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C1 noun /ˈɛf.ɪ.kə.si/

efficacy

eficacia
Meaning
The ability to produce a desired or intended result; effectiveness.
Example
The efficacy of the vaccine has been proven in trials.
La eficacia de la vacuna se ha demostrado en los ensayos.
A2 noun /əˈɡriː.mənts/

agreements

acuerdos
Meaning
Formal arrangements or understandings between two or more parties.
Example
Agreements strengthen partnerships.
Los acuerdos fortalecen las asociaciones.
C1 noun /ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪd ˈrɛz.ɪ.djuː/

pesticide-residue

residuos de pesticidas
Meaning
Chemical remnants left over from pesticides used on crops or in soil.
Example
Excess pesticide-residue in food can be harmful to health.
El exceso de residuos de pesticidas en los alimentos puede ser perjudicial para la salud.
A1 noun /ˈpiːtsə/

pizza

pizza
Meaning
a flat round bread baked with toppings such as cheese, tomato, and other ingredients
Example
We ordered a large pepperoni pizza for dinner.
Pedimos una pizza grande de pepperoni para la cena.
B2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.tər.i/

introductory

introductorio
Meaning
Serving as an introduction; preliminary or preparatory.
Example
The professor gave an introductory lecture on economics.
El profesor dio una conferencia introductoria sobre economía.
C1 adjective /əbˈtjuːs/

Obtuse

tonto; obtuso; lento de comprensión
Meaning
annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand; lacking in intelligence or perception
Example
He was being deliberately obtuse about the instructions.
Él estaba siendo deliberadamente obtuso sobre las instrucciones.
B2 noun /ˈdʒes.tʃər/

Gesture

gesto
Meaning
a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning
Example
She made a welcoming gesture with her hands to invite the guests inside.
Ella hizo un gesto de bienvenida con las manos para invitar a los invitados a entrar.
B2 noun /ɪˈliːt/ or /eɪˈliːt/

elite

élite
Meaning
A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities.
Example
Only the elite were invited to the exclusive event.
Solo la élite fue invitada al evento exclusivo.
C1 verb /bloʊt/

bloat

hinchar
Meaning
to swell or cause to swell, often due to fluid or gas
Example
Eating too much junk food can bloat your stomach.
Comer demasiada comida chatarra puede hacer que tu estómago se hinche.
A2 noun /maʊθ/

Mouth

boca
Meaning
the opening in the face used for eating, drinking, speaking, and breathing
Example
Please open your mouth wide for the dentist to examine.
Por favor, abre bien la boca para que el dentista pueda examinar.
B2 adjective /ˈdæz.lɪŋ/

Dazzling

deslumbrante; impresionante
Meaning
extremely bright and impressive; brilliant and stunning
Example
The dazzling lights of the city amazed the tourists.
Las deslumbrantes luces de la ciudad sorprendieron a los turistas.
C2 noun /ɔːrˈθɑːɡrəfi/

orthography

ortografía
Meaning
The conventional spelling system of a language.
Example
English orthography can be confusing for learners.
La ortografía del inglés puede ser confusa para los estudiantes.
B1 noun /dɒt/

dot

punto
Meaning
a small round mark or spot
Example
She drew a red dot on the paper.
Ella dibujó un punto rojo en el papel.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.leɪ.di/

Landlady

casera
Meaning
a woman who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a female property owner
Example
The friendly landlady provided fresh towels and showed us around the apartment.
La amable casera nos proporcionó toallas frescas y nos mostró el apartamento.
B2 noun /təˈreɪn/

terrain

terreno
Meaning
a stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features
Example
The soldiers had to cross rough terrain during the mission.
Los soldados tuvieron que cruzar un terreno difícil durante la misión.
C2 noun /ˌpærəˈɡɔːrɪk/

paregoric

medicina que contiene opio
Meaning
a medicine containing opium, once used to relieve pain and diarrhea
Example
Doctors once prescribed paregoric to treat diarrhea in children.
Los doctores antes recetaban paregórico para tratar la diarrea en los niños.
C1 adjective /ˌkaʊntərɪnˈtuːɪtɪv/

