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C1 verb /dɪsˈpleɪs/

displace

desplazar
Meaning
to force someone or something out of their usual or original position; to replace or substitute
Example
The new technology will displace many traditional manufacturing jobs.
La nueva tecnología desplazará muchos trabajos tradicionales de manufactura.
C2 noun /ˌfoʊ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/

fomentation

incitación, estimulación
Meaning
The action of instigating or stirring up; also the application of warm substances to the body to ease pain.
Example
His speech led to the fomentation of violence in the region.
Su discurso llevó a la fomentación de la violencia en la región.
B1 noun /ˈbɜː.nɪŋ/

burning

quemadura
Meaning
The process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (typically) smoke.
Example
Burning garbage exacerbates air pollution.
Quemar basura aumenta la contaminación del aire.
C2 verb /ˈblʌdʒən/

bludgeon

golpear con un garrote
Meaning
to hit someone with a heavy object; to force someone into doing something
Example
The guard was bludgeoned by the attacker in the alley.
El guardia fue golpeado con un garrote por el atacante en el callejón.
B2 verb /ˈraɪpən/

ripen

felicidad
Meaning
to become or make something ready to eat or fully developed
Example
The bananas ripened quickly in the warm weather.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 adjective /ˈstɜːrdi/

sturdy

fuerte
Meaning
strongly and solidly built; not easily weakened
Example
The carpenter made a sturdy wooden table.
El carpintero hizo una mesa de madera fuerte.
A1 noun /klɑːs/

class

clase
Meaning
a group of students taught together or a category of people or things with shared characteristics
Example
Our class meets every morning at nine.
Nuestra clase se reúne todas las mañanas a las nueve.
C1 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

predetermine

predeterminar
Meaning
to establish or decide something in advance
Example
The outcome of the match seemed predetermined.
El resultado del partido parecía predeterminado.
C2 noun /bəˈkuːl/

Bakul

flor bakul
Meaning
a fragrant white flower native to South Asia, scientifically known as Mimusops elengi
Example
The sweet fragrance of bakul flowers filled the evening air in the village.
La dulce fragancia de las flores bakul llenó el aire de la tarde en el pueblo.
B2 adjective /fɔːrˈsiːəbl/

foreseeable

previsible
Meaning
Able to be predicted or expected in advance
Example
The company is unlikely to make changes in the foreseeable future.
Es poco probable que la empresa realice cambios en el futuro previsible.
C1 adjective liːst prɪˈpeərd

least prepared

menos preparado
Meaning
Having the minimum level of readiness or equipment to handle a situation.
Example
Bangladesh is among the least prepared for climate adaptation.
Bangladesh está entre los menos preparados para la adaptación al cambio climático.
B1 adverb /ˈpɑrtli/

Partly

parcialmente; en parte;
Meaning
to some extent; not completely; in part
Example
The weather was partly cloudy today.
El clima estaba parcialmente nublado hoy.
B2 adjective /æʃ ˈkʌl.ər/

Ash-colour

color ceniza
Meaning
a grayish color resembling ash
Example
The old building had ash-colour walls that needed painting.
El edificio viejo tenía paredes de color ceniza que necesitaban pintura.
C1 noun /ˈtɪrəni/

tyranny

tiranía
Meaning
Cruel and oppressive government or rule by a tyrant.
Example
The people revolted against the tyranny of their ruler.
La gente se rebeló contra la tiranía de su gobernante.
C1 verb/noun /pərˈvɜːrt/

pervert

pervertir / persona pervertida
Meaning
As a verb: to distort the meaning or purpose of something; as a noun: a person with abnormal or immoral sexual behavior.
Example
He tried to pervert the truth to escape punishment.
Él trató de pervertir la verdad para escapar del castigo.
B2 noun ˈiːkoʊˌtʊrɪzəm

Eco-tourism

eco-turismo
Meaning
A form of tourism involving responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.
Example
Eco-tourism promotes responsible travel to natural areas.
El eco-turismo promueve viajes responsables a áreas naturales.
C1 noun /sɛˈseɪʃən/

cessation

cesación
Meaning
The fact or process of ending or being brought to an end.
Example
There was a temporary cessation of hostilities.
Hubo una cesación temporal de las hostilidades.
C1 noun /ˈmɪs.hæp/

