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C1 adjective /ɪˈvæljʊətɪv/

evaluative

evaluativo
Meaning
Relating to or involving evaluation or assessment.
Example
The evaluative phase of the project involves assessing its success.
La fase evaluativa del proyecto implica evaluar su éxito.
B1 noun /piː/

Pea

guisante
Meaning
a small round green seed eaten as a vegetable
Example
The children enjoyed eating sweet peas with dinner.
A los niños les gustó comer guisantes dulces con la cena.
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.
C1 noun /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/

indignation

indignación
Meaning
Strong displeasure or anger caused by something unjust, offensive, or insulting.
Example
Public indignation grew after the unfair verdict.
La indignación pública creció después del veredicto injusto.
C1 adjective /ˌfɑːrˈfetʃt/

farfetched

improbable o poco probable
Meaning
unlikely to happen or be true; improbable
Example
His explanation for being late sounded farfetched.
Su explicación para llegar tarde sonaba inverosímil.
B1 noun /ˈmɪr.ɪ.kəl/

Miracle

milagro
Meaning
An extraordinary and welcome event that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws
Example
The patient's recovery was called a miracle by the doctors.
La recuperación del paciente fue llamada un milagro por los doctores.
A2 adverb /ˈklɪrli/

clearly

claramente
Meaning
In a way that is easy to perceive, understand, or see.
Example
She spoke clearly so that everyone could understand.
Ella habló claramente para que todos pudieran entender.
B2 noun ˈmoʊ.baɪl sɪˈkjʊr.ə.ti

mobile security

seguridad móvil
Meaning
Protection of mobile devices and the data stored on them from security threats.
Example
Strong mobile security protects personal information.
Una fuerte seguridad móvil protege la información personal.
C2 adjective /məˈlɛfɪsənt/

maleficent

maléfico
Meaning
Causing harm or destruction, especially by supernatural means.
Example
The maleficent witch cursed the young princess.
La bruja maléfica maldijo a la joven princesa.
A2 noun /ɡlʌvz/

Gloves

guantes
Meaning
coverings for the hands with separate parts for each finger
Example
She wore warm gloves to protect her hands from the cold.
Ella usó guantes calientes para proteger sus manos del frío.
C1 noun /næk/

knack

habilidad
Meaning
a natural skill or ability; a special talent for doing something easily
Example
She has a knack for making people feel comfortable.
Ella tiene una habilidad para hacer que las personas se sientan cómodas.
B2 adverb /wɛərˈbaɪ/

whereby

mediante
Meaning
by which; because of which
Example
The company agreed to a contract whereby it would pay the penalty.
La empresa acordó un contrato mediante el cual pagaría la multa.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɑːrt/

impart

impartir
Meaning
to make information known; to bestow or communicate
Example
The teacher imparted valuable knowledge to her students.
La maestra impartió valioso conocimiento a sus estudiantes.
C1 adjective /ˈθrɪfti/

thrifty

ahorrador
Meaning
using money and resources carefully and not wastefully
Example
She is very thrifty and always saves money for the future.
Ella es muy ahorradora y siempre ahorra dinero para el futuro.
A2 noun; gerund /ˈwɒʃɪŋ/

washing

lavado
Meaning
the act of cleaning with water or other liquid; clothes or items that are being washed
Example
Washing clothes regularly helps maintain hygiene.
Lavar la ropa con regularidad ayuda a mantener la higiene.
B1 noun /ˌkrɪstiˈænɪti/

christianity

cristianismo
Meaning
the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ
Example
Christianity has millions of followers around the world.
El cristianismo tiene millones de seguidores en todo el mundo.
B2 noun fəˈtiːɡ

fatigue

fatiga
Meaning
Physical or mental exhaustion due to prolonged exertion or mental stress
Example
Lack of sleep leads to extreme fatigue.
La falta de sueño conduce a una fatiga extrema.
C1 adjective /ˈæmərəs/

amorous

amoroso
Meaning
Showing, feeling, or relating to romantic love or desire.
Example
He sent her an amorous letter filled with declarations of love.
Él le envió una carta amorosa llena de declaraciones de amor.
B2 noun /ˈsel.ər.i/

