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C1 noun /ɪkˈskriːʃən/

excretion

excreción
Meaning
the process of eliminating waste matter from the body
Example
Excretion is vital for maintaining a healthy body.
La excreción es vital para mantener un cuerpo saludable.
C2 noun /ˈpɑːdreɪ/

padre

padre
Meaning
A title for a priest, especially in the Roman Catholic Church; also used informally for 'father'.
Example
The soldiers attended mass led by the padre.
Los soldados asistieron a la misa presidida por el padre.
B1 noun, adjective, verb /tɛns/

tense

tenso / tiempo verbal
Meaning
a grammatical category showing time reference; stretched tight or anxious
Example
She felt tense before the interview.
Ella se sintió tensa antes de la entrevista.
B1 noun /ˈreɪlˌroʊd/

railroad

vía férrea
Meaning
a track or system of tracks made of steel rails along which trains run
Example
The railroad connects the city to several nearby towns.
La vía férrea conecta la ciudad con varios pueblos cercanos.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈspjuːtəbəl/

Indisputable

indiscutible; innegable; cierto
Meaning
impossible to deny or argue against; undeniable; certain
Example
The evidence against him was indisputable.
La evidencia en su contra era indiscutible.
C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈmænd/

countermand

revocar una orden
Meaning
to revoke or cancel an order or command
Example
The general countermanded the previous orders immediately.
El general revocó las órdenes anteriores inmediatamente.
A2 noun /ˈtæk.si kæb/

Taxi cab

taxi
Meaning
A car that carries passengers for a fare, usually in cities
Example
We took a taxi cab to the restaurant.
Tomamos un taxi al restaurante.
C1 noun /fəˈnætɪsɪzəm/

fanaticism

fanatismo
Meaning
the quality of being fanatical; extreme zeal or obsession
Example
Religious fanaticism can lead to intolerance and conflict.
El fanatismo religioso puede llevar a la intolerancia y al conflicto.
C1 adjective /prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/

precipitous

empinado o repentino
Meaning
Extremely steep or sudden; done quickly without careful consideration.
Example
The hikers struggled to climb the precipitous slope.
Los excursionistas lucharon por subir la pendiente empinada.
C1 noun /ˌekspəˈzɪʃən/

exposition

exposición
Meaning
a detailed explanation or a large public exhibition
Example
The scientist gave a clear exposition of the theory.
El científico dio una explicación clara de la teoría.
B1 adverb /ˈhaɪli/

highly

altamente
Meaning
to a great degree; very
Example
She is highly respected in her field.
Ella es altamente respetada en su campo.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrbərɪˌkʌltʃər/

arboriculture

arboricultura
Meaning
the cultivation and management of trees and shrubs
Example
He studied arboriculture to improve urban green spaces.
Estudió arboricultura para mejorar los espacios verdes urbanos.
B2 verb /suː/

sue

demandar
Meaning
to bring a lawsuit against someone in a court of law
Example
She decided to sue the company for damages.
Ella decidió demandar a la empresa por daños.
C1 adjective /ˈliː.θəl/

Lethal

letal; mortal;
Meaning
deadly; fatal; capable of causing death
Example
The snake's venom is lethal to humans if not treated immediately.
El veneno de la serpiente es letal para los humanos si no se trata inmediatamente.
B2 noun /ˈtɛmpoʊ/

tempo

tempo, ritmo
Meaning
The speed or pace at which a piece of music or activity is performed.
Example
The band played the song at a faster tempo than usual.
La banda tocó la canción a un tempo más rápido de lo habitual.
C2 adjective /ˌpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ/

prepossessing

atractivo
Meaning
Attractive or appealing in appearance or manner.
Example
She had a prepossessing smile that charmed everyone.
Ella tenía una sonrisa atractiva que cautivó a todos.
A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.weər/

