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C2 noun /kɔːrˈteɪʒ/

cortege

procesión fúnebre
Meaning
a solemn procession, especially for a funeral
Example
A cortege of mourners followed the hearse to the cemetery.
Una procesión de dolientes siguió el ataúd hasta el cementerio.
C2 verb /ˈkɒd.l̩/

coddle

mimar en exceso
Meaning
to treat someone with excessive care or kindness, often in a way that is overprotective
Example
Parents should support their children without coddling them.
Los padres deberían apoyar a sus hijos sin mimarlos.
C2 noun /ˌmɪnəˈrɛt/

minaret

minarete
Meaning
A tall, slender tower of a mosque, from which the call to prayer is announced.
Example
The minaret of the mosque could be seen from miles away.
El minarete de la mezquita se podía ver desde kilómetros de distancia.
B2 noun /ˈbeɪ.zəl/

Basil

albahaca
Meaning
an aromatic herb with green leaves used in cooking, especially Italian cuisine
Example
The pasta sauce was flavored with fresh basil.
La salsa de pasta estaba sazonada con albahaca fresca.
C1 adjective /rɪˈɡrɛtfəl/

regretful

arrepentido
Meaning
feeling or showing sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done
Example
She gave him a regretful smile as she turned away.
Ella le dio una sonrisa arrepentida mientras se alejaba.
C2 noun /ˈɡɪni/

guinea

guinea (moneda británica antigua)
Meaning
A former British gold coin; also refers to Guinea, a country in West Africa
Example
The antique coin was worth one guinea.
La moneda antigua valía una guinea.
C1 adjective পারসিভেবল

perceivable

perceptible
Meaning
Able to be seen, noticed, or detected.
Example
The changes in winter weather are perceivable in rural areas.
Los cambios en el clima invernal son perceptibles en las áreas rurales.
A2 noun /mjuːˈzɪʃən/

musician

músico
Meaning
a person who plays a musical instrument or is musically talented
Example
He is a talented musician.
Él es un músico talentoso.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnt/

intent

intención
Meaning
the purpose or reason behind an action; a strong determination to do something
Example
Her intent was to improve the quality of education in the community.
Su intención era mejorar la calidad de la educación en la comunidad.
B1 noun ˌkɒnsənˈtreɪʃən

concentration

concentración
Meaning
The action or power of focusing one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity
Example
Concentration is key to mastering any skill.
La concentración es clave para dominar cualquier habilidad.
B2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt/

disagreement

desacuerdo
Meaning
a failure to agree or a difference in opinion
Example
Their disagreement on the issue caused a delay in the project.
Su desacuerdo sobre el tema causó un retraso en el proyecto.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæsɪv/

impassive

impasible
Meaning
Not showing or feeling emotion; expressionless.
Example
Despite the shocking news, she remained impassive.
A pesar de las noticias impactantes, ella permaneció impasible.
A2 noun /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/

dining

cena
Meaning
the act of eating a meal, especially in a formal setting
Example
We enjoyed fine dining at the new restaurant.
Disfrutamos de una excelente cena en el nuevo restaurante.
B2 verb /bɪˈtreɪ/

betray

traicionar
Meaning
to be disloyal to; to reveal secrets
Example
He felt betrayed by his closest friend.
Él se sintió traicionado por su amigo más cercano.
C1 noun /ˈdjuːplɛks/

duplex

casa dúplex
Meaning
A house or apartment divided into two separate residences.
Example
They live in a duplex near the city center.
Viven en un dúplex cerca del centro de la ciudad.
C1 verb /pəˈruːz/

peruse

felicidad
Meaning
to read something carefully and thoroughly; sometimes used to mean to browse casually
Example
She sat down to peruse the contract before signing it.
Ella no podía ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
A2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪkl/

article

artículo
Meaning
a piece of writing included in a newspaper, magazine, or journal
Example
He wrote an article about climate change.
Escribió un artículo sobre el cambio climático.
C1 noun /ˈrɛz.ə.nəns/

