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C2 verb /ˈɡɑːrbəl/

garble

distorsionar
Meaning
To reproduce a message in a confused, distorted, or unclear way.
Example
The poor phone connection garbled his words.
La mala conexión telefónica distorsionó sus palabras.
C2 adjective /ˈpɜːˌblaɪnd/

purblind

ciego o ignorante
Meaning
Having impaired or defective vision; lacking insight or understanding.
Example
The purblind approach to the problem led to many mistakes.
El enfoque purblindo del problema condujo a muchos errores.
A2 adjective /ˈtʃɪə.fəl/

Cheerful

alegre; optimista; lleno de alegría
Meaning
happy and optimistic; full of joy and good spirits; bright and lively
Example
She has a cheerful personality that brightens everyone's day.
Ella tiene una personalidad alegre que ilumina el día de todos.
B2 noun /dʒɜːm/

germ

microbio
Meaning
a microscopic organism, especially one that causes disease
Example
Washing your hands helps prevent the spread of germs.
Lavarse las manos ayuda a prevenir la propagación de los microbios.
B2 noun /ˈfrʌn.tɪər/

frontier

frontera o nuevo campo
Meaning
A new area of activity, knowledge, or development; the edge of knowledge or achievement.
Example
Robotic surgery is exploring a new frontier in medicine.
La cirugía robótica está explorando una nueva frontera en la medicina.
A2 adjective, noun /tʃaɪˈniːz/

chinese

chino
Meaning
relating to China, its people, or its language
Example
We went to a Chinese restaurant last night.
Fuimos a un restaurante chino anoche.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/

Distinguished

distinguido; honorable; famoso; de apariencia o comportamiento digno
Meaning
notable; honored; famous; having a dignified appearance or manner
Example
He is a distinguished professor at the university.
Él es un profesor distinguido en la universidad.
C2 adjective, adverb /ˌmæləprəˈpoʊ/

malapropos

inapropiado
Meaning
inappropriate or unsuitable; at an inconvenient or inappropriate time
Example
His comment was malapropos during the serious discussion.
Su comentario fue inapropiado durante la discusión seria.
C2 noun /əbˈsɪdiən/

obsidian

obsidiana (roca volcánica oscura y vidriosa)
Meaning
A hard, dark, glasslike volcanic rock formed by rapid solidification of lava.
Example
The knife was made from sharp obsidian.
El cuchillo estaba hecho de obsidiana afilada.
B1 noun /ˈvɪərər/

viewer

espectador
Meaning
a person who watches something, especially television or video content
Example
The viewer is able to switch channels with the remote control.
El espectador puede cambiar de canal con el control remoto.
C1 noun rɪˌkuːpərˈeɪʃən

recuperation

recuperación
Meaning
The process of gradually recovering from illness or fatigue
Example
Rest is essential for recuperation after illness.
El descanso es esencial para la recuperación después de una enfermedad.
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɜːrs/

disburse

distribuir
Meaning
to pay out money, especially from a fund
Example
The organization will disburse the funds to the affected families.
La organización distribuirá los fondos a las familias afectadas.
C2 noun /loʊm/

loam

suelo arcilloso fértil
Meaning
Fertile soil mixture of sand, clay, and organic matter.
Example
Loam soil is ideal for agriculture due to its nutrient content.
El suelo de loam es ideal para la agricultura debido a su contenido de nutrientes.
A2 noun /ˈbɪznəsˌwʊmən/

businesswoman

empresaria
Meaning
a woman who works in business, especially one who owns or manages a company
Example
The businesswoman expanded her company into international markets.
La empresaria expandió su empresa a mercados internacionales.
C2 noun/verb /ˈsʌkər/

succor

socorro
Meaning
Assistance and support in times of hardship or distress.
Example
The charity provided succor to the flood victims.
La caridad proporcionó socorro a las víctimas de las inundaciones.
C1 verb/noun /ˈsɒldər/

solder

soldar
Meaning
To join metal parts together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint
Example
He soldered the broken wires back together.
Él soldó los cables rotos de nuevo.
B1 verb /əˈdæpt/

adapt

adaptar
Meaning
to adjust or change something to suit new conditions or situations
Example
He quickly adapted to the new environment.
Él rápidamente se adaptó al nuevo entorno.
C2 noun /kənˈkɔːrdəns/

concordance

acuerdo
Meaning
Agreement; also an alphabetical index of the principal words in a book.
Example
There is a strong concordance between the two reports.
Hay una fuerte concordancia entre los dos informes.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛsti/

testy

irritable
Meaning
Easily irritated or annoyed.
Example
He became testy when asked the same question repeatedly.
Se puso irritable cuando le hicieron la misma pregunta repetidamente.
A2 noun/verb /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/

fishing

pesca
Meaning
the activity of catching fish
Example
Fishing is a popular activity in coastal villages.
La pesca es una actividad popular en las aldeas costeras.
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəkl/

monocle

monóculo
Meaning
A single round lens for one eye, used to correct or enhance vision.
Example
The old gentleman wore a monocle at formal events.
El anciano llevaba un monóculo en eventos formales.
B2 adjective /prəˈtɛktɪv/

protective

protector
Meaning
giving or capable of giving protection; shielding from harm or danger
Example
She wore a protective helmet while riding her bike.
Ella llevaba un casco protector mientras montaba su bicicleta.
A2 noun /muːn/

