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B1 adjective /ˈdiː.teɪld/

detailed

detallado
Meaning
Having many details; very thorough.
Example
The report provided a detailed analysis of the situation.
El informe proporcionó un análisis detallado de la situación.
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.
C1 noun /dɪˈspɜːrʒən/

dispersion

dispersión
Meaning
The action or process of distributing things or people over a wide area.
Example
The dispersion of seeds by the wind helps plants reproduce.
La dispersión de semillas por el viento ayuda a las plantas a reproducirse.
C2 verb /dɪˈbɪlɪteɪt/

debilitate

debilitar
Meaning
to weaken or make someone or something infirm
Example
The long illness debilitated his strength.
La larga enfermedad debilitó su fuerza.
A2 noun /ˈdaɪəri/

diary

diario
Meaning
a book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences
Example
She wrote about her day in her diary before going to bed.
Ella escribió sobre su día en su diario antes de acostarse.
A2 noun /drʌm/

Drum

tambor
Meaning
a percussion instrument typically made of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched over one or both ends
Example
The drummer kept perfect time on his drum kit.
El baterista mantuvo un tempo perfecto en su kit de bateria.
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.
C2 noun /dɪsˈtɛmpər/

distemper

enfermedad viral que afecta a los animales, especialmente a los perros
Meaning
a viral disease affecting animals, especially dogs; also refers to a state of disorder
Example
The dog was diagnosed with distemper and needed immediate care.
El perro fue diagnosticado con distemper y necesitaba atención inmediata.
C1 noun /ˌdɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

domination

dominación
Meaning
the exercise of control or influence over someone or something
Example
The empire sought domination over its neighbors.
El imperio buscaba dominación sobre sus vecinos.
C1 noun /ˈdaʊri/

dowry

dote
Meaning
Property or money brought by a bride to her husband at marriage.
Example
The dowry tradition is still followed in some cultures.
La tradición del dote aún se sigue en algunas culturas.
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.
B2 adjective /dɪˈzæs.trəs/

Disastrous

desastroso
Meaning
extremely bad or unsuccessful; causing great damage
Example
The hurricane had disastrous effects on the city.
El huracán tuvo efectos desastrosos en la ciudad.
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.
A2 noun /ˈdrɔːər/

drawer

cajón
Meaning
a box-shaped storage compartment that slides in and out of furniture
Example
She kept her jewelry in the top drawer of the dresser.
Ella guardó sus joyas en el cajón superior de la cómoda.
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 noun /ˌdiːlɛkˈteɪʃən/

delectation

deleite
Meaning
great pleasure or delight
Example
She read the story aloud for the delectation of her friends.
Ella leyó la historia en voz alta para el deleite de sus amigos.
B2 adjective /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

decisive

decisivo
Meaning
Having the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively; determining the outcome.
Example
Her decisive action saved the company from collapse.
Su acción decisiva salvó a la empresa del colapso.
B2 adjective /dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv/

definitive

definitivo
Meaning
serving as a final or most authoritative form; conclusive and decisive
Example
The committee reached a definitive agreement on the policy.
El comité llegó a un acuerdo definitivo sobre la política.
B1 noun /dɪˈsɪʒənˌmeɪkɪŋ/

decision-making

toma de decisiones
Meaning
the process of making decisions, especially important or business-related decisions
Example
The CEO's decision-making was crucial for the success of the company.
La toma de decisiones del CEO fue crucial para el éxito de la empresa.
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.
A2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpɪər/

disappear

desaparecer
Meaning
to cease to be visible; to vanish
Example
The magician made the rabbit disappear.
El mago hizo desaparecer al conejo.
C1 noun /diːˌtɒksɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

detoxification

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

Decorum

decoro; cortesía; dignidad
Meaning
behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety; dignified and appropriate conduct
Example
The diplomat maintained perfect decorum throughout the heated negotiations.
El diplomático mantuvo un decoro perfecto durante las intensas negociaciones.
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.
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.
B2 verb /dɪˈstrækt/

