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B2 noun /ˌek.əˈnɒm.ɪk səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

economic sustainability

sostenibilidad económica
Meaning
The ability of an economy to support a defined level of economic production indefinitely.
Example
Economic sustainability drives long-term growth.
La sostenibilidad económica impulsa el crecimiento a largo plazo.
C2 noun /vəˈliːɪti/

velleity

deseo débil
Meaning
A wish or inclination not strong enough to lead to action.
Example
His interest in painting never grew beyond a mere velleity.
Su interés en la pintura nunca creció más allá de un mero deseo débil.
B1 noun /ˈen.tri/

Entry

entrada; inscripción
Meaning
an act of going or coming in; an item written or printed in a record
Example
His entry into the competition was submitted just before the deadline.
Su entrada en la competencia fue presentada justo antes de la fecha límite.
C2 verb, noun /blæb/

blab

parlotear; irse de la lengua
Meaning
to talk too much or reveal secrets carelessly; excessive or foolish talk
Example
He accidentally blabbed the surprise to everyone.
Accidentalmente reveló la sorpresa a todos.
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 /ˈsɪr.i.əs/

Serious

grave; serio; importante;
Meaning
thoughtful; grave; requiring careful consideration; not joking
Example
This is a serious matter that needs immediate attention.
Este es un asunto serio que necesita atención inmediata.
B2 noun /ˈmɒlɪkjuːl/

molecule

molécula
Meaning
The smallest unit of a chemical compound that retains its chemical properties.
Example
A water molecule is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
Una molécula de agua está formada por dos átomos de hidrógeno y un átomo de oxígeno.
B2 noun/adjective /ˌædəˈlɛsənt/

adolescent

adolescente
Meaning
A young person in the process of developing from a child into an adult.
Example
Adolescents often experience rapid physical and emotional changes.
Los adolescentes a menudo experimentan cambios físicos y emocionales rápidos.
A2 adjective /ɡlæd/

Glad

contento; alegre; feliz;
Meaning
happy; pleased; delighted;
Example
I am glad to see you after such a long time.
Estoy contento de verte después de tanto tiempo.
C1 adjective /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

comprehensible

comprensible
Meaning
able to be understood; intelligible
Example
The teacher explained the topic in a comprehensible way.
El maestro explicó el tema de una manera comprensible.
B2 noun /ˈmes.ɪn.dʒər/

Messenger

mensajero
Meaning
a person who carries messages or communications between parties
Example
The messenger delivered important battle plans to the commander.
El mensajero entregó planes de batalla importantes al comandante.
C1 adjective /ˈspʌndʒi/

Spongy

esponjoso
Meaning
soft and full of holes like a sponge; porous
Example
The cake had a light and spongy texture.
El pastel tenía una textura ligera y esponjosa.
C1 adjective /snaɪd/

snide

irónico
Meaning
mocking or insulting in an indirect way
Example
He couldn’t resist making a snide comment about her dress.
No pudo evitar hacer un comentario irónico sobre su vestido.
C2 noun (plural) /əˈspɜːr.ʒənz/

aspersions

aspersión
Meaning
Critical or slanderous remarks; multiple attacks on reputation.
Example
The politician rejected the aspersions cast against him.
El político rechazó las aspersiones lanzadas contra él.
B1 noun ˈwɔː.mɪŋ

warming

calentamiento
Meaning
The process of becoming warmer; an increase in temperature.
Example
Warming is accelerating due to greenhouse gases.
El calentamiento está acelerando debido a los gases de efecto invernadero.
B2 verb, noun /ʃeɪv/

shave

afeitar
Meaning
To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair
Example
He likes to shave every morning before work.
Le gusta afeitarse todas las mañanas antes del trabajo.
C2 adjective /pɒnˈtɪfɪkəl/

pontifical

relativo a un papa o obispo; pomposo o engreído
Meaning
relating to a pope or bishop; pompous or self-important
Example
His pontifical manner annoyed the other members of the committee.
Su comportamiento arrogante molestaba a los demás miembros del comité.
B2 verb /ɡreɪz/

graze

felicidad
Meaning
To feed on grass; to touch or scrape lightly while passing.
Example
The cows graze in the meadow every morning.
Ella no podía esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 adjective /ˌəʊvərˈstɪmjʊˌleɪtɪd/

