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C1 noun dɪˈpliː.ʃən

depletion

agotamiento
Meaning
The gradual reduction or exhaustion of a resource or substance.
Example
Overuse of groundwater leads to depletion of water resources.
El uso excesivo de agua subterránea conduce a la depleción de los recursos hídricos.
C1 verb /dʌb/

dub

doblar
Meaning
to give a name or label to something; to add a soundtrack to a film or recording
Example
The movie was dubbed into several languages for international release.
La película fue doblada a varios idiomas para su lanzamiento internacional.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈdɔːrˌkiːpər/

doorkeeper

portero
Meaning
A person whose job is to guard or manage the entrance of a building or room.
Example
The doorkeeper checked everyone’s passes before they entered the hall.
El doorkeeper revisó los pases de todos antes de que entraran al salón.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈpæʃənət/

dispassionate

imparcial
Meaning
not influenced by strong emotion; impartial
Example
The judge remained dispassionate throughout the trial.
El juez se mantuvo imparcial durante el juicio.
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.
C1 verb ˈdiː.vi.eɪt

deviate

desviarse
Meaning
To depart from an established course or normal pattern.
Example
He tends to deviate from the original plan.
Él tiende a desviarse del plan original.
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.
C1 noun /ˈdaɪhɑːrd/

diehard

fanático
Meaning
A person who strongly resists change and remains loyal to a belief or cause.
Example
He is a diehard fan of classic rock music.
Él es un fanático acérrimo de la música rock clásica.
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 noun /dɪˈluːʒən/

delusion

delirio
Meaning
A false belief or impression maintained despite being contradicted by reality.
Example
He lived under the delusion that he was invincible.
Él vivía bajo la ilusión de que era invencible.
C1 verb /dɪˈnəʊt/

denote

denotar
Meaning
To be a sign of; to indicate or mean something.
Example
A red flag denotes danger.
Una bandera roja denota peligro.
C1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈluːʃən/

dissolution

disolución
Meaning
the act of formally ending or breaking apart something, such as an organization or marriage
Example
The dissolution of the company was announced yesterday.
La disolución de la empresa fue anunciada ayer.
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.
C1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈlaʊ/

disallow

desautorizar
Meaning
to refuse to allow or accept something
Example
The referee disallowed the goal for offside.
El árbitro desautorizó el gol por fuera de lugar.
C1 verb /dɪˈkraɪ/

decry

denunciar
Meaning
to publicly criticize or express strong disapproval of something
Example
Many activists decry the destruction of the rainforest.
Muchos activistas condenan la destrucción de la selva tropical.
C1 noun ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪk trænˈzɪʃən

demographic transition

transición demográfica
Meaning
A shift in population patterns from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as a country develops economically
Example
The demographic transition indicates a shift towards an aging society.
La transición demográfica indica un cambio hacia una sociedad envejecida.
C1 adjective /ˈdaʊn.kæst/

downcast

cabizbajo
Meaning
feeling sad, dejected, or with lowered eyes
Example
He looked downcast after hearing the bad news.
Parecía cabizbajo después de oír las malas noticias.
C1 verb /daɪˈɡrɛs/

digress

apartarse temporalmente del tema principal
Meaning
To leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing.
Example
The professor began to digress from the main topic of the lecture.
El profesor comenzó a digresar del tema principal de la conferencia.
C1 noun /ˌdiː.viˈeɪ.ʃən/

Deviation

desviación; alejamiento de una ruta establecida
Meaning
the action of departing from an established course; a departure from usual standards
Example
Any deviation from the established procedure must be reported immediately.
Cualquier desviación del procedimiento establecido debe ser reportada de inmediato.
C1 noun /ˌdiː.mɑːˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Demarcation

demarcación
Meaning
the action of fixing the boundary or limits of something; separation or division
Example
The demarcation between public and private land was clearly marked.
La demarcación entre tierras públicas y privadas estaba claramente marcada.
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 adjective /ˈdwɪndlɪŋ/

dwindling

disminuyente
Meaning
Gradually reducing in number, size, or strength.
Example
The villagers relied on dwindling water supplies.
Los aldeanos dependían de los suministros de agua en disminución.
C1 noun /dɪsˈsɜːrvɪs/

