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C1 noun dɪˈtɜː.mɪ.nənt

determinant

factor determinante
Meaning
A factor that decisively affects the nature or outcome of something.
Example
Education is a key determinant of success.
La educación es un factor determinante del éxito.
C1 adjective /dɪˈvɔɪd/

devoid

vacío
Meaning
Completely lacking or without something.
Example
His speech was devoid of any real emotion.
Su discurso estaba vacío de cualquier emoción real.
C1 noun /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪtər/

demonstrator

demostrador, manifestante
Meaning
a person who shows how something works or takes part in a public protest
Example
The demonstrators marched peacefully through the city streets.
Los manifestantes marcharon pacíficamente por las calles de la ciudad.
C1 noun /ˈdæn.drʌf/

Dandruff

caspa
Meaning
small white or grey flakes of dead skin that form on the scalp and fall from the hair
Example
He used a special shampoo to treat his persistent dandruff problem.
Usó un champú especial para tratar su persistente problema de caspa.
C1 noun /ˈdɛspɒt/

despot

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

defame

difamar
Meaning
to harm someone's reputation by spreading false information
Example
He was defamed by malicious rumors.
Él fue difamado por rumores maliciosos.
C1 noun /ˈdeɪˌbreɪk/

daybreak

alba
Meaning
The time in the morning when daylight first appears; dawn.
Example
They set out on their journey at daybreak.
Salieron en su viaje al amanecer.
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 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 noun ˌdɪdʒɪˈnɛəreɪʃən

degeneration

degeneración
Meaning
The process of decline or deterioration in structure or function.
Example
The degeneration of brain cells leads to cognitive decline.
La degeneración de las células cerebrales conduce a un deterioro cognitivo.
C1 verb /diːm/

deem

considerar, juzgar
Meaning
to regard or consider in a specified way
Example
The project was deemed a success by the board.
El proyecto fue considerado un éxito por la junta.
C1 noun /ˈdaɪəˌlɛkt/

dialect

dialecto
Meaning
A particular form of a language spoken in a specific region or by a specific group.
Example
He speaks a dialect of Bengali that is common in rural areas.
Él habla un dialecto del bengalí que es común en las áreas rurales.
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɪrɪtɪd/

dispirited

desanimado
Meaning
Having lost enthusiasm, hope, or confidence; dejected.
Example
After losing the match, the team looked dispirited.
Después de perder el partido, el equipo se veía desanimado.
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 adjective /ˈdaʊ.ər/

dour

severo
Meaning
relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance
Example
His dour expression made the meeting uncomfortable.
Su expresión severa hizo que la reunión fuera incómoda.
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 /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 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.
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 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 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.
C1 verb /dɪsˈsætɪsfaɪ/

dissatisfy

desacontentar
Meaning
to fail to please or meet expectations; to make someone unhappy
Example
The poor service dissatisfies many customers.
El mal servicio disatisface a muchos clientes.
C1 adjective /ˈdrɪəri/

dreary

triste / sombrío
Meaning
dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing
Example
The long, dreary winter made everyone feel gloomy.
El largo y sombrío invierno hizo que todos se sintieran tristes.
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 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.
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 noun/verb /dɪsˈdeɪn/

disdain

desdén
Meaning
The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect; to regard with contempt.
Example
She looked at the messy room with open disdain.
Ella miró la habitación desordenada con desprecio.
C1 verb /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrt/

disconcert

desconcertar
Meaning
To unsettle, confuse, or disturb the composure of someone.
Example
The sudden change of plans disconcerted the team.
El cambio repentino de planes desconcertó al equipo.
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 adverb /ˈduːli/

Duly

puntualmente, debidamente
Meaning
in accordance with what is required or appropriate; at the proper time
Example
The documents were duly signed and submitted.
Los documentos fueron debidamente firmados y enviados.
C1 adjective /dɪˈplɔːrəbl/

deplorable

despreciable
Meaning
deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad in quality
Example
The refugees were living in deplorable conditions.
Los refugiados vivían en condiciones deplorables.
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 noun dɪˌzɝː.t̬ə.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

desertification

desertificación
Meaning
The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.
Example
Deforestation accelerates desertification.
La deforestación acelera la desertificación.
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 noun /ˈdeɪ.ə.ti/

deity

deidad
Meaning
a god or goddess
Example
The temple is dedicated to a Hindu deity.
El templo está dedicado a una deidad hindú.
C1 verb /dɪˈspɜːrs/

disperse

dispersar
Meaning
To scatter or spread widely in different directions.
Example
The police used tear gas to disperse the crowd.
La policía usó gas lacrimógeno para dispersar a la multitud.
C1 adjective /ˈdesələt/