overstimulated

sobrestimulado
Meaning
Excessively excited or aroused, overwhelmed by too much stimulus.
Example
Overstimulated minds can lead to burnout and decreased productivity.
Las mentes sobrestimuladas pueden conducir al agotamiento y a una menor productividad.
B2 verb /əˈplɔːd/

applaud

aplaudir
Meaning
to show approval by clapping or expressing admiration
Example
The audience applauded the performance.
La audiencia aplaudió la actuación.
C1 noun, verb /ˈliːvər/ or /ˈlɛvər/

lever

palanca, barra rígida
Meaning
a rigid bar used to move or lift heavy objects; to move something using leverage.
Example
He used a lever to lift the heavy stone.
Él usó una palanca para levantar la piedra pesada.
C1 adjective /ˈɔːrdɪnəl/

ordinal

ordinal
Meaning
Relating to the order or position of something in a sequence (first, second, third, etc.).
Example
The ordinal number 'third' indicates position in a sequence.
El número ordinal 'tercero' indica la posición en una secuencia.
C2 adjective /ɪˈrɛfrəɡəbəl/

irrefragable

irrefutable
Meaning
Impossible to refute, deny, or break
Example
The lawyer presented irrefragable evidence that proved his client’s innocence.
El abogado presentó pruebas irrefutables que demostraron la inocencia de su cliente.
C2 noun /boʊ/

beau

novio
Meaning
a male admirer or boyfriend; a fashionable young man
Example
She arrived at the party with her beau.
Ella llegó a la fiesta con su novio.
C2 adjective /ˌdɛl.ɪˈtɪə.ri.əs/

deleterious

perjudicial
Meaning
Causing physical or mental harm or damage.
Example
Smoking has deleterious effects on health.
Fumar tiene efectos perjudiciales en la salud.
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəɡrɑːf/

monograph

monografía
Meaning
A detailed written study of a single specialized subject or aspect of it.
Example
The professor published a monograph on ancient pottery.
El profesor publicó una monografía sobre la cerámica antigua.
B2 adjective /ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl/

Spiritual

espiritual; religioso; sagrado
Meaning
relating to the human spirit or soul; religious or sacred
Example
She found spiritual peace through meditation.
Ella encontró paz espiritual a través de la meditación.
C1 noun /ˈʃoʊ.vəˌnɪz.əm/

chauvinism

chauvinismo
Meaning
Excessive or prejudiced support for one's own cause, group, or gender, often with contempt for others.
Example
The company's culture was criticized for promoting male chauvinism.
La cultura de la empresa fue criticada por promover el chauvinismo masculino.
C2 noun ˈfaɪ.təʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts

phytonutrients

fitonutrientes
Meaning
Bioactive compounds found in plants that have health benefits beyond basic nutrition.
Example
Green tea contains powerful phytonutrients.
El té verde contiene poderosos fitonutrientes.
C1 noun /ɡɔːrd/

Gourd

calabaza
Meaning
a climbing plant with large fruits that have hard shells when dried
Example
The bottle gourd curry was delicious and nutritious.
El curry de calabaza en botella estaba delicioso y nutritivo.
C2 adjective /ɪˈbʊliənt/

ebullient

exuberante
Meaning
cheerful and full of energy
Example
She was ebullient after receiving the good news.
Ella estaba exuberante después de recibir la buena noticia.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrʃɔːr/

foreshore

orilla
Meaning
The part of the shore between the high and low tide marks
Example
Children were playing on the foreshore, collecting shells.
Los niños estaban jugando en la orilla, recogiendo conchas.
C1 verb /dɪˈsweɪd/

dissuade

disuadir
Meaning
To persuade someone not to do something.
Example
She tried to dissuade him from quitting his job.
Ella intentó disuadirlo de dejar su trabajo.
C1 noun /djuːˈɛt/

duet

dúo
Meaning
a musical performance by two singers or instrumentalists
Example
They sang a beautiful duet together on stage.
Cantaron un hermoso dúo juntos en el escenario.
B1 adjective /ɪkˈspɛktɪd/

expected

esperado
Meaning
Regarded as likely to happen; anticipated or predicted.
Example
The unemployment rate is expected to decline further.
Se espera que la tasa de desempleo disminuya aún más.
A2 noun səkˈsɛs

