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C1 verb /ɪnˈtæŋɡəl/

entangle

enredar
Meaning
to become twisted together or caught in something; to involve in difficulties
Example
The fish got entangled in the net.
El pez se enredó en la red.
C2 noun /ˌpɒlɪˈhiːdrən/

polyhedron

sólido de caras poligonales planas
Meaning
a solid object with flat polygonal faces, straight edges, and vertices
Example
The mathematician studied a complex polyhedron model.
El matemático estudió un modelo complejo de poliedro.
B1 noun /dɪˈstrʌk.ʃən/

Destruction

destrucción; devastación;
Meaning
the action or process of causing damage to something so that it no longer exists
Example
The earthquake caused widespread destruction throughout the entire city.
El terremoto causó una destrucción generalizada en toda la ciudad.
A2 noun /ˈbʌdi/

buddy

amigo
Meaning
a close friend or companion, used informally
Example
He went to the movies with his best buddy.
Él fue al cine con su mejor amigo.
C1 noun /rɪˌmjuː.nəˈreɪ.ʃən/

Remuneration

remuneración; compensación; recompensa
Meaning
money paid for work or services; compensation or reward
Example
The job offers excellent remuneration and benefits.
El trabajo ofrece una excelente remuneración y beneficios.
C2 noun /haɪnd/

Hind

cierva
Meaning
a female deer, especially a red deer
Example
The hind protected her fawn from predators.
La cierva protegió a su cría de los depredadores.
C1 noun ˈvɜːmɪn

vermin

animales o insectos pequeños y dañinos que son difíciles de controlar y transmiten enfermedades
Meaning
Small harmful animals or insects that are difficult to control and carry disease.
Example
The house was infested with vermin, requiring immediate action.
La casa estaba infestada de verman, requiriendo acción inmediata.
A1 preposition /ɪn/

in

en
Meaning
expressing the situation of being enclosed or surrounded by something
Example
She is in the kitchen preparing dinner.
Ella está en la cocina preparando la cena.
C2 adjective /pjuːˈtrɛsənt/

putrescent

en descomposición
Meaning
undergoing the process of decay; rotting
Example
The putrescent odor made everyone leave the room.
El olor en descomposición hizo que todos abandonaran la habitación.
C2 noun /kəˈpærɪsən/

caparison

cubierta ornamental para un caballo; ropa o decoración rica y elaborada
Meaning
an ornamental covering for a horse; rich and elaborate clothing or decoration
Example
The king’s horse was adorned with a golden caparison.
El caballo del rey estaba adornado con un caparison de oro.
C1 verb /ˈkælɪˌbreɪt/

calibrate

calibrar
Meaning
To adjust or mark something so it can be used accurately; to standardize.
Example
The technician calibrated the machine before starting the experiment.
El técnico calibró la máquina antes de comenzar el experimento.
C1 noun /ˈmaɪlɪdʒ/

mileage

rendimiento de combustible
Meaning
The distance traveled in miles, or the fuel efficiency of a vehicle.
Example
This car gives excellent mileage on highways.
Este coche da un excelente rendimiento de combustible en las autopistas.
A1 noun /θɪŋ/

thing

cosa
Meaning
an object, idea, or matter that is being referred to or dealt with
Example
This is the thing I was looking for.
Esta es la cosa que estaba buscando.
C1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.tər/

Orator

orador
Meaning
a public speaker, especially one who is eloquent or skilled in speaking
Example
The famous orator delivered an inspiring speech.
El famoso orador pronunció un discurso inspirador.
B2 adjective /sɔːr/

sore

dolorido
Meaning
painful or aching, usually in a specific part of the body
Example
After the long run, my legs were sore.
Después de la carrera larga, mis piernas estaban doloridas.
C2 noun মাসকুলোস্কেলেটাল কন্ডিশন

musculoskeletal condition

trastorno musculoesquelético
Meaning
A disorder that affects the muscles, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, or other structures that support the limbs, neck, and back.
Example
De Quervain's Syndrome is a common musculoskeletal condition.
El síndrome de De Quervain es una condición musculoesquelética común.
B2 verb /ˈdɪkteɪt/

dictate

dictar
Meaning
to say words aloud for someone to write down; to give orders
Example
The boss dictates letters to his secretary.
El jefe dicta cartas a su secretaria.
B1 verb /træk/

