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B1 verb /dɪˈleɪ/

delay

retrasar
Meaning
to make something happen later than planned
Example
The flight was delayed due to bad weather.
El vuelo se retrasó debido al mal tiempo.
C1 verb /dɪˈfeɪs/

deface

desfigurar
Meaning
to spoil the surface or appearance of something, especially by writing or drawing on it
Example
The vandals defaced the wall with graffiti.
Los vándalos desfiguraron la pared con grafitis.
C1 noun ˌdaɪvɜːsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

diversification

diversificación
Meaning
The practice of spreading investments across various assets or sectors to reduce risk.
Example
Diversification helps to reduce investment risk.
La diversificación ayuda a reducir el riesgo de inversión.
C1 verb /dɪˈtrækt/

detract

restar
Meaning
To reduce or take away the worth or value of something.
Example
His rude behavior will detract from his good reputation.
Su comportamiento grosero restará valor a su buena reputación.
B1 noun /ˈdɛkeɪd/

decade

década
Meaning
A period of ten years.
Example
The country has changed a lot in the past decade.
El país ha cambiado mucho en la última década.
B2 noun /dɪˈfɛndər/

defender

defensor
Meaning
a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack
Example
The defender blocked the shot and saved the goal.
El defensor bloqueó el disparo y salvó el gol.
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.
C1 adjective /dɪˈfʌŋkt/

defunct

fuera de servicio, desaparecido
Meaning
No longer existing, operating, or functioning.
Example
The company became defunct after the financial crisis.
La empresa se volvió defunta después de la crisis financiera.
B2 adjective /ˈdred.fəl/

Dreadful

terrible; espantoso; horrible
Meaning
extremely bad or unpleasant; causing fear or suffering; terrible
Example
The weather was dreadful during our vacation.
El clima fue terrible durante nuestras vacaciones.
B2 verb, noun /dɑːrt/

dart

dardo/correr rápidamente
Meaning
to move suddenly and quickly; a small pointed missile thrown at a target
Example
The cat darted across the street to avoid the car.
El gato dártó cruzando la calle para evitar el coche.
B1 verb /dɪp/

dip

sumergir
Meaning
to put something quickly into a liquid and take it out again
Example
She dipped her bread into the soup.
Ella sumergió su pan en la sopa.
C1 noun /diːˈkrɪp.ʃən/

decryption

desencriptación
Meaning
The process of converting encrypted data back into its original form so it can be understood.
Example
Hackers attempted decryption of classified data.
Los hackers intentaron la desencriptación de datos clasificados.
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.
C2 adjective /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnət/

determinate

determinante
Meaning
having exact and definite limits or form
Example
The contract is for a determinate period of two years.
El contrato es por un período determinado de dos años.
C2 noun /dɪˈspɔɪlər/

despoiler

despojador
Meaning
A person who robs, plunders, or violently takes things from others.
Example
The despoilers left the city in ruins.
Los despojadores dejaron la ciudad en ruinas.
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.
C1 noun ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfek.ʃən

disinfection

desinfección
Meaning
The process of destroying harmful microorganisms to prevent infection.
Example
Kitchen appliances require frequent disinfection.
Los electrodomésticos requieren desinfección frecuente.
C2 noun /ˌdaɪvəˈɡeɪʃən/

divagation

divagación
Meaning
digression; wandering from a path or subject
Example
His lecture was full of divagation, making it hard to follow the main point.
Su conferencia estuvo llena de divagaciones, lo que hizo difícil seguir el punto principal.
C2 noun /dɪˈpləʊmətɪst/

diplomatist

diplomático
Meaning
A person skilled in diplomacy; another word for diplomat.
Example
The diplomatist handled the negotiations with great tact.
El diplomático manejó las negociaciones con gran tacto.
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.
B2 noun /dɪˈsper/

Despair

desesperación
Meaning
the complete loss or absence of hope; a state of feeling hopeless
Example
After losing his job, he fell into despair and couldn't see any way forward.
Después de perder su trabajo, cayó en desesperación y no pudo ver ninguna forma de seguir adelante.
A1 noun /deɪz/

days

días
Meaning
plural of day; refers to multiple 24-hour periods of time
Example
The project will take at least five days to finish.
El proyecto tomará al menos cinco días para terminar.
C2 verb /ˈdɛsɪkeɪt/

desiccate

deshidratar
Meaning
to dry up completely or remove the moisture from something
Example
The hot sun can quickly desiccate plants in the desert.
El sol caliente puede secar rápidamente las plantas en el desierto.
C1 noun /ˈdʊr.i.ən/

