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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.
C1 noun /ˈkɒnsjʊlət/

consulate

consulado
Meaning
the building or office where a consul works
Example
He went to the consulate to renew his visa.
Él fue al consulado para renovar su visa.
C1 noun /ˈʃoʊ.vəˌnɪz.əm/

chauvinism

chauvinismo
Meaning
Excessive or prejudiced support for one's own cause, group, or gender, often with contempt for others.
Example
The company's culture was criticized for promoting male chauvinism.
La cultura de la empresa fue criticada por promover el chauvinismo masculino.
C1 noun /kəˈlɪɡrəfi/

calligraphy

el arte de la escritura hermosa y decorativa
Meaning
The art of beautiful and decorative handwriting.
Example
She took a course to improve her calligraphy skills.
Ella tomó un curso para mejorar sus habilidades en caligrafía.
C1 noun /krɪˈden.ʃəl/

credential

credencial
Meaning
a qualification, achievement, or aspect of a person's background used to indicate suitability for something
Example
She presented her credentials before starting the new job.
Ella presentó sus credenciales antes de comenzar el nuevo trabajo.
C1 noun /ˈsɪ.nɪk/

Cynic

cínico; persona escéptica
Meaning
a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest; someone who is skeptical about human nature
Example
The old cynic believed that politicians only cared about getting votes.
El viejo cínico creía que los políticos solo se preocupaban por conseguir votos.
C1 noun kəˈmɑːnd ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

command economy

economía planificada
Meaning
An economic system where economic activities are controlled by the government.
Example
In a command economy, the government controls production and prices.
En una economía planificada, el gobierno controla la producción y los precios.
C1 noun /ˌkɒnfɪˈdɑːnt/

confidante

amiga de confianza
Meaning
A woman with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting her not to repeat it.
Example
The queen’s maid became her most trusted confidante.
La criada de la reina se convirtió en su confidente más confiable.
C1 noun sɜːrˈkeɪdiən ˈrɪðəm

circadian rhythm

ritmo circadiano
Meaning
The body's natural sleep-wake cycle that occurs within 24 hours
Example
Exposure to natural light regulates the circadian rhythm.
La exposición a la luz natural regula el ritmo circadiano.
C1 verb /kənˈsaɪn/

consign

consignar
Meaning
to deliver something to a person or place, often for selling or safekeeping
Example
He consigned the package to the shipping company.
Él consignó el paquete a la compañía de envíos.
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.
C1 adjective kənˈkɝː.ənt

concurrent

concurrente, simultáneo, que ocurre al mismo tiempo
Meaning
Existing, happening, or done at the same time.
Example
The conference had concurrent sessions on various topics.
La conferencia tuvo sesiones concurrentes sobre varios temas.
C1 noun /kəmˈprɛʃn̩/

compression

compresión
Meaning
The act of pressing or squeezing something into a smaller space.
Example
File compression helps reduce storage requirements.
La compresión de archivos ayuda a reducir los requisitos de almacenamiento.
C1 verb /kliːv/

cleave

dividir, cortar
Meaning
to split or divide; to cut through forcefully
Example
He used an axe to cleave the wood.
Usó un hacha para dividir la madera.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈkæni/

canny

astuto
Meaning
Having good judgment, especially in business or practical matters; shrewd.
Example
She made a canny investment in real estate.
Ella hizo una inversión astuta en bienes raíces.
C1 verb /tʃæsˈtaɪz/

chastise

criticar severamente / castigar severamente
Meaning
to criticize or punish severely
Example
The teacher chastised the student for being late.
El maestro reprendió al estudiante por llegar tarde.
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.
C1 noun /kənˈtɛndər/

contender

competidor, pretendiente
Meaning
a person or team competing for a title or prize
Example
She is a strong contender for the mayoral position.
Ella es una fuerte contendiente para el cargo de alcaldesa.
C1 adjective /kənˈtɪɡ.ju.əs/

