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B2 noun /ˈdiː.fekt/

Defect

defecto
Meaning
a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack; a fault or flaw in something
Example
The manufacturing defect caused the product to fail after only one week.
El defecto de fabricación causó que el producto fallara después de solo una semana.
C2 noun /dɪˈpɑːzɪtər/

depositor

depositante
Meaning
a person who places money in a bank or financial institution
Example
The bank provides insurance to protect depositors’ funds.
El banco ofrece un seguro para proteger los fondos de los depositantes.
C1 verb /ˈdæmpən/

dampen

humedecer, atenuar
Meaning
to make something slightly wet; to make something less strong, active, or intense
Example
The rain dampened the excitement of the outdoor concert.
La lluvia dampenó la emoción del concierto al aire libre.
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.
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.
C1 noun /dɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/

Deficiency

deficiencia; falta; insuficiencia
Meaning
a lack or shortage of something; inadequacy or insufficiency
Example
The doctor diagnosed a vitamin D deficiency in the patient's blood test.
El doctor diagnosticó una deficiencia de vitamina D en la prueba de sangre del paciente.
C2 noun /ˈdoʊtɪdʒ/

dotage

vejez
Meaning
The period of old age, especially when one is weak or senile.
Example
He spent his dotage reminiscing about his youth.
Él pasó su vejez recordando su juventud.
A2 noun /dɪˈskʌʃən/

discussion

discusión
Meaning
The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or share ideas.
Example
The project needs more discussion before moving forward.
El proyecto necesita más discusión antes de avanzar.
B1 adjective /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/

determined

determinado
Meaning
Having firmly decided to do something and not letting anything stop you.
Example
She was determined to finish her studies despite many obstacles.
Ella estaba decidida a terminar sus estudios a pesar de muchos obstáculos.
B1 noun dɪˈskʌvəriz

discoveries

descubrimientos
Meaning
The action or process of finding or learning something for the first time; facts or things discovered.
Example
His discoveries revolutionized multiple fields.
Sus descubrimientos revolucionaron varios campos.
C2 noun /ˈdeɪ.ɪs/

Dais

estrado
Meaning
a raised platform, typically at one end of a room or hall, for speakers or honored guests
Example
The principal stood on the dais to address the entire school assembly.
El director se paró en el estrado para dirigirse a toda la asamblea escolar.
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.
B1 noun /dɜːrt/

Dirt

suciedad; tierra; materia impura
Meaning
a substance that makes something unclean; earth or soil; unclean matter
Example
After playing in the garden, the children were covered in dirt from head to toe.
Después de jugar en el jardín, los niños estaban cubiertos de suciedad de pies a cabeza.
B1 adverb /ˈdef.ɪ.nət.li/

Definitely

definitivamente
Meaning
without doubt; certainly; clearly
Example
I will definitely attend the meeting tomorrow.
Yo definitivamente asistiré a la reunión mañana.
C1 verb /dɪsˈkʌlər/

discolor

descolorar
Meaning
to change color, especially in a way that spoils the original appearance
Example
The fabric began to discolor after being left in the sun.
La tela comenzó a descolorarse después de dejarla al sol.
C1 noun /ˈdɛspɒt/

despot

déspota
Meaning
a ruler with absolute power, often ruling in a cruel or oppressive way
Example
The despot ruled the nation with fear and violence.
El déspota gobernó la nación con miedo y violencia.
B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊ.mə/

diploma

diploma
Meaning
an official document showing that a person has completed a course of study or training
Example
She received her diploma after finishing the nursing program.
Ella recibió su diploma después de terminar el programa de enfermería.
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 /ˈdɔː.weɪ/

doorway

puerta
Meaning
the space where a door opens into a room or building
Example
She stood in the doorway waiting for him to arrive.
Ella estaba parada en la puerta esperando a que él llegara.
B2 verb /dɪˈprɛs/

depress

deprimir
Meaning
To make someone feel sad or without hope; to reduce the level or strength of something.
Example
The gloomy weather tends to depress people.
El clima sombrío tiende a deprimir a las personas.
B1 verb /dɪˈspleɪ/

display

mostrar
Meaning
to show or exhibit; to present for others to see
Example
The museum displays ancient artifacts.
El museo muestra artefactos antiguos.
A2 adjective, noun /dɛd/

dead

muerto
Meaning
No longer alive; the end of life.
Example
The old tree is completely dead.
El viejo árbol está completamente muerto.
C1 verb /dɪˈvɒlv/