Desolate

desierto; solitario; árido
Meaning
deserted; lonely; barren
Example
The abandoned village looked desolate and empty.
El pueblo abandonado se veía desolado y vacío.
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 /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 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 verb dɪˈsɜːn

discern

discernir
Meaning
To perceive or recognize something; to distinguish with difficulty by sight or with the other senses.
Example
He could barely discern the distant figure in the fog.
Él apenas pudo discernir la figura distante en la niebla.
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 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 /dɪˈsɛkt/

dissect

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

diffusion

difusión
Meaning
the spreading of something more widely or the movement of particles from high to low concentration
Example
The diffusion of information on social media is rapid.
La difusión de información en las redes sociales es rápida.
C1 noun, verb /dɪsˈɑːnər/

dishonor

deshonra
Meaning
a state of shame or loss of respect; to bring shame upon someone or something
Example
The soldier felt he had brought dishonor to his family.
El soldado sintió que había traído deshonra a su familia.
C1 noun dɪˈsʌɪsɪvnɪs

decisiveness

capacidad de tomar decisiones
Meaning
The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
Example
His decisiveness during the crisis saved the company.
Su capacidad de tomar decisiones durante la crisis salvó a la empresa.
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 noun /dɪsˈlɛksiə/

dyslexia

dislexia
Meaning
A learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and decoding words.
Example
The teacher used special methods to help the student with dyslexia.
La profesora usó métodos especiales para ayudar al estudiante con dislexia.
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 ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən

degradation

degradación
Meaning
The condition or process of degrading or being degraded.
Example
Soil degradation due to overuse is a growing issue.
La degradación del suelo debido al uso excesivo es un problema creciente.
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 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 /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 verb /dɪˈflɛkt/

deflect

desviar / eludir
Meaning
to cause something to change direction; to avoid answering directly
Example
The shield deflected the incoming arrow.
El escudo desvió la flecha entrante.
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 /ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/

demagogue

líder demagógico
Meaning
A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument.
Example
The crowd was swayed by the fiery speeches of the demagogue.
La multitud fue influenciada por los discursos apasionados del líder demagógico.
C1 noun /ˈdræm.ə.tɪst/

dramatist

dramaturgo
Meaning
a person who writes plays
Example
Shakespeare is one of the greatest dramatists in history.
Shakespeare es uno de los dramaturgos más grandes de la historia.
C1 adjective dɪsˈfʌŋkʃənl

dysfunctional

disfuncional
Meaning
Not operating normally or properly.
Example
The dysfunctional system led to numerous delays and errors.
El sistema disfuncional causó numerosos retrasos y errores.
C1 noun /ˈdɪɡnɪˌtɛri/

dignitary

persona importante
Meaning
a person considered to be important because of high rank or office
Example
Several foreign dignitaries attended the state banquet.
Varios dignatarios extranjeros asistieron al banquete estatal.
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.
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 /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.
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 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 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 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 /dɪsˈfɪɡjər/

disfigure

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

defeatist

derrotista
Meaning
A person who expects or is excessively ready to accept failure; showing a tendency to expect defeat.
Example
His defeatist attitude discouraged the rest of the team.
Su actitud derrotista desanimó al resto del equipo.
C1 adjective /ˈdeɪnti/

dainty

delicado y bonito
Meaning
Delicately small, pretty, and often considered elegant.
Example
She wore a dainty necklace made of pearls.
Ella llevaba un collar delicado hecho de perlas.
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.
C1 adjective /daɪˈvɜːrsɪfaɪd/

diversified

diversificado
Meaning
Made or having variety in form, nature, or content.
Example
The company adopted a diversified business strategy to reduce risks.
La empresa adoptó una estrategia empresarial diversificada para reducir los riesgos.
C1 noun /draɪ fɪʃ/

