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A2 noun /dɪˈzæs.tər/

Disaster

desastre
Meaning
a sudden event causing great damage or loss of life; a complete failure
Example
The earthquake was a natural disaster that affected thousands of families.
El terremoto fue un desastre natural que afectó a miles de familias.
A2 noun /dɪʃ/

Dish

plato
Meaning
a shallow, flat-bottomed container for cooking or serving food; a particular variety or preparation of food served as part of a meal
Example
Please put the rice on the dish before serving.
Por favor, pon el arroz en el plato antes de servir.
C1 noun /ˈstɪɡmə/

stigma

estigma
Meaning
a mark of shame or disgrace associated with a particular circumstance or quality
Example
There is still a stigma around mental health issues in many societies.
Todavía existe un estigma en torno a los problemas de salud mental en muchas sociedades.
B2 adjective /pəˈluː.tɪd/

polluted

contaminado
Meaning
Contaminated with harmful or poisonous substances.
Example
Polluted air causes severe health problems.
El aire contaminado causa graves problemas de salud.
C1 adverb /ˈaʊtwədli/

Outwardly

externamente; superficialmente;
Meaning
on the surface; externally; in appearance
Example
Outwardly, he seemed calm, but inside he was nervous.
Exteriormente, parecía tranquilo, pero por dentro estaba nervioso.
B1 adjective /ədˈvɛnʧərəs/

adventurous

aventurero
Meaning
Willing to take risks or try out new methods, ideas, or experiences.
Example
They participated in adventurous activities like kayaking and hiking.
Ellos participaron en actividades aventureras como el kayak y el senderismo.
B1 adjective /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/

automatic

automático
Meaning
working by itself without direct human control
Example
This car has an automatic transmission.
Este coche tiene una transmisión automática.
C2 noun (plural) /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃənz/

machinations

maquinaciones
Meaning
complicated and secret plans, often intended to cause harm
Example
The politician was brought down by his own machinations.
El político fue derribado por sus propias maquinaciones.
A2 noun /ˈsoʊ.fə/

Sofa

sofá
Meaning
a long upholstered seat for more than one person
Example
The family gathered on the sofa to watch TV.
La familia se reunió en el sofá para ver la televisión.
C2 noun /ˈtjuːtɪlɪdʒ/

tutelage

tutelaje
Meaning
The act of guarding, protecting, or guiding; instruction or teaching.
Example
She studied painting under the tutelage of a famous artist.
Ella estudió pintura bajo la tutela de un famoso artista.
C2 noun /ˈfʊl.krəm/

fulcrum

punto de apoyo
Meaning
The point or support on which a lever pivots; a central or essential point of activity or support.
Example
The teacher became the fulcrum of change in the school.
La maestra se convirtió en el fúlcrum del cambio en la escuela.
B1 adjective /ɪnˈkɝr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/

Encouraging

alentador; motivador
Meaning
giving support or confidence; inspiring; motivating
Example
The teacher's encouraging words motivated the students.
Las palabras alentadoras del maestro motivaron a los estudiantes.
C1 adjective /ɪˈledʒ.ə.bəl/

illegible

ilegible
Meaning
Not clear enough to be read; unreadable.
Example
The doctor’s handwriting was almost illegible.
La escritura del doctor era casi ilegible.
C1 adjective kənˈten.ʃəs

contentious

controvertido
Meaning
Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.
Example
The contentious issue divided global leaders.
El tema controvertido dividió a los líderes globales.
B1 noun /teɪl/

tale

cuento
Meaning
a narrative of imaginary events, especially one that is presented as true
Example
The old man told a tale of his adventures.
El anciano contó un cuento de sus aventuras.
C1 noun ˌvɜː.səˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

versatility

versatilidad
Meaning
Ability to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities; having many different skills.
Example
His versatility made him successful in multiple fields.
Su versatilidad lo hizo exitoso en múltiples campos.
B2 adjective /mɪsˈliːdɪŋ/

