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C2 verb /ˈɛksplɪkeɪt/

explicate

explicar
Meaning
to make an idea or principle clear by explaining it in detail
Example
The professor tried to explicate the theory of relativity for his students.
El profesor intentó explicar la teoría de la relatividad para sus estudiantes.
C1 noun /ˈvɔːrtɛks/

vortex

vórtice
Meaning
A mass of whirling fluid or air, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind.
Example
The plane was caught in a dangerous vortex of air.
El avión fue atrapado en un peligroso vórtice de aire.
B2 verb /kənˈtæmɪneɪt/

contaminate

contaminar
Meaning
To make something impure, dirty, or harmful by contact with a poisonous or polluting substance.
Example
The river was contaminated by industrial waste.
El río fue contaminado por desechos industriales.
B2 noun /ˈpeɪtrən/

patron

patrocinador
Meaning
a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause
Example
The library is supported by generous patrons.
La biblioteca es apoyada por generosos patrocinadores.
B1 noun /ˈjuːs.fəl.nəs/

Usefulness

utilidad
Meaning
the quality of being useful; practical value or helpfulness
Example
The usefulness of this tool became apparent during the project.
La utilidad de esta herramienta se hizo evidente durante el proyecto.
C2 noun /ˈfræŋkɪnsɛns/

frankincense

incienso
Meaning
An aromatic gum resin used in incense and perfumes, often in religious ceremonies.
Example
The temple was filled with the sweet smell of burning frankincense.
El templo estaba lleno del dulce aroma del incienso quemado.
A2 adjective /ˈplɛzənt/

pleasant

agradable, placentero
Meaning
giving a sense of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
Example
We had a pleasant evening at the park.
Tuvimos una noche agradable en el parque.
C1 adjective /nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.ə.bəl/

negotiable

negociable
Meaning
Open to discussion or modification; capable of being bargained for.
Example
The salary offered is negotiable.
El salario ofrecido es negociable.
A1 noun /ˈsændwɪtʃ/

sandwich

sándwich
Meaning
two pieces of bread with food such as meat, cheese, or salad between them
Example
I made a chicken sandwich for lunch.
Hice un sándwich de pollo para el almuerzo.
B2 adjective /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/

deserted

desierto
Meaning
Empty of people; abandoned.
Example
The village looked completely deserted after the storm.
El pueblo se veía completamente desierto después de la tormenta.
A1 verb /laɪk/

like

gustar
Meaning
to enjoy or find something pleasant; to have a preference for
Example
I like reading books in my free time.
Me gusta leer libros en mi tiempo libre.
C1 adjective /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl/

palatable

agradable
Meaning
pleasant or acceptable to the taste, mind, or feelings
Example
The meal was simple but quite palatable.
La comida era sencilla pero bastante agradable.
B2 noun /ˈʃʌtəl/

shuttle

vehículo que viaja regularmente entre dos lugares
Meaning
a vehicle or craft that travels regularly between two places.
Example
The airport shuttle runs every 30 minutes.
El servicio de transporte del aeropuerto circula cada 30 minutos.
B2 noun /spaɪn/

Spine

columna vertebral; soporte central de una estructura
Meaning
the backbone or vertebral column of a vertebrate; the central support of a structure
Example
She injured her spine in the accident.
Ella se lesionó la columna vertebral en el accidente.
B2 adjective /ˈtrædʒɪk/

Tragic

trágico
Meaning
very sad; involving death or extreme suffering
Example
The plane crash was a tragic accident.
El accidente aéreo fue un suceso trágico.
C2 adjective /flɛgˈmæt.ɪk/

phlegmatic

flemático
Meaning
having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition
Example
Despite the chaos, he remained phlegmatic and composed.
A pesar del caos, se mantuvo flemático y compuesto.
C2 adjective /əˈluːsɪv/

allusive

alusivo
Meaning
Making indirect references or hints; suggestive without being explicit.
Example
The novel is full of allusive passages that point to classical literature.
La novela está llena de pasajes alusivos que apuntan a la literatura clásica.
C2 noun /ˈkær.ə.weɪ siːdz/

