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B2 adjective, verb (present participle) /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/

floating

flotante
Meaning
remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking; moving lightly or freely
Example
The boat was floating gently on the calm lake.
El barco estaba flotante suavemente en el lago tranquilo.
C1 verb /rɪˈtrækt/

retract

retirar
Meaning
to withdraw a statement, promise, or part of the body; to pull back
Example
The company retracted its earlier statement after realizing the error.
La empresa retractó su declaración anterior después de darse cuenta del error.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɒkjuəs/

innocuous

inofensivo
Meaning
Not harmful or offensive.
Example
His remark was completely innocuous and not meant to offend anyone.
Su comentario fue completamente inofensivo y no tenía la intención de ofender a nadie.
B2 verb /drɪft/

drift

deriva
Meaning
to move slowly, especially by air or water currents
Example
The boat began to drift away from the shore.
El bote comenzó a alejarse de la orilla.
C2 adjective /pəˈlædʒ.ɪk/

pelagic

relacionado con el mar abierto
Meaning
Relating to the open sea or ocean water column, away from the shore.
Example
Pelagic fish like tuna are found far from the coast.
Los peces pelágicos como el atún se encuentran lejos de la costa.
B2 noun ˈsəʊ.ʃəl ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

social justice

justicia social
Meaning
Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.
Example
Social justice ensures equality of opportunity.
La justicia social asegura la igualdad de oportunidades.
B1 noun /ˈprəʊsesɪŋ/

processing

procesamiento
Meaning
the series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular end, especially in data or food handling
Example
Data processing takes place in the server.
El procesamiento de datos ocurre en el servidor.
C2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mɪŋ læŋ læŋ/

Climbing lang lang

planta trepadora lang lang
Meaning
a climbing plant with fragrant flowers native to tropical regions
Example
The climbing lang lang vine produces beautiful fragrant flowers.
La planta trepadora lang lang produce hermosas flores fragantes.
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡaɪz/

Disguise

disfraz; camuflaje
Meaning
a means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity; something that hides the truth
Example
The spy wore an elaborate disguise to avoid being recognized by enemies.
El espía usó un elaborado disfraz para evitar ser reconocido por los enemigos.
B2 adjective /ˌæksɪˈdɛntl/

accidental

accidental
Meaning
happening by chance, unintentionally
Example
The fire was caused by an accidental spark.
El fuego fue causado por una chispa accidental.
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.
B1 noun, verb /paʊnd/

pound

libra
Meaning
a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or a unit of currency
Example
The price of the book is five pounds.
El precio del libro es cinco libras.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈzɒlvd/

unresolved

no resuelto
Meaning
not solved or settled; remaining undecided or unclear
Example
The dispute remains unresolved despite several meetings.
La disputa sigue sin resolverse a pesar de varias reuniones.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɪndʒ/

impinge

afectar
Meaning
to have an effect or impact on something; to encroach or infringe
Example
The noise from the construction site impinges on our daily activities.
El ruido de la construcción afecta nuestras actividades diarias.
B2 noun /ʃɪt/

shit

caca
Meaning
a vulgar term for feces or excrement
Example
The dog made a mess by leaving its shit on the floor.
El perro hizo un desorden al dejar su caca en el suelo.
C2 noun /ˈfæn.feər/

fanfare

gran pompa, publicidad
Meaning
a short ceremonial tune or display of publicity to attract attention
Example
The new product was launched with much fanfare.
El nuevo producto fue lanzado con gran pompa.
B2 noun /ˈɪɡ.nər.əns/

Ignorance

ignorancia
Meaning
lack of knowledge or information; the state of being uninformed about something
Example
His ignorance about basic computer skills made it difficult for him to find a job.
Su ignorancia sobre habilidades básicas de computación le dificultó encontrar un trabajo.
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.
A1 noun ˈfoʊtoʊz

Photos

fotos
Meaning
Photographs; pictures taken with a camera.
Example
Adding photos to a family tree makes it more personal.
Añadir fotos a un árbol genealógico lo hace más personal.
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.
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/