misleading

engañoso
Meaning
giving the wrong idea or impression
Example
The advertisement was misleading and gave false information.
El anuncio era engañoso y dio información falsa.
B2 verb /ˈræl.i/

rally

reunirse / recobrar fuerza
Meaning
to come together for a common purpose or to recover strength or spirit
Example
The team rallied after halftime and won the match.
El equipo se recuperó después del descanso y ganó el partido.
C1 noun /təˈlɛfəni/

telephony

telefonía
Meaning
the technology and systems for transmitting voice over distances by telephone
Example
Modern telephony has evolved to include internet-based calls.
La telefonía moderna ha evolucionado para incluir llamadas basadas en Internet.
B2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.ər/

Prior

anterior
Meaning
existing or coming before in time; previous; earlier
Example
You need prior approval before making any changes to the system.
Necesitas aprobación previa antes de realizar cualquier cambio en el sistema.
C2 verb /oʊˈpaɪn/

opine

expresar una opinión
Meaning
to express an opinion or belief
Example
The professor opined that the policy would fail.
El profesor opinó que la política fracasaría.
B2 adverb /əˈbrʌptli/

Abruptly

de repente e inesperadamente; sin advertencia
Meaning
suddenly and unexpectedly; without warning
Example
The meeting ended abruptly when the power went out.
La reunión terminó abruptamente cuando se fue la luz.
C1 noun kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈsɜːrvɪs aɪˈdiːəlz

community service ideals

ideales de servicio comunitario
Meaning
Principles and standards of serving the community for social good.
Example
Community service ideals must be taught in schools.
Los ideales de servicio comunitario deben enseñarse en las escuelas.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.nɪp/

Turnip

nabo
Meaning
a round root vegetable with white or purple skin and white flesh
Example
We grew turnips in our vegetable garden.
Cultivamos nabos en nuestro jardín de vegetales.
B1 verb /pərˈsweɪd/

persuade

felicidad
Meaning
to convince someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument
Example
He persuaded his friend to join the club.
Ella no pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 noun /ˈʒɑːndɑːrm/

gendarme

gendarme
Meaning
A French police officer, especially a member of a military-style police force.
Example
The gendarme stopped the car for a routine check.
El gendarme detuvo el coche para una revisión rutinaria.
A2 verb /drɔː/

draw

dibujar
Meaning
to create pictures or designs with a pencil or pen
Example
She draws beautiful landscapes in her spare time.
Ella dibuja hermosos paisajes en su tiempo libre.
C2 noun /ˈnaɪɪˌlɪzəm/

nihilism

nihilismo
Meaning
The rejection of all religious and moral principles, often in the belief that life is meaningless.
Example
The philosopher was criticized for promoting nihilism.
El filósofo fue criticado por promover el nihilismo.
C2 noun /ɪnˈsɪpiəns/

incipience

inicio
Meaning
the beginning or initial stage of something
Example
The project was still in its incipience when funding was approved.
El proyecto aún estaba en su inicio cuando se aprobó la financiación.
A1 verb /keɪm/

came

vino
Meaning
past tense of 'come'
Example
She came to the party on time.
Ella vino a la fiesta a tiempo.
B2 adjective /ˈvaɪ.brənt/

Vibrant

vibrante; lleno de vida; brillante
Meaning
full of energy and life; bright and striking
Example
The vibrant colors of the sunset painted the sky beautifully.
Los colores vibrantes del atardecer pintaron el cielo hermosamente.
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.
C1 verb /kwentʃ/

quench

calmar
Meaning
to satisfy thirst by drinking; to extinguish fire
Example
He drank water to quench his thirst after the long run.
Él bebió agua para calmar su sed después de la larga carrera.
A2 pronoun /ˈnoʊˌbɑːdi/

nobody

nadie
Meaning
no person; not anyone
Example
Nobody came to the party.
Nadie vino a la fiesta.
B1 adjective /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪtɪd/

