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C2 noun /ˈkrɪptəɡræm/

cryptogram

código secreto
Meaning
a text written in code or cipher
Example
The detective solved the cryptogram hidden in the letter.
El detective resolvió el criptograma oculto en la carta.
C2 adjective /ˈtʃɛəri/

chary

cauteloso
Meaning
cautious or wary about doing something
Example
She was chary of investing in the new business venture.
Ella estaba cautelosa de invertir en el nuevo negocio.
C1 noun /ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃən/

conflagaration

error ortográfico (de 'conflagration')
Meaning
This is a common misspelling of 'conflagration', which means a large, destructive fire.
Example
The term 'conflagaration' is often incorrectly used instead of 'conflagration'.
El término 'conflagaration' se usa a menudo incorrectamente en lugar de 'conflagration'.
C1 verb /kənˈfleɪt/

conflate

fusionar / combinar
Meaning
To combine two or more things, often confusingly, into one.
Example
The article tends to conflate facts with opinions.
El artículo tiende a fusionar los hechos con las opiniones.
C2 noun /ˈkɒɡneɪt/

cognate

cognado
Meaning
a word related to another word in origin; having the same linguistic root
Example
The Spanish word 'madre' and the English word 'mother' are cognates.
La palabra española 'madre' y la palabra inglesa 'mother' son cognados.
B1 adverb /ˈkʌmftəbli/

Comfortably

cómodamente
Meaning
in a comfortable manner; without difficulty or effort; with ease
Example
She was sitting comfortably in her favorite chair.
Ella estaba sentada cómodamente en su silla favorita.
B1 noun /ˈkemɪst/

chemist

químico; farmacéutico
Meaning
a scientist who studies chemistry; a person trained to prepare and dispense medicines
Example
The chemist analyzed the sample to determine its composition.
El químico analizó la muestra para determinar su composición.
C1 noun /kæpˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

Captivity

cautiverio
Meaning
the condition of being imprisoned or confined
Example
After years of captivity, the prisoner was finally released.
Después de años de cautiverio, el prisionero fue finalmente liberado.
B1 noun /kənˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

confirmation

confirmación
Meaning
the action of confirming something or the state of being confirmed
Example
She received a confirmation email for her appointment.
Recibió un correo electrónico de confirmación para su cita.
C2 noun /ˈkɒkskoʊm/

Cockscomb

flor de cresta de gallo
Meaning
a tropical plant with bright, velvety flowers that resemble a rooster's comb
Example
The bright red cockscomb flowers added vibrant color to the garden bed.
Las flores de cresta de gallo rojas y brillantes añadieron color vibrante al lecho del jardín.
C1 adjective /kəˈθɑːr.tɪk/

cathartic

catártico
Meaning
Providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions.
Example
Writing about emotions can be a cathartic experience.
Escribir sobre las emociones puede ser una experiencia catártica.
C1 adjective /ˈkɔː.zəl/

causal

causal
Meaning
relating to or acting as a cause
Example
There is a causal link between smoking and cancer.
Existe una relación causal entre fumar y el cáncer.
A2 noun,verb /kɔːrt/

court

tribunal o lugar donde se busca atención o favor
Meaning
a place where legal cases are heard or to seek favor or attention
Example
He courted the judge with respect.
Él corteó al juez con respeto.
B1 noun /ˌsɪvɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

civilization

civilización
Meaning
the stage of human social and cultural development and organization considered most advanced
Example
Ancient Egypt is known for its remarkable civilization.
El antiguo Egipto es conocido por su notable civilización.
C1 noun /ˈʃæpəroʊn/

chaperon

acompañante
Meaning
An older person who accompanies and supervises young people in social situations.
Example
The teacher acted as a chaperon during the school dance.
El maestro actuó como un acompañante durante el baile escolar.
B2 noun /ˈkɒŋɡrɛs/

congress

congreso
Meaning
a formal meeting or assembly, especially of representatives for discussion
Example
The international congress on climate change will be held next year.
El congreso internacional sobre el cambio climático se llevará a cabo el próximo año.
C1 adjective /ˈkɔːʃənˌɛri/

