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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 /ɪnˈstrʌktɪv/

instructive

instructivo
Meaning
useful and informative; providing knowledge or instruction
Example
The lecture was highly instructive and engaging.
La conferencia fue muy instructiva y atractiva.
B2 noun /ˈdraɪv.weɪ/

driveway

entrada de coche
Meaning
a short private road leading from a street to a house or garage
Example
The car was parked in the driveway next to the garden.
El coche estaba estacionado en la entrada de coche junto al jardín.
C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪkəl/

optical

óptico
Meaning
related to or used in seeing or sight
Example
The optical illusion fooled everyone at the exhibition.
La ilusión óptica engañó a todos en la exposición.
B2 noun /roʊˈteɪʃən/

Rotation

rotación; giro; rotación del eje
Meaning
the action of rotating around an axis or center; a single turn
Example
The Earth's rotation takes 24 hours to complete.
La rotación de la Tierra tarda 24 horas en completarse.
C1 noun /rɪdʒ/

ridge

cima o cresta de una montaña
Meaning
a long, narrow hilltop, mountain range, or raised strip
Example
We walked along the mountain ridge.
Caminamos a lo largo de la cresta de la montaña.
C1 noun /ˈpleɪn.tɪf/

Plaintiff

demandante
Meaning
a person who brings a case against another in a court of law; the person who initiates a lawsuit
Example
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the company.
El demandante presentó una demanda contra la empresa.
C2 adjective fəˈleɪ.ʃəs

fallacious

falso
Meaning
Based on false reasoning or misleading arguments.
Example
His argument was based on fallacious reasoning.
Su argumento estaba basado en razonamientos falsos.
C2 noun /hɑrˈmoʊniəm/

Harmonium

harmonium
Meaning
a keyboard musical instrument similar to an organ, using air to produce sound
Example
She played devotional songs on the harmonium at the temple.
Ella tocó canciones devocionales en el harmonium del templo.
C1 noun /ˈkɒndjuɪt/ or /ˈkɑːnduɪt/

conduit

conducto / medio
Meaning
a channel or pipe for conveying water, electricity, or information
Example
The cable was placed inside a protective conduit.
El cable fue colocado dentro de un conducto protector.
B2 noun /ˈsɜːr.plʌs/

surplus

superávit
Meaning
An amount that is more than what is needed.
Example
The country has a surplus of food this year.
Este año el país tiene un superávit de alimentos.
A1 noun /waɪf/

wife

esposa
Meaning
a woman who is married to someone
Example
She is the wife of the famous author.
Ella es la esposa del famoso autor.
C2 verb /bɪˈliːɡər/

beleaguer

asediar, hostigar
Meaning
to cause difficulties, troubles, or harassment; to surround with military forces
Example
The company was beleaguered by constant complaints from its customers.
La empresa estaba siendo asediada por constantes quejas de sus clientes.
A2 verb /əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/

apologize

disculparse
Meaning
to say sorry for something wrong you have done
Example
He apologized for being late to the meeting.
Él se disculpó por llegar tarde a la reunión.
B2 noun ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ kɑːrz

flying cars

autos voladores
Meaning
Vehicles that can travel both on roads and in the air.
Example
Flying cars could soon solve urban traffic congestion.
Los autos voladores pronto podrían resolver el problema del tráfico urbano.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmɜːs/

commerce

comercio
Meaning
the activity of buying and selling goods and services
Example
International commerce has expanded significantly in recent years.
El comercio internacional ha crecido significativamente en los últimos años.
C2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛktʃərəl/

conjectural

conjetural
Meaning
based on guesswork or incomplete evidence rather than certain knowledge
Example
His explanation was purely conjectural and lacked proof.
Su explicación era puramente conjetural y carecía de pruebas.
A2 verb (past tense / past participle) /əˈtræktɪd/

attracted

atraído
Meaning
felt interest or liking toward someone or something; was drawn by appeal or force
Example
She was attracted to the idea of studying abroad.
Ella se sintió atraída por la idea de estudiar en el extranjero.
A2 noun /ɡoʊl/

