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C1 adjective /ˌiːɡəˈtɪstɪkəl/

egotistical

ególatra
Meaning
Excessively self-absorbed or conceited.
Example
Her egotistical behavior made it difficult for her to maintain friendships.
Su comportamiento ególatra hizo difícil que mantuviera amistades.
B1 noun /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt/

encouragement

ánimo
Meaning
the action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope
Example
Her encouragement helped me finish the project.
Su ánimo me ayudó a terminar el proyecto.
C1 noun /ˌɛkstrəˈdɪʃən/

extradition

extradición
Meaning
the official process of sending someone accused of a crime to another country or state
Example
The extradition of the suspect was delayed due to legal issues.
La extradición del sospechoso se retrasó debido a problemas legales.
C1 noun /ˈɛmbləm/

emblem

emblema
Meaning
A symbolic object, design, or figure representing an idea, group, or identity.
Example
The dove is an emblem of peace.
La paloma es un emblema de paz.
B1 noun /ɪˈmoʊ.ʃən/

Emotion

emoción
Meaning
a strong feeling deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships
Example
Her face showed every emotion she was feeling inside.
Su rostro mostró cada emoción que sentía por dentro.
C2 noun /ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtəns/

exorbitance

exorbitancia
Meaning
The quality of being excessive, unreasonable, or going beyond proper limits.
Example
The exorbitance of the hotel's prices shocked the tourists.
La exorbitancia de los precios del hotel sorprendió a los turistas.
C1 verb /ɪˈspaʊz/

espouse

apoyar
Meaning
To adopt or support a cause, belief, or way of life.
Example
She espoused the philosophy of nonviolence throughout her career.
Ella apoyó la filosofía de la no violencia a lo largo de su carrera.
A2 adjective /ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/

expensive

caro
Meaning
costing a lot of money
Example
That car is too expensive for me to buy.
Ese coche es demasiado caro para que pueda comprarlo.
C2 adjective /ˌiːvənˈhændɪd/

evenhanded

imparcial
Meaning
Fair and impartial; showing no bias or favoritism.
Example
The judge was praised for her evenhanded approach to the case.
El juez fue elogiado por su enfoque imparcial en el caso.
B2 noun /ɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/

enforcement

aplicación de la ley
Meaning
the act of making sure that laws or rules are followed
Example
The police are responsible for law enforcement.
La policía es responsable de la aplicación de la ley.
A2 noun /ˈer.ər/

Error

error; equivocación
Meaning
a mistake; something done incorrectly or wrong
Example
The error in the calculation led to incorrect results.
El error en el cálculo llevó a resultados incorrectos.
B2 verb /ɪˈvɑːlv/

evolve

evolucionar
Meaning
to develop gradually, especially into a more complex or advanced state
Example
Over time, the company evolved into a global brand.
Con el tiempo, la empresa evolucionó hasta convertirse en una marca global.
C2 adjective /ɛɡˈzɪɡjuəs/

exiguous

escaso
Meaning
small in amount; scanty or inadequate
Example
They survived on exiguous rations during the journey.
Sobrevivieron con raciones exiguas durante el viaje.
C1 exclamation /juˈriːkə/

eureka

¡Eureka!
Meaning
An exclamation used to express a sudden discovery or realization.
Example
When the solution finally came to him, he shouted, 'Eureka!'
Cuando finalmente encontró la solución, gritó, '¡Eureka!'
C2 noun /ˌɛksaɪˈteɪʃən/

excitation

excitación
Meaning
a state of great excitement or the process of stimulating activity
Example
The news created great excitation among the fans.
La noticia creó gran excitación entre los aficionados.
A2 noun /ɪˈlek.trɪk fæn/