devolve

devolver
Meaning
To pass power, responsibility, or duties to another person or group.
Example
The responsibility will devolve on the new manager.
La responsabilidad se transferirá al nuevo gerente.
C2 noun /ˈdændi/

dandy

hombre que da demasiada importancia a su apariencia y ropa
Meaning
a man who gives too much attention to his appearance and clothes
Example
The young dandy spent hours grooming himself before the party.
El joven dandy pasó horas arreglándose antes de la fiesta.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈtɜːr/

disinter

desenterrar
Meaning
to dig up something buried, especially a body
Example
The archaeologists disinterred ancient remains from the site.
Los arqueólogos desenterraron restos antiguos del sitio.
C2 verb /dɪsˈroʊb/

disrobe

desnudarse
Meaning
to remove one's clothes
Example
The monk disrobed before entering the river.
El monje se desnudó antes de entrar al río.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛləˌreɪt/

decelerate

desacelerar
Meaning
to reduce speed; to slow down
Example
The car began to decelerate as it approached the traffic light.
El coche comenzó a desacelerar al acercarse al semáforo.
B1 noun /dɪˈskʌvəri/

discovery

descubrimiento
Meaning
The act of finding or learning something for the first time.
Example
The discovery of penicillin changed medical history.
El descubrimiento de la penicilina cambió la historia médica.
C1 verb /dɪsˈmæntəl/

dismantle

desmontar
Meaning
to take apart; to remove or destroy the parts of
Example
Workers will dismantle the old bridge next month.
Los trabajadores desmontarán el viejo puente el próximo mes.
C1 adjective /dɪˈlɪriəs/

delirious

delirante
Meaning
in an extremely disturbed or excited state of mind, often due to illness or emotion
Example
He was delirious with fever and kept muttering nonsense.
Él estaba delirante con fiebre y seguía murmurando tonterías.
C1 noun /ˈdek.ə.dəns/

decadence

decadencia
Meaning
Moral or cultural decline characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury.
Example
The novel describes the decadence of the wealthy elite.
La novela describe la decadencia de la élite adinerada.
B2 adjective /dɪˌveləpˈmentl/

developmental

desarrollador
Meaning
relating to the process of growth or progress
Example
Early childhood is a crucial developmental stage for learning.
La primera infancia es una etapa crucial en el desarrollo del aprendizaje.
C1 adjective /dɪˈraɪsɪv/

derisive

despectivo
Meaning
Expressing contempt or ridicule.
Example
She gave a derisive laugh at his attempt to sing.
Ella dio una risa despectiva ante su intento de cantar.
B2 verb /dɪˈtekt/

detect

detectar
Meaning
to discover or identify the presence or existence of something; to notice something that is not immediately obvious
Example
The security system can detect movement in the building.
El sistema de seguridad puede detectar movimiento en el edificio.
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌɡɒn/

decagon

dodecágono
Meaning
A polygon with ten sides and ten angles.
Example
The geometry teacher drew a perfect decagon on the board.
El profesor de geometría dibujó un decágono perfecto en la pizarra.
A2 noun /dɪˈzɜːrt/

dessert

postre
Meaning
the sweet course eaten at the end of a meal
Example
We had ice cream for dessert after dinner.
Comimos helado como postre después de la cena.
C2 noun dɪsˈbɜːs.mənt

disbursement

desembolso
Meaning
The payment of money from a fund.
Example
The company's disbursement of salaries was delayed.
El desembolso de salarios de la empresa se retrasó.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪətraɪb/

diatribe

diatriba
Meaning
A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.
Example
The politician launched a diatribe against his opponents.
El político lanzó una diatriba contra sus oponentes.
B2 noun /diːp siː/

deep sea

mar profundo
Meaning
The deep parts of the sea or ocean, typically beyond the continental shelf.
Example
Many deep-sea creatures produce bioluminescence for survival.
Muchas criaturas del mar profundo producen bioluminiscencia para sobrevivir.
A2 noun /ˈdrɑː.mə/

drama

drama
Meaning
a play for theater, radio, or television, or an exciting or emotional situation
Example
She loves watching historical drama series.
A ella le encanta ver series de drama históricas.
B2 verb /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪt/

designate

designar
Meaning
to officially assign, appoint, or indicate something or someone
Example
The committee will designate a new chairperson next week.
El comité designará a un nuevo presidente la próxima semana.
C1 adjective /ˈdæʃ.ɪŋ/