Goal

meta; objetivo; destino;
Meaning
the object of a person's ambition or effort; an aim or desired result; a point scored in sports
Example
Her goal is to become a doctor and help people in underserved communities.
Su meta es convertirse en doctora y ayudar a personas en comunidades desatendidas.
C1 verb /əˈseɪl/

assail

atacar
Meaning
to attack violently, either physically or with words
Example
The politician was assailed with difficult questions.
El político fue asaltado con preguntas difíciles.
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.
C1 noun /ˈstɪmjʊlənt/

stimulant

estimulante
Meaning
A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body.
Example
Coffee is a common stimulant that helps people stay awake.
El café es un estimulante común que ayuda a las personas a mantenerse despiertas
B2 adverb /ɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/

impatiently

impacientemente
Meaning
in a manner showing annoyance or restlessness due to delay or waiting
Example
She tapped her fingers impatiently while waiting for the reply.
Ella tamborileó los dedos impacientemente mientras esperaba la respuesta.
B2 noun /buˈkeɪ/

Bouquet

ramo de flores
Meaning
an attractively arranged bunch of flowers, especially one presented as a gift or carried at a ceremony
Example
The bride carried a beautiful bouquet of white roses down the aisle.
La novia llevó un hermoso ramo de rosas blancas por el pasillo.
C2 noun /ˈɛpəʊd/

epode

una forma de poema lírico
Meaning
A form of lyric poem written in couplets, often following a strophe and antistrophe in classical Greek poetry.
Example
The poet concluded his ode with a striking epode.
El poeta concluyó su oda con un epodo impresionante.
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 adjective /pərˈsɛptəbl̩/

perceptible

perceptible
Meaning
Able to be noticed or recognized by the senses or the mind.
Example
There was a perceptible change in the atmosphere.
Hubo un cambio perceptible en la atmósfera.
B2 verb /wiːv/

weave

tejer
Meaning
to make cloth by interlacing threads; to move in and out
Example
She learned to weave beautiful carpets.
Ella aprendió a tejer alfombras hermosas.
C2 noun /ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən/

equivocation

uso de lenguaje ambiguo
Meaning
The use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself.
Example
The politician’s equivocation frustrated voters who wanted a clear answer.
La equivocación del político frustró a los votantes que querían una respuesta clara.
B2 noun /prɪˈdɪk.ʃən/

Prediction

predicción
Meaning
a statement about what will happen in the future; a forecast
Example
The weather prediction says it will rain tomorrow.
La predicción del clima dice que lloverá mañana.
B2 verb /bɪˈtreɪ/

betray

traicionar
Meaning
to be disloyal to; to reveal secrets
Example
He felt betrayed by his closest friend.
Él se sintió traicionado por su amigo más cercano.
A1 noun /piːs/

piece

un pedazo
Meaning
a portion or part of something
Example
He gave me a piece of cake.
Él me dio un pedazo de pastel.
B2 noun /kənˈdʒes.tʃən/

congestion

congestión
Meaning
A situation in which a place is too blocked or crowded, causing difficulties.
Example
Urban congestion leads to longer travel times.
La congestión urbana lleva a tiempos de viaje más largos.
C1 noun /ˈkuːdɒs/

kudos

elogio
Meaning
Praise and honor received for an achievement.
Example
She received kudos for her excellent performance.
Ella recibió elogios por su excelente desempeño.
C1 verb /ʃraʊd/

shroud

envolver
Meaning
to cover or hide; to wrap in cloth
Example
The mountain peak was shrouded in mist.
La cima de la montaña estaba envuelta en niebla.
C2 noun (compound/erroneous entry) /ɪnˈɛksərəbl ɑːrmi/

inexorableinexorablearmy

ejército imparable
Meaning
This appears to be a corrupted or concatenated form; interpreted as 'inexorable army' — an unstoppable or relentless force.
Example
The rebels feared the inexorable army approaching their stronghold.
Los rebeldes temían al ejército imparable que se acercaba a su fortaleza.
C1 verb /ˈsɔːntər/

