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C2 noun /ɛmˈpɔːriəm/

emporium

gran tienda
Meaning
A large retail store selling a wide variety of goods.
Example
They visited the new emporium to buy furniture and home decor.
Visitaron el nuevo empórium para comprar muebles y decoración para el hogar.
C2 verb /ˈfɛstər/

fester

empeorar, intensificarse
Meaning
to become worse or more intense, often through neglect or infection
Example
If grievances are ignored, they may fester into resentment.
Si se ignoran las quejas, pueden convertirse en resentimiento.
C1 noun /ˈdeɪ.li.ə/

Dahlia

dalia
Meaning
a garden plant with brightly colored flowers that bloom in summer and autumn
Example
She planted colorful dahlias in her garden last summer.
Ella plantó dalias coloridas en su jardín el verano pasado.
C2 adjective /ˈɪnmoʊst/

inmost

más profundo
Meaning
Situated at the very heart or deepest part; most private or secret.
Example
She revealed her inmost thoughts to her closest friend.
Ella reveló sus pensamientos más profundos a su amigo más cercano.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈfɛnsəbl̩/

indefensible

indefendible
Meaning
not able to be protected or justified
Example
The minister’s remarks were considered indefensible by the public.
Los comentarios del ministro fueron considerados indefendibles por el público.
C1 noun /ˈskaɪ.lɑːrk/

Sky-Lark

alondra
Meaning
a small brown bird known for singing while flying high in the sky
Example
The skylark sang beautifully as it soared above the meadow.
La alondra cantó hermosamente mientras se elevaba sobre el prado.
A2 pronoun /ˈnoʊˌbɑːdi/

nobody

nadie
Meaning
no person; not anyone
Example
Nobody came to the party.
Nadie vino a la fiesta.
C2 noun /nɪt/

nit

huevo de piojo
Meaning
The egg or young form of a louse or other parasitic insect.
Example
The teacher noticed nits in the child’s hair.
El maestro notó huevos de piojo en el cabello del niño.
C2 noun mɒnəˈtɑːskɪŋ

monotasking

hacer una tarea a la vez
Meaning
The practice of dedicating oneself to a given task and minimizing potential interruptions until the task is completed or a significant period of time has elapsed.
Example
Monotasking can often lead to higher quality work.
El monotasking a menudo conduce a un trabajo de mayor calidad.
C1 noun /brɪˈɡeɪd/

brigade

brigada
Meaning
A large group of people organized for a specific purpose, especially a military unit.
Example
The fire brigade arrived quickly to put out the flames.
La brigada de bomberos llegó rápidamente para apagar las llamas.
B2 noun /plʌɡ/

plug

enchufe
Meaning
a device used to connect or block an opening
Example
She inserted the plug into the socket.
Ella insertó el enchufe en el enchufe.
C1 verb /məˈlɛst/

molest

acosar / molestar
Meaning
to assault or abuse someone, especially in a sexual or physical way
Example
The criminal was arrested for attempting to molest a child.
El criminal fue arrestado por intentar molestar a un niño.
B2 noun /truːp/

Troop

tropa
Meaning
a group of soldiers; military personnel organized as a unit
Example
The troop marched in formation across the parade ground.
La tropa marchó en formación a través del campo de la parada.
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.
C1 verb /ɪnˈskraɪb/

inscribe

grabar
Meaning
to write or carve words or symbols on a surface
Example
They inscribed her name on the trophy.
Ellos grabaron su nombre en el trofeo.
C2 verb /ˈræm.ɪ.faɪ/

ramify

ramificarse
Meaning
to spread or branch out into divisions or subdivisions.
Example
The river ramifies into several smaller streams.
El río se ramifica en varios arroyos más pequeños.
A2 adjective /kjuːt/

cute

lindo
Meaning
attractive in a pretty or endearing way
Example
That puppy is so cute!
¡Ese cachorro es tan lindo!
B2 noun /ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɒɡrəfi/

autobiography

autobiografía
Meaning
An account of a person's life written by that person.
Example
She published an autobiography about her journey to success.
Ella publicó una autobiografía sobre su viaje hacia el éxito.
A2 noun, verb /ˈsɛntəns/

