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A2 noun /ɪɡˈzæm/

exam

examen
Meaning
a formal test of a person's knowledge or skill in a subject
Example
She studied hard for her final exam.
Ella estudió mucho para su examen final.
C1 adjective /flæmˈbɔɪənt/

flamboyant

llamativo, colorido o confiado
Meaning
showy, strikingly bold or colorful; confident and lively
Example
His flamboyant style drew everyone's attention at the party.
Su estilo llamativo atrajo la atención de todos en la fiesta.
C2 adjective /ədˈmɒnɪtəri/

admonitory

amonestador
Meaning
giving or conveying a warning or reprimand
Example
She gave him an admonitory glance.
Ella le dio una mirada amonestadora.
B2 noun /ˈsɪr.i.əs.nəs/

Seriousness

seriedad; importancia
Meaning
the quality of being serious; gravity; importance
Example
The seriousness of the situation became clear when the doctor spoke.
La seriedad de la situación quedó clara cuando el doctor habló.
B1 noun /ˈkæt.ər.pɪl.ər/

Caterpillar

oruga
Meaning
the larva of a butterfly or moth that feeds on plants
Example
The caterpillar ate all the leaves on the plant.
La oruga comió todas las hojas de la planta.
C2 verb /ˈdʒɪb.ər/

gibber

hablar de manera incomprensible
Meaning
To speak rapidly and unintelligibly, typically through fear or shock.
Example
The frightened man began to gibber when he saw the ghost.
El hombre asustado comenzó a hablar de manera incomprensible cuando vio al fantasma.
C2 noun /trænsˈluːsəns/

translucence

semi-transparencia
Meaning
the quality of allowing light to pass through but not detailed shapes
Example
The translucence of the curtains filled the room with soft light.
La semi-transparencia de las cortinas llenó la habitación de luz suave.
C1 adjective /ˈnɔːrmətɪv/

normative

normativo
Meaning
relating to rules, standards, or norms that govern behavior or beliefs
Example
The study focused on the normative aspects of cultural behavior.
El estudio se centró en los aspectos normativos del comportamiento cultural.
A2 noun /spiːd/

Speed

velocidad; rapidez
Meaning
the rate at which someone or something moves or operates
Example
The car reached a speed of 100 miles per hour.
El coche alcanzó una velocidad de 100 millas por hora.
B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.fəl/

Tasteful

delicioso; elegante; con buen gusto
Meaning
showing good judgment in matters of style and beauty
Example
She decorated her home in a very tasteful manner.
Ella decoró su casa de una manera muy elegante.
C1 adjective ˈɒk.sɪ.də.tɪv

oxidative

Relacionado con la oxidación
Meaning
Related to or caused by oxidation, especially cellular damage from free radicals.
Example
Excess stress can lead to oxidative damage in cells.
El estrés excesivo puede causar daño oxidativo en las células.
A2 noun tuːlz

Tools

herramientas
Meaning
A device or implement used to carry out a particular function.
Example
You can use online tools like FamilySearch to create a family tree.
Puedes usar herramientas en línea como FamilySearch para crear un árbol genealógico.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈvɔɪst/

unvoiced

no expresado
Meaning
not expressed in speech; in phonetics, a sound produced without vocal cord vibration
Example
The student kept her opinion unvoiced during the meeting.
La estudiante mantuvo su opinión no expresada durante la reunión.
C1 noun /ˈleɪˌpɜːrsən/

layperson

persona común
Meaning
A person who is not a member of the clergy or does not have specialized knowledge in a subject.
Example
The judge explained the law so that the layperson could understand.
El juez explicó la ley de manera que la persona común pudiera entenderla.
A2 noun /ruːf/

roof

techo
Meaning
the top covering of a building or vehicle
Example
The roof of the house needs to be repaired.
El techo de la casa necesita ser reparado.
B2 noun /ˈsikwəns/

