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C2 adjective /ˈɪrˌsplɪtɪŋ/

earsplitting

ensordecedor
Meaning
extremely loud or piercing sound
Example
The earsplitting noise of the fire alarm startled everyone.
El ensordecedor ruido de la alarma contra incendios sorprendió a todos.
C2 noun /ˈhʌmbʌɡ/

humbug

engaño, tonterías
Meaning
Deceptive or false talk or behavior; nonsense.
Example
He dismissed the idea as humbug.
Desestimó la idea como tonterías.
A2 noun /ˈæroʊ/

arrow

flecha
Meaning
a thin, straight weapon with a pointed tip, shot from a bow
Example
The hunter shot an arrow at the target.
El cazador disparó una flecha al objetivo.
C1 adjective sɪˈmæn.tɪk

semantic

relacionado con el significado en el lenguaje
Meaning
Related to meaning in language; concerning the interpretation of words and sentences.
Example
AI models use semantic analysis to understand context.
Los modelos de IA utilizan análisis semántico para entender el contexto.
B2 noun /ɪˈluː.ʒən/

Illusion

ilusión
Meaning
a thing that is or is likely to be wrongly perceived or interpreted; a false idea or belief
Example
The magician created a spectacular illusion that made the elephant appear to vanish.
El mago creó una espectacular ilusión que hizo que el elefante pareciera desvanecerse.
B2 adjective /ˌkɑː.di.əʊˈvæs.kjʊ.lər/

cardiovascular

relacionado con el corazón y los vasos sanguíneos
Meaning
Relating to the heart and blood vessels.
Example
Regular exercise improves cardiovascular health.
El ejercicio regular mejora la salud cardiovascular.
C1 noun /dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

denomination

denominación, valor
Meaning
a recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church; a unit of value or currency
Example
The church belongs to a Protestant denomination.
La iglesia pertenece a una denominación protestante.
A1 noun, verb /laɪn/

line

línea
Meaning
A long narrow mark or band; a row of people or things; to cover the inside surface of something.
Example
People waited in a long line outside the theater.
La gente esperó en una larga línea fuera del teatro.
C2 adjective /ˈflʌməksd/

flummoxed

desconcertado
Meaning
Completely confused or bewildered.
Example
He looked flummoxed after hearing the strange question.
Él parecía desconcertado después de escuchar la extraña pregunta.
C2 noun /ˈɡɪni/

guinea

guinea (moneda británica antigua)
Meaning
A former British gold coin; also refers to Guinea, a country in West Africa
Example
The antique coin was worth one guinea.
La moneda antigua valía una guinea.
C2 verb /ˈwɔːbəl/

warble

cantar o silbar con voz temblorosa o trinos
Meaning
To sing or whistle with a quavering voice or with trills.
Example
The bird warbled a sweet tune in the morning.
El pájaro cantó una dulce melodía por la mañana.
C1 noun /doʊ/

doe

cierva
Meaning
a female deer, especially an adult one
Example
The doe and her fawn were grazing in the meadow.
La cierva y su cervatillo estaban pastando en el prado.
B2 verb /dɪsˈtɜːb/

disturb

molestar
Meaning
to interrupt or cause someone to stop what they are doing
Example
Please don’t disturb me while I’m studying.
Por favor, no me moleste mientras estudio.
C1 verb /ɪnˈkæp.sjʊ.leɪt/

encapsulate

encapsular
Meaning
To express the essential features of something succinctly; to summarize or contain within.
Example
The introduction should encapsulate the main points of the article.
La introducción debe encapsular los puntos principales del artículo.
B2 adjective /ˈtiːdiəs/

Tedious

tedioso; aburrido
Meaning
tiresome because of length or dullness; boring and monotonous
Example
The lecture was so tedious that many students fell asleep.
La conferencia fue tan tediosa que muchos estudiantes se quedaron dormidos.
C2 noun /ˈnaɪsəti/

nicety

sutileza
Meaning
a fine or subtle detail, or a refined, delicate aspect of something
Example
The lawyer explained the legal niceties of the case.
El abogado explicó los detalles legales del caso.
A2 adjective /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ.ə.bəl/

Enjoyable

agradable; placentero
Meaning
pleasant; giving satisfaction or pleasure
Example
The movie was very enjoyable and made everyone laugh.
La película fue muy agradable y hizo reír a todos.
B1 noun /bend/