Electric fan

ventilador eléctrico
Meaning
a device with rotating blades that creates airflow to cool or ventilate a room
Example
The electric fan keeps the room cool during hot summer days.
El ventilador eléctrico mantiene la habitación fresca durante los días calurosos de verano.
B1 verb /ɪɡˈzɪst/

exist

existir
Meaning
to have being or reality; to be present
Example
Dinosaurs existed millions of years ago.
Los dinosaurios existieron hace millones de años.
C1 adjective ɪˈθɪə.ri.əl

ethereal

celestial, delicado, sobrenatural
Meaning
Extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world.
Example
Her voice had an ethereal quality.
Su voz tenía una calidad etérea.
C2 verb /ɪkˈstɛnjueɪt/

extenuate

atenuar
Meaning
to make an offense, fault, or situation seem less serious by providing an excuse or explanation
Example
The lawyer tried to extenuate his client's actions by highlighting his difficult childhood.
El abogado trató de atenuar las acciones de su cliente destacando su difícil infancia.
C1 noun /ˈjuː.fə.mɪ.zəm/

euphemism

un término suave o indirecto sustituido por uno considerado demasiado directo o áspero
Meaning
A mild or indirect term substituted for one considered too harsh or direct; polite expression for something unpleasant.
Example
The phrase "passed away" is a euphemism for "died".
La frase 'pasado lejos' es un eufemismo para 'muerto'.
B2 verb /ɪmˈbɑːrk/

embark

embarcar
Meaning
to begin a journey, project, or activity
Example
She decided to embark on a new career in medicine.
Ella decidió embarcarse en una nueva carrera en medicina.
B2 noun /ˈen.ə.dʒi sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti/

energy security

seguridad energética
Meaning
The reliable availability of energy sources at an affordable price for a nation or region.
Example
Energy security ensures consistent supply.
La seguridad energética asegura el suministro constante.
C1 noun /ˈɛn.kleɪv/

enclave

enclave
Meaning
a distinct area or group enclosed within a larger one
Example
The city has a small Italian enclave where traditions are preserved.
La ciudad tiene un pequeño enclave italiano donde se preservan las tradiciones.
B2 adjective /ˈiːtəbl̩/

eatable

comestible
Meaning
suitable or safe for eating
Example
The berries are not only eatable but also quite tasty.
Las bayas no solo son comestibles, sino también bastante sabrosas.
C2 verb /ɪnˈdjuː/

endue

dotar
Meaning
To provide or endow with a quality or ability.
Example
The leader was endued with wisdom and courage.
El líder fue dotado de sabiduría y coraje.
C1 noun /ɛnˈdɔːr.fɪnz/

endorphins

endorfina
Meaning
Chemical compounds produced by the brain that reduce pain and create feelings of happiness.
Example
Exercise releases endorphins, reducing stress and pain.
El ejercicio libera endorfinas, reduciendo el estrés y el dolor.
C1 noun /ɪmˈbɛzlmənt/

embezzlement

malversación
Meaning
The act of dishonestly taking money or property entrusted to one's care.
Example
The accountant was arrested for embezzlement of company funds.
El contador fue arrestado por la malversación de fondos de la empresa.
A2 noun /ɪɡˈzæm/

exam

examen
Meaning
a formal test of a person's knowledge or skill in a subject
Example
She studied hard for her final exam.
Ella estudió mucho para su examen final.
C1 noun /ɪɡˈzɜːr.ʃən/

exertion

esfuerzo físico o mental
Meaning
Using energy or effort to achieve something.
Example
Excessive exertion can lead to fatigue and burnout.
El exceso de exertión puede llevar a la fatiga y al agotamiento.
B2 noun /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃən/

exclamation

exclamación
Meaning
A sudden cry or remark expressing strong emotion or surprise.
Example
She let out an exclamation of joy when she heard the news.
Ella soltó una exclamación de alegría cuando escuchó las noticias.
C1 verb /ɪˈkweɪt/

equate

equiparar
Meaning
To consider as equal or equivalent.
Example
Many people equate wealth with success.
Muchas personas equiparan la riqueza con el éxito.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪd/

exhilarated

exaltado
Meaning
feeling very happy, animated, or elated
Example
She felt exhilarated after finishing the marathon.
Ella se sintió exaltada después de terminar el maratón.
B1 adjective /ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk/

enthusiastic

entusiasta
Meaning
Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
Example
The explorers were enthusiastic about the journey.
Los exploradores estaban entusiastas con el viaje.
B2 noun /ɪnˈdɔːrs.mənt/

endorsement

respaldo
Meaning
A public or official statement of support or approval.
Example
The celebrity's endorsement increased the product's sales.
El respaldo de la celebridad aumentó las ventas del producto.
C1 adjective /ɪˈstiːmd/