Water Spinach

espinaca de agua
Meaning
A semi-aquatic leafy vegetable with hollow stems, popular in Asian cuisine
Example
Water spinach grows well in wet soil.
La espinaca de agua crece bien en suelos mojados.
C1 adjective /ɪˈræʃənəl/

irrational

irracional
Meaning
not logical or reasonable; lacking clear thought
Example
His fear of the dark was completely irrational.
Su miedo a la oscuridad era completamente irracional.
C1 noun /ˌtɛknɪˈkæləti/

technicality

tecnicismo
Meaning
A small detail of law, rule, or procedure; a minor point that affects an outcome.
Example
The case was dismissed on a technicality.
El caso fue desestimado por una tecnicidad.
A1 verb, noun /tʃɛk/

check

verificar
Meaning
To examine, inspect, or verify something; also a written order to a bank to pay money.
Example
Please check the report before submitting it.
Por favor, revise el informe antes de enviarlo.
B1 noun /ɪnˈdʒɔɪmənt/

enjoyment

disfrute
Meaning
the state or process of taking pleasure or satisfaction in something
Example
She felt great enjoyment while reading her favorite book.
Ella sintió un gran disfrute mientras leía su libro favorito.
B1 noun /ˈded.laɪn/

Deadline

plazo; fecha límite;
Meaning
the latest time or date by which something should be completed
Example
The deadline for submitting the project is next Friday.
La fecha límite para entregar el proyecto es el próximo viernes.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəˈməʊdiəs/

incommodious

incómodo
Meaning
Uncomfortably small, cramped, or inconvenient.
Example
We had to stay in an incommodious room during the trip.
Tuvimos que quedarnos en una habitación incómoda durante el viaje.
C1 noun /ˈtriːkəl/

treacle

jarabe espeso y dulce
Meaning
A thick, sweet syrup; excessively sentimental speech or writing.
Example
She poured treacle over the pancakes.
Ella vertió el jarabe sobre los panqueques.
C1 noun ˈfɜːr.vɚ

fervor

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

Malpractice

mala praxis
Meaning
Improper, illegal, or negligent professional behavior
Example
The surgeon was sued for malpractice after the failed operation.
El cirujano fue demandado por mala praxis después de la operación fallida.
B2 noun /ˈɡwɑːvə/

Guava

guayaba
Meaning
a tropical fruit with sweet pink or white flesh and small seeds
Example
I love eating fresh guava from the tree in our garden.
Me encanta comer guayaba fresca del árbol en nuestro jardín.
B1 adjective /sɪnˈsɪər/

Sincere

sincero; genuino; sin pretensiones
Meaning
honest and genuine in expressing feelings; free from pretense or deceit
Example
She gave me a sincere apology for her mistake.
Ella me dio una sincera disculpa por su error.
B1 verb /dræɡ/

drag

arrastrar
Meaning
to pull something heavy or difficult to move along the ground; to go somewhere unwillingly; to last too long
Example
She had to drag the heavy suitcase up the stairs.
Ella tuvo que arrastrar la maleta pesada por las escaleras.
C2 adjective /ɡɑːrˈɡæntʃuən/

gargantuan

gigante
Meaning
Extremely large; enormous.
Example
They served a gargantuan meal at the feast.
Sirvieron una comida gigante en la fiesta.
B1 noun /treɪd/

trade

comercio
Meaning
The action of buying and selling goods and services.
Example
Trade agreements foster economic development.
Los acuerdos comerciales fomentan el desarrollo económico.
C2 noun /pəˈræm.bjə.leɪ.tər/

