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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.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnækˈsɛsəbl/

inaccessible

inaccesible
Meaning
unable to be reached, entered, or understood
Example
The remote village is almost inaccessible during the rainy season.
El pueblo remoto es casi inaccesible durante la temporada de lluvias.
A1 preposition /frəm/ or /frʌm/

from

de
Meaning
Used to indicate the starting point of a journey, action, or source.
Example
She came from Dhaka to visit her family.
Ella vino de Dhaka para visitar a su familia.
B2 adjective /ˈsiː.z ə n.əl/

Seasonal

estacional
Meaning
relating to or occurring in a particular season; changing according to the seasons
Example
Many businesses hire seasonal workers during the holidays.
Muchas empresas contratan trabajadores estacionales durante las vacaciones.
C2 noun /ˈpɪərɪdʒ/

peerage

nobleza
Meaning
the title or rank of a peer; the nobility as a group
Example
He was elevated to the peerage by the king.
Fue elevado a la nobleza por el rey.
C1 adjective /ˈstʌm.pi/

Stumpy

bajo y grueso
Meaning
short and thick; having a short, thick appearance
Example
The stumpy little dog wagged its tail enthusiastically.
El perrito bajo y grueso movió su cola con entusiasmo.
A2 adjective /ˈflaɪɪŋ/

flying

volando
Meaning
able to move through the air; related to flight or aircraft
Example
The flying bird disappeared into the clouds.
El pájaro volando desapareció entre las nubes.
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 verb /əˈfɪks/

affix

adjuntar / pegar
Meaning
to attach or stick something firmly to another thing
Example
Please affix the stamp to the envelope.
Por favor, adjunte el sello al sobre.
C2 noun /ˈdʒaɪrəˌskoʊp/

gyroscope

giroscopio
Meaning
A device consisting of a wheel or disk mounted so it can spin rapidly and maintain orientation, used for navigation and balance.
Example
The airplane's navigation system relies on a gyroscope for stability.
El sistema de navegación del avión depende de un giroscopio para la estabilidad.
A2 adjective /ˈtaɪ.di/

Tidy

ordenado; limpio
Meaning
arranged neatly and in order; clean and organized
Example
She keeps her room very tidy and organized.
Ella mantiene su habitación muy ordenada y limpia.
B2 noun /əbˈzɜːvər/

observer

observador
Meaning
a person who watches or notices something
Example
The observer took notes during the meeting.
El observador tomó notas durante la reunión.
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.
B2 noun /ˈdʒʊəri/

jury

jurado
Meaning
a group of people sworn to give a verdict in a legal case based on the evidence
Example
The jury found him guilty of the crime.
El jurado lo encontró culpable del crimen.
C1 noun /əˈsɛsər/

assessor

evaluador
Meaning
a person who evaluates or estimates the nature, ability, or quality of something
Example
An external assessor reviewed the project report.
Un evaluador externo revisó el informe del proyecto.
C1 verb /ˈkwentʃɪŋ/

quenching

saciar / apagar
Meaning
The act of satisfying thirst or extinguishing something like fire.
Example
Drinking cold water was quenching her thirst.
Beber agua fría estaba saciando su sed.
C1 adjective ˈfɔːr.mɪ.də.bəl

formidable

formidable
Meaning
Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.
Example
The boxer was a formidable opponent in the ring.
El boxeador era un oponente formidable en el ring.
C1 adjective /səˈtɪrɪk/

satiric

satírico
Meaning
Relating to or using satire.
Example
The novel takes a satiric view of urban life.
La novela tiene una visión satírica de la vida urbana.
A2 adjective /ˈteɪ.sti/

