eighth
All a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z
All CEFR A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
Content locale
EN English BN Bengali HI Hindi ES Español FR Francés DE Alemán RU Ruso ZH Chino JA Japonés
All Vocabulary Cards All Vocabularies
A1 adjective /eɪtθ/

eighth

octavo
Meaning
coming after the seventh position in a sequence; one of eight equal parts
Example
She finished in eighth place in the race.
Ella terminó en octavo lugar en la carrera.
A1 noun /ˈsɪti/

city

ciudad
Meaning
a large town or an urban area with its own government
Example
Dhaka is the largest city in Bangladesh.
Madrid es la ciudad más grande de España.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːfər/

coffer

cofre
Meaning
A strongbox or small chest for holding valuables, often used metaphorically for funds or financial reserves.
Example
The city's coffers were drained after the costly project.
Las arcas de la ciudad fueron vaciadas después del costoso proyecto.
B2 noun ˌɪmplɪmenˈteɪʃən

implementation

implementación
Meaning
The process of putting a decision or plan into effect; execution.
Example
Proper implementation of policies is crucial.
La implementación adecuada de las políticas es crucial.
B2 noun /əbˈdʒek.ʃən/

Objection

objeción; desacuerdo; protesta;
Meaning
an expression of disagreement or disapproval; a reason for disagreeing
Example
The lawyer raised an objection during the trial.
El abogado levantó una objeción durante el juicio.
C1 adverb /ˈæmpli/

amply

ampliamente
Meaning
more than sufficiently; generously
Example
She was amply rewarded for her hard work.
Ella fue generosamente recompensada por su arduo trabajo.
C2 noun /rɪˌkrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/

recrimination

contrademanda
Meaning
an accusation made in response to an accusation; mutual blaming
Example
The debate quickly descended into mutual recriminations.
El debate rápidamente descendió en recriminaciones mutuas.
C2 noun /ˌkʌl.pəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

culpability

culpabilidad
Meaning
responsibility for a fault or wrong; blameworthiness
Example
The jury considered his level of culpability in the crime.
El jurado consideró su nivel de culpabilidad en el crimen.
A1 noun /ˈfʊtˌbɔːl/

football

fútbol
Meaning
A team sport played with a ball that is kicked or carried to score points.
Example
They watched a football match on TV.
Vieron un partido de fútbol en la televisión.
C1 adjective /ˌhaɪdroʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

hydroelectric

hidroeléctrico
Meaning
Relating to or denoting the generation of electricity using flowing water.
Example
The country invested heavily in hydroelectric power plants.
El país invirtió fuertemente en plantas de energía hidroeléctrica.
B2 adjective /ˈlɛŋθi/

lengthy

largo
Meaning
long in duration or extent
Example
The meeting was lengthy, lasting over three hours.
La reunión fue larga, duró más de tres horas.
B2 adjective ˌtek.nəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

technological

tecnológico
Meaning
Relating to or involving technology, especially scientific technology.
Example
Technological advancements enable futuristic projects.
Los avances tecnológicos habilitan proyectos futuristas.
B2 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

complement

complemento
Meaning
something that completes or goes well with something; to add something that enhances or improves
Example
The scarf complements her outfit perfectly.
la bufanda complementa su atuendo perfectamente.
B2 verb /ˈkæt.ɪ.ɡə.raɪzd/

categorized

clasificado
Meaning
Placed in a particular class or group.
Example
The city was categorized as highly polluted.
La ciudad fue clasificada como altamente contaminada.
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.
B1 noun ɪˈkwɒl.ə.ti

equality

igualdad
Meaning
The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.
Example
Equality in education is a key goal.
La igualdad en la educación es un objetivo clave.
B1 noun /kruː/

crew

tripulación
Meaning
A group of people working together, especially on a ship, aircraft, or project.
Example
The ship's crew worked tirelessly during the storm.
La tripulación del barco trabajó incansablemente durante la tormenta.
C2 noun /kənˈtrɪʃ.ən/

contrition

contrición
Meaning
the state of feeling remorseful and repentant
Example
His contrition was evident after the apology.
Su contrición fue evidente después de la disculpa.
A2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒənt/

intelligent

inteligente
Meaning
Having or showing high mental capacity, quick to learn and understand.
Example
She is one of the most intelligent students in the class.
Ella es una de las estudiantes más inteligentes de la clase.
C1 noun /ˈsmætərɪŋ/

smattering

conocimiento superficial
Meaning
A small amount or superficial knowledge of something.
Example
He has a smattering of Spanish.
Él tiene un conocimiento superficial de español.
A2 noun /træʃ/

