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C1 noun /ˈfæm.ɪn/

Famine

hambruna
Meaning
extreme scarcity of food; a period when food is extremely scarce
Example
The severe drought led to widespread famine in the region.
La grave sequía provocó una hambruna generalizada en la región.
C1 adjective /ˌfɑːrˈfɛtʃt/

far-fetched

increíble
Meaning
unlikely to happen or be true; improbable
Example
His explanation for being late was a bit far-fetched.
Su explicación por llegar tarde era un poco increíble.
C1 noun /ˈfræk.tʃər/

Fracture

fractura; rotura de hueso
Meaning
the cracking or breaking of a hard object or material; a break in a bone
Example
The doctor confirmed that he had a hairline fracture in his wrist.
El doctor confirmó que tenía una fractura en la muñeca.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈseɪk/

forsake

abandonar
Meaning
to abandon or give up something or someone
Example
He decided not to forsake his old friends despite his success.
Él decidió no abandonar a sus viejos amigos a pesar de su éxito.
C1 adjective, adverb (informal, vulgar) /ˈfʌkɪŋ/

fucking

maldito (palabra vulgar para énfasis)
Meaning
used for emphasis, often expressing anger or frustration (vulgar slang)
Example
It was a fucking disaster!
¡Fue un maldito desastre!
C1 noun /frəˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/

fragility

fragilidad
Meaning
The quality of being fragile; delicateness.
Example
The cornea's fragility increases with rubbing.
La fragilidad de la córnea aumenta con el frotamiento.
C1 noun /ˈfjuː.dʒə.tɪv/

Fugitive

fugitivo
Meaning
a person who has escaped from a place or is in hiding, especially to avoid arrest
Example
The police launched a manhunt to capture the fugitive who escaped from prison.
La policía lanzó una búsqueda para capturar al fugitivo que escapó de la prisión.
C1 noun /ˈfaɪər.wɔːl/

firewall

cortafuegos
Meaning
A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
Example
A firewall protects networks from cyber-attacks.
Un cortafuegos protege las redes de ciberataques.
C1 noun fɔːlt ˈtɒl.ər.əns

fault-tolerance

tolerancia a fallos
Meaning
The ability of a system to continue operating properly in the event of the failure of some of its components.
Example
Fault-tolerance ensures dependable systems.
La tolerancia a fallos asegura sistemas confiables.
C1 noun /fɪˈnɑːleɪ/

finale

final
Meaning
the last part or conclusion of a performance, event, or series
Example
The concert ended with a spectacular finale.
El concierto terminó con un espectacular final.
C1 noun ˌflʌk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən

fluctuation

fluctuación
Meaning
An irregular rising and falling in number or amount; a variation.
Example
The stock market experiences frequent fluctuation.
El mercado de valores experimenta frecuentes fluctuaciones.
C1 noun /ˈfaɪərɑːm/

firearm

arma de fuego
Meaning
a weapon capable of firing a projectile using gunpowder or other propellant
Example
The police found a hidden firearm during the investigation.
La policía encontró un arma de fuego oculta durante la investigación.
C1 noun, verb /fɔːrd/

ford

vado
Meaning
A shallow place in a river where one can cross; to cross a river at such a place.
Example
The travelers decided to ford the river at dawn.
Los viajeros decidieron cruzar el río por un vado al amanecer.
C1 adjective /ˌfʊl ˈbɒd.id/

full-bodied

de sabor intenso
Meaning
Having a strong, rich, and robust quality, especially of wine, coffee, or voice.
Example
He prefers a full-bodied red wine with his dinner.
Él prefiere un vino tinto de sabor intenso con su cena.
C1 noun ˌfræɡ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən

fragmentation

fragmentación
Meaning
The process or state of breaking or being broken into fragments.
Example
Habitat fragmentation threatens many species.
La fragmentación del hábitat amenaza a muchas especies.
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.
C1 verb ˈflʌk.tʃu.eɪt

fluctuate

fluctuar
Meaning
To regularly increase or decrease.
Example
Stock prices fluctuate due to market conditions.
Los precios de las acciones fluctúan debido a las condiciones del mercado.
C1 noun flɛər

flair

habilidad natural
Meaning
A natural ability to do something well.
Example
She has a flair for design, always creating visually stunning work.
Ella tiene una habilidad especial para el diseño, siempre creando trabajos visualmente impresionantes.
C1 adjective fæsˈtɪd.i.əs

