dissentient
All a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z
All CEFR A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
Content locale
EN English BN Bengali HI Hindi ES Español FR Francés DE Alemán RU Ruso ZH Chino JA Japonés
All Vocabulary Cards All Vocabularies
C2 adjective /dɪˈsɛnʃənt/

dissentient

disidente
Meaning
Expressing or holding opinions that are opposed to the majority or official view.
Example
Only a few dissentient voices were heard during the debate.
Solo unas pocas voces disidentes se escucharon durante el debate.
A2 noun /ˈwɒlɪt/

Wallet

billetera
Meaning
a small folding case for carrying money, credit cards, and identification
Example
He pulled out his wallet to pay for the coffee.
Sacó su billetera para pagar el café.
A2 adverb /ˈprɒb.ə.bli/

Probably

probablemente
Meaning
almost certainly; very likely; in all likelihood
Example
He will probably arrive late tonight.
él probablemente llegará tarde esta noche.
B2 noun /ˈfer.i boʊt/

Ferry-boat

ferry
Meaning
a boat that carries passengers and vehicles across water
Example
We took the ferry-boat to cross the river.
Tomamos el ferry-bot para cruzar el río.
C1 noun ˈɛf.lu.ənt

effluent

aguas residuales o contaminadas
Meaning
Liquid waste or sewage discharged into a river or the sea.
Example
Factory effluent contaminates nearby rivers and lakes.
El efluente de la fábrica contamina los ríos y lagos cercanos.
C1 adjective /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪpt/

stereotyped

estereotipado
Meaning
Conforming to a fixed or oversimplified idea of what someone or something is like.
Example
His stereotyped jokes failed to impress the audience.
Sus chistes estereotipados no lograron impresionar a la audiencia.
B1 noun ˈtɑː.ɡɪt

target

objetivo
Meaning
An object, person, or place selected as the aim of an attack or focus of attention.
Example
Achieving energy targets is critical for global progress.
Lograr los objetivos de energía es crítico para el progreso global.
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.
B2 adjective /slæk/

slack

flojo
Meaning
not tight, firm, or busy; lacking tension or activity
Example
Business is slack during the rainy season.
El negocio está flojo durante la temporada de lluvias.
C1 verb /rɪˈnaʊns/

renounce

renunciar
Meaning
to formally declare rejection of something, such as a claim, belief, or way of life
Example
She renounced her citizenship to move abroad permanently.
Ella renunció a su ciudadanía para mudarse al extranjero permanentemente.
C1 noun ˌdʒiːəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈstrʌktʃər

geological structure

estructura geológica
Meaning
The arrangement and composition of rocks, minerals, and landforms in the Earth's crust.
Example
Scientists will study the Moon's geological structure.
Los científicos estudiarán la estructura geológica de la luna.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərəl/

temporal

temporal
Meaning
Relating to worldly affairs or to time rather than spiritual matters.
Example
The monk gave up his temporal possessions to live a simple life.
El monje renunció a sus posesiones temporales para vivir una vida simple.
C2 noun /ˈæn.dʒi.əʊ.plæs.ti/

angioplasty

procedimiento médico para abrir vasos sanguíneos bloqueados o estrechados que suministran sangre al corazón
Meaning
A medical procedure to open blocked or narrowed blood vessels that supply blood to the heart.
Example
Angioplasty is now safer with robotic assistance.
La angioplastia ahora es más segura con asistencia robótica.
B2 noun /ˌdɒkjʊmɛnˈteɪʃən/

documentation

documentación
Meaning
material that provides official information or evidence
Example
The documentation for the project is available for review.
La documentación para el proyecto está disponible para su revisión.
B2 verb /ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ/

intensify

intensificar
Meaning
To make something stronger, more extreme, or more forceful.
Example
The storm is expected to intensify overnight.
Se espera que la tormenta se intensifique durante la noche.
C2 adjective /ˈɒkjʊlər/

ocular

ocular
Meaning
Relating to the eye or vision.
Example
The patient was referred to a specialist for ocular treatment.
El paciente fue referido a un especialista para tratamiento ocular.
B2 verb /ˈkaʊnsəl/

counsel

aconsejar
Meaning
to give professional advice or guidance to someone
Example
The teacher counseled the students on their career choices.
El maestro aconsejó a los estudiantes sobre sus opciones de carrera.
A1 noun /dʒʌmp/