Trash

basura; desecho; algo de mala calidad o poco valor
Meaning
waste material; refuse; something of poor quality or little value
Example
Please take out the trash before you leave.
Por favor, saca la basura antes de irte.
A1 adjective /juːzd/

used

usado
Meaning
having already been used
Example
This is a used car.
Este es un coche usado.
C2 noun /ˈhæk.ni ˈkær.ɪdʒ/

Hackney carriage

coche de alquiler
Meaning
A taxi; a car licensed to carry passengers for hire
Example
I called a hackney carriage to get to the airport.
Llamé a un coche de alquiler para llegar al aeropuerto.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvʌlnərəbl/

invulnerable

invulnerable
Meaning
Impossible to harm, damage, or defeat.
Example
The fortress was thought to be invulnerable to attack.
Se pensaba que la fortaleza era invulnerable al ataque.
B2 noun /ˈɒkjʊpənt/

occupant

ocupante
Meaning
A person who resides in or is present in a house, vehicle, seat, or place.
Example
The car had three occupants at the time of the accident.
El coche tenía tres ocupantes en el momento del accidente.
C2 adjective /bɪˈnaɪtɪd/

benighted

oscuro, ignorante
Meaning
In a state of intellectual or moral ignorance; overtaken by darkness.
Example
The explorers were lost in the benighted forest without any guide.
Los exploradores se perdieron en el bosque oscuro sin ningún guía.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːnˌəʊvə/

turnover

rotación
Meaning
the amount of business conducted during a particular period, or the rate at which employees leave a company
Example
The company reported a high turnover in its sales department.
La empresa reportó una alta rotación en su departamento de ventas.
B2 noun /ˈswɛər wɜːrd/

swear-word

palabra grosera
Meaning
An offensive or rude word used to express anger or frustration.
Example
He shouted a swear-word when he hit his toe.
Él gritó una palabra grosera cuando se golpeó el dedo del pie.
C1 noun /ˈfrek.əl/

Freckle

peca
Meaning
a small brownish spot on the skin, often becoming more pronounced through exposure to the sun
Example
Her face was covered with cute freckles that appeared every summer.
Su rostro estaba cubierto de lindas pecas que aparecían cada verano.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪɡræf/

digraph

digrama
Meaning
A pair of letters representing a single sound, such as 'sh' in 'ship'.
Example
In the word 'phone', the letters 'ph' form a digraph.
En la palabra 'teléfono', las letras 'ph' forman un digrama.
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.
B2 verb /ˈtɜːrmɪˌneɪt/

terminate

terminar
Meaning
to bring something to an end or to stop something from continuing
Example
The company decided to terminate his contract.
La compañía decidió terminar su contrato.
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈpɑːzɪt/

deposit

depósito, anticipo
Meaning
to place money in a bank account, or a sum paid in advance as security; a layer of material left naturally
Example
She deposited $500 into her savings account.
Ella depositó $500 en su cuenta de ahorros.
B1 adjective /ˈvɛəriəs/

Various

varios; diferentes tipos de
Meaning
several different; many different types of
Example
She has lived in various countries around the world.
Ella ha vivido en varios países alrededor del mundo.
C2 verb /bɪˈteɪk/

betake

dirigirse a; recurrir a
Meaning
to go or resort to a place or course of action, especially as a response; to apply oneself
Example
After dinner, she betook herself to her room to read.
Después de cenar, se dirigió a su habitación para leer.
B2 noun /ɒpˈtɪʃən/

optician

optometrista
Meaning
A person who makes or sells glasses and contact lenses.
Example
The optician adjusted my new glasses to fit better.
El optometrista ajustó mis nuevas gafas para que quedaran mejor.
C1 noun