saunter

caminar despacio
Meaning
to walk in a slow, relaxed manner without hurry or effort
Example
We sauntered along the riverside, stopping now and then to watch the boats.
Caminamos lentamente por la orilla del río, deteniéndonos de vez en cuando para observar los botes.
C1 noun ˌdiː.sen.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

decentralization

descentralización
Meaning
The transfer of authority from central to local government.
Example
Decentralization promotes regional autonomy.
La descentralización promueve la autonomía regional.
C1 verb /ˈbɑːrtər/

barter

trueque
Meaning
To exchange goods or services without using money.
Example
They bartered their crops for handmade tools.
Intercambiaron sus cultivos por herramientas hechas a mano.
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.
B2 adjective /ʌnˌkənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Unconditional

incondicional
Meaning
not subject to any conditions; complete and absolute
Example
She offered her unconditional support to her friend in need.
Ella ofreció su apoyo incondicional a su amigo en necesidad.
C2 noun /ˈtɒksɪn/

tocsin

campana de alarma
Meaning
an alarm bell or signal; a warning that something bad is about to happen
Example
The data breach sounded a tocsin for stricter security.
La fuga de datos sonó como una campana de alarma para una seguridad más estricta.
B2 noun /ɪˈlɛktrɪk drɪl/

Electric drill

taladro eléctrico
Meaning
A power tool used for drilling holes in various materials
Example
He used an electric drill to make holes in the wall for hanging pictures.
Usó un taladro eléctrico para hacer agujeros en la pared para colgar cuadros.
C2 noun /ˈdɛntɪfrɪs/

dentifrice

dentífrico
Meaning
a substance such as powder, paste, or liquid used to clean teeth
Example
He bought a new herbal dentifrice from the pharmacy.
Él compró un dentífrico herbal nuevo en la farmacia.
C1 noun /ˈhɜː.mɪt/

Hermit

una persona que vive en soledad como una disciplina religiosa; alguien que se retira de la sociedad
Meaning
a person living in solitude as a religious discipline; someone who withdraws from society
Example
The old hermit lived alone in a small cabin deep in the mountains, away from civilization.
El viejo ermitaño vivía solo en una pequeña cabaña en lo profundo de las montañas, lejos de la civilización.
B2 verb /ɡraɪnd/

grind

moler
Meaning
to crush into small particles; to work hard
Example
She grinds coffee beans every morning.
Ella muele granos de café cada mañana.
B1 noun /tɑːsk/

task

tarea
Meaning
a piece of work or duty to be done
Example
He completed the task before the deadline.
Él completó la tarea antes de la fecha límite.
C2 verb /ˈdiːfælˌkeɪt/

defalcate

malversar
Meaning
to misuse or embezzle money that one is responsible for
Example
The accountant was accused of defalcating company funds.
El contador fue acusado de malversar los fondos de la empresa.
C1 noun trəˈdʒek.tər.i

trajectory

trayectoria
Meaning
The path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces.
Example
The satellite followed its intended trajectory.
El satélite siguió su trayectoria prevista.
B2 noun /ˈnuː.tri.ənt/

nutrient

nutriente
Meaning
A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and health of plants or animals.
Example
Plants absorb nutrients from the soil for growth.
Las plantas absorben nutrientes del suelo para crecer.
B2 adjective ɪkˈsɛsɪv

excessive

excesivo
Meaning
More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.
Example
Excessive population growth leads to resource depletion.
El crecimiento excesivo de la población conduce a la agotamiento de los recursos.
C1 adjective /ˈneɪzl/

nasal

nasal
Meaning
Relating to the nose; a sound produced through the nose.
Example
He spoke with a nasal voice due to his cold.
Él habló con voz nasal debido a su resfriado.
C2 adverb /ˈɪntʃmiːl/

inchmeal

poco a poco
Meaning
Gradually, little by little.
Example
The old castle fell inchmeal into ruin.
El viejo castillo cayó poco a poco en ruinas.
C2 adjective /ˈslʌvənli/

slovenly

desordenado
Meaning
Untidy or careless in appearance, habits, or work.
Example
His slovenly appearance made a bad impression at the interview.
Su apariencia desordenada causó una mala impresión en la entrevista.
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.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/

