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C2 noun /kəˈrɑːləri/

corollary

consecuencia directa o natural
Meaning
a direct or natural consequence or result
Example
One corollary of the new policy was increased public awareness.
Una consecuencia de la nueva política fue el aumento de la conciencia pública.
C2 noun /dʒɛˌstɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/

gesticulation

gesticulación
Meaning
a gesture, especially a dramatic one, used instead of speaking or to emphasize speech
Example
His speech was full of passionate gesticulations.
Su discurso estaba lleno de gesticulaciones apasionadas.
C2 noun /kəˈraʊzl/

carousal

fiesta ruidosa
Meaning
A noisy or lively drinking party or festivity.
Example
They were exhausted after a night of wild carousal.
Estaban agotados después de una noche de fiesta ruidosa.
C2 noun /ˈmʌrɪn/

murrain

enfermedad infecciosa del ganado
Meaning
An infectious disease that affects cattle and other animals, often fatal.
Example
The farmer lost many cows during the outbreak of murrain.
El agricultor perdió muchas vacas durante el brote de murrain.
C1 verb /ɪnˈθjuːz/

enthuse

entusiasmar
Meaning
to express excitement or admiration
Example
She enthused about her trip to Italy.
Ella expresó su entusiasmo por su viaje a Italia.
C1 verb /ˈkʌl.mɪ.neɪt/

culminate

culminar
Meaning
To reach the final or climactic stage of a process or activity.
Example
Years of hard work culminated in his success.
Años de trabajo arduo culminaron en su éxito.
B1 noun freɪzɪz

phrases

frases
Meaning
A small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit, typically forming a component of a clause.
Example
Learn common phrases for daily use.
Aprende frases comunes para el uso diario.
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 adjective /ˈvɪʃ.əs/

Vicious

malévolo; cruel; salvaje
Meaning
deliberately cruel or violent; having a savage nature
Example
The vicious dog attacked anyone who came near its territory.
El perro maligno atacó a cualquiera que se acercara a su territorio.
C1 noun /ˈmɑː.kɪt ˌpen.ɪˈtreɪ.ʃən/

Market Penetration

penetración de mercado
Meaning
A measure of the amount of sales or adoption of a product or service compared to the total theoretical market for that product or service.
Example
High market penetration ensures competitive dominance.
Una alta penetración de mercado asegura dominancia competitiva.
B2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɑːr/

seminar

seminario
Meaning
A meeting for discussion or training, especially in an academic setting.
Example
The professor invited all students to attend the seminar on climate change.
El profesor invitó a todos los estudiantes a asistir al seminario sobre cambio climático.
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 /ˈpraɪməsi/

primacy

primacía
Meaning
the state of being first in importance or authority
Example
The primacy of education cannot be denied.
La primacía de la educación no puede ser negada.
C1 adjective /ˈlækˌlʌstər/

lackluster

falto de brillo
Meaning
Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring.
Example
The lackluster performance disappointed the audience.
La actuación sin brillo decepcionó a la audiencia.
B2 noun /ˌsɜː.kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

circulation

es_translation
Meaning
The movement of blood through the body, or the movement of any fluid through a closed system.
Example
Proper circulation ensures that oxygen and nutrients reach every cell.
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B2 noun /səˈspɪʃən/

Suspicion

sospecha
Meaning
a feeling or thought that someone is guilty of an illegal or dishonest activity
Example
The police arrested him on suspicion of theft.
La policía lo arrestó por sospecha de robo.
C2 verb /ɪkˈspɒstjʊleɪt/

expostulate

expresar desacuerdo
Meaning
to express strong disapproval or disagreement
Example
She expostulated with her friend about the risky decision.
Ella expuso su desacuerdo con su amigo sobre la decisión arriesgada.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɒlvənt/

insolvent

insolvente
Meaning
unable to pay debts owed
Example
The insolvent firm could not meet its financial obligations.
La empresa insolvente no pudo cumplir con sus obligaciones financieras.
B1 adverb /ˈɡrædʒ.u.ə.li/

