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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.
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.
C1 verb ɪˈluː.sɪ.deɪt

elucidate

elucidar, aclarar
Meaning
make (something) clear; explain.
Example
The professor elucidated the theory with simple examples.
El profesor elucidó la teoría con ejemplos sencillos.
C1 adjective ˌɜː.ɡəˈnɒm.ɪk

ergonomic

diseño ergonómico
Meaning
Designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment; user-friendly and reducing strain.
Example
The chair has an ergonomic design for better posture.
La silla tiene un diseño ergonómico para una mejor postura.
C1 verb /ˈiːvzdrɒp/

eavesdrop

escuchar a escondidas
Meaning
to secretly listen to a conversation
Example
She stood near the door to eavesdrop on their conversation.
Ella estaba cerca de la puerta para escuchar a escondidas su conversación.
B1 verb /ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/

emphasize

enfatizar
Meaning
to give special importance or attention to something
Example
The teacher emphasized the importance of homework.
El maestro enfatizó la importancia de la tarea.
C2 noun /ɪkˈstɛnsər/

extensor

músculo extensor
Meaning
a muscle that serves to extend or straighten a limb or part of the body.
Example
The extensor muscles in the arm help straighten the elbow.
Los músculos extensores en el brazo ayudan a enderezar el codo.
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.
A1 noun /end/

End

fin; conclusión; término;
Meaning
the final part of something; termination or conclusion
Example
The end of the movie was unexpected and left everyone surprised.
El final de la película fue inesperado y dejó a todos sorprendidos.
B2 verb, adjective /ɪˈlæbəreɪt/ (verb), /ɪˈlæbərət/ (adjective)

elaborate

elaborar / detallado y complicado en diseño
Meaning
verb: to explain something in detail; adjective: detailed and complicated in design
Example
She asked him to elaborate on his proposal.
Ella le pidió que elaborara su propuesta.
C2 noun /ɪɡˈzækʃən/

exaction

exacción
Meaning
the act of demanding or obtaining something, especially unfairly
Example
The peasants suffered under the king's heavy exactions.
Los campesinos sufrieron bajo las severas exacciones del rey.
A1 adjective/adverb /ɪˈnʌf/

enough

suficiente
Meaning
as much or as many as required
Example
We have enough food for everyone.
Tenemos suficiente comida para todos.
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 noun /ɪˈpɪsəl/

epistle

epístola
Meaning
A letter, especially a formal or didactic one; often used for letters in the New Testament.
Example
He wrote a long epistle to his friend about his travels.
Escribió una larga epístola a su amigo sobre sus viajes.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːr.θən/

Earthen

hecho de tierra o arcilla; relacionado con la cerámica
Meaning
made of earth or clay; relating to pottery or ceramic materials
Example
The kitchen had beautiful earthen pots for storage.
La cocina tenía hermosas ollas de barro para almacenamiento.
C1 noun /ɒnˈsɒmbəl/

ensemble

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

Eyeball

globo ocular
Meaning
the round part of the eye within the eyelids and socket
Example
The doctor examined his eyeball carefully.
El doctor examinó su globo ocular cuidadosamente.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɡreɪnd/

engrained

firmemente establecido, difícil de cambiar
Meaning
Firmly fixed or established; difficult to change.
Example
Cultural practices are often deeply engrained in the fabric of society.
Las prácticas culturales a menudo están profundamente arraigadas en el tejido de la sociedad.
B2 verb /ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪt/

exaggerate

exagerar
Meaning
to describe something as better, worse, or more important than it really is
Example
He tends to exaggerate his achievements.
Él tiende a exagerar sus logros.
B2 verb /ɪmˈbɒdi/

embody

encarnar
Meaning
To give tangible or visible form to an idea, quality, or feeling.
Example
She embodies the spirit of generosity.
Ella encarna el espíritu de generosidad.
B1 adjective /ɪkˈspɪəriənst/

experienced

experimentado
Meaning
having knowledge or skill in a particular field gained through experience
Example
She is an experienced teacher who knows how to handle difficult students.
Ella es una profesora experimentada que sabe cómo manejar a estudiantes difíciles.
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.
B1 adverb /ɪnˈtaɪərli/