resonance

resonancia
Meaning
A deep, reverberating sound or a quality of evoking response.
Example
His speech had a deep resonance with the audience.
Su discurso tuvo una profunda resonancia con la audiencia.
B2 noun/verb /ˈbrækɪt/

bracket

soporte metálico
Meaning
A support attached to a wall for holding something; also, to group things together.
Example
The shelf was held up by a strong metal bracket.
La estantería estaba sujeta por un fuerte soporte metálico.
C2 noun /ˈɪndɪkənt/

indicant

indicador
Meaning
Something that indicates or points to a fact or condition.
Example
High fever is often an indicant of infection.
La fiebre alta a menudo es un indicador de infección.
C1 noun /ɪɡˈzɜːr.ʃən/

exertion

esfuerzo físico o mental
Meaning
Using energy or effort to achieve something.
Example
Excessive exertion can lead to fatigue and burnout.
El exceso de exertión puede llevar a la fatiga y al agotamiento.
C2 adjective /ˈnɔɪ.səm/

Noisome

apestoso; dañino o desagradable
Meaning
having an extremely offensive smell; harmful or unpleasant
Example
The noisome smell from the garbage made everyone cover their noses.
El apestoso olor de la basura hizo que todos se taparan las narices.
B2 adjective /ˈdaʊt.fəl/

Doubtful

dudoso; incierto; sentir incertidumbre sobre algo
Meaning
uncertain; questionable; feeling uncertain about something
Example
I am doubtful about the success of this project.
Estoy dudoso sobre el éxito de este proyecto.
B2 noun /ˈtæk.tɪk/

Tactic

estrategia; táctica
Meaning
a plan or method for achieving something; a strategy used to accomplish a goal
Example
The coach used a new tactic to win the game.
El entrenador usó una nueva táctica para ganar el partido.
C1 noun /ˈsmætərɪŋ/

smattering

conocimiento superficial
Meaning
A small amount or superficial knowledge of something.
Example
He has a smattering of Spanish.
Él tiene un conocimiento superficial de español.
B1 verb /wɔːrn/

warn

advertir
Meaning
to alert about danger; to give notice of risk
Example
The weather service warns of heavy rain tonight.
El servicio meteorológico advierte sobre lluvias intensas esta noche.
B2 noun /flɛkˈsɪbɪləti/

flexibility

flexibilidad
Meaning
The quality of bending easily without breaking; willingness to change or compromise.
Example
The flexibility of the working hours made it easier to balance work and personal life.
La flexibilidad de los horarios de trabajo facilitó equilibrar el trabajo y la vida personal.
B2 adjective /ˈhoʊl.səm/

Wholesome

saludable; beneficioso para el bienestar físico o moral
Meaning
conducive to or promoting moral or physical well-being; healthy
Example
Eating wholesome food is important for good health.
Comer comida saludable es importante para la buena salud.
C1 verb /ˈsɪnɚdʒaɪzd/

synergized

sincronizado, energizado, coordinado
Meaning
Combine in such a way that the total effect is greater than the sum of the individual effects.
Example
The teams were synergized to maximize productivity.
Los equipos fueron sincronizados para maximizar la productividad.
C1 adjective /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/

Biting

mordiendo; frío intenso; crítico agudo o áspero
Meaning
extremely cold; sharply critical or harsh
Example
The biting cold made everyone shiver.
El frío mordaz hizo que todos temblaran.
C2 adjective /pərˈspɪkjuəs/

perspicuous

claro
Meaning
Clearly expressed and easily understood; lucid.
Example
The teacher gave a perspicuous explanation of the theory.
El maestro dio una explicación clara de la teoría.
C2 noun /ˈplɔːdɪt/

plaudit

elogio
Meaning
an expression of praise or approval
Example
The actor received plaudit for his outstanding performance.
El actor recibió elogios por su destacada actuación.
B2 noun /ˈbɒdiɡɑːrd/

bodyguard

guardaespaldas
Meaning
a person employed to protect someone from harm
Example
The celebrity arrived with her bodyguard.
La celebridad llegó con su guardaespaldas.
B1 verb /ɪnˈʃʊər/

ensure

asegurar
Meaning
To make certain that something will happen or be the case.
Example
Please ensure that the door is locked before you leave.
Por favor, asegúrese de que la puerta esté cerrada antes de irse.
B2 noun /ˈbʊlɪt/

