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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.
C1 verb /ɪkˈspend/

expend

gastar
Meaning
to use up or consume; to spend energy or resources
Example
He expended all his energy on the project.
Él gastó toda su energía en el proyecto.
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.
B1 adjective /ɪɡˈzækt/

Exact

preciso; exacto; completamente correcto
Meaning
precise; accurate; completely correct
Example
Please give me the exact time of the meeting.
Por favor, dame la hora exacta de la reunión.
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 verb /ˌɛvəˈnɛs/

evanesce

desvanecerse
Meaning
To disappear gradually; to fade away.
Example
The mist began to evanesce as the sun rose higher.
La niebla comenzó a desvanecerse a medida que el sol subía más alto.
C1 noun /ˈɛpɪˌlɔːɡ/

epilogue

epílogo
Meaning
A section at the end of a book, play, or speech that serves as a conclusion.
Example
The author included an epilogue to explain what happened to the characters later.
El autor incluyó un epílogo para explicar lo que sucedió con los personajes después.
B2 noun ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si

efficiency

eficiencia
Meaning
The state or quality of being efficient; achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
Example
Efficiency in communication is crucial for businesses.
La eficiencia en la comunicación es crucial para los negocios.
B1 adjective ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt

efficient

eficiente
Meaning
Working in a well-organized way; competent and effective in performance.
Example
Efficient farming methods improve yields.
Los métodos agrícolas eficientes mejoran los rendimientos.
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.
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.
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.
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 noun /ˌɛksɛnˈtrɪsəti/

eccentricity

excentricidad
Meaning
the quality of being unconventional or slightly strange
Example
His eccentricity made him both admired and misunderstood.
Su excentricidad lo hizo ser tanto admirado como incomprendido.
B2 adverb /ɪˈfɪʃəntli/

efficiently

de manera eficiente
Meaning
in a way that achieves maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense
Example
She managed to complete the task efficiently within the deadline.
Ella logró completar la tarea de manera eficiente dentro del plazo.
A1 noun/adjective /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/

english

inglés
Meaning
The language of England, widely spoken around the world; relating to England or its people.
Example
She is learning English to study abroad.
Ella está aprendiendo inglés para estudiar en el extranjero.
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.
C2 adjective /ɪkˈstɛnsəbl/

extensible

expansible
Meaning
able to be extended; capable of expansion.
Example
The software is designed to be extensible with new features.
El software está diseñado para ser expansible con nuevas funciones.
B2 noun ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

evaluation

evaluación
Meaning
The making of a judgment about the amount, number, or value of something; assessment.
Example
Accurate evaluation helps determine resource sustainability.
Una evaluación precisa ayuda a determinar la sostenibilidad de los recursos.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɑːtɪk/

exotic

exótico y atractivo
Meaning
Unusual and attractive because it is from a foreign place or culture.
Example
The garden was filled with exotic plants from tropical countries.
El jardín estaba lleno de plantas exóticas de países tropicales.
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.
B2 noun /ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/

Eruption

erupción volcánica
Meaning
a sudden violent occurrence or outburst; volcanic explosion
Example
The volcanic eruption forced thousands of people to evacuate the area.
La erupción volcánica obligó a miles de personas a evacuar el área.
C2 verb /ɪˈfɛktʃueɪt/

effectuate

efectuar
Meaning
to put into force or cause to happen; to bring about
Example
The manager effectuated the changes to improve efficiency.
El gerente efectuó los cambios para mejorar la eficiencia.
B2 verb /ɪkˈsɛl/

excel

sobresalir
Meaning
to be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject
Example
She always tries to excel in her studies.
Ella siempre trata de sobresalir en sus estudios.
B2 verb /ɪnˈkaʊntər/

encounter

encontrar / enfrentarse a
Meaning
to unexpectedly meet someone or experience something, especially something difficult or new
Example
During the hike, we encountered a wild bear.
Durante la caminata, nos encontramos con un oso salvaje.
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.
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 verb ɪɡˈzæsərbeɪt

