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C2 noun /ˈkɔː.seər/

corsair

pirata
Meaning
a pirate, especially one operating along the Mediterranean coasts
Example
The corsair plundered ships along the coast.
El corsario saqueó barcos en la costa.
B2 verb /kənˈfaɪn/

confine

confinar
Meaning
to restrict someone or something within certain limits; to keep someone in a closed space
Example
The prisoner was confined to his cell for 23 hours a day.
El prisionero estuvo confinado en su celda durante 23 horas al día.
B1 verb /ˈkælkjəˌleɪt/

calculate

calcular
Meaning
to determine by mathematical computation; to estimate
Example
I need to calculate the total cost.
Necesito calcular el costo total.
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.
C2 adjective /kəmˈpleɪzənt/

complaisant

demasiado complaciente
Meaning
willing to please others or to accept what they do or say without protest
Example
He was too complaisant to refuse their demands.
Era demasiado complaciente para rechazar sus demandas.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmɜːs/

commerce

comercio
Meaning
the activity of buying and selling goods and services
Example
International commerce has expanded significantly in recent years.
El comercio internacional ha crecido significativamente en los últimos años.
C2 verb /ˈkɒndʒʊɡeɪt/

conjugate

conjugar
Meaning
to list the different forms of a verb according to tense, person, and number
Example
Students are asked to conjugate the verb 'to be'.
Se les pide a los estudiantes que conjuguen el verbo 'ser'.
C1 noun /ˌkʌl də ˈsæk/

cul de sac

calle sin salida
Meaning
A street or passage closed at one end; a dead end.
Example
They bought a house at the end of a quiet cul de sac.
Compraron una casa al final de una tranquila calle sin salida.
C2 adjective /ˈkæp.ʃəs/

Captious

crítico; que encuentra fallos
Meaning
tending to find fault or raise petty objections; fault-finding; critical
Example
His captious remarks about every small detail made the meeting very unpleasant.
Sus comentarios críticos sobre cada pequeño detalle hicieron que la reunión fuera muy desagradable.
A2 noun /kɔːrs/

course

curso, trayecto o conjunto de lecciones educativas
Meaning
a direction, path, or a set of educational lessons
Example
She enrolled in a computer science course.
Ella se inscribió en un curso de ciencias de la computación.
C1 verb ˌsɝː.kəmˈvent

circumvent

evitar hábilmente o encontrar una manera de eludir obstáculos o reglas
Meaning
To cleverly avoid or find a way around obstacles or rules.
Example
He tried to circumvent the security system.
Él intentó eludir el sistema de seguridad.
A2 noun /ˈkɒnsət/

concert

concierto
Meaning
A musical performance given by one or more singers or musicians.
Example
We went to a concert last night and enjoyed the live music.
Fuimos a un concierto anoche y disfrutamos de la música en vivo.
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.
A1 noun /ˈkʌl.ər/

Colour

color
Meaning
the property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects light; hue, tint, shade
Example
What is your favorite colour for painting the bedroom walls?
¿Cuál es tu color favorito para pintar las paredes del dormitorio?
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.
C1 verb /tʃæsˈtaɪz/

chastise

criticar severamente / castigar severamente
Meaning
to criticize or punish severely
Example
The teacher chastised the student for being late.
El maestro reprendió al estudiante por llegar tarde.
C1 adjective /kənˈsɪliətɔːri/

conciliatory

conciliatorio
Meaning
intended to make someone less angry or more agreeable; soothing
Example
She spoke in a conciliatory tone to ease the tension.
Ella habló en un tono conciliatorio para calmar la tensión.
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.
B1 noun ˈkɒn.fər.əns

conference

conferencia
Meaning
A formal meeting of people with a shared interest, typically one that takes place over several days.
Example
The climate conference emphasized renewable energy.
La conferencia sobre el clima destacó la energía renovable.
C1 noun /ˈkæləs/

callus

parte engrosada de la piel
Meaning
A thickened and hardened part of the skin or soft tissue, especially in an area subjected to friction.
Example
A callus formed on his palm from using tools every day.
Se le formó un callo en la palma de la mano por usar herramientas todos los días.
B2 noun ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən

consultation

consulta
Meaning
The action of consulting or discussing; a meeting with an expert or professional to seek advice.
Example
Consultation was essential.
La consulta fue esencial.
C2 noun /ˈklærɪən/