Entirely

totalmente; completamente
Meaning
completely; wholly; fully
Example
The building was entirely destroyed in the fire.
El edificio fue completamente destruido en el incendio.
C1 verb /ɪmˈbɛl.ɪʃ/

embellish

adornar
Meaning
To make something more attractive by adding decorative details or exaggerating.
Example
He tends to embellish stories to make them more interesting.
Tiende a adornar las historias para hacerlas más interesantes.
C2 verb /ɛmˈbɔs/

emboss

embellecer con un diseño elevado
Meaning
to decorate a surface with a raised design or pattern
Example
The invitation card was embossed with golden letters.
La tarjeta de invitación estaba embellecida con letras doradas.
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 noun /ɪˈlɛktrɪk drɪl/

Electric drill

taladro eléctrico
Meaning
A power tool used for drilling holes in various materials
Example
He used an electric drill to make holes in the wall for hanging pictures.
Usó un taladro eléctrico para hacer agujeros en la pared para colgar cuadros.
C1 noun ˌɛkstərˈnælɪtiz

externalities

externalidad
Meaning
A side effect or consequence of an industrial or commercial activity.
Example
Pollution is a negative externality of industrialization.
La contaminación es una externalidad negativa de la industrialización.
B1 adjective /ɪkˈstendɪd/

extended

ampliado
Meaning
longer or larger than usual; continuing for a longer time
Example
They took an extended vacation in Europe this summer.
Tomaron unas vacaciones ampliadas en Europa este verano.
C2 noun /ɪkˈskrɛsəns/

excrescence

crecimiento anómalo
Meaning
An abnormal outgrowth or lump, often considered unattractive.
Example
The building was considered an excrescence on the landscape.
El edificio fue considerado una excrescencia en el paisaje.
B1 adjective /ˈɛstɪmeɪtɪd/

estimated

estimado
Meaning
roughly calculated or judged; an approximate value or amount
Example
The estimated cost of the project is five million dollars.
El costo estimado del proyecto es de cinco millones de dólares.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈdjʊər.ɪŋ/

Enduring

duradero; persistente; que dura mucho tiempo
Meaning
lasting; permanent; continuing for a long time
Example
Their enduring friendship lasted for decades.
Su amistad duradera duró décadas.
B1 adjective /ˌen.əˈdʒet.ɪk/

Energetic

energético; activo; lleno de energía
Meaning
having or showing great activity; vigorous; full of energy
Example
She is very energetic and loves outdoor activities.
Ella es muy energética y le encantan las actividades al aire libre.
B2 adjective /ɪˈtɜː.nəl/

Eternal

eterno; sin fin; inmortal; perpetuo
Meaning
lasting or existing forever; without end or beginning; everlasting
Example
Their love seemed eternal and unbreakable.
Su amor parecía eterno e inquebrantable.
C2 noun, adjective /ɪˈklɪptɪk/

ecliptic

eclíptica
Meaning
The apparent path of the sun across the sky; relating to eclipses or this path.
Example
The ecliptic is the plane of Earth's orbit around the Sun.
La eclíptica es el plano de la órbita de la Tierra alrededor del Sol.
B2 noun ˈikoʊ ˈfrɛndli tɛkˈnɑləʤiz

eco-friendly technologies

tecnologías ecológicas
Meaning
Technologies that are designed to minimize environmental impact and promote sustainability.
Example
Eco-friendly technologies can mitigate pollution.
Las tecnologías ecológicas pueden mitigar la contaminación.
C2 noun ˌɛr.jʊˈdɪʃ.ən

erudition

erudición
Meaning
The quality of having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarship.
Example
His erudition in history impressed the entire audience.
Su erudición en historia impresionó a toda la audiencia.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈskruːʃieɪtɪŋ/

excruciating

excruciante
Meaning
causing extreme physical or mental pain
Example
She was in excruciating pain after the accident.
Ella estaba en dolor insoportable después del accidente.
C1 verb /ɪˈnʌnsieɪt/

enunciate

enunciar
Meaning
to pronounce words clearly; to express an idea clearly
Example
The teacher asked him to enunciate each word.
El maestro le pidió que enunciara cada palabra.
B2 noun /ˈɛmbəsi/

embassy

embajada
Meaning
the official residence or offices of an ambassador
Example
He works at the French embassy in Dhaka.
Él trabaja en la embajada francesa en Dhaka.
A2 noun/adjective /ˈekspɜːt/

expert

experto
Meaning
a person who has a lot of knowledge or skill in a particular area
Example
He is an expert in computer programming.
Él es un experto en programación de computadoras.
B1 adjective /ɪˈlɛktrɪkəl/

