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B1 adverb /ˈfriːkwəntli/

Frequently

frecuentemente; regularmente; muchas veces
Meaning
often; regularly; many times
Example
She frequently visits her grandmother on weekends.
Ella visita a su abuela con frecuencia los fines de semana.
B2 noun /ˈaɪkɒn/

icon

ícono, símbolo
Meaning
A person or thing regarded as a symbol of something, or a graphic symbol on a screen.
Example
The singer became a cultural icon.
El cantante se convirtió en un ícono cultural.
B2 noun /ˈkreɪ.dəl/

Cradle

cuna
Meaning
a small bed for a baby, especially one that rocks from side to side
Example
The baby sleeps peacefully in the cradle.
El bebé duerme tranquilamente en la cuna.
C2 adjective /hɪk/

Hick

campesino; paleto
Meaning
unsophisticated person from a rural area; country bumpkin
Example
He had a hick accent from growing up in a small town.
Él tenía un acento de campesino por haber crecido en un pueblo pequeño.
B2 noun, verb /nɜːrv/

nerve

nervio; coraje
Meaning
A bundle of fibers in the body that transmits signals between the brain and other parts; also courage or audacity.
Example
She gathered the nerve to speak in front of the large audience.
Ella reunió el valor para hablar frente a la gran audiencia.
C1 noun /ˌdiːˈmer.ɪt/

Demerit

falta; desventaja; marca por una falta u ofensa
Meaning
a fault or disadvantage; a mark given for a fault or offense
Example
The student received a demerit for arriving late to class repeatedly.
El estudiante recibió un demérito por llegar tarde a clase repetidamente.
B2 noun /ˈdeɪtəbeɪs/

database

base de datos
Meaning
a structured collection of data stored and accessed electronically
Example
The company's customer details are stored in a secure database.
Los detalles de los clientes de la empresa se almacenan en una base de datos segura.
B2 noun ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən

restoration

restauración
Meaning
The process of returning something to its former condition.
Example
The restoration of the forest began after decades of neglect.
La restauración del bosque comenzó después de décadas de negligencia.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zənt/

cognizant

consciente
Meaning
Having knowledge or being aware of something.
Example
He was cognizant of the risks before starting the project.
Él estaba consciente de los riesgos antes de comenzar el proyecto.
C1 adjective /ˈænsɪləri/

ancillary

auxiliar
Meaning
providing necessary support to the main system or organization
Example
The company provides ancillary services to the healthcare industry.
La empresa proporciona servicios auxiliares a la industria de la salud.
C1 noun /ˈprɛəri/

prairie

pradera
Meaning
A large open area of grassland, especially in North America.
Example
The bison roamed freely across the prairie.
El bisonte deambulaba libremente por la pradera.
B2 noun ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃənz

revolutions

revoluciones
Meaning
Dramatic and wide-reaching changes in political, social, or economic systems, often involving the overthrow of a government or social order.
Example
Revolutions often lead to significant societal changes.
Las revoluciones a menudo conducen a cambios sociales significativos.
A2 noun ˈmuːv.mənts

movements

movimientos
Meaning
Organized efforts by groups of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas.
Example
Freedom movements paved the way for independence.
Los movimientos de libertad abrieron el camino hacia la independencia.
B2 adjective /ˈpɛti/

petty

insignificante
Meaning
Of little importance or trivial; also describes a person overly concerned with small or unimportant matters.
Example
She often gets upset over the most petty things.
A menudo se molesta por las cosas más insignificantes.
C1 verb /ˈdræm.ə.taɪz/

dramatize

dramatizar
Meaning
to present a story in a dramatic way, or to exaggerate something
Example
The novel was dramatized into a popular TV series.
La novela fue dramatizada en una popular serie de televisión.
C2 noun /ˈɪd.i.ə.si/

