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B2 noun /kənˈvɪk.ʃən/

conviction

convicción
Meaning
A firmly held belief or opinion.
Example
She spoke with conviction, making everyone believe her.
Ella habló con convicción, haciendo que todos le creyera.
A2 verb tʃeɪs

chase

perseguir
Meaning
To pursue in order to catch or overtake; to follow rapidly or eagerly
Example
Don't chase two rabbits at once.
No persigas dos conejos a la vez.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmpɪtəns/

competence

competencia
Meaning
the ability to do something successfully or efficiently
Example
Her competence as a manager impressed the board.
Su competencia como gerente impresionó a la junta.
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.
C2 noun /ʃɪˈfɒn/

chiffon

chifón
Meaning
A lightweight, sheer fabric often used in dresses or scarves.
Example
She wore a beautiful chiffon dress at the party.
Ella llevaba un hermoso vestido de chifón en la fiesta.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒmɪkəl/

comical

cómico
Meaning
Funny in a strange or silly way; amusing.
Example
His comical expressions made everyone laugh.
Sus expresiones cómicas hicieron reír a todos.
C1 verb /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/

condescend

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

cauterize

cauterizar
Meaning
to burn tissue to stop bleeding or prevent infection
Example
The doctor cauterized the wound to stop the bleeding.
El doctor cauterizó la herida para detener el sangrado.
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.
C2 noun /ˈklaʊdˌbɜːrst/

cloudburst

lluvia torrencial repentina
Meaning
a sudden and very heavy rainfall
Example
The picnic was ruined by a sudden cloudburst.
El picnic fue arruinado por una lluvia torrencial repentina.
C1 noun /sɛˈseɪʃən/

cessation

cesación
Meaning
The fact or process of ending or being brought to an end.
Example
There was a temporary cessation of hostilities.
Hubo una cesación temporal de las hostilidades.
B1 noun /ˈkændɪdeɪt/

candidate

candidato
Meaning
A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election.
Example
The candidate gave a strong speech during the debate.
El candidato dio un discurso fuerte durante el debate.
C2 noun /kənˈtɔːrʃən/

contortion

una forma torcida o doblada; el acto de torcerse fuera de la forma normal
Meaning
a twisted or bent shape; the act of twisting out of the normal shape
Example
The gymnast's contortion amazed the audience.
La contorsión del gimnasta asombró a la audiencia.
C1 noun kəmˈpleɪ.sən.si

complacency

autocomplacencia
Meaning
Excessive self-satisfaction with one's achievements that can hinder progress.
Example
His complacency led to a decline in his performance.
Su autocomplacencia llevó a una disminución en su rendimiento.
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.
C1 verb /klɪntʃ/

clinch

asegurar
Meaning
To secure or settle something decisively; to grasp tightly.
Example
The team clinched the championship with a last-minute goal.
El equipo aseguró el campeonato con un gol en el último minuto.
B2 noun ˈkrɪp.toʊˌkɝː.ən.si

cryptocurrency

criptomoneda
Meaning
Decentralized digital currency operated using blockchain technology.
Example
Bitcoin is the most popular cryptocurrency in the market.
Bitcoin es la criptomoneda más popular en el mercado.
B2 verb /kəmˈpaɪl/

compile

recopilar
Meaning
to collect information or material and put it together in a list, report, or book
Example
She compiled the research data into a detailed report.
Ella recopiló los datos de investigación en un informe detallado.
C2 noun /ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtənɪzəm/

cosmopolitanism

cosmopolitismo
Meaning
the ideology that all human beings belong to a single community
Example
Cosmopolitanism promotes respect and understanding across cultures.
El cosmopolitismo promueve el respeto y la comprensión entre culturas.
B2 noun /tʃɔːr/

chore

tarea
Meaning
A routine task, especially a household duty.
Example
Washing the dishes is my least favorite chore.
Lavar los platos es mi tarea menos favorita.
C1 adjective /kəmˈpleɪsənt/

