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B1 noun /dɪsk/

disk

disco / dispositivo de almacenamiento de datos
Meaning
a flat, circular object, often used to store data electronically
Example
All the data is saved on a hard disk.
Todos los datos se guardan en un disco duro.
B2 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.ɡət/

Delegate

delegado
Meaning
a person chosen or elected to act for or represent others; representative
Example
Each country sent a delegate to participate in the international conference.
Cada país envió un delegado para participar en la conferencia internacional.
C1 verb /dɪˈplɔːr/

deplore

deplorar
Meaning
to feel or express strong disapproval of something; to regret deeply
Example
Many people deplore the violence shown on television.
Muchas personas deploran la violencia mostrada en la televisión.
C2 noun /ˌdɛprɪˈdeɪʃən/

depredation

despojo
Meaning
An act of attacking or plundering; damage caused by such acts.
Example
The villagers feared the depredation of wild animals at night.
Los aldeanos temían el despojo de los animales salvajes por la noche.
C1 noun /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/

defamation

difamación
Meaning
the act of damaging someone's reputation by making false statements
Example
The newspaper was sued for defamation of character.
El periódico fue demandado por difamación.
B2 noun /ˈdiːlər/

dealer

vendedor
Meaning
a person or business that buys and sells goods; someone who distributes
Example
The car dealer offered a discount to attract customers.
El vendedor de coches ofreció un descuento para atraer a los clientes.
B1 verb /dɪˈklɛər/

declare

declarar
Meaning
To announce something formally or officially.
Example
The government declared a state of emergency.
El gobierno declaró un estado de emergencia.
C2 noun /doʊˈniː/

donee

beneficiario
Meaning
A person who receives a gift or donation.
Example
The scholarship fund’s donee expressed heartfelt gratitude.
El beneficiario del fondo de becas expresó un sincero agradecimiento.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈhɛrɪt/

disinherit

desheredar
Meaning
to deprive someone, especially a child, of inheritance or right to property
Example
The father threatened to disinherit his son for his reckless actions.
El padre amenazó con desheredar a su hijo por sus acciones imprudentes.
C1 verb /ˈdaʊn.pleɪ/

downplay

restar importancia
Meaning
to make something seem less important than it really is
Example
The company tried to downplay the risks of the new product.
La empresa intentó restar importancia a los riesgos del nuevo producto.
C2 adjective /ˈdʌlsɪt/

dulcet

dulce
Meaning
sweet and soothing (often used ironically)
Example
She was enchanted by his dulcet voice.
Ella estaba encantada por su dulce voz.
B2 noun /dɪsˈɔːrdər/

disorder

trastorno
Meaning
A state of confusion or lack of order; also a medical or mental condition.
Example
The protest ended in disorder when the crowd became violent.
La protesta terminó en trastorno cuando la multitud se volvió violenta.
B2 noun /ˈdreɪ.nɪdʒ/

drainage

drenaje
Meaning
the system or process by which water or other liquids are drained away
Example
Poor drainage caused flooding in the neighborhood.
El mal drenaje causó inundaciones en el vecindario.
C1 adjective /dɪˈɡreɪdɪd/

degraded

degradado
Meaning
Reduced in quality, dignity, or condition.
Example
The villagers were forced to live in degraded conditions.
Los aldeanos fueron obligados a vivir en condiciones degradadas.
C2 adjective /ˈdɔːnt.ləs/

dauntless

intrépido, valiente, resuelto
Meaning
Showing fearlessness and determination; brave and resolute.
Example
The dauntless soldier fought against all odds.
El soldado intrépido luchó contra todas las adversidades.
B1 noun /ˈdɛdˌlaɪnz/

deadlines

plazos
Meaning
The latest time or date by which something should be completed.
Example
Setting deadlines helps finish tasks.
Establecer plazos ayuda a terminar las tareas.
C2 noun /ˈdeɪ.mæn/

day-man

trabajador diario
Meaning
a worker employed by the day; a day laborer
Example
The farmer hired a day-man to help with the harvest.
El agricultor contrató a un trabajador diario para ayudar con la cosecha.
C1 adjective /ˈdɛkədənt/

decadent

decadente, lujoso
Meaning
Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline; excessively self-indulgent.
Example
The party was filled with decadent luxury and excess.
La fiesta estuvo llena de lujo decadente y exceso.
A2 preposition /dɪˈspaɪt/