Jump

salto
Meaning
an act of jumping; a sudden movement upwards or forwards
Example
The athlete made a perfect jump over the high bar.
El atleta hizo un salto perfecto sobre la barra alta.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈbrɔɪld/

embroiled

involucrado
Meaning
being deeply involved in a difficult situation, conflict, or scandal
Example
She found herself embroiled in a heated family dispute.
Se encontró a sí misma involucrada en una acalorada disputa familiar.
C2 verb /ˈdʒɜːrnəlaɪz/

journalize

registrar en un diario
Meaning
to record daily transactions or events in a journal, especially in accounting
Example
The accountant will journalize all financial transactions at the end of the day.
El contador registrará todas las transacciones financieras al final del día.
C2 noun /rɪˈkwaɪtəl/

requital

retribución
Meaning
The act of returning something, such as a favor, service, or punishment; repayment or retaliation.
Example
She offered her time in requital for his kindness.
Ella ofreció su tiempo como retribución por su amabilidad.
C1 adjective /ˌnɒnˈvɜː.bəl/

non-verbal

No implica ni usa palabras o discurso; comunicado a través de gestos, lenguaje corporal o expresiones faciales.
Meaning
Not involving or using words or speech; communicated through gestures, body language, or facial expressions.
Example
Non-verbal cues are just as important as words.
Las señales no verbales son tan importantes como las palabras.
C2 noun /ˌɪdiəˈsɪŋkrəsi/

idiosyncrasy

idiosincrasia
Meaning
A distinctive or peculiar characteristic, habit, or mannerism unique to an individual.
Example
One of her idiosyncrasies was humming while working.
Una de sus idiosincrasias era tararear mientras trabajaba.
A1 adjective /raʊnd/

round

redondo
Meaning
having a circular shape; shaped like a sphere or disk
Example
The table was round and had a smooth surface.
La mesa era redonda y tenía una superficie lisa.
C2 noun /ˈtaɪroʊ/

tyro

principiante
Meaning
A beginner or novice in a field or activity.
Example
As a tyro in programming, she needed constant guidance.
Como principiante en programación, necesitaba orientación constante.
B2 noun /ɡreɪn/

Grain

grano
Meaning
wheat or any other cultivated cereal crop used as food; a single seed of a cereal
Example
The farmer stored large quantities of grain in the barn after the harvest.
El agricultor almacenó grandes cantidades de grano en el granero después de la cosecha.
B2 noun pərˈsɛpʃən

perception

percepción, entendimiento
Meaning
The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses
Example
Our perception of the situation was shaped by our prior experiences.
Nuestra percepción de la situación fue moldeada por nuestras experiencias previas.
C1 adjective /ræmˈbʌŋk.ʃəs/

rambunctious

alborotado
Meaning
boisterous, energetic, and difficult to control.
Example
The rambunctious children filled the house with noise.
Los niños alborotados llenaron la casa de ruido.
B2 adjective /ˈmaɪti/

mighty

poderoso
Meaning
having great power or strength; very strong or impressive
Example
The mighty river flows through the heart of the country.
El poderoso río fluye por el corazón del país.
C1 adjective /ˈtrænzɪtɔːri/

transitory

transitorio
Meaning
Not permanent; temporary.
Example
The transitory nature of fame makes it difficult to maintain.
La naturaleza transitoria de la fama hace que sea difícil de mantener.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌbreɪk/

outbreak

brote
Meaning
a sudden start or occurrence of something unpleasant, like disease or violence
Example
There was an outbreak of flu in the city.
Hubo un brote de gripe en la ciudad.
B2 noun kəmˈpet.ɪ.tɪv.nəs

competitiveness

competitividad
Meaning
The quality of being as good as or better than others of a comparable nature; the ability to compete successfully.
Example
Competitiveness is vital for economic sustainability.
La competitividad es vital para la sostenibilidad económica.
B1 noun /ruːt/

