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C1 verb dɪˈsaɪ.fɚ

decipher

descifrar, traducir, interpretar
Meaning
To convert something written in code into normal language; to succeed in understanding the meaning of something.
Example
It took hours to decipher the ancient script.
Se tardaron horas en descifrar el antiguo texto.
C1 noun dɪˈtɜː.mɪ.nənt

determinant

factor determinante
Meaning
A factor that decisively affects the nature or outcome of something.
Example
Education is a key determinant of success.
La educación es un factor determinante del éxito.
B1 noun /ˈded.laɪn/

Deadline

plazo; fecha límite;
Meaning
the latest time or date by which something should be completed
Example
The deadline for submitting the project is next Friday.
La fecha límite para entregar el proyecto es el próximo viernes.
B2 verb /dɪˈraɪv/

derive

derivar
Meaning
To obtain something from a source.
Example
Many English words derive from Latin.
muchas palabras en inglés derivan del latín.
C1 verb /dɪˈfrɔːd/

defraud

defraudar
Meaning
to illegally take money or valuables from someone by deception
Example
The company was accused of trying to defraud investors.
La empresa fue acusada de intentar defraudar a los inversores.
B1 adjective /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/

disgusting

repugnante
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or offensive; causing strong dislike or revulsion
Example
The smell coming from the trash can was absolutely disgusting.
El olor que venía del basurero era absolutamente repugnante.
C2 adjective /ˈdəʊ.lə.rəs/

dolorous

doloroso
Meaning
Expressing great sorrow or distress.
Example
He spoke in a dolorous tone after the loss.
Él habló en un tono doloroso después de la pérdida.
C1 noun /ˈdɛsɪˌbɛl/

decibel

decibel
Meaning
a unit used to measure the intensity of sound
Example
The noise level in the factory exceeded 90 decibels.
El nivel de ruido en la fábrica superó los 90 decibelios.
C2 noun /ˌdɪvɪˈneɪʃən/

divination

adivinación
Meaning
the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means
Example
Ancient people often relied on divination to guide important decisions.
Las personas antiguas a menudo dependían de la adivinación para tomar decisiones importantes.
B2 adjective /ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk/

Diplomatic

diplomático; hábil para gestionar relaciones
Meaning
relating to diplomacy; tactful; skilled in managing relationships
Example
She gave a diplomatic answer to avoid offending anyone.
Ella dio una respuesta diplomática para evitar ofender a alguien.
C1 verb /dɪˈspɛns/

dispense

distribuir
Meaning
To distribute or provide something, especially in portions.
Example
The machine dispenses clean drinking water.
La máquina dispensa agua potable limpia.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈkɔːrdənt/

discordant

discordante
Meaning
disagreeing or clashing; harsh and jarring in sound
Example
The discordant notes of the band hurt our ears.
Las notas discordantes de la banda nos lastimaron los oídos.
C1 verb /daɪˈvʌldʒ/

divulge

divulgar
Meaning
to make known something private, secret, or previously unknown
Example
She refused to divulge the source of her information.
Ella se negó a divulgar la fuente de su información.
B1 noun dɛt

debt

deuda
Meaning
A sum of money that is owed or due.
Example
High levels of debt can lead to a financial crisis.
Los altos niveles de deuda pueden llevar a una crisis financiera.
A2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈɡriː/

disagree

no estar de acuerdo
Meaning
to have a different opinion; to not agree
Example
I disagree with your assessment of the situation.
No estoy de acuerdo con tu evaluación de la situación.
C2 adjective /ˈdɪlətɔːri/

dilatory

dilatorio
Meaning
Tending to cause delay; slow to act.
Example
The committee was criticized for its dilatory response to the crisis.
El comité fue criticado por su respuesta dilatoria a la crisis.
A2 verb /der/

dare

atreverse
Meaning
to have courage to do something; to challenge someone
Example
I dare you to jump into the pool.
Te desafío a saltar al agua.
C1 adjective /ˈdesələt/

