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C1 noun /djuːn/

dune

duna
Meaning
A hill or ridge of sand formed by the wind, usually found in deserts or near beaches.
Example
The children played on the sand dune by the beach.
Los niños jugaban en la duna de arena junto a la playa.
C2 noun /ˌmɒnəˈmeɪniə/

monomania

monomanía
Meaning
Excessive concentration or obsession with a single subject or idea.
Example
His monomania for collecting stamps worried his family.
Su monomanía por coleccionar sellos preocupaba a su familia.
C2 verb /kənˈvoʊk/

convoke

convocar
Meaning
to call together or summon a meeting or assembly
Example
The committee convoked an emergency session to discuss the crisis.
El comité convocó una sesión de emergencia para discutir la crisis.
A1 determiner/pronoun /əˈnʌðər/

another

otro
Meaning
one more person or thing of the same type
Example
Can I have another cup of tea?
¿Puedo tener otro vaso de té?
B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːvən/

Uneven

irregular; áspero
Meaning
not level or smooth; not regular or consistent
Example
The road was uneven and full of potholes.
La carretera estaba irregular y llena de baches.
B2 noun /ˈklɪərəns/

clearance

autorización / permiso
Meaning
official permission or authorization; the removal of something unwanted; the distance between two objects
Example
The pilot received clearance to land the plane.
El piloto recibió autorización para aterrizar el avión.
B1 noun /ɪnˈθjuː.zi.æz.əm/

Enthusiasm

entusiasmo; fervor; ardor
Meaning
intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval
Example
Her enthusiasm for the project inspired the entire team.
Su entusiasmo por el proyecto inspiró a todo el equipo.
B2 noun /ˈʃɔːrt.kʌm.ɪŋ/

Shortcoming

deficiencia; falta; defecto
Meaning
a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency
Example
Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings.
A pesar de sus muchos talentos, tiene algunas deficiencias.
B2 adjective æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs

ambiguous

ambiguo
Meaning
Having more than one possible meaning; unclear or vague.
Example
His statement was too ambiguous to understand.
Su declaración era demasiado ambigua para entender.
B1 noun /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/

publishing

publicación
Meaning
the business or activity of preparing and issuing books, journals, or other material for sale
Example
He works in the publishing industry as an editor.
Él trabaja en la industria editorial como editor.
C2 adjective /kənˈvɜːrsənt/

conversant

familiarizado, conocedor
Meaning
familiar with or knowledgeable about something
Example
She is conversant with the latest developments in technology.
Ella está familiarizada con los últimos avances en tecnología.
B2 adjective /prɛsˈtɪdʒəs/

prestigious

prestigioso
Meaning
having a high reputation; respected
Example
Harvard University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
La Universidad de Harvard es una de las universidades más prestigiosas del mundo.
C2 verb ˈɪn.kʌl.keɪt

inculcate

inculcar
Meaning
Instill an attitude, idea, or habit by persistent instruction; to teach and impress by frequent repetitions.
Example
Parents should inculcate good values in their children.
Los padres deberían inculcar buenos valores en sus hijos.
B1 verb /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

engage

involucrar
Meaning
To participate or become involved in; to attract or hold attention.
Example
The teacher tried to engage the students in the discussion.
El profesor intentó involucrar a los estudiantes en la discusión.
C2 noun /ˈriːbəs/

rebus

rebus
Meaning
a puzzle in which words are represented by pictures, symbols, or letters
Example
The children enjoyed solving the rebus puzzles in the magazine.
A los niños les encantaba resolver los rompecabezas de rebus en la revista.
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.
B1 verb /stɛə/

stare

mirar fijamente
Meaning
to look at something with a fixed gaze
Example
She stared at the painting for hours.
Ella miró fijamente la pintura durante horas.
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈrɛɡnəm/

interregnum

interregno
Meaning
A period between rulers or governments when normal leadership is suspended.
Example
The country faced instability during the interregnum after the king’s death.
El país enfrentó inestabilidad durante el interregno después de la muerte del rey.
A1 adjective /əˈfreɪd/

