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A2 adjective /ˈfɔːrməl/

formal

formal
Meaning
done in accordance with rules of convention or etiquette; official or serious in nature
Example
He wore a formal suit to the wedding.
Él usó un traje formal para la boda.
A1 verb /noʊ/

know

saber
Meaning
to have information about something; to be familiar with
Example
I know the answer to this question.
Yo sé la respuesta a esta pregunta.
C2 noun /ˈaɪsinəs/

iciness

frialdad
Meaning
The state of being cold in manner or temperature.
Example
There was a distinct iciness in his voice.
Había una clara frialdad en su voz.
C1 noun /ˈiːɡoʊˌɪzəm/

egoism

egoísmo
Meaning
An ethical theory that treats self-interest as the foundation of morality; also, excessive preoccupation with oneself.
Example
His decisions were often driven by egoism rather than concern for others.
Sus decisiones a menudo eran impulsadas por el egoísmo en lugar de por la preocupación por los demás.
B2 noun /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtər/

administrator

Meaning
a person responsible for running or managing an organization or system
Example
The school administrator implemented new policies for students.
B1 adjective /ˈkwɑː.lɪ.faɪd/

Qualified

calificado; cualificado
Meaning
having the necessary skills, knowledge, or experience for a particular job or activity; certified
Example
She is a qualified doctor with years of experience.
Ella es una doctora calificada con años de experiencia.
C2 noun /ˌɪnˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/

incapability

incapacidad
Meaning
lack of ability or power to do something; inability or incompetence
Example
His incapability to manage the team led to serious problems.
Su incapacidad para gestionar el equipo provocó problemas graves.
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 verb/noun /pərˈvɜːrt/

pervert

pervertir / persona pervertida
Meaning
As a verb: to distort the meaning or purpose of something; as a noun: a person with abnormal or immoral sexual behavior.
Example
He tried to pervert the truth to escape punishment.
Él trató de pervertir la verdad para escapar del castigo.
A2 adjective /ˈsep.ər.ət/

Separate

separado; distinto; individual; aparte
Meaning
distinct; not connected; individual; apart
Example
Please keep your personal and professional lives separate.
Por favor, mantén tu vida personal y profesional separada.
B2 verb səˈpres

suppress

reprimir
Meaning
To forcibly put an end to; to restrain or subdue.
Example
Authorities must suppress criminal activities in campuses.
Las autoridades deben reprimir las actividades criminales en los campus.
C1 adjective /sɔɪld/

soiled

sucio
Meaning
dirty or stained; not clean
Example
His clothes were soiled after playing in the mud.
Su ropa estaba sucia después de jugar en el barro.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɛərmən/

chairman

felicidad
Meaning
the leader or head of a meeting, committee, or organization
Example
The chairman opened the meeting with a short speech.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.səns/

Licence

licencia
Meaning
a permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade
Example
You need a driving licence to operate a car.
Necesitas una licencia de conducir para operar un coche.
C1 verb /ɡeɪp/

gape

mirar con la boca abierta
Meaning
to stare with mouth wide open; to be wide open
Example
The crowd gaped at the amazing magic trick.
La multitud se quedó boquiabierta ante el asombroso truco de magia.
C1 adjective /ˌaɪdiəˈlɪstɪk/

Idealistic

idealista
Meaning
pursuing high principles or ideals; unrealistically optimistic
Example
She has an idealistic view of changing the world.
Ella tiene una visión idealista de cambiar el mundo.
C1 verb /hiːd/

heed

prestar atención
Meaning
to pay attention to; to take notice of
Example
You should heed the teacher's advice.
Debes hacer caso al consejo del maestro.
C1 noun /ˈroʊ.lɪŋ bɔːrd/

