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A2 noun /kriːm/

Cream

crema
Meaning
the thick white or pale yellow fatty liquid that rises to the top of milk
Example
She whipped the cream until it became fluffy.
Ella batió la crema hasta que se volvió esponjosa.
A2 verb /ʃeɪk/

shake

sacudir
Meaning
to move quickly back and forth; to tremble
Example
The earthquake made the building shake.
El terremoto hizo que el edificio se sacudiera.
C2 noun /pluːˈtɒkrəsi/

plutocracy

gobierno de los ricos
Meaning
a system of government where the wealthy hold power
Example
The country was ruled as a plutocracy.
El país fue gobernado como una plutocracia.
B2 adverb /ˌfɜːrðərˈmɔːr/

furthermore

además
Meaning
Used to introduce an additional point or idea; in addition.
Example
The plan is simple and, furthermore, it is affordable.
El plan es sencillo y, además, es asequible.
C2 noun /ˈɪntərˌloʊpər/

interloper

intruso
Meaning
A person who becomes involved in a situation or place where they are not wanted.
Example
He felt like an interloper at the private family gathering.
Se sintió como un intruso en la reunión familiar privada.
C1 adjective /oʊˈvɜːrt/

overt

abierto
Meaning
Done or shown openly; not hidden or secret.
Example
There was an overt display of hostility between the rivals.
Hubo una exhibición abierta de hostilidad entre los rivales.
B1 adjective /ˈɔːɡənaɪzd/

organized

organizado
Meaning
Arranged in a systematic way, especially on a large scale.
Example
An organized approach to work increases productivity and reduces stress.
Un enfoque organizado para el trabajo aumenta la productividad y reduce el estrés.
B2 verb /saɪ/

sigh

suspirar
Meaning
to let out a long, deep breath as an expression of tiredness, relief, or sadness
Example
She sighed with relief when she heard the good news.
Ella suspiró de alivio cuando escuchó las buenas noticias.
C2 noun /ˌlæs.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

laceration

corte profundo
Meaning
a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh
Example
He needed stitches for a laceration on his leg.
Necesitaba puntos para un corte profundo en su pierna.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsuːsiənt/

insouciant

despreocupado
Meaning
Showing a casual lack of concern; carefree.
Example
He gave an insouciant shrug and walked away.
Hizo un encogimiento de hombros despreocupado y se alejó.
B1 noun /seɪlz/

sales

ventas
Meaning
activities related to selling products or services
Example
The company saw a significant increase in sales during the holiday season.
La empresa vio un aumento significativo en las ventas durante la temporada navideña.
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪm.ɪ.tə.bəl/

inimitable

inimitable
Meaning
So good or unusual as to be impossible to copy; unique.
Example
His inimitable writing style made him a literary legend.
Su estilo de escritura inimitable lo convirtió en una leyenda literaria.
C1 noun /ˌdʒuː.bɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

jubilation

jubileo
Meaning
a feeling or expression of great happiness and triumph
Example
There was jubilation in the streets after the victory.
Hubo jubileo en las calles después de la victoria.
C1 noun /ɪkˈstriː.mɪst/

Extremist

extremista
Meaning
a person who holds extreme political or religious views
Example
The government is taking measures to prevent extremist activities.
El gobierno está tomando medidas para prevenir actividades extremistas.
A2 noun ˈpraɪsɪz

prices

precios
Meaning
The amount of money expected, required, or given in payment for something.
Example
Rising prices are affecting consumer spending.
El aumento de los precios está afectando el gasto de los consumidores.
C1 noun /ˈfjʊərɔːr/

furor

alboroto
Meaning
An outbreak of public anger or excitement.
Example
The politician's remarks created a furor in the media.
Los comentarios del político crearon un furor en los medios.
C1 adjective /ˈmɪnəskjuːl/

minuscule

minúsculo
Meaning
extremely small in size or importance
Example
She made only a minuscule contribution to the project.
Ella hizo solo una contribución minúscula al proyecto.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.nɪ.kəl/

Barnacle

percebe
Meaning
a marine crustacean that attaches itself permanently to underwater surfaces
Example
The old ship's hull was covered with barnacles.
El casco del viejo barco estaba cubierto de percebes.
B2 verb /kəmˈpoʊz/

compose

componer
Meaning
to create music or writing; to make up; to calm oneself
Example
She composes beautiful songs.
Ella compone hermosas canciones.
B1 noun /kæˈʃɪər/