Bend

curva; giro
Meaning
a curved or angled part of something; a turning point in a road or river
Example
There is a sharp bend in the river ahead.
Hay una curva pronunciada en el río adelante.
C2 noun /ɪɡˈzækʃən/

exaction

exacción
Meaning
the act of demanding or obtaining something, especially unfairly
Example
The peasants suffered under the king's heavy exactions.
Los campesinos sufrieron bajo las severas exacciones del rey.
C2 adjective /ˈneɪtl/

natal

relativo al nacimiento
Meaning
Relating to birth or the place of birth.
Example
She returned to her natal village after many years.
Ella regresó a su pueblo natal después de muchos años.
A2 noun /ˈkɒnsət/

concert

concierto
Meaning
A musical performance given by one or more singers or musicians.
Example
We went to a concert last night and enjoyed the live music.
Fuimos a un concierto anoche y disfrutamos de la música en vivo.
B2 noun /brum/

Broom

escoba
Meaning
a long-handled brush of bristles or twigs, used for sweeping
Example
She used an old broom to sweep the fallen leaves from the porch.
Ella usó una escoba vieja para barrer las hojas caídas del porche.
B1 noun ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃənz

examinations

exámenes
Meaning
A detailed inspection or investigation; a formal test of a person's knowledge or proficiency.
Example
BPSC conducts rigorous examinations.
BPSC realiza exámenes rigurosos.
C1 noun /ˈdɪsənˌtɛri/

dysentery

enfermedad intestinal (diarrea con sangre y moco)
Meaning
An infection of the intestines resulting in severe diarrhea with blood and mucus.
Example
Many soldiers suffered from dysentery during the war.
Muchos soldados sufrieron de disentería durante la guerra.
B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌtempərd/

Short-tempered

irritable; fácilmente enfadado
Meaning
quick to lose one's temper; easily angered
Example
She became short-tempered when the traffic made her late for the meeting.
Ella se volvió irritable cuando el tráfico la hizo llegar tarde a la reunión.
A2 noun /dʒæm/

Jam

una mermelada dulce hecha de frutas y azúcar; una situación difícil; un bloqueo
Meaning
a sweet spread made from fruit and sugar; a difficult situation; a blockage
Example
She spread strawberry jam on her toast for breakfast every morning.
Ella untó mermelada de fresa en su tostada cada mañana para el desayuno.
C2 noun /ˈpraɪəri/

priory

priorato
Meaning
a small monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress
Example
The old priory was converted into a museum.
El antiguo priorato fue convertido en un museo.
C2 verb /ɪkˈskruːʃieɪt/

excruciate

excruciar
Meaning
to cause intense pain or suffering
Example
The injury excruciated him with unbearable pain.
La herida lo excruciaba con un dolor insoportable.
A2 noun /ˈæŋ.ɡər/

Anger

ira
Meaning
a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility
Example
His anger was evident when he slammed the door.
Su ira era evidente cuando slamó la puerta.
A2 noun /ˈhɛlɪˌkɒptər/

helicopter

helicóptero
Meaning
an aircraft with rotating blades that can take off and land vertically
Example
The helicopter landed safely on the hospital roof.
El helicóptero aterrizó de manera segura en el techo del hospital.
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.
B2 adjective kənˈven.ʃən.əl

conventional

convencional
Meaning
Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; traditional, standard, customary.
Example
Many farmers still use conventional farming methods.
Muchos agricultores aún utilizan métodos de cultivo convencionales.
B2 adjective rəʊˈbʌst

robust

robusto
Meaning
Strong and healthy; vigorous; able to withstand or overcome adverse conditions.
Example
The robust infrastructure ensures reliable communication.
La robusta infraestructura asegura comunicación confiable.
C1 verb (past) /ˈmɛrɪtɪd/

merited

merecido
Meaning
Deserved or earned something.
Example
Her dedication merited recognition from the community.
Su dedicación mereció el reconocimiento de la comunidad.
B2 adjective /brɪsk/