Rolling board

mesa de amasar
Meaning
a flat wooden or marble surface used for rolling out dough
Example
She placed the dough on the rolling board.
Ella colocó la masa sobre la mesa de amasar.
C1 adjective /kənˈtɛmptəbl/

contemptible

despreciable, abominable
Meaning
deserving of contempt; despicable
Example
His deceitful actions were truly contemptible.
Sus acciones engañosas fueron verdaderamente despreciables.
B2 noun hɛdʒ

hedge

estrategia de cobertura
Meaning
A way of protecting oneself against financial loss or other adverse circumstances.
Example
Investors use hedging strategies to protect against market volatility.
Los inversores utilizan estrategias de cobertura para protegerse de la volatilidad del mercado.
B2 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/

imperfect

imperfecto
Meaning
Not perfect; having faults or flaws.
Example
The painting was beautiful despite being imperfect.
La pintura era hermosa a pesar de ser imperfecta.
B2 verb /roʊm/

roam

deambular
Meaning
to walk or travel without a specific destination; to wander
Example
Wild animals roam freely in the forest.
Los animales salvajes deambulan libremente en el bosque.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrʃɔːr/

foreshore

orilla
Meaning
The part of the shore between the high and low tide marks
Example
Children were playing on the foreshore, collecting shells.
Los niños estaban jugando en la orilla, recogiendo conchas.
C1 verb /ˈdʒɪtər/

jitter

temblar
Meaning
to shake or tremble slightly, often from fear, nervousness, or excitement
Example
He began to jitter nervously before giving his speech.
Comenzó a temblar nerviosamente antes de dar su discurso.
B2 verb /kənˈsɜːrv/

conserve

conservar
Meaning
to protect something from harm or destruction; to use resources carefully to avoid waste
Example
We must conserve water during the dry season.
Debemos conservar agua durante la temporada seca.
B2 verb /flɪp/

flip

voltear
Meaning
to turn over quickly or suddenly; to toss lightly
Example
She flipped the pancake in the pan.
Ella volteó el panqueque en la sartén.
C2 noun /ˈstænʃən/

stanchion

poste de soporte
Meaning
a strong upright bar or post used as support or to control movement
Example
The red rope was attached to the stanchions to guide the crowd.
La cuerda roja estaba unida a los estanchiones para guiar a la multitud.
C1 noun /ˈmaɪlɪdʒ/

mileage

rendimiento de combustible
Meaning
The distance traveled in miles, or the fuel efficiency of a vehicle.
Example
This car gives excellent mileage on highways.
Este coche da un excelente rendimiento de combustible en las autopistas.
C2 noun /nɪb/

nib

punta de la pluma
Meaning
the pointed end of a pen used for writing or drawing
Example
He dipped the nib into the ink before writing.
Él sumergió la punta de la pluma en la tinta antes de escribir.
B1 verb /fəʊld/

fold

doblar
Meaning
to bend something, especially paper or cloth, so that one part covers another
Example
She folded the letter neatly before placing it in the envelope.
Ella dobló la carta cuidadosamente antes de colocarla en el sobre.
A2 noun ˈprəʊ.ses

process

proceso
Meaning
A series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end.
Example
Recruitment involves a three-stage process.
El reclutamiento implica un proceso de tres etapas.
B2 adjective məˈriːn

marine

marino
Meaning
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the sea; living or growing in the sea.
Example
Marine ecosystems are highly sensitive to human activity.
Los ecosistemas marinos son muy sensibles a la actividad humana.
B1 noun /ˈbeɪsɪs/

basis

base
Meaning
the underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process
Example
Trust is the basis of any strong relationship.
La confianza es la base de cualquier relación fuerte.
B2 noun /siːdʒ/

siege

asedio
Meaning
A military operation in which a place is surrounded to force its surrender.
Example
The castle fell after a long siege.
El castillo cayó después de un largo asedio.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒnfluənt/

confluent

confluente
Meaning
Flowing together or merging; coming together at one point.
Example
The confluent streams formed a mighty river.
Los ríos convergentes formaron un gran río.
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.
A2 adverb /əˈkrɒs/