Cashier

cajero
Meaning
a person who handles payments and transactions in a store or bank
Example
The cashier scanned all the items and calculated the total bill.
El cajero escaneó todos los artículos y calculó el total de la factura.
C2 noun /ˈmælɪt fɪʃ/

Mallet fish

pez con caparazón
Meaning
A marine fish with a hard shell-like covering, found in coastal waters
Example
The mallet fish is known for its unique protective shell covering.
El pez con caparazón es conocido por su cubierta protectora única.
A2 noun /roʊz/

Rose

rosa
Meaning
a fragrant flower with thorny stems, typically red, pink, white, or yellow
Example
She gave me a beautiful red rose for Valentine's Day.
Ella me dio una hermosa rosa roja para el Día de San Valentín.
B2 noun /ˈfriːˌlænsər/

freelancer

trabajador independiente
Meaning
A person who works independently without being permanently employed by one organization.
Example
She works as a freelancer designing websites for different clients.
Ella trabaja como freelancer diseñando sitios web para diferentes clientes.
C1 adjective /ˈbleɪtənt/

blatant

flagrante
Meaning
done openly and unashamedly; obvious and offensive
Example
The company's blatant disregard for safety regulations angered the public.
La flagrante indiferencia de la empresa hacia las normas de seguridad enfureció al público.
C2 noun /ɒkˈteɪvoʊ/

octavo

octavo (tamaño de libro resultante de doblar una hoja en ocho partes)
Meaning
A size of book page resulting from folding a sheet of paper into eight leaves (sixteen pages).
Example
The old library contained rare octavo editions of Shakespeare.
La antigua biblioteca contenía ediciones raras de octavo de Shakespeare.
C1 adjective /ˈflɪmzi/

flimsy

débil
Meaning
weak, fragile, or lacking in strength; not convincing
Example
The chair was too flimsy to support his weight.
La silla era demasiado débil para soportar su peso.
A1 verb /wɔːk/

walk

caminar
Meaning
to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other
Example
I walk to school every morning.
Voy a la escuela caminando todas las mañanas.
C1 verb /rɪˈpjuː.di.eɪt/

repudiate

repudiar
Meaning
to refuse to accept, recognize, or support something
Example
He repudiated the claim that he was involved in the scandal.
Él repudió la afirmación de que estuvo involucrado en el escándalo.
B1 noun ˈdɪsɪplɪn

discipline

disciplina
Meaning
The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience
Example
Discipline helps maintain focus and productivity.
La disciplina ayuda a mantener el enfoque y la productividad.
C2 noun /ˌpærəˈnɔɪæk/

paranoiac

persona paranoica
Meaning
A person who suffers from paranoia or exhibits extreme, irrational distrust and suspicion.
Example
The paranoiac refused to leave his house, fearing everyone was against him.
La persona paranoica se negó a salir de su casa, temiendo que todos estuvieran en su contra.
B2 adjective /mɑːrkt/

Marked

marcado; evidente; distinto
Meaning
clearly noticeable; distinct; obvious
Example
There was a marked improvement in her performance.
Hubo una mejora marcada en su desempeño.
C1 verb /plʌm/

plumb

medir la profundidad o examinar de cerca
Meaning
to measure the depth of water or examine closely
Example
They used a line to plumb the depth of the lake.
Ellos usaron una línea para medir la profundidad del lago.
B2 verb /slæp/

slap

abofetear
Meaning
to hit someone quickly with the flat part of the hand; to strike sharply
Example
She was so angry that she slapped him across the face.
Ella estaba tan enojada que lo abofeteó en la cara.
B1 verb /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/

criticize

criticar
Meaning
to express disapproval or find fault with someone or something
Example
The teacher criticized the student's poor handwriting.
El maestro criticó la mala caligrafía del estudiante.
C2 noun, verb /ˈæseɪ/

assay

ensayo
Meaning
To test or analyze the quality, purity, or content of a substance; the act of such testing.
Example
The scientists assayed the mineral sample for gold content.
Los científicos analizaron la muestra mineral para el contenido de oro.
C2 adjective /ˈpʌdʒi/

pudgy

relleno
Meaning
slightly fat or chubby in a way that is often cute
Example
The baby had pudgy cheeks that everyone adored.
El bebé tenía mejillas rellenas que todos adoraban.
B2 noun /ˈdʒæn.ɪ.tər/

