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B1 adjective ˈkruː.ʃəl

crucial

crucial
Meaning
Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.
Example
Fault-tolerance is crucial for reliability.
La tolerancia a fallos es crucial para la fiabilidad.
A2 adjective /mɪkst/

mixed

mezclado
Meaning
consisting of different elements or having varied opinions or feelings
Example
The audience had mixed reactions to the film.
La audiencia tuvo reacciones mixtas hacia la película.
C2 verb /dɒf/

doff

quitarse (un sombrero) como muestra de respeto
Meaning
to take off an item of clothing, especially a hat, as a sign of respect
Example
He doffed his hat as the procession passed.
Él se quitó el sombrero mientras pasaba la procesión.
C2 verb /nɑːrl/

gnarl

torcer
Meaning
To twist into a knotted or distorted form.
Example
The tree roots began to gnarl around the stones.
Las raíces del árbol comenzaron a torcerse alrededor de las piedras.
B2 noun /ˌoʊ.vɚˈkraʊ.dɪŋ/

overcrowding

hacinamiento excesivo
Meaning
Excessive crowd or packed condition, having more people or vehicles in a place than the approved capacity.
Example
The subway system suffers from severe overcrowding during peak hours.
El sistema de metro sufre de severo hacinamiento durante las horas pico.
C2 noun /rɪˈsɪʒən/

rescission

rescisión
Meaning
the cancellation or annulment of a law, contract, or agreement
Example
The rescission of the contract left both parties disappointed.
La rescisión del contrato dejó a ambas partes decepcionadas.
C2 verb /ˈɑːblɪˌɡeɪt/

obligate

obligar
Meaning
to bind legally or morally; to compel someone to do something
Example
The contract obligates the company to provide timely service.
El contrato obliga a la empresa a proporcionar un servicio puntual.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛsti/

testy

irritable
Meaning
Easily irritated or annoyed.
Example
He became testy when asked the same question repeatedly.
Se puso irritable cuando le hicieron la misma pregunta repetidamente.
B2 noun /ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/

filmmaker

cineasta
Meaning
a person who makes films, typically as a profession
Example
He is a well-known filmmaker in the industry.
Es un cineasta muy conocido en la industria.
B2 adverb /ˈθɪkli/

Thickly

densamente
Meaning
in a thick manner; densely; heavily
Example
The forest was thickly wooded with tall pine trees.
El bosque estaba densamente cubierto de altos pinos.
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.
C2 adjective /bɪˈhoʊldən/

beholden

agradecido o en deuda
Meaning
indebted or obliged to someone for a service or help
Example
He felt beholden to his mentor for all the guidance.
Se sentía agradecido con su mentor por toda la orientación.
B1 noun /ɪˈdɪʃən/

edition

edición
Meaning
a particular version or printing of a book, newspaper, or other publication
Example
The latest edition of the magazine sold out quickly.
La última edición de la revista se vendió rápidamente.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/

Distinguished

distinguido; honorable; famoso; de apariencia o comportamiento digno
Meaning
notable; honored; famous; having a dignified appearance or manner
Example
He is a distinguished professor at the university.
Él es un profesor distinguido en la universidad.
B2 adjective /rɪˈstrɪk.tɪd/

Restricted

limitado o controlado; sujeto a restricciones
Meaning
limited or controlled; subject to restrictions
Example
Access to this area is restricted to authorized personnel only.
El acceso a esta área está restringido solo a personal autorizado.
C2 verb /ˈbeɪɪŋ/

baying

ladrar
Meaning
making a loud, prolonged barking or howling sound, especially of dogs
Example
The baying of the hounds echoed through the forest.
El ladrido de los sabuesos resonó en el bosque.
C2 noun /əkˈsɛʃən/

accession

acceso al trono / aceptación de un tratado
Meaning
the attainment of a position of rank or power, especially a monarch or president; the formal acceptance of an agreement or treaty
Example
The king's accession to the throne was celebrated with great ceremony.
La ascensión del rey al trono fue celebrada con gran ceremonia.
C2 noun /ʃɪˈkeɪnəri/

chicanery

engaño
Meaning
The use of trickery or deception to achieve a purpose.
Example
The politician was accused of chicanery to win the election.
Se acusó al político de engaño para ganar las elecciones.
B2 adjective /əˈfen.sɪv/