Root

raíz; origen; base; causa
Meaning
the part of a plant that grows underground; the basic cause, source, or origin of something
Example
We need to find the root of this problem to solve it permanently.
Necesitamos encontrar la raíz de este problema para resolverlo permanentemente.
C2 verb /dɪsˈkaʊntənəns/

discountenance

desaprobar
Meaning
To disapprove of or discourage something.
Example
The teacher strongly discountenanced cheating in exams.
El maestro desaprobó firmemente hacer trampa en los exámenes.
C2 adjective /ˈʌŋk.tʃu.əs/

unctuous

lisonjero
Meaning
Excessively flattering or ingratiating; oily in texture.
Example
His unctuous tone made everyone uncomfortable.
Su tono lisonjero hizo que todos se sintieran incómodos.
C1 adjective /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/

autumnal

otoñal
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of autumn; occurring in autumn
Example
The autumnal colors of red and gold filled the forest.
Los colores otoñales de rojo y oro llenaron el bosque.
C2 verb /ˌæd ˈlɪb/

ad-lib

decir improvisado
Meaning
to speak or perform without preparation; to improvise
Example
The comedian ad-libbed a joke when the microphone failed.
El comediante improvisó un chiste cuando el micrófono falló.
A2 noun /flaɪt/

flight

vuelo / vuelo
Meaning
the act of flying, typically through the air; or a scheduled trip by an aircraft
Example
Our flight to London was delayed due to bad weather.
Nuestro vuelo a Londres se retrasó debido al mal tiempo.
B2 noun /ˈdʌklɪŋ/

duckling

patito
Meaning
a young duck
Example
The mother duck led her ducklings to the pond.
La mamá patito llevó a sus patitos al estanque.
B1 noun /ˈɪnstəns/

instance

instancia
Meaning
An example or single occurrence of something.
Example
This is just one instance of his generosity.
Este es solo un ejemplo de su generosidad.
C1 adjective /ˈpɔːltri/

paltry

insignificante, trivial
Meaning
small or meager; lacking in value or importance
Example
They offered him a paltry sum for his work.
Le ofrecieron una suma insignificante por su trabajo.
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.
B2 noun /wæks/

Wax

cera
Meaning
a solid substance that melts when heated, used for making candles and polishing
Example
She used candle wax to seal the old letter.
Ella usó cera de vela para sellar la vieja carta.
C1 verb /dɪˈfrɔːd/

defraud

defraudar
Meaning
to illegally take money or valuables from someone by deception
Example
The company was accused of trying to defraud investors.
La empresa fue acusada de intentar defraudar a los inversores.
C1 phrase ˈiː.kəʊˌsɪs.təm kəˈlæps

ecosystem collapse

colapso del ecosistema
Meaning
The complete breakdown of an ecological system, resulting in the inability to maintain its structure and function.
Example
Unchecked deforestation can lead to ecosystem collapse.
La deforestación incontrolada puede llevar al colapso del ecosistema.
C1 noun /kɒzˈmɒlədʒi/

cosmology

cosmología
Meaning
the science of the origin and development of the universe
Example
She studied cosmology to understand the origins of the universe.
Estudió cosmología para entender los orígenes del universo.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɛrɪl/

imperil

poner en peligro
Meaning
To put in danger or at risk.
Example
Reckless driving can imperil the lives of others.
La conducción imprudente puede poner en peligro la vida de otros.
C1 verb /bɪˈmoʊn/

bemoan

lamentar
Meaning
To express discontent or sorrow over something.
Example
Critics bemoaned the lack of diversity in the film.
Los críticos lamentaron la falta de diversidad en la película.
C2 adjective /ˈmiːliˌmaʊðd/