Bullet

bala
Meaning
a metal projectile fired from a gun
Example
The bullet missed its target and hit the wall.
La bala falló su objetivo y golpeó la pared.
B2 noun /ˈsen.tɪ.piːd/

Centipede

ciempiés
Meaning
a long thin creature with many legs that lives in dark places
Example
I found a centipede crawling under the rock.
Encontré un ciempiés arrastrándose bajo la roca.
B1 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət/

climate

clima
Meaning
The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general.
Example
Climate change impacts all regions globally.
El cambio climático impacta todas las regiones a nivel mundial.
C1 verb /ɪˈlɪsɪt/

elicit

provocar
Meaning
To draw out a response, answer, or reaction from someone.
Example
The teacher’s question elicited thoughtful answers from the students.
La pregunta del maestro elicita respuestas pensativas de los estudiantes.
C2 noun /ˌbluː ˈblʌd/

Blue-blood

sangre azul
Meaning
a person of noble birth; aristocrat
Example
She came from a family of blue-bloods with centuries of royal heritage.
Ella vino de una familia de sangre azul con siglos de herencia real.
B2 verb /ˌriːˈbɪld/

rebuild

reconstruir
Meaning
to build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed
Example
The villagers worked together to rebuild the bridge after the flood.
Los aldeanos trabajaron juntos para reconstruir el puente después de la inundación.
C1 noun prəˈtɛk.ʃə.nɪ.zəm

protectionism

proteccionismo
Meaning
The theory or practice of shielding a country's domestic industries from foreign competition by taxing imports.
Example
The government's protectionism helped local businesses grow.
El proteccionismo del gobierno ayudó a las empresas locales a crecer.
C2 noun /ɪˌledʒ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Illegibility

ilegibilidad
Meaning
the quality of being impossible or difficult to read; unclear writing or print
Example
The doctor's handwriting was famous for its illegibility among the pharmacy staff.
La letra del médico era famosa por su ilegibilidad entre el personal de la farmacia.
C2 verb /bɪˈdɛk/

bedeck

adornar
Meaning
to decorate or adorn something in a showy way
Example
The hall was bedecked with flowers for the wedding.
El salón fue adornado con flores para la boda.
C2 adjective /læŋk/

lank

alto y delgado
Meaning
Tall, thin, and often awkward in appearance.
Example
The lank teenager towered over his classmates.
El adolescente alto y delgado se alzaba sobre sus compañeros de clase.
A2 pronoun /huːz/

whose

cuyo
Meaning
used to ask or talk about the person or thing that owns something
Example
The girl whose phone was stolen is my cousin.
La chica cuyo teléfono fue robado es mi prima.
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.
C1 verb /əˈtoʊn/

atone

expiar
Meaning
to make amends for a wrong or injury; to make reparation
Example
He tried to atone for his mistakes by helping others.
Él intentó expiar sus errores ayudando a los demás.
C1 phrase ˌhjuː.məˈnɪt.ər.i.kəˈtæs.trə.fi

humanitarian catastrophe

catástrofe humanitaria
Meaning
A widespread disaster affecting human life, health, and well-being on a large scale.
Example
The war created a humanitarian catastrophe.
La guerra creó una catástrofe humanitaria.
B1 verb /ɪkˈstend/

extend

extender
Meaning
to make longer or larger; to stretch out; to offer or give
Example
The company decided to extend the deadline for the project.
La empresa decidió extender la fecha límite para el proyecto.
B2 adverb /ˈdʒɛnjʊɪnli/

genuinely

genuinamente
Meaning
in a truthful and sincere way
Example
She genuinely cares about the environment.
Ella genuinamente se preocupa por el medio ambiente.
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.
C1 noun /ˌriːhəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

rehabilitation

felicidad
Meaning
the process of restoring someone or something to health or normal life through training or therapy
Example
After the accident, he went through months of rehabilitation to walk again.
Ella no pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 adjective /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃənl̩/