cautionary

preventivo
Meaning
serving as a warning; intended to prevent problems or mistakes by giving advice or examples
Example
The report offers a cautionary message about unchecked spending.
El informe ofrece un mensaje preventivo sobre el gasto sin control.
A2 verb /tʃiːt/

cheat

hacer trampa
Meaning
to act dishonestly; to break rules for advantage
Example
He cheats on the exam by copying answers.
Él hace trampa en el examen copiando respuestas.
B2 noun /ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/

coverage

cobertura
Meaning
The extent or scope of something, such as insurance protection or media reporting.
Example
The news channel provided extensive coverage of the event.
El canal de noticias proporcionó una amplia cobertura del evento.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈkrɛdʒʊləs/

credulous

crédulo
Meaning
Having or showing too great a readiness to believe things.
Example
The credulous child believed every story she heard.
El niño crédulo creyó cada historia que escuchó.
B2 noun kəˈmɪʃ.ən

commission

comisión
Meaning
An official group of people entrusted by a government with a particular function.
Example
The commission recommends constitutional reforms.
La comisión recomienda reformas constitucionales.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈkraʊdɪd/

crowded

felicidad
Meaning
filled with too many people or things
Example
The bus was so crowded that I could hardly move.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tə.si/

Courtesy

cortesía; amabilidad;
Meaning
the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others; a polite gesture or remark
Example
He showed great courtesy by holding the door open for elderly people.
Él mostró una gran cortesía al sostener la puerta abierta para las personas mayores.
B1 verb, noun /klɪp/

clip

cortar / clip
Meaning
to cut or trim something; a short extract from a film, broadcast, or recording
Example
She clipped the coupon from the newspaper.
Ella cortó el cupón del periódico.
C2 adjective /ˈkoʊltɪʃ/

coltish

juguetón
Meaning
Playful, energetic, and not fully mature or disciplined.
Example
The coltish boy ran around the field without a care.
El chico juguetón corrió por el campo sin preocuparse.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmpoʊst/

compost

abono
Meaning
decayed organic matter used as fertilizer
Example
The gardener added compost to enrich the soil.
El jardinero añadió abono para enriquecer el suelo.
C2 noun/verb /ˈkɜːrtsi/

curtsy

reverencia
Meaning
a respectful bow made by women by bending the knees with one foot in front of the other
Example
She gave a quick curtsy before leaving the stage.
Ella dio una rápida reverencia antes de salir del escenario.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət/

climate

clima
Meaning
The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general.
Example
Climate change impacts all regions globally.
El cambio climático impacta todas las regiones a nivel mundial.
A1 verb /kʌm/

come

venir
Meaning
to move toward a place; to arrive at a place
Example
Please come to my birthday party.
Por favor, ven a mi fiesta de cumpleaños.
B1 noun /tʃiːf/

chief

jefe
Meaning
a leader or person in charge of a group or organization
Example
The chief of the village made an important decision.
El jefe del pueblo tomó una decisión importante.
C2 noun /kəˈpriːs/

caprice

capricho
Meaning
a sudden, unpredictable change of mood or behavior
Example
She bought the expensive dress on a caprice.
Ella compró el vestido caro por un capricho.
C1 verb ˌsɝː.kəmˈvent

circumvent

evitar hábilmente o encontrar una manera de eludir obstáculos o reglas
Meaning
To cleverly avoid or find a way around obstacles or rules.
Example
He tried to circumvent the security system.
Él intentó eludir el sistema de seguridad.
B2 adjective/verb /kəˈrʌpt/

corrupt

corrupto
Meaning
dishonest or morally wrong; to make something impure or evil
Example
The politician was accused of corrupt practices.
El político fue acusado de prácticas corruptas.
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.
B1 noun /ˌkjʊr.iˈɑs.ɪ.ti/