Longitude

longitud geográfica
A1 adjective /ɡreɪt/

great

gran
Meaning
Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average; very good or important.
Example
She gave a great performance at the concert.
Ella dio una gran actuación en el concierto.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪv/

exhaustive

exhaustivo y completo
Meaning
Fully comprehensive and including all possibilities.
Example
The report provides an exhaustive analysis of the issue.
El informe proporciona un análisis exhaustivo del problema.
C1 adjective /ˌsekənd ˈreɪt/

second-rate

de segunda categoría
Meaning
Of mediocre or inferior quality.
Example
The movie was entertaining but clearly second-rate compared to the original.
La película fue entretenida, pero claramente de segunda categoría en comparación con la original.
B2 adjective /fɪərs/

Fierce

feroz; agresivo; mostrando gran sentimiento o determinación
Meaning
violent; aggressive; showing strong feeling or determination
Example
The fierce storm destroyed many houses in the village.
La tormenta feroz destruyó muchas casas en el pueblo.
B2 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ɪŋ/

phishing

robo de información mediante fraude
Meaning
The fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information.
Example
Phishing emails often trick people into revealing passwords.
Los correos electrónicos de phishing a menudo engañan a las personas para que revelen contraseñas.
B1 noun /ˈreɪlˌroʊd/

railroad

vía férrea
Meaning
a track or system of tracks made of steel rails along which trains run
Example
The railroad connects the city to several nearby towns.
La vía férrea conecta la ciudad con varios pueblos cercanos.
C2 adjective /pəˈrɒnɪməs/

paronymous

parónimos
Meaning
Words that are derived from the same root or sound alike.
Example
The words 'effect' and 'effective' are paronymous.
Las palabras ‘effect’ y ‘effective’ son parónimas.
C1 verb /dɪˈdjuːs/

deduce

deducir
Meaning
to reach a conclusion by reasoning or inference
Example
From the evidence, the detective deduced that the suspect was lying.
A partir de la evidencia, el detective dedujo que el sospechoso estaba mintiendo.
B1 noun /ˈvæl.i/

Valley

valle
Meaning
a low area of land between hills or mountains
Example
The green valley stretched for miles between the mountains.
El verde valle se extendía por millas entre las montañas.
B2 verb /ˈkeɪtər/

cater

catering
Meaning
To provide food, drinks, or services, usually for an event or group.
Example
The company catered the wedding reception.
La empresa cateringizó la recepción de la boda.
C1 noun /ˌpiːdiˈætrɪks/

pediatrics

pediatría
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of children
Example
She decided to specialize in pediatrics after medical school.
Decidió especializarse en pediatría después de la escuela de medicina.
B1 noun /nɛt/

net

red
Meaning
a piece of material made of threads or ropes woven together, used to catch or hold things
Example
The fisherman cast his net into the sea.
El pescador lanzó su red al mar.
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.
A1 noun /ˈpeɪ.pər/

paper

papel, documento, trabajo de investigación
Meaning
A material manufactured in thin sheets from the pulp of wood or other fibrous substances, used for writing or printing on.
Example
The student submitted his research paper on artificial intelligence.
El estudiante presentó su artículo de investigación sobre inteligencia artificial.
B2 verb /mɔːrn/

mourn

lamentar
Meaning
To feel or express deep sadness or grief, especially because of someone's death.
Example
They gathered to mourn the loss of their friend.
Se reunieron para lamentar la pérdida de su amigo.
A2 adjective /ˈpriː.vi.əs/

