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C1 noun /ˈfæk.ʃən/

Faction

facción
Meaning
a small organized dissenting group within a larger one
Example
Different factions within the party disagreed about the new policy.
Diferentes facciones dentro del partido no estuvieron de acuerdo sobre la nueva política.
B2 noun /ˈvɜː.dɪkt/

verdict

veredicto
Meaning
a decision made by a jury or judge in a court case
Example
The jury returned a guilty verdict after three hours of deliberation.
El jurado dictó un veredicto de culpabilidad tras tres horas de deliberación.
C2 adjective /ʌpˈrɔːr.i.əs/

uproarious

sumamente cómico
Meaning
Extremely funny or noisy; causing loud laughter or commotion.
Example
The comedian's jokes were absolutely uproarious.
Los chistes del comediante fueron absolutamente sumamente cómicos.
C2 adjective /ˈwæɡ.ɪʃ/

waggish

juguetón o travieso
Meaning
playfully humorous or mischievous
Example
His waggish remarks made everyone laugh.
Sus comentarios juguetones hicieron reír a todos.
C2 adjective /ləˈsɪviəs/

lascivious

lascivo
Meaning
showing an overt and often offensive sexual desire
Example
The lascivious remarks made everyone uncomfortable.
Las observaciones lascivas hicieron que todos se sintieran incómodos.
C2 verb /bɪˈfʌdəl/

befuddle

confundir
Meaning
to confuse someone completely; to make someone unable to think clearly
Example
The complex instructions befuddled the students.
Las instrucciones complejas confundieron a los estudiantes.
C1 noun /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/

antagonism

antagonismo
Meaning
active hostility or opposition
Example
There was clear antagonism between the two political parties.
Había un claro antagonismo entre los dos partidos políticos.
C2 adjective /ˌrɒŋˈhɛd.ɪd/

wrongheaded

de mala cabeza
Meaning
Having or showing bad judgment or stubbornly holding to wrong ideas.
Example
The policy was considered wrongheaded and harmful.
La política fue considerada de mala cabeza y perjudicial.
B2 noun /ɪmˈbærəsmənt/

embarrassment

vergüenza
Meaning
a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness
Example
Her face turned red with embarrassment after the mistake.
Su rostro se puso rojo de vergüenza después del error.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈfɔːrmər/

former

anterior
Meaning
Having been previously in a particular role or position.
Example
He is a former president of the association.
Él es un presidente anterior de la asociación.
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːrdənt/

mordant

mordaz, crítico o sarcástico
Meaning
Having a sharp, critical, or biting quality; especially in humor.
Example
Her mordant wit often left her friends speechless.
Su mordaz sentido del humor dejaba a menudo a sus amigos sin palabras.
C2 noun /ˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/

ministration

servicio
Meaning
The act of providing care, assistance, or religious service.
Example
She recovered thanks to the kind ministrations of the nurses.
Se recuperó gracias a las amables ministraciones de las enfermeras.
C1 noun /ˈɪŋklɪŋ/

inkling

presentimiento
Meaning
A slight idea, hint, or suspicion about something.
Example
She had an inkling that he was planning a surprise.
Ella tenía una ligera sospecha de que él estaba planeando una sorpresa.
A2 noun /ˈɡrændˌpeə.rənt/

grandparent

abuelo/abuela
Meaning
the parent of one's father or mother
Example
My grandparents live in a small village near the hills.
Mis abuelos viven en un pequeño pueblo cerca de las colinas.
A2 verb /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/

recommend

recomendar
Meaning
to suggest or advise something as being good or suitable
Example
I recommend trying the new restaurant downtown.
Recomiendo probar el nuevo restaurante en el centro.
B2 noun ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən

preservation

preservación
Meaning
The action of maintaining something in its original or existing state; protection from harm or damage.
Example
Proper preservation extends the lifespan of machinery.
La preservación adecuada extiende la vida útil de la maquinaria.
C1 adjective /ˌloʊ ˈspɪrɪtɪd/