Somewhere

en alguna parte
Meaning
in or at some place; in an unspecified location
Example
I left my keys somewhere in the house.
Dejé mis llaves en alguna parte de la casa.
C2 verb /ˈæntɪkweɪt/

antiquate

antiquear
Meaning
To make something old-fashioned or obsolete.
Example
The rise of digital cameras antiquated traditional film photography.
El auge de las cámaras digitales dejó obsoleta la fotografía tradicional en película.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛns/

intense

intenso
Meaning
Of extreme force, degree, or strength.
Example
She felt intense pain after the accident.
Ella sintió un dolor intenso después del accidente.
C1 noun /ˈtæbloʊ/

tableau

tablao
Meaning
a striking or artistic scene or arrangement of people or objects, often presented on stage or in art
Example
The actors froze in a tableau that captured the final moment of the play.
Los actores se congelaron en un tablao que capturó el momento final de la obra.
C1 noun /ˈtrɛʒərər/

treasurer

tesorero
Meaning
a person responsible for managing the financial affairs of an organization
Example
The treasurer presented the annual financial report.
El tesorero presentó el informe financiero anual.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbæləns/

Unbalanced

desbalanceado; inestable
Meaning
not balanced; lacking stability or equilibrium; mentally unstable
Example
The unbalanced table kept wobbling.
La mesa desbalanceada seguía tambaleando.
A2 preposition /əˈɡɛnst/ or /əˈɡeɪnst/

against

contra
Meaning
In opposition to; contrary to; touching or resting on.
Example
They voted against the proposal.
Votaron en contra de la propuesta
C1 verb/noun /stuːp/

stoop

felicidad
Meaning
To bend one's body forward and downward; also a small porch or staircase at the entrance of a house
Example
He had to stoop to pick up the coin.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /æɡˈnɒs.tɪk/

agnostic

agnóstico
Meaning
a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known about the existence of God; uncertain in belief
Example
He described himself as an agnostic rather than an atheist.
Se describió a sí mismo como un agnóstico en lugar de un ateo.
C1 adjective /tɔːt/

taut

tenso
Meaning
stretched or pulled tight; tense
Example
The rope was pulled taut between the two poles.
La cuerda estaba tensa entre los dos postes.
B2 adverb /fɔːrθ/

forth

adelante
Meaning
forward in place, time, or order
Example
The leader stepped forth to address the crowd.
El líder avanzó para dirigirse a la multitud.
A2 adjective /ˈhevi/

Heavy

pesado
Meaning
having great weight; intense or severe
Example
The heavy suitcase was difficult to carry up the stairs.
La maleta pesada fue difícil de llevar por las escaleras.
C1 noun /ɪkˈspoʊnənt/

exponent

exponente
Meaning
a person who supports, promotes, or explains an idea; in math, a symbol denoting power
Example
She is a leading exponent of modern dance.
Ella es una de las principales exponentes de la danza moderna.
C2 verb /ˈpælieɪt/

palliate

aliviar
Meaning
to make a disease, symptoms, or problem less severe without removing the cause
Example
The doctor prescribed medicine to palliate the patient's pain.
El doctor recetó medicina para aliviar el dolor del paciente.
C2 noun /slaɪt/

sleight

habilidad
Meaning
Skill or dexterity, especially in performing tricks.
Example
The magician amazed the crowd with his sleight of hand.
El mago sorprendió a la multitud con su habilidad con las manos.
A2 noun /ˈwɛdɪŋ/

wedding

boda
Meaning
a marriage ceremony, especially considered as including the associated celebrations
Example
They are planning a wedding in the summer.
Están planeando una boda en el verano.
C1 adjective /ˌhɒməˈdʒiːniəs/

homogeneous

homogéneo, uniforme
Meaning
Of the same kind; alike.
Example
The team was not homogeneous in their skills.
El equipo no era homogéneo en sus habilidades.
B1 noun ˈbæriə(r)

barrier

barrera
Meaning
A fence or other obstacle that prevents movement or access.
Example
The barrier prevented entry.
La barrera impidió la entrada.
B2 noun /ræntʃ/

ranch

granja ganadera
Meaning
a large farm where animals such as cattle or sheep are raised
Example
They own a huge cattle ranch in Texas.
Ellos poseen una granja ganadera enorme en Texas.
B2 adjective /ˈpraɪs.ləs/

