænjəˈmɪʃən/

manumission

emancipación de los esclavos
Meaning
The act of a slave owner freeing their slaves.
Example
The manumission of the slaves marked a turning point in history.
La emancipación de los esclavos marcó un punto de inflexión en la historia.
C1 noun /ˈmʌltɪtuːd/

multitude

multitud
Meaning
A large number of people or things.
Example
A multitude of fans gathered at the stadium.
Una multitud de fanáticos se reunió en el estadio.
B2 noun /ˈɡreɪv.jɑːrd/

Graveyard

cementerio
Meaning
an area of land set aside for burial of the dead; a cemetery
Example
The old graveyard near the church dates back to the 18th century.
El viejo cementerio cerca de la iglesia data del siglo XVIII.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌdid/

studied

estudiado
Meaning
carefully considered, deliberate, or planned
Example
Her response was calm and studied, not impulsive.
Su respuesta fue calmada y estudiada, no impulsiva.
C1 noun /ˈlɔːriət/

laureate

galardonado
Meaning
A person honored with an award for outstanding achievement in a field, especially the arts or sciences.
Example
The Nobel laureate gave an inspiring lecture on peace.
El laureado Nobel dio una conferencia inspiradora sobre la paz.
C1 adjective /ˈreɪdiənt/

radiant

radiante
Meaning
Shining brightly; expressing great happiness.
Example
She looked radiant in her wedding dress.
Ella se veía radiante con su vestido de novia.
B1 adjective /ˈiːvəl/

evil

malvado
Meaning
Profoundly immoral and wicked.
Example
They believed the villain was the embodiment of evil.
Creían que el villano era la encarnación del mal.
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛʃən/

intercession

intercesión
Meaning
the act of intervening or pleading on behalf of another person
Example
The prisoner was released due to the intercession of influential leaders.
El prisionero fue liberado gracias a la intercesión de líderes influyentes.
A1 adjective /dɑːk/

Dark

oscuro
Meaning
having little or no light; of a deep shade approaching black
Example
She prefers dark colors for her winter clothes.
Ella prefiere colores oscuros para su ropa de invierno.
C1 adverb /ˈvaɪtəli/

vitally

vitalmente
Meaning
in an extremely important or essential way; in a manner relating to life or vitality
Example
Access to clean water is vitally important for public health.
El acceso al agua limpia es vitalmente importante para la salud pública.
A1 verb /ɡes/

guess

adivinar
Meaning
to give an answer or opinion without complete knowledge; to estimate
Example
Can you guess the answer?
¿Puedes adivinar la respuesta?
C1 noun /ɪnˈhɛrɪtər/

inheritor

heredero
Meaning
a person who receives money, property, or a title when someone dies
Example
She became the inheritor of her family's estate.
Ella se convirtió en la heredera de la propiedad de su familia.
B1 noun /ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Generation

generación; producción;
Meaning
all the people born and living at about the same time; the production or creation of something
Example
Each generation faces unique challenges that shape their worldview and values.
Cada generación enfrenta desafíos únicos que dan forma a su visión del mundo y valores.
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.
B1 noun, verb /ˈɡrædʒuət/ (noun), /ˈɡrædʒueɪt/ (verb)

graduate

graduado
Meaning
As a noun: a person who has completed a course of study; As a verb: to complete a course of study successfully.
Example
She will graduate from university next year.
Ella se graduará de la universidad el próximo año.
B2 noun ˈbɪz.nɪs ˈfaɪ.næns

business finance

finanzas empresariales
Meaning
The area of finance that deals with sources of funding and the capital structure of corporations.
Example
Effective business finance enhances profitability.
Una buena financiación empresarial mejora la rentabilidad.
B1 noun /ˈɛnvəloʊp/

envelope

sobre
Meaning
a flat paper container used to enclose a letter or document
Example
She sealed the letter in an envelope and posted it.
Ella selló la carta en un sobre y lo envió.
A2 noun /prəˈfɛsər/

professor

profesor
Meaning
a senior teacher or academic at a college or university
Example
The professor explained the theory clearly.
El profesor explicó la teoría claramente.
B2 noun /heɪl/