Brisk

vigoroso; enérgico; rápido
Meaning
quick and energetic; lively; vigorous
Example
She took a brisk walk in the morning to feel energized.
Ella dio un paseo rápido por la mañana para sentirse energizada.
C2 noun /paɪər/

pyre

pira
Meaning
A heap of combustible material, especially one used for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremony.
Example
The villagers built a pyre to honor the deceased.
Los aldeanos construyeron una pira para honrar al difunto.
A1 verb /kʊk/

cook

cocinar
Meaning
to prepare food by heating; to make food ready to eat
Example
My mother loves to cook traditional dishes.
A mi madre le encanta cocinar platos tradicionales.
B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrmləs/

Harmless

inofensivo; inocente; seguro
Meaning
not able or likely to cause harm; innocent; safe
Example
The snake looks dangerous but it's actually harmless.
La serpiente parece peligrosa, pero en realidad es inofensiva.
C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənts/

antecedents

antecedentes
Meaning
previous events, conditions, or people that influence or serve as a basis for something that follows
Example
The lawyer examined the criminal antecedents of the suspect.
El abogado examinó los antecedentes criminales del sospechoso.
C1 noun /ˈtoʊɡə/

toga

toga
Meaning
A loose outer garment worn in ancient Rome, typically draped over the shoulders and body.
Example
The senator wore a white toga during the ceremony.
El senador llevaba una toga blanca durante la ceremonia.
C1 noun /ˈskwɒlər/

squalor

miseria
Meaning
the state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially due to poverty or neglect
Example
They lived in squalor without basic facilities.
Vivían en la miseria sin instalaciones básicas.
B2 noun/verb /stʌnt/

stunt

truco, hazaña, obstaculizar el crecimiento
Meaning
a daring or unusual action performed for entertainment or publicity; to hinder growth or development
Example
The actor performed a dangerous stunt in the movie.
El actor realizó un stunt peligroso en la película.
B1 verb /kənˈsɪst/

consist

consistir
Meaning
to be made up or composed of certain parts or elements
Example
The committee consists of five members.
El comité consiste en cinco miembros.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈtɛndər/

tender

propuesta / tierno
Meaning
to offer formally; soft and delicate in texture or character; a formal offer or proposal
Example
The company tendered its resignation to the board.
La compañía presentó su renuncia a la junta.
C2 noun /ˈɡæŋ.ɡriːn/

gangrene

gangrena
Meaning
The death of body tissue due to lack of blood supply or infection.
Example
If untreated, the wound may lead to gangrene.
Si no se trata, la herida puede llevar a la gangrena.
B2 noun /ˈboʊld.nəs/

Boldness

valentía; audacia
Meaning
willingness to take risks; confidence and courage in behavior
Example
Her boldness in confronting the problem impressed everyone.
Su valentía al enfrentar el problema impresionó a todos.
C2 noun /ˈpiːs ɡʊdz/

Piece-goods

tela por pieza
Meaning
textiles or fabrics sold by the yard or meter; cloth materials
Example
The tailor bought piece-goods from the wholesale market to make custom dresses.
El sastre compró tela por pieza del mercado mayorista para hacer vestidos a medida.
C1 adjective /aʊtˈmoʊdɪd/

outmoded

desfasado
Meaning
No longer in fashion or useful; outdated.
Example
That old computer is completely outmoded.
Esa computadora antigua está completamente desfasada.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/

forego

renunciar
Meaning
to decide not to do or have something pleasant or valuable
Example
She decided to forego dessert to maintain her diet.
Ella decidió renunciar al postre para mantener su dieta.
B2 noun /ˈtɔːrsoʊ/

torso

torso
Meaning
The trunk of the human body, excluding the head and limbs.
Example
The artist painted the torso of the model in great detail.
El artista pintó el torso del modelo con gran detalle.
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əs

bias

prejuicio, parcialidad
Meaning
Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
Example
The judge must remain free from bias.
El juez debe mantenerse libre de prejuicios.
B1 verb /dɪˈnaɪ/

deny

negar
Meaning
to refuse to accept or admit something; to declare something untrue
Example
He denied stealing the money.
Él negó robar el dinero.
B2 noun /dʒem/

Gem

gema preciosa
Meaning
a precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished or engraved; something prized for its beauty or worth
Example
The antique necklace featured a rare sapphire gem surrounded by diamonds.
El collar antiguo presentaba una rara gema de zafiro rodeada de diamantes.
A1 noun /bɒks/