Gradually

gradualmente; poco a poco
Meaning
slowly and steadily over a period of time
Example
The weather gradually became warmer in spring.
El clima gradualmente se volvió más cálido en primavera.
C2 noun /ˈkɒksweɪn/

coxswain

timón de barco
Meaning
the person in charge of navigating and steering a boat, especially a racing or small boat
Example
The coxswain shouted instructions to the rowing team.
El coxswain dio instrucciones al equipo de remo.
C1 noun /əˈtjuːn.mənt/

attunement

armonización
Meaning
Being in harmony or responsive to someone's emotional state.
Example
Attunement to emotions improves relationships.
La armonización con las emociones mejora las relaciones.
C2 adjective /fəˈlɪsɪtəs/

felicitous

apropiado, adecuado o placentero; marcado por buena suerte o felicidad
Meaning
well-chosen, appropriate, or pleasing; marked by good fortune or happiness
Example
She made a felicitous remark that lightened the mood.
Hizo un comentario apropiado que aligeró el ambiente.
C2 adjective /ˈfækʃəs/

factious

faccionado
Meaning
causing disagreement or division within a group; inclined to form factions
Example
The debate became factious, splitting the committee into rival camps.
El debate se volvió faccioso, dividiendo al comité en campos rivales.
C2 verb /ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪt/

scintillate

brillar
Meaning
to sparkle or shine brightly; to emit flashes of light
Example
The diamond ring scintillated under the bright lights.
El anillo de diamantes brilló bajo las luces brillantes.
C1 adverb /əˈbrɛst/

abreast

lado a lado
Meaning
side by side and facing the same direction; informed about something
Example
The soldiers marched two abreast down the street.
Los soldados marcharon dos lado a lado por la calle.
C1 noun /ˈpæŋkriəs/

pancreas

páncreas
Meaning
A gland in the abdomen that produces insulin and digestive enzymes.
Example
The pancreas plays a vital role in digestion and blood sugar regulation.
El páncreas juega un papel vital en la digestión y la regulación del azúcar en la sangre.
C2 noun /trʌs/

truss

cercha
Meaning
a framework, typically consisting of rafters, posts, and struts, supporting a roof, bridge, or other structure
Example
The engineer designed a strong truss for the new bridge.
El ingeniero diseñó una cercha fuerte para el nuevo puente.
C1 noun /mɪˈtrɒp.ə.lɪs/

Metropolis

metrópoli
Meaning
A very large city, especially the main city of a country or region
Example
New York is a bustling metropolis with millions of residents.
Nueva York es una metrópoli bulliciosa con millones de residentes.
C2 noun /ˈnɛkrəˌmænsi/

necromancy

necromancia
Meaning
the practice of communicating with the dead, often to predict the future
Example
Ancient texts described rituals of necromancy performed by priests.
Los textos antiguos describen rituales de necromancia realizados por sacerdotes.
C2 noun /ˈdʒes.tər/

Jester

bufón; payaso
Meaning
a professional joker or fool at a medieval court; someone who jokes a lot
Example
The court jester entertained the king with witty remarks and amusing tricks.
El bufón de la corte entretenía al rey con comentarios ingeniosos y trucos divertidos.
B1 verb /ɪkˈspɪəriənsɪŋ/

experiencing

experimentando
Meaning
Encountering or undergoing an event or occurrence.
Example
The travelers are experiencing the thrill of adventure.
Los viajeros están experimentando la emoción de la aventura.
A2 noun /buːt/

Boot

bota
Meaning
sturdy footwear covering the foot and ankle or lower leg
Example
He laced up his hiking boots before the mountain trek.
Se puso las botas de senderismo antes de la caminata de montaña.
A2 noun /ˈʌndərwɛr/

