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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 adjective /koʊˈɪnsɪdənt/

coincident

coincidente
Meaning
Occurring at the same time; occupying the same position in space or time.
Example
The festival was coincident with the national holiday.
El festival fue coincidente con el día festivo nacional.
B1 adjective /ˈkɒmplɪˌkeɪtɪd/

complicated

complicado
Meaning
consisting of many interconnected parts; difficult to understand
Example
The instructions for the machine are too complicated to follow.
Las instrucciones de la máquina son demasiado complicadas para seguir.
B1 verb /ˈkæptʃər/

capture

capturar
Meaning
to take control of something or someone by force
Example
The soldiers managed to capture the enemy base.
Los soldados lograron capturar la base enemiga.
B2 noun /ˌkɑn.trəˈdɪk.ʃən/

Contradiction

contradicción; inconsistencia
Meaning
a combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another; inconsistency
Example
There was a clear contradiction between his words and his actions.
Había una clara contradicción entre sus palabras y sus acciones.
C1 adjective /ˈkræfti/

crafty

astuto, ingenioso, tramposo
Meaning
skilled at achieving goals through cunning or deceit; sly
Example
The crafty fox evaded the hunters again.
El astuto zorro evadió a los cazadores nuevamente.
B2 noun /ˈkrɪstəl/

crystal

cristal
Meaning
a clear, transparent mineral or glass that forms a solid structure with regular patterns
Example
She wore a necklace made of sparkling crystal.
Ella llevaba un collar hecho de cristal brillante.
C2 verb /ˈkæn.tər/

canter

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

complacency

autocomplacencia
Meaning
Excessive self-satisfaction with one's achievements that can hinder progress.
Example
His complacency led to a decline in his performance.
Su autocomplacencia llevó a una disminución en su rendimiento.
C2 noun /ˈʃɑːrlətən/

charlatan

charlatán
Meaning
a person who pretends to have knowledge or skills that they do not really possess; a fraud
Example
The so-called healer was exposed as a charlatan.
El llamado sanador fue expuesto como un charlatán.
C1 noun /ˈkɑr.nɪdʒ/

Carnage

carnicería
Meaning
the killing of a large number of people; widespread slaughter
Example
The battlefield was filled with carnage after the brutal war.
El campo de batalla estaba lleno de carnicería después de la guerra brutal.
C1 verb /kənˈkɒkt/

concoct

crear o inventar
Meaning
to make something, especially food or a story, by mixing or inventing
Example
He concocted a story to explain his absence.
Él inventó una historia para explicar su ausencia.
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?
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 noun /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/

Chaos

caos; desorden total; confusión
Meaning
complete disorder and confusion; a state of total confusion with no order
Example
The earthquake caused chaos in the city as buildings collapsed and people panicked.
El terremoto causó caos en la ciudad cuando los edificios colapsaron y la gente entró en pánico.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒnfluənt/

confluent

confluente
Meaning
Flowing together or merging; coming together at one point.
Example
The confluent streams formed a mighty river.
Los ríos convergentes formaron un gran río.
B2 verb /kənˈsiːd/

concede

admitir
Meaning
to admit something is true or valid, often reluctantly
Example
She finally conceded that she was wrong.
Ella finalmente admitió que estaba equivocada.
A2 noun /koʊt/

Coat

abrigo
Meaning
an outer garment worn over other clothes for warmth or protection
Example
He put on his winter coat before going outside.
Se puso su abrigo de invierno antes de salir.
B1 noun /ˈsɛntɪˌmiːtər/

centimeter

centímetro
Meaning
A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter.
Example
The table is 120 centimeters long.
La mesa mide 120 centímetros de largo.
A2 noun /ˈkæb.ɪdʒ/

Cabbage

col
Meaning
a cultivated plant eaten as a vegetable, having thick green or purple leaves surrounding a spherical heart
Example
She chopped the fresh cabbage to make coleslaw for dinner.
Ella cortó el repollo fresco para hacer ensalada de col para la cena.
B2 verb /kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪt/

consolidate

consolidar
Meaning
To combine things in order to make them more effective or easier to handle.
Example
The company aims to consolidate its market position.
La compañía tiene como objetivo consolidar su posición en el mercado.
C2 adjective /kəˈnaɪ.vɪŋ/

conniving

maquinador
Meaning
secretly scheming or plotting to help in wrongdoing
Example
He is a conniving politician who manipulates people for power.
Él es un político maquinador que manipula a la gente por poder.
A2 noun /kənˌɡrætʃ.əˈleɪ.ʃənz/