sentence

oración; sentencia
Meaning
A set of words that expresses a complete thought; or a punishment given by a court of law.
Example
The judge gave him a five-year prison sentence.
El juez le dio una sentencia de cinco años de prisión.
B2 verb /daɪ/

dye

teñir
Meaning
to change the color of something using a chemical substance
Example
She will dye her hair blonde tomorrow.
Ella teñirá su cabello de rubio mañana.
C2 adjective /ˈmʌɡi/

muggy

bochornoso y húmedo
Meaning
uncomfortably warm and humid
Example
It was a muggy afternoon in July.
Era una tarde bochornosa en julio.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒtli/

motley

heterogéneo
Meaning
Made up of different, often incongruous or diverse elements.
Example
The festival attracted a motley crowd of artists, musicians, and tourists.
El festival atrajo una multitud heterogénea de artistas, músicos y turistas.
B1 noun səˈplaɪ

supply

suministro. provisión.
Meaning
A stock or amount of something supplied or available for use.
Example
Supply chains ensure resource availability.
Las cadenas de suministro aseguran la disponibilidad de recursos.
B2 noun /ˈdʒiː.ni.əs/

Genius

genio
Meaning
exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability; a person who has such ability
Example
Einstein was recognized as a genius for his groundbreaking contributions to physics.
Einstein fue reconocido como un genio por sus innovadoras contribuciones a la física.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈbʌmpər/

bumper

parachoques
Meaning
A protective bar at the front or back of a vehicle; also used to describe something unusually large or successful.
Example
The farmer celebrated a bumper harvest this year.
El agricultor celebró una cosecha récord este año.
B1 noun /ˈsoʊ.lər ˌsɪs.təm/

Solar system

sistema solar
Meaning
the sun and all the planets, moons, asteroids and other objects that orbit around it
Example
Our solar system has eight planets orbiting the sun.
Nuestro sistema solar tiene ocho planetas orbitando alrededor del sol.
A1 adjective /dɪr/

dear

querido
Meaning
loved or cherished; sometimes used as a polite form of address
Example
She is very dear to her grandparents.
Ella es muy querida por sus abuelos.
C2 noun /ˈrɪɡməˌroʊl/

rigmarole

lío
Meaning
a long, complicated, and confusing process or story
Example
Getting a visa was such a rigmarole of paperwork and interviews.
Obtener una visa fue un lío de papeleo y entrevistas.
A2 verb /sɜːrtʃ/

search

buscar
Meaning
to look carefully for someone or something; to examine thoroughly
Example
The police searched the house for evidence.
La policía registró la casa en busca de pruebas.
C1 verb /əˈbaʊnd/

abound

abundar
Meaning
To exist in large numbers or amounts.
Example
Opportunities abound in the field of technology.
Las oportunidades abundan en el campo de la tecnología.
A2 noun /keɪs/

case

caso / situación
Meaning
A particular situation, occurrence, or an instance of something; also a container or covering for something.
Example
In this case, we should wait for further instructions.
En este caso, debemos esperar más instrucciones.
B2 adjective /dɪˌveləpˈmentl/

developmental

desarrollador
Meaning
relating to the process of growth or progress
Example
Early childhood is a crucial developmental stage for learning.
La primera infancia es una etapa crucial en el desarrollo del aprendizaje.
A2 verb ɜrn

earn

ganar
Meaning
To obtain money, typically as payment for work or through investment; to acquire or deserve through one's efforts.
Example
Assets help you earn income even while sleeping.
Los activos te ayudan a ganar dinero incluso mientras duermes.
B2 noun /frɔːd/

Fraud

fraude
Meaning
wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain
Example
The company was investigated for credit card fraud and money laundering.
La empresa fue investigada por fraude con tarjeta de crédito y lavado de dinero.
A1 noun /tʃiːz/