contiguous

contiguo
Meaning
sharing a common border; touching
Example
The two continguous houses shared a wall.
Las dos casas contiguas compartieron una pared.
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 verb /ˈkæptɪveɪt/

captivate

cautivar, atraer
Meaning
to attract and hold the interest of; to charm or fascinate
Example
Her beautiful voice captivated the audience.
Su hermosa voz cautivó a la audiencia.
C1 adjective /kənˈdʒiːniəl/

congenial

amistoso
Meaning
pleasant and friendly because of having similar interests or qualities
Example
They found the café a congenial place to meet and talk.
Encontraron el café un lugar amistoso para reunirse y charlar.
C1 noun ˌkæp.ɪ.təl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

capitalization

capitalización
Meaning
The total market value of a company's shares or the provision of capital for a company or activity.
Example
The company's capitalization reached $1 billion in market value.
La capitalización de la empresa alcanzó los $1 mil millones en valor de mercado.
C1 adjective /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛndɪŋ/

condescending

condescendiente
Meaning
having or showing an attitude of patronizing superiority
Example
Her condescending tone upset her colleagues.
Su tono condescendiente molestó a sus compañeros.
C1 noun /kɑːɡ/

cog

diente de rueda o engranaje
Meaning
A tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear; metaphorically, a minor but necessary part of a larger system.
Example
He felt like just a small cog in a big machine.
Se sintió como un pequeño engranaje en una gran máquina.
C1 adjective /kəmˈplaɪənt/

compliant

conforme
Meaning
Willing to agree with or follow rules, requests, or demands.
Example
She was compliant with all the safety requirements.
Ella estaba conforme con todos los requisitos de seguridad.
C1 noun /kəˈnʌn.drəm/

conundrum

dilema complicado o acertijo
Meaning
A complex problem or puzzle without an easy solution
Example
The ethical conundrum puzzled the researchers.
El dilema ético desconcertó a los investigadores.
C1 noun ˈkəmˌpaʊndɪŋ

compounding

intereses compuestos
Meaning
The process whereby interest is added to an amount of money and future interest is calculated on the total.
Example
Compounding interest increases the value of investments over time.
Los intereses compuestos aumentan el valor de las inversiones con el tiempo.
C1 noun /ˌkɔːriˈɒɡrəfi/

choreography

coreografía
Meaning
The art of designing and arranging dances and movements.
Example
The choreography of the ballet was breathtaking.
La coreografía del ballet fue impresionante.
C1 noun ˌkæl.ɪˈbreɪ.ʃən

calibration

calibración
Meaning
The action or process of adjusting or determining the accuracy of measuring instruments.
Example
The accuracy of a scale depends on regular calibration.
La precisión de una balanza depende de una calibración regular.
C1 verb /ˈkriːmeɪt/

cremate

cremar
Meaning
to burn a dead body to ashes as a funeral rite
Example
According to his wishes, they cremated his body after the funeral.
Según sus deseos, cremaron su cuerpo después del funeral.
C1 adjective /ˈkræfti/

crafty

astuto, ingenioso, tramposo
Meaning
skilled at achieving goals through cunning or deceit; sly
Example
The crafty fox evaded the hunters again.
El astuto zorro evadió a los cazadores nuevamente.
C1 adjective /kənˈsɛntrɪk/

concentric

concentrico
Meaning
having a common center, as in circles or spheres
Example
The artist drew concentric circles on the canvas.
El artista dibujó círculos concéntricos en el lienzo.
C1 adjective kənˈten.ʃəs

contentious

controvertido
Meaning
Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.
Example
The contentious issue divided global leaders.
El tema controvertido dividió a los líderes globales.
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.
C1 noun /ˈkænən/

canon

cánon
Meaning
A general law, rule, principle, or collection of sacred books accepted as genuine.
Example
The book is now considered part of the literary canon.
El libro ahora se considera parte del canon literario.
C1 adjective kəˈlɒs.əl

