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C1 noun /ˈdɪs.ə.nəns/

dissonance

disonancia
Meaning
Disagreement, lack of harmony, conflict between ideas or beliefs.
Example
The cultural dissonance created misunderstandings.
La disonancia cultural creó malentendidos.
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.
C2 noun /ˌdaɪ.jʊˈret.ɪk/

diuretic

diurético
Meaning
A substance that promotes the production of urine.
Example
Coffee has a mild diuretic effect.
El café tiene un leve efecto diurético.
A2 noun /ˈdrɔːər/

drawer

cajón
Meaning
a box-shaped storage compartment that slides in and out of furniture
Example
She kept her jewelry in the top drawer of the dresser.
Ella guardó sus joyas en el cajón superior de la cómoda.
C2 verb /ˌdɪskəmˈpoʊz/

discompose

descomponer
Meaning
To disturb the order or calmness of something or someone.
Example
The unexpected question seemed to discompose her.
La pregunta inesperada pareció descomponerla.
C2 adjective /ˌdɒktrɪˈnɛər/

doctrinaire

doctrinario
Meaning
stubbornly devoted to a theory or doctrine without regard to practical considerations
Example
His doctrinaire approach to politics alienated many supporters.
Su enfoque doctrinario hacia la política alienó a muchos seguidores.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈbjuːz/

disabuse

desilusionar
Meaning
To free someone from a false belief or misconception.
Example
The teacher tried to disabuse the students of their misunderstanding.
La profesora trató de desilusionar a los estudiantes de su malentendido.
C1 verb /deɪz/

daze

aturdir
Meaning
to stun or confuse someone temporarily with a shock or surprise
Example
The bright lights dazed the runners as they entered the stadium.
Las luces brillantes aturdirán a los corredores cuando entren en el estadio.
C1 noun /dɪˈskrep.ən.si/

discrepancy

discrepancia, diferencia, discrepancia
Meaning
A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.
Example
The audit revealed a discrepancy between the reported earnings and actual income.
La auditoría reveló una discrepancia entre las ganancias reportadas y los ingresos reales.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪˌsɪləbəl/

disyllable

palabra disílaba
Meaning
a word consisting of two syllables
Example
The word 'happy' is a disyllable.
La palabra ‘feliz’ es una palabra disílaba.
C1 noun /dɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/

Deficiency

deficiencia; falta; insuficiencia
Meaning
a lack or shortage of something; inadequacy or insufficiency
Example
The doctor diagnosed a vitamin D deficiency in the patient's blood test.
El doctor diagnosticó una deficiencia de vitamina D en la prueba de sangre del paciente.
C1 verb /dɪˈmoʊt/

demote

degradar
Meaning
to reduce to a lower rank or position
Example
The manager decided to demote the employee for poor performance.
El gerente decidió degradar al empleado por su bajo rendimiento.
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌɡɒn/

decagon

dodecágono
Meaning
A polygon with ten sides and ten angles.
Example
The geometry teacher drew a perfect decagon on the board.
El profesor de geometría dibujó un decágono perfecto en la pizarra.
C2 noun /dɪˌlɪniˈeɪʃən/

delineation

delimitación
Meaning
the precise description, drawing, or outlining of something
Example
The artist’s delineation of the landscape was remarkably accurate.
La delimitación del paisaje por el artista fue notablemente precisa.
A2 verb /dɪˈstrɔɪ/

destroy

destruir
Meaning
to damage something so badly that it cannot be used
Example
The fire destroyed the entire building.
El fuego destruyó todo el edificio.
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.
B2 noun ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈfɔːrmæt

Digital Format

formato digital
Meaning
A format in which information is stored as electronic data.
Example
A digital format family tree can be shared online.
Un árbol genealógico en formato digital se puede compartir en línea.
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.
B2 verb /dɪˈstrækt/

distract

distraer
Meaning
to take someone's attention away from what they are doing or focusing on
Example
The loud noise distracted her during the exam.
El ruido fuerte distrajo a ella durante el examen.
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 verb /dɪˈkænt/

decant

decantar
Meaning
To pour liquid gently from one container into another, especially without disturbing the sediment.
Example
She carefully decanted the wine into a clean glass.
Ella cuidadosamente vertió el vino en un vaso limpio.
B2 noun /diˈoʊ.dər.ənt/

