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C2 adjective /ˌɛkjʊˈmɛnɪkəl/

ecumenical

unidad religiosa ecuménica
Meaning
Promoting unity among different Christian churches or religions.
Example
The leaders gathered for an ecumenical conference to encourage dialogue.
Los líderes se reunieron para una conferencia ecuménica para fomentar el diálogo.
C2 noun /ˈæmpərˌsænd/

ampersand

ampersand
Meaning
The symbol '&' used to represent the word 'and'.
Example
Use an ampersand instead of writing the word 'and' in the company name.
Usa un ampersand en lugar de escribir la palabra 'y' en el nombre de la empresa.
C2 adjective /ˌlɛvəlˈhɛdɪd/

levelheaded

calmado y sensato
Meaning
calm and sensible; showing good judgment.
Example
She remained levelheaded during the crisis.
Ella permaneció calmada durante la crisis.
C1 adjective /səbˈsɪd.i.ər.i/

Subsidiary

subsidiario; secundario; relacionado con una empresa subsidiaria
Meaning
less important than the main thing; secondary; of or relating to a subsidiary company
Example
The subsidiary company handles all overseas operations.
La empresa subsidiaria maneja todas las operaciones en el extranjero.
B2 noun /ˌæljuˈmɪniəm/

aluminium

aluminio
Meaning
a lightweight, silvery-white metal used widely in manufacturing and packaging
Example
Aluminium is commonly used to make cans and aircraft parts.
El aluminio se usa para fabricar latas y aviones.
B2 adjective /ˈpær.ə.lel/

Parallel

paralelo
Meaning
side by side and having the same distance continuously between them; similar or corresponding
Example
The two roads run parallel to each other for several miles.
Las dos carreteras corren paralelas una a la otra durante varias millas.
B2 noun /ˈsɒr.oʊ/

Sorrow

tristeza; dolor;
Meaning
a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment
Example
His heart was filled with sorrow after the tragedy.
Su corazón estaba lleno de tristeza después de la tragedia.
C1 verb /ˈwɒb.l̩/

wobble

tambalear
Meaning
to move unsteadily from side to side; to shake or tremble slightly
Example
The table began to wobble when he leaned on it.
La mesa comenzó a tambalear cuando él se apoyó sobre ella.
C1 verb /ˈpɒstʃʊleɪt/

postulate

postular
Meaning
to suggest or assume that something is true as the basis for reasoning or discussion
Example
Scientists postulate that life exists on other planets.
Los científicos postulan que la vida existe en otros planetas.
B2 verb /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/

discharge

alta
Meaning
to release or dismiss from duty; to emit or give off
Example
The hospital will discharge the patient tomorrow.
El hospital dará de alta al paciente mañana.
C2 noun /ˈmæl.əˌfæk.tər/

malefactor

malhechor
Meaning
A person who commits a crime or does evil.
Example
The malefactor was arrested for the robbery.
El malhechor fue arrestado por el robo.
B2 noun /ˈspəʊkspɜːrsən/

spokesperson

portavoz
Meaning
a person who speaks on behalf of others or an organization
Example
The spokesperson addressed the press conference on behalf of the company.
El portavoz dirigió la conferencia de prensa en nombre de la empresa.
C2 adjective /ˈsuːpaɪn/

supine

en posición supina
Meaning
Lying on the back, face upward; failing to act due to laziness or weakness.
Example
He lay supine on the grass, staring at the stars.
Él estaba acostado en el césped, mirando las estrellas.
B2 noun /beɪs/

bass

voz masculina baja / guitarra baja
Meaning
the lowest adult male singing voice; also, low-frequency sounds in music or a type of fish
Example
He played the bass guitar at the concert.
Él tocó la guitarra baja en el concierto.
C2 adjective /ˌdɪskəmˈbɑːbjuleɪtɪd/

discombobulated

desconcertado
Meaning
confused and disoriented; feeling unsettled
Example
She looked discombobulated after hearing the unexpected news.
Ella se veía desconcertada después de escuchar la noticia inesperada.
B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətrɪst/

psychiatrist

psiquiatra
Meaning
a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness
Example
The psychiatrist prescribed medication for the patient’s anxiety.
El psiquiatra recetó medicación para la ansiedad del paciente.
A2 noun /məˈʃiːn/