success

éxito
Meaning
The accomplishment of an aim or purpose; the attainment of popularity or profit
Example
Success requires focus and determination.
El éxito requiere enfoque y determinación.
C2 adjective /ˌɪɡ.nəˈmɪn.i.əs/

ignominious

ignominioso
Meaning
Marked by shame, disgrace, or humiliation.
Example
The team suffered an ignominious defeat in the finals.
El equipo sufrió una ignominiosa derrota en la final.
B2 noun ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən

preservation

preservación
Meaning
The action of maintaining something in its original or existing state; protection from harm or damage.
Example
Proper preservation extends the lifespan of machinery.
La preservación adecuada extiende la vida útil de la maquinaria.
B1 noun pəˈfɔː.məns

performance

desempeño
Meaning
The action or process of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function.
Example
Performance improvements boost confidence.
Las mejoras en el rendimiento aumentan la confianza.
C2 noun /ˌjuːzɜːrˈpeɪʃən/

usurpation

usurpación
Meaning
The act of taking someone's power or property illegally or by force.
Example
The general's usurpation of the presidency led to political unrest.
La usurpación de la presidencia por el general condujo a disturbios políticos.
C2 noun /dɪˈbɔːtʃəri/

debauchery

debaucheo
Meaning
excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; corruption or vice
Example
The novel depicts the debauchery of the aristocrats in the city.
La novela describe el debauchery de los aristócratas en la ciudad.
B1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈweɪt/

overweight

sobrepeso
Meaning
heavier than is considered healthy or normal
Example
The doctor advised him to lose weight as he was overweight.
El doctor le aconsejó perder peso ya que tenía sobrepeso.
B2 noun /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs.mənt/

reinforcement

reforzamiento
Meaning
Strengthening or supporting something, especially behavior or learning.
Example
Positive reinforcement helps in learning.
El refuerzo positivo ayuda en el aprendizaje.
C1 verb /ˈfæbrɪkeɪt/

fabricate

fabricar
Meaning
to invent or concoct something, often with the intent to deceive; or to construct or manufacture
Example
The witness fabricated his testimony to protect himself.
El testigo fabricó su testimonio para protegerse.
B2 adjective + noun aɪˈdiːəl ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt

ideal environment

entorno ideal
Meaning
Perfect or most suitable conditions for growth or development
Example
Winter creates an ideal environment for vegetable growth.
El invierno crea un ambiente ideal para el crecimiento de las verduras.
C2 noun /kənˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.t̬i/

congeniality

afabilidad
Meaning
The quality of being pleasant, friendly, and easy to talk to.
Example
His congeniality makes him popular among friends.
Su afabilidad lo hace popular entre sus amigos.
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.fəl/

Shameful

vergonzoso; deshonroso; embarazoso
Meaning
causing shame; disgraceful; embarrassing
Example
His shameful behavior embarrassed the entire family.
Su comportamiento vergonzoso avergonzó a toda la familia.
B2 noun /ˈfækəlti/

faculty

facultad, capacidad
Meaning
an inherent mental or physical ability; a division of a university
Example
She has a remarkable faculty for languages.
Ella tiene una facultad notable para los idiomas.
C2 verb /kənˈdəʊl/

condole

expresar simpatía
Meaning
To express sympathy for someone who is suffering or grieving.
Example
Neighbors came to condole with the family after the tragedy.
Los vecinos vinieron a expresar simpatía con la familia después de la tragedia.
B2 noun /ˈsɛmɪˌtɛri/

cemetery

cementerio
Meaning
a place where dead people are buried
Example
The old cemetery is located at the edge of the village.
El viejo cementerio está ubicado en el borde del pueblo.
A1 noun /ˈlaɪ.brər.i/