Priceless

invaluable; de incalculable valor
Meaning
extremely valuable; invaluable; beyond price
Example
Her grandmother's antique jewelry is absolutely priceless.
Las joyas antiguas de su abuela son absolutamente invaluables.
C1 adjective /səbˈvɜːrsɪv/

subversive

subversivo
Meaning
seeking or intended to undermine or overthrow an established system or authority
Example
The group was banned for its subversive activities.
El grupo fue prohibido por sus actividades subversivas.
B2 adverb /ˈsmuːð.li/

Smoothly

suavemente; sin problemas
Meaning
without problems or difficulties; in an even and regular way
Example
The car runs smoothly on the new highway.
El coche circula suavemente por la nueva carretera.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɪl.i ˈpaʊ.dər/

Chilli Powder

polvo de chile
Meaning
a spice made from ground dried chili peppers, used to add heat and flavor to food
Example
Add two teaspoons of chilli powder to make the dish spicier.
Agrega dos cucharaditas de polvo de chile para hacer el plato más picante.
B1 noun /ɪmˈpruːvmənt/

improvement

mejora
Meaning
the act of making something better
Example
There has been a significant improvement in his health.
Ha habido una mejora significativa en su salud.
C1 noun /weɪ/

Whey

suero
Meaning
the watery part of milk that separates from the curds when making cheese
Example
Whey protein is popular among athletes and bodybuilders.
El proteína de suero es popular entre los atletas y culturistas.
B2 noun /ˈten.ənt/

Tenant

inquilino
Meaning
a person who rents and occupies property owned by someone else
Example
The landlord met with the new tenant to sign the lease agreement.
El arrendador se reunió con el nuevo inquilino para firmar el contrato de arrendamiento.
B1 verb /straɪk/

Strike

golpear
Meaning
to hit forcefully; to stop work as a form of protest
Example
Lightning strikes the tall building during the storm.
El rayo golpea el edificio alto durante la tormenta.
C2 adjective /ˈfɔːnɪŋ/

fawning

adulador excesivo
Meaning
displaying exaggerated flattery or affection
Example
Her fawning compliments made everyone uncomfortable.
Sus adulaciones excesivas hicieron que todos se sintieran incómodos.
C2 noun /sʌbˈɔːl.tən/

subaltern

persona en una posición subordinada; en el ejército, un oficial joven
Meaning
A person holding a subordinate position; in the military, a junior officer.
Example
The subaltern was responsible for leading a small platoon of soldiers.
El subalterno era responsable de dirigir un pequeño pelotón de soldados.
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 adjective /ˈvɪndɪkeɪtɪv/

vindicative

vindicatorio
Meaning
showing a tendency to vindicate or justify; inclined to defend
Example
Her vindicative tone showed that she strongly believed in her innocence.
Su tono vindicatorio mostró que creía firmemente en su inocencia.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɔːˈspɪʃəs/

Inauspicious

desafortunado
Meaning
unlucky; showing signs that future success is unlikely; unfavorable
Example
The dark clouds seemed inauspicious for the wedding.
Las nubes oscuras parecían desfavorables para la boda.
A1 verb /kliːn/

clean

limpiar
Meaning
To make something free from dirt, marks, or mess.
Example
She cleaned the kitchen before the guests arrived.
Ella limpió la cocina antes de que llegaran los invitados.
A2 noun /ˈnoʊ.tɪs/

Notice

aviso
Meaning
attention to something; a written or printed announcement
Example
The notice on the board announced the school closure.
El aviso en el tablero anunció el cierre de la escuela.
C2 verb /ʧeɪf/

chafe

rozar
Meaning
To make or become sore by rubbing; to feel irritation or impatience.
Example
The tight shoes began to chafe his heels.
Los zapatos apretados empezaron a rozar sus talones.
C1 noun /məˈtɪəriəlɪzəm/

