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B2 verb /flɪk/

flick

dar un golpe rápido
Meaning
to move or cause to move with a sudden quick motion
Example
He flicked the switch to turn on the light.
Él flickó el interruptor para encender la luz.
A1 conjunction /ɔːr/

or

o
Meaning
used to link alternatives
Example
You can have tea or coffee.
Puedes tomar té o café.
C1 noun /ˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt/

nourishment

nutrición
Meaning
Food and nutrients necessary for the body's growth and development.
Example
Proper nourishment is essential for child development.
La nutrición adecuada es esencial para el desarrollo infantil.
C1 noun /ˌpɜː.mɪˈæbɪlɪti/

permeability

permeabilidad, la calidad o estado de ser permeable, permitiendo que los líquidos o gases pasen a través
Meaning
The quality or state of being permeable; allowing liquids or gases to pass through.
Example
The permeability of the soil affects water retention.
La permeabilidad del suelo afecta la retención de agua.
C1 adjective /ˈtrɛtʃərəs/

treacherous

traicionero
Meaning
Dangerously unstable or deceptive; likely to betray trust.
Example
The treacherous road made driving difficult.
La carretera traicionera hizo que conducir fuera difícil.
C1 noun /pərˈvɜr.sə.ti/

Perversity

perversidad; obstinación;
Meaning
deliberate determination to behave in an unreasonable or unacceptable way; the quality of being contrary or obstinate
Example
His perversity in refusing help frustrated everyone.
su perversidad al rechazar ayuda frustró a todos.
B2 noun /ˈkɒpɪraɪt/

copyright

derechos de autor
Meaning
the legal right of the creator of a work to control its use and distribution
Example
She holds the copyright for the book.
Ella tiene los derechos de autor del libro.
B1 noun /ˈɛldər/

elder

anciano
Meaning
a person who is older or has higher rank; an older person in a family or community
Example
We should always respect our elders.
Siempre debemos respetar a nuestros mayores.
B1 noun /ˈmɒr.əl/

Moral

moralidad
Meaning
a lesson about right and wrong conduct; principles of right behavior
Example
The moral of the story is to always tell the truth.
La lección moral de la historia es siempre decir la verdad.
B2 adverb /ˈpjʊərli/

purely

puramente
Meaning
only and completely; entirely
Example
The decision was purely based on economic factors.
La decisión se basó puramente en factores económicos.
C1 verb /rɪˈvɜːrbəreɪt/

reverberate

reverberar
Meaning
To echo repeatedly or have continuing effects.
Example
The sound of the explosion reverberated through the valley.
El sonido de la explosión reverberó a través del valle.
C1 adjective ɪˈluː.sər.i

illusory

ilusorio
Meaning
Based on illusion; not real although seeming to be.
Example
His sense of security was entirely illusory.
Su sensación de seguridad era completamente ilusoria.
B2 noun /skɛtʃ/

sketch

boceto
Meaning
a simple, rough drawing or outline
Example
He made a quick sketch of the landscape.
Él hizo un boceto rápido del paisaje.
B1 adverb /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/

automatically

automáticamente
Meaning
without human control or intervention; done by itself
Example
The door closes automatically after you enter.
La puerta se cierra automáticamente después de que entras.
A2 noun /ˈnɒl.ɪdʒ/

knowledge

conocimiento
Meaning
Facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education.
Example
Knowledge of the universe is expanding through research.
El conocimiento del universo está expandiéndose a través de la investigación.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈleɪ.bərd/

labored

laborioso
Meaning
done with great effort and difficulty; or past tense of labor
Example
He gave a labored explanation that confused the audience.
Él dio una explicación trabajosa que confundió a la audiencia.
C2 noun ˌæɡ.roʊˈfɔːr.ɪ.stri

agroforestry

agroforestería
Meaning
A land use management system in which trees or shrubs are grown around or among crops or pastureland.
Example
Agroforestry improves soil quality and crop yield.
La agroforestería mejora la calidad del suelo y el rendimiento de los cultivos.
B2 verb /rɪˈɡeɪn/

regain

recuperar
Meaning
to get back something that was lost; to recover
Example
He regains his strength after the illness.
Él recupera su fuerza después de la enfermedad.
C2 adjective ˈɛr.jʊ.daɪt

erudite

erudito o sabio
Meaning
Having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarly and intellectual.
Example
The professor's erudite lecture fascinated the students.
La conferencia erudita del profesor fascinó a los estudiantes.
C1 noun /stɑːr ˈæn.ɪs/