counterintuitive

contradictorio
Meaning
contrary to what one would intuitively expect
Example
His approach seems counterintuitive but it actually works.
Su enfoque parece contradictorio, pero en realidad funciona.
C2 noun /ˈsɛrəf/

seraph

serafín
Meaning
An angelic being associated with light and purity, often depicted as a high-ranking angel in Christian theology.
Example
The stained-glass window depicted a seraph with outstretched wings.
La ventana de vitrales representaba un serafín con alas extendidas.
B1 verb /ʌnˈlɒk/

unlock

desbloquear
Meaning
to open something that is locked; to make something accessible or available
Example
She used the key to unlock the door.
Usó la llave para desbloquear la puerta.
B2 noun /ˈtriː.oʊ/

trio

trío de tres personas
Meaning
A group of three people or things, especially in music or performance.
Example
The jazz trio played beautifully at the concert.
El trío de jazz tocó hermosamente en el concierto.
B2 noun ˌsɛlf.kənˈtrəʊl

self-control

autocontrol
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions, behavior, and desires in order to obtain some reward, or avoid some punishment, typically in the longer term.
Example
Self-control is important for maintaining a balanced life.
El autocontrol es importante para mantener una vida equilibrada.
C2 verb /ˈæd.ʌm.breɪt/

adumbrate

presagiar
Meaning
to foreshadow or suggest something in an unclear or indirect way
Example
The report adumbrates future economic challenges.
El informe presagia futuros desafíos económicos.
B2 noun /ˈmɪn.ɪ.stri/

Ministry

ministerio
Meaning
A government department responsible for a particular area of public administration
Example
The Ministry of Education announced new policies for schools.
El Ministerio de Educación anunció nuevas políticas para las escuelas.
B2 noun /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi/

philosophy

filosofía
Meaning
the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
Her philosophy emphasizes kindness and empathy.
Su filosofía enfatiza la amabilidad y la empatía.
A2 adjective /ˈdɜː.ti/

Dirty

sucio; manchado; desagradable; moralmente corrupto
Meaning
not clean; covered with dirt; unpleasant; morally corrupt
Example
The kitchen was dirty after cooking.
La cocina estaba sucia después de cocinar.
A2 adjective /ˈjuːs.ləs/

Useless

inútil
Meaning
having no beneficial purpose; not useful
Example
This broken computer is completely useless.
Esta computadora rota está completamente inútil.
B1 noun /meɪt/

mate

amigo, compañero
Meaning
a friend or companion; a partner in marriage or reproduction
Example
He went fishing with his old school mate.
Fue a pescar con su viejo compañero de escuela.
C2 verb /rɛtʃ/

retch

felicidad
Meaning
to make the sound and movement of vomiting without bringing anything up
Example
The smell of spoiled food made him retch violently.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 noun /ˈkɑn.ʃəns/

Conscience

conciencia, moral, conciencia interna
Meaning
an inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one's behavior
Example
His conscience prevented him from lying to his parents about his grades.
Su conciencia le impidió mentirle a sus padres sobre sus calificaciones.
C1 noun /ˈstaɪləs/

stylus

estilógrafo
Meaning
a small tool used for writing, drawing, or touching screens
Example
She used a stylus to draw on her tablet.
Usó un estilógrafo para dibujar en su tableta.
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 adjective /roʊn/

roan

roano
Meaning
denoting an animal, especially a horse, having a coat of mixed colors, typically reddish-brown and white
Example
The rider mounted a roan horse with a speckled coat.
El jinete montó un caballo roano con un pelaje moteado.
C2 adjective /ˈnɛtlˌsʌm/

nettlesome

irritante
Meaning
Causing irritation, annoyance, or difficulty.
Example
The nettlesome rules frustrated the workers.
Las reglas irritantes frustraron a los trabajadores.
B2 adjective /ˌpoʊstˈwɔːr/

post-war

de posguerra
Meaning
relating to the period after a war has ended
Example
The country experienced rapid economic growth in the post-war years.
El país experimentó un rápido crecimiento económico en los años de posguerra.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈskjuːzəbl/

inexcusable

inexcusable
Meaning
Too bad to be justified or overlooked; unforgivable.
Example
His rude behavior was inexcusable.
Su comportamiento grosero era inexcusable.
B2 noun ɑːmd ˈkɒn.flɪkt

armed conflict

conflicto armado
Meaning
A contest of armed forces; warfare between opposing military forces.
Example
Armed conflict resulted in widespread devastation.
El conflicto armado resultó en una devastación generalizada.
B2 noun /ˈfjuː.nər.əl/