Janitor

conserje, cuidador de edificio
Meaning
a person employed to clean and maintain a building; a caretaker
Example
The school janitor worked late every evening to ensure the classrooms were spotless.
El conserje de la escuela trabajaba hasta tarde todas las noches para asegurar que las aulas estuvieran impecables.
B1 noun /dɪˈzɜːrts/ (noun: reward or punishment deserved)

deserts

lo que alguien merece, especialmente un castigo o recompensa
Meaning
what someone deserves, especially punishment or reward
Example
He finally got his just deserts for cheating in the exam.
Finalmente recibió su castigo por hacer trampa en el examen.
B2 noun /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪtər/

coordinator

coordinador
Meaning
a person who organizes people or activities so that they work well together
Example
The event coordinator managed everything perfectly.
El coordinador del evento gestionó todo perfectamente.
B2 noun ˈsʌbstɪˌtut

substitute

sustituto
Meaning
A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.
Example
Money cannot be a substitute for genuine happiness.
El dinero no puede ser un sustituto de la verdadera felicidad.
C1 noun /ˌɪntərˌɒpərəˈbɪləti/

interoperability

interoperabilidad
Meaning
The ability of computer systems or software to exchange and make use of information.
Example
The interoperability of different software systems ensures seamless workflow.
La interoperabilidad de diferentes sistemas de software asegura un flujo de trabajo continuo.
B2 noun /ˈtroʊfi/

trophy

trofeo
Meaning
An object awarded as a prize for a victory or achievement.
Example
She proudly displayed the trophy she won in the competition.
Ella mostró con orgullo el trofeo que ganó en la competencia.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvæljʊəbl/

invaluable

invaluable
Meaning
Extremely useful or indispensable.
Example
Her advice proved invaluable to my success.
Su consejo resultó invaluable para mi éxito.
C1 adjective /ˈbleɪmləs/

blameless

inocente
Meaning
innocent of wrongdoing; not deserving blame
Example
She remained calm and blameless throughout the investigation.
Ella permaneció tranquila e inocente durante toda la investigación.
B1 adjective /ˈteknɪkəl/

Technical

técnico; especializado;
Meaning
relating to or involving special skills or knowledge; requiring specialized training
Example
The manual contains technical instructions for operating the machine.
El manual contiene instrucciones técnicas para operar la máquina.
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 noun /kəˈkeɪn/

cocaine

cocaína (una droga)
Meaning
a powerful and addictive illegal drug made from coca leaves
Example
He was arrested for possessing cocaine.
Fue arrestado por poseer cocaína.
A1 noun /hɔːrs/

Horse

caballo
Meaning
a large domesticated mammal used for riding and pulling loads
Example
The horse galloped across the field with great speed.
El caballo galopó a través del campo con gran velocidad.
C1 adjective ˌæd.vɚˈser.i.əl

adversarial

adversarial
Meaning
Involving or characterized by conflict or opposition.
Example
The two companies have an adversarial relationship in the market.
Las dos empresas tienen una relación adversarial en el mercado.
C1 noun ˈeʃ.ə.lɒn

echelon

nivel, rango, jerarquía
Meaning
A level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society.
Example
He climbed to the upper echelon of the corporate world.
Él ascendió al nivel más alto del mundo corporativo.
C2 noun /bel ˈæp.əl/

Bell apple

manzana campana
Meaning
a tropical fruit with a crisp texture and sweet taste, scientifically known as Syzygium malaccense
Example
The bell apple tree produces beautiful red fruits that are popular in tropical regions.
El árbol de manzana campana produce hermosas frutas rojas que son populares en las regiones tropicales
B1 noun /ˈsæm.ən/

salmon

salmón
Meaning
A large fish with pink flesh, often eaten as food.
Example
They served grilled salmon for dinner.
Sirvieron salmón a la parrilla para la cena.
B2 noun /streɪn/