Congratulations

felicitaciones
Meaning
words expressing praise for an achievement or good wishes on a special occasion
Example
Congratulations on your promotion! You really deserved this success.
¡Felicitaciones por tu ascenso! Realmente te merecías este éxito.
A2 adjective /ˈkruːəl/

cruel

cruel
Meaning
Willfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it.
Example
It was cruel to make fun of the injured boy.
Fue cruel burlarse del niño herido.
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.
C2 noun /kərˈmʌdʒən/

curmudgeon

persona gruñona
Meaning
a bad-tempered, cranky, or irritable person, usually old
Example
The old curmudgeon complained about everything in the neighborhood.
El viejo gruñón se quejaba de todo en el vecindario.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃiːzi/

cheesy

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

cerebration

cerebración
Meaning
the process of thinking or using the brain actively
Example
The lecture sparked intense cerebration among the students.
La conferencia provocó una intensa cerebración entre los estudiantes.
B1 noun /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃən/

congratulation

felicitación
Meaning
an expression of praise or joy for someone’s achievement or good fortune
Example
She sent a congratulation to her friend on winning the award.
Envió una felicitación a su amiga por ganar el premio.
A2 adverb /kəˈrɛktli/

correctly

correctamente
Meaning
in a way that is true, accurate, or without mistakes
Example
She answered all the questions correctly.
Ella respondió todas las preguntas correctamente.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈkeɪnaɪn/

canine

relacionado con los perros / dientes caninos
Meaning
Relating to dogs; also refers to the pointed teeth in humans and animals
Example
The police trained a canine unit for search operations.
La policía entrenó una unidad canina para las operaciones de búsqueda.
C1 verb /ˈkɒŋɡrɪɡeɪt/

congregate

congregarse, reunirse
Meaning
to gather together in a group; to assemble
Example
People congregate in the town square every evening.
la gente se reúne en la plaza del pueblo todas las noches.
A2 noun ˈsen.tərz

centers

centros
Meaning
The middle point of a circle or sphere, equidistant from every point on the circumference or surface; a place or group of buildings where a specified activity is concentrated.
Example
Centers drive regional development.
Los centros impulsan el desarrollo regional.
C2 noun /ˌkæv.əlˈkeɪd/

cavalcade

cabalgata
Meaning
a formal procession of people riding on horses or in vehicles
Example
The king’s arrival was marked by a grand cavalcade.
La llegada del rey fue marcada por una gran cabalgata.
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 adjective /kəˈnjuːbiəl/

connubial

conyugal
Meaning
Relating to marriage or the relationship of a married couple.
Example
They celebrated their connubial bliss with a honeymoon trip.
Celebraron su dicha conyugal con un viaje de luna de miel.
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.
A2 adjective /kəˈneɪdiən/

canadian

canadiense
Meaning
Relating to Canada or its people.
Example
She enjoys Canadian culture and traditions.
Ella disfruta de la cultura y las tradiciones canadienses.
B2 verb /ˌkoʊ.ɪnˈsaɪd/

coincide

coincidir
Meaning
To occur at the same time or to be in agreement.
Example
The meeting coincided with her birthday.
La reunión coincidió con su cumpleaños.
B2 adjective /kəˈrɛspɒndɪŋ/

corresponding

correspondiente
Meaning
matching or related to something
Example
The corresponding page in the book explains the process in detail.
La página correspondiente en el libro explica el proceso en detalle.
A2 noun /ˈtʃer.i/

Cherry

cereza
Meaning
a small round red or black fruit with a hard seed inside
Example
She picked fresh cherries from the tree in her garden.
Ella recogió cerezas frescas del árbol en su jardín.
C1 verb /klæsp/

clasp

agarrar / broche
Meaning
to grasp or hold tightly; also a device for fastening
Example
She clasped her hands together in prayer.
Ella entrelazó sus manos en oración.
C2 noun /kaɪˈmɪərə/

chimera

quimera
Meaning
A mythical creature with parts from different animals; also used to mean a fanciful illusion or unattainable dream.
Example
The idea of a perfect society is often a chimera.
La idea de una sociedad perfecta es a menudo una quimera.
C1 verb /ˈkrʌmpəl/

crumple

arrugar
Meaning
to crush something into folds or wrinkles
Example
He crumpled the paper and threw it in the bin.
Él arrugó el papel y lo tiró a la papelera.
A2 noun/verb /ˈkɒntækt/

