coverage
All a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z
All CEFR A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
Content locale
EN English BN Bengali HI Hindi ES Español FR Francés DE Alemán RU Ruso ZH Chino JA Japonés
All Vocabulary Cards All Vocabularies
B2 noun /ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/

coverage

cobertura
Meaning
The extent or scope of something, such as insurance protection or media reporting.
Example
The news channel provided extensive coverage of the event.
El canal de noticias proporcionó una amplia cobertura del evento.
A1 verb, noun /kraɪ/

cry

llorar
Meaning
To shed tears as an expression of emotion such as sadness or pain; also a loud call or shout.
Example
The baby began to cry when she was hungry.
El bebé comenzó a llorar cuando tenía hambre.
C2 adjective /ɜːrˈbeɪn/

urbane

urbano
Meaning
showing polished manners, refinement, and sophistication
Example
He was an urbane gentleman who charmed everyone at the party.
Era un caballero urbano que encantó a todos en la fiesta.
B2 noun /ˈruːlɪŋ/

ruling

fallo
Meaning
an official decision made by a judge or authority.
Example
The court’s ruling favored the defendant.
El fallo del tribunal favoreció al acusado.
B2 noun ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃənz

revolutions

revoluciones
Meaning
Dramatic and wide-reaching changes in political, social, or economic systems, often involving the overthrow of a government or social order.
Example
Revolutions often lead to significant societal changes.
Las revoluciones a menudo conducen a cambios sociales significativos.
C1 noun /krəˈʃɛndoʊ/

crescendo

aumento gradual del volumen
Meaning
a gradual increase in loudness or intensity, especially in music
Example
The orchestra built to a powerful crescendo before the finale.
La orquesta construyó un poderoso crescendo antes del final.
C1 verb /ˈpætər/

patter

hacer un sonido repetido de golpecitos suaves / hablar rápidamente de manera mecánica
Meaning
to make a repeated light tapping sound; to talk quickly in a rehearsed or mechanical way
Example
Rain pattered softly on the window.
La lluvia golpeaba suavemente en la ventana.
C2 verb /ɪnˈveɪɡəl/

inveigle

engatusar
Meaning
To persuade someone to do something by deception or flattery.
Example
She inveigled him into signing the contract.
Ella lo engañó para que firmara el contrato.
A2 noun /dʒæz/

jazz

felicidad
Meaning
a style of music characterized by improvisation, syncopation, and strong rhythm, originating in African American communities
Example
She loves listening to live jazz on weekends.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 adjective /ˌkɑː.di.əʊˈvæs.kjʊ.lər/

cardiovascular

relacionado con el corazón y los vasos sanguíneos
Meaning
Relating to the heart and blood vessels.
Example
Regular exercise improves cardiovascular health.
El ejercicio regular mejora la salud cardiovascular.
B1 noun /krɒp/

crop

cosecha
Meaning
plants that are grown and harvested for food or other use
Example
The farmers harvested their rice crop in autumn.
Los agricultores cosecharon su cosecha de arroz en otoño.
B2 noun /ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

capability

capacidad
Meaning
The ability or capacity to do something.
Example
The telescope's capability is unparalleled.
La capacidad del telescopio es incomparable.
C2 noun /ˈɪŋkjʊbəs/

incubus

espíritu maligno
Meaning
An oppressive or nightmarish burden; in folklore, an evil spirit that lies upon sleeping people.
Example
Debt became an incubus that weighed heavily on the family.
La deuda se convirtió en un espíritu maligno que pesaba mucho sobre la familia.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːrdʒənt/

insurgent

insurgente
Meaning
A person who rises in revolt against authority or government.
Example
The army arrested several insurgents after the attack.
El ejército arrestó a varios insurgentes después del ataque.
C2 adjective /ˈpɪrɪk/

pyrrhic

victoria pírrica
Meaning
A victory won at such a great cost that it is almost equivalent to defeat.
Example
The general declared the battle a pyrrhic victory due to heavy losses.
El general declaró la batalla una victoria pírrica debido a las grandes pérdidas.
B1 noun /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/

mathematics

matemáticas
Meaning
the abstract science of number, quantity, and space; the study of numbers and their operations
Example
Mathematics helps us understand patterns in nature and the universe.
Las matemáticas nos ayudan a entender los patrones en la naturaleza y el universo.
C2 noun /əˈspær.ə.ɡəs biːn/