Colossal

colosal
Meaning
Extremely large, gigantic, enormous in size or extent.
Example
The colossal pyramids of Egypt are a marvel of architecture.
Las colosales pirámides de Egipto son una maravilla de la arquitectura.
C1 verb কনডেন্স

condense

condensarse
Meaning
To change from gas to liquid form; to become denser.
Example
Water vapor condenses into raindrops.
El vapor de agua se condensa en gotas de lluvia.
C1 noun ˈkeɪ.dəns

cadence

ritmo de habla con subida y bajada de tono
Meaning
The rhythm and flow of speech with rise and fall in tone.
Example
His speech had a natural cadence that captivated the audience.
Su discurso tenía una cadencia natural que cautivó a la audiencia.
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.
C1 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə.weər/

China-ware

porcelana
Meaning
dishes, plates, cups, and other tableware made of porcelain or fine ceramic
Example
The expensive china-ware was displayed in the cabinet.
Los costosos platos de porcelana fueron exhibidos en el gabinete.
C1 verb /ˈkænvəs/

canvass

solicitar votos
Meaning
to solicit votes or opinions; to examine thoroughly; to discuss in detail
Example
They will canvass the neighborhood for votes.
Ellos harán campaña en el vecindario para obtener votos.
C1 adjective/noun /ˈkɜːrsɪv/

cursive

letra cursiva
Meaning
Written with characters joined together in a flowing manner.
Example
The teacher asked students to write the essay in cursive handwriting.
El maestro pidió a los estudiantes que escribieran el ensayo con letra cursiva.
C1 noun /ˈkɔːkəs/

caucus

reunión política
Meaning
A meeting of members of a political party to select candidates or decide policy.
Example
The party held a caucus to nominate their candidate for president.
El partido celebró una reunión para nominar a su candidato presidencial.
C1 noun /koʊlt/

Colt

potro
Meaning
a young male horse, especially one under four years old
Example
The farmer trained the young colt to accept a saddle.
El granjero entrenó al joven potro para aceptar una silla de montar.
C1 noun /ˈkɔːrdən/

cordon

cordón de seguridad
Meaning
a line or circle of police, soldiers, or guards preventing access
Example
The police set up a cordon around the crime scene.
La policía estableció un cordón alrededor de la escena del crimen.
C1 adjective /kənˈtraɪvd/

contrived

artificial o forzado; no natural ni espontáneo
Meaning
artificial or forced; not natural or spontaneous
Example
The ending of the movie felt contrived and unrealistic.
El final de la película se sintió forzado e irreal.
C1 adjective /ˈkjʊərəbl/

curable

curable
Meaning
Able to be cured or healed.
Example
The doctor assured her that the disease was curable.
El doctor le aseguró que la enfermedad era curable.
C1 verb /ˈklæmbər/

clamber

escalar con dificultad
Meaning
to climb with effort or difficulty, often using both hands and feet
Example
The children clambered over the rocks to reach the cave.
Los niños escalaron las rocas para llegar a la cueva.
C1 adjective /ˌser.ɪˈmoʊ.ni.əl/

Ceremonial

ceremonial
Meaning
relating to or used in ceremonies; formal and ritualistic
Example
The ceremonial dress was worn during the royal wedding.
El vestido ceremonial se usó durante la boda real.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zənt/

cognizant

consciente
Meaning
Having knowledge or being aware of something.
Example
He was cognizant of the risks before starting the project.
Él estaba consciente de los riesgos antes de comenzar el proyecto.
C1 noun /ˈʃæsi/

chassis

chasis del vehículo
Meaning
the base frame of a vehicle or other wheeled machine
Example
The mechanic examined the car's chassis for damage.
El mecánico examinó el chasis del coche en busca de daños.
C1 noun /ʃæˈtoʊ/

chateau

castillo francés
Meaning
a large French country house or castle
Example
They stayed in a beautiful chateau in France.
Se alojaron en un hermoso castillo en Francia.
C1 noun /kəˈloʊkwiəˌlɪzəm/