machine

máquina
Meaning
A device with moving parts that uses energy to perform a particular task.
Example
This washing machine is very efficient.
Esta lavadora es muy eficiente.
B2 adjective spekˈtækjʊlər

spectacular

espectacular
Meaning
Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way; very impressive.
Example
The launch of the spacecraft was a spectacular event.
El lanzamiento de la nave espacial fue un evento espectacular.
C1 noun /ˈdeɪˌbreɪk/

daybreak

alba
Meaning
The time in the morning when daylight first appears; dawn.
Example
They set out on their journey at daybreak.
Salieron en su viaje al amanecer.
C1 adjective /ˈmɒdʒʊlər/

modular

modular
Meaning
Employing or involving a module or modules as the basis of design or construction.
Example
The modular design allows for easy customization and scalability.
El diseño modular permite una fácil personalización y escalabilidad.
A2 noun ˈprɒdʒ.ekts

projects

proyectos
Meaning
Individual or collaborative enterprises that are carefully planned to achieve a particular aim.
Example
These projects aim for technological breakthroughs.
Estos proyectos buscan avances tecnológicos.
C1 noun /ˈfɒdər/

fodder

forraje
Meaning
food for livestock such as cattle, horses, or sheep; also something considered of little value but used to supply a demand
Example
The farmer stored enough fodder for the cattle to last through winter.
El granjero almacenó suficiente forraje para que el ganado tuviera suficiente durante el invierno.
A2 verb /əˈraɪv/

arrive

llegar
Meaning
to reach a destination; to come to a place
Example
The train will arrive at the station in ten minutes.
El tren llegará a la estación en diez minutos.
B1 noun, verb /stɒk/

stock

inventario
Meaning
a supply of goods kept for sale or use; to keep or fill with goods
Example
The shop stocks a wide variety of products.
La tienda tiene una amplia variedad de productos.
B2 noun /ɡloʊb/

Globe

objeto esférico; la tierra; un modelo esférico de la tierra
Meaning
a spherical or rounded object; the earth; a spherical model of the earth
Example
The teacher used a globe to show the students the locations of different countries.
El maestro usó un globo para mostrar a los estudiantes las ubicaciones de diferentes países.
C2 noun /foʊ ˈpɑː/

faux pas

desliz social
Meaning
a social blunder or mistake in etiquette
Example
He committed a major faux pas by forgetting her birthday.
Cometió un gran desliz social al olvidar su cumpleaños.
C2 noun /ˈplɛdʒɔːr/

pledgeor

garante
Meaning
a person who gives or offers a pledge or security
Example
The bank accepted the jewelry from the pledgeor as collateral for the loan.
El banco aceptó las joyas del garante como garantía para el préstamo.
C2 noun /ˈhʌk.stər/

huckster

vendedor ambulante
Meaning
A person who sells small items aggressively, often in a showy or dishonest way.
Example
The huckster loudly promoted his goods in the busy marketplace.
El vendedor ambulante promocionó ruidosamente sus productos en el bullicioso mercado.
B1 noun /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/

association

asociación
Meaning
an organized group of people who have joined together for a common purpose
Example
She is a member of the local teachers' association.
Ella es miembro de la asociación de maestros local.
A2 adverb /ˈsʌd.ən.li/

Suddenly

de repente
Meaning
quickly and without warning; unexpectedly
Example
The car suddenly stopped in the middle of the road.
El coche se detuvo de repente en medio de la carretera.
B1 noun pəˈten.ʃəl

potential

potencial
Meaning
Having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future.
Example
The potential for innovation is immense.
El potencial para la innovación es inmenso.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdem.nə.ti/