complacent

complaciente
Meaning
showing self-satisfaction and a lack of concern about potential dangers or problems
Example
The team grew complacent after a few victories and stopped practicing hard.
El equipo se volvió complaciente después de unas victorias y dejó de practicar duro.
B2 noun /kənˈsɛʃən/

concession

concesión
Meaning
something that is granted, especially in response to demands; a compromise
Example
The company made several concessions during the negotiations.
La empresa hizo varias concesiones durante las negociaciones.
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.
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.
C2 verb /ˈkæn.tər/

canter

galope lento
Meaning
To ride a horse at a controlled, easy pace between a trot and a gallop.
Example
She cantered her horse across the field with ease.
Ella canteó su caballo por el campo con facilidad.
C1 noun /krʌst/

crust

corteza
Meaning
the hard outer surface of something, especially bread or the Earth's outer layer
Example
He cut off the crust of the bread before eating.
Cortó la corteza del pan antes de comer.
A2 adjective /kənˈsɜːnd/

concerned

preocupado
Meaning
worried or anxious about something; involved or interested in something
Example
She was concerned about her mother's health.
Ella estaba preocupada por la salud de su madre.
C1 noun /krəˈvæs/

crevasse

grieta profunda
Meaning
a deep crack in a glacier or the earth’s surface
Example
The climbers carefully crossed the icy crevasse.
Los escaladores cruzaron cuidadosamente la grieta helada.
C2 noun /ˈklævɪkəl/

clavicle

clavícula
Meaning
the collarbone, a long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum
Example
He fractured his clavicle in the accident.
Se fracturó la clavícula en el accidente.
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛk.ərd/

checkered

a cuadros
Meaning
Having a pattern of alternating squares of different colors; also describing a past full of ups and downs or varied experiences.
Example
He had a checkered career with many highs and lows.
Él tuvo una carrera a cuadros con muchos altibajos.
B2 noun /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/

compound

compuesto / área cerrada
Meaning
a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; an enclosed area with buildings
Example
The scientist studied the chemical compound in the lab.
El científico estudió el compuesto químico en el laboratorio.
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 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.
C2 adjective /ˈkjʊərətɪv/

curative

curativo
Meaning
Able to cure disease or restore health.
Example
The doctor prescribed a curative treatment for the illness.
El médico prescribió un tratamiento curativo para la enfermedad.
C1 noun /kəˈmændər ɪn tʃiːf/

Commander-in-chief

comandante en jefe
Meaning
the supreme leader of a nation's armed forces
Example
The president serves as the commander-in-chief of the military.
El presidente actúa como el comandante en jefe de las fuerzas armadas.
C2 noun /kroʊn/

crone

mujer anciana
Meaning
An old woman, often one who is thin and ugly, sometimes associated with witch-like qualities.
Example
The children were scared by the story of the wicked crone in the forest.
Los niños se asustaron con la historia de la malvada mujer anciana en el bosque.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃeɪn.dʒə.bəl/

Changeable

cambiable; inestable
Meaning
able to be changed; likely to change frequently
Example
The weather is very changeable in spring.
El clima es muy cambiante en primavera.
B2 noun /ˈkruː.əl.ti/

Cruelty

crueldad; trato inhumano; comportamiento que causa dolor
Meaning
behavior that causes pain or suffering to others; the quality of being cruel
Example
The documentary exposed the cruelty of factory farming to animals.
El documental expuso la crueldad de la ganadería industrial hacia los animales.
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.
A2 verb /klaɪm/

climb

escalar
Meaning
to go up using hands and feet; to ascend
Example
We decided to climb the mountain.
Decidimos escalar la montaña.
B1 verb /ˈkæri aʊt/

carry out

realizar
Meaning
to perform or complete a task; to execute a plan
Example
The team carries out the project successfully.
El equipo lleva a cabo el proyecto exitosamente.
C1 noun /ˈkoʊmə/

coma

coma
Meaning
A deep state of prolonged unconsciousness caused by illness or injury.
Example
The patient remained in a coma for several weeks.
El paciente permaneció en coma durante varias semanas.
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.
B2 noun /kənˈfɛkʃəneri/

confectionery

confitería
Meaning
sweets, candies, and other food items made with sugar
Example
The shop sells a wide variety of confectionery.
La tienda vende una gran variedad de confitería.
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɪə.ləs/