Star Anise

anís estrellado
Meaning
star-shaped spice pod with a licorice-like flavor used in cooking
Example
She added star anise to the soup for aromatic flavor.
Ella agregó anís estrellado a la sopa para darle un sabor aromático.
A2 verb /pɪk/

pick

elegir
Meaning
to choose; to take or select from a group; to pluck or gather
Example
Please pick your favorite color from the palette.
Por favor, elige tu color favorito de la paleta.
B2 noun ˈkærɪktər dɪˈvɛləpmənt

character development

desarrollo de personajes
Meaning
The process of creating a believable character in fiction by giving the character depth and personality.
Example
The character development of Sydney Carton is profound.
El desarrollo de personajes de Sydney Carton es profundo.
C1 adjective /ˌhaɪdroʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

hydroelectric

hidroeléctrico
Meaning
Relating to or denoting the generation of electricity using flowing water.
Example
The country invested heavily in hydroelectric power plants.
El país invirtió fuertemente en plantas de energía hidroeléctrica.
A2 adjective /ˈmɛsi/

messy

desordenado
Meaning
untidy or dirty; disorganized or chaotic
Example
His room was so messy that he couldn’t find his keys.
Su habitación estaba tan desordenada que no pudo encontrar sus llaves.
B2 noun ˈɡrævɪti

gravity

gravedad
Meaning
The force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or toward any other physical body having mass.
Example
Gravity pulls objects towards the Earth's surface.
La gravedad atrae los objetos hacia la superficie de la Tierra.
A2 noun /biːn/

Bean

frijol
Meaning
an edible seed, typically kidney-shaped, growing in long pods on certain leguminous plants
Example
We planted green beans in our vegetable garden this spring.
Plantamos frijoles verdes en nuestro jardín de vegetales esta primavera.
C1 verb, noun /ˈmʌstər/

muster

reunir / juntar coraje
Meaning
to gather people, especially soldiers; to summon courage or strength
Example
He mustered enough courage to face the challenge.
Él reunió suficiente coraje para enfrentar el desafío.
C2 verb /fɔːrˈfɛnd/

forfend

proteger, defender, evitar
Meaning
to protect or defend against something undesirable; to prevent
Example
May good fortune forfend any danger from our journey.
Que la buena fortuna proteja contra cualquier peligro en nuestro viaje.
C1 noun /ˈtoʊ.pæz/

Topaz

topacio
Meaning
a precious stone, typically colorless, yellow, or blue, used in jewelry
Example
The queen's crown was adorned with a magnificent blue topaz.
La corona de la reina estaba adornada con un magnífico topacio azul.
B2 noun ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən

revolution

revolución
Meaning
A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system.
Example
The story is set during the French Revolution.
La historia está ambientada durante la Revolución Francesa.
B2 noun, verb /ˈrætəl/

rattle

traquetear; sonajero
Meaning
to make a rapid series of short, sharp sounds; a device or object that makes such a sound
Example
The loose window began to rattle in the strong wind.
La ventana suelta empezó a traquetear con el viento fuerte.
B2 noun/verb /rɪˈmɑːrk/

remark

comentario
Meaning
something that is said; a comment
Example
She made a remark about the weather.
Ella hizo un comentario sobre el clima.
C1 noun /ɪˈlɪpsɪs/

ellipsis

elipsis
Meaning
The omission of words in a sentence, represented by three dots (...).
Example
The writer used an ellipsis to show that part of the quote was omitted.
El escritor utilizó una elipsis para mostrar que se omitió parte de la cita.
C1 noun /woʊ/