Sequence

secuencia
Meaning
a particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other; a set of related events, movements, or things that follow each other in a particular order
Example
The dance sequence was perfectly choreographed.
La secuencia de baile fue perfectamente coreografiada.
C2 noun /ˌkʌl.pəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

culpability

culpabilidad
Meaning
responsibility for a fault or wrong; blameworthiness
Example
The jury considered his level of culpability in the crime.
El jurado consideró su nivel de culpabilidad en el crimen.
C1 noun /ˌsæl.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/

Salutation

saludo; expresión de buenos deseos
Meaning
a greeting; an expression of goodwill
Example
The letter began with a formal salutation.
La carta comenzó con un saludo formal.
C1 verb /səbˈsɪst/

subsist

subsistir
Meaning
To maintain or support oneself, especially at a minimal level.
Example
Many villagers still subsist on fishing and farming.
Muchos aldeanos todavía subsisten de la pesca y la agricultura.
C2 noun /sʌnd raɪs/

Sunned rice

arroz secado al sol
Meaning
Rice that has been dried in the sun; parched rice
Example
The farmers spread the sunned rice on mats to dry completely.
Los agricultores extendieron el arroz secado al sol sobre alfombras para que se secara completamente.
B1 adjective /ɪmˈbær.ə.sɪŋ/

Embarrassing

vergonzoso; incómodo; humillante
Meaning
causing shame or awkwardness; uncomfortable; humiliating
Example
It was embarrassing when I forgot her name.
Fue embarazoso cuando olvidé su nombre.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈloʊd/

overload

sobrecargar
Meaning
to load with too much weight or cargo; to give too much work or information
Example
Don't overload the washing machine or it might break down.
No sobrecargues la lavadora o podría romperse.
C1 noun /səˈnɑːtə/

sonata

composición musical (sonata)
Meaning
A musical composition for one or more instruments, typically in several movements.
Example
She performed a beautiful Beethoven sonata on the piano.
Ella interpretó una hermosa sonata de Beethoven en el piano.
C1 verb ɪˈnɪʃɪeɪtɪd

initiated

iniciado
Meaning
Caused a process or action to begin; started something.
Example
The project was initiated to enhance marine biodiversity.
El proyecto fue iniciado para mejorar la biodiversidad marina.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈwɒrəntɪd/

warranted

justificado
Meaning
Justified or authorized under the circumstances.
Example
Her anger was warranted after the unfair treatment.
Su enojo fue justificado después del trato injusto.
A2 adjective /ˈθɜːr.sti/

Thirsty

sediento
Meaning
feeling a need to drink; having a strong desire for something
Example
I am very thirsty after running in the heat.
Estoy muy sediento después de correr en el calor.
C2 noun /prɔːŋ/

prong

pico de tenedor
Meaning
a projecting pointed part, such as one of the pointed ends of a fork
Example
The fork has four prongs.
El tenedor tiene cuatro picos.
A1 verb /bɪˈɡɪn/

begin

empezar
Meaning
to start doing something; to commence
Example
I will begin my studies tomorrow.
Comenzaré mis estudios mañana.
B2 noun /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪtər/

coordinator

coordinador
Meaning
a person who organizes people or activities so that they work well together
Example
The event coordinator managed everything perfectly.
El coordinador del evento gestionó todo perfectamente.
C1 verb /rɪˈklaɪn/

recline

recostarse
Meaning
To lean or lie back in a relaxed position.
Example
She reclined on the sofa with a book.
Ella se recostó en el sofá con un libro.
B2 noun/verb /ˈkwɒr.ən.tiːn/

quarantine

cuarentena
Meaning
A period of isolation to prevent the spread of disease.
Example
The travelers were placed in quarantine for two weeks.
Los viajeros fueron colocados en cuarentena durante dos semanas.
A2 noun /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/

Exchange

intercambio
Meaning
an act of giving one thing and receiving another in return
Example
The exchange of gifts is a common tradition during the holidays.
El intercambio de regalos es una tradición común durante las fiestas.
B2 adjective /ˈhɒs.taɪl/

