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A2 adjective /kjuːt/

cute

lindo
Meaning
attractive in a pretty or endearing way
Example
That puppy is so cute!
¡Ese cachorro es tan lindo!
C1 adjective /ˌɪntəˈrɑːɡətɪv/

interrogative

interrogativo
Meaning
Relating to or conveying a question; in grammar, used to form questions.
Example
She raised an interrogative eyebrow when she heard the news.
Ella levantó una ceja interrogativa cuando escuchó la noticia.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈkɪndrəd/

kindred

felicidad
Meaning
A person's relatives or family; similar in nature or character.
Example
They discovered kindred spirits in each other.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 adjective /ˈweɪwərd/

wayward

rebelde
Meaning
Difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior.
Example
The teacher struggled to manage the wayward students.
El maestro luchaba por manejar a los estudiantes rebeldes.
A2 noun /trʌk/

truck

camión
Meaning
a large motor vehicle for transporting goods
Example
The truck was loaded with boxes for the warehouse.
El camión estaba cargado con cajas para el almacén.
C2 noun /sɒl/

sol

sol (quinto tono de la escala musical)
Meaning
The fifth note of the sol-fa musical scale (do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti); also the Latin word for sun
Example
The choir practiced singing the note sol during rehearsal.
El coro practicó cantar la nota sol durante el ensayo.
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.
C2 noun /dɪˈsɪstəns/

desistance

desistimiento
Meaning
The act of stopping or ceasing from some action or behavior.
Example
The court urged his desistance from further unlawful activities.
El tribunal le instó a desistir de actividades ilegales adicionales.
A2 adjective /ˈɔː.dɪ.nər.i/

Ordinary

ordinario; común; no especial
Meaning
normal; usual; not special
Example
It was just an ordinary day at the office.
Era solo un día ordinario en la oficina.
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrkəleɪt/

percolate

percolar
Meaning
To filter gradually through a porous surface or substance; to spread slowly.
Example
The rainwater percolated through the soil into the groundwater.
El agua de lluvia percoló a través del suelo hacia el agua subterránea.
A2 noun /seɪl/

sale

venta
Meaning
the exchange of a commodity for money; the action of selling something
Example
The store is having a sale on winter clothing.
La tienda está teniendo una venta de ropa de invierno.
C1 noun /frɪndʒ/

fringe

borde decorativo / orilla
Meaning
A decorative border of threads; the outer edge or margin of something.
Example
The festival had a fringe of small independent performances.
El festival tenía un borde de pequeñas actuaciones independientes.
C1 noun /ˈkaʊn.tər kleɪm/

counter-claim

contrademanda
Meaning
a claim made to rebut a previous claim, often in legal contexts
Example
The defendant filed a counter-claim against the plaintiff.
El demandado presentó una contrademanda contra el demandante.
C2 verb /əˈbɛt/

abet

fomentar un crimen
Meaning
to encourage or assist someone to commit a crime or wrongdoing
Example
He was accused of abetting the criminals in their escape.
Fue acusado de ayudar a los criminales en su escape.
C1 adjective /ˈɡɑːrdɪd/

guarded

reservado
Meaning
Cautious and careful in speech or action, often to avoid giving too much away.
Example
He gave a guarded reply to the journalist.
Él dio una respuesta reservada al periodista.
C2 noun /ˌlɪt.əˈrɑː.ti/

literati

literatos
Meaning
well-educated, literary, or scholarly people
Example
The event was attended by poets, critics, and other members of the literati.
El evento fue asistido por poetas, críticos y otros miembros de los literatos.
A2 noun /muːn/

Moon

luna
Meaning
the natural satellite of the earth, visible at night by reflected light from the sun
Example
The full moon shines brightly in the night sky.
La luna llena brilla intensamente en el cielo nocturno
B1 adjective /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl/

Punctual

puntual
Meaning
on time; prompt;
Example
She is always punctual for meetings.
Ella siempre es puntual para las reuniones.
B1 noun /ˈkriːtʃər/

creature

criatura
Meaning
A living being, especially an animal.
Example
The forest is full of strange creatures.
El bosque está lleno de extrañas criaturas.
B1 noun /pɒnd/