Caraway seeds

semillas de alcaravea
Meaning
aromatic seeds of the caraway plant used as a spice in cooking and baking
Example
The bread was flavored with caraway seeds.
El pan estaba aromatizado con semillas de alcaravea.
A1 interjection /heɪ/

hey

¡Hey!
Meaning
used to attract attention, express surprise, or greet someone
Example
Hey, how are you doing today?
¡Hey, cómo estás hoy?
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.
B1 adjective /əˈʃeɪmd/

Ashamed

avergonzado
Meaning
feeling embarrassed or guilty because of one's actions
Example
He was ashamed of his poor performance.
Él estaba avergonzado de su bajo rendimiento.
C1 noun /ɪmˌpɜː.sənˈeɪ.ʃən/

impersonation

suplantación
Meaning
The action of pretending to be another person for the purpose of entertainment or fraud.
Example
Online impersonation is a serious cybercrime.
La suplantación en línea es un crimen cibernético grave.
C2 verb /diːˈfrɑːk/

defrock

despojar a un sacerdote de su cargo
Meaning
to officially remove a priest or minister from their position and authority
Example
The church decided to defrock the priest after the scandal.
La iglesia decidió defrockear al sacerdote después del escándalo.
C2 verb /kædʒ/

cadge

pedir
Meaning
To beg or obtain something, especially food or money, without paying for it.
Example
He tried to cadge a free meal from the restaurant.
Él intentó pedir una comida gratis en el restaurante.
C1 noun ˌmiː.diˈɒk.rə.ti

mediocrity

mediocridad
Meaning
Being average or ordinary, not particularly good.
Example
He refused to settle for mediocrity and aimed for greatness.
Él se negó a conformarse con la mediocridad y aspiró a la grandeza.
B2 noun /hɔːk/

Hawk

halcón
Meaning
a bird of prey with broad wings and strong talons used for hunting
Example
The hawk soared high above the field hunting for prey.
El halcón voló alto sobre el campo buscando su presa.
C1 noun pɔɪz

poise

confianza y compostura
Meaning
Natural confidence and composure maintained under pressure.
Example
A good speaker maintains poise under pressure.
Un buen orador mantiene la compostura bajo presión.
B1 noun səˈluː.ʃənz

solutions

soluciones
Meaning
A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.
Example
Biotechnology provides solutions to environmental challenges.
La biotecnología ofrece soluciones a los desafíos ambientales.
C2 verb /həˈbɪtʃuˌeɪt/

habituate

acostumbrar
Meaning
to make someone accustomed to something
Example
The monks habituated themselves to meditation.
Los monjes se acostumbraron a la meditación.
C1 adjective /læks/

lax

relajado, descuidado
Meaning
Not strict, severe, or careful; negligent or careless.
Example
The security at the airport was surprisingly lax.
La seguridad en el aeropuerto era sorprendentemente relajada.
C2 adjective /hɛkˈsæŋɡjələr/

hexangular

hexagonal
Meaning
Having six angles or corners.
Example
The artist designed a hexangular frame for the mirror.
El artista diseñó un marco hexagonal para el espejo.
B2 noun /rɪˈvaɪ.vəl/

Revival

renacimiento
Meaning
an improvement in the condition or strength of something; renewed interest in or attention to something
Example
There has been a revival of interest in traditional crafts.
Ha habido un renacimiento del interés en los oficios tradicionales.
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrtɪˌtjuːd/

certitude

certeza
Meaning
Absolute certainty or conviction about something.
Example
She spoke with certitude about the outcome of the case.
Ella habló con certeza sobre el resultado del caso.
B1 noun /ˈlɪt.ər.ə.ʧər/

Literature

literatura
Meaning
written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit; books and writings published on a particular subject
Example
She studied English literature at university.
Ella estudió literatura inglesa en la universidad.
C1 noun /ræmˈbuːtən/

