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C1 adjective /ˌdɪktəˈtɔːriəl/

dictatorial

dictatorial
Meaning
Having or showing a tendency to tell people what to do in an autocratic way.
Example
His dictatorial style made him unpopular among colleagues.
Su estilo dictatorial lo hizo impopular entre los compañeros de trabajo.
C1 noun /hɔːrd/

horde

multitud
Meaning
A large group or crowd, especially one that is disorderly or difficult to control.
Example
A horde of fans gathered outside the stadium.
Una multitud de fanáticos se reunió fuera del estadio.
B2 noun /skɑːr/

Scar

cicatriz
Meaning
a mark left on the skin after a wound has healed; lasting emotional damage
Example
The accident left a permanent scar on his forehead.
El accidente dejó una cicatriz permanente en su frente.
C2 verb /ˈɛkskʌlpeɪt/

exculpate

exculpar
Meaning
to show or declare that someone is not guilty of wrongdoing
Example
The lawyer worked hard to exculpate his client.
El abogado trabajó duro para exculpar a su cliente.
C2 noun /ˌæk.wiˈes.əns/

acquiescence

acuerdo tácito
Meaning
The reluctant acceptance of something without protest.
Example
His silent acquiescence to unfair rules was surprising.
Su silencioso acuerdo tácito con las reglas injustas fue sorprendente.
B1 noun /ɪˈfɛk.tɪv kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

effective communication

comunicación efectiva
Meaning
Clear and meaningful exchange of information that achieves its intended purpose.
Example
Effective communication is key to strong relationships.
La comunicación efectiva es clave para relaciones fuertes.
C2 noun /ˈstætɪks/

statics

estática
Meaning
The branch of mechanics dealing with bodies at rest and forces in equilibrium.
Example
She is studying statics as part of her engineering course.
Ella está estudiando estática como parte de su curso de ingeniería.
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.
A2 verb /bɪˈlɒŋ/

belong

pertenecer
Meaning
to be in the right place or to be a member of a group
Example
She felt she truly belonged to the team.
Ella sintió que realmente pertenecía al equipo.
C2 noun /ˈrɛdʒɪsaɪd/

regicide

regicidio
Meaning
the act of killing a king
Example
The conspirators were executed for committing regicide.
Los conspiradores fueron ejecutados por cometer regicidio.
A2 adverb /ˈsʌd.ən.li/

Suddenly

de repente
Meaning
quickly and without warning; unexpectedly
Example
The car suddenly stopped in the middle of the road.
El coche se detuvo de repente en medio de la carretera.
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.
B2 noun /kənˈdʒes.tʃən/

congestion

congestión
Meaning
A situation in which a place is too blocked or crowded, causing difficulties.
Example
Urban congestion leads to longer travel times.
La congestión urbana lleva a tiempos de viaje más largos.
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 /ˈæk.jʊ.mən/

acumen

percepción
Meaning
The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions; keenness and depth of perception.
Example
His business acumen helped the company grow rapidly.
Su percepción empresarial ayudó a la empresa a crecer rápidamente.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈfɜːm/

infirm

débil
Meaning
Weak, especially due to old age or illness.
Example
The infirm old man needed assistance to walk.
El anciano débil necesitaba ayuda para caminar.
C2 noun /ˈslʌɡərd/

sluggard

perezoso
Meaning
A lazy, sluggish person.
Example
The sluggard refused to get out of bed even at noon.
El perezoso se negó a levantarse de la cama incluso al mediodía.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈdɛrəlɪkt/

derelict

abandonado
Meaning
in poor condition due to neglect or disuse; a homeless or neglected person
Example
The old factory stood derelict for decades.
La vieja fábrica estuvo abandonada durante décadas.
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 /ˈkriː.dəns/

credence

creencia, aceptación
Meaning
belief in or acceptance of something as true
Example
The witness gave credence to the defendant's alibi.
El testigo dio credibilidad a la coartada del acusado.
A1 adjective /bluː/