Cheese

queso
Meaning
a food made from the pressed curds of milk; used for photography to make people smile
Example
She added grated cheese to the pasta for extra flavor.
Ella añadió queso rallado a la pasta para darle más sabor.
C1 adjective ɪkˈskwɪzɪt

exquisite

exquisito
Meaning
Extremely beautiful and delicate.
Example
The exquisite craftsmanship of the watch made it a collector's item.
La exquisita habilidad artesanal del reloj lo convirtió en un artículo de coleccionista.
B2 noun /ˈɛksələns/

excellence

excelencia
Meaning
the quality of being outstanding or extremely good
Example
The school is known for its academic excellence.
La escuela es conocida por su excelencia académica.
C1 verb /ˈʃɪmər/

shimmer

brillar tenuemente
Meaning
To shine with a soft, wavering light.
Example
The lake shimmered under the moonlight.
El lago brillaba bajo la luz de la luna.
B2 noun /ˈkiː.pər/

Keeper

guardián; cuidador;
Meaning
a person whose job it is to guard or take care of something or someone; a goalkeeper
Example
The zoo keeper fed the animals every morning at eight o'clock.
El cuidador del zoológico alimentaba a los animales todas las mañanas a las ocho en punto.
B1 noun ˈtɑː.ɡɪt

target

objetivo
Meaning
An object, person, or place selected as the aim of an attack or focus of attention.
Example
Achieving energy targets is critical for global progress.
Lograr los objetivos de energía es crítico para el progreso global.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/

Destructive

destructivo
Meaning
causing damage; harmful
Example
The hurricane was highly destructive to coastal areas.
El huracán fue muy destructivo para las áreas costeras.
C1 adjective prɪˈkeə.ri.əs

precarious

peligroso
Meaning
Not securely held or in position; dependent on chance; uncertain.
Example
His financial situation is precarious.
Su situación financiera es peligrosa.
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪˌbraʊ/

highbrow

intelectualmente superior
Meaning
intellectually superior or cultured; often describing art, literature, or activities appealing to intellectual tastes
Example
The museum is known for its highbrow exhibitions.
El museo es conocido por sus exposiciones de alto nivel.
C1 noun /sɪlt/

silt

lodo
Meaning
Fine sand, clay, or other material carried by running water and deposited as a sediment.
Example
The river deposited layers of silt along its banks.
El río depositó capas de lodo a lo largo de sus orillas.
B2 noun /prəˈseʃ.ən/

Procession

procesión; desfile;
Meaning
a group of people or vehicles moving forward in an organized way, especially as part of a ceremony
Example
The wedding procession walked slowly to the church.
La procesión de bodas caminó lentamente hacia la iglesia.
C2 noun /ˈbriːzˌweɪ/

breezeway

pasillo techado
Meaning
A roofed outdoor passage, often connecting two buildings.
Example
The breezeway connected the house to the garage.
El pasillo techado conectaba la casa con el garaje.
C1 noun /bɒmˈbɑːrdmənt/

bombardment

bombardeo
Meaning
a continuous attack with bombs or other projectiles
Example
The city endured a heavy bombardment during the war.
La ciudad soportó un fuerte bombardeo durante la guerra.
A2 noun /ruːf/

roof

techo
Meaning
the top covering of a building or vehicle
Example
The roof of the house needs to be repaired.
El techo de la casa necesita ser reparado.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈʃædoʊ/

foreshadow

presagiar
Meaning
To indicate or suggest something that will happen in the future
Example
Dark clouds foreshadowed an approaching storm.
Las nubes oscuras presagiaron una tormenta inminente.
C2 adjective /ˈvɑːlətɪv/

volitive

volitivo
Meaning
Relating to the will or the exercise of the will.
Example
The treaty was signed under volitive agreement between both nations.
El tratado fue firmado bajo un acuerdo volitivo entre ambas naciones.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsəleɪni/

miscellany

miscelánea
Meaning
A collection or mixture of various things.
Example
The book is a miscellany of essays and poems.
El libro es una miscelánea de ensayos y poemas.
B1 noun /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/

trading

comercio
Meaning
the act or business of buying and selling goods or services
Example
She made a fortune through online trading.
Ella hizo una fortuna a través del comercio en línea.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈkwaɪətɪŋ/