colloquialism

coloquialismo
Meaning
a word or phrase used in informal speech or writing
Example
The novel is full of regional colloquialisms.
La novela está llena de coloquialismos regionales.
C1 adjective /kəˈləʊ.kwi.əl/

colloquial

coloquial
Meaning
Used in ordinary conversation rather than formal speech or writing; informal language.
Example
His colloquial expressions made the speech relatable.
Sus expresiones coloquiales hicieron que el discurso fuera más accesible.
C1 verb kəˈrɒb.ə.reɪt

corroborate

corroborar
Meaning
Confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding.
Example
The witness corroborated the defendant's testimony.
El testigo corroboró el testimonio del acusado.
C1 noun /kɔːr/

corps

rama del ejército, grupo
Meaning
a branch of the military or a group organized for a specific purpose
Example
He joined the army corps after graduation.
Se unió al cuerpo del ejército después de graduarse.
C1 noun /kənˈveɪəns/

conveyance

transporte
Meaning
The action or process of transporting or carrying someone or something from one place to another.
Example
The conveyance of goods was delayed due to bad weather.
El transporte de mercancías se retrasó debido al mal tiempo.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈkæn.dɪd/

Candid

sincero; franco; honesto
Meaning
truthful and straightforward; frank and honest in expression
Example
I appreciate your candid opinion about the project.
Aprecio tu opinión sincera sobre el proyecto.
C1 noun, verb /kriːs/

crease

pliegue, arruga
Meaning
a line or fold produced on paper, cloth, or other material; to make a fold or wrinkle
Example
She ironed the shirt carefully to remove every crease.
Ella planchó la camisa cuidadosamente para eliminar cada pliegue.
C1 noun /kɑst/

Caste

casta; sistema de castas
Meaning
a social class system; a hereditary class of Hindu society
Example
The ancient caste system divided society into different social groups.
El antiguo sistema de castas dividió la sociedad en diferentes grupos sociales.
C1 adjective /kənˈtɪn.ju.əl/

Continual

continuo; ininterrumpido;
Meaning
happening repeatedly over a long period of time; constant and uninterrupted
Example
The continual noise from the construction site was very annoying.
El ruido continuo del sitio de construcción era muy molesto.
C1 verb /kənˈtraɪv/

contrive

idear
Meaning
to plan or devise cleverly or skillfully
Example
She contrived a clever plan to surprise her friends.
Ella ideó un plan ingenioso para sorprender a sus amigos.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈsɛntənəri/ or /sɛnˈtɛnəri/

centenary

centenario
Meaning
The hundredth anniversary of a significant event; relating to a period of 100 years.
Example
The school celebrated its centenary with a grand event.
La escuela celebró su centenario con un gran evento.
C1 adjective /ˈkɜːrsəri/

cursory

superficial
Meaning
Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.
Example
He gave the report only a cursory glance before the meeting.
Él echó un vistazo superficial al informe antes de la reunión.
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 noun /kəˈres/

Caress

caricia
Meaning
a gentle or loving touch
Example
The mother's gentle caress calmed the crying baby.
El suave cariño de la madre calmó al bebé llorando.
C1 noun /ˈkɒnstənsi/

constancy

constancia
Meaning
the quality of being faithful and dependable
Example
Her constancy in friendship is admirable.
Su constancia en la amistad es admirable.
C1 verb /ˈsɪvɪlaɪz/

civilize

civilizar
Meaning
to bring a society or group to a more developed, organized, or socially acceptable state; to educate and refine behavior
Example
Education can help civilize communities by promoting shared values and respect.
La educación puede ayudar a civilizar a las comunidades promoviendo valores compartidos y respeto.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒn.ɪ.fər.əs/

coniferous

relacionado con los árboles que producen conos
Meaning
Relating to cone-bearing trees that usually have needle-like leaves and remain green year-round.
Example
Pine trees are coniferous and grow in colder climates.
Los pinos son coníferos y crecen en climas más fríos.
C1 noun /kɒzˈmɒlədʒi/

