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C1 noun /ˈflɔː.rə/

flora

la vida vegetal encontrada en una región o hábitat particular
Meaning
The plant life found in a particular region or habitat.
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to a vast flora diversity.
La selva amazónica es hogar de una gran diversidad de flora.
B2 noun /ˈten.ʃən/

Tension

tensión
Meaning
mental or emotional strain; a strained state or condition
Example
The deadline created a lot of tension in the office.
La fecha límite creó mucha tensión en la oficina.
B2 adjective /ˈrændəm/

Random

aleatorio
Meaning
without pattern or predetermined order; happening by chance
Example
She selected a random book from the library shelf.
Ella seleccionó un libro aleatorio de la estantería de la biblioteca.
C1 noun ˈdʒen.ə.saɪd

genocide

genocidio
Meaning
The deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation.
Example
The allegations of genocide raised global concerns.
Las acusaciones de genocidio levantaron preocupaciones globales.
B2 noun səˈsteɪnəbl dɪˈvɛləpmənt

Sustainable Development

desarrollo sostenible
Meaning
Development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Example
Eco-tourism contributes to sustainable development in local communities.
El ecoturismo contribuye al desarrollo sostenible en las comunidades locales.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈstreɪ.ni.əs/

extraneous

irrelevante
Meaning
Not directly related or essential to the matter at hand; irrelevant.
Example
The editor removed extraneous details from the report.
El editor eliminó detalles irrelevantes del informe.
C1 verb /skɪmp/

skimp

escatimar
Meaning
to use less of something than is necessary in order to save money or effort
Example
Don’t skimp on quality when buying a new laptop.
No escatimes en calidad al comprar una nueva laptop.
C1 noun /ˈɛkstrəˌvɜːrt/

extrovert

extrovertido
Meaning
a person who is outgoing, sociable, and energized by being around other people
Example
As an extrovert, she enjoys meeting new people at social events.
Como extrovertida, le gusta conocer gente nueva en eventos sociales.
B2 adjective /dæmp/

damp

húmedo
Meaning
slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way
Example
The room felt cold and damp after the rain.
La habitación se sentía fría y húmeda después de la lluvia.
C1 verb /ˈprɒfər/

proffer

ofrecer, presentar
Meaning
to offer something for acceptance; to present
Example
She proffered her hand as a sign of friendship.
Ella ofreció su mano como señal de amistad.
B2 verb /sɜːrdʒ/

surge

avanzar bruscamente
Meaning
to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward
Example
The crowd surged forward when the gates opened.
La multitud se adelantó rápidamente cuando se abrieron las puertas.
C2 adjective /ˈvæpɪd/

vapid

insípido
Meaning
lacking liveliness, flavor, or interest; dull and uninspired
Example
The lecture was so vapid that half the audience fell asleep.
La conferencia fue tan insípida que la mitad de la audiencia se quedó dormida.
A2 noun /əˈlɪmpɪks/

olympics

Juegos Olímpicos
Meaning
an international sports competition held every four years with athletes from many countries
Example
The Olympics bring athletes from all over the world together.
Los Juegos Olímpicos reúnen a atletas de todo el mundo.
B1 noun əˈwɛrnɪs

Awareness

conciencia
Meaning
Knowledge or understanding about important issues, particularly environmental conservation.
Example
Spreading awareness is essential to save butterflies.
Difundir la conciencia es esencial para salvar las mariposas.
A2 noun /laɪˈbrɛəriən/

librarian

bibliotecario
Meaning
a person who manages, organizes, and assists users in a library
Example
The librarian helped me find a rare history book.
El bibliotecario me ayudó a encontrar un libro de historia raro.
A2 verb /bɪld/

build

construir
Meaning
to make something by putting materials together; to construct
Example
They will build a new school in our neighborhood.
Ellos construirán una nueva escuela en nuestro vecindario.
C2 noun /ˈmæk.rəˌkɒz.əm/

