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B1 verb /dɪˈpɛndɪŋ/

depending

dependiendo
Meaning
Being contingent on or influenced by something.
Example
The success of the plan is depending on the team's effort.
El éxito del plan depende del esfuerzo del equipo.
C1 noun /ˈleθ.ər.dʒi/

Lethargy

letargo; cansancio e inactividad
Meaning
a lack of energy and enthusiasm; tiredness and inactivity
Example
The hot weather caused a feeling of lethargy.
El clima cálido causó una sensación de letargo.
C2 adjective /ˌhɑːrdˈbɪtn̩/

hard-bitten

duro y experimentado
Meaning
tough and experienced, not easily affected by emotions or hardship
Example
The hard-bitten detective showed no sign of surprise at the crime scene.
El detective experimentado no mostró signos de sorpresa en la escena del crimen.
C1 noun /prəˈdʒɛktaɪl/

projectile

proyectil
Meaning
An object fired, thrown, or propelled, especially from a weapon.
Example
The soldier dodged the incoming projectile.
El soldado esquivó el proyectil que venía.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈspjuːtəbəl/

Indisputable

indiscutible; innegable; cierto
Meaning
impossible to deny or argue against; undeniable; certain
Example
The evidence against him was indisputable.
La evidencia en su contra era indiscutible.
B2 verb kənˈdem

condemn

condenar
Meaning
To express complete disapproval of; to censure.
Example
The leaders condemned the actions as inhumane.
Los líderes condenaron las acciones como inhumanas.
C1 noun /ˌpɜːsəˈnælɪzeɪʃən/

personalization

personalización, adaptación
Meaning
The action of making something personal or individual; customization.
Example
Personalization in marketing improves customer engagement.
La personalización en marketing mejora la participación del cliente.
C2 verb /prɪˈværɪkeɪt/

prevaricate

evitar decir la verdad
Meaning
to avoid telling the truth by not giving a direct answer
Example
The politician began to prevaricate when asked about the scandal.
El político comenzó a evadir cuando le preguntaron sobre el escándalo.
B2 noun /ˈɛmɪɡrənt/

emigrant

emigrante
Meaning
A person who leaves their own country to settle permanently in another.
Example
The emigrant started a new life in Canada.
El emigrante comenzó una nueva vida en Canadá.
B1 noun /ˈhaʊzɪŋ/

housing

vivienda
Meaning
buildings or structures where people live; accommodation
Example
The government is working to provide affordable housing for everyone.
El gobierno está trabajando para proporcionar vivienda asequible para todos.
B1 adjective /ˈtʃɪli/

chilly

frío
Meaning
uncomfortably or unpleasantly cold
Example
It was a chilly morning in December.
Fue una mañana fría en diciembre.
B2 adjective ˈel.ɪ.dʒə.bəl

eligible

elegible
Meaning
Having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.
Example
Only eligible candidates are considered for appointments.
Solo los candidatos elegibles son considerados para los nombramientos.
C2 noun, adjective /nɒn ˈkɒmbətənt/

non-combatant

no combatiente
Meaning
a person not engaged in fighting during a war, such as civilians or medical staff
Example
The Red Cross workers were treated as non-combatants in the conflict.
Los trabajadores de la Cruz Roja fueron tratados como no combatientes en el conflicto.
C1 noun /ˈɡrɪd.lɒk/

gridlock

atasco completo o condición de parálisis en el tráfico
Meaning
Complete traffic jam or standstill condition where vehicles cannot move.
Example
A major accident led to gridlock in the city center.
Un gran accidente causó un atasco en el centro de la ciudad.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpres.ɪv/

Repressive

represivo
Meaning
restraining freedom or preventing self-expression; oppressive
Example
The repressive government banned all forms of protest.
El gobierno represivo prohibió todas las formas de protesta.
C1 adjective /ræpt/