Clarion

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

confront

enfrentar
Meaning
to face someone or something directly, especially in a challenge or conflict
Example
She had to confront her fears before making the speech.
Ella tuvo que enfrentar sus miedos antes de dar el discurso.
B2 noun /ˈkʌmbæk/

comeback

regreso
Meaning
A return to a former status or success after a period of decline.
Example
The singer made a remarkable comeback after years of silence.
El cantante hizo un regreso notable después de años de silencio.
B2 noun /ˌklærɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

clarification

aclaración
Meaning
The action of making a statement or situation less confused and more clearly comprehensible.
Example
The manager requested clarification on the project details.
El gerente solicitó aclaraciones sobre los detalles del proyecto.
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 /koʊˈæɡjələnt/

coagulant

coagulante
Meaning
a substance that causes blood or another liquid to clot
Example
The doctor applied a coagulant to stop the bleeding quickly.
El doctor aplicó un coagulante para detener la hemorragia rápidamente.
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ/

cartilage

cartílago
Meaning
A firm, flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body such as joints, ear, and nose.
Example
The doctor explained that the injury damaged the cartilage in his knee.
El médico explicó que la lesión dañó el cartílago de su rodilla.
B2 noun /koʊˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/

Coincidence

coincidencia
Meaning
a remarkable occurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection; chance happening
Example
It was a strange coincidence that they both wore the same dress to the party.
Fue una extraña coincidencia que ambos llevaran el mismo vestido a la fiesta.
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 /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.
B1 verb /tʃɒp/

chop

cortar
Meaning
to cut with a sharp tool; to cut into pieces
Example
She chops vegetables for dinner.
Ella corta vegetales para la cena.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈkʌtɪŋ/

cutting

agudo
Meaning
sharp or severe, often used to describe remarks or actions
Example
Her cutting remarks made everyone feel uncomfortable.
Sus comentarios cortantes hicieron que todos se sintieran incómodos.
C2 verb /kəˈriːn/

careen

moverse descontroladamente
Meaning
To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way, especially in a specific direction.
Example
The car careened down the slippery road.
El carro se deslizó descontroladamente por la carretera resbaladiza.
B2 noun /ˈkʊk.uː/

Cuckoo

cuco
Meaning
a bird known for its distinctive call and for laying eggs in other birds' nests
Example
We heard the cuckoo calling from the forest early in the morning.
Escuchamos el canto del cuco desde el bosque por la mañana temprano.
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.
C2 noun, adjective /klɛərˈvɔɪənt/

clairvoyant

clarividente
Meaning
a person who claims to have clairvoyance; having the ability to see beyond normal senses
Example
The clairvoyant predicted that she would travel abroad soon.
El clarividente predijo que ella viajaría al extranjero pronto.
C1 noun ˈkætəlɪst

catalyst

catalizador
Meaning
A person or thing that precipitates an event or change.
Example
His speech acted as a catalyst for change in the community.
Su discurso actuó como un catalizador para el cambio en la comunidad.
B2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛstɪd/

congested

congestionado
Meaning
Blocked up with too much traffic or crowding.
Example
The road was congested during rush hour.
La carretera estaba congestionada durante la hora punta.
C1 noun sɜːrˈkeɪdiən ˈrɪðəm

circadian rhythm

ritmo circadiano
Meaning
The body's natural sleep-wake cycle that occurs within 24 hours
Example
Exposure to natural light regulates the circadian rhythm.
La exposición a la luz natural regula el ritmo circadiano.
B2 adjective /ˈkælkjuleɪtɪd/

calculated

calculado
Meaning
Done with full awareness of the consequences; deliberate or carefully planned.
Example
Her calculated move gave her an advantage over her competitors.
Su movimiento calculado le dio una ventaja sobre sus competidores.
B1 noun /ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/

citizenship

ciudadanía
Meaning
the status of being a recognized member of a state or country, with rights and duties
Example
He applied for American citizenship after living there for ten years.
Solicitó la ciudadanía estadounidense después de vivir allí durante diez años.
C2 noun/verb /ˈkʌdʒ.əl/

cudgel

garrote
Meaning
A short, thick stick used as a weapon; to beat with a cudgel.
Example
The guard used a cudgel to chase away the thief.
El guardia usó un garrote para ahuyentar al ladrón.
B2 verb /kənˈsoʊl/

