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C2 noun /dɜːrdʒ/

dirge

elegía
Meaning
A mournful song, piece of music, or poem expressing grief, often for the dead.
Example
The choir sang a solemn dirge at the funeral.
El coro cantó una solemne elegía en el funeral.
B1 adverb /ɪnˈkrɛdɪbli/

incredibly

increíblemente
Meaning
to a great degree; extremely or unbelievably
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was incredibly beautiful.
La vista desde la cima de la montaña era increíblemente hermosa.
B2 verb /pərˈsiːv/

perceive

percibir
Meaning
to become aware of or understand something through the senses
Example
I perceive a change in his attitude.
Percibo un cambio en su actitud.
C1 verb /diːˈfɒrɪst/

deforest

desforestar
Meaning
to clear an area of trees, usually on a large scale
Example
The region has been heavily deforested for agriculture.
La región ha sido deforestada en gran medida para la agricultura.
C1 verb /səbˈmɜːrdʒ/

submerge

sumergir
Meaning
to put under water or cover with liquid
Example
The floodwaters threatened to submerge the village.
Las aguas de la inundación amenazaron con sumergir el pueblo.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈbæntərɪŋ/

bantering

burlarse
Meaning
characterized by good-humored teasing or joking
Example
They had a bantering conversation at the café.
Tuvieron una conversación burlona en el café.
C1 noun /fɪˈnɑːleɪ/

finale

final
Meaning
the last part or conclusion of a performance, event, or series
Example
The concert ended with a spectacular finale.
El concierto terminó con un espectacular final.
C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrtɪnənt/

pertinent

pertinente
Meaning
Relevant or applicable to a particular matter.
Example
She asked a pertinent question during the meeting.
Ella hizo una pregunta pertinente durante la reunión.
A2 noun /kɑːrˈtuːn/

cartoon

dibujo animado
Meaning
a humorous or animated drawing, especially one in newspapers or television
Example
Children love watching cartoons on TV.
A los niños les encanta ver dibujos animados en la televisión.
B2 adjective /əˈfen.sɪv/

Offensive

ofensivo; insultante; agresivo
Meaning
causing displeasure or resentment; insulting; aggressive
Example
His offensive remarks hurt everyone's feelings.
Sus comentarios ofensivos lastimaron los sentimientos de todos.
C1 verb /praʊl/

prowl

merodear (para cazar o buscar)
Meaning
To move around quietly and secretly, especially while hunting or searching.
Example
The cat prowled around the garden at night.
La gata merodeó alrededor del jardín por la noche.
C2 noun /ˈpʌlkrɪˌtjuːd/

pulchritude

hermosura
Meaning
physical beauty
Example
The actress was admired for her pulchritude as well as her talent.
La actriz fue admirada por su hermosura y su talento.
C1 verb /səbˈvɜːrt/

subvert

subvertir
Meaning
to undermine or overthrow an established system, authority, or institution
Example
The rebels tried to subvert the government.
Los rebeldes intentaron subvertir el gobierno.
C2 noun kwɔːrk

quark

quark
Meaning
A fundamental subatomic particle that combines to form protons and neutrons.
Example
Quarks form protons and neutrons.
Los quarks forman protones y neutrones.
B2 verb /ɪnˈhæns/

enhance

mejorar
Meaning
to improve the quality, value, or extent of something
Example
The new features will enhance the user experience.
Las nuevas características mejorarán la experiencia del usuario.
B2 noun /ˈkʊk.uː/

Cuckoo

cuco
Meaning
a bird known for its distinctive call and for laying eggs in other birds' nests
Example
We heard the cuckoo calling from the forest early in the morning.
Escuchamos el canto del cuco desde el bosque por la mañana temprano.
C2 noun /ˌɡrɛnəˈdɪə/

grenadier

granadero
Meaning
A soldier who specialized in throwing grenades; later used to describe an elite infantryman.
Example
The grenadier stood proudly at the front of the regiment.
El granadero estaba orgulloso en la parte delantera del regimiento.
C2 adjective /ˈpɜːrviəs/

pervious

permeable
Meaning
Allowing water, air, or other substances to pass through; permeable.
Example
The soil here is pervious to rainwater.
El suelo aquí es permeable al agua de lluvia.
C2 noun /ˌsaɪ.kəʊˈɡræf.ɪks/