Rapt

absorto
Meaning
completely fascinated or absorbed by what one is seeing or hearing
Example
The children listened with rapt attention to the storyteller.
Los niños escucharon con atención absorta al cuentacuentos.
B1 verb /dɪˈklaɪn/

decline

disminuir
Meaning
To become smaller, fewer, or less; to decrease gradually.
Example
The unemployment rate continues to decline.
La tasa de desempleo continúa disminuyendo.
B2 adjective /ˈtrɪviəl/

trivial

trivial
Meaning
Of little value or importance.
Example
He often gets upset over the most trivial matters.
A menudo se molesta por los asuntos más triviales.
B2 adverb /ˈtʃiːfli/

chiefly

principalmente
Meaning
mainly; primarily
Example
The festival is celebrated chiefly by young people.
El festival se celebra principalmente por los jóvenes.
C2 noun /klaɪm/

clime

clima
Meaning
A region defined by its climate.
Example
He traveled to warmer climes during the winter.
Viajó a climas más cálidos durante el invierno.
C2 verb /rɔɪl/

roil

agitar
Meaning
to make a liquid muddy or disturbed; to cause agitation or disorder
Example
The constant protests roiled the city streets.
Las constantes protestas agitaron las calles de la ciudad.
A1 adjective /pɪŋk/

Pink

rosado
Meaning
pale red color; slightly red
Example
She wore a beautiful pink dress to the party.
Ella llevaba un hermoso vestido rosado en la fiesta.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪd.əl.eɪdʒd/

Middle-aged

de mediana edad
Meaning
being of an age between young and old; typically between 40-60 years old
Example
The middle-aged man started a new career.
El hombre de mediana edad comenzó una nueva carrera.
C1 verb /ˌɪn.trəˈspekt/

introspect

introspectar
Meaning
To examine one's own thoughts, feelings, or mental state.
Example
He often introspects before making important decisions.
Él a menudo se introspecta antes de tomar decisiones importantes.
B1 noun /ˈrɛntəl/

rental

alquiler
Meaning
an arrangement in which something is rented, or the amount paid for renting
Example
The car rental was more expensive than we expected.
El alquiler del coche fue más caro de lo que esperábamos.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː(r)dərəs/

Murderous

asesino; con intención de matar; extremadamente violento; sanguinario
Meaning
having the intent to kill; extremely violent; bloodthirsty
Example
The murderous look in his eyes frightened everyone.
La mirada asesina en sus ojos asustó a todos.
B1 adjective /juːˈnaɪtɪd/

United

unido; en conjunto; de acuerdo
Meaning
joined together for a common purpose; in agreement
Example
The team was united in their goal to win.
El equipo estaba unido en su objetivo de ganar.
C2 verb ˈɪnʌndeɪt

inundate

inundar, abrumar a alguien o algo con cosas o personas que se deben manejar
Meaning
To flood; overwhelm someone or something with things or people to be dealt with
Example
The company was inundated with requests after the advertisement.
La empresa fue inundada con solicitudes después del anuncio.
B2 noun /hiːl/

Heel

talón
Meaning
the back part of the human foot below the ankle
Example
She wore shoes with high heels to the party.
Ella usó zapatos con tacones altos para la fiesta.
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.
C1 noun sɪˈmɛntɪd ɡreɪv

cemented grave

tumba cementada
Meaning
A grave that is constructed with cement for permanence.
Example
The cemented grave of the martyrs was seen near the river.
La tumba cementada de los mártires fue vista cerca del río.
C1 noun /ˈbærɪˌtoʊn/

baritone

voz masculina grave
Meaning
a male singing voice between tenor and bass
Example
The singer’s baritone voice impressed the audience.
La voz de barítono del cantante impresionó al público.
C1 adjective /ˈbɒt.əl ɡriːn/

Bottle-green

verde botella
Meaning
a dark green color similar to that of a green glass bottle
Example
She wore a beautiful bottle-green dress to the evening party.
Ella llevó un hermoso vestido de color verde botella a la fiesta de la noche.
B2 verb /rɪˈvɜːs/

reverse

invertir
Meaning
to change something to the opposite direction, position, or result
Example
She quickly reversed the car out of the driveway.
Ella rápidamente invirtió el coche fuera de la entrada.
A1 pronoun /ˈɛnɪθɪŋ/

anything

cualquier cosa
Meaning
any object, event, or matter; whatever thing
Example
You can ask me anything about the project.
Puedes preguntarme cualquier cosa sobre el proyecto.
C2 adjective /dʒoʊˈkoʊs/

jocose

jocoso
Meaning
playful or humorous in speech or behavior
Example
The professor’s jocose remarks kept the class entertained.
Los comentarios jocosos del profesor mantuvieron entretenida a la clase.
B2 adjective /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/

devoted

devoto
Meaning
Very loving, loyal, or dedicated.
Example
She is a devoted mother who always puts her children first.
Ella es una madre devota que siempre pone a sus hijos primero.
B1 noun /ˈpɪ.ti/

