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C2 verb /flɪt/

flit

revolotear
Meaning
to move quickly and lightly from one place to another
Example
Butterflies flitted from flower to flower.
Las mariposas revoloteaban de flor en flor.
C2 adjective /ˌʌltrəˈmʌndeɪn/

ultramundane

ultramundano
Meaning
Relating to things beyond the physical world; supernatural or transcendental.
Example
Philosophers often discuss ultramundane realities beyond human perception.
Los filósofos a menudo discuten las realidades ultramundanas más allá de la percepción humana.
B1 noun /ˈhɛlθˌkɛər/

health-care

felicidad
Meaning
the organized provision of medical services to maintain or improve health
Example
Access to quality health-care is essential for every citizen.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrdʒəri/

perjury

perjurio
Meaning
The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after taking an oath.
Example
She was convicted of perjury after giving false evidence.
Fue condenada por perjurio después de dar pruebas falsas.
C2 noun /θrɔːl/

thrall

esclavitud, sometimiento
Meaning
The state of being in someone's power or under strong influence; slavery or bondage.
Example
He was in thrall to the powerful leader.
Estaba bajo el dominio del líder poderoso.
C2 noun /ˈbækənæl/

bacchanal

fiesta salvaje
Meaning
A noisy party involving drinking and revelry.
Example
The festival turned into a wild bacchanal by midnight.
El festival se convirtió en una fiesta salvaje a medianoche.
C1 verb /ˈpruːfˌriːd/

proofread

corregir
Meaning
to read written material and mark any errors
Example
She proofread the report before submission.
Ella corrigió el informe antes de la entrega.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪniər/

linear

lineal
Meaning
Arranged in or extending along a straight line.
Example
The artist used linear perspective in his drawings.
El artista utilizó la perspectiva lineal en sus dibujos.
C1 noun /ˌæf.ɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/

affirmation

afirmación
Meaning
The action or process of affirming something or being affirmed; emotional support or encouragement.
Example
Daily affirmation of self-worth boosts confidence.
La afirmación diaria del autoestima aumenta la confianza.
C1 noun /ˈaʊtˌkraɪ/

outcry

protesta
Meaning
A strong expression of public anger or disapproval.
Example
The decision sparked an outcry among the citizens.
La decisión provocó una protesta entre los ciudadanos.
C1 noun /ˈpæʃ.ən ˌflaʊ.ər/

Passion flower

flor de la pasión
Meaning
A climbing plant with intricate, colorful flowers; also refers to royal poinciana tree with red-orange blooms
Example
The passion flower vine covered the garden wall with beautiful blooms.
La vid de la flor de la pasión cubrió la pared del jardín con hermosas flores.
C2 noun /rɪˈpæst/

repast

comida
Meaning
A meal or the food eaten during a meal.
Example
They enjoyed a delicious repast by the riverside.
Disfrutaron de una deliciosa comida junto al río.
B2 verb /kəˈlæps/

collapse

colapsar
Meaning
to fall down or inward suddenly; to break down completely
Example
The old building collapsed after the earthquake.
El viejo edificio colapsó después del terremoto.
B2 noun ɪˈmɪʃ.ənz

emissions

emisiones
Meaning
The production and discharge of something, especially gas, heat, light, or radiation.
Example
Carbon emissions are rising globally.
Las emisiones de carbono están aumentando globalmente.
C2 verb /ˈfrɪzəl/

frizzle

freír hasta que se vuelva crujiente y rizado
Meaning
to fry something until it becomes crisp and curled, or to make a sizzling noise
Example
The bacon began to frizzle in the pan.
El tocino comenzó a chisporrotear en la sartén.
A2 adjective /ˈnætʃərəl/

natural

natural
Meaning
existing in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind
Example
She prefers to use natural ingredients in her cooking.
Ella prefiere usar ingredientes naturales en su cocina.
C2 noun /ˈprɑːflɪɡəsi/

profligacy

derroche
Meaning
reckless wastefulness or extravagance
Example
His profligacy with money led him to bankruptcy.
Su derroche de dinero lo llevó a la bancarrota.
C2 noun /ˈhɑːstəlri/

hostelry

albergue
Meaning
An inn or lodging place, especially one for travelers.
Example
They stayed at a small hostelry near the mountains.
Se alojaron en un pequeño albergue cerca de las montañas.
A2 noun /ˈstjuːdiəʊ/

studio

estudio
Meaning
a room where an artist, photographer, musician, or broadcaster works
Example
The singer recorded her new song in the studio.
La cantante grabó su nueva canción en el estudio.
A2 noun /spuːn/

