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C1 verb /kriːk/

creak

hacer un ruido chirriante o agudo
Meaning
to make a high-pitched, squeaking noise when moved
Example
The old door creaked as she opened it.
La puerta vieja crujió cuando la abrió.
C1 noun /ˈkɒn.vɔɪ/

convoy

convoy
Meaning
a group of vehicles or ships traveling together, often for protection
Example
The military convoy moved through the desert at dawn.
El convoy militar atravesó el desierto al amanecer.
C2 noun /ˈkɒnk.leɪv/

conclave

conclave secreto
Meaning
a private meeting, especially a secret or important one
Example
The leaders met in a secret conclave to discuss the strategy.
Los líderes se reunieron en un conclave secreto para discutir la estrategia.
C1 noun /kənˈkʌrəns/

concurrence

concurrencia
Meaning
Agreement or union in action, opinion, or occurrence; simultaneous happening of events.
Example
The project was completed with the concurrence of all departments.
El proyecto se completó con la concurrencia de todos los departamentos.
A2 noun /ˈkændi/

candy

caramelo
Meaning
a sweet food made with sugar or chocolate, often in small pieces
Example
The children were excited to get candy on Halloween.
Los niños estaban emocionados de recibir caramelos en Halloween.
C2 adjective /kənˈkɒmɪtənt/

concomitant

concomitante
Meaning
Naturally accompanying or associated with something.
Example
Increased stress is often concomitant with long working hours.
El estrés aumentado es a menudo concomitante con largas horas de trabajo.
C1 noun kəˈlɛktɪvɪzəm

collectivism

colectivismo
Meaning
The practice or principle of giving a group priority over each individual in it.
Example
Collectivism emphasizes the importance of group over individual interests.
El colectivismo enfatiza la importancia del grupo sobre los intereses individuales.
C2 verb /kəˈdʒoʊl/

cajole

engatusar
Meaning
To persuade someone to do something by flattery or gentle urging.
Example
She managed to cajole her friend into joining the trip.
Ella logró engatusar a su amiga para que se uniera al viaje.
B2 adjective /ˈsel.jə.lər/

Cellular

celular
Meaning
relating to cells; consisting of cells; relating to mobile phone technology
Example
Cellular technology has revolutionized communication.
La tecnología celular ha revolucionado la comunicación.
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 noun /ˈkʊriər/

courier

mensajero
Meaning
a person or company that delivers messages, packages, or mail
Example
The courier delivered the documents on time.
El mensajero entregó los documentos a tiempo.
A1 noun /ˈkʌn.tri/

country

país
Meaning
a nation with its own government and borders
Example
Bangladesh is a beautiful country with rich culture.
Bangladés es un hermoso país con una rica cultura.
B2 verb /kɜːrb/

curb

frenar / controlar
Meaning
to restrain, control, or limit something
Example
The government took steps to curb inflation.
El gobierno tomó medidas para frenar la inflación.
A2 noun /ˈkoʊkənʌt/

Coconut

coco
Meaning
a large brown seed with hard shell containing white flesh and coconut water
Example
We drank coconut water directly from the coconut.
Bebimos agua de coco directamente del coco.
B2 noun /ˈkæʃ.uː nʌt/

Cashew Nut

nuez de anacardo
Meaning
a kidney-shaped nut with a creamy texture and mild flavor
Example
Cashew nuts are often used in cooking and as a healthy snack.
Las nueces de anacardo se usan comúnmente en la cocina y como un snack saludable.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmpɪtəns/

competence

competencia
Meaning
the ability to do something successfully or efficiently
Example
Her competence as a manager impressed the board.
Su competencia como gerente impresionó a la junta.
C1 noun /ˈkæmi.oʊ/

cameo

cameo
Meaning
a small but significant role in a play, film, or show, often performed by a well-known person
Example
The actor made a surprise cameo in the movie.
El actor hizo un cameo sorpresa en la película.
C2 noun /ˈkaɪrəˌmænsi/

chiromancy

quiromancia
Meaning
The practice of predicting the future by interpreting the lines on the palms of hands; palmistry.
Example
The old woman practiced chiromancy and told fortunes for travelers.
La anciana practicaba la quiromancia y decía el futuro a los viajeros.
A2 noun /ˈkjuː.kʌm.bər/