track

rastrear
Meaning
To follow or trace the course or progress of something.
Example
Someone can easily track your location on social media.
Alguien puede rastrear fácilmente tu ubicación en las redes sociales.
B2 noun /ˈænθəm/

anthem

himno
Meaning
A song that is identified with a particular group, movement, or nation, often expressing pride or unity.
Example
The national anthem was played before the football match.
El himno nacional se tocó antes del partido de fútbol.
A2 noun /ˈtɜːrtl/

turtle

tortuga
Meaning
A slow-moving reptile with a hard shell that lives in water or on land
Example
The turtle slowly crossed the sandy beach.
La tortuga cruzó lentamente la playa de arena.
C1 verb /ˈmɜːrmər/

murmur

murmurar
Meaning
To say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice.
Example
She murmured a prayer before going to sleep.
Ella murmuró una oración antes de dormir.
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.
B1 noun ɪnˈvestmənt

investment

inversión
Meaning
The action or process of investing money for profit or material result.
Example
Investment in waste management infrastructure is essential.
La inversión en infraestructura de gestión de residuos es esencial.
C2 adjective /ˈkʌsɪd/

cussed

terco
Meaning
Annoyingly stubborn or difficult.
Example
He was too cussed to admit his mistake.
Era demasiado terco para admitir su error.
B1 noun /raɪs ˈkʊkər/

Rice cooker

cocedor de arroz eléctrico
Meaning
an electric appliance designed to cook rice automatically
Example
The rice cooker automatically switches off when the rice is perfectly cooked.
El cocedor de arroz se apaga automáticamente cuando el arroz está perfectamente cocido.
B2 noun /ˈrɪə.lɪ.zəm/

realism

realismo
Meaning
The quality of representing things as they are; a practical or factual view.
Example
Her paintings are admired for their realism.
Sus pinturas son admiradas por su realismo.
B1 preposition, adverb, adjective /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/

underneath

debajo, bajo
Meaning
Located directly below or beneath something
Example
The keys were hidden underneath the pile of papers.
Las llaves estaban escondidas debajo de la pila de papeles.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.ə.nəs/

Lioness

leona
Meaning
an adult female lion
Example
The fierce lioness protected her cubs from danger.
La feroz leona protegió a sus cachorros del peligro.
C1 noun /ˈmɪʃ.ən.ɛr.i/

Missionary

misionero
Meaning
A person sent on a religious mission to promote their faith in a foreign country
Example
The missionary spent years teaching and helping people in remote villages.
El misionero pasó años enseñando y ayudando a la gente en aldeas remotas.
A1 noun /θæŋks/

thanks

gracias
Meaning
an expression of gratitude
Example
Thanks for helping me with the project.
Gracias por ayudarme con el proyecto.
B2 noun /ˈɡaɪd.laɪn/

guideline

directriz
Meaning
a rule, instruction, or principle that provides direction
Example
The company issued new guidelines for employee safety.
La empresa emitió nuevas directrices para la seguridad de los empleados.
B1 adjective /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl/

Punctual

puntual
Meaning
on time; prompt;
Example
She is always punctual for meetings.
Ella siempre es puntual para las reuniones.
B2 adjective ˈkʌl.ɪ.nər.i

culinary

culinario
Meaning
Related to cooking or the preparation of food, especially in a sophisticated or professional manner.
Example
Culinary advancements enhance the dining experience.
Los avances culinarios mejoran la experiencia gastronómica.
B2 noun ˈɡrævɪti

gravity

gravedad
Meaning
The force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or toward any other physical body having mass.
Example
Gravity pulls objects towards the Earth's surface.
La gravedad atrae los objetos hacia la superficie de la Tierra.
C1 adjective /ˈlɑːpˌsaɪdɪd/

lopsided

desigual, torcido
Meaning
with one side lower, larger, or different from the other; uneven or imbalanced
Example
The cake looked lopsided after being decorated in a hurry.
El pastel se veía desigual después de ser decorado rápidamente.
C1 verb /skrɔːl/

scrawl

escribir rápidamente y de manera desordenada
Meaning
to write or draw something quickly and carelessly, making it hard to read
Example
He scrawled his signature at the bottom of the page.
Él scrawle su firma en la parte inferior de la página.
C1 noun /ˈkroʊniˌɪzəm/

cronyism

clientelismo
Meaning
The practice of favoring friends or associates, especially in political appointments or business deals.
Example
The company was accused of cronyism in hiring practices.
La empresa fue acusada de clientelismo en las prácticas de contratación.
B2 adjective /æʃ ˈkʌl.ər/