Cheerless

desolado; sombrío; triste; sin alegría
Meaning
lacking happiness or comfort; gloomy; depressing; without cheer
Example
The old house looked cheerless and abandoned in the winter rain.
La casa vieja se veía desolada y abandonada bajo la lluvia invernal.
B2 verb /ˈkæt.ɪ.ɡə.raɪzd/

categorized

clasificado
Meaning
Placed in a particular class or group.
Example
The city was categorized as highly polluted.
La ciudad fue clasificada como altamente contaminada.
C1 noun /saɪˈteɪʃən/

citation

citación
Meaning
a quotation from or reference to a book, paper, or author
Example
The research paper included a citation from Shakespeare.
El artículo de investigación incluyó una cita de Shakespeare.
A2 noun /ˈsɪə.ri.əl/

cereal

Meaning
a common breakfast food made from processed grains such as wheat, oats, or corn
Example
She eats a bowl of cereal every morning before work.
C2 noun /kæd/

Cad

canalla; grosero
Meaning
a man who behaves dishonorably, especially toward women
Example
Everyone at the party avoided him because he was known to be a cad.
Todos en la fiesta lo evitaron porque se sabía que era un canalla.
B1 noun ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪts

candidates

candidatos
Meaning
A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election; someone being considered for a position.
Example
Candidates undergo a rigorous selection process.
Los candidatos pasan por un proceso de selección riguroso.
C2 noun /səˈlɛrɪti/

celerity

celeridad
Meaning
swiftness of movement; speed
Example
The soldier moved with great celerity to deliver the message.
El soldado se movió con gran celeridad para entregar el mensaje.
B2 verb, noun /ˈkɒntɛst/

contest

competir, desafiar
Meaning
verb: to compete or challenge; noun: a competition or dispute
Example
She decided to contest the election against the incumbent.
Ella decidió disputar las elecciones contra el incumbente.
C2 noun /ˈtʃæm.pæk/

Champak

champak
Meaning
a fragrant yellow or white flower from a tree native to South Asia, used in perfumes and religious ceremonies
Example
The champak tree in the temple courtyard bloomed with golden flowers.
El árbol de champak en el patio del templo floreció con flores doradas.
C1 noun /tʃɪt/

Chit

nota, billete, recibo
Meaning
a short note, typically a brief informal letter; a voucher for a sum owed
Example
She left a chit on the table asking him to call her back.
Ella dejó un chit en la mesa pidiéndole que la llamara de vuelta.
B2 adjective kɒnˈtek.stju.əl

contextual

contextual
Meaning
Depending on or relating to the circumstances or setting; context-dependent.
Example
Contextual meaning changes depending on usage.
El significado contextual cambia según el uso.
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrkəs/

carcass

cuerpo muerto de un animal
Meaning
the dead body of an animal, especially after being slaughtered
Example
Vultures fed on the carcass left in the field.
Los buitres se alimentaron del cadáver dejado en el campo.
C2 adjective /ˈkrɛstˌfɔːlən/

crestfallen

descorazonado
Meaning
sad and disappointed
Example
He looked crestfallen after hearing the bad news.
Se veía descorazonado después de escuchar las malas noticias.
C2 verb /kruːn/

croon

cantar o tararear en voz baja, suave y delicada
Meaning
to sing or hum in a soft, low, and gentle voice
Example
She crooned a lullaby to help the baby fall asleep.
Ella cantó una canción de cuna para ayudar al bebé a quedarse dormido.
C2 noun /ˈkloʊtʃər/

cloture

procedimiento de cierre
Meaning
a procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote.
Example
The Senate invoked cloture to end the lengthy debate.
El Senado invocó el cierre para terminar el largo debate.
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.
C1 verb /tʃɑːr/

char

quemar
Meaning
To burn or scorch something so that it becomes blackened.
Example
The cook accidentally charred the steak.
El cocinero accidentalmente quemó el filete.
C1 adjective /ˈkræfti/