Idiocy

idiotez
Meaning
extremely stupid behavior or actions; foolishness
Example
The decision to ignore safety protocols was pure idiocy that endangered everyone.
La decisión de ignorar los protocolos de seguridad fue pura idiotez que puso en peligro a todos.
B1 noun /kluː/

clue

pista
Meaning
a piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving a puzzle
Example
The detective found a clue near the window.
El detective encontró una pista cerca de la ventana.
C2 verb /ˈpjuːtrɪfaɪ/

putrefy

descomponer
Meaning
to decay or rot, producing a foul smell
Example
The meat began to putrefy in the heat.
La carne comenzó a descomponerse con el calor.
C2 noun /ˈdeɪ.mæn/

day-man

trabajador diario
Meaning
a worker employed by the day; a day laborer
Example
The farmer hired a day-man to help with the harvest.
El agricultor contrató a un trabajador diario para ayudar con la cosecha.
C2 noun /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Machination

maquinación; intriga;
Meaning
a clever scheme or artful plot, usually with evil intent; crafty designing or plotting
Example
The villain's machinations were finally exposed.
Las maquinaciones del villano finalmente fueron expuestas.
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.
C2 noun /ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ/

fledgeling

pájaro joven
Meaning
A young bird that has just developed its feathers and is learning to fly; a beginner.
Example
The fledgeling was trying hard to take its first flight.
El pájaro joven estaba tratando de hacer su primer vuelo.
C2 adjective /ˌsʌb.əˈkwɒt.ɪk/

subaquatic

subacuático
Meaning
Existing, living, or located under water.
Example
Divers explored the subaquatic cave system filled with rare fish.
Los buzos exploraron el sistema de cavernas subacuáticas llenas de peces raros.
B2 verb /ˈrɛkən/

reckon

suponer
Meaning
To think, believe, or expect something; to calculate or estimate.
Example
I reckon it will rain later today.
Yo calculo que lloverá más tarde hoy.
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/

hydrodynamics

hidrodinámica
Meaning
The branch of science concerned with the motion of fluids, especially liquids, and the forces acting on solid bodies immersed in fluids.
Example
Hydrodynamics is essential in designing efficient ship hulls.
La hidrodinámica es esencial para disenar cascos de barcos eficientes.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈstɛnjueɪtɪŋ/

extenuating

atenuante
Meaning
serving to make a fault or an offense seem less serious
Example
She asked for leniency due to extenuating circumstances.
Ella pidió indulgencia debido a las circunstancias atenuantes.
C1 noun ˌmiː.diˈɒk.rə.ti

mediocrity

mediocridad
Meaning
Being average or ordinary, not particularly good.
Example
He refused to settle for mediocrity and aimed for greatness.
Él se negó a conformarse con la mediocridad y aspiró a la grandeza.
C1 noun /əˈstuːt.nəs/

astuteness

astucia
Meaning
The ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Example
His astuteness helped in negotiations.
Su astucia ayudó en las negociaciones.
C1 verb /ˈslɪðər/

slither

deslizarse
Meaning
to move smoothly over a surface with a twisting, sliding motion, like a snake
Example
The snake slithered through the grass.
La serpiente se deslizó a través de la hierba.
B1 noun/verb /hɪnt/

hint

pista
Meaning
a small piece of advice or suggestion; to suggest something indirectly
Example
She gave me a hint about the surprise party.
Ella me dio una pista sobre la fiesta sorpresa.
C2 noun /ˈhɪlək/

hillock

colina
Meaning
A small hill or mound.
Example
The children climbed up the grassy hillock to watch the sunset.
Los niños subieron a la colina cubierta de hierba para ver la puesta de sol.
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.
B2 adjective daɪˈvɜːs

diverse

diverso
Meaning
Showing a great deal of variety; very different.
Example
Diverse industries enhance economic resilience.
Las industrias diversas mejoran la resiliencia económica.
C1 noun/adjective/verb /bʌf/

buff

aficionado / pulir
Meaning
A fan or enthusiast; also to polish or shine something.
Example
He is a movie buff who watches films every weekend.
Él es un aficionado al cine que ve películas cada fin de semana.
B2 noun /ˈɡloʊbəl əˈwɛrnɪs/

