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B2 verb /ɪˈrɛkt/

erect

erigir
Meaning
to build or construct something; to set upright
Example
They erected a statue in the town square.
Ellos erigieron una estatua en la plaza del pueblo.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈvæmp/

revamp

rehacer
Meaning
To give a new and improved form, structure, or appearance to something.
Example
The company decided to revamp its website for a modern look.
La empresa decidió renovar su sitio web para darle un aspecto moderno.
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.
C2 noun /feɪt/

fete

fiesta, celebración
Meaning
a celebration or festival, often in honor of someone
Example
The village held a grand fete to celebrate the harvest.
El pueblo celebró una gran fiesta para celebrar la cosecha.
B2 noun ɪˈmɪʃ.ən

emission

emisión
Meaning
The release or discharge of gases, particles, or other substances into the environment.
Example
Car manufacturers are reducing carbon emissions.
Los fabricantes de automóviles están reduciendo las emisiones de carbono.
C1 noun /wedʒ/

Wedge

cuña; cuñar; partir
Meaning
a triangular piece of wood or metal used for splitting or securing; a piece of cheese or cake
Example
He used a wooden wedge to split the log into smaller pieces.
Usó una cuña de madera para dividir el tronco en pedazos más pequeños.
A2 noun /əˈpɪə.rəns/

Appearance

apariencia; presencia; manifestación
Meaning
the way that someone or something looks; an act of performing or participating in a public event
Example
Her appearance at the event surprised everyone.
Su aparición en el evento sorprendió a todos.
B2 adjective /senˈseɪʃənəl/

Sensational

sensacional; impresionante; asombroso
Meaning
causing great excitement or shock; extremely impressive
Example
The sensational performance left the audience speechless.
El rendimiento sensacional dejó a la audiencia sin palabras.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈduː/

overdo

exagerar
Meaning
to do something too much; to exaggerate or carry to excess
Example
Don't overdo the exercise on your first day at the gym.
No exageres con el ejercicio en tu primer día en el gimnasio.
C1 noun /kwæk/

Quack

charlatán
Meaning
a person who pretends to be a doctor but has no medical training; the sound a duck makes
Example
People should be careful not to trust medical advice from a quack.
Las personas deben tener cuidado de no confiar en consejos médicos de un charlatán.
B1 noun /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/

lighting

iluminación
Meaning
the arrangement or use of light in a place; the act of providing light
Example
The lighting in the restaurant created a warm and cozy atmosphere.
La iluminación en el restaurante creó un ambiente cálido y acogedor.
C1 verb /dɪsˈbænd/

disband

disolver
Meaning
to break up and stop functioning as a group or organization
Example
The club decided to disband after twenty years of activity.
El club decidió disolverse después de veinte años de actividad.
C2 noun /ˌkɒməˈsɛəriət/

commissariat

departamento de suministros
Meaning
A department responsible for supplying food and equipment, especially in the military.
Example
The army commissariat ensured that the soldiers had enough supplies.
El departamento de suministros del ejército se aseguró de que los soldados tuvieran suficientes provisiones.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdʒɛkt/

inject

inyectar
Meaning
To introduce a substance, especially a drug, into the body using a needle.
Example
The nurse will inject the vaccine into the patient's arm.
La enfermera inyectará la vacuna en el brazo del paciente.
B2 verb /ˌmɪsˈjuːz/

misuse

mal uso
Meaning
To use something incorrectly or for the wrong purpose.
Example
Misusing social media profiles can harm relationships.
El mal uso de los perfiles en redes sociales puede dañar las relaciones.
C2 noun /ˈæp.ɪˌkʌl.tʃər/

apiculture

apicultura
Meaning
The practice of keeping and raising bees for honey and other products.
Example
Apiculture plays a vital role in agriculture by supporting pollination.
La apicultura juega un papel vital en la agricultura al apoyar la polinización.
B2 noun, verb /dɪˈfɔːlt/

default

incumplir
Meaning
failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan
Example
The company defaulted on its loan payments.
La compañía incumplió con sus pagos de préstamo.
C2 noun /ˈmænˌtræp/

man-trap

trampa para hombres
Meaning
A trap designed to catch or injure humans; informally, a woman considered dangerously attractive.
Example
The old castle had a man-trap at the entrance.
El viejo castillo tenía una trampa para hombres en la entrada.
C1 noun /vərˈnækjələr/