console

consolar
Meaning
to comfort someone who is sad or disappointed; to provide solace
Example
She tried to console her friend after the loss.
Ella trató de consolar a su amiga después de la pérdida.
C2 noun /krɪpˈtɒɡ.rə.fi/

cryptography

práctica de asegurar la información mediante técnicas de encriptación o codificación
Meaning
The practice of securing information through encryption or coding techniques
Example
Modern cryptography ensures secure online transactions.
La criptografía moderna asegura las transacciones en línea seguras.
C1 adjective /kənˈdʒiːniəl/

congenial

amistoso
Meaning
pleasant and friendly because of having similar interests or qualities
Example
They found the café a congenial place to meet and talk.
Encontraron el café un lugar amistoso para reunirse y charlar.
B1 adverb /ˈkɑːm.li/

Calmly

tranquilamente
Meaning
in a peaceful way without showing strong emotions; quietly and without excitement
Example
She spoke calmly despite being angry.
Ella habló tranquilamente a pesar de estar enojada.
C1 noun /ˌkæm.əˈrɑː.dɚ.i/

camaraderie

amistad, compañerismo, camaradería
Meaning
Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.
Example
The camaraderie among teammates was inspiring.
La camaradería entre los compañeros de equipo fue inspiradora.
C2 noun /ˈkʌvən/

coven

un grupo de brujas
Meaning
a group or gathering of witches
Example
The witches met secretly in a coven in the forest.
Las brujas se reunieron secretamente en un coven en el bosque.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

councillor

concejal
Meaning
an elected member of a local council who helps make decisions and represent the community
Example
The councillor spoke to residents about improving local roads.
El concejal habló con los vecinos sobre las carreteras.
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.
B2 adjective kənˈsaɪs

concise

conciso
Meaning
Brief and clearly expressed without unnecessary details.
Example
A concise speech is more impactful than a long one.
Un discurso conciso es más impactante que uno largo.
C1 noun ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs.nəs

conscientiousness

conciencia
Meaning
The quality of wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly; diligence.
Example
Her conscientiousness in work led to a well-organized project.
Su conciencia en el trabajo condujo a un proyecto bien organizado.
B2 verb /krʌʃ/

crush

presionar o aplastar algo con tanta fuerza que se dañe o destruya
Meaning
to press or squeeze something so hard that it is damaged or destroyed
Example
He accidentally crushed the paper cup in his hand.
Él accidentalmente aplastó el vaso de papel con su mano.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃʌbi/

chubby

relleno
Meaning
slightly fat in a way that looks healthy and pleasant
Example
The baby has chubby cheeks.
El bebé tiene mejillas rellenas.
C2 noun /kəˈpriːs/

caprice

capricho
Meaning
a sudden, unpredictable change of mood or behavior
Example
She bought the expensive dress on a caprice.
Ella compró el vestido caro por un capricho.
B1 adjective /kəmˈpetətɪv/

competitive

competitivo
Meaning
relating to or characterized by competition; having a strong desire to win or be more successful
Example
She has a competitive spirit that drives her to excel.
Ella tiene un espíritu competitivo que la impulsa a sobresalir.
B1 noun /ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/

combination

combinación / mezcla
Meaning
The act of joining or mixing two or more things together.
Example
This dish is a perfect combination of sweet and spicy flavors.
Este plato es una combinación perfecta de sabores dulces y picantes.
A2 adjective /ˈtʃɪə.fəl/

Cheerful

alegre; optimista; lleno de alegría
Meaning
happy and optimistic; full of joy and good spirits; bright and lively
Example
She has a cheerful personality that brightens everyone's day.
Ella tiene una personalidad alegre que ilumina el día de todos.
C1 noun /kjʊˈreɪtər/

curator

curador
Meaning
a person who is responsible for the care and management of a museum, gallery, or collection
Example
The curator organized a new exhibition of ancient artifacts.
El curador organizó una nueva exposición de artefactos antiguos.
A2 noun /kənˈtrəʊl/

control

control
Meaning
The power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events.
Example
Proper control measures are necessary.
Se requieren medidas de control adecuadas.
C1 noun/adjective /kənˈfɛdərət/

confederate

confederado
Meaning
a person, group, or state joined in an alliance or union; relating to a confederacy
Example
The confederate soldiers fought bravely in the war.
Los soldados confederados lucharon valientemente en la guerra.
C2 noun /ˈkreɪniəm/

cranium

cráneo
Meaning
the skull, especially the part enclosing the brain
Example
The archaeologists carefully examined the ancient cranium.
Los arqueólogos examinaron cuidadosamente el cráneo antiguo.
B2 noun /kʌb/