Ash-colour

color ceniza
Meaning
a grayish color resembling ash
Example
The old building had ash-colour walls that needed painting.
El edificio viejo tenía paredes de color ceniza que necesitaban pintura.
A2 noun /hɒt drɪŋk/

Hot-drink

bebida caliente
Meaning
a warm or heated beverage consumed for refreshment or comfort
Example
I prefer a hot drink like tea or coffee in the morning.
Prefiero una bebida caliente como té o café por la mañana.
C2 adjective /kənˈkɒmɪtənt/

concomitant

concomitante
Meaning
Naturally accompanying or associated with something.
Example
Increased stress is often concomitant with long working hours.
El estrés aumentado es a menudo concomitante con largas horas de trabajo.
C1 adjective /ˈhæk.nid/

hackneyed

cliché
Meaning
Used too often and therefore lacking originality or freshness.
Example
The speech was filled with hackneyed phrases that failed to inspire the audience.
El discurso estaba lleno de frases cliché que no lograron inspirar al público.
C1 noun /pərˈvɜːrʒən/

perversion

perversión
Meaning
The act of distorting or corrupting the original meaning, purpose, or state of something.
Example
The regime’s censorship was seen as a perversion of free speech.
La censura del régimen se consideró una perversión de la libertad de expresión.
A2 noun /bɪɡ boʊl/

Big bowl

tazón grande
Meaning
a large, round, shallow container used for serving food, mixing ingredients, or washing
Example
She mixed the ingredients in a big bowl.
Ella mezcló los ingredientes en un tazón grande.
B2 noun daɪˈmen.ʃən

dimension

dimensión
Meaning
An aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing; a measurable extent.
Example
Renewable projects add a new dimension to urban planning.
Los proyectos renovables agregan una nueva dimensión a la planificación urbana.
C2 verb /kɔːk/

caulk

sellar
Meaning
to seal a crack or gap with a waterproof filler
Example
He caulked the window frames to stop the draft.
Él selló los marcos de las ventanas para detener la corriente de aire.
C1 noun /jiːst/

Yeast

levadura
Meaning
microorganisms used in baking and brewing to cause fermentation
Example
Add yeast to the flour to make the bread rise.
Añade levadura a la harina para hacer que el pan suba.
A2 noun ˈhæpɪnəs

happiness

felicidad
Meaning
The feeling or state of being happy; a pleasurable or satisfying experience; contentment and joy.
Example
Happiness lies in enjoying the small things in life.
La felicidad está en disfrutar de las pequeñas cosas de la vida.
C1 noun /ˈɑːr.tər.i/

Artery

arteria
Meaning
a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to other parts of the body
Example
The doctor checked the pulse in his artery.
El doctor revisó el pulso en su arteria.
A1 noun /ˈmuːvi/

movie

felicidad
Meaning
A motion picture or film shown in a cinema or on television.
Example
We watched a movie together last night.
Ella no pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
A2 noun /ˈnoʊ.tɪs/

Notice

aviso
Meaning
attention to something; a written or printed announcement
Example
The notice on the board announced the school closure.
El aviso en el tablero anunció el cierre de la escuela.
A2 noun /pəˈluː.ʃən/

pollution

contaminación
Meaning
The presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance which has harmful or poisonous effects.
Example
Industrial pollution harms marine life.
La contaminación industrial daña la vida marina.
C2 noun /ˌfɪziˈɒnəmi/

physiognomy

estudio de las características faciales
Meaning
the study of facial features to judge character or personality
Example
He believed in physiognomy and tried to read people's personalities from their faces.
Él creía en la fisiognomía e intentaba leer las personalidades de las personas desde sus rostros.
B2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃən/

prohibition

prohibición
Meaning
The act of forbidding something by law or authority.
Example
The government announced the prohibition of smoking in public places.
El gobierno anunció la prohibición de fumar en lugares públicos.
C1 noun /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/

rejoicing

alegría
Meaning
The action of showing great joy or happiness
Example
There was much rejoicing after the victory.
Hubo mucha alegría después de la victoria.
C1 noun /ˈtwɪstər/

twister

tornado
Meaning
A tornado or something that twists; also refers to a challenging tongue twister.
Example
The twister destroyed several houses in the village.
El tornado destruyó varias casas en el pueblo.
B2 adjective /brɪsk/