Previous

anterior
Meaning
occurring before in time or order; earlier; former
Example
I reviewed the previous chapter before starting the new one.
Revisé el capítulo anterior antes de comenzar el nuevo.
B2 verb /tʃænt/

chant

cantar
Meaning
to sing or recite in a rhythmic way
Example
The monks chant prayers in the temple.
Los monjes cantan oraciones en el templo.
C2 adjective /rəˈʃɛrʃ/

recherche

exclusivo
Meaning
Rare, exotic, or obscure, often in a sophisticated or refined way.
Example
The gallery displayed many recherche artworks from unknown artists.
La galería exhibió muchas obras de arte exclusivas de artistas desconocidos.
B2 verb /bleɪz/

blaze

llama brillante
Meaning
to burn brightly or powerfully
Example
The fire blazed for hours before it was brought under control.
El fuego ardió durante horas antes de que se controlara.
C2 noun /ˈkærəˌpeɪs/

carapace

caparazón de tortuga o cangrejo
Meaning
the hard shell covering the back of some animals like turtles and crabs
Example
The turtle withdrew into its carapace for protection.
La tortuga se retiró a su caparazón para protegerse.
C2 verb /ˈnɪtˌpɪk/

nitpick

criticar cosas pequeñas
Meaning
To find and criticize small or unimportant faults in someone or something.
Example
She tends to nitpick about every little detail.
Ella tiende a criticar cada pequeño detalle.
A2 noun ˈtem.pər.ə.tʃər

temperature

temperatura
Meaning
The degree or intensity of heat present in a substance or object.
Example
Rising temperatures affect agricultural output.
Las temperaturas crecientes afectan la producción agrícola.
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌpɒd/

decapod

decápodo
Meaning
An arthropod with ten limbs, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps.
Example
The lobster is a well-known decapod.
La langosta es un decápodo bien conocido.
C1 verb /ˈkʌvət/

covet

codiciar
Meaning
to desire something belonging to someone else
Example
He coveted his neighbor's new car.
Él codició el coche nuevo de su vecino.
A1 pronoun /jɔːr/

your

tu
Meaning
used to indicate possession or association
Example
Your book is on the table.
Tu libro está sobre la mesa.
B1 adjective /ænˈtiːk/

Antique

antiguo; valioso;
Meaning
old and valuable; belonging to ancient times
Example
She collected antique furniture from the Victorian era.
Ella coleccionó muebles antiguos de la era victoriana.
C1 noun ˌriː.pɚˈkʌʃ.ənz

repercussions

repercusiones
Meaning
The unintended consequences or effects of an action or event.
Example
The new policy had unintended repercussions on the economy.
La nueva política tuvo repercusiones no deseadas en la economía.
C1 noun /rɪˈteɪnər/

retainer

anticipo / retenedor
Meaning
a fee paid in advance to secure someone's services, or a device that holds something in place
Example
The lawyer asked for a retainer before taking the case.
El abogado pidió un anticipo antes de tomar el caso.
C1 adjective /ˈviːəmənt/

Vehement

vehemente; intenso; apasionado; enérgico
Meaning
showing strong feeling; forceful; passionate; intense
Example
She gave a vehement denial of the accusations.
Ella dio una negación vehemente de las acusaciones.
B2 verb /ˈkɒm.plɪ.keɪt/

complicate

complicar
Meaning
To make something more difficult or confusing.
Example
The new rules will only complicate the process.
Las nuevas reglas solo complicarán el proceso.
A2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːrkəl/

circle

círculo
Meaning
a round shape; to move all the way around something
Example
The children sat in a circle.
Los niños se sentaron en un círculo.
B2 noun /rɪˈhɜːr.səl/

Rehearsal

ensayo; práctica de una actuación
Meaning
a practice performance of a play, concert, or other work for later public performance
Example
The final rehearsal before opening night went perfectly.
El ensayo final antes de la noche de apertura fue perfecto.
C2 noun ˈɡoʊldən ˈbʌtərflaɪ

Golden Butterfly

mariposa dorada
Meaning
A beautiful species of butterfly with golden coloration, symbolizing beauty and nature.
Example
The Golden Butterfly is a symbol of beauty and nature.
La mariposa dorada es un símbolo de belleza y naturaleza.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪl.fəl/