Across

a través
Meaning
from one side to the other side of something; in every part of a place
Example
The bridge stretches across the river.
El puente se extiende a través del río.
B2 verb /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/

engaging

involucrar
Meaning
Participating or becoming involved in; occupying or attracting someone's interest or attention.
Example
Engaging youth in education is essential.
Es esencial involucrar a los jóvenes en la educación.
B2 noun /ˈkɑr.ɡoʊ ʃɪp/

Cargo ship

barco de carga
Meaning
a ship or vessel that carries goods and materials from one port to another
Example
The cargo ship transported containers filled with electronics across the ocean.
El barco de carga transportó contenedores llenos de electrónicos a través del océano.
C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪənt/ or /ˈbuːjənt/

buoyant

flotante, animado
Meaning
Able to float easily; cheerful and optimistic.
Example
She remained buoyant despite the difficulties.
Ella permaneció animada a pesar de las dificultades.
C2 adjective /rɪˈmiːdiəbl/

remediable

remediable
Meaning
capable of being corrected or cured
Example
The mistake was serious but still remediable.
El error fue grave pero aún remediable.
C2 noun, verb /əˈfrʌnt/

affront

afrenta
Meaning
An action or remark that causes outrage or offense.
Example
He took her criticism as a personal affront.
Él tomó su crítica como una afrenta personal.
B1 verb /dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/

developing

desarrollando
Meaning
the process of growing, improving, or becoming more advanced
Example
She is developing new skills in programming.
Ella está desarrollando nuevas habilidades en programación.
C1 verb /ˈtræmpəl/

trample

pisotear
Meaning
to tread heavily on something and cause damage or injury
Example
The crowd trampled the flowers in the park.
La multitud pisoteó las flores en el parque.
C1 verb /prɒd/

prod

empujar
Meaning
to poke or push someone or something with a finger, foot, or pointed object
Example
She prodded him in the arm to get his attention.
Ella le dio un empujón en el brazo para llamar su atención.
C1 noun /tækˈtɪʃ.ən/

tactician

estratega
Meaning
a person who is skilled at planning and achieving goals, especially in military or business
Example
Napoleon was a brilliant tactician.
Napoleón era un brillante táctico.
B2 adjective ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪv

ineffective

ineficaz
Meaning
Not producing any significant or desired effect; not achieving the intended result.
Example
Rote learning often proves to be ineffective.
El aprendizaje mecánico a menudo resulta ineficaz.
B2 noun /ˈkɒm.ɪt/

Comet

cometa
Meaning
a celestial object consisting of ice and dust that develops a tail when approaching the sun
Example
Halley's Comet appears in the sky every 76 years.
El cometa de Halley aparece en el cielo cada 76 años.
C1 noun /ˈpræɡmətɪst/

pragmatist

pragmático
Meaning
A person who deals with things in a practical and realistic way.
Example
He is a true pragmatist who values results over ideals.
Él es un verdadero pragmático que valora los resultados más que los ideales.
C2 verb /ˈpɔːltər/

palter

hablar de manera vaga, engañar
Meaning
to act insincerely or deceitfully; to equivocate or lie
Example
He paltered when asked about his involvement in the deal.
Él evadió cuando le preguntaron sobre su participación en el trato.
C1 adjective /ˈkæl.əs/

Callous

insensible; cruel; despiadado
Meaning
showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others; emotionally hardened
Example
He showed a callous disregard for others' feelings.
Él mostró un desdén calloso por los sentimientos de los demás.
C2 noun /ləˈdʒɪʃən/

logician

lógico
Meaning
A person skilled in logic and reasoning.
Example
Aristotle is considered one of the greatest logicians in history.
Aristóteles es considerado uno de los más grandes lógicos de la historia.
C1 noun /ˌfɜːrmənˈteɪʃən/

fermentation

fermentación, cambio químico por levaduras o bacterias
Meaning
a chemical process by which substances like sugar are converted into alcohol or acids using microorganisms
Example
The fermentation of grapes produces wine.
La fermentación de uvas produce vino.
C2 verb /voʊˈsɪfəˌreɪt/