Mishap

accidente; percance; desastre
Meaning
An unlucky accident or unfortunate event, typically minor
Example
The cooking mishap resulted in a burnt dinner.
El percance en la cocina resultó en una cena quemada.
B2 noun /ˈweɪtˌlɪftɪŋ/

weightlifting

halterofilia
Meaning
the sport or activity of lifting heavy weights to build strength and muscle
Example
Weightlifting requires discipline, proper technique, and consistent training.
La halterofilia requiere disciplina y una técnica adecuada.
A1 pronoun /hiː/

he

él (masculino)
Meaning
used to refer to a male person or animal already mentioned or easily identified
Example
He is my best friend.
Él es mi mejor amigo.
B2 noun trænˈzɪʃ.ən

transition

transición
Meaning
The process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.
Example
The transition from fossil fuels to renewables is vital.
La transición de los combustibles fósiles a las energías renovables es vital.
A2 adjective /əˈwɛər/

aware

consciente
Meaning
having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact
Example
She is aware of the risks involved.
Ella es consciente de los riesgos involucrados.
B2 verb /ɪˈvoʊk/

evoke

evocar
Meaning
to bring a feeling, memory, or image into the mind
Example
The old song evoked memories of her childhood.
La vieja canción evocó recuerdos de su infancia.
A1 adjective /ˈeɪbl/

able

capaz
Meaning
having the power, skill, or means to do something
Example
She is able to speak three languages fluently.
Ella es capaz de hablar tres idiomas con fluidez.
C1 noun /dʌsk/

Dusk

oscurecer; anochecer
Meaning
the period of the day when daylight is fading; twilight
Example
They walked along the beach during dusk, watching the sunset.
Caminaban por la playa durante el atardecer, viendo la puesta del sol.
C1 verb /nəˈsɛsɪteɪt/

necessitate

hacer necesario
Meaning
To make something necessary or unavoidable.
Example
The heavy rains necessitated the cancellation of the event.
Las fuertes lluvias hicieron inevitable la cancelación del evento.
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf əˈwɛə.nəs/

self-awareness

autoconciencia
Meaning
Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.
Example
Self-awareness helps in understanding one's emotions and actions.
La autoconciencia ayuda a comprender las emociones y acciones de uno mismo.
C1 verb /həˈluːsɪneɪt/

hallucinate

alucinar
Meaning
to see, hear, or sense things that are not actually present, often due to illness or drugs
Example
After taking the medicine, he began to hallucinate strange shapes.
Después de tomar la medicina, comenzó a alucinar formas extrañas.
B2 verb /ɡræsp/

grasp

agarrar
Meaning
to grip firmly; to understand something
Example
She finally grasped the concept after the explanation.
Finalmente comprendió el concepto después de la explicación.
C2 noun /ˈprɒsɪlaɪt/

proselyte

prosélito
Meaning
A person who has converted from one belief, opinion, or religion to another.
Example
She became a proselyte after converting to a new faith.
Se convirtió en un prosélito después de convertirse a una nueva fe.
B2 noun /əˈsaɪləm/

asylum

asilo
Meaning
Protection or shelter, especially given to refugees or the mentally ill.
Example
The refugees sought asylum in the neighboring country.
Los refugiados pidieron asilo en el país vecino.
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.
A2 noun /ɡæs/

gas

gas
Meaning
A substance like air that is neither solid nor liquid and can expand freely.
Example
The balloon was filled with gas.
El globo estaba lleno de gas.
B2 adverb juːˈnæn.ɪ.məs.li

unanimously

unánimemente
Meaning
With the agreement of all people involved; without opposition.
Example
The proposal was unanimously accepted.
La propuesta fue aceptada unánimemente.
C1 noun prɪˈzɜː.və.tɪvz

preservatives

conservantes
Meaning
A substance used to preserve foodstuffs, wood, or other materials against decay.
Example
Many processed foods contain harmful preservatives.
Muchos alimentos procesados contienen conservantes dañinos.
A2 verb, noun /dɪsˈlaɪk/

dislike

disgustar
Meaning
to feel distaste or aversion for someone or something; a feeling of aversion
Example
I really dislike eating spicy food.
Realmente me disgusta comer comida picante.
B2 noun /ˈɡreɪt.fəl.nəs/