Indemnity

indemnización
Meaning
security or protection against a loss or other financial burden; compensation for damage or loss
Example
The insurance company provided full indemnity for the damages caused by the flood.
La compañía de seguros proporcionó indemnización completa por los daños causados por la inundación.
C2 noun /ˈpæk.ɪ.dɜːrm/

pachyderm

mamífero grande con piel gruesa
Meaning
a large mammal with thick skin, such as an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus
Example
The zoo had several pachyderms, including elephants and rhinos.
El zoológico tenía varios pachidermos, incluidos elefantes y rinocerontes.
C2 noun /ˈskæb.ərd/

scabbard

vaina
Meaning
A sheath for the blade of a sword or dagger, typically made of leather or metal.
Example
The knight drew his sword from the scabbard.
El caballero sacó su espada de la vaina.
B1 adjective /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/

satisfied

satisfecho
Meaning
Pleased or content with what has been achieved or received.
Example
He felt satisfied after finishing his project.
Se sintió satisfecho después de terminar su proyecto.
A2 phrasal verb /bæk ʌp/

back up

respaldar; hacer una copia de seguridad; retroceder
Meaning
to support or help someone; to make a copy of data for safety; to move backward
Example
Please back up your files before updating the system.
Por favor, haz una copia de seguridad de tus archivos antes de actualizar el sistema.
C1 verb /ʌnˈɜːθ/

unearth

desenterrar
Meaning
To dig up from the ground or to discover something hidden.
Example
Archaeologists unearthed ancient artifacts at the site.
Los arqueólogos desenterraron artefactos antiguos en el sitio.
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrəɡət/

surrogate

sustituto
Meaning
A substitute, especially a person deputizing for another in a specific role or office.
Example
The surrogate mother gave birth to the child after carrying it for nine months.
La madre sustituta dio a luz al niño tras llevarlo durante nueve meses.
C1 adjective /ˈdɒdʒi/

Dodgy

sospechoso; cuestionable; poco confiable; arriesgado o peligroso
Meaning
suspicious; questionable; unreliable; risky or dangerous
Example
That deal sounds dodgy to me.
Ese trato me suena sospechoso.
C1 noun /ˌɛks.həˈleɪ.ʃən/

exhalation

exhalación
Meaning
The action of breathing out.
Example
Slow exhalation calms the nervous system.
Una exhalación lenta calma el sistema nervioso.
B2 adverb /səˈfɪʃəntli/

sufficiently

suficientemente
Meaning
to an adequate degree or extent
Example
She studied sufficiently to pass the exam.
Ella estudió suficientemente para aprobar el examen.
C2 noun /ˈtrɪbjuːn/

tribune

tribuno
Meaning
a person or platform representing the people; historically, a Roman official elected to protect citizens' rights
Example
He was seen as a tribune of the common people.
Se le veia como un tribuno del pueblo.
B1 noun /ˈpæk.ɪt/

packet

paquete
Meaning
a small package or container holding items or information
Example
He bought a packet of biscuits from the shop.
Compró un paquete de galletas en la tienda.
B1 adjective ˈɪnəveɪtɪv

innovative

innovador
Meaning
Featuring new methods; advanced and original
Example
Innovative strategies are required to combat pollution.
Se requieren estrategias innovadoras para combatir la contaminación.
C1 adverb/adjective /vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/

verbatim

palabra por palabra o literalmente
Meaning
In exactly the same words as were used originally; word for word repetition.
Example
She repeated his instructions verbatim to avoid errors.
Ella repitió sus instrucciones palabra por palabra para evitar errores.
C1 noun /ˈstoʊəˌweɪ/

stowaway

polizón
Meaning
A person who hides on a ship, plane, or other vehicle in order to travel secretly without paying.
Example
The crew discovered a stowaway hiding in the cargo hold.
La tripulación descubrió un polizón escondido en el compartimento de carga.
A1 adjective /lɔːŋ/

Long

largo
Meaning
having great length; extended in distance or time
Example
The long road stretched for miles ahead.
La larga carretera se extendía por millas.
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.
B2 noun /rɪˈzembləns/

Resemblance

semejanza
Meaning
the state of being alike or similar; similarity in appearance or character
Example
There's a strong resemblance between the two sisters.
Hay una fuerte semejanza entre las dos hermanas.
B2 noun /ˈbrændɪŋ/

branding

El proceso de crear y promover una marca o la identidad de una empresa
Meaning
The process of creating and promoting a brand or company identity.
Example
Effective branding is key to building customer loyalty.
El branding efectivo es clave para generar lealtad de los clientes.
C1 noun /ɪˌreɡjəˈlærɪti/

irregularity

irregularidad
Meaning
lack of regularity or consistency; a deviation from what is normal, expected, or orderly
Example
The audit revealed several financial irregularities in the company’s records.
La auditoría reveló varias irregularidades financieras en los registros de la empresa.
C1 noun /ˈpɛnɪtəns/