contact

contacto
Meaning
Communication or connection with someone.
Example
You should contact your doctor if symptoms persist.
Deberías contactar a tu doctor si los síntomas persisten.
B1 noun /tʃɑːrt/

chart

gráfico
Meaning
a sheet of information in the form of a table, graph, or diagram
Example
The teacher used a chart to explain the statistics.
El maestro usó un gráfico para explicar las estadísticas.
B2 noun, verb /kloʊk/

cloak

capa
Meaning
a loose outer garment; to cover, hide, or disguise
Example
The spy cloaked his identity with a false name.
El espía cubrió su identidad con un falso nombre.
C1 verb /ˈkælɪˌbreɪt/

calibrate

calibrar
Meaning
To adjust or mark something so it can be used accurately; to standardize.
Example
The technician calibrated the machine before starting the experiment.
El técnico calibró la máquina antes de comenzar el experimento.
B1 adjective /ˈtʃaɪl.dɪʃ/

Childish

infantil; propio de un niño pero inapropiado para un adulto
Meaning
immature and silly; behaving in a way that is typical of a child but inappropriate for an adult
Example
His childish behavior during the meeting was quite embarrassing.
Su comportamiento infantil durante la reunión fue bastante embarazoso.
B2 noun /ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən ˈmuːvmənt/

Conservation Movement

Movimiento de conservación
Meaning
A political, environmental, and social movement that seeks to protect natural resources including plant and animal species as well as their habitat for the future.
Example
The conservation movement began in the 19th century to protect wildlife.
El movimiento de conservación comenzó en el siglo XIX para proteger la vida silvestre.
B2 noun /kənˈfɛkʃəneri/

confectionery

confitería
Meaning
sweets, candies, and other food items made with sugar
Example
The shop sells a wide variety of confectionery.
La tienda vende una gran variedad de confitería.
B2 adjective /ˈkɔːstli/

costly

costoso
Meaning
expensive or causing a lot of money, time, or effort
Example
Their mistake proved to be very costly for the company.
Su error resultó ser muy costoso para la empresa.
B2 noun /kənˈdʒes.tʃən/

congestion

congestión
Meaning
A situation in which a place is too blocked or crowded, causing difficulties.
Example
Urban congestion leads to longer travel times.
La congestión urbana lleva a tiempos de viaje más largos.
C2 adjective /ˌkloʊs ˈhɔːld/

close-hauled

navegar lo más cerca posible del viento
Meaning
of a sailing ship, sailing as nearly as possible towards the direction from which the wind is blowing.
Example
The yacht was close-hauled as it cut through the waves.
El yate estaba navegando lo más cerca posible del viento mientras cortaba las olas.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈkreɪzi/

Crazy

loco; extremadamente tonto; muy entusiasta por algo
Meaning
mentally ill; extremely foolish; wildly enthusiastic about something
Example
That's a crazy idea, but it might just work.
Es una idea loca, pero podría funcionar.
B2 noun /kəˈtæstrəfi/

catastrophe

catástrofe
Meaning
A sudden and widespread disaster or misfortune.
Example
The earthquake was a catastrophe for the entire region.
El terremoto fue una catástrofe para toda la región.
C1 noun /ˈkɒnstənsi/

constancy

constancia
Meaning
the quality of being faithful and dependable
Example
Her constancy in friendship is admirable.
Su constancia en la amistad es admirable.
C1 noun kəˈlæt.ər.əl

collateral

garantía, prenda, activo ofrecido como respaldo de un préstamo
Meaning
Something pledged as security for repayment of a loan, to be forfeited in the event of a default.
Example
The bank requires collateral for loan approval.
El banco requiere garantía para la aprobación del préstamo.
A2 noun /klʌb/

club

club
Meaning
an organization of people with a common interest; also a place for social gatherings or entertainment
Example
He joined the local tennis club to meet new people.
Se unió al club local de tenis para conocer gente nueva.
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.
C1 noun ˈkɑːr.bən ˌsiː.kwəˈstreɪ.ʃən

carbon sequestration

secuestro de carbono
Meaning
The process of capture and long-term storage of atmospheric carbon dioxide to mitigate or defer global warming.
Example
Forests play a key role in carbon sequestration.
Los bosques juegan un papel clave en la secuestración de carbono.
B2 noun /kəmˈpliːʃən/

completion

finalización
Meaning
the action or process of finishing something
Example
The completion of the project will take another few weeks.
La finalización del proyecto tomará algunas semanas más.
C2 noun /ˌkʌmˈʌpəns/

comeuppance

castigo merecido
Meaning
A deserved punishment or fate; just deserts.
Example
The corrupt official finally got his comeuppance in court.
El funcionario corrupto finalmente recibió su castigo merecido en el tribunal.
B2 noun /ˌkɔr.əˈspɑn.dəns/