Library

biblioteca
Meaning
a building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes films and recorded music for people to read, borrow, or refer to
Example
She goes to the library every weekend to study.
Ella va a la biblioteca todos los fines de semana para estudiar.
B2 verb /dreɪn/

drain

drenar
Meaning
to cause liquid to flow away from something; to remove liquid
Example
He drained the pasta before adding the sauce.
Él drenó la pasta antes de añadir la salsa.
C1 noun /ɒnˈsɒmbəl/

ensemble

conjunto, grupo
Meaning
a group of things or people viewed as a whole, especially performers in music or theater
Example
The theater ensemble gave a spectacular performance.
El conjunto de teatro hizo una actuación espectacular.
B2 noun /ˈsɛtlər/

settler

colono
Meaning
a person who settles in a new area or land
Example
The settlers arrived in the new town and started building homes.
Los colonos llegaron a la nueva ciudad y comenzaron a construir casas.
C2 noun /ˈɛndaɪv/ or /ˈɑːndɪv/

endive

endivia
Meaning
A leafy vegetable belonging to the chicory family, often used in salads.
Example
She added fresh endive to the salad for a slightly bitter flavor.
Añadió endivia fresca a la ensalada para darle un sabor ligeramente amargo.
B1 adverb /bɪˈniːθ/

Beneath

debajo; bajo
Meaning
under; below; underneath
Example
The treasure lies beneath the old tree.
El tesoro yace debajo del árbol viejo.
C1 noun /əˈsɛndənsi/

ascendancy

ascendencia, dominio
Meaning
A position of power, influence, or control over others.
Example
The company gained ascendancy in the market through innovation.
La empresa logró ascendencia en el mercado a través de la innovación.
B1 adjective /əˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.nəl/

Original

original; primario; auténtico
Meaning
first; fundamental; primary; authentic
Example
This is the original document, not a copy.
Este es el documento original, no una copia.
A2 noun /ˈɪm.ɪdʒ/

Image

imagen; figura; representación
Meaning
a representation of the external form of a person or thing in art; a mental picture or impression
Example
The company worked hard to improve its public image after the scandal.
La empresa trabajó duro para mejorar su imagen pública después del escándalo.
C2 noun /ˌɛpɪˈdɜːrmɪs/

epidermis

capa externa de la piel
Meaning
the outer layer of cells covering the body of an organism, especially the skin
Example
The epidermis protects the body from harmful bacteria.
El epidérmis protege el cuerpo de las bacterias dañinas.
C2 verb /bɪˈdɛk/

bedeck

adornar
Meaning
to decorate or adorn something in a showy way
Example
The hall was bedecked with flowers for the wedding.
El salón fue adornado con flores para la boda.
C2 noun /breɪ/

brae

ladera
Meaning
A hillside or slope, especially in Scotland.
Example
They climbed up the grassy brae to see the sunset.
Subieron por la ladera de hierba para ver la puesta de sol.
B1 noun /tʃɑːrm/

Charm

encanto; hechizo; amabilidad
Meaning
the power or quality of giving delight or arousing admiration; a magical spell or talisman
Example
Her natural charm and wit made her popular at social gatherings.
Su encanto natural y agudeza la hicieron popular en las reuniones sociales.
B1 noun /ədˈvæns/

Advance

avance; desarrollo; pago por adelantado
Meaning
progress or development; movement forward; money paid before it is due
Example
Technology has made great advances in recent years.
La tecnología ha logrado grandes avances en los últimos años.
C2 noun /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfər/

lexicographer

lexicógrafo
Meaning
A person who compiles, writes, or edits dictionaries.
Example
The lexicographer spent years compiling the dictionary.
El lexicógrafo pasó años recopilando el diccionario.
C1 noun ˈpær.ə.daɪm

paradigm

paradigma
Meaning
A typical example or pattern of something; a model or framework for understanding or approaching something.
Example
The paradigm of education is changing with digital technology.
El paradigma de la educación está cambiando con la tecnología digital.
C1 noun /ˈɪn.fən.tri/

Infantry

infantería
Meaning
soldiers marching or fighting on foot; foot soldiers collectively
Example
The infantry advanced across the battlefield on foot.
La infantería avanzó a través del campo de batalla a pie.
C2 noun /ˈel.ɪ.fənt ˈæp.əl/

