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B1 noun /fɔːlt/

Fault

culpa; error; defecto
Meaning
an unattractive or unsatisfactory feature; responsibility for an accident or misfortune
Example
The accident was caused by a fault in the car's braking system.
El accidente fue causado por un fallo en el sistema de frenos del coche.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ/

unassuming

modesto
Meaning
Not pretentious or arrogant; modest.
Example
Despite his success, he remained unassuming and humble.
A pesar de su éxito, siguió siendo modesto y humilde.
A2 adjective /draɪ/

Dry

seco; libre de humedad o líquido; sin interés o emoción
Meaning
free from moisture or liquid; not wet; lacking interest or excitement
Example
The desert has very dry climate.
El desierto tiene un clima muy seco.
C2 adjective /ˌæf.əˈrɪs.tɪk/

aphoristic

estilo aforístico
Meaning
expressed in the style of a short, witty saying
Example
Her writing style is concise and aphoristic.
Su estilo de escritura es conciso y aforístico.
B2 noun /ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/

Failing

debilidad; defecto; falla
Meaning
a weakness, especially in a person's character; a fault
Example
His only failing is that he talks too much during meetings.
Su única debilidad es que habla demasiado durante las reuniones.
C2 noun /ˌʃæŋɡriˈlɑː/

shangri-la

paraíso imaginario
Meaning
a remote, beautiful, imaginary place where life is perfect and peaceful
Example
They described the island as a modern-day Shangri-La.
Describieron la isla como un Shangri-La moderno.
C1 noun /kɒzˈmɒlədʒi/

cosmology

cosmología
Meaning
the science of the origin and development of the universe
Example
She studied cosmology to understand the origins of the universe.
Estudió cosmología para entender los orígenes del universo.
A2 noun /ˈprɪn.ses/

princess

princesa
Meaning
a female royal family member, especially the daughter of a king or queen; a woman regarded as noble, cherished, or elegant
Example
The princess waved to the crowd from the palace balcony.
La princesa saludó a la multitud desde el balcón del palacio.
C2 noun /ˌvælɪˌtjuːdɪˈnɛəriən/

valetudinarian

persona hipocondríaca
Meaning
A person who is unduly anxious about their health or constantly concerned with minor ailments.
Example
He was regarded as a valetudinarian, always worrying about his health.
Se le consideraba un hipocondríaco, siempre preocupado por su salud.
A2 adjective /ˈreɡ.jə.lər/

Regular

regular
Meaning
happening at fixed intervals; consistent; normal; frequent
Example
She goes for regular exercise every morning at 6 AM.
Ella hace ejercicio regularmente todas las mañanas a las 6.
C1 noun ˌmɪs.kənˈsɛp.ʃən

misconception

idea equivocada
Meaning
A wrong idea or false understanding about something.
Example
There is a common misconception that success happens overnight.
Hay una idea errónea común de que el éxito ocurre de la noche a la mañana.
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əʊˌfjuː.əl

biofuel

biocombustible
Meaning
A fuel derived immediately from living matter, as opposed to fossil fuels derived from long-dead biological matter.
Example
Biofuels reduce dependence on conventional energy sources.
Los biocombustibles reducen la dependencia de fuentes de energía convencionales.
B2 noun /dʒem/

Gem

gema preciosa
Meaning
a precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished or engraved; something prized for its beauty or worth
Example
The antique necklace featured a rare sapphire gem surrounded by diamonds.
El collar antiguo presentaba una rara gema de zafiro rodeada de diamantes.
A2 noun /ɪkˈskjuːs/

Excuse

excusas
Meaning
a reason or explanation put forward to defend or justify a fault or offense
Example
Being tired is not a valid excuse for not completing your homework.
Estar cansado no es una excusa válida para no hacer tu tarea.
A2 adjective /waɪz/

wise

sabio
Meaning
having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment
Example
It was wise of him to save money for the future.
Fue sabio de su parte ahorrar dinero para el futuro.
B1 adjective /kəˈlɛktɪd/

collected

calmado
Meaning
calm and in control of oneself
Example
She remained calm and collected during the crisis.
Ella se mantuvo calma y tranquila durante la crisis.
B1 noun /roʊˈmæns/