despite

a pesar de
Meaning
Without being affected by; in spite of.
Example
He continued his work despite the difficulties.
Continuó su trabajo a pesar de las dificultades.
C2 noun /drɛɡz/

dregs

posos
Meaning
the remnants of a liquid left in a container, together with any sediment or grounds; the most worthless part of something
Example
He drank the dregs of the coffee before leaving.
Él bebió los posos del café antes de irse.
B2 noun daɪˈmen.ʃən

dimension

dimensión
Meaning
An aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing; a measurable extent.
Example
Renewable projects add a new dimension to urban planning.
Los proyectos renovables agregan una nueva dimensión a la planificación urbana.
A1 noun /ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/

drinking

beber
Meaning
the act of consuming liquids, especially alcohol
Example
Drinking too much water at once can make you feel bloated.
Beber demasiada agua de una vez puede hacerte sentir hinchado.
B2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt/

disagreement

desacuerdo
Meaning
a failure to agree or a difference in opinion
Example
Their disagreement on the issue caused a delay in the project.
Su desacuerdo sobre el tema causó un retraso en el proyecto.
B1 adverb /ˈdeɪndʒərəsli/

Dangerously

peligrosamente
Meaning
in a way that could cause harm or injury; riskily
Example
He was driving dangerously fast on the highway.
Él estaba conduciendo peligrosamente rápido en la autopista.
C2 noun /ˌdɛkləˈmeɪʃən/

declamation

declaración
Meaning
a formal speech delivered with rhetorical or dramatic effect
Example
Her declamation captivated the audience at the competition.
Su declamación cautivó a la audiencia en la competencia.
C2 noun /ˌdɪsæprəˈbeɪʃən/

disapprobation

desaprobación severa
Meaning
strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds
Example
The policy was met with widespread disapprobation.
La política fue recibida con desaprobación generalizada.
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.
B1 verb /dɪˈfɛnd/

defend

defender
Meaning
To protect someone or something from harm or attack.
Example
The lawyer worked hard to defend her client.
El abogado trabajó duro para defender a su cliente.
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 /ˈdeɪ.tə/

Data

datos
Meaning
facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis; information in digital form
Example
Scientists analyzed the data from thousands of experiments to reach their conclusion.
Los científicos analizaron los datos de miles de experimentos para llegar a su conclusión.
C1 noun /dɪˈvɪnɪti/

divinity

divinidad
Meaning
The quality or state of being divine; a deity.
Example
The priest spoke about the divinity of the soul.
El sacerdote habló sobre la divinidad del alma.
B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbl/

disagreeable

desagradable
Meaning
Unpleasant or offensive; causing discomfort or annoyance.
Example
The weather was cold and disagreeable.
El clima estaba frío y desagradable.
A1 adjective /ˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

different

diferente
Meaning
Not the same as another; distinct or unlike.
Example
Her opinion was completely different from mine.
Su opinión era completamente diferente a la mía.
C1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈlaʊ/

disallow

desautorizar
Meaning
to refuse to allow or accept something
Example
The referee disallowed the goal for offside.
El árbitro desautorizó el gol por fuera de lugar.
B2 noun /drɪl/

drill

taladro
Meaning
a tool or exercise used for making holes or practicing skills
Example
The students took part in a fire drill at school.
Los estudiantes participaron en un simulacro de incendio en la escuela.
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 /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.
B2 noun /dɪˈstɪŋk.ʃən/

Distinction

distinción; excelencia; reconocimiento
Meaning
a difference or contrast between similar things; excellence that sets someone apart; honor or recognition
Example
She graduated with distinction, earning the highest honors in her class.
Ella se graduó con distinción, obteniendo los más altos honores en su clase.
B1 verb /dɪˈpɑːrt/

depart

partir
Meaning
to leave, especially to start a journey
Example
The train will depart at 9 a.m.
El tren saldrá a las 9 a.m.
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.
B2 verb /dɪˈspaɪz/

despise

despreciar
Meaning
to regard with contempt; to hate strongly
Example
She despises dishonesty in all its forms.
Ella desprecia la deshonestidad en todas sus formas.
B2 noun /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktənt/

disinfectant

desinfectante
Meaning
a chemical substance used to kill harmful microorganisms on surfaces
Example
The cleaner sprayed disinfectant on the table.
El limpiador roció desinfectante sobre la mesa.
B2 verb /ˈdɪkteɪt/