Desolate

desierto; solitario; árido
Meaning
deserted; lonely; barren
Example
The abandoned village looked desolate and empty.
El pueblo abandonado se veía desolado y vacío.
C1 verb, noun /ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒən/

disillusion

desilusión
Meaning
to cause someone to realize that something is not as good as they believed
Example
The scandal disillusioned many voters.
El escándalo desilusionó a muchos votantes.
B1 noun /ˈdez.ət/

Desert

desierto
Meaning
a barren area of landscape with little precipitation; an arid region with sparse vegetation
Example
The Sahara Desert is one of the largest hot deserts in the world.
El desierto del Sahara es uno de los desiertos calientes más grandes del mundo.
C2 adjective /dɪˈrɒɡətɪv/

derogative

despectivo
Meaning
Expressing a low opinion or showing lack of respect.
Example
He made a derogative remark about her work.
Hizo un comentario despectivo sobre su trabajo.
C1 noun /ˈdɛljuːdʒ/

deluge

inundación
Meaning
A severe flood; an overwhelming quantity of something.
Example
The town was hit by a deluge of rain in just a few hours.
La ciudad fue golpeada por una inundación de lluvia en solo unas pocas horas.
C2 verb /dɪˈsɛvər/

dissever

separar
Meaning
To separate or cut apart.
Example
The treaty sought to dissever the two hostile regions.
El tratado buscó separar las dos regiones hostiles.
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌpɒd/

decapod

decápodo
Meaning
An arthropod with ten limbs, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps.
Example
The lobster is a well-known decapod.
La langosta es un decápodo bien conocido.
A2 verb /dɪˈzaɪn/

design

diseñar
Meaning
to plan and create something with a particular purpose or look
Example
She will design the new company logo.
Ella diseñará el nuevo logotipo de la empresa.
B2 adjective /dɪˈpɛndəbl/

dependable

confiable
Meaning
able to be trusted or relied on; consistently reliable
Example
She is a dependable colleague who always meets deadlines.
Ella es una colega confiable que siempre cumple los plazos.
C2 verb /dɪˈpreɪv/

deprave

depravar
Meaning
to corrupt morally; to make someone immoral or wicked
Example
The novel was criticized for attempting to deprave the minds of young readers.
La novela fue criticada por intentar depravando las mentes de los jóvenes lectores.
C1 noun /ˌdɪspɛnˈseɪʃən/

dispensation

dispensa
Meaning
An exemption from a rule or usual requirement; a system of order, government, or control.
Example
The school granted him a special dispensation to skip the exam due to illness.
La escuela le concedió una dispensa especial para ausentarse del examen debido a una enfermedad.
B2 noun ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈfɔːrmæt

Digital Format

formato digital
Meaning
A format in which information is stored as electronic data.
Example
A digital format family tree can be shared online.
Un árbol genealógico en formato digital se puede compartir en línea.
C1 verb /ˈdæŋɡəl/

dangle

colgar
Meaning
to hang loosely or swing freely
Example
The keys dangled from his belt.
Las llaves colgaban de su cinturón.
B2 verb /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/

discharge

alta
Meaning
to release or dismiss from duty; to emit or give off
Example
The hospital will discharge the patient tomorrow.
El hospital dará de alta al paciente mañana.
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈtɒmɪk/

diatomic

diatómico
Meaning
Consisting of two atoms.
Example
Oxygen is a diatomic molecule.
El oxígeno es una molécula diatómica.
C1 noun dɪˈspær.ə.ti

disparity

disparidad
Meaning
A great difference or inequality.
Example
Disparity between countries must be reduced.
La disparidad entre los países debe ser reducida.
B2 adverb /ˈden.sli/

densely

densamente
Meaning
In a closely compacted or crowded manner.
Example
The area is densely covered with trees.
El área está densamente cubierta de árboles.
A2 noun /dɪˈsɪʒənz/

decisions

decisiones
Meaning
A conclusion or resolution reached after consideration; the action or process of deciding something.
Example
Making the right decisions in time was key to the project's success.
Tomar las decisiones correctas a tiempo fue clave para el éxito del proyecto.
C1 noun /dɪˈspɜːrʒən/

dispersion

dispersión
Meaning
The action or process of distributing things or people over a wide area.
Example
The dispersion of seeds by the wind helps plants reproduce.
La dispersión de semillas por el viento ayuda a las plantas a reproducirse.
C1 adverb /ˈduːli/