Romance

romance
Meaning
a feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love; a love affair or relationship
Example
Their romance began when they met at the university library.
Su romance empezó cuando se conocieron en la biblioteca de la universidad.
B2 adjective /hoʊˈlɪs.tɪk/

holistic

holístico
Meaning
Understanding or analyzing something through a comprehensive, integrated whole perspective.
Example
A holistic approach to health considers both body and mind.
Un enfoque holístico de la salud considera tanto el cuerpo como la mente.
B2 adjective ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl

ecological

ecológico
Meaning
Relating to ecology or the environment.
Example
Deforestation threatens the ecological balance of the planet.
La deforestación amenaza el equilibrio ecológico del planeta.
C2 adjective /ˈfrɪski/

Frisky

vivaz; energético; juguetón; travieso
Meaning
lively; energetic; playful; mischievous
Example
The frisky puppy ran around the garden playfully.
El cachorro juguetón corrió alrededor del jardín de manera juguetona.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈduː/

overdo

exagerar
Meaning
to do something too much; to exaggerate or carry to excess
Example
Don't overdo the exercise on your first day at the gym.
No exageres con el ejercicio en tu primer día en el gimnasio.
C2 /laɪð/

lithe

flexible y grácil
Meaning
thin, supple, and graceful in movement
Example
The lithe dancer captivated the audience with her graceful spins.
La bailarina flexible cautivó a la audiencia con sus giros gráciles.
B1 noun /ˈdɛdˌlaɪnz/

deadlines

plazos
Meaning
The latest time or date by which something should be completed.
Example
Setting deadlines helps finish tasks.
Establecer plazos ayuda a terminar las tareas.
C2 verb /ˈwɪn.oʊ/

winnow

seleccionar; separar el grano de la paja
Meaning
to remove the less desirable parts from a group; originally, to separate grain from chaff by blowing air
Example
The committee will winnow the list of applicants to ten finalists.
La comisión reducirá la lista de solicitantes a diez finalistas.
C2 noun /ˈaɪsinəs/

iciness

frialdad
Meaning
The state of being cold in manner or temperature.
Example
There was a distinct iciness in his voice.
Había una clara frialdad en su voz.
B1 adjective /ɪˈsɛnʃəl/

essential

esencial
Meaning
Absolutely necessary; extremely important.
Example
Water is essential for life.
El agua es esencial para la vida.
B2 adjective /fəˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Forgiving

perdonador
Meaning
ready and willing to forgive; merciful; lenient
Example
She has a forgiving nature and rarely holds grudges.
Ella tiene una naturaleza perdonadora y rara vez guarda rencor.
C1 adjective /nɑːkˈtɜr.nəl/

Nocturnal

nocturno
Meaning
active at night; happening during the night
Example
Owls are nocturnal animals that hunt at night.
Los búhos son animales nocturnos que cazan por la noche.
C1 noun ˈɡræn.dʒər

Grandeur

grandeza
Meaning
Magnificence, majesty, splendor; impressive beauty and scale.
Example
The grandeur of the Colosseum attracts millions of visitors.
La grandeza del Coliseo atrae a millones de visitantes.
C1 noun ˈhʌz.bən.dri

husbandry

agricultura y ganadería
Meaning
The care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals; farming and agriculture.
Example
Proper husbandry techniques improve livestock health.
Las técnicas adecuadas de ganadería mejoran la salud del ganado.
B1 adjective /ˈmɑːrvələs/

marvelous

maravilloso
Meaning
Causing great wonder or delight; extraordinary.
Example
She gave a marvelous performance on stage.
Ella dio una actuación maravillosa en el escenario.
A2 adjective, noun /ɡreɪ/

gray

felicidad
Meaning
A color between black and white; also describes dull or gloomy situations.
Example
The sky turned gray before the storm.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 verb /kəmˈplaɪ/

comply

cumplir
Meaning
to act in accordance with a rule, request, or law
Example
All companies must comply with safety regulations.
Todas las empresas deben cumplir con las normativas de seguridad.
C1 adjective /ˈskɔːrnfəl/