Correspondence

correspondencia; similitud o equivalencia; comunicación mediante el intercambio de cartas
Meaning
letters sent or received; similarity or equivalence; communication by exchange of letters
Example
The historical correspondence between the two famous writers was recently published.
La correspondencia histórica entre los dos escritores famosos fue publicada recientemente.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒrɪdʒəbl/

corrigible

corregible
Meaning
capable of being corrected or improved
Example
The student's mistakes were corrigible with practice.
Los errores del estudiante eran corregibles con práctica.
A2 noun, adjective /ˈkrɪstʃən/

christian

cristiano
Meaning
a person who follows the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ
Example
She is a devoted Christian who attends church every Sunday.
Ella es una cristiana devota que asiste a la iglesia cada domingo.
C1 noun /ˌkɒŋɡrɪˈɡeɪʃən/

congregation

congregación
Meaning
a group of people assembled for religious worship or a common purpose
Example
The congregation gathered to hear the sermon.
La congregación se reunió para escuchar el sermón.
B1 noun /ˈkæt.ər.pɪl.ər/

Caterpillar

oruga
Meaning
the larva of a butterfly or moth that feeds on plants
Example
The caterpillar ate all the leaves on the plant.
La oruga comió todas las hojas de la planta.
B1 noun /ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/

cancellation

cancelación
Meaning
the act of stopping something that was planned or scheduled; the act of nullifying or invalidating something
Example
The airline announced the cancellation of several flights due to bad weather.
La aerolínea anunció la cancelación de varios vuelos.
B1 adverb /ˈtʃɪəfəli/

cheerfully

alegremente
Meaning
in a happy and positive manner; with visible good spirits
Example
She greeted everyone cheerfully despite the long day.
Saludó a todos alegremente a pesar del largo día.
B2 noun /ˈtʃæpəl/

chapel

capilla
Meaning
A small church or a room used for Christian worship, often within a larger building.
Example
The couple got married in a small countryside chapel.
La pareja se casó en una pequeña capilla en el campo.
C2 noun /kɒˈkeɪd/

cockade

cinta decorativa
Meaning
a rosette or knot of ribbon, usually worn on a hat as a badge of office or party
Example
The soldier wore a red cockade on his cap.
El soldado llevaba una cinta decorativa roja en su gorra.
C1 adjective /ˈkrɛdɪtəbl/

creditable

digno de elogio
Meaning
Deserving praise or acknowledgment, though not necessarily outstanding.
Example
She made a creditable effort in completing the project on time.
Ella hizo un esfuerzo digno de elogio al completar el proyecto a tiempo.
B1 noun /ˈkɔːlɪˌflaʊər/

Cauliflower

coliflor
Meaning
white vegetable with a compact head of undeveloped flower buds
Example
Roasted cauliflower makes a delicious and healthy side dish.
La coliflor asada hace un delicioso y saludable acompañamiento.
A2 adjective /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/

confusing

confuso
Meaning
causing someone to be unable to think clearly or understand; difficult to comprehend
Example
The instructions were confusing and hard to follow.
Las instrucciones eran confusas y difíciles de seguir.
B2 adjective /ˈsɛl.əˌbreɪ.tɪd/

celebrated

célebre
Meaning
Widely known and praised; famous for an achievement.
Example
He is a celebrated author in the field of literature.
Él es un autor celebrado en el campo de la literatura.
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.
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.
C1 adverb kəmˈpæktli

compactly

compactamente
Meaning
In a closely packed or dense manner.
Example
Protons and neutrons are compactly arranged.
Los protones y los neutrones están organizados compactamente.
C1 noun /səˈvɪləti/

civility

cortesía
Meaning
Polite and courteous behavior.
Example
He treated his opponent with civility despite their differences.
Trató a su oponente con cortesía a pesar de sus diferencias.
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.
C1 verb /kənˈtɛkstʃuəlaɪz/

contextualize

contextualizar
Meaning
to place something in a context or interpret it in relation to its surroundings
Example
The teacher contextualized the historical event to make it more relevant for students.
El maestro contextualizó el evento histórico para hacerlo más relevante para los estudiantes.
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 noun /ˈkaʊnsɪlər/

councilor

consejero
Meaning
an elected member of a council, especially a local government body
Example
The councilor held a public meeting to discuss local issues.
El consejero organizó una reunión pública para discutir los problemas locales.
A2 noun /ˈkær.ət/