Esteemed

estimado
Meaning
respected and admired; held in high regard
Example
He is an esteemed professor at the university.
Él es un profesor estimado en la universidad.
A2 verb /ɪkˈspekt/

expect

esperar
Meaning
to think something will happen; to anticipate
Example
I expect the meeting to start at 9 AM.
Espero que la reunión comience a las 9 a.m.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡənt/

Extravagant

extravagante
Meaning
spending much more than is necessary; wasteful; lacking restraint in spending
Example
His extravagant lifestyle included expensive cars and luxury vacations.
Su estilo de vida extravagante incluía autos caros y vacaciones de lujo.
B2 verb /ɪˈnækt/

enact

promulgar
Meaning
to make into law; to perform or act out
Example
The government decided to enact a new policy on education.
El gobierno decidió promulgar una nueva política sobre educación.
C2 noun ˈɛn.ɡræm

Engram

Señales físicas en el cerebro para el almacenamiento y recuperación de recuerdos
Meaning
Physical signs or patterns in the brain for memory storage and retrieval
Example
Scientists study engrams to understand how memories are stored.
Los científicos estudian los engramas para comprender cómo se almacenan los recuerdos.
B1 noun /ɪkˈsten.ʃən/

Extension

extensión; ampliación
Meaning
the action of extending something; additional time or space
Example
The professor granted an extension for the assignment deadline.
El profesor concedió una extensión para la fecha límite de la tarea.
B2 verb /ɪmˈbɛd/

embed

incrustar
Meaning
to fix something firmly into a surrounding mass or context
Example
The journalist was embedded with the military unit.
El periodista estaba incrustado con la unidad militar.
B2 adverb /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkli/

economically

económicamente
Meaning
in a way that relates to economics or is efficient and not wasteful.
Example
The company is trying to operate more economically this year.
La empresa está tratando de operar de manera más económica este año.
B2 noun ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈbæləns

ecological balance

balance ecológico
Meaning
A state of dynamic equilibrium within a community of organisms.
Example
Maintaining ecological balance is essential for a sustainable planet.
Mantener el equilibrio ecológico es esencial para un planeta sostenible.
C1 phrase ˈiː.kəʊˌsɪs.təm kəˈlæps

ecosystem collapse

colapso del ecosistema
Meaning
The complete breakdown of an ecological system, resulting in the inability to maintain its structure and function.
Example
Unchecked deforestation can lead to ecosystem collapse.
La deforestación incontrolada puede llevar al colapso del ecosistema.
A1 pronoun /ˈɛvrɪwʌn/

everyone

todos
Meaning
every person; all people
Example
Everyone must bring their own lunch.
Todos deben traer su propio almuerzo.
C2 adjective /ˌɛl.ɪˈdʒaɪ.ək/

elegiac

elegíaco
Meaning
Expressing sorrow, often for something past; resembling an elegy.
Example
The novel ends on an elegiac note, mourning the lost era.
La novela termina con una nota elegíaca, lamentando la era perdida.
B1 adjective /ˌel.ɪˈmen.tər.i/

Elementary

elemental; básico
Meaning
basic; fundamental; primary level
Example
He learned elementary mathematics in school.
Él aprendió matemáticas elementales en la escuela.
C2 verb /ɪkˈspɒstjʊleɪt/

expostulate

expresar desacuerdo
Meaning
to express strong disapproval or disagreement
Example
She expostulated with her friend about the risky decision.
Ella expuso su desacuerdo con su amigo sobre la decisión arriesgada.
B2 noun /ɪkˈskluːʒən/

exclusion

exclusión
Meaning
The process or state of being left out or denied access.
Example
The policy led to the exclusion of certain groups.
La política llevó a la exclusión de ciertos grupos.
C1 noun /ɪˈlɛk.trəʊ.laɪts/

electrolytes

electrolitos
Meaning
Minerals in body fluids that carry an electric charge and are essential for many bodily functions.
Example
Electrolytes help maintain proper fluid balance in the body.
Los electrolitos ayudan a mantener el equilibrio adecuado de líquidos en el cuerpo.
B2 noun /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk ˈsɪs.təm/