dictate

dictar
Meaning
to say words aloud for someone to write down; to give orders
Example
The boss dictates letters to his secretary.
El jefe dicta cartas a su secretaria.
B2 noun /djʊˈreɪʃən/

duration

duración
Meaning
the length of time that something continues
Example
The meeting lasted for the duration of two hours.
La reunión duró durante dos horas.
C2 adjective /daɪˈɜːrnəl/

diurnal

diurno
Meaning
active during the day; occurring daily
Example
Most birds are diurnal creatures, active in daylight hours.
La mayoría de las aves son criaturas diurnas, activas durante las horas de luz.
B1 noun /dɪˈskʌvəri/

discovery

descubrimiento
Meaning
The act of finding or learning something for the first time.
Example
The discovery of penicillin changed medical history.
El descubrimiento de la penicilina cambió la historia médica.
A2 noun /ˈdʌst.bɪn/

Dustbin

cubeta de basura
Meaning
a container for holding waste or garbage before disposal
Example
Please throw the paper into the dustbin after use.
Por favor, tire el papel en la cubeta de basura después de usarlo.
B2 adjective /dɛns/

dense

denso
Meaning
Closely compacted in substance; having parts crowded together.
Example
The forest was so dense that little sunlight reached the ground.
El bosque estaba tan denso que la poca luz del sol no llegaba al suelo.
B2 noun /dɪsˈmeɪ/

Dismay

desconsuelo; alarma
Meaning
concern and distress caused by something unexpected; consternation or alarm
Example
To our dismay, the concert was cancelled due to severe weather conditions.
Para nuestra consternación, el concierto fue cancelado debido a condiciones meteorológicas severas.
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.
B1 noun/verb /ˈdɒkjʊmənt/

document

documento
Meaning
Noun: A written, printed, or electronic record that provides information or evidence. Verb: To record information in written or electronic form.
Example
She carefully documented all the expenses of the trip.
Ella documentó cuidadosamente todos los gastos del viaje.
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.
A2 noun /ˈdæm.ɪdʒ/

Damage

daño; perjuicio
Meaning
physical harm caused to something; injury or harm that reduces value or usefulness
Example
The storm caused significant damage to the coastal buildings.
La tormenta causó un daño significativo a los edificios costeros.
C2 adjective /ˌdɛbəˈnɛr/

debonair

atractivo
Meaning
confident, stylish, and charming, typically referring to a man
Example
He looked debonair in his tuxedo at the gala.
Él lucía atractivo en su esmoquin en la gala.
C2 verb /dɪˈfreɪ/

defray

cubrir los costos
Meaning
to provide money to pay the costs of something
Example
The grant will help defray the cost of education.
La subvención ayudará a cubrir el costo de la educación.
C2 adjective /ˌdɛməˈnaɪəkəl/

demoniacal

demoníaco
Meaning
characteristic of or resembling a demon; wildly evil
Example
He gave a demoniacal laugh that terrified everyone.
Él dio una risa demoníaca que aterrorizó a todos.
B2 adjective /dɪˈtætʃt/

detached

desprendido, separado
Meaning
separate or disconnected; showing a lack of emotional involvement
Example
He lived in a detached house away from the city.
Él vivía en una casa desprendida alejada de la ciudad.
A2 noun /ˈdiː.teɪl/

detail

detalle
Meaning
An individual feature, fact, or item of information.
Example
She explained the plan in great detail.
Ella explicó el plan en gran detalle.
C1 verb /dɪˈspɛns/

dispense

distribuir
Meaning
To distribute or provide something, especially in portions.
Example
The machine dispenses clean drinking water.
La máquina dispensa agua potable limpia.
C1 noun dɪˈpliː.ʃən

depletion

agotamiento
Meaning
The gradual reduction or exhaustion of a resource or substance.
Example
Overuse of groundwater leads to depletion of water resources.
El uso excesivo de agua subterránea conduce a la depleción de los recursos hídricos.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsiːtfəl/

deceitful

engañoso
Meaning
Deliberately misleading or dishonest.
Example
She gave a deceitful answer to hide the truth.
Ella dio una respuesta engañosa para ocultar la verdad.
B2 verb /dɪˈspætʃ/

dispatch

enviar
Meaning
to send off to a destination or for a purpose
Example
The company dispatched aid to the flood victims.
La empresa despachó ayuda a las víctimas de las inundaciones.
C1 noun/verb /ˈdiːkɔɪ/