Pity

piedad; simpatía;
Meaning
a feeling of sadness or sympathy for someone's misfortune; something that causes regret or disappointment
Example
I felt pity for the homeless man in the rain.
Sentí piedad por el hombre sin hogar bajo la lluvia.
C2 adjective /ˈmʌski/

musky

almizclado
Meaning
having a strong, sweet, earthy smell like musk
Example
The perfume had a musky fragrance.
El perfume tenía una fragancia almizclada.
C1 noun /ˈdɪs.ə.nəns/

dissonance

disonancia
Meaning
Disagreement, lack of harmony, conflict between ideas or beliefs.
Example
The cultural dissonance created misunderstandings.
La disonancia cultural creó malentendidos.
C1 adjective /ˈʃɪvəlrəs/

chivalrous

caballeroso
Meaning
Behaving in a courteous, gallant, and honorable way, especially toward women.
Example
He was chivalrous, always opening doors for others.
Él era caballeroso, siempre abriendo puertas para los demás.
B1 noun /dəˈrɛktər/ or /daɪˈrɛktər/

director

director
Meaning
a person who manages or oversees a company, department, or film
Example
The director gave final approval for the new movie script.
El director dio la aprobación final para el guion de la nueva película.
C1 verb /ˈdʒɒsl/

jostle

empujar
Meaning
to push, elbow, or bump against someone roughly, typically in a crowd
Example
The fans jostled each other to get closer to the stage.
Los aficionados se empujaban unos a otros para acercarse al escenario.
C2 noun /kɪˈrɒpədɪst/

chiropodist

podólogo
Meaning
A healthcare professional who diagnoses and treats foot problems.
Example
The chiropodist treated her painful corns and calluses.
El podólogo trató sus dolorosos juanetes y callosidades.
C1 adjective ɪkˈskwɪzɪt

exquisite

exquisito
Meaning
Extremely beautiful and delicate.
Example
The exquisite craftsmanship of the watch made it a collector's item.
La exquisita habilidad artesanal del reloj lo convirtió en un artículo de coleccionista.
C2 noun /ˈsɪkəfənt/

sycophant

adulador
Meaning
A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage.
Example
The manager was surrounded by sycophants who agreed with everything he said.
El gerente estaba rodeado de aduladores que estaban de acuerdo con todo lo que decía.
C2 noun /ˈnɛtl̩/

nettle

planta con espinas que causa irritación al tocarla
Meaning
a plant with stinging hairs that cause irritation when touched
Example
He accidentally brushed against the nettle and felt a sharp sting.
Él accidentalmente rozó la ortiga y sintió un ardor agudo.
B2 adjective, noun /ɪzˈreɪli/

israeli

israelí
Meaning
relating to Israel or its people; a person from Israel
Example
She works for an Israeli company.
Ella trabaja para una empresa israelí.
C2 adjective /ˈmiːzli/

measly

insignificante
Meaning
contemptibly small or insignificant
Example
He was paid a measly sum for the hard work.
Le pagaron una suma insignificante por el arduo trabajo.
C2 adjective /veɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/

vainglorious

vanidoso
Meaning
Excessively proud of oneself or one’s achievements; boastful.
Example
The vainglorious leader boasted about his minor achievements.
El líder vanidoso se jactaba de sus logros menores.
C1 verb /ɪɡˈzɒnəreɪt/

exonerate

exonerar
Meaning
To clear someone from blame or accusation.
Example
The court exonerated her from all charges.
El tribunal la exoneró de todos los cargos.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪbɪlaɪn/

sibylline

sibila
Meaning
Prophetic, mysterious, or cryptic in meaning.
Example
The old woman gave a sibylline warning about the future.
La anciana dio una advertencia sibila sobre el futuro.
B2 noun /ˈsɛm.iˌsɜːr.kəl/

