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C1 adverb ˌekspəˈnenʃəli

exponentially

exponencialmente
Meaning
At a rapidly increasing rate; growing or expanding very quickly and intensely.
Example
Internet adoption is growing exponentially worldwide.
La adopción de Internet está creciendo exponencialmente en todo el mundo.
B1 noun /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪks/

electronics

electrónica
Meaning
the branch of physics and technology dealing with circuits and devices using transistors, microchips, and other components
Example
He studied electronics at university.
Estudió electrónica en la universidad.
C1 noun /ˌɛksɛnˈtrɪsəti/

eccentricity

excentricidad
Meaning
the quality of being unconventional or slightly strange
Example
His eccentricity made him both admired and misunderstood.
Su excentricidad lo hizo ser tanto admirado como incomprendido.
B2 verb /ɪmˈbɑːrk/

embark

embarcar
Meaning
to begin a journey, project, or activity
Example
She decided to embark on a new career in medicine.
Ella decidió embarcarse en una nueva carrera en medicina.
C1 noun ˌiː.kəʊˈfrend.li ˌɜː.bən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

eco-friendly urbanization

urbanización ecológica
Meaning
The development of cities in a way that is not harmful to the environment.
Example
Eco-friendly urbanization reduces environmental degradation.
La urbanización ecológica reduce la degradación ambiental.
B2 verb /ɪnˈrɪtʃ/

enrich

enriquecer
Meaning
To improve or enhance the quality or value of something.
Example
Space exploration enriches human understanding.
La exploración espacial enriquece la comprensión humana.
B1 adjective /ˌɛdjuˈkeɪʃənl/

educational

educativo
Meaning
Relating to the provision of education or having an educative effect.
Example
The journey was an educational experience.
El viaje fue una experiencia educativa.
B2 verb /ɪɡˈzɔːst/

exhaust

agotar
Meaning
to tire out completely; to use up resources
Example
The long journey exhausted the children.
El largo viaje agotó a los niños.
C2 verb ɪɡˈzɔːrt

exhort

exhortar
Meaning
To strongly encourage or urge someone to do something.
Example
The teacher exhorted students to work hard for exams.
El profesor exhortó a los estudiantes a trabajar duro para los exámenes.
A2 noun ˌedʒ.ʊˈkeɪ.ʃən

education

educación
Meaning
The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university.
Example
Quality education is key to progress.
La educación de calidad es clave para el progreso.
A2 adverb /ˈiːkwəli/

equally

igualmente
Meaning
in an equal or fair way; to the same degree
Example
The prize money was equally divided among the winners.
El dinero del premio se dividió igualmente entre los ganadores.
C1 verb ɪɡˈzɛm.plɪ.faɪ

exemplify

ejemplificar
Meaning
To be a typical example of or to illustrate something clearly, to show as an example or demonstrate.
Example
His dedication exemplifies true leadership.
Su dedicación ejemplifica el verdadero liderazgo.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt ˈfrɛndli/

environment-friendly

amigable con el medio ambiente
Meaning
Designed or produced in a way that causes minimal harm to the environment, often using sustainable materials and processes that reduce ecological impact.
Example
Environment-friendly products are designed to reduce ecological damage.
Los productos ecológicos están diseñados para reducir el daño ecológico.
C2 verb /ˌɛfəˈvɛs/

effervesce

efervescer
Meaning
To give off bubbles of gas; to show excitement, liveliness, or enthusiasm.
Example
The soda began to effervesce as soon as it was opened.
El refresco comenzó a efervescer tan pronto como se abrió.
C2 verb /ɪnˈθrɔːl/

enthral

cautivar
Meaning
To captivate or hold someone’s full attention.
Example
The magician’s performance enthralled the audience.
La actuación del mago cautivó a la audiencia.
B2 adverb /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/

emotionally

emocionalmente
Meaning
in a way that relates to a person's feelings or emotions
Example
She became emotionally attached to her pet.
Ella se volvió emocionalmente vinculada a su mascota.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈθrɔː.lɪŋ/

enthralling

fascinante
Meaning
Captivating and holding one's attention completely; fascinating.
Example
The movie was enthralling, keeping the audience engaged till the end.
La película fue fascinante, manteniendo al público cautivado hasta el final.
C2 noun /ɛmˈpɔːriəm/