Funeral

funeral
Meaning
a ceremony typically held shortly after a person's death, usually including burial or cremation
Example
Hundreds of people attended the funeral to pay their respects to the beloved teacher.
Cientos de personas asistieron al funeral para rendir homenaje al querido maestro.
B1 noun /pɜːrs/

purse

bolso
Meaning
a small bag used by women to carry money and personal items
Example
She kept her wallet in her purse.
Ella guardó su billetera en su bolso.
C1 verb /ˈspɪərˌhɛd/

spearhead

encabezar
Meaning
to lead or initiate an action, project, or movement
Example
She spearheaded the campaign for environmental awareness.
Ella encabezó la campaña por la conciencia ambiental.
C2 noun /luːn/

lune

media luna
Meaning
A crescent-shaped figure formed by two intersecting arcs; also means 'moon' in French.
Example
The mathematician studied the properties of the lune.
El matemático estudió las propiedades de la media luna.
C2 noun /əˈkʌmpənɪst/

accompanist

acompañante
Meaning
A person who plays a musical instrument to support a singer or another musician.
Example
The pianist served as the accompanist for the singer during the concert.
El pianista actuó como acompañante del cantante durante el concierto.
A2 noun /brɛθ/

breath

respiración
Meaning
The air taken into or expelled from the lungs during breathing.
Example
He took a deep breath before speaking.
Él tomó una respiración profunda antes de hablar.
C2 adjective /ˈpʌdʒi/

pudgy

relleno
Meaning
slightly fat or chubby in a way that is often cute
Example
The baby had pudgy cheeks that everyone adored.
El bebé tenía mejillas rellenas que todos adoraban.
C2 adjective /prəˈpʌlsɪv/

propulsive

impulsor
Meaning
Having the power to drive or push something forward.
Example
The propulsive force of the rocket lifted it off the ground.
La fuerza impulsora del cohete lo levantó del suelo.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnækˈsɛsəbl/

inaccessible

inaccesible
Meaning
unable to be reached, entered, or understood
Example
The remote village is almost inaccessible during the rainy season.
El pueblo remoto es casi inaccesible durante la temporada de lluvias.
C1 noun /ˈfoʊk.lɔːr/

folk-lore

folklore
Meaning
The traditional beliefs, customs, stories, songs, and practices of a community, passed down through generations.
Example
Bangladeshi folk-lore is rich with myths and legends.
El folklore mexicano está lleno de mitos y leyendas.
C2 adjective /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfəs/

anthropomorphous

antropomórfico
Meaning
having the form or attributes of a human
Example
The statue had an anthropomorphous shape resembling a human.
La estatua tenía una forma antropomórfica que se parecía a un ser humano.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛnt/

dissent

disentir
Meaning
To hold or express opinions that are different from those officially accepted.
Example
Several members dissented from the majority decision.
Varios miembros disintieron de la decisión mayoritaria.
C1 noun, adjective /dɪˈrɪvətɪv/

derivative

derivado / basado
Meaning
Something that is based on another source; in math, a measure of how a function changes.
Example
The film was criticized for being too derivative of earlier works.
La película fue criticada por ser demasiado derivada de trabajos anteriores.
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.
A2 noun /kəˈmjuː.nə.ti/

community

comunidad
Meaning
a group of people living in the same place or sharing common interests
Example
The community worked together to clean the park.
La comunidad trabajó junta para limpiar el parque.
A2 noun /dɪˈziːz/

disease

enfermedad
Meaning
An illness or medical condition that affects the body or mind.
Example
The doctor is researching a cure for the disease.
El médico está investigando una cura para la enfermedad.
C1 noun dɪˈsʌɪsɪvnɪs

decisiveness

capacidad de tomar decisiones
Meaning
The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
Example
His decisiveness during the crisis saved the company.
Su capacidad de tomar decisiones durante la crisis salvó a la empresa.
C2 verb /ˈpɔːltər/

palter

hablar de manera vaga, engañar
Meaning
to act insincerely or deceitfully; to equivocate or lie
Example
He paltered when asked about his involvement in the deal.
Él evadió cuando le preguntaron sobre su participación en el trato.
B2 adjective /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

specialized

especializado
Meaning
designed or developed for a particular purpose or function
Example
He has a specialized knowledge of ancient civilizations.
Él tiene un conocimiento especializado de las civilizaciones antiguas.
B2 adjective /hɑːˈspɪtəbəl/