Hail

granizo
Meaning
pellets of frozen rain that fall in showers from cumulonimbus clouds; a greeting or acclaim
Example
The sudden hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot with large ice pellets.
La súbita tormenta de granizo dañó muchos autos en el estacionamiento con grandes pelotas de hielo.
C2 verb /əˈvaʊ/

avow

declarar abiertamente
Meaning
to openly declare or admit something, often publicly and firmly
Example
He avowed his loyalty to the cause without hesitation.
Él declaró abiertamente su lealtad a la causa sin dudar.
B2 adjective /kəʊˈɒpərətɪv/

cooperative

cooperativo
Meaning
willing to work or act together with others for a common purpose
Example
She was very cooperative during the interview process.
Ella fue muy cooperativa durante el proceso de la entrevista.
C2 noun /ˈkʌlvərt/

culvert

alcantarilla
Meaning
a tunnel or drain that carries water under a road or railway
Example
The heavy rainwater flowed through the culvert under the bridge.
El agua de lluvia pesada fluyó a través de la alcantarilla bajo el puente.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈɒnəd/

unhonoured

deshonrado
Meaning
not respected or given the recognition that is deserved; treated without honor
Example
He felt unhonoured after his years of service were ignored.
Se sintió deshonrado después de que ignoraran sus años de servicio.
B2 adjective /slɪk/

slick

resbaladizo
Meaning
Smooth, clever, or efficient, often in a way that seems superficial.
Example
He gave a slick presentation to impress the investors.
Hizo una presentación resbaladiza para impresionar a los inversores.
B2 noun /bɪzˈnɛs sʌˈsɛs/

business success

éxito empresarial
Meaning
The achievement of desired outcomes in business operations, typically measured by profitability, growth, and sustainability.
Example
Innovation drives business success.
La innovación impulsa el éxito empresarial.
C2 noun /ˈɪnfəmi/

infamy

felicidad
Meaning
the state of being well known for some bad quality or deed
Example
His name will live in infamy for the crimes he committed.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
A2 noun /keɪs/

case

caso / situación
Meaning
A particular situation, occurrence, or an instance of something; also a container or covering for something.
Example
In this case, we should wait for further instructions.
En este caso, debemos esperar más instrucciones.
C2 noun /pɜːrtʃt raɪs/

Perched rice

arroz inflado
Meaning
puffed rice; rice that has been heated and puffed into light, crispy grains
Example
I enjoy eating puffed rice as a healthy snack.
Disfruto comer arroz inflado como un bocadillo saludable.
A2 noun /ˈmɪr.ər/

Mirror

espejo
Meaning
a reflective surface that shows an image of whatever is in front of it
Example
She looked at herself in the mirror.
Ella se miró en el espejo.
C1 adjective /pləˈtɒnɪk/

platonic

platónico
Meaning
relating to a close relationship that is not romantic or sexual
Example
They have a platonic friendship that has lasted for years.
Tienen una amistad platónica que ha durado años.
B2 noun ˈɡloʊbəl ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

global initiatives

iniciativas globales
Meaning
Worldwide efforts or programs aimed at addressing global challenges or achieving common goals.
Example
Global initiatives inspire better waste management practices.
Las iniciativas globales inspiran mejores prácticas de gestión de residuos.
C1 verb /ɪnˈvælɪdeɪt/

invalidate

invalidar
Meaning
To make something not valid or legally acceptable.
Example
The new evidence may invalidate the previous ruling.
La nueva evidencia puede invalidar el fallo anterior.
C2 adjective /ˈbɒni/

Bonny

hermoso; bonito; alegre
Meaning
cheerful; pretty; attractive
Example
The bonny child played happily in the garden.
El niño bonito jugó felizmente en el jardín.
A1 noun /ˈswɪmɪŋ/

swimming

natación
Meaning
the activity or sport of moving through water using the limbs
Example
Swimming is a great way to stay fit and healthy.
La natación es una excelente manera de mantenerse en forma y saludable.
C2 adjective /ˌɛf.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/

efficacious

eficaz
Meaning
Successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective.
Example
The vaccine proved highly efficacious in preventing infections.
La vacuna demostró ser altamente eficaz para prevenir infecciones.
C2 noun /ˈhʌm.ək/

hummock

montículo
Meaning
A small hill, mound, or ridge of earth or ice.
Example
The hikers rested on a grassy hummock by the river.
Los excursionistas descansaron en un montículo de hierba junto al río.
B1 verb /ɪnˈsɪst/

insist

insistir
Meaning
to demand firmly; to state persistently
Example
He insisted on paying the bill.
Él insistió en pagar la cuenta.
B2 noun /ˌsɜːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

certification

certificación
Meaning
the process of officially recognizing or confirming that something or someone meets required standards; an official document proving qualification
Example
She received her professional certification after completing the training program.
Recibió su certificación profesional después de completar el programa de formación.
B2 noun /ˈluː.nər ɪˈklɪps/