Gratefulness

gratitud
Meaning
the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for kindness
Example
She expressed her gratefulness to the doctors who saved her life.
ella expresó su gratitud a los médicos que salvaron su vida.
B2 noun /ˈflɒrɪst/

florist

florista
Meaning
A person who sells and arranges flowers.
Example
We bought a bouquet from the local florist.
Compramos un ramo en el florista local.
C1 noun /jiːld ˌɒptɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən/

yield optimization

optimización del rendimiento
Meaning
The process of maximizing the productivity or efficiency of crop production through various agricultural techniques and practices.
Example
Yield optimization techniques can significantly improve crop production.
Las técnicas de optimización del rendimiento pueden mejorar significativamente la producción de cultivos.
C2 adjective /luːd/

lewd

obsceno
Meaning
Sexually offensive, obscene, or vulgar.
Example
He was arrested for making lewd remarks in public.
Fue arrestado por hacer comentarios obscenos en público.
A2 adjective /ˈprɒpər/

proper

apropiado
Meaning
conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morality
Example
He made sure to wear proper attire for the interview.
Se aseguró de llevar ropa apropiada para la entrevista.
C2 adjective /ˈtɔːdri/

tawdry

barato y llamativo pero de mala calidad
Meaning
cheap and showy but of poor quality
Example
She wore a tawdry necklace that broke easily.
Ella llevaba un collar barato y llamativo que se rompió fácilmente.
B2 noun /ˈmɛr.ɪt/

Merit

mérito; virtud; cualidad de ser digno de elogio
Meaning
The quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially deserving praise, reward, or attention
Example
She was promoted based on her merit and hard work.
Ella fue promovida por su mérito y arduo trabajo.
C1 adjective /nɪˈɡlɛktfʊl/

neglectful

desatento
Meaning
Failing to give proper care or attention.
Example
The neglectful parent left the child alone for hours.
El padre desatento dejó al niño solo durante horas.
C2 noun /ˈpɑːrləns/

parlance

lenguaje específico
Meaning
a particular way of speaking or using words, common to a group
Example
In legal parlance, the term has a different meaning.
En el lenguaje legal, el término tiene un significado diferente.
A1 verb /set/

set

colocar
Meaning
to put or place something in a position; to establish
Example
She set the book on the table.
Ella puso el libro sobre la mesa.
B1 adjective /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/

disgusting

repugnante
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or offensive; causing strong dislike or revulsion
Example
The smell coming from the trash can was absolutely disgusting.
El olor que venía del basurero era absolutamente repugnante.
C2 noun /ˈhɑː.mə.li/

Homily

sermón religioso; lección moralizada tediosa
Meaning
a religious discourse delivered as part of a church service; a tedious moralizing lecture
Example
The priest delivered an inspiring homily about compassion and forgiveness during Sunday service.
El sacerdote dio un sermón inspirador sobre la compasión y el perdón durante el servicio del domingo.
C1 adjective /dɪˈvaʊt/

devout

devoto
Meaning
Deeply religious or sincere.
Example
He is a devout believer who prays every day.
Él es un devoto creyente que reza todos los días.
C1 noun /əˈsɛsər/

assessor

evaluador
Meaning
a person who evaluates or estimates the nature, ability, or quality of something
Example
An external assessor reviewed the project report.
Un evaluador externo revisó el informe del proyecto.
C1 adjective /bəˈnɑːl/ or /ˈbeɪnəl/

banal

común
Meaning
Lacking originality; boringly obvious and commonplace.
Example
His speech was full of banal clichés.
Su discurso estaba lleno de clichés comunes.
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.
B2 noun /kəˈroʊnə/

corona

una corona o estructura similar a una corona; también se refiere a la atmósfera exterior del sol
Meaning
a crown or crown-like structure; also refers to the outer atmosphere of the sun
Example
The sun's corona was visible during the total solar eclipse.
La corona del sol era visible durante el eclipse solar total.
C2 adjective /əˈsɛt.ɪk/