penitence

penitencia
Meaning
The action or feeling of showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.
Example
His eyes were full of penitence after realizing his mistake.
Sus ojos estaban llenos de penitencia después de darse cuenta de su error.
C1 noun /ˌɡræt.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

gratification

satisfacción
Meaning
Pleasure, especially when gained from the satisfaction of a desire.
Example
The instant gratification of social media affects patience.
La gratificación instantánea de las redes sociales afecta la paciencia.
C2 noun /ˈbɪbliəfaɪl/

bibliophile

bibliófilo
Meaning
A person who loves or collects books.
Example
She is a true bibliophile who spends weekends at old bookstores.
Ella es una verdadera bibliófila que pasa los fines de semana en librerías antiguas.
C2 noun /ˈswɑːvɪti/

suavity

suavidad y encanto
Meaning
smoothness and charm in manner
Example
His suavity made him popular in social gatherings.
Su suavidad lo hizo popular en reuniones sociales.
B2 noun, verb /ræmp/

ramp

rampa
Meaning
a sloping surface joining two different levels; as a verb, to increase or rise sharply
Example
The car drove up the ramp into the parking garage.
El coche subió por la rampa al garaje.
B2 noun /ʌnˈsɜːrtənti/

Uncertainty

incertidumbre; duda o falta de certeza
Meaning
the state of being uncertain; doubt or lack of sureness
Example
The uncertainty about the weather delayed our trip.
La incertidumbre sobre el clima retrasó nuestro viaje.
C1 noun /ˈpæd.ək/

paddock

campo cerrado para caballos u otros animales
Meaning
a small enclosed field where horses or other animals are kept
Example
The horses were grazing in the paddock.
Los caballos estaban pastando en el paddock.
C2 adjective /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/

bracing

refrescante
Meaning
Invigorating, refreshing, or providing strength and energy.
Example
The hikers enjoyed the bracing mountain air.
Los excursionistas disfrutaron del aire refrescante de la montaña.
B1 verb /əbˈzɜːrv/

observe

observar
Meaning
to watch carefully; to notice or perceive something
Example
Scientists observe the behavior of animals in the wild.
Los científicos observan el comportamiento de los animales en la naturaleza.
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈæn.ju.eɪt/

superannuate

jubilar con pensión
Meaning
to retire someone with a pension, usually due to age or long service
Example
The company decided to superannuate its senior employees after thirty years of service.
La empresa decidió jubilar con pensión a sus empleados senior después de treinta años de servicio.
C1 noun /ˌdʒerənˈtɑːlədʒi/

gerontology

gerontología
Meaning
The scientific study of old age and the process of aging.
Example
She chose to specialize in gerontology after completing medical school.
Ella decidió especializarse en gerontología después de completar la escuela de medicina.
B2 noun /ˈnek.taɪ/

Necktie

corbata
Meaning
a strip of cloth worn around the neck under a shirt collar and tied in front
Example
He adjusted his necktie before the important meeting.
Él ajustó su corbata antes de la importante reunión.
C2 noun /nɑːrˈsɪsəs/

narcissus

flor de narciso
Meaning
A type of flowering plant with yellow or white blooms, often associated with self-love from Greek mythology.
Example
A narcissus bloomed in the garden during spring.
Un narciso floreció en el jardín durante la primavera.
C2 noun /ˈtuːb.roʊz/

Tube-rose

tuberosa
Meaning
a night-blooming flower with an intensely sweet fragrance, native to Mexico
Example
The tuberose flowers filled the evening air with their heavenly scent.
Las flores de tuberosa llenaron el aire de la tarde con su dulce fragancia celestial.
C1 adjective /ˈwaɪ.li/

Wily

astuto; astuto; engañoso
Meaning
clever; cunning; sly
Example
The wily fox escaped from the trap using his cunning intelligence.
El zorro astuto escapó de la trampa utilizando su inteligencia astuta.
B2 noun /biːk/