Asparagus bean

judía de espárragos
Meaning
a long, thin green vegetable pod that grows on vines; also known as yard-long bean
Example
The asparagus bean grows up to three feet long and is commonly used in Asian cooking.
La judía de espárragos crece hasta tres pies de largo y se utiliza comúnmente en la cocina asiática.
B1 verb /rɪˈspɒnd/

respond

responder
Meaning
to give an answer or reply; to react to something
Example
Please respond to my email as soon as possible.
Por favor responde a mi correo electrónico lo antes posible.
B2 adjective /kəˈmɛndəbl̩/

commendable

digno de elogio
Meaning
deserving praise or approval
Example
Her dedication to the project was truly commendable.
Su dedicación al proyecto fue realmente digna de elogio.
B2 adjective /fəˈbɪd.ən/

Forbidden

prohibido; vetado; ilegal
Meaning
not allowed; prohibited; banned
Example
Smoking is strictly forbidden in this building.
Fumar está estrictamente prohibido en este edificio.
C2 noun /ˈsaɪ.ə.lɪz.əm/

sciolism

pretensión de conocimiento superficial
Meaning
pretentious show of superficial knowledge
Example
His speech was full of sciolism, impressing no one.
Su discurso estaba lleno de sciolismo, sin impresionar a nadie.
B2 adjective /ˈpoʊ.lər/

polar

polar, relacionado con los polos
Meaning
relating to the North or South Pole; opposite in nature or character
Example
Penguins live in polar regions of the Earth.
Los pingüinos viven en las regiones polares de la Tierra.
B2 noun /ɪnˈsen.tɪv/

Incentive

incentivo; estímulo
Meaning
a thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something; a reward or penalty that influences behavior
Example
The company offered a cash incentive to employees who exceeded their sales targets.
La empresa ofreció un incentivo en efectivo a los empleados que superaron sus objetivos de ventas.
C2 verb /əbˈtruːd/

obtrude

obstruir
Meaning
to force oneself or one's ideas into a situation uninvited or inappropriately
Example
He didn’t want to obtrude into their private conversation.
Él no quería obstruir su conversación privada.
A2 noun /ˈdæm.ɪdʒ/

Damage

daño; perjuicio
Meaning
physical harm caused to something; injury or harm that reduces value or usefulness
Example
The storm caused significant damage to the coastal buildings.
La tormenta causó un daño significativo a los edificios costeros.
C1 verb /smɛlt/

smelt

fundir
Meaning
to extract metal from its ore by heating and melting
Example
The workers smelt iron from its ore in the factory.
Los trabajadores funden hierro de su mineral en la fábrica.
C1 noun /ɪmˈbɛzlmənt/

embezzlement

malversación
Meaning
The act of dishonestly taking money or property entrusted to one's care.
Example
The accountant was arrested for embezzlement of company funds.
El contador fue arrestado por la malversación de fondos de la empresa.
C2 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈɡreʃ.ən/

introgression

introducción genética
Meaning
The transfer of genetic information from one species to another through repeated backcrossing.
Example
Introgression plays a significant role in plant breeding.
La introgressión juega un papel importante en la mejora de plantas.
A2 noun /haɪt/

height

altura
Meaning
the measurement of someone or something from base to top
Example
The height of the tower impressed the visitors.
La altura de la torre impresionó a los visitantes.
C2 noun /prɪˈsɛʃən/

precession

precesión
Meaning
The slow movement of the axis of a spinning body around another axis, often referring to Earth's rotation.
Example
Astronomers study the precession of the equinoxes.
Los astrónomos estudian la precesión de los equinoccios.
C1 noun /ˌdɪs.əˈreɪ/

disarray

desorden
Meaning
A state of disorganization or untidiness; confusion or disorder.
Example
His desk was in complete disarray.
Su escritorio estaba en completo desorden.
A1 verb (first person singular of 'be') /æm/

am

yo
Meaning
the first person singular present tense of 'be'
Example
I am happy today.
Hoy yo estoy feliz.
B2 verb ˈeksɪkjuːt