Under wear

ropa interior
Meaning
clothing worn under other clothes, next to the skin
Example
She bought new underwear from the department store.
Ella compró nuevo ropa interior en la tienda departamental.
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.
A2 verb /ˈbɑroʊ/

borrow

pedir prestado
Meaning
to take temporarily with intention to return; to take on loan
Example
Can I borrow your pen for a moment?
¿Puedo pedirte prestado tu bolígrafo por un momento?
B2 interjection /ˈbrɑː.voʊ/

bravo

bravo
Meaning
used to express approval, admiration, or praise
Example
The audience shouted 'Bravo!' after the stunning performance.
La audiencia gritó '¡Bravo!' después de la impresionante actuación.
B2 adjective /ˈskætərd/

Scattered

disperso; esparcido;
Meaning
spread widely apart; dispersed; occurring here and there
Example
Scattered showers are expected throughout the day.
Se esperan lluvias dispersas durante todo el día.
B2 noun /ˈkæriər/

carrier

transportista
Meaning
A person or thing that carries, transports, or conveys something; also an organization that provides transport services.
Example
The airline is the largest carrier in the country.
La aerolínea es el mayor transportista del país.
B1 noun /ˈtreɪnər/

trainer

entrenador
Meaning
a person who teaches skills or gives training
Example
The fitness trainer helped me improve my posture.
El entrenador de fitness me ayudó a mejorar mi postura.
B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbl/

disagreeable

desagradable
Meaning
Unpleasant or offensive; causing discomfort or annoyance.
Example
The weather was cold and disagreeable.
El clima estaba frío y desagradable.
B2 adjective /əˈpiː.lɪŋ/

Appealing

atractivo; interesante; agradable
Meaning
attractive; interesting; pleasing
Example
The colorful garden looks very appealing to visitors.
El jardín colorido parece muy atractivo para los visitantes.
C2 noun /bɛl/

belle

bella mujer
Meaning
A beautiful woman, especially the most attractive woman at a gathering.
Example
She was the belle of the ball that evening.
Ella era la bella de la fiesta esa noche.
C2 noun /ˈkɒŋ.kɔː.dæt/

concordat

concordato
Meaning
An agreement or treaty, especially between the Vatican and a secular government.
Example
The concordat established the rights of the church within the country.
El concordato estableció los derechos de la iglesia dentro del país.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈperɪʃəbəl/

Imperishable

imperdurable; eterno; imperecedero
Meaning
not subject to decay; lasting forever; eternal
Example
The imperishable beauty of classical art continues to inspire generations.
La belleza imperecedera del arte clásico sigue inspirando generaciones.
B2 noun /ˈfɛə(r)nɪs/

fairness

equidad
Meaning
the quality of being free from bias, favoritism, or injustice
Example
She always strives for fairness in her decisions.
Ella siempre lucha por la equidad en sus decisiones.
B1 verb /tɔs/

toss

tirar ligeramente
Meaning
To throw something lightly or casually; to move or turn suddenly.
Example
He tossed the keys onto the table.
Él tiró las llaves sobre la mesa.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɛntɪv/

inventive

inventivo
Meaning
Having the ability to create or design new things or to think originally.
Example
The inventor was known for his inventive solutions to everyday problems.
El inventor era conocido por sus soluciones inventivas para los problemas cotidianos.
A2 verb /prɪˈfɜːr/

prefer

preferir
Meaning
to like better; to choose as more desirable
Example
I prefer tea over coffee in the morning.
Prefiero el té sobre el café en la mañana.
C1 noun /ɡlɪtʃ/

glitch

fallo
Meaning
A sudden, usually temporary fault or malfunction in a system or device.
Example
The computer crashed due to a minor glitch in the software.
El ordenador se bloqueó debido a un pequeño fallo en el software.
B2 noun /kɜːrd/

Curd

yogur
Meaning
a white dairy product made by coagulating milk; yogurt
Example
She added fresh curd to the salad for a tangy flavor.
Añadió yogur fresco a la ensalada para darle un sabor ácido.
B1 noun /ˈleʒ.ər/

Leisure

ocio; tiempo libre
Meaning
time when one is not working or occupied; free time used for enjoyment
Example
She enjoys reading books in her leisure time.
A ella le gusta leer libros en su tiempo libre.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪθ.fəl/