Dashing

elegante; atractivo; audaz;
Meaning
stylish and confident; lively and energetic; attractive and charming
Example
He looked dashing in his new suit.
Él se veía elegante con su traje nuevo.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛkt/

dissect

disecar
Meaning
to cut apart an animal, plant, or other organism to study its internal parts; to analyze something in detail
Example
In biology class, students had to dissect a frog to learn about its anatomy.
En la clase de biología, los estudiantes tuvieron que diseccionar una rana para aprender sobre su anatomía.
C1 noun ˌdiːˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən

deregulation

desregulación
Meaning
The removal or reduction of government regulations in an economic sector.
Example
Deregulation has increased competition in the telecommunications sector.
La desregulación ha aumentado la competencia en el sector de las telecomunicaciones.
C2 verb /dɪˈtruːd/

detrude

empujar hacia abajo o hacia afuera
Meaning
To thrust or force something downward or outward.
Example
The violent waves detruded rocks from the cliff.
Las olas violentas empujaron las rocas desde el acantilado.
B1 verb /ˈdoʊneɪt/

donate

donar
Meaning
to give money, goods, or time to help others; to contribute
Example
She donates blood every three months.
Ella dona sangre cada tres meses.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/

Destructive

destructivo
Meaning
causing damage; harmful
Example
The hurricane was highly destructive to coastal areas.
El huracán fue muy destructivo para las áreas costeras.
B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiənt/

Disobedient

desobediente
Meaning
refusing to obey rules or authority; rebellious
Example
The disobedient child refused to follow the rules.
El niño desobediente se negó a seguir las reglas.
B1 noun /ˈdeə.ri/

Dairy

un edificio o granja donde se produce leche; productos derivados de la leche; una tienda que vende leche y productos lácteos
Meaning
a building or farm where milk is produced; products made from milk; a shop selling milk and milk products
Example
The local dairy provides fresh milk and cheese to the entire neighborhood.
La lechería local proporciona leche fresca y queso a todo el vecindario.
B2 adjective /ˈded.li/

Deadly

mortal; letal; peligroso
Meaning
causing or able to cause death; extremely dangerous; lethal
Example
The deadly poison killed the plant instantly.
El veneno mortal mató la planta instantáneamente.
C1 verb /dɪˈstɪl/

distill

destilar
Meaning
To purify a liquid by heating and cooling; to extract the essential meaning or most important aspects.
Example
The factory distills water to make it safe for drinking.
La fábrica destila agua para hacerla segura para beber.
C2 noun /ˌdɪskwɪˈzɪʃən/

disquisition

disquisición
Meaning
A long or elaborate discussion or written essay on a particular subject.
Example
The professor gave a lengthy disquisition on ancient philosophy.
El profesor dio una disquisición extensa sobre la filosofía antigua.
C1 noun /ˈdiːviəns/

deviance

desviación
Meaning
Behavior that differs from accepted social or moral standards.
Example
The book studies deviance in urban youth culture.
El libro estudia la desviación en la cultura juvenil urbana.
B2 verb /dɪˈtætʃ/

detach

desprender
Meaning
to separate or remove something from something else
Example
She detached the page from the notebook.
Ella despegó la página del cuaderno.
C2 noun /ˈdɪktəm/

dictum

dictamen
Meaning
A formal pronouncement, authoritative statement, or maxim.
Example
The judge’s dictum clarified the principle of equality before the law.
El dictum del juez aclaró el principio de igualdad ante la ley.
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.
C1 adjective /dæft/

daft

tonto
Meaning
Silly or foolish.
Example
It was a daft idea to go hiking without water.
Fue una idea tonta ir a hacer senderismo sin agua.
C2 verb /diːˈmoʊbəlaɪz/

demobilize

desmovilizar
Meaning
To release from military service or to disband troops.
Example
The government decided to demobilize the army after the war.
El gobierno decidió desmovilizar el ejército después de la guerra.
A2 adjective /diːp/

deep

felicidad
Meaning
extending far down from the top or surface; profound or intense
Example
The lake is very deep in the middle.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 verb /daɪˈleɪt/

dilate

dilatar
Meaning
To make wider, larger, or more open.
Example
The doctor used drops to dilate the patient's pupils.
El doctor usó gotas para dilatar las pupilas del paciente.
C1 verb /dɪˈtɛst/