execute

ejecutar
Meaning
To carry out or put into effect a plan, order, or course of action.
Example
NASA plans to execute the mission in three phases.
La NASA planea ejecutar la misión en tres fases.
C1 verb rɪˈplɛn.ɪʃ

replenish

reponer
Meaning
Fill something up again.
Example
Drinking water helps replenish lost fluids in the body.
Beber agua ayuda a reponer los líquidos perdidos en el cuerpo.
B2 noun /ˈrɛnəˌsɑːns/

renaissance

renacimiento
Meaning
a revival of art, culture, or learning; a period of renewed interest and growth
Example
The city experienced a cultural renaissance during the 1990s.
La ciudad experimentó un renacimiento cultural durante los años 90.
B1 noun /ˈælkəhɒl/

alcohol

alcohol
Meaning
A colorless volatile liquid that is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, and other drinks.
Example
Too much alcohol can damage your liver.
Demasiado alcohol puede dañar tu hígado.
C1 verb /ˈɒp.tɪ.maɪz/

optimize

optimizar
Meaning
To make the best or most effective use of a situation, opportunity, or resource.
Example
The company is working to optimize its supply chain.
La empresa está trabajando para optimizar su cadena de suministro.
B2 adjective /rɪˈzɜːrvd/

Reserved

reservado; introvertido
Meaning
slow to reveal emotion or opinions; restrained in manner
Example
She is quite reserved and doesn't talk much in meetings.
Ella es bastante reservada y no habla mucho en las reuniones.
B1 adjective ˈsen.sɪ.tɪv

sensitive

sensible
Meaning
Quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences.
Example
Sensitive systems require precise handling.
Los sistemas sensibles requieren un manejo preciso.
C2 noun /ˈæntiˌkraɪst/

antichrist

anticristo
Meaning
A person regarded as the supreme opponent of Christ, often seen as a figure of ultimate evil.
Example
Some people fear the rise of an Antichrist in the future.
Algunas personas temen el ascenso de un anticristo en el futuro.
B2 verb /siːz/

seize

apoderarse
Meaning
To take hold of suddenly and forcibly.
Example
The police managed to seize the stolen goods.
La policía logró incautar las mercancías robadas.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪ.nəs/

Highness

Grandeza; título real
Meaning
a title given to a person of royal rank; the quality or state of being high or elevated
Example
Your Highness, the royal carriage is ready to take you to the state banquet this evening.
Su Grandeza, el carruaje real está listo para llevarlo al banquete estatal esta noche.
C2 adverb, adjective /ˈɡrætɪs/ or /ˈɡreɪtɪs/

gratis

gratis
Meaning
Without charge; free of cost.
Example
The drinks at the event were provided gratis.
Las bebidas en el evento fueron proporcionadas gratis.
B1 verb /kənˈsuːm/

consume

comer, beber, consumir
Meaning
to eat or drink; to use up; to destroy completely
Example
We consume a lot of water during summer.
Consumimos mucha agua durante el verano.
B2 verb /kəmˈpraɪz/

comprise

constituir
Meaning
To consist of or be made up of something.
Example
The committee comprises five members.
El comité está compuesto por cinco miembros.
C1 adjective /ˌɛk.spəˈnɛn.ʃəl/

exponential

crecimiento rápido o expansión a un ritmo creciente
Meaning
Rapid growth or expansion at an increasing rate
Example
Technology is advancing at an exponential rate.
La tecnología está avanzando a un ritmo exponencial.
C1 adjective /ˌɪməˈtɪəriəl/

immaterial

inmaterial
Meaning
Not important or relevant; lacking physical substance.
Example
The judge ruled that the argument was immaterial to the case.
El juez falló que el argumento no era relevante para el caso.
B1 adjective /dɪsˈeɪbld/

disabled

discapacitado
Meaning
having a physical or mental condition that limits movements, senses, or activities
Example
The park has special facilities for disabled people.
El parque tiene instalaciones especiales para personas discapacitadas.
C2 noun /ˈjuːnɪvəˌlɛns/

univalence

univalencia
Meaning
The state of having a single valence or combining power, especially in chemistry.
Example
Hydrogen is characterized by its univalence in chemical reactions.
El hidrógeno se caracteriza por su univalencia en las reacciones químicas.
C2 noun /ˈθrɛnədi/