low-spirited

deprimido
Meaning
feeling sad, depressed, or lacking enthusiasm
Example
He felt low-spirited after hearing the bad news.
Se sintió deprimido después de escuchar las malas noticias.
C2 noun /əˈnækrəˌnɪzəm/

anachronism

anacronismo
Meaning
something that is out of its proper time period, especially something old-fashioned in a modern context
Example
Using a typewriter today feels like an anachronism.
Usar una máquina de escribir hoy se siente como un anacronismo.
C2 verb /əˈdʌltəreɪt/

adulterate

adulterar
Meaning
to make something poorer in quality by adding another substance, usually of lower quality
Example
The company was fined for adulterating its products with cheap chemicals.
La compañía fue multada por adulterar sus productos con productos químicos baratos.
B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒi/

psychology

psicología
Meaning
the scientific study of the mind and behavior
Example
Psychology helps us understand how people think and act.
La psicología nos ayuda a entender cómo piensan y actúan las personas.
A2 adverb /ˌdaʊnˈsteəz/

Downstairs

abajo
Meaning
on or to a lower floor of a building
Example
Please go downstairs and wait in the lobby.
Por favor, baja y espera en el vestíbulo.
B2 adverb /ˈliːɡəli/

legally

legalmente
Meaning
in a way that is allowed by law
Example
He is legally responsible for his actions.
Él es legalmente responsable por sus acciones.
C2 adjective /səˈlɪsɪtəs/

solicitous

solícito
Meaning
showing concern or care for someone's health, happiness, or comfort
Example
She was always solicitous about the well-being of her students.
Ella siempre estaba solicitada por el bienestar de sus estudiantes.
B1 adjective /ˈiːvəl/

evil

malvado
Meaning
Profoundly immoral and wicked.
Example
They believed the villain was the embodiment of evil.
Creían que el villano era la encarnación del mal.
C2 noun /ˌɔːrəˈtɔːri.oʊ/

oratorio

composición musical religiosa
Meaning
A large-scale musical composition for orchestra, choir, and soloists, usually on a sacred theme, performed without costumes or scenery.
Example
Handel's 'Messiah' is one of the most famous oratorios ever written.
El 'Mesías' de Handel es uno de los oratorios más famosos jamás escritos.
A2 adjective /ˈpaʊə.fəl/

powerful

poderoso
Meaning
Having great power or strength.
Example
The James Webb Telescope is the most powerful space observatory.
El telescopio James Webb es el observatorio espacial más poderoso.
C2 noun /ˌæriˈviːst/

arriviste

nueva riqueza
Meaning
A person who has recently gained wealth or status but is considered arrogant or socially unsophisticated.
Example
The business world is full of ambitious arrivistes.
El mundo de los negocios está lleno de arrivistas ambiciosos.
C1 noun rɪˈfaɪnmənt

refinement

refinamiento
Meaning
The process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance.
Example
His manners showed a refinement that made him stand out in any crowd.
Sus modales mostraron un refinamiento que lo hizo destacar en cualquier multitud.
B1 verb /ˈdekəreɪt/

decorate

decorar
Meaning
to make something look more attractive by adding ornaments
Example
We will decorate the room for the party.
Decoraremos la habitación para la fiesta.
C1 verb /skwiːl/

squeal

chillar
Meaning
to make a high-pitched cry; to inform on someone
Example
The children squealed with delight when they saw the surprise.
Los niños chillaron de alegría cuando vieron la sorpresa.
C2 noun /əˈspær.ə.ɡəs biːn/

Asparagus bean

judía de espárragos
Meaning
a long, thin green vegetable pod that grows on vines; also known as yard-long bean
Example
The asparagus bean grows up to three feet long and is commonly used in Asian cooking.
La judía de espárragos crece hasta tres pies de largo y se utiliza comúnmente en la cocina asiática.
A2 noun /ˈɪər.ɪŋ/

Ear-ring

arete
Meaning
a piece of jewelry worn on the earlobe or ear
Example
Her diamond earrings caught everyone's attention.
Sus aretes de diamantes llamaron la atención de todos.
B2 noun /suː.pɪər.iˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Superiority

superioridad
Meaning
the quality or state of being superior; higher rank or quality
Example
His superiority in mathematics was evident from his test scores.
Su superioridad en matemáticas era evidente por sus puntajes de prueba.
A2 noun /ˈeɪn.dʒəl/