cosmology

cosmología
Meaning
the science of the origin and development of the universe
Example
She studied cosmology to understand the origins of the universe.
Estudió cosmología para entender los orígenes del universo.
C1 verb /ˈkæp.saɪz/

capsize

volcarse
Meaning
to overturn in the water
Example
The small fishing boat capsized during the storm.
El pequeño bote de pesca se volcó durante la tormenta.
C1 noun /kəˈmoʊʃən/

commotion

alboroto
Meaning
A state of noisy confusion or disturbance.
Example
The sudden commotion in the market drew everyone's attention.
El repentino alboroto en el mercado atrajo la atención de todos.
C1 adjective /kəˈmɛmərətɪv/

commemorative

conmemorativo
Meaning
Serving as a reminder or in honor of a person or event.
Example
They issued a commemorative coin for the independence anniversary.
Emitieron una moneda conmemorativa para el aniversario de la independencia.
C1 noun /ˌkɒmpɪˈleɪʃən/

compilation

compilación
Meaning
a collection of things, especially pieces of writing or music, gathered together
Example
The book is a compilation of his best essays.
El libro es una compilación de sus mejores ensayos.
C1 adjective ˈser.ɪ.brəl

cerebral

cerebral
Meaning
Of the cerebrum of the brain.
Example
Cerebral functions regulate thoughts.
Las funciones cerebrales regulan los pensamientos.
C1 noun /kəˈmɪtl̩/

committal

envío a prisión / detención
Meaning
The action of sending a person to prison or a mental hospital; also the act of committing something to a particular place.
Example
The judge ordered the committal of the accused to custody.
El juez ordenó el envío del acusado a la custodia.
C1 noun /ˈtʃɪz.əl/

Chisel

cincel
Meaning
a tool with a sharp flat edge used for cutting or shaping wood, stone, or metal
Example
The carpenter used a chisel to carve the wood.
El carpintero usó un cincel para tallar la madera.
C1 noun /ˈkleɪmənt/

claimant

reclamante
Meaning
a person who makes a claim, especially in a legal or financial context
Example
The claimant filed for compensation after the accident.
El reclamante presentó una solicitud de compensación después del accidente.
C1 noun /ˈkɒndɪmənts/

condiments

condimentos o salsas
Meaning
Seasonings or sauces used to add flavor to food.
Example
Ketchup and mustard are popular condiments for burgers.
El kétchup y la mostaza son condimentos populares para las hamburguesas.
C1 adjective ˈklaɪ.mət rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt

climate-resilient

resistente al clima
Meaning
Able to cope with the adverse effects of climate change; sustainable and adaptable.
Example
Climate-resilient crops can survive extreme weather conditions.
Los cultivos resistentes al clima pueden sobrevivir a condiciones meteorológicas extremas.
C1 noun /ˈsɪtəˌdɛl/

citadel

ciudadela
Meaning
A fortress protecting or dominating a city.
Example
The ancient citadel stood guard over the town for centuries.
La antigua ciudadela protegía la ciudad durante siglos.
C1 noun kənˈvɜː.dʒəns

convergence

convergencia
Meaning
The process of coming together from different directions to meet at a common point; unification or integration.
Example
The convergence of technologies is revolutionizing industries.
La convergencia de tecnologías está revolucionando las industrias.
C1 verb /ˌkɒntrəˈviːn/

contravene

contravenir
Meaning
to go against or act in opposition to a law, rule, or agreement
Example
He contravened the safety regulations and was fined.
Él contravino las normas de seguridad y fue multado.
C1 verb /ˈkɒnfɪskeɪt/

confiscate

confiscar
Meaning
to take something away officially, often as a punishment
Example
The teacher confiscated the student's phone during class.
La profesora confiscó el teléfono del estudiante durante la clase.
C1 noun koʊˈhisɪv ˈjunɪts

cohesive units

unidades cohesivas
Meaning
Groups or organizations that work together as unified wholes, with members closely bound together.
Example
Early humans formed cohesive units for survival.
Los primeros humanos formaron unidades cohesivas para sobrevivir.
C1 verb /kənˈfaʊnd/

confound

desconcertar
Meaning
to confuse or surprise someone, often by acting against their expectations
Example
The magician's trick seemed to confound the entire audience.
El truco del mago parecía desconcertar a toda la audiencia.
C1 noun /kəˈmændər ɪn tʃiːf/