macrocosm

macrocosmos
Meaning
The whole universe considered as a large, complex system; a large-scale representation of something.
Example
The macrocosm of the universe reflects the microcosm of human life.
El macrocosmos del universo refleja el microcosmos de la vida humana.
C2 noun /ˌbæstərdaɪˈzeɪʃən/

bastardization

degradación / distorsión
Meaning
the act of corrupting, degrading, or misrepresenting something
Example
Critics called the remake a bastardization of the original film.
Los críticos llamaron al remake una bastardización de la película original.
C2 noun /dɪˈklɪvɪti/

declivity

pendiente
Meaning
a downward slope of ground
Example
They carefully climbed down the declivity of the hill.
Subieron cuidadosamente por la pendiente de la colina.
C1 noun /ˌɪn.dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/

Indecision

indecisión; duda; vacilación
Meaning
the inability to make decisions quickly; uncertainty about what to do
Example
Her indecision about which job offer to accept caused her to miss both opportunities.
Su indecisión sobre qué oferta de trabajo aceptar la llevó a perder ambas oportunidades.
A1 noun ˈstjuː.dənt

student

estudiante
Meaning
A person who is studying at a school or university.
Example
Students participated actively in the protests.
Los estudiantes participaron activamente en las protestas.
B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡʌstɪd/

disgusted

disgustado
Meaning
feeling a strong sense of dislike or revulsion
Example
She was disgusted by the way he treated the animals.
Ella estaba disgustada por la forma en que él trató a los animales.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdʒɛkt/

inject

inyectar
Meaning
To introduce a substance, especially a drug, into the body using a needle.
Example
The nurse will inject the vaccine into the patient's arm.
La enfermera inyectará la vacuna en el brazo del paciente.
A2 verb /ˈdʌbəl/

double

duplicar
Meaning
to make twice as much in size, number, or amount
Example
The company hopes to double its profits this year.
La compañía espera duplicar sus ganancias este año.
A2 noun /rent/

Rent

felicidad
Meaning
a payment made periodically by a tenant to a landlord for use of property
Example
The monthly rent for this apartment is quite affordable.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 noun /feɪnt/

feint

finta, movimiento engañoso
Meaning
a deceptive or pretended movement, especially in fighting or sports
Example
The boxer made a feint to the left before striking to the right.
El boxeador hizo una finta hacia la izquierda antes de golpear hacia la derecha.
B1 noun ˈkʌrənsi

currency

moneda
Meaning
A system of money in general use in a particular country; the fact or quality of being generally accepted or in use.
Example
Dual currency systems were proposed.
Se propusieron sistemas de moneda dual.
B2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪt/

nonprofit

sin fines de lucro
Meaning
an organization that does not aim to make a profit, often serving a social or charitable purpose.
Example
She works for a nonprofit organization that helps children.
Ella trabaja para una organización sin fines de lucro que ayuda a los niños.
A1 noun /ˈvedʒ.tə.bəlz/

Vegetables

verduras
Meaning
plants or parts of plants that are eaten as food, such as peas, beans, cabbage, potatoes, onions, or carrots
Example
We should eat more vegetables to maintain a healthy diet.
Debemos comer más verduras para mantener una dieta saludable.
C2 adjective /mjuːˈnɪfɪsənt/

munificent

munífico
Meaning
extremely generous; giving freely and abundantly
Example
She made a munificent donation to the orphanage.
Ella hizo una donación munífica al orfanato.
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.
A1 pronoun /hɪz/

his

su
Meaning
belonging to or associated with a male person previously mentioned
Example
This is his book on the table.
Este es su libro en la mesa.
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.
C2 noun ˈɒpjʊləns

opulence

opulencia
Meaning
Great wealth or luxuriousness.
Example
The opulence of the mansion was evident in its ornate furnishings.
La opulencia de la mansión era evidente en sus muebles ornamentados.
C2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈsɛl.jʊ.lər/

intracellular

dentro de la célula
Meaning
Located or occurring within a cell.
Example
The drug works by targeting intracellular bacteria.
El medicamento funciona al dirigirse a las bacterias intracelulares.
B2 verb /ˈsɜːrkjəˌleɪt/