distract

distraer
Meaning
to take someone's attention away from what they are doing or focusing on
Example
The loud noise distracted her during the exam.
El ruido fuerte distrajo a ella durante el examen.
B2 adjective /ˈdɛlɪkət/

delicate

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

discriminate

discriminar
Meaning
To treat someone unfairly based on race, gender, or other differences; or to recognize a distinction.
Example
The law prohibits employers from discriminating against women.
La ley prohíbe a los empleadores discriminar contra las mujeres.
C1 adjective /dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪtɪŋ/

discriminating

discriminatorio
Meaning
Having refined taste or good judgment; able to recognize subtle differences.
Example
She is known for her discriminating taste in art.
Es conocida por su gusto discriminatorio en el arte.
C1 adjective /ˈdɪn.dʒi/

Dingy

sucio y sombrío; de color apagado
Meaning
dark and dirty; gloomy; dull in color
Example
The old building had dingy walls that needed painting.
El viejo edificio tenía paredes sucias que necesitaban pintura.
C1 verb /dɪsˈoʊn/

disown

desheredar
Meaning
to refuse to acknowledge or accept responsibility for someone or something
Example
He decided to disown his reckless brother.
Él decidió desheredar a su hermano imprudente.
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 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.
B2 noun /dɪsˈpoʊzl/

disposal

eliminación
Meaning
the action or process of getting rid of something
Example
The disposal of waste is crucial for maintaining a clean environment.
La eliminación de residuos es crucial para mantener un ambiente limpio.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪɡræf/

digraph

digrama
Meaning
A pair of letters representing a single sound, such as 'sh' in 'ship'.
Example
In the word 'phone', the letters 'ph' form a digraph.
En la palabra 'teléfono', las letras 'ph' forman un digrama.
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.
A2 noun /ˈdɒŋ.ki/

Donkey

burro
Meaning
a domesticated animal related to the horse, with long ears and a braying call
Example
The donkey carried heavy bags up the mountain.
El burro llevó bolsas pesadas por la montaña.
C1 adjective dɪ ˈskrɛʃ.ən.er.i

discretionary

discrecional
Meaning
Available for use at the discretion of the user; not required or mandatory.
Example
He set aside some discretionary income for travel.
Él apartó algo de ingreso discrecional para viajar.
A2 noun /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/

dining

cena
Meaning
the act of eating a meal, especially in a formal setting
Example
We enjoyed fine dining at the new restaurant.
Disfrutamos de una excelente cena en el nuevo restaurante.
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.
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌpɒd/

decapod

decápodo
Meaning
An arthropod with ten limbs, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps.
Example
The lobster is a well-known decapod.
La langosta es un decápodo bien conocido.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz

devastating consequences

consecuencias devastadoras
Meaning
Extremely harmful or destructive results or effects
Example
Air pollution has devastating consequences for health.
La contaminación del aire tiene consecuencias devastadoras para la salud.
B2 noun /ˈdraɪv.weɪ/

driveway

entrada de coche
Meaning
a short private road leading from a street to a house or garage
Example
The car was parked in the driveway next to the garden.
El coche estaba estacionado en la entrada de coche junto al jardín.
C1 adjective ˌdet.rɪˈmen.təl

detrimental

detrimental
Meaning
Tending to cause harm; damaging or harmful.
Example
Pollution has detrimental effects on fertility.
La contaminación tiene efectos perjudiciales sobre la fertilidad.
C2 noun /ˈdɪfθɒŋ/

diphthong

diptongo
Meaning
A complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel and glides into another within the same syllable.
Example
The word 'coin' contains a diphthong.
La palabra 'coin' contiene un diptongo.
C1 verb /dɪˈfɔːrm/

deform

deformar
Meaning
to change the shape or form of something, especially in a way that makes it ugly or damaged; to distort
Example
The intense heat began to deform the plastic container.
El calor intenso comenzó a deformar el recipiente de plástico.
C1 verb /ˈdræm.ə.taɪz/