Cucumber

pepino
Meaning
a long green vegetable with watery flesh, eaten raw in salads or cooked
Example
I added fresh cucumber slices to my salad.
Añadí rodajas de pepino fresco a mi ensalada.
C1 verb koʊˈɜrs

coerce

coaccionar
Meaning
To force someone to do something against their will using threats or intimidation.
Example
The manager tried to coerce the employees into working overtime.
El gerente intentó coaccionar a los empleados para que trabajaran horas extras.
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrklət/

circlet

Meaning
A small circular band, typically worn as an ornament on the head.
Example
The princess wore a golden circlet on her forehead.
B1 noun /ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

criticism

crítica
Meaning
The expression of disapproval or judgment of the merits of something
Example
The new policy has faced a lot of criticism from the public.
La nueva política ha recibido mucha crítica por parte del público.
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.
A2 noun /ˈsɛlˌfoʊn/

cellphone

teléfono móvil
Meaning
a portable telephone that uses a cellular network for wireless communication
Example
She forgot her cellphone at home and couldn’t call anyone.
Olvidó su teléfono móvil en casa y no pudo llamar a nadie.
B2 adjective /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

Convincing

convincente; creíble; persuasivo; capaz de hacer que alguien crea algo
Meaning
believable; credible; persuasive; able to make someone believe something
Example
His convincing argument won over the entire jury.
Su argumento convincente ganó al jurado entero.
B2 noun /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

conjunction

conjunción
Meaning
a word used to connect clauses or sentences, or to coordinate words
Example
The words 'and' and 'but' are common conjunctions.
Las palabras 'y' y 'pero' son conjunciones comunes.
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.
B2 adjective, noun /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/

commonplace

común
Meaning
ordinary or unremarkable; something that is usual or commonly found
Example
Smartphones have become commonplace in modern life.
Los teléfonos inteligentes se han vuelto algo común en la vida moderna.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpoʊzd/

composed

sereno
Meaning
calm and in control of oneself; made up of or formed from
Example
He remained composed even under pressure.
Él permaneció sereno incluso bajo presión.
B2 noun /kɔːrps/

corpse

cadáver
Meaning
a dead body, especially of a human
Example
The police discovered a corpse in the abandoned house.
La policía descubrió un cadáver en la casa abandonada.
C1 noun /tʃæmp/

champ

campeón / ganador
Meaning
an informal word for champion or winner.
Example
He is the new champ of the boxing tournament.
Él es el nuevo campeón del torneo de boxeo.
A2 adjective /ˈkloʊ.sɪst/

closest

más cercano
Meaning
nearest in distance or relationship
Example
He is my closest friend.
Él es mi amigo más cercano.
C1 noun ˌkɒn.əˈteɪ.ʃən

connotation

significado implícito o sugerido
Meaning
The implied or suggested meaning of a word beyond its literal definition
Example
The word 'home' has a warm connotation of comfort and family.
La palabra 'hogar' tiene una connotación cálida de comodidad y familia
B2 verb /kənˈsɜːrv/

conserve

conservar
Meaning
to protect something from harm or destruction; to use resources carefully to avoid waste
Example
We must conserve water during the dry season.
Debemos conservar agua durante la temporada seca.
B1 adjective ˈkɒmplɛks

complex

complejo
Meaning
Having many interrelated parts or factors; complicated.
Example
The relationship between poverty and education is complex.
La relación entre la pobreza y la educación es compleja.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/

capitalist

capitalista
Meaning
a person who supports or believes in capitalism; a wealthy business owner
Example
The capitalist believes in the freedom of the market.
El capitalista cree en la libertad del mercado.
C2 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈluːʃən/

convolution

convolución, curva compleja o estructura
Meaning
a twist, coil, or a complex and intricate shape or arrangement
Example
The brain has many convolutions that increase its surface area.
El cerebro tiene muchas convoluciones que aumentan su área superficial.
B1 noun /ˈtʃær.ɪ.ti/