ascetic

ascético
Meaning
Practicing strict self-denial and abstaining from worldly pleasures, often for religious reasons.
Example
He lived an ascetic life in the mountains, far from worldly comforts.
Vivió una vida ascética en las montañas, alejado de las comodidades mundanas.
B2 noun /spæm/

spam

spam
Meaning
unsolicited or unwanted electronic communication, typically in the form of email
Example
My inbox is full of spam emails that I need to delete.
Mi bandeja de entrada está llena de correos electrónicos de spam que necesito eliminar.
C2 noun /ˈlɪŋ.ɡoʊ/

lingo

jerga especializada
Meaning
Specialized or informal language used by a particular group that is often difficult for outsiders to understand.
Example
The manual was written in technical lingo that confused the new employees.
El manual estaba escrito en jerga técnica que confundió a los nuevos empleados.
C2 verb /ɪnˈsaɪfər/

encipher

convertir un mensaje en código o cifra
Meaning
to convert a message into code or cipher
Example
The agent enciphered the secret message before sending it.
El agente cifró el mensaje secreto antes de enviarlo.
B2 noun /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˈmuːvmənt/

environmental movement

movimiento ambiental
Meaning
A social or political movement aimed at protecting the environment and promoting sustainable practices through advocacy, education, and policy changes.
Example
The environmental movement focuses on reducing pollution and protecting ecosystems.
El movimiento ambiental se enfoca en reducir la contaminación y proteger los ecosistemas.
C1 adjective /læks/

lax

relajado, descuidado
Meaning
Not strict, severe, or careful; negligent or careless.
Example
The security at the airport was surprisingly lax.
La seguridad en el aeropuerto era sorprendentemente relajada.
B2 noun /ʌnˈkaɪndnəs/

unkindness

crueldad
Meaning
lack of kindness; cruel or inconsiderate behavior
Example
His unkindness hurt her feelings deeply.
Su crueldad hirió profundamente sus sentimientos.
A1 noun /sɛpˈtɛmbər/

september

septiembre
Meaning
The ninth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
My birthday is in September, and I always celebrate it with friends.
Mi cumpleaños es en septiembre, y siempre lo celebro con amigos.
A2 noun /siːn/

scene

escena
Meaning
a place or setting of an event or activity, or the part of a play or film
Example
The final scene of the movie was very emotional.
La última escena de la película fue muy emocional.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsənt/

iridescent

iridiscente
Meaning
showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles
Example
She wore an iridescent dress that sparkled in the light.
Ella llevaba un vestido iridiscente que brillaba a la luz.
B1 noun /ˈlɪt.ər.ə.ʧər/

Literature

literatura
Meaning
written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit; books and writings published on a particular subject
Example
She studied English literature at university.
Ella estudió literatura inglesa en la universidad.
C1 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈbæləns/

counterbalance

contrarrestar
Meaning
to offset or balance the effect of something
Example
Exercise can counterbalance the negative effects of stress.
El ejercicio puede contrarrestar los efectos negativos del estrés.
A2 noun /fækt/

fact

hecho
Meaning
A thing that is known or proved to be true
Example
It is a fact that the Earth orbits the Sun.
Es un hecho que la Tierra orbita alrededor del Sol.
A2 noun /ˈruːlər/

ruler

gobernante; regla
Meaning
A person who governs or controls a country; a straight-edged tool used for measuring or drawing lines
Example
The ruler drew a straight line on the paper while the king was a powerful ruler of his kingdom.
El ruler dibujó una línea recta en el papel mientras el rey era un poderoso ruler de su reino.
C2 noun /ˈbreɪziər/