Lunar eclipse

eclipse lunar
Meaning
an eclipse in which the moon appears darkened as it passes into the earth's shadow
Example
We watched the lunar eclipse from our backyard.
Vimos el eclipse lunar desde nuestro jardín.
A2 verb /dəˈrɛkt/ or /daɪˈrɛkt/

direct

dirigir
Meaning
to manage or control the course of something; to give instructions
Example
She directed the team to complete the project on time.
Ella dirigió al equipo para completar el proyecto a tiempo.
A2 noun /ˈloʊ.kəl/

Local

local; regional
Meaning
belonging or relating to a particular area or neighborhood; a person living in a particular area
Example
The local people are very friendly.
La gente local es muy amigable.
B2 adjective /ˌmænˈmeɪd/

manmade

hecho por el hombre
Meaning
something created or built by humans rather than occurring naturally
Example
This lake is manmade, not natural.
Este lago es hecho por el hombre, no natural.
C1 verb /ɪnˈfjuːz/

infuse

infundir
Meaning
to fill or spread through something; to instill a quality, idea, or feeling
Example
The teacher tried to infuse her students with a love for reading.
La profesora trató de infundir a sus estudiantes con un amor por la lectura.
B2 noun /ˈkɒnsənənt/

consonant

consonante
Meaning
A speech sound produced by blocking air flow, or a letter representing such a sound.
Example
The word 'cat' has two consonants and one vowel.
La palabra 'gato' tiene dos consonantes y una vocal.
C2 noun /ˈɪnˌɡreɪt/

ingrate

ingrato
Meaning
An ungrateful person; someone who shows no appreciation.
Example
He worked hard for his friend, but the ingrate never thanked him.
Trabajó duro para su amigo, pero el ingrato nunca le dio las gracias.
B1 noun kəˈmɪt.i

committee

comité
Meaning
A group of people appointed for a specific function by a larger group.
Example
A 65-member committee was formed.
Se formó un comité de 65 miembros.
A2 verb /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/

recommend

recomendar
Meaning
to suggest or advise something as being good or suitable
Example
I recommend trying the new restaurant downtown.
Recomiendo probar el nuevo restaurante en el centro.
A1 adjective /eɪtθ/

eighth

octavo
Meaning
coming after the seventh position in a sequence; one of eight equal parts
Example
She finished in eighth place in the race.
Ella terminó en octavo lugar en la carrera.
C2 verb /ˈtɪtər/

titter

reírse tímidamente
Meaning
to laugh in a quiet, nervous, or restrained way
Example
The students began to titter when the projector froze.
Los estudiantes comenzaron a reírse tímidamente cuando el proyector se detuvo.
C1 adverb /ˈhɑr.tɪ.li/

Heartily

cordialmente; de todo corazón
Meaning
in a sincere and enthusiastic manner; wholeheartedly
Example
She heartily welcomed her guests to the party.
Ella dio una cordial bienvenida a sus invitados a la fiesta.
A1 verb /teɪk/

take

tomar, llevar
Meaning
to get possession of; to carry or bring with oneself
Example
Please take this book to the library.
Por favor, lleva este libro a la biblioteca.
B2 adjective /əˈfekʃənət/

Affectionate

afectuoso; cariñoso; tierno; que muestra afecto
Meaning
loving; caring; tender; showing affection
Example
She is very affectionate towards her children.
Ella es muy cariñosa con sus hijos.
C1 noun /ˈreɪ.vən/

Raven

cuervo
Meaning
a large, black bird with a thick bill and harsh croaking voice
Example
The raven perched on the old oak tree and cawed loudly.
El cuervo se posó en el viejo roble y graznó fuerte.
B2 noun /ˈmet.roʊ reɪl/