Scornful

despectivo
Meaning
showing contempt or disdain; expressing scorn
Example
She gave him a scornful look when he made the rude comment.
Ella le dio una mirada desdeñosa cuando hizo el comentario grosero.
C1 noun /ˈnɑː.sɪ.sɪ.zəm/

narcissism

narcisismo
Meaning
Excessive interest in or admiration of oneself; extreme selfishness.
Example
His excessive narcissism made it difficult for him to empathize with others.
Su exceso de narcisismo le dificultaba empatizar con los demas.
C2 verb /pərˈlɔɪn/

purloin

robar
Meaning
to steal something, often in a sneaky or dishonest way
Example
He tried to purloin a book from the library without being noticed.
Intentó robar un libro de la biblioteca sin ser notado.
C1 noun /prəˈpɛlənt/

propellant

propelente
Meaning
A substance that drives or pushes something forward, especially fuel in rockets or engines.
Example
The rocket uses a liquid propellant to launch into space.
El cohete utiliza un propelente líquido para lanzarse al espacio.
C2 adjective /ˈmeɪndʒi/

mangy

sucio y desgastado
Meaning
in poor condition, shabby, dirty, or affected by mange
Example
The stray dog looked mangy and weak.
El perro callejero se veía sucio y débil.
B1 adjective /ˈfæbjələs/

Fabulous

fabuloso; increíble; extraordinario
Meaning
extremely good; wonderful; extraordinary
Example
She wore a fabulous dress to the party.
Ella llevaba un vestido fabuloso a la fiesta.
C1 noun /ˈzɛnəˌfoʊb/

xenophobe

xenófobo
Meaning
a person who dislikes or fears people from other countries or cultures
Example
The politician was criticized as a xenophobe due to his anti-immigrant policies.
El político fue criticado como xenófobo debido a sus políticas anti-inmigrantes.
B2 verb əˈlaɪn.ɪŋ

aligning

alinear
Meaning
Placing or arranging things in a straight line or in correct relative positions.
Example
Aligning education with global standards is vital.
Alinear la educación con los estándares globales es vital.
B2 noun /ˈreɪtɪŋ/

rating

valoración
Meaning
an evaluation or assessment, usually numerical
Example
The movie received a high rating from critics.
La película recibió una alta valoración de los críticos.
C1 noun stɔːrm ɪnˌtensɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

storm intensification

intensificación de la tormenta
Meaning
The process by which storms become stronger and more severe in intensity.
Example
Storm intensification is linked to climate change.
La intensificación de la tormenta está vinculada al cambio climático.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpruːdənt/

imprudent

imprudente
Meaning
Not showing care for the consequences of an action.
Example
It was imprudent to drive in such stormy weather.
Era imprudente conducir en un clima tan tormentoso.
A2 noun ˈɡrænˌpɛrənts

Grandparents

Abuelos
Meaning
The parents of one's father or mother.
Example
Grandparents are an important part of the family tree.
Los abuelos son una parte importante del árbol genealógico.
C1 adjective /ˈbreɪzən/

brazen

descarado
Meaning
Bold and without shame; shameless.
Example
She made a brazen attempt to lie in front of everyone.
Ella hizo un intento descarado de mentir frente a todos.
B2 noun /ˈoʊ.dər/

Odour

olor
Meaning
a distinctive smell, especially an unpleasant one
Example
The odour of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
El olor de pan fresco llenó la cocina.
C1 noun /ɡæf/

gaffe

desliz
Meaning
An unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment; a blunder.
Example
The politician's gaffe quickly spread on social media.
El desliz del político se propagó rápidamente en las redes sociales.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈspjuːtəbəl/

Indisputable

indiscutible; innegable; cierto
Meaning
impossible to deny or argue against; undeniable; certain
Example
The evidence against him was indisputable.
La evidencia en su contra era indiscutible.
A2 noun /θiːf/

Thief

ladrón
Meaning
a person who steals things from others
Example
The thief was caught stealing from the jewelry store.
El ladrón fue atrapado robando en la joyería.
C2 verb /ˈlɪk.wɪ.faɪ/

liquefy

licuar
Meaning
to make or become liquid
Example
The heat will liquefy the butter in a few minutes.
El calor liquefará la mantequilla en unos minutos.
B2 noun /ˈbʌn.dəl/