Hostile

hostil; agresivo; antagonista;
Meaning
unfriendly; aggressive; antagonistic;
Example
The hostile environment made it difficult to work.
El ambiente hostil hizo que fuera difícil trabajar.
A1 verb /driːm/

dream

soñar
Meaning
to have thoughts and images in your mind while sleeping; to hope for
Example
I often dream about flying in the sky.
A menudo sueño con volar en el cielo.
C2 noun, adjective, verb /ˈrɛprəˌbeɪt/

reprobate

persona inmoral
Meaning
A person of immoral character; to express disapproval of; morally corrupt.
Example
The old reprobate spent his days gambling and drinking.
El viejo reprobado pasó sus días apostando y bebiendo.
C2 noun /ˌdɪskwɪˈzɪʃən/

disquisition

disquisición
Meaning
A long or elaborate discussion or written essay on a particular subject.
Example
The professor gave a lengthy disquisition on ancient philosophy.
El profesor dio una disquisición extensa sobre la filosofía antigua.
B2 adjective/verb /kəˈrʌpt/

corrupt

corrupto
Meaning
dishonest or morally wrong; to make something impure or evil
Example
The politician was accused of corrupt practices.
El político fue acusado de prácticas corruptas.
B2 noun /ˈɪnˌteɪk/

intake

ingesta
Meaning
the process of taking something in, especially food or drink
Example
He monitored his daily intake of calories to maintain a healthy diet.
Él monitoreó su ingesta diaria de calorías para mantener una dieta saludable.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈnætʃərəl/

Unnatural

antinatural
Meaning
not existing in nature; artificial; forced
Example
The actor's smile looked unnatural and forced.
La sonrisa del actor parecía antinatural y forzada.
C1 verb /luːt/

loot

saquear
Meaning
to steal goods, typically during war, riot, or chaos
Example
The rioters looted several shops during the protest.
Los manifestantes saquearon varias tiendas durante la protesta.
C2 noun /ˈvoʊkəbəl/

vocable

vocablo
Meaning
a word, term, or sound that has meaning
Example
The dictionary contained thousands of vocables from different languages.
El diccionario contenía miles de vocablos de diferentes lenguas.
C2 adjective /ˈɛstɪməbl/

estimable

estimable
Meaning
Worthy of great respect.
Example
Her estimable achievements inspired the whole community.
Sus logros estimables inspiraron a toda la comunidad.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈhæriːd/

harried

estresado o agobiado
Meaning
feeling strained or stressed due to being overworked or constantly bothered
Example
The harried teacher struggled to calm the noisy classroom.
El maestro estresado luchaba por calmar el ruidoso aula.
B1 adjective ˈɪnəveɪtɪv

innovative

innovador
Meaning
Featuring new methods; advanced and original
Example
Innovative strategies are required to combat pollution.
Se requieren estrategias innovadoras para combatir la contaminación.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈtɪpɪkəl/

atypical

atípico
Meaning
not representative of a type, group, or class; unusual or abnormal
Example
The doctor said it was an atypical case of the disease.
El doctor dijo que era un caso atípico de la enfermedad.
C1 adjective /ˈəʊnərəs/

onerous

arduo
Meaning
involving a great deal of effort, difficulty, or burden
Example
Fulfilling the contract proved to be an onerous task for the company.
Cumplir el contrato resultó ser una tarea ardua para la empresa.
C1 adjective /ˈpɛtjʊlənt/

petulant

irritable
Meaning
Childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
Example
The child became petulant when denied more candy.
El niño se volvió irritable cuando no le dieron más dulces.
A2 noun /ˈtʃer.i/

Cherry

cereza
Meaning
a small round red or black fruit with a hard seed inside
Example
She picked fresh cherries from the tree in her garden.
Ella recogió cerezas frescas del árbol en su jardín.
C1 noun /ˈsteɪl.meɪt/

stalemate

empate
Meaning
A situation in which no progress can be made or no party can win.
Example
Negotiations ended in a stalemate.
Las negociaciones terminaron en un empate.
A1 verb /keɪm/

came

vino
Meaning
past tense of 'come'
Example
She came to the party on time.
Ella vino a la fiesta a tiempo.
B2 noun /taɪm/