Curiosity

curiosidad; objeto o hecho inusual o interesante
Meaning
a strong desire to know or learn something; an unusual or interesting object or fact
Example
Her curiosity about different cultures led her to travel around the world.
Su curiosidad por diferentes culturas la llevó a viajar por todo el mundo.
C2 noun /kɒzˈmɒɡ.ə.ni/

cosmogony

cosmogonía
Meaning
the study or theory of the origin of the universe
Example
The book provides an overview of different cosmogonies throughout history.
El libro ofrece una visión general de diferentes cosmogonías a lo largo de la historia.
B1 noun ˈtʃɑː.dʒɪŋ

charging

carga
Meaning
The process of supplying electrical energy to recharge a battery or power source.
Example
Electric vehicle charging stations are increasing in cities.
Las estaciones de carga de vehículos eléctricos están aumentando en las ciudades.
A2 noun tʃɔɪs

choice

elección
Meaning
An act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities.
Example
Choice enhances decision-making.
La elección mejora la toma de decisiones.
B2 noun /ˈkɒn.flɪkt ˌrez.əˈluː.ʃən/

conflict resolution

resolución de conflictos
Meaning
The process of finding peaceful solutions to disputes or disagreements between parties.
Example
Conflict resolution is vital for global peace.
La resolución de conflictos es vital para la paz global.
B1 noun /ˈkɑn.træst/

Contrast

contraste; diferencia; comparación
Meaning
the state of being strikingly different from something else; comparison showing differences
Example
The contrast between city life and rural life is quite remarkable.
El contraste entre la vida urbana y la vida rural es bastante notable.
C1 noun /ˈkriː.dəns/

credence

creencia, aceptación
Meaning
belief in or acceptance of something as true
Example
The witness gave credence to the defendant's alibi.
El testigo dio credibilidad a la coartada del acusado.
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.
B1 adjective /kəˈlɛktɪd/

collected

calmado
Meaning
calm and in control of oneself
Example
She remained calm and collected during the crisis.
Ella se mantuvo calma y tranquila durante la crisis.
C1 adjective /ˈkæl.əs/

Callous

insensible; cruel; despiadado
Meaning
showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others; emotionally hardened
Example
He showed a callous disregard for others' feelings.
Él mostró un desdén calloso por los sentimientos de los demás.
C1 verb /kɜːrˈteɪl/

curtail

reducir
Meaning
to reduce or limit something, especially something considered undesirable
Example
The company had to curtail its spending due to budget cuts.
La compañía tuvo que reducir su gasto debido a los recortes presupuestarios.
A2 adjective /ˈtʃɪə.fəl/

Cheerful

alegre; optimista; lleno de alegría
Meaning
happy and optimistic; full of joy and good spirits; bright and lively
Example
She has a cheerful personality that brightens everyone's day.
Ella tiene una personalidad alegre que ilumina el día de todos.
B2 noun /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/

Compassion

compasión
Meaning
sympathetic concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others; deep awareness of suffering with a desire to help
Example
She showed great compassion towards the homeless children by providing them food and shelter.
Ella mostró gran compasión hacia los niños sin hogar al brindarles comida y refugio.
C1 noun /kənˈfɛdərəsi/

confederacy

confederación
Meaning
a group of states, people, or organizations united for a common purpose
Example
The southern states formed a confederacy during the civil war.
Los estados del sur formaron una confederación durante la guerra civil.
C2 noun /ˈkuː.li/

Cooly

cúli
Meaning
a laborer who does physical work for wages
Example
The cooly carried heavy bags at the railway station.
El cúli llevó bolsas pesadas en la estación de tren.
C1 verb /ˈkrɪstəlaɪz/

crystallize

cristalizar
Meaning
to form crystals; to make an idea or plan clear and definite
Example
Her vague thoughts began to crystallize into a solid plan.
Sus pensamientos vagos comenzaron a cristalizar en un plan sólido.
C2 noun /kənˈsaɪnər/

consignor

remitente
Meaning
a person or company that sends goods to be sold or transported
Example
The consignor shipped the goods to the warehouse.
El remitente envió las mercancías al almacén.
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.
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.
B1 verb /tʃɒp/

chop

cortar
Meaning
to cut with a sharp tool; to cut into pieces
Example
She chops vegetables for dinner.
Ella corta vegetales para la cena.
B1 noun /koʊm/

Comb

peine
Meaning
a toothed device for arranging or cleaning the hair
Example
She used a comb to style her hair before the party.
Ella usó un peine para peinar su cabello antes de la fiesta.
B1 noun /kənˈviː.ni.əns/

