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C2 verb /dɪˈkæpɪteɪt/

decapitate

felicidad
Meaning
To cut off the head of a person or animal.
Example
The ancient executioner decapitated the criminal.
Ella no podía esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 verb /reɪd/

raid

redada
Meaning
to attack suddenly; to search and seize
Example
Police raid the illegal gambling house.
La policía realiza una redada en la casa de apuestas ilegal.
C1 adjective /ˈpɔːrəs/

porous

poroso
Meaning
Having tiny holes that allow liquid or air to pass through.
Example
The soil is very porous and drains quickly.
El suelo es muy poroso y drena rápidamente.
C1 verb /ˈprɪkəl/

prickle

hormiguear
Meaning
to cause a slight stinging or tingling sensation on the skin
Example
Her skin began to prickle in the cold wind.
Su piel comenzó a hormiguear con el viento frío.
A1 noun /end/

End

fin; conclusión; término;
Meaning
the final part of something; termination or conclusion
Example
The end of the movie was unexpected and left everyone surprised.
El final de la película fue inesperado y dejó a todos sorprendidos.
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪtl/

fatal

fatal
Meaning
causing death; leading to disaster
Example
The accident proved fatal for the driver.
El accidente resultó fatal para el conductor.
C1 adjective /ˌaʊt əv ðə ˈweɪ/

out-of-the-way

apartado o remoto
Meaning
remote or unusual; not in a convenient or usual location
Example
They stayed in an out-of-the-way village.
Se quedaron en una aldea apartada.
C1 verb /ɪnˈfjʊərieɪt/

infuriate

enfurecer
Meaning
To make someone extremely angry.
Example
His careless remarks infuriated the entire team.
Sus comentarios descuidados enfurecieron a todo el equipo.
C1 adjective /bɪˈleɪtɪd/

belated

tardío
Meaning
coming or happening later than expected or usual
Example
She sent me a belated birthday card.
Me envió una tarjeta de cumpleaños tardía.
B1 noun /ɪnˈθjuː.zi.æz.əm/

Enthusiasm

entusiasmo; fervor; ardor
Meaning
intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval
Example
Her enthusiasm for the project inspired the entire team.
Su entusiasmo por el proyecto inspiró a todo el equipo.
B1 adjective /ˈsɔːlti/

Salty

salado
Meaning
having the taste of salt; containing salt; tasting of seawater
Example
The salty ocean water made her thirsty.
El agua salada del océano la hizo tener sed.
C2 verb /ɪnˈθroʊn/

enthrone

entronizar
Meaning
to install someone on a throne or to give someone high status
Example
The king was enthroned in a grand ceremony.
El rey fue entronizado en una gran ceremonia.
A1 noun /wɔːl/

wall

pared
Meaning
a vertical structure that encloses or divides an area
Example
The wall in our living room is painted blue.
La pared en nuestra sala de estar está pintada de azul.
C1 noun /hɪpˈnoʊsɪs/

hypnosis

hipnosis
Meaning
A trance-like state of consciousness usually induced by suggestion.
Example
She underwent hypnosis to overcome her fear of flying.
Ella pasó por hipnosis para superar su miedo a volar.
A2 adjective /ˈbeɪ.sɪk/

Basic

básico; fundamental;
Meaning
fundamental; essential; forming the foundation or starting point
Example
Learning basic English grammar is essential for beginners.
Aprender gramática básica de inglés es esencial para los principiantes.
B2 noun ˈæp.ə.taɪt

appetite

apetito
Meaning
A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.
Example
Junk food increases appetite unnaturally.
La comida chatarra aumenta el apetito de manera antinatural.
C2 adverb /əˈbɛd/

abed

en la cama
Meaning
in bed
Example
She stayed abed all day due to illness.
Se quedó en la cama todo el día debido a la enfermedad.
B2 noun /ˈeɪ.prɪ.kɒt/

Apricot

albaricoque
Meaning
a small orange-colored fruit with a soft skin and sweet flesh
Example
The apricot tree produces sweet fruit in summer.
El árbol de albaricoque produce frutas dulces en verano.
B1 noun /ˈpɔɪ.zən/