Psychographics

Estudio y clasificación de las personas según sus actitudes, aspiraciones y otros criterios psicológicos
Meaning
The study and classification of people according to their attitudes, aspirations, and other psychological criteria.
Example
Psychographics reveal consumer buying motives.
Los psicográficos revelan los motivos de compra de los consumidores.
C1 verb /dɪˈmɔrəˌlaɪz/

demoralize

desmoralizar
Meaning
to cause someone to lose confidence or hope
Example
The constant criticism demoralized the young athlete.
La constante crítica desmoralizó al joven atleta.
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɜːrs/

disburse

distribuir
Meaning
to pay out money, especially from a fund
Example
The organization will disburse the funds to the affected families.
La organización distribuirá los fondos a las familias afectadas.
B2 noun /wɪt/

Wit

ingenio
Meaning
mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence; a natural aptitude for using words in a clever and amusing way
Example
She has a sharp wit and quick sense of humor.
Ella tiene una mente aguda y un rápido sentido del humor.
B1 adjective /ˈsɒlɪd/

solid

sólido
Meaning
firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid
Example
The ground was solid underfoot.
El suelo estaba sólido bajo los pies.
C2 noun /ˈlænjæp/

lagniappe

regalo extra
Meaning
A small gift or bonus given by a seller to a customer.
Example
The shopkeeper offered a piece of candy as a lagniappe.
El tendero ofreció un dulce como regalo extra.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈsprɛsɪv/

expressive

expresivo
Meaning
Effectively conveying thought or feeling.
Example
Her eyes were so expressive that no words were needed.
Sus ojos eran tan expresivos que no se necesitaban palabras.
C1 verb /skʌlpt/

sculpt

felicidad
Meaning
to create or shape something by carving or molding
Example
The artist sculpted a beautiful statue from marble.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 noun /ˈbeɪlɔːr/

bailor

depositante
Meaning
a person who temporarily transfers possession of goods or property to another under a bailment agreement
Example
The bailor entrusted the valuable artwork to the museum for safekeeping.
El depositante confió la obra de arte al museo.
B2 adjective /əˈdʒeɪsənt/

Adjacent

adyacente
Meaning
পার্শ্ববর্তী; সংলগ্ন; নিকটবর্তী;
Example
The hotel is adjacent to the shopping mall.
El hotel está adyacente al centro comercial.
C2 noun, adjective /ˌtætərdɪˈmeɪliən/

tatterdemalion

persona vestida con ropa rasgada
Meaning
A person dressed in ragged clothes; ragged or dilapidated in appearance.
Example
A tatterdemalion wandered the streets in search of food.
Un tatterdemalion vagaba por las calles en busca de comida.
A2 noun /ˈsɪŋ.ər/

Singer

cantante
Meaning
a person who sings, especially as a job or profession
Example
The singer performed beautifully at the concert last night.
El cantante realizó una hermosa actuación en el concierto de anoche.
C2 noun /ˈrɪvjʊlət/

rivulet

riachuelo
Meaning
a small stream of water; a tiny brook
Example
A rivulet ran down the hillside after the rain.
Un riachuelo bajó por la ladera después de la lluvia.
C1 adjective /ˈmuː.və.bl̩/