Angel

ángel
Meaning
a spiritual being believed to act as an attendant, agent, or messenger of God
Example
She looked like an angel in her white dress.
Ella parecía un ángel con su vestido blanco.
C1 adjective /ˈprɪnsəpəld/

principled

principista
Meaning
acting in accordance with moral or ethical standards
Example
He is a principled leader who always puts honesty first.
Él es un líder principista que siempre pone la honestidad primero.
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.
A2 adjective /mɪˈstɪə.ri.əs/

mysterious

misterioso, enigmático
Meaning
Difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or identify.
Example
The deep sea remains one of the most mysterious places on Earth.
El mar profundo sigue siendo uno de los lugares más misteriosos de la Tierra.
C2 verb /ˈtʃæfɪŋ/

chaffing

burlarse
Meaning
Teasing or joking in a lighthearted way.
Example
They were chaffing each other during lunch.
Ellos se estaban burlando el uno al otro durante el almuerzo.
C2 adjective /ˈviː.ni.əl/

Venial

perdonable; no gravemente malo; menor
Meaning
forgivable; not seriously wrong; minor
Example
His late arrival was considered a venial offense.
Su llegada tarde fue considerada una ofensa venial.
C1 noun /ˈræftər/

rafter

viga
Meaning
One of the sloping beams that supports a roof.
Example
The old barn’s rafters were exposed.
Las vigas del viejo granero estaban expuestas.
C2 adjective /ˈmjuːlɪʃ/

mulish

terco
Meaning
extremely stubborn or unwilling to change
Example
She remained mulish despite all the convincing arguments.
Ella siguio siendo terca a pesar de todos los argumentos convincentes.
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡaɪz/

Disguise

disfraz; camuflaje
Meaning
a means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity; something that hides the truth
Example
The spy wore an elaborate disguise to avoid being recognized by enemies.
El espía usó un elaborado disfraz para evitar ser reconocido por los enemigos.
B1 noun /ˌɪntərˈækʃən/

interaction

interacción mutua
Meaning
The process of people or things acting upon or influencing each other.
Example
The teacher encouraged more interaction between students.
El maestro alentó más interacción entre los estudiantes.
B1 verb ɪnˈvɛst

invest

invertir
Meaning
To put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage.
Example
Investing in intellectual property can generate passive income.
Invertir en propiedad intelectual puede generar ingresos pasivos.
C1 noun /əbˈstrʌkʃən/

obstruction

obstáculo
Meaning
Something that blocks or gets in the way; the action of obstructing.
Example
There was an obstruction on the railway track.
Había un obstáculo en la vía del tren.
C2 noun /ˈɔːrdʒi/

orgy

fiesta desmedida
Meaning
A wild party involving excessive indulgence, especially of a sexual nature.
Example
The novel described a scandalous orgy in a wealthy mansion.
La novela describió una orgía escandalosa en una mansión rica.
A2 adjective /ʌnˈtaɪdi/

Untidy

desordenado; desorganizado;
Meaning
not neat or orderly; messy and disorganized
Example
Her untidy room was filled with clothes scattered everywhere.
Su habitación desordenada estaba llena de ropa esparcida por todas partes.
C1 adjective /ˈɪnfəməs/

infamous

infame
Meaning
well known for some bad quality or deed
Example
The dictator was infamous for his cruelty.
El dictador era infame por su crueldad.
B1 adjective /ʃeɪpt/

shaped

formado
Meaning
having a particular form or appearance
Example
The sculpture was shaped like a human figure.
La escultura estaba formada como una figura humana.
C2 noun /ˈhɛksəˌpɒd/

hexapod

hexápodo
Meaning
An insect or other organism with six legs.
Example
The scientist observed a hexapod crawling on the leaf.
El científico observó un hexápodo arrastrándose sobre la hoja.
C1 noun /əˈsɛsər/