Pond

estanque
Meaning
a small body of still water formed naturally or by artificial means
Example
The children fed the ducks at the pond in the park.
Los niños alimentaron a los patos en el estanque del parque.
B1 verb /spaɪ/

spy

espía
Meaning
to secretly collect information about a person, group, or country
Example
He was caught spying on his neighbor through the window.
Lo atraparon espiando a su vecino a través de la ventana.
A2 noun /bɪl/

Bill

pico
Meaning
the beak of a bird, especially when it is broad and flat
Example
The duck used its bill to filter food from the water.
El pato usó su pico para filtrar comida del agua.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊbər/

Sober

sobrio; serio y reflexivo; moderado
Meaning
not affected by alcohol; serious and thoughtful; moderate
Example
He remained sober throughout the celebration.
Él permaneció sobrio durante toda la celebración.
C1 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈlætərəl/

Unilateral

unilateral
Meaning
one-sided; involving only one party
Example
The country made a unilateral decision to withdraw from the treaty.
El país tomó una decisión unilateral de retirarse del tratado.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ/

unprepossessing

poco atractivo
Meaning
not attractive or appealing in appearance
Example
Despite his unprepossessing looks, he was very kind and intelligent.
A pesar de sus poco atractivos rasgos, era muy amable e inteligente.
C2 noun /ˌtrænspəˈzɪʃən/

transposition

transposición
Meaning
the act of changing the order or position of something
Example
The transposition of digits caused an error in the calculation.
La transposición de dígitos causó un error en el cálculo.
C2 noun /dɪˈstɪlər/

distiller

destilador
Meaning
A person or company that makes alcoholic drinks or purified liquids by distillation.
Example
The distiller introduced a new brand of whiskey last year.
El destilador presentó una nueva marca de whisky el año pasado.
A2 noun /bɒs/

boss

jefe
Meaning
a person who is in charge of a worker, group, or organization
Example
Her boss gave her a new project to complete.
Su jefe le dio un nuevo proyecto para completar.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈdjʊər.ɪŋ/

Enduring

duradero; persistente; que dura mucho tiempo
Meaning
lasting; permanent; continuing for a long time
Example
Their enduring friendship lasted for decades.
Su amistad duradera duró décadas.
B2 noun /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/

shooting

rodaje
Meaning
the action of shooting a gun, camera, or similar device
Example
The shooting of the movie took several months.
El rodaje de la película tomó varios meses.
C2 noun /ˈtʃæm.pæk/

Champak

champak
Meaning
a fragrant yellow or white flower from a tree native to South Asia, used in perfumes and religious ceremonies
Example
The champak tree in the temple courtyard bloomed with golden flowers.
El árbol de champak en el patio del templo floreció con flores doradas.
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.
B2 verb /ɪkˈstrækt/

extract

extraer
Meaning
to remove or take out something, often with effort
Example
The dentist had to extract the damaged tooth.
El dentista tuvo que extraer el diente dañado.
B2 noun /səbˈmɪʃən/

submission

rendición, presentación
Meaning
the act of yielding to authority or presenting something for consideration
Example
Her submission of the report was appreciated by the manager.
Su presentación del informe fue apreciada por el gerente.
C1 verb /ˈpɛtrɪfaɪ/

petrify

petrificar
Meaning
to make someone so frightened that they are unable to move or think; to turn into stone
Example
The loud noise petrified the little child.
El ruido fuerte petrificó al niño pequeño.
C2 adjective /ˈdjuːtiəs/

duteous

obediente
Meaning
dutiful; obedient and respectful
Example
The duteous child always followed her parents’ instructions.
La niña obediente siempre seguía las instrucciones de sus padres.
B1 noun ˈkraɪsɪs

crisis

crisis
Meaning
A time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.
Example
The financial crisis affected global markets.
La crisis financiera afectó a los mercados mundiales.
C2 verb /ˈsnʌfəl/

snuffle

respirar ruidosamente por la nariz
Meaning
to breathe noisily through the nose, often because of crying or a cold
Example
The child began to snuffle after crying for a long time.
El niño comenzó a respirar ruidosamente por la nariz después de llorar durante mucho tiempo.
A2 noun /drʌm/