Offensive

ofensivo; insultante; agresivo
Meaning
causing displeasure or resentment; insulting; aggressive
Example
His offensive remarks hurt everyone's feelings.
Sus comentarios ofensivos lastimaron los sentimientos de todos.
B2 noun /ˈtʃɪk piː/

Chick pea

garbanzo
Meaning
round beige legume; protein-rich pulse used in various dishes
Example
Soak the chick peas overnight before cooking them for better digestion.
Remoja los garbanzos durante la noche antes de cocinarlos para una mejor digestión.
B2 noun /ˈɛntəti/

entity

entidad
Meaning
something that exists as a single and complete unit; an organization or being
Example
The new company will operate as a separate legal entity.
La nueva empresa operará como una entidad legal separada.
C1 noun /ˈherən/

Heron

garza
Meaning
large wading bird with long legs and neck that feeds on fish
Example
The heron stood motionless by the water's edge, waiting for fish.
La garza estaba inmóvil junto a la orilla del agua, esperando a los peces.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪbɪlənt/

sibilant

con sonido sibilante
Meaning
Making or characterized by a hissing sound.
Example
The word 'snake' starts with a sibilant sound.
La palabra 'snake' comienza con un sonido sibilante.
B2 noun /ɪsˈlɑːm/

islam

islám religión
Meaning
the religion founded by the Prophet Muhammad, based on belief in one God (Allah)
Example
Islam emphasizes peace, justice, and compassion.
El Islam enfatiza la paz, la justicia y la compasión.
C2 adjective /ˈviː.ni.əl/

Venial

perdonable; no gravemente malo; menor
Meaning
forgivable; not seriously wrong; minor
Example
His late arrival was considered a venial offense.
Su llegada tarde fue considerada una ofensa venial.
B1 noun /ˈfɑːrməsi/

pharmacy

farmacia
Meaning
A place where medicinal drugs are prepared and sold.
Example
I went to the pharmacy to buy antibiotics.
Fui a la farmacia a comprar antibióticos.
B1 adjective /ˈaʊtər/

outer

exterior
Meaning
situated on or toward the outside; external
Example
The outer layer of the jacket is waterproof.
La capa externa de la chaqueta es impermeable.
C2 noun /kiˌɑːrəˈskjʊəroʊ/

chiaroscuro

contraste dramático entre luz y sombra
Meaning
The use of strong contrasts between light and dark in art or literature to create a dramatic effect.
Example
The artist's painting used chiaroscuro to highlight the figure's face.
La pintura del artista usó el claroscuro para resaltar la cara de la figura.
C2 noun /ˌɑːrtʃˈdiːkən/

archdeacon

archidiácono
Meaning
A senior clergyman in the Christian Church ranking below a bishop.
Example
The archdeacon assisted the bishop in administrative duties.
El archidiácono ayudó al obispo en los deberes administrativos.
C2 noun /ˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/

ministration

servicio
Meaning
The act of providing care, assistance, or religious service.
Example
She recovered thanks to the kind ministrations of the nurses.
Se recuperó gracias a las amables ministraciones de las enfermeras.
C2 verb /ˈmiːliəˌreɪt/

meliorate

mejorar
Meaning
To make something better or improve a condition.
Example
The new policies aim to meliorate the living conditions of the poor.
Las nuevas políticas tienen como objetivo mejorar las condiciones de vida de los pobres.
C2 noun /ɪnˈkɒnstənsi/

inconstancy

inconstancia
Meaning
The quality of changing frequently or being unreliable.
Example
The inconstancy of the weather makes planning difficult.
La inconstancia del clima hace que planificar sea difícil.
B2 noun /kənˈdenst mɪlk/