emporium

gran tienda
Meaning
A large retail store selling a wide variety of goods.
Example
They visited the new emporium to buy furniture and home decor.
Visitaron el nuevo empórium para comprar muebles y decoración para el hogar.
B1 noun /ɪˈfɛk.tɪv kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

effective communication

comunicación efectiva
Meaning
Clear and meaningful exchange of information that achieves its intended purpose.
Example
Effective communication is key to strong relationships.
La comunicación efectiva es clave para relaciones fuertes.
C2 adjective /ˌɛkjʊˈmɛnɪkəl/

ecumenical

unidad religiosa ecuménica
Meaning
Promoting unity among different Christian churches or religions.
Example
The leaders gathered for an ecumenical conference to encourage dialogue.
Los líderes se reunieron para una conferencia ecuménica para fomentar el diálogo.
B2 noun /ˈɛmbəsi/

embassy

embajada
Meaning
the official residence or offices of an ambassador
Example
He works at the French embassy in Dhaka.
Él trabaja en la embajada francesa en Dhaka.
C2 noun /ɪkˌspɒstjʊˈleɪʃən/

expostulation

protesta
Meaning
the act of expressing protest or disagreement
Example
His expostulation against the unfair rules was ignored.
Su protesta contra las reglas injustas fue ignorada.
C1 noun ɪnˌvaɪ.rənˈmen.təl ˌtræns.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən

environmental transformation

transformación ambiental
Meaning
A significant change in environmental conditions or ecological systems.
Example
The city demonstrates environmental transformation.
La ciudad demuestra transformación ambiental.
C2 adjective /ˈɛrənt/

errant

errante
Meaning
behaving wrongly or straying from the proper course or standards
Example
The teacher disciplined the errant student.
El maestro disciplinó al estudiante errante.
B2 adjective /ɪˈtɜː.nəl/

Eternal

eterno; sin fin; inmortal; perpetuo
Meaning
lasting or existing forever; without end or beginning; everlasting
Example
Their love seemed eternal and unbreakable.
Su amor parecía eterno e inquebrantable.
A2 noun /ˈɛləˌveɪtər/

elevator

ascensor
Meaning
a machine that carries people or goods up and down between floors in a building
Example
We took the elevator to the tenth floor.
Tomamos el ascensor hasta el décimo piso.
C1 phrase ˈiː.kəʊˌsɪs.təm kəˈlæps

ecosystem collapse

colapso del ecosistema
Meaning
The complete breakdown of an ecological system, resulting in the inability to maintain its structure and function.
Example
Unchecked deforestation can lead to ecosystem collapse.
La deforestación incontrolada puede llevar al colapso del ecosistema.
B1 noun /ˈel.boʊ/

Elbow

codo
Meaning
the joint between the forearm and the upper arm
Example
He hurt his elbow while playing tennis.
Se lastimó el codo mientras jugaba al tenis.
B2 adjective ɪkˈsep.ʃən.əl

exceptional

excepcional
Meaning
Unusually good; outstanding; forming an exception; not typical.
Example
Exceptional talent drives innovation.
El talento excepcional impulsa la innovación.
C1 noun /ɪkˌsperɪˈmɛnteɪʃən/

experimentation

experimentación
Meaning
The process of performing a scientific procedure to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.
Example
Experimentation leads to groundbreaking products.
La experimentación conduce a productos innovadores.
C1 noun ɪɡˌzæs.pəˈreɪ.ʃən

exasperation

exasperacion
Meaning
Extreme irritation or frustration.
Example
He sighed in exasperation after hearing the same excuse again.
Él suspiró de exasperación después de oír la misma excusa otra vez.
B2 noun /ɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/

enforcement

aplicación de la ley
Meaning
the act of making sure that laws or rules are followed
Example
The police are responsible for law enforcement.
La policía es responsable de la aplicación de la ley.
B1 adjective /ˈel.ɪ.ɡənt/