dramatize

dramatizar
Meaning
to present a story in a dramatic way, or to exaggerate something
Example
The novel was dramatized into a popular TV series.
La novela fue dramatizada en una popular serie de televisión.
B2 noun /dɪˌskrɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Discrimination

discriminación; trato injusto; prejuicio
Meaning
the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people; recognition of difference
Example
The company was sued for racial discrimination in their hiring practices.
La empresa fue demandada por discriminación racial en sus prácticas de contratación.
C2 verb /dɪsˈteɪn/

distain

despreciar
Meaning
to treat with scorn or contempt (archaic form of disdain)
Example
He would never distain those who had less fortune than him.
Él nunca despreciaba a aquellos que tenían menos fortuna que él.
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 noun /ˈdɪsɪdənt/

dissident

disidente
Meaning
A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.
Example
The dissident was arrested for speaking against the government.
El disidente fue arrestado por hablar en contra del gobierno.
A1 adjective /dɪr/

dear

querido
Meaning
loved or cherished; sometimes used as a polite form of address
Example
She is very dear to her grandparents.
Ella es muy querida por sus abuelos.
B2 noun /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

determination

determinación
Meaning
Firmness of purpose; the quality of being determined; resolve.
Example
His determination to succeed was unwavering.
Su determinación para tener éxito era inquebrantable.
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 /ˈdʌmfaʊnd/

dumbfound

dejar boquiabierto
Meaning
to greatly astonish or shock someone so they are temporarily speechless
Example
The magician's trick dumbfounded the audience.
El truco del mago dejó boquiabiertos a los espectadores.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈdaʊti/

doughty

valiente
Meaning
brave, valiant, courageous
Example
The doughty soldier never backed down from a challenge.
El valiente soldado nunca se echó atrás ante un desafío.
B2 noun /dɪˈkeɪ/

Decay

decadencia; descomposición; deterioro
Meaning
the process of rotting or decomposing; gradual decline or deterioration
Example
The old building showed signs of decay after years of neglect.
El edificio viejo mostró signos de decadencia después de años de abandono.
B1 verb /dɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

determine

determinar
Meaning
to decide; to find out exactly
Example
We must determine the cause of the problem.
Debemos determinar la causa del problema.
B1 noun dɪˈmɒk.rə.si

democracy

democracia
Meaning
A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
Example
Democracy ensures equal rights for all citizens.
La democracia garantiza derechos iguales para todos los ciudadanos.
B2 adjective /ˈdɒm.ɪ.nənt/

Dominant

dominante; influyente; más importante
Meaning
controlling, influencing, or prevailing over others; most important or powerful
Example
The dominant player controlled the entire basketball game.
El jugador dominante controló todo el juego de baloncesto.
B1 noun /ˈdez.ət/

Desert

desierto
Meaning
a barren area of landscape with little precipitation; an arid region with sparse vegetation
Example
The Sahara Desert is one of the largest hot deserts in the world.
El desierto del Sahara es uno de los desiertos calientes más grandes del mundo.
B1 verb /dæm/

damn

maldecir / maldición
Meaning
to condemn or criticize strongly; used as an expletive to express anger or emphasis
Example
He damned the unfair system in his speech.
Él maldijo el sistema injusto en su discurso.
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.
C2 noun /ˈdrækmə/

drachma

drácma
Meaning
The basic monetary unit of Greece before the adoption of the euro.
Example
The old coin collection included a silver drachma.
La antigua colección de monedas incluía una drácma de plata.
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 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.
B1 adjective /dɪsˈɒnəst/

Dishonest

deshonesto; fraudulento; engañoso
Meaning
not honest; fraudulent; deceitful
Example
The dishonest salesman tried to sell them a broken car.
El vendedor deshonesto intentó venderles un coche roto.
A2 noun /ˈdɒlfɪn/