dedicated

dedicado
Meaning
devoted to a cause, task, or purpose
Example
She is a dedicated teacher who goes above and beyond for her students.
Ella es una maestra dedicada que va más allá por sus estudiantes.
B2 adjective /ˈɡrædʒuˌeɪtɪd/

graduated

graduado / escalonado
Meaning
Arranged in steps, levels, or stages; having completed a course of study and received a degree
Example
The scientist used a graduated cylinder to measure the liquid precisely.
El científico usó un cilindro graduado para medir el líquido con precisión.
C2 adjective /ˈdʌktaɪl/

ductile

dúctil
Meaning
capable of being stretched into a thin wire without breaking; easily influenced
Example
Gold is a very ductile metal.
El oro es un metal muy dúctil.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈriːdəbl/

unreadable

ilegible
Meaning
not able to be read or understood clearly; illegible
Example
The doctor’s handwriting was completely unreadable.
La letra del médico era completamente ilegible.
C1 noun /ɪkˈspæns/

expanse

extensa área
Meaning
a wide, open area of land, sea, or sky
Example
The desert is a vast expanse of sand and rock.
El desierto es una vasta extensión de arena y roca.
B1 noun /fiː/

fee

tarifa
Meaning
A payment made for a service or privilege.
Example
The lawyer charged a high fee for his services.
El abogado cobró una tarifa alta por sus servicios.
C1 noun /hɪˈstɪəriə/

hysteria

histeria
Meaning
An uncontrollable outburst of emotion or fear, often characterized by irrational behavior.
Example
The crowd was in a state of hysteria during the concert.
La multitud estaba en un estado de histeria durante el concierto.
A2 adjective /ɡreɪ/

Grey

gris
Meaning
having a color between black and white
Example
The grey clouds indicated that rain was coming.
Las nubes grises indicaron que la lluvia venía.
C1 noun /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒi/

genealogy

genealogía
Meaning
The study and tracing of lines of descent or family history.
Example
She spent years researching her family's genealogy.
Pasó años investigando la genealogía de su familia.
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.θən/

Python

pitón
Meaning
a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction
Example
The python wrapped around its prey tightly.
La pitón rodeó a su presa fuertemente.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantle

capa, responsabilidad
Meaning
A cloak or covering; also the layer of the earth between the crust and the core.
Example
The leader assumed the mantle of responsibility.
El líder asumió el manto de responsabilidad.
C1 verb /skɒf/

scoff

burlarse
Meaning
to speak about something in a mocking or dismissive way
Example
He scoffed at the idea of moving abroad.
Él se burló de la idea de mudarse al extranjero.
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪˈstiːm/

self-esteem

autoestima
Meaning
confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect
Example
Building self-esteem takes time and consistent effort.
Construir la autoestima requiere tiempo y esfuerzo constante.
C1 noun kɒɡˈnɪʃ.ən

cognition

cognición
Meaning
The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.
Example
Cognition plays a key role in learning.
La cognición juega un papel clave en el aprendizaje.
A1 noun/adjective/adverb /ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/

outside

afuera
Meaning
the external part or surface of something; beyond the boundary
Example
Children were playing outside in the yard.
Los niños estaban jugando afuera en el jardín.
C2 noun /ˈspæŋɡəl/

spangle

adornos brillantes
Meaning
A small shiny piece of metal or plastic used for decoration on clothes.
Example
Her dress was covered with silver spangles that glittered in the light.
Su vestido estaba cubierto de adornos brillantes plateados que brillaban a la luz.
C2 verb /aʊtˈraɪd/

outride

adelantar
Meaning
to ride faster, farther, or better than someone else
Example
The young rider managed to outride his competitors in the race.
El joven jinete logró adelantar a sus competidores en la carrera.
C1 noun /ˈmʌf.lər/