exacerbate

agravar
Meaning
To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.
Example
Climate change exacerbates flooding issues.
El cambio climático agrava los problemas de inundación.
C2 noun /ˈɛpəlɛt/

epaulette

aditamento de hombro
Meaning
A variant spelling of epaulet, also meaning a shoulder ornament, especially on military uniforms.
Example
The officer’s epaulette shone brightly under the sunlight.
La epauleta del oficial brillaba bajo la luz del sol.
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.
B2 noun /ˈɛntəti/

entity

entidad
Meaning
something that exists as a single and complete unit; an organization or being
Example
The new company will operate as a separate legal entity.
La nueva empresa operará como una entidad legal separada.
C1 noun /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk dɪˈspær.ɪ.ti/

Economic Disparity

disparidad económica
Meaning
The unequal distribution of income and opportunity between different groups in society.
Example
Addressing economic disparity is crucial for social stability.
Abordar la disparidad económica es crucial para la estabilidad social.
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.
C1 verb /ɛtʃ/

etch

grabar
Meaning
to cut or carve a design onto a surface
Example
The artist etched her initials into the glass.
La artista grabó sus iniciales en el vidrio.
C1 adjective /ˌɛm.briˈɒn.ɪk/

embryonic

embrionario
Meaning
in an early or undeveloped stage; relating to an embryo
Example
The project is still in its embryonic stage.
El proyecto aún está en su etapa embrionaria.
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɛrɪtəs/

emeritus

emerito honorario
Meaning
having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honor
Example
He is a professor emeritus at the university.
Él es un profesor emérito en la universidad.
A1 pronoun /ˈɛvrɪwʌn/

everyone

todos
Meaning
every person; all people
Example
Everyone must bring their own lunch.
Todos deben traer su propio almuerzo.
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.
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 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.
B1 noun /ɪˈkɒnəmɪst/

economist

economista
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in economics.
Example
The economist predicted a rise in inflation.
El economista predijo un aumento en la inflación.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈsten.sɪv/

Extensive

extenso; amplio; vasto
Meaning
covering or affecting a large area; comprehensive; wide-ranging
Example
The company conducted extensive research before launching the new product.
La empresa realizó una investigación extensa antes de lanzar el nuevo producto.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈel.ɪ.ɡənt/

Elegant

elegante
Meaning
graceful and stylish; refined; sophisticated
Example
She wore an elegant dress to the party.
Ella llevó un vestido elegante a la fiesta.
C2 adjective /ɪˈfjuːsɪv/

effusive

efusivo
Meaning
Expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.
Example
She gave him an effusive welcome after his long journey.
Ella le dio una bienvenida efusiva después de su largo viaje.
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.
A2 noun /ɪkˈspɪə.ri.əns/

Experience

experiencia
Meaning
practical contact with and observation of facts or events; knowledge gained through involvement
Example
Her years of teaching experience made her an excellent mentor for new teachers.
Su experiencia en la enseñanza la convirtió en una excelente mentora para los nuevos maestros.
C1 noun /ɪnˈkrəʊtʃmənt/

encroachment

intrusión
Meaning
the act of gradually intruding or taking over someone’s rights, land, or space
Example
The villagers protested against the encroachment on their farmland.
Los aldeanos protestaron contra la intrusión en sus tierras agrícolas.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈɛd.jʊ.keɪ.tɪd/

educated

educado
Meaning
Having received a good level of formal schooling or training; knowledgeable
Example
She is an educated woman who values lifelong learning.
Ella es una mujer educada que valora el aprendizaje a lo largo de la vida.
C1 noun /ˈef.ɪ.dʒi/