Deodorant

desodorante
Meaning
a substance that removes or conceals unpleasant smells, especially bodily odors
Example
She applied deodorant before going to the gym to stay fresh during workout.
Ella se aplicó desodorante antes de ir al gimnasio para mantenerse fresca durante el entrenamiento.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈdʒʌŋktɪv/

disjunctive

disyuntivo
Meaning
Serving to separate or divide; expressing a choice between alternatives.
Example
In grammar, 'or' is a disjunctive conjunction.
En gramática, 'o' es una conjunción disyuntiva.
A1 noun /deɪ/

Day

día
Meaning
a period of twenty-four hours; the time during which there is light
Example
What a beautiful day it is today with clear blue skies!
¡Qué hermoso día es hoy con cielos azules despejados!
C2 verb /dɪsˈmɛmbər/

dismember

desmembrar
Meaning
to cut or tear the limbs from a body; to divide into separate parts
Example
The king ordered his enemies to be dismembered.
El rey ordenó que sus enemigos fueran desmembrados.
B2 verb /daɪˈvɜːrt/

divert

desviar
Meaning
to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain
Example
The police diverted traffic to a side road.
La policía desvió el tráfico hacia una carretera lateral.
A2 noun /dɒl/

doll

muñeca
Meaning
a small toy resembling a human figure, especially for children
Example
The little girl hugged her favorite doll tightly.
La niña pequeña abrazó fuertemente su muñeca favorita.
B1 noun ˈdɪsɪplɪn

discipline

disciplina
Meaning
The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience
Example
Discipline helps maintain focus and productivity.
La disciplina ayuda a mantener el enfoque y la productividad.
B2 noun /ˈdiː.fekt/

Defect

defecto
Meaning
a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack; a fault or flaw in something
Example
The manufacturing defect caused the product to fail after only one week.
El defecto de fabricación causó que el producto fallara después de solo una semana.
A1 verb /duː/

do

hacer
Meaning
to perform an action; to carry out
Example
I do my homework every evening.
Hago mi tarea todas las noches.
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.
C2 noun ˈdɒɡ.ɪd.nəs

doggedness

perseverancia
Meaning
Stubborn persistence in achieving something without giving up.
Example
His doggedness in pursuing his goals was inspiring.
Su perseverancia en alcanzar sus metas fue inspiradora.
B2 verb /dɪˈtekt/

detect

detectar
Meaning
to discover or identify the presence or existence of something; to notice something that is not immediately obvious
Example
The security system can detect movement in the building.
El sistema de seguridad puede detectar movimiento en el edificio.
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.
C2 noun /ˌdaɪvəˈɡeɪʃən/

divagation

divagación
Meaning
digression; wandering from a path or subject
Example
His lecture was full of divagation, making it hard to follow the main point.
Su conferencia estuvo llena de divagaciones, lo que hizo difícil seguir el punto principal.
C1 noun /drɑːft/ (UK), /dræft/ (US)

draught

corriente de aire
Meaning
a current of cool air in a room or another confined space; also a portion of liquid, especially beer, served from a barrel or cask
Example
She closed the window to keep out the cold draught.
Ella cerró la ventana para evitar la corriente de aire frío.
A1 noun /dɔːr/

Door

puerta
Meaning
a movable barrier used to close an entrance to a building or room
Example
Please close the door when you leave the room.
Por favor, cierre la puerta cuando salga de la habitación.
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.
A2 verb /draɪv/

drive

conducir
Meaning
to control and move a vehicle; to force someone to move
Example
I will drive to work tomorrow morning.
Mañana conduciré al trabajo por la mañana.
C1 noun /ˌdev.əˈtiː/

Devotee

devoto; seguidor
Meaning
a person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about someone or something
Example
As a devotee of classical music, she attended every concert in the city.
Como devota de la música clásica, asistió a cada concierto en la ciudad.
C2 noun /dəˈkɔɪt/

Dacoit

bandido
Meaning
a member of an armed gang of robbers; a bandit, especially in India and Myanmar
Example
The village was terrorized by a gang of dacoits who robbed travelers.
La aldea fue aterrorizada por una banda de bandidos que robaban a los viajeros.
A2 noun /ˈdrɑː.mə/

drama

drama
Meaning
a play for theater, radio, or television, or an exciting or emotional situation
Example
She loves watching historical drama series.
A ella le encanta ver series de drama históricas.
B1 adjective /ˈdɪstənt/