Commander-in-chief

comandante en jefe
Meaning
the supreme leader of a nation's armed forces
Example
The president serves as the commander-in-chief of the military.
El presidente actúa como el comandante en jefe de las fuerzas armadas.
C1 noun kənˈsjuː.mə.rɪ.zəm

consumerism

consumismo
Meaning
The tendency to increase consumption of goods and the importance given to consuming products.
Example
Modern consumerism leads to increased demand for luxury goods.
El consumismo moderno lleva a una mayor demanda de productos de lujo.
C1 verb /kraʊtʃ/

crouch

agacharse
Meaning
to bend your knees and lower your body close to the ground
Example
The cat crouched before leaping at its prey.
El gato se agachó antes de saltar hacia su presa.
C1 verb /ˈkəʊ.dɪ.faɪ/

codify

codificar
Meaning
to arrange laws, rules, or ideas into a clear and systematic code
Example
The committee worked to codify the existing laws.
El comité trabajó para codificar las leyes existentes.
C1 noun /kənˈsɜːvəˌtɔːri/

conservatory

invernadero / escuela de música y arte
Meaning
A greenhouse for growing plants or a school for music and the arts.
Example
They grew exotic plants in the conservatory.
Cultivaron plantas exóticas en el invernadero.
C1 noun /kuː/

coup

golpe de estado
Meaning
a sudden, decisive action that brings about a change, especially in government
Example
The military staged a coup to overthrow the existing regime.
El ejército llevó a cabo un golpe para derrocar al régimen existente.
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.
C1 verb /ˈkɒnsɪkreɪt/

consecrate

consagrar
Meaning
to make something sacred, usually through a religious ceremony
Example
The church was consecrated by the bishop.
La iglesia fue consagrada por el obispo.
C1 adjective /kəmˈplɪsɪt/

complicit

cómplice (en un crimen)
Meaning
involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing
Example
He was found complicit in the crime.
Él fue encontrado cómplice en el crimen.
C1 verb /kənˈspaɪər/

conspire

conspirar
Meaning
to secretly plan with others to do something harmful or illegal
Example
They conspired to overthrow the government.
Ellos conspiraron para derrocar al gobierno.
C1 noun kəˈlæt.ər.əl

collateral

garantía, prenda, activo ofrecido como respaldo de un préstamo
Meaning
Something pledged as security for repayment of a loan, to be forfeited in the event of a default.
Example
The bank requires collateral for loan approval.
El banco requiere garantía para la aprobación del préstamo.
C1 verb /kəˈluːd/

collude

conspirar
Meaning
To secretly cooperate or conspire with others, often for a deceitful purpose.
Example
The two companies colluded to fix prices in the market.
Las dos empresas conspiraron para fijar los precios en el mercado.
C1 noun ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs.nəs

conscientiousness

conciencia
Meaning
The quality of wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly; diligence.
Example
Her conscientiousness in work led to a well-organized project.
Su conciencia en el trabajo condujo a un proyecto bien organizado.
C1 adjective ˈkrɪp.tɪk

cryptic

críptico, enigmático, ambiguo
Meaning
Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure; difficult to understand.
Example
The message was cryptic and hard to decipher.
El mensaje era críptico y difícil de descifrar.
C1 adjective /kəˈnɒnɪkəl/

canonical

canónico / aceptado
Meaning
Conforming to a general rule or accepted standard; officially recognized.
Example
Shakespeare’s works are considered canonical in English literature.
Las obras de Shakespeare se consideran canónicas en la literatura inglesa.
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.təmˈpleɪ.ʃən/