Blue

azul
Meaning
having the color of the clear sky or the sea
Example
The blue ocean stretched endlessly to the horizon.
El océano azul se extendía interminablemente hasta el horizonte.
B2 noun, adjective /tɑːrt/

tart

tarta
Meaning
A small pie with a sweet or savory filling; or having a sharp, sour taste.
Example
She served a delicious apple tart for dessert.
Ella sirvió una deliciosa tarta de manzana para el postre.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊ.ərd/

Coward

cobarde
Meaning
a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things
Example
He called himself a coward for not standing up to the bully.
Él se llamó a sí mismo un cobarde por no enfrentarse al matón.
C1 adjective /ˈskrʌmpʃəs/

scrumptious

exquisito
Meaning
extremely tasty or delicious
Example
She baked a scrumptious chocolate cake for the party.
Ella horneó un exquisito pastel de chocolate para la fiesta.
C2 noun /ˈfɪlɪɡri/

filigree

trabajo ornamental delicado, generalmente de oro o plata
Meaning
delicate ornamental work of fine wire, usually of gold or silver
Example
The necklace was decorated with intricate gold filigree.
El collar estaba decorado con intrincados filigríes de oro.
B2 noun /hoʊm ˈdɪstrɪkt/

home district

distrito natal
Meaning
the district where a person was born or originally comes from
Example
He returned to his home district after many years abroad.
Regresó a su distrito natal después de muchos años en el extranjero.
C2 noun /fləˈtɪlə/

flotilla

flotilla
Meaning
A small fleet of ships or boats operating together.
Example
A flotilla of fishing boats left the harbor at dawn.
Una flotilla de barcos pesqueros salió del puerto al amanecer.
C1 adjective /ˈprevələnt/

Prevalent

prevalente
Meaning
widespread; existing very commonly; generally occurring
Example
Smoking is still prevalent among teenagers despite health warnings.
Fumar sigue siendo muy común entre los adolescentes a pesar de las advertencias de salud.
C2 adjective /ˈprɒɡnəθəs/

prognathous

prognatoide
Meaning
Having jaws that project forward beyond the rest of the face.
Example
The fossil displayed a distinctly prognathous skull structure.
El fósil mostraba una estructura de cráneo claramente prognatoide.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrkwɪzɪt raɪt/

perquisiteperquisiteright

derecho a beneficios adicionales
Meaning
a legal right to certain benefits or privileges associated with a job or office
Example
The judge enjoyed certain perquisite rights attached to his position.
El juez disfrutó de ciertos derechos adicionales asociados con su puesto.
A2 noun /əˈbɪləti/

Ability

habilidad; capacidad
Meaning
the power or skill to do something; capacity
Example
She has the ability to solve complex problems.
Ella tiene la habilidad de resolver problemas complejos.
C2 adjective /ˈlæmbənt/

lambent

luminiscente suave
Meaning
glowing or flickering softly; having a gentle radiance
Example
The lambent light of the candle filled the room with warmth.
La luz luminiscente de la vela llenó la habitación con calor.
C2 verb /dɪˈkænt/

decant

decantar
Meaning
To pour liquid gently from one container into another, especially without disturbing the sediment.
Example
She carefully decanted the wine into a clean glass.
Ella cuidadosamente vertió el vino en un vaso limpio.
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.
C2 adjective /səˈɡeɪ.ʃəs/

sagacious

sabio
Meaning
Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.
Example
His sagacious leadership saved the company from failure.
Su sabio liderazgo salvó a la empresa del fracaso.
C1 noun ˌwɛðəraɪˈzeɪʃən

weatherization

climatización
Meaning
The practice of protecting a building and its interior from the elements.
Example
The house underwent weatherization to improve energy efficiency.
La casa pasó por un proceso de climatización para mejorar la eficiencia energética.
C1 noun/verb /ˈætrəfi/