Condensed milk

leche condensada
Meaning
milk from which water has been removed and sugar added, creating a thick, sweet product
Example
The recipe calls for a can of condensed milk to make the dessert extra creamy.
La receta requiere una lata de leche condensada para hacer el postre extra cremoso.
A2 noun /ækˈtɪv.ə.ti/

Activity

actividad; acción; tarea
Meaning
something that you do for interest or pleasure, or in order to achieve a particular aim
Example
Physical activity is important for good health.
La actividad física es importante para la buena salud.
C1 adjective /ˈɡrændioʊs/

grandiose

grandioso
Meaning
Impressive or magnificent in appearance or style, often pretentiously so.
Example
He had grandiose plans of building a futuristic city in the desert.
Él tenía planes grandiosos de construir una ciudad futurista en el desierto.
B1 noun ɪnˈtel.ɪ.dʒəns

intelligence

inteligencia
Meaning
The ability to learn, understand, and think in a logical way about things
Example
Intelligence is key in AI development.
La inteligencia es clave en el desarrollo de la IA.
C1 noun /ˈprɒv.ɜːb/

Proverb

felicidad
Meaning
a short saying that expresses a general truth or gives advice
Example
The proverb 'Early to bed, early to rise' teaches us about good habits.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /ˈiːkwɪnɒks/

equinox

equilibrio entre el día y la noche
Meaning
The time or date when day and night are of equal length, occurring twice a year.
Example
The spring equinox marks the beginning of longer days.
El equinoccio de primavera marca el comienzo de los días más largos.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈkɔːrdənt/

discordant

discordante
Meaning
disagreeing or clashing; harsh and jarring in sound
Example
The discordant notes of the band hurt our ears.
Las notas discordantes de la banda nos lastimaron los oídos.
A1 noun /ˈpiːpl/

people

gente
Meaning
a group of human beings collectively
Example
The people in the town gathered for the festival.
La gente en el pueblo se reunió para el festival.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmptəm/

symptom

síntoma
Meaning
a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness
Example
Fever is a common symptom of the flu.
La fiebre es un síntoma común de la gripe.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪb.ɪt/

Gibbet

horca
Meaning
a gallows for hanging criminals; an upright post with a projecting arm for hanging the bodies of criminals
Example
In medieval times, criminals were often executed on a gibbet as a public warning.
En la Edad Media, los criminales a menudo eran ejecutados en una horca como advertencia pública.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɜːrsəneɪt/

impersonate

fingir ser alguien
Meaning
to pretend to be another person in order to entertain or deceive
Example
He was arrested for trying to impersonate a police officer.
Fue arrestado por intentar hacerse pasar por un oficial de policía.
B1 verb /tʃuː/

chew

felicidad
Meaning
to bite food into smaller pieces with your teeth before swallowing it
Example
You should chew your food properly to help with digestion.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 adjective /ˈfɛdərəl/

federal

federal
Meaning
Relating to the central government of a federation.
Example
The federal government passed a new law on healthcare.
El gobierno federal aprobó una nueva ley sobre atención sanitaria.
C1 verb /ˈʃʌdər/

shudder

temblar
Meaning
to tremble or shake suddenly, often due to fear, cold, or strong emotion
Example
She shuddered at the thought of walking alone in the dark forest.
Ella se estremeció al pensar en caminar sola en el oscuro bosque.
B1 noun /dɪˈmænd/

Demand

demanda; deseo de los consumidores por bienes o servicios
Meaning
an urgent request; the desire of consumers for goods or services
Example
The demand for organic food has increased significantly in recent years.
La demanda de alimentos orgánicos ha aumentado significativamente en los últimos años.
C1 noun /ˈkaʊn.tə.nəns/

countenance

rostro, expresión; apoyo
Meaning
a person's face or expression; support or approval
Example
Her cheerful countenance brightened the room.
Su rostro alegre iluminó la habitación.
C1 noun /ˌlaɪ.sənˈsiː/