Distant

distante
Meaning
far away in space or time; remote
Example
We could see a distant mountain on the horizon.
Podíamos ver una montaña distante en el horizonte.
C1 verb /ˈdæŋɡəl/

dangle

colgar
Meaning
to hang loosely or swing freely
Example
The keys dangled from his belt.
Las llaves colgaban de su cinturón.
C2 adjective /dɪˈfjuːzəbl/

diffusible

difundible
Meaning
able to spread or be spread through a medium
Example
Oxygen is diffusible through cell membranes.
El oxígeno es difundible a través de las membranas celulares.
B1 adjective /ˈdiː.teɪld/

detailed

detallado
Meaning
Having many details; very thorough.
Example
The report provided a detailed analysis of the situation.
El informe proporcionó un análisis detallado de la situación.
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.
C2 noun /daɪˈvɛstɪtʃər/

divestiture

desinversión
Meaning
the action of selling off or disposing of business interests or assets
Example
The divestiture of the subsidiary was completed last year.
La desinversión de la filial se completó el año pasado.
B2 noun /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/

diabetes

felicidad
Meaning
a medical condition in which the body cannot properly control the level of sugar in the blood
Example
He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌɡræm/

decagram

decagramo
Meaning
A metric unit of mass equal to ten grams.
Example
The package weighed exactly one decagram.
El paquete pesaba exactamente un decagramo.
C2 adverb /ˈdɑːrklɪŋ/

darkling

en la oscuridad
Meaning
In the dark or growing dark; dimly.
Example
The forest creatures moved darkling through the night.
Las criaturas del bosque se movían en la oscuridad durante la noche.
C1 noun /ˌdiː.kɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

decomposition

descomposición
Meaning
the process of decaying or breaking down into simpler parts
Example
The decomposition of leaves enriches the soil.
La descomposición de las hojas enriquece el suelo.
C1 noun /ˌdɪsərˈteɪʃən/

dissertation

tesis
Meaning
A long piece of writing on a particular subject, usually written for a university degree.
Example
She spent two years writing her doctoral dissertation.
Ella pasó dos años escribiendo su tesis doctoral.
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.
B2 noun /droʊn/

Drone

abeja macho
Meaning
a male bee that does not work and whose only function is to mate with the queen
Example
The drone bees do not collect honey like worker bees.
Los drones no recolectan miel como las abejas obreras.
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/verb /dɪˈspjuːt/

dispute

disputa, desacuerdo
Meaning
a disagreement or argument about something important
Example
The two countries are in dispute over the border issue.
Los dos países están en disputa sobre el tema de la frontera.
A2 noun /ˈdɒlfɪn/

Dolphin

delfín
Meaning
A highly intelligent marine mammal with a streamlined body and dorsal fin
Example
Dolphins are known for their playful behavior and intelligence.
Los delfines son conocidos por su comportamiento juguetón e inteligencia.
C1 noun/verb /dɛnt/

dent

abolladura
Meaning
a small hollow mark on the surface of something; to make a small hollow mark
Example
The accident left a dent in the car door.
El accidente dejó una abolladura en la puerta del coche.
C2 noun /ˈdʌblɪt/

doublet

doblete / chaqueta ajustada
Meaning
a close-fitting jacket worn by men in the Renaissance; also, a pair of similar things
Example
The actor wore a velvet doublet for the Shakespearean play.
El actor llevó un doblete de terciopelo para la obra de Shakespeare.
A2 noun /ˈdaɪət/

diet

dieta
Meaning
the kinds of food that a person usually eats
Example
He follows a strict vegetarian diet.
Él sigue una dieta vegetariana estricta.
B1 noun, verb /dɪˈzaɪər/

desire

deseo
Meaning
a strong feeling of wanting something or wishing for something to happen
Example
He has a strong desire to travel the world.
Él tiene un fuerte deseo de viajar por el mundo.
C1 verb /ˌdiːˈbʌŋk/

debunk

desmentir, exponer la falsedad de
Meaning
Expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief).
Example
Scientists debunked the myth that vaccines cause autism.
Los científicos desmintieron el mito de que las vacunas causan autismo.
C1 verb /dɪˈpɔːrt/