Rambutan

rambután
Meaning
a tropical fruit with red spiky skin and white translucent sweet flesh similar to litchi
Example
The rambutan looks scary with its hairy skin but tastes very sweet inside.
El rambutan se ve aterrador con su piel peluda, pero tiene un sabor muy dulce por dentro.
B2 noun /ədˈvɛntʃərər/

adventurer

aventurero
Meaning
a person who seeks exciting, risky, or unusual experiences; someone who explores new or unknown places
Example
The adventurer traveled deep into the jungle in search of ancient ruins.
El aventurero viajó profundamente en la selva en busca de ruinas antiguas.
C2 adjective /ˈɛrzæts/

ersatz

sustituto
Meaning
made or used as a substitute, typically an inferior one
Example
The cheap shoes were made of ersatz leather.
Los zapatos baratos estaban hechos de cuero sintético.
B2 noun ˈwɪl.paʊər

willpower

fuerza de voluntad
Meaning
The ability to control your thoughts and actions in order to achieve what you want to do.
Example
Strong willpower is essential for achieving long-term goals.
La fuerza de voluntad es esencial para alcanzar metas a largo plazo.
B2 noun /ɡoʊl ˈsɛt.ɪŋ/

goal-setting

establecimiento de metas
Meaning
The process of identifying something that you want to accomplish and establishing measurable objectives to achieve it.
Example
Effective goal-setting helps individuals stay focused and motivated.
El establecimiento efectivo de metas ayuda a las personas a mantenerse concentradas y motivadas.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪŋkəˌpeɪtɪd/

syncopated

sincopado
Meaning
Characterized by displaced beats or rhythms, especially in music.
Example
The jazz piece had a syncopated rhythm that energized the crowd.
La pieza de jazz tenía un ritmo sincopado que energizó a la multitud.
C1 noun /təˈpɒɡrəfi/

topography

topografía
Meaning
the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area
Example
The topography of the region made construction very challenging.
La topografía de la región hizo que la construcción fuera muy desafiante.
A1 noun /ˈdɒktər/

doctor

médico
Meaning
A qualified medical professional who treats illnesses and injuries.
Example
The doctor prescribed medicine for the patient.
El médico recetó medicamentos para el paciente.
B1 verb /ɪkˈspɪəriənsɪŋ/

experiencing

experimentando
Meaning
Encountering or undergoing an event or occurrence.
Example
The travelers are experiencing the thrill of adventure.
Los viajeros están experimentando la emoción de la aventura.
C2 adjective /ˈæbdʒɛkt/

abject

abyecto
Meaning
extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading
Example
They lived in abject poverty.
Vivían en una pobreza abyecta.
A1 noun /dres/

Dress

vestido
Meaning
a piece of clothing for women or girls that covers the body and extends down over the legs
Example
She wore a beautiful blue dress to the party.
Ella llevaba un hermoso vestido azul en la fiesta.
A2 adjective /ˈpɒp.jʊ.lər/

Popular

popular
Meaning
liked or admired by many people; well-known and widely accepted
Example
This restaurant is very popular among young people.
Este restaurante es muy popular entre los jóvenes.
C2 verb /ˈnɔːzieɪt/

nauseate

provocar náuseas
Meaning
To make someone feel sick, with an inclination to vomit.
Example
The spoiled food nauseated him quickly.
La comida echada a perder lo nauseó rápidamente.
B1 adjective /ˈrʊr.əl/

Rural

rural
Meaning
relating to the countryside; characteristic of farming or country life
Example
She grew up in a rural area far from the city.
Ella creció en una zona rural, lejos de la ciudad.
C2 verb /əˈbæʃ/

abash

avergonzar
Meaning
to make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed
Example
Her sudden question seemed to abash him.
Su repentina pregunta pareció avergonzarlo.
B2 verb /ˈsɒfən/

soften

suavizar
Meaning
to make or become less hard, severe, or strong.
Example
Heat will soften the butter quickly.
El calor suavizará la mantequilla rápidamente.
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.
A2 noun /ˈoʊ.nər/

Owner

dueño
Meaning
a person who owns something; someone who has legal possession of property
Example
The owner of the restaurant greeted us warmly.
El dueño del restaurante nos saludó calurosamente.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsek.tɪ.saɪd/

Insecticide

insecticida
Meaning
a substance used for killing insects; a chemical pesticide that targets insects
Example
The farmer sprayed insecticide on his crops to protect them from harmful bugs.
El agricultor roció insecticida en sus cultivos para protegerlos de los insectos dañinos.
C1 noun /ˈkærɪkətjʊə/

caricature

caricatura
Meaning
A picture or description that exaggerates certain features for comic or satirical effect.
Example
The magazine published a caricature of the politician.
La revista publicó una caricatura del político.
C2 noun /ˈmɪlk pɒt/