electrical

eléctrico
Meaning
related to electricity or the use of electrical power
Example
The electrical system in the house needs repair.
El sistema eléctrico de la casa necesita reparación.
C1 verb /ɪnˈɡreɪv/

engrave

grabar
Meaning
to cut or carve a design, letter, or pattern into a hard surface
Example
The craftsman engraved her name on the silver ring.
El artesano grabó su nombre en el anillo de plata.
C1 adjective, verb /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/

exempt

exento
Meaning
Free from an obligation or liability imposed on others.
Example
Students with high grades are exempt from the final exam.
Los estudiantes con altas calificaciones están exentos del examen final.
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.
C2 adjective ˈɛr.jʊ.daɪt

erudite

erudito o sabio
Meaning
Having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarly and intellectual.
Example
The professor's erudite lecture fascinated the students.
La conferencia erudita del profesor fascinó a los estudiantes.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈsaɪtəbl̩/

excitable

excitable
Meaning
easily excited or emotionally aroused
Example
The child was excitable and laughed at every small thing.
El niño era excitable y se reía de cada pequeña cosa.
C2 adjective /ˈɛksɪdʒənt/

exigent

urgente
Meaning
demanding immediate action or attention; urgent
Example
The patient’s exigent condition required immediate surgery.
La condición exigente del paciente requirió cirugía inmediata.
B1 noun /ˈen.tri/

Entry

entrada; inscripción
Meaning
an act of going or coming in; an item written or printed in a record
Example
His entry into the competition was submitted just before the deadline.
Su entrada en la competencia fue presentada justo antes de la fecha límite.
C1 verb /ɪˈmænsɪpeɪt/

emancipate

emancipar
Meaning
to set someone free from legal, social, or political restrictions; to liberate from slavery or oppression
Example
The law was designed to emancipate slaves and grant them full citizenship.
La ley fue diseñada para emancipar a los esclavos y otorgarles plena ciudadanía.
C1 verb /ɛmˈbɛzəl/

embezzle

malversar
Meaning
to steal or misuse money or property entrusted to one's care
Example
The accountant was arrested for embezzling company funds.
El contador fue arrestado por malversar los fondos de la empresa.
A1 adverb /ɛls/

else

algo más
Meaning
In addition; besides.
Example
Is there anything else you need?
¿Necesitas algo más?
C2 adjective /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəs/

expeditious

rápido
Meaning
Done with speed and efficiency.
Example
The expeditious delivery of the package was appreciated.
La entrega rápida del paquete fue apreciada.
C1 noun /ˈiːkwɪnɒks/

equinox

equilibrio entre el día y la noche
Meaning
The time or date when day and night are of equal length, occurring twice a year.
Example
The spring equinox marks the beginning of longer days.
El equinoccio de primavera marca el comienzo de los días más largos.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzuːbərənt/

exuberant

exuberante
Meaning
full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness
Example
The children were exuberant after winning the game.
Los niños estaban exuberantes después de ganar el juego.
C2 noun /juː/

Ewe

oveja hembra
Meaning
a female sheep
Example
The ewe gave birth to twin lambs.
La oveja dio a luz a corderos gemelos.
C1 noun /ɪkˈstɔːr.ʃən/

extortion

extorsión
Meaning
the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats
Example
The businessman was arrested for extortion after threatening his partner.
El empresario fue arrestado por extorsión después de amenazar a su socio.
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.
B2 noun /ɪkˈspəʊʒər/

exposure

exposición
Meaning
the state of being exposed to contact with something, especially harmful
Example
Prolonged exposure to the sun can damage your skin.
La exposición prolongada al sol puede dañar tu piel.
B1 noun /ˈiː.tɪŋ ˈhæb.ɪts/

eating habits

hábitos alimenticios
Meaning
A person's usual pattern and preferences in food consumption.
Example
Developing good eating habits leads to better health.
Desarrollar buenos hábitos alimenticios conduce a una mejor salud.
C1 noun /ɪnˈtaɪtəlmənt/

entitlement

derecho
Meaning
the belief that one is inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment; a right to benefits
Example
The program provides entitlement to health care.
El programa otorga derecho a la atención médica.
C1 noun ɪɡˌzæs.pəˈreɪ.ʃən