Perambulator

cochecito de bebé
Meaning
a four-wheeled carriage for a baby; baby stroller or pram
Example
She pushed the perambulator through the park while the baby slept peacefully.
Ella empujaba el perambulator por el parque mientras el bebé dormía tranquilamente.
B1 noun/verb /koʊd/

code

código
Meaning
a system of words, letters, or symbols used to represent information or instructions
Example
He wrote a code to solve the problem on the computer.
Escribió un código para resolver el problema en la computadora.
C1 adjective /səˈdʒɛstɪv/

suggestive

sugestivo
Meaning
tending to suggest ideas or images; sometimes implies something sexual or provocative
Example
The painting was highly suggestive and sparked much debate.
La pintura era muy sugestiva y provocó mucho debate.
A2 preposition /əˈpɒn/

upon

sobre
Meaning
on or immediately after
Example
Upon hearing the news, he rushed to the hospital.
Al escuchar la noticia, corrió al hospital.
A2 noun /ˈlɜːrnər/

learner

aprendiz
Meaning
a person who is acquiring knowledge or skill through study or experience
Example
She is a fast learner.
Ella es una aprendiz rápida.
C2 adjective /ˌoʊdəˈrɪfərəs/

odoriferous

fragante
Meaning
having or giving off a smell, especially a strong or pleasant one
Example
The garden was filled with odoriferous flowers.
El jardín estaba lleno de flores fragantes.
C1 noun /ˈtæn.ə.ri/

tannery

curtiduría
Meaning
A place where animal hides are processed into leather.
Example
The tannery produced high-quality leather for export.
La curtiduría produjo cuero de alta calidad para exportación.
B1 verb /ɪˈneɪbəl/

enable

habilitar
Meaning
to make something possible; to give power or ability
Example
This software enables users to edit videos easily.
Este software permite a los usuarios editar videos fácilmente.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈfɛərli/

unfairly

injustamente
Meaning
In a manner that is not just, reasonable, or impartial
Example
He was treated unfairly by the committee.
Él fue tratado injustamente por el comité.
A1 conjunction /ɔːr/

or

o
Meaning
used to link alternatives
Example
You can have tea or coffee.
Puedes tomar té o café.
A1 noun /bɔɪ/

boy

niño
Meaning
a male child or young male person
Example
The boy ran across the playground.
El niño corrió por el patio de recreo.
B2 verb /ˈtɛstəfaɪ/

testify

testificar
Meaning
to make a statement or declaration under oath or to give evidence
Example
She was called to testify in court about the accident.
Fue llamada a testificar en el tribunal sobre el accidente.
B1 noun /preɪz/

Praise

alabanza
Meaning
words that show approval or admiration; to express approval or admiration
Example
The teacher gave praise to the students for their hard work.
El maestro dio alabanza a los estudiantes por su arduo trabajo.
A2 verb, noun /dɪsˈlaɪk/

dislike

disgustar
Meaning
to feel distaste or aversion for someone or something; a feeling of aversion
Example
I really dislike eating spicy food.
Realmente me disgusta comer comida picante.
B2 adjective, noun /ˌɪn.təlˈɛk.tʃu.əl/

intellectual

intelectual
Meaning
Relating to the intellect; a person who engages in critical thinking and study.
Example
She enjoys intellectual discussions about philosophy.
Ella disfruta de discusiones intelectuales sobre filosofía.
C1 adjective /ˌkætəˈklɪzmɪk/

cataclysmic

catastrófico
Meaning
Relating to or denoting a violent natural event or upheaval.
Example
The war had cataclysmic effects on the nation's economy.
La guerra tuvo efectos catastróficos en la economía del país.
C2 noun /ˈʃʊərəti/

surety

garantía
Meaning
a person who takes responsibility for another's performance of an undertaking, such as appearing in court or paying a debt
Example
The landlord required a surety before renting the apartment.
El arrendador requirió una garantía antes de alquilar el apartamento.
C1 verb /ˈkɒnfɪskeɪt/

confiscate

confiscar
Meaning
to take something away officially, often as a punishment
Example
The teacher confiscated the student's phone during class.
La profesora confiscó el teléfono del estudiante durante la clase.
C2 adjective /ˈɡɛə.rɪʃ/

garish

excesivamente brillante y llamativo
Meaning
Excessively bright and showy, often in a tasteless or unattractive way.
Example
The room was decorated with garish neon lights.
La habitación estaba decorada con luces de neón excesivamente brillantes.
C2 adjective /kəˈmoʊdiəs/