deport

deportar
Meaning
To expel a foreigner from a country, usually for legal or political reasons.
Example
The government decided to deport the illegal immigrants.
El gobierno decidió deportar a los inmigrantes ilegales.
A2 noun /ˈdaʊnˌtaʊn/

downtown

centro de la ciudad
Meaning
the central part of a city
Example
They spent the afternoon shopping downtown.
Pasaron la tarde comprando en el centro de la ciudad.
C1 adjective /dɪˈstrɔːt/

distraught

desconcertado
Meaning
extremely upset and anxious, often to the point of being unable to think clearly
Example
She was distraught after losing her pet.
Ella estaba desconcertada después de perder su mascota.
B2 noun /dɪsˈtrɛs/

distress

angustia
Meaning
extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain
Example
He felt a deep sense of distress when he heard the bad news.
Sintió una gran angustia cuando escuchó las malas noticias.
C2 adjective /ˈdɪsəluːt/

dissolute

disoluto
Meaning
lacking moral restraint; indulging excessively in sensual pleasures
Example
He led a dissolute life filled with parties and gambling.
Él llevó una vida disoluta llena de fiestas y apuestas.
C2 noun /dɪsˈtɛmpər/

distemper

enfermedad viral que afecta a los animales, especialmente a los perros
Meaning
a viral disease affecting animals, especially dogs; also refers to a state of disorder
Example
The dog was diagnosed with distemper and needed immediate care.
El perro fue diagnosticado con distemper y necesitaba atención inmediata.
B2 noun /dɪˈstɜː.bəns/

Disturbance

perturbación; disturbio; trastorno
Meaning
the interruption of a settled and peaceful condition; anxiety or mental uneasiness
Example
The loud music created a disturbance that bothered all the neighbors.
La música alta causó una perturbación que molestó a todos los vecinos.
C2 verb /deɪn/

deign

bajar su dignidad para hacer algo
Meaning
to do something considered beneath one's dignity
Example
The king did not deign to reply to the commoner.
El rey no se dignó a responder al plebeyo.
C1 noun /dɪˈkriː/

Decree

decreto
Meaning
an official order issued by a legal authority; a judicial decision or edict
Example
The king issued a decree that all citizens must pay additional taxes.
El rey emitió un decreto que todos los ciudadanos deben pagar impuestos adicionales.
C1 adjective deft

deft

habilidoso
Meaning
Neatly skillful and quick in one's movements; dexterous and adroit.
Example
The artist's deft hands created a masterpiece.
Las manos hábiles del artista crearon una obra maestra.
B1 verb /dɪˈleɪ/

delay

retrasar
Meaning
to make something happen later than planned
Example
The flight was delayed due to bad weather.
El vuelo se retrasó debido al mal tiempo.
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.
C1 adjective /dɪˈplɔːrəbl/

deplorable

despreciable
Meaning
deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad in quality
Example
The refugees were living in deplorable conditions.
Los refugiados vivían en condiciones deplorables.
B2 noun daɪˈlem.ə

dilemma

dilema, conflicto difícil
Meaning
A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives.
Example
She faced a moral dilemma at work.
Ella enfrentó un dilema moral en el trabajo.
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɒndənt/

despondent

desalentado
Meaning
feeling or showing deep hopelessness or discouragement
Example
She felt despondent after losing her job.
Ella se sintió desalentada después de perder su trabajo.
C1 verb /dɪˈbɑːr/

debar

prohibir
Meaning
To officially prevent someone from doing something.
Example
He was debarred from entering the competition due to cheating.
Fue descalificado de la competencia debido al engaño.
C1 noun /ˈdrɪz.əl/