exasperation

exasperacion
Meaning
Extreme irritation or frustration.
Example
He sighed in exasperation after hearing the same excuse again.
Él suspiró de exasperación después de oír la misma excusa otra vez.
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.
C1 noun /ˈɪrˌplʌɡ/

earplug

tapón para los oídos
Meaning
a device inserted into the ear to block out noise or water
Example
He wore earplugs to sleep during the noisy night.
Él usó tapones para los oídos para dormir durante la noche ruidosa.
B2 verb /ɪˈrʌpt/

erupt

erupcionar
Meaning
to burst forth suddenly and violently
Example
The volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy.
El volcán erupcionó después de siglos de inactividad.
C1 noun ɪnˌvaɪ.rənˈmen.təl ˌtræns.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən

environmental transformation

transformación ambiental
Meaning
A significant change in environmental conditions or ecological systems.
Example
The city demonstrates environmental transformation.
La ciudad demuestra transformación ambiental.
C2 noun /juːˈdʒen.ɪks/

eugenics

eugenesia
Meaning
the study or practice of improving the genetic quality of the human population
Example
Eugenics has been criticized for its unethical applications in history.
La eugenesia ha sido criticada por sus aplicaciones no éticas en la historia.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdeɪndʒər/

endanger

poner en peligro
Meaning
To put someone or something at risk or in danger.
Example
Cutting down forests can endanger many species of animals.
Cortar los bosques puede poner en peligro muchas especies de animales.
C2 adjective /ˌɛfəˈvɛsənt/

effervescent

efervescente
Meaning
Giving off bubbles; lively, enthusiastic, and full of energy.
Example
She had an effervescent personality that brightened every room.
Ella tenía una personalidad efervescente que iluminaba cada habitación.
C1 noun /ɪkˈspæns/

expanse

extensa área
Meaning
a wide, open area of land, sea, or sky
Example
The desert is a vast expanse of sand and rock.
El desierto es una vasta extensión de arena y roca.
C2 noun /ɪkˈspiːdiənsi/

expediency

conveniencia
Meaning
the quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral
Example
He acted out of political expediency rather than principle.
Actuó por conveniencia política más que por principio.
B2 noun /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/

establishment

establecimiento
Meaning
An organization, business, or system; the act of setting something up.
Example
The restaurant is a new establishment in town.
El restaurante es un nuevo establecimiento en la ciudad.
C2 noun /ɛθˈnɒlədʒi/

ethnology

etnología
Meaning
the study of the characteristics of different peoples and the differences and relationships between them
Example
She specialized in ethnology to better understand cultural diversity.
Ella se especializó en etnología para entender mejor la diversidad cultural.
B2 noun /ɪkˈses/

Excess

exceso; sobrante
Meaning
an amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable
Example
The excess food from the party was donated to the local shelter.
La comida sobrante de la fiesta fue donada al refugio local.
C2 noun /ˈɛksɪdʒənsi/

exigency

urgencia
Meaning
an urgent need or demand requiring immediate attention
Example
In times of war, the exigency of the situation requires quick decisions.
En tiempos de guerra, la urgencia de la situación requiere decisiones rápidas.
C2 verb /ɪɡˈzʌlt/

exult

exultar
Meaning
to show or feel great joy, often as a result of success
Example
The fans exulted after their team won the championship.
Los aficionados exultaron después de que su equipo ganó el campeonato.
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪˌsaɪkl/

epicycle

círculo epícyclico
Meaning
a small circle whose center moves around the circumference of a larger one, used in ancient astronomy
Example
The concept of the epicycle was used to explain planetary motion.
El concepto del epiciclo se utilizó para explicar el movimiento planetario.
C1 noun ˌiː.kəʊˈfrend.li ˌɜː.bən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

eco-friendly urbanization

urbanización ecológica
Meaning
The development of cities in a way that is not harmful to the environment.
Example
Eco-friendly urbanization reduces environmental degradation.
La urbanización ecológica reduce la degradación ambiental.
A2 adjective /ˌjʊərəˈpiːən/

european

europeo
Meaning
Relating to Europe or its people.
Example
She studied European history at university.
Estudió historia europea en la universidad.
C1 noun /ˈɛskəpeɪd/

escapade

aventura
Meaning
an adventurous, exciting, or reckless act
Example
Their summer escapade included camping and mountain climbing.
Su escapada de verano incluyó camping y escalada en la montaña.
C1 adverb /ˈiːstwədz/