Materialism

materialismo
Meaning
A tendency to consider material possessions more important than spiritual values
Example
The rise of materialism in modern society concerns many philosophers.
El auge del materialismo en la sociedad moderna preocupa a muchos filósofos.
A2 verb /kənˈteɪn/

contain

contener
Meaning
to have or include within; to restrain or control
Example
This box contains important documents.
Esta caja contiene documentos importantes.
B2 noun /ˌdiː.haɪˈdreɪʃən/

dehydration

deshidratación
Meaning
A condition in which the body or tissue lacks adequate water content.
Example
Dehydration can lead to fatigue and confusion.
La deshidratación puede causar fatiga y confusión.
B1 noun ˈmeʒ.ərz

measures

medidas
Meaning
A plan or course of action taken to achieve a particular purpose.
Example
Mitigation measures focus on reducing emissions.
Las medidas de mitigación se enfocan en reducir las emisiones.
C2 adjective /ˈvoʊtɪv/

votive

dedicado
Meaning
Offered or dedicated in fulfillment of a vow.
Example
She lit a votive candle in the church as a prayer.
Ella encendió una vela votiva en la iglesia como una oración.
B2 adjective /ˈtaɪərləs/

tireless

incansable
Meaning
Showing great effort or energy without becoming tired.
Example
She worked tirelessly to complete the project on time.
Trabajó incansablemente para completar el proyecto a tiempo.
C2 noun /ˈbɛnɪfɪs/

benefice

beneficio eclesiástico
Meaning
a permanent church appointment for which property and income are provided
Example
The bishop appointed him to a wealthy benefice.
El obispo lo nombró para un beneficio eclesiástico rico.
C2 adjective /ˈɡlɑːbjələr/

globular

esférico
Meaning
Having the shape of a globe; spherical.
Example
The scientist studied the globular cluster of stars.
El científico estudió el cúmulo globular de estrellas.
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛk.ərd/

checkered

a cuadros
Meaning
Having a pattern of alternating squares of different colors; also describing a past full of ups and downs or varied experiences.
Example
He had a checkered career with many highs and lows.
Él tuvo una carrera a cuadros con muchos altibajos.
C1 noun /ʌnɪmˈpɔːrtəns/

unimportance

insignificancia
Meaning
the state or quality of being insignificant or not important
Example
He dismissed the issue with a sense of unimportance.
Él desestimó el asunto con un sentido de falta de importancia.
A2 noun /ˈjuːnɪt/

unit

unidad
Meaning
an individual thing or person regarded as a single and complete entity
Example
Each unit in the production line is carefully tested.
Cada unidad en la línea de producción se prueba cuidadosamente.
C2 adjective /ˈkoʊməˌtoʊs/

comatose

comatoso
Meaning
In a state of deep unconsciousness, resembling or related to coma.
Example
The comatose patient was kept under constant observation.
El paciente comatoso fue mantenido bajo constante observación.
C1 adjective ˈser.ɪ.brəl

cerebral

cerebral
Meaning
Of the cerebrum of the brain.
Example
Cerebral functions regulate thoughts.
Las funciones cerebrales regulan los pensamientos.
A2 adverb /ˈev.ri.weər/

Everywhere

en todas partes
Meaning
in all places; wherever you go
Example
The internet allows us to connect with people everywhere.
Internet nos permite conectar con personas en todas partes.
C1 noun ˌdɪs.æmˌbɪɡ.juˈeɪ.ʃən

disambiguation

desambiguación
Meaning
The removal of ambiguity by making something clear and unambiguous.
Example
The AI system applies disambiguation to refine text understanding.
El sistema de IA aplica la disambiguación para refinar la comprensión del texto.
C2 verb /ˈmiːliəˌreɪt/

meliorate

mejorar
Meaning
To make something better or improve a condition.
Example
The new policies aim to meliorate the living conditions of the poor.
Las nuevas políticas tienen como objetivo mejorar las condiciones de vida de los pobres.
C2 verb /dɪˈbɑːrk/

debark

desembarcar
Meaning
to disembark or get off a ship, aircraft, or vehicle
Example
The passengers debarked as soon as the ship docked.
Los pasajeros desembarcaron tan pronto como el barco atracó.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmeʒərəbəl/