Effigy

efigie; figura de protesta
Meaning
a sculpture or model of a person, especially one made as a protest
Example
The protesters burned an effigy of the corrupt politician in the square.
Los manifestantes quemaron una efigie del político corrupto en la plaza.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtaɪs/

entice

atraer
Meaning
to attract or tempt someone by offering something appealing
Example
The advertisement was designed to entice customers into the store.
El anuncio fue diseñado para atraer a los clientes a la tienda.
C1 noun /ˈɛspiənɑːʒ/

espionage

espionaje
Meaning
The practice of spying or using spies to gather secret information, usually for political or military purposes.
Example
The agent was arrested on charges of espionage against the state.
El agente fue arrestado por cargos de espionaje contra el estado.
B2 noun /ˈɪə.rə/

Era

era
Meaning
a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic
Example
The Renaissance was an era of great artistic and cultural achievement.
El Renacimiento fue una era de gran logro artístico y cultural.
C1 adverb ɪkˌsperɪˈmentəli

experimentally

experimentalmente
Meaning
In a way that is based on or derived from experiment and observation rather than theory.
Example
Bose demonstrated findings experimentally.
Bose demostró los hallazgos experimentalmente.
B1 noun /ˈɛlɪmənt/

element

elemento
Meaning
A basic or essential part of something; a simple substance that cannot be broken down further.
Example
Trust is a key element of any strong relationship.
La confianza es un elemento clave de cualquier relación fuerte.
B1 noun /ˈev.ɪ.dəns/

Evidence

evidencia
Meaning
the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true
Example
The detective found crucial evidence that solved the mysterious case.
El detective encontró evidencia crucial que resolvió el caso misterioso.
B2 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃən/

execution

ejecución, implementación
Meaning
the act of carrying out a plan, order, or legal sentence
Example
The success of a project depends on its proper execution.
El éxito de un proyecto depende de su correcta ejecución.
C1 verb ɪkˈstræp.ə.leɪt

Extrapolate

extrapolar
Meaning
Making future estimates based on existing information
Example
Scientists extrapolate climate changes based on past data.
Los científicos extrapolan los cambios climáticos basados en datos pasados.
B2 noun /ˈek.oʊ/

Echo

eco; reverberación
Meaning
a sound that is reflected back; a repetition or imitation
Example
His voice created a clear echo in the empty cathedral.
Su voz creó un eco claro en la catedral vacía.
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.
B1 noun ɪɡˈzek.jə.tɪv

executive

ejecutivo
Meaning
The branch of government responsible for implementing and enforcing laws.
Example
The executive body enforces policies.
El cuerpo ejecutivo aplica las políticas.
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.
C1 verb /ɪˈloʊp/

elope

escaparse para casarse
Meaning
to run away secretly in order to get married, especially without parental consent
Example
The young couple decided to elope to another city.
La joven pareja decidió escaparse a otra ciudad para casarse.
C2 adjective /ˌɛfləˈrɛsənt/

efflorescent

floreciente
Meaning
in the process of blooming or flourishing
Example
The efflorescent trees made the park look beautiful.
Los árboles florecientes hicieron que el parque se viera hermoso.
C2 noun /ˌiː.mɛnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

emendation

enmendadura
Meaning
a correction or improvement made to a text
Example
The article required several emendations before it was ready for print.
El artículo requirió varias enmiendas antes de estar listo para imprimir.
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.
A2 noun /ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

economy

economía
Meaning
The wealth and resources of a country or region.
Example
A stable economy is essential for national growth.
Una economía estable es esencial para el crecimiento nacional.
B2 noun /ɪkˈskɜː.ʃən/

Excursion

excursión; viaje corto
Meaning
a short journey or trip, especially one engaged in as a leisure activity
Example
The school organized an excursion to the science museum for all students.
La escuela organizó una excursión al museo de ciencias para todos los estudiantes.
C1 adjective /ˌiːɡoʊˈsentrɪk/

egocentric

egocéntrico
Meaning
thinking only about yourself and not about others
Example
His egocentric behavior annoyed everyone at the meeting.
Su comportamiento egocéntrico molestó a todos en la reunión.
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.
B1 adjective ɪˈfek.tɪv

effective

efectivo
Meaning
Successful in producing a desired or intended result; having the power to influence or produce a result.
Example
Effective policies drive organizational success.
Las políticas efectivas impulsan el éxito organizacional.
C1 noun /ɪˌmæn.sɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/