Cub

cachorro
Meaning
a young bear, lion, tiger, or other large carnivorous mammal
Example
The bear cub stayed close to its mother for protection.
El cachorro de oso se quedó cerca de su madre para protección.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌkɒn.tjʊˈmeɪ.ʃəs/

contumacious

rebelde, desobediente
Meaning
stubbornly disobedient or rebellious
Example
The contumacious student refused to follow the school rules.
El estudiante rebelde se negó a seguir las reglas de la escuela.
B2 adverb /kənˈtɪnjuəli/

Continually

continuamente; repetidamente
Meaning
without stopping; repeatedly
Example
She continually checked her phone for messages.
Ella revisaba continuamente su teléfono en busca de mensajes.
C1 adjective ˈkrɪp.tɪk

cryptic

críptico, enigmático, ambiguo
Meaning
Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure; difficult to understand.
Example
The message was cryptic and hard to decipher.
El mensaje era críptico y difícil de descifrar.
B2 noun /ˈkætəlɔːɡ/

catalog

catálogo
Meaning
a complete list of items, typically arranged systematically
Example
The library provides an online catalog of all available books.
La biblioteca ofrece un catálogo en línea de todos los libros disponibles.
C2 noun /ˈkæt.kɪn/

Catkin

Amento
Meaning
a drooping, often tasseled cluster of small flowers found on willow and birch trees
Example
The willow tree's catkins swayed gently in the spring breeze.
Los amentos del sauce se balanceaban suavemente en la brisa de primavera.
C1 noun ˌkæl.ɪˈbreɪ.ʃən

calibration

calibración
Meaning
The action or process of adjusting or determining the accuracy of measuring instruments.
Example
The accuracy of a scale depends on regular calibration.
La precisión de una balanza depende de una calibración regular.
B1 adjective kəˈmɜː.ʃəl

commercial

comercial
Meaning
Concerned with or engaged in commerce; having profit as a primary aim rather than artistic or other value.
Example
Commercial hubs attract investments.
Los centros comerciales atraen inversiones.
B2 noun /ˈkɒk.roʊtʃ/

Cockroach

cucaracha
Meaning
a flat brown insect that is commonly found in kitchens and other warm places
Example
A cockroach ran across the kitchen floor quickly.
Una cucaracha corrió rápidamente por el piso de la cocina.
C2 noun /ˈklɪpər/

clipper

cortapelos / barco veloz del siglo XIX
Meaning
a tool used for cutting, or a fast sailing ship of the 19th century
Example
The barber used clippers to trim his hair.
El barbero usó la máquina para cortar su cabello.
C2 verb /ˈkænənaɪz/

canonize

canonizar
Meaning
To officially declare a dead person a saint; to regard as great or significant.
Example
The church canonized the martyr after years of investigation.
La iglesia canonizó al mártir después de años de investigación.
C2 noun /kəˈkɒfəni/

cacophony

ruido discordante
Meaning
A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
Example
The cacophony of horns made it impossible to concentrate.
El ruido discordante de las bocinas hacía imposible concentrarse.
C2 noun /ˈkæriən/

carrion

carroña
Meaning
the decaying flesh of dead animals
Example
Vultures feed on carrion left in the fields.
Los buitres se alimentan de la carroña que queda en los campos.
C2 verb /kædʒ/

cadge

pedir
Meaning
To beg or obtain something, especially food or money, without paying for it.
Example
He tried to cadge a free meal from the restaurant.
Él intentó pedir una comida gratis en el restaurante.
A2 noun /kəˈlek.ʃən/