Milk-pot

lechetera
Meaning
a container specifically used for storing or serving milk
Example
She poured fresh milk from the milk-pot into her glass.
Ella vertió leche fresca de la lechetera en su vaso.
C2 noun /ˈɜːrtʃɪn/

urchin

niño travieso de la calle
Meaning
a mischievous or poorly dressed child, often from the streets
Example
The ragged urchins played by the riverbank.
Los niños callejeros con ropa rasgada jugaban junto al río.
C2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gambol

saltar alegremente
Meaning
to run or jump about playfully
Example
The lambs gamboled in the field under the sun.
Los corderos saltaron alegremente en el campo bajo el sol.
C2 verb /ˈblʌstər/

bluster

presumir
Meaning
to speak loudly in an aggressive or threatening way, often without real power
Example
The manager blustered about firing people but did nothing.
El gerente presumió sobre despedir a las personas, pero no hizo nada.
C2 verb /əbˈvɜːrt/

obvert

invertir
Meaning
To turn something so as to face in a different direction; in logic, to convert a proposition by negating both subject and predicate.
Example
The teacher asked the students to obvert the statement for practice.
El maestro pidió a los estudiantes que obvirtieran la declaración para practicar.
C1 adjective /ˈtiːmɪŋ/

teeming

lleno
Meaning
full of or swarming with things or people
Example
The market was teeming with shoppers.
El mercado estaba lleno de compradores.
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈlaɪ/

underlie

subyacer
Meaning
to be the hidden cause or basis of something
Example
Strong cultural traditions underlie the community's practices.
Las fuertes tradiciones culturales subyacen a las prácticas de la comunidad.
C2 noun /ˈpɜr.kwɪ.zɪt/

Perquisite

prerrogativa
Meaning
an additional benefit or privilege given to an employee beyond their regular salary; a special right or advantage
Example
Company car was one of the perquisites of his executive position.
El coche de la empresa era una de las prerrogativas de su cargo ejecutivo.
C1 /skwɒt/

squat

agacharse
Meaning
to crouch or sit with knees bent and body close to the ground
Example
He squatted down to tie his shoes.
Se agachó para atarse los zapatos.
B2 noun /ˌoʊ.vɚˈkraʊ.dɪŋ/

overcrowding

hacinamiento excesivo
Meaning
Excessive crowd or packed condition, having more people or vehicles in a place than the approved capacity.
Example
The subway system suffers from severe overcrowding during peak hours.
El sistema de metro sufre de severo hacinamiento durante las horas pico.
C1 noun ˈɪn.fər.əns

inference

inferencia
Meaning
A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning; logical deduction.
Example
Scientists make inferences based on experimental data.
Los científicos hacen inferencias basadas en datos experimentales.
C1 noun /əˈtaɪər/

attire

atuendo
Meaning
Clothing, especially formal or elegant wear.
Example
She wore traditional attire at the wedding ceremony.
Ella llevaba un atuendo tradicional en la ceremonia de la boda.
B2 verb ˈmɪnɪmaɪz

minimize

minimizar
Meaning
Reduce (something, especially something unwanted or unpleasant) to the smallest possible amount or degree.
Example
Efforts should be made to minimize plastic usage.
Se deben hacer esfuerzos para minimizar el uso de plásticos.
C1 adjective /ˈvɛlvəti/

velvety

felicidad
Meaning
having a smooth, soft texture like velvet
Example
She spoke in a low, velvety voice.
No podía ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 noun /ˌpærəˈɡɔːrɪk/

paregoric

medicina que contiene opio
Meaning
a medicine containing opium, once used to relieve pain and diarrhea
Example
Doctors once prescribed paregoric to treat diarrhea in children.
Los doctores antes recetaban paregórico para tratar la diarrea en los niños.
C1 adjective /ˌsʌbˈkɒn.ʃəs/

subconscious

subconsciente
Meaning
Of or concerning the part of the mind which one is not fully aware of but which influences actions and feelings.
Example
Fears often come from the subconscious mind.
Los miedos a menudo provienen de la mente subconsciente.
A2 adjective /niːt/

Neat

limpio y ordenado; bien organizado; hecho cuidadosamente
Meaning
clean and tidy; well-organized; carefully done
Example
Her room is always neat and organized.
Su habitación siempre está limpia y organizada.
B2 adjective /ˈkwɜːrki/

quirky

peculiar
Meaning
Unusual in an interesting, charming, or odd way.
Example
She has a quirky sense of fashion that makes her stand out.
Ella tiene un sentido de la moda peculiar que la hace destacar.
C1 noun /baɪl/