afraid

temeroso
Meaning
feeling fear or anxiety; worried that something undesirable will happen
Example
She was afraid of the dark.
Ella tenía miedo de la oscuridad.
C1 adjective /ˈraʊzɪŋ/

rousing

emocionante
Meaning
Exciting, inspiring, or stirring.
Example
The speaker delivered a rousing speech that moved the audience.
El orador dio un discurso emocionante que movió a la audiencia.
C2 noun /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnʃən/

reprehension

reprensión
Meaning
The act of rebuking or criticizing severely.
Example
The teacher’s reprehension of the student’s behavior was justified.
La reprensión del comportamiento del estudiante por parte del profesor fue justificada.
C1 adverb /ˌðeərəˈpɒn/

Thereupon

inmediatamente después;
Meaning
immediately after that; following that event
Example
He finished his speech and thereupon left the stage.
Terminó su discurso y, inmediatamente después, dejó el escenario.
B1 noun /ˈtɛkstbʊk/

textbook

libro de texto
Meaning
a book used for studying a subject in school or college
Example
She bought a new biology textbook for her class.
Ella compró un nuevo libro de biología para su clase.
C2 adjective /ˈɑːsɪˌfaɪd/

ossified

convertido en hueso, rígido
Meaning
Turned into bone or become rigid; unwilling to change.
Example
The company had an ossified management structure that resisted innovation.
La empresa tenía una estructura de gestión rígida que resistía la innovación.
B1 verb /dɪp/

dip

sumergir
Meaning
to put something quickly into a liquid and take it out again
Example
She dipped her bread into the soup.
Ella sumergió su pan en la sopa.
C2 verb /rɪˈkwaɪt/

requite

corresponder
Meaning
to return or repay a favor, service, or feeling
Example
She requited his kindness with a thoughtful gift.
Ella correspondió su amabilidad con un regalo pensado.
C1 adjective /ʃrɪl/

shrill

sonido agudo
Meaning
High-pitched and piercing in sound.
Example
The shrill whistle startled everyone in the room.
El silbido agudo sorprendió a todos en la sala.
C1 phrase lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət sɛlf dɪˈfens

legitimate self-defense

defensa legítima
Meaning
Lawful protection of oneself from harm or attack.
Example
The country claimed it was legitimate self-defense.
El país afirmó que era defensa legítima.
B2 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

complement

complemento
Meaning
something that completes or goes well with something; to add something that enhances or improves
Example
The scarf complements her outfit perfectly.
la bufanda complementa su atuendo perfectamente.
C1 noun /ˈbɛd.rɒk/

bedrock

fundamento
Meaning
the solid rock layer beneath the soil; the fundamental basis of something
Example
Trust is the bedrock of a healthy relationship.
La confianza es el fundamento de una relación saludable.
C2 adjective /prɪˈsɛnʃənt/

presentient

presentimiento
Meaning
Having a feeling or sense of something about to happen; predictive.
Example
She was presentient of the coming disaster.
Ella tenía un presentimiento del desastre que venía.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnprɪˈtɛnʃəs/

unpretentious

modesto
Meaning
modest; not attempting to impress others with appearance or importance
Example
She lives in an unpretentious home but is very happy.
Ella vive en una casa modesta pero es muy feliz.
B2 noun /ʃɪt/

shit

caca
Meaning
a vulgar term for feces or excrement
Example
The dog made a mess by leaving its shit on the floor.
El perro hizo un desorden al dejar su caca en el suelo.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpliːt/

replete

repleto
Meaning
Filled or well-supplied with something; abundantly full.
Example
The book is replete with fascinating historical details.
El libro está repleto de fascinantes detalles históricos.
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.
A2 noun /ˈbɪznəsmæn/

businessman

empresario
Meaning
a person engaged in commercial or industrial business activities
Example
The businessman invested heavily in new technology.
El empresario invirtió fuertemente en nuevas tecnologías.
C2 verb /əˈdʒʊər/

adjure

adjuramentar
Meaning
to urge or command someone solemnly, often under oath or a strong sense of duty
Example
The witness was adjured to tell the truth in court.
El testigo fue adjurado a decir la verdad en el tribunal.
C1 adjective /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/