Spoon

cuchara
Meaning
an implement consisting of a small, shallow bowl on a long handle, used for eating, stirring, and serving food
Example
He used a spoon to eat his soup.
Él usó una cuchara para comer su sopa.
C1 adjective /ˈriː.fleks/

Reflex

reflejo
Meaning
an action performed without conscious thought; relating to reflection
Example
The doctor tested her reflex response by tapping her knee.
El médico probó su respuesta reflejo golpeando su rodilla.
A1 verb /fərˈɡet/

forget

olvidar
Meaning
to be unable to remember something; to fail to bring something to mind
Example
Don't forget to lock the door when you leave.
No olvides cerrar la puerta cuando te vayas.
A2 noun /ˈpeɪn.tər/

Painter

pintor
Meaning
a person who paints pictures or decorates buildings
Example
The painter created a beautiful landscape on canvas.
El pintor creó un hermoso paisaje sobre lienzo.
B1 noun /ˈfaɪn.dɪŋ/

finding

descubrimiento, conclusión o resultado obtenido después de una investigación
Meaning
a discovery, conclusion, or result reached after investigation
Example
The scientist published her findings in a leading journal.
La científica publicó sus hallazgos en una revista de prestigio.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈpɑːrtɪzən/

partisan

partidario
Meaning
A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person; showing biased allegiance.
Example
The debate quickly turned partisan, with each side defending their own agenda.
El debate rápidamente se volvió partidista, con cada lado defendiendo su propia agenda.
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrtɪˌtjuːd/

certitude

certeza
Meaning
Absolute certainty or conviction about something.
Example
She spoke with certitude about the outcome of the case.
Ella habló con certeza sobre el resultado del caso.
C2 noun /ˈʌŋkʃən/

unction

unción
Meaning
The act of anointing as part of a religious or ceremonial ritual; excessive or insincere flattery.
Example
The priest performed the holy unction with solemnity.
El sacerdote realizó la santa unción con solemnidad.
A2 noun /ˈpleɪər/

player

jugador
Meaning
a person who participates in a game or sport
Example
The player scored the winning goal.
El jugador marcó el gol ganador.
A2 noun /ˈkɒmədi/

comedy

comedia
Meaning
A type of entertainment that is intended to make people laugh.
Example
We watched a hilarious comedy at the theater.
Vimos una comedia divertida en el teatro.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈtenʃənəl/

Unintentional

no intencionado; accidental
Meaning
not done on purpose; accidental
Example
The damage to the car was unintentional.
El daño al coche fue no intencionado.
A2 noun /ˈbækɡraʊnd/

Background

fondo
Meaning
the circumstances or situation that form the setting; a person's education, experience, or social circumstances
Example
She has a strong background in mathematics and computer science.
Ella tiene una sólida formación en matemáticas y ciencias de la computación.
B2 noun /səˈspɪʃən/