economic system

sistema económico
Meaning
The organized framework for production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services in society.
Example
Capitalism, socialism, and mixed economies are types of economic systems.
El capitalismo, el socialismo y las economías mixtas son tipos de sistemas económicos.
C2 verb /ˌɛfəˈvɛs/

effervesce

efervescer
Meaning
To give off bubbles of gas; to show excitement, liveliness, or enthusiasm.
Example
The soda began to effervesce as soon as it was opened.
El refresco comenzó a efervescer tan pronto como se abrió.
C1 verb /ˈɛkˌsaɪz/

excise

extirpar
Meaning
to cut out or remove completely, often by surgery
Example
The surgeon excised the tumor successfully.
El cirujano extirpó el tumor con éxito.
C1 noun /ɛkˈspeɪtriət/

expatriate

expatriado
Meaning
a person who lives outside their native country
Example
Many expatriates gather in the city’s international community.
Muchos expatriados se reúnen en la comunidad internacional de la ciudad.
B2 verb /ɪnˈroʊl/

enrol

inscribirse
Meaning
To officially register or sign up for a course, program, or membership
Example
She decided to enrol in a language course to improve her skills.
Ella decidió inscribirse en un curso de idiomas para mejorar sus habilidades.
C2 noun /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒɪst/

epistemologist

epistemólogo
Meaning
A scholar or expert who studies the nature, sources, and limits of knowledge.
Example
The epistemologist debated how humans can truly know anything with certainty.
El epistemólogo debatió sobre cómo los humanos pueden conocer algo con certeza.
C1 noun /ˈɛksədəs/

exodus

éxodo
Meaning
A mass departure of people from a place.
Example
There was a sudden exodus of workers after the strike began.
Hubo un éxodo repentino de trabajadores después de que comenzara la huelga.
B1 adjective /ɪnˈkɝr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/

Encouraging

alentador; motivador
Meaning
giving support or confidence; inspiring; motivating
Example
The teacher's encouraging words motivated the students.
Las palabras alentadoras del maestro motivaron a los estudiantes.
B2 noun /ˌɛkspɜːˈtiːz/

expertise

experiencia
Meaning
Expert knowledge or skill in a particular area.
Example
His expertise in graphic design is widely recognized.
Su experiencia en diseño gráfico es ampliamente reconocida.
B1 adverb /ɪˈfɛktɪvli/

effectively

efectivamente
Meaning
in a way that produces the desired result; efficiently and successfully
Example
The team worked together effectively to finish the project on time.
El equipo trabajó juntos efectivamente para terminar el proyecto a tiempo.
B2 noun /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/

exhaustion

agotamiento
Meaning
A state of extreme physical or mental fatigue.
Example
Chronic exhaustion can lead to burnout and decreased productivity.
El agotamiento crónico puede llevar a un agotamiento y una disminución de la productividad.
C1 verb ɪɡˈzɛm.plɪ.faɪ

exemplify

ejemplificar
Meaning
To be a typical example of or to illustrate something clearly, to show as an example or demonstrate.
Example
His dedication exemplifies true leadership.
Su dedicación ejemplifica el verdadero liderazgo.
B2 adjective ɪkˈstɪŋkt

extinct

extinto
Meaning
No longer in existence; having died out completely.
Example
Some species are becoming extinct due to overfishing.
Algunas especies se están extinguiendo debido a la sobrepesca.
B2 verb /ɪkˈskleɪm/

exclaim

gritar
Meaning
to cry out suddenly in surprise, strong emotion, or excitement
Example
She exclaimed with joy when she saw the gift.
Ella exclamó con alegría cuando vio el regalo.
B1 verb /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/

exploring

explorar
Meaning
Investigating or studying thoroughly; searching into or ranging over for the purpose of discovery.
Example
They are exploring different areas of Antarctica.
Ellos están explorando diferentes áreas de la Antártida.
C2 noun /ɪˈlɪziəm/

elysium

elíseo
Meaning
A place or state of perfect happiness; in Greek mythology, the afterlife paradise.
Example
For her, the garden was a personal elysium.
Para ella, el jardín era un elíseo personal.
A1 noun /iːst/