thyme

tomillo
Meaning
A small aromatic herb used in cooking and medicine.
Example
She sprinkled thyme on the roasted chicken.
Ella espolvoreó tomillo sobre el pollo asado.
C1 verb /ˈʌndərkʌt/

undercut

rebajar precios, debilitar
Meaning
to sell at a lower price than a competitor; to weaken or undermine something
Example
The company tried to undercut its rivals by offering lower prices.
La empresa intentó undercut a sus rivales ofreciendo precios más bajos.
C2 adjective /ˈtɜːrdʒɪd/

turgid

hinchado, pomposo
Meaning
Swollen or distended; (of language) pompous and overcomplicated.
Example
The professor’s lecture was so turgid that many students lost interest.
La conferencia del profesor fue tan turgente que muchos estudiantes perdieron el interés.
C1 adjective /ˈfɑːð.ər.ləs/

fatherless

huérfano de padre
Meaning
without a father
Example
The fatherless child relied on the support of his community.
El niño huérfano de padre dependía del apoyo de su comunidad.
C2 noun ˈbaɪəʊˌsaɪd

biocide

biocida
Meaning
A chemical substance or microorganism intended to destroy, deter, render harmless, or exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism.
Example
Biocides help control pests and reduce the spread of diseases.
Los biocidas ayudan a controlar las plagas y reducir la propagación de enfermedades.
C1 verb /ɪˈmɔːrtəlaɪz/

immortalize

inmortalizar
Meaning
to preserve the memory of someone or something forever
Example
The statue was built to immortalize the hero’s sacrifice.
La estatua fue construida para inmortalizar el sacrificio del héroe.
A2 noun /ˈkændi/

candy

caramelo
Meaning
a sweet food made with sugar or chocolate, often in small pieces
Example
The children were excited to get candy on Halloween.
Los niños estaban emocionados de recibir caramelos en Halloween.
B2 noun /rɛlm/

realm

reino, dominio, ámbito, esfera
Meaning
A kingdom or domain; a field or area of activity or interest.
Example
He is well known in the realm of science.
Él es bien conocido en el ámbito de la ciencia.
B1 noun, verb /bʌz/

buzz

zumbido
Meaning
to make a low continuous humming sound; a feeling of excitement or interest
Example
I could hear the phone buzz during the meeting.
Pude oír el zumbido del teléfono durante la reunión.
B2 noun /ɪkˈspen.dɪ.tʃər/

expenditure

gasto
Meaning
The action of spending funds; an amount of money spent.
Example
Managing expenditure is critical for budgeting.
Gestionar el gasto es fundamental para hacer un presupuesto.
C2 noun /əˌkædəˈmɪʃən/

academician

académico
Meaning
a member of an academy; a scholar or expert in a field of study
Example
The academicians gathered to discuss the future of education.
Los académicos se reunieron para discutir el futuro de la educación.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈeɪ.bəl/

Unable

incapaz
Meaning
lacking the power, skill, or means to do something
Example
He was unable to attend the meeting.
Él no pudo asistir a la reunión.
B2 verb /ˈflʌrɪʃ/

flourish

florecer
Meaning
To grow or develop in a healthy or successful way.
Example
Her business began to flourish after she introduced online sales.
Su negocio comenzó a florecer después de que introdujo las ventas en línea.
B1 noun /dʒiːp/

jeep

jeep
Meaning
a sturdy motor vehicle designed for rough terrain; a small military or civilian off-road vehicle
Example
The jeep climbed the rocky hill without difficulty.
El jeep subió la colina rocosa sin dificultad.
B1 noun ˈpɒl.ə.si

policy

política
Meaning
A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government, party, business, or individual; a contract of insurance.
Example
Effective policies drive national development.
Las políticas efectivas impulsan el desarrollo nacional.
C2 adjective /ˈfʊl.dʒənt/

fulgent

brillante
Meaning
Shining brightly; dazzling.
Example
The fulgent stars lit up the night sky.
Las estrellas brillantes iluminaron el cielo nocturno.
B2 noun /kloʊv/

Clove

clavo
Meaning
aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, used as a spice
Example
She added a few cloves to the mulled wine for extra flavor.
Ella agregó algunos clavos al vino caliente para darle más sabor.
B1 noun /ˈjuːnjən/