Duly

puntualmente, debidamente
Meaning
in accordance with what is required or appropriate; at the proper time
Example
The documents were duly signed and submitted.
Los documentos fueron debidamente firmados y enviados.
B2 verb, noun /dɒn/

don

ponerse / líder
Meaning
to put on (an article of clothing); also used as a title for a respected person
Example
She donned her coat before leaving.
Ella se puso su abrigo antes de salir.
A1 noun /dres/

Dress

vestido
Meaning
a piece of clothing for women or girls that covers the body and extends down over the legs
Example
She wore a beautiful blue dress to the party.
Ella llevaba un hermoso vestido azul en la fiesta.
C2 noun /dɪˈsweɪʒən/

dissuasion

desacuerdo
Meaning
The act of persuading someone not to take a course of action.
Example
Her dissuasion prevented him from making a bad investment.
Su desacuerdo le impidió hacer una mala inversión.
C1 noun /diːˌtɒksɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

detoxification

desintoxicación
Meaning
The process of removing toxic substances from a living organism.
Example
Detoxification helps to cleanse the body of harmful substances.
La detoxificación ayuda a limpiar el cuerpo de sustancias dañinas.
C1 verb /ˈdɪsləkeɪt/

dislocate

dislocar
Meaning
To disturb the normal position of something, especially a joint in the body.
Example
He dislocated his shoulder while playing football.
Él dislocó su hombro mientras jugaba al fútbol.
B2 verb/noun /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/

disregard

desprecio
Meaning
To ignore something; lack of consideration or respect for something.
Example
He disregarded the warning signs and kept driving.
Él despreció las señales de advertencia y siguió conduciendo.
C1 adjective /dɪˈʃɛvəld/

disheveled

desordenado
Meaning
Untidy, messy, or in disorder, especially of hair or clothing.
Example
He arrived with disheveled hair and wrinkled clothes.
Él llegó con el cabello desordenado y la ropa arrugada.
C2 noun /ˈdrʌmɪt/

Drumet

drumet
Meaning
a small drum used in military or marching bands
Example
The drummer played a steady beat on the drumet during the parade.
El batería tocó un ritmo constante en el drumet durante el desfile.
B2 verb /dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒ/

discourage

desalentar
Meaning
to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about doing something
Example
Failure should not discourage you from trying again.
El fracaso no debe desalentaros de intentar de nuevo.
C2 noun /dɪˈtraɪtəs/

detritus

detrito
Meaning
Waste or debris of any kind; fragments left from destruction or decay.
Example
The riverbank was covered with detritus after the flood.
La orilla del río estaba cubierta de detritos después de la inundación.
C1 adjective dɪsˈfʌŋkʃənl

dysfunctional

disfuncional
Meaning
Not operating normally or properly.
Example
The dysfunctional system led to numerous delays and errors.
El sistema disfuncional causó numerosos retrasos y errores.
A2 noun /ˈdɒŋ.ki/

Donkey

burro
Meaning
a domesticated animal related to the horse, with long ears and a braying call
Example
The donkey carried heavy bags up the mountain.
El burro llevó bolsas pesadas por la montaña.
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡʌst/

Disgust

asco
Meaning
a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant
Example
She expressed her disgust at the politician's corrupt behavior openly.
Ella expresó su asco por el comportamiento corrupto del político abiertamente.
C1 verb /dɪˈspɛl/

dispel

disipar
Meaning
to make a doubt, feeling, or belief disappear
Example
The teacher's explanation dispelled the students' confusion.
La explicación del profesor disipó la confusión de los estudiantes.
B2 noun /dɔːn/

Dawn

amanecer
Meaning
the first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise; the beginning or start of something
Example
The fishermen set out to sea before dawn to catch the morning tide.
Los pescadores salieron al mar antes del amanecer para aprovechar la marea de la mañana.
C2 noun /djuːˈplɪsɪti/

duplicity

duplicidad
Meaning
Deceitfulness or double-dealing; dishonesty.
Example
Her duplicity was revealed during the investigation.
Su duplicidad fue revelada durante la investigación.
B2 adjective /ˈdespərət/