commodious

espacioso
Meaning
spacious and comfortable; having plenty of room
Example
They rented a commodious apartment in the city.
Alquilaron un apartamento espacioso en la ciudad.
C2 adjective ˌnjʊə.rəʊ.prəˈtek.tɪv

neuroprotective

neuroprotector
Meaning
Having the ability to protect nerve cells from damage, degeneration, or impaired function.
Example
Omega-3 fatty acids have neuroprotective benefits.
Los ácidos grasos omega-3 tienen beneficios neuroprotectores.
B2 verb /kəmˈpoʊz/

compose

componer
Meaning
to create music or writing; to make up; to calm oneself
Example
She composes beautiful songs.
Ella compone hermosas canciones.
B1 verb /ɪnˈfɔ:m/

inform

informar
Meaning
to tell someone about something; to give information
Example
Please inform me when you arrive at the airport.
por favor infórmame cuando llegues al aeropuerto.
A1 verb /bʌt/

but

dar un cabezazo
Meaning
to hit or push with the head or horns; to strike forcefully
Example
The goat butted against the fence.
La cabra dio un cabezazo contra la cerca.
B1 noun /ˈen.tri/

Entry

entrada; inscripción
Meaning
an act of going or coming in; an item written or printed in a record
Example
His entry into the competition was submitted just before the deadline.
Su entrada en la competencia fue presentada justo antes de la fecha límite.
A2 noun/verb /puːl/

pool

piscina
Meaning
a small body of still water, or a game played in a rectangular table with balls
Example
The children swam in the pool all afternoon.
los niños nadaron en la piscina toda la tarde.
C1 noun /ˈmoʊldɪŋ/

molding

moldura decorativa
Meaning
A decorative strip or design, often used on walls, ceilings, or furniture.
Example
The wooden molding gave the room a classic look.
El moldaje de madera le dio a la habitación un aspecto clásico.
C2 verb /ˈkɒr.ʌ.skeɪt/

coruscate

centellear
Meaning
to sparkle or flash brightly
Example
The fireworks coruscated across the night sky.
Los fuegos artificiales centellearon a través del cielo nocturno.
C1 verb, noun /ˈɡrɪməs/

grimace

mueca
Meaning
to make an ugly, twisted expression on one's face, usually in disgust or pain
Example
He grimaced when he tasted the sour fruit.
Él hizo una mueca cuando probó la fruta agria.
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.
C1 noun /fəˈtæləti/

fatality

fatalidad
Meaning
An occurrence of death by accident, disaster, or violence.
Example
The accident resulted in one fatality.
El accidente resultó en una fatalidad.
C2 verb /ˈærəˌɡeɪt/

arrogate

apropiarse injustamente
Meaning
To claim or take something without justification.
Example
The dictator arrogated all powers to himself.
El dictador se apropió injustamente de todos los poderes para él mismo.
C1 adjective /ˌiːɡəˈtɪstɪkəl/

egotistical

ególatra
Meaning
Excessively self-absorbed or conceited.
Example
Her egotistical behavior made it difficult for her to maintain friendships.
Su comportamiento ególatra hizo difícil que mantuviera amistades.
B1 noun /ˈtiːspuːn/

teaspoon

felicidad
Meaning
a small spoon used for stirring drinks or eating soft foods, or for measuring small amounts of ingredients.
Example
Add a teaspoon of sugar to the tea.
Ella no pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 noun /ˌvɛəriəˈɡeɪʃən/

variegation

variegación
Meaning
The appearance of differently colored zones in the leaves, flowers, or stems of plants.
Example
Variegation makes the foliage look more attractive.
La variegación hace que el follaje sea más atractivo.
A1 adjective /ˈsɔːri/

sorry

lo siento
Meaning
feeling regret or sympathy
Example
She felt sorry for what had happened.
Ella se sintió mal por lo que había sucedido.
B2 adjective /ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl/