Union

unión
Meaning
the action of joining or combining; a political unit formed from separate states
Example
The union of the two companies created a powerful corporation.
La unión de las dos empresas creó una poderosa corporación.
B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌktər/

instructor

instructor
Meaning
A person who teaches a subject or skill.
Example
The driving instructor was very patient with new learners.
El instructor de manejo fue muy paciente con los nuevos estudiantes.
C1 noun /ˈliːniənsi/

leniency

lenidad
Meaning
The quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected.
Example
The judge showed leniency in his ruling.
El juez mostró lenidad en su fallo.
C1 adjective /spəˈrædɪk/

sporadic

esporádico
Meaning
Occurring irregularly or in scattered instances rather than continuously.
Example
The region experienced sporadic rain showers throughout the week.
La región experimentó lluvias esporádicas durante toda la semana.
C2 noun /ˌnjʊə.rəʊˈdʒɛn.ɪ.sɪs/

neurogenesis

formación de nuevas células nerviosas
Meaning
The process of forming new nerve cells in the brain.
Example
Scientists are studying neurogenesis to understand brain health.
Los científicos están estudiando la neurogénesis para comprender la salud cerebral.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərət/

inconsiderate

desconsiderado
Meaning
Thoughtless; showing a lack of concern for others.
Example
It was inconsiderate of him to play loud music late at night.
Fue desconsiderado de su parte poner música alta tarde en la noche.
B1 noun /pruːf/

proof

prueba
Meaning
evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement
Example
The detective presented proof of the suspect's guilt.
El detective presentó prueba de la culpabilidad del sospechoso.
C1 noun /joʊk/

Yoke

yugo
Meaning
a wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to a plow or cart; a burden or oppressive situation
Example
The oxen were joined by a wooden yoke.
Los bueyes estaban unidos por un yugo de madera.
B1 noun /dəˈrɛktər/ or /daɪˈrɛktər/

director

director
Meaning
a person who manages or oversees a company, department, or film
Example
The director gave final approval for the new movie script.
El director dio la aprobación final para el guion de la nueva película.
B2 noun /ˈθɪk.nəs/

thickness

grosor
Meaning
The measure of how thick or dense something is
Example
The thickness of the book made it hard to carry.
El grosor del libro lo hacía difícil de llevar.
B1 adjective /fɒnd/

fond

afectuoso
Meaning
having a strong liking or affection for something or someone
Example
She is fond of painting and spends hours in front of her canvas.
Ella es afectuosa con la pintura y pasa horas frente a su lienzo.
A2 verb /ədˈmɪt/

admit

admitir
Meaning
to confess to be true; to allow entrance; to accept as valid
Example
He had to admit his mistake to the teacher.
Él tuvo que admitir su error al maestro.
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 noun /ˈdɪs.ə.nəns/

dissonance

disonancia
Meaning
Disagreement, lack of harmony, conflict between ideas or beliefs.
Example
The cultural dissonance created misunderstandings.
La disonancia cultural creó malentendidos.
C1 verb /ˈwɪtl/

whittle

tallar
Meaning
to carve or shape something by cutting off small pieces; to gradually reduce
Example
He spent the afternoon whittling a piece of wood into a toy.
Él pasó la tarde tallando un trozo de madera en un juguete.
B2 adjective kəˈlɛktɪv

collective

colectivo
Meaning
Done by people acting as a group; shared by all members of a group.
Example
Victory Day represents our collective pride.
El Día de la Victoria representa nuestro orgullo colectivo.
C2 noun /ˈʃæd.ək/

Shaddock

pomelo
Meaning
a large citrus fruit similar to grapefruit; pomelo
Example
The shaddock is the largest citrus fruit in the world.
El shádok es la fruta cítrica más grande del mundo.
B2 noun /fiːst/