Tasty

sabroso
Meaning
having a pleasant flavor; delicious
Example
The pizza was really tasty with fresh ingredients.
La pizza estaba realmente sabrosa con ingredientes frescos.
B1 verb /siːl/

seal

sellar, cerrar
Meaning
to close or secure something tightly or officially confirm something
Example
He sealed the envelope before sending the letter.
Él selló el sobre antes de enviar la carta.
B1 noun /ɪˈdɪʃən/

edition

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

plait

trenza
Meaning
a braid of hair or straw; to braid
Example
She decided to plait her hair before the party.
Ella decidió trenzarse el cabello antes de la fiesta.
B2 adjective /ˈɪnfɪnɪt/

infinite

infinito
Meaning
limitless or endless in space, extent, or number
Example
The universe is often described as infinite.
El universo a menudo se describe como infinito.
C1 verb /dɪˈfeɪs/

deface

desfigurar
Meaning
to spoil the surface or appearance of something, especially by writing or drawing on it
Example
The vandals defaced the wall with graffiti.
Los vándalos desfiguraron la pared con grafitis.
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrɡər/

burgher

burguesía
Meaning
A citizen of a town, typically a member of the wealthy middle class.
Example
The burgher was respected as a prosperous merchant in the city.
El burgués fue respetado como un próspero comerciante en la ciudad.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtrɛntʃ/

entrench

afianzar
Meaning
To establish something so firmly that it is difficult to change.
Example
The company entrenched its position in the market through innovation.
La empresa afianzó su posición en el mercado a través de la innovación.
C2 noun /ˈɡlʌtəni/

gluttony

glotonería
Meaning
Excessive eating or drinking; overindulgence in food or drink.
Example
His gluttony during the festival left him feeling sick.
Su glotonería durante el festival lo dejó sintiéndose enfermo.
C2 adjective /ˈplændʒənt/

plangent

sonido triste o resonante
Meaning
having a loud, mournful sound; resonant
Example
The plangent toll of the church bell echoed through the village.
El tañido triste de la campana de la iglesia resonó por el pueblo.
C2 verb /ˌriː.kəˈnɔɪ.tər/

reconnoiter

reconocer
Meaning
to make a preliminary inspection or survey, especially of an area for military or strategic purposes
Example
The soldiers reconnoitered the area before advancing.
Los soldados reconocieron el área antes de avanzar.
B2 adjective /ˈroʊlɪŋ/

rolling

rodando
Meaning
moving in gentle undulations; moving forward by turning over and over
Example
They drove through the rolling hills of the countryside.
Condujeron por las colinas onduladas del campo.
A2 noun /ˈθiːətər/

theater

teatro
Meaning
a building or area for dramatic performances
Example
We are going to the theater tonight.
Vamos al teatro esta noche.
C2 noun /ˈpɛstɪləns/

pestilence

peste
Meaning
A deadly or virulent epidemic disease that spreads rapidly.
Example
The medieval city was devastated by a pestilence.
La ciudad medieval fue devastada por una peste.
A2 verb /ˈkɑːpi/

copy

copiar
Meaning
to make an identical reproduction of something
Example
Please copy this document for the meeting.
Por favor, copie este documento para la reunión.
A2 verb /ˈmenʃən/

mention

mencionar
Meaning
to refer to something briefly; to speak about or name
Example
She forgot to mention the meeting time.
Ella olvidó mencionar la hora de la reunión.
B2 adjective /ˈflʌfi/

fluffy

felicidad
Meaning
soft, light, and airy in texture
Example
She baked a fluffy cake for the party.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 verb /tiːz/

Tease

burlarse
Meaning
to make fun of someone in a playful or unkind way
Example
Children often tease their younger siblings playfully.
Los niños a menudo se burlan de sus hermanos pequeños juguetonamente.
C2 noun /ˌmɪstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

mystification

misterio, desconcierto
Meaning
the act of making something unclear or confusing; a state of being puzzled or bewildered
Example
The audience watched in mystification as the magician performed his tricks.
La audiencia miró con desconcierto mientras el mago realizaba sus trucos.
A1 adjective /blæk/