Poison

veneno
Meaning
a substance that is capable of causing death or illness
Example
The snake's bite contains deadly poison.
La mordedura de la serpiente contiene veneno mortal.
C2 adjective /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/

ubiquitious

ubicuo
Meaning
Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
Example
Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.
Los teléfonos inteligentes se han vuelto ubicuos en la sociedad moderna.
A2 noun /tʃeɪn/

chain

cadena
Meaning
a connected series of metal rings used for fastening or securing things; a series of connected events or businesses
Example
He wore a gold chain around his neck.
Él llevaba una cadena de oro alrededor de su cuello.
A2 noun /bɪɡ boʊl/

Big bowl

tazón grande
Meaning
a large, round, shallow container used for serving food, mixing ingredients, or washing
Example
She mixed the ingredients in a big bowl.
Ella mezcló los ingredientes en un tazón grande.
C2 verb /fɪˈlɒs.ə.faɪz/

philosophize

filosofar
Meaning
to think or talk about the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
He likes to philosophize about life and its meaning.
A él le gusta filosofar sobre la vida y su significado.
C1 verb /pɑːrs/

parse

analizar gramaticalmente
Meaning
to analyze a sentence or text grammatically or logically
Example
The software can parse large amounts of text data efficiently.
El software puede analizar grandes cantidades de datos de texto de manera eficiente.
B1 noun /dɪˈpɑː.tʃər/

Departure

salida
Meaning
the action of leaving, especially to start a journey; a deviation from an established course
Example
The departure of the train was delayed by thirty minutes due to technical issues.
La salida del tren se retrasó treinta minutos debido a problemas técnicos.
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪˌbraʊ/

highbrow

intelectualmente superior
Meaning
intellectually superior or cultured; often describing art, literature, or activities appealing to intellectual tastes
Example
The museum is known for its highbrow exhibitions.
El museo es conocido por sus exposiciones de alto nivel.
A2 noun /ˈfrɛndʃɪp/

friendship

amistad
Meaning
A close and trusting relationship between two or more people.
Example
Their friendship has lasted since childhood.
Su amistad ha perdurado desde la infancia.
B2 noun /ˈaɪ.dəl/

Idol

ídolo; persona admirada
Meaning
an image or representation of a god used as an object of worship; a person who is greatly admired
Example
The singer became a teenage idol after her hit song topped the charts worldwide.
La cantante se convirtió en un ídolo adolescente después de que su canción de éxito llegara a la cima de las listas de éxitos mundiales.
C2 noun ˈtɛlɪˌmɛtri

telemetry

telemetría
Meaning
The process of recording and transmitting the readings of an instrument.
Example
The spacecraft transmitted telemetry data back to Earth.
La nave espacial transmitió los datos de telemetría a la Tierra.
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈlæps/

relapse

recaída
Meaning
to return to a worse condition, especially after improvement; a deterioration after recovery
Example
After months of progress, he suffered a relapse.
Después de meses de progreso, sufrió una recaída.
C2 noun /vɪˈsɪsɪtjuːd/

vicissitude

vicisitudes de la vida
Meaning
A natural change or succession of one thing to another; the ups and downs of life.
Example
The vicissitude of life often teaches resilience.
Las vicisitudes de la vida a menudo enseñan resiliencia.
B2 verb /dʒɑːɡ/

jog

trotar
Meaning
to run at a slow, steady pace for exercise
Example
She jogs every morning in the park.
Ella trota todas las mañanas en el parque.
A2 verb /prɪˈfɜːr/

prefer

preferir
Meaning
to like better; to choose as more desirable
Example
I prefer tea over coffee in the morning.
Prefiero el té sobre el café en la mañana.
C1 noun /rɪˈvɜːrʒən/

reversion

reversión
Meaning
the act of returning to a previous state or condition
Example
The new policy marked a reversion to traditional methods.
La nueva política marcó una reversión a los métodos tradicionales.
C1 noun /ɪkˈstriː.mɪst/