Muffler

bufanda
Meaning
a long strip of cloth worn around the neck for warmth
Example
She wrapped a warm muffler around her neck before going outside.
Ella envolvió una bufanda cálida alrededor de su cuello antes de salir.
A1 noun/verb /ˈkʊkɪŋ/

cooking

cocina
Meaning
the process of preparing food by heating it
Example
Cooking is one of my favorite hobbies.
Cocinar es uno de mis pasatiempos favoritos.
C1 verb /ɪnˈlɪst/

enlist

alistarse
Meaning
to join or sign up, especially for military service; to secure someone's support or help
Example
He decided to enlist in the army after graduation.
Él decidió alistarse en el ejército después de graduarse.
A2 adverb /ˈnaʊədeɪz/

Now-a-days

Hoy en día; en la actualidad
Meaning
at the present time; in these times
Example
Now-a-days, people prefer online shopping.
Hoy en día, la gente prefiere las compras en línea.
A2 adverb /əˈpɑːrt/

Apart

separadamente; lejos el uno del otro; en piezas
Meaning
separately; away from each other; in pieces
Example
The two buildings are far apart from each other.
Los dos edificios están muy separados el uno del otro.
B2 noun /ˈfɜː.tɪ.laɪ.zər/

fertilizer

fertilizante
Meaning
a substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully
Example
Farmers use fertilizer to increase crop production.
Los agricultores usan fertilizante para aumentar la producción de cultivos.
C1 adjective /ˈræb.ɪd/

rabid

rabioso
Meaning
Having extreme or fanatical support for something; relating to or suffering from rabies.
Example
He was a rabid fan of the football team.
Era un fan rabioso del equipo de fútbol.
C1 verb /ɡraɪp/

gripe

quejarse
Meaning
to complain about something in an annoying way
Example
He is always griping about the weather.
Él siempre está quejándose del clima.
C1 noun /təˈpɒɡrəfi/

topography

topografía
Meaning
the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area
Example
The topography of the region made construction very challenging.
La topografía de la región hizo que la construcción fuera muy desafiante.
B2 adjective /ˈɔː.rəl/

Oral

oral; relacionado con la boca
Meaning
spoken rather than written; relating to the mouth
Example
The oral examination will test your speaking skills.
El examen oral evaluará tus habilidades de hablar.
A2 preposition /tɔːrd/

toward

hacia
Meaning
in the direction of
Example
She walked toward the door.
Ella caminó hacia la puerta.
C2 adjective /ˈplɛntɪəs/

plenteous

abundante
Meaning
existing in great quantity; abundant
Example
The harvest was plenteous, providing enough food for the entire village.
La cosecha fue abundante, proporcionando suficiente comida para todo el pueblo.
A2 adjective/noun /ˈaɪrɪʃ/

irish

felicidad
Meaning
relating to Ireland, its people, or its language
Example
The Irish countryside is very beautiful.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 noun /ˈpɔːpərɪzəm/

pauperism

paupérisme
Meaning
The state of being extremely poor.
Example
The country struggled with rising pauperism in the 19th century.
El país luchó contra el pauperismo creciente en el siglo XIX.
A2 verb /ɪmˈpruːv/

improve

mejorar
Meaning
to make or become better; to enhance quality or condition
Example
Practice helps improve your skills.
La práctica ayuda a mejorar tus habilidades.
B1 preposition /ˈvaɪə/ or /ˈviːə/

via

a través de
Meaning
through, by way of, or using a particular route or means
Example
She sent the documents via email.
Ella envió los documentos a través de correo electrónico.
B2 adverb /ɪmˈpɔːtəntli/

importantly

de manera importante
Meaning
in a way that is of great significance or value
Example
Importantly, the report highlights the need for immediate action.
De manera importante, el informe resalta la necesidad de acción inmediata.
B1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈstændəbl/

understandable

comprensible
Meaning
Able to be understood; reasonable or justifiable.
Example
Her reaction was understandable given the situation.
Su reacción fue comprensible dada la situación.
B2 verb /nɪt/

knit

tejer
Meaning
To make clothes or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles.
Example
She loves to knit scarves for her friends during the winter.
A ella le encanta tejer bufandas para sus amigos durante el invierno.
B2 noun /ˈdɪpləmæt/

diplomat

diplomático
Meaning
An official representing a country abroad; a person skilled in dealing with people tactfully.
Example
The diplomat negotiated a peace agreement.
El diplomático negoció un acuerdo de paz.
B2 noun /ˈleð.ər/