Collection

colección; acopio; archivo
Meaning
a group of objects gathered together; the action or process of collecting
Example
She has an impressive collection of vintage books in her library.
Ella tiene una impresionante colección de libros antiguos en su biblioteca.
B2 verb /kəmˈpɛl/

compel

obligar
Meaning
To force or drive someone to do something.
Example
The law compels citizens to pay taxes.
La ley obliga a los ciudadanos a pagar impuestos.
C2 adjective /tʃəˈruːbɪk/

cherubic

angélico
Meaning
Innocent, sweet, and angelic, like a cherub.
Example
The baby had a cherubic smile that melted everyone’s heart.
El bebé tenía una sonrisa angelical que derretía el corazón de todos.
B1 noun /ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

composition

composición
Meaning
the act of creating a piece of writing, music, or art; the way parts are arranged
Example
Her composition won first prize in the contest.
Su composición ganó el primer premio en el concurso.
B1 verb /kənˈɡrætʃʊleɪt/

congratulate

felicitar
Meaning
to praise someone for an achievement or for a special occasion
Example
I want to congratulate you on your promotion.
Quiero felicitarte por tu ascenso.
C1 noun /kənˈsiːt/

conceit

vanidad
Meaning
excessive pride in oneself; vanity
Example
His conceit made him unpopular among his colleagues.
Su vanidad lo hizo impopular entre sus compañeros.
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.
C2 verb /ˈkʌzən/

cozen

engañar, estafar
Meaning
to deceive, cheat, or trick someone
Example
He cozened the old man out of his money.
Él engañó al anciano y le quitó su dinero.
C1 noun /ˌkɔːriˈɒɡrəfi/

choreography

coreografía
Meaning
The art of designing and arranging dances and movements.
Example
The choreography of the ballet was breathtaking.
La coreografía del ballet fue impresionante.
C1 adjective ˈser.ɪ.brəl

cerebral

cerebral
Meaning
Of the cerebrum of the brain.
Example
Cerebral functions regulate thoughts.
Las funciones cerebrales regulan los pensamientos.
C2 noun /kəˈmɛstɪbəl/

comestible

comestible
Meaning
An item of food that can be eaten.
Example
The picnic basket was full of delicious comestibles.
La canasta de picnic estaba llena de deliciosos comestibles.
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.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl.ər/

counselor

asesor
Meaning
a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems
Example
The school counselor helped the student deal with stress.
El consejero escolar ayudó al estudiante a lidiar con el estrés.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.tər/

counter

mostrador
Meaning
a flat surface in a shop, bank, or kitchen where transactions or work are done
Example
The cashier stood behind the counter.
El cajero estaba detrás del mostrador.
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.
B1 noun /kəmˈpleɪnt/

complaint

queja
Meaning
a statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory
Example
The manager received a complaint from a customer about poor service.
El gerente recibió una queja de un cliente sobre el mal servicio.
C1 verb /kəmˈpjuːt/

compute

calcular
Meaning
To calculate or determine by using a computer or mathematical methods.
Example
The software can compute the total cost in seconds.
El software puede calcular el costo total en segundos.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒn.keɪv/

concave

cóncavo
Meaning
curved inward like the inside of a bowl
Example
The mirror had a concave surface that magnified her reflection.
El espejo tenía una superficie cóncava que magnificaba su reflejo.
B1 noun /ˈsɪtɪzən/

citizen

ciudadano
Meaning
a legally recognized subject or national of a state
Example
Every citizen has the right to vote.
Cada ciudadano tiene el derecho de votar.
B1 noun /tʃɪn/

Chin

mentón
Meaning
the protruding part of the face below the mouth, formed by the apex of the lower jaw
Example
He stroked his beard thoughtfully, resting his hand on his chin.
Él acariciaba su barba pensativamente, apoyando su mano en su mentón.
B2 verb /ˈkɒmbæt/

combat

combatir
Meaning
to fight against something, especially to reduce or stop it
Example
The government is taking steps to combat corruption.
El gobierno está tomando medidas para combatir la corrupción.
C2 noun /ˌkɒməˈsɛəriət/

commissariat

departamento de suministros
Meaning
A department responsible for supplying food and equipment, especially in the military.
Example
The army commissariat ensured that the soldiers had enough supplies.
El departamento de suministros del ejército se aseguró de que los soldados tuvieran suficientes provisiones.
C2 noun /kənˈkɔːrdəns/

concordance

acuerdo
Meaning
Agreement; also an alphabetical index of the principal words in a book.
Example
There is a strong concordance between the two reports.
Hay una fuerte concordancia entre los dos informes.
C2 adjective /kənˈfɔːrməbl/

conformable

conformable
Meaning
Capable of being adapted or consistent with something; compliant.
Example
His actions were conformable to the rules of the institution.
Sus acciones fueron conformables a las reglas de la institución.
C2 noun /krəˈnɒmɪtər/