impending

inminente
Meaning
about to happen soon, usually something unpleasant or threatening
Example
The villagers were worried about the impending flood.
Los aldeanos estaban preocupados por la inundación inminente.
C1 noun /səˈlɪn.ə.t̬i/

salinity

salinidad, concentración de sal
Meaning
The salt content of soil or water, typically measured as a concentration.
Example
The salinity of the ocean varies depending on depth and location.
La salinidad del océano varía dependiendo de la profundidad y la ubicación.
C1 noun ˌes.kəˈleɪ.ʃən

escalation

aumento rápido; un alza.
Meaning
A rapid increase; a rise.
Example
The escalation of production costs impacts profitability.
La escalada de los costos de producción impacta la rentabilidad.
C1 noun /ˈɛn.kleɪv/

enclave

enclave
Meaning
a distinct area or group enclosed within a larger one
Example
The city has a small Italian enclave where traditions are preserved.
La ciudad tiene un pequeño enclave italiano donde se preservan las tradiciones.
B1 noun ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

initiatives

iniciativas
Meaning
Actions or strategies designed to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; programs or projects.
Example
Community initiatives benefit underprivileged groups.
Las iniciativas comunitarias benefician a los grupos desfavorecidos.
B2 verb /pliːd/

plead

suplicar
Meaning
to make an emotional appeal; to present a case in court
Example
She pleaded for mercy.
Ella suplicó por misericordia.
C1 adjective /ˈstoʊɪk/

stoic

estoico, imperturbable
Meaning
Showing little or no emotion, even in difficult situations.
Example
She remained stoic during the crisis, never showing fear or panic.
Ella permaneció estoica durante la crisis, sin mostrar miedo ni pánico.
C1 adjective /ˈskrʌfi/

Scruffy

desaliñado o desordenado en apariencia; sucio y desgastado
Meaning
untidy or unkempt in appearance; shabby and worn
Example
The scruffy old dog wandered through the streets looking for food.
El perro desaliñado caminó por las calles buscando comida.
A2 noun /ˈkɒm.ent/

comment

comentario
Meaning
a verbal or written remark expressing an opinion or reaction
Example
She posted a kind comment on my photo.
Ella publicó un comentario amable en mi foto.
A2 noun /faɪl/

File

archivo
Meaning
a tool with a rough surface for smoothing or shaping hard materials; a collection of papers or data
Example
He used a metal file to smooth the rough edges.
Él usó un archivo metálico para suavizar los bordes ásperos.
C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən siː bæs/

Asian sea bass

lubina asiática
Meaning
a large predatory fish found in coastal waters and estuaries of the Indo-Pacific region, prized for its white meat
Example
Asian sea bass is highly valued in aquaculture for its fast growth.
La lubina asiática es muy valorada en la acuicultura por su rápido crecimiento.
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈzɪʃən/

apposition

aposición (gramática paralela)
Meaning
a grammatical construction in which two elements are placed side by side, with one explaining the other
Example
In the phrase 'my friend John,' the word 'John' is in apposition to 'my friend.'
En la frase 'mi amigo Juan', la palabra 'Juan' está en aposición a 'mi amigo'.
C2 noun /lænˈtɑː.nə/

Lantana

lantana
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with clusters of small colorful flowers
Example
The lantana flowers attract butterflies to the garden.
Las flores de lantana atraen mariposas al jardín.
C2 noun lɑːˈʒɛs

largesse

generosidad
Meaning
Generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others.
Example
His largesse towards the charity was greatly appreciated.
Su largueza hacia la caridad fue muy apreciada.
A1 pronoun /hiː/

he

él (masculino)
Meaning
used to refer to a male person or animal already mentioned or easily identified
Example
He is my best friend.
Él es mi mejor amigo.
C2 verb /ˈhʊdwɪŋk/

hoodwink

engañar
Meaning
To deceive or trick someone.
Example
The scammer hoodwinked many people with false promises.
El estafador engañó a muchas personas con falsas promesas.
C2 adverb/adjective /lɪˈɡɑːtoʊ/