Box

caja
Meaning
a container with flat sides and a lid, used for storing or carrying things
Example
She put her toys in the wooden box.
Ella puso sus juguetes en la caja de madera.
B2 adjective ˌæn.əlˈɪt.ɪ.kəl

analytical

analítico, investigativo, lógico
Meaning
Using or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole—intellectual or substantial—into its elemental parts or basic principles).
Example
She has an analytical approach to problem-solving.
Ella tiene un enfoque analítico para resolver problemas.
B1 noun /ɪnˌvɛs.tɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

investigation

investigación
Meaning
the process of inquiring into or examining something carefully to find the truth
Example
The investigation revealed new evidence about the fraud.
La investigación reveló nuevas pruebas sobre el fraude.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛktərəl/

pectoral

pectoral
Meaning
Relating to the chest or breast.
Example
The athlete focused on strengthening his pectoral muscles.
El atleta se concentró en fortalecer sus músculos pectorales.
C2 noun /ˈpjuːdʒɪlɪst/

pugilist

boxeador
Meaning
A professional or skilled boxer.
Example
The pugilist entered the ring with confidence.
El boxeador entró al ring con confianza.
B2 verb/noun /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/

exhibit

exhibir
Meaning
To display or show publicly; something put on display.
Example
The museum will exhibit ancient artifacts.
El museo exhibirá artefactos antiguos.
C2 adjective /ˌaɪ.kə.nəˈklæs.tɪk/

iconoclastic

caracterizado por atacar o rechazar creencias, tradiciones o valores establecidos
Meaning
Characterized by attacking or rejecting cherished beliefs, traditions, or established values.
Example
Her iconoclastic views challenged the conventional wisdom of the industry.
Sus puntos de vista iconoclásticos desafiaron la sabiduría convencional de la industria.
B2 verb /ɪnˈhæbɪt/

inhabit

habitar
Meaning
to live in; to occupy as a dwelling
Example
Many animals inhabit the forest.
Muchos animales habitan el bosque.
C2 verb /bɪlk/

bilk

engañar
Meaning
To cheat or defraud someone of money or rights.
Example
The scammer tried to bilk elderly people out of their savings.
El estafador intentó engañar a las personas mayores y robarles sus ahorros.
A2 noun /ˈɔːdiəns/

audience

audiencia
Meaning
A group of people who gather to watch, listen to, or experience a performance, event, or broadcast.
Example
The audience clapped loudly after the performance.
La audiencia aplaudió fuerte después de la actuación.
B2 adjective /ˈɪɡ.nər.ənt/

Ignorant

ignorante
Meaning
lacking knowledge or awareness; uninformed
Example
She was ignorant about the new technology trends.
Ella era ignorante sobre las nuevas tendencias tecnológicas.
C1 verb ˈhɪndər

hinder

obstruir
Meaning
To obstruct or delay the progress of something
Example
Excessive rain hinders vegetable growth.
La lluvia excesiva dificulta el crecimiento de las verduras.
B1 noun /ˈlɪk.wɪd/

Liquid

líquido
Meaning
a substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like that of water or oil
Example
Water is a liquid at room temperature.
El agua es un líquido a temperatura ambiente.
C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈstrɪp/

outstrip

superar
Meaning
To go faster or do better than someone or something; to surpass.
Example
The company outstripped its competitors in sales last year.
La compañía superó a sus competidores en ventas el año pasado.
C2 /ˈpæn.ə.pli/

panoply

panoplia
Meaning
A complete or impressive collection of things; a full set of armor.
Example
The museum displayed a panoply of ancient weapons.
El museo exhibió una panoplia de armas antiguas.
C1 verb /pəˈruːz/

peruse

felicidad
Meaning
to read something carefully and thoroughly; sometimes used to mean to browse casually
Example
She sat down to peruse the contract before signing it.
Ella no podía ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 noun /ˈraɪvəl/