Durian

durian
Meaning
a large spiky tropical fruit known for its strong smell and creamy custard-like flesh
Example
Durian is known as the king of fruits in Southeast Asia despite its pungent odor.
Durian es conocido como el rey de las frutas en el Sudeste Asiático a pesar de su olor penetrante.
C2 noun /doʊˈniː/

donee

beneficiario
Meaning
A person who receives a gift or donation.
Example
The scholarship fund’s donee expressed heartfelt gratitude.
El beneficiario del fondo de becas expresó un sincero agradecimiento.
B2 adjective daɪˈvɜːs

diverse

diverso
Meaning
Showing a great deal of variety; very different.
Example
Diverse industries enhance economic resilience.
Las industrias diversas mejoran la resiliencia económica.
C1 noun /ˈdrɛsˌmeɪkər/

dressmaker

modista
Meaning
A person who makes or alters women's clothing professionally.
Example
The dressmaker crafted a beautiful gown for the bride.
La modista confeccionó un hermoso vestido para la novia.
A1 noun /dɔːr/

Door

puerta
Meaning
a movable barrier used to close an entrance to a building or room
Example
Please close the door when you leave the room.
Por favor, cierre la puerta cuando salga de la habitación.
B2 noun dɪˈveləpɪŋ ˈriːdʒənz

developing regions

regiones en desarrollo
Meaning
Areas or countries that are in the process of economic growth and development
Example
Pollution affects developing regions the most.
La contaminación afecta más a las regiones en desarrollo.
B2 verb /dɪˈnaʊns/

denounce

denunciar
Meaning
To publicly declare something to be wrong, evil, or condemn strongly.
Example
The leader denounced corruption in his speech.
El líder denunció la corrupción en su discurso.
B2 noun /ˈdæf.ə.dɪl/

Daffodil

narciso
Meaning
A bright yellow spring flower with a trumpet-shaped center, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings
Example
The daffodils bloomed early this spring in the meadow.
Los narcisos florecieron temprano esta primavera en el prado.
C2 verb /dɪˈmɜːr/

demur

objetar
Meaning
to raise doubts, objections, or show reluctance
Example
She agreed to help without demur.
Ella aceptó ayudar sin objeción.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈrɛpjətəbl̩/

disreputable

desprestigiado
Meaning
having a bad reputation; not considered respectable or trustworthy
Example
The journalist avoided staying in the disreputable part of town.
El periodista evitó quedarse en la parte desprestigiada de la ciudad.
C1 noun /dɪˈprɛsənt/

depressant

depresor
Meaning
A drug that reduces functional or nervous activity in the body.
Example
Alcohol acts as a depressant on the central nervous system.
El alcohol actúa como un depresor en el sistema nervioso central.
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 /dɪˈmiːn/

demean

despreciar
Meaning
to cause someone to lose dignity or respect
Example
The manager demeaned his employees with rude remarks.
El gerente descalificó a sus empleados con comentarios groseros.
C2 verb /diːˈpɒpjʊˌleɪt/

depopulate

despoblar
Meaning
To reduce the number of people living in a place.
Example
The war threatened to depopulate the once-thriving town.
La guerra amenazó con despoblar la ciudad que alguna vez prosperó.
C1 verb /daɪˈvɜːrdʒ/

diverge

divergir
Meaning
to separate and go in different directions; to differ
Example
The two paths diverge at the fork in the road.
Los dos caminos se separan en la bifurcación de la carretera.
B2 verb /ˈdɒmɪneɪt/

dominate

dominar
Meaning
to have power or control over something or someone
Example
The company dominates the smartphone market.
La compañía domina el mercado de teléfonos inteligentes.
B1 noun /ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən/

demonstration

demostración, manifestación
Meaning
the act of showing something clearly, or a public protest
Example
The workers organized a demonstration for better wages.
Los trabajadores organizaron una manifestación por mejores salarios.
A2 noun /ˈdʌst.bɪn/

Dustbin

cubeta de basura
Meaning
a container for holding waste or garbage before disposal
Example
Please throw the paper into the dustbin after use.
Por favor, tire el papel en la cubeta de basura después de usarlo.
B2 verb /ˈdɛvəˌsteɪt/

devastate

devastar
Meaning
to cause severe and overwhelming destruction or damage
Example
The hurricane devastated the coastal town.
El huracán devastó la ciudad costera.
A1 noun /ˈdɪnər/