representational

representacional
Meaning
Relating to or depicting something in a realistic or symbolic way.
Example
The artist preferred a representational style of painting.
El artista prefería un estilo representacional de pintura.
B2 verb /dɒdʒ/

dodge

esquivar
Meaning
to move quickly to one side to avoid something; to avoid dealing with something cleverly or dishonestly
Example
The boxer managed to dodge his opponent's punch.
El boxeador logró esquivar el golpe de su oponente.
C2 verb /kənˈdʒiːl/

congeal

congelarse
Meaning
to become thick or solid, especially from cooling
Example
The soup began to congeal after being left on the table.
La sopa comenzó a congelarse después de haber sido dejada sobre la mesa.
B2 adverb /ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/

subsequently

posteriormente
Meaning
at a later time; afterward
Example
He failed his exam and subsequently had to retake it.
Él reprobó su examen y posteriormente tuvo que repetirlo.
C1 noun /ˈæd.vənt/

advent

advenimiento
Meaning
The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.
Example
The advent of the internet changed the way people communicate.
El advenimiento de Internet cambió la forma en que las personas se comunican.
C1 noun rɪˈfaɪnmənt

refinement

refinamiento
Meaning
The process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance.
Example
His manners showed a refinement that made him stand out in any crowd.
Sus modales mostraron un refinamiento que lo hizo destacar en cualquier multitud.
C1 adjective /ˈaɪərnˌklæd/

ironclad

inquebrantable
Meaning
impossible to change, break, or dispute; very strong and firm
Example
The company had an ironclad contract with its suppliers.
La empresa tenía un contrato inquebrantable con sus proveedores.
C1 adjective /ˈkjʊərəbl/

curable

curable
Meaning
Able to be cured or healed.
Example
The doctor assured her that the disease was curable.
El doctor le aseguró que la enfermedad era curable.
C1 noun, verb /ˌprɒməˈneɪd/

promenade

paseo
Meaning
A leisurely walk or stroll, especially in a public place for pleasure or display.
Example
They went for a promenade along the seaside.
Fueron a un paseo por la costa.
B2 verb /ɡrænt/

grant

conceder
Meaning
to give or allow someone to have; to admit or agree
Example
The university granted him a scholarship.
La universidad le concedió una beca.
B2 verb /ˈɔːdɪt/

audit

auditar
Meaning
to examine and verify financial records or accounts officially
Example
The accountant will audit the company's books next month.
El contador auditará los libros de la empresa el próximo mes.
C2 adjective /səˈræfɪk/

seraphic

angelical
Meaning
Of or like a seraph; angelic, pure, and blissful.
Example
She gave him a seraphic smile that calmed his fears.
Le dio una sonrisa angelical que calmó sus miedos.
C2 noun /ˈfeɪlæŋks/

phalanx

falange
Meaning
A group of people or things arranged in a compact, close formation; also an ancient Greek military formation.
Example
A phalanx of reporters waited outside the courthouse.
Un grupo de reporteros esperaba afuera del tribunal.
C1 verb /ˌʌndəˈreɪt/

underrate

subestimar
Meaning
to fail to recognize the full value or importance of something or someone
Example
Many people underrate the benefits of regular exercise.
Muchas personas subestiman los beneficios del ejercicio regular.
B2 verb /əˈpɔɪnt/

appoint

nombrar
Meaning
to choose someone for a job or position
Example
The board will appoint a new director.
El consejo nombrará a un nuevo director.
C1 noun /ˈruːdɪmənt/

rudiment

rudimentos
Meaning
A basic principle, element, or fundamental part of something.
Example
He learned the rudiments of music before joining the band.
Él aprendió los rudimentos de la música antes de unirse a la banda.
C1 verb /ˈfɛdərət/

federate

federar
Meaning
to unite in a league or federation; to form an alliance
Example
Several states federated to create a stronger union.
Varios estados se federaron para crear una unión más fuerte.
C1 noun /hɒˈstɪləti/