fastidious

meticuloso
Meaning
Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.
Example
She is fastidious about maintaining cleanliness.
Ella es meticulosa al mantener la limpieza.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/

forego

renunciar
Meaning
to decide not to do or have something pleasant or valuable
Example
She decided to forego dessert to maintain her diet.
Ella decidió renunciar al postre para mantener su dieta.
C1 verb /ˈflɪk.ər/

flicker

parpadear
Meaning
to shine unsteadily or waver between light and dark
Example
The candle flickered in the wind.
La vela parpadeaba en el viento.
C1 adjective /ˈfiːlaɪn/

feline

relacionado con los gatos
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of cats
Example
Her movements were graceful and almost feline in their elegance.
Sus movimientos eran gráciles y casi felinos en su elegancia.
C1 noun /fɪkˈseɪ.ʃən/

fixation

fijación o interés obsesivo en algo o alguien
Meaning
An obsessive interest in or feeling about someone or something.
Example
His fixation on perfectionism delayed project completion.
Su fijación con el perfeccionismo retrasó la finalización del proyecto.
C1 adjective /ˈfɛrəl/

feral

salvaje
Meaning
existing in a wild or untamed state; not domesticated
Example
The feral cat roamed the streets at night.
El gato salvaje rondaba por las calles por la noche.
C1 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ər/

fissure

fisura
Meaning
a long, narrow opening or crack in a surface or object
Example
The earthquake caused a deep fissure in the road.
El terremoto causó una fisura profunda en la carretera.
C1 noun /ˈfʊtˌnoʊt/

foot-note

nota al pie
Meaning
A note of reference, explanation, or comment placed at the bottom of a page.
Example
The author included a foot-note to explain the historical context.
El autor incluyó una nota al pie para explicar el contexto histórico.
C1 verb /ˈfɪdʒɪt/

fidget

moverse inquieto, estar inquieto
Meaning
to make small movements, especially because of nervousness or impatience
Example
The child began to fidget during the long lecture.
El niño empezó a moverse durante la larga conferencia.
C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrmətɪv/

formative

formativo
Meaning
Having a lasting influence on a person's development or character.
Example
Childhood is often described as a formative stage in life.
La infancia a menudo se describe como una etapa formativa en la vida.
C1 noun, verb /ˈfrænʧaɪz/

franchise

franquicia
Meaning
A legal right to sell or distribute goods or services in a specific area; to grant such a right.
Example
He opened a new fast-food franchise in the city.
Él abrió una nueva franquicia de comida rápida en la ciudad.
C1 adjective /fəˈnætɪk/

Fanatic

fanático
Meaning
extremely passionate about something; showing excessive enthusiasm or devotion
Example
He is a fanatic supporter of his football team.
Él es un fanático seguidor de su equipo de fútbol.
C1 verb /fɔːˈbɛər/

forbear

abstenerse
Meaning
To refrain from doing something; to show patience or self-control.
Example
She forbore from commenting on his mistake.
Ella se abstuvo de comentar sobre su error.
C1 verb /ˈfrɒlɪk/

frolic

jugar alegremente
Meaning
to play and move about cheerfully, energetically, or playfully
Example
The children frolicked in the garden all afternoon.
Los niños jugaron alegremente en el jardín toda la tarde.
C1 noun /ˈfɒdər/

fodder

forraje
Meaning
food for livestock such as cattle, horses, or sheep; also something considered of little value but used to supply a demand
Example
The farmer stored enough fodder for the cattle to last through winter.
El granjero almacenó suficiente forraje para que el ganado tuviera suficiente durante el invierno.
C1 verb /ˈfʌmbəl/

fumble

torpeza
Meaning
to handle something clumsily or to make mistakes while doing something
Example
He fumbled with the keys and dropped them on the floor.
Él torpedeó con las llaves y las dejó caer al suelo.
C1 noun /fiːnd/

fiend

demonio, persona malvada
Meaning
an evil spirit or demon; a wicked or cruel person; someone obsessed with a particular thing
Example
He is a real fiend when it comes to solving puzzles.
Él es un verdadero demonio cuando se trata de resolver rompecabezas.
C1 adverb /ˈfɪksɪdli/