legato

en música, tocado o cantado suavemente y de forma conectada
Meaning
In music, played or sung smoothly and connectedly.
Example
The pianist played the passage legato, with each note flowing into the next.
El pianista tocó el pasaje legato, con cada nota fluyendo hacia la siguiente.
B2 noun /ˈpɔːrɪdʒ/

porridge

gachas
Meaning
A soft food made by boiling oats or other grains in milk or water.
Example
She had a bowl of porridge for breakfast.
Ella comió un tazón de gachas para el desayuno.
B2 adjective ˌæn.tiˌdɪs.krɪˈmɪn.eɪ.ʃən

anti-discrimination

anti-discriminatorio
Meaning
Opposed to or working against discrimination; promoting equal treatment regardless of differences.
Example
The anti-discrimination movement was groundbreaking.
El movimiento anti-discriminatorio fue revolucionario.
C2 noun /ˈtaɪtwɒd/

tightwad

tacaño
Meaning
a person who is unwilling to spend money; a miser
Example
Everyone calls him a tightwad because he never buys gifts.
Todos lo llaman tacaño porque nunca compra regalos.
A2 noun /ˈmiːdiə/

Media

medios
Meaning
The main means of mass communication regarded collectively
Example
The news was widely reported in all forms of media.
Las noticias fueron ampliamente reportadas en todos los medios.
A2 noun /ˈbʌk.ɪt/

Bucket

balde
Meaning
a roughly cylindrical open container with a handle, used to hold and carry liquids
Example
The farmer filled the bucket with fresh water from the well.
El granjero llenó el balde con agua fresca del pozo.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈɔːltərnət/ (adj, noun), /ˈɔːltərˌneɪt/ (verb)

alternate

alternar, alternativo
Meaning
to occur in turn repeatedly; to take turns; also, a substitute or replacement
Example
The students alternate between online and offline classes.
Los estudiantes alternan entre clases en línea y presenciales.
B2 noun ˈkwɒlɪti sliːp

quality sleep

sueño de calidad
Meaning
Deep and healthy sleep that is adequate and restorative, ensuring physical and mental well-being
Example
Quality sleep improves cognitive function and overall health.
El sueño de calidad mejora la función cognitiva y la salud en general.
C1 verb /ˈdɛsɪmeɪt/

decimate

destruir
Meaning
To destroy or kill a large proportion of something.
Example
The wildfire decimated the forest.
El incendio arrasó el bosque.
C1 noun /ˌkɒndʒʊˈɡeɪʃən/

conjugation

conjugación
Meaning
the variation of the form of a verb to indicate tense, person, and number
Example
French verbs have complex conjugations.
Los verbos franceses tienen conjugaciones complejas.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈmɪtɪɡeɪtɪd/

unmitigated

completo
Meaning
absolute; not lessened or moderated
Example
The meeting was an unmitigated disaster.
La reunión fue un desastre completo.
A2 noun /kɪŋ/

King

rey
Meaning
the male ruler of an independent state, especially one who inherits the position by right of birth
Example
The king ruled the country with wisdom and fairness.
El rey gobernó el país con sabiduría y justicia.
C2 noun, adjective, verb /ˈrɛprəˌbeɪt/

reprobate

persona inmoral
Meaning
A person of immoral character; to express disapproval of; morally corrupt.
Example
The old reprobate spent his days gambling and drinking.
El viejo reprobado pasó sus días apostando y bebiendo.
C2 verb /ænˈtɪpəθaɪz/

antipathize

antipatizar
Meaning
to feel or express a strong dislike or aversion toward something or someone
Example
He seemed to antipathize with the new management's approach.
Parece que él antipatiza con el enfoque de la nueva administración.
C1 verb /proʊˈtruːd/

protrude

sobresalir
Meaning
To stick out or extend beyond a surface.
Example
A nail was protruding from the wooden board.
Un clavo sobresalía desde la tabla de madera.
A2 adjective /fænˈtæstɪk/