threnody

canto fúnebre, elegía
Meaning
A song, poem, or speech of mourning for someone who has died; a lament.
Example
The poet composed a moving threnody for the fallen soldiers.
El poeta compuso una conmovedora elegía para los soldados caídos.
C1 adjective /loʊθ/

loath

reacio
Meaning
reluctant or unwilling to do something
Example
She was loath to admit her mistake in front of everyone.
Ella estaba reacia a admitir su error frente a todos.
C1 adjective /tɛkˈtɑː.nɪk/

tectonic

tectónico
Meaning
Relating to the structure of the earth's crust and the large-scale processes that take place within it.
Example
Tectonic movements cause earthquakes and mountain formation.
Los movimientos tectónicos causan terremotos y formación de montañas.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpiːtʃ/

impeach

impeachar
Meaning
To charge a public official with misconduct while in office.
Example
The parliament voted to impeach the president.
El parlamento votó para impugnar al presidente.
B1 verb /rɪˈfɜː/

refer

referir
Meaning
to mention or allude to something; to direct someone to a source of information
Example
Please refer to page 45 for more details.
Por favor, consulte la página 45 para más detalles.
C1 adjective /ˈtrænziənt/

Transient

transitorio; temporal
Meaning
lasting for only a short time; temporary
Example
The beauty of spring flowers is transient.
La belleza de las flores de primavera es transitoria.
C2 verb /bɪˈhuːv/

behoove

ser necesario o apropiado para alguien hacer algo
Meaning
to be necessary, proper, or appropriate for someone to do
Example
It would behoove you to study before the exam.
Sería conveniente que estudiaras antes del examen.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪɡræf/

digraph

digrama
Meaning
A pair of letters representing a single sound, such as 'sh' in 'ship'.
Example
In the word 'phone', the letters 'ph' form a digraph.
En la palabra 'teléfono', las letras 'ph' forman un digrama.
B2 noun /ˈlɒtəri/

lottery

lotería
Meaning
A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets and giving prizes to the holders of numbers drawn at random.
Example
He won a car in the national lottery.
Ganó un coche en la lotería nacional.
A2 noun /ˈspiːkər/

speaker

orador
Meaning
a person who speaks or talks, especially as an occupation
Example
The speaker delivered an inspiring speech at the conference.
El orador pronunció un discurso inspirador en la conferencia.
C1 noun /əˌsaɪˈniː/

assignee

persona asignada
Meaning
a person to whom a right or property is legally transferred
Example
The assignee of the contract is responsible for all future obligations.
El asignado del contrato es responsable de todas las obligaciones futuras.
B2 verb ɪˈmɜːdʒɪz

emerges

emergir
Meaning
To come forth, appear, or arise from something
Example
A major health crisis emerges from pollution.
Una gran crisis de salud emerge de la contaminación.
B2 adjective /ˈvɒl.ən.tər.i/

Voluntary

voluntario
Meaning
done willingly without being forced; given or done freely
Example
She made a voluntary donation to the charity.
Ella hizo una donación voluntaria a la caridad.
C1 noun /ˈsɪn.ɪˌsɪz.əm/

cynicism

cinismo
Meaning
An inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; skepticism.
Example
His cynicism made it hard for him to trust anyone.
Su cinismo le dificultaba confiar en alguien.
B1 verb /pərˈfɔːrm/

perform

realizar
Meaning
to carry out an action or present entertainment; to function
Example
The orchestra will perform at the concert hall tonight.
La orquesta realizará una presentación en el salón de conciertos esta noche.
C1 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈækt/

counteract

contrarrestar
Meaning
to act against something in order to reduce its effect
Example
The medicine helps counteract the side effects of the treatment.
El medicamento ayuda a contrarrestar los efectos secundarios del tratamiento.
B1 noun /ˈdʒɪn.dʒər/