Convenience

comodidad
Meaning
the state of being able to proceed with something without difficulty; a thing that contributes to an easy way of life
Example
The convenience of online shopping has changed how people buy products.
La comodidad de las compras en línea ha cambiado la forma en que las personas compran productos.
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.
B1 noun ˌkɒnsənˈtreɪʃən

concentration

concentración
Meaning
The action or power of focusing one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity
Example
Concentration is key to mastering any skill.
La concentración es clave para dominar cualquier habilidad.
C2 noun /ˈklɔɪstər/

cloister

claustro
Meaning
a covered walk in a convent, monastery, or cathedral, typically with a wall on one side and a colonnade open to a quadrangle on the other.
Example
The monks walked silently through the cloister.
Los monjes caminaron en silencio a través del claustro.
C1 noun /ˈtʃænsələr/

chancellor

canciller / rector
Meaning
A senior state or legal official, or the head of a university.
Example
The chancellor delivered an inspiring speech at the graduation ceremony.
El canciller pronunció un discurso inspirador en la ceremonia de graduación.
C1 adjective /kræs/

crass

tosco, sin sensibilidad o refinamiento
Meaning
lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence
Example
His crass remarks offended everyone at the meeting.
Sus comentarios groseros ofendieron a todos en la reunión.
C1 noun /ˈkɒb.lər/

Cobbler

zapatero
Meaning
a person who repairs shoes and other leather goods
Example
The cobbler fixed my broken shoes perfectly.
El zapatero arregló mis zapatos rotos perfectamente.
B1 noun /ˈkæləri/

calorie

caloría
Meaning
A unit of energy, often used to measure the energy content of food and drink.
Example
She checks the calorie count before eating any packaged food.
Ella revisa el conteo de calorías antes de comer cualquier comida empacada.
B2 verb /kənˈfɔːrm/

conform

ajustarse
Meaning
To comply with rules, standards, or laws.
Example
Students must conform to the school regulations.
Los estudiantes deben ajustarse a las regulaciones escolares.
B2 adjective /kəʊˈhɪə.rənt/

coherent

coherente
Meaning
Logical and consistent; forming a unified whole; clear and easy to understand.
Example
His speech was clear and coherent.
Su discurso fue claro y coherente.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɛərmən/

chairman

felicidad
Meaning
the leader or head of a meeting, committee, or organization
Example
The chairman opened the meeting with a short speech.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /ˌklɔːstrəˈfəʊbiə/

claustrophobia

claustrofobia
Meaning
an extreme or irrational fear of being in confined spaces
Example
He avoids elevators because of his claustrophobia.
Él evita los ascensores debido a su claustrofobia.
C1 noun /ˈkrɛvɪs/

crevice

grieta
Meaning
a narrow crack or opening, especially in a rock or wall
Example
The lizard hid in a crevice between the stones.
El lagarto se escondió en una grieta entre las piedras.
C1 noun /kənˈfɔːrməns/

conformance

conformidad
Meaning
The act of conforming to a rule, standard, or law.
Example
The product was tested for conformance with safety standards.
El producto fue probado para su conformidad con los estándares de seguridad.
A1 noun /ˈkɒf.i/

Coffee

café
Meaning
a hot drink made from roasted coffee beans
Example
I need a cup of coffee to start my morning.
Necesito una taza de café para comenzar mi mañana.
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 adjective /kənˈvɜːrtəbl/

convertible

convertible, coche con techo plegable
Meaning
able to be changed into a different form or use; also a car with a roof that can be folded down
Example
She drove her new convertible along the coastal road.
Ella condujo su nuevo convertible por la carretera costera.
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.
C1 noun /krʌks/

crux

el núcleo
Meaning
the most important or decisive point of an issue
Example
The crux of the problem lies in poor communication.
El núcleo del problema radica en la mala comunicación.
B2 noun /kæf/