woe

pena
Meaning
great sorrow, distress, or trouble
Example
Her heart was filled with woe after hearing the sad news.
Su corazón se llenó de pena al escuchar la triste noticia.
A2 noun /ˈvɒlibɔːl/

volleyball

voleibol
Meaning
a team sport in which players hit a ball over a high net using their hands
Example
She plays volleyball with her friends every weekend.
Ella juega voleibol con sus amigos cada fin de semana.
C1 noun /ˈsæl.mən fɪʃ / ˈroʊ.huː/

Salmon fish / Rohu

pescado Rohu
Meaning
a freshwater fish popular in South Asian cuisine; also refers to salmon which is a different species
Example
Rohu fish is commonly prepared with spices in Bengali households.
El pescado Rohu se prepara comúnmente con especias en los hogares bengalíes.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃaɪld.laɪk/

Childlike

como un niño; inocente y confiado; puro y simple
Meaning
innocent and trusting like a child; having the good qualities of a child; pure and simple
Example
She maintained a childlike wonder about the world around her.
Ella mantuvo una asombro infantil por el mundo a su alrededor.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːkɪʃ/

mawkish

excesivamente sentimental
Meaning
excessively sentimental, often to the point of being sickly
Example
The movie was criticized for its mawkish sentimentality.
La película fue criticada por su sentimentalismo empalagoso.
A2 noun /ˈkiːbɔːrd/

keyboard

teclado
Meaning
a set of keys used to operate a computer, typewriter, or similar device for inputting text and commands
Example
She typed the report quickly on her keyboard.
Ella escribió el informe rápidamente en el teclado.
C2 noun /ˌsɪŋ.krəˈnɪs.ɪ.ti/

synchronicity

sincronía
Meaning
The meaningful coincidence of two or more events that are not planned.
Example
The synchronicity of their thoughts amazed everyone.
La sincronía de sus pensamientos asombró a todos.
C1 verb /ˈliːɡəlaɪz/

legalize

legalizar
Meaning
To make something lawful by official approval.
Example
The government decided to legalize online businesses.
El gobierno decidió legalizar los negocios en línea.
A1 pronoun /ðoʊz/

those

esos
Meaning
used to refer to people or things that are far away or distant in space, time, or thought
Example
Those are the shoes I want.
Esos son los zapatos que quiero.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnkɒnstɪˈtuːʃənəl/

Unconstitutional

inconstitucional
Meaning
not in accordance with a political constitution; violating constitutional principles
Example
The court declared the new law unconstitutional.
El tribunal declaró que la nueva ley era inconstitucional.
B2 verb /skrʌb/

scrub

frotar
Meaning
To rub hard so as to clean, typically with a brush and water.
Example
Excessive scrubbing of the eyes is harmful.
Frotarse excesivamente los ojos es perjudicial.
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.
C2 noun /ˈduːti/

Dhuti

dhuti
Meaning
a traditional Indian garment for men consisting of a piece of unstitched cloth worn around the waist and legs
Example
The elderly man wore a white dhuti during the religious ceremony.
El hombre mayor llevaba un dhuti blanco durante la ceremonia religiosa.
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrʃɪp/

Worship

culto
Meaning
the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity; religious devotion and practice
Example
They gather every Sunday for worship.
Ellos se reúnen cada domingo para el culto.
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.
C2 noun /ˈbɛlfri/

belfry

campanario
Meaning
A bell tower, especially one attached to a church or building.
Example
The church belfry housed a large bronze bell.
El campanario de la iglesia albergaba una gran campana de bronce.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

councillor

concejal
Meaning
an elected member of a local council who helps make decisions and represent the community
Example
The councillor spoke to residents about improving local roads.
El concejal habló con los vecinos sobre las carreteras.
A2 noun /ˈsɪnəmə/

cinema

cine
Meaning
a place where films are shown to the public; the art or industry of making and showing films
Example
We went to the cinema to watch a new movie.
Fuimos al cine para ver una película nueva.
C1 noun /ˈwiː.vər/