Dry fish

pescado seco
Meaning
fish that has been preserved by drying in the sun or by other dehydration methods
Example
Dry fish is a popular preserved food in many coastal regions.
El pescado seco es un alimento conservado popular en muchas regiones costeras.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈkwaɪətɪŋ/

disquieting

perturbador
Meaning
Causing worry, unease, or anxiety.
Example
The news report was deeply disquieting to the public.
El informe de noticias fue profundamente perturbador para el público.
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 /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 /dɔːnt/

daunt

desanimar
Meaning
to make someone feel intimidated, discouraged, or less confident
Example
The steep climb did not daunt the experienced hikers.
La empinada subida no desanimó a los excursionistas experimentados.
C1 verb /dɪˈraɪd/

deride

ridiculizar
Meaning
to mock or ridicule someone or something
Example
The critics derided the new movie for its poor script.
Los críticos ridiculizaron la nueva película por su mal guion.
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 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 /ˈdɛdlɒk/

deadlock

bloqueo
Meaning
a situation in which progress is impossible because of disagreement
Example
Negotiations reached a deadlock after neither side agreed to compromise.
Las negociaciones llegaron a un bloqueo después de que ninguna de las partes aceptó comprometerse.
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 verb /dɪˈsweɪd/

dissuade

disuadir
Meaning
To persuade someone not to do something.
Example
She tried to dissuade him from quitting his job.
Ella intentó disuadirlo de dejar su trabajo.
C1 noun /ˈdɪsənˌtɛri/

dysentery

enfermedad intestinal (diarrea con sangre y moco)
Meaning
An infection of the intestines resulting in severe diarrhea with blood and mucus.
Example
Many soldiers suffered from dysentery during the war.
Muchos soldados sufrieron de disentería durante la guerra.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

discernible

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

disinterest

desinterés
Meaning
lack of interest or concern
Example
His disinterest in the project was obvious.
Su desinterés en el proyecto era obvio.
C1 noun, adjective /dɪˈrɪvətɪv/

derivative

derivado / basado
Meaning
Something that is based on another source; in math, a measure of how a function changes.
Example
The film was criticized for being too derivative of earlier works.
La película fue criticada por ser demasiado derivada de trabajos anteriores.
C1 noun /ˈdɪm.pəl/

Dimple

hoyuelo
Meaning
a small depression in the flesh, either one that exists permanently or one that forms when smiling
Example
Her charming dimples appeared whenever she smiled at the children.
Sus encantadores hoyuelos aparecían siempre que sonreía a los niños.
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 adjective /dɪˈraɪsɪv/

derisive

despectivo
Meaning
Expressing contempt or ridicule.
Example
She gave a derisive laugh at his attempt to sing.
Ella dio una risa despectiva ante su intento de cantar.
C1 adjective /ˈdestatəʊt/

Destitute

pobre; indigente; sin dinero ni posesiones
Meaning
extremely poor; without money or possessions
Example
Many families became destitute after the economic collapse.
Muchas familias se volvieron pobres después del colapso económico.
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 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.
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 verb /ˈdɪsləkeɪt/

dislocate

dislocar
Meaning
To disturb the normal position of something, especially a joint in the body.
Example
He dislocated his shoulder while playing football.
Él dislocó su hombro mientras jugaba al fútbol.
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 adjective /dɪˈspɜːrst/

dispersed

disperso
Meaning
Scattered or spread across a wide area.
Example
The dispersed population made it difficult to provide public services.
La población dispersa dificultó la prestación de servicios públicos.
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 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 adjective /dɪˈspɪkəbl/

despicable

despreciable
Meaning
Deserving hatred and contempt; vile or shameful.
Example
His despicable actions shocked the entire community.
Sus acciones despreciables sorprendieron a toda la comunidad.
C1 noun /dɪˌsem.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

dissemination

diseminación
Meaning
The action or fact of spreading something, especially information, widely.
Example
The dissemination of false information is a major issue.
La diseminación de información falsa es un gran problema.
C1 noun /ˌdev.əˈtiː/

Devotee

devoto; seguidor
Meaning
a person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about someone or something
Example
As a devotee of classical music, she attended every concert in the city.
Como devota de la música clásica, asistió a cada concierto en la ciudad.
C1 noun /dɪˈsiːt/

Deceit

engaño; fraude; mentira
Meaning
the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth
Example
His deceit was discovered when the truth about his qualifications came to light.
Su engaño fue descubierto cuando la verdad sobre sus calificaciones salió a la luz.
C1 noun delˈteɪɪk ˈlændskeɪp

deltaic landscape

paisaje deltaico
Meaning
A geographical area formed by sediment deposits at the mouth of a river, creating a triangular land formation.
Example
Bangladesh has a unique deltaic landscape.
Bangladesh tiene un paisaje deltaico único.
C1 noun /dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

denomination

denominación, valor
Meaning
a recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church; a unit of value or currency
Example
The church belongs to a Protestant denomination.
La iglesia pertenece a una denominación protestante.
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 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 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 /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 adjective /dɪˈpreɪvd/

depraved

depravado
Meaning
morally corrupt or wicked
Example
The film depicts the life of a depraved criminal.
La película describe la vida de un criminal depravado.
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.
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 /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 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 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.