Ginger

jengibre
Meaning
a hot fragrant spice made from the rhizome of a plant; the plant itself
Example
The chef added fresh ginger to the stir-fry to enhance its flavor and aroma.
El chef añadió jengibre fresco al salteado para realzar su sabor y aroma.
C1 verb /ˈɪnsjuleɪt/

insulate

aislar
Meaning
To protect something by covering it, especially to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from escaping or entering.
Example
The house was insulated to reduce heating costs.
La casa fue aislada para reducir los costos de calefacción.
C1 noun /ˌdaɪəˈrɑːmə/

diorama

diorama
Meaning
a three-dimensional model representing a scene, often with miniature figures
Example
The museum displayed a diorama of an ancient village.
El museo mostró un diorama de una aldea antigua.
B2 noun /ˈlɛtɪs/

lettuce

lechuga
Meaning
a leafy green vegetable commonly used in salads and sandwiches
Example
She added fresh lettuce to the sandwich.
Ella añadió lechuga fresca al sándwich.
B2 noun /ˈkænjən/

canyon

cañón
Meaning
A deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it.
Example
The Colorado River carved the Grand Canyon over millions of years.
El río Colorado talló el Gran Cañón durante millones de años.
C2 adjective /ˈɡʌstəˌtɔːri/

gustatory

gustativo
Meaning
relating to the sense of taste
Example
The restaurant offered a gustatory experience unlike any other.
El restaurante ofreció una experiencia gustativa única.
C1 noun /ˌdɛrɪˈveɪʃən/

derivation

derivación
Meaning
The origin or development of something from a source.
Example
The derivation of the word comes from Latin.
La derivación de la palabra proviene del latín.
C1 adjective /ˈpent ʌp/

Pent-up

reprimido; restringido; confinado
Meaning
suppressed; restrained; confined
Example
He had pent-up anger that finally exploded.
Él tenía ira reprimida que finalmente explotó.
B1 adverb /ˈpɜr.sən.ə.li/

Personally

Personalmente; en mi opinión; para mí; en persona
Meaning
as a person; in one's own opinion; for oneself; in person
Example
Personally, I think the movie was excellent, though others disagree.
Personalmente, creo que la película fue excelente, aunque otros no estén de acuerdo.
B1 noun /ˈbæŋkɪŋ/

banking

banca o servicios bancarios
Meaning
the business or services provided by a bank
Example
Online banking has made financial transactions easier.
La banca en línea ha facilitado las transacciones financieras.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛd.ələnt/

redolent

oloroso
Meaning
having a strong pleasant smell; strongly reminiscent or suggestive of something
Example
The kitchen was redolent of spices and fresh herbs.
La cocina olía a especias y hierbas frescas.
B1 verb /rɪˈflekt/

reflect

reflejar
Meaning
to think deeply about; to mirror back light or image
Example
The mirror reflects her beautiful face.
El espejo refleja su hermoso rostro.
C1 adjective /ˈnɪp.i/

Nippy

frío; helado; rápido y ágil en movimiento
Meaning
cold; chilly; quick and agile in movement
Example
It's quite nippy outside today, you should wear a jacket.
Hace bastante frío afuera hoy, deberías llevar una chaqueta.
C2 verb /dɪˈspɔɪl/

despoil

saquear
Meaning
To steal or violently remove valuable possessions from a place.
Example
The invaders despoiled the village during the war.
Los invasores saquearon la aldea durante la guerra.
C1 noun /ˈrɛtrəsˌpɛkt/

retrospect

retroceso
Meaning
the act of looking back on or reviewing past events
Example
In retrospect, the decision seemed unwise.
En retrospectiva, la decisión parecía imprudente.
B2 noun /ˈtɛkstʃər/

texture

textura
Meaning
the way something feels when you touch it; the quality of a surface or substance
Example
The fabric has a soft and smooth texture.
La tela tiene una textura suave y lisa.
C1 verb /prɪˈkluːd/

preclude

prevenir
Meaning
To prevent something from happening; to make impossible.
Example
Heavy rain precluded the possibility of a picnic.
La lluvia intensa precluyó la posibilidad de un picnic.
B1 noun /ˈdʒuː.əl/

Jewel

gema; piedra preciosa; joya
Meaning
a precious stone, typically a single crystal or piece of a hard lustrous or translucent mineral; a valuable ornament
Example
The crown was adorned with precious jewels from around the world.
La corona estaba adornada con joyas preciosas de todo el mundo.
B1 noun /bɪˈliːf/