Rival

rival; competidor;
Meaning
a person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field
Example
The two companies have been business rivals for decades.
Las dos empresas han sido rivales comerciales durante décadas.
B2 verb rɪˈzaɪn

resign

renunciar
Meaning
Voluntarily leave a job or other position.
Example
Ministers were forced to resign.
Los ministros fueron obligados a renunciar.
B2 noun /ˈsɪblɪŋ/

sibling

hermano/a
Meaning
A brother or sister.
Example
She has three siblings, two brothers and one sister.
Ella tiene tres hermanos, dos hermanos y una hermana.
B2 noun /ˈkænjən/

canyon

cañón
Meaning
A deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it.
Example
The Colorado River carved the Grand Canyon over millions of years.
El río Colorado talló el Gran Cañón durante millones de años.
C1 adjective /ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

physiological

relacionado con las funciones y actividades corporales
Meaning
Relating to bodily functions and activities.
Example
Exercise improves physiological functions of the body.
El ejercicio mejora las funciones fisiológicas del cuerpo.
C1 adjective ˌmæk.roʊ.iː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk

macroeconomic

macroeconómico
Meaning
Relating to the large-scale or general economic factors, such as interest rates and national productivity.
Example
Government policies impact macroeconomic stability.
Las políticas gubernamentales impactan la estabilidad macroeconómica.
B2 noun /prɪˈskrɪpʃən/

prescription

receta
Meaning
A written order from a doctor for the preparation and administration of a medicine; also, a recommendation or authoritative rule.
Example
The doctor gave her a prescription for antibiotics.
El doctor le dio una receta para antibióticos.
B2 adjective /ˈruːθ.ləs/

Ruthless

despiadado; cruel; sin compasión
Meaning
showing no pity or compassion; cruel; merciless
Example
The ruthless dictator showed no mercy to his enemies.
El dictador despiadado no mostró misericordia a sus enemigos.
B1 noun /ˈjuːnjən/

Union

unión
Meaning
the action of joining or combining; a political unit formed from separate states
Example
The union of the two companies created a powerful corporation.
La unión de las dos empresas creó una poderosa corporación.
C1 adjective /wɒn/

wan

pálido
Meaning
looking pale or sickly; lacking color or vitality
Example
After the long illness, his face looked wan and tired.
Después de la larga enfermedad, su rostro se veía pálido y cansado.
C1 noun /sɔːd fɪʃ/

Sword fish

pez espada
Meaning
A large marine fish with an elongated bill resembling a sword
Example
The swordfish can swim at speeds up to 60 mph.
El pez espada puede nadar a velocidades de hasta 60 mph.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnsətɪv/

insensitive

insensible
Meaning
Showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings.
Example
His insensitive comment hurt her deeply.
Su comentario insensible la lastimó profundamente.
B2 adverb /ˈθʌrəli/

Thoroughly

completamente; a fondo;
Meaning
completely; entirely; in a thorough manner
Example
She thoroughly cleaned the entire house before the guests arrived.
Ella limpió toda la casa a fondo antes de que llegaran los invitados.
C1 verb /ˈræn.sæk/

ransack

saquear
Meaning
to search a place roughly and steal or damage things
Example
Burglars ransacked the house while the family was away.
Los ladrones saquearon la casa mientras la familia estaba fuera.
B2 noun /ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/

mechanism

mecanismo
Meaning
A system of parts working together in a machine; a process or technique for achieving something.
Example
The mechanism of the clock stopped working after years of use.
El mecanismo del reloj dejó de funcionar después de años de uso.
B1 adverb /ˈdef.ɪ.nət.li/

Definitely

definitivamente
Meaning
without doubt; certainly; clearly
Example
I will definitely attend the meeting tomorrow.
Yo definitivamente asistiré a la reunión mañana.
C1 noun /əˈfɪn.ɪ.ti/

affinity

afinidad
Meaning
A natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing, idea, etc.
Example
She has an affinity for classical music.
Ella tiene una afinidad por la música clásica.
B1 noun /ˌkjʊr.iˈɑs.ɪ.ti/

Curiosity

curiosidad; objeto o hecho inusual o interesante
Meaning
a strong desire to know or learn something; an unusual or interesting object or fact
Example
Her curiosity about different cultures led her to travel around the world.
Su curiosidad por diferentes culturas la llevó a viajar por todo el mundo.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

discernible

discernible
Meaning
able to be seen, recognized, or understood
Example
There was a discernible change in his behavior.
Hubo un cambio discernible en su comportamiento.
B1 verb /pɔːr/

pour

verter
Meaning
to flow or cause to flow in a steady stream; to rain heavily
Example
Please pour the water into the glass carefully.
Por favor vierte el agua en el vaso con cuidado.
A2 noun /ˈoʊ.nər/