Drum

tambor
Meaning
a percussion instrument typically made of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched over one or both ends
Example
The drummer kept perfect time on his drum kit.
El baterista mantuvo un tempo perfecto en su kit de bateria.
A1 noun /ˈtiː.tʃər/

Teacher

maestro
Meaning
a person who teaches students in a school or other educational institution
Example
The teacher explained the math problem clearly to the students.
El maestro explicó el problema de matemáticas claramente a los estudiantes.
B2 noun /ˈɪmɪɡrənt/

immigrant

inmigrante
Meaning
a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country
Example
The city has welcomed many new immigrants this year.
La ciudad ha dado la bienvenida a muchos nuevos inmigrantes este año.
B2 noun /kəˈθɒlɪsɪzəm/

catholicism

catolicismo
Meaning
The faith, practice, and church order of the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
Catholicism has a long history and rich traditions.
El catolicismo tiene una larga historia y ricas tradiciones.
C2 adjective /pɔːrˈtɛntəs/

portentous

portentoso, grave
Meaning
Giving a sign or warning that something, often bad or serious, is going to happen; or overly solemn and pompous.
Example
His portentous tone made everyone nervous about the news.
Su tono portentoso hizo que todos se pusieran nerviosos por las noticias.
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈæd/

superadd

superagregar
Meaning
to add something to what has already been added
Example
The author chose to superadd a new chapter to the revised edition.
El autor eligió superagregar un nuevo capítulo a la edición revisada.
C1 noun /ˈlaɪbəl/

libel

difamación
Meaning
a published false statement that damages a person's reputation
Example
The newspaper was sued for libel after publishing false claims.
El periódico fue demandado por difamación después de publicar falsas afirmaciones.
C1 noun /bəˈbuːn/

Baboon

babuino
Meaning
a large African and Arabian primate with a dog-like snout and colorful buttocks
Example
The baboon troop gathered around the watering hole in the savanna.
El grupo de babuinos se reunió alrededor del agujero de agua en la sabana.
C2 noun /ˌtɜːdʒɪvərˈseɪʃən/

tergiversation

evasión, indecisión
Meaning
Evasion of straightforward action or speech; changing sides or being inconsistent.
Example
The politician’s tergiversation frustrated his supporters.
La tergiversación del político frustró a sus seguidores.
B2 adjective /bliːk/

bleak

desolado
Meaning
cold, miserable, or without hope
Example
The future seemed bleak after the economic downturn.
El futuro parecía desolado después de la recesión económica.
C2 noun /frɒnd/

frond

hoja
Meaning
A large, divided leaf of a fern, palm, or similar plant.
Example
The fern's frond stretched gracefully over the garden path.
La hoja del helecho se estiró graciosamente sobre el camino del jardín.
B2 noun, verb /sɪn/

sin

pecado
Meaning
an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law; to commit an offense against religious or moral law
Example
He confessed his sin to the priest.
Él confesó su pecado al sacerdote.
B1 noun ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ æps

language apps

aplicaciones de idiomas
Meaning
Mobile or computer applications designed to help users learn new languages through interactive lessons and exercises.
Example
Language apps make learning easier.
Las aplicaciones de idiomas hacen que aprender sea más fácil.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪlfəl/

willful

voluntario
Meaning
Deliberate, intentional, or stubbornly determined to do as one wants.
Example
Her willful disregard for the rules got her into trouble.
Su voluntariedad al ignorar las reglas le metió en problemas.
A2 verb /mætʃ/

match

coincidir
Meaning
to be equal to something; to find something that corresponds to another
Example
The colors of her dress match perfectly with her shoes.
Los colores de su vestido coinciden perfectamente con sus zapatos.
A2 noun ˈbæl.əns

balance

equilibrio
Meaning
A condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions.
Example
Balance among powers prevents conflicts.
El balance entre los poderes previene los conflictos.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkɒm.prə.maɪ.zɪŋ/