assessor

evaluador
Meaning
a person who evaluates or estimates the nature, ability, or quality of something
Example
An external assessor reviewed the project report.
Un evaluador externo revisó el informe del proyecto.
C1 adjective /sɪˈnɒnɪməs/

synonymous

sinónimo
Meaning
having the same or nearly the same meaning; closely associated with something
Example
For many people, her name is synonymous with generosity.
Para muchas personas, su nombre es sinónimo de generosidad.
C1 noun /ˈskruːpəl/

scruple

escrúpulo
Meaning
A moral or ethical consideration that restrains actions.
Example
He had no scruples about lying to get ahead.
Él no tenía escrúpulos para mentir y avanzar.
C1 noun /mɔːrɡ/

morgue

depósito de cadáveres
Meaning
a place where dead bodies are kept, especially to be identified or claimed
Example
The police took the body to the morgue for identification.
La policía llevó el cuerpo al depósito de cadáveres para su identificación.
B2 adjective /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/

striking

impactante
Meaning
very noticeable or impressive in appearance or effect
Example
Her striking beauty caught everyone's attention.
Su belleza impactante atrajo la atención de todos.
C2 noun /ˈwɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

witticism

comentario ingenioso / chiste
Meaning
a clever or funny remark
Example
Her witticism made everyone laugh during the meeting.
Su comentario ingenioso hizo reír a todos durante la reunión.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈstændɪŋ/

standing

posición / prestigio
Meaning
status, reputation, or position; also the act of being upright on the feet
Example
He has high standing in the community for his charity work.
Tiene un alto prestigio en la comunidad por su trabajo de caridad.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnsər/

sensor

felicidad
Meaning
a device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or responds to it
Example
The motion sensor turned on the light automatically.
Ella no pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B1 noun /weɪst/

Waist

cintura
Meaning
the part of the human body below the ribs and above the hips
Example
She tied a belt around her waist.
Ella se ató un cinturón alrededor de su cintura.
C1 noun /ˈbenɪˌfæktər/

Benefactor

benefactor; patrón; donante
Meaning
a person who gives money or other help to support a person or cause; a patron
Example
The anonymous benefactor donated millions to the hospital.
El benefactor anónimo donó millones al hospital.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkɪtˌpleɪs/

marketplace

mercado
Meaning
a place where goods and services are bought and sold; an open area for trade
Example
The town's marketplace is crowded every Friday morning.
El mercado de la ciudad está lleno de gente cada viernes por la mañana.
C2 noun /bjuːt/

butte

butte
Meaning
an isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top, common in arid regions
Example
The travelers could see a tall butte rising in the desert.
Los viajeros pudieron ver un butte alto elevándose en el desierto.
B1 adjective /ˈsæt.ɪs.fæk.tər.i/

Satisfactory

satisfactorio
Meaning
acceptable; meeting requirements; adequate
Example
The test results were satisfactory.
Los resultados de la prueba fueron satisfactorios.
C2 noun /ɡriːn pəˈpaɪə/

Green Papaya

papaya verde
Meaning
unripe papaya fruit used as a vegetable in cooking, especially in Asian cuisine
Example
Green papaya salad is a popular dish in Thai cuisine.
La ensalada de papaya verde es un plato popular en la cocina tailandesa.
B1 noun əˈnæl.ə.sɪs

analysis

análisis
Meaning
Detailed examination and evaluation of data or information to understand its components and relationships.
Example
Data analysis is crucial for machine learning models.
El análisis de datos es crucial para los modelos de aprendizaje automático.
B2 verb /plaʊ/

plough

arar
Meaning
to break up and turn over soil using a plough; to move through something with difficulty
Example
The farmer ploughs the field every spring.
El agricultor arando el campo cada primavera.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌdid/

studied

estudiado
Meaning
carefully considered, deliberate, or planned
Example
Her response was calm and studied, not impulsive.
Su respuesta fue calmada y estudiada, no impulsiva.
A2 noun /ˈsɛlˌfoʊn/

cellphone

teléfono móvil
Meaning
a portable telephone that uses a cellular network for wireless communication
Example
She forgot her cellphone at home and couldn’t call anyone.
Olvidó su teléfono móvil en casa y no pudo llamar a nadie.
B1 noun /tʃɑːrm/

