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C2 noun /ˌkʌl.pəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

culpability

culpabilidad
Meaning
responsibility for a fault or wrong; blameworthiness
Example
The jury considered his level of culpability in the crime.
El jurado consideró su nivel de culpabilidad en el crimen.
C1 noun /rɪˈpraɪ.zəl/

Reprisal

venganza
Meaning
an act of retaliation; revenge taken for an injury or wrong
Example
The attack was carried out as a reprisal for the earlier bombing.
El ataque se realizó como una represalia por el bombardeo anterior.
A2 adjective /kəˈriːən/

korean

coreano
Meaning
relating to Korea, its people, language, or culture
Example
We went to a Korean restaurant for dinner.
Fuimos a un restaurante coreano para cenar.
B2 adjective /rɪˈfreʃ.ɪŋ/

Refreshing

refrescante
Meaning
making one feel energized and renewed; pleasantly new or different
Example
The cool breeze was refreshing after the hot day.
La brisa fresca fue refrescante después del día caluroso.
C1 noun /ˈtem.pɪst/

Tempest

tormenta
Meaning
a violent storm with strong winds; a state of great disturbance or tumult
Example
The sailors struggled to navigate through the fierce tempest.
Los marineros lucharon por navegar a través de la feroz tormenta.
B1 adjective /kənˈtɪn.ju.əs/

continuous

continuo
Meaning
forming an unbroken whole; without interruption
Example
The factory operates on a continuous 24-hour schedule.
La fábrica opera con un horario continuo de 24 horas.
B2 noun /laɪm/

Lime

limón
Meaning
a small green citrus fruit with acidic juice
Example
Add a slice of lime to your drink.
Añade una rodaja de limón a tu bebida.
B2 noun /ˈrest.ləs.nəs/

Restlessness

inquietud
Meaning
the inability to rest or relax as a result of anxiety or boredom
Example
His restlessness during the long meeting was obvious to everyone.
Su inquietud durante la larga reunión fue obvia para todos.
A2 adjective /breɪv/

brave

valiente
Meaning
showing courage in the face of danger or difficulty
Example
The brave firefighter rushed into the burning building.
El valiente bombero corrió hacia el edificio en llamas.
B1 noun /paɪl/

pile

montón
Meaning
a large amount of something stacked or placed in a heap
Example
He placed the books in a pile on the table.
Colocó los libros en un montón sobre la mesa.
C2 noun /ˈduːti/

Dhuti

dhuti
Meaning
a traditional Indian garment for men consisting of a piece of unstitched cloth worn around the waist and legs
Example
The elderly man wore a white dhuti during the religious ceremony.
El hombre mayor llevaba un dhuti blanco durante la ceremonia religiosa.
B2 verb dɪˈspætʃt

dispatched

enviado
Meaning
To send off to a destination or for a purpose.
Example
A team was dispatched quickly.
Un equipo fue enviado rápidamente.
B1 noun /əˈkaʊnt/

Account

cuenta
Meaning
a record of money received and paid out; a report or description of an event
Example
She opened a savings account at the bank.
Ella abrió una cuenta de ahorros en el banco.
B1 noun /ˈʃoʊldər/

Shoulder

hombro
Meaning
the part of the body between the neck and the arm
Example
He carried the bag over his shoulder.
Él llevó la bolsa sobre su hombro.
C2 noun /pruːd/

prude

persona excesivamente pudorosa
Meaning
A person who is easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity; someone overly modest.
Example
He was called a prude for blushing at the movie scenes.
Lo llamaron un prudente por sonrojarse con las escenas de la película.
C1 noun /ˌnoʊtəˈraɪəti/

notoriety

notoriedad
Meaning
The state of being famous or well-known for something bad.
Example
The criminal gained notoriety for his daring escapes.
El criminal ganó notoriedad por sus audaces escapatorias.
C1 noun /ˈbjuːɡəl/