Strain

tensión; presión; agotamiento;
Meaning
pressure or tension; excessive demand on strength or resources
Example
Working long hours put a strain on his health.
Trabajar muchas horas puso una tensión en su salud.
B2 noun /ˈkɪdni/

Kidney

riñón
Meaning
either of a pair of organs that filter waste products from the blood and produce urine
Example
Drinking plenty of water helps keep your kidneys healthy.
Beber suficiente agua ayuda a mantener los riñones saludables.
B2 noun /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

determination

determinación
Meaning
Firmness of purpose; the quality of being determined; resolve.
Example
His determination to succeed was unwavering.
Su determinación para tener éxito era inquebrantable.
C1 noun /ˌekspəˈzɪʃən/

exposition

exposición
Meaning
a detailed explanation or a large public exhibition
Example
The scientist gave a clear exposition of the theory.
El científico dio una explicación clara de la teoría.
C2 noun /kəˈlɒsəs/

colossus

coloso
Meaning
A person or thing of enormous size, importance, or ability.
Example
Einstein was a colossus in the world of science.
Einstein fue un coloso en el mundo de la ciencia.
C1 noun /nɪərˈvɑːnə/

nirvana

nirvana
Meaning
A state of perfect happiness, peace, and freedom from suffering; in Buddhism, the ultimate goal of liberation.
Example
Meditation helps some people seek nirvana in their lives.
La meditacion ayuda a algunas personas a buscar el nirvana en sus vidas.
A2 verb /friːz/

freeze

congelar
Meaning
to become solid due to cold; to preserve by cold
Example
Water freezes at zero degrees Celsius.
El agua se congela a cero grados Celsius.
C2 adjective /dɪˈskrɛpənt/

discrepant

discrepante
Meaning
showing a difference or inconsistency
Example
The witnesses gave discrepant accounts of the incident.
Los testigos dieron versiones discrepantes del incidente.
C2 verb /ˌæntɪˈsiːd/

antecede

preceder
Meaning
to come before in time or order
Example
A short introduction usually antecedes the main text.
Una introducción corta generalmente antecede al texto principal.
C1 noun /ˈriːbeɪt/

rebate

descuento/reembolso
Meaning
a partial refund given to someone who has paid too much money for something
Example
The store offered a rebate on bulk purchases.
La tienda ofreció un descuento en compras al por mayor.
C2 verb /bɪˈɡaɪl/

beguile

encantar / engañar para atraer
Meaning
to charm or enchant someone, often in a deceptive way
Example
She beguiled the audience with her storytelling.
Ella cautivó a la audiencia con su narración.
B2 verb /ɪnˈflɪkt/

inflict

infligir
Meaning
to cause something unpleasant or painful to be suffered by someone or something
Example
The storm inflicted considerable damage to the city.
La tormenta infligió un daño considerable a la ciudad.
C2 adjective /lɪˈtɪdʒəs/

litigious

litigioso
Meaning
prone to engage in lawsuits or overly inclined to argue legally
Example
He is known as a litigious neighbor who often sues people.
Es conocido como un vecino litigioso que frecuentemente demanda a las personas.
B2 noun /ʌnˈkɒnʃəsnəs/

unconsciousness

inconsciencia
Meaning
the state of being unaware of and unable to respond to one's surroundings
Example
After the accident, he was in a state of unconsciousness for several hours.
Después del accidente, él estuvo en estado de inconsciencia durante varias horas.
C1 noun /ˈɪn.trə.vɜːrt/

introvert

introvertido
Meaning
A person who tends to be shy and prefers spending time alone rather than in groups.
Example
As an introvert, he preferred reading over attending parties.
Como introvertido, prefería leer en lugar de asistir a fiestas.
B2 noun /ˈʃɔːrt.kʌm.ɪŋ/

Shortcoming

deficiencia; falta; defecto
Meaning
a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency
Example
Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings.
A pesar de sus muchos talentos, tiene algunas deficiencias.
C2 noun /ɪnˈɛrənsi/

inerrancy

inerrancia
Meaning
the belief or quality of being free from error; absolute correctness
Example
Some religious groups strongly affirm the inerrancy of their sacred texts.
Algunos grupos religiosos afirman fuertemente la inerrancia de sus textos sagrados.
A2 noun /ˈket.əl/