Wilful

terco; intencional
Meaning
deliberately stubborn; done on purpose; intentional
Example
His wilful disobedience led to punishment.
Su desobediencia deliberada lo llevó a un castigo.
B2 adjective /ˈtæn.dʒɪ.bəl/

tangible

tangible
Meaning
Perceptible by touch; clear and definite; real.
Example
The benefits of exercise are tangible and measurable.
Los beneficios del ejercicio son tangibles y medibles.
B1 noun

Kindness

bondad; amabilidad; generosidad
B2 noun /ˈseɪf.ɡɑːrd/

Safeguard

salvaguarda
Meaning
measure or action designed to protect someone or something
Example
New safeguards were implemented to prevent data breaches.
Se implementaron nuevas salvaguardas para prevenir violaciones de datos.
B1 verb /spɔɪl/

spoil

estropear
Meaning
to damage or ruin something
Example
The rain spoiled the outdoor event.
La lluvia estropeó el evento al aire libre.
B2 noun /pʌbˈlɪs.ɪ.ti/

Publicity

publicidad
Meaning
public attention or notice given to someone or something; advertising or promotion
Example
The movie received a lot of publicity before its release.
La película recibió mucha publicidad antes de su estreno.
C2 noun /ˌpɜːrspɪˈkjuːəti/

perspicuity

claridad
Meaning
Clarity and ease in speech or writing; the quality of being clearly expressed.
Example
The perspicuity of his lecture made it easy for students to understand complex topics.
La claridad de su conferencia hizo que fuera fácil para los estudiantes entender temas complejos.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsɪlər/

councilor

consejero
Meaning
an elected member of a council, especially a local government body
Example
The councilor held a public meeting to discuss local issues.
El consejero organizó una reunión pública para discutir los problemas locales.
B1 noun /ˈkʊkər/

cooker

cocina; olla
Meaning
a device or appliance used for cooking food; a person or thing that cooks
Example
The rice cooker makes cooking meals much easier.
La arrocera hace que cocinar sea más fácil.
C2 noun /ˈpɔːrtɛnt/

portent

presagio
Meaning
A sign or warning that something, especially something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen.
Example
The sudden drop in stock prices was seen as a portent of economic trouble.
La repentina caída de los precios de las acciones fue vista como un presagio de problemas económicos.
C1 noun /ˈdɪŋɡi/

dinghy

bote pequeño
Meaning
a small boat, often carried or towed by a larger vessel, used for short trips or as a lifeboat
Example
They rowed the dinghy back to the yacht.
Remaron el bote de remos de vuelta al yate.
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.
C1 noun

Kin

familia; parientes;
C1 noun /ˌdʒʊə.rɪsˈdɪk.ʃən/

Jurisdiction

jurisdicción
Meaning
the official power to make legal decisions and judgments; the extent of this power
Example
This case falls under the jurisdiction of the federal court.
Este caso está bajo la jurisdicción del tribunal federal.
C1 noun /djuːn/

dune

duna
Meaning
A hill or ridge of sand formed by the wind, usually found in deserts or near beaches.
Example
The children played on the sand dune by the beach.
Los niños jugaban en la duna de arena junto a la playa.
C2 adjective /ɡrænˈdɪləkwənt/

grandiloquent

lenguaje pomposo
Meaning
Using lofty, pompous, or extravagant language to impress others.
Example
The politician’s grandiloquent speech failed to connect with ordinary people.
El discurso grandilocuente del político no logró conectar con la gente común.
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrpənˌtiːn/

serpentine

serpenteante
Meaning
Having the shape, movement, or qualities of a serpent; winding or twisting.
Example
The road took a serpentine path through the mountains.
El camino tomaba una ruta serpenteante a través de las montañas.
C1 noun /rɪˈvɒl.vər/

Revolver

revólver
Meaning
a pistol with revolving chambers enabling several shots to be fired without reloading
Example
The detective drew his revolver from its holster.
El detective sacó su revólver de su funda.
B2 noun /buˈkeɪ/