Owner

dueño
Meaning
a person who owns something; someone who has legal possession of property
Example
The owner of the restaurant greeted us warmly.
El dueño del restaurante nos saludó calurosamente.
C2 verb /ˈmiːliəˌreɪt/

meliorate

mejorar
Meaning
To make something better or improve a condition.
Example
The new policies aim to meliorate the living conditions of the poor.
Las nuevas políticas tienen como objetivo mejorar las condiciones de vida de los pobres.
C1 noun /siˈɛrə klʌb/

Sierra Club

Sierra Club
Meaning
An American environmental organization founded in 1892 by John Muir, focused on promoting conservation of the natural environment by influencing public policy decisions.
Example
John Muir founded the Sierra Club in 1892 to protect wild areas.
John Muir fundó el Sierra Club en 1892 para proteger áreas salvajes.
C1 noun /ˈfʊtˌnoʊt/

foot-note

nota al pie
Meaning
A note of reference, explanation, or comment placed at the bottom of a page.
Example
The author included a foot-note to explain the historical context.
El autor incluyó una nota al pie para explicar el contexto histórico.
B2 noun /ˈbel.i/

Belly

barriga
Meaning
the front part of the human trunk below the ribs, containing the stomach and bowels; abdomen
Example
The baby kicked in her belly during pregnancy.
El bebé pateó en su barriga durante el embarazo.
C2 noun /rɪˌdʒuːvəˈnɛsəns/

rejuvenescence

rejuvenecimiento
Meaning
the action or process of becoming young or fresh again
Example
The forest showed signs of rejuvenescence after the rains.
El bosque mostró señales de rejuvenecimiento después de las lluvias.
C1 noun ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts

micronutrients

micronutrientes
Meaning
Essential nutrients required by organisms in small quantities throughout life to orchestrate a range of physiological functions.
Example
Micronutrients are essential for cellular function.
Los micronutrientes son esenciales para la función celular.
C2 adjective /ˈvɪsɪd/

viscid

viscoso
Meaning
Having a thick, sticky consistency.
Example
The sap had a viscid texture that stuck to his hands.
La savia tenía una textura viscosa que se pegaba a sus manos.
B2 noun /dɪsˈmɪsl̩/

dismissal

despido, rechazo
Meaning
the act of removing someone from their job; the act of treating something as unimportant
Example
His unfair dismissal led to a lawsuit against the company.
Su despido injusto llevó a una demanda contra la empresa.
C1 verb /dʌb/

dub

doblar
Meaning
to give a name or label to something; to add a soundtrack to a film or recording
Example
The movie was dubbed into several languages for international release.
La película fue doblada a varios idiomas para su lanzamiento internacional.
B2 adjective ˈteɪləd

tailored

hecho a medida
Meaning
Made or adapted for a particular purpose or person.
Example
He wore a tailored suit that complemented his physique perfectly.
Él llevaba un traje hecho a medida que complementaba perfectamente su físico.
C1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.tər/

Orator

orador
Meaning
a public speaker, especially one who is eloquent or skilled in speaking
Example
The famous orator delivered an inspiring speech.
El famoso orador pronunció un discurso inspirador.
C2 verb /kəˈraʊz/

carouse

festejar ruidosamente
Meaning
to drink and enjoy oneself noisily, often with others
Example
They stayed up all night to carouse after the victory.
Se quedaron despiertos toda la noche para festejar después de la victoria.
B2 noun /ˈpleɪˌɔːf/

playoff

partidos para determinar al campeón
Meaning
a series of games played to determine a champion among top teams
Example
The team qualified for the playoffs after a strong season.
El equipo se clasificó para los playoffs después de una fuerte temporada.
C1 noun stɔːrm ɪnˌtensɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

storm intensification

intensificación de la tormenta
Meaning
The process by which storms become stronger and more severe in intensity.
Example
Storm intensification is linked to climate change.
La intensificación de la tormenta está vinculada al cambio climático.
B1 noun, verb /spoʊk/