Uncompromising

intransigente, inflexible
Meaning
unwilling to change one's views or to agree about something; showing an unwillingness to make concessions to others
Example
He was uncompromising in his demand for a full apology.
Él era intransigente en su demanda de una disculpa completa.
B2 noun /sneɪl/

Snail

caracol
Meaning
a small soft creature with a shell on its back that moves very slowly
Example
The snail left a shiny trail as it crawled across the leaf.
El caracol dejó un rastro brillante mientras se arrastraba por la hoja.
C1 noun /mɔːrˈfɑːlədʒi/

morphology

morfología
Meaning
the study of the form and structure of things, especially in language and biology
Example
Morphology studies the structure of words and how they are formed.
La morfología estudia la estructura de las palabras y cómo se forman.
C1 verb /rɪˈpiːl/

repeal

derogar
Meaning
To officially cancel or revoke a law or decision.
Example
The government decided to repeal the outdated law.
El gobierno decidió derogar la ley obsoleta.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsɪv/

missive

misiva
Meaning
a written message, especially a formal or official letter
Example
He sent a long missive to the governor.
Envió una larga misiva al gobernador.
B2 verb /maʊnt/

mount

montar
Meaning
to climb up, rise, or fix something in place
Example
They plan to mount a camera on the wall.
Planean montar una cámara en la pared.
A1 adjective /dʒʌst/

Just

justo; recto; apropiado
Meaning
fair; righteous; morally right; appropriate
Example
The judge made a just decision in the case.
El juez tomó una decisión justa en el caso.
C2 verb /ˈwɛltər/

welter

dar vueltas en caos
Meaning
to roll or toss about in a confused or disorderly way; to be in turmoil
Example
The city weltered in chaos after the sudden blackout.
La ciudad se sumió en el caos después del apagón repentino.
C1 adjective /stiːpt/

steeped

empapado
Meaning
Completely surrounded by or filled with a particular quality, influence, or experience.
Example
The town is steeped in history and tradition.
La ciudad está empapada en historia y tradición.
C1 verb /əbˈdʌkt/

abduct

secuestrar
Meaning
to take someone away illegally by force or deception
Example
The criminal tried to abduct the child in broad daylight.
El criminal intentó secuestrar al niño a plena luz del día.
B2 noun /ˈklɒzɪt/

closet

armario
Meaning
a small room or enclosed space used for storing clothes or other things
Example
She keeps her winter coats in the closet near the door.
Ella guarda sus abrigos de invierno en el armario cerca de la puerta.
C2 verb /baɪd/

bide

esperar
Meaning
to wait patiently for the right time or opportunity
Example
He decided to bide his time before making a move.
Decidió esperar su tiempo antes de hacer un movimiento.
C1 noun /noʊˈteɪʃən/

notation

notación
Meaning
A system of symbols or signs used to represent information, especially in mathematics or music.
Example
The teacher explained the notation used in the algebra equations.
El profesor explicó la notación utilizada en las ecuaciones algebraicas.
C1 noun /həˌluː.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Hallucination

alucinación; percepción de algo que no está presente
Meaning
an experience involving the apparent perception of something not present; a false or distorted perception
Example
The patient experienced visual hallucinations as a side effect of the medication.
El paciente experimentó alucinaciones visuales como un efecto secundario de la medicación.
A1 noun/verb /fɪlm/

film

película
Meaning
a motion picture or movie; or to record on camera
Example
They watched a film together on the weekend.
Ellos vieron una película juntos el fin de semana.
B1 noun /ˈkɒntɪnənt/

continent

continente
Meaning
one of the large landmasses on Earth such as Asia, Africa, or Europe
Example
Asia is the largest continent in the world.
Asia es el continente más grande del mundo.
B1 noun /ˌek.spləˈneɪ.ʃən/