circulate

circular, mover
Meaning
to move continuously or freely through a closed system or area
Example
Air circulated freely in the open hall.
El aire circulaba libremente en el pasillo abierto.
C2 adjective /ˈdaʊti/

doughty

valiente
Meaning
brave, valiant, courageous
Example
The doughty soldier never backed down from a challenge.
El valiente soldado nunca se echó atrás ante un desafío.
B1 adjective /ˌɪmpəˈlaɪt/

impolite

grosero
Meaning
Not showing good manners; rude.
Example
It is impolite to interrupt someone while they are speaking.
Es grosero interrumpir a alguien mientras está hablando.
B2 adjective /suːˈpɪə.ri.ər/

Superior

superior; mejor que el promedio
Meaning
higher in rank, quality, or importance; better than average
Example
This product is superior to all others in the market.
Este producto es superior a todos los demás en el mercado.
B1 noun /prəʊ/

pro

profesional
Meaning
a professional, especially in sports; or a person who is in favor of something
Example
He plays tennis like a pro.
Él juega al tenis como un profesional.
B1 noun /ˈtaɪ.təl/

Title

título; cargo; honorifico
Meaning
the name of a book, movie, or other work; a word used before someone's name to show rank or status
Example
The title of the book is very interesting.
El título del libro es muy interesante.
B2 verb /ˈfæs.ɪ.neɪt/

fascinate

fascinar
Meaning
to attract and hold the attention of someone; to charm or captivate
Example
The magician's performance fascinated the audience.
La actuación del mago fascinó al público.
B1 noun /bɑːn/

barn

granero
Meaning
a large building used for storing grain or housing farm animals
Example
The farmer keeps his cows in the barn.
El granjero guarda sus vacas en el granero.
C1 adjective ˈsɒvrɪn

sovereign

soberano, supremo
Meaning
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; independent.
Example
The sovereign government has control over its currency.
El gobierno soberano tiene control sobre su moneda.
A2 noun /brʌʃ/

Brush

cepillo
Meaning
a tool with bristles used for cleaning, painting, or grooming
Example
I brush my teeth every morning with a soft brush.
Yo me cepillo los dientes todas las mañanas con un cepillo suave.
B2 noun ˈlaɪf ɪkˌspek.tən.si

life expectancy

esperanza de vida
Meaning
The average period that a person may expect to live; the length of time for which something is expected to last or to continue being effective.
Example
Life expectancy depends on healthcare quality.
La esperanza de vida depende de la calidad de la atención médica.
A2 noun /mjuːˈzɪʃən/

musician

músico
Meaning
a person who plays a musical instrument or is musically talented
Example
He is a talented musician.
Él es un músico talentoso.
A2 noun /ˈkʌpəl/

couple

pareja
Meaning
two people or things considered together; a pair
Example
They make a lovely couple and have been married for five years.
Ellos hacen una pareja encantadora y han estado casados por cinco años.
B1 noun /ˈmeʒərmənt/

measurement

medición
Meaning
the size, length, or amount of something, as determined by measuring
Example
The tailor took my waist measurement before stitching the suit.
El sastre tomó la medida de mi cintura antes de coser el traje.
B1 verb /stretʃ/

stretch

estirar
Meaning
to extend or expand; to make or become longer or wider
Example
Athletes stretch their muscles before exercising.
Los atletas estiran sus músculos antes de ejercitarse.
C2 noun /ˈdɪti/

ditty

canción corta
Meaning
a short, simple song or poem
Example
She sang a cheerful little ditty while cooking.
Ella cantó una alegre canción corta mientras cocinaba.
C2 noun /laʊt/

lout

bruto
Meaning
An uncouth or aggressive man or boy.
Example
The drunken lout caused a scene at the party.
El borracho bruto causó un escándalo en la fiesta.
C1 verb /ˈstaɪmi/

stymie

obstruir
Meaning
to prevent or hinder the progress of something
Example
The new regulations could stymie small businesses.
Las nuevas regulaciones podrían obstaculizar a las pequeñas empresas.
A1 noun /ˈtjuːzdeɪ/