Drizzle

llovizna
Meaning
light rain falling in very fine drops; a very light rainfall
Example
The gentle drizzle continued throughout the morning, making everything misty.
La suave llovizna continuó durante toda la mañana, haciendo que todo se viera nebuloso.
B1 noun ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl tuːlz

digital tools

herramientas digitales
Meaning
Electronic software and applications used for learning and educational purposes.
Example
Schools are integrating digital tools to enhance learning.
Las escuelas están integrando herramientas digitales para mejorar el aprendizaje.
B2 verb /dɪˈnaʊns/

denounce

denunciar
Meaning
To publicly declare something to be wrong, evil, or condemn strongly.
Example
The leader denounced corruption in his speech.
El líder denunció la corrupción en su discurso.
B2 noun /ˈdiːmən/

demon

demonio
Meaning
an evil spirit or devil
Example
The story was about a demon who haunted the village.
La historia era sobre un demonio que aterrorizaba el pueblo.
C2 noun /ˈdɛntɪfrɪs/

dentifrice

dentífrico
Meaning
a substance such as powder, paste, or liquid used to clean teeth
Example
He bought a new herbal dentifrice from the pharmacy.
Él compró un dentífrico herbal nuevo en la farmacia.
A2 adverb /ˌdaʊnˈsteəz/

Downstairs

abajo
Meaning
on or to a lower floor of a building
Example
Please go downstairs and wait in the lobby.
Por favor, baja y espera en el vestíbulo.
B1 verb /dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/

developing

desarrollando
Meaning
the process of growing, improving, or becoming more advanced
Example
She is developing new skills in programming.
Ella está desarrollando nuevas habilidades en programación.
C2 noun /dɪˈkæmɪtər/

decameter

decámetro
Meaning
A metric unit of length equal to ten meters.
Example
The field was measured in decameters for accuracy.
El campo fue medido en decámetros para mayor precisión.
C2 adjective /dɪˈstreɪ/

distrait

distraído
Meaning
deeply distracted or absent-minded, often due to worry or grief
Example
He looked distrait after hearing the sad news.
Él parecía distraído después de escuchar las malas noticias.
A2 adjective /dɪˈlɪʃəs/

delicious

felicidad
Meaning
having a very pleasant taste or smell
Example
The cake was so delicious that everyone asked for a second slice.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
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.
B2 noun /diːp siː/

deep sea

mar profundo
Meaning
The deep parts of the sea or ocean, typically beyond the continental shelf.
Example
Many deep-sea creatures produce bioluminescence for survival.
Muchas criaturas del mar profundo producen bioluminiscencia para sobrevivir.
B1 verb /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt/

demonstrate

demostrar
Meaning
to clearly show or prove something through evidence, explanation, or action
Example
The teacher demonstrated the experiment to the class.
La maestra demostró el experimento a la clase.
B1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/

disappoint

decepcionar
Meaning
to fail to fulfill the hopes or expectations of someone; to make someone feel sad or displeased
Example
I hope I won't disappoint you with my performance.
Espero que no te decepcione con mi rendimiento.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈkɒnsələt/

disconsolate

desconsolado
Meaning
very unhappy and unable to be comforted
Example
She was disconsolate after hearing the bad news.
Ella estaba desconsolada después de escuchar las malas noticias.
C1 verb /dɪsˈpærɪdʒ/

disparage

despreciar
Meaning
to criticize someone or something in a way that shows a lack of respect
Example
It is unfair to disparage people for their opinions.
Es injusto despreciar a las personas por sus opiniones.
C2 noun /ˈdræɡˌnɛt/

dragnet

redada
Meaning
A systematic search or investigation, often by police to catch criminals.
Example
The police launched a dragnet to capture the fugitives.
La policía lanzó una redada para capturar a los fugitivos.
C1 adjective /dɪˈvɔɪd/

devoid

vacío
Meaning
Completely lacking or without something.
Example
His speech was devoid of any real emotion.
Su discurso estaba vacío de cualquier emoción real.
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.
B2 adverb /drəˈmætɪkli/

dramatically

dramáticamente
Meaning
in a sudden, striking, or exaggerated way
Example
Sales increased dramatically after the campaign.
Las ventas aumentaron dramáticamente después de la campaña.
C1 verb /dɪsˈlɒdʒ/

dislodge

desalojar
Meaning
To remove or force out from a position, especially one that is fixed or hard to move.
Example
The troops dislodged the enemy from the hill.
Las tropas desalojaron al enemigo de la colina.
B2 verb, noun /dɒn/

don

ponerse / líder
Meaning
to put on (an article of clothing); also used as a title for a respected person
Example
She donned her coat before leaving.
Ella se puso su abrigo antes de salir.
C2 adjective /dɪˈrɒɡətɪv/