detest

detestar
Meaning
To dislike intensely or hate.
Example
I detest waking up early on weekends.
Yo detesto levantarme temprano los fines de semana.
C1 noun /ˈdɪsənˌtɛri/

dysentery

enfermedad intestinal (diarrea con sangre y moco)
Meaning
An infection of the intestines resulting in severe diarrhea with blood and mucus.
Example
Many soldiers suffered from dysentery during the war.
Muchos soldados sufrieron de disentería durante la guerra.
B1 noun/adjective /ˌdɒkjʊˈmɛntri/

documentary

documental
Meaning
A film or television program that provides a factual record or report.
Example
We watched a documentary about climate change.
Vimos un documental sobre el cambio climático.
C2 verb /dɒf/

doff

quitarse (un sombrero) como muestra de respeto
Meaning
to take off an item of clothing, especially a hat, as a sign of respect
Example
He doffed his hat as the procession passed.
Él se quitó el sombrero mientras pasaba la procesión.
C1 noun /daɪˈvɜː.ʃən/

Diversion

desviación
Meaning
the action of turning something aside from its course; an activity that diverts the mind
Example
The road closure forced a diversion through the countryside for all travelers.
El cierre de la carretera obligó a una desviación a través del campo para todos los viajeros.
C1 adjective /daɪər/

Dire

grave; urgente; terrible
Meaning
extremely serious; urgent; terrible
Example
The country is facing a dire economic crisis.
El país está enfrentando una grave crisis económica.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈdʒʌŋktɪv/

disjunctive

disyuntivo
Meaning
Serving to separate or divide; expressing a choice between alternatives.
Example
In grammar, 'or' is a disjunctive conjunction.
En gramática, 'o' es una conjunción disyuntiva.
C2 adjective /dɪˈsɛnʃənt/

dissentient

disidente
Meaning
Expressing or holding opinions that are opposed to the majority or official view.
Example
Only a few dissentient voices were heard during the debate.
Solo unas pocas voces disidentes se escucharon durante el debate.
C2 verb /dɪˈnjuːd/

denude

despojar
Meaning
to strip something of its covering, possessions, or assets
Example
The forest was denuded of trees by illegal logging.
El bosque fue despojado de árboles por la tala ilegal.
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.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstrɛst/

distressed

angustiado
Meaning
feeling or showing extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain
Example
She looked distressed after hearing the bad news.
Ella se veía angustiada después de escuchar las malas noticias.
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.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈsɪmɪlər/

dissimilar

diferente
Meaning
Not alike; different.
Example
Though they are twins, their personalities are dissimilar.
Aunque son gemelos, sus personalidades son diferentes.
C2 verb /ˈdɔːd(ə)l/

dawdle

perder el tiempo
Meaning
to waste time by being slow or idle
Example
Stop dawdling and finish your homework.
Deja de malgastar el tiempo y termina tu tarea.
B2 noun ˈdɒmɪnəns

dominance

dominancia
Meaning
Power and influence over others; control or command.
Example
The dominance of Urdu was evident.
La dominancia del urdu era evidente.
B2 noun /ˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/

Dignity

dignidad, respeto, honor
Meaning
the state of being worthy of honor or respect; composure and self-respect
Example
Despite facing hardships, she maintained her dignity throughout the ordeal.
A pesar de enfrentar dificultades, mantuvo su dignidad durante toda la prueba.
C2 verb /dɪsˈtɛnd/

distend

hinchar
Meaning
to swell or expand by pressure from within
Example
Her stomach began to distend after the large meal.
Su estómago comenzó a distenderse después de la gran comida.
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɪnjətɪv/

diminutive

diminuto
Meaning
extremely or unusually small
Example
Despite his diminutive size, he was a powerful leader.
A pesar de su tamaño diminuto, era un líder poderoso.
A2 noun /ˈdeɪn.dʒər/

danger

peligro
Meaning
The possibility of harm, injury, or loss.
Example
The hikers were in great danger during the storm.
Los excursionistas estaban en gran peligro durante la tormenta.
B1 adjective /dɪˈmændɪŋ/

demanding

exigente
Meaning
requiring much effort, skill, or attention; difficult to satisfy
Example
The job is very demanding and requires long hours of work.
El trabajo es muy exigente y requiere largas horas de trabajo.
C2 noun /djuːˈɛnə/

duenna

gobernanta
Meaning
an older woman acting as a governess or chaperone, especially in Spanish families
Example
The young lady was accompanied by a duenna during the festival.
La joven estaba acompañada por una duéena durante el festival.
C1 verb /dɪsˈfɪɡjər/

disfigure

desfigurar
Meaning
to spoil or damage the appearance of something
Example
The fire disfigured the old building.
El fuego desfiguró el viejo edificio.
C1 noun /ˈduːmz.deɪ/