Celery

apio
Meaning
a green vegetable with long crisp stems that can be eaten raw or cooked
Example
I added chopped celery to the soup for extra flavor.
Agregué apio picado a la sopa para darle más sabor.
C2 verb /dɪˈfreɪ/

defray

cubrir los costos
Meaning
to provide money to pay the costs of something
Example
The grant will help defray the cost of education.
La subvención ayudará a cubrir el costo de la educación.
B1 noun /ˈrʌbər/

rubber

felicidad
Meaning
a tough elastic substance made from the latex of tropical plants or synthetically, used for making tires, boots, and other products.
Example
The tires are made of natural rubber.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
A2 noun /roʊz/

Rose

rosa
Meaning
a fragrant flower with thorny stems, typically red, pink, white, or yellow
Example
She gave me a beautiful red rose for Valentine's Day.
Ella me dio una hermosa rosa roja para el Día de San Valentín.
B1 noun /ɪkˈspens/

Expense

gasto; desembolso;
Meaning
the cost required for something; money spent on something
Example
The travel expense for the business trip was covered by the company.
El gasto de viaje para el viaje de negocios fue cubierto por la empresa.
B1 adjective, noun /ˈkɔːrpərət/

corporate

Relacionado con la empresa/corporación
Meaning
relating to a corporation or large company; united as a single body
Example
Corporate social responsibility is important for modern businesses.
La responsabilidad social corporativa es importante para los negocios modernos.
C1 adverb /əˈbrɛst/

abreast

lado a lado
Meaning
side by side and facing the same direction; informed about something
Example
The soldiers marched two abreast down the street.
Los soldados marcharon dos lado a lado por la calle.
C1 noun /ˈsɪmətri/

symmetry

simetría
Meaning
the quality of having balanced proportions or identical parts facing each other
Example
The building’s symmetry impressed the visitors.
La simetría del edificio impresionó a los visitantes.
C2 noun /ˌkæv.əlˈkeɪd/

cavalcade

cabalgata
Meaning
a formal procession of people riding on horses or in vehicles
Example
The king’s arrival was marked by a grand cavalcade.
La llegada del rey fue marcada por una gran cabalgata.
A2 verb /prɪˈpɛər/

prepare

preparar
Meaning
to make ready; to get something ready for use
Example
She needs to prepare dinner for her family.
Ella necesita preparar la cena para su familia.
C2 noun /əˈbluːʃən/

ablution

ablución
Meaning
the act of washing oneself, often for religious purposes
Example
He performed his morning ablution before the prayer.
Él realizó su ablución matutina antes de la oración.
C2 adjective /ˌhɑːrdˈbɪtn̩/

hard-bitten

duro y experimentado
Meaning
tough and experienced, not easily affected by emotions or hardship
Example
The hard-bitten detective showed no sign of surprise at the crime scene.
El detective experimentado no mostró signos de sorpresa en la escena del crimen.
C1 verb /nɪp/

nip

pellizcar
Meaning
to pinch or bite lightly; to move quickly
Example
The cold wind nipped at my face.
El viento frío me pellizcó la cara.
C1 noun /ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsəns/

reminiscence

rememoración
Meaning
a story or memory about past events
Example
He shared a reminiscence of his childhood days in the village.
Él compartió una rememoración de sus días de infancia en el pueblo.
A2 verb/adjective /lɒst/

lost

perdido
Meaning
Unable to find the way; no longer in possession of something.
Example
He lost his keys and couldn’t enter the house.
Él perdió sus llaves y no pudo entrar a la casa.
B2 verb /dɒdʒ/

dodge

esquivar
Meaning
to move quickly to one side to avoid something; to avoid dealing with something cleverly or dishonestly
Example
The boxer managed to dodge his opponent's punch.
El boxeador logró esquivar el golpe de su oponente.
B1 noun /ˌpɜr.sənˈæl.ə.ti/