crafty

astuto, ingenioso, tramposo
Meaning
skilled at achieving goals through cunning or deceit; sly
Example
The crafty fox evaded the hunters again.
El astuto zorro evadió a los cazadores nuevamente.
C2 adjective /ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪniəs/

consanguineous

consanguíneo
Meaning
Related by blood; descended from the same ancestor.
Example
The study focused on genetic disorders in consanguineous families.
El estudio se centró en trastornos genéticos en familias consanguíneas.
C2 noun /kəmˈpɛndiəm/

compendium

compendio
Meaning
A collection of concise but detailed information about a subject.
Example
The book is a compendium of ancient myths and legends.
El libro es un compendio de mitos y leyendas antiguas.
C1 adjective /ˈsiːs.ləs/

Ceaseless

incesante; continuo
Meaning
continuing without pause or interruption; endless
Example
The ceaseless rain lasted for three days.
La lluvia incesante duró tres días.
B2 noun /ˌkɑn.frənˈteɪ.ʃən/

Confrontation

confrontación
Meaning
a hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties; direct challenge or opposition
Example
The confrontation between the two leaders ended without any agreement.
La confrontación entre los dos líderes terminó sin ningún acuerdo.
B2 noun /klɔː/

Claw

garra
Meaning
sharp curved nail on the foot of an animal or bird
Example
The cat extended its sharp claws to climb the tree.
El gato extendió sus garras afiladas para trepar al árbol.
B2 adverb /kənˈsɪdərəbli/

Considerably

considerablemente; significativamente
Meaning
to a notably large degree; significantly; substantially
Example
The price has increased considerably over the past year.
El precio ha aumentado considerablemente en el último año.
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 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 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 noun /ˈkɒtɪdʒ/

cottage

cabaña
Meaning
a small simple house, typically in the countryside
Example
They spent their vacation in a cozy cottage by the lake.
Pasaron sus vacaciones en una acogedora cabaña junto al lago.
C2 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈluːʃən/

convolution

convolución, curva compleja o estructura
Meaning
a twist, coil, or a complex and intricate shape or arrangement
Example
The brain has many convolutions that increase its surface area.
El cerebro tiene muchas convoluciones que aumentan su área superficial.
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.
A2 verb /kəmˈpleɪn/

complain

quejarse
Meaning
to express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something
Example
He often complains about the noise in the neighborhood.
Él a menudo se queja del ruido en el vecindario.
B1 verb /kənˈvɪns/

convince

convencer
Meaning
to make someone believe or feel certain about something
Example
She convinced him to attend the meeting.
Ella lo convenció de asistir a la reunión.
B1 adjective kənˈsɪs.tənt

consistent

consistente
Meaning
Acting or done in the same way over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate.
Example
Consistent performance leads to success.
El rendimiento constante lleva al éxito.
B1 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl/

council

consejo
Meaning
an assembly of people chosen or elected to make decisions or advise on matters
Example
The city council voted to improve public transportation.
El consejo de la ciudad votó para mejorar el transporte público.
C2 noun /tʃəˈmeɪ.li/

Chameli

jazmín
Meaning
a variety of jasmine flower with small white fragrant petals
Example
The chameli flowers are commonly used to make garlands and perfumes.
Las flores de jazmín se usan comúnmente para hacer guirnaldas y perfumes.
B2 adjective /ˈklæsɪfaɪd/

classified

clasificado
Meaning
arranged into categories; officially secret or restricted
Example
The report contains classified information and cannot be shared publicly.
El informe contiene información clasificada.
A2 noun /kæp/

Cap

gorra
Meaning
a head covering with a visor; a protective covering
Example
He wore a baseball cap to protect himself from the sun.
Él usó una gorra de béisbol para protegerse del sol.
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.
B1 verb /kleɪm/

claim

reclamar
Meaning
to assert ownership; to state as fact
Example
He claims to be the rightful owner.
Él afirma ser el legítimo propietario.
B2 adverb /kənˈtɪnjuəsli/

Continuously

continuamente; de manera continua; sin interrupción
Meaning
without interruption; in an unbroken sequence
Example
The machine operates continuously for 24 hours.
La máquina funciona continuamente durante 24 horas.
C2 noun /ˈkærəm/