Movable

movible; portátil; transferible
Meaning
capable of being moved; not fixed in position
Example
The furniture is movable so we can rearrange the room easily.
Los muebles son movibles, por lo que podemos reorganizar la habitación fácilmente.
C2 adjective /ˈdəʊl.səm/

dolesome

triste
Meaning
Filled with grief or sadness; mournful.
Example
The dolesome ballad brought tears to their eyes.
La balada triste trajo lágrimas a sus ojos.
C1 /splɪnt/

splint

férula
Meaning
A rigid device used to support and immobilize a broken or injured body part.
Example
The doctor applied a splint to stabilize the patient's broken arm.
El doctor aplicó una férula para estabilizar el brazo roto del paciente.
C1 adjective /dɪˈrɒɡətɔːri/

derogatory

despectivo
Meaning
Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
Example
The article contained derogatory comments about the politician.
El artículo contenía comentarios despectivos sobre el político.
B2 noun ˈhoʊmˌskuː.lɪŋ

homeschooling

escuela en casa
Meaning
The practice of educating children at home rather than sending them to a school.
Example
Homeschooling allows parents to tailor education to their child's needs.
La educación en casa permite a los padres adaptar la educación a las necesidades de su hijo.
B2 noun /ɪnˈveɪʒən/

invasion

invasión
Meaning
An instance of invading a country, region, or personal space with armed force or unwelcome presence.
Example
The army prepared for the possibility of an invasion.
El ejército se preparó para la posibilidad de una invasión.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪvən/

maven

experto
Meaning
an expert or connoisseur in a particular field
Example
He is a tech maven who always knows the latest trends.
Él es un experto en tecnología que siempre sabe las últimas tendencias.
B2 adjective /ˈpraɪs.ləs/

Priceless

invaluable; de incalculable valor
Meaning
extremely valuable; invaluable; beyond price
Example
Her grandmother's antique jewelry is absolutely priceless.
Las joyas antiguas de su abuela son absolutamente invaluables.
C1 noun /ˈʃæmbəlz/

shambles

desorden total
Meaning
a state of complete disorder or ruin
Example
After the storm, the whole town was in shambles.
Después de la tormenta, toda la ciudad estaba en desorden total.
B2 adjective /aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/

outrageous

atroz
Meaning
Shockingly bad or excessive; very unusual or amusing.
Example
The comedian told an outrageous joke.
El comediante contó un chiste atroz.
A2 noun /vjuː/

View

vista; perspectiva; opinión
Meaning
the ability to see something; a particular way of considering or regarding something; an opinion
Example
The mountain view from our hotel room was breathtaking.
La vista de la montaña desde nuestra habitación del hotel era impresionante.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpræktɪkəbl/

impracticable

impracticable
Meaning
Not capable of being carried out or put into practice.
Example
The plan seemed impracticable due to limited resources.
El plan parecía impracticable debido a los recursos limitados.
B2 verb /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪv/

misbehave

portarse mal
Meaning
to behave badly or inappropriately; to act in an unacceptable way
Example
The children misbehaved during the school assembly.
Los niños se portaron mal durante la asamblea escolar.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈʃʊr/

unsure

inseguro
Meaning
not certain or confident; feeling doubt
Example
She felt unsure about the decision.
Ella se sentía insegura sobre la decisión.
B2 noun ˈkwɒlɪti sliːp

quality sleep

sueño de calidad
Meaning
Deep and healthy sleep that is adequate and restorative, ensuring physical and mental well-being
Example
Quality sleep improves cognitive function and overall health.
El sueño de calidad mejora la función cognitiva y la salud en general.
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.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈtroʊld/

uncontrolled

incontrolado
Meaning
not restrained or managed; lacking control
Example
The wildfire spread in an uncontrolled manner, causing widespread damage.
El incendio forestal se extendió de manera incontrolada, causando daños generalizados.
A2 noun /nʌt/

nut

nuez
Meaning
a hard-shelled fruit that contains a seed, or a small metal piece used in machinery
Example
She ate a peanut, which is a type of nut.
Ella comió un maní, que es un tipo de nuez.
B2 noun /kənˈtɛmpt/

contempt

desprecio, desdén
Meaning
a strong feeling of dislike and lack of respect towards someone or something
Example
He spoke with contempt about the corrupt officials.
Él habló con desprecio acerca de los funcionarios corruptos.
C1 adjective /raɪ/

wry

torcido, sarcástico
Meaning
twisted or distorted in expression; showing dry, mocking humor
Example
He gave a wry smile after hearing the sarcastic remark.
Él dio una sonrisa torcida después de escuchar el comentario sarcástico.
C1 noun /kəʊˈhiːʒən/

cohesion

cohesión
Meaning
The action or fact of forming a united whole.
Example
The team showed excellent cohesion throughout the project.
El equipo mostró excelente cohesión durante el proyecto.
A2 noun /ˈbɪz.nəs/