Black

negro
Meaning
having the darkest color; the opposite of white
Example
She wore a beautiful black dress to the party.
Ella llevaba un hermoso vestido negro a la fiesta.
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.
A2 noun /ˈɔːtoʊ/

auto

auto
Meaning
A motor vehicle, especially a car.
Example
He drove his auto to the market.
Él condujo su auto al mercado.
B2 verb /ˈraɪpən/

ripen

felicidad
Meaning
to become or make something ready to eat or fully developed
Example
The bananas ripened quickly in the warm weather.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 noun /ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

capability

capacidad
Meaning
The ability or capacity to do something.
Example
The telescope's capability is unparalleled.
La capacidad del telescopio es incomparable.
C2 noun /ˈæmjʊlət/

Amulet

amuleto; talismán
Meaning
an ornament or small piece of jewelry thought to give protection against evil, danger, or disease
Example
She wore a silver amulet around her neck for good luck.
Ella llevaba un amuleto de plata alrededor del cuello para la buena suerte.
B1 noun /ɡɪlt/

Guilt

culpa
Meaning
a feeling of having committed wrong or failed in an obligation; responsibility for wrongdoing
Example
She felt overwhelming guilt after forgetting her mother's birthday.
Ella sintió una abrumadora culpa después de olvidar el cumpleaños de su madre.
B1 verb /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/

satisfy

satisfacer
Meaning
to fulfill the desires, expectations, or needs of someone; to make content
Example
The delicious meal satisfied our hunger completely.
La comida deliciosa satisfizo nuestro hambre completamente.
B1 adverb /ˈʃɔːt.li/

Shortly

pronto; en breve; brevemente
Meaning
soon; in a short time; briefly
Example
The meeting will begin shortly.
La reunión comenzará pronto.
A2 noun /sɛlf/

self

ser
Meaning
a person's essential being that distinguishes them from others, especially considered as the object of introspection or reflexive action
Example
She has a strong sense of self.
Ella tiene un fuerte sentido del ser.
C1 adjective ˌmæk.roʊ.iː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk

macroeconomic

macroeconómico
Meaning
Relating to the large-scale or general economic factors, such as interest rates and national productivity.
Example
Government policies impact macroeconomic stability.
Las políticas gubernamentales impactan la estabilidad macroeconómica.
A2 noun /nɔɪz/

Noise

ruido
Meaning
a sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant
Example
The noise from the construction site was very disturbing.
El ruido del sitio de construcción era muy molesto.
C2 verb /ˈtrʌŋkeɪt/

truncate

truncar
Meaning
to shorten something by cutting off the top or the end
Example
The article was truncated to fit the limited space.
El artículo fue truncado para encajar en el espacio limitado.
C1 adjective /ʃrɪl/

shrill

sonido agudo
Meaning
High-pitched and piercing in sound.
Example
The shrill whistle startled everyone in the room.
El silbido agudo sorprendió a todos en la sala.
B2 verb /skɪm/

skim

leer rápidamente
Meaning
to move quickly over a surface or to read something quickly
Example
She skimmed through the report before the meeting.
Ella pasó rápidamente por el informe antes de la reunión.
B2 adjective aɪˈkɒnɪk

iconic

icónico
Meaning
Very famous or popular, especially being considered to represent particular opinions or a particular time.
Example
The line "It was the best of times..." is iconic.
La línea "Fue el mejor de los tiempos..." es icónica.
C2 noun /ˈstrætədʒəm/

stratagem

estratagema
Meaning
a plan or scheme designed to achieve a particular goal, often by trickery
Example
The general devised a clever stratagem to outwit the enemy.
El general ideó una astuta estratagema para engañar al enemigo.
B2 adjective /ˈprɪm.ɪ.tɪv/