Elephant Apple

manzana elefante
Meaning
a tropical fruit with a hard shell and acidic flesh
Example
Elephant apple is used to make delicious jams and pickles.
La manzana elefante se utiliza para hacer deliciosas mermeladas y encurtidos.
B2 verb /hætʃ/

hatch

salir del huevo
Meaning
to emerge from an egg; to devise or create a plan
Example
The bird will hatch from its egg soon.
El pájaro saldrá de su huevo pronto.
C2 noun /pəˈveɪʒən/

pervasion

pervasión
Meaning
the act of spreading through or being present everywhere in something
Example
There was a pervasion of hope throughout the community.
Había una pervasión de esperanza en toda la comunidad.
C2 verb /ˈbætn/

batten

asegurar
Meaning
To fasten or secure something tightly.
Example
They battened down the hatches before the storm.
Ellos aseguraron las trampillas antes de la tormenta.
A2 noun /ˈɡʊdnəs/

goodness

bondad
Meaning
the quality of being morally good or virtuous
Example
Her goodness was evident in the way she treated others.
Su bondad era evidente en la forma en que trataba a los demás.
B2 noun, verb /ˈrætəl/

rattle

traquetear; sonajero
Meaning
to make a rapid series of short, sharp sounds; a device or object that makes such a sound
Example
The loose window began to rattle in the strong wind.
La ventana suelta empezó a traquetear con el viento fuerte.
B1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.tekt/

architect

arquitecto
Meaning
a person who designs buildings and oversees their construction
Example
The architect designed a modern office building.
El arquitecto diseñó un moderno edificio de oficinas.
C2 noun /ˈtɒnʃər/

tonsure

tonsura
Meaning
the practice of shaving or cutting the hair on the scalp, especially in a religious context
Example
The monk received his tonsure as part of his religious initiation.
El monje recibió su tonsura como parte de su iniciación religiosa.
C2 verb /ˈblækˌbɔːl/

blackball

excluir
Meaning
to exclude someone socially or vote against their membership in a group or club
Example
He was blackballed from the club after the controversy.
Fue expulsado del club después de la controversia.
A2 noun /bænd/

band

banda de música
Meaning
a group of musicians who play music together
Example
The band performed live at the concert.
La banda se presentó en vivo en el concierto.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsiːtfəl/

deceitful

engañoso
Meaning
Deliberately misleading or dishonest.
Example
She gave a deceitful answer to hide the truth.
Ella dio una respuesta engañosa para ocultar la verdad.
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.kʌm/

Outcome

resultado; consecuencia;
Meaning
the result or consequence of an action or situation; the final product
Example
The outcome of the election surprised everyone.
El resultado de las elecciones sorprendió a todos.
B2 adjective /bliːk/

bleak

desolado
Meaning
cold, miserable, or without hope
Example
The future seemed bleak after the economic downturn.
El futuro parecía desolado después de la recesión económica.
B2 adverb /sɪˈvɪərli/

severely

severamente
Meaning
to a great degree; very seriously or harshly
Example
The patient was severely injured in the accident.
El paciente resultó gravemente herido en el accidente.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈriːzənəbəl/

unreasonable

irrazonable
Meaning
not guided by reason or fairness; excessive or extreme beyond what is acceptable
Example
The manager made an unreasonable demand that no one could realistically meet.
El gerente hizo una exigencia irrazonable.
C2 adjective /ˈdɛprɪkətɔːri/

deprecatory

despectivo
Meaning
expressing disapproval or belittling
Example
He gave a deprecatory remark about their performance.
Hizo un comentario despectivo sobre su desempeño.
C1 noun /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒəniːz/

aborigines

aborígenes
Meaning
The original inhabitants of a land, especially in Australia.
Example
The aborigines have preserved their traditions for thousands of years.
Los aborígenes han preservado sus tradiciones durante miles de años.
C1 adjective /ˌkævəˈlɪər/

cavalier

despreocupado
Meaning
showing a lack of proper concern; dismissive or offhand
Example
He had a cavalier attitude toward safety regulations.
Tenía una actitud despreocupada hacia las normas de seguridad.
C1 verb /dɪsˈkʌlər/

discolor

descolorar
Meaning
to change color, especially in a way that spoils the original appearance
Example
The fabric began to discolor after being left in the sun.
La tela comenzó a descolorarse después de dejarla al sol.
C2 noun /ˌædjʊˈleɪʃən/

adulation

adulación excesiva
Meaning
excessive admiration or flattery
Example
The singer enjoyed the adulation of her fans.
La cantante disfrutó de la adulación de sus fans.
B2 noun, adjective /prɪˈmɪər/ or /ˈpriːmiər/

premier

primer ministro / principal
Meaning
the head of government in some countries; first in importance or rank
Example
The French premier addressed the nation.
El primer ministro francés dirigió al país.
C2 noun /ˈdɛftnəs/

deftness

destreza
Meaning
Skillfulness and quickness in action or thought.
Example
Her deftness with words impressed the audience.
Su destreza con las palabras impresionó a la audiencia.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənt/

emergent

emergente
Meaning
just coming into existence or becoming prominent
Example
The emergent startup quickly attracted investors.
La startup emergente rápidamente atrajo inversionistas.
C1 noun /kwæk/