Extremist

extremista
Meaning
a person who holds extreme political or religious views
Example
The government is taking measures to prevent extremist activities.
El gobierno está tomando medidas para prevenir actividades extremistas.
B2 noun /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/

cargo

carga
Meaning
goods carried by a ship, plane, or other transport
Example
The ship was loaded with valuable cargo.
El barco estaba cargado con carga valiosa.
C2 noun /sɪˈnɛrəsɪs/

syneresis

sineresis
Meaning
The contraction of two adjacent vowels into a single syllable or the separation of liquid from a gel.
Example
The yogurt showed syneresis when liquid separated on top.
El yogur mostró sinéresis cuando el líquido se separó en la parte superior.
C2 verb /ˈæmbl/

amble

caminar despacio
Meaning
To walk at a slow, relaxed pace.
Example
They amble through the park on Sunday mornings.
Ellos caminan despacio por el parque los domingos por la mañana.
C2 adjective /sɛnˈtrɪpɪtəl/

centripetal

centrípeto
Meaning
Moving or directed toward a center.
Example
Centripetal force keeps the planets in orbit around the sun.
La fuerza centrípeta mantiene a los planetas en órbita alrededor del sol.
C1 verb /rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪt/

reciprocate

reciprocidad
Meaning
To respond to an action or gesture by making a corresponding one.
Example
She smiled at him, and he reciprocated with a warm hug.
Ella sonrió, y él reciprocó con un abrazo cálido.
B2 noun /ɪnˈventər/

inventor

inventor
Meaning
a person who creates or designs something new, especially a device, method, or process
Example
The inventor patented her new medical device.
El inventor patentó su nuevo dispositivo médico.
C2 verb /ˈʌndjʊleɪt/

undulate

ondular
Meaning
To move with a smooth, wave-like motion.
Example
The snake undulated across the sand.
La serpiente onduló a través de la arena.
C2 noun /ˈæsɪˌteɪt/

acetate

acetato
Meaning
a salt or ester of acetic acid; a synthetic material used in textiles and film
Example
The company produces acetate fibers for clothing.
La empresa produce fibras de acetato para ropa.
C2 verb /dʒaʊst/

joust

lucha a caballo
Meaning
to engage in a medieval contest on horseback with lances; to compete or argue
Example
The knights prepared to joust in front of the cheering crowd.
Los caballeros se prepararon para luchar a caballo frente a la multitud animada.
C2 noun /bɛk/

beck

gesto de llamada / arroyo pequeño
Meaning
a gesture of beckoning; a small stream or brook (chiefly Northern English)
Example
The servant came at his master's beck and call.
El sirviente vino al llamado de su amo.
C2 noun /ˈfɛndər/

fender

guardabarros
Meaning
a part of a vehicle that frames a wheel well to protect against mud or debris
Example
The car's fender was dented in the accident.
El fender del coche se abolló en el accidente.
C2 noun /ˌpænəˈdʒɪrɪk/

panegyric

panegírico, elogio
Meaning
a formal speech or piece of writing in praise of someone or something
Example
The author wrote a panegyric on the bravery of the soldiers.
El autor escribió un panegírico sobre la valentía de los soldados.
B2 verb /ɪkˈskluːd/

exclude

excluir
Meaning
To deliberately leave out or prevent someone or something from being included.
Example
The list excludes temporary workers.
La lista excluye a los trabajadores temporales.
A2 noun/verb /ˈɪntrəst/ or /ˈɪntəˌrɛst/

interest

interés / interés financiero
Meaning
A feeling of curiosity or concern about something; or money paid for the use of borrowed money.
Example
He showed great interest in learning new languages.
Él mostró un gran interés en aprender nuevos idiomas.
A2 adjective /mɪkst/

mixed

mezclado
Meaning
consisting of different elements or having varied opinions or feelings
Example
The audience had mixed reactions to the film.
La audiencia tuvo reacciones mixtas hacia la película.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈtɛndər/

tender

propuesta / tierno
Meaning
to offer formally; soft and delicate in texture or character; a formal offer or proposal
Example
The company tendered its resignation to the board.
La compañía presentó su renuncia a la junta.
C2 noun /ˌkiː ˈviːv/