hostility

hostilidad
Meaning
hostile behavior; unfriendliness or opposition
Example
The negotiations ended in an atmosphere of hostility.
Las negociaciones terminaron en un ambiente de hostilidad.
C1 noun /ˈdaɪhɑːrd/

diehard

fanático
Meaning
A person who strongly resists change and remains loyal to a belief or cause.
Example
He is a diehard fan of classic rock music.
Él es un fanático acérrimo de la música rock clásica.
A2 verb /rɪˈlæks/

relax

relajarse
Meaning
to make or become less tense or anxious; to rest
Example
After a long day, she likes to relax with a good book.
Después de un largo día, le gusta relajarse con un buen libro.
C2 noun /ˈpjuːdʒɪlɪzəm/

pugilism

boxeo
Meaning
The practice or sport of boxing.
Example
He studied the art of pugilism in his youth.
Él estudió el arte del boxeo en su juventud.
B2 noun ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːts

attributes

atributos
Meaning
A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.
Example
Advanced crops possess beneficial attributes.
Los cultivos avanzados poseen atributos beneficiosos.
A2 noun/verb /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/

fishing

pesca
Meaning
the activity of catching fish
Example
Fishing is a popular activity in coastal villages.
La pesca es una actividad popular en las aldeas costeras.
C1 adjective /wɒn/

wan

pálido
Meaning
looking pale or sickly; lacking color or vitality
Example
After the long illness, his face looked wan and tired.
Después de la larga enfermedad, su rostro se veía pálido y cansado.
C2 noun /ˈhɔːtɪnəs/

haughtiness

arrogancia
Meaning
The appearance or quality of being arrogantly superior and disdainful.
Example
His haughtiness made him unpopular among his peers.
Su arrogancia lo hizo impopular entre sus compañeros.
C2 noun /ɪˈlɪziəm/

elysium

elíseo
Meaning
A place or state of perfect happiness; in Greek mythology, the afterlife paradise.
Example
For her, the garden was a personal elysium.
Para ella, el jardín era un elíseo personal.
C2 verb /ˈoʊɡəl/

ogle

mirar lascivamente
Meaning
To look at someone with obvious sexual interest.
Example
He kept ogling the models on the runway.
Él no podía dejar de mirar las modelos en la pasarela.
A1 noun /snoʊ/

Snow

felicidad
Meaning
white frozen water that falls from clouds as soft flakes
Example
The children played happily in the fresh snow.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun ˌæp.əˈreɪ.təs

apparatus

aparato
Meaning
The technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose.
Example
The apparatus was designed to be eco-friendly.
El aparato fue diseñado para ser ecológico.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsek.tɪ.saɪd/

Insecticide

insecticida
Meaning
a substance used for killing insects; a chemical pesticide that targets insects
Example
The farmer sprayed insecticide on his crops to protect them from harmful bugs.
El agricultor roció insecticida en sus cultivos para protegerlos de los insectos dañinos.
C2 noun /ˈpiːən/

paean

cántico de alabanza
Meaning
A song or piece of writing expressing great praise or triumph.
Example
The article was a paean to the beauty of nature.
El artículo fue un cántico de alabanza a la belleza de la naturaleza.
C1 verb θwɔːt

thwart

frustrar
Meaning
Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something; oppose successfully.
Example
His efforts to thwart the proposal were unsuccessful.
Sus esfuerzos para frustrar la propuesta no tuvieron éxito.
C1 verb /dɪˈfrɔːd/

defraud

defraudar
Meaning
to illegally take money or valuables from someone by deception
Example
The company was accused of trying to defraud investors.
La empresa fue acusada de intentar defraudar a los inversores.
B1 noun /per/