global awareness

conciencia global
Meaning
Worldwide consciousness and understanding of important issues that affect people globally, leading to informed action and policy changes.
Example
Global awareness of climate change is essential for policy changes.
La conciencia global sobre el cambio climático es esencial para los cambios en las políticas.
B2 noun /ˈrɔɪəlti/

royalty

familia real / regalía (ingresos de autor)
Meaning
Members of a royal family or payment made to the owner of a patent, copyright, or natural resource.
Example
The author receives a royalty for every book sold.
El autor recibe una regalía por cada libro vendido.
C2 noun /ˌkɒntrəpəˈzɪʃən/

contraposition

contraposición
Meaning
the act of placing two things in opposition for contrast or comparison
Example
The contraposition of the two theories highlighted their differences.
La contraposición de las dos teorías destacó sus diferencias.
C1 noun /ˈpælɪt/

pallet

plataforma
Meaning
a flat wooden platform used for moving or storing goods; also a makeshift bed
Example
The boxes were stacked on a wooden pallet for easy transport.
Las cajas fueron apiladas en una plataforma de madera para un fácil transporte.
B1 noun ˈstrʌɡ.əl

struggle

lucha
Meaning
A forceful or violent effort to get free of restraint or resist attack; a determined effort under difficult circumstances.
Example
The struggle for independence united the nation.
La lucha por la independencia unió a la nación.
B1 noun /tuː θɜːrdz/

two-thirds

dos tercios
Meaning
a fraction equal to two parts of three; 2/3.
Example
Two-thirds of the students passed the exam.
Dos tercios de los estudiantes aprobaron el examen.
B2 noun/verb /preɪ/

prey

presa
Meaning
an animal hunted by another for food; to hunt and feed on
Example
Lions prey on zebras in the wild.
Los leones cazan cebras en la naturaleza.
C2 noun /ˈnɛtl̩/

nettle

planta con espinas que causa irritación al tocarla
Meaning
a plant with stinging hairs that cause irritation when touched
Example
He accidentally brushed against the nettle and felt a sharp sting.
Él accidentalmente rozó la ortiga y sintió un ardor agudo.
C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈbɛrɪŋ/

overbearing

opresivo
Meaning
unpleasantly or arrogantly domineering
Example
His overbearing attitude made everyone uncomfortable.
Su actitud opresiva hizo que todos se sintieran incómodos.
B2 noun ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃən

exploitation

explotación
Meaning
The action of making use of and benefiting from resources, often in an unfair or selfish way.
Example
Exploitation of marine resources has led to significant damage.
La explotación de los recursos marinos ha causado daños significativos.
B2 adjective /ˈreɪʃəl/

racial

racial
Meaning
relating to a race of people
Example
Racial equality is an important issue in many societies.
La igualdad racial es un tema importante en muchas sociedades.
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈtɒmɪk/

diatomic

diatómico
Meaning
Consisting of two atoms.
Example
Oxygen is a diatomic molecule.
El oxígeno es una molécula diatómica.
C1 adjective /ˈspaɪn.ləs/

Spineless

sin coraje; débil de voluntad; cobarde
Meaning
lacking courage or determination; weak-willed
Example
He was too spineless to stand up for his beliefs.
Él fue demasiado sin columna vertebral para defender sus creencias.
C1 noun /ˈiːkwɪnɒks/

equinox

equilibrio entre el día y la noche
Meaning
The time or date when day and night are of equal length, occurring twice a year.
Example
The spring equinox marks the beginning of longer days.
El equinoccio de primavera marca el comienzo de los días más largos.
C2 adjective /ˈɒfɪʃ/

offish

distante
Meaning
Unfriendly, distant, or reserved in manner.
Example
He seemed offish at the party and avoided most conversations.
Parecía distante en la fiesta y evitaba la mayoría de las conversaciones.
B2 noun ˈvaɪtəl rɪˈsɔːrsɪz

vital resources

recursos vitales
Meaning
Essential assets or supplies that are crucial for survival and development.
Example
Water is one of Bangladesh's vital resources.
El agua es uno de los recursos vitales de Bangladesh.
A1 adjective /tʃiːp/