vociferate

vociferar
Meaning
to shout, complain, or argue loudly or vehemently
Example
The protesters vociferated against the unfair law.
Los manifestantes vociferaron contra la ley injusta.
A2 verb /kəˈnɛkt/

connect

conectar
Meaning
To join or fasten together; to establish a link or relationship.
Example
Social media helps us connect with others.
Las redes sociales nos ayudan a conectar con otros.
C1 adjective /kənˈsɛntrɪk/

concentric

concentrico
Meaning
having a common center, as in circles or spheres
Example
The artist drew concentric circles on the canvas.
El artista dibujó círculos concéntricos en el lienzo.
C1 noun (plural) /ˈɪndɪˌsiːz/

indices

índices
Meaning
plural form of index; statistical measures or reference points used for comparison
Example
Stock market indices fell sharply after the announcement.
Los índices del mercado de valores cayeron drásticamente después del anuncio.
C2 verb /ɪˈluːmɪn/

illumine

iluminar
Meaning
to light up or make clear
Example
The rising sun illumined the mountain peaks.
El sol naciente iluminó las cumbres de la montaña.
A2 adjective /ˈlʌki/

lucky

afortunado
Meaning
having good fortune or favorable circumstances
Example
She felt lucky to have such supportive friends.
Ella se sintió afortunada de tener amigos tan solidarios.
C2 noun /ˌdaɪvəˈɡeɪʃən/

divagation

divagación
Meaning
digression; wandering from a path or subject
Example
His lecture was full of divagation, making it hard to follow the main point.
Su conferencia estuvo llena de divagaciones, lo que hizo difícil seguir el punto principal.
C1 noun /ˈbenɪˌfæktər/

Benefactor

benefactor; patrón; donante
Meaning
a person who gives money or other help to support a person or cause; a patron
Example
The anonymous benefactor donated millions to the hospital.
El benefactor anónimo donó millones al hospital.
C2 noun /vərˈmɪl.jən/

Vermillion

rojo-anaranjado brillante; un pigmento de este color
Meaning
a bright red-orange color; a pigment of this color
Example
The artist used vermillion paint for the sunset.
El artista usó pintura vermilión para el atardecer.
C1 noun /ˌdɪsbɪˈliːvər/

disbeliever

incrédulo
Meaning
a person who does not believe in something, especially a religion or idea
Example
He was called a disbeliever for rejecting the traditional faith.
Lo llamaron incrédulo por rechazar la fe tradicional.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɑːdʒɪtənt/

incogitant

desconsiderado
Meaning
Lacking thought; inconsiderate or thoughtless.
Example
It was incogitant of him to make such a rude comment.
Fue incogitante de su parte hacer un comentario tan grosero.
C1 adjective /ˈpɛnɪtənt/

penitent

arrepentido
Meaning
Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.
Example
She was penitent after shouting at her friend.
Ella estaba arrepentida después de gritarle a su amiga.
C1 verb /ˈbɛkən/

beckon

hacer señas
Meaning
to signal or call someone to come closer, often with a gesture; to attract or invite
Example
She beckoned him to come closer with a wave of her hand.
Ella le hizo señas para que se acercara con la mano.
C2 noun /troʊθ/

troth

promesa, fidelidad
Meaning
Faith or loyalty when pledged in a solemn agreement or vow, especially in marriage.
Example
He pledged his troth to her before the gathering.
Él le prometió su troth antes de la reunión.
C1 verb /ˌkɒm.pɑːtˈmen.təl.aɪz/

compartmentalize

compartimentar
Meaning
To divide into sections or categories; to separate things into compartments.
Example
To increase efficiency, he compartmentalized his work tasks.
Para aumentar la eficiencia, él compartimentó sus tareas laborales.
C2 adjective /prɪˈpɒndərənt/