Charity

caridad; generosidad; altruismo
Meaning
the voluntary giving of help to those in need; kindness and tolerance in judging others
Example
The wealthy businessman donated millions to charity for education.
El empresario adinerado donó millones a la caridad para la educación.
B2 noun /kənˈvɛn.ʃən.əl ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ/

conventional farming

agricultura convencional
Meaning
Traditional farming method using synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and modern technology.
Example
Conventional farming increases crop production using fertilizers.
La agricultura convencional aumenta la producción de cultivos utilizando fertilizantes.
B1 adjective /kriˈeɪtɪv/

creative

creativo
Meaning
Having the ability to produce new and original ideas or things.
Example
She is very creative in her writing.
Ella es muy creativa en su escritura.
B2 adjective /kəʊˈɒpərətɪv/

cooperative

cooperativo
Meaning
willing to work or act together with others for a common purpose
Example
She was very cooperative during the interview process.
Ella fue muy cooperativa durante el proceso de la entrevista.
B1 noun /kənˈvɛnʃən/

convention

convención
Meaning
a widely accepted way of behaving or doing something; a formal meeting
Example
The annual writers' convention was held in Dhaka.
La convención anual de escritores se celebró en Dhaka.
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.
B1 adjective /kənˈsɪdərəbl/

considerable

considerable
Meaning
large in amount, size, or importance
Example
The project required a considerable amount of time and money.
El proyecto requirió una cantidad considerable de tiempo y dinero.
A2 noun /tʃɜːrtʃ/

church

iglesia
Meaning
a building used for public Christian worship
Example
The old church in the village was built in the 18th century.
La iglesia antigua en el pueblo fue construida en el siglo XVIII.
C2 noun /ˈkærɪt/

caret

caret (^)
Meaning
A proofreading symbol (^) used to indicate where something should be inserted.
Example
The editor placed a caret to show where the missing word should go.
El editor colocó un caret para mostrar dónde debería ir la palabra faltante.
C2 noun /kənˈfɛsər/

confessor

confesor
Meaning
A person who confesses sins or secrets, especially to a priest.
Example
The confessor listened patiently to the troubled man.
El confesor escuchó pacientemente al hombre angustiado.
C2 noun /koʊˈædʒətər/

coadjutor

auxiliar
Meaning
a person who helps or assists another, especially in a religious or official capacity
Example
The bishop appointed a coadjutor to assist him with his duties.
El obispo nombró a un auxiliar para que lo asistiera con sus deberes.
C2 noun /ˈkeɪsiːn/

Casein

caseína
Meaning
the main protein found in milk and cheese, used in food production and supplements
Example
Casein protein powder is popular among athletes for muscle recovery.
El polvo de proteína de caseína es popular entre los atletas para la recuperación muscular.
C1 noun /ˈkɒnɪfər/

conifer

Conífera
Meaning
a type of tree that bears cones and evergreen needle-like leaves, such as pine or fir
Example
The forest is dominated by conifers like pine and spruce.
El bosque está dominado por coníferas como el pino y el abeto.
B2 noun /ˌkovuːɪɡˈzɪs.təns/

Co-existence

coexistencia
Meaning
the state of existing together at the same time or in the same place; peaceful cohabitation
Example
The peaceful co-existence of different cultures makes this city unique.
La coexistencia pacífica de diferentes culturas hace que esta ciudad sea única.
C2 noun /ˈkæbəˌlɪzəm/

cabalism

cabalismo
Meaning
The doctrines, practices, or secretive dealings of a cabal.
Example
The historian wrote extensively about cabalism in the royal court.
El historiador escribió extensamente sobre el cabalismo en la corte real.
B1 noun /ˈkætəɡɔːri/

category

categoría
Meaning
a class or division of things regarded as having particular shared characteristics
Example
Books are arranged by category in the library.
Los libros están organizados por categoría en la biblioteca.
C2 adjective /krɪˈpʌskjʊlər/