qui vive

alerta
Meaning
A state of alertness or vigilance.
Example
The guards were on the qui vive during the night.
Los guardias estaban en alerta durante la noche.
B2 noun /kʌlt/

cult

culto
Meaning
a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object
Example
The cult followed their leader with great devotion.
El culto siguió a su líder con gran devoción.
A1 preposition /ˈɪntuː/

into

adentro
Meaning
expressing movement or direction to the inside of something
Example
She walked into the room quietly.
Ella entró silenciosamente en la habitación.
B2 noun /ˌklærɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

clarification

aclaración
Meaning
The action of making a statement or situation less confused and more clearly comprehensible.
Example
The manager requested clarification on the project details.
El gerente solicitó aclaraciones sobre los detalles del proyecto.
A1 verb /θroʊ/

throw

lanzar
Meaning
to send something through the air with force using your hand
Example
He can throw the ball very far.
Él puede lanzar la pelota muy lejos.
B1 noun dɪˈfens

defense

defensa
Meaning
The action of defending from or resisting attack; protection from harm or danger.
Example
Defense was one of the central subjects.
La defensa fue uno de los temas centrales.
C1 noun /ˌmaʊntəˈnɪə/

mountaineer

montañero
Meaning
A person who climbs mountains as a sport or profession.
Example
The mountaineer reached the summit after a long climb.
El montañero llegó a la cima después de una larga subida.
A2 verb dɪˈvɛləp

develop

desarrollar
Meaning
To grow or bring to a more advanced or effective state; to start to exist, experience, or possess gradually.
Example
Develop a brand based on your passion and skills.
Desarrolla una marca basada en tu pasión y habilidades.
B2 noun rɪˈpʌb.lɪk

republic

república
Meaning
A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, with an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.
Example
A republic is governed by representatives of the people.
Una república es gobernada por los representantes del pueblo.
C2 noun /ˈmɔːreɪz/

mores

costumbres
Meaning
the essential or characteristic customs and conventions of a community
Example
Social mores often dictate how people behave in public.
Las costumbres sociales a menudo dictan cómo se comportan las personas en público.
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːrɪbʌnd/

Moribund

moribundo; en declive o muerte
Meaning
near death; dying; in a state of decline or decay
Example
The moribund patient was in critical condition.
El paciente moribundo estaba en estado crítico.
C1 noun /ˈvɪɡər/

vigor

vigor
Meaning
Physical strength, energy, or enthusiasm.
Example
She tackled the project with great vigor and determination.
Ella abordó el proyecto con gran vigor y determinación.
C2 adjective ˌɪn.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs

inefficacious

ineficaz
Meaning
Not producing any or the desired effect; ineffective.
Example
The treatment was inefficacious in curing the disease.
El tratamiento fue ineficaz en curar la enfermedad.
B1 adjective /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkəl/

alphabetical

alfabético
Meaning
Arranged in the order of the letters of the alphabet.
Example
The names were listed in alphabetical order.
Los nombres fueron listados en orden alfabético.
B2 adjective /ˈmɛʒərd/

measured

medido
Meaning
carefully considered and deliberate
Example
She spoke in a calm, measured tone.
Ella habló en un tono calmado y medido.
C2 noun /ˈsiːkənt/

secant

secante
Meaning
A straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points.
Example
In geometry, a secant cuts the circle at two distinct points.
En geometría, un secante corta el círculo en dos puntos distintos.
C1 verb /ˈbædʒər/

badger

molestar, acosar
Meaning
To repeatedly ask or annoy someone with demands or questions.
Example
The reporter kept badgering the politician with questions.
El reportero seguía molestando al político con preguntas.
C2 adjective /ˈɡlʌt.ən.əs/

gluttonous

glotón
Meaning
Excessively greedy in eating or consuming.
Example
His gluttonous appetite shocked everyone at the dinner table.
Su apetito glotón sorprendió a todos en la mesa del comedor.
B1 adjective /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/

satisfied

satisfecho
Meaning
Pleased or content with what has been achieved or received.
Example
He felt satisfied after finishing his project.
Se sintió satisfecho después de terminar su proyecto.
B1 verb /ədˈmaɪər/