atrophy

atrofia
Meaning
a decrease in size or wasting away of a body part, tissue, or ability due to lack of use
Example
Without regular exercise, muscles may atrophy over time.
Sin ejercicio regular, los músculos pueden atrofiarse con el tiempo.
A2 noun, verb /ˈriːzən/

reason

razón, motivo
Meaning
A cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event; to think or argue logically.
Example
There is no reason to be upset.
No hay razón para estar molesto.
C2 noun /ɛˌspriː də ˈkɔːr/

esprit de corps

sentimiento de grupo
Meaning
A feeling of pride, fellowship, and loyalty shared by members of a group.
Example
The team's esprit de corps was evident in their cooperative effort.
El sentimiento de grupo del equipo era evidente en su esfuerzo cooperativo.
C1 noun dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

deliberation

deliberación
Meaning
Long and careful consideration or discussion.
Example
The agreement was finalized after much deliberation.
El acuerdo se finalizó después de mucha deliberación.
A2 noun /ˈmɛnjuː/

menu

menú
Meaning
A list of food and drinks available at a restaurant or offered at a meal.
Example
The restaurant updated its menu with new dishes.
El restaurante actualizó su menú con nuevos platos.
C1 noun /ˈprɛljuːd/

prelude

preludio
Meaning
An action, event, or statement that serves as an introduction to something more important.
Example
The small fight was only a prelude to a bigger conflict.
La pequeña pelea fue solo un preludio de un conflicto mayor.
C1 noun /ˈmʌltɪtuːd/

multitude

multitud
Meaning
A large number of people or things.
Example
A multitude of fans gathered at the stadium.
Una multitud de fanáticos se reunió en el estadio.
B2 adjective trænsˈfɔːr.mə.tɪv

transformative

transformador
Meaning
Something that has a profound impact and creates something new.
Example
The new education system is highly transformative.
El nuevo sistema educativo es altamente transformador.
C2 noun /kəˈdʒoʊləri/

cajolery

adulación
Meaning
Flattering or coaxing talk intended to persuade someone.
Example
Through cajolery, he convinced his boss to grant him a raise.
A través de la adulación, convenció a su jefe para que le diera un aumento.
B2 noun /ˈpraɪ.vət ˈtuː.tər/

Private tutor

tutor privado
Meaning
a teacher who gives individual instruction to a student outside of regular school
Example
The private tutor helped the student improve his math skills.
El tutor privado ayudó al estudiante a mejorar sus habilidades en matemáticas.
C2 adjective /pʌŋkˈtɪliəs/

punctilious

puntilloso
Meaning
Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior.
Example
She was punctilious in her attention to etiquette.
Ella era puntillosa en su atención a la etiqueta.
C2 adjective /ˌdeɪ.kɒlˈteɪ/

decollete

prenda de vestir con escote profundo
Meaning
of a woman's dress or top, cut low so as to reveal the neck and upper chest
Example
She wore a decollete gown to the party.
Ella llevaba un vestido con escote profundo a la fiesta.
B2 noun /ˈtuː.lɪp/

Tulip

tulipán
Meaning
a colorful spring flower with cup-shaped petals
Example
The red tulip bloomed beautifully in the garden.
El tulipán rojo floreció hermosamente en el jardín.
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.
C2 noun /ˈæmjʊlət/

Amulet

amuleto; talismán
Meaning
an ornament or small piece of jewelry thought to give protection against evil, danger, or disease
Example
She wore a silver amulet around her neck for good luck.
Ella llevaba un amuleto de plata alrededor del cuello para la buena suerte.
B2 noun /ˈhʌrɪkən/

hurricane

huracán
Meaning
A violent tropical storm with very strong winds and heavy rain.
Example
The hurricane destroyed hundreds of homes along the coast.
El huracán destruyó cientos de casas a lo largo de la costa.
B1 noun /θroʊt/

Throat

garganta; tráquea; parte del cuello
Meaning
the passage that leads from the back of the mouth to the stomach and lungs; the front part of the neck
Example
He had a sore throat and couldn't speak clearly.
Él tenía dolor de garganta y no podía hablar claramente.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈedəbəl/