semicircle

semicírculo
Meaning
Half of a circle or something shaped like half of a circle.
Example
The students sat in a semicircle around the teacher.
Los estudiantes se sentaron en un semicírculo alrededor del maestro.
A2 verb /kəmˈpleɪn/

complain

quejarse
Meaning
to express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something
Example
He often complains about the noise in the neighborhood.
Él a menudo se queja del ruido en el vecindario.
C1 adjective, verb /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/

exempt

exento
Meaning
Free from an obligation or liability imposed on others.
Example
Students with high grades are exempt from the final exam.
Los estudiantes con altas calificaciones están exentos del examen final.
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.kər.ɪdʒ/

acreage

hectárea
Meaning
An area of land measured in acres.
Example
The farmer owns a large acreage of fertile land.
El agricultor posee una gran hectárea de tierra fértil.
B2 noun /spæm/

spam

spam
Meaning
unsolicited or unwanted electronic communication, typically in the form of email
Example
My inbox is full of spam emails that I need to delete.
Mi bandeja de entrada está llena de correos electrónicos de spam que necesito eliminar.
C2 verb /ɛksˈproʊprieɪt/

expropriate

expropiar
Meaning
To take property from its owner, especially by authority or for public use.
Example
The government decided to expropriate the land for a new highway.
El gobierno decidió expropiar la tierra para una nueva carretera.
B2 verb /oʊˈmɪt/

omit

omitir
Meaning
to leave out or exclude; to fail to include something
Example
Please don't omit any important details from your report.
Por favor, no omitas detalles importantes de tu informe.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/

indulgent

indulgente
Meaning
Having a tendency to be overly generous or lenient with someone.
Example
The indulgent mother allowed her child to stay up late.
La madre indulgente permitió que su hijo se quedara despierto hasta tarde.
B2 noun, verb /ˈrætəl/

rattle

traquetear; sonajero
Meaning
to make a rapid series of short, sharp sounds; a device or object that makes such a sound
Example
The loose window began to rattle in the strong wind.
La ventana suelta empezó a traquetear con el viento fuerte.
C1 adjective /sər'pæs.ɪŋ/

Surpassing

sobresaliente; superior; extraordinario
Meaning
exceeding; going beyond; outstanding
Example
Her surpassing beauty made everyone stop and stare.
Su belleza sobresaliente hizo que todos se detuvieran y la miraran.
C2 adjective /æbˈstruːs/

abstruse

abstruso
Meaning
Difficult to understand; obscure.
Example
The abstruse nature of the philosophical debate left many confused.
La naturaleza abstrusa del debate filosófico dejó a muchos confundidos.
A2 adjective /niːt/

Neat

limpio y ordenado; bien organizado; hecho cuidadosamente
Meaning
clean and tidy; well-organized; carefully done
Example
Her room is always neat and organized.
Su habitación siempre está limpia y organizada.
C2 noun /ˌsuː.pɚˈfluː.ə.t̬i/

superfluity

superfluidad
Meaning
An excessive amount of something; more than what is needed.
Example
The room was filled with a superfluity of decorations.
La habitación estaba llena de una superfluidad de decoraciones.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərd/

tempered

templado
Meaning
having a specified temper or disposition; strengthened or moderated.
Example
She gave a tempered response to the criticism.
Ella dio una respuesta templada a las críticas.
C1 verb /prəˈfes/

profess

profesar
Meaning
to declare or claim openly; to state one's belief
Example
He professes his love for classical music.
Él profesa su amor por la música clásica.
B2 noun, verb, adjective /ˈpeɪtənt/ or /ˈpætənt/

patent

patente
Meaning
a government license granting exclusive rights to an inventor; also to obtain such rights
Example
He patented his new invention to protect it from being copied.
Él patentó su nuevo invento para protegerlo de ser copiado.
C2 noun /əˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

annuity

pensión anual
Meaning
a fixed sum of money paid to someone each year, typically for the rest of their life
Example
She receives an annuity from her late husband's insurance policy.
Ella recibe una pensión anual de la póliza de seguros de su difunto esposo.
C2 noun /ˈɑːm.lət/