Leather

cuero
Meaning
animal skin that has been treated to preserve it and make it suitable for use
Example
He bought a leather jacket from the store.
Él compró una chaqueta de cuero en la tienda.
C1 noun /ˌfɜːrmənˈteɪʃən/

fermentation

fermentación, cambio químico por levaduras o bacterias
Meaning
a chemical process by which substances like sugar are converted into alcohol or acids using microorganisms
Example
The fermentation of grapes produces wine.
La fermentación de uvas produce vino.
C2 adjective /əbˈstrɛpərəs/

obstreperous

ruidoso y difícil de controlar
Meaning
Noisy and difficult to control.
Example
The obstreperous students disrupted the class.
Los estudiantes ruidosos interrumpieron la clase.
C2 noun /pɪˈlɑːf/

Pillaw

pilav
Meaning
a dish of rice cooked in seasoned broth, often with meat and vegetables
Example
We enjoyed a delicious chicken pillaw for dinner.
Disfrutamos de un delicioso pilav de pollo para la cena.
B2 noun /ˈriːzənɪŋ/

reasoning

razonamiento
Meaning
the process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment
Example
Her reasoning for leaving was clear and logical.
Su razonamiento para irse fue claro y lógico.
B2 noun /ˈtraɪ.əl/

Trial

juicio; prueba
Meaning
a formal examination of evidence in a court; a test of performance or quality
Example
The murder trial lasted for three weeks in the county courthouse.
El juicio por asesinato duró tres semanas en el tribunal del condado.
B2 noun /ˈwel.wɪʃ.ər/

Well-wisher

bienhechor
Meaning
a person who desires happiness or success for another
Example
Many well-wishers came to congratulate her on her graduation.
Muchos bienhechores vinieron a felicitarla por su graduación.
B2 noun ˈlɪv.ɪŋ ˈstæn.dədz

living standards

estándares de vida
Meaning
The degree of wealth and material comfort available to a person or community; quality of life.
Example
High living standards improve satisfaction.
Altos estándares de vida mejoran la satisfacción.
A2 noun /ˈbætəri/

battery

batería
Meaning
A device that stores and provides electrical energy; also refers to a group of similar things or repeated blows.
Example
The phone battery ran out after a long day.
La batería del teléfono se agotó después de un largo día.
A1 noun /ɪɡˈzɑːm.pəl/

example

ejemplo
Meaning
a thing or person regarded as a model to be followed or avoided
Example
He is a good example of a hardworking student.
Él es un buen ejemplo de un estudiante trabajador.
C2 noun /ˈluː.mən/

lumen

lúmen
Meaning
A unit of luminous flux, measuring the amount of visible light emitted by a source.
Example
The bulb produces 800 lumens of light.
La bombilla produce 800 lúmenes de luz.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsɒm.ni.ə/

Insomnia

insomnio
Meaning
habitual sleeplessness; inability to sleep; the condition of being unable to sleep
Example
Her chronic insomnia made it difficult for her to concentrate during work hours.
Su insomnio crónico le dificultaba concentrarse durante las horas de trabajo.
C2 adjective /ˈflæs.ɪd/

Flaccid

flácido; flojo; colapsado;
Meaning
soft and limp; lacking firmness; drooping
Example
The plant's leaves became flaccid after days without water.
Las hojas de la planta se volvieron flácidas después de varios días sin agua.
C1 verb /zæɡ/

zag

hacer un giro brusco
Meaning
to make a sharp change in direction, especially in a zigzag pattern
Example
The rabbit zagged quickly to escape the fox.
El conejo hizo un giro rápido para escapar del zorro.
B2 noun /sɪnˈserɪti/