Unfaithful

infiel
Meaning
not loyal or true to a spouse, partner, or commitment
Example
He was unfaithful to his wife for many years.
Él fue infiel a su esposa durante muchos años.
A2 noun /ˈsɪk.nəs/

Sickness

enfermedad; dolencia
Meaning
the state of being ill; a disease or illness
Example
She took time off work due to sickness.
Ella tomó tiempo libre del trabajo debido a la enfermedad.
C1 noun /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/

antagonism

antagonismo
Meaning
active hostility or opposition
Example
There was clear antagonism between the two political parties.
Había un claro antagonismo entre los dos partidos políticos.
C1 noun /ˈdiːvə/

diva

cantante famosa
Meaning
a famous female singer; a woman who is admired or behaves like a star
Example
The pop diva performed her latest hit to a cheering crowd.
La diva del pop interpretó su último éxito frente a una multitud que aplaudía.
B2 noun /koʊl/

coal

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

disgusting

repugnante
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or offensive; causing strong dislike or revulsion
Example
The smell coming from the trash can was absolutely disgusting.
El olor que venía del basurero era absolutamente repugnante.
C1 verb əˈkruː

accrue

acumular
Meaning
To accumulate or receive (payments or benefits) over time.
Example
Interest accrues on the savings account every month.
Los intereses se acumulan en la cuenta de ahorros cada mes.
C2 noun ˌæm.ɔː.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

amortization

amortización
Meaning
The process of paying off debt with regular payments over time.
Example
The amortization schedule showed a 10-year repayment plan.
El calendario de amortización mostró un plan de pago de 10 años.
C1 noun /ˌɪnɪkˈspɪəriəns/

inexperience

inexperiencia
Meaning
Lack of knowledge or skill in a particular activity or field.
Example
His inexperience in handling negotiations was evident.
Su inexperiencia en las negociaciones era evidente.
B2 verb əˈlaɪn.ɪŋ

aligning

alinear
Meaning
Placing or arranging things in a straight line or in correct relative positions.
Example
Aligning education with global standards is vital.
Alinear la educación con los estándares globales es vital.
B1 noun /ˈsɛt ʌp/

set-up

configuración
Meaning
The arrangement or organization of something; a planned structure or scheme
Example
The company presented a new set-up for the office layout.
La empresa presentó un nuevo set-up para la disposición de la oficina.
C1 verb /jɜːrn/

yearn

anhelar
Meaning
to have a deep longing or desire for something
Example
She yearned for her homeland after living abroad for years.
Ella añoraba su tierra natal después de vivir en el extranjero durante años.
C2 noun /brɔːn/

brawn

fuerza física
Meaning
physical strength in contrast to intelligence
Example
He used his brawn to lift the heavy box.
Usó su fuerza física para levantar la caja pesada.
B2 noun /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/

notifications

notificaciones
Meaning
A notice or announcement, especially an official one.
Example
Turn off notifications to stay focused.
Apaga las notificaciones para mantenerte enfocado.
C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡæmɪst/

polygamist

polígamo
Meaning
a person who has more than one spouse at the same time
Example
The polygamist had three wives living in different houses.
El polígamo tenía tres esposas que vivían en casas diferentes.
C1 verb /skʌlpt/

sculpt

felicidad
Meaning
to create or shape something by carving or molding
Example
The artist sculpted a beautiful statue from marble.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 adjective /ˈfʊl.dʒənt/

fulgent

brillante
Meaning
Shining brightly; dazzling.
Example
The fulgent stars lit up the night sky.
Las estrellas brillantes iluminaron el cielo nocturno.
B2 noun ˈæp.ə.taɪt

appetite

apetito
Meaning
A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.
Example
Junk food increases appetite unnaturally.
La comida chatarra aumenta el apetito de manera antinatural.
C1 adjective /ˈɑːtfəl/

Artful

astuto; hábil; ingenioso
Meaning
clever or skillful, especially in a cunning way
Example
She gave an artful answer that avoided the real question.
Ella dio una respuesta astuta que evitó la verdadera pregunta.
B2 adjective /ˈpɑːr.ʃəl/