Metro Rail

metro
Meaning
an underground urban railway system; subway system
Example
The metro rail connects all major areas of the city efficiently.
El metro conecta todas las principales áreas de la ciudad de manera eficiente.
C1 adjective /əˈdɒptɪv/

adoptive

adoptivo
Meaning
relating to the adoption of a child or the act of taking something as one’s own
Example
She grew up in a loving adoptive family.
Ella creció en una familia adoptiva cariñosa.
C1 noun ˈdɛf.ər.əns

deference

deferencia
Meaning
Humble submission and respect.
Example
He showed deference to his elderly mentor.
Él mostró deferencia hacia su mentor mayor.
A2 noun /læb/

lab

laboratorio
Meaning
a place equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching
Example
The students conducted an experiment in the chemistry lab.
Los estudiantes realizaron un experimento en el laboratorio de química.
C1 verb /ˈtɪpɪfaɪ/

typify

representar
Meaning
to represent or be a typical example of something
Example
His leadership style typifies the new corporate culture.
Su estilo de liderazgo representa la nueva cultura corporativa.
C1 noun /rɪˈpɛərə/

repairer

reparador
Meaning
a person whose job is to fix damaged or broken things
Example
The repairer fixed the broken washing machine quickly.
El reparador arregló la lavadora rota rápidamente.
C2 adjective /kənˈdʌktəbl̩/

conductible

conductible
Meaning
capable of being conducted, especially electricity or heat
Example
Copper is highly conductible to electricity.
El cobre es altamente conductible para la electricidad.
C1 noun /ˈɪn.trə.vɜːrt/

introvert

introvertido
Meaning
A person who tends to be shy and prefers spending time alone rather than in groups.
Example
As an introvert, he preferred reading over attending parties.
Como introvertido, prefería leer en lugar de asistir a fiestas.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪznd/

wizened

arrugado
Meaning
Shriveled, wrinkled, or withered, often due to age.
Example
The wizened tree stood in the field for centuries.
El árbol arrugado estuvo en el campo durante siglos.
A2 noun /θɔːts/

thoughts

pensamientos
Meaning
An idea or opinion produced by thinking, or occurring suddenly in the mind.
Example
Focus your thoughts on positive outcomes.
Enfoca tus pensamientos en resultados positivos.
A1 noun /ʃɒp/

shop

tienda
Meaning
a place where goods are sold to customers
Example
I need to go to the shop to buy some groceries.
Necesito ir a la tienda para comprar algunos víveres.
A2 noun /test/

test

prueba
Meaning
A procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something.
Example
Vehicle tests reduce emissions.
Las pruebas de vehículos reducen las emisiones.
C2 noun /ˈdoʊtɪdʒ/

dotage

vejez
Meaning
The period of old age, especially when one is weak or senile.
Example
He spent his dotage reminiscing about his youth.
Él pasó su vejez recordando su juventud.
B2 noun /ˈten.dən.si/

Tendency

tendencia
Meaning
an inclination toward a particular characteristic or type of behavior
Example
She has a tendency to arrive late for meetings.
Ella tiene tendencia a llegar tarde a las reuniones.
C1 noun /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl miːt/

Palatable meat

carne sabrosa
Meaning
Meat that is pleasant to taste; appetizing meat dish
Example
The chef prepared palatable meat dishes for the dinner party.
El chef preparó platos de carne sabrosos para la fiesta de cena.
B2 verb /draʊn/

drown

ahogarse
Meaning
to die or cause to die by being submerged in and inhaling water
Example
He nearly drowned while swimming in the river.
Él casi se ahogó mientras nadaba en el río.
B2 verb /əˈsaɪn/

assign

asignar
Meaning
to give someone a task, duty, or responsibility
Example
The manager will assign tasks to the new employees.
El gerente asignará tareas a los nuevos empleados.
A1 noun /ˈfɛb.ruˌɛr.i/

february

febrero
Meaning
The second month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, typically having 28 days, or 29 in a leap year.
Example
My birthday is in February, so I always look forward to this month.
Mi cumpleaños es en febrero, así que siempre espero con ansias este mes.
B2 noun /ˈdʌbəl ˈdekər/