Bugle

trombón sin válvulas
Meaning
a brass musical instrument similar to a trumpet but without valves, used especially for military calls
Example
The soldier played the bugle to signal the start of the ceremony.
El soldado tocó el trombón sin válvulas para señalar el comienzo de la ceremonia
C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.vər.i/

savory

sabroso (salado o picante)
Meaning
Having a pleasant salty or spicy taste; morally acceptable.
Example
The restaurant serves a variety of savory dishes.
El restaurante sirve una variedad de platos sabrosos.
A2 adjective /skɛrd/

scared

asustado
Meaning
feeling afraid or worried
Example
She was scared of the dark.
Ella tenía miedo de la oscuridad.
B2 noun /biːt/

Beet

remolacha
Meaning
a plant with a round dark red root that is eaten as a vegetable
Example
Roasted beet with goat cheese makes a delicious salad.
La remolacha asada con queso de cabra hace una ensalada deliciosa.
B2 verb /ˈprɒspər/

prosper

prosperar
Meaning
to succeed or flourish, especially in financial or business matters
Example
With hard work and determination, she managed to prosper in her career.
Con trabajo duro y determinación, ella logró prosperar en su carrera.
C2 adjective /ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛsənt/

deliquescent

que se convierte en líquido al absorber humedad
Meaning
tending to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air
Example
Sugar is not deliquescent, but salt can be.
El azúcar no es deliquescente, pero la sal sí puede serlo.
B1 adjective /əˈdɪʃənəl/

additional

adicional
Meaning
added, extra, or supplementary to what already exists
Example
The teacher gave the students additional homework.
El maestro dio a los estudiantes tareas adicionales.
B2 verb /dɪˈtɜːr/

deter

disuadir, desalentar
Meaning
to discourage someone from doing something by instilling doubt or fear
Example
High fines are meant to deter people from breaking the law.
Las altas multas están destinadas a disuadir a las personas de romper la ley.
A2 adjective /miːn/

Mean

cruel; mezquino; desagradable
Meaning
unkind; cruel; nasty
Example
Don't be so mean to your little sister.
No seas tan cruel con tu hermana pequeña.
C2 noun /ˈhɒthɛd/

hothead

persona irritable
Meaning
a person who acts quickly and without thinking when angry
Example
He is such a hothead that he often starts arguments.
Es tan irritable que a menudo inicia discusiones.
B2 adjective /ˈprɒfɪtəbl/

profitable

rentable
Meaning
yielding profit or financial gain
Example
The company has become highly profitable after the new strategy was implemented.
La empresa se ha vuelto altamente rentable después de implementar la nueva estrategia.
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 /ˈvɔːdəvɪl/

vaudeville

vaudeville
Meaning
A type of entertainment popular in the early 20th century, featuring a mixture of comedy, song, dance, and variety acts.
Example
The vaudeville show included comedians, magicians, and dancers.
El espectáculo de vaudeville incluía comediantes, magos y bailarines.
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪθ.fəl/

Faithful

fiel; leal; comprometido
Meaning
loyal and committed; reliable; true to one's beliefs
Example
She remained faithful to her principles throughout her career.
Ella permaneció fiel a sus principios a lo largo de su carrera.
C2 noun /ˈkɒntrəriz/

contraries

cosas opuestas
Meaning
things that are completely different or opposite to each other
Example
Freedom and slavery are contraries in every sense.
La libertad y la esclavitud son contrarias en todos los sentidos.
C1 adverb /ˈhɛdˌlɔŋ/

headlong

a la carrera
Meaning
With the head leading; in a rush or without thinking.
Example
She rushed headlong into the new project.
Ella se lanzó a la carrera al nuevo proyecto.
A2 noun; adverb /pərˈsɛnt/

percent

por ciento
Meaning
a proportion out of one hundred; by each hundred
Example
Sales increased by ten percent this year.
Las ventas aumentaron un diez por ciento este año.
A1 verb (first person singular of 'be') /æm/

am

yo
Meaning
the first person singular present tense of 'be'
Example
I am happy today.
Hoy yo estoy feliz.
B2 noun /haɪv/