disquieting

perturbador
Meaning
Causing worry, unease, or anxiety.
Example
The news report was deeply disquieting to the public.
El informe de noticias fue profundamente perturbador para el público.
A1 verb /raɪd/

ride

montar/montar en
Meaning
to travel on or in a vehicle; to sit on and control a horse
Example
She likes to ride her bicycle to work.
A ella le gusta montar su bicicleta al trabajo.
B1 phrasal verb /bloʊ aʊt/

blow out

apagar
Meaning
to extinguish by blowing; to fail suddenly or burst; to expand or exceed limits dramatically
Example
She blew out the candles on her birthday cake.
Ella apagó las velas de su pastel de cumpleaños.
B1 noun/adjective /ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/

characteristic

característica
Meaning
A distinguishing quality or feature of a person, place, or thing.
Example
Kindness is a characteristic of true leadership.
La amabilidad es una característica del verdadero liderazgo.
B2 adjective ˈtaɪmləs

timeless

atemporal
Meaning
Not affected by the passage of time or changes in fashion.
Example
The timeless beauty of the painting has captivated art lovers for generations.
La belleza atemporal de la pintura ha cautivado a los amantes del arte durante generaciones.
B2 adjective /ˈsɜːdʒɪkəl/

surgical

relacionado con cirugía
Meaning
relating to or involving surgery
Example
She underwent surgical treatment to repair the damage.
Se sometió a tratamiento quirúrgico para reparar el daño.
C1 verb /ˈslækən/

slacken

aflojar
Meaning
to make or become less tight, less active, or slower
Example
The driver slackened his speed as he approached the village.
El conductor redujo su velocidad al acercarse al pueblo.
A2 noun /ˈzi.brə/

Zebra

cebra
Meaning
an African animal like a horse with black and white stripes
Example
The zebra ran across the African savanna with its herd.
La cebra corrió a través de la sabana africana con su manada.
C2 adjective /ˈsmɑːrmi/

smarmy

adulador / falsa cortesía
Meaning
Excessively flattering or ingratiating, often insincerely.
Example
The salesman gave a smarmy pitch that felt fake.
El vendedor dio una charla aduladora que se sintió falsa.
C1 adjective /ˈaɪərnˌklæd/

ironclad

inquebrantable
Meaning
impossible to change, break, or dispute; very strong and firm
Example
The company had an ironclad contract with its suppliers.
La empresa tenía un contrato inquebrantable con sus proveedores.
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.
A2 verb /ɡeɪn/

gain

obtener
Meaning
to obtain or acquire something; to increase or improve
Example
He hopes to gain experience from this job.
Él espera ganar experiencia de este trabajo.
C2 verb /həˈmɑː.dʒə.naɪz/

homogenize

homogeneizar
Meaning
To make uniform or similar by blending or mixing different elements.
Example
The company tried to homogenize its products across global markets.
La empresa intentó homogenizar sus productos en los mercados globales.
B1 noun /ˈsʌb.ɜːb/

Suburb

suburbio
Meaning
a residential area outside the central part of a city; an outlying district of a city
Example
They moved to a quiet suburb to raise their children away from city noise.
Se mudaron a un suburbio tranquilo para criar a sus hijos lejos del ruido de la ciudad.
B1 noun /bɪərd/

Beard

barba
Meaning
hair that grows on the chin and lower cheeks of a man's face
Example
He grew a long beard during the winter months.
Él dejó crecer una barba larga durante los meses de invierno.
A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmwʌn/

someone

alguien
Meaning
a person, but not specifically known or named
Example
Someone left their umbrella in the hallway.
Alguien dejó su paraguas en el pasillo.
C1 noun /ˈkæptər/

captor

captor
Meaning
a person or group who has captured someone or something
Example
The hostage managed to escape from his captors.
El rehén logró escapar de sus captores.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrksəm/

irksome

molesto
Meaning
annoying or irritating
Example
Waiting in a long line is one of the most irksome tasks.
Esperar en una larga fila es una de las tareas más molestas.
C2 adjective /ˈtɪmərəs/

timorous

temeroso
Meaning
showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or lack of confidence
Example
The timorous student hesitated to ask the teacher a question.
El estudiante temeroso dudó en hacerle una pregunta al profesor.
B2 adverb /ˈsmɑːt.li/