disservice

perjuicio
Meaning
A harmful action; something that does damage rather than help.
Example
Spreading false information is a disservice to the community.
Difundir información falsa es un perjuicio para la comunidad.
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɒnstrətɪv/

demonstrative

expresivo
Meaning
openly showing feelings, especially affection or emotion
Example
She was very demonstrative with her affection towards her friends.
Ella era muy expresiva con su afecto hacia sus amigos.
C1 phrase ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk rɛz.əˈluː.ʃən

diplomatic resolution

resolución diplomática
Meaning
A peaceful solution to conflicts through negotiation and diplomatic channels.
Example
A diplomatic resolution is necessary for peace.
Es necesaria una resolución diplomática para la paz.
C1 adjective /dɪˈklærətɪv/

declarative

declarativo
Meaning
relating to a statement that declares something; in grammar, a sentence that makes a statement
Example
A declarative sentence simply states a fact or opinion.
Una oración declarativa simplemente establece un hecho u opinión.
C1 noun /ˌdiːpɔːrˈteɪʃən/

deportation

deportación
Meaning
The act of expelling a foreigner from a country.
Example
The deportation of hundreds of workers sparked international criticism.
La deportación de cientos de trabajadores provocó críticas internacionales.
C1 noun/verb /dɛnt/

dent

abolladura
Meaning
a small hollow mark on the surface of something; to make a small hollow mark
Example
The accident left a dent in the car door.
El accidente dejó una abolladura en la puerta del coche.
C1 verb /ˈdɪs.ɪ.peɪt/

dissipate

desaparecer gradualmente
Meaning
To disappear or cause to disappear gradually.
Example
The tension in the room slowly dissipated.
La tensión en la sala desapareció lentamente.
C1 noun /dɪˈsaɪ.pəl/

Disciple

discípulo; seguidor
Meaning
a follower and student of a teacher, leader, or philosopher; devoted follower
Example
The famous philosopher had many disciples who spread his teachings worldwide.
El famoso filósofo tenía muchos discípulos que difundieron sus enseñanzas por todo el mundo.
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.
C1 verb /dɪˈbeɪs/

debase

degradar
Meaning
to reduce the quality, value, or dignity of something
Example
Corruption can debase the values of a society.
La corrupción puede degradar los valores de una sociedad.
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.
C1 noun /dɜːrθ/

dearth

escasez
Meaning
A scarcity or lack of something.
Example
There was a dearth of food during the famine.
Hubo una escasez de comida durante la hambruna.
C1 noun /ˈdaʊn.pɔːr/

Downpour

lluvia torrencial; tormenta repentina
Meaning
a heavy fall of rain; a sudden heavy rainfall
Example
The sudden downpour caught everyone off guard and soaked the outdoor event.
La repentina lluvia torrencial sorprendió a todos y empapó el evento al aire libre.
C1 verb /dɪsˈpleɪs/

displace

desplazar
Meaning
to force someone or something out of their usual or original position; to replace or substitute
Example
The new technology will displace many traditional manufacturing jobs.
La nueva tecnología desplazará muchos trabajos tradicionales de manufactura.
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.
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 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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈdæmpər/

damper

algo que reduce o disminuye la fuerza, efecto o emoción
Meaning
something that reduces or lessens the force, effect, or excitement
Example
The cancellation of the trip put a damper on their enthusiasm.
La cancelación del viaje redujo su entusiasmo.
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.
C1 verb /dɪsˈɡrʌntl/

disgruntle

descontentar
Meaning
to make someone dissatisfied or discontented
Example
The unfair treatment disgruntled the workers.
El trato injusto descontentó a los trabajadores.
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɒnstrəbl/

demonstrable

demostrable
Meaning
clearly able to be shown or proven
Example
There was demonstrable evidence that he was innocent.
Había evidencia demostrable de que él era inocente.
C1 verb /ˌdiː.kəmˈprɛs/

decompress

descomprimir
Meaning
To relax and recover from stress or pressure.
Example
Taking deep breaths helps to decompress after a stressful day.
Tomar respiraciones profundas ayuda a descomprimir después de un día estresante.
C1 noun /ˈdɒktrɪn/