Licensee

licenciatario
Meaning
a person or organization that holds a license to do something
Example
The licensee is responsible for following all regulations.
El licenciatario es responsable de seguir todas las regulaciones.
B2 noun /həˈræsmənt/

harassment

acoso
Meaning
aggressive pressure or intimidation; unwanted and repeated behavior causing discomfort
Example
The company has a strict policy against workplace harassment.
La empresa tiene una política estricta contra el acoso laboral.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdeɪndʒər/

endanger

poner en peligro
Meaning
To put someone or something at risk or in danger.
Example
Cutting down forests can endanger many species of animals.
Cortar los bosques puede poner en peligro muchas especies de animales.
A1 noun /ˈtʃɪk.ən/

Chicken

pollo
Meaning
a domestic fowl kept for its eggs or meat; the meat of this bird used as food
Example
The chicken laid fresh eggs every morning.
El pollo puso huevos frescos todas las mañanas.
A1 verb /θɪŋk/

think

pensar
Meaning
to have thoughts or ideas; to use your mind to consider something
Example
I think this is a good idea.
Yo pienso que esta es una buena idea.
B2 noun əˈmendmənt

amendment

enmienda
Meaning
A minor change in a document.
Example
The amendment was not supported.
La enmienda no fue apoyada.
A2 adjective /sər'praɪzd/

Surprised

sorprendido
Meaning
feeling or showing surprise; astonished
Example
I was surprised to see my old friend at the market.
Me sorprendió ver a mi viejo amigo en el mercado.
A2 verb /ɡaɪd/

guide

guiar
Meaning
to show someone the way; to direct or influence behavior
Example
The teacher guides the students.
La maestra guía a los estudiantes.
B2 verb /ˈæmplɪˌfaɪ/

amplify

amplificar
Meaning
to make sounds louder; to make something larger or more significant
Example
The microphone amplifies her voice.
El micrófono amplifica su voz.
C2 noun /pɛlf/

pelf

dinero ilícito
Meaning
Money, especially when gained dishonorably.
Example
The corrupt official was motivated only by pelf.
El funcionario corrupto solo estaba motivado por el dinero ilícito.
C1 adjective /koʊˈɜːrsɪv/

coercive

coercitivo
Meaning
Relating to or using force or threats to make someone do something.
Example
The government faced criticism for adopting coercive measures against protestors.
El gobierno enfrentó críticas por adoptar medidas coercitivas contra los manifestantes.
B1 noun /prɪnt/

Print

impresión; marca; huella;
Meaning
words, letters, or pictures produced on paper using a machine; a mark made by pressing something onto a surface
Example
The book is available in both digital and print versions.
El libro está disponible en versiones tanto digitales como impresas.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈvaɪəbl/

unviable

inválido
Meaning
Not capable of working successfully; not feasible or practical.
Example
The project was deemed unviable due to high costs.
El proyecto fue considerado inviable debido a los altos costos.
B2 noun /ˈrerəti/

Rarity

la condición de ser raro; algo poco común o escaso
Meaning
the state of being rare; something that is uncommon or scarce
Example
The antique vase was a rarity worth thousands of dollars.
El jarrón antiguo era una rareza que valía miles de dólares.
C2 noun /ˈɔːriˌoʊl/

aureole

aureola
Meaning
A halo or radiance surrounding the head or body, often in religious art.
Example
The painting showed the saint with an aureole around his head.
La pintura mostró al santo con un aureól alrededor de su cabeza.
C2 verb /dɪˈtruːd/

detrude

empujar hacia abajo o hacia afuera
Meaning
To thrust or force something downward or outward.
Example
The violent waves detruded rocks from the cliff.
Las olas violentas empujaron las rocas desde el acantilado.
C1 noun /ˈɛksələnsɪ/

excellency

excelencia
Meaning
a title of honor for people of high rank, especially ambassadors or governors
Example
His Excellency the Ambassador attended the ceremony.
Su Excelencia el Embajador asistió a la ceremonia.
A1 title /ˈmɪsɪz/

mrs

señora
Meaning
a title used before a married woman's name
Example
Mrs. Karim is the headmistress of the school.
La señora Karim es la directora de la escuela.
A2 adjective /ˈkɒm.ən/

common

común
Meaning
occurring frequently or widely; shared by all
Example
It is common to see traffic in the city during rush hour.
Es común ver tráfico en la ciudad durante la hora pico.
B2 noun /ˈtuː.lɪp/