Bundle

paquete; bulto
Meaning
a collection of things or quantity of material tied or wrapped up together
Example
The mailman delivered a bundle of letters to our house.
El cartero entregó un paquete de cartas a nuestra casa.
C2 adjective /ˈwɜːkmənˌlaɪk/

workmanlike

trabajoso
Meaning
Showing efficient, competent, and practical skill, but without flair or creativity.
Example
The carpenter delivered a workmanlike performance on the project.
El carpintero entregó una actuación de trabajo en el proyecto.
C2 verb /ˈdʒaɪreɪt/

gyrate

girar rápidamente
Meaning
to move or spin quickly in circles
Example
The dancer gyrated wildly to the rhythm of the drums.
La bailarina giró locamente al ritmo de los tambores.
C1 adjective /ˈɡruːsəm/

gruesome

espantoso
Meaning
Causing horror or disgust.
Example
The police discovered a gruesome crime scene.
La policía descubrió una escena de crimen espantosa.
B2 noun /θɔːn/

Thorn

espina
Meaning
a sharp pointed part of a plant; something that causes pain or annoyance
Example
Be careful of the thorns on the rose bush.
Cuidado con las espinas en el arbusto de rosa.
B1 adverb /ˈfɔːtʃənətli/

fortunately

afortunadamente
Meaning
by good luck; luckily
Example
Fortunately, no one was injured in the accident.
Afortunadamente, nadie resultó herido en el accidente.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈtru/

Untrue

falso; incorrecto
Meaning
not true; false; incorrect
Example
His statement about the incident was completely untrue.
Su declaración sobre el incidente fue completamente falsa.
C2 verb /ɪnˈskɒns/

ensconce

acurrucarse, esconderse
Meaning
to settle comfortably or securely in a place; to hide or shelter firmly
Example
She ensconced herself in a cozy armchair by the fireplace.
Ella se enroscó en una cómoda silla junto a la chimenea.
B1 noun /ˈtɛmpəl/

temple

templo
Meaning
a building used for the worship of a god or gods
Example
They visited an ancient temple during their trip to India.
Visitaron un templo antiguo durante su viaje a la India.
C2 noun məˌnɒp.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

monopolization

monopolización
Meaning
The process by which a company gains exclusive control over a commercial activity.
Example
The monopolization of industries can limit consumer choices.
La monopolización de las industrias puede limitar las opciones de los consumidores.
A2 noun /smɔːl boʊl/

Small bowl

tazón pequeño
Meaning
a round, shallow container of small size used for serving food or liquids
Example
She served the soup in a small bowl.
Ella sirvió la sopa en un tazón pequeño.
C1 noun/verb /θrɒŋ/

throng

multitud
Meaning
A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals; to fill or be present in a place in large numbers.
Example
Tourists thronged the streets during the festival.
Los turistas abarrotaron las calles durante el festival.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɔːdəbl/

inaudible

ininteligible
Meaning
Unable to be heard.
Example
Her voice was almost inaudible over the noise.
Su voz era casi ininteligible sobre el ruido.
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.
B1 noun /'pʌmp.kɪn/

Pumpkin

calabaza
Meaning
a large round orange fruit with thick skin and edible flesh
Example
We carved a jack-o'-lantern from a big pumpkin.
Tallamos una linterna de calabaza de una calabaza grande.
A2 adjective /breɪv/

brave

valiente
Meaning
showing courage in the face of danger or difficulty
Example
The brave firefighter rushed into the burning building.
El valiente bombero corrió hacia el edificio en llamas.
A2 noun /truːθ/

Truth

verdad; honestidad;
Meaning
the quality or state of being true; that which is true or in accordance with fact or reality
Example
The witness promised to tell the truth during the court hearing.
El testigo prometió decir la verdad durante la audiencia judicial.
C1 noun /dɪˌsem.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

dissemination

diseminación
Meaning
The action or fact of spreading something, especially information, widely.
Example
The dissemination of false information is a major issue.
La diseminación de información falsa es un gran problema.
B2 adjective /ˈæfluənt/

affluent

adinerado
Meaning
having a great deal of money; wealthy
Example
She grew up in an affluent neighborhood.
Ella creció en un vecindario adinerado.
B1 noun ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪts

candidates

candidatos
Meaning
A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election; someone being considered for a position.
Example
Candidates undergo a rigorous selection process.
Los candidatos pasan por un proceso de selección riguroso.
B1 adverb /ˈbreɪv.li/