Personality

personalidad
Meaning
the combination of characteristics that form an individual's distinctive character; a famous person
Example
She has a very outgoing and friendly personality.
Ella tiene una personalidad muy extrovertida y amigable.
A2 noun, verb, adjective /saʊnd/

sound

sonido
Meaning
a sensation perceived by the ear; to make or cause to make a noise; in good condition
Example
The bell sounded across the valley.
La campana sonó a través del valle.
C1 adjective əʊˈpeɪk

opaque

opaco, impenetrable, difícil de entender
Meaning
Not able to be seen through; not transparent; difficult to understand.
Example
The glass was too opaque to see through.
El vidrio era tan opaco que no se podía ver a través de él.
C2 noun /ˈdʌblɪt/

doublet

doblete / chaqueta ajustada
Meaning
a close-fitting jacket worn by men in the Renaissance; also, a pair of similar things
Example
The actor wore a velvet doublet for the Shakespearean play.
El actor llevó un doblete de terciopelo para la obra de Shakespeare.
B2 noun /rɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

rejection

rechazo
Meaning
the action of refusing or dismissing something or someone
Example
Her rejection of the offer surprised everyone.
Su rechazo a la oferta sorprendió a todos.
C1 noun /ˈʃær.ən fruːt/

Sharon fruit

fruta shéron
Meaning
a sweet orange persimmon fruit that can be eaten when firm
Example
The Sharon fruit is sweet and can be eaten like an apple.
la fruta shéron es dulce y se puede comer como una manzana.
C1 adjective /ˈsæv.i/

savvy

astuto, sabio
Meaning
Having practical knowledge and the ability to make good judgments.
Example
She is a tech-savvy entrepreneur.
Ella es una emprendedora experta en tecnología.
B2 adverb /ˈpɑrʃəli/

Partially

parcialmente; incompletamente;
Meaning
to some extent; not completely; incompletely
Example
The building was only partially destroyed in the fire.
El edificio fue solo parcialmente destruido en el incendio.
C2 verb /ɪnˈfætʃueɪt/

infatuate

embelesar
Meaning
to inspire with an intense but short-lived passion or admiration
Example
He was infatuated with her beauty.
Él estaba fascinado por su belleza.
C1 adjective /ˈmɑːrʃəl/

martial

bélico
Meaning
Related to war, soldiers, or military life.
Example
The country imposed martial law during the crisis.
El país impuso la ley marcial durante la crisis.
A1 noun /sʌn/

Sun

sol
Meaning
the star around which the earth orbits; the source of light and heat for planets
Example
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
El sol sale por el este y se pone por el oeste.
B2 verb /ˈprɒspər/

prosper

prosperar
Meaning
to succeed or flourish, especially in financial or business matters
Example
With hard work and determination, she managed to prosper in her career.
Con trabajo duro y determinación, ella logró prosperar en su carrera.
C1 noun /ˈɡaɪ.zər/

geyser

géiser
Meaning
A natural hot spring that intermittently ejects a column of water and steam into the air.
Example
The geyser erupted, shooting water high into the sky.
El géiser erupcionó, disparando agua muy alto hacia el cielo.
C2 noun /ˈpɒsi/

posse

pandilla / grupo de amigos
Meaning
A group of people, often friends or a group organized to support or enforce the law.
Example
He arrived at the party with his posse of friends.
Llegó a la fiesta con su pandilla de amigos.
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/

Water Spinach

espinaca de agua
Meaning
A semi-aquatic leafy vegetable with hollow stems, popular in Asian cuisine
Example
Water spinach grows well in wet soil.
La espinaca de agua crece bien en suelos mojados.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt/

incompetent

incompetente
Meaning
Lacking the necessary ability or skills to do something successfully.
Example
He was fired because he was incompetent at his job.
Lo despidieron porque era incompetente en su trabajo.
A2 noun /ˈmembər/

member

miembro
Meaning
a person or thing that belongs to a group or organization
Example
She is a member of the local sports club.
Ella es miembro del club deportivo local.
A2 noun /ˈket.əl/

Kettle

tetera
Meaning
a container used for boiling water, typically with a lid, spout, and handle
Example
The electric kettle whistled when the water reached boiling point.
La tetera eléctrica silbó cuando el agua alcanzó el punto de ebullición.
A2 noun /ˈkrɪk.ɪt/