Fixedly

fijamente
Meaning
in a steady, unmoving manner; with intense concentration
Example
He stared fixedly at the painting.
Él miró fijamente la pintura.
C1 noun /ˈflæt.ər.i/

Flattery

adulación
Meaning
excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one's own interests
Example
His constant flattery made everyone suspicious of his true motives.
Su constante adulación hizo que todos sospecharan de sus verdaderas intenciones.
C1 adjective /ˈfrɔːdjʊlənt/

fraudulent

fraudulento
Meaning
Involving or using deceit, especially criminal deception.
Example
He was arrested for making fraudulent insurance claims.
Él fue arrestado por hacer reclamaciones fraudulentas de seguros.
C1 noun /fəˌsɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

facilitation

facilitación
Meaning
The action of facilitating or making an action or process easier or helping bring about an outcome.
Example
Her facilitation made the meeting run smoothly.
Su facilitación hizo que la reunión fuera fluida.
C1 noun /ˌfɪɡjʊˈriːn/

figurine

pequeña figura decorativa
Meaning
a small ornamental statue or model of a human or animal
Example
She bought a porcelain figurine of a dancing ballerina.
Ella compró una figura de porcelana de una bailarina de ballet.
C1 adjective /fəˈroʊ.ʃəs/

Ferocious

feroz, salvaje, cruel
Meaning
savagely fierce, cruel, or violent; extremely aggressive
Example
The ferocious storm destroyed many houses in the coastal area.
La feroz tormenta destruyó muchas casas en la zona costera.
C1 adjective /ˈfræɡməntɪd/

fragmented

fragmentado, dividido, incompleto
Meaning
Having been broken into fragments; disjointed or incomplete.
Example
The information was fragmented and difficult to understand.
La información estaba fragmentada y era difícil de entender.
C1 noun /ˌfɜːrmənˈteɪʃən/

fermentation

fermentación, cambio químico por levaduras o bacterias
Meaning
a chemical process by which substances like sugar are converted into alcohol or acids using microorganisms
Example
The fermentation of grapes produces wine.
La fermentación de uvas produce vino.
C1 adjective /ˈfruː.ɡəl/

Frugal

ahorrativo; económico;
Meaning
economical; thrifty;
Example
She is very frugal and saves money by buying only necessary items.
Ella es muy ahorrativa y ahorra dinero comprando solo lo necesario.
C1 noun /fɔːn/

Fawn

cervatillo
Meaning
a young deer; a light yellowish-brown color
Example
The mother deer protects her fawn from predators.
La cierva protege a su cervatillo de los depredadores.
C1 noun ˈfɜːr.vɚ

fervor

pasión o entusiasmo
Meaning
Strong passion or enthusiasm for something.
Example
He spoke with great fervor about his vision for the company.
Habló con gran fervor sobre su visión para la empresa.
C1 noun /ˈfjuː.tʃə.rɪst/

futurist

futurista
Meaning
A person who studies or predicts the future, especially trends in science, technology, or society.
Example
The futurist predicted major changes in transportation within the next decade.
El futurista predijo grandes cambios en el transporte dentro de la próxima década.
C1 verb /flɑp/

flop

fracaso
Meaning
to fall or move heavily and clumsily; to fail completely
Example
The new movie flopped at the box office.
La nueva película fracasó en la taquilla.
C1 adjective /fərˈlɔːrn/

forlorn

desamparado, triste
Meaning
extremely sad, lonely, or abandoned
Example
The abandoned puppy looked so forlorn in the rain.
El cachorro abandonado se veía tan triste bajo la lluvia.
C1 noun /ˈfɔː.nə/

fauna

la vida animal de una región específica
Meaning
The animal life of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
Example
The fauna of the African savannah includes lions and elephants.
La fauna de la sabana africana incluye leones y elefantes.
C1 verb/noun ˈfæð.əm

fathom

entender
Meaning
To understand after much thought; to measure the depth of water; to comprehend.
Example
It is difficult to fathom the depths of the ocean.
Es difícil entender las profundidades del océano.
C1 adjective /ˈflʌstərd/

flustered

desconcertado
Meaning
in a state of confusion or agitation
Example
She appeared flustered after being asked so many questions.
Ella parecía desconcertada después de tantas preguntas.
C1 adjective /ˈfeɪl.seɪf/