Weaver

tejedor
Meaning
a person who makes cloth by interlacing threads on a loom
Example
The skilled weaver created intricate patterns on the silk fabric.
El hábil tejedor creó patrones intrincados en la tela de seda.
C1 noun/verb /ˈslʌmbər/

slumber

sueño
Meaning
A state of sleep; to sleep lightly or rest.
Example
The child slumbered peacefully through the night.
El niño durmió pacíficamente durante la noche.
C1 adjective /ˈpen.ɪ.ləs/

Penniless

sin dinero; extremadamente pobre; completamente sin fondos
Meaning
having no money; extremely poor; completely without funds
Example
After losing his job, he became penniless.
Después de perder su trabajo, se quedó sin dinero.
B1 noun /ˈɛnvəloʊp/

envelope

sobre
Meaning
a flat paper container used to enclose a letter or document
Example
She sealed the letter in an envelope and posted it.
Ella selló la carta en un sobre y lo envió.
B2 adjective /ˌmʌl.tiˈpɜː.pəs/

Multipurpose

multifuncional
Meaning
having multiple uses or functions; versatile
Example
This multipurpose tool can be used as a knife, screwdriver, and bottle opener.
Esta herramienta multifuncional se puede usar como cuchillo, destornillador y abridor de botellas.
C1 noun ˈsɛlf pəˈzɪʃən

self-possession

autocontrol
Meaning
The quality of being calm and confident and in control of one's emotions; composure.
Example
His self-possession during the crisis was remarkable.
Su autocontrol durante la crisis fue notable.
B1 noun /bʌlb/

bulb

bombilla
Meaning
a rounded glass part of an electric lamp that produces light when lit; also an underground storage organ in some plants
Example
The light bulb burned out, so she replaced it with a new one.
La bombilla se quemó, así que la reemplazó con una nueva.
C1 noun /əˈtrɑːsəti/

atrocity

atrocidad
Meaning
an extremely cruel or violent act, often involving physical violence
Example
The world condemned the atrocity committed against civilians.
El mundo condenó la atrocidad cometida contra los civiles.
B2 verb /ɪnˈsɜːrt/

insert

insertar
Meaning
to put or place something into something else
Example
Please insert the key into the lock.
por favor inserte la llave en la cerradura.
A2 noun /rɪˈzʌlt/

result

resultado
Meaning
a consequence, effect, or outcome of something
Example
The result of the test was excellent.
El resultado de la prueba fue excelente.
A1 adjective /dɑːk/

Dark

oscuro
Meaning
having little or no light; of a deep shade approaching black
Example
She prefers dark colors for her winter clothes.
Ella prefiere colores oscuros para su ropa de invierno.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛnt/

dissent

disentir
Meaning
To hold or express opinions that are different from those officially accepted.
Example
Several members dissented from the majority decision.
Varios miembros disintieron de la decisión mayoritaria.
B2 adverb /əˈdɪʃənəli/

additionally

además
Meaning
in addition to what has been said or done
Example
Additionally, we offer discounts for early bookings.
Además, ofrecemos descuentos para reservas anticipadas.
C1 adjective /ˈswoʊlən/

swollen

hinchado
Meaning
Enlarged or puffed up, usually due to injury, inflammation, or fluid accumulation
Example
Her ankle was swollen after she twisted it during the hike.
Su tobillo estaba hinchado después de torcerlo durante la caminata.
B2 noun /əˈkaʊntɪŋ/

accounting

contabilidad
Meaning
the process of recording, summarizing, and reporting financial transactions
Example
She works in the accounting department of a large firm.
Ella trabaja en el departamento de contabilidad de una gran empresa.
B2 verb /blʌf/

bluff

engañar
Meaning
to deceive someone by pretending to have strength, knowledge, or resources that one does not actually possess
Example
He tried to bluff his way into the exclusive club.
Él trató de hacer un bluff para entrar al club exclusivo.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛsti/

testy

irritable
Meaning
Easily irritated or annoyed.
Example
He became testy when asked the same question repeatedly.
Se puso irritable cuando le hicieron la misma pregunta repetidamente.
C2 noun /ˈtælən/

talon

garra
Meaning
A claw, especially one belonging to a bird of prey.
Example
The eagle gripped the fish with its sharp talons.
El águila sujetó el pez con sus afiladas garras.
B1 noun /ˈmɪd.naɪt/