Brisk

vigoroso; enérgico; rápido
Meaning
quick and energetic; lively; vigorous
Example
She took a brisk walk in the morning to feel energized.
Ella dio un paseo rápido por la mañana para sentirse energizada.
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊməˈkænɪks/

hydromechanics

hidromecánica
Meaning
The study of the mechanical properties and behavior of fluids in motion and at rest.
Example
Hydromechanics provides the foundation for naval architecture.
La hidromecánica proporciona la base para la arquitectura naval.
B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiənt/

Disobedient

desobediente
Meaning
refusing to obey rules or authority; rebellious
Example
The disobedient child refused to follow the rules.
El niño desobediente se negó a seguir las reglas.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɛntaɪl/

gentile

gentil
Meaning
A person who is not Jewish
Example
The synagogue welcomed both Jews and Gentiles.
La sinagoga acogió tanto a judíos como a gentiles.
B2 adjective /ˈkɔːstli/

costly

costoso
Meaning
expensive or causing a lot of money, time, or effort
Example
Their mistake proved to be very costly for the company.
Su error resultó ser muy costoso para la empresa.
B2 noun/verb /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/

outrage

indignación
Meaning
A strong feeling of anger and shock; to arouse anger or shock.
Example
The unfair decision caused public outrage.
La decisión injusta causó una indignación pública.
C1 verb /daɪˈluːt/

dilute

diluir
Meaning
To make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent.
Example
You should dilute the juice with water before serving it to children.
Debes diluir el jugo con agua antes de servirlo a los niños.
C1 adjective /ˈkræfti/

crafty

astuto, ingenioso, tramposo
Meaning
skilled at achieving goals through cunning or deceit; sly
Example
The crafty fox evaded the hunters again.
El astuto zorro evadió a los cazadores nuevamente.
C1 noun ˈsæŋktɪti

sanctity

santidad
Meaning
The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly; ultimate importance.
Example
The sanctity of life should never be compromised.
La santidad de la vida nunca debe ser comprometida.
B2 adjective /ˈsteɪʃəˌneri/

stationary

estático
Meaning
Not moving or not intended to be moved.
Example
The car remained stationary at the red light.
El coche permaneció estacionario en el semáforo rojo.
B2 noun /dʒiːn/

gene

gen
Meaning
A unit of heredity in living organisms, transferred from parent to offspring, determining traits.
Example
Eye color is influenced by genes inherited from parents.
El color de los ojos está influenciado por los genes heredados de los padres.
C1 verb /əbˈstrʌkt/

obstruct

obstruir
Meaning
to block or hinder progress; to prevent or impede movement
Example
The fallen tree obstructed the road for several hours.
El árbol caído obstruyó el camino durante varias horas.
B1 noun /ˈmɪʃ.ən/

Mission

una tarea o asignación importante dada a una persona o grupo; un propósito o meta específica
Meaning
An important task or assignment given to a person or group; a specific purpose or goal
Example
The astronauts completed their mission to the space station.
Los astronautas completaron su misión a la estación espacial.
A1 noun /ˈnʌmbər/

number

número
Meaning
a mathematical value used to count, measure, or label
Example
She gave me her phone number.
Ella me dio su número de teléfono.
C1 adjective /əˈniːmɪk/

anemic

anémico
Meaning
Suffering from anemia; lacking in vitality, strength, or color.
Example
The doctor prescribed iron supplements for her anemic condition.
El doctor recetó suplementos de hierro para su condición anémica.
C2 noun /ˈrɪvjʊlət/

rivulet

riachuelo
Meaning
a small stream of water; a tiny brook
Example
A rivulet ran down the hillside after the rain.
Un riachuelo bajó por la ladera después de la lluvia.
B2 verb /piːp/

peep

ojeada
Meaning
to look quickly or secretly; to make a short high sound
Example
The child tried to peep through the keyhole.
El niño intentó otear a través del agujero de la cerradura.
B1 noun /dɪˈmænd/