Inedible

incomible
Meaning
not suitable or safe for eating; not edible
Example
The mushrooms were poisonous and completely inedible.
Los hongos eran venenosos y completamente incomestibles.
C2 noun /ˈɡɪbən/

gibbon

gibón
Meaning
a small to medium-sized tailless ape with long arms, native to the forests of Southeast Asia
Example
The gibbon swung gracefully through the trees using its long arms.
El gibón se balanceaba con gracia entre los árboles usando sus largos brazos.
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.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈruːl/

misrule

desgobierno
Meaning
bad or poor governance
Example
The kingdom suffered for decades under misrule.
El reino sufrió durante décadas bajo el desgobierno.
C1 verb /rɪˈsɜːrdʒ/

resurge

resurgir
Meaning
To rise, increase, or become active again after a decline.
Example
Interest in traditional crafts has begun to resurge.
El interés en las artesanías tradicionales ha comenzado a resurgir.
C2 noun /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃə/

differentia

característica diferenciadora
Meaning
A distinguishing characteristic that sets one thing apart from another.
Example
The differentia of humans is their ability to reason abstractly.
La característica diferenciadora de los humanos es su capacidad para razonar de manera abstracta.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪbɪlənt/

sibilant

con sonido sibilante
Meaning
Making or characterized by a hissing sound.
Example
The word 'snake' starts with a sibilant sound.
La palabra 'snake' comienza con un sonido sibilante.
C1 noun /ˌsʌb.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən/

substitution

sustitución
Meaning
the action of replacing someone or something with another
Example
The substitution of the old system with the new one was difficult.
La sustitución del antiguo sistema por el nuevo fue difícil.
A2 adjective /loʊ/

low

bajo
Meaning
Small in amount, degree, or position; not high.
Example
The river is at its lowest level in years.
El río está en su nivel más bajo en años.
B2 noun /səˈspens/

Suspense

suspenso
Meaning
a feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what will happen
Example
The movie kept us in suspense until the very end.
La película nos mantuvo en suspenso hasta el final.
C2 noun/adjective /ælˈbaɪ.noʊ/

albino

albino (persona/animal sin pigmentación)
Meaning
A person, animal, or plant lacking normal pigmentation, resulting in pale skin, hair, and eyes.
Example
The albino rabbit had white fur and pink eyes.
El conejo albino tenía pelaje blanco y ojos rosados.
C2 adjective /ˈɒfɪʃ/

offish

distante
Meaning
Unfriendly, distant, or reserved in manner.
Example
He seemed offish at the party and avoided most conversations.
Parecía distante en la fiesta y evitaba la mayoría de las conversaciones.
A1 noun /wɔːl/

wall

pared
Meaning
a vertical structure that encloses or divides an area
Example
The wall in our living room is painted blue.
La pared en nuestra sala de estar está pintada de azul.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɜːrvɪsəbəl/

Unserviceable

inservible; defectuoso
Meaning
not in working order; unable to be used; defective
Example
The old computer became unserviceable after the system crash.
La computadora vieja se volvió inservible después del fallo del sistema.
C2 adjective /ˈsuːpaɪn/

supine

en posición supina
Meaning
Lying on the back, face upward; failing to act due to laziness or weakness.
Example
He lay supine on the grass, staring at the stars.
Él estaba acostado en el césped, mirando las estrellas.
B1 noun /ˈfiːdbæk/

feedback

retroalimentación
Meaning
information or opinions about how well someone is doing something
Example
She asked her teacher for feedback on her essay.
Ella pidió a su profesor comentarios sobre su ensayo.
C1 noun /ˌsɒl.jʊˈbɪləti/

solubility

solubilidad
Meaning
The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.
Example
The solubility of salt in water is high.
La solubilidad de la sal en agua es alta.
A1 noun /pɑːrt/