Quack

charlatán
Meaning
a person who pretends to be a doctor but has no medical training; the sound a duck makes
Example
People should be careful not to trust medical advice from a quack.
Las personas deben tener cuidado de no confiar en consejos médicos de un charlatán.
B1 adjective /juːˈniːk/

Unique

único; singular; raro
Meaning
being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
Example
Every snowflake is unique in its pattern.
Cada copo de nieve es único en su patrón.
C1 noun (plural) /ˈhɪntərlændz/

hinterlands

zonas remotas
Meaning
Plural of hinterland; remote or less developed regions.
Example
Explorers traveled deep into the hinterlands of the country.
Los exploradores viajaron profundamente a las zonas remotas del país.
B2 noun /ˈdʒel.i fɪʃ/

Jelly fish

medusa
Meaning
a soft-bodied marine animal with a gelatinous umbrella-shaped body and trailing tentacles
Example
The jellyfish floated gracefully through the water with its translucent body.
La medusa flotaba graciosamente por el agua con su cuerpo translúcido.
C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡæmɪst/

polygamist

polígamo
Meaning
a person who has more than one spouse at the same time
Example
The polygamist had three wives living in different houses.
El polígamo tenía tres esposas que vivían en casas diferentes.
C2 noun /ˌɪmpjuˈteɪʃən/

imputation

imputación
Meaning
an accusation or attribution of blame
Example
The politician denied the imputation of corruption.
El político negó la imputación de corrupción.
C2 noun /əˌɡlɒməˈreɪʃən/

agglomeration

aglomeración
Meaning
A mass or collection of things, sometimes clustered together.
Example
The city is an agglomeration of diverse cultures and communities.
La ciudad es una aglomeración de diversas culturas y comunidades.
B1 noun ˈbæl.ənst daɪ.ət

balanced diet

dieta equilibrada
Meaning
A diet consisting of the proper quantities and proportions of foods needed to maintain health or growth.
Example
A balanced diet is essential for maintaining good health.
Una dieta equilibrada es esencial para mantener una buena salud.
C1 noun /ˈblɒk.ɪdʒ/

Blockage

bloqueo
Meaning
an obstruction that makes movement or flow difficult or impossible
Example
The drain blockage caused water to overflow in the kitchen.
El bloqueo del drenaje causó que el agua se desbordara en la cocina.
B1 adjective /ˈtæl.ən.tɪd/

Talented

talentoso/a
Meaning
having a natural ability or skill in a particular area
Example
She is a talented musician who plays multiple instruments.
Ella es una músico talentosa que toca varios instrumentos.
C1 noun /ˈnɔː.zi.ə/

Nausea

náusea
Meaning
a feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit
Example
The motion of the boat caused severe nausea.
El movimiento del bote causó una náusea severa.
B2 noun /məˈstɑːʃ/

Moustache

bigote
Meaning
hair that grows on the upper lip of men
Example
He grew a thick moustache for the play.
Él cultivó un espeso bigote para la obra.
B1 adjective ˈsʌb.mə.riːn

submarine

submarino
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or used underwater, especially in relation to vessels or cables.
Example
Submarine cables facilitate international communication.
Los cables submarinos facilitan la comunicación internacional.
C1 adjective /trænsˈfɜːrəbəl/

Transferable

transferible
Meaning
able to be moved from one place to another; able to be given to someone else
Example
The skills you learn here are transferable to other jobs.
Las habilidades que aprendas aquí son transferibles a otros trabajos.
C2 verb /ɪˈvɪsəˌreɪt/

eviscerate

eviscerar, destruir
Meaning
to remove the internal organs of; to deprive of essential content
Example
The critics eviscerated the movie for its weak storyline.
los críticos destruyeron la película por su débil historia.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒn.ʃəs/