Dolphin

delfín
Meaning
A highly intelligent marine mammal with a streamlined body and dorsal fin
Example
Dolphins are known for their playful behavior and intelligence.
Los delfines son conocidos por su comportamiento juguetón e inteligencia.
C2 noun /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪk/

dialectic

dialéctica
Meaning
A method of argument or reasoning by dialogue, especially as a means of investigating truth.
Example
The philosopher used dialectic to challenge his students' assumptions.
El filósofo usó la dialéctica para desafiar las suposiciones de sus estudiantes.
C2 noun /dɪˌsɪdəˈreɪtəm/

desideratum

bien necesario
Meaning
something that is desired or considered necessary
Example
For many students, financial aid is a desideratum.
Para muchos estudiantes, la ayuda financiera es un bien necesario.
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.
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.
B1 noun /dɪsk/

disk

disco / dispositivo de almacenamiento de datos
Meaning
a flat, circular object, often used to store data electronically
Example
All the data is saved on a hard disk.
Todos los datos se guardan en un disco duro.
C1 noun /ˌdɪstɪˈleɪʃən/

distillation

destilación
Meaning
The process of purifying a liquid by heating and cooling; the extraction of the essential meaning.
Example
Distillation is commonly used to produce alcoholic beverages.
La destilación se usa comúnmente para producir bebidas alcohólicas.
C1 noun ˌdiː.sen.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

decentralization

descentralización
Meaning
The transfer of authority from central to local government.
Example
Decentralization promotes regional autonomy.
La descentralización promueve la autonomía regional.
B2 noun /ˈdiːmən/

demon

demonio
Meaning
an evil spirit or devil
Example
The story was about a demon who haunted the village.
La historia era sobre un demonio que aterrorizaba el pueblo.
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.
C2 verb /ˌdɪspəˈzɛs/

dispossess

despojar
Meaning
to deprive someone of land, property, or other possessions
Example
The new law threatened to dispossess many farmers of their land.
La nueva ley amenazó con despojar a muchos agricultores de sus tierras.
B1 noun /ˌdes.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Destination

destino
Meaning
the place to which someone or something is going; the ultimate purpose or end point
Example
Paris was their dream destination for their honeymoon trip.
París era su destino soñado para su viaje de luna de miel.
C1 noun /ˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

darwinism

darwinismo
Meaning
the theory of biological evolution developed by Charles Darwin, emphasizing natural selection
Example
Darwinism revolutionized the way scientists understood the origin of species.
El darwinismo revolucionó la forma en que los científicos entendían el origen de las especies.
C2 noun /dɪˈprævɪti/

depravity

depravación
Meaning
moral corruption; wickedness
Example
The film portrays the moral depravity of a corrupt society.
La película retrata la depravación moral de una sociedad corrupta.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛm.ɪ.neɪt/

disseminate

diseminar
Meaning
To spread or give out something, especially news, information, ideas, etc., to a lot of people.
Example
Social media helps to disseminate information quickly.
Las redes sociales ayudan a difundir información rápidamente.
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.
B2 noun /dɪˈrɛktəri/

directory

directorio
Meaning
a book or online resource listing people, businesses, or services with relevant details
Example
I need to find a plumber in the phone directory.
Necesito encontrar un fontanero en el directorio telefónico.
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.
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.
C2 noun /dɪˈpɔːrtmənt/

deportment

comportamiento
Meaning
A person's behavior or manners, especially in a formal situation.
Example
Her deportment during the ceremony impressed everyone.
Su comportamiento durante la ceremonia impresionó a todos.
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.
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.
C2 verb /dɪˈbɔːtʃ/

debauch

corromper
Meaning
to corrupt morally; to lead into excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures
Example
The novel shows how wealth can debauch a person's character.
La novela muestra cómo la riqueza puede corromper el carácter de una persona.
B2 noun /droʊn/