Cheap

barato; económico
Meaning
low in price; costing little money
Example
This restaurant serves cheap but delicious food.
Este restaurante sirve comida barata pero deliciosa.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈrɪdʒ.ɪd/

Rigid

rígido
Meaning
hard and stiff; not able to bend; strict and unwilling to change
Example
The company has a rigid dress code that all employees must follow.
La empresa tiene un código de vestimenta rígido que todos los empleados deben seguir.
C2 verb /əˈvɜːr/

aver

afirmar
Meaning
to state or assert something confidently and strongly
Example
She averred that she was innocent.
Ella afirmó que era inocente.
C1 verb /ˈræn.də.maɪz/

randomize

aleatorizar
Meaning
To make something happen in a random order or manner.
Example
The software can randomize the order of questions.
El software puede aleatorizar el orden de las preguntas.
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.
B1 adverb /ˈæŋɡrɪli/

angrily

enojadamente
Meaning
in a manner showing anger or strong displeasure
Example
She spoke angrily when she heard the news.
Ella habló enojadamente cuando escuchó la noticia.
C2 adjective /ˈfɛkləs/

feckless

inepto, irresponsable
Meaning
lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible
Example
His feckless attitude at work caused several missed deadlines.
Su actitud inepta en el trabajo causó varios plazos perdidos.
C1 verb /əˈkleɪm/

acclaim

elogiar
Meaning
to praise enthusiastically and publicly
Example
The audience acclaimed the actor for his outstanding performance.
La audiencia aclamó al actor por su impresionante actuación.
C1 noun /ʃæk/

Shack

choza
Meaning
a small, crudely built dwelling; a poorly constructed building
Example
The fisherman lived in a small shack near the beach.
El pescador vivía en una pequeña choza cerca de la playa.
B1 verb /bɜːrst/

burst

estallar
Meaning
to break open suddenly; to be full of something
Example
The balloon bursts with a loud pop.
El globo estalla con un fuerte estallido.
B1 noun /ˈmænər/

manner

modo / manera
Meaning
a way in which something is done or happens
Example
He spoke in a polite manner.
Él habló de manera educada.
B1 verb/noun /ˈdiːkriːs/ (noun), /dɪˈkriːs/ (verb)

decrease

disminuir
Meaning
To become or make something smaller or fewer in number, amount, or degree.
Example
The population of the town has decreased over the years.
La población del pueblo ha disminuido a lo largo de los años.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdetɪd/

Indebted

endeudado; agradecido
Meaning
owing money or gratitude to someone; obligated; grateful
Example
I am deeply indebted to my teacher for all her guidance.
Estoy profundamente endeudado con mi profesora por toda su orientación.
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.
B1 adverb /ˈtʃɪəfəli/

cheerfully

alegremente
Meaning
in a happy and positive manner; with visible good spirits
Example
She greeted everyone cheerfully despite the long day.
Saludó a todos alegremente a pesar del largo día.
B2 noun /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/

exhaustion

agotamiento
Meaning
A state of extreme physical or mental fatigue.
Example
Chronic exhaustion can lead to burnout and decreased productivity.
El agotamiento crónico puede llevar a un agotamiento y una disminución de la productividad.
B2 noun ədˈvɜː.sɪ.ti

adversity

adversidad
Meaning
Difficulties; misfortune; a difficult or unpleasant situation.
Example
He remained strong in the face of adversity.
Él permaneció fuerte frente a la adversidad.
B2 noun /depθ/