Cricket

grillo
Meaning
a jumping insect that makes a chirping sound by rubbing its wings together
Example
We could hear crickets chirping in the evening.
Podíamos escuchar los grillos chirriando por la tarde.
B2 verb /ˈsmʌɡəl/

smuggle

contrabandear
Meaning
to move goods illegally into or out of a country
Example
The gang tried to smuggle gold across the border.
La banda intentó contrabandear oro a través de la frontera.
C1 noun /ˈhɪp.ə.krɪt/

Hypocrite

hipócrita; farsante; impostor
Meaning
a person who acts in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings; a pretender
Example
Don't be a hypocrite by demanding honesty from others while lying yourself.
No seas un hipócrita exigiendo honestidad de los demás mientras mientes tú mismo.
B2 noun ˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən

utilization

utilización
Meaning
The action of making practical and effective use of something.
Example
Increased plastic utilization calls for better waste management.
El aumento de la utilización del plástico requiere una mejor gestión de los residuos.
C1 adjective dɪ ˈskrɛʃ.ən.er.i

discretionary

discrecional
Meaning
Available for use at the discretion of the user; not required or mandatory.
Example
He set aside some discretionary income for travel.
Él apartó algo de ingreso discrecional para viajar.
B2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndənt/

superintendent

superintendente
Meaning
a person who oversees, manages, or directs an organization, building, or project
Example
The superintendent visited the classrooms to check on progress.
El superintendente visitó las aulas para revisar el progreso.
B2 adjective /ˈrɪdən/

ridden

atravesado
Meaning
Full of or dominated by something unpleasant.
Example
The country was ridden with corruption.
El país estaba atravesado por la corrupción.
C2 verb /skʌlk/

skulk

moverse sigilosamente
Meaning
to move or hide secretly, often because you are planning something bad or are feeling guilty
Example
He tried to skulk in the shadows to avoid being seen.
Intentó moverse sigilosamente entre las sombras para evitar ser visto.
B2 noun /ˌkɔːriˈændər/

Coriander

cilantro
Meaning
aromatic herb with feathery leaves used for flavoring food; also refers to the seeds used as spice
Example
Fresh coriander leaves are sprinkled on top of the curry.
Las hojas frescas de cilantro se espolvorean encima del curry.
C1 noun /ˌɑːsɪˈleɪʃən/

oscillation

oscilación
Meaning
The movement back and forth at a regular speed.
Example
The oscillation of the pendulum controls the clock.
La oscilación del péndulo controla el reloj.
B2 verb /sɑːb/

sob

sollozar ruidosamente
Meaning
to cry noisily while taking short breaths
Example
She began to sob uncontrollably after hearing the news.
Ella comenzó a sollozar incontrolablemente después de escuchar la noticia.
B2 noun ˌɪn.tɪˈɡreɪ.ʃən

integration

Integración. Unificación.
Meaning
The action or process of integrating; the process of combining or adding parts to make a unified whole.
Example
Integration of networks will improve global communication.
La integración de redes mejorará la comunicación global.
B2 noun /tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒɪ.kəl ədˈvɑːns.mənt/

technological advancement

avance tecnológico
Meaning
Progress or improvement in technology that leads to better solutions or capabilities.
Example
Technological advancement is revolutionizing healthcare.
El avance tecnológico está revolucionando la atención sanitaria.
B2 noun /ˈstiː.mər/

Steamer

vapor
Meaning
a ship or boat powered by steam engines
Example
The old steamer crossed the river slowly.
El viejo vapor cruzó el río lentamente.
C1 verb /bɪˈhɛd/

behead

decapitar
Meaning
to cut off a person's or animal's head; to remove the leader or most important part
Example
The historical account describes how the traitor was beheaded as punishment.
El relato histórico describe cómo el traidor fue decapitado como castigo.
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəˌlɒɡ/

monologue

monólogo
Meaning
A long speech by one person, often in a play or performance.
Example
The actor delivered a powerful monologue on stage.
El actor entregó un poderoso monólogo en el escenario.
C1 verb /skʌlpt/

sculpt

felicidad
Meaning
to create or shape something by carving or molding
Example
The artist sculpted a beautiful statue from marble.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 noun /oʊˈbleɪʃən/