Smartly

inteligentemente; con estilo; rápidamente
Meaning
in a clever or intelligent way; neatly and stylishly; quickly
Example
He was smartly dressed for the business meeting.
Estaba vestido de manera inteligente para la reunión de negocios.
C2 noun /ˌɪn.strəˈmɛn.təl.ɪst/

instrumentalist

instrumentista
Meaning
A person who plays a musical instrument.
Example
The instrumentalist played a beautiful solo on the violin.
El instrumentista tocó un hermoso solo en el violín.
C2 noun /ˈvɔːdəvɪl/

vaudeville

vaudeville
Meaning
A type of entertainment popular in the early 20th century, featuring a mixture of comedy, song, dance, and variety acts.
Example
The vaudeville show included comedians, magicians, and dancers.
El espectáculo de vaudeville incluía comediantes, magos y bailarines.
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 noun /ˈsʌbtərˌfjuːdʒ/

subterfuge

subterfugio
Meaning
Deceit used to achieve one's goal; a trick or excuse to evade something.
Example
They used subterfuge to avoid paying taxes.
Usaron subterfugio para evitar pagar impuestos.
A2 noun /ˈdʌst.bɪn/

Dustbin

cubeta de basura
Meaning
a container for holding waste or garbage before disposal
Example
Please throw the paper into the dustbin after use.
Por favor, tire el papel en la cubeta de basura después de usarlo.
C2 adjective /bɪˈfʌdld/

befuddled

desconcertado
Meaning
confused, unable to think clearly
Example
He looked befuddled after hearing the complex instructions.
Él se veía desconcertado después de escuchar las instrucciones complejas.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrɡoʊ/

argot

jerga especializada
Meaning
the specialized vocabulary or jargon of a particular group, especially one with a common interest or occupation
Example
The thieves communicated in an argot that outsiders could not understand.
Los ladrones se comunicaron en un argot que los forasteros no pudieron entender.
C1 noun /ˈlɪrɪk/

lyric

letra de canción
Meaning
the words of a song or a short poem that expresses personal feelings
Example
She memorized every lyric of her favorite song.
Ella memorizó cada letra de su canción favorita.
C1 noun /ˈskep.tɪ.sɪ.zəm/

skepticism

escepticismo, duda
Meaning
A skeptical attitude; doubt as to the truth of something.
Example
His skepticism about new technology often makes him resistant to change.
Su escepticismo sobre la nueva tecnología a menudo lo hace resistente al cambio.
A2 adjective /praʊd/

Proud

orgulloso
Meaning
feeling deep pleasure from one's achievements; having high self-respect
Example
She was proud of her daughter's academic achievements.
Ella estaba orgullosa de los logros académicos de su hija.
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 /ˈkwɪk.sænd/

Quick-sand

arena movediza
Meaning
loose wet sand that yields easily to pressure and sucks in anything on its surface
Example
The explorer got trapped in quicksand while crossing the desert.
El explorador quedó atrapado en la arena movediza mientras cruzaba el desierto.
C1 adjective /ˈfɒnɪk/

phonic

fonético
Meaning
relating to speech sounds or their production; connected to phonics
Example
Children learn phonic rules to read new words accurately.
Los niños aprenden las reglas fonéticas para leer nuevas palabras con precisión.
C1 noun /ˌsɛlfsəˈfɪʃənsi/