decoy

señuelo
Meaning
something or someone used to lure or mislead
Example
The hunters used a wooden duck as a decoy.
Los cazadores usaron un pato de madera como señuelo.
C2 prefix /dɪs-/

dys-

prefijo que significa anormal, malo, difícil o defectuoso
Meaning
A prefix meaning abnormal, bad, difficult, or impaired.
Example
Words like 'dysfunction' and 'dyslexia' use the prefix dys- to indicate difficulty or impairment.
Palabras como 'disfunción' y 'dislexia' usan el prefijo dis- para indicar dificultad o deficiencia.
B1 noun /ˌdiː.enˈeɪ/

dna

Ácido desoxirribonucleico
Meaning
Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms.
Example
Scientists extracted DNA from the ancient bones.
Los científicos extrajeron ADN de los huesos antiguos.
B1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/

disappointment

decepción
Meaning
the feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one's hopes or expectations
Example
Her face showed deep disappointment after hearing the results.
Su rostro mostró una profunda decepción después de escuchar los resultados.
B1 verb /dɪˈklaɪn/

decline

disminuir
Meaning
To become smaller, fewer, or less; to decrease gradually.
Example
The unemployment rate continues to decline.
La tasa de desempleo continúa disminuyendo.
A1 verb/noun /dæns/

dance

felicidad
Meaning
to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps
Example
They danced all night at the wedding.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 noun /ˈdæl.i.əns/

Dalliance

aventura; coqueteo; relación efímera
Meaning
a casual romantic or sexual relationship; a brief involvement or experiment
Example
His dalliance with photography lasted only a few months before he lost interest.
Su aventura con la fotografía duró solo unos meses antes de perder el interés.
B2 noun /ˌdel.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

delegation

delegación
Meaning
A group of people chosen to represent others in negotiations or discussions.
Example
The delegation presented their country's agenda.
La delegación presentó la agenda de su país.
C1 adjective /dɪˈreɪndʒd/

deranged

loco
Meaning
mentally disturbed or insane; behaving irrationally
Example
The deranged man shouted nonsense in the street.
El hombre loco gritó tonterías en la calle.
C1 adjective /dɪˈfaɪənt/

Defiant

desafiante; rebelde
Meaning
boldly resistant or challenging; disobedient
Example
The defiant student refused to follow the rules.
El estudiante desafiante se negó a seguir las reglas.
B1 adverb /ˈdaʊnwədz/

Downwards

hacia abajo
Meaning
towards a lower place or position; in a downward direction
Example
The ball rolled downwards along the slope.
La pelota rodó hacia abajo por la pendiente.
B2 verb /dɪˈspoʊz/

dispose

desechar
Meaning
To get rid of something, or to arrange or incline towards something.
Example
He disposed of the old furniture responsibly.
Él desechó los muebles viejos responsablemente.
A2 noun /dɪər/

Deer

ciervo
Meaning
a graceful wild animal with antlers, especially the male
Example
We saw a beautiful deer grazing in the meadow.
Vimos un hermoso ciervo pastando en el prado.
B2 noun /dɒk/

dock

muelle
Meaning
a structure where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired
Example
The ship stayed at the dock for two days.
El barco permaneció en el muelle durante dos días.
C2 noun /dɪˈpləʊmətɪst/

diplomatist

diplomático
Meaning
A person skilled in diplomacy; another word for diplomat.
Example
The diplomatist handled the negotiations with great tact.
El diplomático manejó las negociaciones con gran tacto.
B1 noun /dɪˈlaɪt/

Delight

deleite; placer
Meaning
a feeling of happiness or pleasure; something that gives great pleasure
Example
The children's laughter filled her heart with pure delight.
La risa de los niños llenó su corazón de puro deleite.
B2 adjective /ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/

devastating

devastador
Meaning
causing severe shock, distress, or destruction; extremely damaging or upsetting
Example
The earthquake had a devastating effect on the city.
El terremoto tuvo un efecto devastador en la ciudad.
B2 verb /dɪˈprɛs/

depress

deprimir
Meaning
To make someone feel sad or without hope; to reduce the level or strength of something.
Example
The gloomy weather tends to depress people.
El clima sombrío tiende a deprimir a las personas.
C1 verb /dɪsˈtrʌst/

distrust

desconfiar
Meaning
to have no confidence or trust in someone or something
Example
Many people distrust politicians.
Muchas personas desconfían de los políticos.
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 /dɪˈmɒnstrətɪv/