Emancipation

emancipación
Meaning
the fact or process of being set free from legal, social, or political restrictions
Example
The emancipation of slaves was a significant moment in American history.
La emancipación de los esclavos fue un momento significativo en la historia de América.
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 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.
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.
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 adjective /ɛmˈpaɪriəl/

empyreal

celestial
Meaning
Heavenly, divine, or relating to the highest heavens.
Example
The poet described the empyreal beauty of the stars.
El poeta describió la belleza celestial de las estrellas.
B2 verb /ɪˈvæljueɪt/

evaluate

evaluar
Meaning
To assess or judge the value, quality, or significance of something.
Example
The teacher will evaluate the students’ projects tomorrow.
El maestro evaluará los proyectos de los estudiantes mañana.
A2 preposition/conjunction /ɪkˈsɛpt/

except

excepto
Meaning
not including; other than
Example
Everyone was invited except John.
Todos fueron invitados excepto Juan.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnæmərd/

enamored

enamorado
Meaning
filled with love or admiration
Example
He became enamored with classical music after attending the concert.
Se enamoró de la música clásica después de asistir al concierto.
C2 verb /ˈekspərˌɡeɪt/

expurgate

expurgar
Meaning
To remove offensive or objectionable parts from a text or speech.
Example
The publisher decided to expurgate the novel before reprinting it.
El editor decidió expurgar la novela antes de volver a imprimirla.
B1 adjective ɪkˈstriːm

extreme

extremo
Meaning
Reaching a high or the highest degree; very great.
Example
Extreme weather patterns disrupt ecosystems.
Los patrones climáticos extremos interrumpen los ecosistemas.
A2 adjective ˈiːkwəl

equal

igual
Meaning
Being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value; having the same status or treatment.
Example
Bose was regarded as Galileo's equal.
Bose fue considerado como el igual de Galileo.
C2 noun /ˈɛskwaɪər/

esquire

esquire
Meaning
A title of respect often used after a man's name, especially for lawyers in the United States.
Example
John Smith, Esquire, will be representing the client in court.
John Smith, Esquire, representará al cliente en la corte.
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'.
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.
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.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtʃænt/

enchant

encantar
Meaning
to delight or charm greatly; to cast a spell over
Example
The storyteller enchanted the children with his tales.
El cuentacuentos encantó a los niños con sus relatos.
B2 verb /ɪˈmɜːrdʒ/

emerge

emergir
Meaning
to come into view or become apparent; to arise or appear from something
Example
New opportunities will emerge as the industry grows.
Nuevas oportunidades emergerán a medida que la industria crezca.
B2 noun /ˈep.ɪk/

Epic

épico
Meaning
a long poem telling of heroic deeds; something heroic or grand in scale
Example
The Iliad is one of the most famous epics in world literature.
La Ilíada es uno de los épicos más famosos de la literatura mundial.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪtɑːf/

epitaph

epígrafe
Meaning
A short text written on a tombstone in memory of the deceased.
Example
The gravestone bore an epitaph honoring the soldier’s bravery.
La lápida llevaba un epígrafe que honraba la valentía del soldado.
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.
C1 verb /ɪˈdʒektɪd/

ejected

expulsar
Meaning
to force someone or something to leave a place; to push or throw something out forcefully
Example
The pilot was ejected from the aircraft during the emergency.
El piloto fue expulsado del avión durante la emergencia.
A1 noun, verb /ˈiː.meɪl/

e-mail

correo electrónico
Meaning
messages distributed by electronic means from one computer user to another
Example
I sent an e-mail to my professor yesterday.
Envié un correo electrónico a mi profesor ayer.
B2 adjective ˈeθ.ɪ.kəl

ethical

ético
Meaning
Relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these.
Example
Ethical considerations guide decisions.
Las consideraciones éticas guían las decisiones.
C1 noun /ˈaɪ.wɪt.nəs/