Bravely

valientemente
Meaning
in a way that shows courage and determination
Example
The firefighter bravely entered the burning building.
El bombero entró valientemente en el edificio en llamas.
C2 noun /ˈɪndələns/

indolence

indolencia
Meaning
Avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness.
Example
His indolence kept him from finishing the project on time.
Su indolencia le impidió terminar el proyecto a tiempo.
C1 noun /ˈmɜːrsəˌnɛri/

mercenary

mercenario
Meaning
a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army; also used to describe someone motivated solely by money.
Example
The mercenary fought for whoever paid the highest wage.
El mercenario luchó por quien pagó el salario más alto.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌstriəs/

industrious

trabajador
Meaning
Hardworking and diligent in one's duties.
Example
She is an industrious student who always completes her assignments on time.
Ella es una estudiante trabajadora que siempre completa sus tareas a tiempo.
B2 adjective /ˈprɛf(ə)rəb(ə)l/

preferable

preferible
Meaning
more desirable or suitable; better than something else
Example
It is preferable to take the train rather than drive in heavy traffic.
Es preferible tomar el tren en lugar de conducir en el tráfico pesado.
C2 noun /ˌmɔːzəˈliːəm/

mausoleum

mausoleo
Meaning
A large stately building that houses a tomb or several tombs.
Example
The king was buried in a grand mausoleum.
El rey fue enterrado en un gran mausoleo.
C1 adjective /ˈspɛktrəl/

spectral

espectral
Meaning
Relating to a ghost or specter; ghostly. Also relating to a spectrum.
Example
The old mansion had a spectral atmosphere at night.
La vieja mansión tenía una atmósfera espectral por la noche.
C1 noun /ˈvɜːrtɪˌɡoʊ/

vertigo

felicidad
Meaning
A sensation of spinning or dizziness, often caused by problems in the inner ear or brain.
Example
She felt a sudden vertigo when she looked down from the tall building.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /kæsˈkeɪd/

Cascade

cascada; una sucesión de etapas o operaciones
Meaning
a waterfall; a succession of stages or operations
Example
The mountain cascade created a beautiful natural swimming pool below.
La cascada de la montaña creó una hermosa piscina natural de natación abajo.
B2 noun /rɛlm/

realm

reino, dominio, ámbito, esfera
Meaning
A kingdom or domain; a field or area of activity or interest.
Example
He is well known in the realm of science.
Él es bien conocido en el ámbito de la ciencia.
B1 noun /ˈsɛkrəteri/

secretary

secretario
Meaning
a person employed to handle correspondence and manage routine tasks for an individual or organization
Example
The secretary scheduled the meeting for tomorrow.
El secretario programó la reunión para mañana.
C1 adjective /səˈtɪrɪk/

satiric

satírico
Meaning
Relating to or using satire.
Example
The novel takes a satiric view of urban life.
La novela tiene una visión satírica de la vida urbana.
B2 noun /maɪˈnɔːr.ɪ.ti/

minority

minoría
Meaning
A smaller number or part, especially a group differing from the majority.
Example
The law aims to protect the rights of ethnic minorities.
La ley tiene como objetivo proteger los derechos de las minorías étnicas.
A2 noun /kɔɪnz/

coins

monedas
Meaning
Flat, typically round pieces of metal issued by a government as money.
Example
He collected old coins from different countries.
Recogió monedas antiguas de diferentes países.
C2 noun /kəˈtæb.ə.lɪ.zəm/

catabolism

catabolismo
Meaning
The breakdown of complex molecules in living organisms to form simpler ones together with the release of energy; destructive metabolism.
Example
Catabolism plays a crucial role in cellular energy production.
El catabolismo juega un papel crucial en la producción de energía celular.
C2 noun /ˈjuːzjuːfrʌkt/