fail-safe

antifallo
Meaning
designed to prevent failure or accidents; guaranteed to work correctly
Example
The engineers installed a fail-safe mechanism in the nuclear plant.
Los ingenieros instalaron un mecanismo antifallo en la planta nuclear.
C1 adjective + noun ˈfeɪvərəbəl klaɪˈmætɪk kənˈdɪʃənz

favorable climatic conditions

condiciones climáticas favorables
Meaning
Weather conditions that are suitable and beneficial for growth or development
Example
Winter offers favorable climatic conditions for farming.
El invierno ofrece condiciones climáticas favorables para la agricultura.
C1 noun /ˈfoʊ.kəs ˈtræk.ɪŋ/

focus tracking

seguimiento del enfoque
Meaning
A technique of monitoring and maintaining attention on specific tasks or goals.
Example
Proper focus tracking improves productivity.
Un seguimiento adecuado del enfoque mejora la productividad.
C1 noun /frɪndʒ/

fringe

borde decorativo / orilla
Meaning
A decorative border of threads; the outer edge or margin of something.
Example
The festival had a fringe of small independent performances.
El festival tenía un borde de pequeñas actuaciones independientes.
C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrsəbl/

forcible

forzoso
Meaning
Done by force; using physical strength or power.
Example
The police made a forcible entry into the house.
La policía hizo una entrada forzosa en la casa.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛər/

forebear

antepasado
Meaning
An ancestor, especially one who lived a long time ago.
Example
He often speaks of his forebears with great respect.
Él habla a menudo de sus antepasados con mucho respeto.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrdʒər/

forger

falsificador
Meaning
a person who makes fake documents, artworks, or signatures
Example
The police arrested a forger who had been selling counterfeit paintings.
La policía arrestó a un falsificador que había estado vendiendo pinturas falsas.
C1 verb /ˈfɜːrmɛnt/

ferment

someterse a un proceso químico donde los azúcares se convierten en alcohol o ácido; incitar o agitar el cambio
Meaning
to undergo a chemical process where sugars are converted to alcohol or acid; to incite or stir up change
Example
The grapes are left to ferment for several weeks.
Las uvas se dejan fermentar durante varias semanas.
C1 noun/verb /fliːs/

fleece

lana de oveja
Meaning
The woolly covering of a sheep; as a verb, to swindle or cheat someone.
Example
The farmer sheared the sheep’s fleece carefully.
El granjero esquiló el vellón de la oveja cuidadosamente.
C1 noun /ˈfɛərˌɡraʊndz/

fairgrounds

terreno de feria
Meaning
A designated area where fairs, exhibitions, and amusement events are held
Example
The town set up rides and stalls at the fairgrounds for the annual festival.
El pueblo montó atracciones y puestos en el terreno de feria para el festival anual.
C1 adjective /ˈfrɛn.zid/

frenzied

frenético
Meaning
Wildly excited or uncontrolled
Example
The frenzied crowd cheered as the band took the stage.
La multitud frenética vitoreó cuando la banda subió al escenario.
C1 noun /ˈfɔɪeɪr/

foyer

vestíbulo
Meaning
An entrance hall or lobby in a building.
Example
The guests waited in the hotel foyer before checking in.
Los huéspedes esperaron en el vestíbulo del hotel antes de registrarse.
C1 noun, verb /ˈfɛrɪt/

ferret

hurón, buscar persistentemente o descubrir algo
Meaning
a small domesticated animal used for hunting; to search or uncover something persistently
Example
He ferreted out the hidden documents.
Él sacó los documentos ocultos.
C1 noun ˌfiː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti

feasibility

viabilidad
Meaning
The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done; possibility.
Example
The company conducted a feasibility study before launching the project.
La empresa realizó un estudio de viabilidad antes de lanzar el proyecto.
C1 adjective /ˈfruːt.ləs/

Fruitless

infructuoso; inútil; fútil;
Meaning
unsuccessful; futile; pointless;
Example
After hours of searching, their efforts proved fruitless.
Después de horas de búsqueda, sus esfuerzos resultaron infructuosos.
C1 noun /frɪˈvɒləti/

frivolity

frivolidad
Meaning
Lack of seriousness; silly or trivial behavior.
Example
The teacher discouraged frivolity during the exam.
El profesor desalentó la frivolidad durante el examen.
C1 noun /ˈfren.zi/