Armlet

brazalete
Meaning
a band worn around the upper arm as an ornament
Example
The traditional dancer wore golden armlets that gleamed in the spotlight.
La bailarina tradicional llevaba brazaletes dorados que brillaban bajo el reflector.
B2 noun /ˈtɒl.ər.əns/

Tolerance

tolerancia
Meaning
the ability to accept different opinions or behavior; willingness to allow something to exist
Example
Religious tolerance is important in a diverse society.
La tolerancia religiosa es importante en una sociedad diversa.
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌlɔːɡ/

decalogue

Decálogo
Meaning
The Ten Commandments in the Bible; a set of fundamental rules or principles.
Example
The priest gave a sermon on the importance of the Decalogue.
El sacerdote dio un sermón sobre la importancia del Decálogo.
A2 noun /ˈdɑrk.nəs/

Darkness

oscuridad; ignorancia;
Meaning
the partial or total absence of light; wickedness or evil; ignorance or lack of knowledge
Example
The power outage plunged the entire city into darkness.
El corte de energía sumió a toda la ciudad en la oscuridad.
C1 adjective /kənˈsɛntrɪk/

concentric

concentrico
Meaning
having a common center, as in circles or spheres
Example
The artist drew concentric circles on the canvas.
El artista dibujó círculos concéntricos en el lienzo.
C1 adjective /ˈprɛdəˌtɔri/

predatory

depredador/explotador
Meaning
Relating to animals that prey on others; exploiting or victimizing others for personal gain.
Example
The predatory bird swooped down on its prey.
El pájaro depredador se lanzó sobre su presa.
B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌpt/

Bankrupt

quebrado
Meaning
a person unable to pay debts; having no money; completely lacking in something
Example
The company went bankrupt after years of poor financial management.
La empresa quebró después de años de mala gestión financiera.
C1 noun /blɪs/

Bliss

dicha perfecta; gran alegría
Meaning
perfect happiness; great joy
Example
She felt pure bliss while watching the beautiful sunset.
Ella sintió una dicha pura mientras observaba la hermosa puesta de sol.
A1 adjective /ɡʊd/

Good

bueno; excelente; beneficioso;
Meaning
satisfactory; pleasant; beneficial; of high quality
Example
She is a good student.
Ella es una buena estudiante.
A1 preposition /æt/

at

en
Meaning
used to indicate a specific time, place, or direction
Example
She arrived at the airport on time.
Ella llegó a tiempo al aeropuerto.
C2 noun /trænsˈluːsəns/

translucence

semi-transparencia
Meaning
the quality of allowing light to pass through but not detailed shapes
Example
The translucence of the curtains filled the room with soft light.
La semi-transparencia de las cortinas llenó la habitación de luz suave.
C1 verb, adjective, noun /spruːs/

spruce

arreglar / un tipo de árbol
Meaning
to make neat or tidy in appearance; also refers to an evergreen tree
Example
He spruced up his room before the guests arrived.
Él arregló su habitación antes de que llegaran los invitados.
C1 verb məˈtæb.ə.laɪz

metabolize

procesar y utilizar alimentos para el crecimiento
Meaning
Process and use food for growth and to replace tissue, or process other substances in the body.
Example
The liver helps to metabolize toxins.
El hígado ayuda a metabolizar toxinas.
C1 verb /əˈtjuːn/

attune

sintonizar
Meaning
to make someone or something aware of or responsive to something; to adjust or harmonize
Example
She quickly attuned herself to the needs of her new team.
Ella se sintonizó rápidamente con las necesidades de su nuevo equipo.
B2 noun /ˈkiː.pər/