Desperate

desesperado
Meaning
reckless; extremely urgent; critical
Example
The situation became desperate as water supplies ran out.
La situación se volvió desesperada cuando se agotaron los suministros de agua.
C1 noun /dɪˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/

depreciation

depreciación
Meaning
A reduction in the value of an asset with the passage of time, due to wear and tear.
Example
The car's depreciation rate is high after five years.
La tasa de depreciación del coche es alta después de cinco años.
B2 verb /dɪˈvoʊt/

devote

dedicar
Meaning
to give time, effort, or resources to something
Example
She devotes much of her time to helping the poor.
Ella dedica gran parte de su tiempo a ayudar a los pobres.
C1 verb /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrt/

disconcert

desconcertar
Meaning
To unsettle, confuse, or disturb the composure of someone.
Example
The sudden change of plans disconcerted the team.
El cambio repentino de planes desconcertó al equipo.
C2 noun /dɪˈkæmərən/

decameron

Decámeron (colección de cuentos de Boccaccio)
Meaning
A collection of 100 tales written by Giovanni Boccaccio in the 14th century, told by a group of people over ten days.
Example
The Decameron is considered a masterpiece of classical Italian literature.
El Decámeron se considera una obra maestra de la literatura italiana clásica.
C1 adjective /ˈdɛkədənt/

decadent

decadente, lujoso
Meaning
Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline; excessively self-indulgent.
Example
The party was filled with decadent luxury and excess.
La fiesta estuvo llena de lujo decadente y exceso.
C1 noun /ˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

darwinism

darwinismo
Meaning
the theory of biological evolution developed by Charles Darwin, emphasizing natural selection
Example
Darwinism revolutionized the way scientists understood the origin of species.
El darwinismo revolucionó la forma en que los científicos entendían el origen de las especies.
B2 noun /daɪm/

dime

moneda de diez centavos
Meaning
a small coin, especially a U.S. coin worth ten cents
Example
He gave me a dime for the phone call.
Me dio una moneda de diez centavos para la llamada telefónica.
C2 noun /ˈdræɡˌnɛt/

dragnet

redada
Meaning
A systematic search or investigation, often by police to catch criminals.
Example
The police launched a dragnet to capture the fugitives.
La policía lanzó una redada para capturar a los fugitivos.
C2 verb /ˈdɛsɪkreɪt/

desecrate

desacralizar
Meaning
to treat a sacred place or object with disrespect or violation
Example
The vandals desecrated the ancient temple walls with graffiti.
Los vándalos desacralizaron las paredes del antiguo templo con grafiti.
B2 adverb /ˈdɛspərətli/

desperately

desesperadamente
Meaning
in a way that shows despair or great need
Example
He called for help desperately after the accident.
Llamó por ayuda desesperadamente después del accidente.
B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛptɪv/

deceptive

engañoso
Meaning
Giving an appearance or impression different from the truth; misleading.
Example
Appearances can be deceptive.
Las apariencias pueden ser engañosas.
C2 noun /ˈdrɪvəl/

drivel

cháchara
Meaning
silly or nonsensical talk
Example
The politician’s speech was full of meaningless drivel.
El discurso del político estaba lleno de cháchara sin sentido.
C2 noun /ˌdɛspəˈrɑːdoʊ/

desperado

desperado
Meaning
A bold, reckless, or dangerous person, often a criminal.
Example
The sheriff was determined to capture the desperado who terrorized the town.
El alguacil estaba decidido a capturar al desperado que aterrorizaba la ciudad.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪɡræf/

digraph

digrama
Meaning
A pair of letters representing a single sound, such as 'sh' in 'ship'.
Example
In the word 'phone', the letters 'ph' form a digraph.
En la palabra 'teléfono', las letras 'ph' forman un digrama.
B2 adjective /dɪˈziːzd/