Sincerity

sinceridad
Meaning
the quality of being free from pretense or deceit; honesty
Example
His sincerity in apologizing was evident to everyone.
Su sinceridad al disculparse fue evidente para todos.
A2 verb /prɪˈtɛnd/

pretend

fingir
Meaning
To act as if something is true when it is not.
Example
The children pretended to be superheroes.
Los niños fingieron ser superhéroes.
B2 verb /rɪˈfreʃ/

refresh

refrescar
Meaning
to make fresh again; to restore energy
Example
A cold drink refreshes me on hot days.
Una bebida fría me refresca en los días calurosos.
C1 noun ˈsɪnədʒi

synergy

sinergia, cooperación
Meaning
The interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.
Example
The synergy between the two companies led to a successful partnership.
La sinergia entre las dos empresas condujo a una exitosa asociación.
C1 adjective /loʊθ/

loath

reacio
Meaning
reluctant or unwilling to do something
Example
She was loath to admit her mistake in front of everyone.
Ella estaba reacia a admitir su error frente a todos.
C2 noun /bɪˈhiː.mɒθ/

behemoth

coloso
Meaning
Something enormous, especially a large and powerful organization.
Example
The company grew into a corporate behemoth.
La empresa creció hasta convertirse en un coloso corporativo.
A2 noun /ˈfɔːrənər/ or /ˈfɑːrənər/

foreigner

extranjero
Meaning
A person from another country.
Example
The city welcomes every foreigner with kindness.
La ciudad recibe a cada extranjero con amabilidad.
A2 noun /ˈkɒf.i ˈmeɪ.kər/

Coffee maker

cafetera
Meaning
an electric appliance used to brew coffee automatically
Example
I use my coffee maker every morning to brew fresh coffee.
Uso mi cafetera cada manana para preparar cafe fresco.
A1 verb /feɪs/

face

enfrentar
Meaning
to confront or deal with; to turn toward; to have the front in a particular direction
Example
She had to face many challenges in her new job.
Ella tuvo que enfrentar muchos desafíos en su nuevo trabajo.
C1 noun ˈfæl.ə.si

fallacy

falacia, error, razonamiento falso
Meaning
False belief, misconception, false reasoning.
Example
The idea that success comes easy is a fallacy.
La idea de que el éxito viene fácil es una falacia.
B1 verb /ˈɒpəreɪtɪŋ/

operating

operando
Meaning
to control or manage the functioning of something
Example
The company has been operating in this market for five years.
La compañía ha estado operando en este mercado durante cinco años.
C1 noun /ˈkjuːmɪn/

Cumin

comino
Meaning
A spice made from the dried seeds of a plant in the parsley family, with a warm earthy flavor
Example
Cumin is an essential spice in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking.
El comino es una especia esencial en la cocina india y del Medio Oriente.
C1 adjective /ˌpæθəˈdʒɛnɪk/

pathogenic

patógeno
Meaning
Capable of causing disease.
Example
Some bacteria are harmless, while others are highly pathogenic.
Algunas bacterias son inofensivas, mientras que otras son altamente patógenas.
C2 noun /foʊl fʊt/

Foal-foot

flor de pezuña de caballo
Meaning
a yellow flowering plant with leaves shaped like a horse's hoof, also known as coltsfoot
Example
The foal-foot plant grows wild in many meadows and is often the first flower to bloom in spring.
La planta de pezuña de caballo crece silvestre en muchos prados y a menudo es la primera flor en florecer en primavera.
B1 noun /tʌn/

ton

tonelada
Meaning
A unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds (US) or 1,000 kilograms (metric); a large amount of something
Example
The truck carried a ton of apples to the market.
El camión transportó una tonelada de manzanas al mercado.
C2 noun /ˈfrɔːdjʊləns/

fraudulence

fraude
Meaning
The quality or state of being fraudulent; deceitfulness.
Example
The audit revealed fraudulence in the financial statements.
La auditoría reveló fraude en los estados financieros.
A1 noun /ˈwɪn.doʊ/