tuesday

martes
Meaning
The second day of the week, following Monday and preceding Wednesday.
Example
We have a meeting scheduled for Tuesday.
Tenemos una reunión programada para el martes.
B1 noun /ɪˈlɛkʃən/

election

elección
Meaning
The process of choosing someone for public office by voting.
Example
The election will be held next month.
La elección se celebrará el próximo mes.
C2 verb /əˈɡriːv/

aggrieve

agraviar
Meaning
to cause distress or make someone feel resentful
Example
She felt aggrieved by the unfair decision.
Ella se sintió agraviada por la decisión injusta.
C1 noun /trænsˈfjuːʒən/

transfusion

transfusión sanguínea
Meaning
the process of transferring blood or another fluid into a person's vein
Example
The patient received a blood transfusion after the accident.
El paciente recibió una transfusión de sangre después del accidente.
C2 noun /ˈstætɪks/

statics

estática
Meaning
The branch of mechanics dealing with bodies at rest and forces in equilibrium.
Example
She is studying statics as part of her engineering course.
Ella está estudiando estática como parte de su curso de ingeniería.
B1 noun /ˈlɪk.wɪd/

Liquid

líquido
Meaning
a substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like that of water or oil
Example
Water is a liquid at room temperature.
El agua es un líquido a temperatura ambiente.
C2 adjective /haɪˈbɜːrnəl/

hibernal

invernal
Meaning
Relating to or occurring in winter.
Example
The hibernal season is often harsh in the mountains.
La temporada hibernal suele ser dura en las montañas.
C2 noun /kəmˈpɒz.ɪ.tər/

Compositor

compositor
Meaning
a person who arranges type for printing or creates musical compositions
Example
The compositor carefully arranged the text for the newspaper.
El compositor organizó cuidadosamente el texto para el periódico.
C2 noun /leɪð/

lathe

torno
Meaning
A machine for shaping wood, metal, or other material by rotating it against a cutting tool.
Example
The carpenter used a lathe to shape the wooden bowl.
El carpintero usó un torno para dar forma al tazón de madera.
C1 verb /ˈswɪndl/

swindle

estafar
Meaning
to cheat someone out of money or possessions by deceit
Example
The con artist tried to swindle the old man out of his savings.
El artista del engaño intentó estafar al anciano para quitarle sus ahorros.
B2 adjective /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

damaging

dañino
Meaning
causing harm or injury
Example
The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.
La tormenta causó efectos dañinos en los cultivos.
C1 noun স্ক্রোলিং অ্যাডিকশন

scrolling addiction

adicción al desplazamiento
Meaning
A compulsive need to continuously scroll through content on digital devices, particularly smartphones and social media platforms.
Example
Scrolling addiction is a growing concern among smartphone users.
La adicción al desplazamiento es una preocupación creciente entre los usuarios de teléfonos inteligentes.
B1 noun /rɪˈɡret/

Regret

arrepentimiento
Meaning
a feeling of sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done
Example
She felt deep regret about her harsh words.
Ella sintió un profundo arrepentimiento por sus palabras duras.
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.
B2 noun /ˈɒt.ər/

Otter

nutria
Meaning
a mammal with webbed feet that lives near water and feeds on fish
Example
The playful otter swam gracefully in the river.
La nutria juguetona nadaba con gracia en el río.
C1 noun /ˈkʌˈs.tə.di/

Custody

custodia; detención; tutela
Meaning
the protective care or guardianship of someone or something; imprisonment or detention
Example
After the divorce, they shared custody of their children equally.
Después del divorcio, compartieron la custodia de sus hijos por igual.
C1 verb /ˈʃɪmər/

shimmer

brillar tenuemente
Meaning
To shine with a soft, wavering light.
Example
The lake shimmered under the moonlight.
El lago brillaba bajo la luz de la luna.
C1 adjective /ˌɑːpərˈtuːn/

opportune

momento oportuno
Meaning
Happening at a suitable or convenient time.
Example
She arrived at an opportune moment to help.
Llegó en un momento oportuno para ayudar.
C2 noun /dɪsˈjuːnjən/

disunion

desunión
Meaning
the state of being separated or not united
Example
Civil wars often result from national disunion.
Las guerras civiles a menudo resultan de la desunión nacional.
C1 noun /sɔːd fɪʃ/