enigmatic

enigmático
Meaning
mysterious and difficult to interpret or understand
Example
He gave me an enigmatic smile.
Él me dio una sonrisa enigmática.
B2 adjective /ˈkrɒnɪk/

chronic

crónico
Meaning
Lasting for a long time or constantly recurring, often describing illness.
Example
She suffers from chronic back pain.
Ella sufre de dolor crónico en la espalda.
B2 noun ədˈvɜː.sɪ.ti

adversity

adversidad
Meaning
Difficulties; misfortune; a difficult or unpleasant situation.
Example
He remained strong in the face of adversity.
Él permaneció fuerte frente a la adversidad.
C2 noun /ˈzaɪtɡaɪst/

zeitgeist

espíritu de la época
Meaning
The defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time.
Example
The novel perfectly captures the zeitgeist of the 1960s.
La novela captura perfectamente el espíritu de la época de los años 60.
C1 adjective /kəˈmɛmərətɪv/

commemorative

conmemorativo
Meaning
Serving as a reminder or in honor of a person or event.
Example
They issued a commemorative coin for the independence anniversary.
Emitieron una moneda conmemorativa para el aniversario de la independencia.
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.
C2 adjective /ɪkˌstɛmpəˈreɪniəs/

extemporaneous

hecho sin preparación
Meaning
Spoken or done without preparation.
Example
He gave an extemporaneous speech at the meeting.
Él dio un discurso extemporáneo en la reunión.
C2 noun /ˈkɒŋ.kɔː.dæt/

concordat

concordato
Meaning
An agreement or treaty, especially between the Vatican and a secular government.
Example
The concordat established the rights of the church within the country.
El concordato estableció los derechos de la iglesia dentro del país.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈveɪsɪv/

invasive

invasivo
Meaning
Tending to spread harmfully, intruding aggressively, or encroaching beyond proper boundaries.
Example
The doctor explained that the procedure was minimally invasive.
El doctor explicó que el procedimiento era mínimamente invasivo.
C2 noun /spʌndʒ ɡɔːrd/

Sponse gourd

calabaza esponjosa
Meaning
a fibrous gourd that becomes sponge-like when dried, used for cleaning and in cooking when young
Example
The sponge gourd can be eaten when young or dried to make natural scrubbers.
La calabaza esponjosa puede comerse cuando está joven o secarse para hacer estropajos naturales.
B2 adjective /prɪˈzentəbl/

Presentable

presentable; adecuado para ser visto en público
Meaning
neat and suitable for being seen in public; acceptable in appearance
Example
Make sure you look presentable for the job interview.
Asegúrate de lucir presentable para la entrevista de trabajo.
C2 adjective /ˈdaʊ.di/

dowdy

anticuado / deslucido
Meaning
unfashionable, dull, or shabby in appearance
Example
She wore a dowdy dress to the party.
Ella usó un vestido anticuado a la fiesta.
B2 noun /ˈmɪnərəl/

mineral

mineral
Meaning
a naturally occurring substance that is solid and inorganic, often used in industry or nutrition
Example
Calcium is an important mineral for strong bones.
El calcio es un mineral importante para los huesos fuertes.
C1 adjective /ˈæntɪkweɪtɪd/

antiquated

anticuado
Meaning
Old-fashioned or outdated.
Example
The office still uses an antiquated filing system.
La oficina todavía usa un sistema de archivos anticuado.
C1 noun /ˈhɜːrbɪsaɪd/

herbicide

herbicida
Meaning
A chemical substance used to kill unwanted plants, especially weeds.
Example
Farmers used herbicide to protect their crops from invasive weeds.
Los agricultores usaron herbicidas para proteger sus cultivos de las malezas invasoras.
C1 noun /rɪˌmjuː.nəˈreɪ.ʃən/

Remuneration

remuneración; compensación; recompensa
Meaning
money paid for work or services; compensation or reward
Example
The job offers excellent remuneration and benefits.
El trabajo ofrece una excelente remuneración y beneficios.
C2 noun /foʊl fʊt/