Bile

bilis
Meaning
a bitter greenish-brown alkaline fluid that aids digestion and is secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder
Example
The liver produces bile to help digest fats.
El hígado produce bilis para ayudar a digerir las grasas.
B2 verb /dɪˈfɜːr/

defer

posponer
Meaning
To postpone or delay; to yield to someone else's judgment or opinion.
Example
The meeting was deferred until next week.
La reunión fue pospuesta hasta la próxima semana.
B2 adjective /ˈvʌl.nər.ə.bəl/

vulnerable

vulnerable
Meaning
susceptible to physical or emotional harm
Example
Children are often the most vulnerable in times of crisis.
Los niños son a menudo los más vulnerables en tiempos de crisis.
C2 noun, verb /əˈfrʌnt/

affront

afrenta
Meaning
An action or remark that causes outrage or offense.
Example
He took her criticism as a personal affront.
Él tomó su crítica como una afrenta personal.
B2 noun /ˈæŋkər/

Anchor

ancla
Meaning
a heavy object used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom; a person or thing that provides stability or confidence
Example
The ship dropped its anchor in the harbor.
El barco dejó caer su ancla en el puerto.
C2 noun /ˈkɒŋ.ɡru.əns/

congruence

congruencia
Meaning
Harmony, compatibility and agreement between different elements.
Example
The congruence between their ideas made collaboration easy.
La congruencia entre sus ideas hizo que la colaboración fuera fácil.
C2 noun /əˈplɒm/

aplomb

aplomo
Meaning
Complete and confident self-assurance or poise.
Example
She handled the difficult questions with aplomb.
Ella manejó las preguntas difíciles con aplomo.
C2 noun /ˌperəˈreɪʃən/

peroration

peroración final
Meaning
The concluding part of a speech, often intended to inspire or persuade.
Example
The politician's peroration left the audience applauding enthusiastically.
La peroración del político hizo que la audiencia aplaudiera con entusiasmo.
C2 noun /ˈbʌt.ər fɪʃ/

Butter-fish

pez mantequilla
Meaning
a small, smooth-skinned marine fish
Example
The butter-fish is popular in Bengali cuisine.
El pez mantequilla es popular en la cocina bengalí.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrmərənt/

cormorant

un gran pájaro marino negro que atrapa peces
Meaning
a large black sea bird that catches fish by diving
Example
The cormorant perched on the rock, drying its wings after a dive.
El cormorán se posó sobre la roca, secando sus alas después de un salto.
A2 noun /ˈkɒf.i ˈmeɪ.kər/

Coffee maker

cafetera
Meaning
an electric appliance used to brew coffee automatically
Example
I use my coffee maker every morning to brew fresh coffee.
Uso mi cafetera cada manana para preparar cafe fresco.
C1 noun /ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡəns/

Extravagance

gasto excesivo; derroche
Meaning
lack of restraint in spending money; excessive expense
Example
The wedding celebration was criticized for its unnecessary extravagance.
La celebración de la boda fue criticada por su extravagancia innecesaria.
B2 noun /kəˈlɛktər/

collector

coleccionista
Meaning
a person who collects things as a hobby or job
Example
He is a stamp collector with thousands of rare items.
Él es un coleccionista de sellos con miles de artículos raros.
C2 adjective /pɪˈskætɔːrɪəl/

piscatorial

relacionado con la pesca
Meaning
relating to fishing or fishermen
Example
He has a deep knowledge of piscatorial techniques and fish species.
Él tiene un profundo conocimiento de las técnicas piscatorias y las especies de peces.
B2 adjective /dɪˌveləpˈmentl/

developmental

desarrollador
Meaning
relating to the process of growth or progress
Example
Early childhood is a crucial developmental stage for learning.
La primera infancia es una etapa crucial en el desarrollo del aprendizaje.
C2 noun ˌmʌltɪˈfæsɪtɪd ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən ˈfreɪmwɜːrks

multifaceted information frameworks

marcos de información multifacéticos
Meaning
Complex, comprehensive structures for organizing and managing information that have multiple aspects or dimensions.
Example
Digital literacy involves building multifaceted information frameworks.
La alfabetización digital implica la construcción de marcos de información multifacéticos.
C2 noun /fækˈsɪmɪli/

facsimile

copia
Meaning
an exact copy or reproduction of a document
Example
He sent a facsimile of the contract to the client.
Envió una copia del contrato al cliente.
C1 verb /ˈpæri/

parry

desviar un ataque
Meaning
to ward off or deflect an attack, especially in fencing or conversation
Example
He managed to parry the opponent’s sword with quick reflexes.
Él logró desviar la espada del oponente con reflejos rápidos.
B2 adjective /ˈveɪ.kənt/