preponderant

preponderante
Meaning
Having superior weight, force, influence, or importance.
Example
The preponderant influence of the media shapes public opinion.
La influencia preponderante de los medios de comunicación da forma a la opinión pública.
C1 noun ˌdep.əˈzɪʃ.ən

deposition

deposición, el proceso de depositar algo
Meaning
The action of depositing something; the laying down of matter by a natural process.
Example
River deposition leads to the formation of new landmasses.
La deposición de un río lleva a la formación de nuevas masas de tierra.
C1 noun /ˈbeɪlɪf/

bailiff

oficial de la corte
Meaning
An official who keeps order in a court, carries out court orders, or collects debts.
Example
The bailiff asked everyone to rise as the judge entered the courtroom.
El oficial de la corte pidió a todos que se pusieran de pie cuando el juez entró a la sala.
C1 noun /ˈtɜːrmɪnəs/

terminus

punto final
Meaning
the final point or end of something, especially the final station on a railway line
Example
The train finally arrived at the terminus after a long journey.
El tren finalmente llegó al terminus después de un largo viaje.
A1 noun /ˈdʒænjuˌɛri/

january

enero
Meaning
the first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
January is often the coldest month of the year.
Enero suele ser el mes más frío del año.
C2 adjective /ˈprəʊ.lɪks/

prolix

excesivamente largo
Meaning
using too many words; tediously lengthy
Example
The professor’s prolix lecture put many students to sleep.
La conferencia prolija del profesor hizo que muchos estudiantes se quedaran dormidos.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈraɪp/

Unripe

inmaduro
Meaning
not fully developed or matured; not ready to be eaten
Example
The unripe bananas will turn yellow in a few days.
Las bananas no maduras se pondrán amarillas en unos días.
B2 verb, noun /kəˈmjuːt/

commute

desplazamiento
Meaning
Verb: to travel regularly between home and work; Noun: the journey to and from work.
Example
He commutes two hours every day to reach his office.
Él se desplaza dos horas cada día para llegar a su oficina.
C1 adjective /sɛkˈtɛəriən/

sectarian

sectario
Meaning
relating to or characterized by the differences between sects, often leading to conflict
Example
The region has been troubled by sectarian violence for decades.
La región ha estado atormentada por la violencia sectaria durante décadas.
B1 noun /ˈtaɪpoʊ/

typo

error tipográfico
Meaning
a mistake made in typing
Example
The report was full of typos.
El informe estaba lleno de errores tipográficos.
C1 adjective /ˌsæŋktɪˈmoʊniəs/

sanctimonious

hipócrita y moralista
Meaning
Making a show of being morally superior to others; hypocritically pious.
Example
He gave a sanctimonious speech about honesty while he himself was corrupt.
Él dio un discurso hipócrita sobre la honestidad mientras él mismo era corrupto.
A1 noun /nɔːrθ/

north

norte
Meaning
the direction toward the top of a map or the opposite of south
Example
We traveled north to reach the mountains.
Viajamos al norte para llegar a las montañas.
B2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.ər/

Prior

anterior
Meaning
existing or coming before in time; previous; earlier
Example
You need prior approval before making any changes to the system.
Necesitas aprobación previa antes de realizar cualquier cambio en el sistema.
A2 noun /ˈkaʊ.bɔɪ/

Cowboy

vaquero
Meaning
a man who tends cattle on a ranch, especially in the western United States
Example
The cowboy rode his horse across the vast prairie to find the cattle.
El vaquero montó su caballo a través de la vasta pradera para encontrar el ganado.
C1 noun /truːp/

troupe

grupo, compañía de teatro
Meaning
A group of dancers, actors, or performers who work together.
Example
The theater troupe performed brilliantly on stage.
La compañía de teatro actuó brillantemente en el escenario.
B2 noun /rɪˈhɜːr.səl/