Brazier

trabajador de latón
Meaning
a worker in brass; a portable container for burning charcoal or coal
Example
The brazier crafted beautiful brass ornaments.
El trabajador de latón hizo hermosas joyas de latón.
B2 verb /rɪˈkʌvərɪŋ/

recovering

recuperándose
Meaning
the process of getting better after illness, loss, or difficulty
Example
She is still recovering from the flu.
Ella todavía se está recuperando de la gripe.
A2 verb /lɪft/

lift

levantar
Meaning
to raise or move upward; to pick up
Example
He lifted the heavy box with effort.
Él levantó la caja pesada con esfuerzo.
C1 noun /poʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

polarity

polaridad
Meaning
the state of having two opposite or contradictory tendencies, opinions, or aspects
Example
The polarity between the two political parties is growing stronger.
La polaridad entre los dos partidos políticos está creciendo.
C2 adverb /ˈbruːskli/ or /ˈbrʌskli/

brusquely

bruscamente
Meaning
in a blunt, abrupt, or rude manner
Example
She brusquely dismissed the suggestion.
Ella desechó la sugerencia de manera brusca.
C2 noun /staɪn/

stein

taza de cerveza
Meaning
A large beer mug, typically made of glass or stoneware.
Example
He raised his stein to toast his friends.
Él levantó su stein para brindar por sus amigos.
A1 verb /spend/

spend

gastar
Meaning
to use money to buy something; to pass time
Example
I spend too much money on books.
Gasto demasiado dinero en libros.
C1 noun /ɪɡˌzɪl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

exhilaration

exaltación o felicidad
Meaning
A feeling of excitement, happiness, or elation.
Example
The feeling of exhilaration after a roller-coaster ride is amazing.
La sensación de exhilaración después de una montaña rusa es increíble.
C1 verb /ˈfɛdərət/

federate

federar
Meaning
to unite in a league or federation; to form an alliance
Example
Several states federated to create a stronger union.
Varios estados se federaron para crear una unión más fuerte.
C2 verb /ˈdɛsɪkreɪt/

desecrate

desacralizar
Meaning
to treat a sacred place or object with disrespect or violation
Example
The vandals desecrated the ancient temple walls with graffiti.
Los vándalos desacralizaron las paredes del antiguo templo con grafiti.
A2 adjective /breɪv/

brave

valiente
Meaning
showing courage in the face of danger or difficulty
Example
The brave firefighter rushed into the burning building.
El valiente bombero corrió hacia el edificio en llamas.
C1 adjective ˌsʌbˈlɪm.ɪ.nəl

subliminal

existente o que opera por debajo del umbral de conciencia, percibido o que afecta la mente de alguien sin que lo sepa
Meaning
Existing or operating below the threshold of consciousness; perceived by or affecting someone's mind without their being aware of it.
Example
Advertisements often have subliminal messages.
Los anuncios a menudo contienen mensajes subliminales.
C2 verb /ɪˈstreɪndʒ/

estrange

alienar
Meaning
to cause someone to no longer be close or affectionate; to alienate
Example
His constant criticism began to estrange him from his friends.
Su constante crítica comenzó a alejarlo de sus amigos.
B1 noun /ˈhel.mət/

Helmet

casco
Meaning
a hard or padded protective hat worn by motorcyclists, construction workers, or soldiers
Example
The cyclist always wore a bright yellow helmet for safety and visibility while riding.
El ciclista siempre usaba un casco amarillo brillante para seguridad y visibilidad mientras montaba.
C1 noun /ˈɪntrɪkəsi/

intricacy

complejidad
Meaning
the quality of being very detailed or complicated
Example
The intricacy of the design impressed everyone.
La complejidad del diseño impresionó a todos.
C2 adjective /mæɡˈnæn.ɪ.məs/

magnanimous

magnánimo, generoso, indulgente
Meaning
Very kind and generous, especially towards a rival or someone less powerful than oneself.
Example
His magnanimous nature made him respected by all.
Su naturaleza magnánima lo hizo respetado por todos.
B2 noun hɛdʒ

hedge

estrategia de cobertura
Meaning
A way of protecting oneself against financial loss or other adverse circumstances.
Example
Investors use hedging strategies to protect against market volatility.
Los inversores utilizan estrategias de cobertura para protegerse de la volatilidad del mercado.
B2 adjective /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

damaging

dañino
Meaning
causing harm or injury
Example
The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.
La tormenta causó efectos dañinos en los cultivos.
C2 noun /ˈkrɪsəndəm/