Doomsday

el día del juicio final; el día del fin del mundo
Meaning
the last day of the world's existence; a time of catastrophic destruction
Example
The preacher spoke about doomsday and the importance of preparing spiritually.
El predicador habló sobre el día del juicio final y la importancia de prepararse espiritualmente.
B2 noun /dɪˈnaɪ.əl/

Denial

negación
Meaning
the action of declaring something to be untrue; refusal to acknowledge something
Example
His denial of involvement in the scandal was met with skepticism.
Su negación de su involucramiento en el escándalo fue recibida con escepticismo.
C2 noun /dɪˈtrækʃən/

detraction

desprestigio
Meaning
The act of belittling or taking away from the value of something.
Example
Her constant detraction of others made her unpopular.
Su constante desprestigio de los demás la hizo impopular.
C1 noun/verb /dɪsˈkwaɪət/

disquiet

inquietud
Meaning
A feeling of worry or unease; to make someone feel anxious or uneasy.
Example
The strange silence filled the room with disquiet.
El extraño silencio llenó la habitación de inquietud.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfræntʃaɪz/

disenfranchise

privar de derechos
Meaning
To deprive someone of the right to vote or other rights.
Example
The new law could disenfranchise thousands of voters.
La nueva ley podría privar de derechos a miles de votantes.
C1 adjective /dɪˈstrɔːt/

distraught

desconcertado
Meaning
extremely upset and anxious, often to the point of being unable to think clearly
Example
She was distraught after losing her pet.
Ella estaba desconcertada después de perder su mascota.
B2 noun /doʊs/

dose

dosis
Meaning
a measured amount of a medicine or drug taken at one time
Example
The doctor prescribed one dose of the medicine every six hours.
El doctor recetó una dosis de medicamento cada seis horas.
C2 verb /dɪˈkleɪm/

declaim

declarar
Meaning
to speak aloud in a formal, passionate, or theatrical way
Example
The actor declaimed his lines with great intensity.
El actor declamó sus líneas con gran intensidad.
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.
C2 adjective /djuːˈplɪsɪtəs/

duplicitous

mentiroso
Meaning
Deceitful; deliberately deceptive or dishonest.
Example
The politician was criticized for his duplicitous statements.
El político fue criticado por sus declaraciones engañosas.
C1 noun /ˈdæɡ.ər/

Dagger

daga
Meaning
a short knife with a pointed blade used as a weapon
Example
The ancient warrior carried a silver dagger.
El guerrero antiguo llevaba una daga de plata.
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 adjective /dɪˈluːsəri/

delusory

ilusorio
Meaning
Based on illusion; not real.
Example
He was filled with delusory hopes of becoming famous overnight.
Estaba lleno de falsas esperanzas de hacerse famoso de la noche a la mañana.
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.
A2 noun /dɪˈziːz/

disease

enfermedad
Meaning
An illness or medical condition that affects the body or mind.
Example
The doctor is researching a cure for the disease.
El médico está investigando una cura para la enfermedad.
B2 noun /ˈdʌklɪŋ/

duckling

patito
Meaning
a young duck
Example
The mother duck led her ducklings to the pond.
La mamá patito llevó a sus patitos al estanque.
A1 noun/verb /deɪt/

date

fecha/cita
Meaning
A particular day of the month or year; also, a social or romantic appointment.
Example
They decided to meet on the date of her birthday.
Ellos decidieron encontrarse en la fecha de su cumpleaños.
C1 noun /dɪˈpɑːzətɔːri/

depository

depósito, almacén
Meaning
a place where things are stored or deposited, especially financial assets
Example
The national depository safeguards all government bonds.
El depósito nacional salvaguarda todos los bonos del gobierno.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

discernible

discernible
Meaning
able to be seen, recognized, or understood
Example
There was a discernible change in his behavior.
Hubo un cambio discernible en su comportamiento.
C2 adjective /ˌdeɪ.kɒlˈteɪ/