vernacular

lengua vernácula
Meaning
the language or dialect spoken by ordinary people in a particular region
Example
He gave his speech in the local vernacular so everyone could understand.
Él dio su discurso en la lengua vernácula local para que todos pudieran entender.
C1 noun ˌɪnfrəˈstrʌktʃərəl dɪˈveləpmənt

infrastructural development

desarrollo infraestructural
Meaning
The process of building and improving the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
Example
Infrastructural development is necessary for efficient recycling.
El desarrollo infraestructural es necesario para el reciclaje eficiente.
C2 noun /ɪnˈɛrənsi/

inerrancy

inerrancia
Meaning
the belief or quality of being free from error; absolute correctness
Example
Some religious groups strongly affirm the inerrancy of their sacred texts.
Algunos grupos religiosos afirman fuertemente la inerrancia de sus textos sagrados.
B2 noun /ˈhoʊmlænd/

homeland

patria
Meaning
a person's native country or region
Example
She returned to her homeland after ten years abroad.
Ella regresó a su patria después de diez años en el extranjero.
C2 adjective /ˌvɪtriˈɑːlɪk/

vitriolic

crítico mordaz
Meaning
filled with bitter criticism or malice
Example
His vitriolic remarks hurt everyone in the room.
Sus comentarios críticos mordaces hirieron a todos en la sala.
C2 verb /ˈsɪbəleɪt/

sibilate

pronunciar con silbido
Meaning
To pronounce with a hissing sound.
Example
The actor sibilated his lines for dramatic effect.
El actor pronunció sus líneas con un silbido para un efecto dramático.
C2 noun /ˌpaɪrəˈmeɪniə/

pyromania

deseo incontrolable de prender fuego a cosas
Meaning
An uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.
Example
The suspect was diagnosed with pyromania after repeated incidents of arson.
El sospechoso fue diagnosticado con piromanía después de repetidos incidentes de incendio provocado.
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 /ˈɔɪ.stər/

Oyster

ostra
Meaning
a type of shellfish that can be eaten and sometimes contains pearls
Example
She ordered fresh oysters at the seafood restaurant.
Ella ordenó ostras frescas en el restaurante de mariscos.
A2 adjective /ˈwɛstərn/

western

occidental
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of the West, especially Europe and the Americas
Example
She loves western music and culture.
A ella le encanta la música y la cultura occidental.
C2 adjective /ˌæp.rɪˈhen.sə.bəl/

Apprehensible

comprensible
Meaning
able to be understood or grasped; comprehensible
Example
The complex theory became apprehensible after the professor's explanation.
La teoría compleja se volvió comprensible después de la explicación del profesor.
C2 noun /ˈdɛskænt/

descant

melodía adicional
Meaning
An additional melody or counterpoint sung or played above the main melody.
Example
The choir added a beautiful descant to the hymn.
El coro añadió una hermosa melodía adicional al himno.
C2 verb /dɪˈbɔːtʃ/

debauch

corromper
Meaning
to corrupt morally; to lead into excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures
Example
The novel shows how wealth can debauch a person's character.
La novela muestra cómo la riqueza puede corromper el carácter de una persona.
A2 noun /ˈmɛnjuː/

menu

menú
Meaning
A list of food and drinks available at a restaurant or offered at a meal.
Example
The restaurant updated its menu with new dishes.
El restaurante actualizó su menú con nuevos platos.
A2 verb /heɪt/

hate

odiar
Meaning
to feel intense dislike or aversion for someone or something
Example
I hate waiting in long lines.
Odio esperar en largas filas.
C1 noun ˈæ.sɛt ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən

asset allocation

asignación de activos
Meaning
An investment strategy that aims to balance risk and reward by apportioning a portfolio's assets according to an individual's goals, risk tolerance, and investment horizon.
Example
Proper asset allocation is key to financial growth.
Una correcta asignación de activos es clave para el crecimiento financiero.
B1 noun, verb /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/

sailing

navegación a vela
Meaning
The act of traveling in a boat or ship using sails; the sport or activity of navigating a boat with sails.
Example
We went sailing on the lake during the summer.
Fuimos a navegar en el lago durante el verano.
B1 adverb /ˈpɜː.mə.nənt.li/