Eastwards

hacia el este
Meaning
towards the east; in an eastern direction
Example
The river flows eastwards into the ocean.
El río fluye hacia el este hacia el océano.
A2 noun ˈefərts

efforts

esfuerzo
Meaning
A vigorous or determined attempt; physical or mental energy
Example
Your efforts determine your success.
Tus esfuerzos determinan tu éxito.
B2 noun ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃən

exploitation

explotación
Meaning
The action of making use of and benefiting from resources, often in an unfair or selfish way.
Example
Exploitation of marine resources has led to significant damage.
La explotación de los recursos marinos ha causado daños significativos.
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.
A2 adverb /ˈiːzɪli/

Easily

fácilmente; sin dificultad
Meaning
without difficulty; in a simple or effortless manner
Example
She easily solved the math problem in minutes.
Ella resolvió el problema de matemáticas fácilmente en minutos.
B1 noun /ɪˈdɪʃən/

edition

edición
Meaning
a particular version or printing of a book, newspaper, or other publication
Example
The latest edition of the magazine sold out quickly.
La última edición de la revista se vendió rápidamente.
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.
C1 noun ɪˈveɪ.ʒən

evasion

evasión
Meaning
The practice of avoiding or escaping from something, especially responsibility or duty.
Example
His evasion of responsibilities frustrated his colleagues.
Su evasión de responsabilidades frustró a sus colegas.
B1 noun /ɪnˈθjuː.zi.æz.əm/

Enthusiasm

entusiasmo; fervor; ardor
Meaning
intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval
Example
Her enthusiasm for the project inspired the entire team.
Su entusiasmo por el proyecto inspiró a todo el equipo.
B2 noun ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ ˈlɜːrnɪŋ ɪkˈspɪəriənsɪz

engaging learning experiences

experiencias de aprendizaje atractivas
Meaning
Interactive and immersive educational activities that capture students' attention and actively involve them in the learning process.
Example
Digital tools create engaging learning experiences.
Las herramientas digitales crean experiencias de aprendizaje atractivas.
C1 verb /ɪɡˈzæspəˌreɪt/

exasperate

exasperar
Meaning
to irritate or annoy intensely
Example
His constant complaints began to exasperate his coworkers.
Sus constantes quejas comenzaron a exasperar a sus compañeros de trabajo.
C1 verb /ɪɡˈzɒnəreɪt/

exonerate

exonerar
Meaning
To clear someone from blame or accusation.
Example
The court exonerated her from all charges.
El tribunal la exoneró de todos los cargos.
B2 adjective /ɪˈven.tʃu.əl/

Eventual

final
Meaning
happening or existing at the end of a process; final; ultimate
Example
The eventual outcome was better than expected.
El resultado final fue mejor de lo esperado.
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.
B1 noun /ɪkˈspens/

Expense

gasto; desembolso;
Meaning
the cost required for something; money spent on something
Example
The travel expense for the business trip was covered by the company.
El gasto de viaje para el viaje de negocios fue cubierto por la empresa.
C1 verb /ɪkˈstoʊl/

extol

alabar
Meaning
to praise enthusiastically and highly
Example
The teacher extolled the student's dedication and hard work.
El maestro alabó la dedicación y el trabajo duro del estudiante.
C1 verb /ɪnˈkæp.sjʊ.leɪt/

encapsulate

encapsular
Meaning
To express the essential features of something succinctly; to summarize or contain within.
Example
The introduction should encapsulate the main points of the article.
La introducción debe encapsular los puntos principales del artículo.
B2 adjective ɪkˈsɛsɪv

excessive

excesivo
Meaning
More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.
Example
Excessive population growth leads to resource depletion.
El crecimiento excesivo de la población conduce a la agotamiento de los recursos.
B1 noun /ɪkˈstent/

Extent

extensión; alcance; grado
Meaning
the area covered by something; the degree to which something has spread
Example
The extent of the damage caused by the flood was enormous.
La extensión del daño causado por la inundación fue enorme.
C2 noun /ˌɛntəˈmɒlədʒi/

entomology

entomología
Meaning
The scientific study of insects.
Example
She studied entomology to understand the behavior of bees.
Ella estudió entomología para entender el comportamiento de las abejas.
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.
C2 verb /ɪkˈstɛmpəraɪz/

extemporize

improvisar
Meaning
To speak or perform without preparation; improvise.
Example
The actor had to extemporize when he forgot his lines.
El actor tuvo que improvisar cuando olvidó sus líneas.
B1 noun /ˌek.spləˈneɪ.ʃən/