Beak

pico
Meaning
the hard pointed part of a bird's mouth
Example
The eagle has a sharp beak for tearing meat.
El águila tiene un pico afilado para desgarrar carne.
B1 noun /ˈwiːltʃeər/

wheelchair

silla de ruedas
Meaning
a chair with wheels, used by people who cannot walk easily or at all
Example
The hospital provided a wheelchair for the injured patient.
El hospital proporcionó una silla de ruedas para el paciente herido.
C1 adjective /rɪˈtɔːrɪkəl/

rhetorical

retórico
Meaning
relating to the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing; often a question asked to make a point rather than get an answer
Example
He asked a rhetorical question during the debate.
Hizo una pregunta retórica durante el debate.
C2 verb /æbˈdʒʊər/

abjure

abjurar
Meaning
to formally renounce or give up a belief, cause, or claim
Example
He abjured his allegiance to the old regime.
Él renunció a su lealtad al viejo régimen.
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!
B2 adjective /ˈprɒb.ə.bəl/

Probable

probable
Meaning
likely to happen; expected; plausible
Example
It is probable that it will rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.
Es probable que llueva mañana según el pronóstico del tiempo.
B2 noun /ˌdiː.haɪˈdreɪʃən/

dehydration

deshidratación
Meaning
A condition in which the body or tissue lacks adequate water content.
Example
Dehydration can lead to fatigue and confusion.
La deshidratación puede causar fatiga y confusión.
A1 noun /bed/

Bed

cama
Meaning
a piece of furniture for sleep or rest, typically a framework with a mattress
Example
She made her bed every morning before going to work.
Ella hace su cama todas las mañanas antes de ir al trabajo.
C2 noun /ɪˈfluːviəm/

effluvium

efluvio
Meaning
an unpleasant or harmful odor, secretion, or discharge
Example
The effluvium from the factory spread across the neighborhood.
El efluvio de la fábrica se extendió por todo el vecindario.
C1 adjective /prəˈfeɪn/

profane

profano, irreverente
Meaning
showing disrespect or contempt for sacred things; irreverent or vulgar
Example
His jokes were considered too profane for the ceremony.
Sus chistes fueron considerados demasiado profanos para la ceremonia.
B2 noun /ˈʌndərˌteɪkɪŋ/

undertaking

empresa
Meaning
A task, project, or responsibility that someone agrees to do.
Example
Starting a new company is a difficult undertaking.
Empezar una nueva empresa es una empresa difícil.
B1 noun, verb /praɪz/

prize

premio
Meaning
something given as a reward for achievement; to value highly
Example
He won the first prize in the competition.
Ganó el primer premio en la competencia.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɛstɪməbl/

inestimable

invaluable
Meaning
Too great or valuable to be measured or estimated.
Example
Her contribution to the project was of inestimable value.
Su contribución al proyecto fue de un valor invaluable.
C1 adjective /ˈɡruːəlɪŋ/

grueling

agotador
Meaning
Extremely tiring and demanding.
Example
The athletes faced a grueling training session.
Los atletas enfrentaron una sesión de entrenamiento agotadora.
C1 noun/verb /ˈsaɪ.fər/

cipher

cifrado
Meaning
A secret or disguised way of writing; a code; to put a message into secret writing.
Example
Military messages are protected using a cipher.
Los mensajes militares están protegidos mediante un cifrado.
A2 noun /fɪər/

Fear

miedo; temor
Meaning
an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous
Example
She overcame her fear of heights by taking rock climbing lessons.
Ella superó su miedo a las alturas tomando clases de escalada.
B1 noun /ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nə.ti/

opportunity

oportunidad
Meaning
A favorable chance or set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.
Example
She seized the opportunity to study abroad.
Ella aprovechó la oportunidad de estudiar en el extranjero.
C1 verb /ɔːrˈdeɪn/

ordain

ordenar
Meaning
To officially make someone a priest or minister; to decree or order something officially.
Example
The bishop will ordain three new priests this Sunday.
El obispo ordenará tres nuevos sacerdotes este domingo.
C1 adjective /ˈveɪɡrənt/

Vagrant

vagabundo; sin hogar
Meaning
wandering aimlessly; having no settled home
Example
The vagrant man was asking for food near the station.
El hombre vagabundo estaba pidiendo comida cerca de la estación.
C1 noun, verb /ˈfɛrɪt/

ferret

hurón, buscar persistentemente o descubrir algo
Meaning
a small domesticated animal used for hunting; to search or uncover something persistently
Example
He ferreted out the hidden documents.
Él sacó los documentos ocultos.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnəˈtɛntɪv/

inattentive

inattento
Meaning
not paying attention; lacking focus or concentration
Example
The inattentive student missed several important instructions.
El estudiante inattento perdió varias instrucciones importantes.
B2 adjective /mɑːrkt/