part

parte
Meaning
a piece or segment of something
Example
She gave me a part of her chocolate.
Ella me dio una parte de su chocolate.
C2 verb /ɪkˈstɛnjueɪt/

extenuate

atenuar
Meaning
to make an offense, fault, or situation seem less serious by providing an excuse or explanation
Example
The lawyer tried to extenuate his client's actions by highlighting his difficult childhood.
El abogado trató de atenuar las acciones de su cliente destacando su difícil infancia.
C2 noun /ˈbaɪəˌɡræf/

biograph

biografía
Meaning
A written account of a person's life; an early motion-picture projector (historical use).
Example
The library holds an old biograph of the poet.
La biblioteca tiene una biografía antigua del poeta.
B1 noun /ˈsɛrəˌmoʊni/

ceremony

ceremonia
Meaning
A formal event or occasion, often with rituals and traditions.
Example
The graduation ceremony was held in the university hall.
La ceremonia de graduación se llevó a cabo en el auditorio de la universidad.
C1 noun ˈsɒv.rɪn.ti

sovereignty

soberanía
Meaning
The authority of a state to govern itself or another state; supreme power or authority.
Example
Sovereignty is essential for a nation's identity.
La soberanía es esencial para la identidad de una nación.
C1 verb /səbˈsaɪd/

subside

disminuir
Meaning
to become less intense, violent, or severe; to sink or fall to a lower level
Example
After the storm, the floodwaters began to subside.
Después de la tormenta, las aguas de la inundación comenzaron a disminuir.
B2 noun /ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃən/

immigration

inmigración
Meaning
the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
Example
Immigration policies vary from country to country.
Las políticas de inmigración varían de un país a otro.
B1 noun ˈmɪlɪteri

military

militar
Meaning
The armed forces of a country.
Example
The military was called for assistance.
El ejército fue llamado para asistencia.
C1 verb /bɪˈsiːdʒ/

besiege

sitio
Meaning
to surround a place with armed forces to capture it; to overwhelm with requests or attention
Example
The city was besieged by enemy troops.
La ciudad fue sitiada por tropas enemigas.
C1 noun /ˈlɪmboʊ/

limbo

incertidumbre, estado de suspensión
Meaning
A state of uncertainty or neglect; an intermediate or transitional state.
Example
The project was left in limbo after the funding was withdrawn.
El proyecto fue dejado en incertidumbre después de que se retiró la financiación.
C2 noun /drʌdʒ/

drudge

trabajador esforzado
Meaning
A person made to do hard, menial, or dull work.
Example
He felt like a drudge, stuck in repetitive tasks all day.
Se sentía como un trabajador esforzado, atrapado en tareas repetitivas todo el día.
C2 verb /ˈrʌmpəl/

rumple

arrugar
Meaning
to make something untidy or wrinkled by creasing or crumpling
Example
She accidentally rumpled her dress while packing.
Ella accidentalmente arrugó su vestido mientras empacaba.
C1 noun, adjective /ˌnɒn ˈrɛzɪdənt/

non-resident

no residente
Meaning
a person who does not live in a particular country or place permanently
Example
Non-resident students often pay higher tuition fees.
Los estudiantes no residentes suelen pagar tarifas de matrícula más altas.
B1 noun /ˈlɔː.jər/

Lawyer

abogado
Meaning
a person who practices or studies law; an attorney or a counselor
Example
She hired a lawyer to handle her case.
Ella contrató a un abogado para manejar su caso.
C1 verb /splaɪs/

splice

unir
Meaning
to join two pieces of rope, film, or other material by weaving or attaching them together
Example
The technician spliced the two wires to restore the connection.
El técnico unió los dos cables para restaurar la conexión.
B2 noun/verb /skræp/

scrap

pedazo / descartar
Meaning
A small piece of something; to discard or get rid of something.
Example
He used a scrap of paper to jot down the number.
Usó un trozo de papel para anotar el número.
C2 adjective /læŋk/

lank

alto y delgado
Meaning
Tall, thin, and often awkward in appearance.
Example
The lank teenager towered over his classmates.
El adolescente alto y delgado se alzaba sobre sus compañeros de clase.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnˈnoʊ.tɪst/