Drone

abeja macho
Meaning
a male bee that does not work and whose only function is to mate with the queen
Example
The drone bees do not collect honey like worker bees.
Los drones no recolectan miel como las abejas obreras.
B1 verb /ˈdekəreɪt/

decorate

decorar
Meaning
to make something look more attractive by adding ornaments
Example
We will decorate the room for the party.
Decoraremos la habitación para la fiesta.
C2 noun /ˈdrʌmɪt/

Drumet

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

Diseased

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

Discouraging

desalentador
Meaning
making someone feel less confident or enthusiastic about doing something
Example
The coach's discouraging words affected the team's morale.
Las palabras desalentadoras del entrenador afectaron la moral del equipo.
C1 noun /ˌdaɪəˈrɑːmə/

diorama

diorama
Meaning
a three-dimensional model representing a scene, often with miniature figures
Example
The museum displayed a diorama of an ancient village.
El museo mostró un diorama de una aldea antigua.
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.
B1 noun /dɒt/

dot

punto
Meaning
a small round mark or spot
Example
She drew a red dot on the paper.
Ella dibujó un punto rojo en el papel.
C1 adjective /dɪˈfɪʃənt/

Deficient

deficiente
Meaning
not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient; lacking or inadequate
Example
His diet was deficient in essential vitamins.
Su dieta era deficiente en vitaminas esenciales.
C1 noun /ˈdaɪnəˌmoʊ/

dynamo

máquina que genera electricidad; persona con gran energía y entusiasmo
Meaning
A machine that generates electricity; a person with great energy and enthusiasm.
Example
She is the real dynamo behind the success of the company.
Ella es la verdadera dinamoma detrás del éxito de la empresa.
B2 adjective /dɪˈfektɪv/

Defective

defectuoso; imperfecto
Meaning
having faults or defects; imperfect
Example
The defective product was returned to the store.
El producto defectuoso fue devuelto a la tienda.
B2 noun /ˈdoʊnər/

donor

donante
Meaning
A person who gives something, especially to a charity or cause.
Example
The donor contributed generously to the hospital’s new wing.
El donante contribuyó generosamente a la nueva ala del hospital.
C1 adjective /dɪˈfaɪənt/

Defiant

desafiante; rebelde
Meaning
boldly resistant or challenging; disobedient
Example
The defiant student refused to follow the rules.
El estudiante desafiante se negó a seguir las reglas.
C2 noun /ˈdeb.juː.tɑːnt/

debutante

joven que hace su primera aparición formal en la sociedad
Meaning
A young woman making her first formal appearance in society.
Example
The debutante wore a white gown at the ball.
La debutante llevaba un vestido blanco en el baile.
C2 verb /dɔːb/

daub

untar
Meaning
to spread a thick or sticky substance carelessly on a surface
Example
The children daubed paint all over the walls.
Los niños untaron pintura por todas las paredes.
B1 noun, verb /ˈdɪskaʊnt/

discount

descuento
Meaning
A reduction in the usual price of something; to reduce the price of something.
Example
The store offered a 20% discount on all electronics.
La tienda ofreció un descuento del 20% en todos los electrónicos.
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.
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.
B2 verb /dɪˈspætʃ/

dispatch

enviar
Meaning
to send off to a destination or for a purpose
Example
The company dispatched aid to the flood victims.
La empresa despachó ayuda a las víctimas de las inundaciones.
B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡʌstɪd/

disgusted

disgustado
Meaning
feeling a strong sense of dislike or revulsion
Example
She was disgusted by the way he treated the animals.
Ella estaba disgustada por la forma en que él trató a los animales.
C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪmˈbɑːrk/

disembark

desembarcar
Meaning
To leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
Example
The passengers disembarked from the plane after landing.
Los pasajeros desembarcaron del avión después del aterrizaje.
B2 noun /dɪˈtɜːrdʒənt/

detergent

detergente
Meaning
a substance used for cleaning, especially for washing clothes and dishes
Example
She bought a new brand of detergent for laundry.
Ella compró una nueva marca de detergente para la lavandería.
C2 adjective /dɪˈlɛktəbl̩/

delectable

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