Primitive

primitivo; básico; crudo; subdesarrollado; simple
Meaning
ancient; basic; crude; undeveloped; simple
Example
The tribe still uses primitive tools for hunting and farming.
La tribu aún usa herramientas primitivas para cazar y cultivar.
B2 verb /ˈɪntɪɡreɪt/

integrate

integrar
Meaning
To combine or bring together into a unified whole.
Example
The new system integrates data from multiple sources.
El nuevo sistema integra datos de múltiples fuentes.
B2 verb /ˈælaɪ/

ally

aliado
Meaning
To unite or form a connection or partnership with another person, group, or nation.
Example
The two countries decided to ally against their common enemy.
Los dos países decidieron aliarse contra su enemigo común.
C1 verb, noun /ɡɔːrdʒ/

gorge

comer con avidez / valle estrecho entre montañas
Meaning
to eat greedily; a narrow valley between mountains or hills
Example
They gorged themselves on pizza after the hike.
Ellos se atiborraron de pizza después de la caminata.
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌpɒd/

decapod

decápodo
Meaning
An arthropod with ten limbs, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps.
Example
The lobster is a well-known decapod.
La langosta es un decápodo bien conocido.
B1 verb /bæn/

ban

prohibir
Meaning
to officially forbid something; to prohibit
Example
The government banned smoking in public places.
El gobierno prohibió fumar en lugares públicos.
B2 noun ɪˌlɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

elimination

eliminación
Meaning
The complete removal or destruction of something.
Example
The elimination of emissions is a priority.
La eliminación de emisiones es una prioridad.
B2 noun /ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən/

revelation

revelación
Meaning
A surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one made known in a dramatic way.
Example
The book was full of shocking revelations about the politician.
El libro estaba lleno de revelaciones impactantes sobre el político.
A1 noun /ˈhɒs.pɪ.təl/

hospital

hospital
Meaning
an institution where sick or injured people are given medical treatment
Example
He was taken to the hospital after the accident.
Lo llevaron al hospital después del accidente.
B2 noun /doʊs/

dose

dosis
Meaning
a measured amount of a medicine or drug taken at one time
Example
The doctor prescribed one dose of the medicine every six hours.
El doctor recetó una dosis de medicamento cada seis horas.
B2 noun /ˈpred.ə.ses.ər/

Predecessor

predecesor
Meaning
a person who held a job or office before the current holder; something that came before another thing
Example
The new manager learned from his predecessor's mistakes.
El nuevo gerente aprendió de los errores de su predecesor.
C1 verb /siːð/

seethe

hirviendo de rabia
Meaning
To be filled with intense but unexpressed anger or agitation.
Example
She was seething with anger after the unfair decision.
Ella estaba hirviendo de rabia después de la decisión injusta.
C2 noun /ˈkæl.əm.ni/

Calumny

calumnia
Meaning
the making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation
Example
The politician sued the newspaper for spreading calumny about his personal life.
El político demandó al periódico por difundir calumnias sobre su vida personal.
B2 adjective /ˌɪd.iˈɒt.ɪk/

Idiotic

idiota
Meaning
extremely stupid; foolish; senseless
Example
His idiotic behavior embarrassed everyone at the meeting.
Su comportamiento idiota avergonzó a todos en la reunión.
C2 adverb /ˈprɒksɪmətli/

proximately

cerca
Meaning
In a near or close manner; nearly.
Example
The village lies proximately to the river.
El pueblo está cerca del río.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈmɒdəl/

remodel

remodelar
Meaning
To change the structure or form of something, especially a building.
Example
They decided to remodel their kitchen last summer.
Ellos decidieron remodelar su cocina el verano pasado.
C1 noun /kənˈtɛndər/

contender

competidor, pretendiente
Meaning
a person or team competing for a title or prize
Example
She is a strong contender for the mayoral position.
Ella es una fuerte contendiente para el cargo de alcaldesa.
B1 noun /ˈpʌb.lɪ.ʃər/