mealymouthed

hablar de manera evasiva
Meaning
not willing to speak directly and honestly; evasive in speech
Example
The politician gave a mealymouthed response to the tough question.
El político dio una respuesta evasiva a la pregunta difícil.
C2 noun /ˈdʌlərd/

dullard

persona tonta
Meaning
a slow or stupid person
Example
He was considered a dullard by his classmates.
Él fue considerado un tonto por sus compañeros de clase.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪ.bəlˈbɒd.id/

able-bodied

físicamente apto
Meaning
physically strong and healthy, not disabled
Example
The company is looking for able-bodied workers for the construction site.
La empresa está buscando trabajadores físicamente aptos para el sitio de construcción.
B2 verb /klɪŋ/

cling

felicidad
Meaning
to hold on tightly to someone or something
Example
The child clung to his mother in fear.
Ella no pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 verb /həˈræŋ/

harangue

hacer un discurso largo y enérgico
Meaning
to deliver a long, passionate, and often angry speech
Example
The politician harangued the crowd for over an hour.
El político hizo un discurso a la multitud por más de una hora.
C2 noun /ˌɪnvəˈkeɪʃən/

invocation

invocación
Meaning
the act of calling upon a higher power for help, blessing, or inspiration
Example
The ceremony began with an invocation to the gods.
La ceremonia comenzó con una invocación a los dioses.
C2 noun /ˈnɪk.næk/

knickknack

felicidad
Meaning
A small decorative object, especially in a house.
Example
The shelf was full of little knickknacks collected from their travels.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
A1 verb /faɪnd/

find

encontrar
Meaning
to discover or locate something that was lost or hidden
Example
I can't find my keys anywhere.
No puedo encontrar mis llaves en ninguna parte.
C1 noun /ˈstreɪnər/

Strainer

colador
Meaning
a device having holes punched in it or made of crossed wires for separating solid matter from a liquid
Example
Use a strainer to drain the pasta water.
Usa un colador para drenar el agua de la pasta.
A2 adjective /ˈsɛvrəl/

several

varios
Meaning
more than one but not many; a few
Example
Several people attended the meeting yesterday.
Varios personas asistieron a la reunión ayer.
C1 noun/verb /tɔːrˈpiːdoʊ/

torpedo

torpedo
Meaning
A self-propelled underwater missile; to attack or destroy something suddenly and forcefully.
Example
The submarine launched a torpedo at the enemy ship.
El submarino lanzó un torpedo al barco enemigo.
C1 noun /ˈmoʊ.tər ˈlɔː.ri/

Motor lorry

camión motorizado
Meaning
a large motor vehicle used for transporting goods; truck
Example
The motor lorry delivered fresh vegetables to the market.
El camión motorizado entregó verduras frescas al mercado.
A1 verb (first person singular of 'be') /æm/

am

yo
Meaning
the first person singular present tense of 'be'
Example
I am happy today.
Hoy yo estoy feliz.
C1 noun ˈhʌz.bən.dri

husbandry

agricultura y ganadería
Meaning
The care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals; farming and agriculture.
Example
Proper husbandry techniques improve livestock health.
Las técnicas adecuadas de ganadería mejoran la salud del ganado.
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.
C2 noun /ˈpær.ɪ.saɪd/

parricide

parricidio
Meaning
The act of killing one's father, mother, or other close relative.
Example
The court tried him for parricide after the tragic incident.
El tribunal lo juzgó por parricidio después del trágico incidente.
C2 noun /ˈstrɪndʒənsi/

stringency

rigidez
Meaning
the quality of being strict, precise, or severe
Example
The stringency of the new rules surprised everyone.
La rigidez de las nuevas reglas sorprendió a todos.
C1 noun /ɡlɪtʃ/

glitch

fallo
Meaning
A sudden, usually temporary fault or malfunction in a system or device.
Example
The computer crashed due to a minor glitch in the software.
El ordenador se bloqueó debido a un pequeño fallo en el software.
A2 noun /ɪˈlek.trɪk fæn/