permanently

permanentemente
Meaning
in a way that lasts or remains unchanged for a long time or forever
Example
She moved to the city permanently after finishing her studies.
Se mudó a la ciudad permanentemente después de terminar sus estudios.
C1 adjective /ɔːˌθɒr.ɪˈteə.ri.ən/

authoritarian

autoritario
Meaning
Demanding absolute obedience to authority; excessively controlling or strict in governance.
Example
Authoritarian parenting often limits a child's independence.
La crianza autoritaria a menudo limita la independencia de un niño.
B2 noun /ˈsteɪdiəm/

stadium

estadio
Meaning
a large structure with seating for sports, concerts, or other events
Example
Thousands of fans filled the stadium to watch the final match.
Miles de aficionados llenaron el estadio para ver el partido final.
C1 verb /ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/

alienate

alienar
Meaning
To make someone feel isolated or estranged; to cause someone to become unfriendly.
Example
His rude behavior alienated many of his friends.
Su comportamiento grosero alienó a muchos de sus amigos.
B2 verb baɪnd

bind

atar
Meaning
To tie, fasten, or hold together securely.
Example
This force binds quarks together.
Esta fuerza une los quarks.
C1 adjective /ˈplʌk.i/

plucky

valiente
Meaning
having or showing courage and determination
Example
The plucky child rescued the kitten from the tree.
El niño valiente rescató al gatito del árbol.
C1 noun /ˈpraɪ.mər/ (US), /ˈprɪm.ər/ (UK)

primer

libro introductorio, imprimación
Meaning
A basic introductory book or a substance used to prepare a surface for painting.
Example
He read a primer on programming before starting his course.
Él leyó un libro introductorio sobre programación antes de comenzar su curso.
A2 verb /ʃaɪn/

shine

brillar
Meaning
to give out a bright light or glow
Example
The sun will shine brightly tomorrow.
El sol brillará intensamente mañana.
C2 adjective /ˈvɒl.jʊ.bəl/

Voluble

hablador; locuaz
Meaning
speaking fluently and readily; talkative; having a continuous flow of words
Example
The voluble salesman talked for hours about his products.
El hablador vendedor habló durante horas sobre sus productos.
B2 noun /daɪˈnæmɪks/

dynamics

dinámica
Meaning
the forces or properties that stimulate growth, development, or change within a system or process
Example
The dynamics of the team changed after the new manager joined.
La dinámica del equipo cambió después de que el nuevo gerente se uniera.
B1 adjective kəˈmɜː.ʃəl

commercial

comercial
Meaning
Concerned with or engaged in commerce; having profit as a primary aim rather than artistic or other value.
Example
Commercial hubs attract investments.
Los centros comerciales atraen inversiones.
B2 noun /ˈhaɪdrədʒən/

hydrogen

hidrógeno
Meaning
a colorless, odorless, highly flammable gas that is the lightest and most abundant chemical element in the universe
Example
Hydrogen is used as a clean fuel in many energy systems.
El hidrógeno se utiliza como un combustible limpio en muchos sistemas de energía.
B2 noun /ˌɛvəˈluːʃən/

evolution

evolución
Meaning
the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form
Example
The theory of evolution explains how species change over time.
La teoría de la evolución explica cómo las especies cambian con el tiempo.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌltri/

sultry

caluroso y húmedo, atractivo
Meaning
Uncomfortably hot and humid; also describes someone attractive in a passionate or sensual way.
Example
The sultry weather made it hard to focus on work.
El clima caluroso y húmedo dificultaba concentrarse en el trabajo.
C2 noun /ˈsɒlɪˌsɪzəm/

solecism

solecismo
Meaning
a grammatical mistake in speech or writing; a breach of good manners or etiquette
Example
His speech was full of solecisms and awkward phrases.
Su discurso estaba lleno de solecismos y frases incómodas.
A2 verb /ɪˈmædʒɪn/

imagine

imaginar
Meaning
to form a mental image of; to believe something unreal to be true
Example
Can you imagine living in a different country?
¿Puedes imaginar vivir en un país diferente?
C1 verb /ˈrɪvɪt/