Suspicion

sospecha
Meaning
a feeling or thought that someone is guilty of an illegal or dishonest activity
Example
The police arrested him on suspicion of theft.
La policía lo arrestó por sospecha de robo.
B1 noun /ˈkætl/

cattle

felicidad
Meaning
large domesticated animals such as cows and bulls that are kept on a farm for their milk, meat, or hides
Example
The farmer owns a herd of cattle that graze near the river.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
A2 adverb /ɪˈmiːdiətli/

immediately

inmediatamente
Meaning
at once; without delay
Example
She responded immediately to the emergency call.
Ella respondió inmediatamente a la llamada de emergencia.
B2 adjective /hɪˈlɛəriəs/

hilarious

extremadamente divertido
Meaning
Extremely funny or amusing.
Example
The comedian told a hilarious story that had everyone laughing.
El comediante contó una historia extremadamente divertida que hizo reír a todos.
B2 noun ˈtɒksɪk ˈɡæsɪz

toxic gases

gases tóxicos
Meaning
Poisonous or harmful gases that can cause illness or death
Example
Toxic gases from industries contribute to air pollution.
Los gases tóxicos de las industrias contribuyen a la contaminación del aire.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʒʊəriəs/

injurious

perjudicial
Meaning
Causing or likely to cause harm or damage.
Example
Smoking is injurious to health.
Fumar es perjudicial para la salud.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrsənl/

impersonal

impersonal
Meaning
not influenced by, showing, or involving personal feelings; lacking human warmth or emotion
Example
The letter was written in a very impersonal style.
La carta fue escrita en un estilo muy impersonal.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈkɑːr.dɪ.nəl/

cardinal

cardenal / principal
Meaning
As an adjective: of prime importance; as a noun: a high-ranking Catholic clergyman or a type of bird.
Example
Honesty is a cardinal virtue in life.
La honestidad es una virtud cardinal en la vida.
B2 adjective /ˈɡraʊndɪd/

grounded

sensible
Meaning
Well balanced and sensible; having a sound basis in reality or fact.
Example
Staying grounded during difficult situations helps with resilience.
Mantenerse grounded durante situaciones difíciles ayuda a la resiliencia.
C2 noun /ˌhoʊmə.dʒəˈniːəti/

homogeneity

homogeneidad
Meaning
The quality or state of being all the same or all of the same kind.
Example
The cultural homogeneity of the village made it feel unified.
La homogeneidad cultural del pueblo hizo que se sintiera unido.
C1 adjective /ˈen.vi.əs/

Envious

envidioso/a; celoso/a
Meaning
feeling or showing envy; jealous
Example
She felt envious of her friend's new car.
Ella se sintió envidiosa del nuevo coche de su amiga.
A2 verb /hiːt/

heat

calentar
Meaning
to make or become hot or warm
Example
Please heat the soup before serving.
Por favor, calienta la sopa antes de servir.
B2 adjective /ˈheɪsti/

Hasty

apresurado; precipitado
Meaning
done or acting with excessive speed or urgency; hurried
Example
Don't make hasty decisions when you're angry.
No tomes decisiones apresuradas cuando estés enojado.
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrpɔːrt/

purport

pretender
Meaning
to claim or profess something, often falsely
Example
The document purports to be an official government report.
El documento pretende ser un informe oficial del gobierno.
B2 verb /triːd/

tread

pisar
Meaning
to step or walk on something; to crush with feet
Example
Don't tread on the flowers.
No pises las flores.
C2 noun /ˈliː.vɪŋz/

Leavings

restos; sobras
Meaning
things that have been left behind or remain; remnants or scraps
Example
The leavings from dinner were given to the dog.
Los restos de la cena fueron dados al perro.
B2 verb /ˈmɑː.vəl/

marvel

maravillar
Meaning
To be filled with wonder or astonishment.
Example
People marvel at their surroundings.
La gente se maravilla de su entorno.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrbər/

arbor

sombrío refugio de jardín formado por árboles o plantas trepadoras
Meaning
a shady garden shelter formed by trees, climbing plants, or latticework
Example
They rested under the arbor covered with roses.
Ellos descansaron debajo del árbore cubierto con rosas.
B2 adjective /ˈθʌroʊ/

thorough

completo, exhaustivo
Meaning
complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial
Example
The report was thorough and well-researched.
El informe fue completo y bien investigado.
B1 noun /kloʊðz ˈaɪərn/