Carrot

zanahoria
Meaning
a long pointed orange root vegetable that grows underground
Example
Carrots are rich in vitamin A.
Las zanahorias son ricas en vitamina A.
B2 noun ˈsɜːrkjələr ɪˈkɒnəmi

circular economy

economía circular
Meaning
An economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources through reuse, sharing, repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing and recycling.
Example
Adopting a circular economy can reduce waste.
Adoptar una economía circular puede reducir los residuos.
C1 noun /ˈkɒndɪmənts/

condiments

condimentos o salsas
Meaning
Seasonings or sauces used to add flavor to food.
Example
Ketchup and mustard are popular condiments for burgers.
El kétchup y la mostaza son condimentos populares para las hamburguesas.
C2 verb /kɒnˈkætəneɪt/

concatenate

concatenar
Meaning
To link things together in a series or chain.
Example
The program concatenates two strings into one.
El programa concatena dos cadenas en una.
C2 adjective /kænˈtæŋ.kər.əs/

cantankerous

gruñón
Meaning
Bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative.
Example
The cantankerous old man complained about everything.
El gruñón anciano se quejó de todo.
B1 verb /koʊˈɑːpəreɪt/

cooperate

cooperar
Meaning
to work together; to collaborate
Example
The teams cooperate to achieve their common goals.
Los equipos cooperan para lograr sus objetivos comunes.
C2 verb /koʊˈæɡjəˌleɪt/

coagulate

coagular
Meaning
to cause a liquid, especially blood, to change into a solid or semi-solid state
Example
The blood quickly coagulated after the cut.
La sangre se coaguló rápidamente después del corte.
C2 noun /ˈkær.ə.weɪ siːdz/

Caraway seeds

semillas de alcaravea
Meaning
aromatic seeds of the caraway plant used as a spice in cooking and baking
Example
The bread was flavored with caraway seeds.
El pan estaba aromatizado con semillas de alcaravea.
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.
B1 noun ˈklaɪ.mət tʃeɪndʒ

climate change

cambio climático
Meaning
A change in global or regional climate patterns, attributed largely to the increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide produced by the use of fossil fuels.
Example
Climate change is causing more natural disasters.
El cambio climático está causando más desastres naturales.
C1 adjective /ˈkoʊvərt/

covert

secreto
Meaning
hidden, secret, or not openly acknowledged
Example
The spy conducted a covert operation behind enemy lines.
El espía llevó a cabo una operación encubierta detrás de las líneas enemigas.
C1 noun /ˈkjuːmɪn/

Cumin

comino
Meaning
A spice made from the dried seeds of a plant in the parsley family, with a warm earthy flavor
Example
Cumin is an essential spice in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking.
El comino es una especia esencial en la cocina india y del Medio Oriente.
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.
B2 noun /kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/

Consumption

consumo
Meaning
The using up of a resource or the amount of a product consumed by consumers.
Example
High energy consumption leads to increased electricity bills.
El alto consumo de energía lleva a un aumento en las facturas de electricidad.
C1 noun /ˈʃoʊ.vəˌnɪz.əm/

chauvinism

chauvinismo
Meaning
Excessive or prejudiced support for one's own cause, group, or gender, often with contempt for others.
Example
The company's culture was criticized for promoting male chauvinism.
La cultura de la empresa fue criticada por promover el chauvinismo masculino.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪvɪk/

civic

cívico
Meaning
relating to a city, town, or the duties of its citizens
Example
The mayor encouraged people to take part in civic activities.
El alcalde animó a las personas a participar en actividades cívicas.
A2 verb /tʃɪər/

cheer

animar
Meaning
to shout in encouragement or support; to make someone feel happier
Example
The fans cheered loudly when their team scored a goal.
Los fanáticos animaron fuertemente cuando su equipo anotó un gol.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒn.trər.i/