east

este
Meaning
The direction from which the sun rises; one of the four cardinal points.
Example
The sun rises in the east.
El sol sale por el este.
B1 noun ˈem.fə.sɪs

emphasis

énfasis
Meaning
Special importance, value, or prominence given to something; stress laid on a particular point or aspect.
Example
The speaker placed emphasis on sustainable development.
El orador dio énfasis al desarrollo sostenible.
C1 noun /ˈiːɡoʊɪst/

egoist

egoísta
Meaning
A person who is excessively concerned with themselves; someone who believes in or practices egoism.
Example
She avoided him because he was a selfish egoist.
Ella lo evitaba porque él era un egoísta egocéntrico.
A2 noun /ˌen.təˈteɪn.mənt/

Entertainment

entretenimiento
Meaning
the action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment
Example
The concert provided excellent entertainment for the entire family.
El concierto proporcionó un excelente entretenimiento para toda la familia.
B2 adverb /ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/

explicitly

explícitamente
Meaning
in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
Example
The instructions were explicitly written to avoid any confusion.
Las instrucciones fueron escritas explícitamente para evitar cualquier confusión.
C1 noun /ɪɡˈzuːbərəns/

exuberance

exuberancia
Meaning
the quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness
Example
Her exuberance made the whole team feel motivated.
Su exuberancia hizo que todo el equipo se sintiera motivado.
C2 adjective /ˌɛl.ɪˈmɑː.səˌnɛr.i/

eleemosynary

caritativo
Meaning
Relating to charity; dependent on or supported by charity.
Example
The hospital was founded as an eleemosynary institution.
El hospital fue fundado como una institución caritativa.
C2 verb /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪt/

exhilarate

exaltar
Meaning
To make someone feel very happy, animated, or excited.
Example
The mountain view exhilarated the travelers.
La vista de la montaña exaltó a los viajeros.
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.
A2 noun /ɪmˈplɔɪər/

employer

empleador
Meaning
A person or organization that hires and pays people to work.
Example
The employer promised better benefits to attract skilled workers.
El empleador prometió mejores beneficios para atraer a trabajadores calificados.
C2 verb /ɪnˈθrɔːl/

enthral

cautivar
Meaning
To captivate or hold someone’s full attention.
Example
The magician’s performance enthralled the audience.
La actuación del mago cautivó a la audiencia.
C2 verb /ɪkˈspeɪʃiˌeɪt/

expatiate

hablar o escribir en detalle
Meaning
to speak or write at length or in detail
Example
The professor expatiated on the importance of critical thinking.
El profesor expuso en detalle la importancia del pensamiento crítico.
B1 adjective ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk

economic

económico
Meaning
Relating to economics or the economy.
Example
The issue had significant economic implications.
El problema tuvo implicaciones económicas significativas.
C2 adjective /ˌjuːləˈdʒɪstɪk/

eulogistic

elogioso
Meaning
Expressing praise or admiration, often formally.
Example
The speaker gave a eulogistic account of the leader’s achievements.
El orador dio una descripción elogiosa de los logros del líder.
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.
C1 verb /ˈɛnərˌdʒaɪz/

energize

energizar
Meaning
To give energy or vitality to something or someone.
Example
The motivational speech helped energize the team.
El discurso motivacional ayudó a energizar al equipo.
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.
C1 noun /ɪkˈskriːʃən/

excretion

excreción
Meaning
the process of eliminating waste matter from the body
Example
Excretion is vital for maintaining a healthy body.
La excreción es vital para mantener un cuerpo saludable.
A1 determiner/pronoun/conjunction/adverb /ˈaɪðər/ or /ˈiːðər/

either

cualquiera
Meaning
Used to indicate a choice between two alternatives.
Example
You can either call me tonight or send me an email.
Puedes llamarme esta noche o enviarme un correo electrónico.
A2 adverb /ɪˈspeʃəli/

Especially

especialmente; particularmente; sobre todo
Meaning
particularly; in particular; above all
Example
I love all fruits, especially mangoes.
Me gustan todas las frutas, especialmente los mangos.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrθ.li/