Depth

profundidad; calidad de ser intenso o profundo
Meaning
the distance from the top or surface to the bottom; the quality of being intense or profound
Example
The depth of the ocean in this area reaches over three thousand meters.
La profundidad del océano en esta área alcanza más de tres mil metros.
B2 noun, verb /steɪk/

stake

participación, riesgo
Meaning
A share or interest in a business or venture; to risk or support something of value.
Example
He has a major stake in the new company.
Él tiene una participación importante en la nueva empresa.
A2 verb kriˈeɪts

creates

crear
Meaning
To bring something into existence or to cause something to happen
Example
Pollution creates environmental and health issues.
La contaminación crea problemas ambientales y de salud.
C1 verb /loʊð/

loathe

detestar
Meaning
to feel intense dislike or disgust for
Example
He absolutely loathes being late to meetings.
Él odia llegar tarde a las reuniones.
C2 verb /ɪmˈpjuːn/

impugn

disputar la verdad, validez o honestidad de una declaración o motivo
Meaning
to dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of a statement or motive
Example
The lawyer tried to impugn the credibility of the witness.
El abogado intentó impugnar la credibilidad del testigo.
B1 noun /kənˈfjuː.ʒən/

Confusion

confusión, desconcierto, caos
Meaning
lack of understanding; uncertainty; the state of being bewildered or unclear in one's mind
Example
There was confusion about the meeting time, so half the team arrived late.
Hubo confusión sobre la hora de la reunión, por lo que la mitad del equipo llegó tarde.
C1 noun /ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/

watershed

punto de inflexión, línea divisoria
Meaning
An event or period marking a turning point in a situation; also refers to a ridge dividing two drainage areas.
Example
The independence movement was a watershed in the nation's history.
El movimiento de independencia fue un punto de inflexión en la historia de la nación.
C1 adjective /ɪˈlɪsɪt/

illicit

ilícito
Meaning
Forbidden by law, rules, or custom.
Example
The police shut down the illicit drug operation.
La policía cerró la operación de drogas ilícitas.
C1 adjective /ˈnɪmbəl/

nimble

ágil
Meaning
Quick and light in movement or thought.
Example
The dancer’s nimble steps impressed the audience.
Los ágiles pasos de la bailarina impresionaron al público.
B2 adjective /mɪr/

mere

mero
Meaning
Used to emphasize how small or insignificant something is.
Example
It was a mere suggestion, not a command.
Era solo una sugerencia, no una orden.
C1 noun /ˈɑːlɪˌɡɑːrki/

oligarchy

oligarquía
Meaning
A small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.
Example
The nation was ruled by a wealthy oligarchy that controlled all resources.
La nación fue gobernada por una oligarquía rica que controlaba todos los recursos.
B2 noun /ˈbækdrɒp/

backdrop

fondo
Meaning
a painted cloth or other structure used behind a stage
Example
The backdrop for the play was a beautiful mountain scene.
El fondo para la obra de teatro era una hermosa escena montañosa.
B2 adjective ˈeθ.ɪ.kəl

ethical

ético
Meaning
Relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these.
Example
Ethical considerations guide decisions.
Las consideraciones éticas guían las decisiones.
C2 noun /friːz/

frieze

friso
Meaning
a decorative horizontal band, often sculpted or painted, usually on a wall near the ceiling
Example
The frieze above the entrance depicts scenes from ancient mythology.
El friso sobre la entrada representa escenas de la mitología antigua.
B2 adjective /ˈɔː.rəl/

Oral

oral; relacionado con la boca
Meaning
spoken rather than written; relating to the mouth
Example
The oral examination will test your speaking skills.
El examen oral evaluará tus habilidades de hablar.
C2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈniːsaɪn/

internecine

conflicto interno
Meaning
Relating to conflict within a group, often causing mutual destruction.
Example
The internecine conflict weakened the organization from within.
El conflicto interno debilitó la organización desde dentro
B1 adjective /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/

artistic

artístico
Meaning
having or revealing natural creative skill
Example
She has an artistic sense of design.
Ella tiene un sentido artístico del diseño.
C1 noun/verb /smʌdʒ/

smudge

mancha, marca sucia
Meaning
a dirty mark or smear; to make something dirty or unclear by rubbing or touching
Example
She accidentally smudged her lipstick on the napkin.
Ella accidentalmente manchó su lápiz labial en la servilleta.
B2 noun /ɪˈfɛktɪvnəs/

effectiveness

efectividad
Meaning
the degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result.
Example
The effectiveness of the new policy is still being evaluated.
La efectividad de la nueva política todavía se está evaluando.
C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrbjələnt/

turbulent

turbulento
Meaning
Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm.
Example
The country went through a turbulent period of political change.
El país pasó por un período turbulento de cambio político.
B1 adverb /ˈpɑrtli/