Marked

marcado; evidente; distinto
Meaning
clearly noticeable; distinct; obvious
Example
There was a marked improvement in her performance.
Hubo una mejora marcada en su desempeño.
B1 noun ˌɪn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən

institution

institución
Meaning
An organization founded and united for a specific purpose; an established law, practice, or custom.
Example
Institutions play a crucial role in governance.
Las instituciones desempeñan un papel crucial en la gobernanza.
C1 noun daɪˈkɒtəmi

dichotomy

dicotomía
Meaning
A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.
Example
The dichotomy between tradition and modernity is often debated.
La dicotomía entre la tradición y la modernidad a menudo es debatida.
B1 verb /ˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

generate

generar
Meaning
to produce or create something
Example
The machine generates electricity.
La máquina genera electricidad.
C2 noun /ˈhʌm.ək/

hummock

montículo
Meaning
A small hill, mound, or ridge of earth or ice.
Example
The hikers rested on a grassy hummock by the river.
Los excursionistas descansaron en un montículo de hierba junto al río.
C2 noun /ˈbɔːl.səm ˈæp.əl/

Balsam apple

melón amargo
Meaning
a bitter gourd vegetable with a bumpy green skin, also known as bitter melon
Example
Balsam apple is cooked with spices to reduce its bitter taste.
El melón amargo se cocina con especias para reducir su sabor amargo.
C1 noun /ʌpˈhiːvəl/

upheaval

upheaval
Meaning
a violent or sudden change or disruption to something
Example
The company faced a major upheaval after the sudden resignation of its CEO.
La empresa enfrentó un gran desorden tras la repentina renuncia de su CEO.
C2 noun /dɪˈmʌrɪdʒ/

demurrage

demurrage
Meaning
a charge payable to the owner of a ship or vehicle for not loading or unloading on time
Example
The company had to pay demurrage for delaying the unloading of goods.
La empresa tuvo que pagar demurrage por retrasar la descarga de mercancías.
C1 noun /ˌpærəfəˈneɪliə/

paraphernalia

parafernalia
Meaning
Miscellaneous articles, especially equipment needed for a particular activity.
Example
The fisherman carried all his fishing paraphernalia in a large box.
El pescador llevó toda su parafernalia de pesca en una caja grande.
B1 adverb /ˌnesəˈserəli/

Necessarily

necesariamente; de manera inevitable;
Meaning
as a necessary result; inevitably; by logical consequence
Example
Rich people are not necessarily happy.
Las personas ricas no son necesariamente felices.
C1 verb; noun /beltʃ/

belch

eructar
Meaning
to expel air noisily from the stomach through the mouth; to emit or pour out suddenly and forcefully
Example
After drinking the soda, he belched loudly.
Después de beber el refresco, eructó fuerte.
C2 noun /ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ/

fledgeling

pájaro joven
Meaning
A young bird that has just developed its feathers and is learning to fly; a beginner.
Example
The fledgeling was trying hard to take its first flight.
El pájaro joven estaba tratando de hacer su primer vuelo.
C2 adjective /ɪkˈspɒzɪtəri/

expository

expositivo
Meaning
intended to explain or describe something
Example
The teacher gave an expository lecture on the topic.
El maestro dio una conferencia expositiva sobre el tema.
C2 adjective /ˈmæk.jʊˌleɪ.tɪd/

maculated

manchado
Meaning
Spotted or stained; marked with blemishes.
Example
The maculated surface of the old mirror gave it a unique charm.
La superficie manchada del viejo espejo le dio un encanto único.
B2 verb /əbˈteɪn/

obtain

obtener
Meaning
to get or acquire something
Example
You need to obtain a visa before traveling abroad.
Necesitas obtener una visa antes de viajar al extranjero.
C1 adjective /ˈreɪ.kɪʃ/