Immeasurable

inconmensurable
Meaning
too large or extensive to measure; boundless
Example
The immeasurable love of a mother knows no bounds.
El amor inconmensurable de una madre no tiene límites.
B2 noun /wɪt/

Wit

ingenio
Meaning
mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence; a natural aptitude for using words in a clever and amusing way
Example
She has a sharp wit and quick sense of humor.
Ella tiene una mente aguda y un rápido sentido del humor.
C1 noun /ɪkˈspɛktənsi/

expectancy

expectativa
Meaning
the state of expecting something; anticipation or likelihood
Example
There was a sense of expectancy in the room before the results were announced.
Había un sentido de expectación en la sala antes de que se anunciaran los resultados.
C1 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/

antiseptic

antiséptico
Meaning
A substance that prevents the growth of disease-causing microorganisms; clean and free from germs.
Example
The nurse applied an antiseptic to the wound.
La enfermera aplicó un antiséptico a la herida.
B2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/

sewing

costura
Meaning
The activity or skill of joining fabric using a needle and thread
Example
She enjoys sewing her own clothes on weekends.
Ella disfruta cosiendo su propia ropa los fines de semana.
B1 noun /roʊp/

rope

cuerda
Meaning
a strong, thick cord made of twisted fibers or strands
Example
The climbers used a rope to scale the mountain.
Los escaladores usaron una cuerda para escalar la montaña.
C1 noun /ˈpɒp.i siːdz/

Poppy Seeds

semillas de amapola
Meaning
tiny round seeds from the poppy plant used as a spice or garnish in cooking
Example
Poppy seeds are sprinkled on top of breads and used in Bengali curries.
Las semillas de amapola se espolvorean sobre el pan y se usan en curris bengalíes.
C1 adjective /vɪnˈdɪk.tɪv/

Vindictive

vindictivo
Meaning
having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge
Example
His vindictive behavior towards his former colleagues was unprofessional.
Su comportamiento vengativo hacia sus antiguos colegas fue poco profesional.
C1 noun /ˈkɒrənər/

coroner

forense
Meaning
an official who investigates sudden, violent, or suspicious deaths
Example
The coroner determined the cause of death was natural.
El forense determinó que la causa de la muerte fue natural.
A1 noun /iːst/

east

este
Meaning
The direction from which the sun rises; one of the four cardinal points.
Example
The sun rises in the east.
El sol sale por el este.
B2 verb /əˈkʌmplɪʃ/

accomplish

lograr
Meaning
to achieve or complete successfully
Example
She managed to accomplish all her goals for the year.
Ella logró cumplir todos sus objetivos para el año.
B2 noun /'ræd.ɪʃ/

Radish

rábano
Meaning
a small pungent edible root vegetable with white or red skin
Example
The farmer harvested fresh radishes from the garden.
El agricultor cosechó rábanos frescos del jardín.
A2 adjective /streɪndʒ/

strange

extraño
Meaning
unusual or not normal
Example
It was strange to see him at the party after so long.
Era extraño verlo en la fiesta después de tanto tiempo.
C1 noun /ˈpəʊstˌskrɪpt/

postscript

posdata
Meaning
an additional remark at the end of a letter or text, after the signature
Example
She added a brief postscript to thank him again.
Ella añadió una breve posdata para darle las gracias nuevamente.
C2 noun /djuːˈplɪsɪti/

duplicity

duplicidad
Meaning
Deceitfulness or double-dealing; dishonesty.
Example
Her duplicity was revealed during the investigation.
Su duplicidad fue revelada durante la investigación.
C1 noun ˌrɛk.əˈlɛk.ʃən