Demand

demanda; deseo de los consumidores por bienes o servicios
Meaning
an urgent request; the desire of consumers for goods or services
Example
The demand for organic food has increased significantly in recent years.
La demanda de alimentos orgánicos ha aumentado significativamente en los últimos años.
B2 verb /sɪp/

sip

sorber
Meaning
to drink in small quantities; to taste carefully
Example
She sipped her tea slowly while reading the newspaper.
Ella bebió su té lentamente mientras leía el periódico.
B2 noun /mɪθ/

myth

mito
Meaning
A traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena, often involving supernatural beings; a widely held but false belief.
Example
The myth of the phoenix tells of a bird reborn from its ashes.
El mito del fénix cuenta la historia de un pájaro renacido de sus cenizas.
C1 adjective dɒɡˈmæt.ɪk

dogmatic

dogmático
Meaning
Being inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true; characterized by arrogant assertion of unproven principles.
Example
His dogmatic approach to politics made discussions difficult.
Su enfoque dogmático en política hizo que las discusiones fueran difíciles.
B2 adjective /ˈbeə.rə.bəl/

Bearable

soportable; tolerable; no demasiado desagradable o doloroso
Meaning
able to be endured; tolerable; not too unpleasant or painful
Example
The pain became bearable after taking the medicine.
El dolor se volvió soportable después de tomar la medicina.
C1 verb /ˈdʒʌk.stə.poʊz/

juxtapose

colocar dos cosas diferentes cerca una de la otra
Meaning
To place two different things close together to show how they are different or similar.
Example
The artist juxtaposed traditional and modern elements in his painting.
El artista colocó elementos tradicionales y modernos en su pintura.
C2 noun /əˈbrɪdʒmənt/

abridgment

abreviatura
Meaning
A shortened version of a larger work, such as a book or speech.
Example
The publisher released an abridgment of the lengthy novel for students.
El editor lanzó una abreviatura de la larga novela para los estudiantes.
B2 noun ˈzɪpərz

zippers

cremallera
Meaning
A device consisting of two flexible strips of metal or plastic with interlocking projections closed or opened by pulling a slide along them.
Example
Zippers are used to fasten the opening of the jacket.
Las cremalleras se utilizan para cerrar la abertura de la chaqueta.
C1 noun /ˈkaʊn.tə.nəns/

countenance

rostro, expresión; apoyo
Meaning
a person's face or expression; support or approval
Example
Her cheerful countenance brightened the room.
Su rostro alegre iluminó la habitación.
B2 adjective /bɪˈliːvəbl̩/

believable

creíble
Meaning
Able to be trusted or accepted as true or reasonable.
Example
Her story was so detailed that it sounded believable.
Su historia era tan detallada que sonaba creíble.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpʌɡ.nənt/

Repugnant

repugnante; desagradable; detestable
Meaning
extremely distasteful; unacceptable; causing disgust or strong dislike
Example
The idea of lying to his parents was repugnant to him.
La idea de mentir a sus padres le resultaba repugnante.
C2 noun /kænt/

cant

habladuría hipócrita
Meaning
Hypocritical and insincere talk, especially about moral or religious principles.
Example
The politician's speech was filled with cant about honesty and integrity.
El discurso del político estaba lleno de habladurías hipócritas sobre honestidad e integridad.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊə/

insecure

inseguro
Meaning
not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious
Example
She felt insecure about her performance in the exam.
Ella se sintió insegura acerca de su desempeño en el examen.
B2 noun ˈbɛntʃˌmɑːr.kɪŋ

benchmarking

definición de estándares y análisis comparativo
Meaning
Comparing with a specific industry or competitor to set the best standards.
Example
Companies use benchmarking to assess their performance.
Las empresas utilizan el benchmarking para evaluar su rendimiento.
C2 adverb /əˈskæns/

askance

despectivamente
Meaning
With suspicion, mistrust, or disapproval.
Example
She looked askance at his unusual proposal.
Ella miró despectivamente su propuesta inusual.
C1 verb /ɪmˈbɛd/