Dinner

cena
Meaning
the main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening
Example
The family gathered for dinner at 7 PM.
La familia se reunió para la cena a las 7 PM.
B2 noun /ˈdiːlər/

dealer

vendedor
Meaning
a person or business that buys and sells goods; someone who distributes
Example
The car dealer offered a discount to attract customers.
El vendedor de coches ofreció un descuento para atraer a los clientes.
C1 verb /dɪˈɡreɪd/

degrade

degradar
Meaning
To lower in dignity, quality, or value; to treat with disrespect or to deteriorate.
Example
Harsh words can degrade a person's confidence.
Las palabras duras pueden degradar la confianza de una persona.
C1 noun ˈdɪk.ʃən

diction

pronunciación y elección de palabras
Meaning
The style of pronunciation and word choice in speaking or writing.
Example
A strong diction enhances communication skills.
Una dicción fuerte mejora las habilidades de comunicación.
C1 adjective ˈdɔːn.tɪŋ

daunting

intimidante o desafiante
Meaning
Something that seems intimidating or challenging.
Example
The task seemed daunting, but she completed it successfully.
La tarea parecía intimidante, pero ella la completó con éxito.
C1 noun dɛkˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

dexterity

destreza
Meaning
Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands; mental skill or adroitness.
Example
His dexterity in playing the piano amazed the audience.
Su destreza al tocar el piano asombró al público.
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.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈpɛptɪk/

dyspeptic

dispepsia, malhumorado
Meaning
Relating to indigestion or having a gloomy or irritable disposition.
Example
After the heavy meal, he felt dyspeptic and uncomfortable.
Después de la comida pesada, se sintió dispepsico e incómodo.
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.
B1 verb /dɪˈfɛnd/

defend

defender
Meaning
To protect someone or something from harm or attack.
Example
The lawyer worked hard to defend her client.
El abogado trabajó duro para defender a su cliente.
C2 noun /ˌdɛprɪˈdeɪʃən/

depredation

despojo
Meaning
An act of attacking or plundering; damage caused by such acts.
Example
The villagers feared the depredation of wild animals at night.
Los aldeanos temían el despojo de los animales salvajes por la noche.
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 verb /dɪˈdʒɛkt/

deject

deprimir
Meaning
to make someone feel sad, depressed, or dispirited
Example
The news of his failure seemed to deject him deeply.
La noticia de su fracaso pareció deprimirlo profundamente.
B1 adjective dɪˈleɪd

delayed

retrasado
Meaning
Late or postponed; happening later than planned or expected.
Example
The Artemis mission was delayed due to technical challenges.
La misión Artemis se retrasó debido a desafíos técnicos.
C1 noun/adjective /dɪˈtɜː.rənt/

deterrent

elemento disuasorio
Meaning
A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.
Example
A strict law serves as a deterrent to crime.
Una ley estricta sirve como elemento disuasorio para el crimen.
A2 noun /ˈdɪfɪkəlti/

difficulty

Meaning
the state or condition of being hard to do, deal with, or understand
Example
He faced great difficulty in learning a new language.
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.
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.
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.
A2 verb /ˈdʌbəl/

double

duplicar
Meaning
to make twice as much in size, number, or amount
Example
The company hopes to double its profits this year.
La compañía espera duplicar sus ganancias este año.
A2 noun /ˈdiː.teɪl/

detail

detalle
Meaning
An individual feature, fact, or item of information.
Example
She explained the plan in great detail.
Ella explicó el plan en gran detalle.
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.
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.
C2 verb /ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛs/

deliquesce

volverse líquido al absorber humedad del aire
Meaning
to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air
Example
The salt began to deliquesce after being left in the humid room.
La sal comenzó a deliquescer después de dejarla en la habitación húmeda.
B2 verb /dreɪn/

drain

drenar
Meaning
to cause liquid to flow away from something; to remove liquid
Example
He drained the pasta before adding the sauce.
Él drenó la pasta antes de añadir la salsa.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun ˈdɒɡ.ɪd.nəs

doggedness

perseverancia
Meaning
Stubborn persistence in achieving something without giving up.
Example
His doggedness in pursuing his goals was inspiring.
Su perseverancia en alcanzar sus metas fue inspiradora.
A1 noun /dɪˈsɛmbər/

december

diciembre
Meaning
the twelfth and last month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
December is usually cold in many countries.
Diciembre suele ser frío en muchos países.
C1 noun /dʌsk/