oblation

oblación
Meaning
a religious offering, especially of bread or wine to God
Example
The priest placed the oblation on the altar during the ceremony.
El sacerdote colocó la oblación en el altar durante la ceremonia.
C2 adjective /woʊnt/ or /wɔːnt/

wont

acostumbrado
Meaning
accustomed or used to doing something
Example
She rose early, as she was wont to do.
Ella se levantó temprano, como solía hacer.
C1 noun məˌtɪərɪəˈlɪstɪk ˈlaɪfstaɪl

materialistic lifestyle

estilo de vida materialista
Meaning
A way of living focused on acquiring material possessions and wealth.
Example
A materialistic lifestyle often leads to moral decline.
Un estilo de vida materialista a menudo lleva al declive moral.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈbraɪdld/

unbridled

desenfrenado
Meaning
Uncontrolled and unrestrained.
Example
The protesters showed unbridled enthusiasm for change.
Los manifestantes mostraron entusiasmo desenfrenado por el cambio.
C2 noun /ˈpjuːɪsəns/

puissance

potencia
Meaning
Great power, strength, or influence.
Example
The empire showed its puissance through vast armies.
El imperio mostró su potencia a través de vastos ejércitos.
B1 adjective /roʊˈmæn.tɪk/

Romantic

romántico
Meaning
relating to love; idealistic; dreamy
Example
They enjoyed a romantic dinner by candlelight.
Disfrutaron de una cena romántica a la luz de las velas.
C2 verb /ˈvɪtrɪfaɪ/

vitrify

convertir en vidrio
Meaning
to turn into glass or a glass-like substance by heat
Example
Sand can vitrify under intense heat.
La arena puede convertirse en vidrio con calor intenso.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛtʃ.u.əs/

impetuous

impulsivo
Meaning
Acting or done quickly and without thought or care; impulsive.
Example
His impetuous decision led to unexpected consequences.
Su decisión impulsiva condujo a consecuencias inesperadas.
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.
B2 noun /ˈpærɪʃ/

parish

parroquia
Meaning
A local church community or the area served by a parish church.
Example
The parish gathered for Sunday service.
La parroquia se reunió para el servicio del domingo.
C1 adjective /ˈdestatəʊt/

Destitute

pobre; indigente; sin dinero ni posesiones
Meaning
extremely poor; without money or possessions
Example
Many families became destitute after the economic collapse.
Muchas familias se volvieron pobres después del colapso económico.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈduː/

Undue

excesivo; inapropiado; más de lo necesario o adecuado
Meaning
excessive; inappropriate; more than is necessary or proper
Example
The teacher complained about undue pressure from parents.
El maestro se quejó de la presión excesiva de los padres.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪkəri/

trickery

Meaning
The use of dishonest methods to deceive or cheat someone.
Example
The politician was accused of winning the election through trickery.
A2 verb /hɪt/

hit

golpear
Meaning
to strike; to reach a target
Example
He hit the ball with the bat.
Él golpeó la pelota con el bate.
C2 adjective /ˈpɑːrtəbl/

partible

divisible
Meaning
capable of being divided or separated
Example
The estate was partible among the heirs.
La propiedad era divisible entre los herederos.
B2 noun /ˌhɪp.əˈpɒt.ə.məs/

Hippopotamus

hipopótamo
Meaning
a large, mostly herbivorous mammal that lives in and around water in Africa
Example
The hippopotamus spends most of its day in the water.
El hipopótamo pasa la mayor parte de su día en el agua.
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːrtətɔːri/

hortatory

exhortatorio
Meaning
Intended to encourage or urge to action.
Example
The manager’s hortatory words inspired the team to work harder.
Las palabras exhortatorias del gerente inspiraron al equipo a trabajar mas duro.
B1 verb /ˈpʌnɪʃ/

punish

castigar
Meaning
to give a penalty for wrongdoing; to discipline
Example
The teacher will punish students who cheat.
El maestro castigará a los estudiantes que hagan trampa.
C2 adjective /ˌnɒnkəˈmɪtl̩/