Keeper

guardián; cuidador;
Meaning
a person whose job it is to guard or take care of something or someone; a goalkeeper
Example
The zoo keeper fed the animals every morning at eight o'clock.
El cuidador del zoológico alimentaba a los animales todas las mañanas a las ocho en punto.
B2 noun ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən

consultation

consulta
Meaning
The action of consulting or discussing; a meeting with an expert or professional to seek advice.
Example
Consultation was essential.
La consulta fue esencial.
C2 verb /ʌnˈɑːrm/

unarm

desarmar
Meaning
to remove weapons from someone or to deprive of means of attack or defense
Example
The soldiers were ordered to unarm the prisoners.
Se ordenó a los soldados desarmar a los prisioneros.
C2 noun /ˈsaɪnɪkjʊər/

sinecure

trabajo fácil
Meaning
a position requiring little or no work but giving financial benefit or status
Example
He was given a sinecure at the university as a reward for his loyalty.
Le dieron un trabajo fácil en la universidad como recompensa por su lealtad.
C2 noun /ˈkær.ə.weɪ siːdz/

Caraway seeds

semillas de alcaravea
Meaning
aromatic seeds of the caraway plant used as a spice in cooking and baking
Example
The bread was flavored with caraway seeds.
El pan estaba aromatizado con semillas de alcaravea.
B2 verb /ɡriːv/

grieve

afligirse
Meaning
To feel or cause deep sorrow, especially due to someone's death.
Example
She continues to grieve the loss of her best friend.
Ella continúa de luto por la pérdida de su mejor amiga.
C2 verb /ɛnˈfrænˌtʃaɪz/

enfranchise

felicidad
Meaning
To grant the right to vote or other rights of citizenship.
Example
The new law enfranchised thousands of people.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 adjective /æʃ ˈkʌl.ər/

Ash-colour

color ceniza
Meaning
a grayish color resembling ash
Example
The old building had ash-colour walls that needed painting.
El edificio viejo tenía paredes de color ceniza que necesitaban pintura.
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.
C2 verb /ˈstjuːpɪˌfaɪ/

stupefy

dejar atónito
Meaning
to make someone unable to think clearly, usually because of surprise or shock
Example
The magician's tricks stupefied the audience.
Los trucos del mago dejaron atónita a la audiencia.
B2 adjective /ˈdæz.lɪŋ/

Dazzling

deslumbrante; impresionante
Meaning
extremely bright and impressive; brilliant and stunning
Example
The dazzling lights of the city amazed the tourists.
Las deslumbrantes luces de la ciudad sorprendieron a los turistas.
B2 noun əˈlaɪ.əns

alliance

alianza
Meaning
A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.
Example
Global alliances promote environmental sustainability.
Las alianzas globales fomentan la sostenibilidad ambiental.
A2 adjective /trəˈdɪʃənəl/

Traditional

tradicional
Meaning
relating to or following long-established customs; conventional
Example
They had a traditional wedding ceremony.
Tuvieron una ceremonia de boda tradicional.
A1 adjective /ʃɔːrt/

Short

corto; breve
Meaning
having a small length, height, or duration; not long
Example
The meeting was very short, lasting only ten minutes.
La reunión fue muy corta, duró solo diez minutos.
C2 noun /ˈtraɪdənt/

trident

tridente
Meaning
A three-pronged spear, often associated with Neptune or Poseidon.
Example
The statue of Poseidon holds a mighty trident.
La estatua de Poseidón sostiene un poderoso tridente.
A2 noun /ɡoʊst/

Ghost

fantasma
Meaning
an apparition of a dead person believed to be able to become visible to the living; a spirit
Example
The old mansion was rumored to be haunted by the ghost of its former owner.
Se decía que la vieja mansión estaba embrujada por el fantasma de su antiguo dueño.
C2 noun /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəns/

luxuriance

lujo
Meaning
abundant growth, richness, or elegance
Example
The garden was filled with the luxuriance of tropical plants.
El jardín estaba lleno de la luxuriancia de las plantas tropicales.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈsiːzənd/

seasoned

experimentado / sazonado
Meaning
Experienced in a particular activity; also, flavored with spices.
Example
She is a seasoned teacher with over 20 years of experience.
Ella es una maestra experimentada con más de 20 años de experiencia.
B1 noun /ˈhaʊswaɪf/

housewife

ama de casa
Meaning
a married woman who manages a household and whose main occupation is caring for her family and home
Example
She chose to work as a housewife while raising her children.
Ella decidió ser ama de casa mientras criaba a sus hijos.
A2 noun /pæθ/

path

camino
Meaning
a way or track laid down for walking or made by continual treading
Example
She walked along the narrow path through the forest.
Ella caminó por el estrecho camino a través del bosque.
C1 noun /ˈʃʊɡ.ər ˈkæn.di/