Partly

parcialmente; en parte;
Meaning
to some extent; not completely; in part
Example
The weather was partly cloudy today.
El clima estaba parcialmente nublado hoy.
C1 adjective /ˈʃɪvəlrəs/

chivalrous

caballeroso
Meaning
Behaving in a courteous, gallant, and honorable way, especially toward women.
Example
He was chivalrous, always opening doors for others.
Él era caballeroso, siempre abriendo puertas para los demás.
C1 noun /ˈrɛtɪsəns/

reticence

reticencia
Meaning
the quality of being reserved or unwilling to speak freely
Example
His reticence made it difficult to know what he was thinking.
Su reticencia hizo que fuera difícil saber lo que estaba pensando.
C2 noun /ˈɔːldərmənʃɪp/

aldermanship

cargo de concejal
Meaning
The office, position, or dignity of an alderman.
Example
He was honored with aldermanship after years of service.
Fue honrado con el cargo de concejal después de años de servicio.
C1 noun /ˈæntənɪm/

antonym

antónimo
Meaning
A word opposite in meaning to another.
Example
‘Hot’ is the antonym of ‘cold’.
‘Hot’ es el antónimo de ‘cold’.
B2 adjective /ˈwʌrisəm/

Worrisome

preocupante; molesto
Meaning
causing anxiety or concern; troubling
Example
The student's declining grades were worrisome to his parents.
Las calificaciones en declive del estudiante eran preocupantes para sus padres.
B2 adjective /ˈklæsɪfaɪd/

classified

clasificado
Meaning
arranged into categories; officially secret or restricted
Example
The report contains classified information and cannot be shared publicly.
El informe contiene información clasificada.
C1 noun /vəˈnɪər/

veneer

felicidad
Meaning
A thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to a coarser wood or other material; a superficially attractive appearance.
Example
The table was covered with a thin veneer of mahogany.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /streɪt/

strait

estrecho
Meaning
A narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two large areas of water.
Example
The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.
El estrecho de Gibraltar conecta el océano Atlántico y el mar Mediterráneo.
B2 noun /ˈkænjən/

canyon

cañón
Meaning
A deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it.
Example
The Colorado River carved the Grand Canyon over millions of years.
El río Colorado talló el Gran Cañón durante millones de años.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsæn.ə.ti/

Insanity

locura; demencia
Meaning
the state of being seriously mentally ill; extreme foolishness or irrationality
Example
The defense lawyer argued that his client was not guilty by reason of insanity.
El abogado defensor argumentó que su cliente no era culpable por razón de locura.
C2 noun /bəˈfuːnəri/

buffoonery

payasada
Meaning
Foolish or ridiculous behavior intended to amuse.
Example
His constant buffoonery irritated the serious audience.
Su constante payasada irritó al público serio.
C1 adjective /ˈfɪk.əl/

Fickle

inconstante; volátil; cambiante;
Meaning
changeable; inconstant; liable to sudden unpredictable change
Example
His fickle nature made it hard to trust his promises.
Su naturaleza inconstante hizo que fuera difícil confiar en sus promesas.
B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌpt/

Bankrupt

quebrado
Meaning
a person unable to pay debts; having no money; completely lacking in something
Example
The company went bankrupt after years of poor financial management.
La empresa quebró después de años de mala gestión financiera.
C2 noun /ˈɔːrzmən/

Oarsman

remero
Meaning
a person who rows a boat, especially as a member of a racing crew
Example
The experienced oarsman rowed the boat across the river.
El experimentado remero remó el bote a través del río.
C2 noun /ɪˈfrʌntəri/

effrontery

descaro o audacia ruda
Meaning
shameless or rude boldness
Example
He had the effrontery to lie even when caught red-handed.
Él tuvo el descaro de mentir incluso cuando lo atraparon con las manos en la masa.
C2 adjective /bɪˈnɪɡnənt/

benignant

benigno, bondadoso
Meaning
Kindly and benevolent in nature.
Example
The teacher’s benignant attitude made the students feel comfortable.
La actitud benigna del maestro hizo que los estudiantes se sintieran cómodos.
B2 noun /məˈræl.ə.ti/