Charm

encanto; hechizo; amabilidad
Meaning
the power or quality of giving delight or arousing admiration; a magical spell or talisman
Example
Her natural charm and wit made her popular at social gatherings.
Su encanto natural y agudeza la hicieron popular en las reuniones sociales.
C1 noun /rəˈpɪdəti/

rapidity

rapidez
Meaning
The quality of moving or happening quickly; swiftness or speed.
Example
The rapidity of technological change is astonishing.
La rapidez del cambio tecnológico es asombroso.
B2 noun /diːd/

Deed

acción; hazaña; documento legal;
Meaning
an action that is performed intentionally or consciously; a legal document showing ownership
Example
His heroic deed saved the child from drowning in the river.
Su hazaña heroica salvó al niño de ahogarse en el río.
A2 adverb /ˈker.fə.li/

Carefully

cuidadosamente
Meaning
with great attention and caution; thoughtfully and attentively
Example
Please read the instructions carefully.
Por favor, lea las instrucciones cuidadosamente.
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 adjective /ˌmɒnəˈlɪθɪk/

monolithic

monolítico
Meaning
Massive, uniform, and indivisible; resembling a large single stone or structure.
Example
The company maintained a monolithic structure resistant to change.
La compañía mantuvo una estructura monolítica resistente al cambio.
C2 adjective /vəˈlʌptʃuəs/

voluptuous

voluptuoso
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by luxury and sensual pleasure; sexually attractive.
Example
The artist painted a voluptuous figure reclining on the couch.
El artista pintó una figura voluptuosa reclinada en el sofá.
C1 adjective /ˈɡɔːri/

gory

sangriento
Meaning
involving or showing a lot of bloodshed and violence
Example
The movie was too gory for children.
La película fue demasiado sangrienta para los niños.
C2 noun /pɜːr bɔɪld raɪs/

Per boiled rice

arroz precocido
Meaning
Rice that has been partially boiled in the husk before milling; parboiled rice
Example
Per boiled rice retains more nutrients than regular white rice.
El arroz precocido retiene más nutrientes que el arroz blanco regular.
B2 noun /ˈprɛmɪs/

premise

premisa / edificio
Meaning
a statement or idea on which reasoning or an argument is based; also a building or property
Example
His argument was based on a false premise.
Su argumento se basaba en una premisa falsa.
A2 noun /ˈɪlnəs/

illness

enfermedad
Meaning
A condition of being unwell or suffering from a disease.
Example
She missed school due to a serious illness.
Ella no fue a la escuela debido a una enfermedad grave.
B1 noun, verb /dʒeɪl/

jail

cárcel
Meaning
A place for the confinement of people accused or convicted of a crime; to imprison.
Example
The thief was sent to jail for stealing.
El ladrón fue enviado a la cárcel por robar.
B2 noun /kraɪst/

christ

Cristo
Meaning
the title given to Jesus, considered the Messiah in Christianity
Example
Christ is central to Christian faith.
Cristo es central para la fe cristiana.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈrɛpjətəbl̩/

disreputable

desprestigiado
Meaning
having a bad reputation; not considered respectable or trustworthy
Example
The journalist avoided staying in the disreputable part of town.
El periodista evitó quedarse en la parte desprestigiada de la ciudad.
B2 noun /ˈdɪpləmæt/

diplomat

diplomático
Meaning
An official representing a country abroad; a person skilled in dealing with people tactfully.
Example
The diplomat negotiated a peace agreement.
El diplomático negoció un acuerdo de paz.
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.
A2 noun /ˈdɪfərəns/

difference

diferencia
Meaning
A point or way in which things are not the same.
Example
There is a big difference between theory and practice.
Hay una gran diferencia entre la teoría y la práctica.
A2 adjective /ˈkʌlərfəl/

colorful

colorido
Meaning
having bright colors; full of variety or interest
Example
The festival was full of colorful decorations.
El festival estaba lleno de decoraciones coloridas.
A1 noun /bæk/