Pear

pera
Meaning
a sweet juicy fruit with a rounded shape that is wider at the bottom than the top
Example
She enjoyed a fresh pear from the orchard.
Ella disfrutó de una pera fresca del huerto.
C1 adjective /pɪˈkjuːniˌɛri/

pecuniary

pecuniario
Meaning
relating to money or financial matters
Example
They faced pecuniary difficulties after the business failed.
Enfrentaron dificultades pecuniarias después de que el negocio fracasó.
B2 adjective ˈpeɪn.ləs

painless

sin dolor
Meaning
Not causing pain; involving little effort or stress.
Example
Modern methods ensure painless treatment.
Los métodos modernos aseguran un tratamiento sin dolor.
C1 noun /ˈwɒndərlʌst/

wanderlust

pasión por viajar
Meaning
A strong desire to travel and explore the world.
Example
Her wanderlust took her to every corner of the globe.
Su pasión por viajar la llevó a cada rincón del mundo.
B1 noun /ˈpɑːrləmənt/

parliament

parlamento
Meaning
the highest legislative body in a country
Example
The bill was passed in parliament after a long debate.
El proyecto de ley fue aprobado en el parlamento después de un largo debate.
C1 noun /ˈɛn.kleɪv/

enclave

enclave
Meaning
a distinct area or group enclosed within a larger one
Example
The city has a small Italian enclave where traditions are preserved.
La ciudad tiene un pequeño enclave italiano donde se preservan las tradiciones.
C1 noun /ɪnˈvɜːrʒən/

inversion

inversión
Meaning
A reversal of the normal order, position, or relationship.
Example
In poetry, inversion is often used to create emphasis.
En poesía, la inversión se usa a menudo para crear énfasis.
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.
C1 noun /ˈɛləkwəns/

eloquence

elocuencia
Meaning
Fluent or persuasive speaking or writing.
Example
His eloquence in speech won him great respect.
Su elocuencia en el discurso le ganó mucho respeto.
C1 noun /ˈstɪklər/

stickler

persona estricta con las normas
Meaning
a person who insists on a certain quality or standard of behavior
Example
He is a stickler for punctuality and never tolerates delays.
Él es muy estricto con la puntualidad y no tolera retrasos.
C2 noun /ˈdəʊ.lər/

dolor

dolor
Meaning
A state of great sorrow or distress.
Example
The nation was in deep dolor after the tragedy.
La nación estaba en profundo dolor después de la tragedia.
A2 adverb /jet/

Yet

aún; todavía;
Meaning
up to now or a specified time; still; however; nevertheless
Example
He hasn't finished his homework yet.
Él no ha terminado su tarea aún.
B2 noun /ˈnjuːzˌlɛtər/

newsletter

boletín
Meaning
a printed or electronic report containing news or information about a company or organization
Example
The company sends a weekly newsletter to its employees.
La empresa envía un boletín semanal a sus empleados.
C1 noun /ˌpɑːrʃiˈæləti/

partiality

parcialidad
Meaning
an unfair preference or bias toward one side or person
Example
The judge was criticized for showing partiality in the case.
El juez fue criticado por mostrar parcialidad en el caso.
B1 verb /piːl/

peel

pelar
Meaning
to remove the outer covering or skin from a fruit or vegetable
Example
She peeled the mango before eating it.
Ella peló el mango antes de comerlo.
B2 noun, verb /dɪˈfɔːlt/

default

incumplir
Meaning
failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan
Example
The company defaulted on its loan payments.
La compañía incumplió con sus pagos de préstamo.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈdɛkərəs/

indecorous

indecoroso
Meaning
Not in keeping with good taste and propriety; improper.
Example
His indecorous behavior shocked the audience.
Su comportamiento indecoroso sorprendió a la audiencia.
A2 verb /bɪˈheɪv/

behave

comportarse
Meaning
to act in a particular way; to conduct oneself
Example
Children should behave well in school.
Los niños deben comportarse bien en la escuela.
B2 verb /ˈvæksɪneɪt/

vaccinate

vacunar
Meaning
to give a vaccine to protect against a disease
Example
Children are usually vaccinated before starting school.
Los niños generalmente son vacunados antes de comenzar la escuela.
C1 adjective /kənˈspɪkjuəs/

conspicuous

conspicuo
Meaning
Easily noticeable; attracting attention due to being unusual or prominent.
Example
Her red dress made her conspicuous at the party.
Su vestido rojo la hizo conspicua en la fiesta.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈʃædoʊ/