Bouquet

ramo de flores
Meaning
an attractively arranged bunch of flowers, especially one presented as a gift or carried at a ceremony
Example
The bride carried a beautiful bouquet of white roses down the aisle.
La novia llevó un hermoso ramo de rosas blancas por el pasillo.
B2 noun /brɑː/

bra

sujetador
Meaning
a woman's undergarment worn to support and cover the breasts
Example
She bought a comfortable bra for everyday wear.
Compró un sujetador cómodo para uso diario.
C1 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡlɒt/

polyglot

persona políglota
Meaning
a person who knows and can use several languages
Example
She is a polyglot, fluent in English, Spanish, and Bengali.
Ella es una persona políglota, fluida en inglés, español y bengalí.
B2 noun ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən

environmental degradation

degradación ambiental
Meaning
The deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources and destruction of ecosystems.
Example
Environmental degradation threatens biodiversity.
La degradación ambiental amenaza la biodiversidad.
C2 verb /ˌmɪs.əˈtrɪb.juːt/

misattribute

mal atribuir
Meaning
to incorrectly credit something, such as a work or remark, to the wrong person or source
Example
The quote was misattributed to Shakespeare.
La cita fue mal atribuida a Shakespeare.
B2 verb /twiːk/

tweak

ajustar
Meaning
to make small adjustments; to fine-tune something
Example
We need to tweak the design slightly.
Necesitamos ajustar ligeramente el diseño.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌrʌnər/

forerunner

precursor
Meaning
A person or thing that comes before another; a predecessor or harbinger.
Example
The Wright brothers were the forerunners of modern aviation.
Los hermanos Wright fueron los precursores de la aviación moderna.
B2 adverb /əˈfek.ʃən.ət.li/

Affectionately

afectuosamente
Meaning
in a way that shows feelings of liking or love; with fondness and care
Example
She hugged her grandmother affectionately.
Ella abrazó a su abuela afectuosamente.
C1 noun /ˈsɔːrsəri/

sorcery

hechicería
Meaning
the use of magical powers, especially through spells and enchantments
Example
The villagers believed the illness was caused by sorcery.
Los aldeanos creían que la enfermedad fue causada por hechicería.
C1 noun /brɒŋˈkaɪtɪs/

bronchitis

bronquitis
Meaning
inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with acute bronchitis.
El doctor lo diagnosticó con bronquitis aguda.
B1 noun /ˈlɪt.ər.ə.ʧər/

Literature

literatura
Meaning
written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit; books and writings published on a particular subject
Example
She studied English literature at university.
Ella estudió literatura inglesa en la universidad.
B2 verb /əˈsɛmbəl/

assemble

reunir
Meaning
to gather or bring together in one place
Example
The students assembled in the hall for the meeting.
los estudiantes se reunieron en el salón para la reunión.
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.peks/

apex

ápice, cumbre, pico más alto
Meaning
The highest point or peak of something; the top or summit.
Example
He reached the apex of his career.
Él alcanzó el ápice de su carrera.
C1 noun /kəˈnʌn.drəm/

conundrum

dilema complicado o acertijo
Meaning
A complex problem or puzzle without an easy solution
Example
The ethical conundrum puzzled the researchers.
El dilema ético desconcertó a los investigadores.
C2 verb /ˈkæstɪˌɡeɪt/

castigate

castigar
Meaning
To criticize someone severely or to punish harshly.
Example
The teacher castigated the students for their poor behavior.
La profesora castigó a los estudiantes por su mal comportamiento.
B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈspɒndənt/

correspondent

reportero
Meaning
A journalist who reports news from a particular place or on a particular subject.
Example
The foreign correspondent reported live from Paris.
El reportero extranjero informó en vivo desde París.
C1 adjective /rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ/

retiring

tímido
Meaning
Shy and reserved; avoiding social contact.
Example
She is a quiet, retiring woman who avoids attention.
Ella es una mujer tranquila y tímida que evita la atención.
B2 noun ˈnætʃərəl ˈhæbɪtæt

Natural Habitat

hábitat natural
Meaning
The natural environment where organisms live and fulfill their life needs.
Example
Protecting the natural habitat is crucial for butterflies.
Proteger el hábitat natural es crucial para las mariposas.
B2 noun ˈæk.tɪv rɪˈkɔːl