Belief

creencia; confianza
Meaning
confidence in the truth or existence of something; trust or faith
Example
His belief in justice never wavered.
Su creencia en la justicia nunca vaciló.
C1 adjective /ˈstɔːlwərt/

stalwart

firme, leal
Meaning
Loyal, reliable, and hardworking; strongly built or sturdy.
Example
She has always been a stalwart supporter of the community.
Ella siempre ha sido una firme defensora de la comunidad.
A1 noun /kəmˈpjuːtə(r)/

computer

computadora
Meaning
an electronic device for storing and processing data
Example
I bought a new computer for my office work.
Compré una nueva computadora para mi trabajo de oficina.
C2 adjective /ˈtɜːrdʒɪd/

turgid

hinchado, pomposo
Meaning
Swollen or distended; (of language) pompous and overcomplicated.
Example
The professor’s lecture was so turgid that many students lost interest.
La conferencia del profesor fue tan turgente que muchos estudiantes perdieron el interés.
C1 noun /ˌdɛməˈlɪʃən/

demolition

demolición
Meaning
the act or process of destroying a building or structure
Example
The demolition of the old factory took several weeks.
La demolición de la antigua fábrica tomó varias semanas.
B1 adjective /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪtɪd/

dedicated

dedicado
Meaning
devoted to a cause, task, or purpose
Example
She is a dedicated teacher who goes above and beyond for her students.
Ella es una maestra dedicada que va más allá por sus estudiantes.
C2 adjective /vəˈreɪʃəs/

veracious

veraz
Meaning
Truthful, honest; habitually speaking the truth.
Example
She gave a veracious account of what happened that day.
Ella dio un relato veraz de lo que sucedió ese día.
B1 verb /weɪk/

wake

despertar
Meaning
to stop sleeping; to become alert
Example
I wake up at 7 AM every morning.
Me despierto a las 7 AM cada mañana.
B2 noun ˈbænd.wɪdθ

bandwidth

ancho de banda
Meaning
A range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal; the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.
Example
Increasing bandwidth enhances internet speed.
Aumentar el ancho de banda mejora la velocidad de Internet.
A2 verb /oʊˈbeɪ/

obey

obedecer
Meaning
to follow orders or instructions; to comply with rules
Example
Children should obey their parents and teachers.
Los niños deben obedecer a sus padres y maestros.
B2 adjective /ˈstaɪ.lɪʃ/

Stylish

elegante y atractivo; que tiene distinción o buen gusto en su apariencia
Meaning
fashionable and attractive; having elegance or taste in appearance
Example
She wore a stylish dress to the party.
Ella llevó un vestido elegante a la fiesta.
C1 verb /ˈɪnkjʊˌbeɪt/

incubate

incubar
Meaning
to keep eggs, cells, or organisms at the right conditions for development
Example
The hen will incubate the eggs until they hatch.
La gallina incubará los huevos hasta que eclosionen.
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.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnəˈproʊpriət/

inappropriate

inapropiado
Meaning
not suitable or proper in the circumstances
Example
It was inappropriate to talk loudly in the library.
Era inapropiado hablar en voz alta en la biblioteca.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbə/

belabour

recalcar en exceso
Meaning
to explain something repeatedly or with excessive detail; to criticize or attack verbally at length
Example
The teacher did not belabour the point once the students understood it.
El profesor no recalcó el punto cuando los estudiantes ya lo entendieron.
C1 verb /praɪ/

pry

husmear / entrometerse
Meaning
to look closely into something; to try to find out private information
Example
She tried to pry into her neighbor’s private life.
Ella intentó husmear en la vida privada de su vecino.
C2 noun /ˈtraɪdənt/

trident

tridente
Meaning
A three-pronged spear, often associated with Neptune or Poseidon.
Example
The statue of Poseidon holds a mighty trident.
La estatua de Poseidón sostiene un poderoso tridente.
A2 adverb /ˈslaɪtli/

slightly

ligeramente
Meaning
to a small degree or extent
Example
The temperature has slightly increased today.
La temperatura ha aumentado ligeramente hoy.
B2 verb /ʃɛd/

shed

dejar caer
Meaning
to let something fall off naturally, such as leaves, hair, or tears
Example
Trees shed their leaves in autumn.
Los árboles dejan caer sus hojas en otoño.
B2 noun /rɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

rejection

rechazo
Meaning
the action of refusing or dismissing something or someone
Example
Her rejection of the offer surprised everyone.
Su rechazo a la oferta sorprendió a todos.
C2 verb /ˌmɪskənˈsiːv/

misconceive

malinterpretar
Meaning
To misunderstand or form an incorrect idea about something.
Example
He misconceived the purpose of the project.
Él malinterpretó el propósito del proyecto.
C1 noun /meɪl treɪn/