Fantastic

fantástico; maravilloso; excelente
Meaning
extremely good; wonderful; excellent
Example
The movie was absolutely fantastic!
¡La película fue absolutamente fantástica!
B2 noun /rɪˈzembləns/

Resemblance

semejanza
Meaning
the state of being alike or similar; similarity in appearance or character
Example
There's a strong resemblance between the two sisters.
Hay una fuerte semejanza entre las dos hermanas.
C1 noun /ˈken.əl/

Kennel

caseta para perros; establecimiento para la cría o alojamiento de perros
Meaning
a small shelter for a dog; an establishment for the breeding or boarding of dogs
Example
The dog slept comfortably in his wooden kennel in the backyard.
El perro durmió cómodamente en su perrera de madera en el patio trasero.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnsəbl/

insensible

insensible
Meaning
Unconscious; unaware of or indifferent to something.
Example
He was insensible to the cold as he lay in the snow.
Él estaba insensible al frío mientras yacía en la nieve.
C2 noun /ˈvɪtrioʊl/

vitriol

crítica mordaz
Meaning
harsh and bitter criticism
Example
The politician faced vitriol from the public.
El político enfrentó críticas mordaces del público.
A1 adjective /kloʊzd/

closed

cerrado
Meaning
not open; shut
Example
The store is closed on Fridays.
La tienda está cerrada los viernes.
C1 noun /ˌkʌl də ˈsæk/

cul de sac

calle sin salida
Meaning
A street or passage closed at one end; a dead end.
Example
They bought a house at the end of a quiet cul de sac.
Compraron una casa al final de una tranquila calle sin salida.
B1 noun /ɪnˈvɛstər/

investor

inversor
Meaning
a person or organization that puts money into financial schemes, property, or business ventures with the expectation of achieving a profit
Example
The investor funded the startup with a large sum of money.
El inversor financió la startup con una gran suma de dinero.
B2 adjective /spɒnˈteɪniəs/

Spontaneous

espontáneo
Meaning
done without planning; natural and unforced
Example
Their spontaneous dance in the rain was beautiful.
Su danza espontánea en la lluvia fue hermosa.
C1 noun /ˌriː.əˈdʒʌst.mənt/

readjustment

reajuste
Meaning
The act of changing or correcting something again to make it suitable or balanced.
Example
After moving to a new city, he went through a period of readjustment.
Después de mudarse a una nueva ciudad, él pasó por un periodo de reajuste.
C1 verb /koʊˈhæbɪt/

cohabit

cohabitar
Meaning
To live together, often as partners without being married.
Example
They decided to cohabit before getting married.
Decidieron cohabitar antes de casarse.
C2 verb /əˈkluːd/

occlude

ocluir
Meaning
To block or close up an opening or passage.
Example
The pipe was occluded by mineral deposits.
La tubería estaba ocluida por depósitos minerales.
C1 noun /ˈaʊtriːtʃ/

outreach

expansión de la asistencia
Meaning
The act of providing services or support to people who might not otherwise have access to them.
Example
The charity launched a new outreach program for the homeless.
La caridad lanzó un nuevo programa de expansión de la asistencia para las personas sin hogar.
C2 verb /ˈdɛpɪleɪt/

depilate

depilar
Meaning
to remove hair from the skin, especially by mechanical or chemical means
Example
She decided to depilate her legs before the event.
Ella decidió depilarse las piernas antes del evento.
A2 noun /hɒt drɪŋk/

Hot-drink

bebida caliente
Meaning
a warm or heated beverage consumed for refreshment or comfort
Example
I prefer a hot drink like tea or coffee in the morning.
Prefiero una bebida caliente como té o café por la mañana.
B2 adjective /ˈdɛlɪkət/

delicate

delicado
Meaning
Easily broken or damaged; requiring careful handling.
Example
The vase is very delicate, so handle it with care.
El jarrón es muy delicado, así que manéjalo con cuidado.
B1 adjective /ˈliː.dɪŋ/