Diseased

enfermo; afectado por una enfermedad
Meaning
affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick
Example
The diseased tree had to be removed from the garden.
El árbol enfermo tuvo que ser removido del jardín.
B2 adjective dɪˈlɪbəreɪt

deliberate

hecho deliberadamente
Meaning
Done consciously and intentionally; carefully considered.
Example
His deliberate actions showed great care and thoughtfulness.
Sus acciones deliberadas mostraron gran cuidado y reflexión.
A2 noun /dɪˈzæs.tər/

Disaster

desastre
Meaning
a sudden event causing great damage or loss of life; a complete failure
Example
The earthquake was a natural disaster that affected thousands of families.
El terremoto fue un desastre natural que afectó a miles de familias.
C2 noun /ˈdæl.i.əns/

Dalliance

aventura; coqueteo; relación efímera
Meaning
a casual romantic or sexual relationship; a brief involvement or experiment
Example
His dalliance with photography lasted only a few months before he lost interest.
Su aventura con la fotografía duró solo unos meses antes de perder el interés.
C1 noun /draɪ ˈtʃɪl.i/

Dry Chilli

pimiento seco
Meaning
dried chili peppers used as spice for adding heat to food
Example
The recipe calls for two dry chillies to make it spicy.
La receta requiere dos pimientos secos para hacerlo picante.
C1 adjective /dɪˈlæpɪˌdeɪtɪd/

dilapidated

deteriorado
Meaning
Fallen into disrepair or ruin due to neglect or age.
Example
The family lived in a dilapidated house at the edge of town.
La familia vivía en una casa deteriorada al borde de la ciudad.
C1 noun ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən

degradation

degradación
Meaning
The condition or process of degrading or being degraded.
Example
Soil degradation due to overuse is a growing issue.
La degradación del suelo debido al uso excesivo es un problema creciente.
A1 adjective /ˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

different

diferente
Meaning
Not the same as another; distinct or unlike.
Example
Her opinion was completely different from mine.
Su opinión era completamente diferente a la mía.
C1 noun /dɪˈfaɪəns/

defiance

desobediencia
Meaning
Open resistance or bold disobedience.
Example
The protest was an act of defiance against injustice.
La protesta fue un acto de desobediencia contra la injusticia.
C1 noun /ˈdɪɡnɪˌtɛri/

dignitary

persona importante
Meaning
a person considered to be important because of high rank or office
Example
Several foreign dignitaries attended the state banquet.
Varios dignatarios extranjeros asistieron al banquete estatal.
B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊməsi/

diplomacy

diplomacia
Meaning
The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations or handling affairs tactfully.
Example
Effective diplomacy helped avoid the conflict.
La diplomacia eficaz ayudó a evitar el conflicto.
B2 adjective /ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/

devastating

devastador
Meaning
causing severe shock, distress, or destruction; extremely damaging or upsetting
Example
The earthquake had a devastating effect on the city.
El terremoto tuvo un efecto devastador en la ciudad.
B2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈpruːvəl/

disapproval

desaprobación
Meaning
The expression of an unfavorable opinion or judgment
Example
Her parents showed clear disapproval of her decision to drop out of college.
Sus padres mostraron clara desaprobación de su decisión de abandonar la universidad.
C2 verb /dɪsˈpɔːrt/

disport

divertirse
Meaning
To amuse oneself in a lively or playful way.
Example
The children disported themselves in the garden.
Los niños se divirtieron en el jardín.
B1 noun /ˈdɛv.əl/

devil

diablo
Meaning
An evil spirit or supernatural being often regarded as the embodiment of wickedness and harm.
Example
The story warned children about making deals with the devil.
La historia advirtió a los niños sobre hacer tratos con el diablo.
C1 adjective /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃəl/

differential

diferencial
Meaning
Relating to or showing a difference; involving a distinction.
Example
There is a differential treatment between the two groups.
Hay un tratamiento diferencial entre los dos grupos.
C1 adjective /dɪˈplɔːrəbl/

deplorable

despreciable
Meaning
deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad in quality
Example
The refugees were living in deplorable conditions.
Los refugiados vivían en condiciones deplorables.
B2 adjective /dɪˈskʌr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/