admire

admirar
Meaning
To respect, appreciate, or look up to someone or something.
Example
I really admire her dedication to education.
Realmente admiro su dedicación a la educación.
C1 adjective /ˈfɒnɪk/

phonic

fonético
Meaning
relating to speech sounds or their production; connected to phonics
Example
Children learn phonic rules to read new words accurately.
Los niños aprenden las reglas fonéticas para leer nuevas palabras con precisión.
B1 adjective /ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk/

enthusiastic

entusiasta
Meaning
Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
Example
The explorers were enthusiastic about the journey.
Los exploradores estaban entusiastas con el viaje.
C2 noun, verb /ˈmaɪər/

mire

lodazal / enredo
Meaning
A stretch of swampy or boggy ground; as a verb, to entangle or involve someone in a difficult situation.
Example
The car was stuck in the mire after the heavy rain.
El carro se quedó atascado en el lodazal después de la fuerte lluvia.
C2 noun /əˈprəʊ.bri.əm/

opprobrium

desprecio, oprobio
Meaning
Harsh criticism or public disgrace.
Example
The scandal brought opprobrium on the politician.
El escándalo trajo desprecio al político.
B2 adjective /ˈprɒb.ə.bəl/

Probable

probable
Meaning
likely to happen; expected; plausible
Example
It is probable that it will rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.
Es probable que llueva mañana según el pronóstico del tiempo.
B2 noun /prəˈpɔːʃən/

proportion

proporción
Meaning
a part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole
Example
The proportion of students passing the exam was high.
La proporción de estudiantes que aprobaron el examen fue alta.
C2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈmoʊd/

discommode

incomodar
Meaning
To cause inconvenience or trouble to someone.
Example
I hope my request does not discommode you.
Espero que mi solicitud no le cause molestias.
B2 adjective /ˈliː.fi/

Leafy

con muchas hojas; cubierto de hojas
Meaning
having many leaves; covered with leaves
Example
The leafy green vegetables are very nutritious.
Las verduras de hojas verdes son muy nutritivas.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk/

asymmetric

asimétrico
Meaning
Not having equal or corresponding parts; lacking symmetry.
Example
The design of the building is asymmetric and unusual.
El diseño del edificio es asimétrico y poco común.
B2 noun ɪkˈspænʃən

expansion

expansión
Meaning
The action of becoming larger or more extensive; growth or development.
Example
Volunteering helps in the expansion of social networks.
El voluntariado ayuda en la expansión de redes sociales.
C2 adjective /ˌsɒpəˈrɪfɪk/

soporific

felicidad
Meaning
tending to induce drowsiness or sleep; causing sleepiness
Example
The professor's lecture was so soporific that half the class fell asleep.
Ella no podía esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 noun /ˈækni/

acne

acné
Meaning
a skin condition in which pores become inflamed and clogged, causing pimples and spots
Example
Regular cleansing and a balanced diet can help reduce acne.
La limpieza regular y una dieta equilibrada pueden ayudar a reducir el acné.
C1 noun /ˈbɔɪənsi/ or /ˈbuːjənsi/

buoyancy

flotabilidad, alegría
Meaning
The ability to float in a liquid; cheerfulness and optimism.
Example
Her natural buoyancy lifted the mood of the group.
Su flotabilidad natural levantó el ánimo del grupo.
C2 adjective /ˈpɑːrləs/

parlous

peligroso
Meaning
Full of danger or risk; precarious.
Example
The company is in a parlous financial state.
La compañía está en un estado financiero precario.
C2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrpəˌleɪt/

interpolate

interpolar
Meaning
To insert something, often words, into a text or conversation; to estimate values between known data points.
Example
The editor interpolated a missing paragraph into the manuscript.
El editor interpoló un párrafo faltante en el manuscrito.
B1 noun /pɑːrˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

participation

participación
Meaning
the action of taking part in something
Example
Her participation in the competition was commendable.
Su participación en la competencia fue encomiable.
C1 noun /pɪˌdɛs.tri.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

pedestrianization

peatonalización
Meaning
Making areas pedestrian-friendly, closing any area to vehicle traffic and making it open only for pedestrians.
Example
The pedestrianization of city centers reduces pollution.
La peatonalización de los centros urbanos reduce la contaminación.
B2 noun /ˈwel.wɪʃ.ər/