Foal-foot

flor de pezuña de caballo
Meaning
a yellow flowering plant with leaves shaped like a horse's hoof, also known as coltsfoot
Example
The foal-foot plant grows wild in many meadows and is often the first flower to bloom in spring.
La planta de pezuña de caballo crece silvestre en muchos prados y a menudo es la primera flor en florecer en primavera.
C2 adjective /ˈpɑːrləs/

parlous

peligroso
Meaning
Full of danger or risk; precarious.
Example
The company is in a parlous financial state.
La compañía está en un estado financiero precario.
A2 adjective /ˈiː.stərn/

Eastern

oriental
Meaning
relating to or situated in the east; from or characteristic of the eastern part of the world
Example
She studied Eastern philosophy at the university.
Ella estudió filosofía oriental en la universidad.
C1 verb /prɪˈzaɪd/

preside

presidir
Meaning
to be in charge of a meeting, event, or organization
Example
She will preside over the meeting tomorrow.
Ella presidirá la reunión mañana.
C1 noun /ˈtjuːmʌlt/

tumult

tumulto
Meaning
A loud, confused noise, especially caused by a crowd; commotion or disorder.
Example
The protest created a tumult in the city square.
La protesta creó un tumulto en la plaza de la ciudad.
B2 noun /ˈblɒkˌtʃeɪn/

blockchain

cadena de bloques
Meaning
A system of recording information in a way that makes it difficult or impossible to change, hack, or cheat the system
Example
Blockchain technology ensures transparency in financial transactions.
La tecnología de la cadena de bloques garantiza la transparencia en las transacciones financieras.
A2 noun /ˈmɒn.stər/

Monster

monstruo; persona cruel
Meaning
a large, ugly, and frightening imaginary creature; a cruel person
Example
The children were scared of the monster under the bed.
Los niños tenían miedo del monstruo debajo de la cama.
C1 verb /əˈliː.vi.eɪt/

alleviate

aliviar o mitigar
Meaning
To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe; to relieve or ease.
Example
Meditation can alleviate stress and improve focus.
La meditación puede aliviar el estrés y mejorar el enfoque.
C1 noun ɔːˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

austerity

austeridad
Meaning
Simple and disciplined lifestyle, avoiding luxury.
Example
The government implemented austerity measures to reduce expenses.
El gobierno implementó medidas de austeridad para reducir los gastos.
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 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.
C2 verb /ʌpˈhiːv/

upheave

levantar
Meaning
to lift or raise something forcefully; to cause to rise suddenly
Example
The workers had to upheave the heavy stone to clear the path.
Los trabajadores tuvieron que levantar la piedra pesada para despejar el camino.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf əbˈzɔːrbd/

self-absorbed

egocéntrico
Meaning
Excessively preoccupied with oneself and one’s own thoughts, feelings, or interests.
Example
He was too self-absorbed to notice his friend's distress.
Estaba demasiado egocéntrico para notar la angustia de su amigo.
A2 verb (past tense / past participle) /əˈtræktɪd/

attracted

atraído
Meaning
felt interest or liking toward someone or something; was drawn by appeal or force
Example
She was attracted to the idea of studying abroad.
Ella se sintió atraída por la idea de estudiar en el extranjero.
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.
B1 adjective /slaɪt/

Slight

ligero; pequeño; delgado; sutil
Meaning
small in degree; not severe or intense; slim; thin
Example
There was a slight delay in the train schedule.
Hubo un pequeño retraso en el horario del tren.
B1 noun əˈdɒp.ʃən

adoption

adopción
Meaning
The process of accepting, embracing, or taking up something new, such as a practice, technology, or idea.
Example
The adoption of electric vehicles is increasing worldwide.
La adopción de vehículos eléctricos está aumentando en todo el mundo.
B2 noun, verb /ɪntʃ/

inch

pulgada / moverse lentamente
Meaning
A unit of length equal to 2.54 centimeters; or to move slowly and carefully in small amounts.
Example
She inched closer to the edge of the stage.
Ella se acercó lentamente al borde del escenario.
C2 noun /ˈæktʃuˌɛri/