Electric fan

ventilador eléctrico
Meaning
a device with rotating blades that creates airflow to cool or ventilate a room
Example
The electric fan keeps the room cool during hot summer days.
El ventilador eléctrico mantiene la habitación fresca durante los días calurosos de verano.
C2 noun /ˈlɛtʃ.əri/

lechery

lujuria
Meaning
excessive or offensive sexual desire; lustfulness
Example
The novel depicted the lechery of corrupt nobles.
La novela describía la lujuria de los nobles corruptos.
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.
C2 noun /ˈdɛnɪzən/

denizen

habitante
Meaning
an inhabitant or resident of a particular place
Example
The forest is home to many nocturnal denizens.
El bosque es hogar de muchos habitantes nocturnos.
C1 verb /ˈnʌrɪʃ/

nourish

nutrir
Meaning
To provide with food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition
Example
Good books nourish the mind.
Los buenos libros nutren la mente.
B2 adverb /kənˈsɪstəntli/

consistently

constantemente
Meaning
in a way that does not vary; regularly and dependably
Example
She has been performing consistently well in her studies.
Ella ha estado rindiendo constantemente bien en sus estudios.
C1 noun /əˈflɪkʃən/

affliction

aflicción
Meaning
a state of pain, suffering, or distress
Example
Poverty is a common affliction in many parts of the world.
La pobreza es una aflicción común en muchas partes del mundo.
B1 noun /əˈnaʊnsmənt/

announcement

anuncio
Meaning
a public or formal statement giving information
Example
The principal made an important announcement about the new schedule.
El director hizo un anuncio importante sobre el nuevo horario.
A2 noun /ˈpaɪnˌæpəl/

pineapple

piña
Meaning
a tropical fruit with a rough spiky skin, sweet yellow flesh, and a leafy crown
Example
She added fresh pineapple to the fruit salad.
Ella añadió piña fresca a la ensalada de frutas.
B2 verb /boʊlt/

bolt

correr de repente; asegurar algo con un perno
Meaning
To move suddenly and quickly; also to fasten something with a bolt.
Example
The horse bolted from the stable after hearing a loud noise.
El caballo salió disparado del establo al escuchar un ruido fuerte.
C2 verb /ɪnˈθroʊn/

enthrone

entronizar
Meaning
to install someone on a throne or to give someone high status
Example
The king was enthroned in a grand ceremony.
El rey fue entronizado en una gran ceremonia.
B2 verb /niːl/

kneel

arrodillarse
Meaning
to go down on one's knees; to rest on the knees
Example
The knight knelt before the king.
El caballero se arrodilló ante el rey.
B1 noun /ruːˈtiːn/

routine

rutina, hábito, secuencia fija
Meaning
A sequence of actions regularly followed; a fixed program.
Example
A well-structured routine improves productivity.
Una rutina bien estructurada mejora la productividad.
B1 noun /ˈprɛzəns/

presence

presencia
Meaning
The fact or condition of being present; a person's impressive manner or appearance.
Example
His presence in the meeting made everyone feel at ease.
Su presencia en la reunión hizo que todos se sintieran a gusto.
C1 verb /ˈlɛvi/

levy

imponer
Meaning
To impose or collect, especially a tax or fine.
Example
The government decided to levy a new tax on luxury goods.
El gobierno decidió imponer un nuevo impuesto sobre los productos de lujo.
C2 noun /ˈsʌbtrəˌhɛnd/

subtrahend

minuendo
Meaning
a number that is to be subtracted from another number
Example
In the equation 10 - 4, the number 4 is the subtrahend.
En la ecuación 10 - 4, el número 4 es el minuendo.
A2 noun /bæˈleɪ/

ballet

ballet
Meaning
a highly stylized and artistic form of dance
Example
She has trained for years in classical ballet.
Ella ha entrenado durante años en ballet clásico.
A2 noun /taɪər/

tire

llanta
Meaning
a rubber covering around a wheel
Example
The car’s tire burst on the highway.
La llanta del coche explotó en la carretera.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnfəˈlɪsɪtəs/

infelicitous

inadecuado
Meaning
not suitable or well chosen; awkward or unfortunate
Example
His infelicitous remark ruined the atmosphere of the meeting.
Su comentario inadecuado arruinó el ambiente de la reunión.
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.
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.
A1 verb /ˈiːtɪŋ/

eating

comer
Meaning
the act of consuming food
Example
They were eating dinner when the phone rang.
Cuando sonó el teléfono, ellos estaban comiendo la cena.
B2 adjective /ˈlʌvəbl̩/

loveable

felicidad
Meaning
easy to love; endearing or charming
Example
The puppy was so loveable that everyone wanted to hold it.
Ella no pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːrprɪt/

misinterpret

malinterpretar
Meaning
to understand or explain something wrongly
Example
He misinterpreted her silence as agreement.
Él malinterpretó su silencio como un acuerdo.
C1 adjective /ˈpɛtjʊlənt/

petulant

irritable
Meaning
Childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
Example
The child became petulant when denied more candy.
El niño se volvió irritable cuando no le dieron más dulces.
B2 verb /flɜːrt/

flirt

coquetear
Meaning
to behave as if you are attracted to someone, but not in a serious way
Example
She often flirts with her colleagues at work.
Ella a menudo coquetea con sus compañeros de trabajo.
B1 noun /ˈviː.ɪ.kəlz/

Vehicles

vehículos
Meaning
machines used for transporting people or goods from one place to another
Example
There are many different types of vehicles on the road today.
Hoy en día hay muchos tipos de vehículos en la carretera.
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrpɔːrt/

purport

pretender
Meaning
to claim or profess something, often falsely
Example
The document purports to be an official government report.
El documento pretende ser un informe oficial del gobierno.
B1 verb /mɛlt/

melt

derretir
Meaning
to change from solid to liquid due to heat; to disappear gradually
Example
The ice melted in the sun.
El hielo se derritió al sol.
C2 noun /ˌɛərəˈstætɪks/

aerostatics

aerostática
Meaning
The branch of physics that deals with the equilibrium of air and gases and the forces acting on bodies in them.
Example
Aerostatics is essential for understanding how balloons float.
La aerostática es esencial para entender cómo flotan los globos.
A2 noun /ˈdæn.sər/

Dancer

bailarina
Meaning
a person who performs dance, typically as a profession or art form
Example
The dancer performed gracefully on the stage.
La bailarina se presentó con gracia en el escenario.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkəˈpæsəti/

incapacity

incapacidad
Meaning
the lack of ability, power, or fitness to do something
Example
His mental incapacity prevented him from making important decisions.
Su incapacidad mental le impidió tomar decisiones importantes.
B1 verb /rɪˈvjuː/

review

revisar
Meaning
to examine or assess something again; to write a critical evaluation
Example
I need to review my notes before the exam.
Necesito revisar mis notas antes del examen.
C1 noun, verb /pliːt/

pleat

pliegue
Meaning
a fold in fabric made by doubling the material back upon itself
Example
She added a pleat to the skirt for extra volume.
Ella agregó un pliegue a la falda para más volumen.
B2 verb (phrasal) /ˈpæs ˌɔːf/

pass-off

presentar algo falso como si fuera real; fingir
Meaning
to present something or someone falsely as something else; to pretend or deceive
Example
He tried to pass off the fake watch as a luxury brand.
Intentó pasar el reloj falso como una marca de lujo.
C1 noun /ˈpleɪdʒərɪzəm/

plagiarism

plagio
Meaning
the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own
Example
The student was expelled for committing plagiarism in his essay.
El estudiante fue expulsado por cometer plagio en su ensayo.
C2 noun /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒɪst/

ichthyologist

icthyólogo
Meaning
A scientist who studies fish.
Example
The ichthyologist discovered a new species of fish in the river.
El icthyólogo descubrió una nueva especie de pez en el río.
B2 verb, noun /ɡrɪn/

grin

sonreír ampliamente, a menudo mostrando los dientes
Meaning
to smile broadly, often showing teeth
Example
She grinned happily at the good news.
Ella sonrió felizmente al escuchar las buenas noticias.
C1 noun /ˈtʃæriət/