demonstrative

expresivo
Meaning
openly showing feelings, especially affection or emotion
Example
She was very demonstrative with her affection towards her friends.
Ella era muy expresiva con su afecto hacia sus amigos.
C2 noun /ˈdɔɪən/

doyen

persona prominente
Meaning
The most respected or prominent person in a particular field.
Example
He is regarded as the doyen of modern literature in the country.
Él es considerado el doyen de la literatura moderna en el país.
C1 verb /doʊt/

dote

consentir
Meaning
to show excessive love or fondness for someone or something
Example
She tends to dote on her grandchildren.
Ella tiende a consentir a sus nietos.
C2 noun /ˌdeɪnuːˈmɒ̃/

denouement

desenlace
Meaning
The final resolution or conclusion of a story, drama, or complicated situation.
Example
The novel's denouement was both surprising and satisfying.
El desenlace de la novela fue tanto sorprendente como satisfactorio.
C2 noun /ˈdɛskænt/

descant

melodía adicional
Meaning
An additional melody or counterpoint sung or played above the main melody.
Example
The choir added a beautiful descant to the hymn.
El coro añadió una hermosa melodía adicional al himno.
B2 verb /daɪ/

dye

teñir
Meaning
to change the color of something using a chemical substance
Example
She will dye her hair blonde tomorrow.
Ella teñirá su cabello de rubio mañana.
C1 verb /ˈdiːmɑːrˌkeɪt/

demarcate

demarcar
Meaning
to set the boundaries or limits of something
Example
The land was demarcated with fences to avoid disputes.
La tierra fue demarcada con cercas para evitar disputas.
A2 noun /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/

department

departamento
Meaning
a division of a large organization such as a government, university, or company
Example
She works in the marketing department.
Ella trabaja en el departamento de marketing.
B2 verb /dɪˈvaɪz/

devise

idear
Meaning
To plan or invent something carefully.
Example
The engineers devised a new method to reduce costs.
Los ingenieros idearon un nuevo método para reducir costos.
C1 noun /ˈdæɡ.ər/

Dagger

daga
Meaning
a short knife with a pointed blade used as a weapon
Example
The ancient warrior carried a silver dagger.
El guerrero antiguo llevaba una daga de plata.
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌpɒd/

decapod

decápodo
Meaning
An arthropod with ten limbs, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps.
Example
The lobster is a well-known decapod.
La langosta es un decápodo bien conocido.
C2 noun /dɪˈkæmərən/

decameron

Decámeron (colección de cuentos de Boccaccio)
Meaning
A collection of 100 tales written by Giovanni Boccaccio in the 14th century, told by a group of people over ten days.
Example
The Decameron is considered a masterpiece of classical Italian literature.
El Decámeron se considera una obra maestra de la literatura italiana clásica.
B2 noun /ˈdjuːəʊ/

duo

dueto
Meaning
a pair of people or things, especially in music or entertainment
Example
The musical duo performed their latest hit at the concert.
El dueto musical interpretó su último éxito en el concierto.
C2 adjective /dɪˈrɪzəbl/

derisible

ridiculizable
Meaning
deserving ridicule or mockery
Example
His excuse was so weak that it was plainly derisible.
Su excusa era tan débil que era claramente ridiculizable.
B2 noun /ˈdɛsɪməl/

decimal

decimal
Meaning
A number system based on 10; a number expressed in the base-10 system.
Example
The number 0.75 is a decimal.
El número 0.75 es un decimal.
B1 noun /dɪˈstrʌk.ʃən/

Destruction

destrucción; devastación;
Meaning
the action or process of causing damage to something so that it no longer exists
Example
The earthquake caused widespread destruction throughout the entire city.
El terremoto causó una destrucción generalizada en toda la ciudad.
C1 noun ˌdjʊə.rəˈbɪl.ə.ti

durability

durabilidad
Meaning
The ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing.
Example
The durability of materials affects performance.
La durabilidad de los materiales afecta el rendimiento.
C2 noun /ˌdɪʃəˈbiːl/

dishabille

desaliñado
Meaning
The state of being only partly or loosely dressed; casual or careless attire.
Example
She answered the door in a state of dishabille, wearing just a robe.
Ella contestó la puerta en un estado de desaliño, usando solo una bata.
C2 verb /dɪˈkæpɪteɪt/

decapitate

felicidad
Meaning
To cut off the head of a person or animal.
Example
The ancient executioner decapitated the criminal.
Ella no podía esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
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.
C2 verb /ˈdiːɪfaɪ/

deify

deificar
Meaning
to treat or worship someone or something as a god
Example
Some fans deify their favorite celebrities.
Algunos fanáticos deifican a sus celebridades favoritas.
B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/