Elegant

elegante
Meaning
graceful and stylish; refined; sophisticated
Example
She wore an elegant dress to the party.
Ella llevó un vestido elegante a la fiesta.
C2 noun /ɪkˈsɪʒən/

excision

excisón
Meaning
the act of cutting something out, especially by surgical removal
Example
The excision of the infected tissue prevented further complications.
La excisión del tejido infectado previno complicaciones adicionales.
B2 noun /iˈkɒl.ə.dʒi/

ecology

ecología
Meaning
the study of how living things interact with each other and their environment
Example
Ecology helps us understand how pollution affects animals and plants.
La ecología nos ayuda a entender cómo la contaminación afecta a los animales y las plantas.
B1 noun /ɪˈskeɪp/

Escape

escapar; liberación; fuga
Meaning
an act of breaking free from confinement or control; a way out
Example
The prisoner's escape from the jail shocked the authorities.
La fuga del prisionero de la cárcel sorprendió a las autoridades.
C1 verb /ɪˈnʌnsieɪt/

enunciate

enunciar
Meaning
to pronounce words clearly; to express an idea clearly
Example
The teacher asked him to enunciate each word.
El maestro le pidió que enunciara cada palabra.
C1 adjective /ˌiːɡəˈtɪstɪkəl/

egotistical

ególatra
Meaning
Excessively self-absorbed or conceited.
Example
Her egotistical behavior made it difficult for her to maintain friendships.
Su comportamiento ególatra hizo difícil que mantuviera amistades.
C2 verb /ɪˈkwɪvəˌkeɪt/

equivocate

hablar ambiguamente
Meaning
To speak ambiguously or avoid giving a clear answer.
Example
The politician equivocated when asked about the scandal.
El político equivocó cuando le preguntaron sobre el escándalo.
A2 noun /ɪˈvent/

event

evento
Meaning
something that happens, especially something important
Example
The concert was the biggest event of the year.
El concierto fue el evento más grande del año.
A2 verb /ɪkˈspleɪn/

explain

explicar
Meaning
to make something clear or easy to understand by describing it in more detail
Example
The teacher explained the difficult concept to the students.
El maestro explicó el concepto difícil a los estudiantes.
C2 noun /ˈɛpəlɛt/

epaulet

aditamento de hombro
Meaning
An ornamental shoulder piece on a garment, especially on the coat or jacket of a military uniform.
Example
The general’s uniform had a golden epaulet on each shoulder.
El uniforme del general tenía un epaulet dorado en cada hombro.
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 verb /ˈɛstɪˌmeɪt/

estimate

estimar
Meaning
To roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.
Example
The engineer estimated the cost of the project at $5 million.
El ingeniero estimó el costo del proyecto en 5 millones de dólares.
C2 adjective /ˌɛvəˈnɛsənt/

evanescent

efímero
Meaning
Quickly fading or disappearing; lasting for only a very short time.
Example
The beauty of the sunset was evanescent, fading within minutes.
La belleza del atardecer fue efímera, desvaneciéndose en minutos.
C1 noun ɪˌməʊ.ʃəˈnæl.ɪ.ti

emotionality

emocionalidad
Meaning
The quality of being driven by emotions rather than reason; emotional responsiveness.
Example
His emotionality often influenced his decisions.
Su emocionalidad a menudo influía en sus decisiones.
B2 noun ɪˈroʊʒən

erosion

erosión
Meaning
The gradual destruction or diminishing of something.
Example
Power struggles often lead to the erosion of humanity.
Las luchas de poder a menudo conducen a la erosión de la humanidad.
C1 noun /ɪˈlɪpsɪs/

ellipsis

elipsis
Meaning
The omission of words in a sentence, represented by three dots (...).
Example
The writer used an ellipsis to show that part of the quote was omitted.
El escritor utilizó una elipsis para mostrar que se omitió parte de la cita.
B2 verb /ɪmˈbreɪs/

embrace

abrazar
Meaning
to hold someone closely in your arms; to accept willingly
Example
She embraced her friend at the airport.
Ella abrazó a su amiga en el aeropuerto.
C1 noun /ɪˈleɪʃən/

elation

éxtasis
Meaning
A feeling of great happiness and excitement.
Example
His elation was evident after winning the championship.
Su éxtasis era evidente después de ganar el campeonato.
B2 verb /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/

engaging

involucrar
Meaning
Participating or becoming involved in; occupying or attracting someone's interest or attention.
Example
Engaging youth in education is essential.
Es esencial involucrar a los jóvenes en la educación.
B1 adjective ɪˈstæb.lɪʃt