Hive

colmena; lugar lleno de actividad
Meaning
a structure in which bees live and produce honey; a place full of busy activity
Example
The garden was buzzing with activity as bees flew back and forth from their hive.
El jardín estaba zumbando con actividad mientras las abejas volaban de un lado a otro desde su colmena.
C1 noun /ˈoʊvərˌtʊr/

overture

overture / propuesta
Meaning
An introduction to something more substantial; a proposal or preliminary action.
Example
The peace overture was welcomed by both nations.
La propuesta de paz fue bienvenida por ambas naciones.
B2 verb /ˌriːprəˈdjuːs/

reproduce

reproducir, procrear
Meaning
To make a copy of something; to generate offspring.
Example
Many animals reproduce rapidly in favorable conditions.
Muchos animales se reproducen rápidamente en condiciones favorables.
B1 noun prəˈpoʊzəl

proposal

propuesta
Meaning
A plan or suggestion, especially a formal or written one, put forward for consideration or discussion by others.
Example
The proposal was not sustained.
La propuesta no fue aceptada.
C1 adjective /ˈmoʊmənˌteri/

momentary

momentáneo
Meaning
Lasting for only a short time.
Example
There was a momentary silence in the room.
Hubo un silencio momentáneo en la habitación.
C1 adverb /ˈæmpli/

amply

ampliamente
Meaning
more than sufficiently; generously
Example
She was amply rewarded for her hard work.
Ella fue generosamente recompensada por su arduo trabajo.
B1 adverb /ˈniːtli/

Neatly

ordenadamente; cuidadosamente
Meaning
in a tidy and orderly way; carefully and precisely
Example
She arranged the books neatly on the shelf.
Ella arregló los libros ordenadamente en la estantería.
C1 verb /wiːn/

wean

destetar
Meaning
To gradually stop a child or animal from breastfeeding; to detach from a habit.
Example
Parents often wean their babies around six months old.
Los padres suelen destetar a sus bebés alrededor de los seis meses.
B2 verb /hɔːnt/

haunt

acosar
Meaning
to trouble persistently; to visit as a ghost
Example
The old memories still haunt me.
Los recuerdos viejos aún me atormentan.
C1 noun /əˌsaɪˈniː/

assignee

persona asignada
Meaning
a person to whom a right or property is legally transferred
Example
The assignee of the contract is responsible for all future obligations.
El asignado del contrato es responsable de todas las obligaciones futuras.
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.
A2 noun /ˈbeɪsˌbɔːl/

baseball

béisbol
Meaning
a sport in which two teams try to score runs by hitting a ball and running around bases
Example
He loves watching baseball games on TV.
A él le encanta ver partidos de béisbol en la televisión.
C2 noun /sɑːrˈkɒfəɡəs/

sarcophagus

ataúd de piedra
Meaning
A stone coffin, often decorated, used in ancient times.
Example
The museum displayed a beautifully carved sarcophagus from ancient Egypt.
El museo exhibió un ataúd de piedra bellamente tallado de la antigua Egipto.
A2 noun /haɪt/

height

altura
Meaning
the measurement of someone or something from base to top
Example
The height of the tower impressed the visitors.
La altura de la torre impresionó a los visitantes.
C2 noun /ˌɛksəˈdʒiːsɪs/

exegesis

exégesis
Meaning
A critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially a religious scripture.
Example
The professor gave a detailed exegesis of the biblical passage.
El profesor dio una exégesis detallada del pasaje bíblico.
C2 verb /ˌaʊtməˈnuːvər/

outmaneuver

superar astutamente
Meaning
to gain an advantage over an opponent by skillful or clever action
Example
The smaller company managed to outmaneuver its larger rival.
La empresa más pequeña logró superar astutamente a su rival más grande.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmjuː.tə.bəl/

immutable

inmutable
Meaning
Unchangeable, permanent, or fixed
Example
The laws of physics are considered immutable.
Las leyes de la física son consideradas inmutables.
C1 verb /nɪp/