crepuscular

relacionado con el crepúsculo
Meaning
relating to twilight or active during twilight
Example
Bats are crepuscular animals, most active at dawn and dusk.
Los murciélagos son animales crepusculares, los más activos al amanecer y al atardecer.
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.
B1 noun /ˈtʃiːtər/

cheater

tramposo
Meaning
a person who cheats or acts dishonestly to gain an advantage
Example
He was caught and labeled as a cheater during the exam.
Fue acusado de ser un tramposo en el examen.
A2 verb tʃeɪs

chase

perseguir
Meaning
To pursue in order to catch or overtake; to follow rapidly or eagerly
Example
Don't chase two rabbits at once.
No persigas dos conejos a la vez.
C1 adjective /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsnt/

convalescent

en recuperación, que se recupera de una enfermedad o tratamiento médico
Meaning
recovering from an illness or medical treatment
Example
The hospital has a special ward for convalescent patients.
El hospital tiene una sala especial para los pacientes en recuperación.
B2 noun /kənˈstreɪnt/

constraint

restricción
Meaning
a limitation or restriction
Example
Time is the biggest constraint in completing the project.
El tiempo es la mayor restricción para completar el proyecto.
B1 adjective /kənˈtroʊld/

controlled

controlado
Meaning
managed or regulated carefully; kept within limits
Example
The experiment was conducted in a controlled environment.
El experimento se realizó en un entorno controlado.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˌkɑːr.diˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

cardiologist

cardiólogo
Meaning
A doctor specializing in diagnosing and treating heart diseases.
Example
She made an appointment with a cardiologist for her chest pain.
Ella hizo una cita con un cardiólogo debido al dolor en su pecho.
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrtɪˌtjuːd/

certitude

certeza
Meaning
Absolute certainty or conviction about something.
Example
She spoke with certitude about the outcome of the case.
Ella habló con certeza sobre el resultado del caso.
B1 noun/adjective /ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/

characteristic

característica
Meaning
A distinguishing quality or feature of a person, place, or thing.
Example
Kindness is a characteristic of true leadership.
La amabilidad es una característica del verdadero liderazgo.
B2 noun ˈkɔːrəl ˈriːfs

Coral Reefs

arrecifes de coral
Meaning
Underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals, forming diverse marine ecosystems.
Example
Saint Martin's Island is known for its coral reefs.
La Isla de San Martín es conocida por sus arrecifes de coral.
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.
C2 verb /ˈkrɪŋ.kəl/

crinkle

arrugar
Meaning
To form small creases or wrinkles.
Example
She crinkled her nose at the strange smell.
Ella arrugó la nariz ante el extraño olor.
A2 noun ˈkæm.pɪŋ

camping

camping
Meaning
Living outdoors temporarily, especially for recreation; staying in a tent or similar shelter.
Example
Many families go camping during holidays.
Muchas familias van de camping durante las vacaciones.
C1 noun /krəˈvæs/

crevasse

grieta profunda
Meaning
a deep crack in a glacier or the earth’s surface
Example
The climbers carefully crossed the icy crevasse.
Los escaladores cruzaron cuidadosamente la grieta helada.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈklɒkwaɪz/

Clockwise

en el sentido de las agujas del reloj
Meaning
in the direction that clock hands move; in a circular direction from left to right
Example
Turn the valve clockwise to tighten it.
Gire la válvula en el sentido de las agujas del reloj para apretarla.
B2 noun /kəmˈplek.ʃən/

Complexion

complexión
Meaning
the natural color, texture, and appearance of a person's skin, especially on the face
Example
Her fair complexion glowed beautifully in the morning sunlight.
Su tez clara brillaba hermosamente bajo la luz del sol de la mañana.
B2 noun /ˈkʌlprɪt/

culprit

culpable
Meaning
a person who is responsible for a crime or misdeed
Example
The police caught the culprit behind the robbery.
La policía atrapó al culpable detrás del robo.
B2 noun/verb /kəˈmjuː.tɪŋ/

commuting

viaje diario
Meaning
Regular travel to and from workplace, daily journey for work.
Example
He spends two hours commuting to work every day.
Él pasa dos horas viajando al trabajo todos los días.
B1 noun /kənˈkluː.ʒən/