Dusk

oscurecer; anochecer
Meaning
the period of the day when daylight is fading; twilight
Example
They walked along the beach during dusk, watching the sunset.
Caminaban por la playa durante el atardecer, viendo la puesta del sol.
C1 noun /dɪn/

din

ruido
Meaning
a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise
Example
The din of traffic outside made it hard to concentrate.
El ruido del tráfico afuera hacía difícil concentrarse.
B2 adjective /dʌm/

Dumb

tonto; mudo; estúpido
Meaning
unable to speak; silent; lacking intelligence; stupid
Example
She remained dumb during the entire meeting.
Ella permaneció muda durante toda la reunión.
C1 noun /dɪˈmaɪz/

demise

muerte / fin
Meaning
Death or end of something, especially the end of an institution or system.
Example
The sudden demise of the company shocked investors.
El repentino fin de la empresa sorprendió a los inversores.
A2 noun /ˈdɪfərəns/

difference

diferencia
Meaning
A point or way in which things are not the same.
Example
There is a big difference between theory and practice.
Hay una gran diferencia entre la teoría y la práctica.
C2 verb /djuːp/

dupe

engañar
Meaning
To deceive or trick someone into believing or doing something.
Example
He was duped into buying a fake watch.
Él fue engañado para comprar un reloj falso.
C1 adjective /ˈdɒɡɪd/

dogged

tenaz
Meaning
showing stubborn determination and persistence
Example
She succeeded through dogged determination.
Ella tuvo éxito gracias a su tenaz determinación.
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.
B1 verb /ˈdɪfər/

differ

diferir
Meaning
to be unlike or distinct from something else
Example
Opinions differ on this issue.
Las opiniones difieren sobre este tema.
C1 noun /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/

defamation

difamación
Meaning
the act of damaging someone's reputation by making false statements
Example
The newspaper was sued for defamation of character.
El periódico fue demandado por difamación.
C2 adjective /dɪˈmjʊər/

demure

reservado
Meaning
reserved, modest, and shy
Example
She gave him a demure smile.
Ella le dio una sonrisa reservada.
C1 noun /dɪˈsɜːn.mənt/

discernment

discernimiento
Meaning
The ability to judge well or understand something correctly; keen insight.
Example
His discernment in business decisions made him successful.
Su discernimiento en las decisiones de negocios lo hizo exitoso.
C2 adjective /daɪˈɡrɛsɪv/

digressive

tendencia a desviarse del tema principal
Meaning
Tending to depart from the main subject in speech or writing.
Example
The speaker's digressive style made the lecture difficult to follow.
El estilo digresivo del ponente hizo que la conferencia fuera difícil de seguir.
C1 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪkəl/

diabolical

diabólico
Meaning
Wicked, cruel, or outrageously bad; resembling the devil.
Example
The dictator’s diabolical rule brought misery to the nation.
El régimen diabólico del dictador trajo miseria a la nación.
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.
A2 noun /ˈdʌzən/

dozen

docena
Meaning
a group of twelve
Example
She bought a dozen eggs from the market.
Ella compró una docena de huevos en el mercado.
B2 adjective /ˈdɛntəl/

dental

dental
Meaning
relating to teeth or dentistry
Example
She goes for a dental checkup every six months.
Ella va a una revisión dental cada seis meses.
A2 verb /dɪˈskʌs/

discuss

discutir
Meaning
To talk about something with another person or group in detail.
Example
We need to discuss the project before finalizing it.
Necesitamos discutir el proyecto antes de finalizarlo.
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 noun ˈdɛf.ər.əns

deference

deferencia
Meaning
Humble submission and respect.
Example
He showed deference to his elderly mentor.
Él mostró deferencia hacia su mentor mayor.
A2 noun /ˈdraɪ.vər/

Driver

conductor
Meaning
a person who operates a motor vehicle
Example
The taxi driver knew all the shortcuts through the busy city.
El conductor del taxi conocía todos los atajos de la ciudad concurrida.
B2 noun /ˈdeb.riː/

debris

escombros
Meaning
Scattered pieces of waste or remains.
Example
Debris in the eyes causes irritation.
Escombros en los ojos causan irritación.
A2 noun /ˈdaʊnˌtaʊn/

downtown

centro de la ciudad
Meaning
the central part of a city
Example
They spent the afternoon shopping downtown.
Pasaron la tarde comprando en el centro de la ciudad.
C1 verb /daɪˈluːt/

dilute

diluir
Meaning
To make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent.
Example
You should dilute the juice with water before serving it to children.
Debes diluir el jugo con agua antes de servirlo a los niños.
B2 noun /dwɔːrf/

dwarf

enano
Meaning
a person, animal, or plant much smaller than average
Example
Snow White lived with seven dwarfs.
Blanca Nieves vivía con siete enanos.
C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanour

comportamiento
Meaning
a person's outward behavior or appearance
Example
Her calm demeanour impressed everyone during the meeting.
Su comportamiento tranquilo impresionó a todos durante la reunión.
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.
C2 noun /ˈdiːɪst/

deist

deísta
Meaning
a person who believes in the existence of a supreme being but rejects organized religion
Example
The philosopher identified himself as a deist.
El filósofo se identificó como un deísta.
B2 noun /dɪˈstɪŋk.ʃən/