nip

pellizcar
Meaning
to pinch or bite lightly; to move quickly
Example
The cold wind nipped at my face.
El viento frío me pellizcó la cara.
B2 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.dɪˈvɝː.sə.t̬i

biodiversity

biodiversidad
Meaning
The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
Example
Rainforests are home to immense biodiversity.
Las selvas tropicales albergan una gran biodiversidad.
B2 noun ˈsækrɪfaɪs

sacrifice

sacrificio
Meaning
An act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else.
Example
The country was freed due to the sacrifice of the warriors.
El país fue liberado gracias al sacrificio de los guerreros.
B1 noun /ˈdɛdˌlaɪnz/

deadlines

plazos
Meaning
The latest time or date by which something should be completed.
Example
Setting deadlines helps finish tasks.
Establecer plazos ayuda a terminar las tareas.
C2 noun /ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtənɪzəm/

cosmopolitanism

cosmopolitismo
Meaning
the ideology that all human beings belong to a single community
Example
Cosmopolitanism promotes respect and understanding across cultures.
El cosmopolitismo promueve el respeto y la comprensión entre culturas.
B2 noun /kəˈrʌp.ʃən/

Corruption

corrupción
Meaning
dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power; the process of decay or decomposition
Example
The government launched a campaign to fight corruption in public offices.
El gobierno lanzó una campaña para combatir la corrupción en las oficinas públicas.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Landlord

arrendador
Meaning
a man who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a male property owner
Example
The landlord agreed to fix the broken heating system before winter arrived.
El arrendador acordó arreglar el sistema de calefacción roto antes de que llegara el invierno.
C2 adjective /fjuːˈɡeɪʃəs/

fugacious

fugaz
Meaning
Lasting only a short time; fleeting or ephemeral.
Example
Youth is beautiful but fugacious.
La juventud es hermosa pero fugaz.
B2 noun /prɒp/

prop

accesorio
Meaning
an object used on stage by actors during a performance; something that supports or holds up
Example
The actor forgot his prop on stage.
El actor olvidó su accesorio en el escenario.
C2 noun /əˈdɛndəm/

addendum

adenda
Meaning
an additional item or piece of information added at the end of a document or book
Example
The report included an addendum with updated statistics.
El informe incluía un adenda con estadísticas actualizadas.
A2 noun /ˈkʌzn/

cousin

primo/prima
Meaning
A child of one's uncle or aunt.
Example
My cousin is coming to visit us this weekend.
Mi primo viene a visitarnos este fin de semana.
B1 noun /ˈɪnstəns/

instance

instancia
Meaning
An example or single occurrence of something.
Example
This is just one instance of his generosity.
Este es solo un ejemplo de su generosidad.
B1 noun /ˌpɜr.sənˈæl.ə.ti/

Personality

personalidad
Meaning
the combination of characteristics that form an individual's distinctive character; a famous person
Example
She has a very outgoing and friendly personality.
Ella tiene una personalidad muy extrovertida y amigable.
B2 noun /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/

craving

antojo, deseo fuerte
Meaning
a strong desire for something
Example
She has a craving for chocolate every evening.
Ella tiene un antojo de chocolate todas las noches.
B2 noun /ˈspɒnsər/

sponsor

patrocinador
Meaning
a person or organization that provides funds for a project or activity in exchange for publicity or support
Example
The company became the main sponsor of the event.
La empresa se convirtió en el principal patrocinador del evento.
C2 noun /naɪt ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Night-jesmine

jazmín nocturno
Meaning
a fragrant flowering tree that blooms at night with small white flowers
Example
The night-jasmine tree blooms only after sunset with its tiny white flowers.
El árbol de jazmín nocturno florece solo después del atardecer con sus pequeñas flores blancas.
B2 adjective /aɪˈrɒnɪkəl/

ironical

irónico
Meaning
expressing irony; having the nature of irony
Example
Her ironical tone made everyone uncomfortable.
Su tono irónico hizo que todos se sintieran incómodos.
C1 verb /ˈpændər/