Self-sufficiency

autosuficiencia
Meaning
the ability to supply one's own needs without external assistance; independence
Example
The farm achieved complete self-sufficiency in food production.
La granja logró la autosuficiencia completa en la producción de alimentos.
C2 noun /ˌdɪsæprəˈbeɪʃən/

disapprobation

desaprobación severa
Meaning
strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds
Example
The policy was met with widespread disapprobation.
La política fue recibida con desaprobación generalizada.
B1 noun /əˈtʃiːvmənt/

achievement

logro
Meaning
Something that has been successfully completed or accomplished through effort or skill.
Example
Graduating from university was her greatest achievement.
Graduarse de la universidad fue su mayor logro.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsiːtfəl/

deceitful

engañoso
Meaning
Deliberately misleading or dishonest.
Example
She gave a deceitful answer to hide the truth.
Ella dio una respuesta engañosa para ocultar la verdad.
B2 noun /ˈkɪlɪŋ/

killing

asesinato
Meaning
the act of causing death, especially deliberately
Example
The movie depicts the brutal killing of the villagers.
La película muestra el brutal asesinato de los aldeanos.
C1 noun /rəˈpɪdəti/

rapidity

rapidez
Meaning
The quality of moving or happening quickly; swiftness or speed.
Example
The rapidity of technological change is astonishing.
La rapidez del cambio tecnológico es asombroso.
C2 noun /ˈpɛdɪmənt/

pediment

frontón triangular
Meaning
a triangular gable found above the horizontal structure of a building, often in classical architecture
Example
The ancient temple had a pediment decorated with sculptures.
El antiguo templo tenía un frontón decorado con esculturas.
C2 noun /ˌtrænsfəˈriː/

transferee

cesionario
Meaning
A person to whom a right, property, or responsibility is transferred.
Example
The transferee must sign the contract before taking ownership.
El cesionario debe firmar el contrato antes de tomar posesión.
C1 verb /ˈtræŋ.kwɪ.laɪz/

tranquilize

tranquilizar
Meaning
to make someone or something calm or less anxious, often by using drugs
Example
The veterinarian had to tranquilize the tiger before moving it.
El veterinario tuvo que tranquilizar al tigre antes de moverlo.
C1 adjective /ˈraɪtfəl/

rightful

legítimo
Meaning
having a legitimate or just claim; proper or lawful
Example
She is the rightful owner of the property.
Ella es la legítima dueña de la propiedad.
C1 adjective /ˈkrɪm.zən/

Crimson

rojo intenso
Meaning
a deep purplish-red color
Example
The crimson sunset painted the sky with beautiful shades.
La puesta de sol roja intensa pintó el cielo con hermosos tonos.
B1 adverb /ˈæftərwərd/

afterward

después
Meaning
at a later time; subsequently
Example
We went to dinner and watched a movie afterward.
Fuimos a cenar y después vimos una película.
B2 noun /prəˈpɔːʃən/

proportion

proporción
Meaning
a part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole
Example
The proportion of students passing the exam was high.
La proporción de estudiantes que aprobaron el examen fue alta.
B1 noun kəˈpæs.ə.ti

capacity

capacidad
Meaning
The maximum amount that something can contain or produce; the ability or power to do or understand something.
Example
The cable has the capacity to handle vast data traffic.
El cable tiene la capacidad de manejar grandes cantidades de tráfico de datos.
C1 noun /dɪˈkɔː.rəm/

Decorum

decoro; cortesía; dignidad
Meaning
behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety; dignified and appropriate conduct
Example
The diplomat maintained perfect decorum throughout the heated negotiations.
El diplomático mantuvo un decoro perfecto durante las intensas negociaciones.
C1 adjective /prəˈvoʊkɪŋ/

Provoking

provocador
Meaning
causing anger or strong reaction; irritating; stimulating
Example
His provoking comments made everyone angry.
Sus comentarios provocadores hicieron que todos se enojaran.
A2 adjective /streɪndʒ/

strange

extraño
Meaning
unusual or not normal
Example
It was strange to see him at the party after so long.
Era extraño verlo en la fiesta después de tanto tiempo.
B2 adjective /hɪˈroʊɪk/

heroic

heroico
Meaning
showing great bravery or courage; relating to a hero or heroes
Example
The firefighter made a heroic effort to save the child.
El bombero hizo un esfuerzo heroico para salvar al niño.
C2 noun /ˈɪndələns/

indolence

indolencia
Meaning
Avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness.
Example
His indolence kept him from finishing the project on time.
Su indolencia le impidió terminar el proyecto a tiempo.
A2 noun /ˈwɜːrkər/