christendom

cristiandad
Meaning
the worldwide body or community of Christians
Example
The news spread quickly across Christendom.
La noticia se extendió rápidamente por toda la cristiandad.
C1 noun /ˌpriːməˈnɪʃən/ or /ˌprɛm-/

premonition

premonición
Meaning
a strong feeling that something is about to happen, often something negative
Example
She had a premonition of danger before the trip.
Ella tuvo una premonición de peligro antes del viaje.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɔːnti/

jaunty

animado
Meaning
Having a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner or appearance.
Example
He walked into the room with a jaunty step.
Entró en la habitación con un paso animado.
B1 noun /ˈpænəl/

panel

panel, grupo de jueces
Meaning
a group of people gathered to discuss, judge, or advise on a particular topic
Example
The panel of judges announced the winner of the competition.
El panel de jueces anunció al ganador de la competencia.
C1 noun /kɔːrs flaʊər/

Course flour

harina gruesa
Meaning
coarsely ground flour with larger particles, typically used for baking bread
Example
She used course flour to make homemade bread with a rustic texture.
Ella usó harina gruesa para hacer pan casero con una textura rústica.
C2 verb /fɪˈlɒs.ə.faɪz/

philosophize

filosofar
Meaning
to think or talk about the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
He likes to philosophize about life and its meaning.
A él le gusta filosofar sobre la vida y su significado.
C2 verb /ɪnˈθrɔːl/

enthral

cautivar
Meaning
To captivate or hold someone’s full attention.
Example
The magician’s performance enthralled the audience.
La actuación del mago cautivó a la audiencia.
C2 noun ˈnjʊə.rəʊ ˌfiːd.bæk

neurofeedback

técnica que utiliza actividades cerebrales en tiempo real para enseñar la autorregulación de la función cerebral
Meaning
A technique that uses real-time displays of brain activity to teach self-regulation of brain function.
Example
Neurofeedback enhances cognitive performance and relaxation.
El neurofeedback mejora el rendimiento cognitivo y la relajación.
B1 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət/

climate

clima
Meaning
The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general.
Example
Climate change impacts all regions globally.
El cambio climático impacta todas las regiones a nivel mundial.
B1 adverb /ˈbreɪv.li/

Bravely

valientemente
Meaning
in a way that shows courage and determination
Example
The firefighter bravely entered the burning building.
El bombero entró valientemente en el edificio en llamas.
B2 adjective /ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

chronological

cronológico
Meaning
Arranged in the order in which events happened.
Example
The events were listed in chronological order.
Los eventos fueron listados en orden cronológico.
C1 noun /ʌnˈfeɪθfʊlnəs/

unfaithfulness

infidelidad
Meaning
the quality of being disloyal or not faithful; breach of trust or fidelity
Example
His unfaithfulness led to the end of their marriage.
Su infidelidad llevó al fin de su matrimonio.
B2 noun /kəˈmiː.li.ən/

Chameleon

camaleón
Meaning
a lizard that can change color to match its surroundings
Example
The chameleon changed its color from green to brown.
El camaleón cambió de color de verde a marrón.
B2 noun /bʌd/

Bud

capullo
Meaning
An undeveloped or immature flower before it opens
Example
The rose bud will bloom into a beautiful flower in a few days.
El capullo de rosa se convertirá en una hermosa flor en unos pocos días.
B2 verb /rɪˈzɛmbəl/

resemble

parecerse a
Meaning
to look like or be similar to something or someone
Example
She resembles her mother in both appearance and mannerisms.
Ella se parece a su madre tanto en su apariencia como en sus gestos.
C2 verb /sweɪð/

swathe

envolver
Meaning
To wrap or cover closely or completely.
Example
She swathed the baby in a soft blanket.
Ella envolvió al bebé en una manta suave.
A2 noun /teɪst/

Taste

sabor; preferencia personal
Meaning
the sensation produced when food touches the tongue; personal preference or liking
Example
This cake has a sweet taste that I really enjoy.
Este pastel tiene un sabor dulce que realmente disfruto.
C1 adjective /ˈsiː.di/