established

establecido
Meaning
Having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted; set up on a firm or permanent basis.
Example
Democracy was established under strong leadership.
La democracia fue establecida bajo un liderazgo fuerte.
C2 verb /ɪkˈspɒstjʊleɪt/

expostulate

expresar desacuerdo
Meaning
to express strong disapproval or disagreement
Example
She expostulated with her friend about the risky decision.
Ella expuso su desacuerdo con su amigo sobre la decisión arriesgada.
C2 noun /ˌɛpɪˈdɜːrmɪs/

epidermis

capa externa de la piel
Meaning
the outer layer of cells covering the body of an organism, especially the skin
Example
The epidermis protects the body from harmful bacteria.
El epidérmis protege el cuerpo de las bacterias dañinas.
C1 noun /ˈjuː.fə.mɪ.zəm/

euphemism

un término suave o indirecto sustituido por uno considerado demasiado directo o áspero
Meaning
A mild or indirect term substituted for one considered too harsh or direct; polite expression for something unpleasant.
Example
The phrase "passed away" is a euphemism for "died".
La frase 'pasado lejos' es un eufemismo para 'muerto'.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɡreɪnd/

engrained

firmemente establecido, difícil de cambiar
Meaning
Firmly fixed or established; difficult to change.
Example
Cultural practices are often deeply engrained in the fabric of society.
Las prácticas culturales a menudo están profundamente arraigadas en el tejido de la sociedad.
B1 adjective /ɪˈlɛktrɪkəl/

electrical

eléctrico
Meaning
related to electricity or the use of electrical power
Example
The electrical system in the house needs repair.
El sistema eléctrico de la casa necesita reparación.
C1 verb /ɪˈdʒɛkt/

eject

echar fuera
Meaning
to force someone or something out, usually from a place or position
Example
The referee had to eject the player for unsportsmanlike behavior.
El árbitro tuvo que ejectar al jugador por conducta antideportiva.
B1 verb /ˈedɪt/

edit

editar
Meaning
to make changes to improve or correct something
Example
I need to edit this document before submission.
Necesito editar este documento antes de la entrega.
B2 verb /ɪˈrɛkt/

erect

erigir
Meaning
to build or construct something; to set upright
Example
They erected a statue in the town square.
Ellos erigieron una estatua en la plaza del pueblo.
C2 noun /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒi/

epistemology

epistemología
Meaning
The branch of philosophy that studies the nature, origin, and scope of knowledge.
Example
Epistemology explores the difference between justified belief and opinion.
La epistemología explora la diferencia entre la creencia justificada y la opinión.
B2 verb /ɪɡˈzɜrt/

exert

ejercer
Meaning
to apply or bring to bear; to use physical or mental effort
Example
He exerted all his strength to lift the heavy box.
Él ejerció toda su fuerza para levantar la caja pesada.
A2 noun /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

equipment

equipo
Meaning
the necessary tools, machines, or other items needed for a particular purpose
Example
The laboratory bought new equipment for research.
El laboratorio compró nuevos equipos para la investigación.
C2 adjective ˈen.də.krɪn

endocrine

endocrino
Meaning
Relating to or denoting glands that secrete hormones directly into the blood.
Example
The endocrine system regulates metabolism and growth.
El sistema endocrino regula el metabolismo y el crecimiento.
B1 adverb /ɪˈventʃuəli/

Eventually

finalmente; eventualmente
Meaning
in the end; finally; at last
Example
After years of hard work, she eventually became a doctor.
Después de años de trabajo duro, finalmente se convirtió en doctora.
C2 verb /ɪnˈsnɛər/

ensnare

atrapar
Meaning
to catch or trap, often by trickery or deceit
Example
The hunter ensnared the rabbit with a net.
El cazador atrapó al conejo con una red.
C2 noun /ˌiː.tiˈɒ.lə.dʒi/

etiology

etiología
Meaning
the cause or origin of a disease or condition
Example
Doctors are studying the etiology of the new virus.
Los médicos están estudiando la etiología del nuevo virus.
C1 adjective /ɛnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdɪk/

encyclopedic

enciclopédico
Meaning
Having comprehensive knowledge of many subjects; relating to or characteristic of an encyclopedia.
Example
Her encyclopedic knowledge of history amazed everyone at the conference.
Su conocimiento enciclopédico de la historia sorprendió a todos en la conferencia.
C2 verb /ɪkˈskruːʃieɪt/

excruciate

excruciar
Meaning
to cause intense pain or suffering
Example
The injury excruciated him with unbearable pain.
La herida lo excruciaba con un dolor insoportable.
C2 noun /ˈeb.taɪd/