Business

negocio; empresa; comercio
Meaning
work relating to the production, buying, and selling of goods or services
Example
He started his own business after graduating from university.
Él comenzó su propio negocio después de graduarse de la universidad.
C1 noun /ˈvaɪəˌleɪtər/

violator

infractor
Meaning
A person who breaks or disregards a law, rule, or agreement.
Example
The police caught the traffic violator at the intersection.
La policía atrapó al infractor de tráfico en la intersección.
C1 noun ˈrez.ɪ.djuː

residue

residuo
Meaning
A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been removed.
Example
Soap residue affects appliance efficiency.
El residuo de jabón afecta la eficiencia de los aparatos.
A1 noun /ˈiːv.nɪŋ/

evening

tarde
Meaning
the part of the day between afternoon and night
Example
We went for a walk in the cool evening.
Fuimos a caminar en la fresca tarde.
C2 noun /ˈnɪn.i/

Ninny

tonto
Meaning
a silly or foolish person; someone who lacks common sense
Example
Don't be such a ninny, use your brain!
¡No seas tan tonto, usa tu cerebro!
C2 verb /kənˈvoʊk/

convoke

convocar
Meaning
to call together or summon a meeting or assembly
Example
The committee convoked an emergency session to discuss the crisis.
El comité convocó una sesión de emergencia para discutir la crisis.
B2 verb /kənˈfes/

confess

confesar
Meaning
to admit guilt or wrongdoing; to acknowledge
Example
He confessed his mistake to his teacher.
Él confesó su error a su maestro.
C2 noun /ˈʃɛvrən/

chevron

símbolo en forma de V
Meaning
A V-shaped pattern, often used in military insignia or design.
Example
The sergeant’s uniform displayed three chevrons on the sleeve.
El uniforme del sargento mostraba tres chevrones en la manga.
B2 noun, verb /ˈdɪskɔːrs/

discourse

discurso, charla
Meaning
Written or spoken communication or debate.
Example
The professor gave a discourse on ancient philosophy.
El profesor dio un discurso sobre filosofía antigua.
B2 noun /əˈsɛnt/

ascent

ascenso, elevación
Meaning
The act of rising or climbing to a higher position or level.
Example
The climbers began their ascent to the mountain peak at dawn.
Los alpinistas comenzaron su ascenso hacia la cima de la montaña al amanecer.
A1 verb /spik/

speak

hablar
Meaning
to say words; to communicate verbally
Example
She can speak three languages fluently.
Ella puede hablar tres idiomas con fluidez.
C1 noun/adjective/verb /bʌf/

buff

aficionado / pulir
Meaning
A fan or enthusiast; also to polish or shine something.
Example
He is a movie buff who watches films every weekend.
Él es un aficionado al cine que ve películas cada fin de semana.
B2 noun /ˈplæn.tɪn/

Plantain

plátano macho
Meaning
a large green banana-like fruit that is usually cooked before eating
Example
Plantain can be fried, boiled, or baked and is a staple food in many tropical countries.
El plátano macho se puede freír, hervir o hornear y es un alimento básico en muchos países tropicales.
B1 noun /ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən/

preparation

preparación
Meaning
The act of getting ready or making arrangements for something.
Example
The team made careful preparation for the presentation.
El equipo hizo una preparación cuidadosa para la presentación.
B2 noun /moʊd/

Mode

modo; forma
Meaning
a way or manner in which something occurs or is done; a setting
Example
The computer has a sleep mode to save energy.
El computador tiene un modo de suspensión para ahorrar energía.
B1 noun /keɪv/