Discouraging

desalentador
Meaning
making someone feel less confident or enthusiastic about doing something
Example
The coach's discouraging words affected the team's morale.
Las palabras desalentadoras del entrenador afectaron la moral del equipo.
B2 adjective /ˈdɛlɪkət/

delicate

delicado
Meaning
Easily broken or damaged; requiring careful handling.
Example
The vase is very delicate, so handle it with care.
El jarrón es muy delicado, así que manéjalo con cuidado.
B2 adjective /dɪˈzaɪərəbl/

desirable

deseable
Meaning
worth having or wanting; attractive
Example
The location of the house was highly desirable, with great views.
La ubicación de la casa era muy deseable, con grandes vistas.
B2 noun /ˈdʌmi/

dummy

muñeco / persona tonta
Meaning
a model or replica of a human used for practice, display, or testing; also a term for a foolish person
Example
The tailor used a dummy to display the dress.
El sastre usó un maniquí para exhibir el vestido.
C1 noun /ˈdrʌdʒəri/

drudgery

trabajo arduo y monótono
Meaning
Hard, menial, or dull work.
Example
She wanted to escape the drudgery of her daily routine.
Ella quería escapar de la rutina monótona de su día a día.
B2 verb /daɪˈdʒest/

digest

digerir
Meaning
to break down food in the body; to think about and understand
Example
It takes time to digest a heavy meal.
Toma tiempo digerir una comida pesada.
C2 noun /ˌdɪʃəˈbiːl/

dishabille

desaliñado
Meaning
The state of being only partly or loosely dressed; casual or careless attire.
Example
She answered the door in a state of dishabille, wearing just a robe.
Ella contestó la puerta en un estado de desaliño, usando solo una bata.
C2 verb /diːˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/

demagnetize

desmagnetizar
Meaning
To remove or reduce the magnetic properties of something.
Example
The technician demagnetized the old cassette tape.
El técnico desmagnetizó la vieja cinta de casete.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈdʌlsɪt/

dulcet

dulce
Meaning
sweet and soothing (often used ironically)
Example
She was enchanted by his dulcet voice.
Ella estaba encantada por su dulce voz.
C1 noun, adjective /dɪˈfiːtɪst/

defeatist

derrotista
Meaning
A person who expects or is excessively ready to accept failure; showing a tendency to expect defeat.
Example
His defeatist attitude discouraged the rest of the team.
Su actitud derrotista desanimó al resto del equipo.
B1 noun /dɪsk/

disc

objeto plano, delgado y redondo
Meaning
a flat, thin, round object or surface
Example
He inserted the music disc into the player.
Él insertó el disco de música en el reproductor.
C1 verb /dɪˈfaɪl/

defile

profanar
Meaning
to pollute, corrupt, or make dirty
Example
The river was defiled by industrial waste.
El río fue profanado por desechos industriales.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈkwaɪətɪŋ/

disquieting

perturbador
Meaning
Causing worry, unease, or anxiety.
Example
The news report was deeply disquieting to the public.
El informe de noticias fue profundamente perturbador para el público.
C1 adjective /dɪˈvɔɪd/

devoid

vacío
Meaning
Completely lacking or without something.
Example
His speech was devoid of any real emotion.
Su discurso estaba vacío de cualquier emoción real.
C2 noun /dɪˈsɛnʃən/

dissension

disensión
Meaning
Strong disagreement or difference of opinion, especially leading to discord within a group.
Example
The meeting ended in dissension among the committee members.
La reunión terminó en disensión entre los miembros del comité.
C2 adjective /dɪˈlɛktəbl̩/

delectable

delicioso
Meaning
delicious or highly enjoyable
Example
The restaurant served a delectable meal.
El restaurante sirvió una comida deliciosa.
C1 verb/adjective /dɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

degenerate

degenerar
Meaning
To decline or deteriorate in quality, character, or condition; or someone with low moral standards.
Example
The once thriving empire began to degenerate into chaos.
El imperio que una vez prosperó comenzó a degenerar en el caos.
C1 noun /ˌdɛrɪˈveɪʃən/

derivation

derivación
Meaning
The origin or development of something from a source.
Example
The derivation of the word comes from Latin.
La derivación de la palabra proviene del latín.
C1 noun /ˌdɜːrməˈtɑːlədʒɪst/