Ebb-tide

baja de marea
Meaning
the movement of the tide out to sea; a time when the sea level is falling
Example
During ebb-tide, we could walk further out on the beach.
Durante la baja de marea, podíamos caminar más lejos en la playa.
C1 noun ˈiː.pɒk

epoch

época
Meaning
A period of time in history or a person's life, typically one marked by notable events or particular characteristics.
Example
The invention of the internet marked a new epoch in human history.
La invención de internet marcó una nueva época en la historia humana.
C1 verb /ɪˈkɒnəmaɪz/

economize

economizar
Meaning
To reduce spending or use resources carefully.
Example
Families are trying to economize by cutting unnecessary expenses.
Las familias están tratando de economizar reduciendo gastos innecesarios.
B1 noun /ˈiː.tɪŋ ˈhæb.ɪts/

eating habits

hábitos alimenticios
Meaning
A person's usual pattern and preferences in food consumption.
Example
Developing good eating habits leads to better health.
Desarrollar buenos hábitos alimenticios conduce a una mejor salud.
C2 adjective /ˌɛvɪˈdɛnʃəl/

evidential

evidencial
Meaning
relating to or providing evidence
Example
The lawyer presented evidential support for her claims.
El abogado presentó apoyo evidencial para sus reclamaciones.
B2 verb /ɪˈrʌpt/

erupt

erupcionar
Meaning
to burst forth suddenly and violently
Example
The volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy.
El volcán erupcionó después de siglos de inactividad.
B1 adjective /ˌel.ɪˈmen.tər.i/

Elementary

elemental; básico
Meaning
basic; fundamental; primary level
Example
He learned elementary mathematics in school.
Él aprendió matemáticas elementales en la escuela.
C1 adjective /ɪˌlɪzəˈbiːθən/

elizabethan

era isabelina
Meaning
Relating to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England (1558–1603), especially the style of that period.
Example
Shakespeare wrote many of his plays during the Elizabethan era.
Shakespeare escribió muchas de sus obras durante la era isabelina.
B2 verb /ɪˈvæljueɪt/

evaluate

evaluar
Meaning
To assess or judge the value, quality, or significance of something.
Example
The teacher will evaluate the students’ projects tomorrow.
El maestro evaluará los proyectos de los estudiantes mañana.
C1 noun /ˌiː.kwɪˈlɪb.ri.əm/

equilibrium

equilibrio
Meaning
A state of physical balance or stability in physical, mental, or economic conditions.
Example
The market reached an equilibrium between supply and demand.
El mercado alcanzó un equilibrio entre la oferta y la demanda.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdjʊər/

endure

soportar
Meaning
to suffer something difficult or unpleasant patiently
Example
He had to endure years of hardship before achieving success.
Tuvo que soportar años de dificultades antes de alcanzar el éxito.
A2 adjective /ɪmˈbærəst/

embarrassed

avergonzado
Meaning
feeling awkward, ashamed, or self-conscious about something
Example
He felt embarrassed when he forgot her name.
Se sintió avergonzado cuando olvidó su nombre.
B2 noun /ɪnˈdjʊə.rəns/

endurance

resistencia
Meaning
The fact or power of enduring an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way.
Example
Running a marathon requires exceptional endurance.
Correr un maratón requiere una resistencia excepcional.
A1 verb /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/

enjoy

disfrutar
Meaning
to take pleasure in; to have a good time
Example
I enjoy reading books in my free time.
Disfruto leer libros en mi tiempo libre.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtæŋɡəl/

entangle

enredar
Meaning
to become twisted together or caught in something; to involve in difficulties
Example
The fish got entangled in the net.
El pez se enredó en la red.
A2 verb /ɪkˈsaɪt/

excite

emocionar
Meaning
to cause strong feelings of enthusiasm or eagerness
Example
The idea of traveling abroad excites her.
La idea de viajar al extranjero la excita.
C1 verb ɪkˈstræp.ə.leɪt