contemplation

profunda reflexión
Meaning
The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time; deep reflective thought.
Example
She sat in contemplation before making her decision.
Ella se sentó en profunda reflexión antes de tomar su decisión.
C1 noun /kənˈfaɪnmənt/

confinement

confinamiento
Meaning
the state of being confined or restricted
Example
The prisoner endured years of confinement.
El prisionero soportó años de confinamiento.
C1 noun/verb /kroʊˈʃeɪ/

crochet

croché
Meaning
Needlework made by interlocking loops of thread with a hooked needle; the act of making such items.
Example
She learned how to crochet a scarf for winter.
Ella aprendió a hacer un suéter de lana para el invierno.
C1 noun /kənˈtɛnʃən/

contention

contienda, desacuerdo
Meaning
heated disagreement or argument; a point asserted in debate
Example
The main contention between the two parties was over tax reform.
La principal contienda entre las dos partes fue sobre la reforma fiscal.
C1 noun /krʌtʃ/

crutch

muleta, apoyo
Meaning
a support used by someone injured to walk; also something relied upon for support or help
Example
He had to use crutches after breaking his leg.
Tuvo que usar muletas después de romperse la pierna.
C1 adjective /kənˈɡrɛʃənl/

congressional

congresista
Meaning
relating to a congress, especially the US Congress
Example
The bill received strong congressional support.
El proyecto de ley recibió un fuerte apoyo congresista.
C1 noun /ˈsɪn.ɪˌsɪz.əm/

cynicism

cinismo
Meaning
An inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; skepticism.
Example
His cynicism made it hard for him to trust anyone.
Su cinismo le dificultaba confiar en alguien.
C1 noun/verb /kruːˈseɪd/

crusade

cruzada, campaña intensa
Meaning
a vigorous campaign for a social, political, or religious cause; to fight passionately for a cause
Example
She has been crusading for women's rights all her life.
ella ha estado cruzando por los derechos de las mujeres toda su vida.
C1 noun /ˈkɒləmnɪst/

columnist

columnista
Meaning
a journalist who regularly writes articles or opinions for a newspaper or magazine
Example
The columnist wrote an article about climate change.
El columnista escribió un artículo sobre el cambio climático.
C1 adjective ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs

conscientious

consciente
Meaning
Wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly.
Example
A conscientious worker always delivers high-quality results.
Un trabajador consciente siempre entrega resultados de alta calidad.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈkɔːrpərəl/

corporal

corporal
Meaning
relating to the body; a low-ranking officer in the military
Example
He suffered a corporal punishment for his mistake.
Él sufrió un castigo corporal por su error.
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.əˈsɜːr/

connoisseur

experto
Meaning
an expert judge in matters of taste, especially in food, art, or wine
Example
She is a true connoisseur of fine art.
Ella es una verdadera experta en arte fino.
C1 verb /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/

condescend

mirar desde arriba con amabilidad
Meaning
to behave as if one is superior while being gracious to others
Example
He would not condescend to answer such a trivial question.
Él no se dignaría a responder una pregunta tan trivial.
C1 noun /ˈkʌl.ən.dər/

Colander

colador
Meaning
a bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes in it used for draining food such as pasta or rice
Example
She drained the pasta using a colander.
Ella drenó la pasta usando un colador.
C1 verb /kəˈpɪtjʊˌleɪt/

capitulate

capitular
Meaning
to surrender or give in after resisting
Example
The army had no choice but to capitulate to the enemy.
El ejército no tuvo más opción que capitular ante el enemigo.
C1 adjective /kəmˈpʌlsɪv/

compulsive

compulsivo
Meaning
Resulting from or acting on an irresistible urge, especially one that is against one's conscious wishes.
Example
He is a compulsive gambler who cannot stop placing bets.
Él es un jugador compulsivo que no puede dejar de apostar.