pander

adular, halagar
Meaning
to indulge or exploit the weaknesses, desires, or immoral tendencies of others
Example
The politician was accused of pandering to voters' fears.
El político fue acusado de complacer los temores de los votantes.
C2 adjective /ˈɡɛə.rɪʃ/

garish

excesivamente brillante y llamativo
Meaning
Excessively bright and showy, often in a tasteless or unattractive way.
Example
The room was decorated with garish neon lights.
La habitación estaba decorada con luces de neón excesivamente brillantes.
C1 noun /fɪˈnɛs/

finesse

sutilidad, destreza, refinamiento
Meaning
Subtlety and skill; refinement and delicacy in performance or artistry.
Example
The artist painted with great finesse.
El artista pintó con gran destreza.
C1 noun /ˈnjuːɑːns/

nuance

matiz
Meaning
A subtle difference in shade of meaning, appearance, or sound.
Example
He noticed the subtle nuance in her expression.
Notó el sutil matiz en su expresión.
B1 verb /ˈedɪt/

edit

editar
Meaning
to make changes to improve or correct something
Example
I need to edit this document before submission.
Necesito editar este documento antes de la entrega.
A1 verb /hoʊld/

hold

sujetar
Meaning
to grasp or carry something; to maintain a position
Example
Please hold my hand.
por favor, sujeta mi mano.
C2 adjective /vaɪˈtjuːpərəbl̩/

vituperable

digno de reproche
Meaning
Deserving of blame, censure, or harsh criticism.
Example
His reckless actions made him vituperable in the eyes of his colleagues.
Sus acciones imprudentes lo hicieron digno de reproche a los ojos de sus colegas.
B2 noun /krɑk pɑt/

Crock pot

olla de cocción lenta
Meaning
an electric cooking pot that cooks food slowly at low temperatures
Example
I put the chicken and vegetables in the crock pot before going to work.
Puse el pollo y las verduras en la olla de cocción lenta antes de ir al trabajo.
C1 noun /fiːt/

feat

hazaña
Meaning
an achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength
Example
Climbing Mount Everest was a remarkable feat.
Escalar el monte Everest fue una hazaña notable.
B2 adjective /ˈtrʌblsəm/

Troublesome

problemático; molesto
Meaning
causing difficulty or annoyance; problematic
Example
The troublesome student disrupted the class again.
El estudiante problemático interrumpió la clase otra vez.
C1 adjective /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Negligible

insignificante
Meaning
so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant
Example
The side effects of this medicine are negligible.
Los efectos secundarios de este medicamento son insignificantes.
B1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈstændəbl/

understandable

comprensible
Meaning
Able to be understood; reasonable or justifiable.
Example
Her reaction was understandable given the situation.
Su reacción fue comprensible dada la situación.
C2 adjective /ˈflæs.ɪd/

Flaccid

flácido; flojo; colapsado;
Meaning
soft and limp; lacking firmness; drooping
Example
The plant's leaves became flaccid after days without water.
Las hojas de la planta se volvieron flácidas después de varios días sin agua.
A1 noun /ˈsætərdeɪ/

saturday

sábado
Meaning
The day of the week between Friday and Sunday; traditionally the sixth day of the week
Example
We are going to the beach on Saturday.
Vamos a la playa el sábado.
B2 noun sliːp ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən

sleep deprivation

falta de sueño
Meaning
The condition of not having enough sleep; lack of adequate sleep.
Example
Sleep deprivation can severely impact mental health.
La falta de sueño puede afectar gravemente la salud mental.
C2 verb /kənˈtɛm/

contemn

despreciar
Meaning
to treat or regard with disdain, scorn, or contempt
Example
He would never contemn honest work, no matter how humble.
Él nunca despreciaría un trabajo honesto, sin importar cuán humilde fuera.
B2 noun