Cave

cueva; cavidad;
Meaning
a large underground chamber in a hill or cliff; a hollow space in rock
Example
The explorers discovered ancient paintings on the cave walls.
Los exploradores descubrieron pinturas antiguas en las paredes de la cueva.
B2 noun /ˈnæʃənəl ˈænθəm/

national anthem

himno nacional
Meaning
an official patriotic song of a country, performed at national events and ceremonies
Example
The national anthem was played before the international match.
El himno nacional se tocó antes del partido internacional.
C2 adjective /ˈpliːnəri/

plenary

plenario
Meaning
complete in every way; fully attended or absolute
Example
The committee held a plenary session to discuss all matters of importance.
El comité celebró una sesión plenaria para discutir todos los asuntos importantes.
C2 noun /ˈæntɪk/

antic

payasada
Meaning
a playful, funny, or silly act or gesture
Example
The children laughed at the clown’s antics.
Los niños se rieron de las payasadas del payaso.
A2 noun /ɡoʊld/

Gold

oro
Meaning
a precious yellow metallic element; jewelry or ornaments made of gold
Example
The gold bracelet sparkled in the sunlight.
El brazalete de oro brillaba bajo la luz del sol.
B2 noun /ˈɑːftərmɑːθ/

aftermath

consecuencias
Meaning
the consequences or aftereffects of an event or situation, especially a disastrous one
Example
The aftermath of the earthquake was devastating.
Las consecuencias del terremoto fueron devastadoras.
C1 verb /rɪˈkaʊnt/

recount

relatar
Meaning
to narrate or tell the details of an event or experience
Example
She recounted her adventures during the summer trip.
Ella relató sus aventuras durante el viaje de verano.
B1 noun /tɜːmz/

terms

términos
Meaning
plural of term; conditions or rules in a contract or agreement
Example
The terms of the agreement are clearly outlined in the contract.
Los términos del acuerdo están claramente delineados en el contrato.
A2 conjunction /ʌnˈlɛs/

unless

a menos que
Meaning
except if
Example
We won't go unless it stops raining.
No iremos a menos que deje de llover.
C1 noun /ˈkæmi.oʊ/

cameo

cameo
Meaning
a small but significant role in a play, film, or show, often performed by a well-known person
Example
The actor made a surprise cameo in the movie.
El actor hizo un cameo sorpresa en la película.
C2 noun /drɒs/

dross

escoria
Meaning
worthless or unwanted material; rubbish or impurities
Example
Most of his early writings were considered dross.
La mayoría de sus primeros escritos fueron considerados escoria.
C2 adjective /ˈfraʊzi/

frowsy

desordenado
Meaning
Scruffy and neglected in appearance; musty or stale in smell.
Example
He wore a frowsy old jacket that smelled of damp.
Él llevaba una chaqueta desordenada y vieja que olía a humedad.
C1 noun /ˈboʊ.ə/

Boa

boa constrictora
Meaning
a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction
Example
The boa constrictor wrapped around its prey.
El boa constrictor se envolvió alrededor de su presa.
A1 noun /ˈɪntənet/

internet

red global de computadoras
Meaning
A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities.
Example
The internet has revolutionized the way we access information.
Internet ha revolucionado la forma en que accedemos a la información.
C1 verb /dʒæb/

jab

dar un golpe
Meaning
To poke or thrust quickly, often with a finger or something pointed.
Example
He jabbed his finger at the map to show the location.
Él dio un golpe con el dedo en el mapa para mostrar la ubicación.
C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.fəl/

Lawful

legal; legítimo; válido; justo;
Meaning
legal; legitimate; valid; just
Example
The judge confirmed that their actions were lawful and proper.
El juez confirmó que sus acciones eran legales y apropiadas.
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.
A2 noun /ˈlaɪ.ən/