Rehearsal

ensayo; práctica de una actuación
Meaning
a practice performance of a play, concert, or other work for later public performance
Example
The final rehearsal before opening night went perfectly.
El ensayo final antes de la noche de apertura fue perfecto.
B1 noun /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/

lightning

relámpago
Meaning
a flash of light in the sky caused by electricity during a storm
Example
The lightning struck a tree near our house.
El relámpago golpeó un árbol cerca de nuestra casa.
C2 noun /ˈmaɪ.nə/

Mynah

mynah
Meaning
a tropical bird with dark feathers that can mimic human speech
Example
The mynah bird repeated every word I said.
El pájaro mynah repitió cada palabra que dije.
C1 noun /noʊˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Nobility

nobleza; rango alto
Meaning
the quality of being noble in character; people of noble rank
Example
He showed great nobility in forgiving his enemies.
Él mostró gran nobleza al perdonar a sus enemigos.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈsteɪʃəˌneri/

stationary

estático
Meaning
Not moving or not intended to be moved.
Example
The car remained stationary at the red light.
El coche permaneció estacionario en el semáforo rojo.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsaɪtli/

unsightly

desagradable
Meaning
Unpleasant to look at; ugly.
Example
The garbage pile created an unsightly view in the park.
El montón de basura creó una vista desagradable en el parque.
A1 pronoun /ʃi/

she

ella
Meaning
a female person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
She is going to the market to buy vegetables.
Ella va al mercado a comprar verduras.
B2 noun /ˈsɪr.i.əs.nəs/

Seriousness

seriedad; importancia
Meaning
the quality of being serious; gravity; importance
Example
The seriousness of the situation became clear when the doctor spoke.
La seriedad de la situación quedó clara cuando el doctor habló.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈtʌtʃ/

retouch

retocar
Meaning
To improve or repair a picture, photograph, or image by making small changes.
Example
The photographer retouched the image to remove blemishes.
El fotógrafo retocó la imagen para eliminar manchas.
C1 noun ˈmetəl kənˌtæməˈneɪʃən

metal contamination

contaminación por metales
Meaning
The presence of toxic metals in the environment that pose health and environmental risks.
Example
Metal contamination poses severe health risks.
La contaminación por metales representa graves riesgos para la salud.
B2 verb /dɪˈprɛs/

depress

deprimir
Meaning
To make someone feel sad or without hope; to reduce the level or strength of something.
Example
The gloomy weather tends to depress people.
El clima sombrío tiende a deprimir a las personas.
A2 noun /ˈbɪz.nəs/

Business

negocio; empresa; comercio
Meaning
work relating to the production, buying, and selling of goods or services
Example
He started his own business after graduating from university.
Él comenzó su propio negocio después de graduarse de la universidad.
B1 adjective /ˌoʊld ˈfæʃənd/

old-fashioned

anticuado
Meaning
not modern; belonging to an earlier time
Example
He still wears an old-fashioned hat.
Él todavía usa un sombrero anticuado.
A2 noun ˈsaɪəns

science

ciencia
Meaning
The intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.
Example
Science continues to explore the unknown.
La ciencia sigue explorando lo desconocido.
A1 noun /naɪn/

nine

nueve
Meaning
the number that is one more than eight
Example
She has nine books in her collection.
Ella tiene nueve libros en su colección.
C1 adjective /ˈsæv.i/

savvy

astuto, sabio
Meaning
Having practical knowledge and the ability to make good judgments.
Example
She is a tech-savvy entrepreneur.
Ella es una emprendedora experta en tecnología.
C1 noun ˈmæŋɡroʊv ˈfɒrɪst