Hospitable

amable y acogedor con extraños o invitados; generoso en recibir huéspedes
Meaning
friendly and welcoming to strangers or guests; generous in receiving guests
Example
The local people were very hospitable to the tourists.
La gente local fue muy amable con los turistas.
C2 noun/verb /dɪsˈfeɪvər/

disfavor

desaprobación / desagrado
Meaning
disapproval or dislike; to regard with disapproval
Example
The new policy fell into disfavor with the public.
La nueva política cayó en el descrédito con el público.
B1 noun /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ.mənt/

engagement

compromiso, participación
Meaning
The action of engaging or being engaged; participation or involvement.
Example
Social media engagement helps brands connect with their audience.
El compromiso en las redes sociales ayuda a las marcas a conectar con su audiencia.
C1 noun /ˈhɪntərlænd/

hinterland

tierras interiores
Meaning
The remote or less developed areas away from the coast or a city.
Example
The farmers came from the rural hinterland to sell their produce in the city.
Los agricultores vinieron de las tierras interiores rurales para vender sus productos en la ciudad.
B2 verb /ˈhezɪteɪt/

hesitate

dudar
Meaning
to pause before acting; to be uncertain about what to do
Example
Don't hesitate to ask for help.
No dudes en pedir ayuda.
C1 noun /ˈheɪvən/

haven

refugio
Meaning
a safe place or shelter
Example
The library became a haven for students during exams.
La biblioteca se convirtió en un refugio para los estudiantes durante los exámenes.
B1 noun ɡʊdz

goods

mercancías
Meaning
Merchandise or possessions; things that are bought and sold.
Example
The company produces high-quality goods for export.
La empresa fabrica mercancías de alta calidad para la exportación.
C1 noun /ˈprɒspɛktər/

prospector

buscador de minerales
Meaning
a person who searches for mineral deposits, especially gold
Example
The prospector spent years in the mountains searching for gold.
El prospector pasó años en las montañas buscando oro.
B2 noun /fleɪm/

Flame

llama
Meaning
a hot glowing body of ignited gas that is generated by something on fire
Example
The candle flame flickered gently in the evening breeze.
La llama de la vela parpadeó suavemente en la brisa de la tarde.
C1 noun /jiːst/

Yeast

levadura
Meaning
microorganisms used in baking and brewing to cause fermentation
Example
Add yeast to the flour to make the bread rise.
Añade levadura a la harina para hacer que el pan suba.
B2 verb /ˈtɛstəfaɪ/

testify

testificar
Meaning
to make a statement or declaration under oath or to give evidence
Example
She was called to testify in court about the accident.
Fue llamada a testificar en el tribunal sobre el accidente.
C2 noun /sfɪˈrɒmɪtər/

spherometer

esferómetro
Meaning
An instrument used for measuring the curvature of spherical surfaces.
Example
The scientist used a spherometer to measure the lens curvature.
El científico usó un esferómetro para medir la curvatura de la lente.
B2 adjective /ˈjuːθfəl/