Extrapolate

extrapolar
Meaning
Making future estimates based on existing information
Example
Scientists extrapolate climate changes based on past data.
Los científicos extrapolan los cambios climáticos basados en datos pasados.
C1 verb /ɪnˈlaɪvən/

enliven

animar
Meaning
to make something more lively, interesting, or cheerful
Example
Her jokes helped enliven the dull meeting.
Sus bromas ayudaron a animar la aburrida reunión.
A2 noun /ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

economy

economía
Meaning
The wealth and resources of a country or region.
Example
A stable economy is essential for national growth.
Una economía estable es esencial para el crecimiento nacional.
C1 verb /ɪˈlɪsɪt/

elicit

provocar
Meaning
To draw out a response, answer, or reaction from someone.
Example
The teacher’s question elicited thoughtful answers from the students.
La pregunta del maestro elicita respuestas pensativas de los estudiantes.
A2 noun ɪˈmɜː.dʒən.si

emergency

emergencia
Meaning
A sudden situation that is dangerous or serious and needs immediate attention or action.
Example
A financial emergency can arise at any time.
Una emergencia financiera puede surgir en cualquier momento.
C2 verb /ɪˈfɛktʃueɪt/

effectuate

efectuar
Meaning
to put into force or cause to happen; to bring about
Example
The manager effectuated the changes to improve efficiency.
El gerente efectuó los cambios para mejorar la eficiencia.
C2 adjective /ˌɛl.ɪˈdʒaɪ.ək/

elegiac

elegíaco
Meaning
Expressing sorrow, often for something past; resembling an elegy.
Example
The novel ends on an elegiac note, mourning the lost era.
La novela termina con una nota elegíaca, lamentando la era perdida.
B1 verb ɪkˈspændɪŋ

expanding

expandir
Meaning
Becoming larger or more extensive; increasing in size, number, or importance.
Example
Expanding education opportunities helps reduce inequality.
Expandir las oportunidades educativas ayuda a reducir la desigualdad.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/

exhilarating

emocionante
Meaning
Making someone feel very excited, happy, or thrilled.
Example
Skydiving was the most exhilarating experience of his life.
El paracaidismo fue la experiencia más emocionante de su vida.
B2 noun ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən

environmental degradation

degradación ambiental
Meaning
The deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources and destruction of ecosystems.
Example
Environmental degradation threatens biodiversity.
La degradación ambiental amenaza la biodiversidad.
C1 noun /ˈek.saɪl/

Exile

exilio
Meaning
the state of being barred from one's native country; enforced removal from one's homeland
Example
The political leader was forced into exile after the military coup.
El líder político fue forzado al exilio después del golpe militar.
B1 noun /ˈɝːθ.kweɪk/

earthquake

terremoto
Meaning
A sudden and violent shaking of the ground as a result of movements within the earth's crust.
Example
A powerful earthquake struck Japan last night.
Un terremoto poderoso golpeó Japón anoche.
C2 noun /ˌɛfəˈvɛsəns/

effervescence

efervescencia
Meaning
The release of gas bubbles; vivacity or high-spiritedness.
Example
Her effervescence made her the life of the party.
Su efervescencia la hizo la vida de la fiesta.
C2 verb /ɪnˈkʌmbər/

encumber

cargar
Meaning
to burden or weigh down something, making it difficult to move or progress
Example
She was encumbered by the heavy luggage during her journey.
Ella estaba cargada por el equipaje pesado durante su viaje.
B1 noun /ɪˈkɒnəmɪst/

economist

economista
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in economics.
Example
The economist predicted a rise in inflation.
El economista predijo un aumento en la inflación.
C1 noun /ɪˈpɪt.ə.mi/

epitome

un ejemplo perfecto de una calidad o tipo particular; la mejor representación de algo
Meaning
A perfect example of a particular quality or type; the best representation of something.
Example
She is the epitome of grace and kindness.
Ella es el epítome de la gracia y la amabilidad.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡənt/