Back

espalda
Meaning
the rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips; the spine
Example
She hurt her back while lifting heavy boxes.
Ella se lastimó la espalda mientras levantaba cajas pesadas.
A2 noun /lɒs/

loss

pérdida
Meaning
The state of no longer having something or someone; the harm resulting from losing.
Example
The company suffered a huge financial loss last year.
La compañía sufrió una gran pérdida financiera el año pasado.
B2 noun /həˈraɪ.zən/

horizon

horizonte
Meaning
the line where the earth seems to meet the sky; the limit of one's knowledge, experience, or interest
Example
The sun disappeared below the horizon.
El sol desapareció debajo del horizonte.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk/

asymmetric

asimétrico
Meaning
Not having equal or corresponding parts; lacking symmetry.
Example
The design of the building is asymmetric and unusual.
El diseño del edificio es asimétrico y poco común.
B2 adverb /kənˈsɪdərəbli/

Considerably

considerablemente; significativamente
Meaning
to a notably large degree; significantly; substantially
Example
The price has increased considerably over the past year.
El precio ha aumentado considerablemente en el último año.
C2 noun /draɪd ˈfɛnjʊˌɡriːk livz/

Dried Fenugreek Leaves

hojas secas de fenogreco
Meaning
dehydrated leaves of the fenugreek plant used as a herb in cooking
Example
Add dried fenugreek leaves to the curry for extra flavor.
Agregue hojas secas de fenogreco al curry para darle un sabor extra.
C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌnɔːt/

aeronaut

aeronauta
Meaning
A person who travels in an airship, balloon, or other aircraft.
Example
The aeronaut skillfully guided the hot-air balloon across the valley.
El aeronauta guió hábilmente el globo aerostático a través del valle.
C1 adjective /ˈɑːrɡjuəbl/

arguable

discutible
Meaning
open to debate or discussion; not certain and capable of being argued for or against
Example
It is arguable that technology has improved our quality of life.
Es discutible que la tecnología haya mejorado nuestra calidad de vida.
C2 noun /nɛˈkroʊsɪs/

necrosis

necrósis
Meaning
the death of body tissue due to disease, injury, or lack of blood supply
Example
The doctor explained that the patient’s wound showed signs of necrosis.
El doctor explicó que la herida del paciente mostraba signos de necrosis.
C1 noun /ˈvʌl.tʃər/

Vulture

buitre
Meaning
a large bird of prey that feeds mainly on carrion
Example
The vulture circled overhead, waiting for its prey.
El buitre volaba en círculos sobre su cabeza, esperando su presa.
C1 noun /ˈpɛrəntɪdʒ/

parentage

linaje
Meaning
The identity and origins of one's parents; descent or lineage.
Example
Her noble parentage gave her access to the royal court.
Su noble linaje le dio acceso a la corte real.
C2 verb /prəˈroʊɡ/

prorogue

suspender una sesión
Meaning
to discontinue a session of a parliament or assembly without dissolving it
Example
The president decided to prorogue parliament until the crisis was resolved.
El presidente decidió suspender el parlamento hasta que la crisis fuera resuelta.
B2 noun /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/

abolition

abolición
Meaning
the act of formally ending or eliminating a system, practice, or institution
Example
The abolition of slavery was a major milestone in human rights history.
La abolición de la esclavitud fue un hito importante en la historia de los derechos humanos.
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.
A1 pronoun /ðɪs/

this

esto
Meaning
used to refer to a person or thing that is close or near in space, time, or thought
Example
This is my favorite book.
Este es mi libro favorito.
B2 noun /ˈkɒpə/

copper

cobre
Meaning
a reddish-brown metal used for electrical wiring, coins, and more
Example
Copper is a good conductor of electricity.
El cobre es un buen conductor de electricidad.
C1 verb /ˈlɪŋɡər/

linger

quedarse más tiempo del necesario
Meaning
to stay in a place longer than necessary; to persist
Example
The smell of coffee lingered in the kitchen.
El aroma del café permaneció en la cocina por más tiempo.
C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪstərəs/

boisterous

bullicioso
Meaning
noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy
Example
The children were boisterous during the birthday party.
Los niños estaban bulliciosos durante la fiesta de cumpleaños.
B1 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət/

climate

clima
Meaning
The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general.
Example
Climate change impacts all regions globally.
El cambio climático impacta todas las regiones a nivel mundial.
B2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndənt/

superintendent

superintendente
Meaning
a person who oversees, manages, or directs an organization, building, or project
Example
The superintendent visited the classrooms to check on progress.
El superintendente visitó las aulas para revisar el progreso.
A2 noun /ˈdraɪ.vər/