Midnight

medianoche; el medio de la noche
Meaning
Twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night
Example
The clock struck midnight and the new day began.
El reloj dio la medianoche y comenzó el nuevo día.
A2 adjective /ˈsɪmələr/

Similar

similar; con características comunes
Meaning
alike; having characteristics in common
Example
The two sisters have similar interests in music.
Las dos hermanas tienen intereses similares en música.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtiːtʃəbəl/

unteachable

imposible de enseñar
Meaning
not able or willing to learn; resistant to instruction or guidance
Example
He was so stubborn that he became almost unteachable.
Era tan terco que se volvió casi imposible de enseñar.
B2 noun /ˈpʌŋk.tʃər/

Puncture

pinchazo
Meaning
a small hole in a tire that causes air to escape
Example
I had to fix a puncture in my bicycle tire this morning.
Tuve que arreglar un pinchazo en la llanta de mi bicicleta esta mañana.
B1 adjective /ɑːrmd/

armed

armado
Meaning
equipped with or carrying weapons
Example
The bank was robbed by armed men.
El banco fue robado por hombres armados.
C2 noun /ˈɡloʊmɪŋ/

gloaming

crepúsculo
Meaning
The time of day after the sun has set and before it is completely dark; twilight.
Example
We walked home together in the quiet gloaming.
Caminamos a casa juntos en el tranquilo crepúsculo.
B2 adjective ˈpeɪn.ləs

painless

sin dolor
Meaning
Not causing pain; involving little effort or stress.
Example
Modern methods ensure painless treatment.
Los métodos modernos aseguran un tratamiento sin dolor.
B2 adjective /ˈbɒdɪli/

bodily

corporal
Meaning
relating to or concerning the body
Example
He suffered bodily harm in the accident.
Él sufrió daño corporal en el accidente.
B1 noun dɪˈskʌvəriz

discoveries

descubrimientos
Meaning
The action or process of finding or learning something for the first time; facts or things discovered.
Example
His discoveries revolutionized multiple fields.
Sus descubrimientos revolucionaron varios campos.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛsteɪt/

intestate

muerto sin testamento
Meaning
Having died without leaving a valid will.
Example
She died intestate, so her assets were distributed by law.
Ella murió sin testamento, por lo que sus bienes fueron distribuidos por la ley.
C2 noun /ˈplɔːdɪts/

plaudits

elogios
Meaning
expressions of praise or approval
Example
The scientist received plaudits from the international community.
El científico recibió elogios de la comunidad internacional.
B2 adverb /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/

emotionally

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

Hypocritical

hipócrita
Meaning
behaving in a way that contradicts one's stated beliefs or values
Example
It's hypocritical to preach honesty while lying yourself.
Es hipócrita predicar honestidad mientras mientes.
A2 noun /ˈdɛsktɒp/

desktop

computadora de escritorio
Meaning
a computer designed to be used on a desk, typically with a separate monitor, keyboard, and mouse
Example
I keep my documents on the desktop for easy access.
Guardo mis documentos en el escritorio para facilitar el acceso.
C1 noun ˈklaɪmət ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən

climate regulation

regulación del clima
Meaning
The moderation of climate conditions through natural or artificial processes.
Example
Forests help in climate regulation by stabilizing local temperatures.
Los bosques ayudan a la regulación del clima estabilizando las temperaturas locales.
C2 noun /ˌɛksaɪˈteɪʃən/

excitation

excitación
Meaning
a state of great excitement or the process of stimulating activity
Example
The news created great excitation among the fans.
La noticia creó gran excitación entre los aficionados.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈberəbəl/