Morality

moralidad
Meaning
principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong behavior
Example
The debate focused on the morality of the decision.
El debate se centró en la moralidad de la decisión.
C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.ɪ.skjuːl/

miniscule

minúsculo
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny.
Example
The error was so miniscule that nobody noticed it.
El error era tan minúsculo que nadie lo notó.
C2 noun /ˌvælɪˌtjuːdɪˈnɛəriən/

valetudinarian

persona hipocondríaca
Meaning
A person who is unduly anxious about their health or constantly concerned with minor ailments.
Example
He was regarded as a valetudinarian, always worrying about his health.
Se le consideraba un hipocondríaco, siempre preocupado por su salud.
B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/

instructions

instrucciones
Meaning
Detailed information on how something should be done or operated.
Example
Please follow the instructions on the box.
Por favor, siga las instrucciones en la caja.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈlɛzbiən/

lesbian

lesbiana
Meaning
a woman who is romantically or sexually attracted to other women
Example
She is a proud lesbian and advocates for equal rights.
Ella es una lesbiana orgullosa y aboga por los derechos iguales.
A1 noun /ˈpɪk.tʃər/

Picture

imagen
Meaning
a visual representation such as a painting, drawing, or photograph
Example
There is a beautiful picture hanging on the wall.
Hay una hermosa imagen colgada en la pared.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmens/

Immense

inmenso; colosal; enorme
Meaning
extremely large or great; huge
Example
The immense mountain range stretched across the horizon.
La inmensa cadena montañosa se extendía a lo largo del horizonte.
C1 noun /mɪkst ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

mixed economy

economía mixta
Meaning
An economic system where both government and private sector operate together.
Example
Most countries today follow a mixed economy model.
Hoy en día, la mayoría de los países siguen un modelo de economía mixta.
C2 noun /weɪf/

Waif

niño huérfano o abandonado; una persona o animal vagabundo
Meaning
a homeless or abandoned child; a stray person or animal
Example
The charity helps waifs and strays find homes and families.
La caridad ayuda a los huérfanos y a los vagabundos a encontrar hogares y familias.
C1 verb /bʌdʒ/

budge

mover ligeramente / cambiar de opinión o posición
Meaning
To move slightly; to change one’s opinion or position.
Example
Despite the pressure, he refused to budge from his decision.
A pesar de la presión, él se negó a moverse de su decisión.
B2 verb ɪnˈfɔːrsɪŋ

enforcing

aplicar
Meaning
To compel observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.
Example
Enforcing strict laws is necessary to prevent violations.
Aplicar leyes estrictas es necesario para prevenir violaciones.
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.
C1 adjective /pɪˈkjuːniˌɛri/

pecuniary

pecuniario
Meaning
relating to money or financial matters
Example
They faced pecuniary difficulties after the business failed.
Enfrentaron dificultades pecuniarias después de que el negocio fracasó.
C1 adjective, verb /muːt/

moot

irrelevante / debatible
Meaning
Adjective: subject to debate or irrelevant. Verb: to suggest an idea for discussion.
Example
The issue of funding became a moot point after the project was canceled.
El tema de la financiación se convirtió en un punto irrelevante después de que el proyecto fuera cancelado.
C2 verb /əˈdjuːs/

adduce

presentar evidencia o razones
Meaning
To provide evidence or reasons to support an argument or idea.
Example
The lawyer adduced several examples to support his case.
El abogado adujo varios ejemplos para respaldar su caso.
C2 noun /frɒnd/

frond

hoja
Meaning
A large, divided leaf of a fern, palm, or similar plant.
Example
The fern's frond stretched gracefully over the garden path.
La hoja del helecho se estiró graciosamente sobre el camino del jardín.