Leading

principal; líder; más importante
Meaning
foremost; principal; most important; guiding
Example
She is a leading expert in environmental science.
Ella es una experta líder en ciencias ambientales.
C1 adjective /ˈʃɪvəlrəs/

chivalrous

caballeroso
Meaning
Behaving in a courteous, gallant, and honorable way, especially toward women.
Example
He was chivalrous, always opening doors for others.
Él era caballeroso, siempre abriendo puertas para los demás.
B2 adjective /ˈlʌv.ə.bəl/

Lovable

digno de amor; adorable
Meaning
deserving of love; endearing; adorable
Example
The puppy was so lovable that everyone wanted to adopt it.
El cachorro era tan adorable que todos querían adoptarlo.
C2 noun /ˌpriːpəˈzɛʃən/

prepossession

prejuicio
Meaning
An opinion or feeling formed beforehand; a prejudice or preoccupation.
Example
His prepossession in favor of tradition made him resist change.
Su prejuicio a favor de la tradición lo hizo resistir al cambio.
B2 adjective /suːˈpriːm/

Supreme

supremo
Meaning
highest in rank, authority, or quality; greatest; most important
Example
The Supreme Court made the final decision.
El Tribunal Supremo tomó la decisión final.
C1 noun /dɪˈsɜːn.mənt/

discernment

discernimiento
Meaning
The ability to judge well or understand something correctly; keen insight.
Example
His discernment in business decisions made him successful.
Su discernimiento en las decisiones de negocios lo hizo exitoso.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊli/

Holy

sagrado; dedicado a Dios o propósitos religiosos; moralmente y espiritualmente excelente
Meaning
sacred; dedicated to God or religious purposes; morally and spiritually excellent
Example
The holy shrine attracts thousands of pilgrims every year.
El santuario sagrado atrae a miles de peregrinos cada año.
C2 verb /ʌnˈfɛtər/

unfetter

desatar
Meaning
to release from restraint or restriction; to free
Example
The new law will unfetter small businesses from excessive regulations.
La nueva ley liberará a las pequeñas empresas de regulaciones excesivas.
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 verb /bɪˈleɪ/

belay

asegurar una cuerda
Meaning
to secure a rope by winding it around an object; to stop or cancel an order (nautical/military use)
Example
The climber asked his partner to belay the rope tightly.
El escalador le pidió a su compañero que asegurara la cuerda fuertemente.
C1 adjective /ˈzoʊ.nəl/

Zonal

zonal
Meaning
relating to or arranged in zones; of, relating to, or having the form of a zone
Example
The city implemented a zonal parking system to manage traffic congestion.
La ciudad implementó un sistema de estacionamiento zonal para gestionar la congestión del tráfico.
B1 adjective ˈsen.sɪ.tɪv

sensitive

sensible
Meaning
Quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences.
Example
Sensitive systems require precise handling.
Los sistemas sensibles requieren un manejo preciso.
C1 verb /ˈduːdəl/

doodle

garabatear
Meaning
To draw or scribble absentmindedly, often while thinking about something else.
Example
She doodled flowers in the corner of her notebook during class.
Ella dibujaba flores en la esquina de su cuaderno durante la clase.
C1 noun /ˈrɪɡər/

rigor

rigor
Meaning
strictness, severity, or demanding conditions
Example
The training was carried out with great rigor.
El entrenamiento se llevó a cabo con gran rigor.
C2 adverb /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəsli/

expeditiously

de manera rápida y eficiente
Meaning
in a quick and efficient manner
Example
The application was processed expeditiously.
La solicitud fue procesada de manera rápida y eficiente.
C2 noun /ˈmænˌtræp/

man-trap

trampa para hombres
Meaning
A trap designed to catch or injure humans; informally, a woman considered dangerously attractive.
Example
The old castle had a man-trap at the entrance.
El viejo castillo tenía una trampa para hombres en la entrada.
A2 verb /kəˈlɛkt/

collect

recoger
Meaning
to gather together; to accumulate items
Example
I collect stamps as a hobby.
Colecciono sellos como pasatiempo.
C1 noun /ˈslændər/

Slander

calumnias
Meaning
the action of making false spoken statements damaging to someone's reputation
Example
The politician sued the newspaper for slander.
El político demandó al periódico por calumnias.