Chariot

carro de guerra
Meaning
an ancient horse-drawn vehicle used in warfare and racing
Example
The warrior rode his chariot into battle with great courage.
El guerrero montó su carro de guerra en la batalla con gran valentía.
C2 noun /ˌfoʊ.nəˈlɑː.dʒi/

phonology

fonología
Meaning
the study of the sound system of a language
Example
She is studying phonology to understand how sounds function in English.
Ella está estudiando fonología para entender cómo funcionan los sonidos en inglés.
C1 verb /flɔːnt/

flaunt

presumir
Meaning
to show off something proudly, often to attract attention
Example
She likes to flaunt her new jewelry at parties.
A ella le gusta presumir sus nuevas joyas en las fiestas.
B1 adjective /ˈspaɪ.si/

Spicy

picante
Meaning
having a strong, hot flavor from spices; containing spices
Example
This curry is too spicy for me to eat.
Este curry está demasiado picante para que lo coma.
C2 noun /ˈdɒldrəmz/

doldrums

estancamiento
Meaning
A state of inactivity, stagnation, or low spirits; also a region near the equator with calm winds.
Example
After the project failed, the team was stuck in the doldrums for months.
Después de que el proyecto fracasó, el equipo estuvo en un periodo de estancamiento durante meses.
C1 adjective ˈklaɪ.mət rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt

climate-resilient

resistente al clima
Meaning
Able to cope with the adverse effects of climate change; sustainable and adaptable.
Example
Climate-resilient crops can survive extreme weather conditions.
Los cultivos resistentes al clima pueden sobrevivir a condiciones meteorológicas extremas.
C1 noun /əˈbreɪʒən/

abrasion

raspadura o desgaste de la piel o superficie debido a la fricción
Meaning
a scrape or wearing away of the skin or surface due to friction
Example
He suffered a minor abrasion on his knee after falling.
Él sufrió una pequeña raspadura en su rodilla después de caerse.
C2 adjective /bɪˈnɪɡnənt/

benignant

benigno, bondadoso
Meaning
Kindly and benevolent in nature.
Example
The teacher’s benignant attitude made the students feel comfortable.
La actitud benigna del maestro hizo que los estudiantes se sintieran cómodos.
C1 noun /ˈkroʊniˌɪzəm/

cronyism

clientelismo
Meaning
The practice of favoring friends or associates, especially in political appointments or business deals.
Example
The company was accused of cronyism in hiring practices.
La empresa fue acusada de clientelismo en las prácticas de contratación.
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.
C1 verb rɪˈpel

repel

repeler
Meaning
To push away or force apart due to similar charges or properties.
Example
Protons repel each other.
Los protones se repelen entre sí.
B2 noun /ˈɒfərɪŋ/

offering

oferta
Meaning
something that is given, especially as a gift or contribution
Example
The company’s latest offering is an eco-friendly car.
La última oferta de la empresa es un coche ecológico.
B1 adverb /ˈfeər.li/

Fairly

justamente; moderadamente; razonablemente
Meaning
in a just manner; moderately; reasonably
Example
The test was fairly easy, but some questions were challenging.
El examen fue bastante fácil, pero algunas preguntas fueron desafiantes.
B2 verb /ɪkˈsploʊd/

explode

explotar
Meaning
to burst or shatter violently and noisily as a result of rapid combustion or pressure
Example
The bomb exploded in the middle of the street.
La bomba explotó en medio de la calle.
B1 noun /ɡɪlt/

Guilt

culpa
Meaning
a feeling of having committed wrong or failed in an obligation; responsibility for wrongdoing
Example
She felt overwhelming guilt after forgetting her mother's birthday.
Ella sintió una abrumadora culpa después de olvidar el cumpleaños de su madre.
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.
C1 noun /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/

anguish

angustia
Meaning
Severe mental or physical pain or suffering.
Example
She was in deep anguish after hearing the tragic news.
Ella estaba en profunda angustia después de escuchar la trágica noticia.