Publisher

editor
Meaning
a person or company that produces and distributes books, magazines, or newspapers
Example
The publisher decided to print 10,000 copies of the new novel.
El editor decidió imprimir 10,000 copias de la nueva novela.
B2 verb /dreɪn/

drain

drenar
Meaning
to cause liquid to flow away from something; to remove liquid
Example
He drained the pasta before adding the sauce.
Él drenó la pasta antes de añadir la salsa.
A2 adjective /ˈklɛvər/

clever

astuto, inteligente
Meaning
Quick to understand, learn, and devise ideas or solutions; intelligent.
Example
She is clever enough to solve the puzzle quickly.
Ella es lo suficientemente astuta para resolver el rompecabezas rápidamente.
C2 adjective /spæzˈmɒdɪk/

spasmodic

espasmódico
Meaning
occurring irregularly or in sudden bursts
Example
The patient experienced spasmodic coughing during the night.
El paciente experimentó tos espasmódica durante la noche.
B1 noun /ˈɡɪvər/

giver

donante
Meaning
a person who gives something
Example
She was always a generous giver to charity.
Ella siempre fue una generosa dadora a la caridad.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈstætɪk/

ecstatic

extático
Meaning
Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or excitement.
Example
The fans were ecstatic after their team won the championship.
Los fanáticos estaban extáticos después de que su equipo ganó el campeonato.
C1 noun /ədˈmɪtəns/

admittance

admisión
Meaning
the process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place
Example
No admittance without a valid ticket.
No hay admisión sin un boleto válido.
B1 adverb /səkˈsɛsfəli/

successfully

exitosamente
Meaning
in a way that achieves a desired result
Example
She passed the exam successfully after weeks of studying.
Ella aprobó el examen con éxito después de semanas de estudio.
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əʊˌfjuː.əl

biofuel

biocombustible
Meaning
A fuel derived immediately from living matter, as opposed to fossil fuels derived from long-dead biological matter.
Example
Biofuels reduce dependence on conventional energy sources.
Los biocombustibles reducen la dependencia de fuentes de energía convencionales.
B2 adjective /ˈliː.fi/

Leafy

con muchas hojas; cubierto de hojas
Meaning
having many leaves; covered with leaves
Example
The leafy green vegetables are very nutritious.
Las verduras de hojas verdes son muy nutritivas.
B1 noun /ˈær.əb/

arab

árabe
Meaning
a person belonging to the Semitic people of the Middle East and North Africa
Example
He is an Arab living in Dubai.
Él es un árabe que vive en Dubái.
A1 noun /ˈles.ən/

Lesson

lección
Meaning
a period of learning or teaching; an experience that teaches you something
Example
Today's math lesson was about fractions.
La lección de matemáticas de hoy fue sobre fracciones.
C1 noun ˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

valuation

valoración
Meaning
An estimation of the worth of something.
Example
The valuation of the property was much higher than expected.
La valoración de la propiedad fue mucho más alta de lo esperado.
B2 noun /strɪp/

Strip

una tira larga y estrecha de tela, papel, plástico u otro material
Meaning
a long narrow piece of cloth, paper, plastic, or other material
Example
She tore a strip of paper from the notebook.
Ella arrancó una tira de papel del cuaderno.
A2 conjunction /ʌnˈlɛs/

unless

a menos que
Meaning
except if
Example
We won't go unless it stops raining.
No iremos a menos que deje de llover.
C2 verb /məˈmɔːriəlaɪz/

memorialize

conmemorar
Meaning
to preserve the memory of a person or event, often through a ceremony, monument, or record
Example
The city decided to memorialize the hero with a statue in the central square.
La ciudad decidió conmemorar al héroe con una estatua en la plaza central.
C2 noun /ˌfaɪ.təʊˈkem.ɪ.kəlz/

phytochemicals

fitonutrientes
Meaning
Natural chemical compounds produced by plants that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition, often having antioxidant properties.
Example
Phytochemicals in green tea help reduce inflammation.
Los fitonutrientes en el té verde ayudan a reducir la inflamación.
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.
C2 verb /ɪnˈræptʃər/