Clothes iron

plancha de ropa
Meaning
An electric appliance used to remove wrinkles from clothes by applying heat and pressure
Example
I need to use the clothes iron to make my shirt look neat for the meeting.
Necesito usar la plancha de ropa para hacer que mi camisa luzca ordenada para la reunión.
C1 verb /ˈræʃənaɪz/

rationlize

racionalizar
Meaning
to justify or explain something with logical reasons, even if not appropriate or true
Example
He tried to rationlize his mistake by blaming the system.
Él trató de racionalizar su error culpando al sistema.
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɪ.prə.kəl/

Reciprocal

recíproco; mutuo; compartido por ambas partes;
Meaning
given or done in return; mutual; shared equally by both parties;
Example
The two countries have a reciprocal trade agreement.
Los dos países tienen un acuerdo comercial recíproco.
B2 noun /ˈweər.ə.baʊts/

Whereabouts

paradero; ubicación
Meaning
the place where someone or something is located
Example
Nobody knows the whereabouts of the missing person.
Nadie sabe el paradero de la persona desaparecida.
C2 noun /ˈɒbsɪkwiːz/

obsequies

ritos fúnebres
Meaning
Funeral rites or ceremonies.
Example
The obsequies for the late leader drew thousands of mourners.
Los ritos fúnebres para el líder fallecido atrajeron a miles de dolientes.
B2 adverb /sɪˈvɪərli/

severely

severamente
Meaning
to a great degree; very seriously or harshly
Example
The patient was severely injured in the accident.
El paciente resultó gravemente herido en el accidente.
B2 adjective /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/

mathematical

matemático
Meaning
relating to mathematics or the use of mathematics
Example
The mathematical equation was difficult to solve.
La ecuación matemática era difícil de resolver.
B2 noun /əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/

astonishment

asombro
Meaning
Great surprise or amazement.
Example
She looked at the magician with astonishment.
Ella miró al mago con asombro.
C1 adjective /ˈveɪɡrənt/

Vagrant

vagabundo; sin hogar
Meaning
wandering aimlessly; having no settled home
Example
The vagrant man was asking for food near the station.
El hombre vagabundo estaba pidiendo comida cerca de la estación.
A2 noun dɪˈvaɪs

device

dispositivo, aparato, equipo
Meaning
A thing made or adapted for a particular purpose, especially a piece of mechanical or electronic equipment.
Example
This device improves efficiency in data processing.
Este dispositivo mejora la eficiencia en el procesamiento de datos.
C1 verb /dɪˈpliːt/

deplete

agotar
Meaning
to reduce the quantity or supply of something
Example
The long war has depleted the country's resources.
La larga guerra ha agotado los recursos del país.
A2 verb kriˈeɪt

create

crear
Meaning
To bring something into existence; to make or produce something new.
Example
Unmanaged growth can create complex challenges.
El crecimiento no gestionado puede crear desafíos complejos.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒrɪdʒəbəl/

incorrigible

incorregible
Meaning
incapable of being corrected, improved, or reformed
Example
He is an incorrigible optimist who never loses hope.
Él es un optimista incorregible que nunca pierde la esperanza.
B1 verb /stæmp/

stamp

estampar / pisotear
Meaning
To bring down (one's foot) heavily on the ground; to imprint a mark or seal.
Example
She stamped her foot in frustration.
Ella estampó su pie por frustración.
B2 noun /ɑːrˈkeɪd/

arcade

arcade
Meaning
a covered passage with arches along one or both sides; also a place with coin-operated games
Example
The children spent the afternoon playing games at the arcade.
Los niños pasaron la tarde jugando en el arcade.
A2 noun /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/

department

departamento
Meaning
a division of a large organization such as a government, university, or company
Example
She works in the marketing department.
Ella trabaja en el departamento de marketing.
B1 verb /dɪˈliːt/

delete

eliminar
Meaning
to remove or erase something, especially written or recorded information
Example
He accidentally deleted all the files from his computer.
Él accidentalmente eliminó todos los archivos de su computadora.
B1 adverb /ˈpɜː.mə.nənt.li/