doctrine

doctrina
Meaning
A set of beliefs or principles held and taught by a religious, political, or other group.
Example
The church follows a strict doctrine on moral values.
La iglesia sigue una estricta doctrina sobre los valores morales.
C1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈsɛmbəl/

disassemble

desarmar
Meaning
To take apart something into its separate pieces.
Example
He had to disassemble the computer to repair it.
Él tuvo que desarmar la computadora para repararla.
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 noun /ˌdɪs.əˈreɪ/

disarray

desorden
Meaning
A state of disorganization or untidiness; confusion or disorder.
Example
His desk was in complete disarray.
Su escritorio estaba en completo desorden.
C1 adjective /dɪˈɡreɪdɪd/

degraded

degradado
Meaning
Reduced in quality, dignity, or condition.
Example
The villagers were forced to live in degraded conditions.
Los aldeanos fueron obligados a vivir en condiciones degradadas.
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɒndənt/

despondent

desalentado
Meaning
feeling or showing deep hopelessness or discouragement
Example
She felt despondent after losing her job.
Ella se sintió desalentada después de perder su trabajo.
C1 adjective /ˈdraʊ.zi/

Drowsy

somnoliento; adormilado; cansado
Meaning
feeling sleepy and lethargic; half asleep; tired
Example
I felt drowsy after the heavy meal.
Me sentí somnoliento después de la comida pesada.
C1 noun ˈdaɪ.nə.sti

dynasty

dinastía
Meaning
A line of hereditary rulers of a country; a succession of people from the same family who play a prominent role in business, politics, or another field.
Example
The Ming dynasty ruled China for centuries.
La dinastía Ming gobernó China durante siglos.
C1 noun /dɪˈvaɪzər/

divisor

divisor
Meaning
A number by which another number is divided.
Example
In the equation 12 ÷ 3, the number 3 is the divisor.
En la ecuación 12 ÷ 3, el número 3 es el divisor.
C1 noun ˌdjʊə.rəˈbɪl.ə.ti

durability

durabilidad
Meaning
The ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing.
Example
The durability of materials affects performance.
La durabilidad de los materiales afecta el rendimiento.
C1 adjective /ˈdiːviəs/

devious

astuto
Meaning
Skillful at using underhanded tactics to achieve goals; not straightforward.
Example
He used a devious plan to gain control of the company.
Usó un plan astuto para ganar el control de la empresa.
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 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.
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 /doʊ/

doe

cierva
Meaning
a female deer, especially an adult one
Example
The doe and her fawn were grazing in the meadow.
La cierva y su cervatillo estaban pastando en el prado.
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.
C1 noun /ˌdɪs.ɪˈluː.ʒən.mənt/

disillusionment

desilusión
Meaning
A feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be.
Example
Many people experience disillusionment after unrealistic expectations.
Muchas personas experimentan desilusión después de expectativas poco realistas.
C1 noun dɪˈtætʃ.mənt

detachment

desapego
Meaning
The state of being objective or aloof; not being emotionally involved.
Example
Buddhist philosophy encourages detachment from material desires.
La filosofía budista fomenta el desapego de los deseos materiales.
C1 noun /ˌdɪsərˈteɪʃən/

dissertation

tesis
Meaning
A long piece of writing on a particular subject, usually written for a university degree.
Example
She spent two years writing her doctoral dissertation.
Ella pasó dos años escribiendo su tesis doctoral.
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 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.
C1 noun /deɪˈbɑː.kəl/

debacle

debacle
Meaning
A sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco.
Example
The company's poor management led to a financial debacle.
La mala gestión de la empresa condujo a un debacle financiero.
C1 verb /dɪˈteɪn/

detain

detener
Meaning
to keep someone from proceeding; to hold back, especially by official authority
Example
The police detained the suspect for questioning.
La policía detuvo al sospechoso para interrogarlo.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈɪntrəstɪd/

disinterested

desinteresado
Meaning
not influenced by personal interest; impartial or neutral
Example
The judge remained disinterested in the case.
El juez se mantuvo desinteresado en el caso.
C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanor

comportamiento
Meaning
a person's outward behavior or appearance
Example
Her calm demeanor impressed everyone at the meeting.
Su comportamiento tranquilo impresionó a todos en la reunión.
C1 adjective /ˈdaɪ.si/