usufruct

usufructo
Meaning
The legal right to use and enjoy the benefits of someone else’s property without owning it.
Example
The tenant had the usufruct of the land but not its ownership.
El inquilino tenía el usufructo de la tierra pero no su propiedad.
C2 noun brəˈvɑː.dəʊ

bravado

gesto de valentía o confianza que no es real
Meaning
Show of courage or confidence that is not real.
Example
His bravado masked his nervousness before the performance.
Su bravado ocultó su nerviosismo antes de la actuación.
C1 verb /deɪz/

daze

aturdir
Meaning
to stun or confuse someone temporarily with a shock or surprise
Example
The bright lights dazed the runners as they entered the stadium.
Las luces brillantes aturdirán a los corredores cuando entren en el estadio.
C2 noun /ɪˈnænɪti/

inanity

tonterías, necedades
Meaning
a nonsensical remark or action; silliness; emptiness
Example
The speech was full of inanities that bored the audience.
El discurso estaba lleno de tonterías que aburrían a la audiencia.
B2 verb /riːˈɔːrɡənaɪz/

reorganize

reorganizar
Meaning
to arrange something again in a different way for greater efficiency or order
Example
The manager decided to reorganize the team structure.
El gerente decidió reorganizar la estructura del equipo.
A1 verb /baɪ/

buy

comprar
Meaning
to get something by paying money for it; to purchase
Example
I want to buy a new car this year.
Quiero comprar un coche nuevo este año.
C2 noun /ˌɔːrdɪˈneɪʃən/

ordination

ordenación
Meaning
The ceremony of conferring holy orders or official religious authority.
Example
The church held a special service for the ordination of new priests.
La iglesia celebró un servicio especial para la ordenación de nuevos sacerdotes.
B2 adjective /ˈpɑːr.ʃəl/

Partial

parcial; sesgado;
Meaning
incomplete; showing bias or prejudice
Example
The judge gave a partial decision in favor of the defendant.
El juez dio una decisión parcial a favor del acusado.
C1 verb /mæʃ/

mash

machacar
Meaning
to crush or mix food into a soft mass, usually by pressing or beating
Example
She mashed the potatoes before serving dinner.
ella machó las papas antes de servir la cena.
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.
C2 noun /trɪˈplɪs.ə.ti/

triplicity

triplicidad
Meaning
The state of being triple or consisting of three parts.
Example
The design shows a triplicity of forms combined harmoniously.
El diseño muestra una triplicidad de formas combinadas armoniosamente.
B2 noun /ˈruːstər/

rooster

gallo
Meaning
A male domestic chicken, especially one that crows.
Example
The rooster crowed at dawn, waking up the whole village.
El gallo cantó al amanecer, despertando a toda la aldea.
B2 verb /kəmˈpaɪl/

compile

recopilar
Meaning
to collect information or material and put it together in a list, report, or book
Example
She compiled the research data into a detailed report.
Ella recopiló los datos de investigación en un informe detallado.
B1 adverb /ˈleɪt.li/

Lately

últimamente; recientemente;
Meaning
recently; in the recent past; not long ago
Example
I haven't seen him lately, but I heard he got a new job.
No lo he visto últimamente, pero escuché que consiguió un nuevo trabajo.
C2 adjective /ɡrʌf/

gruff

rudo
Meaning
Rough or stern in manner, speech, or voice.
Example
Despite his gruff manner, he was very kind-hearted.
A pesar de su comportamiento rudo, era muy amable.
C1 verb /kənˈdəʊn/

condone

condonar
Meaning
To accept or allow behavior that is morally wrong or offensive.
Example
The manager refused to condone harassment in the workplace.
El gerente se negó a condonar el acoso en el lugar de trabajo.
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.səˈbɔːr.dɪ.nət/

insubordinate

insubordinado
Meaning
Defiant of authority; disobedient to orders.
Example
The insubordinate employee refused to follow the manager's instructions.
El empleado insubordinado se negó a seguir las instrucciones del gerente.
C2 adjective /mjuːˈnɪfɪsənt/

munificent

munífico
Meaning
extremely generous; giving freely and abundantly
Example
She made a munificent donation to the orphanage.
Ella hizo una donación munífica al orfanato.
B2 noun/verb /ˌbærɪˈkeɪd/