Spiritual

espiritual; religioso; sagrado
Meaning
relating to the human spirit or soul; religious or sacred
Example
She found spiritual peace through meditation.
Ella encontró paz espiritual a través de la meditación.
B1 noun /ˈpɔːtrət/

portrait

retrato
Meaning
a painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one showing the face
Example
The artist painted a beautiful portrait of his wife.
El artista pintó un hermoso retrato de su esposa.
A2 noun /tʃæns/

chance

oportunidad
Meaning
An opportunity or possibility of something happening.
Example
He took a chance and applied for the job.
Él tomó una oportunidad y aplicó para el trabajo.
C2 adjective /blɑːˈzeɪ/

blase

indiferente, desinteresado
Meaning
unimpressed or indifferent to something because it has been experienced so often before
Example
After years of luxury travel, she felt blase about another trip to Paris.
Después de años de viajes de lujo, se sintió indiferente ante otro viaje a París.
C1 noun /ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃən/

reparation

reparación
Meaning
the making of amends for a wrong done by paying money or helping those who were wronged
Example
The government offered reparations to the victims of the conflict.
El gobierno ofreció reparaciones a las víctimas del conflicto.
A2 noun /ˈdraɪ.vər/

Driver

conductor
Meaning
a person who operates a motor vehicle
Example
The taxi driver knew all the shortcuts through the busy city.
El conductor del taxi conocía todos los atajos de la ciudad concurrida.
A1 noun /ˈfriː taɪm/

free time

tiempo libre
Meaning
time when a person is not working or occupied and can do activities they enjoy
Example
She likes to read books in her free time.
A ella le gusta leer libros en su tiempo libre.
C1 verb /bɒmˈbɑːrd/

bombard

bombardear
Meaning
to attack continuously with bombs, questions, or other forces
Example
Reporters bombarded the minister with difficult questions.
Los reporteros bombardearon al ministro con preguntas difíciles.
C2 noun /ˈæpəfθɛm/

apophthegm

dicho o refrán corto, ingenioso y educativo
Meaning
A short, pithy, and instructive saying or maxim.
Example
She always had a witty apophthegm to share at meetings.
Ella siempre tenía un apofema ingenioso para compartir en las reuniones.
C2 verb /ɪkˈspɛktəreɪt/

expectorate

expectorar
Meaning
to cough up and spit out mucus from the throat or lungs
Example
The patient began to expectorate thick mucus.
El paciente comenzó a expectorar mucosidad espesa.
B2 noun /ˈkʌlprɪt/

culprit

culpable
Meaning
a person who is responsible for a crime or misdeed
Example
The police caught the culprit behind the robbery.
La policía atrapó al culpable detrás del robo.
C1 verb /bɪˈmoʊn/

bemoan

lamentar
Meaning
To express discontent or sorrow over something.
Example
Critics bemoaned the lack of diversity in the film.
Los críticos lamentaron la falta de diversidad en la película.
B1 noun /ˈbed ʃiːt/

Bed sheet

sábana
Meaning
a large rectangular piece of cloth used as bedding to lie on or under
Example
The clean white bed sheet felt soft against her skin.
La sábana blanca y limpia se sintió suave contra su piel.
B1 adverb /bɪˈniːθ/

Beneath

debajo; bajo
Meaning
under; below; underneath
Example
The treasure lies beneath the old tree.
El tesoro yace debajo del árbol viejo.
C1 noun /pəˈfjuː.mər.i/

perfumery

industria de perfumes
Meaning
the art, business, or products of making perfumes
Example
She works in a perfumery that creates luxury scents.
Ella trabaja en una perfumería que crea aromas de lujo.
B2 verb /dwel/

dwell

vivir
Meaning
to live in a place; to think about something for a long time
Example
They dwell in a small cottage by the lake.
Ellos viven en una pequeña cabaña junto al lago.
A1 adverb /wʌns/

Once

una vez; alguna vez en el pasado
Meaning
one time only; at some time in the past; formerly
Example
I have been to Paris once in my life.
He estado en París una vez en mi vida.
B1 noun /ˈlek.tʃər/