Earthly

terrenal; mundano; material
Meaning
relating to the earth or human life; worldly; material rather than spiritual
Example
He focused on earthly pleasures rather than spiritual growth.
Se centró en los placeres terrenales en lugar del crecimiento espiritual.
C1 noun /ˈiːɡətɪst/

egotist

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

esthetic

estético
Meaning
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
Example
The building’s esthetic design attracted many visitors.
El diseño estético del edificio atrajo a muchos visitantes.
C1 noun /ɪˈpɪt.ə.mi/

epitome

un ejemplo perfecto de una calidad o tipo particular; la mejor representación de algo
Meaning
A perfect example of a particular quality or type; the best representation of something.
Example
She is the epitome of grace and kindness.
Ella es el epítome de la gracia y la amabilidad.
B2 noun /ˈen.tə.praɪz/

Enterprise

empresa, especialmente un proyecto audaz o complejo
Meaning
a project or undertaking, especially a bold or complex one
Example
The space exploration enterprise required years of planning and preparation.
La empresa de exploración espacial requirió años de planificación y preparación.
B2 adverb /ɪˈsɛnʃəli/

essentially

esencialmente
Meaning
Used to emphasize the basic or fundamental nature of something.
Example
The two plans are essentially the same.
Los dos planes son esencialmente lo mismo.
B2 verb /ɪɡˈzɔːst/

exhaust

agotar
Meaning
to tire out completely; to use up resources
Example
The long journey exhausted the children.
El largo viaje agotó a los niños.
C1 adjective /ɛnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdɪk/

encyclopedic

enciclopédico
Meaning
Having comprehensive knowledge of many subjects; relating to or characteristic of an encyclopedia.
Example
Her encyclopedic knowledge of history amazed everyone at the conference.
Su conocimiento enciclopédico de la historia sorprendió a todos en la conferencia.
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪɡræm/

epigram

epigrama
Meaning
A short, witty saying or poem that expresses an idea in a clever way.
Example
Oscar Wilde was famous for his sharp epigrams.
Oscar Wilde fue famoso por sus agudos epigramas.
B2 verb /ɪmˈpaʊər/

empower

empoderar
Meaning
To give someone the power or authority to do something; to make someone stronger or more confident.
Example
Education can empower people to improve their lives.
La educación puede empoderar a las personas para mejorar sus vidas.
C2 noun /ˌɛpɪˈsaɪklɔɪd/

epicycloid

epicicloide
Meaning
a curve traced by a point on the circumference of a circle that rolls around the outside of another circle
Example
The mathematician demonstrated how to draw an epicycloid.
El matemático demostró cómo dibujar un epicicloide.
C2 verb /ɪsˈtʃuː/

eschew

evitar
Meaning
to deliberately avoid or abstain from something
Example
She chose to eschew junk food for a healthier diet.
Ella decidió evitar la comida chatarra por una dieta más saludable.
C2 noun /ɪˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

enunciation

enunciación, pronunciación clara
Meaning
The act of saying or pronouncing words clearly and distinctly.
Example
His enunciation was clear during the presentation.
Su enunciación fue clara durante la presentación.
C2 verb /ɪnˈtræp/

entrap

atrapar
Meaning
To catch or trick someone into a difficult situation.
Example
The police tried to entrap the criminal with false evidence.
La policía intentó atrapar al criminal con pruebas falsas.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdjʊər/

endure

soportar
Meaning
to suffer something difficult or unpleasant patiently
Example
He had to endure years of hardship before achieving success.
Tuvo que soportar años de dificultades antes de alcanzar el éxito.
C1 noun /ɪɡˈzɛkjətər/

executor

ejecutor de testamento
Meaning
A person appointed to carry out the terms of someone's will after their death.
Example
The executor managed the estate according to the deceased’s wishes.
El ejecutor gestionó la propiedad según los deseos del fallecido.
A2 noun /ˈɛləˌveɪtər/

elevator

ascensor
Meaning
a machine that carries people or goods up and down between floors in a building
Example
We took the elevator to the tenth floor.
Tomamos el ascensor hasta el décimo piso.
A1 noun /ˈiːv.nɪŋ/

evening

tarde
Meaning
the part of the day between afternoon and night
Example
We went for a walk in the cool evening.
Fuimos a caminar en la fresca tarde.
C2 adjective /ˌeθ.noʊˈsen.trɪk/