Sword fish

pez espada
Meaning
A large marine fish with an elongated bill resembling a sword
Example
The swordfish can swim at speeds up to 60 mph.
El pez espada puede nadar a velocidades de hasta 60 mph.
C1 noun/verb /pɔːr/

pore

poros / estudiar cuidadosamente
Meaning
As a noun: a tiny opening in the skin or surface. As a verb: to study something carefully.
Example
She pored over the documents for hours before making a decision.
Ella estudió los documentos durante horas antes de tomar una decisión.
C1 noun /liːtʃ/

Leech

sanguijuela
Meaning
an aquatic or terrestrial annelid worm with suckers at both ends; metaphorically, a person who extorts profit from others
Example
The leech attached itself to his leg while swimming.
La sanguijuela se pegó a su pierna mientras nadaba.
B2 adverb /ˈθʌrəli/

Thoroughly

completamente; a fondo;
Meaning
completely; entirely; in a thorough manner
Example
She thoroughly cleaned the entire house before the guests arrived.
Ella limpió toda la casa a fondo antes de que llegaran los invitados.
B2 adjective /ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

chronological

cronológico
Meaning
Arranged in the order in which events happened.
Example
The events were listed in chronological order.
Los eventos fueron listados en orden cronológico.
C1 noun /fɪˈziːk/

physique

físico
Meaning
the form, size, and development of a person's body
Example
He has an athletic physique due to years of training.
Él tiene una constitución atlética debido a años de entrenamiento.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊə/

insecure

inseguro
Meaning
not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious
Example
She felt insecure about her performance in the exam.
Ella se sintió insegura acerca de su desempeño en el examen.
A2 noun /fɔːrk/

Fork

tenedor
Meaning
a tool with two or more prongs used for eating or serving food
Example
Please use a fork to eat your salad.
Por favor, usa un tenedor para comer tu ensalada.
C2 adjective /ˈvɜːrdənt/

verdant

verdeante
Meaning
Green with grass or other rich vegetation; lush and fertile.
Example
The hills looked verdant after the monsoon rains.
Las colinas se veían verdes después de las lluvias del monzón.
C2 adjective /əˈvʌŋkjələr/

avuncular

amable como un tío
Meaning
kind and friendly, like an uncle
Example
He had an avuncular manner that made everyone feel comfortable.
Él tenía una manera avuncular que hacía sentir cómodos a todos.
B2 adjective /mɑːrkt/

Marked

marcado; evidente; distinto
Meaning
clearly noticeable; distinct; obvious
Example
There was a marked improvement in her performance.
Hubo una mejora marcada en su desempeño.
A2 verb /ˈmænɪdʒ/

manage

manejar
Meaning
to control or organize something; to succeed in doing something difficult
Example
He manages a team of twenty employees effectively.
Él maneja un equipo de veinte empleados de manera efectiva.
C2 adjective /ˈdɪsəluːt/

dissolute

disoluto
Meaning
lacking moral restraint; indulging excessively in sensual pleasures
Example
He led a dissolute life filled with parties and gambling.
Él llevó una vida disoluta llena de fiestas y apuestas.
A2 noun /drʌɡ/

drug

droga
Meaning
a substance used as a medicine or an illegal addictive substance
Example
The doctor prescribed a new drug for the illness.
El médico recetó una nueva droga para la enfermedad.
C2 noun /ɪnˈvaɪtər/

invitor

invitador
Meaning
a person who invites someone to an event, meeting, or place
Example
The invitor greeted all the guests warmly at the entrance.
El invitador saludó cordialmente a los invitados en la entrada.
A2 adjective /ˈmuːvɪŋ/