Lecture

conferencia
Meaning
an educational talk to an audience, especially to students in a university or college
Example
The professor gave an interesting lecture on history.
El profesor dio una conferencia interesante sobre historia.
A1 noun /ʃɒp/

shop

tienda
Meaning
a place where goods are sold to customers
Example
I need to go to the shop to buy some groceries.
Necesito ir a la tienda para comprar algunos víveres.
B1 verb /ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/

interrupt

interrumpir
Meaning
to stop someone from speaking or doing something by suddenly saying or doing something
Example
She tried not to interrupt while he was speaking.
Ella intentó no interrumpir mientras él hablaba.
B2 noun /iːz/

Ease

facilidad; comodidad
Meaning
absence of difficulty or effort; comfort and relaxation
Example
After years of practice, she played the piano with great ease.
Después de años de práctica, ella tocaba el piano con gran facilidad.
B2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt/

disagreement

desacuerdo
Meaning
a failure to agree or a difference in opinion
Example
Their disagreement on the issue caused a delay in the project.
Su desacuerdo sobre el tema causó un retraso en el proyecto.
B2 noun /ˈkɒn.trɪ.bjʊ.tər/

contributor

contribuyente
Meaning
a person who gives something to help achieve a result
Example
He was a regular contributor to the local newspaper.
Él era un contribuyente regular al periódico local.
A2 verb /əˈnɔɪ/

annoy

molestar
Meaning
to irritate or bother someone and make them feel a little angry or uncomfortable
Example
His constant humming started to annoy everyone in the room.
Su constante zumbido empezó a molestar a todos en la sala.
C1 noun /ˈprɛsɪdəns/ or /prɪˈsiːdəns/

precedence

precedencia
Meaning
the condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority
Example
Safety takes precedence over speed in this factory.
En esta fábrica, la seguridad tiene prioridad sobre la velocidad.
C2 noun /luːˈsɪd.ə.ti/

lucidity

lucidez
Meaning
Clarity of thought or style; the quality of being easily understood.
Example
His explanation had great lucidity, making it easy to understand.
Su explicación tuvo gran lucidez, lo que hizo que fuera fácil de entender.
C2 noun /meɪs/

mace

maza / cetro
Meaning
a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority or a weapon similar to a club
Example
The guard carried a mace as a symbol of authority.
El guardia llevaba un mazo como símbolo de autoridad.
C1 verb /ɪnˈfleɪt/

inflate

inflar
Meaning
to fill with air or gas so it expands; to increase excessively or artificially
Example
The mechanic inflated the tire to the correct pressure.
El mecánico infló el neumático a la presión correcta.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkwes.tʃən.ə.bl̩/

Unquestionable

indiscutible; seguro
Meaning
not able to be disputed or doubted; certain and beyond doubt
Example
Her honesty and integrity are unquestionable qualities.
Su honestidad e integridad son cualidades indiscutibles.
C1 noun /ˈmaʊθ.fʊl/

mouthful

bocado
Meaning
the amount of food or drink that fills the mouth, or a long and difficult word or phrase
Example
He took a big mouthful of water after the run.
Él tomó un gran bocado de agua después de la carrera.
C2 noun /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfi/

lexicography

lexicografía
Meaning
The art or practice of compiling dictionaries.
Example
Lexicography requires both linguistic and cultural knowledge.
La lexicografía requiere tanto conocimiento lingüístico como cultural.
B1 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nəl/

Signal

señal
Meaning
a gesture, action, or sound that conveys information or instruction
Example
The traffic signal turned red, so we stopped.
La señal de tráfico se puso roja, así que nos detuvimos.
C2 adjective /ˈlæmbənt/

lambent

luminiscente suave
Meaning
glowing or flickering softly; having a gentle radiance
Example
The lambent light of the candle filled the room with warmth.
La luz luminiscente de la vela llenó la habitación con calor.
C1 noun /kʌˈstoʊ.di.ən/