Partial

parcial; sesgado;
Meaning
incomplete; showing bias or prejudice
Example
The judge gave a partial decision in favor of the defendant.
El juez dio una decisión parcial a favor del acusado.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.bər.ɪŋ/

Neighbouring

vecino; adyacente; contiguo
Meaning
situated next to or very near; adjacent; bordering
Example
We often visit our neighbouring countries for trade.
A menudo visitamos nuestros países vecinos para el comercio.
B2 verb /prɪˈsiːdɪd/

preceded

precedió
Meaning
came before something in time, order, or position
Example
Dark clouds preceded the heavy rainfall.
Las nubes oscuras precedieron la fuerte lluvia.
C1 adjective lɪŋˈɡwɪs.tɪk

linguistic

lingüístico
Meaning
Related to language or linguistics; concerning the scientific study of language.
Example
The AI model learns from linguistic patterns.
El modelo de IA aprende de los patrones lingüísticos.
C1 verb /broʊtʃ/

broach

abordar
Meaning
to bring up a subject for discussion
Example
She decided to broach the topic of salary with her manager.
Ella decidió abordar el tema del salario con su jefe.
B2 adverb /pəˈlɪtɪkəli/

politically

políticamente
Meaning
in a way that relates to politics or government
Example
The country is politically divided between two major parties.
El país está políticamente dividido entre dos partidos principales.
C2 noun /dɪˈsɪstəns/

desistance

desistimiento
Meaning
The act of stopping or ceasing from some action or behavior.
Example
The court urged his desistance from further unlawful activities.
El tribunal le instó a desistir de actividades ilegales adicionales.
C2 noun /ˈspuːnərɪzəm/

spoonerism

espúnarismo
Meaning
A verbal error in which the initial sounds of words are swapped to create a humorous effect.
Example
He made a spoonerism by saying 'queer old dean' instead of 'dear old queen'.
Hizo un espúnarismo al decir 'querido viejo dean' en lugar de 'querida vieja reina'.
C1 noun /ˈhɛksəˌɡɒn/

hexagon

hexágono
Meaning
A six-sided polygon.
Example
A honeycomb cell is shaped like a hexagon.
Una célula de panal tiene forma de hexágono.
B1 adverb /ˈdʒen.tli/

Gently

suavemente; con cuidado; con ternura;
Meaning
in a mild, soft, or careful manner
Example
She gently touched the baby's face.
Ella tocó suavemente la cara del bebé.
A2 noun /ˈpleɪər/

player

jugador
Meaning
a person who participates in a game or sport
Example
The player scored the winning goal.
El jugador marcó el gol ganador.
B2 noun /wæks ˈkændəl/

Wax-candle

vela
Meaning
a cylinder of wax with a wick through it that burns to give light
Example
We lit a wax candle during the power outage.
Encendimos una vela durante el corte de energía
B2 noun /kwɪˈziːn/

cuisine

cocina
Meaning
A style or method of cooking, especially characteristic of a particular country or region.
Example
Italian cuisine is famous all over the world.
La cocina italiana es famosa en todo el mundo.
B1 verb /ˈsʌfər/

suffer

sufrir
Meaning
to experience pain, distress, or hardship
Example
She suffered from a severe headache all day.
Ella sufrió de un fuerte dolor de cabeza todo el día.
C1 adjective /ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/

makeshift

improvisado
Meaning
used as a temporary substitute; improvised
Example
They used boxes as a makeshift table.
Usaron cajas como una mesa improvisada.
C1 noun /ˈvæntɪdʒ/

vantage

posición ventajosa
Meaning
a position or situation that gives an advantage or a good view
Example
From this vantage, we could see the entire valley.
Desde esta posición, pudimos ver todo el valle.
A2 adjective /ˈprɒpər/

proper

apropiado
Meaning
conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morality
Example
He made sure to wear proper attire for the interview.
Se aseguró de llevar ropa apropiada para la entrevista.
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 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈprɛsəbl̩/

irrepressible

irresistible
Meaning
Impossible to control or restrain.
Example
She had an irrepressible urge to laugh during the speech.
Ella no pudo ocultar su irresistible deseo de reír durante el discurso.
C2 noun /ˈtrʌmpəri/