noncommittal

reticente
Meaning
Not expressing or showing a clear opinion, decision, or commitment.
Example
She gave a noncommittal reply when asked about her future plans.
Ella dio una respuesta reticente cuando se le preguntó sobre sus planes futuros.
B2 verb /kəˈrɛspɒnd/

correspond

corresponder
Meaning
to communicate by exchanging letters or messages
Example
I correspond regularly with my old friends.
Correspondí regularmente con mis viejos amigos.
B2 verb, noun /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/

exploit

explotar / hacer uso de
Meaning
to make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource); to use someone unfairly for one’s own advantage
Example
The company was accused of exploiting child labor.
La compañía fue acusada de explotar el trabajo infantil.
B2 adjective sɪnˈθet̬.ɪk

synthetic

sintético
Meaning
Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product; artificial.
Example
Synthetic chemicals are used in processed foods.
Los productos químicos sintéticos se utilizan en los alimentos procesados.
A2 noun /məˈʃiːn/

machine

máquina
Meaning
A device with moving parts that uses energy to perform a particular task.
Example
This washing machine is very efficient.
Esta lavadora es muy eficiente.
B2 noun /mɒsk/

mosque

mezquita
Meaning
A Muslim place of worship.
Example
They gathered at the mosque for the Friday prayer.
Se reunieron en la mezquita para la oración del viernes.
B2 adjective /ˈʌpˌhɪl/

Uphill

difícil; que requiere gran esfuerzo; inclinado hacia arriba
Meaning
difficult; requiring great effort; sloping upward
Example
Learning a new language can be an uphill battle.
Aprender un nuevo idioma puede ser una batalla difícil.
B2 noun ˈstræt.ɪ.dʒiz

strategies

estrategias
Meaning
A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim; the art of planning and directing operations.
Example
Effective strategies can mitigate climate change impacts.
Las estrategias efectivas pueden mitigar los impactos del cambio climático.
C2 noun /ˈæktʃuˌɛri/

actuary

actuario
Meaning
A professional who analyzes financial risk using mathematics, statistics, and financial theory, especially in insurance and pensions.
Example
The actuary calculated the risk before finalizing the insurance policy.
El actuario calculó el riesgo antes de finalizar la póliza de seguro.
B2 adjective /ˈrest.ləs/

Restless

inquieto
Meaning
unable to rest or relax; constantly moving or fidgeting
Example
The child was restless during the long car journey.
El niño estaba inquieto durante el largo viaje en coche.
C2 noun /broʊɡ/

brogue

zapato resistente; acento
Meaning
A strong outdoor shoe; also a marked accent, especially Irish or Scottish.
Example
He bought a pair of stylish brogues for the wedding.
Él compró un par de brogues elegantes para la boda.
A1 pronoun /aʊər/

our

nuestro
Meaning
belonging to or associated with the speaker and one or more other people
Example
This is our house.
Esta es nuestra casa.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtɒksɪkeɪt/

intoxicate

felicidad
Meaning
to make someone lose control of their faculties or behavior due to alcohol or drugs
Example
The strong drink quickly intoxicated him.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 noun /ˌɛdɪˈtɔːriəl/

editorial

editorial
Meaning
A newspaper article expressing the opinion of the editor or publisher.
Example
The newspaper published an editorial criticizing government policy.
El periódico publicó un editorial criticando la política del gobierno.
B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgment

reconocimiento
Meaning
the act of accepting, admitting, or recognizing something
Example
He received an acknowledgment of his application.
Él recibió un reconocimiento por su solicitud.
C1 verb/noun /ˈswæɡ.ər/

swagger

presunción
Meaning
To walk or behave in a very confident and arrogant way.
Example
He swaggered into the room as if he owned the place.
Entró en la habitación como si fuera dueño del lugar.
C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌs/

nonplus

dejar perplejo
Meaning
To surprise and confuse someone so much that they are unsure how to react.
Example
The unexpected question seemed to nonplus the speaker.
La pregunta inesperada pareció dejar perplejo al orador.
C1 adverb /əˈlɒft/

aloft

en el aire
Meaning
Up in or into the air; overhead.
Example
The kite was flying aloft in the clear sky.
La cometa volaba alto en el cielo claro.
C2 adjective /ˈæfərənt/