Feast

banquete; festín
Meaning
a large meal, typically one in celebration of something; an annual religious celebration
Example
The wedding feast included traditional dishes from both families' cultures.
El banquete de la boda incluyó platos tradicionales de las culturas de ambas familias.
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 verb /feɪn/

feign

fingir, simular
Meaning
to pretend or fake; to give a false appearance of
Example
She feigned illness to avoid going to work.
Ella fingió estar enferma para evitar ir a trabajar.
C2 noun /ˈbæn.jən/

Banian

camiseta sin mangas
Meaning
a sleeveless undergarment worn next to the skin; vest
Example
He put on a cotton banian under his shirt.
Se puso una camiseta de algodón debajo de su camisa.
A1 verb /liːv/

leave

salir
Meaning
to go away from; to depart or exit
Example
The train leaves at 6 PM.
El tren sale a las 6 PM.
B1 noun/verb /koʊd/

code

código
Meaning
a system of words, letters, or symbols used to represent information or instructions
Example
He wrote a code to solve the problem on the computer.
Escribió un código para resolver el problema en la computadora.
B2 noun /ˈmɒtəʊ/

motto

lema
Meaning
A short sentence or phrase that expresses a guiding belief or principle.
Example
Her motto in life is 'never give up.'
Su lema en la vida es 'nunca te rindas.'
B2 noun /ˈmeɪər/

mayor

alcalde
Meaning
The elected head of a city, town, or municipality.
Example
The mayor announced a new policy to improve public transport.
El alcalde anunció una nueva política para mejorar el transporte público.
B2 noun /brɪŋk/

brink

borde
Meaning
The edge or point just before a significant event or change.
Example
The company was on the brink of bankruptcy.
La empresa estaba al borde de la quiebra.
C2 noun /ˈhʌm.ək/

hummock

montículo
Meaning
A small hill, mound, or ridge of earth or ice.
Example
The hikers rested on a grassy hummock by the river.
Los excursionistas descansaron en un montículo de hierba junto al río.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪfəni/

antiphony

antífona
Meaning
a form of music in which two or more groups or choirs sing alternately in response to each other
Example
The cathedral's architecture was designed to enhance the effect of antiphony.
La arquitectura de la catedral fue diseñada para mejorar el efecto de la antífona.
C2 noun /ˈkɪŋɡlɪŋ/

kingling

rey pequeño
Meaning
A minor or petty king; a ruler of small importance.
Example
The kingling demanded respect from his people despite his small realm.
El rey pequeño demandó respeto de su gente a pesar de su pequeño reino.
C2 noun /kɒzˈmɒɡ.ə.ni/

cosmogony

cosmogonía
Meaning
the study or theory of the origin of the universe
Example
The book provides an overview of different cosmogonies throughout history.
El libro ofrece una visión general de diferentes cosmogonías a lo largo de la historia.
B1 adjective /ˌʌnɪmˈpɔːrtənt/

unimportant

sin importancia
Meaning
not having much value, significance, or influence
Example
The detail seemed unimportant compared to the main issue.
El detalle parecía sin importancia en comparación con el problema principal.
A1 verb /sɔ/

saw

cortar con sierra
Meaning
to cut with a saw; to use a cutting tool
Example
The carpenter saws the wood into pieces.
El carpintero corta la madera en pedazos.
B2 noun /ˌɪnstəˈbɪləti/

instability

inestabilidad
Meaning
lack of stability or balance; tendency to change, fail, or collapse easily
Example
Political instability has slowed economic growth in the region.
La inestabilidad política ha ralentizado el crecimiento económico de la región.
C1 noun /kəmˈpʌl.ʃən/

Compulsion

compulsión; coacción;
Meaning
the action or state of forcing or being forced to do something; an irresistible urge to behave in a certain way
Example
He felt a strong compulsion to check his phone every few minutes.
Sintió una fuerte compulsión de revisar su teléfono cada pocos minutos.
C1 adjective /ˈtɪp.tɒp/