Tulip

tulipán
Meaning
a colorful spring flower with cup-shaped petals
Example
The red tulip bloomed beautifully in the garden.
El tulipán rojo floreció hermosamente en el jardín.
B1 noun pəˈten.ʃəl

potential

potencial
Meaning
Having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future.
Example
The potential for innovation is immense.
El potencial para la innovación es inmenso.
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 /ˈbɔɪənsi/ or /ˈbuːjənsi/

buoyancy

flotabilidad, alegría
Meaning
The ability to float in a liquid; cheerfulness and optimism.
Example
Her natural buoyancy lifted the mood of the group.
Su flotabilidad natural levantó el ánimo del grupo.
C1 verb /eɪl/

ail

padecer una enfermedad
Meaning
to be ill or suffer from a physical or mental problem; to trouble or afflict
Example
She has been ailing since last winter.
Ella ha estado enferma desde el invierno pasado.
B2 adjective strəˈtiː.dʒɪk

strategic

estratégico
Meaning
Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.
Example
Strategic policies enhance competitiveness.
Las políticas estratégicas mejoran la competitividad.
C1 adjective /ˈɡruːəlɪŋ/

grueling

agotador
Meaning
Extremely tiring and demanding.
Example
The athletes faced a grueling training session.
Los atletas enfrentaron una sesión de entrenamiento agotadora.
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.
C1 adjective /əˈbaɪdɪŋ/

abiding

perpetuo
Meaning
lasting for a long time; enduring
Example
She had an abiding love for her hometown.
Ella tenía un amor perpetuo por su ciudad natal.
B1 noun, verb /ɡrɪl/

grill

parrilla / asar
Meaning
a metal frame used for cooking food over an open fire; to cook food on such a frame
Example
We grilled some chicken for dinner.
Asamos algo de pollo para la cena.
B1 adjective /səˈfɪʃənt/

Sufficient

suficiente; adecuado para el propósito; satisfactorio
Meaning
enough; adequate for the purpose; satisfactory
Example
We have sufficient time to complete the project.
Tenemos suficiente tiempo para completar el proyecto.
B2 adjective /ˈfʌsi/

fussy

quisquilloso
Meaning
hard to please; very concerned with details
Example
The child is very fussy about what she eats.
La niña es muy quisquillosa con lo que come.
C1 noun /rɪˈfaɪnəri/

refinery

refinería
Meaning
an industrial facility where raw materials are processed and purified
Example
The oil refinery processes thousands of barrels daily.
La refinería de petróleo procesa miles de barriles a diario.
C2 noun /spjuːm/

spume

espuma
Meaning
Froth or foam, especially found on waves or liquids.
Example
The waves crashed against the rocks, leaving spume in the air.
Las olas chocaron contra las rocas, dejando espuma en el aire.
C2 noun /ˌpærəˈɡɔːrɪk/

paregoric

medicina que contiene opio
Meaning
a medicine containing opium, once used to relieve pain and diarrhea
Example
Doctors once prescribed paregoric to treat diarrhea in children.
Los doctores antes recetaban paregórico para tratar la diarrea en los niños.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkɔːrˈpɔːriəl/

incorporeal

incorpóreo
Meaning
lacking a physical body; not composed of matter; intangible
Example
Ghosts are often described as incorporeal beings.
Los fantasmas a menudo se describen como seres incorpóreos.
C1 adverb /əˈlɒft/

aloft

en el aire
Meaning
Up in or into the air; overhead.
Example
The kite was flying aloft in the clear sky.
La cometa volaba alto en el cielo claro.
B2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkt/