afferent

aferente
Meaning
carrying impulses toward a central organ or part, especially toward the brain or spinal cord
Example
Afferent nerves carry signals from the body to the brain.
Los nervios aferentes llevan señales desde el cuerpo al cerebro.
C2 noun /ˈtruːɪzəm/

truism

verdad de Perogrullo
Meaning
a statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting
Example
It is a truism that hard work leads to success.
Es una verdad de Perogrullo que el trabajo duro lleva al éxito.
C1 noun /təˈlɛfəni/

telephony

telefonía
Meaning
the technology and systems for transmitting voice over distances by telephone
Example
Modern telephony has evolved to include internet-based calls.
La telefonía moderna ha evolucionado para incluir llamadas basadas en Internet.
A2 adverb /ˈdɪfərəntli/

differently

de manera diferente
Meaning
in a way that is not the same as another or as expected
Example
She approached the problem differently than her colleagues.
Ella abordó el problema de manera diferente que sus colegas.
B1 adverb /ɪˈfɛktɪvli/

effectively

efectivamente
Meaning
in a way that produces the desired result; efficiently and successfully
Example
The team worked together effectively to finish the project on time.
El equipo trabajó juntos efectivamente para terminar el proyecto a tiempo.
A2 noun /fɪlm ˈæktər/

film actor

actor de cine
Meaning
A person who performs roles in movies or films.
Example
The film actor received widespread acclaim for his performance.
El actor de cine recibió elogios generalizados por su actuación.
B2 adjective /æpt/

apt

apto
Meaning
Appropriate or suitable; having a natural tendency or quick to learn.
Example
She is an apt student who quickly understands new concepts.
Ella es una estudiante apta que entiende rápidamente los nuevos conceptos.
C1 adjective /ˌtɒpsi ˈtɜːvi/

topsy-turvy

desordenado
Meaning
in a state of confusion, disorder, or upside down
Example
The sudden announcement left the office in a topsy-turvy state.
El anuncio repentino dejó la oficina en un estado completamente desordenado.
B2 verb /ˌɪntərˈviːn/

intervene

intervenir
Meaning
To come between people, groups, or events, often to prevent conflict or improve a situation.
Example
The teacher had to intervene to stop the fight between the students.
La maestra tuvo que intervenir para detener la pelea entre los estudiantes.
B2 noun /ˈæbi/

abbey

abadía
Meaning
A large church building or monastery where monks or nuns live, work, and worship.
Example
The old abbey on the hill attracts many tourists each year.
La vieja abadía en la colina atrae a muchos turistas cada año.
C1 noun /ˈskævɪndʒər/

scavenger

carroñero / recolector de basura
Meaning
an animal or person that feeds on dead or discarded material
Example
Vultures are natural scavengers that clean up the environment.
Los buitres son escavengers naturales que limpian el medio ambiente.
B2 adjective /ˈmiː.nɪŋ.ləs/

Meaningless

sin sentido; sin propósito; irrelevante
Meaning
without purpose; having no significance; pointless
Example
The data became meaningless without proper context.
Los datos se volvieron sin sentido sin el contexto adecuado.
C2 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈluːʃən/

convolution

convolución, curva compleja o estructura
Meaning
a twist, coil, or a complex and intricate shape or arrangement
Example
The brain has many convolutions that increase its surface area.
El cerebro tiene muchas convoluciones que aumentan su área superficial.
C1 adjective + noun ˌpaɪəˈnɪərɪŋ ˈmɪʃən

pioneering mission

misión pionera
Meaning
A groundbreaking or innovative undertaking that leads the way in a particular field.
Example
Artemis is a pioneering mission in space exploration.
Artemis es una misión pionera en la exploración espacial.
C1 adjective /ˈspeɪʃəl/

spatial

espacial
Meaning
relating to space or the position, area, and size of things
Example
The scientist studied the spatial arrangement of stars.
El científico estudió la disposición espacial de las estrellas.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈpɒpjʊlə/

unpopular

impopular
Meaning
not liked or supported by many people
Example
The decision was unpopular with the public.
La decisión fue impopular entre el público.