Active recall

recuerdo activo
Meaning
A learning technique that involves actively trying to retrieve information from memory rather than passively reviewing material.
Example
Active recall improves long-term memory and retention.
El recuerdo activo mejora la memoria a largo plazo y la retención.
B1 noun /ˈkɪləɡræm/

kilogram

kilogramo
Meaning
the base unit of mass in the metric system equal to 1,000 grams
Example
The bag of rice weighs five kilograms.
La bolsa de arroz pesa cinco kilogramos.
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛvərənt/

irreverent

irreverente
Meaning
showing a lack of respect for people or things that are usually respected
Example
The comedian’s irreverent jokes offended some of the audience.
Los chistes irreverentes del comediante ofendieron a algunos de la audiencia.
C2 noun /ˈlɪθəˌɡræf/

lithograph

litografía (impresión de piedra)
Meaning
a print made by lithography, often artistic
Example
The museum displayed a rare lithograph from the 19th century.
El museo exhibió una rara litografía del siglo XIX.
B1 noun/adjective /ˌdɒkjʊˈmɛntri/

documentary

documental
Meaning
A film or television program that provides a factual record or report.
Example
We watched a documentary about climate change.
Vimos un documental sobre el cambio climático.
B2 verb /pərˈsiːv/

perceive

percibir
Meaning
to become aware of or understand something through the senses
Example
I perceive a change in his attitude.
Percibo un cambio en su actitud.
B2 noun /ˈmeɪnstriːm/

mainstream

corriente principal
Meaning
the ideas, attitudes, or activities that are regarded as normal or conventional; the dominant trend in opinion or fashion
Example
Social media has become a mainstream source of news for many people.
Las redes sociales se han convertido en una fuente de noticias corriente principal para muchas personas.
C1 noun əˈniː.mi.ə

anemia

anemia
Meaning
A condition in which there is a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.
Example
Genetic therapy addresses anemia effectively.
La terapia genética trata la anemia de manera efectiva.
B2 noun /ˈmɪnərəl/

mineral

mineral
Meaning
a naturally occurring substance that is solid and inorganic, often used in industry or nutrition
Example
Calcium is an important mineral for strong bones.
El calcio es un mineral importante para los huesos fuertes.
C1 noun /ˈdaʊn.pɔːr/

Downpour

lluvia torrencial; tormenta repentina
Meaning
a heavy fall of rain; a sudden heavy rainfall
Example
The sudden downpour caught everyone off guard and soaked the outdoor event.
La repentina lluvia torrencial sorprendió a todos y empapó el evento al aire libre.
C1 noun /ɪɡˌzɪl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

exhilaration

exaltación o felicidad
Meaning
A feeling of excitement, happiness, or elation.
Example
The feeling of exhilaration after a roller-coaster ride is amazing.
La sensación de exhilaración después de una montaña rusa es increíble.
C2 noun /ˌhoʊmə.dʒəˈniːəti/

homogeneity

homogeneidad
Meaning
The quality or state of being all the same or all of the same kind.
Example
The cultural homogeneity of the village made it feel unified.
La homogeneidad cultural del pueblo hizo que se sintiera unido.
B2 noun /waɪt ænt/

White-Ant

hormiga blanca
Meaning
a small social insect that lives in colonies and feeds on wood and plant matter
Example
White ants damaged the wooden furniture in our house.
Las hormigas blancas dañaron los muebles de madera de nuestra casa.
C1 noun /ˈskævɪndʒər/

scavenger

carroñero / recolector de basura
Meaning
an animal or person that feeds on dead or discarded material
Example
Vultures are natural scavengers that clean up the environment.
Los buitres son escavengers naturales que limpian el medio ambiente.
C2 noun /ˈpɪərɪdʒ/

peerage

nobleza
Meaning
the title or rank of a peer; the nobility as a group
Example
He was elevated to the peerage by the king.
Fue elevado a la nobleza por el rey.