Lion

león
Meaning
a large tawny-colored cat that lives in prides, found in Africa and northwestern India
Example
The lion roared loudly in the savanna.
El león rugió fuertemente en la sabana.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈbæstərd/

bastard

bastardo
Meaning
a child born to unmarried parents (offensive); also used informally as an insult or to describe something unpleasant
Example
He called him a bastard in anger.
Lo llamó bastardo con ira.
C1 adjective ˌɪn.təˈdɪs.ɪ.plɪ.nər.i

interdisciplinary

interdisciplinario
Meaning
Relating to more than one branch of knowledge.
Example
The interdisciplinary approach in education enhances problem-solving skills.
El enfoque interdisciplinario en la educación mejora las habilidades para resolver problemas.
C1 verb /ˌpriːˈmɛdɪteɪt/

premeditate

premeditar
Meaning
to think about and plan something (especially a crime) beforehand
Example
The suspect was accused of premeditating the crime.
El sospechoso fue acusado de premeditar el crimen.
C2 verb /ˈæmərˌtaɪz/

amortize

amortizar
Meaning
To gradually reduce or pay off a debt with regular payments.
Example
They plan to amortize the mortgage over 20 years.
Ellos planean amortizar la hipoteca en 20 años.
B2 noun /ˈteɪkˌɔːf/

takeoff

despegue
Meaning
The moment an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to fly; also a sudden rise or start in activity or success.
Example
The plane's takeoff was delayed due to bad weather.
El despegue del avión se retrasó debido al mal tiempo.
C1 noun /ˈtʃænsələr/

chancellor

canciller / rector
Meaning
A senior state or legal official, or the head of a university.
Example
The chancellor delivered an inspiring speech at the graduation ceremony.
El canciller pronunció un discurso inspirador en la ceremonia de graduación.
B1 noun /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/

intention

intención
Meaning
A plan, aim, or purpose behind an action.
Example
Her intention was to finish the project before the deadline.
Su intención era terminar el proyecto antes de la fecha límite.
C1 noun ˈpɜː.mə.kʌl.tʃər

permaculture

permacultura
Meaning
The development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient.
Example
Permaculture promotes self-sufficient farming systems.
La permacultura promueve sistemas agrícolas autosuficientes.
C2 noun /lɔːŋ ˈpepər/

Long pepper

pimienta larga
Meaning
a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit which is used as a spice
Example
Long pepper was more valuable than black pepper in ancient times.
La pimienta larga era más valiosa que la pimienta negra en tiempos antiguos.
B1 adjective /ˈæŋk.ʃəs/

Anxious

ansioso; preocupado
Meaning
feeling worried or nervous; eager with concern
Example
She felt anxious about her upcoming job interview.
Ella se sintió ansiosa por su próxima entrevista de trabajo.
C2 verb /rɪˈkænt/

recant

revocar
Meaning
to withdraw or renounce a statement or belief formally
Example
He recanted his previous statement in court.
Él retractó su declaración anterior en la corte.
C1 noun ɪnˌten.sɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

intensification

intensificación
Meaning
The process of becoming or making something more intense or extreme.
Example
The intensification of climate change requires urgent action.
La intensificación del cambio climático requiere una acción urgente.
B2 adjective /esˈθet.ɪk/

Aesthetic

estético
Meaning
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
Example
Good aesthetic design enhances product appeal.
Un buen diseño estético mejora el atractivo del producto.
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, verb /ˈmæn.deɪt/

mandate

mandato
Meaning
an official order or command; to give someone authority to act in a certain way
Example
The government issued a mandate to reduce carbon emissions.
El gobierno emitió un mandato para reducir las emisiones de carbono.
A2 noun /ˈɔːdiəns/

audience

audiencia
Meaning
A group of people who gather to watch, listen to, or experience a performance, event, or broadcast.
Example
The audience clapped loudly after the performance.
La audiencia aplaudió fuerte después de la actuación.
C2 noun /ˈfrækɑː/

fracas

escándalo
Meaning
A noisy disturbance or quarrel.
Example
The fracas outside the bar drew the attention of the police.
El escándalo fuera del bar llamó la atención de la policía.
B2 noun /ˈdɔːr.mæt/