Explanation

explicación; aclaración;
Meaning
a statement or account that makes something clear; clarification of meaning
Example
The teacher gave a detailed explanation of the complex mathematical concept.
La maestra dio una explicación detallada del concepto matemático complejo.
C2 adjective /ˌɛf.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/

efficacious

eficaz
Meaning
Successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective.
Example
The vaccine proved highly efficacious in preventing infections.
La vacuna demostró ser altamente eficaz para prevenir infecciones.
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.sɔːr/

Eyesore

ultraje visual; cosa desagradable de ver
Meaning
something that is very ugly and unpleasant to look at
Example
The abandoned building has become an eyesore in the neighborhood.
El edificio abandonado se ha convertido en un ultraje visual en el vecindario.
A2 noun /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/

Exchange

intercambio
Meaning
an act of giving one thing and receiving another in return
Example
The exchange of gifts is a common tradition during the holidays.
El intercambio de regalos es una tradición común durante las fiestas.
C2 verb /ɛksˈhjuːm/

exhume

exhumar
Meaning
to dig out something buried, especially a body from the ground
Example
The archaeologists decided to exhume the ancient remains.
Los arqueólogos decidieron exhumar los restos antiguos.
B2 noun /iˈkɒl.ə.dʒi/

ecology

ecología
Meaning
the study of how living things interact with each other and their environment
Example
Ecology helps us understand how pollution affects animals and plants.
La ecología nos ayuda a entender cómo la contaminación afecta a los animales y las plantas.
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.
B1 noun ɪˈkɒnəmiːz

economies

economías
Meaning
The wealth and resources of a country or region.
Example
Emerging economies have been growing rapidly over the past decade.
Las economías emergentes han estado creciendo rápidamente en la última década.
C1 noun ˈiː.pɒk

epoch

época
Meaning
A period of time in history or a person's life, typically one marked by notable events or particular characteristics.
Example
The invention of the internet marked a new epoch in human history.
La invención de internet marcó una nueva época en la historia humana.
C2 noun /ɪˈmɛtɪk/

emetic

emético
Meaning
a substance that causes vomiting
Example
The doctor administered an emetic to remove the poison.
El doctor administró un emético para eliminar el veneno.
A2 noun ɪˈvɛnts

events

eventos
Meaning
A thing that happens, especially one of importance.
Example
Several events were held across the country.
Se celebraron varios eventos en todo el país.
C1 adjective /ɪˈspeʃəl/

especial

especial
Meaning
Particularly remarkable or significant; distinguished from others
Example
This is an especial opportunity you should not miss.
Esta es una oportunidad especial que no debes perder.
C1 verb ɪˈluːd

elude

eludir
Meaning
Evade or escape from, typically in a skillful or cunning way; avoid being caught.
Example
The thief managed to elude the police.
El ladrón logró eludir a la policía.
A2 noun /ˈɛndʒɪn/

engine

motor
Meaning
A machine designed to convert energy into mechanical power.
Example
The car's engine failed on the highway.
El motor del coche falló en la carretera.
B1 noun ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃənz

examinations

exámenes
Meaning
A detailed inspection or investigation; a formal test of a person's knowledge or proficiency.
Example
BPSC conducts rigorous examinations.
BPSC realiza exámenes rigurosos.
C2 noun /ɛnˈsɪklɪkəl/

encyclical

Carta encíclica
Meaning
a formal letter sent by the Pope to Catholic churches, usually addressing important issues
Example
The Pope issued an encyclical on climate change and moral responsibility.
El Papa emitió una carta encíclica sobre el cambio climático y la responsabilidad moral.
C2 verb /ɪˈmæskjʊleɪt/

emasculate

emascolar
Meaning
To make someone weaker or less effective; to deprive of strength or vigor.
Example
The constant criticism emasculated his confidence.
La crítica constante emasculó su confianza.
B1 adverb /ɪˈventʃuəli/

Eventually

finalmente; eventualmente
Meaning
in the end; finally; at last
Example
After years of hard work, she eventually became a doctor.
Después de años de trabajo duro, finalmente se convirtió en doctora.