permanently

permanentemente
Meaning
in a way that lasts or remains unchanged for a long time or forever
Example
She moved to the city permanently after finishing her studies.
Se mudó a la ciudad permanentemente después de terminar sus estudios.
C1 noun /ˈstɪm.jʊ.laɪ/

stimuli

estímulo
Meaning
Things that create reactions or provide motivation.
Example
Bright light and loud sounds are common stimuli for alertness.
La luz brillante y los sonidos fuertes son estímulos comunes para la alerta.
C1 noun /kwɔːrˈtɛt/

quartet

cuarteto
Meaning
A group of four people playing music or singing together.
Example
The string quartet performed beautifully at the concert.
El cuarteto de cuerdas actuó maravillosamente en el concierto.
C2 verb /ˈkæstɪˌɡeɪt/

castigate

castigar
Meaning
To criticize someone severely or to punish harshly.
Example
The teacher castigated the students for their poor behavior.
La profesora castigó a los estudiantes por su mal comportamiento.
A2 adjective /flæt/

flat

plano
Meaning
Smooth and level, without raised areas or curves.
Example
The road ahead was completely flat.
El camino adelante estaba completamente plano.
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 verb /ˌdɪsˈmaʊnt/

dismount

bajarse
Meaning
to get off or down from something, especially a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle
Example
The rider dismounted from the horse after a long journey.
El jinete se bajó del caballo después de un largo viaje.
B1 adjective ˈɪnəveɪtɪv

innovative

innovador
Meaning
Featuring new methods; advanced and original
Example
Innovative strategies are required to combat pollution.
Se requieren estrategias innovadoras para combatir la contaminación.
A2 noun /kaɪt/

Kite

buitre
Meaning
a bird of prey with long wings and a forked tail; also a toy flown in the air
Example
The kite soared high above the fields looking for prey.
El cometa voló alto sobre los campos buscando presas.
B1 noun/verb /ˈprɛʃər/

pressure

presión
Meaning
the force applied to something or the feeling of stress or tension
Example
The pressure of the situation made him nervous.
La presión de la situación lo hizo sentirse nervioso.
B2 noun /kəˈrʌp.ʃən/

Corruption

corrupción
Meaning
dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power; the process of decay or decomposition
Example
The government launched a campaign to fight corruption in public offices.
El gobierno lanzó una campaña para combatir la corrupción en las oficinas públicas.
C2 noun /ˈæn.dʒi.əʊ.plæs.ti/

angioplasty

procedimiento médico para abrir vasos sanguíneos bloqueados o estrechados que suministran sangre al corazón
Meaning
A medical procedure to open blocked or narrowed blood vessels that supply blood to the heart.
Example
Angioplasty is now safer with robotic assistance.
La angioplastia ahora es más segura con asistencia robótica.
B2 noun draʊt

drought

sequía
Meaning
A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water.
Example
Drought impacts crop growth significantly.
La sequía afecta significativamente el crecimiento de los cultivos.
B2 verb /sniːk/

sneak

moverse en secreto
Meaning
to move quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed
Example
He tried to sneak into the house without waking anyone.
Trató de colarse en la casa sin despertar a nadie.
B2 noun /mɪkst ˈkʌlər/

Mixed colour

color mezclado
Meaning
a color created by combining two or more different colors
Example
The mixed colour created a beautiful gradient on the canvas.
El color mezclado creó un hermoso gradiente en el lienzo.
C2 adjective /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/

lackadaisical

desidioso o perezoso
Meaning
lacking enthusiasm, energy, or determination; careless or lazy
Example
His lackadaisical attitude toward work annoyed his boss.
Su actitud desidiosa hacia el trabajo molestaba a su jefe.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪtərɛri/

literary

literario
Meaning
concerning the writing, study, or content of literature
Example
She is a well-known figure in the literary world.
Ella es una figura conocida en el mundo literario.
C2 noun /ɪmp/

imp

pequeño diablillo travieso
Meaning
a small mischievous devil or sprite; a playful troublemaker
Example
The child was acting like a little imp, hiding his toys everywhere.
El niño se comportaba como un pequeño diablillo, escondiendo sus juguetes por todas partes.
B2 verb /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnd/