Kettle

tetera
Meaning
a container used for boiling water, typically with a lid, spout, and handle
Example
The electric kettle whistled when the water reached boiling point.
La tetera eléctrica silbó cuando el agua alcanzó el punto de ebullición.
C1 noun /lʌst/

Lust

deseo sexual muy fuerte; un deseo apasionado de algo
Meaning
very strong sexual desire; a passionate desire for something
Example
His lust for power corrupted him completely.
Su lujuria por el poder lo corrompió completamente.
C2 adjective /rɪˈflɛksəbl/

reflexible

reflexivo
Meaning
Capable of being reflected or bent back.
Example
The surface was highly reflexible, bouncing light in different directions.
La superficie era altamente reflexiva, reflejando la luz en diferentes direcciones.
C1 noun /ˈɒfʃuːt/

offshoot

ramificación
Meaning
A branch or result that develops from something larger or more important.
Example
The startup was an offshoot of a major tech company.
La startup fue una ramificación de una gran empresa de tecnología.
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.
A2 noun /pɒt/

Pot

olla
Meaning
a deep round container used for cooking food
Example
She put the vegetables in a large pot to make soup.
Ella puso las verduras en una olla grande para hacer sopa.
B2 noun /ˈkʊk.uː/

Cuckoo

cuco
Meaning
a bird known for its distinctive call and for laying eggs in other birds' nests
Example
We heard the cuckoo calling from the forest early in the morning.
Escuchamos el canto del cuco desde el bosque por la mañana temprano.
B1 adjective /ɪˈlɛktrɪkəl/

electrical

eléctrico
Meaning
related to electricity or the use of electrical power
Example
The electrical system in the house needs repair.
El sistema eléctrico de la casa necesita reparación.
B2 noun /dʒɜːrk/

Jerk

tirón; empujón; persona tonta
Meaning
a quick, sharp, sudden movement; an abrupt pull or twist; a foolish person
Example
The sudden jerk of the train caused passengers to lose their balance momentarily.
El tirón repentino del tren hizo que los pasajeros perdieran momentáneamente el equilibrio.
C1 noun /ˌbɪbliˈɒɡrəfi/

bibliography

bibliografía
Meaning
a list of books, articles, or other sources used or referred to in scholarly work
Example
The report includes a detailed bibliography at the end.
El informe incluye una bibliografía detallada al final.
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪzəm/

sophism

sofisma
Meaning
a clever but misleading argument; fallacious reasoning
Example
The politician's speech was full of sophism designed to mislead voters.
El discurso del político estaba lleno de sofismo diseñado para engañar a los votantes.
C1 /skwɒt/

squat

agacharse
Meaning
to crouch or sit with knees bent and body close to the ground
Example
He squatted down to tie his shoes.
Se agachó para atarse los zapatos.
A2 adjective /ɒd/

Odd

extraño; inusual; diferente de lo que es normal o esperado
Meaning
strange; unusual; different from what is normal or expected
Example
That's an odd way to solve the problem.
Esa es una forma extraña de resolver el problema.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnɪmˈpiːtʃəbl/

unimpeachable

impecable
Meaning
Not able to be doubted, questioned, or criticized; completely trustworthy.
Example
She is known for her unimpeachable honesty.
Ella es conocida por su honestidad impecable.
C2 noun /mɛnˈdæsəti/

mendacity

falsedad
Meaning
the tendency to be untruthful; dishonesty
Example
The journalist exposed the mendacity of the officials.
El periodista expuso la falsedad de los funcionarios.
C1 adjective rɪsk-ədˈʤɛstɪd

risk-adjusted

ajustado al riesgo
Meaning
Modified or calibrated to account for risk factors in investment returns.
Example
Risk-adjusted returns consider both potential profit and loss.
Las rentas ajustadas al riesgo consideran tanto el beneficio potencial como la pérdida.
B2 noun ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən

transformation

transformación
Meaning
A thorough or dramatic change in form, appearance, or character; a complete alteration or evolution.
Example
Digital literacy leads to economic transformation.
La alfabetización digital conduce a la transformación económica.
C1 adjective /ˌmiːtiˈɔːrɪk/