moving

conmovedor
Meaning
causing strong feelings, especially of sympathy or sadness
Example
Her speech was so moving that everyone cried.
Su discurso fue tan conmovedor que todos lloraron.
C1 noun /kənˈfɔːrmɪst/

conformist

conformista
Meaning
A person who uncritically conforms to established practices or standards.
Example
She was labeled a conformist for always following the crowd.
Ella fue etiquetada como conformista por siempre seguir a la multitud.
C1 adjective ˈdɔːn.tɪŋ

daunting

intimidante o desafiante
Meaning
Something that seems intimidating or challenging.
Example
The task seemed daunting, but she completed it successfully.
La tarea parecía intimidante, pero ella la completó con éxito.
B2 noun /ˈkæbɪnət/

Cabinet

gabinete
Meaning
a piece of furniture with doors and shelves used for storage
Example
The kitchen cabinet is full of dishes and utensils.
El gabinete de la cocina está lleno de platos y utensilios.
A2 noun /ˈruːlər/

ruler

gobernante; regla
Meaning
A person who governs or controls a country; a straight-edged tool used for measuring or drawing lines
Example
The ruler drew a straight line on the paper while the king was a powerful ruler of his kingdom.
El ruler dibujó una línea recta en el papel mientras el rey era un poderoso ruler de su reino.
C2 adjective /vəˈreɪʃəs/

veracious

veraz
Meaning
Truthful, honest; habitually speaking the truth.
Example
She gave a veracious account of what happened that day.
Ella dio un relato veraz de lo que sucedió ese día.
C2 verb /ˈdʒaɪreɪt/

gyrate

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

Trachea

tráquea
Meaning
the tube that carries air from the throat to the lungs; windpipe
Example
The trachea is protected by cartilage rings that keep it open.
La tráquea está protegida por anillos de cartílago que la mantienen abierta.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪsə/

mesa

meseta
Meaning
An isolated flat-topped hill with steep sides, found in arid regions.
Example
The hikers stopped to admire the mesa rising above the desert floor.
Los excursionistas se detuvieron para admirar la meseta que se alzaba sobre el suelo del desierto.
C2 noun /flɛk/

fleck

mancha pequeña
Meaning
a small spot or mark, often of a different color
Example
There was a fleck of paint on the floor.
Había una mancha de pintura en el suelo.
B2 verb /səˈrɛndər/

surrender

rendirse
Meaning
to give up or yield to an opponent or authority
Example
The army finally surrendered after weeks of fighting.
El ejército finalmente se rindió después de semanas de lucha.
A2 noun əˈɡriː.mənt

agreement

acuerdo
Meaning
A negotiated arrangement between parties as to a course of action.
Example
The agreement was accepted by all countries.
El acuerdo fue aceptado por todos los países.
B2 verb /ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/

contemplate

contemplar
Meaning
to think deeply and carefully about something; to consider thoughtfully
Example
She sat quietly to contemplate her future plans.
Ella se sentó en silencio para contemplar sus planes futuros.
C1 noun /ˈæmpɛər/

ampere

ámper
Meaning
A unit of electric current in the International System of Units (SI), symbolized as A.
Example
The current flowing through the wire is measured in amperes.
La corriente que fluye a través del cable se mide en amperios.
C2 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃər/

jucture

momento crítico
Meaning
a particular point in time, especially one of great importance or crisis
Example
At this critical jucture, the company must decide whether to expand or downsize.
En este momento crítico, la empresa debe decidir si expandirse o reducirse.
C1 noun ˈaʊt.sɔːr.sɪŋ

outsourcing

externalización
Meaning
The practice of having certain job functions done outside a company instead of having an in-house department or employee handle them.
Example
Many companies use outsourcing to reduce labor costs.
Muchas empresas utilizan la externalización para reducir los costos laborales.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪŋɡwəl/

lingual

relacionado con la lengua
Meaning
Relating to the tongue or speech.
Example
The dentist examined the patient's lingual surface of the teeth.
El dentista examinó la superficie lingual de los dientes del paciente.
B1 noun kəˈpæs.ə.ti

capacity

capacidad
Meaning
The maximum amount that something can contain or produce; the ability or power to do or understand something.
Example
The cable has the capacity to handle vast data traffic.
El cable tiene la capacidad de manejar grandes cantidades de tráfico de datos.
C2 noun /ˈpɑr.bəl/