comprehend

comprender
Meaning
to understand or grasp the meaning of something
Example
It is difficult to comprehend the scale of the disaster.
Es difícil comprender la magnitud del desastre.
C2 noun /kwɑːˈfjʊr/

coiffure

peinado
Meaning
A person's hairstyle, typically an elaborate one.
Example
Her elegant coiffure impressed everyone at the party.
Su elegante peinado impresionó a todos en la fiesta.
B1 noun /ˈwɜːrkpleɪs/

workplace

lugar de trabajo
Meaning
a place where people work, such as an office, factory, or shop
Example
Maintaining good communication is vital in the workplace.
Mantener una buena comunicación es vital en el lugar de trabajo.
C2 noun /fɪntʃ/

finch

pinzón (pájaro pequeño cantor)
Meaning
a small songbird with a short, stout bill
Example
A colorful finch perched on the branch singing sweetly.
Un colorido pinzón se posó en la rama cantando dulcemente.
B1 noun /əˈfer/

Affair

asunto; evento;
Meaning
an event or situation; a matter that someone deals with
Example
The wedding was a grand affair with hundreds of guests.
La boda fue un gran evento con cientos de invitados.
C2 adjective /dɪˈskrɛpənt/

discrepant

discrepante
Meaning
showing a difference or inconsistency
Example
The witnesses gave discrepant accounts of the incident.
Los testigos dieron versiones discrepantes del incidente.
C1 noun /sɪlt/

silt

lodo
Meaning
Fine sand, clay, or other material carried by running water and deposited as a sediment.
Example
The river deposited layers of silt along its banks.
El río depositó capas de lodo a lo largo de sus orillas.
A2 noun /ˈtaʊ.əl/

Towel

toalla
Meaning
a piece of absorbent cloth or paper used for wiping or drying
Example
She wrapped herself in a soft towel after the shower.
Se envolvió en una toalla suave después de la ducha.
B2 noun /əˈvɔɪdəns/

avoidance

evitación
Meaning
the act of staying away from something; deliberate prevention of contact or confrontation
Example
Avoidance of difficult conversations can create bigger problems later.
La evitación de conversaciones difíciles puede crear problemas mayores más tarde.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛndiˌɛri/

incendiary

incendiario / provocador
Meaning
designed to cause fires or stir up conflict
Example
The politician’s incendiary remarks angered the crowd.
Las declaraciones incendiarias del político enfurecieron a la multitud.
C2 noun /ˈsʊrmə fɪʃ/

Surma fish

pez Surma
Meaning
a freshwater fish species found in the Surma river system of Bangladesh and northeastern India
Example
Surma fish is native to the rivers of Sylhet region.
El pez Surma es originario de los ríos de la región de Sylhet.
B2 noun /kəmˈplɛksɪti/

complexity

complejidad
Meaning
The state of being complex; intricacy.
Example
The complexity of the problem required a team of experts.
La complejidad del problema requirió un equipo de expertos.
C2 noun kənˌsep.tʃu.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

conceptualization

conceptualización
Meaning
The process of forming a concept or idea; the process of developing something in the mind.
Example
The conceptualization of renewable cities is groundbreaking.
La conceptualización de ciudades renovables es innovadora.
C1 adjective /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl/

palatable

agradable
Meaning
pleasant or acceptable to the taste, mind, or feelings
Example
The meal was simple but quite palatable.
La comida era sencilla pero bastante agradable.
C1 adjective /ˈtʌtʃi/