Distinction

distinción; excelencia; reconocimiento
Meaning
a difference or contrast between similar things; excellence that sets someone apart; honor or recognition
Example
She graduated with distinction, earning the highest honors in her class.
Ella se graduó con distinción, obteniendo los más altos honores en su clase.
C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈtæŋɡl/

disentangle

desenredar
Meaning
To free something or someone from a tangle or complication.
Example
She tried to disentangle her hair from the branches.
Ella intentó desenredar su cabello de las ramas.
B2 noun /daɪˈnæmɪks/

dynamics

dinámica
Meaning
the forces or properties that stimulate growth, development, or change within a system or process
Example
The dynamics of the team changed after the new manager joined.
La dinámica del equipo cambió después de que el nuevo gerente se uniera.
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 noun ˌdɪm.ɪˈnjuː.ʃən

diminution

reducción
Meaning
A reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something; decrease.
Example
There has been a diminution in air pollution.
Ha habido una disminución en la contaminación del aire.
C2 noun /ˈdɒɡərəl/

doggerel

verso vulgar
Meaning
Comic or irregular verse, often poorly constructed and lacking in artistic quality.
Example
The poet’s work was dismissed as mere doggerel by the critics.
El trabajo del poeta fue descartado como mero verso vulgar por los críticos.
C1 verb /diːˈkoʊd/

decode

decodificar
Meaning
to convert a coded message into a readable form; to interpret meaning
Example
The software can decode the hidden message within seconds.
El software puede decodificar el mensaje oculto en segundos.
C1 verb /dɪˈpliːt/

deplete

agotar
Meaning
to reduce the quantity or supply of something
Example
The long war has depleted the country's resources.
La larga guerra ha agotado los recursos del país.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/

dangerous

peligroso
Meaning
likely to cause harm or injury; unsafe
Example
Driving fast on icy roads is dangerous.
Conducir rápido por carreteras heladas es peligroso.
B2 noun /den/

Den

cueva; sala cómoda; lugar para actividades ilegales
Meaning
a wild animal's lair or home; a small, comfortable room; a place for illegal activities
Example
The fox disappeared into its den when it sensed danger approaching.
El zorro desapareció en su cueva cuando sintió que el peligro se acercaba.
B1 verb /dɪˈnaɪ/

deny

negar
Meaning
to refuse to accept or admit something; to declare something untrue
Example
He denied stealing the money.
Él negó robar el dinero.
C2 verb /dɪˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

dissimulate

disimular
Meaning
To disguise or conceal one's true feelings or intentions.
Example
He tried to dissimulate his fear with a smile.
Él intentó disimular su miedo con una sonrisa.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈdræs.tɪk/

Drastic

drástico; severo; de gran alcance
Meaning
extreme; severe; having a strong or far-reaching effect
Example
The company took drastic measures to reduce costs.
La empresa tomó medidas drásticas para reducir costos.
C2 noun /ˈdɛsɪkənt/

desiccant

desecante
Meaning
a substance that absorbs moisture and keeps things dry
Example
Silica gel packets are commonly used as a desiccant in packaging.
Los paquetes de gel de sílice se usan comúnmente como desecante en el empaquetado.
A2 adjective /dʌtʃ/

dutch

neerlandés
Meaning
relating to the Netherlands, its people, or their language
Example
She enjoys Dutch paintings from the 17th century.
Ella disfruta de las pinturas holandesas del siglo XVII.
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.
B2 noun /ˈdɛnɪmz/

denims

pantalones de mezclilla
Meaning
pants or clothes made from denim fabric, usually jeans
Example
He wore blue denims with a white shirt.
Él llevaba unos pantalones de mezclilla azules con una camisa blanca.
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.
C2 verb /dɪˈræsɪˌneɪt/

deracinate

desarraigar
Meaning
To uproot something completely; to displace people from their native environment or culture.
Example
The conflict deracinated many families from their homeland.
El conflicto desarraigó muchas familias de su tierra natal.