Vacant

vacío; no ocupado; disponible
Meaning
empty; not occupied; available
Example
There is a vacant apartment on the second floor.
Hay un apartamento vacío en el segundo piso.
B2 adjective ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪv

ineffective

ineficaz
Meaning
Not producing any significant or desired effect; not achieving the intended result.
Example
Rote learning often proves to be ineffective.
El aprendizaje mecánico a menudo resulta ineficaz.
C1 noun /sɪˈkriː.ʃən/

Secretion

secreción
Meaning
a process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell or gland
Example
Insulin secretion is crucial for blood sugar regulation.
La secreción de insulina es crucial para la regulación del azúcar en sangre.
C2 noun /dɪˈpɔːrtmənt/

deportment

comportamiento
Meaning
A person's behavior or manners, especially in a formal situation.
Example
Her deportment during the ceremony impressed everyone.
Su comportamiento durante la ceremonia impresionó a todos.
C1 verb ɪˈnɔː.ɡjə.reɪ.tɪd

inaugurated

inaugurado
Meaning
Begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period) formally.
Example
The organization was inaugurated officially.
La organización fue inaugurada oficialmente.
C1 adjective /ˈpæs.ə.bəl/

passable

aceptable
Meaning
good enough to be accepted, though not excellent
Example
The road is barely passable after the storm.
El camino es apenas aceptable después de la tormenta.
C2 adjective /ˈpɔːntʃi/

paunchy

barrigón
Meaning
Having a large or protruding belly.
Example
The paunchy man struggled to button his shirt.
El hombre barrigón luchaba por abrocharse la camisa.
B2 noun, verb /ˈaʊtlɔː/

outlaw

forajido, ilegalizar
Meaning
as a noun: a person who breaks the law and lives outside its protection; as a verb: to make something illegal
Example
The government decided to outlaw the harmful practice.
El gobierno decidió ilegalizar la práctica perjudicial.
B1 noun /ˈsɛrəˌmoʊni/

ceremony

ceremonia
Meaning
A formal event or occasion, often with rituals and traditions.
Example
The graduation ceremony was held in the university hall.
La ceremonia de graduación se llevó a cabo en el auditorio de la universidad.
B2 noun /ˌdʒen.əˈrɒs.ə.ti/

Generosity

generosidad
Meaning
the quality of being kind and generous; willingness to give money, help, kindness freely
Example
The billionaire's generosity was evident in his numerous charitable donations to hospitals.
La generosidad del multimillonario fue evidente en sus numerosas donaciones caritativas a los hospitales.
B2 adjective /ˈvɪɡ.ər.əs/

vigorous

vigoroso
Meaning
Characterized by high energy and vitality.
Example
Regular exercise keeps the body vigorous and healthy.
El ejercicio regular mantiene el cuerpo vigoroso y saludable.
C2 verb /ɪˈspaɪ/

espy

ver
Meaning
To catch sight of or notice something, especially from a distance.
Example
From the hilltop, she espied a small village in the valley.
Desde la cima de la colina, ella divisó un pequeño pueblo en el valle.
C1 noun/verb /ˈvɑːrnɪʃ/

varnish

barniz
Meaning
A liquid that is applied to wood or other materials to form a hard, shiny surface; also to apply such a liquid.
Example
The carpenter varnished the table to give it a glossy finish.
El carpintero barnizó la mesa para darle un acabado brillante.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrkwɪzɪt raɪt/

perquisiteperquisiteright

derecho a beneficios adicionales
Meaning
a legal right to certain benefits or privileges associated with a job or office
Example
The judge enjoyed certain perquisite rights attached to his position.
El juez disfrutó de ciertos derechos adicionales asociados con su puesto.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈfekʃəs/