Unnoticed

desapercibido; ignorado
Meaning
not seen or observed; ignored
Example
His hard work went unnoticed by his manager.
Su arduo trabajo pasó desapercibido por su gerente.
A1 conjunction /ɪf/

if

si
Meaning
used to introduce a condition or supposition
Example
If it rains tomorrow, we will stay home.
Si llueve mañana, nos quedaremos en casa.
B2 noun pəˈspek.tɪvz

perspectives

perspectiva
Meaning
A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.
Example
New perspectives enhance understanding.
Nuevas perspectivas mejoran la comprensión.
C2 noun /ˈkrɛməˌtɔːri/

crematory

crematorio
Meaning
a place where dead bodies are cremated
Example
The crematory was located near the cemetery.
El crematorio estaba ubicado cerca del cementerio.
B2 verb /ˈruːɪn/

ruin

arruinar
Meaning
to destroy or damage beyond repair; to spoil completely
Example
Heavy rain could ruin our picnic plans.
La lluvia intensa podría arruinar nuestros planes para el picnic.
C2 adjective /juːˈdʒɛnɪk/

eugenic

eugenésico
Meaning
Relating to or aiming at improving the genetic quality of a population.
Example
In the early 20th century, some scientists supported eugenic policies.
A principios del siglo XX, algunos científicos apoyaron las políticas eugenésicas.
C1 noun /ˈkuːdɒs/

kudos

elogio
Meaning
Praise and honor received for an achievement.
Example
She received kudos for her excellent performance.
Ella recibió elogios por su excelente desempeño.
B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.kæst/

Forecast

pronóstico
Meaning
a prediction or estimate of future events, especially coming weather conditions
Example
The weather forecast predicted heavy rain for the entire weekend.
El pronóstico del tiempo predijo lluvias intensas para todo el fin de semana.
C2 adjective /sɪˈnɜːrdʒɪk/

synergic

sinérgico
Meaning
Working together in a cooperative and effective manner.
Example
The two departments have a synergic relationship that boosts productivity.
Los dos departamentos tienen una relación sinérgica que aumenta la productividad.
C1 verb /ɪnˈdɪr/

endear

hacer que alguien sea querido
Meaning
To cause someone to be loved or liked.
Example
Her kindness and generosity endeared her to the community.
Su amabilidad y generosidad la hicieron querida por la comunidad.
B2 adjective /ˈslɒp.i/

Sloppy

desordenado; sucio; hecho sin cuidado o atención a los detalles
Meaning
careless; messy; done without care or attention to detail
Example
His sloppy handwriting was difficult to read.
Su escritura desordenada era difícil de leer.
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈlaɪ/

underlie

subyacer
Meaning
to be the hidden cause or basis of something
Example
Strong cultural traditions underlie the community's practices.
Las fuertes tradiciones culturales subyacen a las prácticas de la comunidad.
A2 noun /skwɛə(r)/

square

cuadrado
Meaning
a shape with four equal straight sides and four right angles
Example
The table has a square shape.
La mesa tiene una forma cuadrada.
C1 noun /fruːˈɡæl.ə.ti/

frugality

frugalidad
Meaning
The quality of being economical in use or expenditure; not wasteful.
Example
Frugality is essential for saving money effectively.
La frugalidad es esencial para ahorrar dinero de manera efectiva.
C2 adjective /fjuːˈɡeɪʃəs/

fugacious

fugaz
Meaning
Lasting only a short time; fleeting or ephemeral.
Example
Youth is beautiful but fugacious.
La juventud es hermosa pero fugaz.
A1 noun /sʌn/

son

hijo
Meaning
a male child of a parent
Example
His son is very talented in music.
Su hijo es muy talentoso en la música.
C1 adjective /ˈnjuː.tri.ənt dɛns/

nutrient-dense

rico en nutrientes
Meaning
Rich in nutrients and high nutritional value.
Example
Organic food is often more nutrient-dense than processed food.
Los alimentos orgánicos suelen ser más ricos en nutrientes que los alimentos procesados.
A2 noun /ˈswɛtər/

sweater

suéter
Meaning
a warm knitted piece of clothing worn on the upper body
Example
She wore a red sweater to keep warm in the cold weather.
Ella llevó un suéter rojo para mantenerse abrigada en el clima frío.
B1 adjective /def/