Double decker

autobús de dos pisos
Meaning
a bus with two levels or floors for passengers
Example
The red double decker bus is a famous symbol of London.
El autobús de dos pisos rojo es un símbolo famoso de Londres.
B2 adjective /ˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Manageable

manejable; controlable
Meaning
able to be controlled or dealt with; feasible
Example
The workload is manageable if we plan properly.
La carga de trabajo es manejable si planificamos adecuadamente.
C1 noun /riˈæktənt/

reactant

reactante
Meaning
A substance that takes part in and undergoes change during a chemical reaction.
Example
Oxygen is a reactant in the process of combustion.
El oxígeno es un reactante en el proceso de combustión.
C2 verb /həˈræŋ/

harangue

hacer un discurso largo y enérgico
Meaning
to deliver a long, passionate, and often angry speech
Example
The politician harangued the crowd for over an hour.
El político hizo un discurso a la multitud por más de una hora.
B2 noun /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/

adaptability

adaptabilidad
Meaning
The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions or circumstances
Example
Adaptability to changing environments is crucial in business.
La adaptabilidad a los entornos cambiantes es crucial en los negocios.
C2 noun /vəˈrɑːɡoʊ/

virago

mujer autoritaria o ruda
Meaning
a loud, overbearing woman; historically, a strong or courageous woman
Example
The play depicted the heroine as a fierce virago who defied tradition.
La obra retrató a la heroína como una virago feroz que desafiaba la tradición.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnˈpɑr.də.nə.bəl/

Unpardonable

imperdonable
Meaning
too bad to be forgiven; inexcusable
Example
His betrayal of trust was an unpardonable offense.
Su traición fue un delito imperdonable.
C2 noun /ˌɛfəˈvɛsəns/

effervescence

efervescencia
Meaning
The release of gas bubbles; vivacity or high-spiritedness.
Example
Her effervescence made her the life of the party.
Su efervescencia la hizo la vida de la fiesta.
A1 pronoun /hɜːrz/

hers

su (de mujer) cosa
Meaning
used to refer to something that belongs to or is associated with a female person previously mentioned or easily identified.
Example
That blue bag is hers.
Esa bolsa azul es suya.
C1 noun /ˈtraɪ.pɒd/

tripod

trípode
Meaning
A three-legged stand used to support a camera, telescope, or other object.
Example
The photographer set up his camera on a tripod.
El fotógrafo colocó su cámara en un trípode.
C1 adjective /ˈʃɑːdi/

shoddy

de mala calidad
Meaning
badly made or done; of poor quality
Example
The contractor did a shoddy job on the repairs.
El contratista hizo un trabajo de mala calidad en las reparaciones.
B1 verb /ˈstɒpɪŋ/

stopping

detener
Meaning
Coming to a halt or pause.
Example
The ship is stopping at the Falkland Islands.
El barco está deteniéndose en las Islas Malvinas.
C1 noun /həˌluː.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Hallucination

alucinación; percepción de algo que no está presente
Meaning
an experience involving the apparent perception of something not present; a false or distorted perception
Example
The patient experienced visual hallucinations as a side effect of the medication.
El paciente experimentó alucinaciones visuales como un efecto secundario de la medicación.
B1 noun /ˈhaʊzɪŋ/

housing

vivienda
Meaning
buildings or structures where people live; accommodation
Example
The government is working to provide affordable housing for everyone.
El gobierno está trabajando para proporcionar vivienda asequible para todos.
C1 noun /nɒb/

Knob

un mango redondeado en una puerta o cajón; un interruptor redondeado pequeño en una máquina
Meaning
a rounded handle on a door or drawer; a small rounded switch on a machine
Example
He turned the brass knob to open the old wooden door.
Giró el pomo de latón para abrir la puerta de madera vieja.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈfæt.ɪk/

Emphatic

enérgico; fuerte; expresado con fuerza y convicción
Meaning
forceful; strong; showing emphasis; expressed with force and conviction
Example
She gave an emphatic 'no' to the proposal.
Ella dio un 'no' enfático a la propuesta.
C2 noun /ˈspɒt.ɪd sneɪk hed/

Spotted snake head

pez cabeza de serpiente moteada
Meaning
a type of freshwater fish with spotted markings and an elongated head resembling a snake
Example
The spotted snake head is a popular fish for aquaculture in South Asia.
El pez cabeza de serpiente moteada es popular para la acuicultura en el sur de Asia.