Youthful

juvenil; lleno de energía y frescura
Meaning
having the qualities of youth; energetic and fresh
Example
Her youthful energy impressed everyone at work.
Su energía juvenil impresionó a todos en el trabajo.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈreɪndʒ/

disarrange

desordenar
Meaning
to disturb the order or arrangement of something
Example
The wind disarranged her hair.
El viento desarregló su cabello.
C1 verb /ɪmˈbrɔɪl/

embroil

enredar
Meaning
to involve someone deeply in a conflict, argument, or difficult situation
Example
The politician was embroiled in a major corruption scandal.
El político estaba enredado en un gran escándalo de corrupción.
A2 verb /tʌtʃ/

touch

tocar
Meaning
to put your hand or finger on something; to make physical contact
Example
Please don't touch the wet paint.
Por favor, no toques la pintura mojada.
A2 noun ˈpræktɪs

practice

práctica
Meaning
The actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method; repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill.
Example
Daily practice improves fluency.
La práctica diaria mejora la fluidez.
B2 verb /feɪd/

fade

desvanecerse
Meaning
To gradually lose brightness, color, or strength.
Example
The colors of the old photo have started to fade.
Los colores de la foto antigua empezaron a desvanecerse.
C2 noun /ˈʃɑːrlətən/

charlatan

charlatán
Meaning
a person who pretends to have knowledge or skills that they do not really possess; a fraud
Example
The so-called healer was exposed as a charlatan.
El llamado sanador fue expuesto como un charlatán.
B1 noun /ˈkɒnflɪkt/

conflict

conflicto
Meaning
A serious disagreement or argument, often a prolonged one.
Example
The two countries are trying to resolve the conflict through negotiations.
Los dos países están tratando de resolver el conflicto a través de negociaciones.
C1 adjective /ˈflæʃi/

flashy

llamativo, ostentoso
Meaning
ostentatious or showy in a way that attracts attention
Example
He drove a flashy sports car through the city streets.
Él condujo un coche deportivo llamativo por las calles de la ciudad.
A2 noun /ˈpaɪnˌæpəl/

pineapple

piña
Meaning
a tropical fruit with a rough spiky skin, sweet yellow flesh, and a leafy crown
Example
She added fresh pineapple to the fruit salad.
Ella añadió piña fresca a la ensalada de frutas.
B2 adjective/verb /əˈprɒksɪmət/

approximate

aproximado
Meaning
close to the actual but not exact; to estimate or calculate roughly
Example
The cost is approximate and may change later.
El costo es aproximado y puede cambiar más tarde.
B1 noun /ˌfɜːrst eɪd kɪt/

first aid kit

botiquín de primeros auxilios
Meaning
A collection of medical supplies for giving initial treatment in emergencies
Example
I always keep a first aid kit in my car for emergencies.
Siempre guardo un botiquín de primeros auxilios en mi coche para emergencias.
B2 adjective /ˈkʌnɪŋ/

cunning

astuto
Meaning
Having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion; cleverness in a tricky way.
Example
The cunning fox tricked the farmer.
El astuto zorro engañó al granjero.
C1 noun /eb/

Ebb

reflujo; bajamar
Meaning
the receding tide; a gradual decline or reduction
Example
The fishermen waited for the ebb before returning to shore.
Los pescadores esperaron el reflujo antes de regresar a la orilla.
A2 verb /ɪkˈspleɪn/

explain

explicar
Meaning
to make something clear or easy to understand by describing it in more detail
Example
The teacher explained the difficult concept to the students.
El maestro explicó el concepto difícil a los estudiantes.
B1 noun /rɪˈsɔːrs/

resource

recurso
Meaning
A supply of materials, money, or assets that can be used when needed.
Example
Water is a vital natural resource.
El agua es un recurso natural vital.
B2 noun /ˈtrɪl.jən/

trillion

trilión
Meaning
a number equal to 1,000 billion, or 10^12
Example
The company's worth has risen to over a trillion dollars.
El valor de la empresa ha aumentado a más de un billón de dólares.
A2 verb /stɪk/

stick

pegar
Meaning
to adhere or attach something to a surface
Example
The glue will stick to the paper.
El pegamento se pegará al papel.
C2 verb /ˈɑːskjʊleɪt/

osculate

besar
Meaning
To kiss.
Example
They osculated under the mistletoe during the party.
Ellos se besaron debajo del muérdago durante la fiesta.
B2 adjective ˌpaɪəˈnɪə.rɪŋ

pioneering

pionero
Meaning
Involving new ideas or methods; innovative and original.
Example
Pioneering efforts often lead to success.
Los esfuerzos pioneros a menudo conducen al éxito.
B1 noun /rɪˈspɒns/