actuary

actuario
Meaning
A professional who analyzes financial risk using mathematics, statistics, and financial theory, especially in insurance and pensions.
Example
The actuary calculated the risk before finalizing the insurance policy.
El actuario calculó el riesgo antes de finalizar la póliza de seguro.
C2 verb /bɪˈfɒɡ/

befog

nebulizar
Meaning
to confuse or make unclear; to cover with fog or mist
Example
His mind was befogged by exhaustion.
Su mente estaba confundida por el agotamiento.
C1 noun /ˈmedoʊ/

Meadow

pradera
Meaning
A piece of grassland, especially one used for hay
Example
The cows grazed peacefully in the green meadow.
Las vacas pastaban tranquilamente en la pradera verde.
C2 noun /ˈkælvɪnɪzəm/

calvinism

calvinismo
Meaning
A Protestant theological system based on John Calvin’s teachings, emphasizing predestination and the sovereignty of God.
Example
Calvinism played a major role in shaping Protestant theology.
El calvinismo desempeñó un papel importante en la formación de la teología protestante.
C1 noun /ˈiːɡətɪst/

egotist

ególatra
Meaning
A person who is excessively self-centered or talks too much about themselves.
Example
The egotist dominated the conversation by talking only about his own achievements.
El ególatra dominó la conversación hablando solo de sus propios logros.
C1 verb /stoʊk/

stoke

avivar el fuego; fomentar o aumentar un sentimiento o actividad fuerte
Meaning
To add fuel to a fire; to encourage or increase a strong feeling or activity.
Example
The politician’s speech stoked anger among the crowd.
El discurso del político encendió la ira entre la multitud.
B2 noun /hɜːb/ (US) /hɜːb/ or /ɜːb/

herb

hierba
Meaning
a plant used for flavoring food, medicine, or perfume
Example
Basil is a popular herb used in Italian cuisine.
La albahaca es una hierba popular en la cocina italiana.
C1 noun /ˈɡæm.ət/

gamut

rango completo
Meaning
The complete range or scope of something.
Example
Her emotions ran the gamut from joy to sorrow in just a few minutes.
Sus emociones pasaron del gozo a la tristeza en solo unos minutos.
C2 verb /bɪˈweɪl/

bewail

lamentar
Meaning
to express deep sorrow or regret over something; to mourn openly
Example
She bewailed the loss of her childhood home.
Ella lamentó la pérdida de su hogar de la infancia.
C2 adjective /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/

mendacious

mentiroso
Meaning
not telling the truth; lying
Example
The politician was known for his mendacious statements.
El político era conocido por sus declaraciones mentirosas.
B1 noun /ˈwɜːrkaʊt/

workout

ejercicio
Meaning
a session of physical exercise or training to improve fitness or health
Example
She does a full-body workout every morning before work.
Ella hace un entrenamiento de cuerpo completo todas las mañanas antes de trabajar.
C2 noun /ɪmˈprɑːvɪdəns/

improvidence

imprudencia
Meaning
Lack of foresight or care for future needs.
Example
His improvidence led to financial difficulties.
Su imprudencia lo llevó a dificultades financieras.
A1 noun ˈmuːviz

movies

películas
Meaning
A story or event recorded by a camera as a set of moving images and shown in a theater or on television.
Example
Watching movies helps in language learning.
Ver películas ayuda en el aprendizaje de idiomas.
B2 noun /skwɒd/

squad

escuadra
Meaning
a small group of people organized for a specific purpose or task, often in the military or sports
Example
The football squad trained hard before the championship match.
El equipo de fútbol entrenó duro antes del partido de campeonato.
C1 verb /ɪkˈstɔːrt/

extort

extorsionar
Meaning
to obtain something, especially money, by force, threats, or unfair means
Example
The gang attempted to extort money from local shopkeepers.
La pandilla intentó extorsionar dinero a los tenderos locales.
C1 verb /hoʊn/