disinfect

desinfectar
Meaning
to clean something thoroughly to destroy bacteria or viruses
Example
The nurse disinfected the wound before applying a bandage.
La enfermera desinfectó la herida antes de aplicar una venda.
A1 verb /keɪm/

came

vino
Meaning
past tense of 'come'
Example
She came to the party on time.
Ella vino a la fiesta a tiempo.
C1 noun /ˈɪnˌmeɪt/

inmate

interno
Meaning
a person confined to an institution such as a prison or hospital
Example
The prison has over a thousand inmates.
La prisión tiene más de mil internos.
B2 noun ˈəʊ.və.hed

overhead

gastos generales
Meaning
Ongoing business expenses not directly attributable to creating a product or service.
Example
The company reduced its overhead to increase profits.
La empresa redujo sus gastos generales para aumentar las ganancias.
C1 adjective /ˈærɪd/

arid

árido
Meaning
extremely dry; lacking in interest or excitement
Example
The desert is known for its arid climate.
El desierto es conocido por su clima árido.
C1 noun /ˈfrek.əl/

Freckle

peca
Meaning
a small brownish spot on the skin, often becoming more pronounced through exposure to the sun
Example
Her face was covered with cute freckles that appeared every summer.
Su rostro estaba cubierto de lindas pecas que aparecían cada verano.
B2 adjective /naɪˈiːv/

naive

ingenuo
Meaning
Having a lack of experience or sophistication; overly innocent or trusting.
Example
She was naive to believe the scammer’s story.
Ella era ingenua por creer la historia del estafador.
B2 noun /ɪnˈdʒɛkʃən/

injection

inyección
Meaning
the act of introducing a substance into the body through a needle
Example
The nurse gave me an injection to prevent the infection.
La enfermera me dio una inyección para prevenir la infección.
C2 verb /seɪt/

sate

saciar
Meaning
To satisfy fully or to excess.
Example
The huge meal sated their hunger after the long journey.
La gran comida sació su hambre después del largo viaje.
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 adjective /ˈnær.oʊ ˈmaɪn.dɪd/

Narrow-minded

de mentalidad cerrada
Meaning
unwilling to consider new ideas; prejudiced; intolerant; having a limited perspective
Example
His narrow-minded attitude prevented him from accepting new ideas.
Su actitud de mentalidad cerrada le impidió aceptar nuevas ideas.
C1 adjective /ˈwer.i/

Wary

cauteloso; prudente
Meaning
cautious; careful to avoid danger or problems
Example
She was wary of strangers approaching her at night.
Ella estaba cautelosa con los extraños que se acercaban a ella por la noche.
B2 adverb /ˈɑːɡjuːəbli/

arguably

posiblemente
Meaning
used to say that a statement is open to argument or is considered true by many people
Example
She is arguably the most talented player on the team.
Ella es posiblemente la jugadora más talentosa del equipo.
C1 noun /məˈtɜːrnəti/

Maternity

maternidad
Meaning
The state of being a mother; motherhood
Example
The hospital has an excellent maternity ward for new mothers.
El hospital tiene una excelente sala de maternidad para nuevas madres.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪmiən/

simian

simio
Meaning
Relating to, resembling, or affecting apes or monkeys.
Example
The scientist studied the simian behavior of the chimpanzees.
El científico estudió el comportamiento simio de los chimpancés.
C2 verb /əˈkɒst/

accost

abordar de manera agresiva
Meaning
to approach and speak to someone boldly or aggressively
Example
The reporter was accosted by protesters outside the courthouse.
El reportero fue acosado por los manifestantes fuera del tribunal.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈhændi/

handy

fácil de usar
Meaning
convenient to use or easily accessible; skillful with the hands
Example
This pocket knife is very handy when you go camping.
Este cuchillo de bolsillo es muy útil cuando vas de camping.
C2 verb /ruː/

rue

lamentar
Meaning
To feel regret or sorrow about something.
Example
She will rue the day she trusted him.
Ella lamentará el día que le dio su confianza.
B1 noun /ˈkwɔː.tər/