Explanation

explicación; aclaración;
Meaning
a statement or account that makes something clear; clarification of meaning
Example
The teacher gave a detailed explanation of the complex mathematical concept.
La maestra dio una explicación detallada del concepto matemático complejo.
C2 adjective /spɪk/

Spick

extremadamente limpio y ordenado; inmaculado
Meaning
extremely clean and neat; immaculate
Example
The house was spick and span after the cleaning.
La casa estaba completamente limpia y ordenada después de la limpieza.
B2 noun /ˌveəriˈeɪʃən/

Variation

variación; cambio; diferencia en condición o cantidad
Meaning
a change or difference in condition, amount, or level; a different or distinct form or version of something
Example
There was a significant variation in temperature throughout the day.
Hubo una variación significativa en la temperatura durante el día.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrstwaɪl/

erstwhile

antiguo
Meaning
former or in the past
Example
They were erstwhile friends but no longer speak.
Fueron amigos antiguos, pero ya no hablan.
C2 noun /ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/

Irruption

una entrada violenta repentina; una invasión o incursión; una explosión o erupción repentina
Meaning
a sudden violent entry; an invasion or raid; a sudden outburst or eruption
Example
The army's irruption into enemy territory caught the opposing forces completely off guard.
La irrupción del ejército en el territorio enemigo sorprendió completamente a las fuerzas opuestas.
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.
C1 noun /kriːd/

creed

creencia, principio
Meaning
A system of religious or spiritual beliefs or a guiding principle.
Example
Freedom of speech is part of his personal creed.
La libertad de expresión es parte de su credo personal.
B2 adjective /ˈstaɪ.lɪʃ/

Stylish

elegante y atractivo; que tiene distinción o buen gusto en su apariencia
Meaning
fashionable and attractive; having elegance or taste in appearance
Example
She wore a stylish dress to the party.
Ella llevó un vestido elegante a la fiesta.
C2 noun /ˈplɛbɪsaɪt/

plebiscite

votación directa del pueblo
Meaning
a direct vote by the electorate on an important public question
Example
The government held a plebiscite to decide on the new constitution.
El gobierno celebró un plebiscito para decidir sobre la nueva constitución.
C1 verb /ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

mitigate

mitigar
Meaning
To make less severe, serious, or painful; to lessen the severity of damage or harm.
Example
Proper planning can mitigate financial risks.
La planificación adecuada puede mitigar los riesgos financieros.
B1 noun /ˈplæt.fɔːm/

platform

plataforma
Meaning
A raised level surface on which people or things can stand.
Example
The platform was used to discuss collaboration.
La plataforma se utilizó para discutir colaboración.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmbəl/

Symbol

símbolo
Meaning
a mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process
Example
The dove is a symbol of peace.
La paloma es un símbolo de paz.
C1 noun /ˈɪnkwest/

inquest

investigación
Meaning
A legal or official inquiry, especially into the cause of a death.
Example
The inquest revealed the cause of the accident.
La investigación reveló la causa del accidente.
B2 adverb /ˈred.ɪ.li/

Readily

de buena gana; fácilmente; sin dudar
Meaning
willingly; easily; without hesitation
Example
She readily agreed to help with the project.
Ella aceptó de buena gana ayudar con el proyecto.
C1 noun /ˈtraɪ.fəl/

Trifle

cosa trivial o de poca importancia
Meaning
something of little importance or value; a small amount
Example
Don't worry about such a trifle; it's not worth your time.
No te preocupes por una tontería como esa; no vale la pena tu tiempo.
B2 verb /stæk/

stack

apilar o amontonar
Meaning
to arrange things in a neat pile or one on top of another
Example
He stacked the books neatly on the shelf.
Él apiló los libros ordenadamente en la estantería.
C1 noun /ˈaɪ.wɪt.nəs/