derogative

despectivo
Meaning
Expressing a low opinion or showing lack of respect.
Example
He made a derogative remark about her work.
Hizo un comentario despectivo sobre su trabajo.
C1 noun /dɪˈpɑːzətɔːri/

depository

depósito, almacén
Meaning
a place where things are stored or deposited, especially financial assets
Example
The national depository safeguards all government bonds.
El depósito nacional salvaguarda todos los bonos del gobierno.
C1 adjective /dæft/

daft

tonto
Meaning
Silly or foolish.
Example
It was a daft idea to go hiking without water.
Fue una idea tonta ir a hacer senderismo sin agua.
C1 noun /ˌdɜːrməˈtɑːlədʒi/

dermatology

dermatología
Meaning
The branch of medicine concerned with the skin and its diseases.
Example
He studied dermatology at medical school.
Estudió dermatología en la escuela de medicina.
B2 noun dɪˈskrɛʃən

discretion

discreción
Meaning
The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.
Example
She handled the situation with great discretion.
Ella manejó la situación con gran discreción.
A2 adverb /ˈdɪfərəntli/

differently

de manera diferente
Meaning
in a way that is not the same as another or as expected
Example
She approached the problem differently than her colleagues.
Ella abordó el problema de manera diferente que sus colegas.
A2 noun /dɪˈɡriː/

degree

grado / nivel
Meaning
an amount or level of something; an academic qualification
Example
She earned a degree in engineering.
Ella obtuvo un grado en ingeniería.
B1 noun /dɪˈsɪʒənˌmeɪkɪŋ/

decision-making

toma de decisiones
Meaning
the process of making decisions, especially important or business-related decisions
Example
The CEO's decision-making was crucial for the success of the company.
La toma de decisiones del CEO fue crucial para el éxito de la empresa.
C1 noun /dɪˈten.ʃən/

Detention

detención; prisión temporal
Meaning
the action of detaining someone or being detained in official custody
Example
The student received detention for repeatedly disrupting the class.
El estudiante recibió detención por interrumpir repetidamente la clase.
B2 verb /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/

distinguish

distinguir
Meaning
to recognize or show the differences between two or more things; to set apart as different
Example
It can be difficult to distinguish between truth and rumor.
Puede ser difícil distinguir entre la verdad y el rumor.
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɜːrst/

dispersed

disperso
Meaning
Scattered or spread across a wide area.
Example
The dispersed population made it difficult to provide public services.
La población dispersa dificultó la prestación de servicios públicos.
A2 noun /ˈdɪʃ ˌwɒʃər/

Dish washer

lavavajillas
Meaning
an appliance for washing dishes automatically
Example
We installed a new dishwasher in our kitchen last week.
Instalamos un nuevo lavavajillas en nuestra cocina la semana pasada.
B2 adjective /ˈdjʊərəbəl/

Durable

duradero; resistente; fuerte
Meaning
able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; lasting; strong
Example
This durable fabric will last for many years.
Esta tela duradera durará muchos años.
B1 noun /dɒt/

dot

punto
Meaning
a small round mark or spot
Example
She drew a red dot on the paper.
Ella dibujó un punto rojo en el papel.
C1 adjective /dɪˈvɪzəbl/

divisible

divisible
Meaning
Capable of being divided by another number without leaving a remainder.
Example
Twelve is divisible by three and four.
Doce es divisible por tres y cuatro.
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.
B1 noun /ˈdrɛsɪŋ/

dressing

aderezo / mezcla de condimentos
Meaning
a sauce for salads; or material used to cover a wound
Example
She prepared a delicious salad with Italian dressing.
Preparó una deliciosa ensalada con aderezo italiano.
C1 noun/verb /dɪsˈdeɪn/

disdain

desdén
Meaning
The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect; to regard with contempt.
Example
She looked at the messy room with open disdain.
Ella miró la habitación desordenada con desprecio.
C1 verb /ˌdɪsˈmaʊnt/

dismount

bajarse
Meaning
to get off or down from something, especially a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle
Example
The rider dismounted from the horse after a long journey.
El jinete se bajó del caballo después de un largo viaje.
C2 noun /ˈdrækmə/

drachma

drácma
Meaning
The basic monetary unit of Greece before the adoption of the euro.
Example
The old coin collection included a silver drachma.
La antigua colección de monedas incluía una drácma de plata.