Window

ventana
Meaning
an opening in a wall fitted with glass to let in light and air
Example
Please open the window for fresh air.
por favor abre la ventana para aire fresco.
C2 verb /rɪˈtrɛntʃ/

retrench

reducir gastos, despedir empleados
Meaning
to reduce costs, spending, or staff to save resources
Example
The company had to retrench employees due to financial difficulties.
La compañía tuvo que despedir empleados debido a dificultades financieras.
B1 adjective, adverb /ˈoʊvərɔːl/

overall

en general
Meaning
in general or as a whole
Example
Overall, the project has been successful.
En general, el proyecto ha sido exitoso.
C1 noun /səˈnɑːtə/

sonata

composición musical (sonata)
Meaning
A musical composition for one or more instruments, typically in several movements.
Example
She performed a beautiful Beethoven sonata on the piano.
Ella interpretó una hermosa sonata de Beethoven en el piano.
C1 verb /ɪmˈplɔːr/

implore

implorar
Meaning
To beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.
Example
She implored him to stay with her.
Ella le imploró que se quedara con ella.
B2 noun prəˈdʒɛk.ʃən

projection

proyección de la voz
Meaning
The strength and range of voice when speaking.
Example
Proper projection ensures that every listener hears clearly.
Una proyección adecuada asegura que cada oyente escuche claramente.
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪˈθɛtɪkəl/

antithetical

antitético
Meaning
Directly opposed or contrasted; mutually incompatible.
Example
His views were antithetical to the values of the organization.
Sus puntos de vista eran antitéticos a los valores de la organización.
C1 noun /ɪmˈbɛzlmənt/

embezzlement

malversación
Meaning
The act of dishonestly taking money or property entrusted to one's care.
Example
The accountant was arrested for embezzlement of company funds.
El contador fue arrestado por la malversación de fondos de la empresa.
C1 noun rɪˈdʌndənsi

redundancy

redundancia, exceso
Meaning
The state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluousness.
Example
The redundancy in the company's workforce led to many layoffs.
La redundancia en la fuerza laboral de la empresa condujo a muchos despidos.
C2 noun /ˈpætrɪˌmoʊni/

patrimony

patrimonio
Meaning
Property or inheritance passed down from one's father or ancestors.
Example
The castle was part of his patrimony from his noble ancestors.
El castillo era parte de su patrimonio de sus nobles antepasados.
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 /ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊ/

overshadow

opacar
Meaning
to appear more important or significant than something else, reducing its impact
Example
The scandal overshadowed his achievements.
El escándalo opacó sus logros.
B1 verb /oʊ/

owe

deber
Meaning
to be under obligation to pay or repay; to be indebted
Example
I owe my success to my parents' support.
Le debo mi éxito al apoyo de mis padres.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈfɔːrmd/

uninformed

desinformado
Meaning
lacking knowledge or awareness about a particular subject; not educated or informed
Example
The decision was made by an uninformed committee.
La decisión fue tomada por un comité desinformado.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈæk.tɪv/

Inactive

inactivo
Meaning
not active; not working; dormant; idle
Example
The volcano has been inactive for over a century.
El volcán ha estado inactivo durante más de un siglo.
A2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪt/

invite

invitar
Meaning
to ask someone to come to an event or to do something
Example
We should invite all our friends to the party.
Deberíamos invitar a todos nuestros amigos a la fiesta.
B2 noun /ˌprɒsɪˈkjuːʃən/

prosecution

acusación
Meaning
The act of bringing a criminal charge against someone and pursuing legal action in court.
Example
The prosecution presented strong evidence against the defendant.
La acusación presentó pruebas contundentes contra el acusado.
A2 adjective /ˈkɒm.ən/

common

común
Meaning
occurring frequently or widely; shared by all
Example
It is common to see traffic in the city during rush hour.
Es común ver tráfico en la ciudad durante la hora pico.
C2 adjective /ˈfɛstəl/

festal

relacionado con un festival, festivo
Meaning
relating to a festival or celebration
Example
The hall was decorated in a festal manner for the wedding.
El salón estaba decorado de manera festiva para la boda.