ethnocentric

etnocéntrico
Meaning
evaluating other cultures according to the standards of one's own culture
Example
His ethnocentric attitude made it hard for him to appreciate foreign traditions.
Su actitud etnocéntrica le dificultaba apreciar las tradiciones extranjeras.
B2 verb, noun /ɪnˈdevər/

endeavour

esforzarse
Meaning
To try hard to achieve something; an attempt or effort
Example
She endeavoured to finish the project on time.
Ella se esforzó por terminar el proyecto a tiempo.
B2 noun /ɪnˈdjʊə.rəns/

endurance

resistencia
Meaning
The fact or power of enduring an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way.
Example
Running a marathon requires exceptional endurance.
Correr un maratón requiere una resistencia excepcional.
C1 verb /ɪkˈskriːt/

excrete

excretar
Meaning
to eliminate waste matter from the body
Example
Humans excrete carbon dioxide through breathing.
Los humanos excretan dióxido de carbono a través de la respiración.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈstreɪ.ni.əs/

extraneous

irrelevante
Meaning
Not directly related or essential to the matter at hand; irrelevant.
Example
The editor removed extraneous details from the report.
El editor eliminó detalles irrelevantes del informe.
B2 verb /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

enquire

preguntar
Meaning
to ask for information about something
Example
He enquired about the train schedule.
Él preguntó sobre el horario del tren.
A1 verb /ˈiːtɪŋ/

eating

comer
Meaning
the act of consuming food
Example
They were eating dinner when the phone rang.
Cuando sonó el teléfono, ellos estaban comiendo la cena.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈspænsɪv/

expansive

expansivo
Meaning
covering a wide area or having a wide range of ideas or emotions
Example
They enjoyed the expansive view from the hilltop.
Disfrutaron de la vista expansiva desde la cima de la colina.
B2 noun ˈiːkoʊˌtʊrɪzəm

Eco-tourism

eco-turismo
Meaning
A form of tourism involving responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.
Example
Eco-tourism promotes responsible travel to natural areas.
El eco-turismo promueve viajes responsables a áreas naturales.
C2 verb ɪɡˈzɔːrt

exhort

exhortar
Meaning
To strongly encourage or urge someone to do something.
Example
The teacher exhorted students to work hard for exams.
El profesor exhortó a los estudiantes a trabajar duro para los exámenes.
C1 adjective /ɪˈvɒkətɪv/

evocative

evocador
Meaning
bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind
Example
The music was evocative of her childhood memories.
La música evocó sus recuerdos de la infancia.
C2 verb /ɛnˈkɪndl/

enkindle

encender, inspirar
Meaning
to set on fire or inspire strong emotion
Example
The speech enkindled hope in the audience.
El discurso encendió la esperanza en la audiencia.
C1 verb /ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/

extinguish

apagar
Meaning
to put out a fire, light, or to end something
Example
The firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze within an hour.
Los bomberos lograron apagar el fuego en una hora.
C1 adjective /ˈɛntərˌpraɪzɪŋ/

enterprising

emprendedor
Meaning
showing initiative and resourcefulness; willing to take risks to achieve success
Example
She is an enterprising young entrepreneur.
Ella es una joven emprendedora emprendedora.
C2 noun /ˈɒnwiː/ or /ˈɑːnwiː/

ennui

aburrimiento
Meaning
A feeling of boredom, listlessness, or dissatisfaction arising from lack of excitement.
Example
After weeks of doing nothing, he sank into a deep sense of ennui.
Después de semanas sin hacer nada, cayó en un profundo aburrimiento.
C2 noun /ɪˈluːʒən/

elusion

elusión
Meaning
The act of escaping or avoiding something, especially by cleverness or trickery.
Example
His constant elusion of responsibility frustrated his colleagues.
Su constante elusión de responsabilidad frustró a sus colegas.
C1 verb /ɪɡˈzuːd/

exude

exudar
Meaning
to display a quality strongly and openly; to release a liquid or smell slowly
Example
He exudes confidence whenever he speaks in public.
Él exuda confianza cada vez que habla en público.