Rakish

despreocupado
Meaning
having a dashing, jaunty, or slightly disreputable quality or appearance
Example
He wore his hat at a rakish angle that gave him a charming appearance.
Él llevaba su sombrero en un ángulo despreocupado que le daba una apariencia encantadora.
B2 noun /spaʊs/

spouse

cónyuge
Meaning
a person's husband or wife
Example
Each employee may include their spouse in the health insurance plan.
Cada empleado puede incluir a su cónyuge en el plan de seguro de salud.
C1 noun /ˌrek.ənˌsɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

reconciliation

reconciliación
Meaning
The restoration of friendly relations; the action of making one view or belief compatible with another.
Example
The peace treaty was a major step toward reconciliation.
El tratado de paz fue un paso importante hacia la reconciliación.
C1 noun ˌfræɡ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən

fragmentation

fragmentación
Meaning
The process or state of breaking or being broken into fragments.
Example
Habitat fragmentation threatens many species.
La fragmentación del hábitat amenaza a muchas especies.
C1 noun /poʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

polarity

polaridad
Meaning
the state of having two opposite or contradictory tendencies, opinions, or aspects
Example
The polarity between the two political parties is growing stronger.
La polaridad entre los dos partidos políticos está creciendo.
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.
C2 noun /ˈskʌl.i.ən/

scullion

sirviente de cocina
Meaning
a servant assigned the most menial kitchen tasks
Example
In medieval times, a scullion was responsible for cleaning pots and pans.
En la Edad Media, un scullion era responsable de limpiar las ollas y sartenes.
C2 noun /ˌtɜːsənˈtɛnəri/

tercentenary

tercentenario
Meaning
The 300th anniversary of an event.
Example
The city celebrated its tercentenary with a grand festival.
La ciudad celebró su tercentenario con un gran festival.
C2 adjective /ˈæsənənt/

assonant

asonante
Meaning
Having or characterized by assonance; repeating similar vowel sounds.
Example
The poem is filled with assonant words that create a musical rhythm.
El poema está lleno de palabras asonantes que crean un ritmo musical.
A1 adverb /ɔːlˈredi/

Already

ya; previamente; antes
Meaning
before now; by this time; previously
Example
I have already finished my homework for today.
Ya he terminado mi tarea para hoy.
B1 verb /ˈdɪfər/

differ

diferir
Meaning
to be unlike or distinct from something else
Example
Opinions differ on this issue.
Las opiniones difieren sobre este tema.
B2 noun /ˈriːzənɪŋ/

reasoning

razonamiento
Meaning
the process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment
Example
Her reasoning for leaving was clear and logical.
Su razonamiento para irse fue claro y lógico.
C1 adjective /tɛk ˈdrɪv.ən/

tech-driven

impulsado por la tecnología
Meaning
Powered or guided by technology; dependent on technological advancement for operation.
Example
The agricultural sector is becoming more tech-driven for higher efficiency.
El sector agrícola está volviéndose más impulsado por la tecnología para una mayor eficiencia.
B2 verb /ˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

occupy

ocupar
Meaning
to take up space or time; to live or work in a place
Example
The new family will occupy the house next month.
La nueva familia ocupará la casa el próximo mes.
C2 noun /ˌser.əˈbreɪ.ʃən/

cerebration

cerebración
Meaning
the process of thinking or using the brain actively
Example
The lecture sparked intense cerebration among the students.
La conferencia provocó una intensa cerebración entre los estudiantes.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdaɪtmənt/

indictment

acusación formal
Meaning
a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime
Example
The indictment accused the company of multiple violations.
La acusación formal acusó a la empresa de múltiples violaciones.
A1 noun /fʊt/

Foot

pie
Meaning
the lower extremity of the leg that is in direct contact with the ground in standing or walking
Example
She hurt her foot while running.
Ella se lastimó el pie mientras corría.
A2 noun /bɪɡ boʊl/

Big bowl

tazón grande
Meaning
a large, round, shallow container used for serving food, mixing ingredients, or washing
Example
She mixed the ingredients in a big bowl.
Ella mezcló los ingredientes en un tazón grande.
C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪbərəl/

illiberal

iliberal
Meaning
Opposed to liberal principles; restricting freedom of thought or behavior.
Example
The government was criticized for its illiberal policies.
El gobierno fue criticado por sus políticas iliberales.