meteoric

relacionado con meteoritos; muy rápido y a menudo temporal.
Meaning
Relating to meteors; very rapid and often temporary.
Example
The singer’s meteoric rise to fame surprised everyone.
El ascenso meteórico del cantante a la fama sorprendió a todos.
A1 noun /tɔɪ/

toy

juguete
Meaning
an object for children to play with
Example
The child received a toy car for his birthday.
El niño recibió un coche de juguete para su cumpleaños.
B2 verb /ɪˈlɛkt/

elect

elegir
Meaning
To choose someone for a position or office by voting.
Example
The citizens elected a new president.
Los ciudadanos eligieron a un nuevo presidente.
C2 noun /ˈhɔːrn.bɪl/

Hornbill

Ave hornbill
Meaning
a large tropical bird with a large curved beak and often a horn-like projection
Example
The colorful hornbill perched on the highest branch.
El colorido hornbill se posó en la rama más alta.
B1 verb /kəmˈpiːt/

compete

competir
Meaning
to try to win or be more successful than others in a contest or activity
Example
Several companies compete for dominance in the market.
Varias empresas compiten por la dominancia en el mercado.
B1 noun /ˈɔːfɪsər/

officer

oficial
Meaning
a person in a position of authority, especially in law enforcement
Example
The officer gave him a ticket for speeding.
El oficial le dio una multa por exceso de velocidad.
C2 noun /ˈlɪnəmənt/

liniment

linimento / loción
Meaning
A liquid or lotion applied to the skin to relieve pain or stiffness.
Example
He rubbed liniment on his sore muscles after the workout.
Se frotó el linimento en sus músculos doloridos después del entrenamiento.
C1 verb /ɪˈkweɪt/

equate

equiparar
Meaning
To consider as equal or equivalent.
Example
Many people equate wealth with success.
Muchas personas equiparan la riqueza con el éxito.
B1 noun /sʌm/

sum

suma
Meaning
the total amount resulting from the addition of two or more numbers or items
Example
The sum of 8 and 12 is 20.
La suma de 8 y 12 es 20.
B2 adjective /ˈɡrʌm.pi/

Grumpy

malhumorado; irritable;
Meaning
bad-tempered and irritable; easily annoyed
Example
He was grumpy all morning because he didn't sleep well.
Estaba malhumorado toda la mañana porque no durmió bien.
B2 verb /ɪˈvækjueɪt/

evacuate

evacuar
Meaning
To remove people from a dangerous place to safety.
Example
The residents were ordered to evacuate the building after the fire alarm.
Los residentes fueron ordenados a evacuar el edificio después de la alarma de incendio.
C2 noun /ˈlɪθəˌɡræf/

lithograph

litografía (impresión de piedra)
Meaning
a print made by lithography, often artistic
Example
The museum displayed a rare lithograph from the 19th century.
El museo exhibió una rara litografía del siglo XIX.
C1 noun/verb /skɜːrdʒ/

scourge

maldición / flagelo
Meaning
A source of great pain or punishment; to whip or inflict suffering on someone.
Example
Disease and poverty remain a scourge in many regions.
La enfermedad y la pobreza siguen siendo una maldición en muchas regiones.
A2 noun /boʊl/

Bowl

tazón
Meaning
a round, deep dish or basin used for food or liquid
Example
She served the soup in a large ceramic bowl.
Ella sirvió la sopa en un tazón grande de cerámica.
B2 noun ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃən

exploitation

explotación
Meaning
The action of making use of and benefiting from resources, often in an unfair or selfish way.
Example
Exploitation of marine resources has led to significant damage.
La explotación de los recursos marinos ha causado daños significativos.
B2 noun, verb /əˈsɔːlt/

assault

asalto
Meaning
a physical attack or to attack someone violently
Example
He was charged with assault after the fight.
Fue acusado de asalto después de la pelea.
B2 noun /ˈfer.i boʊt/