spoke

radios / habló
Meaning
As a noun, a bar connecting the center of a wheel to its rim; as the past tense of 'speak'.
Example
The bicycle's spoke was bent after the accident.
El radio de la bicicleta estaba doblado después del accidente.
C2 noun /ˌrɛprəˈbeɪʃən/

reprobation

reprobación
Meaning
Strong disapproval or condemnation; rejection by God as beyond salvation.
Example
The teacher’s face showed clear reprobation at the student’s rude remark.
El rostro del profesor mostró una clara reprobación ante el comentario grosero del estudiante.
C2 adjective /juːˈdʒɛnɪk/

eugenic

eugenésico
Meaning
Relating to or aiming at improving the genetic quality of a population.
Example
In the early 20th century, some scientists supported eugenic policies.
A principios del siglo XX, algunos científicos apoyaron las políticas eugenésicas.
B2 noun /dɪˈstɪŋk.ʃən/

Distinction

distinción; excelencia; reconocimiento
Meaning
a difference or contrast between similar things; excellence that sets someone apart; honor or recognition
Example
She graduated with distinction, earning the highest honors in her class.
Ella se graduó con distinción, obteniendo los más altos honores en su clase.
C2 noun /ˈsɛpəlkər/

sepulcher

sepulcro
Meaning
A small room or monument, cut in rock or built of stone, in which a dead person is buried.
Example
The ancient king was laid to rest in a grand sepulcher.
El antiguo rey fue enterrado en un gran sepulcro.
B1 noun /ˈpɒlɪtɪks/

politics

política
Meaning
activities related to the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having power
Example
Politics often involves making difficult decisions.
La política a menudo implica tomar decisiones difíciles.
B2 noun /ˈpɑːrtɪkəl/

particle

partícula
Meaning
a very small piece or amount of something
Example
Dust particles floated in the air near the window.
Las partículas de polvo flotaban en el aire cerca de la ventana.
C2 noun /ˈɛmɪsɛri/

emissary

emisario
Meaning
A person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative.
Example
The king sent an emissary to negotiate peace.
El rey envió a un emisario para negociar la paz.
B1 noun /ˈsæl.ər.i/

Salary

salario
Meaning
a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly basis
Example
She receives a good salary for her work as a teacher.
Ella recibe un buen salario por su trabajo como profesora.
B1 noun /ˈdʒɪn.dʒər/

Ginger

jengibre
Meaning
a hot fragrant spice made from the rhizome of a plant; the plant itself
Example
The chef added fresh ginger to the stir-fry to enhance its flavor and aroma.
El chef añadió jengibre fresco al salteado para realzar su sabor y aroma.
C1 noun/verb /ˈkwɒr.i/

quarry

cantera / presa
Meaning
A place where stone or minerals are extracted; also means prey when hunted.
Example
The workers quarried limestone from the hill.
Los trabajadores extrajeron piedra caliza de la colina.
A1 verb /luːz/

lose

perder
Meaning
to be unable to find something; to fail to win; to misplace
Example
I hope I don't lose my keys again.
Espero no perder mis llaves otra vez.
B2 noun ˈlaɪf ɪkˌspek.tən.si

life expectancy

esperanza de vida
Meaning
The average period that a person may expect to live; the length of time for which something is expected to last or to continue being effective.
Example
Life expectancy depends on healthcare quality.
La esperanza de vida depende de la calidad de la atención médica.
A1 noun /ɪɡˈzɑːm.pəl/

example

ejemplo
Meaning
a thing or person regarded as a model to be followed or avoided
Example
He is a good example of a hardworking student.
Él es un buen ejemplo de un estudiante trabajador.
C1 noun /ˈneɪ.vəl/

Navel

ombligo
Meaning
the small hollow in the center of the stomach where the umbilical cord was attached
Example
The baby's navel cord fell off after a week.
El cordón umbilical del bebé se cayó después de una semana.
B1 noun /rɪˈkʌvəri/

recovery

recuperación
Meaning
the process of recovering or returning to a normal state
Example
The patient is in recovery after the surgery.
El paciente está en recuperación después de la cirugía.
C2 adjective /ˌævəˈrɪʃəs/

avaricious

codicioso
Meaning
having or showing extreme greed for wealth or material gain
Example
The avaricious landlord increased the rent unfairly.
El codicioso propietario aumentó el alquiler de manera injusta.