infectious

infeccioso
Meaning
capable of causing infection or disease; spreading easily from one person to another; able to spread feelings or attitudes such as enthusiasm
Example
Her infectious laughter made everyone in the room smile.
Su risa infecciosa hizo sonreír a todos.
C1 adjective /kənˈsɪliətɔːri/

conciliatory

conciliatorio
Meaning
intended to make someone less angry or more agreeable; soothing
Example
She spoke in a conciliatory tone to ease the tension.
Ella habló en un tono conciliatorio para calmar la tensión.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪvɪk/

civic

cívico
Meaning
relating to a city, town, or the duties of its citizens
Example
The mayor encouraged people to take part in civic activities.
El alcalde animó a las personas a participar en actividades cívicas.
C2 verb /seɪt/

sate

saciar
Meaning
To satisfy fully or to excess.
Example
The huge meal sated their hunger after the long journey.
La gran comida sació su hambre después del largo viaje.
C1 adjective /ˌaʊtˈlændɪʃ/

outlandish

extraño
Meaning
Looking or sounding bizarre or unfamiliar; strange.
Example
He wore an outlandish costume to the festival.
Él llevaba un traje extraño al festival.
C1 verb /ˈɒs.ɪ.leɪt/

oscillate

moverse o balancearse de un lado a otro entre dos puntos o estados
Meaning
To swing or move back and forth between two points or states
Example
The stock market tends to oscillate during uncertain times.
El mercado de valores tiende a oscilar durante tiempos inciertos.
B2 noun /ˈɪdɪət/

idiot

idiota
Meaning
a person who acts in a way that is considered very stupid or foolish
Example
He acted like an idiot at the party last night.
Él actuó como un idiota en la fiesta anoche.
B2 noun, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈɡrædʒuət/

postgraduate

posgraduado
Meaning
A student who has completed a first degree and is studying for a further degree.
Example
She is doing postgraduate research in physics.
Ella está haciendo una investigación de posgrado en física.
C1 adjective /ɪˈlɪptɪkl/

elliptical

elíptico
Meaning
Having the shape of an ellipse; also, a style of speech that is concise and sometimes obscure.
Example
The planet follows an elliptical orbit around the sun.
El planeta sigue una órbita elíptica alrededor del sol.
C1 adjective /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪ.ner.i/

Disciplinary

disciplinario
Meaning
relating to discipline; intended to correct behavior
Example
The company took disciplinary action against the employee.
La empresa tomó medidas disciplinarias contra el empleado.
C2 verb /əˈɡræn.daɪz/

aggrandize

engrandecer
Meaning
To increase the power, wealth, or importance of a person or entity.
Example
The politician tried to aggrandize himself through exaggerated claims.
El político trató de engrandecerse a sí mismo a través de afirmaciones exageradas.
B1 verb /əˈʃʊr/

assure

asegurar
Meaning
to make someone feel certain or confident about something
Example
He assured her that everything would be fine.
Él le aseguró que todo estaría bien.
B1 noun /ˈfɛloʊ/

fellow

compañero
Meaning
a person who shares a common situation, interest, or activity with another
Example
He is a fellow student in my class.
Él es un compañero de clase en mi clase.
C1 noun /mɑːrˈsuːpiəl/

marsupial

mamífero que lleva y alimenta a sus crías en una bolsa
Meaning
A type of mammal that carries and nourishes its young in a pouch, like kangaroos and koalas.
Example
The kangaroo is a well-known marsupial.
El canguro es un marsúpial bien conocido.
B2 verb /niːl/

kneel

arrodillarse
Meaning
to go down on one's knees; to rest on the knees
Example
The knight knelt before the king.
El caballero se arrodilló ante el rey.
C1 noun /ˈθʌroʊˌbrɛd/

thoroughbred

pura raza
Meaning
a horse of pure and recognized breed; a person of good breeding or education
Example
The jockey rode a fast thoroughbred in the race.
El jinete montó un rápido caballo de pura raza en la carrera.
A2 noun ˈneɪ.tʃər

nature

naturaleza. carácter.
Meaning
The basic or inherent features of something, especially when seen as characteristic of it.
Example
The calm nature of the environment helps healing.
La naturaleza tranquila del ambiente ayuda a la curación.