hone

afilar, mejorar habilidades
Meaning
To sharpen a blade or to improve a skill through practice.
Example
She honed her presentation skills before the big meeting.
Ella perfeccionó sus habilidades de presentación antes de la gran reunión.
A2 adjective, adverb, interjection /ɔːlˈraɪt/

alright

bien
Meaning
satisfactory or acceptable; safe or unharmed; used to express agreement or acknowledgment
Example
Everything is going to be alright.
Todo va a estar bien.
B1 noun /ˈmem.bə.ʃɪp/

membership

membresía
Meaning
The state of belonging to or being part of an organization or group.
Example
The country's membership in the organization marked 50 years.
La membresía del país en la organización marcó 50 años.
C2 noun /ˈaɪdɪl/

idyll

escena idílica
Meaning
An extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene, often idealized.
Example
Their honeymoon was an idyll on a tropical island.
Su luna de miel fue una escena idílica en una isla tropical.
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.
B2 noun /ˈfreʃmən/

freshman

estudiante de primer año
Meaning
a first-year student at a high school, college, or university
Example
The freshman felt nervous on his first day at university.
El estudiante de primer año se sintió nervioso en su primer día en la universidad.
C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.li.ənt/

salient

importante, prominente o llamativo
Meaning
Most important, prominent, or noticeable
Example
The report highlighted the salient points of the discussion.
El informe destacó los puntos más importantes de la discusión.
C2 noun /ˌmjuːtəˈbɪləti/

mutablility

mutabilidad (mala ortografía)
Meaning
A misspelled form of 'mutability', meaning the quality of being changeable.
Example
The document contained the misspelled word 'mutablility' instead of 'mutability'.
El documento contenía la palabra mal escrita 'mutablility' en lugar de 'mutability'.
B2 noun /ɪnˈvɒlvmənt/

involvement

participación
Meaning
the act of taking part in something
Example
His involvement in the project was crucial.
Su participación en el proyecto fue crucial.
C2 noun /ˌiː.kəʊ.tɒkˈsɪ.kə.lə.dʒi/

ecotoxicology

ecotoxicología
Meaning
The study of the effects of chemical pollution on the environment.
Example
Ecotoxicology studies the effects of pesticides on wildlife.
La ecotoxicología estudia los efectos de los pesticidas en la vida silvestre.
C2 adjective /ˈpɑːrtəbl/

partible

divisible
Meaning
capable of being divided or separated
Example
The estate was partible among the heirs.
La propiedad era divisible entre los herederos.
B2 verb /ɪnˈheɪl/

inhale

inhalar
Meaning
to breathe in; to draw air into the lungs
Example
Take a deep breath and inhale slowly.
Toma una respiración profunda e inhala lentamente.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdetɪd/

Indebted

endeudado; agradecido
Meaning
owing money or gratitude to someone; obligated; grateful
Example
I am deeply indebted to my teacher for all her guidance.
Estoy profundamente endeudado con mi profesora por toda su orientación.
B1 noun /ɪnˈvɛstər/

investor

inversor
Meaning
a person or organization that puts money into financial schemes, property, or business ventures with the expectation of achieving a profit
Example
The investor funded the startup with a large sum of money.
El inversor financió la startup con una gran suma de dinero.
C2 verb /ɡɜːrd/

gird

ceñir
Meaning
to encircle with a belt or band; to prepare for action
Example
The knight girded his sword before battle.
El caballero ciñó su espada antes de la batalla.
A2 noun /fɑːrm/

farm

granja
Meaning
an area of land used for growing crops and raising animals
Example
They live on a farm with many animals.
Ellos viven en una granja con muchos animales.
A2 noun, verb /tʃɪp/

chip

trozo / pedazo roto
Meaning
A small piece broken off from something; or to cut or break a small piece from something.
Example
He accidentally chipped the edge of the table.
Él accidentalmente astilló el borde de la mesa.
A1 noun, verb /pleɪs/

place

lugar
Meaning
a particular position or location; to put something in a specific position
Example
She placed the books on the table.
Ella colocó los libros sobre la mesa.
A2 noun /ˈpoʊɪt/

poet

poeta
Meaning
a person who writes poems
Example
The poet wrote about love and nature.
El poeta escribió sobre el amor y la naturaleza.
C1 adjective /ˈæŋ.ɡjə.lər/