worker

trabajador
Meaning
a person who is employed to perform tasks or duties
Example
The workers were busy building the bridge.
Los trabajadores estaban ocupados construyendo el puente.
C2 noun /ˈɪnroʊd/

inroad

progreso
Meaning
An advance or significant progress, often at the expense of something else.
Example
The company made significant inroads into the mobile market.
La compañía hizo avances significativos en el mercado móvil.
C2 noun /kɒzˈmɒɡ.rə.fi/

cosmography

cosmografía
Meaning
the science or art of mapping the universe or cosmos
Example
Medieval scholars practiced cosmography to chart the stars and planets.
Los eruditos medievales practicaban la cosmografía para trazar las estrellas y los planetas.
B1 verb /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/

indicate

indicar
Meaning
to point out; to show or suggest; to be a sign of
Example
The red light indicates that you should stop.
La luz roja indica que debes parar.
C2 adjective /səˈlɪsɪtəs/

solicitous

solícito
Meaning
showing concern or care for someone's health, happiness, or comfort
Example
She was always solicitous about the well-being of her students.
Ella siempre estaba solicitada por el bienestar de sus estudiantes.
C1 noun /ˈswɪndlɚ/

swindler

estafador
Meaning
a person who cheats or deceives others for money or gain
Example
The police finally caught the notorious swindler.
La policía finalmente atrapó al notorio estafador.
C1 adjective /ˈɪəri/

eerie

extraño
Meaning
Strange and frightening in a mysterious way.
Example
The abandoned house had an eerie silence.
La casa abandonada tenía un extraño silencio.
A1 pronoun /ˈɛniwʌn/

anyone

alguien
Meaning
any person at all; used to refer to an unspecified person
Example
Does anyone know the answer to this question?
¿Alguien sabe la respuesta a esta pregunta?
C1 noun/verb /ˈɪmprɪnt/

imprint

huella
Meaning
A mark or impression made by pressure; to establish or fix firmly in someone's mind.
Example
The event left an indelible imprint on the city's history.
El evento dejó una huella indeleble en la historia de la ciudad.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkwes.tʃən.ə.bl̩/

Unquestionable

indiscutible; seguro
Meaning
not able to be disputed or doubted; certain and beyond doubt
Example
Her honesty and integrity are unquestionable qualities.
Su honestidad e integridad son cualidades indiscutibles.
C2 adjective /ˈprɛʃənt/ or /ˈpriːʃənt/

prescient

presciente
Meaning
having or showing knowledge of events before they take place
Example
The prescient investor sold his shares just before the market crashed.
El inversor presciente vendió sus acciones justo antes de que el mercado colapsara.
C2 phrase /lɛt ðɛm ˈθɪə.ri/

let them theory

teoría de dejar que otros piensen lo que quieran
Meaning
A philosophy of not trying to control others' actions or opinions and allowing them to be themselves.
Example
He follows the Let them theory and ignores negativity.
Él sigue la teoría de 'dejar que ellos' y ignora la negatividad.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrdʒəri/

forgery

falsificación
Meaning
the crime of making fake documents, money, or artworks
Example
The bank detected a forgery in the signature on the cheque.
El banco detectó una falsificación en la firma del cheque.
B1 noun /ˈkɒliːɡ/

colleague

colega
Meaning
a person with whom one works, especially in a profession or business
Example
She invited her colleagues to the office party.
Ella invitó a sus colegas a la fiesta de la oficina.
C2 adjective /ˌdeɪ.kɒlˈteɪ/

decollete

prenda de vestir con escote profundo
Meaning
of a woman's dress or top, cut low so as to reveal the neck and upper chest
Example
She wore a decollete gown to the party.
Ella llevaba un vestido con escote profundo a la fiesta.
A1 interjection /oʊ/

oh

¡Oh!
Meaning
used to express surprise, realization, or understanding
Example
Oh, I didn't know you were here!
¡Oh, no sabía que estabas aquí!
B1 adverb /ˈɪnstəntli/

instantly

instantáneamente
Meaning
immediately, without any delay
Example
He replied instantly to the message.
Él respondió instantáneamente al mensaje.