Eyewitness

testigo ocular
Meaning
a person who has seen something happen and can give evidence about it
Example
The police interviewed several eyewitnesses to the accident.
La policía entrevistó a varios testigos oculares del accidente.
C1 noun /ˌprɒk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Proclamation

proclamacion
Meaning
an official public announcement, especially one made by someone in authority
Example
The king issued a proclamation declaring peace.
El rey emitio una proclamacion declarando la paz.
A2 noun /ˈprəʊɡræm/

program

programa
Meaning
a planned series of events or activities
Example
The program starts at 9 AM sharp.
El programa comienza a las 9 AM en punto.
B2 noun ˈfreɪm.wɜːk

framework

marco
Meaning
An essential supporting structure of a building, vehicle, or object; a basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text.
Example
A strong framework is vital for governance.
Un marco fuerte es vital para la gobernanza.
C2 noun /ˈkɪŋɡlɪŋ/

kingling

rey pequeño
Meaning
A minor or petty king; a ruler of small importance.
Example
The kingling demanded respect from his people despite his small realm.
El rey pequeño demandó respeto de su gente a pesar de su pequeño reino.
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrn.fəl/

mournful

triste
Meaning
feeling, expressing, or causing sadness or grief
Example
The mournful song reminded her of lost loved ones.
La triste canción le recordó a sus seres queridos perdidos.
B2 adverb /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/

exclusively

exclusivamente
Meaning
only; not shared with others
Example
This service is available exclusively to premium members.
Este servicio está disponible exclusivamente para miembros premium.
C2 verb /kəmˈpɔːrt/

comport

comportarse
Meaning
to behave or conduct oneself in a particular way
Example
She comported herself with grace during the ceremony.
Ella se comportó con gracia durante la ceremonia.
C2 noun /ˈʃʊərəti/

surety

garantía
Meaning
a person who takes responsibility for another's performance of an undertaking, such as appearing in court or paying a debt
Example
The landlord required a surety before renting the apartment.
El arrendador requirió una garantía antes de alquilar el apartamento.
B2 noun /ˈɡreɪv.jɑːrd/

Graveyard

cementerio
Meaning
an area of land set aside for burial of the dead; a cemetery
Example
The old graveyard near the church dates back to the 18th century.
El viejo cementerio cerca de la iglesia data del siglo XVIII.
C1 noun /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈniː/

Examinee

examinado
Meaning
a person who is being tested in an examination
Example
Each examinee was given two hours to complete the test.
Cada examinado recibió dos horas para completar la prueba.
C1 noun /ˈdæn.drʌf/

Dandruff

caspa
Meaning
small white or grey flakes of dead skin that form on the scalp and fall from the hair
Example
He used a special shampoo to treat his persistent dandruff problem.
Usó un champú especial para tratar su persistente problema de caspa.
B1 adjective /ˈskɪlfʊl/

Skilful

habilidoso; experto; diestro
Meaning
having or showing skill; expert and accomplished
Example
The skilful surgeon performed the operation with great precision.
El cirujano habilidoso realizó la operación con gran precisión.
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.
B2 noun /stjuːˈpɪdəti/

stupidity

estupidez
Meaning
lack of intelligence or common sense
Example
His stupidity caused a lot of problems for the team.
Su estupidez causó muchos problemas al equipo.
C2 noun /məˈdɒn.ə/

madonna

madonna (Virgen María)
Meaning
An artistic representation of the Virgin Mary; also used as a respectful form of address for a woman in Italian culture.
Example
The Renaissance painting depicts a Madonna holding child Jesus.
La pintura renacentista muestra a una Madonna sosteniendo al niño Jesús.
B2 verb /əbˈteɪn/

obtain

obtener
Meaning
to get or acquire something
Example
You need to obtain a visa before traveling abroad.
Necesitas obtener una visa antes de viajar al extranjero.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpʌɡ.nənt/

Repugnant

repugnante; desagradable; detestable
Meaning
extremely distasteful; unacceptable; causing disgust or strong dislike
Example
The idea of lying to his parents was repugnant to him.
La idea de mentir a sus padres le resultaba repugnante.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrljuː/

purlieu

área periférica
Meaning
The area near or surrounding a place; an outlying or neighboring district.
Example
They spent the afternoon exploring the purlieus of the ancient city.
Pasaron la tarde explorando los purlíus de la antigua ciudad.
B2 noun pərˈsweɪ.ʒən

persuasion

convencer a alguien por medio de la razón o emoción
Meaning
The act of convincing someone to change their viewpoint through reasoning or emotion.
Example
Effective persuasion is key to a successful speech.
La persuasión efectiva es clave para un discurso exitoso.
C2 noun /pɜːr bɔɪld raɪs/