Mail train

tren correo
Meaning
a train that carries mail and postal packages
Example
The mail train departs every evening to deliver letters across the country.
El tren postal sale todas las tardes para entregar cartas a través del país.
C1 adjective /ˌtɒpsi ˈtɜːvi/

topsy-turvy

desordenado
Meaning
in a state of confusion, disorder, or upside down
Example
The sudden announcement left the office in a topsy-turvy state.
El anuncio repentino dejó la oficina en un estado completamente desordenado.
B2 adjective /prəˈfaʊnd/

profound

profundo
Meaning
Very great or intense; having deep insight or understanding.
Example
The speech had a profound impact on the audience.
El discurso tuvo un impacto profundo en la audiencia.
B1 verb /ˈfraɪtən/

frighten

asustar
Meaning
to cause fear or alarm in someone
Example
The loud noise frightened the child.
El ruido fuerte asustó al niño.
A2 noun /ˈmeməri/

Memory

memoria
Meaning
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information
Example
She has an excellent memory for faces and names.
Ella tiene una excelente memoria para caras y nombres.
C1 noun /kəˈnʌn.drəm/

conundrum

dilema complicado o acertijo
Meaning
A complex problem or puzzle without an easy solution
Example
The ethical conundrum puzzled the researchers.
El dilema ético desconcertó a los investigadores.
C1 verb /dɪˈraɪd/

deride

ridiculizar
Meaning
to mock or ridicule someone or something
Example
The critics derided the new movie for its poor script.
Los críticos ridiculizaron la nueva película por su mal guion.
C1 noun /pəˈpaɪrəs/

papyrus

papiro
Meaning
An ancient writing material made from the pith of the papyrus plant; also refers to the plant itself.
Example
The ancient scroll was written on papyrus.
El antiguo pergamino fue escrito en papiro.
C2 verb /ˈhɜːrtl/

hurtle

mover rápidamente
Meaning
To move or cause to move at great speed, often in a dangerous way.
Example
The car hurtled down the mountain road.
El coche se desplazaba rápidamente por la carretera de montaña.
C1 adjective /ˈstrætɪfaɪd/

stratified

estratificado
Meaning
arranged or classified in layers or strata
Example
Society in the past was highly stratified based on class and wealth.
La sociedad en el pasado estaba altamente estratificada según la clase y la riqueza.
C2 verb /ɪnˈtwaɪn/

entwine

enredar
Meaning
to twist or wind together; to become closely connected or involved
Example
The vines entwine around the old fence.
Las enredaderas se enrollan alrededor de la vieja cerca.
B2 noun /ˈprɛsɪdənt/

precedent

precedente
Meaning
An earlier event or decision that serves as a guide or example for future similar situations.
Example
The judge’s ruling set a new precedent for similar cases.
La decisión del juez estableció un nuevo precedente para casos similares.
A2 verb /hʌnt/

hunt

cazar
Meaning
to chase and kill wild animals; to search for something
Example
The tigers hunt their prey at night.
Los tigres cazan a su presa por la noche.
A2 interjection /hʌ/

huh

¿Qué dijiste?
Meaning
used to express confusion, surprise, or that you did not hear something
Example
Huh? What did you say?
¿Ja? ¿Qué dijiste?
C1 adjective /ˌdɪsɪnˈdʒɛnjʊəs/

disingenuous

falso
Meaning
not candid or sincere; giving a false appearance of honesty or openness
Example
She gave a disingenuous excuse for missing the meeting.
Ella dio una excusa falsa por no asistir a la reunión.
B2 adjective /ˈɒp.tɪ.məl/

optimal

óptimo, más favorable
Meaning
Best or most favorable; the most effective under particular conditions.
Example
The optimal temperature for plant growth is around 25°C.
La temperatura óptima para el crecimiento de las plantas es de alrededor de 25°C.
B2 noun /ˈæŋkər/

Anchor

ancla
Meaning
a heavy object used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom; a person or thing that provides stability or confidence
Example
The ship dropped its anchor in the harbor.
El barco dejó caer su ancla en el puerto.