Disgraceful

vergonzoso; deshonroso; digno de condena
Meaning
shameful; bringing dishonor; worthy of condemnation
Example
His disgraceful behavior shocked everyone at the party.
Su comportamiento vergonzoso sorprendió a todos en la fiesta.
C1 noun ˈdɛtrɪ.mənt

detriment

perjuicio, daño, detrimento
Meaning
Harm, damage, impairment.
Example
Smoking is a detriment to health.
Fumar es un detrimento para la salud.
C1 noun daɪˈkɒtəmi

dichotomy

dicotomía
Meaning
A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.
Example
The dichotomy between tradition and modernity is often debated.
La dicotomía entre la tradición y la modernidad a menudo es debatida.
C2 noun /dɪsˈkwaɪɪtjuːd/

disquietude

inquietud
Meaning
A state of uneasiness, anxiety, or restlessness.
Example
His constant pacing showed his inner disquietude.
Su constante caminar mostró su inquietud interior.
B1 noun /ˈded.laɪn/

Deadline

plazo; fecha límite;
Meaning
the latest time or date by which something should be completed
Example
The deadline for submitting the project is next Friday.
La fecha límite para entregar el proyecto es el próximo viernes.
A2 noun /ˈdraɪ.vər/

Driver

conductor
Meaning
a person who operates a motor vehicle
Example
The taxi driver knew all the shortcuts through the busy city.
El conductor del taxi conocía todos los atajos de la ciudad concurrida.
A2 noun /daʊt/

Doubt

duda; desconfianza; sospecha
Meaning
a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction; distrust or suspicion
Example
There was no doubt in her mind that she had made the right decision.
No había duda en su mente de que había tomado la decisión correcta.
A1 noun /dæd/

dad

papá
Meaning
an informal term for father
Example
My dad taught me how to ride a bike.
Mi papá me enseñó a montar en bicicleta.
C2 verb /dɪˈbɪlɪteɪt/

debilitate

debilitar
Meaning
to weaken or make someone or something infirm
Example
The long illness debilitated his strength.
La larga enfermedad debilitó su fuerza.
B1 adverb /ˈdef.ɪ.nət.li/

Definitely

definitivamente
Meaning
without doubt; certainly; clearly
Example
I will definitely attend the meeting tomorrow.
Yo definitivamente asistiré a la reunión mañana.
C2 noun /djuːˈplɪsɪti/

duplicity

duplicidad
Meaning
Deceitfulness or double-dealing; dishonesty.
Example
Her duplicity was revealed during the investigation.
Su duplicidad fue revelada durante la investigación.
A1 verb /driːm/

dream

soñar
Meaning
to have thoughts and images in your mind while sleeping; to hope for
Example
I often dream about flying in the sky.
A menudo sueño con volar en el cielo.
C2 noun /ˈdɔːrmər/

dormer

ventana abuhardillada
Meaning
A window that projects vertically from a sloping roof.
Example
The old house had a dormer overlooking the garden.
La casa vieja tenía una ventana abuhardillada con vista al jardín.
C1 adjective daɪˈvɜː.dʒənt

divergent

divergente
Meaning
Tending to be different or develop in different directions
Example
Divergent policies create challenges in collaboration.
Las políticas divergentes crean desafíos en la colaboración.
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡʌst/

Disgust

asco
Meaning
a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant
Example
She expressed her disgust at the politician's corrupt behavior openly.
Ella expresó su asco por el comportamiento corrupto del político abiertamente.
B2 noun /dɪsˈkʌmfərt/

discomfort

incomodidad
Meaning
A feeling of slight pain, unease, or awkwardness.
Example
She shifted in her chair due to discomfort in her back.
Se movió en su silla debido a la incomodidad en su espalda.
B2 verb /dɪsˈkɑːrd/

discard

descartar
Meaning
to throw away something that is no longer needed
Example
She decided to discard the old clothes.
Ella decidió descartar la ropa vieja.
C2 noun /dɪˈsɛmbələr/

dissembler

hipócrita
Meaning
a person who conceals their real feelings or intentions; a hypocrite or pretender
Example
The politician was accused of being a dissembler who never revealed his true plans.
El político fue acusado de ser un hipócrita que nunca reveló sus planes reales.