Touchy

sensitivo
Meaning
easily upset or offended; overly sensitive
Example
He's very touchy about his height.
Él es muy sensible acerca de su altura.
C1 noun /diːˌtɒksɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

detoxification

desintoxicación
Meaning
The process of removing toxic substances from a living organism.
Example
Detoxification helps to cleanse the body of harmful substances.
La detoxificación ayuda a limpiar el cuerpo de sustancias dañinas.
C2 noun /ˈtɒnʃər/

tonsure

tonsura
Meaning
the practice of shaving or cutting the hair on the scalp, especially in a religious context
Example
The monk received his tonsure as part of his religious initiation.
El monje recibió su tonsura como parte de su iniciación religiosa.
B2 noun /dɪˈveləpər/

developer

desarrollador
Meaning
a person or company that creates software, buildings, or land projects
Example
She works as a software developer at a tech company.
Ella trabaja como desarrolladora de software en una empresa de tecnología.
C1 noun əˌsɪm.ɪˈleɪ.ʃən

Assimilation

asimilación
Meaning
Connecting new information with existing knowledge
Example
Proper assimilation of knowledge leads to effective learning.
La correcta asimilación del conocimiento conduce a un aprendizaje efectivo.
A2 adjective /taɪt/

tight

apretado
Meaning
firmly held in place, not loose or slack
Example
The knot was too tight to untie.
El nudo estaba demasiado apretado para deshacerlo.
C1 noun /ˌdɜːrməˈtɑːlədʒi/

dermatology

dermatología
Meaning
The branch of medicine concerned with the skin and its diseases.
Example
He studied dermatology at medical school.
Estudió dermatología en la escuela de medicina.
C2 noun /drʌdʒ/

drudge

trabajador esforzado
Meaning
A person made to do hard, menial, or dull work.
Example
He felt like a drudge, stuck in repetitive tasks all day.
Se sentía como un trabajador esforzado, atrapado en tareas repetitivas todo el día.
C2 verb /ɪmˈbruː/

imbrue

manchar
Meaning
To stain, especially with blood.
Example
His hands were imbrued with blood after the battle.
Sus manos estaban manchadas con sangre después de la batalla.
A1 pronoun /maɪ/

my

mi
Meaning
used to indicate possession or ownership
Example
This is my book.
Este es mi libro.
C2 noun /ˈdʒæk.dɔː/

Jack-daw

cuervo chico
Meaning
a small gray and black bird of the crow family, known for its intelligence
Example
The jackdaw collected shiny objects for its nest.
El jack-daw recogió objetos brillantes para su nido.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈʃɑːpwɔːrn/

shopworn

gastado / viejo
Meaning
worn or faded from being displayed in a shop; no longer fresh or original
Example
The shopworn shoes were sold at a discount.
Los zapatos shopworn se vendieron con descuento.
C1 verb /ˈkʌl.mɪ.neɪt/

culminate

culminar
Meaning
To reach the final or climactic stage of a process or activity.
Example
Years of hard work culminated in his success.
Años de trabajo arduo culminaron en su éxito.
C2 adjective /ˌvɪtriˈɑːlɪk/

vitriolic

crítico mordaz
Meaning
filled with bitter criticism or malice
Example
His vitriolic remarks hurt everyone in the room.
Sus comentarios críticos mordaces hirieron a todos en la sala.
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.
C2 noun /ˈmɛtrəˌnoʊm/

metronome

metrónomo
Meaning
A device that produces regular ticks or beats to help musicians maintain tempo.
Example
She practiced the piano with a metronome to keep steady timing.
Ella practicaba el piano con un metrónomo para mantener el ritmo constante.
C2 noun /ˈkɜːrtʃɪf/

kerchief

pañuelo
Meaning
a piece of cloth worn around the head or neck
Example
She wore a red kerchief on her head.
Ella llevaba un pañuelo rojo en la cabeza.
C2 adjective /juːˈnɪsənənt/

unisonant

armonioso
Meaning
Sounding together or in harmony.
Example
The unisonant voices created a powerful effect.
Las voces armoniosas crearon un efecto poderoso.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmpɪtəns/

competence

competencia
Meaning
the ability to do something successfully or efficiently
Example
Her competence as a manager impressed the board.
Su competencia como gerente impresionó a la junta.
A1 noun /ˈfʊtˌbɔːl/

football

fútbol
Meaning
A team sport played with a ball that is kicked or carried to score points.
Example
They watched a football match on TV.
Vieron un partido de fútbol en la televisión.
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.