dermatologist

dermatólogo
Meaning
A doctor who specializes in the treatment of skin diseases.
Example
She consulted a dermatologist for her skin allergy.
Ella consultó a un dermatólogo para su alergia en la piel.
C1 verb /ˈdæb.əl/

dabble

incursionar
Meaning
To take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way.
Example
He dabbled in painting during his college days.
Él dabbleó en la pintura durante sus días en la universidad.
C2 adjective /dɪˈmoʊniˌæk/

demoniac

demoníaco
Meaning
possessed, produced, or influenced by a demon; frenzied or violent
Example
The soldiers fought with demoniac fury.
Los soldados lucharon con furia demoníaca.
C1 noun /ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk ˈmaɪl.stəʊn/

diplomatic milestone

hito diplomático
Meaning
A significant achievement or important event in diplomatic relations.
Example
Hosting the summit was a diplomatic milestone.
La organización de la cumbre fue un hito diplomático.
A2 noun /ˈdæn.sər/

Dancer

bailarina
Meaning
a person who performs dance, typically as a profession or art form
Example
The dancer performed gracefully on the stage.
La bailarina se presentó con gracia en el escenario.
B2 noun /dæm/

Dam

presa; embalse;
Meaning
a barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level; a female parent of an animal
Example
The massive dam provides electricity and controls flooding in the region.
La gran represa proporciona electricidad y controla las inundaciones en la región.
C1 adjective /dɪˈvaʊt/

devout

devoto
Meaning
Deeply religious or sincere.
Example
He is a devout believer who prays every day.
Él es un devoto creyente que reza todos los días.
B2 noun /ˈdjuːəʊ/

duo

dueto
Meaning
a pair of people or things, especially in music or entertainment
Example
The musical duo performed their latest hit at the concert.
El dueto musical interpretó su último éxito en el concierto.
C1 noun /djuːn/

dune

duna
Meaning
A hill or ridge of sand formed by the wind, usually found in deserts or near beaches.
Example
The children played on the sand dune by the beach.
Los niños jugaban en la duna de arena junto a la playa.
C1 adjective /dɪˈreɪndʒd/

deranged

loco
Meaning
mentally disturbed or insane; behaving irrationally
Example
The deranged man shouted nonsense in the street.
El hombre loco gritó tonterías en la calle.
C1 verb /dɪsˈɑːrm/

disarm

desarmar
Meaning
to take weapons away from someone; to make someone feel less hostile
Example
The soldiers were ordered to disarm the rebels.
A los soldados se les ordenó desarmar a los rebeldes.
B2 noun /ˈdiː.lɪŋ/

Dealing

trato; transacciones; manejo de situaciones
Meaning
business transactions; the way of treating people or handling situations
Example
His fair dealing with customers earned him an excellent reputation.
Su trato justo con los clientes le valió una excelente reputación.
C2 noun /ˈdɒkɪt/

docket

lista
Meaning
a list or schedule of cases to be tried in a court or items to be done
Example
The judge reviewed the docket before starting the session.
El juez revisó la lista antes de comenzar la sesión.
C2 noun /ˌdɪpsəˈmeɪniæk/

dipsomaniac

alcohólico
Meaning
A person with an uncontrollable craving for alcoholic drinks.
Example
The novel portrayed the tragic downfall of a dipsomaniac who lost everything to alcohol.
La novela retrató la trágica caída de un alcohólico que lo perdió todo debido al alcohol.
A2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpɪər/

disappear

desaparecer
Meaning
to cease to be visible; to vanish
Example
The magician made the rabbit disappear.
El mago hizo desaparecer al conejo.
A2 adverb /dəˈrɛktli/ or /daɪˈrɛktli/

directly

directamente
Meaning
in a straight line or manner; without anything in between
Example
She spoke directly to the manager about her concerns.
Ella habló directamente con el gerente sobre sus preocupaciones.
C1 verb /ˌdɪsˈmaʊnt/

dismount

bajarse
Meaning
to get off or down from something, especially a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle
Example
The rider dismounted from the horse after a long journey.
El jinete se bajó del caballo después de un largo viaje.