enrapture

fascinar
Meaning
To fill someone with great delight or joy.
Example
The beautiful music enraptured the audience.
La hermosa música fascinó a la audiencia.
C1 verb /ˈdræm.ə.taɪz/

dramatize

dramatizar
Meaning
to present a story in a dramatic way, or to exaggerate something
Example
The novel was dramatized into a popular TV series.
La novela fue dramatizada en una popular serie de televisión.
C2 adjective /ˈtɛsəleɪtɪd/

tessellated

enlazado
Meaning
arranged in a pattern of repeated shapes fitting together without gaps
Example
The tessellated floor was made of colorful tiles arranged in perfect symmetry.
El piso enlazado estaba hecho de baldosas coloridas dispuestas en simetría perfecta.
B2 verb ম্যানিফেস্ট

manifest

manifestar
Meaning
To show or demonstrate clearly; to become evident or apparent.
Example
Symptoms of De Quervain's Syndrome may manifest after prolonged phone use.
Los síntomas del síndrome de De Quervain pueden manifestarse después de un uso prolongado del teléfono.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈlaɪ.tənd/

Enlightened

iluminado; esclarecido; sabio;
Meaning
having or showing a rational, modern outlook; having spiritual knowledge or understanding
Example
The enlightened teacher shared wisdom with all her students.
El maestro iluminado compartió sabiduría con todos sus estudiantes.
B2 noun /ˈɡlæmər/

glamor

encanto
Meaning
An attractive or exciting quality that makes something or someone appealing.
Example
The glamor of city life attracts many young people.
El encanto de la vida en la ciudad atrae a muchos jóvenes.
C1 noun /ɪˌreɡjəˈlærɪti/

irregularity

irregularidad
Meaning
lack of regularity or consistency; a deviation from what is normal, expected, or orderly
Example
The audit revealed several financial irregularities in the company’s records.
La auditoría reveló varias irregularidades financieras en los registros de la empresa.
B2 adjective + noun aɪˈdiːəl ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt

ideal environment

entorno ideal
Meaning
Perfect or most suitable conditions for growth or development
Example
Winter creates an ideal environment for vegetable growth.
El invierno crea un ambiente ideal para el crecimiento de las verduras.
B2 noun /ˌdɪs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Disability

discapacidad
Meaning
a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities
Example
Despite his physical disability, he became a successful athlete in wheelchair racing.
A pesar de su discapacidad física, se convirtió en un exitoso atleta en carreras de silla de ruedas.
C2 noun (plural) /əˈspɜːr.ʒənz/

aspersions

aspersión
Meaning
Critical or slanderous remarks; multiple attacks on reputation.
Example
The politician rejected the aspersions cast against him.
El político rechazó las aspersiones lanzadas contra él.
B1 verb /kəmˈbaɪn/

combine

combinar
Meaning
To bring two or more things together to form a single unit.
Example
They decided to combine their resources for the project.
Ellos decidieron combinar sus recursos para el proyecto.
C1 noun /ˈstætʃər/

stature

estatura, prestigio
Meaning
A person's natural height or their reputation and importance.
Example
Her intellectual stature made her a respected figure in academia.
Su estatura intelectual la convirtió en una figura respetada en el mundo académico.
C1 adjective /aɪˈreɪt/

irate

iracundo
Meaning
Extremely angry.
Example
The customer became irate after waiting for hours.
El cliente se puso iracundo después de esperar durante horas.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈvaɪ.t̬əl.aɪz/

revitalize

revitalizar
Meaning
To restore energy and effectiveness to something.
Example
The new policies aim to revitalize the economy.
Las nuevas políticas tienen como objetivo revitalizar la economía.
B2 adjective ˌkɑː.bən ˈnjuː.trəl

carbon-neutral

carbono neutral
Meaning
Having a balance between emitting carbon and absorbing carbon from the atmosphere; not adding to overall carbon emissions.
Example
The company aims to be carbon-neutral by 2030.
La empresa tiene como objetivo ser carbono neutral para 2030.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnəmən/