Carom

comino
Meaning
aromatic seeds of a plant used as a spice, especially in Indian cooking
Example
Carom seeds are often used in traditional Indian bread recipes.
Las semillas de comino se usan a menudo en recetas tradicionales de pan indio.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpoʊzd/

composed

sereno
Meaning
calm and in control of oneself; made up of or formed from
Example
He remained composed even under pressure.
Él permaneció sereno incluso bajo presión.
C1 noun /koʊˈɜː.ʃən/

coercion

coerción
Meaning
The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.
Example
Cybercriminals use coercion to extract information.
Los ciberdelincuentes usan la coerción para obtener información.
C1 noun /ˈkæn.ɪ.bəl/

Cannibal

caníbal
Meaning
a person who eats the flesh of other human beings
Example
The explorer's journal described rumors of cannibals living on the remote island.
El diario del explorador describía rumores de caníbales viviendo en la isla remota.
B1 verb kənˈsjuːmz

consumes

consumir
Meaning
Use up (a resource); eat, drink, or ingest (food or drink).
Example
An individual consumes around 20 kg of plastic annually.
Una persona consume alrededor de 20 kg de plástico anualmente.
B1 noun /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/

consideration

felicidad
Meaning
careful thought or attention to something before making a decision
Example
After much consideration, she accepted the job offer.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
A2 noun /kæʃ/

cash

efectivo
Meaning
money in the form of bills or coins, not checks or credit
Example
She paid the bill in cash.
Ella pagó la factura en efectivo.
C2 verb /kənˈvɑːlv/

convolve

enrollar o torcer juntos; enrollar o entrelazar
Meaning
to roll or twist together; to coil or entwine
Example
The vines convolve around the tree trunk.
Las vides se enrollan alrededor del tronco del árbol.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈsɛlɪbət/

celibate

célibe; celibato
Meaning
abstaining from marriage and sexual relations; a person who does so
Example
He chose to remain celibate for religious reasons.
Eligió permanecer en celibato por motivos religiosos.
C1 adjective /kɑːrˈnɪv.ər.əs/

Carnivorous

carnívoro
Meaning
feeding on other animals; meat-eating
Example
Lions are carnivorous animals that hunt other animals for food.
Los leones son animales carnívoros que cazan otros animales para alimentarse.
C1 verb /ˈkrɪsən/

christen

bautizar
Meaning
to give a name to someone at baptism or to name something officially
Example
They christened the ship after the queen.
Ellos bautizaron el barco después de la reina.
A1 verb, adjective /kloʊz/ (verb), /kloʊs/ (adjective)

close

cerrar, cerca
Meaning
To shut something (verb); near in space or relationship (adjective).
Example
Please close the door when you leave.
Por favor, cierre la puerta cuando se vaya.
A1 verb /ˈkæri/

carry

llevar
Meaning
To support and move something or someone from one place to another.
Example
She carried the bag across the street.
Ella llevó la bolsa al otro lado de la calle.
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.
B2 noun/verb /kjuː/

cue

señal
Meaning
A signal or prompt for action; to give a signal.
Example
The actor waited for his cue before entering the stage.
El actor esperó su señal antes de entrar al escenario.
C2 noun /ˈkɒntrəriz/

contraries

cosas opuestas
Meaning
things that are completely different or opposite to each other
Example
Freedom and slavery are contraries in every sense.
La libertad y la esclavitud son contrarias en todos los sentidos.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmənˌtɛri/

commentary

comentario
Meaning
An expression of opinions or explanations about an event, situation, or text.
Example
The professor's commentary on the novel was insightful.
El comentario del profesor sobre la novela fue perspicaz.
C2 noun /kəˈtæb.ə.lɪ.zəm/

catabolism

catabolismo
Meaning
The breakdown of complex molecules in living organisms to form simpler ones together with the release of energy; destructive metabolism.
Example
Catabolism plays a crucial role in cellular energy production.
El catabolismo juega un papel crucial en la producción de energía celular.
C1 noun /ˈkɜːr.i liːvz/