Parbal

calabaza puntiaguda
Meaning
A green vegetable also known as pointed gourd, commonly used in South Asian cuisine
Example
Mother prepared parbal curry with fish.
Madre preparó curry de calabaza puntiaguda con pescado.
C1 adjective /ˌjuːtɪlɪˈtɛəriən/

utilitarian

utilitario
Meaning
Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive; relating to the doctrine that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of a majority.
Example
The building had a simple utilitarian design.
El edificio tenia un diseno utilitario simple.
C1 adjective /ˈraʊ.di/

Rowdy

ruidoso; desordenado; alborotador
Meaning
disorderly; unruly; noisy and disruptive
Example
The rowdy children were making too much noise.
Los niños ruidosos estaban haciendo demasiado ruido.
C1 noun /ˈɜːrθənˌwɛr/

earthenware

cerámica
Meaning
pottery made of clay and hardened by heat
Example
The shop displayed beautiful earthenware pots and bowls.
La tienda exhibió hermosas ollas y tazones de cerámica.
A1 noun /ˈmuːvi/

movie

felicidad
Meaning
A motion picture or film shown in a cinema or on television.
Example
We watched a movie together last night.
Ella no pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 noun/verb /dɪsˈfeɪvər/

disfavor

desaprobación / desagrado
Meaning
disapproval or dislike; to regard with disapproval
Example
The new policy fell into disfavor with the public.
La nueva política cayó en el descrédito con el público.
A2 verb /əkˈsɛpt/

accept

aceptar
Meaning
to receive willingly; to believe or come to recognize
Example
She decided to accept the job offer.
Ella decidió aceptar la oferta de trabajo.
B1 noun ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪts

candidates

candidatos
Meaning
A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election; someone being considered for a position.
Example
Candidates undergo a rigorous selection process.
Los candidatos pasan por un proceso de selección riguroso.
B2 adjective /rɪˈmuːvəbəl/

removable

extraíble
Meaning
able to be removed or taken away
Example
This phone has a removable battery.
Este teléfono tiene una batería extraíble.
A1 noun /ker/

Care

cuidado; protección; atención
Meaning
the provision of what is necessary for health, welfare, or protection
Example
The nurse provided excellent care for the elderly patients.
La enfermera proporcionó un excelente cuidado a los pacientes mayores.
A1 noun /dæd/

dad

papá
Meaning
an informal term for father
Example
My dad taught me how to ride a bike.
Mi papá me enseñó a montar en bicicleta.
C1 noun /ˈfaɪər.wɔːl/

firewall

cortafuegos
Meaning
A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
Example
A firewall protects networks from cyber-attacks.
Un cortafuegos protege las redes de ciberataques.
C2 noun /prəˈtuːbərəns/

protuberance

protuberancia
Meaning
A rounded swelling or lump on a surface.
Example
The doctor examined the small protuberance on his arm.
El doctor examinó la pequeña protuberancia en su brazo.
C1 adjective ɪmˈpɛkəbl

impeccable

impecable
Meaning
In accordance with the highest standards; faultless.
Example
His impeccable taste in fashion was admired by all his peers.
Su impecable gusto en la moda fue admirado por todos sus compañeros.
B2 noun /rɪˈmeɪn.dər/

Remainder

restante; lo que queda
Meaning
the part that is left over; what remains after the other parts have been taken away
Example
The remainder of the food was stored in the refrigerator.
El resto de la comida fue guardado en el refrigerador.
B2 adjective /ˈpæn.ɪ.ki/

Panicky

ansioso; nervioso y temeroso
Meaning
feeling or showing panic; anxious and fearful
Example
The crowd became panicky when the fire alarm sounded.
La multitud se puso nerviosa cuando sonó la alarma contra incendios.