Response

respuesta; reacción
Meaning
a reaction to something; an answer or reply; the way in which something reacts to external stimulus
Example
The government's response to the crisis was swift and decisive.
La respuesta del gobierno a la crisis fue rápida y decisiva.
C2 noun /ˌkɔːrnjuˈkoʊpiə/

cornucopia

una abundancia o suministro desbordante de algo
Meaning
an abundance or overflowing supply of something
Example
The festival offered a cornucopia of fruits and sweets.
El festival ofreció una cornucopia de frutas y dulces.
C2 adjective, noun /pləˈbiːən/

plebian

común, del pueblo
Meaning
alternate spelling of 'plebeian'; common or ordinary
Example
His tastes were rather plebian, favoring simple food and clothes.
Sus gustos eran bastante comunes, prefiriendo comida y ropa simples.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɔːrdənət/

inordinate

excesivo
Meaning
Excessive or unusually large in degree.
Example
She spent an inordinate amount of time on her phone.
Ella pasó un tiempo excesivo en su teléfono.
A2 adjective /kjuːt/

cute

lindo
Meaning
attractive in a pretty or endearing way
Example
That puppy is so cute!
¡Ese cachorro es tan lindo!
C2 noun /ˌviːələnsɛloʊ/

violoncello

chelo
Meaning
The full name of the cello, a large string instrument played with a bow and held between the knees.
Example
He practiced the violoncello for hours each day.
Practicó el violonchelo durante horas cada día.
C2 verb /ˈpɛkjʊˌleɪt/

peculate

malversar
Meaning
To embezzle or steal money, especially public funds.
Example
The corrupt official was found guilty of peculating government funds.
El funcionario corrupto fue hallado culpable de malversar fondos públicos.
C1 verb /kənˈtraɪv/

contrive

idear
Meaning
to plan or devise cleverly or skillfully
Example
She contrived a clever plan to surprise her friends.
Ella ideó un plan ingenioso para sorprender a sus amigos.
C2 noun /əˈluː.vi.əm/

alluvium

aluvión
Meaning
Fertile soil deposited by flowing water, especially in riverbanks.
Example
The alluvium in riverbanks is highly fertile for agriculture.
El aluvión en las orillas de los ríos es muy fértil para la agricultura.
A2 adverb/adjective/verb /ˈfɜːrðər/

further

avanzar
Meaning
At a greater distance; to advance or promote something.
Example
She studied hard to further her career.
Ella estudió mucho para avanzar en su carrera.
A2 noun /ˈneɪbər/

neighbor

vecino
Meaning
a person living next door or nearby
Example
My neighbor lent me some sugar when I ran out.
Mi vecino me prestó algo de azúcar cuando me quedé sin.
C2 noun /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃən/

disproportion

desproporción
Meaning
a lack of balance or symmetry; an inequality
Example
There is a clear disproportion between rich and poor in many societies.
Hay una clara disproporción entre los ricos y los pobres en muchas sociedades.
B2 noun /ˈfjʊr.i/

Fury

furia salvaje o violenta;
Meaning
wild or violent anger; extreme intensity of emotion or activity
Example
His fury was evident when he discovered someone had stolen his bicycle.
Su furia fue evidente cuando descubrió que alguien había robado su bicicleta.
C2 verb /əˈkɒst/

accost

abordar de manera agresiva
Meaning
to approach and speak to someone boldly or aggressively
Example
The reporter was accosted by protesters outside the courthouse.
El reportero fue acosado por los manifestantes fuera del tribunal.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈperɪʃəbəl/

Imperishable

imperdurable; eterno; imperecedero
Meaning
not subject to decay; lasting forever; eternal
Example
The imperishable beauty of classical art continues to inspire generations.
La belleza imperecedera del arte clásico sigue inspirando generaciones.
C1 adjective /raɪ/

wry

torcido, sarcástico
Meaning
twisted or distorted in expression; showing dry, mocking humor
Example
He gave a wry smile after hearing the sarcastic remark.
Él dio una sonrisa torcida después de escuchar el comentario sarcástico.
B1 adjective /kəmˈbaɪnd/

combined

combinado
Meaning
formed by bringing together separate parts or elements
Example
The combined effort of the team led to success.
El esfuerzo combinado del equipo llevó al éxito.
C1 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈspek.ʃən/

introspection

introspección
Meaning
The examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes; self-reflection.
Example
Through introspection, she gained insight into her emotions.
A través de la introspección, obtuvo una visión profunda de sus emociones.
B1 noun /ˈbæɡɪdʒ/