rivet

asegurar con remache / captar la atención
Meaning
to fasten or secure with a rivet; to hold someone’s attention firmly
Example
The craftsman riveted the metal plates together.
El artesano riveteó las placas de metal juntas.
C2 adjective /ˌser.ɪˈməʊ.ni.əs/

ceremonious

ceremonioso y educado
Meaning
marked by formality, politeness, or strict observance of customs
Example
He gave her a ceremonious bow before entering the hall.
Le dio una reverencia ceremoniosa antes de entrar al salón.
C1 noun /dɪˈmaɪz/

demise

muerte / fin
Meaning
Death or end of something, especially the end of an institution or system.
Example
The sudden demise of the company shocked investors.
El repentino fin de la empresa sorprendió a los inversores.
B2 adjective /fəˈnɒmɪnəl/

phenomenal

fenomenal
Meaning
extraordinary, remarkable, or exceptional in a way that is very impressive
Example
The team achieved phenomenal success in the tournament.
El equipo logró un éxito fenomenal en el torneo.
C1 noun /dɪˈsiːt/

Deceit

engaño; fraude; mentira
Meaning
the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth
Example
His deceit was discovered when the truth about his qualifications came to light.
Su engaño fue descubierto cuando la verdad sobre sus calificaciones salió a la luz.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈmiːdiəbl̩/

irremediable

irremediable
Meaning
Impossible to cure, repair, or remedy.
Example
The damage to the ancient manuscript was irremediable.
El daño al antiguo manuscrito era irremediable.
C1 verb /praɪ/

pry

husmear / entrometerse
Meaning
to look closely into something; to try to find out private information
Example
She tried to pry into her neighbor’s private life.
Ella intentó husmear en la vida privada de su vecino.
B1 verb /bliːd/

bleed

sangrar
Meaning
to lose blood from the body, especially due to injury
Example
She began to bleed from the cut on her arm.
Ella comenzó a sangrar por el corte en su brazo.
C1 adjective /ˈtɪklɪʃ/

ticklish

cosquilloso, sensible
Meaning
easily made to laugh by being touched lightly; easily upset or sensitive
Example
She is very ticklish and bursts into laughter when touched on her feet.
Ella es muy cosquillosa y se echa a reír cuando la tocan en los pies.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːrprɪt/

misinterpret

malinterpretar
Meaning
to understand or explain something wrongly
Example
He misinterpreted her silence as agreement.
Él malinterpretó su silencio como un acuerdo.
C1 noun /treɪd fəˌsɪl.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

trade facilitation

facilitación del comercio
Meaning
The simplification, modernization and harmonization of export and import processes.
Example
Trade facilitation boosts economic growth.
La facilitación del comercio impulsa el crecimiento económico.
B1 adjective /ˈskɪlfʊl/

Skilful

habilidoso; experto; diestro
Meaning
having or showing skill; expert and accomplished
Example
The skilful surgeon performed the operation with great precision.
El cirujano habilidoso realizó la operación con gran precisión.
B1 adjective /rɪˈtaɪərd/

Retired

jubilado
Meaning
having left one's job and ceased to work; withdrawn from activity
Example
My retired grandfather enjoys gardening in his free time.
Mi abuelo jubilado disfruta de la jardinería en su tiempo libre.
C2 adverb /bɪˈtaɪmz/

betimes

temprano
Meaning
early; in good time
Example
She rose betimes to finish her work.
Ella se levantó temprano para terminar su trabajo.
C2 noun /lænˈtɑː.nə/

Lantana

lantana
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with clusters of small colorful flowers
Example
The lantana flowers attract butterflies to the garden.
Las flores de lantana atraen mariposas al jardín.
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɒs.tər/