Conclusion

conclusión; finalización; juicio
Meaning
the end or finish of an event, process, or text; a judgment or decision reached by reasoning
Example
The conclusion of the research paper summarized all the important findings.
La conclusión del artículo de investigación resumió todos los hallazgos importantes.
B1 noun /ˈkɒntɛkst/

context

contexto
Meaning
the circumstances or background relevant to an event, statement, or idea
Example
To understand the quote, you need to know the context in which it was said.
Para entender la cita, necesitas conocer el contexto en el que se dijo.
C2 noun /ˈkloʊðiər/

clothier

comerciante de ropa
Meaning
a person or company that makes, sells, or deals in clothes.
Example
The town’s clothier displayed fine suits in his shop window.
El comerciante de ropa de la ciudad exhibió trajes elegantes en la ventana de su tienda.
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.
C1 noun, verb /klɒt/

clot

coágulo
Meaning
a thick mass of coagulated liquid, especially blood; to form such a mass.
Example
The doctor removed a blood clot from the patient.
El doctor removió un coágulo de sangre del paciente.
B2 noun ˌsaɪ.bə.sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti

cybersecurity

ciberseguridad
Meaning
The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks
Example
Cybersecurity ensures safe digital operations.
La ciberseguridad garantiza operaciones digitales seguras.
C1 noun /ˈkændɪdnəs/

candidness

franqueza
Meaning
The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward
Example
Her candidness during the meeting impressed everyone.
Su franqueza durante la reunión impresionó a todos.
C1 noun/verb /ˈkætəpʌlt/

catapult

catapulta / dispositivo para lanzar
Meaning
A device for launching objects at high speed; to hurl or launch something suddenly.
Example
The invention catapulted him to international fame.
La invención lo catapultó a la fama internacional.
C1 verb /ˈkrɒs.briːd/

crossbreed

cruzar razas
Meaning
to produce an animal or plant by mating two different breeds, varieties, or species
Example
Farmers crossbreed cows to improve milk production.
Los agricultores cruzan vacas para mejorar la producción de leche.
A2 verb /tʃɑːrdʒ/

charge

cobrar/cargar
Meaning
to demand payment; to formally accuse; to rush forward aggressively
Example
The store charges extra for home delivery.
La tienda cobra un cargo adicional por la entrega a domicilio.
C2 noun /ˌkɒntrəpəˈzɪʃən/

contraposition

contraposición
Meaning
the act of placing two things in opposition for contrast or comparison
Example
The contraposition of the two theories highlighted their differences.
La contraposición de las dos teorías destacó sus diferencias.
C2 adjective /kəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/

Capacious

espacioso; grande; amplio;
Meaning
having a lot of space inside; roomy and spacious
Example
The capacious hall can accommodate five hundred people.
El salón espacioso puede acomodar a quinientas personas.
C2 verb /ˈkæstreɪt/

castrate

castrar
Meaning
To remove the testicles of a male animal or human.
Example
The farmer castrated the young bulls to make them easier to manage.
El granjero castró a los toros jóvenes para hacerlos más fáciles de manejar.
C2 verb /kənˈvoʊk/

convoke

convocar
Meaning
to call together or summon a meeting or assembly
Example
The committee convoked an emergency session to discuss the crisis.
El comité convocó una sesión de emergencia para discutir la crisis.
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.
C2 noun /ˌkæstɪˈɡeɪʃən/

castigation

severa crítica o castigo
Meaning
Severe criticism or punishment for wrongdoing.
Example
The manager’s harsh castigation shocked the entire team.
La severa castigo del gerente sorprendió a todo el equipo.
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.
C2 noun /kəmˈpleɪsəns/

complaisance

complacencia
Meaning
willingness to please others; courteous compliance
Example
Her complaisance made her popular among her colleagues.
Su complacencia la hizo popular entre sus compañeros de trabajo.
C1 verb /ˈkrɪsən/

christen

bautizar
Meaning
to give a name to someone at baptism or to name something officially
Example
They christened the ship after the queen.
Ellos bautizaron el barco después de la reina.
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.
C1 noun /ˈkoʊhɔːrt/