Calf

ternero
Meaning
a young cow or bull; young of various large mammals
Example
The calf stayed close to its mother.
El ternero se quedó cerca de su madre.
B2 verb /ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/

contemplate

contemplar
Meaning
to think deeply and carefully about something; to consider thoughtfully
Example
She sat quietly to contemplate her future plans.
Ella se sentó en silencio para contemplar sus planes futuros.
C2 noun /ˈkʌlvərt/

culvert

alcantarilla
Meaning
a tunnel or drain that carries water under a road or railway
Example
The heavy rainwater flowed through the culvert under the bridge.
El agua de lluvia pesada fluyó a través de la alcantarilla bajo el puente.
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.
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?
A1 noun /ker/

Care

cuidado; protección; atención
Meaning
the provision of what is necessary for health, welfare, or protection
Example
The nurse provided excellent care for the elderly patients.
La enfermera proporcionó un excelente cuidado a los pacientes mayores.
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 verb /ˈkɒnsɔːrt/

consort

compañero, consorte real
Meaning
To associate with someone, typically with disapproval; also, a spouse of a reigning monarch.
Example
He was criticized for consorting with criminals.
Fue criticado por asociarse con criminales.
C1 noun /ˈkroʊniˌɪzəm/

cronyism

clientelismo
Meaning
The practice of favoring friends or associates, especially in political appointments or business deals.
Example
The company was accused of cronyism in hiring practices.
La empresa fue acusada de clientelismo en las prácticas de contratación.
B1 noun /ˈtʃæptər/

chapter

capítulo
Meaning
A main division of a book or a period in someone's life.
Example
I just finished the first chapter of the novel.
Acabo de terminar el primer capítulo de la novela.
A1 adjective /kloʊzd/

closed

cerrado
Meaning
not open; shut
Example
The store is closed on Fridays.
La tienda está cerrada los viernes.
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.
C2 adjective /kəˈmɛnʃərət/

commensurate

proporcional
Meaning
corresponding in size, degree, or extent; proportionate
Example
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
El salario será proporcional a la experiencia.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒnvɛks/

convex

convexo, redondeado hacia afuera
Meaning
curved or rounded outward
Example
The lens has a convex shape to focus light.
La lente tiene una forma convexa para enfocar la luz.
A2 noun /kæmp/

Camp

campamento
Meaning
a place where soldiers live temporarily; a place with tents or huts for temporary accommodation
Example
The military established a camp near the border.
El ejército estableció un campamento cerca de la frontera.
C1 adjective /kəmˈpleɪsənt/

complacent

complaciente
Meaning
showing self-satisfaction and a lack of concern about potential dangers or problems
Example
The team grew complacent after a few victories and stopped practicing hard.
El equipo se volvió complaciente después de unas victorias y dejó de practicar duro.
A2 verb /kənˈteɪn/

contain

contener
Meaning
to have or include within; to restrain or control
Example
This box contains important documents.
Esta caja contiene documentos importantes.
B2 verb /kəˈrɛspɒnd/

correspond

corresponder
Meaning
to communicate by exchanging letters or messages
Example
I correspond regularly with my old friends.
Correspondí regularmente con mis viejos amigos.
B2 verb /ˈklærɪfaɪ/

clarify

aclarar
Meaning
to make clear; to explain more clearly
Example
The teacher clarifies the difficult concept.
El profesor aclara el concepto difícil.
B2 noun /ˈklʌstər/

cluster

racimo
Meaning
a group of similar things or people positioned close together
Example
The grapes grew in a tight cluster.
Las uvas crecieron en un racimo apretado.
C1 noun kənˌsɒl.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən

Consolidation

consolidación de la memoria
Meaning
The process of converting newly learned information into long-term memory
Example
Sleep plays a key role in memory consolidation.
El sueño juega un papel clave en la consolidación de la memoria.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈsaɪklɔɪd/

cycloid

curva ciclóidea
Meaning
a curve traced by a point on the rim of a circle as it rolls along a straight line
Example
The cycloid is often studied in mathematics and physics.
La ciclóidea se estudia a menudo en matemáticas y física.
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.
C2 adjective /kəmˈprɛsəbl̩/

compressible

compresible
Meaning
Capable of being compressed or reduced in volume.
Example
Air is a compressible substance, unlike water.
El aire es una sustancia compresible, a diferencia del agua.
C2 adjective /ˈkʌsɪd/

cussed

terco
Meaning
Annoyingly stubborn or difficult.
Example
He was too cussed to admit his mistake.
Era demasiado terco para admitir su error.
B1 noun/verb /koʊd/

code

código
Meaning
a system of words, letters, or symbols used to represent information or instructions
Example
He wrote a code to solve the problem on the computer.
Escribió un código para resolver el problema en la computadora.
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.
B2 noun /ˌkɑm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/