Extravagant

extravagante
Meaning
spending much more than is necessary; wasteful; lacking restraint in spending
Example
His extravagant lifestyle included expensive cars and luxury vacations.
Su estilo de vida extravagante incluía autos caros y vacaciones de lujo.
C2 noun /ˈɛksɪdʒənsi/

exigency

urgencia
Meaning
an urgent need or demand requiring immediate attention
Example
In times of war, the exigency of the situation requires quick decisions.
En tiempos de guerra, la urgencia de la situación requiere decisiones rápidas.
C1 verb /ɜːr/

err

errar
Meaning
to make a mistake or be incorrect
Example
To err is human, to forgive divine.
Errar es humano, perdonar es divino.
B1 verb /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/

exploring

explorar
Meaning
Investigating or studying thoroughly; searching into or ranging over for the purpose of discovery.
Example
They are exploring different areas of Antarctica.
Ellos están explorando diferentes áreas de la Antártida.
C1 verb /ɪˈmænsɪpeɪt/

emancipate

emancipar
Meaning
to set someone free from legal, social, or political restrictions; to liberate from slavery or oppression
Example
The law was designed to emancipate slaves and grant them full citizenship.
La ley fue diseñada para emancipar a los esclavos y otorgarles plena ciudadanía.
C2 adjective /ɛɡˈzɪɡjuəs/

exiguous

escaso
Meaning
small in amount; scanty or inadequate
Example
They survived on exiguous rations during the journey.
Sobrevivieron con raciones exiguas durante el viaje.
B2 adverb /ɪkˈstɛnsɪvli/

extensively

extensivamente
Meaning
in a thorough or wide-ranging manner
Example
She traveled extensively across Europe for her research.
Ella viajó extensivamente por Europa para su investigación.
C2 adjective /ˌjuːləˈdʒɪstɪk/

eulogistic

elogioso
Meaning
Expressing praise or admiration, often formally.
Example
The speaker gave a eulogistic account of the leader’s achievements.
El orador dio una descripción elogiosa de los logros del líder.
C1 verb /ɪnˈreɪdʒ/

enrage

enfurecer
Meaning
To make someone extremely angry.
Example
His unfair remarks enraged the audience.
Sus comentarios injustos enfurecieron a la audiencia.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtrɛntʃt/

entrenched

arraigado
Meaning
Firmly established and unlikely to change.
Example
Corruption is deeply entrenched in the system.
La corrupción está profundamente arraigada en el sistema.
B1 noun /ɪˈlɛktrɪk ˈkɛtəl/

Electric Kettle

tetera eléctrica
Meaning
An electrical appliance that heats water quickly using electricity
Example
The electric kettle automatically turns off when the water starts boiling.
La tetera eléctrica se apaga automáticamente cuando el agua comienza a hervir.
C2 noun /ˈiːɡlət/

eaglet

aguilucho
Meaning
A young eagle.
Example
The eaglet waited in the nest for its mother to return.
El aguilucho esperó en el nido a que su madre regresara.
B2 verb ˈɛkəʊd

echoed

retumbado
Meaning
To repeat or resound; to be reminiscent of something.
Example
The words of gratitude echoed in his heart.
Las palabras de gratitud retumbaron en su corazón.
C1 noun /ɛkˈspeɪtriət/

expatriate

expatriado
Meaning
a person who lives outside their native country
Example
Many expatriates gather in the city’s international community.
Muchos expatriados se reúnen en la comunidad internacional de la ciudad.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːr.θən/

Earthen

hecho de tierra o arcilla; relacionado con la cerámica
Meaning
made of earth or clay; relating to pottery or ceramic materials
Example
The kitchen had beautiful earthen pots for storage.
La cocina tenía hermosas ollas de barro para almacenamiento.
C2 noun /ˈɛkwɪpɔɪz/

equipoise

equilibrio
Meaning
A state of balance or equilibrium.
Example
Her calmness created an equipoise in the heated debate.
Su calma creó un equilibrio en el debate acalorado.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdjʊər.ə.bəl/

Endurable

soportable
Meaning
able to be endured; bearable; tolerable
Example
The pain was endurable with proper medication.
El dolor era soportable con la medicación adecuada.
C1 verb /ɪˈroʊd/

erode

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