Frenzy

frenesí
Meaning
a state or period of uncontrolled excitement or wild behavior; intense activity
Example
The announcement of the sale created a shopping frenzy at the mall.
El anuncio de la venta creó una locura de compras en el centro comercial.
C1 noun /fɔːrˈkloʊʒər/

foreclosure

embargo hipotecario
Meaning
The legal process by which a lender takes control of a property from a borrower who has failed to make payments.
Example
The family lost their home due to foreclosure after missing several mortgage payments.
La familia perdió su casa debido al embargo hipotecario después de no pagar varias cuotas de la hipoteca.
C1 verb /ˈflaʊndər/

flounder

tambalear
Meaning
To struggle or stagger clumsily; to experience difficulty or confusion.
Example
He floundered in the interview when asked difficult questions.
Él se tambaleó en la entrevista cuando le hicieron preguntas difíciles.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛərz/

forebears

antepasados
Meaning
Ancestors or people in previous generations from whom one is descended.
Example
We must honor the traditions of our forebears.
Debemos honrar las tradiciones de nuestros antepasados.
C1 noun /fjuːd/

feud

disputa, enemistad
Meaning
a prolonged and bitter quarrel or conflict, often between families or groups
Example
The two families have been in a feud for generations.
Las dos familias han estado en una disputa durante generaciones.
C1 noun ˈflɔː.rə ænd ˈfɔː.nə

flora and fauna

flora y fauna
Meaning
The plants and animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
Example
The Galápagos Islands have unique flora and fauna.
Las Islas Galápagos tienen una flora y fauna únicas.
C1 noun /fəˈrɒs.ə.ti/

ferocity

ferocidad, violencia, intensidad
Meaning
The state or quality of being ferocious; extreme fierceness or violence.
Example
The storm's ferocity was devastating.
La ferocidad de la tormenta fue devastadora.
C1 noun /ˈfen.jʊ.griːk/

Fenugreek

fenogreco
Meaning
an herb whose seeds and leaves are used as a spice in cooking
Example
Fenugreek seeds have a slightly bitter taste and are commonly used in Indian cuisine.
Las semillas de fenogreco tienen un sabor ligeramente amargo y se utilizan comúnmente en la cocina india.
C1 adjective /ˈflaʊəri/

flowery

florido / ornamentado
Meaning
Full of flowers or overly elaborate in style or language.
Example
She wrote a flowery letter filled with poetic phrases.
Ella escribió una carta florida llena de frases poéticas.
C1 noun /fəˈtæləti/

fatality

fatalidad
Meaning
An occurrence of death by accident, disaster, or violence.
Example
The accident resulted in one fatality.
El accidente resultó en una fatalidad.
C1 noun/verb /freɪ/

fray

pelea, desgastarse
Meaning
As a noun, a fight or heated dispute; as a verb, to unravel or wear out through friction.
Example
He tried to stay calm, but his nerves began to fray during the argument.
Trató de mantenerse calmado, pero sus nervios empezaron a desgastarse durante la discusión.
C1 verb /ˈfɜːr.tɪ.laɪz/

fertilize

fertilizar
Meaning
to make soil or land more fertile by adding substances
Example
Farmers fertilize the fields to increase crop yield.
Los agricultores fertilizan los campos para aumentar la cosecha.
C1 noun /ˈfænsiər/

fancier

aficionado
Meaning
a person who has a special interest in a particular thing or activity, especially animals or hobbies
Example
He is a fancier of rare birds.
Él es un aficionado a las aves raras.
C1 adjective /ˈfaɪə.ri/

Fiery

ardiente; apasionado; temperamental
Meaning
burning; passionate; hot-tempered; showing strong emotion
Example
She has a fiery temper that flares up quickly.
Ella tiene un temperamento ardiente que se enciende rápidamente.
C1 adjective /ˈfæn.sɪ.fəl/

fanciful

fantasioso, irreal
Meaning
overimaginative, unrealistic, or whimsical
Example
The story was too fanciful to be true.
La historia era demasiado fantasiosa para ser cierta.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌθɔːt/

forethought

previsión
Meaning
careful consideration of what will be necessary or may happen in the future
Example
With a little forethought, we could have avoided the problem.
Con un poco de previsión, podríamos haber evitado el problema.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːr.tɪ.tjuːd/

fortitude

fortaleza
Meaning
Courage in pain or adversity; mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty.
Example
She faced adversity with great fortitude.
Ella enfrentó las adversidades con gran fortaleza.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrmən/