Custodian

conserje; guardián; encargado
Meaning
a person who has responsibility for or looks after something; a caretaker or guardian
Example
The school custodian ensures that all buildings are clean and secure.
El conserje de la escuela se asegura de que todos los edificios estén limpios y seguros.
C2 noun /ɪˈluːmɪnənt/

illuminant

iluminante
Meaning
A substance or device that produces light.
Example
The lamp acted as an illuminant in the dark cave.
La lámpara actuó como un iluminante en la cueva oscura.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənl/

institutional

institucional
Meaning
Relating to an organization or established practice.
Example
The government made several institutional reforms in education.
El gobierno hizo varias reformas institucionales en la educación.
C1 noun /saɪˈkoʊsɪs/

psychosis

psicosis
Meaning
A severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are impaired, leading to a loss of contact with reality.
Example
The patient was diagnosed with psychosis after experiencing hallucinations.
El paciente fue diagnosticado con psicosis después de experimentar alucinaciones.
C2 noun /ˈmaɪtər/

miter

mitra
Meaning
a tall, pointed hat worn by bishops; also a type of joint made between two pieces of material
Example
The bishop placed the miter on his head during the ceremony.
El obispo colocó la mitra sobre su cabeza durante la ceremonia.
B1 noun ˌɔː.ɡən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃənz

organizations

organizaciones
Meaning
Organized groups of people with a particular purpose
Example
Organizations play a key role in policymaking.
Las organizaciones desempeñan un papel clave en la toma de decisiones políticas.
C1 noun ˈælərdʒən

allergen

sustancia que causa una reacción alérgica
Meaning
A substance that causes an allergic reaction.
Example
Pollen is a common allergen that affects many people.
El polen es un alérgeno común que afecta a muchas personas.
A2 noun /pæn/

Pan

sartén
Meaning
a wide, flat-bottomed cooking utensil used for frying, searing, and browning foods
Example
Heat the oil in a large pan before adding the vegetables.
Calienta el aceite en una sartén grande antes de añadir las verduras.
C2 noun /ˌkæθəˈlɪsɪti/

catholicity

universalidad, amplitud de mente
Meaning
Universality; broad-mindedness; acceptance of a wide variety of things.
Example
Her catholicity of interests makes her a fascinating person.
Su catholicidad de intereses la convierte en una persona fascinante.
B1 adjective /dɪsˈɒnəst/

Dishonest

deshonesto; fraudulento; engañoso
Meaning
not honest; fraudulent; deceitful
Example
The dishonest salesman tried to sell them a broken car.
El vendedor deshonesto intentó venderles un coche roto.
C1 verb /ˈfæbrɪkeɪt/

fabricate

fabricar
Meaning
to invent or concoct something, often with the intent to deceive; or to construct or manufacture
Example
The witness fabricated his testimony to protect himself.
El testigo fabricó su testimonio para protegerse.
C1 verb /səˈlɪsɪt/

solicit

solicitar
Meaning
to ask for or try to obtain something from someone
Example
The charity is soliciting donations for flood victims.
La caridad está solicitando donaciones para las víctimas de las inundaciones.
B2 adjective /pəˈθet.ɪk/

Pathetic

patético; lamentable
Meaning
arousing pity; extremely poor or inadequate
Example
His pathetic attempt to apologize made things worse.
Su intento patético de disculparse empeoró las cosas.
B2 adjective /ˈɡlɒsi/

glossy

brillante
Meaning
Shiny and smooth in appearance; attractive on the surface but sometimes lacking depth.
Example
She bought a glossy magazine from the store.
Compró una revista brillante en la tienda.
B1 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl/

council

consejo
Meaning
an assembly of people chosen or elected to make decisions or advise on matters
Example
The city council voted to improve public transportation.
El consejo de la ciudad votó para mejorar el transporte público.
C1 noun /ʃruː/

shrew

mujer irritable / animal parecido a un ratón
Meaning
a small mouse-like animal; also a woman with a bad temper
Example
The play describes a strong-willed woman as a shrew.
La obra describe a una mujer de voluntad fuerte como una mujer irritable.