Well-wisher

bienhechor
Meaning
a person who desires happiness or success for another
Example
Many well-wishers came to congratulate her on her graduation.
Muchos bienhechores vinieron a felicitarla por su graduación.
C1 adjective /ˈriːɡəl/

regal

real
Meaning
Resembling or fit for a king; majestic or royal.
Example
The queen entered the hall with a regal presence.
La reina entró al salón con una presencia real.
A2 noun /ˈfiː.lɪŋ/

Feeling

sensación; sentimiento; emoción
Meaning
an emotional state or reaction; the capacity to experience physical sensations
Example
She had a strange feeling that something important was about to happen.
Ella tenía una extraña sensación de que algo importante iba a suceder.
B2 noun /ˈspesɪmən/

Specimen

muestra; espécimen; ejemplar
Meaning
an individual example of something; a sample collected for scientific study or testing
Example
The scientist collected a blood specimen for analysis.
El científico recogió una muestra de sangre para su análisis.
C2 adjective ˌpɜː.spɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs

perspicacious

perspicaz
Meaning
Having keen insight and understanding; showing acute mental discernment.
Example
The detective's perspicacious nature helped solve the mystery.
La naturaleza perspicaz del detective ayudó a resolver el misterio.
B2 noun /ˈsleɪvəri/

slavery

esclavitud
Meaning
the system or state of being owned and forced to work for someone else
Example
Slavery was abolished in most countries in the 19th century.
La esclavitud fue abolida en la mayoria de los paises en el siglo diecinueve.
B1 noun /ˈɡɪvər/

giver

donante
Meaning
a person who gives something
Example
She was always a generous giver to charity.
Ella siempre fue una generosa dadora a la caridad.
C1 adjective /sɪˈnɒnɪməs/

synonymous

sinónimo
Meaning
having the same or nearly the same meaning; closely associated with something
Example
For many people, her name is synonymous with generosity.
Para muchas personas, su nombre es sinónimo de generosidad.
B1 noun /ˈpʌb.lɪ.ʃər/

Publisher

editor
Meaning
a person or company that produces and distributes books, magazines, or newspapers
Example
The publisher decided to print 10,000 copies of the new novel.
El editor decidió imprimir 10,000 copias de la nueva novela.
A1 noun /skuːl/

school

escuela
Meaning
An institution for educating children; also a group of people sharing the same ideas or discipline.
Example
The children walked to school together.
Los niños caminaron juntos a la escuela.
C1 noun /pləˈsiːboʊ/

placebo

placebo
Meaning
a substance with no therapeutic effect, used as a control in testing new drugs
Example
The patient was given a placebo to compare the effect of the real drug.
Al paciente se le dio un placebo para comparar el efecto del medicamento real.
B2 noun /dɪˈsep.ʃən/

Deception

engaño
Meaning
the action of deceiving someone; the state of being deceived
Example
The magician's deception amazed the audience with seemingly impossible tricks.
El engaño del mago sorprendió a la audiencia con trucos aparentemente imposibles.
B1 adjective /brɔːd/

Broad

ancho; extenso; que cubre una gran área
Meaning
wide; extensive; covering a large area
Example
The river is very broad at this point.
El río es muy ancho en este punto.
C2 noun /ˈlɪŋ.ɡoʊ/

lingo

jerga especializada
Meaning
Specialized or informal language used by a particular group that is often difficult for outsiders to understand.
Example
The manual was written in technical lingo that confused the new employees.
El manual estaba escrito en jerga técnica que confundió a los nuevos empleados.
B2 noun /ˈpɜr.mə.nəns/