trumpery

tonterías sin valor o cosas ostentosas pero sin valor
Meaning
worthless nonsense or showy but worthless things
Example
The speech was full of political trumpery.
El discurso estaba lleno de tonterías políticas.
B2 adjective /ʌnprəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Unproductive

improductivo; ineficaz
Meaning
not achieving much; not producing good results
Example
The meeting was unproductive and wasted everyone's time.
La reunión fue improductiva y desperdició el tiempo de todos.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.kəˌroʊl/

barcarole

barcarola
Meaning
a traditional Venetian boat song, often in 6/8 time
Example
The orchestra played a beautiful barcarole that reminded me of Venice.
La orquesta tocó una hermosa barcarola que me recordó a Venecia.
B2 verb /əˈkweɪnt/

acquaint

familiarizar
Meaning
to make someone familiar with something; to inform or introduce
Example
Please acquaint yourself with the safety guidelines before operating the machine.
Por favor, familiarícese con las pautas de seguridad antes de operar la máquina.
B2 noun /proʊˈbeɪʃən/

probation

período de prueba
Meaning
a period of testing or supervision, especially for offenders or new employees
Example
He was placed on probation for six months.
Fue puesto en período de prueba por seis meses.
C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌnɔːt/

aeronaut

aeronauta
Meaning
A person who travels in an airship, balloon, or other aircraft.
Example
The aeronaut skillfully guided the hot-air balloon across the valley.
El aeronauta guió hábilmente el globo aerostático a través del valle.
C2 noun /dɪˈkæmərən/

decameron

Decámeron (colección de cuentos de Boccaccio)
Meaning
A collection of 100 tales written by Giovanni Boccaccio in the 14th century, told by a group of people over ten days.
Example
The Decameron is considered a masterpiece of classical Italian literature.
El Decámeron se considera una obra maestra de la literatura italiana clásica.
B2 verb /əˈsend/

ascend

ascender
Meaning
to go up or climb to a higher position; to rise
Example
The climbers will ascend the mountain at dawn.
Los escaladores ascenderán la montaña al amanecer.
C1 noun /jɛn/

yen

deseo
Meaning
A deep, strong desire or craving.
Example
She felt a strong yen to travel the world.
Sintió un fuerte deseo de viajar por el mundo.
A1 verb /ˈvɪzɪt/

visit

visitar
Meaning
to go and see someone or somewhere; to pay a call
Example
We plan to visit the museum this weekend.
Planeamos visitar el museo este fin de semana.
C1 adjective ˌsʌbˈlɪm.ɪ.nəl

subliminal

existente o que opera por debajo del umbral de conciencia, percibido o que afecta la mente de alguien sin que lo sepa
Meaning
Existing or operating below the threshold of consciousness; perceived by or affecting someone's mind without their being aware of it.
Example
Advertisements often have subliminal messages.
Los anuncios a menudo contienen mensajes subliminales.
C1 adjective /həˈred.ɪ.ter.i/

Hereditary

hereditario; transmitido por los antepasados
Meaning
passed down through family genes; inherited from ancestors
Example
The hereditary disease was passed down through generations.
La enfermedad hereditaria se transmitió a través de las generaciones.
C1 verb /kəˈluːd/

collude

conspirar
Meaning
To secretly cooperate or conspire with others, often for a deceitful purpose.
Example
The two companies colluded to fix prices in the market.
Las dos empresas conspiraron para fijar los precios en el mercado.
C2 noun /ˈjuːər/

ewer

jarra
Meaning
a large jug with a wide mouth, especially used in the past for carrying water
Example
The servant filled the ewer with fresh water.
El sirviente llenó la jarra con agua fresca.
B2 noun /ˈblʌn.dər/

blunder

un error tonto o descuidado; un error grave en el juicio.
Meaning
A stupid or careless mistake; a serious error in judgment.
Example
His blunder cost the company a fortune.
Su error costó a la empresa una fortuna.
B2 noun /ˈtrʌmpɪt/