Contrary

contrario; opuesto;
Meaning
opposite in nature, direction, or meaning; completely different
Example
Contrary to popular belief, cats can be very social animals.
Contrario a la creencia popular, los gatos pueden ser animales muy sociales.
C2 verb /kəˈmɪz.ə.reɪt/

commiserate

expresar simpatía o compasión por la desgracia de alguien
Meaning
To express sympathy or compassion for someone's misfortune.
Example
She called her friend to commiserate after his loss.
Ella llamó a su amigo para compadecerse después de su pérdida.
B1 noun /kruː/

crew

tripulación
Meaning
A group of people working together, especially on a ship, aircraft, or project.
Example
The ship's crew worked tirelessly during the storm.
La tripulación del barco trabajó incansablemente durante la tormenta.
C2 verb /ˈkævəl/

cavil

objetar de manera innecesaria
Meaning
to make petty or unnecessary objections
Example
She caviled at every detail of the plan.
Ella objetó innecesariamente cada detalle del plan.
C2 noun /ˌkɑːrt ˈblɑːnʃ/

carte blanche

carta blanca
Meaning
complete freedom to act as one wishes
Example
The manager gave her team carte blanche to design the project.
El gerente dio a su equipo carta blanca para diseñar el proyecto.
B2 adjective + noun kriˈeɪtɪv ɪɡˈzɪbɪts

creative exhibits

exhibiciones creativas
Meaning
Artistic displays or presentations that show originality and imagination.
Example
The creative exhibits highlighted recycling possibilities.
Las exhibiciones creativas destacaron las posibilidades de reciclaje.
B2 noun ˌkætəˈstrɒfɪk ɪˈvents

catastrophic events

eventos catastróficos
Meaning
Extremely destructive or damaging events that cause widespread devastation.
Example
Cyclones are catastrophic events in Bangladesh.
Los ciclones son eventos catastróficos en Bangladesh.
C1 noun /kɑːrˈtɒɡrəfər/

cartographer

cartógrafo
Meaning
A person who makes maps.
Example
The cartographer carefully drew the map of the new territory.
El cartógrafo dibujó cuidadosamente el mapa del nuevo territorio.
C1 noun ˈkɔː.pəs

corpus

una gran colección de datos lingüísticos usados para el análisis e investigación del lenguaje
Meaning
A large collection of linguistic data used for language analysis and research.
Example
Linguists use a corpus to analyze language patterns.
Los lingüistas usan un corpus para analizar los patrones del lenguaje.
A2 noun /ˈkæm.əl/

Camel

camello
Meaning
a large animal with one or two humps on its back that lives in hot dry places
Example
The camel walked slowly across the desert sand.
El camello caminó lentamente por la arena del desierto.
C1 noun /ˈkælkjʊləs/

calculus

cálculo
Meaning
A branch of mathematics concerned with rates of change and accumulation; also a hard mineral deposit in the body such as on teeth.
Example
Calculus is essential for advanced studies in physics and engineering.
El cálculo es esencial para los estudios avanzados en física e ingeniería.
B2 verb /kriːp/

creep

deslizarse
Meaning
to move slowly and quietly; to make someone feel uncomfortable
Example
She crept quietly up the stairs to avoid waking anyone.
Ella subió por las escaleras silenciosamente para evitar despertar a alguien.
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.
B2 noun/verb /sɪˈmɛnt/

cement

cemento / cimentar
Meaning
a powdery substance that binds materials together; to make something strong or permanent
Example
The treaty helped cement the relationship between the two countries.
El tratado ayudó a cimentar la relación entre los dos países.
A2 noun /ˈkæs.əl/

Castle

castillo; palacio;
Meaning
a large fortified building or set of buildings; a fortress
Example
The medieval castle stood majestically on top of the hill.
El castillo medieval se erguía majestuoso en la cima de la colina.
C1 adjective /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛndɪŋ/

condescending

condescendiente
Meaning
having or showing an attitude of patronizing superiority
Example
Her condescending tone upset her colleagues.
Su tono condescendiente molestó a sus compañeros.
B2 noun /kəˈrɪkjələm/

curriculum

currículo
Meaning
The subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, or university.
Example
The school updated its curriculum to include more digital literacy courses.
La escuela actualizó su currículo para incluir más cursos de alfabetización digital.
B2 adjective ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən.əl

constitutional

constitucional
Meaning
Relating to an established set of principles governing a state; in accordance with a political constitution.
Example
Constitutional reforms ensure fairness in the system.
Las reformas constitucionales aseguran la equidad en el sistema.
B2 adjective /ˈkɜːrtiəs/

courteous

cortés
Meaning
polite, respectful, or considerate in manner
Example
The staff at the hotel were very courteous to all guests.
El personal del hotel fue muy cortés con todos los huéspedes.