Curry Leaves

hojas de curry
Meaning
aromatic leaves from the curry tree used in South Asian cooking
Example
Fresh curry leaves add authentic flavor to Indian dishes.
Las hojas de curry frescas añaden un sabor auténtico a los platos indios.
C2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛktʃərəl/

conjectural

conjetural
Meaning
based on guesswork or incomplete evidence rather than certain knowledge
Example
His explanation was purely conjectural and lacked proof.
Su explicación era puramente conjetural y carecía de pruebas.
B1 noun /ˈkætl/

cattle

felicidad
Meaning
large domesticated animals such as cows and bulls that are kept on a farm for their milk, meat, or hides
Example
The farmer owns a herd of cattle that graze near the river.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 noun kəˈmɒd.ə.ti

commodity

mercancía
Meaning
A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold.
Example
Oil is a valuable commodity in the global market.
El petróleo es una valiosa mercancía en el mercado global.
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.
A2 noun, verb /kɒf/

cough

tos
Meaning
a sudden noisy release of air from the lungs to clear the throat or airway; to expel air suddenly from the lungs with a cough
Example
He has a bad cough and stayed home today.
Tiene una tos fuerte y se quedó en casa hoy.
C1 noun, verb /kriːs/

crease

pliegue, arruga
Meaning
a line or fold produced on paper, cloth, or other material; to make a fold or wrinkle
Example
She ironed the shirt carefully to remove every crease.
Ella planchó la camisa cuidadosamente para eliminar cada pliegue.
B1 noun /ˌsɪvɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

civilization

civilización
Meaning
the stage of human social and cultural development and organization considered most advanced
Example
Ancient Egypt is known for its remarkable civilization.
El antiguo Egipto es conocido por su notable civilización.
B2 noun /ˈsaɪkloʊn/

cyclone

ciclón
Meaning
a large-scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure; a violent tropical storm
Example
The cyclone caused severe flooding along the coast.
El ciclón causó graves inundaciones en la costa.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃiːzi/

cheesy

barato/excesivamente sentimental
Meaning
tacky, overly sentimental, or cheap in quality
Example
The movie was funny but a bit too cheesy.
La película fue divertida, pero un poco demasiado cursi.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrmərənt/

cormorant

un gran pájaro marino negro que atrapa peces
Meaning
a large black sea bird that catches fish by diving
Example
The cormorant perched on the rock, drying its wings after a dive.
El cormorán se posó sobre la roca, secando sus alas después de un salto.
B1 verb /ˈkæptʃər/

capture

capturar
Meaning
to take control of something or someone by force
Example
The soldiers managed to capture the enemy base.
Los soldados lograron capturar la base enemiga.
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 noun /kəmˈpʌl.ʃən/

Compulsion

compulsión; coacción;
Meaning
the action or state of forcing or being forced to do something; an irresistible urge to behave in a certain way
Example
He felt a strong compulsion to check his phone every few minutes.
Sintió una fuerte compulsión de revisar su teléfono cada pocos minutos.
A1 adjective /koʊld/

Cold

frío; helado; distante;
Meaning
having a low temperature; lacking warmth; unfriendly
Example
The cold winter wind made everyone shiver.
El viento frío del invierno hizo que todos temblaran.
C2 noun /ˈkoʊ.tə.ri/

coterie

un pequeño grupo exclusivo
Meaning
a small, exclusive group of people with shared interests
Example
He belonged to a coterie of artists who met every Friday.
Él pertenecía a un grupo de artistas que se reunían cada viernes.
B2 noun ˈsɜːrkjələr ɪˈkɒnəmi

circular economy

economía circular
Meaning
An economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources through reuse, sharing, repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing and recycling.
Example
Adopting a circular economy can reduce waste.
Adoptar una economía circular puede reducir los residuos.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːldrən/

caldron

gran caldereta de metal
Meaning
A large metal pot used for boiling liquids or cooking over an open fire.
Example
The witch stirred her potion in a bubbling caldron.
La bruja removió su poción en una burbujeante caldereta.