dicey

arriesgado
Meaning
Risky or unpredictable; potentially dangerous.
Example
Investing in that company looks pretty dicey right now.
Invertir en esa empresa ahora parece bastante arriesgado.
C1 verb /dɪˈluːd/

delude

engañar
Meaning
To mislead someone into believing something that is not true.
Example
He deluded himself into thinking he could win the race without training.
Él se engañó a sí mismo pensando que podía ganar la carrera sin entrenar.
C1 noun /ˈdjuːplɛks/

duplex

casa dúplex
Meaning
A house or apartment divided into two separate residences.
Example
They live in a duplex near the city center.
Viven en un dúplex cerca del centro de la ciudad.
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 noun /djʊˈrɛs/

duress

coacción
Meaning
threats, violence, or pressure used to force someone to do something
Example
She signed the contract under duress.
Ella firmó el contrato bajo coacción.
C1 adjective /ˈdjuːtɪfəl/

Dutiful

cumplidor; respetuoso; obediente
Meaning
conscientiously fulfilling one's duty; obedient; respectful
Example
She is a dutiful daughter who always helps her parents.
Ella es una hija cumplidora que siempre ayuda a sus padres.
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 verb /dəˈmɛstɪkeɪt/

domesticate

domesticar
Meaning
to tame an animal for use by humans; to adapt something for domestic use
Example
Humans domesticated dogs thousands of years ago.
Los humanos domesticaron perros hace miles de años.
C1 noun /ˈdɪŋɡi/

dinghy

bote pequeño
Meaning
a small boat, often carried or towed by a larger vessel, used for short trips or as a lifeboat
Example
They rowed the dinghy back to the yacht.
Remaron el bote de remos de vuelta al yate.
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 adjective /dɪˈbeɪst/

debased

degradado
Meaning
having lost quality, value, or moral character
Example
The debased currency lost the trust of the people.
La moneda degradada perdió la confianza de la gente.
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 /dɪˈfɛkʃən/

defection

deserción
Meaning
The act of abandoning one’s country, cause, or group in favor of another.
Example
The politician’s defection shocked his supporters.
La deserción del político sorprendió a sus seguidores.
C1 verb /ˈdaʊn.pleɪ/

downplay

restar importancia
Meaning
to make something seem less important than it really is
Example
The company tried to downplay the risks of the new product.
La empresa intentó restar importancia a los riesgos del nuevo producto.
C1 verb /druːp/

droop

caer
Meaning
to bend or hang downward; to become weak or tired
Example
The flowers began to droop in the heat.
Las flores empezaron a caer debido al calor.
C1 noun /dɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

denunciation

denuncia / acusación pública
Meaning
the public condemnation or accusation of someone or something
Example
The journalist's article was a strong denunciation of corruption.
El artículo del periodista fue una fuerte denuncia de la corrupción.
C1 verb /dɪsˈbænd/

disband

disolver
Meaning
to break up and stop functioning as a group or organization
Example
The club decided to disband after twenty years of activity.
El club decidió disolverse después de veinte años de actividad.
C1 noun ˌdɪs.æmˌbɪɡ.juˈeɪ.ʃən

disambiguation

desambiguación
Meaning
The removal of ambiguity by making something clear and unambiguous.
Example
The AI system applies disambiguation to refine text understanding.
El sistema de IA aplica la disambiguación para refinar la comprensión del texto.
C1 noun /dɪˈfɔː.mə.ti/

Deformity

deformidad; malformación física
Meaning
a distorted or unnatural shape or form; physical malformation
Example
The accident caused a permanent deformity in his left hand.
El accidente causó una deformidad permanente en su mano izquierda.
C1 adjective dɒɡˈmæt.ɪk

dogmatic

dogmático
Meaning
Being inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true; characterized by arrogant assertion of unproven principles.
Example
His dogmatic approach to politics made discussions difficult.
Su enfoque dogmático en política hizo que las discusiones fueran difíciles.
C1 verb /diːˈhaɪdreɪt/

dehydrate

deshidratar
Meaning
to remove water from something; to lose water or body fluids
Example
Running in the heat can quickly dehydrate you.
Correr en el calor puede deshidratarte rápidamente.
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 noun /ˌdez.ɪɡˈneɪ.ʃən/