Ferry-boat

ferry
Meaning
a boat that carries passengers and vehicles across water
Example
We took the ferry-boat to cross the river.
Tomamos el ferry-bot para cruzar el río.
C1 verb /ˈiːvzdrɒp/

eavesdrop

escuchar a escondidas
Meaning
to secretly listen to a conversation
Example
She stood near the door to eavesdrop on their conversation.
Ella estaba cerca de la puerta para escuchar a escondidas su conversación.
B1 noun /ˈsɛrəˌmoʊni/

ceremony

ceremonia
Meaning
A formal event or occasion, often with rituals and traditions.
Example
The graduation ceremony was held in the university hall.
La ceremonia de graduación se llevó a cabo en el auditorio de la universidad.
A2 noun /dʒɪm/

gym

gimnasio
Meaning
a place equipped for physical exercise and fitness training
Example
He goes to the gym every morning to work out.
Él va al gimnasio todas las mañanas para hacer ejercicio.
C1 verb /ɪˈmænsɪpeɪt/

emancipate

emancipar
Meaning
to set someone free from legal, social, or political restrictions; to liberate from slavery or oppression
Example
The law was designed to emancipate slaves and grant them full citizenship.
La ley fue diseñada para emancipar a los esclavos y otorgarles plena ciudadanía.
C1 adjective /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/

Trifling

insignificante; trivial; de poca importancia
Meaning
of little importance; trivial; insignificant
Example
Don't worry about such trifling matters.
No te preocupes por cosas tan triviales.
A2 noun /ˈkændl/

candle

vela
Meaning
a stick of wax with a wick that burns to give light
Example
She lit a candle during the power cut.
Encendió una vela durante el corte de energía.
B2 verb /kənˈfes/

confess

confesar
Meaning
to admit guilt or wrongdoing; to acknowledge
Example
He confessed his mistake to his teacher.
Él confesó su error a su maestro.
C2 adjective /əˈpɒ.krɪ.fəl/

apocryphal

dudoso
Meaning
Of doubtful authenticity, though widely circulated as true.
Example
The story about him saving the village is probably apocryphal.
La historia de él salvando el pueblo probablemente es dudosa.
C2 noun /ˈluː.nə.si/

lunacy

locura
Meaning
Extreme foolishness or madness; insanity.
Example
It was sheer lunacy to go hiking in the storm.
Era una locura ir de excursión en la tormenta.
B2 adjective /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/

Blazing

ardiente; resplandeciente
Meaning
burning fiercely; extremely hot; very bright
Example
The blazing sun made the day extremely hot.
El sol ardiente hizo que el día fuera extremadamente caluroso.
B2 noun /ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ/

organic farming

agricultura orgánica
Meaning
Farming method that avoids synthetic chemicals and fertilizers, using natural methods instead.
Example
Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution.
La agricultura orgánica mejora la salud del suelo y reduce la contaminación.
A2 noun /ˈɔːdiəʊ/

audio

sonido
Meaning
sound, especially when recorded or transmitted
Example
The audio quality of the podcast was excellent.
La calidad del audio del podcast era excelente.
C1 noun /trʌsˈtiː/

trustee

fideicomisario
Meaning
a person who holds or manages property or assets for the benefit of others
Example
She was appointed as the trustee of the family estate.
Ella fue nombrada fideicomisaria de la propiedad familiar.
A2 noun /koʊtʃ/

coach

entrenador
Meaning
A person who helps improve others' skills or knowledge.
Example
The football coach motivated his team before the match.
El entrenador de fútbol motivó a su equipo antes del partido.
C1 verb /ɪnˈθrɔːl/

enthrall

cautivar
Meaning
to captivate or hold someone’s attention completely
Example
The magician’s tricks enthralled the children.
Los trucos del mago cautivaron a los niños.
C1 noun /ræmˈbuːtən/

Rambutan

rambután
Meaning
a tropical fruit with red spiky skin and white translucent sweet flesh similar to litchi
Example
The rambutan looks scary with its hairy skin but tastes very sweet inside.
El rambutan se ve aterrador con su piel peluda, pero tiene un sabor muy dulce por dentro.
C1 verb /ˈkɪndəl/

kindle

encender
Meaning
to light a fire; to arouse or inspire
Example
She kindled the campfire with dry wood.
Ella encendió la fogata con madera seca.
B2 adverb /ˈbrɔːdli/

broadly

ampliamente
Meaning
in a general or wide manner.
Example
The rules are broadly similar across all regions.
Las reglas son generalmente similares en todas las regiones.