cohort

cohorte
Meaning
A group of people with a shared characteristic, usually of the same age or with a common experience.
Example
The study tracked a cohort of students over ten years.
El estudio siguió a una cohorte de estudiantes durante diez años.
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.
C1 noun /ˈkæptər/

captor

captor
Meaning
a person or group who has captured someone or something
Example
The hostage managed to escape from his captors.
El rehén logró escapar de sus captores.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪn.ɪ.kəl/

cynical

cínico
Meaning
Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
Example
She was cynical about the politician's promises.
Ella era cínica acerca de las promesas del político.
C1 noun /ˈkærət/

carat

unidad de peso para piedras preciosas
Meaning
a unit of weight for precious stones, equal to 200 milligrams
Example
She received a two-carat diamond ring for her engagement.
Ella recibió un anillo de diamantes de dos quilates para su compromiso.
A2 noun ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən

competition

competencia
Meaning
The activity or condition of competing; rivalry for supremacy.
Example
Competition grew between language groups.
La competencia creció entre los grupos lingüísticos.
C1 adjective /ˌʃoʊ.vəˈnɪs.tɪk/

chauvinistic

chauvinista
Meaning
Displaying or characterized by excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support, especially towards one's own gender or group.
Example
His chauvinistic attitude alienated many of his female colleagues.
Su actitud chauvinista alienó a muchas de sus compañeras de trabajo.
C2 noun /kəmˈpleɪsəns/

complacence

complacencia
Meaning
a feeling of quiet pleasure or self-satisfaction, often without awareness of potential danger
Example
His complacence prevented him from noticing the risks.
Su complacencia le impidió notar los riesgos.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈsɜː.kəm.spekt/

circumspect

cauteloso, prudente, considerado
Meaning
Wary and unwilling to take risks; careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences.
Example
Investors must be circumspect before making decisions.
Los inversionistas deben ser circunspectos antes de tomar decisiones.
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.
B2 noun /ˈkɒpɪraɪt/

copyright

derechos de autor
Meaning
the legal right of the creator of a work to control its use and distribution
Example
She holds the copyright for the book.
Ella tiene los derechos de autor del libro.
B1 noun /kɑːrt/

Cart

carro
Meaning
a wheeled vehicle for carrying goods; a shopping cart
Example
The farmer loaded hay onto his cart.
El granjero cargó heno en su carro.
C1 adjective /ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtən/

cosmopolitan

cosmopolita
Meaning
familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures
Example
He has a cosmopolitan outlook due to his extensive travels.
Él tiene una perspectiva cosmopolita debido a sus amplios viajes.
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 /tʃaɪd/

chide

reprender
Meaning
to scold or rebuke; to express disapproval
Example
The teacher chided the student for being late.
El profesor reprendió al estudiante por llegar tarde.
B2 adverb /kənˈsɪstəntli/

consistently

constantemente
Meaning
in a way that does not vary; regularly and dependably
Example
She has been performing consistently well in her studies.
Ella ha estado rindiendo constantemente bien en sus estudios.
C2 adjective /kɒnˈsæŋɡwɪn/

consanguine

consanguíneo
Meaning
Of the same blood or origin; related by birth.
Example
The two families were consanguine through their grandparents.
Las dos familias eran consanguíneas a través de sus abuelos.
A2 adjective /ˈkʌlərfəl/

colorful

colorido
Meaning
having bright colors; full of variety or interest
Example
The festival was full of colorful decorations.
El festival estaba lleno de decoraciones coloridas.
C1 noun /ˈsɛntɪˌliːtər/

centiliter

centilitro
Meaning
A metric unit of capacity equal to one hundredth of a liter.
Example
The recipe calls for 20 centiliters of milk.
La receta requiere 20 centilitros de leche.
B2 adjective kəˈləʊ.ni.əl

colonial

colonial
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism, especially involving the control of one country by another.
Example
Colonial rule suppressed local governance.
El gobierno colonial suprimió el gobierno local.