Quarter

cuarto
Meaning
one of four equal parts of something; a period of three months
Example
The company reported strong profits in the first quarter of the year.
La empresa informó fuertes ganancias en el primer cuarto del año.
B2 noun /liːɡ/

league

liga
Meaning
An association of people or groups united for a common purpose; also a unit of distance (old use).
Example
Several clubs formed a league to promote sportsmanship.
Varios clubes formaron una liga para promover el espíritu deportivo.
A1 adjective /sloʊ/

slow

lento
Meaning
moving or happening at a low speed
Example
The car moved slowly down the street.
El coche se movía lentamente por la calle.
B2 noun /kwɪlt/

Quilt

edredón
Meaning
a warm bed covering made of padding enclosed between layers of fabric
Example
Grandmother made a beautiful quilt with colorful patches for my bed.
La abuela hizo un hermoso edredón con parches coloridos para mi cama.
C1 verb /tʃɑːr/

char

quemar
Meaning
To burn or scorch something so that it becomes blackened.
Example
The cook accidentally charred the steak.
El cocinero accidentalmente quemó el filete.
C1 adjective ɪmˈpɛkəbl

impeccable

impecable
Meaning
In accordance with the highest standards; faultless.
Example
His impeccable taste in fashion was admired by all his peers.
Su impecable gusto en la moda fue admirado por todos sus compañeros.
B1 adjective ɪˈstæb.lɪʃt

established

establecido
Meaning
Having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted; set up on a firm or permanent basis.
Example
Democracy was established under strong leadership.
La democracia fue establecida bajo un liderazgo fuerte.
B1 noun /taɪl/

tile

baldosa
Meaning
a flat piece of baked clay or other material used for covering roofs, floors, or walls
Example
The kitchen floor is covered with ceramic tiles.
El suelo de la cocina está cubierto con baldosas cerámicas.
B1 adverb /ˈspeʃ.əl.i/

Specially

especialmente
Meaning
for a particular purpose; especially; specifically
Example
This gift was specially made for you.
Este regalo fue hecho especialmente para ti.
B2 noun /hʌb/

hub

centro
Meaning
the central part of a place or activity where things converge
Example
The city is the hub of the country's trade network.
La ciudad es el centro de la red comercial del país.
B2 adjective /ˈθret.ən.ɪŋ/

Threatening

amenazante; intimidante
Meaning
expressing a threat; menacing; intimidating
Example
The dark clouds looked threatening before the storm.
Las nubes oscuras se veían amenazantes antes de la tormenta.
C1 noun /ˈɛn.kleɪv/

enclave

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

resource-efficient

eficiente en el uso de recursos
Meaning
Using resources in a way that minimizes waste and maximizes productivity.
Example
Resource-efficient farming conserves water and energy.
La agricultura eficiente en el uso de recursos conserva agua y energía.
B1 noun /bɪˈheɪ.vjər/

Behaviour

comportamiento
Meaning
the way a person or animal acts or conducts themselves
Example
His behaviour at the meeting was very professional.
Su comportamiento en la reunión fue muy profesional.
C1 noun /ˈtɛstəmənt/

testament

testamento / prueba
Meaning
a person's will; or strong evidence of something
Example
His success is a testament to his hard work and dedication.
Su éxito es un testamento de su trabajo arduo y dedicación.
B2 adjective ədˈmɪn.ɪ.strə.tɪv

administrative

administrativo
Meaning
Relating to the running of a business, organization, etc.; concerned with or relating to management or administration.
Example
Administrative reforms improve efficiency.
Las reformas administrativas mejoran la eficiencia.
C1 noun /prɪˈtɛnʃən/

pretension

pretensión, falsa apariencia
Meaning
A claim or assertion to something, often without justification; an attempt to impress by showing greater importance or talent than is actually possessed.
Example
His pretension to be an expert was quickly exposed.
Su pretensión de ser un experto fue rápidamente expuesta.
B1 verb /rɪˈlaɪ/

rely

confiar
Meaning
to depend on or trust someone or something
Example
I rely on my friends for support.
Yo confío en mis amigos para apoyo.