Seedy

lleno de semillas; sucio y despreciable; en mal estado
Meaning
squalid and disreputable; shabby and run-down; full of seeds
Example
They avoided walking through the seedy part of town at night.
Ellos evitaban caminar por la parte sucia y despreciable de la ciudad por la noche.
A2 verb /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/

introduce

presentar
Meaning
to present someone; to bring in for the first time
Example
Let me introduce you to my friend.
Déjame presentarte a mi amigo.
A2 noun /ˈsæd.nəs/

Sadness

tristeza, pena, dolor
Meaning
feeling of sorrow, unhappiness, or grief
Example
Her sadness was evident after hearing the bad news.
Su tristeza era evidente después de escuchar las malas noticias.
C1 noun /prəˈspɛktəs/

prospectus

prospecto
Meaning
a printed document that advertises or describes a school, business, or investment offering
Example
The university sent out a prospectus to attract new students.
La universidad envió un prospecto para atraer nuevos estudiantes.
A2 adverb /kəmˈpliːtli/

completely

completamente
Meaning
totally; in every way possible
Example
The room was completely silent.
La habitación estaba completamente silenciosa.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈtenʃənəl/

Unintentional

no intencionado; accidental
Meaning
not done on purpose; accidental
Example
The damage to the car was unintentional.
El daño al coche fue no intencionado.
C1 noun /ˈtɛstəmənt/

testament

testamento / prueba
Meaning
a person's will; or strong evidence of something
Example
His success is a testament to his hard work and dedication.
Su éxito es un testamento de su trabajo arduo y dedicación.
B2 adjective /ˈstɪki/

sticky

pegajoso
Meaning
having the quality of adhering or clinging; difficult to remove or deal with
Example
The candy is too sticky to eat with your hands.
El caramelo es demasiado pegajoso para comer con las manos.
C1 adjective /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

comprehensible

comprensible
Meaning
able to be understood; intelligible
Example
The teacher explained the topic in a comprehensible way.
El maestro explicó el tema de una manera comprensible.
A2 adjective /ˈleɪ.zi/

Lazy

perezoso; remolón
Meaning
idle; unwilling to work; sluggish
Example
He was too lazy to clean his room on the weekend.
Él estaba demasiado perezoso para limpiar su cuarto el fin de semana.
C2 verb /ɪˈfɛktʃueɪt/

effectuate

efectuar
Meaning
to put into force or cause to happen; to bring about
Example
The manager effectuated the changes to improve efficiency.
El gerente efectuó los cambios para mejorar la eficiencia.
A1 noun /naɪn/

nine

nueve
Meaning
the number that is one more than eight
Example
She has nine books in her collection.
Ella tiene nueve libros en su colección.
A2 verb /beɪk/

bake

hornear
Meaning
to cook food using dry heat, usually in an oven
Example
She baked a cake for her friend's birthday.
Ella horneó un pastel para el cumpleaños de su amiga.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪəˌdɛm/

diadem

diadema
Meaning
A crown or headband worn as a symbol of royalty or authority.
Example
The queen wore a glittering diadem at the coronation.
La reina llevó una diadema brillante en la coronación.
B1 verb /ˈɒpəreɪt/

operate

operar
Meaning
to function; to control or manage; to perform surgery
Example
The surgeon will operate on the patient tomorrow.
El cirujano operará al paciente mañana.
C1 verb /riːl/

reel

tropezar / enrollar
Meaning
to lose balance and stagger; to wind or spin something onto a reel
Example
He reeled backward after being punched.
Se tropezó hacia atrás después de ser golpeado.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈdʒʌst/

Unjust

injusto; incorrecto
Meaning
not fair or right; morally wrong
Example
The punishment was unjust for such a minor offense.
El castigo fue injusto por tal pequeña ofensa.
C1 adverb /suːˈpɜːb.li/

Superbly

de manera excelente
Meaning
in an excellent or outstanding manner
Example
She performed superbly in the dance competition.
Ella actuó de manera excelente en la competencia de danza.
C1 noun /ˈɛpɪθɛt/

epithet

epíteto
Meaning
A descriptive phrase or word used to characterize someone or something, often as a nickname.
Example
He earned the epithet ‘The Great’ for his remarkable achievements.
Ganó el epíteto ‘El Grande’ por sus logros notables.