Driver

conductor
Meaning
a person who operates a motor vehicle
Example
The taxi driver knew all the shortcuts through the busy city.
El conductor del taxi conocía todos los atajos de la ciudad concurrida.
C1 verb /dɪˈpɔːrt/

deport

deportar
Meaning
To expel a foreigner from a country, usually for legal or political reasons.
Example
The government decided to deport the illegal immigrants.
El gobierno decidió deportar a los inmigrantes ilegales.
B1 adjective /ˈtemptɪŋ/

Tempting

tentador
Meaning
appealing to or attracting someone, even if wrong or inadvisable; alluring
Example
The chocolate cake looked very tempting in the bakery window.
El pastel de chocolate parecía muy tentador en la ventana de la pastelería.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈtriːvəbl/

irretrievable

irrecuperable
Meaning
impossible to recover or regain
Example
The documents were lost in an irretrievable way after the fire.
Los documentos se perdieron de manera irrecuperable después del incendio.
C2 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd liːf/

Mustard leaf

hoja de mostaza
Meaning
green leafy vegetable from the mustard plant; edible leaves used in cooking
Example
We cooked mustard leaf with fish in a traditional Bengali curry.
Cocinamos hoja de mostaza con pescado en un curry bengalí tradicional.
C2 noun /ˌɛpɪzəʊˈɒtɪk/

epizootic

epizootia
Meaning
An outbreak of disease affecting many animals of one kind at the same time.
Example
The farmer feared an epizootic might wipe out his cattle.
El granjero temía que una epizootia pudiera exterminar su ganado.
C1 noun /ˈpærəbl/

parable

parable
Meaning
A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.
Example
Jesus often taught using a parable to convey deeper truths.
Jesús a menudo enseñaba usando una parábola para transmitir verdades más profundas.
A2 noun /ˈtʊərɪst/

tourist

turista
Meaning
a person who is traveling or visiting a place for pleasure
Example
The city attracts many tourists every year.
La ciudad atrae a muchos turistas cada año.
B2 noun /ˈbærəl/

barrel

barril grande
Meaning
a large cylindrical container used to hold liquids
Example
The wine was stored in a wooden barrel.
El vino se almacenó en un barril de madera.
C2 noun /ɪˈfʌldʒəns/

effulgence

resplandor
Meaning
Brilliant radiance or shining brightness.
Example
The effulgence of the sunrise lit up the entire valley.
El resplandor del amanecer iluminó todo el valle.
C2 noun /ˈjɪərlɪŋ/

yearling

un animal de un año, especialmente un caballo
Meaning
an animal that is one year old, especially a horse
Example
The farmer sold the yearling at the livestock market.
El granjero vendió el añojo en el mercado de ganado.
C1 noun /mɪˈlɛniəm/

millennium

milenio
Meaning
a period of one thousand years; often used to mark an anniversary
Example
The year 2000 was celebrated as the beginning of a new millennium.
El año 2000 se celebró como el comienzo de un nuevo milenio.
B1 adjective /æmˈbɪʃ.əs/

Ambitious

ambicioso/a
Meaning
having strong desire for success or achievement; aspiring
Example
She is ambitious and works hard to achieve her goals.
Ella es ambiciosa y trabaja duro para lograr sus metas.
B2 noun /ˌdɒkjʊmɛnˈteɪʃən/

documentation

documentación
Meaning
material that provides official information or evidence
Example
The documentation for the project is available for review.
La documentación para el proyecto está disponible para su revisión.