Recollection

recolección
Meaning
Remembering past events or information
Example
His recollection of childhood memories was vivid.
Su recuerdo de la infancia era vívido.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzæspəˌreɪtɪd/

exasperated

muy molesto
Meaning
greatly annoyed or irritated
Example
She gave him an exasperated look after his repeated mistakes.
Ella le dio una mirada muy molesta después de sus errores repetidos.
B1 adjective dɪˈleɪd

delayed

retrasado
Meaning
Late or postponed; happening later than planned or expected.
Example
The Artemis mission was delayed due to technical challenges.
La misión Artemis se retrasó debido a desafíos técnicos.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈreɪ.si/

racy

picante
Meaning
Lively, entertaining, or slightly shocking (especially in a sexual way).
Example
The novel was full of racy dialogues.
La novela estaba llena de diálogos picantes.
C1 adjective /ˈprɪs.tiːn/

pristine

prístino, sin alterar, limpio y fresco
Meaning
In its original condition; unspoiled, clean, and fresh.
Example
The forest remains in a pristine condition.
El bosque sigue en condiciones prístinas.
C1 noun /ˈmʌltɪplaɪər/

multiplier

multiplicador
Meaning
a number or factor by which another number is multiplied; something that increases the effect or value of something else
Example
In economics, government spending can act as a multiplier for economic growth.
En economía, el gasto público puede ser un multiplicador del crecimiento.
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.
B1 noun /blæk ˈpep.ər/

Black Pepper

pimienta negra
Meaning
a hot-tasting spice made from dried peppercorns, widely used for seasoning food
Example
Season the steak with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Sazona el filete con sal y pimienta negra recién molida.
C1 adjective /əˈfɜːrmətɪv/

affirmative

afirmativo
Meaning
expressing agreement, approval, or a positive response
Example
She gave an affirmative answer to the proposal.
Ella dio una respuesta afirmativa a la propuesta.
C2 adjective /ˈtjuːtɪlɑːr/

tutelar

tutelario
Meaning
Serving as a guardian or protector.
Example
The tutelar spirit of the forest was believed to protect travelers.
Se creía que el espíritu tutelar del bosque protegía a los viajeros.
C1 verb, noun /lɜːrtʃ/

lurch

tambalear, dar un brusco movimiento
Meaning
to make an abrupt, unsteady, or uncontrolled movement; a sudden movement or stagger
Example
The bus lurched forward as the driver hit the brakes.
El autobús se tambaleó hacia adelante cuando el conductor presionó los frenos.
C1 adverb /ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənəli/

unconventionally

poco convencionalmente
Meaning
in a way that is not based on or conforming to accepted standards or norms
Example
She dresses unconventionally, mixing bold colors and patterns that surprise everyone.
Ella se viste de manera poco convencional, combinando colores y patrones audaces que sorprenden a todos.
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.
B2 noun, verb /rɪˈzɔːrt/

resort

resort / último recurso
Meaning
A place for rest or recreation; to turn to something for help or solution.
Example
They stayed at a beach resort during their vacation.
Ellos se quedaron en un resort en la playa durante sus vacaciones.
C2 noun /lɒx/ or /lɒk/

lough

embalse
Meaning
An Irish or Scottish word for a lake or sea inlet.
Example
The fishermen lived by the lough for generations.
Los pescadores vivían junto al embalse durante generaciones.
C1 verb /dɪˈmɔrəˌlaɪz/

demoralize

desmoralizar
Meaning
to cause someone to lose confidence or hope
Example
The constant criticism demoralized the young athlete.
La constante crítica desmoralizó al joven atleta.
B2 noun /waɪt ænt/

White-Ant

hormiga blanca
Meaning
a small social insect that lives in colonies and feeds on wood and plant matter
Example
White ants damaged the wooden furniture in our house.
Las hormigas blancas dañaron los muebles de madera de nuestra casa.
C1 noun, verb /dɪsˈɑːnər/

dishonor

deshonra
Meaning
a state of shame or loss of respect; to bring shame upon someone or something
Example
The soldier felt he had brought dishonor to his family.
El soldado sintió que había traído deshonra a su familia.
B1 noun /prəˈduː.sər/