Deaf

sordo; con dificultad para oír
Meaning
unable to hear; having a hearing impairment
Example
The deaf child learned to communicate using sign language.
El niño sordo aprendió a comunicarse usando lenguaje de señas.
B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tʃər/

Signature

firma
Meaning
a person's name written in their own handwriting as identification or authorization
Example
Please put your signature at the bottom of the document.
Por favor ponga su firma en la parte inferior del documento.
C2 noun /ˌɛfəˈvɛsəns/

effervescence

efervescencia
Meaning
The release of gas bubbles; vivacity or high-spiritedness.
Example
Her effervescence made her the life of the party.
Su efervescencia la hizo la vida de la fiesta.
C1 verb /ˈrætɪfaɪ/

ratify

ratificar
Meaning
to approve or confirm something officially, usually by law or formal consent
Example
The government ratified the trade agreement.
El gobierno ratificó el acuerdo comercial.
A1 number /ɪˈlɛvən/

eleven

once
Meaning
the number after ten and before twelve; 11
Example
There are eleven students in the classroom.
Hay once estudiantes en el aula.
A2 noun /ˈsɪnəmə/

cinema

cine
Meaning
a place where films are shown to the public; the art or industry of making and showing films
Example
We went to the cinema to watch a new movie.
Fuimos al cine para ver una película nueva.
C1 noun /mɑːrʃ/

Marsh

pantano
Meaning
An area of low-lying land that is flooded in wet seasons or at high tide
Example
The endangered birds built their nests in the protected marsh.
Las aves en peligro de extinción construyeron sus nidos en el pantano protegido.
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.
C2 noun /ˈtɒksɪn/

tocsin

campana de alarma
Meaning
an alarm bell or signal; a warning that something bad is about to happen
Example
The data breach sounded a tocsin for stricter security.
La fuga de datos sonó como una campana de alarma para una seguridad más estricta.
C2 noun /ɪˈlɛk.trə.taɪp/

electrotype

electrotipo
Meaning
A duplicate printing plate made by electroplating a mold of the original.
Example
The printer used an electrotype to produce multiple copies of the page.
El impresor utilizó un electrotipo para producir múltiples copias de la página.
C2 noun /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃən/

disproportion

desproporción
Meaning
a lack of balance or symmetry; an inequality
Example
There is a clear disproportion between rich and poor in many societies.
Hay una clara disproporción entre los ricos y los pobres en muchas sociedades.
C2 adjective /ˈblæs.fə.məs/

blasphemous

blasfemo
Meaning
showing disrespect or lack of reverence for God or sacred things
Example
The book was banned for its blasphemous content.
El libro fue prohibido por su contenido blasfemo.
C2 noun /ˌæɡ.rəˈdeɪ.ʃən/

aggradation

proceso de construcción de tierra por depósito de sedimentos
Meaning
The process of land being built up by sediment deposition.
Example
Aggradation helps in the natural expansion of riverbanks.
La aggradación ayuda en la expansión natural de las orillas de los ríos.
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.
B1 noun /rɪˈfjuːz/

Refuse

basura; rechazo
Meaning
waste material; garbage; to decline or reject something
Example
Please put the refuse in the designated bins.
Por favor, ponga la basura en los cubos designados.
B2 verb /sɜːrdʒ/

surge

avanzar bruscamente
Meaning
to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward
Example
The crowd surged forward when the gates opened.
La multitud se adelantó rápidamente cuando se abrieron las puertas.