Designation

designación; cargo; título; estatus oficial
Meaning
the action of choosing someone for a position; a name, title, or official status
Example
His designation as team leader came with additional responsibilities and authority.
Su designación como líder del equipo vino con responsabilidades adicionales y autoridad.
C1 verb /dɪsˈhɑːrtn/

dishearten

desanimar
Meaning
to cause someone to lose determination or confidence; to discourage
Example
The constant rejection letters began to dishearten the young writer.
Las cartas de rechazo constantes comenzaron a desanimar al joven escritor.
C1 verb /ˈdɛnɪˌɡreɪt/

denigrate

denigrar
Meaning
to criticize unfairly; to belittle or disparage someone or something
Example
He was quick to denigrate the achievements of his colleagues.
Él fue rápido para denigrar los logros de sus colegas.
C1 noun ˌdep.əˈzɪʃ.ən

deposition

deposición, el proceso de depositar algo
Meaning
The action of depositing something; the laying down of matter by a natural process.
Example
River deposition leads to the formation of new landmasses.
La deposición de un río lleva a la formación de nuevas masas de tierra.
C1 noun ˈdɛtrɪ.mənt

detriment

perjuicio, daño, detrimento
Meaning
Harm, damage, impairment.
Example
Smoking is a detriment to health.
Fumar es un detrimento para la salud.
C1 verb /dɪsˈkleɪm/

disclaim

renunciar
Meaning
to deny responsibility or connection with something
Example
The company disclaimed responsibility for the accident.
La empresa renunció a la responsabilidad del accidente.
C1 verb /ˈdrɪbəl/

dribble

goteo / driblar el balón con pequeños toques
Meaning
to let liquid flow slowly in drops or to move a ball skillfully with repeated small kicks or bounces
Example
The baby dribbled milk on his shirt.
El bebé derramó leche sobre su camisa.
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.
C1 adjective daɪˈvɜː.dʒənt

divergent

divergente
Meaning
Tending to be different or develop in different directions
Example
Divergent policies create challenges in collaboration.
Las políticas divergentes crean desafíos en la colaboración.
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.
C1 verb /dɪˈpoʊz/

depose

deponer
Meaning
to remove someone from office or power, especially suddenly and forcefully
Example
The rebels managed to depose the dictator after years of unrest.
Los rebeldes lograron derrocar al dictador después de años de agitación.
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 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 noun /ˈdeɪtəm/ or /ˈdætəm/

datum

dato
Meaning
a single piece of information; a fact used as a basis for reasoning or calculation
Example
Each datum in the survey was carefully analyzed.
Cada dato en la encuesta fue cuidadosamente analizado.
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 /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪ.ner.i/

Disciplinary

disciplinario
Meaning
relating to discipline; intended to correct behavior
Example
The company took disciplinary action against the employee.
La empresa tomó medidas disciplinarias contra el empleado.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛnt/

dissent

disentir
Meaning
To hold or express opinions that are different from those officially accepted.
Example
Several members dissented from the majority decision.
Varios miembros disintieron de la decisión mayoritaria.
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 verb /dɪsˈpruːv/

disprove

refutar
Meaning
to show that something is false or wrong
Example
The scientist worked hard to disprove the old theory.
El científico trabajó duro para refutar la antigua teoría.
C1 noun /ˌdɛsɪˈmeɪʃən/

decimation

destrucción masiva
Meaning
The act of destroying or killing a large proportion of something.
Example
The decimation of the city left thousands homeless.
La destrucción masiva de la ciudad dejó a miles de personas sin hogar.
C1 noun dəˌmɛstɪˈkeɪʃən

domestication

domesticación
Meaning
The process of taming an animal and keeping it as a pet or for farm produce.
Example
Domestication of animals has been crucial for human survival.
La domesticación de animales ha sido crucial para la supervivencia humana.
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 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 verb /daʊs/

douse

apagar / verter
Meaning
to pour liquid over; to extinguish a fire or light
Example
Firefighters doused the flames with water.
Los bomberos apagaron las llamas con agua.
C1 noun /ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃən/

detonation

detonación
Meaning
The act of exploding or causing something to explode.
Example
The sudden detonation shook the entire building.
La repentina detonación sacudió todo el edificio.
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.
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.