Eyewitness

testigo ocular
Meaning
a person who has seen something happen and can give evidence about it
Example
The police interviewed several eyewitnesses to the accident.
La policía entrevistó a varios testigos oculares del accidente.
B1 verb /ɪkˈsplɔːr/

explore

explorar
Meaning
to travel through or study something in order to learn more about it
Example
They decided to explore the forest together.
Decidieron explorar el bosque juntos.
A2 noun /ɜːθ/

Earth

Tierra; suelo;
Meaning
the planet on which we live; the ground or soil
Example
The astronauts could see Earth from their spacecraft in orbit.
Los astronautas pudieron ver la Tierra desde su nave espacial en órbita.
C2 noun /ˈɛksplətɪv/

expletive

palabra ofensiva
Meaning
a word or phrase used as an exclamation, often offensive or profane
Example
He shouted an expletive when he dropped the hammer on his foot.
Él gritó una palabra ofensiva cuando dejó caer el martillo sobre su pie.
C2 verb /ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/

effacing

borrar / hacerse invisible
Meaning
erasing or making oneself inconspicuous; to remove or diminish in significance
Example
She kept effacing herself during the meeting so that others could shine.
Ella siguió borrándose a sí misma durante la reunión para que los demás pudieran brillar.
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.
A2 noun /ɛmˈplɔɪ.iː/

employee

empleado
Meaning
A person who works for an organization or company in return for payment.
Example
The company values each employee's contribution to its success.
La empresa valora la contribución de cada empleado a su éxito.
C2 adverb /ɪkˈstem.pɔːr/

Extempore

espontáneo; improvisado
Meaning
without preparation; spontaneously; improvised
Example
The speaker delivered an impressive extempore speech at the conference.
El orador dio un impresionante discurso extemporáneo en la conferencia.
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.
A1 verb /iːt/

eat

comer
Meaning
to put food in the mouth and chew and swallow it
Example
We eat dinner at 7 PM.
Comemos la cena a las 7 p. m.
C2 noun /ˈɛnsaɪn/

ensign

bandera
Meaning
A flag or standard, especially a military or naval one indicating nationality; also a junior officer in the navy or coast guard.
Example
The ship raised its national ensign before leaving the harbor.
El barco izó su bandera nacional antes de salir del puerto.
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.
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.
B2 verb /ɪˈvoʊk/

evoke

evocar
Meaning
to bring a feeling, memory, or image into the mind
Example
The old song evoked memories of her childhood.
La vieja canción evocó recuerdos de su infancia.
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 /ɪˈsteɪt/

estate

felicidad
Meaning
A large area of land, property, or possessions owned by someone, often including a big house.
Example
The family owned a large estate in the countryside.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
A1 adjective /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/

excited

emocionado
Meaning
very enthusiastic and eager about something
Example
The children were excited to open their presents.
Los niños estaban emocionados por abrir sus regalos.
B1 adjective ɪɡˈzɪs.tɪŋ

existing

existente
Meaning
In existence; present; current.
Example
The commission reviews existing provisions.
La comisión revisa las disposiciones existentes.
B2 verb ˈel.ɪ.veɪt

elevate

elevar, levantar, aumentar a un nivel más importante o impresionante
Meaning
To lift to a higher position; to raise to a more important or impressive level.
Example
Good leadership can elevate team performance.
Un buen liderazgo puede elevar el rendimiento del equipo.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈstɪr.i.ər/

Exterior

exterior; de fuera; superficie externa
Meaning
relating to the outside part or surface of something; outer
Example
The exterior of the building was painted in bright colors.
El exterior del edificio estaba pintado en colores brillantes.
C2 verb /ˈek.stər.peɪt/

extirpate

extirpar
Meaning
to completely remove or destroy something unwanted
Example
The government launched a program to extirpate corruption from public offices.
El gobierno lanzó un programa para extirpar la corrupción de las oficinas públicas.