Mangrove Forest

bosque de manglares
Meaning
A coastal forest ecosystem characterized by salt-tolerant trees and shrubs that grow in intertidal zones.
Example
Sundarbans is the world's largest mangrove forest.
Sundarbans es el mayor bosque de manglares del mundo.
C1 noun ˈkɑːr.bən ˌsiː.kwəˈstreɪ.ʃən

carbon sequestration

secuestro de carbono
Meaning
The process of capture and long-term storage of atmospheric carbon dioxide to mitigate or defer global warming.
Example
Forests play a key role in carbon sequestration.
Los bosques juegan un papel clave en la secuestración de carbono.
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 /ˈsoʊldʒər/

soldier

soldado
Meaning
a person who serves in an army, especially as a professional fighter
Example
The soldier marched proudly with his unit.
El soldado marchó orgullosamente con su unidad.
A1 verb /peɪ/

pay

pagar
Meaning
to give money in exchange for goods or services
Example
I need to pay my bills on time.
Necesito pagar mis facturas a tiempo.
B1 verb /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/

exploring

explorar
Meaning
Investigating or studying thoroughly; searching into or ranging over for the purpose of discovery.
Example
They are exploring different areas of Antarctica.
Ellos están explorando diferentes áreas de la Antártida.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpæʃənət/

Compassionate

compasivo; solidario
Meaning
feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others who are suffering
Example
The compassionate nurse took extra time to comfort the worried patients.
La enfermera compasiva dedicó tiempo extra para consolar a los pacientes preocupados.
B2 noun /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/

suffering

sufrimiento
Meaning
the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship
Example
They tried to relieve his suffering with medicine.
Intentaron aliviar su sufrimiento con medicina.
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.
C2 noun /ɪnˈsuːsiəns/

insouciance

despreocupación
Meaning
Casual lack of concern; indifference.
Example
She carried herself with an air of insouciance, unbothered by the challenges ahead.
Ella caminaba con un aire de despreocupación, sin preocuparse por los desafíos que venían.
B1 noun /rɪˈpɔːtɪŋ/

reporting

informes
Meaning
the act of giving news or information about something
Example
Good reporting is essential for public awareness.
Un buen informe es esencial para la conciencia pública.
C1 noun/verb /ˈvɑːrnɪʃ/

varnish

barniz
Meaning
A liquid that is applied to wood or other materials to form a hard, shiny surface; also to apply such a liquid.
Example
The carpenter varnished the table to give it a glossy finish.
El carpintero barnizó la mesa para darle un acabado brillante.
C1 noun, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈmɔːtəm/

postmortem

autopsia
Meaning
An examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death.
Example
The doctor carried out a postmortem on the body.
El doctor realizó una autopsia al cuerpo.
A2 noun /sɜːr/

sir

señor
Meaning
a respectful or formal form of address used for a man, typically one of higher social status or authority
Example
Sir, may I assist you with your order?
Señor, ¿puedo asistirle con su pedido?
B1 verb /oʊ/

owe

deber
Meaning
to be under obligation to pay or repay; to be indebted
Example
I owe my success to my parents' support.
Le debo mi éxito al apoyo de mis padres.
B1 adverb /ˈdef.ɪ.nət.li/

Definitely

definitivamente
Meaning
without doubt; certainly; clearly
Example
I will definitely attend the meeting tomorrow.
Yo definitivamente asistiré a la reunión mañana.
B2 noun /ˈbɑː.li/

Barley

cebada
Meaning
a cereal grain used for food, brewing beer, and animal feed
Example
The farmer harvested barley from his fields in autumn.
El agricultor cosechó cebada de sus campos en otoño.
C1 noun ˌprɒf.ɪ.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

profitability

rentabilidad
Meaning
The degree to which a business or activity yields profit or financial gain.
Example
Increasing sales and reducing costs boosted profitability.
El aumento de las ventas y la reducción de costos aumentaron la rentabilidad.
B1 noun /ˈmɪs.tər.i/

Mystery

misterio; algo inexplicable
Meaning
something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain
Example
The disappearance of the plane remains a mystery.
La desaparición del avión sigue siendo un misterio.
A1 pronoun /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

nothing

nada
Meaning
not anything; no thing
Example
She has nothing to worry about.
Ella no tiene nada de qué preocuparse.
B1 verb ɪkˈspændɪd

expanded

expandido
Meaning
Made or become larger or more extensive.
Example
Expanded opportunities in education can transform lives.
Las oportunidades expandidas en la educación pueden transformar vidas.