Patriot

patriota
C1 adjective ʌnˈmætʃt

unmatched

incomparable
Meaning
Not equaled or rivaled by any other; without equal.
Example
The freedom fighters showed unmatched bravery.
Los luchadores por la libertad demostraron valentía incomparable.
C1 verb /əˈpreɪz/

appraise

evaluar
Meaning
to evaluate the value, quality, or importance of something
Example
The jeweler appraised the diamond before buying it.
El joyero evaluó el diamante antes de comprarlo.
A2 adverb /ɪnˈdiːd/

indeed

en efecto
Meaning
used to emphasize or confirm a statement
Example
It was a long journey indeed.
Fue un largo viaje, de hecho.
C1 noun /ˈpiː.hən/

Peahen

pava real hembra
Meaning
female peacock
Example
The peahen is less colorful than the male peacock.
La pava real hembra es menos colorida que el pavo real macho.
C2 noun /ˌprɛsiˈɒsɪti/

preciosity

exceso de refinamiento
Meaning
Excessive refinement or affected elegance in language, style, or behavior.
Example
The author's preciosity made the novel difficult to read for some audiences.
La preciosidad del autor hizo que la novela fuera difícil de leer para algunos lectores.
B2 noun /ˈkæp.tɪv/

Captive

cautivo
Meaning
a person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined
Example
The captive was held in a small cell for several months.
El cautivo fue mantenido en una pequeña celda durante varios meses.
A2 noun /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/

childhood

infancia
Meaning
the period of being a child
Example
She spent her childhood in a small village.
Ella pasó su infancia en un pequeño pueblo.
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 verb /bɪˈmoʊn/

bemoan

lamentar
Meaning
To express discontent or sorrow over something.
Example
Critics bemoaned the lack of diversity in the film.
Los críticos lamentaron la falta de diversidad en la película.
B2 phrase ˈsɛvən ˈhæbɪts

seven habits

siete hábitos
Meaning
Regular behaviors or actions that are done consistently over time, specifically referring to a set of seven key practices.
Example
Even habits help in maintaining a balanced lifestyle.
Incluso los hábitos ayudan a mantener un estilo de vida equilibrado.
C1 noun /ˌɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp/

archbishop

arzobispo
Meaning
A senior bishop in charge of an archdiocese in the Christian Church.
Example
The archbishop delivered a sermon to thousands of people.
El arzobispo dio un sermón a miles de personas.
C2 noun /ˈʌp.wel.ɪŋ/

upwelling

Fenómeno oceanográfico que implica el movimiento de agua densa, fría y rica en nutrientes hacia la superficie del océano.
Meaning
An oceanographic phenomenon that involves wind-driven motion of dense, cooler, and nutrient-rich water towards the ocean surface.
Example
Upwelling brings nutrients to the ocean surface.
El upwelling lleva nutrientes a la superficie del océano.
B2 noun /ˈdreɪ.nɪdʒ/

drainage

drenaje
Meaning
the system or process by which water or other liquids are drained away
Example
Poor drainage caused flooding in the neighborhood.
El mal drenaje causó inundaciones en el vecindario.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːrtərər/

barterer

truequero
Meaning
A person who trades goods or services without using money.
Example
The barterer exchanged fruits for some pottery.
El truequero intercambió frutas por algunas vasijas.
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.
B2 noun /flɛkˈsɪbɪləti/

flexibility

flexibilidad
Meaning
The quality of bending easily without breaking; willingness to change or compromise.
Example
The flexibility of the working hours made it easier to balance work and personal life.
La flexibilidad de los horarios de trabajo facilitó equilibrar el trabajo y la vida personal.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdiːsənt/

indecent

indecente
Meaning
not conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morality; improper or offensive
Example
He was warned for making an indecent remark during the meeting.
Fue advertido por hacer un comentario indecente.
C1 noun ˌɪrɪˈvɜːrsəbl ˈdæmɪdʒ

irreversible damage

daño irreversible
Meaning
Harm or injury that cannot be undone or repaired.
Example
Climate change causes irreversible damage to ecosystems.
El cambio climático causa daño irreversible a los ecosistemas.
B1 adjective /ˈneɪtɪv/

native

nativo
Meaning
Belonging to a person by birth; originating in a particular place.
Example
He is a native speaker of Bengali.
Él es un hablante nativo de bengalí.
C2 verb /poʊˈtɛnʃiˌeɪt/

potentiate

potenciar
Meaning
To increase the power, effect, or likelihood of something.
Example
Caffeine can potentiate the effects of some medicines.
La cafeína puede potenciar los efectos de algunos medicamentos.
A1 noun /dʒuˈlaɪ/