decollete

prenda de vestir con escote profundo
Meaning
of a woman's dress or top, cut low so as to reveal the neck and upper chest
Example
She wore a decollete gown to the party.
Ella llevaba un vestido con escote profundo a la fiesta.
B2 noun /dɪsˈrʌp.ʃən/

disruption

disrupción
Meaning
Barrier or interruption, sudden disturbance in any process or service.
Example
The road construction caused major disruption in traffic flow.
La construcción de la carretera causó una gran disrupción en el flujo de tráfico.
B1 noun /ˌdek.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Decoration

decoración; adorno; premio;
Meaning
the process or art of decorating something; ornamental items used to beautify
Example
The Christmas decoration transformed the ordinary room into a festive wonderland.
La decoración navideña transformó la habitación común en un maravilloso país de las maravillas festivas.
C2 verb /dɪˈbɑːrk/

debark

desembarcar
Meaning
to disembark or get off a ship, aircraft, or vehicle
Example
The passengers debarked as soon as the ship docked.
Los pasajeros desembarcaron tan pronto como el barco atracó.
A2 verb, noun /drɒp/

drop

dejar caer / gota
Meaning
to let something fall; a small quantity of liquid
Example
Be careful not to drop your phone.
Ten cuidado de no dejar caer tu teléfono.
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 noun /doʊ/

dough

masa
Meaning
a mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients used to make bread or pastries
Example
She kneaded the dough for ten minutes before baking.
Ella amasó la masa durante diez minutos antes de hornear.
B1 adjective /ˈdefɪnət/

Definite

definido; claro; específico
Meaning
clearly stated or decided; not vague or uncertain; specific
Example
We need a definite answer by tomorrow.
Necesitamos una respuesta definitiva para mañana.
A2 noun /ˈdæm.ɪdʒ/

Damage

daño; perjuicio
Meaning
physical harm caused to something; injury or harm that reduces value or usefulness
Example
The storm caused significant damage to the coastal buildings.
La tormenta causó un daño significativo a los edificios costeros.
B1 noun ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ

disadvantage

desventaja
Meaning
An unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness.
Example
Urdu's dominance placed Bengalis at a disadvantage.
El dominio del urdu puso a los bengalíes en desventaja.
B1 verb /dræɡ/

drag

arrastrar
Meaning
to pull something heavy or difficult to move along the ground; to go somewhere unwillingly; to last too long
Example
She had to drag the heavy suitcase up the stairs.
Ella tuvo que arrastrar la maleta pesada por las escaleras.
C2 verb /dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪt/

denominate

denominar
Meaning
to give a name or designation to something
Example
The currency was denominated in dollars.
La moneda fue denominada en dólares.
C2 adjective /ˈdoʊlfəl/

Doleful

triste; lamentoso;
Meaning
sorrowful; mournful; expressing grief or sadness
Example
She gave him a doleful look when he left.
Ella le dio una mirada triste cuando él se fue.
A1 verb/noun /dæns/

dance

felicidad
Meaning
to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps
Example
They danced all night at the wedding.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 verb /dɪsˈkaʊntənəns/

discountenance

desaprobar
Meaning
To disapprove of or discourage something.
Example
The teacher strongly discountenanced cheating in exams.
El maestro desaprobó firmemente hacer trampa en los exámenes.
A2 noun /ˈdaɪət/

diet

dieta
Meaning
the kinds of food that a person usually eats
Example
He follows a strict vegetarian diet.
Él sigue una dieta vegetariana estricta.
B1 noun /ˈdɪstrɪkt/

district

distrito
Meaning
a specific area of a country, city, or town, often with official boundaries
Example
She lives in the northern district of the city.
Ella vive en el distrito norte de la ciudad.
C2 noun /dɜːrdʒ/

dirge

elegía
Meaning
A mournful song, piece of music, or poem expressing grief, often for the dead.
Example
The choir sang a solemn dirge at the funeral.
El coro cantó una solemne elegía en el funeral.
C2 noun /ˈdɔɪən/

doyen

persona prominente
Meaning
The most respected or prominent person in a particular field.
Example
He is regarded as the doyen of modern literature in the country.
Él es considerado el doyen de la literatura moderna en el país.
C1 verb /dɪsˈsætɪsfaɪ/

dissatisfy

desacontentar
Meaning
to fail to please or meet expectations; to make someone unhappy
Example
The poor service dissatisfies many customers.
El mal servicio disatisface a muchos clientes.