Door-mat

alfombra de puerta
Meaning
a mat placed in front of a door for wiping feet
Example
Please wipe your feet on the door-mat before entering the house.
Por favor, limpia tus pies en la alfombra de la puerta antes de entrar a la casa.
C2 noun /ˈɔːɡjʊri/

augury

augurio
Meaning
A sign or omen that is believed to predict future events.
Example
The dark clouds were seen as an augury of an approaching storm.
Las nubes oscuras fueron vistas como un augurio de una tormenta que se acercaba.
C1 adjective /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/

ubiquitous

ubiquito
Meaning
Existing or being everywhere at the same time.
Example
Social media has become ubiquitous among young people.
Las redes sociales se han vuelto ubicuas entre los jóvenes.
C2 verb /ˈdɔːd(ə)l/

dawdle

perder el tiempo
Meaning
to waste time by being slow or idle
Example
Stop dawdling and finish your homework.
Deja de malgastar el tiempo y termina tu tarea.
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 noun /əˈrɪs.tə.kræt/

Aristocrat

aristócrata; persona de nobleza
Meaning
a member of the aristocracy; a person of noble rank or birth
Example
The aristocrat lived in a magnificent castle.
El aristócrata vivía en un castillo magnífico.
B2 verb /ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/

contemplate

contemplar
Meaning
to think deeply and carefully about something; to consider thoughtfully
Example
She sat quietly to contemplate her future plans.
Ella se sentó en silencio para contemplar sus planes futuros.
B2 noun /ˈpɒlən/

pollen

polen
Meaning
fine powder produced by flowers, used in fertilization
Example
Bees collect pollen from flowers to make honey.
Las abejas recogen polen de las flores para hacer miel.
B1 verb /ɪnˈstɔːl/

install

instalar
Meaning
To place or fix equipment or software so it is ready for use.
Example
He installed the new software on his computer.
Él instaló el nuevo software en su computadora.
B2 adjective /ˈhɑlːoʊ/

Hollow

hueco; vacío;
Meaning
having an empty space inside; lacking substance or meaning; insincere
Example
The hollow tree trunk provided shelter for small animals.
El tronco del árbol hueco proporcionó refugio a pequeños animales.
C1 adjective /ˈpʌn.dʒənt/

Pungent

pungente
Meaning
sharp; strong-smelling; acrid;
Example
The pungent smell of garlic filled the kitchen.
El olor pungente del ajo llenó la cocina.
C1 adjective /həˈmɑː.dʒə.nəs/

homogenous

homogéneo
Meaning
Similar or uniform in nature; often used interchangeably with 'homogeneous'.
Example
The class was made up of a homogenous group of students.
La clase estaba formada por un grupo homogéneo de estudiantes.
B1 adjective /ɡrænd/

Grand

grande; magnífico; excelente;
Meaning
impressive; magnificent; excellent;
Example
The grand palace impressed all the visitors.
El gran palacio impresionó a todos los visitantes.
B2 noun kənˈtrækʃən

contraction

contracción
Meaning
The process of becoming smaller; a decrease in size or quantity.
Example
The economic contraction resulted in a rise in unemployment.
La contracción económica resultó en un aumento en el desempleo.
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrbɪd/

morbid

interés anormal en temas perturbadores o desagradables
Meaning
Having an abnormal interest in disturbing or unpleasant subjects such as death or disease.
Example
She had a morbid fascination with crime stories.
Ella tenía una fascinación mórbida por las historias de crímenes.
C1 adjective /ˈɒm.ɪ.nəs/

Ominous

ominoso; amenazante
Meaning
giving the impression that something bad will happen; threatening; foreboding
Example
The dark clouds looked ominous before the storm.
Las nubes oscuras se veían ominosas antes de la tormenta.
B2 adjective /kræmpt/

cramped

estrecho, incómodamente pequeño
Meaning
uncomfortably small or restricted
Example
The room was so cramped that we could barely move.
La habitación estaba tan estrecha que apenas podíamos movernos.
C1 adjective /əˌpɒk.əˈlɪp.tɪk/

apocalyptic

apocalíptico
Meaning
Describing the end of the world, or something catastrophic and disastrous.
Example
The movie depicts an apocalyptic future after a nuclear war.
La película describe un futuro apocalíptico después de una guerra nuclear.
C1 verb /drɛntʃ/

drench

empapar
Meaning
to make someone or something completely wet
Example
The sudden rain drenched the players on the field.
La lluvia repentina empapó a los jugadores en el campo.