Cinnamon

canela
Meaning
aromatic spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species
Example
Cinnamon is often used in baking and desserts.
La canela se usa a menudo en la repostería y los postres.
B1 noun /reɪ/

ray

rayo
Meaning
a narrow beam of light, heat, or radiation
Example
A ray of sunlight broke through the clouds.
Un rayo de luz del sol rompió a través de las nubes.
C1 noun /ˈaɪsətəʊp/

isotope

isótopo
Meaning
Atoms of the same element with equal number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.
Example
Carbon-14 is a radioactive isotope used in dating fossils.
El carbono-14 es un isótopo radiactivo utilizado en la datación de fósiles.
B1 noun ˌɔː.ɡən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃənz

organizations

organizaciones
Meaning
Organized groups of people with a particular purpose
Example
Organizations play a key role in policymaking.
Las organizaciones desempeñan un papel clave en la toma de decisiones políticas.
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.
C1 noun ˌɒp.tɪ.maɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

optimization

optimización
Meaning
Improving processes to increase performance and efficiency.
Example
SEO optimization helps websites rank higher on search engines.
La optimización de SEO ayuda a los sitios web a obtener un rango más alto en los motores de búsqueda.
B2 adjective /ˈniː.di/

Needy

necesitado; pobre; sin recursos
Meaning
requiring help or support; poor; lacking basic necessities
Example
The charity helps needy families during the winter.
La caridad ayuda a las familias necesitadas durante el invierno.
B2 noun prəˈtæɡənɪst

protagonist

protagonista
Meaning
The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.
Example
Charles Darnay is one of the protagonists of the story.
Charles Darnay es uno de los protagonistas de la historia.
A1 noun /ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/

holiday

vacaciones
Meaning
A day of celebration or rest when most people do not work.
Example
We are planning a trip during the summer holiday.
Estamos planeando un viaje durante las vacaciones de verano.
A1 adverb /bɪˈhaɪnd/

Behind

detrás
Meaning
at the back of; following; lagging
Example
The car behind us was honking.
El coche detrás de nosotros estaba tocando la bocina.
B2 noun /faʊl/

Fowl

ave de corral
Meaning
a domesticated bird kept for meat or eggs; chicken or other poultry
Example
The farmer raised fowl in his backyard for fresh eggs and meat.
El granjero criaba aves de corral en su jardín trasero para huevos frescos y carne.
C2 noun /prɪˈfɜːrmənt/

preferment

ascenso
Meaning
promotion or advancement in rank, position, or office
Example
He hoped for preferment in the government office.
Él esperaba un ascenso en la oficina del gobierno.
B1 verb /ˈpʌzəl/

puzzle

rompecabezas
Meaning
to confuse or perplex; to think hard about something
Example
The math problem will puzzle even the experts.
El problema de matemáticas confundirá incluso a los expertos.
C1 verb /ɪˈroʊd/

erode

erosionar
Meaning
to gradually wear away or destroy by natural forces such as water, wind, or chemical action
Example
The coastline has begun to erode due to constant waves.
La línea costera ha comenzado a erosionarse debido a las olas constantes.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː.sɪ.fəl/

Merciful

misericordioso; compasivo
Meaning
showing compassion or forgiveness; kind and forgiving
Example
The merciful judge gave him a lighter sentence.
El juez misericordioso le dio una sentencia más leve.
C1 verb /əˈsæsɪneɪt/

assassinate

asesinar
Meaning
To murder someone important, often a political or religious leader, usually by surprise attack.
Example
The rebels planned to assassinate the king.
Los rebeldes planearon asesinar al rey.