imbed

incrustar
Meaning
To fix firmly or deeply in a surrounding mass.
Example
The journalist imbedded himself with the troops to report firsthand.
El periodista se incrustó con las tropas para reportar de primera mano.
A2 verb /rɪŋ/

ring

sonar
Meaning
to make a clear sound like a bell; to call by telephone
Example
The bell rings every hour.
La campana suena cada hora.
C2 noun /dʒeɪp/

jape

broma, chiste
Meaning
A practical joke or humorous remark.
Example
He enjoyed a harmless jape with his friends.
Disfrutó de una broma inofensiva con sus amigos.
C2 adjective /ɒˈstɛnsɪv/

ostensive

ostensible
Meaning
clearly demonstrative or pointing out; explicitly shown
Example
The teacher gave an ostensive example to clarify the concept.
La maestra dio un ejemplo ostensible para aclarar el concepto.
C1 verb /daɪˈvɜːrdʒ/

diverge

divergir
Meaning
to separate and go in different directions; to differ
Example
The two paths diverge at the fork in the road.
Los dos caminos se separan en la bifurcación de la carretera.
B2 adjective /ˈhoʊm.sɪk/

Homesick

nostalgia; tristeza por estar lejos de casa
Meaning
experiencing a longing for one's home during a period of absence from it; missing home
Example
After three months studying abroad, Maria felt increasingly homesick for her family.
Después de tres meses estudiando en el extranjero, María se sentía cada vez más nostálgica de su familia.
C1 verb /ˈmɪŋɡl/

mingle

mezclarse
Meaning
to mix or combine; to move among people and engage socially
Example
Guests mingled at the party, chatting and laughing together.
Los invitados minglaban en la fiesta, charlando y riendo juntos.
C1 verb /əˈtɛst/

attest

atestiguar
Meaning
To provide or serve as clear evidence of; to confirm or certify the truth of something.
Example
The witness attested to the accuracy of the report.
El testigo atestiguó la exactitud del informe.
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪkwɪtəs/

iniquitous

iniquo
Meaning
grossly unfair and morally wrong
Example
Slavery was one of the most iniquitous practices in history.
La esclavitud fue una de las prácticas más iniquas de la historia.
B2 adjective /ˈvɪʃ.əs/

Vicious

malévolo; cruel; salvaje
Meaning
deliberately cruel or violent; having a savage nature
Example
The vicious dog attacked anyone who came near its territory.
El perro maligno atacó a cualquiera que se acercara a su territorio.
C2 verb /əˈmælɡəmeɪt/

amalgamate

amalgamar
Meaning
to combine or unite to form one organization or structure; to merge
Example
The two companies decided to amalgamate their operations.
Las dos compañías decidieron amalgamar sus operaciones.
C2 noun /ˈdʒæk.dɔː/

Jack-daw

cuervo chico
Meaning
a small gray and black bird of the crow family, known for its intelligence
Example
The jackdaw collected shiny objects for its nest.
El jack-daw recogió objetos brillantes para su nido.
C2 noun /trɪˈplɪs.ə.ti/

triplicity

triplicidad
Meaning
The state of being triple or consisting of three parts.
Example
The design shows a triplicity of forms combined harmoniously.
El diseño muestra una triplicidad de formas combinadas armoniosamente.
B2 verb /ɪnˈsʌlt/

insult

insultar
Meaning
to speak or act in a way that hurts someone's feelings or shows disrespect
Example
He felt insulted by her rude comments.
Él se sintió insultado por sus comentarios groseros.
C1 noun /ˈlɛɡɪŋ/

legging

pantalones ajustados
Meaning
tight-fitting stretch pants, typically worn by women for exercise or casual wear
Example
She bought a new pair of black leggings for the gym.
Ella compró un nuevo par de leggings negros para el gimnasio.
C2 noun /ˈbrɛviˌɛri/

breviary

libro de oraciones
Meaning
A book containing the service for each day, used in Christian liturgy.
Example
The monk read from the breviary during morning prayers.
El monje leyó del libro de oraciones durante las oraciones matutinas.
B2 adverb /rɪˈlʌk.tənt.li/