foreman

persona encargada de un grupo de trabajadores, especialmente en una fábrica o en una obra de construcción
Meaning
a person in charge of a group of workers, especially in a factory or construction site
Example
The foreman supervised the workers on the construction site.
El capataz supervisó a los trabajadores en el sitio de construcción.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌrʌnər/

forerunner

precursor
Meaning
A person or thing that comes before another; a predecessor or harbinger.
Example
The Wright brothers were the forerunners of modern aviation.
Los hermanos Wright fueron los precursores de la aviación moderna.
C1 noun ˌfɜːr.tɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

fertilization

fertilización
Meaning
The process of adding nutrients to soil to increase crop productivity.
Example
Organic fertilization enhances soil health.
La fertilización orgánica mejora la salud del suelo.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈtɛl/

foretell

predecir
Meaning
to predict or announce something before it happens
Example
The old man claimed he could foretell the future.
El anciano afirmó que podía predecir el futuro.
C1 noun /ˈfɪɡjərˌhɛd/

figurehead

cabeza simbólica
Meaning
a nominal leader with no real power; a symbolic head
Example
The king was merely a figurehead with no real authority.
El rey era simplemente un líder simbólico sin poder real.
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 adverb /ˈfɜː.vənt.li/

Fervently

con fervor; ardientemente;
Meaning
with passionate intensity; ardently; with great emotion or enthusiasm
Example
She fervently hoped that her dreams would come true.
Ella esperaba fervientemente que sus sueños se hicieran realidad.
C1 verb /ˈfɛdərət/

federate

federar
Meaning
to unite in a league or federation; to form an alliance
Example
Several states federated to create a stronger union.
Varios estados se federaron para crear una unión más fuerte.
C1 noun, verb /ˈfɜːrloʊ/

furlough

licencia temporal
Meaning
temporary leave of absence from work, especially that granted to an employee or soldier
Example
Many workers were placed on furlough during the crisis.
Muchos trabajadores fueron puestos en furlough durante la crisis.
C1 verb /ˈflʌtər/

flutter

aletear / temblar
Meaning
to move or flap quickly and lightly; to beat or wave with small rapid motions
Example
The butterfly began to flutter its wings in the sunlight.
La mariposa comenzó a aletear sus alas en la luz del sol.
C1 noun /fɪˈnɛs/

finesse

sutilidad, destreza, refinamiento
Meaning
Subtlety and skill; refinement and delicacy in performance or artistry.
Example
The artist painted with great finesse.
El artista pintó con gran destreza.
C1 noun /fɪlθ/

filth

suciedad
Meaning
dirty or disgusting matter; moral corruption
Example
The streets were full of filth after the storm.
Las calles estaban llenas de suciedad después de la tormenta.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrdʒəri/

forgery

falsificación
Meaning
the crime of making fake documents, money, or artworks
Example
The bank detected a forgery in the signature on the cheque.
El banco detectó una falsificación en la firma del cheque.
C1 adjective /ˈfeɪt.fəl/

fateful

decisivo o fatal
Meaning
having significant or disastrous consequences
Example
Their fateful decision changed the course of history.
Su decisión decisiva cambió el curso de la historia.
C1 noun /faɪˈnælɪti/

finality

finalidad
Meaning
the quality of being final or irreversible; a sense of conclusiveness
Example
The judge's decision gave the case a sense of finality.
La decisión del juez le dio al caso una sensación de finalidad.
C1 adjective /ˈflæʃi/

flashy

llamativo, ostentoso
Meaning
ostentatious or showy in a way that attracts attention
Example
He drove a flashy sports car through the city streets.
Él condujo un coche deportivo llamativo por las calles de la ciudad.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrsəm/

foursome

cuatro personas o cosas
Meaning
a group of four people or things, especially in games or social activities
Example
The foursome enjoyed a game of golf together.
El cuarteto disfrutó de un juego de golf juntos.
C1 verb /ˈfɔːlsɪfaɪ/

falsify

falsificar
Meaning
to make something false or to misrepresent
Example
He tried to falsify the documents to avoid taxes.
Él trató de falsificar los documentos para evitar impuestos.
C1 verb /ˈfɔːltər/