foreshadow

presagiar
Meaning
To indicate or suggest something that will happen in the future
Example
Dark clouds foreshadowed an approaching storm.
Las nubes oscuras presagiaron una tormenta inminente.
C2 adjective /ˈbɛlɪˌkoʊs/

bellicose

belicoso
Meaning
Showing a tendency to argue or fight; aggressive.
Example
His bellicose attitude often got him into unnecessary conflicts.
Su actitud belicosa a menudo lo metía en conflictos innecesarios.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪnˌʌp/

lineup

alineación
Meaning
a group of people or things arranged in a sequence
Example
The event featured a star-studded lineup of musicians.
El evento presentó una alineación de músicos llenos de estrellas.
C1 noun /ˈʃrɪŋkɪdʒ/

shrinkage

encogimiento
Meaning
The process of becoming smaller in size, amount, or value.
Example
The company reported a shrinkage in profits this quarter.
La empresa reportó un encogimiento en las ganancias de este trimestre.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈwel.kəm/

Unwelcome

desagradable; no deseado; indeseado
Meaning
not wanted or accepted; not invited or pleasant
Example
The unwelcome news ruined their vacation plans.
Las malas noticias arruinaron sus planes de vacaciones.
C2 noun /ˈhen.ə/

Henna

henna
Meaning
a reddish-brown dye made from the powdered leaves of a tropical shrub, used to color hair and decorate skin
Example
The bride's hands were beautifully decorated with intricate henna patterns for her wedding ceremony.
Las manos de la novia estaban bellamente decoradas con intrincados patrones de henna para su ceremonia de boda.
C1 noun /ˈɪrɪtənt/

irritant

sustancia irritante
Meaning
something that causes irritation or discomfort
Example
Dust is a common irritant for people with allergies.
El polvo es un irritante común para las personas con alergias.
C1 noun /əˈsɪdɪti/

acidity

acidez
Meaning
the quality or degree of being acidic; the amount of acid present in a substance
Example
The acidity of the soil affects how well crops grow.
La acidez del suelo afecta el crecimiento de los cultivos.
B1 noun /ˈɛlɪmənt/

element

elemento
Meaning
A basic or essential part of something; a simple substance that cannot be broken down further.
Example
Trust is a key element of any strong relationship.
La confianza es un elemento clave de cualquier relación fuerte.
B2 noun /sfɪər/

sphere

esfera
Meaning
a round, three-dimensional shape that is perfectly symmetrical around its center; an area of activity or knowledge
Example
The Earth is almost a perfect sphere.
La Tierra es casi una esfera perfecta.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.kɪd/

Naked

desnudo; sin ropa; descubierto; expuesto
Meaning
without clothes or covering; bare; exposed; unclothed
Example
The naked truth about the situation shocked everyone.
La verdad desnuda sobre la situación sorprendió a todos.
A2 noun /ˈpær.ət/

Parrot

loro
Meaning
a tropical bird with a curved beak and often brightly colored feathers that can be taught to speak
Example
The colorful parrot repeated everything the children said.
El loro colorido repitió todo lo que dijeron los niños.
C1 verb /priːn/

preen

arreglarse
Meaning
To groom or dress oneself with care; to show pride in one's appearance.
Example
She preened in front of the mirror before leaving for the party.
Ella se arregló frente al espejo antes de salir para la fiesta.
B2 verb /dʌmp/

dump

dejar caer o desechar algo descuidadamente
Meaning
to drop or dispose of something carelessly; to end a relationship suddenly
Example
He dumped all the trash into the bin.
Él tiró toda la basura en el bote.
B2 noun ˈmaɪnd.set

mindset

mentalidad
Meaning
The established set of attitudes held by someone.
Example
A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.
Una mentalidad de crecimiento ayuda a las personas a aceptar los desafíos.
C2 adjective /dɪˈmɒtɪk/

demotic

relacionado con el lenguaje común
Meaning
relating to ordinary people or everyday language
Example
The poet used demotic language to connect with common readers.
El poeta usó un lenguaje relacionado con el lenguaje común para conectarse con los lectores comunes.