barricade

barricada
Meaning
a barrier erected to block or defend against movement; to block a passage with obstacles
Example
Protesters built a barricade across the street.
Los manifestantes construyeron una barricada a través de la calle.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈtroʊld/

uncontrolled

incontrolado
Meaning
not restrained or managed; lacking control
Example
The wildfire spread in an uncontrolled manner, causing widespread damage.
El incendio forestal se extendió de manera incontrolada, causando daños generalizados.
C2 noun /ˈbɪvuˌæk/

bivouac

campamento improvisado
Meaning
a temporary camp without tents or cover, usually used by soldiers or mountaineers
Example
The climbers set up a bivouac on the mountainside.
Los escaladores instalaron un campamento improvisado en la ladera de la montaña.
C1 noun /ˈtres.pæs.ər/

Trespasser

intruso
Meaning
a person who enters someone's property without permission
Example
The security guard caught the trespasser climbing over the fence.
El guardia de seguridad atrapó al intruso escalando la cerca.
C1 verb, noun /mɛʃ/

mesh

malla, entrelazar
Meaning
To fit or work together properly; or a material made of interlaced threads.
Example
The two gears mesh perfectly to keep the machine running smoothly.
Los dos engranajes encajan perfectamente para mantener la máquina funcionando sin problemas.
C2 noun /dəˈɡerəˌtaɪp/

daguerreotype

fotografía antigua
Meaning
An early type of photograph produced on a silver or silver-covered copper plate.
Example
The museum displayed a rare daguerreotype of Abraham Lincoln.
El museo exhibió un raro daguerrotipo de Abraham Lincoln.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəkˈnɒlɪdʒd/

unacknowledged

no reconocido
Meaning
Not recognized, admitted, or accepted; ignored or unnoticed
Example
Her contributions to the project went unacknowledged.
Sus contribuciones al proyecto pasaron desapercibidas.
B2 noun /ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/

Stamina

resistencia
Meaning
the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort
Example
Marathon runners need great stamina to complete the race.
Los corredores de maratón necesitan gran resistencia para completar la carrera.
B2 noun /ˈfɪŋ.ɡər.prɪnt/

Fingerprint

huella dactilar
Meaning
an impression or mark made on a surface by a person's fingertip; unique identification pattern
Example
The police found his fingerprints on the door handle at the crime scene.
La policía encontró sus huellas dactilares en la manija de la puerta en la escena del crimen.
C1 noun ˈpɛd.ə.ɡɒ.dʒi

pedagogy

pedagogía
Meaning
The method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept.
Example
Modern pedagogy focuses on student-centered learning.
La pedagogía moderna se centra en el aprendizaje centrado en el estudiante.
B2 noun /ˈdɛməˌkræt/

democrat

demócrata
Meaning
a supporter of democracy or a member of the Democratic Party in the US
Example
He is a strong democrat who believes in equal rights.
Él es un demócrata fuerte que cree en los derechos iguales.
C1 verb /ˌdiːˈbʌŋk/

debunk

desmentir, exponer la falsedad de
Meaning
Expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief).
Example
Scientists debunked the myth that vaccines cause autism.
Los científicos desmintieron el mito de que las vacunas causan autismo.
C1 verb /ˈɡræpəl/

grapple

luchar, pelear
Meaning
to struggle or wrestle with something, often a problem or opponent
Example
The company is grappling with financial difficulties.
La compañía está luchando con dificultades financieras.
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 noun /ɪɡˈzuːbərəns/

exuberance

exuberancia
Meaning
the quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness
Example
Her exuberance made the whole team feel motivated.
Su exuberancia hizo que todo el equipo se sintiera motivado.
B1 abbreviation /vərsəs/

vs

contra
Meaning
used to indicate opposition or contrast between two things
Example
The match was Brazil vs Argentina in the final.
El partido fue Brasil contra Argentina en la final.
C2 noun /ˈhʌmbʌɡ/

humbug

engaño, tonterías
Meaning
Deceptive or false talk or behavior; nonsense.
Example
He dismissed the idea as humbug.
Desestimó la idea como tonterías.