Baggage

equipaje; pertenencias personales;
Meaning
suitcases and bags containing personal belongings; past experiences or problems that affect behavior
Example
Please collect your baggage from the conveyor belt at the airport.
Por favor, recoja su equipaje en la cinta transportadora en el aeropuerto.
C1 adjective ˌprɒb.ə.bɪˈlɪs.tɪk

probabilistic

basado en probabilidad
Meaning
Based on probability; involving chance or statistical likelihood.
Example
The model follows a probabilistic approach to predictions.
El modelo sigue un enfoque probabilístico para las predicciones.
A2 adjective /pjʊər/

Pure

puro; limpio; sin manchas; sin discriminación;
Meaning
clean; clear; untainted; without discrimination;
Example
The water from the mountain spring is pure.
El agua de la fuente de la montaña es pura.
A2 noun /ˈpær.ət/

Parrot

loro
Meaning
a tropical bird with a curved beak and often brightly colored feathers that can be taught to speak
Example
The colorful parrot repeated everything the children said.
El loro colorido repitió todo lo que dijeron los niños.
A2 adjective /ˈmʌnθli/

monthly

mensual
Meaning
happening, done, or published once a month
Example
Employees receive their salary on a monthly basis.
Los empleados reciben su salario de manera mensual.
C1 noun /bɑːm/

balm

bálsamo
Meaning
A soothing ointment or something that provides comfort or relief.
Example
The balm helped relieve the pain from her sunburn.
El bálsamo ayudó a aliviar el dolor de su quemadura solar.
C2 noun /ɪˈfɛmɪnəsi/

effeminacy

efeminidad
Meaning
The quality of showing traits traditionally associated with women, such as delicacy or softness.
Example
In ancient times, effeminacy was often criticized as a sign of weakness.
En tiempos antiguos, la efeminidad a menudo era criticada como signo de debilidad.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈloʊd/

overload

sobrecargar
Meaning
to load with too much weight or cargo; to give too much work or information
Example
Don't overload the washing machine or it might break down.
No sobrecargues la lavadora o podría romperse.
B2 adjective /ˈslʌɡ.ɪʃ/

Sluggish

lento; torpe; inactivo
Meaning
slow-moving; lacking energy or alertness; inactive
Example
The old computer became sluggish after running for hours.
El viejo ordenador se volvió lento después de funcionar durante horas.
C1 noun /ˌvɜːrtʃuˈoʊsoʊ/

virtuoso

artista virtuoso
Meaning
A person highly skilled in music, art, or another artistic pursuit.
Example
The pianist is a true virtuoso, captivating audiences worldwide.
El pianista es un verdadero artista virtuoso, cautivando a audiencias en todo el mundo.
B2 verb /ˈwɪɡəl/

wiggle

moverse, agitarse
Meaning
To move or cause to move with small rapid movements from side to side.
Example
The baby wiggled happily in her mother's arms.
El bebé se movía felizmente en los brazos de su madre.
B2 noun /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/

sophomore

estudiante de segundo año
Meaning
a student in their second year of study at a university or high school
Example
He’s a sophomore in college, studying computer science.
Él es un estudiante de segundo año en la universidad, estudiando ciencias de la computación.
C2 noun /ˈɔːspɪs/

auspice

augurio, patrocinio
Meaning
A sign, omen, or divine token; also refers to protection or support.
Example
The project was launched under the auspice of the government.
El proyecto se lanzó bajo el auspicio del gobierno.
B1 noun /ˈhaɪ.weɪ/

highway

autopista
Meaning
A main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities.
Example
The highway was blocked due to an accident.
La autopista estaba bloqueada debido a un accidente.
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.
B2 noun /ˈtiːmmeɪt/

teammate

compañero de equipo
Meaning
a member of the same team
Example
He congratulated his teammate after scoring the goal.
Él felicitó a su compañero de equipo después de marcar el gol.