falter

vacilar o perder fuerza o impulso
Meaning
to hesitate or lose strength or momentum
Example
Her voice faltered as she delivered the speech.
Su voz vaciló mientras pronunciaba el discurso.
C1 adjective /flæmˈbɔɪənt/

flamboyant

llamativo, colorido o confiado
Meaning
showy, strikingly bold or colorful; confident and lively
Example
His flamboyant style drew everyone's attention at the party.
Su estilo llamativo atrajo la atención de todos en la fiesta.
C1 noun /ˈfɛlən/

felon

delincuente
Meaning
a person who has committed a serious crime
Example
The felon was sentenced to ten years in prison.
El delincuente fue sentenciado a diez años de prisión.
C1 noun /fəˈsɑːd/

facade

fachada
Meaning
The front of a building; a false or superficial appearance
Example
The building's glass facade reflected the sunset.
La fachada de vidrio del edificio reflejaba el atardecer.
C1 adjective/noun /fəˈrɛns.ɪk/

forensic

Análisis científico aplicado a asuntos criminales o legales
Meaning
Scientific analysis applied to criminal or legal matters
Example
Forensic experts analyze cybercrimes using advanced tools.
Los expertos forenses analizan los delitos cibernéticos utilizando herramientas avanzadas.
C1 adjective /ˈfleɪɡrənt/

flagrant

escandaloso y claramente erróneo
Meaning
shockingly noticeable or evident; glaringly wrong
Example
It was a flagrant violation of the rules.
Fue una clara violación de las reglas.
C1 noun /fɑːrs/

farce

farsa
Meaning
a comic dramatic work using buffoonery and horseplay, or a ridiculous situation
Example
The meeting turned into a complete farce with everyone arguing.
La reunión se convirtió en una farsa completa con todos discutiendo.
C1 adjective /ˈfænsiːd/

fancied

imaginado, deseado
Meaning
imagined, desired, or believed without evidence
Example
He is a fancied suitor in the eyes of the young lady.
Él es un pretendiente imaginado a los ojos de la joven.
C1 adjective /ˈfliː.tɪŋ/

fleeting

efímero
Meaning
Lasting for a very short time; passing quickly.
Example
Happiness can be fleeting, so cherish every moment.
La felicidad puede ser efímera, así que aprecia cada momento.
C1 noun /ˈfeɪvərɪtɪzəm/

favoritism

favoritismo
Meaning
the practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group
Example
The manager was accused of favoritism towards certain employees.
El gerente fue acusado de favoritismo hacia ciertos empleados.
C1 verb, noun /ˈflʌstər/

fluster

confundir
Meaning
to make someone agitated or confused
Example
The unexpected question flustered him.
La pregunta inesperada lo confundió.
C1 noun /ˈfɛləni/

felony

delito grave
Meaning
a serious crime, usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year
Example
He was convicted of a felony and sentenced to ten years in prison.
Fue condenado por un delito grave y sentenciado a diez años de prisión.
C1 adjective /ˈflæɡɪŋ/

flagging

decaer, agotarse o perder entusiasmo
Meaning
becoming tired, weaker, or less enthusiastic
Example
After hours of work, his energy was flagging.
Después de horas de trabajo, su energía estaba disminuyendo.
C1 noun /fɪˈnænʃɪər/

financier

financista
Meaning
a person who manages large amounts of money or investments
Example
The financier advised the company on its investments.
El financista asesoró a la empresa sobre sus inversiones.
C1 noun/verb ˈfɒr.ɪdʒ

forage

forraje, buscar comida
Meaning
Food for horses and cattle, especially dried hay or feed; to search for food.
Example
Animals forage for food during the winter months.
Los animales forrajean para buscar comida durante los meses de invierno.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈkloʊz/

foreclose

embargar
Meaning
to take possession of a property due to the owner's failure to keep up mortgage payments
Example
The bank decided to foreclose on the property after months of missed payments.
El banco decidió embargar la propiedad después de meses de pagos perdidos.
C1 verb /flɔːnt/

flaunt

presumir
Meaning
to show off something proudly, often to attract attention
Example
She likes to flaunt her new jewelry at parties.
A ella le gusta presumir sus nuevas joyas en las fiestas.
C1 adjective /ˈflɪmzi/

flimsy

débil
Meaning
weak, fragile, or lacking in strength; not convincing
Example
The chair was too flimsy to support his weight.
La silla era demasiado débil para soportar su peso.