Reluctantly

de mala gana
Meaning
in an unwilling manner; with hesitation or resistance
Example
She reluctantly agreed to help with the project.
Ella aceptó ayudar con el proyecto de mala gana.
B1 adjective /kəˈlɛktɪd/

collected

calmado
Meaning
calm and in control of oneself
Example
She remained calm and collected during the crisis.
Ella se mantuvo calma y tranquila durante la crisis.
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛkərd/

chequered

a rayas
Meaning
Having a pattern of squares, or marked by varied and contrasting experiences or periods.
Example
He had a chequered career with both great successes and failures.
Tuvo una carrera a rayas con grandes éxitos y fracasos.
C1 verb /ɪˈleɪt/

elate

alegrar
Meaning
To make someone very happy or proud.
Example
The success of the project elated the whole team.
El éxito del proyecto alegró a todo el equipo.
C2 verb /ɪnˈdɛmnɪfaɪ/

indemnify

indemnizar
Meaning
to compensate someone for harm or loss; to secure against future damage or cost
Example
The insurance company agreed to indemnify the client for the damages.
La compañía de seguros acordó indemnizar al cliente por los daños.
C2 noun, verb /ˈfɪlɪˌbʌstər/

filibuster

una táctica de retrasar la acción legislativa mediante discursos prolongados; usar tal táctica
Meaning
a tactic of delaying legislative action by prolonged speech; to use such a tactic
Example
The senator filibustered for hours to prevent the bill from passing.
El senador filibusteó durante horas para evitar que se aprobara el proyecto de ley.
C1 noun /ˌres.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Recitation

recitación
Meaning
the action of reciting or repeating aloud from memory
Example
The poetry recitation contest was held in the auditorium.
El concurso de recitación de poesía se llevó a cabo en el auditorio.
C1 noun /əˈlɜːrtnəs/

alertness

estado de alerta
Meaning
the state of being mentally aware and quick to notice or respond; vigilance
Example
The driver maintained a high level of alertness during the long journey.
El conductor mantuvo un alto nivel de estado de alerta durante el viaje.
B2 noun, verb /striːk/

streak

rastro o línea; moverse rápidamente en una dirección especificada
Meaning
a long, thin line or mark; to move very quickly in a specified direction
Example
Lightning streaked across the night sky.
El rayo cruzó el cielo nocturno.
C2 noun /sælv/

salve

ungüento
Meaning
An ointment used to promote healing of the skin or as protection.
Example
She applied a salve to the burn on her hand.
Ella aplicó un ungüento en la quemadura de su mano.
B1 noun /bʌɡ/

Bug

bicho
Meaning
a small insect; a defect in a computer program
Example
I found a bug crawling on my bed sheets.
Encontré un bicho arrastrándose en mis sábanas.
A1 noun/verb /bæŋk/

bank

banco
Meaning
an institution where money is kept and managed; or to tilt in movement (like an airplane or riverbank)
Example
She deposited the money in the bank.
Ella depositó el dinero en el banco.
B2 noun ˈekwɪti

equity

equidad
Meaning
The value of the shares issued by a company.
Example
Owning equity in a company can yield significant returns.
Poseer acciones en una empresa puede generar rendimientos significativos.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl/

unequivocal

inequívoco
Meaning
Leaving no doubt; clear and unambiguous
Example
She gave an unequivocal answer to the question.
Ella dio una respuesta inequívoca a la pregunta.
C2 noun /ˈprɒvəndər/

provender

alimento para el ganado
Meaning
food or provisions, especially for livestock
Example
The barn was filled with provender for the cattle.
El granero estaba lleno de alimento para el ganado.
C1 verb /ɪnˈhɪbɪt/

inhibit

inhibir
Meaning
to prevent or restrain someone or something from acting freely; to hinder
Example
Fear can inhibit personal growth.
El miedo puede inhibir el crecimiento personal.
B2 noun, verb /steɪk/

stake

participación, riesgo
Meaning
A share or interest in a business or venture; to risk or support something of value.
Example
He has a major stake in the new company.
Él tiene una participación importante en la nueva empresa.
A1 verb /smaɪl/

smile

sonrisa
Meaning
to express happiness or friendliness by turning the corners of the mouth upwards
Example
She smiled when she saw the gift.
Ella sonrió cuando vio el regalo.