Tiptop

excelente; de primera calidad
Meaning
of the highest quality; excellent; in perfect condition
Example
The car is in tiptop condition.
El coche está en excelente estado.
C2 verb /ˌmæn.juˈmɪt/

manumit

liberar de la esclavitud
Meaning
to release from slavery or servitude; to set free
Example
The landowner decided to manumit his slaves.
El terrateniente decidió liberar a sus esclavos.
C1 noun /ˈmætrəˌmoʊni/

matrimony

matrimonio
Meaning
The state of being married; marriage.
Example
They entered into matrimony after years of friendship.
Entraron en el matrimonio después de años de amistad.
C2 adjective /koʊˈiːvəl/

coeval

contemporáneo
Meaning
Having the same age, date of origin, or duration; contemporary.
Example
The philosopher was coeval with the rise of modern science.
El filósofo fue contemporáneo con el auge de la ciencia moderna.
A2 noun /ˈpoʊst ˌɒfɪs/

post office

oficina de correos
Meaning
a public building or agency where mail is sent, received, and other postal services are provided
Example
I went to the post office to mail a package.
Fui a la oficina de correos para enviar un paquete.
B1 noun /ɪnˈθjuː.zi.æz.əm/

Enthusiasm

entusiasmo; fervor; ardor
Meaning
intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval
Example
Her enthusiasm for the project inspired the entire team.
Su entusiasmo por el proyecto inspiró a todo el equipo.
B2 noun /skʌl/

Skull

cráneo
Meaning
the bony framework of the head that protects the brain
Example
The doctor examined the skull X-ray carefully.
El doctor examinó cuidadosamente la radiografía del cráneo.
C1 noun /ˈɑːr.sən.əl/

arsenal

arsenal
Meaning
A collection or storage place for weapons and military equipment.
Example
The army kept its weapons in a secure arsenal.
El ejército mantuvo sus armas en un arsenal seguro.
A1 noun /fuːd/

food

comida
Meaning
any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink to maintain life and growth
Example
Rice is a common food in Asia.
El arroz es una comida común en Asia.
C2 adjective /ˈfrɒlɪksəm/

Frolicsome

juguetón; alegre; vivaz
Meaning
joyful; playful; merry; cheerful
Example
The frolicsome children laughed and played in the park.
Los niños juguetones rieron y jugaron en el parque.
B2 adverb /ˈstrɪktli/

strictly

estrictamente
Meaning
in a way that follows rules or limits completely
Example
Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building.
Fumar está estrictamente prohibido dentro del edificio.
C1 verb /nʌdʒ/

nudge

empujón con el codo
Meaning
To push someone gently, usually with your elbow, in order to attract attention.
Example
She nudged him to be quiet during the meeting.
Ella lo empujó suavemente para que estuviera en silencio durante la reunión.
C2 noun /ˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.ti/

geniality

amabilidad
Meaning
the quality of being friendly and cheerful
Example
His geniality made him popular among his colleagues.
Su amabilidad lo hizo popular entre sus compañeros.
C2 noun /mɪˈsænθrəpi/

misanthropy

misantropía
Meaning
a general dislike, distrust, or hatred of humankind
Example
His misanthropy was evident in the way he avoided people.
Su misantropía era evidente en la forma en que evitaba a las personas.
C1 adjective /ˈvɑːlətl/

volatile

volátil
Meaning
likely to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse
Example
The stock market is extremely volatile these days.
El mercado de valores es extremadamente volátil estos días.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɪnsəbl/

invincible

invencible
Meaning
too powerful to be defeated or overcome
Example
The team seemed invincible after winning ten matches in a row.
El equipo parecía invencible después de ganar diez partidos consecutivos.
C1 noun /fɔːrˈkloʊʒər/

foreclosure

embargo hipotecario
Meaning
The legal process by which a lender takes control of a property from a borrower who has failed to make payments.
Example
The family lost their home due to foreclosure after missing several mortgage payments.
La familia perdió su casa debido al embargo hipotecario después de no pagar varias cuotas de la hipoteca.
B2 noun /bluːz/

blues

blues
Meaning
a feeling of sadness; a style of music with melancholy themes
Example
Listening to blues music always calms him down.
Escuchar música blues siempre lo calma.
A2 adjective /ˈkʌmɪŋ/

coming

próximo
Meaning
approaching or happening soon
Example
We are preparing for the coming festival.
Estamos preparando para el próximo festival.