Unconscious

inconsciente; desmayado
Meaning
not awake and aware of one's surroundings; done or existing without one realizing
Example
The patient was unconscious for several hours after the surgery.
El paciente estuvo inconsciente durante varias horas después de la cirugía.
B2 noun ˈlɛɡ.ə.si

legacy

legado
Meaning
An amount of money or property left to someone in a will; something left or handed down by a predecessor.
Example
His contributions left a lasting legacy in the industry.
Sus contribuciones dejaron un legado duradero en la industria.
C2 adjective /dɪˈkrɛpɪt/

decrepit

deteriorado
Meaning
worn out or weakened by age or neglect
Example
The decrepit old house was on the verge of collapse.
La casa deteriorada estaba al borde del colapso.
B1 adjective /ˈmɪzərəbəl/

Miserable

miserable; infeliz; que causa sufrimiento
Meaning
very unhappy; wretched; causing suffering
Example
He felt miserable after losing his job.
Él se sintió miserable después de perder su trabajo.
B1 noun, adjective, verb /tɛns/

tense

tenso / tiempo verbal
Meaning
a grammatical category showing time reference; stretched tight or anxious
Example
She felt tense before the interview.
Ella se sintió tensa antes de la entrevista.
B2 noun /ˌɛdɪˈtɔːriəl/

editorial

editorial
Meaning
A newspaper article expressing the opinion of the editor or publisher.
Example
The newspaper published an editorial criticizing government policy.
El periódico publicó un editorial criticando la política del gobierno.
C2 noun /ˈkaʊntɪŋˌhaʊs/

counting-house

oficina de contabilidad
Meaning
a business office where accounts are kept and financial transactions are managed
Example
The merchant spent most of his day in the counting-house reviewing ledgers.
El comerciante pasó la mayor parte de su día en la oficina de contabilidad revisando los libros de contabilidad.
B2 noun /kənˌtɪn.juˈeɪ.ʃən/

continuation

continuidad
Meaning
the action of carrying something on over time; extension
Example
The continuation of the series was announced after the finale.
Se anunció la continuidad de la serie después del final.
A2 noun/verb /ˈsiːzən/

season

estación / sazonar
Meaning
One of the four periods of the year characterized by specific weather conditions; also, to add flavor to food.
Example
Spring is my favorite season of the year.
La primavera es mi estación favorita del año.
B1 noun /ˈpæsɪdʒ/

passage

pasaje/camino estrecho; fragmento/cita; proceso de moverse de un estado o lugar a otro
Meaning
a narrow way through or between; a section of text or music; the process of moving from one state or place to another
Example
The narrow passage led from the courtyard to the library.
El pasaje estrecho condujo del patio al biblioteca.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɒkjələr/

jocular

bromista
Meaning
fond of or characterized by joking; humorous
Example
His jocular nature made him popular among colleagues.
Su naturaleza bromista lo hizo popular entre sus compañeros.
C1 noun /hʌl/

hull

casco del barco / cáscara de semilla
Meaning
The outer covering of a seed or fruit; also the main body of a ship.
Example
The sailors inspected the ship’s hull for any damage.
Los marineros inspeccionaron el casco del barco para detectar daños.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ/

counseling

asesoría
Meaning
professional guidance or therapy to help resolve personal or psychological problems
Example
She decided to go for counseling after feeling stressed for months.
Decidió ir a asesoría después de sentirse estresada durante meses.
B2 noun /ˈʒɑːn.rə/

genre

género
Meaning
a style or category of art, music, or literature
Example
Romance is her favorite genre of movies.
El romance es su género favorito de películas.
C1 adjective ˌsəʊsɪəʊpəˈlɪtɪkəl

sociopolitical

sociopolítico
Meaning
Combining social and political factors.
Example
Sociopolitical factors often influence public policy decisions.
Los factores sociopolíticos a menudo influyen en las decisiones de políticas públicas.
C2 adjective /ˈdæpər/

dapper

elegante y bien vestido
Meaning
Neat, stylish, and well-dressed in appearance.
Example
He looked very dapper in his new suit.
Él se veía muy elegante con su nuevo traje.