Sugar candy

caramelo de azúcar
Meaning
crystallized sugar formed into small pieces; rock candy made from sugar syrup
Example
The children enjoyed eating colorful sugar candy at the festival.
Los niños disfrutaron comer dulces de azúcar coloridos en el festival.
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrʃɪp/

Worship

culto
Meaning
the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity; religious devotion and practice
Example
They gather every Sunday for worship.
Ellos se reúnen cada domingo para el culto.
C2 noun /ˈpɒmfrɪt/

Pomfret

pez pomfret
Meaning
A deep-bodied marine fish with silvery scales, popular in Asian cuisine
Example
The restaurant serves delicious pomfret curry with rice.
El restaurante sirve un delicioso curry de pomfret con arroz.
C2 noun /ˌætəlˈjeɪ/

atelier

taller (estudio de un artista o diseñador)
Meaning
A workshop or studio, especially for an artist or designer.
Example
The painter invited us to his atelier to view his new collection.
El pintor nos invitó a su taller para ver su nueva colección.
C2 noun /kəˈmɛstɪbəl/

comestible

comestible
Meaning
An item of food that can be eaten.
Example
The picnic basket was full of delicious comestibles.
La canasta de picnic estaba llena de deliciosos comestibles.
A2 adverb /əˈbrɔːd/

Abroad

en el extranjero
Meaning
in or to a foreign country
Example
She decided to study abroad for a year.
Ella decidió estudiar en el extranjero durante un año.
A2 noun /ˈklæsˌruːm/

classroom

aula
Meaning
A room in which classes are held in a school or college.
Example
The teacher entered the classroom and greeted the students.
El maestro entró al aula y saludó a los estudiantes.
C2 noun /pəˈtruːn/

poltroon

cobarde
Meaning
a cowardly person
Example
He acted like a poltroon during the crisis.
Actuó como un cobarde durante la crisis.
C1 noun /stæɡˈneɪ.ʃən/

stagnation

estancamiento
Meaning
A state of inactivity or lack of growth, especially in an economy.
Example
High unemployment led to economic stagnation.
El alto desempleo condujo al estancamiento económico.
C2 noun /bɑːrd/

bard

poeta
Meaning
a poet, traditionally one reciting epics and associated with oral traditions
Example
Shakespeare is often called the Bard of Avon.
A Shakespeare a menudo se le llama el Poeta de Avon.
C2 adjective /kəˈprɪʃəs/

capricious

caprichoso
Meaning
given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior
Example
The stock market can be capricious, shifting dramatically without warning.
El mercado de valores puede ser caprichoso, cambiando drásticamente sin previo aviso.
B1 adverb /ˈnjuːli/

newly

recientemente
Meaning
in a new or recent manner
Example
She has newly renovated her house.
Ella ha renovado recientemente su casa.
B2 verb /ˈbrɪdʒɪŋ/

bridging

construir un puente, hacer conexiones
Meaning
The action of building a bridge over something; connecting or reducing the distance between two things.
Example
The new initiative is bridging the gap between urban and rural development.
La nueva iniciativa está tendiendo un puente entre el desarrollo urbano y rural.
B1 adjective /ˈæktʃuəl/

actual

real
Meaning
real and existing, not just imagined or supposed
Example
The actual cost was higher than expected.
El costo real fue más alto de lo esperado.
B2 adjective /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃənəl/

organizational

organizacional
Meaning
relating to the structure or arrangement of a company or group
Example
He works on improving the organizational structure of the company.
Él trabaja en mejorar la estructura organizacional de la empresa.
A2 noun /sneɪk/

Snake

serpiente
Meaning
a long, legless reptile that moves by sliding along the ground
Example
The snake slithered through the grass quietly.
La serpiente se deslizaba tranquilamente por la hierba.
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 /fraɪd raɪs/

Fried rice

arroz frito
Meaning
a dish of cooked rice that has been stir-fried in a wok or frying pan
Example
We ordered chicken fried rice from the Chinese restaurant.
Pedimos arroz frito con pollo del restaurante chino.