July

julio
Meaning
the seventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
July is often the hottest month of the year.
Julio suele ser el mes más caluroso del año.
C1 noun /ˈtrænsfərəns/

transference

transferencia
Meaning
The act of moving something from one place, person, or situation to another.
Example
The transference of knowledge is essential in education.
La transferencia de conocimiento es esencial en la educación.
C2 adjective /rəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/

rapacious

rapaz
Meaning
having an extreme desire to take things for oneself, greedy
Example
The rapacious landlord raised the rent without reason.
El dueño de la casa rapaz subió el alquiler sin razón.
C1 verb /paʊt/

pout

hacer pucheros
Meaning
to push one's lips forward as an expression of annoyance or sulkiness
Example
The child began to pout when he didn’t get the toy.
El niño empezó a hacer pucheros cuando no consiguió el juguete.
B2 noun/verb /beɪt/

bait

alimento o señuelo utilizado para atraer peces o animales; provocar o molestar deliberadamente.
Meaning
Food or lure used to attract fish or animals; to deliberately provoke or annoy.
Example
He used worms as bait to catch fish.
Él usó gusanos como cebo para pescar.
C1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈluːʃən/

dissolution

disolución
Meaning
the act of formally ending or breaking apart something, such as an organization or marriage
Example
The dissolution of the company was announced yesterday.
La disolución de la empresa fue anunciada ayer.
A2 verb /beɪk/

bake

hornear
Meaning
to cook food using dry heat, usually in an oven
Example
She baked a cake for her friend's birthday.
Ella horneó un pastel para el cumpleaños de su amiga.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈmiːliˌmaʊðd/

mealymouthed

hablar de manera evasiva
Meaning
not willing to speak directly and honestly; evasive in speech
Example
The politician gave a mealymouthed response to the tough question.
El político dio una respuesta evasiva a la pregunta difícil.
A2 adjective /ˈdʒɛnərəl/

general

general
Meaning
Relating to all or most people, things, or situations; not specific.
Example
He made a general comment about the project.
Hizo un comentario general sobre el proyecto.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpruːdənt/

imprudent

imprudente
Meaning
Not showing care for the consequences of an action.
Example
It was imprudent to drive in such stormy weather.
Era imprudente conducir en un clima tan tormentoso.
B2 verb /ˈtaɪtən/

Tighten

apretar
Meaning
to make something more secure or less loose
Example
He tightened the screws to secure the shelf.
Él apretó los tornillos para asegurar la estantería.
C2 noun /əˈdjuː/

adieu

adiós
Meaning
A farewell or goodbye, often used in a formal or poetic sense.
Example
She bid her friends adieu before leaving for France.
Ella se despidió de sus amigos antes de partir hacia Francia.
A2 verb /klɪk/

click

hacer clic
Meaning
to press a button on a computer mouse or similar device
Example
She clicked the link to open the website.
Ella hizo clic en el enlace para abrir el sitio web.
C2 noun /pɛnˈtæmɪtər/

pentameter

pentámetro
Meaning
A line of verse consisting of five metrical feet.
Example
Shakespeare often wrote his plays in iambic pentameter.
Shakespeare a menudo escribía sus obras en pentámetro yámbico.
A1 noun /zuː/

Zoo

zoológico
Meaning
an establishment that maintains a collection of wild animals for study, conservation, or display to the public
Example
We visited the zoo to see the lions and elephants.
Visitamos el zoológico para ver los leones y elefantes.