chronometer

cronómetro
Meaning
An instrument for measuring time precisely, especially used in navigation.
Example
The sailor relied on the chronometer to determine his position at sea.
El marinero confió en el cronómetro para determinar su posición en el mar.
C2 adjective /sɛnˈtrɪfjʊɡəl/

centrifugal

centrífugo
Meaning
Moving or tending to move away from a center.
Example
The centrifugal force pushes the clothes to the sides of the washing machine.
La fuerza centrífuga empuja la ropa hacia los lados de la lavadora.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

counsellor

consejero
Meaning
a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems; an advisor
Example
She spoke to a counsellor to get advice about her career.
Habló con un consejero para recibir orientación sobre su carrera.
B2 noun /ˈkʌt.lət/

Cutlet

croqueta
Meaning
a small piece of meat, especially veal or lamb, for frying or grilling
Example
She served delicious chicken cutlets for dinner.
Ella sirvió deliciosas croquetas de pollo para la cena.
C1 noun /klaʊt/

clout

influencia
Meaning
influence or power, especially in politics or business
Example
The businessman has a lot of political clout.
El hombre de negocios tiene mucha influencia política.
C2 adjective /ˈkræbɪd/

crabbed

difícil de leer, malhumorado
Meaning
difficult to read or understand; ill-tempered
Example
His handwriting was crabbed and almost illegible.
Su letra era difícil de leer y casi ilegible.
C1 verb /ˈkrɪstəlaɪz/

crystallize

cristalizar
Meaning
to form crystals; to make an idea or plan clear and definite
Example
Her vague thoughts began to crystallize into a solid plan.
Sus pensamientos vagos comenzaron a cristalizar en un plan sólido.
B2 noun /ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃən/

coalition

coalición
Meaning
a temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action
Example
Several parties formed a coalition to pass the new law.
Varios partidos formaron una coalición para aprobar la nueva ley.
C2 verb /ˌsɜːrkəmˈnævɪɡeɪt/

circumnavigate

circunnavegar
Meaning
to travel all the way around something, especially the earth
Example
Magellan was the first to circumnavigate the globe.
Magallanes fue el primero en circunnavegar el globo.
C2 noun ˌkɒmpjʊˈteɪʃənəl kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən

computational communication

comunicación computacional
Meaning
Digital exchange and automated interaction; the use of computational methods and systems to facilitate communication and information sharing.
Example
Computational communication is reshaping how we share information.
La comunicación computacional está remodelando cómo compartimos información.
C1 adjective /kənˈdʒenɪtl/

congenital

congénito
Meaning
existing from birth, usually describing a disease or condition
Example
The child was born with a congenital heart defect.
El niño nació con un defecto congénito en el corazón.
C2 verb /kəmˈpɔːrt/

comport

comportarse
Meaning
to behave or conduct oneself in a particular way
Example
She comported herself with grace during the ceremony.
Ella se comportó con gracia durante la ceremonia.
C1 noun /ˈkɔːrdən/

cordon

cordón de seguridad
Meaning
a line or circle of police, soldiers, or guards preventing access
Example
The police set up a cordon around the crime scene.
La policía estableció un cordón alrededor de la escena del crimen.
C1 adjective ˌkɑːr.sɪ.nəˈdʒen.ɪk

carcinogenic

carcinógeno
Meaning
Having the potential to cause cancer in living tissue.
Example
Processed meat contains carcinogenic compounds.
La carne procesada contiene compuestos carcinógenos.
C2 noun /ˈkærəˌpeɪs/

carapace

caparazón de tortuga o cangrejo
Meaning
the hard shell covering the back of some animals like turtles and crabs
Example
The turtle withdrew into its carapace for protection.
La tortuga se retiró a su caparazón para protegerse.
B1 noun /kənˈstrʌk.ʃən/

construction

construcción
Meaning
The building of something, typically a large structure.
Example
Construction dust significantly contributes to pollution.
El polvo de construcción contribuye significativamente a la contaminación.
B1 adjective, noun /ˈkɔːrpərət/

corporate

Relacionado con la empresa/corporación
Meaning
relating to a corporation or large company; united as a single body
Example
Corporate social responsibility is important for modern businesses.
La responsabilidad social corporativa es importante para los negocios modernos.