Angular

angular
Meaning
having sharp corners or edges; relating to angles
Example
The building has an angular design with sharp corners.
El edificio tiene un diseño angular con esquinas afiladas.
C2 adjective /ɡrɪˈɡɛəriəs/

gregarious

sociable
Meaning
Fond of company; sociable.
Example
She is a gregarious person who loves meeting new people.
Es una persona sociable que disfruta conocer gente nueva.
B2 verb /dɪˈstɔːrt/

distort

distorsionar
Meaning
to twist or change the shape, appearance, or meaning of something so it is not true or accurate
Example
The mirror distorted her reflection.
El espejo distorsionó su reflejo.
B2 noun/verb /preɪ/

prey

presa
Meaning
an animal hunted by another for food; to hunt and feed on
Example
Lions prey on zebras in the wild.
Los leones cazan cebras en la naturaleza.
B2 adjective /dɪˈpɛndəbl/

dependable

confiable
Meaning
able to be trusted or relied on; consistently reliable
Example
She is a dependable colleague who always meets deadlines.
Ella es una colega confiable que siempre cumple los plazos.
C2 adjective /ˌpɛrənˈθɛtɪkəl/

parenthetical

comentario entre paréntesis
Meaning
Relating to or expressed in parentheses; a side remark or digression.
Example
He added a parenthetical comment during the lecture.
Añadió un comentario entre paréntesis durante la conferencia.
C2 verb /ˌɛvəˈnɛs/

evanesce

desvanecerse
Meaning
To disappear gradually; to fade away.
Example
The mist began to evanesce as the sun rose higher.
La niebla comenzó a desvanecerse a medida que el sol subía más alto.
B2 adjective /traɪˈʌmfənt/

Triumphant

triunfante; feliz
Meaning
having won a battle or contest; rejoicing as a result of success
Example
The team was triumphant after winning the championship.
El equipo estaba triunfante después de ganar el campeonato.
A1 verb /miːt/

meet

encontrarse
Meaning
to come into the presence of; to encounter
Example
I will meet you at the café.
Te veré en el café.
C1 noun /rɪˈspɒnsɪvnəs/

responsiveness

sensibilidad
Meaning
The quality of reacting quickly and positively
Example
The manager appreciated her responsiveness to customer feedback.
El gerente apreció su sensibilidad ante los comentarios de los clientes.
C2 adjective /kəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/

Capacious

espacioso; grande; amplio;
Meaning
having a lot of space inside; roomy and spacious
Example
The capacious hall can accommodate five hundred people.
El salón espacioso puede acomodar a quinientas personas.
B2 adjective /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəs/

luxurious

lujoso
Meaning
extremely comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable, often involving great expense
Example
They stayed in a luxurious hotel during their vacation.
Se hospedaron en un hotel lujoso durante sus vacaciones.
C1 noun /læps/

Lapse

fallo temporal; lapsus;
Meaning
a temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgment; the termination of a right or privilege
Example
There was a brief lapse in security that allowed the intruder to enter the building.
Hubo un breve lapsus de seguridad que permitió al intruso entrar al edificio.
C2 noun /ɪmˌpɜːrtərbəˈbɪləti/

imperturbability

imperturbabilidad
Meaning
The quality of being calm and not easily disturbed or upset.
Example
Her imperturbability during the crisis impressed everyone.
Su imperturbabilidad durante la crisis impresionó a todos.
C2 adverb/adjective /lɪˈɡɑːtoʊ/

legato

en música, tocado o cantado suavemente y de forma conectada
Meaning
In music, played or sung smoothly and connectedly.
Example
The pianist played the passage legato, with each note flowing into the next.
El pianista tocó el pasaje legato, con cada nota fluyendo hacia la siguiente.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/

unlimited

ilimitado
Meaning
without any limits or restrictions
Example
The internet plan offers unlimited data for the whole month.
El plan de internet ofrece datos ilimitados durante todo el mes.