Unbearable

insostenible
Meaning
too painful, annoying, or unpleasant to tolerate; impossible to endure
Example
The heat in the desert was unbearable.
El calor en el desierto era insoportable.
A1 noun /bʌs/

Bus

autobús
Meaning
a large motor vehicle carrying passengers by road
Example
I take the bus to work every morning.
Yo tomo el autobús al trabajo cada mañana.
B2 verb /ˈpɪnpɔɪnt/

pinpoint

localizar con precisión
Meaning
to locate or identify something with precision
Example
The detective was able to pinpoint the exact location of the suspect.
El detective fue capaz de localizar la ubicación exacta del sospechoso.
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 /rɪˈmɛmbrəns/

remembrance

recuerdo
Meaning
the act of remembering or honoring someone or something
Example
A service was held in remembrance of the fallen soldiers.
Se celebró un servicio en recuerdo de los soldados caídos.
B1 noun ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns

consequence

consecuencia
Meaning
A result or effect of an action or condition.
Example
Every action has a consequence.
Toda acción tiene una consecuencia.
A2 verb /ˈædɪd/

added

añadido
Meaning
to join something to something else to increase its size, number, or amount
Example
She added sugar to her coffee.
Ella añadió azúcar a su café.
B2 adverb /kənˈvɜːrsli/

conversely

por el contrario
Meaning
in an opposite or contrary manner
Example
He is rich, conversely, his brother struggles financially.
Él es rico, por el contrario, su hermano lucha financieramente.
B1 noun /rɪˈkʌvəri/

recovery

recuperación
Meaning
the process of recovering or returning to a normal state
Example
The patient is in recovery after the surgery.
El paciente está en recuperación después de la cirugía.
C1 noun /ˌsɛnsɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən/

sensitization

sensibilización
Meaning
The process of becoming sensitive to a substance, situation, or influence.
Example
The doctor warned about the sensitization caused by repeated exposure to chemicals.
El doctor advirtió sobre la sensibilización causada por la exposición repetida a productos químicos.
B2 verb /ˈruːɪn/

ruin

arruinar
Meaning
to destroy or damage beyond repair; to spoil completely
Example
Heavy rain could ruin our picnic plans.
La lluvia intensa podría arruinar nuestros planes para el picnic.
B1 noun /kəmˈpleɪnt/

complaint

queja
Meaning
a statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory
Example
The manager received a complaint from a customer about poor service.
El gerente recibió una queja de un cliente sobre el mal servicio.
C1 noun /blæk plʌm/

Black plum

ciruela negra
Meaning
a dark purple or black colored edible fruit with sweet and sour taste
Example
I picked some fresh black plums from the tree in our backyard.
Recogí algunas ciruelas negras frescas del árbol en nuestro jardín.
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.
C1 noun /meər/

Mare

yegua
Meaning
an adult female horse
Example
The beautiful mare galloped across the meadow.
La hermosa yegua galopó por el prado.
C1 adjective /ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtən/

cosmopolitan

cosmopolita
Meaning
familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures
Example
He has a cosmopolitan outlook due to his extensive travels.
Él tiene una perspectiva cosmopolita debido a sus amplios viajes.
B2 adjective /əˈbʌndənt/

abundant

abundante
Meaning
existing or available in large quantities; plentiful
Example
The garden was abundant with colorful flowers.
El jardín estaba lleno de flores coloridas.
B2 noun /ˈpjʊə.rɪ.ti/