Trumpet

trompeta
Meaning
a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; military signal instrument
Example
The soldier played the trumpet to signal the troops.
El soldado tocó la trompeta para señalizar a las tropas.
C2 verb /ˈhɛktər/

hector

hablar con amenazas
Meaning
To talk to someone in a bullying or intimidating way.
Example
The manager hectored the staff into working overtime.
El gerente amenazó al personal para que trabajara horas extras.
B2 adjective /dɪˈfensɪv/

Defensive

defensivo
Meaning
used or intended to defend or protect; showing a tendency to react in an angry or hurt way when criticized
Example
He became defensive when criticized about his work.
Se volvió defensivo cuando lo criticaron por su trabajo.
C2 adjective ˈtɛnsaɪl

tensile

tensil
Meaning
Relating to tension; capable of being stretched.
Example
The tensile strength of the material is crucial for the construction project.
La resistencia tensil del material es crucial para el proyecto de construcción.
C1 adjective /pəˈfʌŋk.tər.i/

perfunctory

superficial
Meaning
done without much effort, interest, or thought
Example
He gave a perfunctory nod and walked away.
Él hizo un gesto superficial y se alejó.
C1 adjective /ˈfiːzəbl/

feasible

factible
Meaning
possible to do easily or conveniently; practical and workable
Example
It is feasible to complete the project within two months.
Es factible completar el proyecto dentro de dos meses.
C2 noun /ɛˌspriː də ˈkɔːr/

esprit de corps

sentimiento de grupo
Meaning
A feeling of pride, fellowship, and loyalty shared by members of a group.
Example
The team's esprit de corps was evident in their cooperative effort.
El sentimiento de grupo del equipo era evidente en su esfuerzo cooperativo.
C1 noun /ˈpræɡ.mə.tɪ.zəm/

pragmatism

pragmatismo
Meaning
A practical approach to problems and affairs; dealing with things sensibly and realistically.
Example
His pragmatism helped solve the financial crisis.
Su pragmatismo ayudó a resolver la crisis financiera.
B2 noun /speɪd/

Spade

pala
Meaning
a tool with a flat blade for digging; a playing card suit
Example
The gardener used a spade to dig holes for planting flowers.
El jardinero usó una pala para cavar hoyos para plantar flores.
B2 adverb /wɒtˈsəʊɛvər/

whatsoever

en absoluto
Meaning
used for emphasis after a negative statement to mean 'at all'
Example
She has no interest in the matter whatsoever.
Ella no tiene ningún interés en el asunto en absoluto.
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.
C2 noun /ˈmæl.əˌfæk.tər/

malefactor

malhechor
Meaning
A person who commits a crime or does evil.
Example
The malefactor was arrested for the robbery.
El malhechor fue arrestado por el robo.
B1 noun /ˈvɔɪ.ɪdʒ/

Voyage

viaje; travesía por mar
Meaning
a long journey involving travel by sea or in space
Example
The ship's voyage across the Atlantic took two weeks.
El viaje del barco a través del Atlántico duró dos semanas.
B2 noun ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si ˌreɪts

literacy rates

tasas de alfabetización
Meaning
The percentage of people in a population who can read and write; measures of educational levels in a population.
Example
Literacy rates impact socioeconomic conditions.
Las tasas de alfabetización afectan las condiciones socioeconómicas.
C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mi/

bigamy

bigamia
Meaning
The act of marrying one person while still legally married to another.
Example
He was charged with bigamy after his second marriage was discovered.
Fue acusado de bigamia después de que se descubriera su segundo matrimonio.
C1 noun /sɪˈnɪləti/

senility

senilidad
Meaning
The state of being old and showing the weaknesses of age, especially mental decline.
Example
His forgetfulness was attributed to senility.
Su olvido fue atribuido a la senilidad.
C1 noun /ˈdiːviəns/

deviance

desviación
Meaning
Behavior that differs from accepted social or moral standards.
Example
The book studies deviance in urban youth culture.
El libro estudia la desviación en la cultura juvenil urbana.