Compensation

compensación; remuneración
Meaning
something given or received as an equivalent for services, debt, loss, injury, or suffering; payment or reward
Example
The company provided financial compensation to the workers injured in the accident.
La empresa proporcionó compensación financiera a los trabajadores lesionados en el accidente.
C1 adjective /ˌkævəˈlɪər/

cavalier

despreocupado
Meaning
showing a lack of proper concern; dismissive or offhand
Example
He had a cavalier attitude toward safety regulations.
Tenía una actitud despreocupada hacia las normas de seguridad.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈkɒn.sə.mət/

consummate

completar o perfeccionar algo con gran habilidad
Meaning
To complete or perfect something with great skill
Example
He is a consummate artist with years of experience.
Él es un artista consumado con años de experiencia.
C2 noun /ˈkʌvi/

covey

un pequeño grupo de aves
Meaning
a small group of birds, especially partridges or quails
Example
A covey of quails flew across the field.
Un covey de codornices voló sobre el campo.
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.
C1 noun /kənˈtɪn.dʒən.si/

contingency

plan de contingencia
Meaning
A provision for an unforeseen event or circumstance, especially in financial planning.
Example
The company has a contingency plan for economic downturns.
La empresa tiene un plan de contingencia para las recesiones económicas.
C2 noun /sɛnˈtjʊəriən/

centurion

centurión
Meaning
A commander of a unit of one hundred soldiers in the ancient Roman army.
Example
The centurion led his men into battle with courage.
El centurión lideró a sus hombres en la batalla con valentía.
C1 noun /krəˈnɒlədʒi/

chronology

cronología
Meaning
The arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence.
Example
The chronology of the dynasty was carefully studied by historians.
La cronología de la dinastía fue cuidadosamente estudiada por los historiadores.
C1 noun /ʃəˈmiːz/

Chemise

camisa
Meaning
a woman's loose-fitting undergarment or dress hanging straight from the shoulders
Example
The vintage chemise was made of delicate lace and silk.
La camisa vintage estaba hecha de delicado encaje y seda.
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.
B1 noun /kloʊðz ˈaɪərn/

Clothes iron

plancha de ropa
Meaning
An electric appliance used to remove wrinkles from clothes by applying heat and pressure
Example
I need to use the clothes iron to make my shirt look neat for the meeting.
Necesito usar la plancha de ropa para hacer que mi camisa luzca ordenada para la reunión.
B2 noun; verb /ˈkætəlɒɡ/

catalogue

catálogo
Meaning
a complete list of items, typically one in alphabetical or systematic order; to make a systematic list of items
Example
The library decided to catalogue all new books digitally.
La biblioteca decidió catalogar todos los libros nuevos de forma digital.
C1 noun /ˈkeɪ.sɪŋ/

Casing

cobertura; carcasa
Meaning
a cover or shell that protects or encloses something
Example
The mechanic removed the engine casing to examine the internal parts.
El mecánico quitó la carcasa del motor para examinar las piezas internas.
B2 noun /kənˈvɪk.ʃən/

conviction

convicción
Meaning
A firmly held belief or opinion.
Example
She spoke with conviction, making everyone believe her.
Ella habló con convicción, haciendo que todos le creyera.
C2 noun /ˈkaʊntɪŋˌhaʊs/

counting-house

oficina de contabilidad
Meaning
a business office where accounts are kept and financial transactions are managed
Example
The merchant spent most of his day in the counting-house reviewing ledgers.
El comerciante pasó la mayor parte de su día en la oficina de contabilidad revisando los libros de contabilidad.
C2 adjective /kəˈrɛlətɪv/

correlative

correlativo
Meaning
having a mutual relationship; corresponding
Example
The increase in temperature is correlative with the melting of glaciers.
El aumento de la temperatura es correlativo con el derretimiento de los glaciares.