Purity

pureza; limpieza; libertad de contaminación
Meaning
the state of being pure; cleanness or freedom from contamination
Example
The purity of the mountain water was remarkable.
La pureza del agua de la montaña fue notable.
C1 adjective /ˌɪlɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/

illegitimate

ilegítimo
Meaning
Not authorized by law, rules, or standards; not recognized as valid.
Example
The court ruled the contract to be illegitimate.
El tribunal dictaminó que el contrato era ilegítimo.
A2 noun /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/

painting

pintura
Meaning
a picture or design made using paint
Example
The painting on the wall was created by a famous artist.
La pintura en la pared fue creada por un artista famoso.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkjʊˈbeɪʃən/

incubation

el proceso de mantener huevos, células u organismos en las condiciones adecuadas para su desarrollo
Meaning
the process of keeping eggs, cells, or organisms in the right conditions for development
Example
The incubation of the eggs lasted for three weeks.
La incubación de los huevos duró tres semanas.
B2 noun /ˈɜː.dʒən.si/

Urgency

urgencia
Meaning
the quality of requiring immediate action or attention; pressing importance
Example
The urgency of the situation required immediate medical attention.
La urgencia de la situación requirió atención médica inmediata.
B1 noun, verb /toʊn/

tone

tono
Meaning
the general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.
Example
The tone of the letter was very formal.
El tono de la carta era muy formal.
C1 noun /ˈbærɪstər/

barrister

abogado
Meaning
A type of lawyer in certain legal systems who specializes in courtroom advocacy and litigation.
Example
The barrister argued the case passionately before the judge.
El abogado defendió el caso con pasión ante el juez.
B2 noun pərˈsweɪ.ʒən

persuasion

convencer a alguien por medio de la razón o emoción
Meaning
The act of convincing someone to change their viewpoint through reasoning or emotion.
Example
Effective persuasion is key to a successful speech.
La persuasión efectiva es clave para un discurso exitoso.
C1 noun /əˈbændənmənt/

abandonment

abandono
Meaning
the act of leaving someone or something behind completely; the state of being deserted
Example
The child suffered deep emotional pain because of abandonment.
El niño sufrió un profundo dolor emocional por el abandono.
C1 noun ˈɪm.pɪ.təs

impetus

impulso
Meaning
The force or motivation that drives something forward; momentum.
Example
The new policy provided an impetus for economic growth.
La nueva política proporcionó un impulso para el crecimiento económico.
C2 noun/verb /ɡraʊtʃ/

grouch

quejoso
Meaning
a person who complains a lot or to complain in a grumpy way
Example
He is such a grouch in the morning before coffee.
Él es un gruñón por la mañana antes del café.
C1 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/

antiseptic

antiséptico
Meaning
A substance that prevents the growth of disease-causing microorganisms; clean and free from germs.
Example
The nurse applied an antiseptic to the wound.
La enfermera aplicó un antiséptico a la herida.
B2 verb /rɪˈkɜːr/

recur

repetir
Meaning
to happen again, especially repeatedly or at regular intervals
Example
The headache tends to recur every few weeks.
El dolor de cabeza tiende a recurrir cada pocas semanas.
C1 adjective/adverb /ˌɒfˈhænd/

offhand

sin pensar
Meaning
Without previous thought or preparation; casual and sometimes dismissive.
Example
She gave an offhand reply to his serious question.
Ella dio una respuesta sin pensarlo a su seria pregunta.
C1 adjective /ˈtæŋ.i/

tangy

ácido
Meaning
Having a strong, sharp, and pleasantly biting flavor or taste.
Example
The sauce had a tangy flavor that brightened the dish.
La salsa tenía un sabor ácido que hizo que el plato fuera más sabroso.
C1 verb /ˈmɛdəl/

meddle

interferir en algo que no te concierne
Meaning
to interfere in something that is not one's concern
Example
He always tries to meddle in other people’s business.
Él siempre intenta interferir en los asuntos de los demás.
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.səˌbɑːr/

isobar

isóbara
Meaning
A line on a weather map connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure.
Example
The meteorologist explained how isobars indicate wind speed and direction.
El meteorólogo explicó cómo las isóbaras indican la velocidad y dirección del viento.
B2 noun /dɪˈfɛndər/

defender

defensor
Meaning
a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack
Example
The defender blocked the shot and saved the goal.
El defensor bloqueó el disparo y salvó el gol.