Impostor

impostor; fraude
Meaning
a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others; a fraud
Example
The impostor convinced everyone he was a doctor until his fake credentials were discovered.
El impostor convenció a todos de que era un doctor hasta que se descubrió que sus credenciales eran falsas.
B2 noun /ˈɔːɡən/

organ

órgano
Meaning
a part of the body that performs a specific function
Example
The heart is an important organ in the human body.
El corazón es un órgano importante en el cuerpo humano.
C2 noun /rɪˈpæst/

repast

comida
Meaning
A meal or the food eaten during a meal.
Example
They enjoyed a delicious repast by the riverside.
Disfrutaron de una deliciosa comida junto al río.
B2 noun, verb /ˈblækmeɪl/

blackmail

chantajear
Meaning
the act of demanding money or advantage by threatening to reveal secrets; to force someone to act by using such threats
Example
He tried to blackmail her by threatening to reveal the documents.
Intentó chantajearla amenazando con revelar los documentos.
C2 noun /dʒuːt/

jute

yute
Meaning
a long, soft, shiny plant fiber used to make rope, bags, sacks, and coarse cloth
Example
Jute is widely used to make eco-friendly bags and ropes.
El yute se utiliza para fabricar bolsas y cuerdas.
B2 verb /əˈteɪn/

attain

alcanzar
Meaning
to achieve or reach something
Example
She worked hard to attain her goals.
Ella trabajó duro para alcanzar sus metas.
C2 noun /ˈhen.ə/

Henna

henna
Meaning
a reddish-brown dye made from the powdered leaves of a tropical shrub, used to color hair and decorate skin
Example
The bride's hands were beautifully decorated with intricate henna patterns for her wedding ceremony.
Las manos de la novia estaban bellamente decoradas con intrincados patrones de henna para su ceremonia de boda.
C2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊəl/

disavowal

desautorización
Meaning
the denial of any responsibility, connection, or support
Example
The politician issued a firm disavowal of the controversial remarks.
El político emitió una firme desautorización de los comentarios controvertidos.
B2 noun /ˌep.ɪˈdem.ɪk/

Epidemic

epidemia
Meaning
a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community
Example
The flu epidemic affected thousands of people across the country.
La epidemia de gripe afectó a miles de personas en todo el país.
C1 adjective /ˈhiːdləs/

heedless

despreocupado
Meaning
showing a reckless lack of care or attention
Example
He drove with heedless disregard for the rules.
Condujo con desprecio por las reglas.
A2 verb /kəmˈpleɪn/

complain

quejarse
Meaning
to express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something
Example
He often complains about the noise in the neighborhood.
Él a menudo se queja del ruido en el vecindario.
B2 noun /ˌek.spekˈteɪ.ʃən/

Expectation

expectativa; esperanza;
Meaning
a strong belief that something will happen or be the case; anticipation
Example
The new teacher exceeded everyone's expectations with her innovative teaching methods.
El nuevo maestro superó las expectativas de todos con sus métodos de enseñanza innovadores.
B2 adjective /ˈʌl.tɪ.mət/

Ultimate

último; supremo; final
Meaning
being the best or most extreme example of its kind; final; last
Example
This is the ultimate test of your skills.
Este es el examen final de tus habilidades.
C2 verb /ˈæbnɪˌɡeɪt/

abnegate

renunciar
Meaning
to deny or renounce something, especially a right or desire
Example
She chose to abnegate her personal interests for the sake of the team.
Ella eligió renunciar a sus intereses personales por el bien del equipo.
C2 adjective /ˈmiːzli/

measly

insignificante
Meaning
contemptibly small or insignificant
Example
He was paid a measly sum for the hard work.
Le pagaron una suma insignificante por el arduo trabajo.
C1 adjective /ˈræmpənt/

rampant

rampante
Meaning
existing or spreading unchecked, often in an undesirable way
Example
Corruption was rampant in the city administration.
La corrupción estaba rampante en la administración de la ciudad.
B2 noun /məʊˈbɪləti/

mobility

movilidad
Meaning
The ability to move or be moved freely and easily; the quality of being mobile.
Example
The mobility of workers is essential for the success of the project.
La movilidad de los trabajadores es esencial para el éxito del proyecto.
B2 verb, noun /ʃeɪv/

shave

afeitar
Meaning
To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair
Example
He likes to shave every morning before work.
Le gusta afeitarse todas las mañanas antes del trabajo.
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/

favorable

favorable
Meaning
expressing approval or support; advantageous
Example
The weather conditions were favorable for the outdoor event.
Las condiciones climáticas fueron favorables para el evento al aire libre.
A2 adjective /miːn/

Mean

cruel; mezquino; desagradable
Meaning
unkind; cruel; nasty
Example
Don't be so mean to your little sister.
No seas tan cruel con tu hermana pequeña.
B2 adjective /ˈtrʌst.fəl/