Per boiled rice

arroz precocido
Meaning
Rice that has been partially boiled in the husk before milling; parboiled rice
Example
Per boiled rice retains more nutrients than regular white rice.
El arroz precocido retiene más nutrientes que el arroz blanco regular.
A1 noun /ˈaɪs kriːm/

Ice-cream

helado
Meaning
a frozen sweet dessert made from dairy products, usually served cold
Example
Children love to eat ice-cream on hot summer days.
A los niños les encanta comer helado en los días calurosos de verano.
C1 noun /kliːˈʃeɪ/

cliche

cliché
Meaning
An overused expression or idea that has lost its originality or impact.
Example
The speech was filled with old clichés that failed to inspire the audience.
El discurso estaba lleno de viejos clichés que no lograron inspirar a la audiencia.
C2 verb /ˈrævəl/

ravel

enredar / deshacer
Meaning
to tangle or complicate; to untangle or unravel depending on context
Example
She began to ravel the loose threads of the sweater.
Ella empezó a deshacer los hilos sueltos del suéter.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrbər/

arbor

sombrío refugio de jardín formado por árboles o plantas trepadoras
Meaning
a shady garden shelter formed by trees, climbing plants, or latticework
Example
They rested under the arbor covered with roses.
Ellos descansaron debajo del árbore cubierto con rosas.
B2 noun /ˈher ˌpɪn/

Hair pin

horquilla
Meaning
a thin piece of metal or plastic used to hold hair in place
Example
She used several hair pins to secure her elegant updo.
Ella usó varias horquillas para sujetar su elegante peinado recogido.
C1 noun /ˈwɪzərdri/

wizardry

destreza mágica
Meaning
The art or practice of magic; great skill or expertise in something.
Example
The programmer's wizardry amazed everyone in the room.
La destreza del programador asombró a todos en la sala.
C1 noun /əˈsæsɪn/

Assassin

asesino
Meaning
a person who murders an important person for political or religious reasons
Example
The president was protected from potential assassins by security guards.
El presidente fue protegido de los posibles asesinos por los guardias de seguridad.
C1 adjective /ˈæmərəs/

amorous

amoroso
Meaning
Showing, feeling, or relating to romantic love or desire.
Example
He sent her an amorous letter filled with declarations of love.
Él le envió una carta amorosa llena de declaraciones de amor.
B1 adverb /ˈfʊli/

fully

completamente
Meaning
completely or entirely; to the fullest extent
Example
She is fully aware of the risks.
Ella está completamente consciente de los riesgos.
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɒdərət/

immoderate

excesivo
Meaning
excessive; beyond reasonable limits
Example
He has an immoderate love for sweets.
Él tiene un amor excesivo por los dulces.
B2 noun /ˈfriːˌlænsər/

freelancer

trabajador independiente
Meaning
A person who works independently without being permanently employed by one organization.
Example
She works as a freelancer designing websites for different clients.
Ella trabaja como freelancer diseñando sitios web para diferentes clientes.
B2 noun /ˈɔr.fən/

Orphan

huérfano
Meaning
a child whose parents are dead; someone without protective support
Example
The orphan was adopted by a loving family.
El huérfano fue adoptado por una familia amorosa.
B2 adjective /əˈkjuːt/

acute

agudo
Meaning
present or experienced to a severe or intense degree; having sharp perception
Example
The patient suffered from acute pain after the surgery.
El paciente sufrió de dolor agudo después de la cirugía.
A1 preposition /θruː/

through

a través de
Meaning
moving in one side and out the other side of something
Example
The train passed through the tunnel.
El tren pasó a través del túnel.