Producer

productor
Meaning
a person who supervises the making of a film, play, or broadcast program; someone who creates or manufactures goods
Example
The film producer invested millions in the new movie project.
El productor de la película invirtió millones en el nuevo proyecto cinematográfico.
C1 noun /ˈsuːdənɪm/

pseudonym

seudónimo
Meaning
a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name
Example
Mark Twain was the pseudonym of Samuel Clemens.
Mark Twain era el seudónimo de Samuel Clemens.
C1 noun /ɪmˈbɑː.ɡoʊ/

embargo

embargo comercial
Meaning
A trade ban, restriction, or prohibition imposed by a government or international organization on a country.
Example
The UN imposed an embargo on arms exports.
La ONU impuso un embargo a las exportaciones de armas.
B2 verb /smæʃ/

smash

romper
Meaning
to break something into pieces violently
Example
She smashed the glass in frustration.
Ella rompió el vaso en frustración.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsɒm.ni.ə/

Insomnia

insomnio
Meaning
habitual sleeplessness; inability to sleep; the condition of being unable to sleep
Example
Her chronic insomnia made it difficult for her to concentrate during work hours.
Su insomnio crónico le dificultaba concentrarse durante las horas de trabajo.
B2 verb /ɪnˈlaɪtən/

enlighten

felicidad
Meaning
to give someone greater knowledge or understanding about a subject or situation
Example
The teacher tried to enlighten the students about ancient history.
Ella no podía ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪməm/

optimum

óptimo
Meaning
Most conducive to a favorable outcome; best.
Example
To achieve optimum results, we need to improve efficiency.
Para lograr los mejores resultados, necesitamos mejorar la eficiencia.
C2 noun /ˈhaɪərəˌɡlɪf/

hieroglyph

jeroglífico
Meaning
A picture or symbol used in ancient writing systems, especially Egyptian writing.
Example
The walls of the temple were covered in hieroglyphs.
Las paredes del templo estaban cubiertas con jeroglíficos.
C2 verb /dɪˈmɜːr/

demur

objetar
Meaning
to raise doubts, objections, or show reluctance
Example
She agreed to help without demur.
Ella aceptó ayudar sin objeción.
C2 noun /ˈprɒvəndər/

provender

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

disinterest

desinterés
Meaning
lack of interest or concern
Example
His disinterest in the project was obvious.
Su desinterés en el proyecto era obvio.
B2 noun /əkˌseləˈreɪʃən/

acceleration

aceleración
Meaning
the rate at which velocity changes over time; the act of speeding up
Example
The car showed rapid acceleration as it entered the highway.
El coche mostró una aceleración rápida al entrar en la autopista.
B2 noun /ˈsen.tɪ.piːd/

Centipede

ciempiés
Meaning
a long thin creature with many legs that lives in dark places
Example
I found a centipede crawling under the rock.
Encontré un ciempiés arrastrándose bajo la roca.
C2 noun /ˈmɒrəlɪst/

moralist

moralista
Meaning
A person who teaches or promotes moral principles and values.
Example
The author was known as a strict moralist in his writings.
El autor fue conocido como un estricto moralista en sus escritos.
B2 adjective /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəs/

luxurious

lujoso
Meaning
extremely comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable, often involving great expense
Example
They stayed in a luxurious hotel during their vacation.
Se hospedaron en un hotel lujoso durante sus vacaciones.
C1 noun (plural) /ˈɪndɪˌsiːz/

indices

índices
Meaning
plural form of index; statistical measures or reference points used for comparison
Example
Stock market indices fell sharply after the announcement.
Los índices del mercado de valores cayeron drásticamente después del anuncio.
C1 noun/verb /ˈkætəpʌlt/

catapult

catapulta / dispositivo para lanzar
Meaning
A device for launching objects at high speed; to hurl or launch something suddenly.
Example
The invention catapulted him to international fame.
La invención lo catapultó a la fama internacional.
C1 noun /məˈnɒtəni/

monotony

monotonía
Meaning
Lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.
Example
Breaking the monotony of everyday life can improve mental health.
Romper la monotonía de la vida diaria puede mejorar la salud mental.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkrʌˈsteɪʃən/

incrustation

costra
Meaning
a crust or hard coating formed on the surface of something
Example
The old pipes were blocked due to heavy incrustation of minerals.
Las viejas tuberías estaban bloqueadas debido a una fuerte incrustación de minerales.