Trustful

confiado; que tiene o muestra confianza
Meaning
having or showing trust in someone or something; trusting
Example
She was too trustful and believed everything he said.
Ella era demasiado confiada y creía todo lo que él decía.
A2 noun /ˈaɪ.lənd/

Island

isla
Meaning
a piece of land completely surrounded by water
Example
We visited a beautiful island during our vacation.
Visitamos una hermosa isla durante nuestras vacaciones.
B2 noun /ˈeɪlmənt/

ailment

enfermedad
Meaning
An illness, typically a minor one.
Example
He went to the doctor for a minor stomach ailment.
Fue al médico por una leve enfermedad estomacal.
C1 noun /ˌpænəˈsiːə/

panacea

panacea
Meaning
A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.
Example
Education is often seen as a panacea for social problems.
La educación a menudo se considera una panacea para los problemas sociales.
C2 adjective /ˈvækjuəs/

vacuous

vacío
Meaning
Having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless.
Example
She gave a vacuous smile during the serious discussion.
Ella dio una sonrisa vacía durante la discusión seria.
B2 verb /hɔːlt/

halt

detener
Meaning
to stop or bring to a stop
Example
The train suddenly halted at the station.
El tren se detuvo repentinamente en la estación.
A2 adverb /ˈnoʊwɛr/

Nowhere

en ningún lado
Meaning
not anywhere; in no place
Example
I searched everywhere but the keys were nowhere to be found.
Busqué por todas partes pero las llaves no estaban en ningún lado.
C2 noun /ˈpɔːpərɪzəm/

pauperism

paupérisme
Meaning
The state of being extremely poor.
Example
The country struggled with rising pauperism in the 19th century.
El país luchó contra el pauperismo creciente en el siglo XIX.
B1 noun /hoʊst/

Host

anfitrión; persona que recibe o entretiene invitados; gran número de cosas
Meaning
a person who receives or entertains other people as guests; a large number of things
Example
The gracious host welcomed all the guests with warm smiles and refreshments.
El amable anfitrión dio la bienvenida a todos los invitados con sonrisas cálidas y refrescos.
C1 noun /ˈpæn.θi.ən/

pantheon

todos los dioses, templo dedicado a todos los dioses
Meaning
All the gods of a religion collectively; a building dedicated to all gods.
Example
The Roman Pantheon is one of the best-preserved ancient temples.
El Panteón romano es uno de los templos antiguos mejor conservados.
B2 adjective /ˌɛm.pəˈθɛ.tɪk/

empathetic

empático
Meaning
Showing ability to understand and share feelings of others.
Example
She was empathetic towards her friend's struggles.
Ella fue empática hacia las luchas de su amiga.
C1 noun /ˈblæs.fə.mi/

blasphemy

blasfemia
Meaning
the act of speaking disrespectfully about God or sacred things
Example
In some countries, blasphemy is a punishable offense.
En algunos países, la blasfemia es un delito castigable.
C1 noun /ɪkˈstrækʃən/

extraction

extracción
Meaning
the act of removing something, especially by pulling it out
Example
The extraction of oil from the ground requires special equipment.
La extracción de petróleo del suelo requiere equipos especiales.
C1 noun ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.tɪv

revolutionary initiative

iniciativa revolucionaria
Meaning
A groundbreaking action or plan that brings about significant change or transformation.
Example
The revolutionary initiative promotes sustainable energy.
La iniciativa revolucionaria promueve la energía sostenible.
C2 noun /ɪnˈfriːkwəns/

infrequence

infrecuencia
Meaning
The state of occurring rarely or at long intervals.
Example
The infrequence of their meetings made it hard to maintain close ties.
La infrecuencia de sus reuniones hacía difícil mantener vínculos cercanos.
B2 adjective /prəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Productive

productivo
Meaning
efficient; yielding good results; fruitful
Example
Working from home has made me more productive than ever before.
Trabajar desde casa me ha hecho más productivo que nunca.
C2 adjective /ˈfæl.oʊ/

fallow

barbecho
Meaning
Describing land that is left unplanted for a period to restore its fertility, allowing soil to recover nutrients and break pest and disease cycles.
Example
Farmers leave their fields fallow to restore soil fertility.
Los agricultores dejan sus campos en barbecho para restaurar la fertilidad del suelo.
C2 noun (plural) /ˈɔːrdʒiːz/