Permanence

permanencia
Meaning
the state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely; enduring nature
Example
The permanence of the stone monument impressed all visitors.
La permanencia del monumento de piedra impresionó a todos los visitantes.
B2 adjective /swɪft/

swift

rápido
Meaning
moving very quickly; happening promptly
Example
The river current was swift after the heavy rain.
La corriente del río fue rápida después de la intensa lluvia.
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.θən/

Python

pitón
Meaning
a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction
Example
The python wrapped around its prey tightly.
La pitón rodeó a su presa fuertemente.
B2 noun /ˌærɪˈstɑːkrəsi/

aristocracy

aristocracia
Meaning
a class of people holding exceptional rank and privileges, especially hereditary nobility
Example
The aristocracy often had influence over political decisions.
La aristocracia a menudo tenía influencia sobre las decisiones políticas.
B2 noun /ˈskændəl/

scandal

escándalo
Meaning
an event or action that causes public outrage or damage to one's reputation
Example
The politician's affair became a public scandal.
El asunto del político se convirtió en un escándalo público.
C1 verb /pɛk/

Peck

picar
Meaning
To strike or bite something with a beak; to eat in small bites.
Example
The hen began to peck at the grains scattered on the ground.
La gallina comenzó a picotear los granos esparcidos por el suelo.
C2 adjective /fəˈlɪsɪtəs/

felicitous

apropiado, adecuado o placentero; marcado por buena suerte o felicidad
Meaning
well-chosen, appropriate, or pleasing; marked by good fortune or happiness
Example
She made a felicitous remark that lightened the mood.
Hizo un comentario apropiado que aligeró el ambiente.
C1 noun /rɪˈflɛktər/

reflector

reflector
Meaning
A surface or device that reflects light, heat, or sound, often used to direct beams or improve visibility.
Example
The cyclist attached a red reflector to the back of his bike for safety.
El ciclista colocó un reflector rojo en la parte trasera de su bicicleta para mayor seguridad.
C1 adjective /ˈflæʃi/

flashy

llamativo, ostentoso
Meaning
ostentatious or showy in a way that attracts attention
Example
He drove a flashy sports car through the city streets.
Él condujo un coche deportivo llamativo por las calles de la ciudad.
C1 noun /ˈstoʊəˌweɪ/

stowaway

polizón
Meaning
A person who hides on a ship, plane, or other vehicle in order to travel secretly without paying.
Example
The crew discovered a stowaway hiding in the cargo hold.
La tripulación descubrió un polizón escondido en el compartimento de carga.
B1 noun əˈwɛrnɪs

Awareness

conciencia
Meaning
Knowledge or understanding about important issues, particularly environmental conservation.
Example
Spreading awareness is essential to save butterflies.
Difundir la conciencia es esencial para salvar las mariposas.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊə/

insecure

inseguro
Meaning
not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious
Example
She felt insecure about her performance in the exam.
Ella se sintió insegura acerca de su desempeño en el examen.
A2 noun tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

technology

tecnología
Meaning
The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
Example
Advanced technology reshapes industries.
La tecnología avanzada está remodelando las industrias.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈsɜːrtən/

Uncertain

incierto
Meaning
not able to be relied on; not known or definite; not having reliable knowledge
Example
I am uncertain about my future career plans.
Estoy incierto sobre mis planes futuros de carrera.
A2 noun /ˈbʌt.ər.flaɪ/

Butter-fly

mariposa
Meaning
a flying insect with large colorful wings
Example
The beautiful butterfly landed on the flower.
La hermosa mariposa se posó sobre la flor.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈstɛdi/

unsteady

inestable
Meaning
not firm or stable; likely to change or fail
Example
She felt unsteady on her feet after the long journey.
Se sentía inestable después del largo viaje.
C1 noun /dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

denomination

denominación, valor
Meaning
a recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church; a unit of value or currency
Example
The church belongs to a Protestant denomination.
La iglesia pertenece a una denominación protestante.
A1 adjective /ˈtʃɒk.lət/

Chocolate

chocolat
Meaning
a dark brown color like chocolate; the color of cocoa
Example
The chocolate brown sofa looks elegant in the living room.
El sofá marrón chocolate se ve elegante en la sala de estar.
B1 adjective /ˈaʊtər/

outer

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