orgies

orgías
Meaning
Wild gatherings involving excessive indulgence in food, drink, or sexual activity.
Example
The ancient Romans were infamous for their lavish feasts and orgies.
Los antiguos romanos eran infames por sus banquetes lujosos y orgías.
B2 adverb /ˈɜːrdʒəntli/

urgently

urgentemente
Meaning
in a way that requires immediate attention or action
Example
The patient urgently needs medical attention.
El paciente necesita atención médica urgentemente.
A1 noun /ˈkrɪsməs/

christmas

Navidad
Meaning
an annual festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed on December 25
Example
Families gather to celebrate Christmas with joy and love.
Las familias se reúnen para celebrar la Navidad con alegría y amor.
C2 adjective /ˈɪnfəntaɪl/

infantile

infantil
Meaning
characteristic of an infant; childish
Example
His infantile behavior embarrassed everyone at the meeting.
Su comportamiento infantil avergonzó a todos en la reunión.
C1 verb /ədˈmɒnɪʃ/

admonish

amonestar
Meaning
to warn or reprimand someone firmly; to advise or urge earnestly
Example
The teacher admonished the students for being late.
El profesor amonestó a los estudiantes por llegar tarde.
B2 adjective /ˈvʌl.nər.ə.bəl/

vulnerable

vulnerable
Meaning
susceptible to physical or emotional harm
Example
Children are often the most vulnerable in times of crisis.
Los niños son a menudo los más vulnerables en tiempos de crisis.
B2 noun ˈbʌtərflaɪ ˌpɒpjəˈleɪʃən

Butterfly Population

población de mariposas
Meaning
The total number of butterflies in a particular area or ecosystem.
Example
The butterfly population is declining due to habitat loss.
La población de mariposas está disminuyendo debido a la pérdida de hábitat.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪpəθi/

antipathy

antipatía
Meaning
a deep-seated feeling of dislike or aversion toward something or someone
Example
There was a mutual antipathy between the two rival companies.
Había una antipatía mutua entre las dos empresas rivales.
C1 noun /ˈmenəs/

Menace

amenaza
Meaning
A person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat
Example
The reckless driver was a menace to everyone on the road.
El conductor imprudente era una amenaza para todos en la carretera.
C2 adjective /eɪˈrɪðmɪk/

arrhythmic

arítmico
Meaning
Lacking a regular rhythm or beat.
Example
The patient had an arrhythmic heartbeat.
El paciente tenía un latido cardíaco arítmico.
B1 adjective kənˈsɪs.tənt

consistent

consistente
Meaning
Acting or done in the same way over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate.
Example
Consistent performance leads to success.
El rendimiento constante lleva al éxito.
A2 noun /ˈtrævələr/

traveler

viajero
Meaning
a person who is traveling or who often travels
Example
The traveler rested at a small inn after a long journey.
El viajero descansó en una pequeña posada después de un largo viaje.
C1 verb /rɪˈkaʊnt/

recount

relatar
Meaning
to narrate or tell the details of an event or experience
Example
She recounted her adventures during the summer trip.
Ella relató sus aventuras durante el viaje de verano.
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːkɪʃ/

mawkish

excesivamente sentimental
Meaning
excessively sentimental, often to the point of being sickly
Example
The movie was criticized for its mawkish sentimentality.
La película fue criticada por su sentimentalismo empalagoso.
B2 noun /ˈdeɪtəbeɪs/

database

base de datos
Meaning
a structured collection of data stored and accessed electronically
Example
The company's customer details are stored in a secure database.
Los detalles de los clientes de la empresa se almacenan en una base de datos segura.
B1 noun, adjective /ˈkrɪmɪnəl/

criminal

criminal
Meaning
A person who has committed a crime; relating to crime
Example
The police arrested a dangerous criminal last night.
La policía arrestó a un criminal peligroso anoche.
A2 noun /ˈmædʒɪk/

magic

magia
Meaning
the use of mysterious or supernatural powers to influence events
Example
The magician amazed the crowd with his magic.
El mago sorprendió a la multitud con su magia.
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.