Moon

luna
Meaning
the natural satellite of the earth, visible at night by reflected light from the sun
Example
The full moon shines brightly in the night sky.
La luna llena brilla intensamente en el cielo nocturno
C1 adjective /ˈdjuːtɪfəl/

Dutiful

cumplidor; respetuoso; obediente
Meaning
conscientiously fulfilling one's duty; obedient; respectful
Example
She is a dutiful daughter who always helps her parents.
Ella es una hija cumplidora que siempre ayuda a sus padres.
B2 adjective /ˈʌt.moʊst/

Utmost

máximo; extremo
Meaning
greatest; most extreme; maximum possible
Example
She showed utmost care while handling the fragile items.
Ella mostró el máximo cuidado al manejar los artículos frágiles.
C2 noun /ˈæntɪˌtʃeɪmbər/

antechamber

salita de entrada
Meaning
a small room serving as an entry to a larger one
Example
The guests waited in the antechamber before being admitted to the hall.
Los invitados esperaron en la salita de entrada antes de ser admitidos al salón.
C2 adjective /ˌfæntæzməˈɡɒrɪkəl/

phantasmagorical

fantasmagórico
Meaning
Having a fantastic, dreamlike, or surreal appearance, often shifting or illusory.
Example
The movie created a phantasmagorical vision of another world.
La película creó una visión fantasmagórica de otro mundo.
C2 verb /bɪˈhəʊv/

behove

ser apropiado
Meaning
British spelling of 'behoove'; to be appropriate or necessary
Example
It would behove the company to listen to its customers.
Sería apropiado que la empresa escuchara a sus clientes.
C1 adjective + noun njuˈtrɪʃəs krɒps

nutritious crops

cultivos nutritivos
Meaning
Plants or vegetables that are rich in nutrients and beneficial for health
Example
Winter vegetables are considered nutritious crops.
Las verduras de invierno se consideran cultivos nutritivos.
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.
A2 noun /ˈkæs.əl/

Castle

castillo; palacio;
Meaning
a large fortified building or set of buildings; a fortress
Example
The medieval castle stood majestically on top of the hill.
El castillo medieval se erguía majestuoso en la cima de la colina.
B2 noun /ˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/

Dignity

dignidad, respeto, honor
Meaning
the state of being worthy of honor or respect; composure and self-respect
Example
Despite facing hardships, she maintained her dignity throughout the ordeal.
A pesar de enfrentar dificultades, mantuvo su dignidad durante toda la prueba.
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.
A2 noun /reɪs/

race

carrera
Meaning
a competition of speed, or a group of people with similar characteristics
Example
The race was very exciting, with many competitors.
La carrera fue muy emocionante, con muchos competidores.
A1 noun /siː/

Sea

mar
Meaning
a large body of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface
Example
We went swimming in the sea.
Fuimos a nadar en el mar.
C1 verb /ˈɛm.jʊˌleɪt/

emulate

imitar
Meaning
to imitate someone or something with the intent to equal or surpass
Example
Young athletes often emulate their idols.
Los jóvenes atletas a menudo imitan a sus ídolos.
B2 noun /prɒp/

prop

accesorio
Meaning
an object used on stage by actors during a performance; something that supports or holds up
Example
The actor forgot his prop on stage.
El actor olvidó su accesorio en el escenario.
B2 noun /sərˈvaɪvər/

Survivor

una persona que sobrevive, especialmente una persona que sigue viva después de un evento en el que otras personas han muerto
Meaning
a person who survives, especially a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died
Example
She is a cancer survivor who now helps other patients.
Ella es una sobreviviente de cáncer que ahora ayuda a otros pacientes.
C1 noun /ˈkævərn/

cavern

caverna
Meaning
a large cave or chamber in a cave
Example
The explorers entered a dark cavern beneath the mountain.
Los exploradores entraron en una caverna oscura debajo de la montaña.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrbɪtər/

arbiter

árbitro
Meaning
a person who has the authority to settle a dispute or decide an issue
Example
The principal acted as the arbiter in the conflict between the students.
El director actuó como el árbitro en el conflicto entre los estudiantes.
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrkəleɪt/

percolate

percolar
Meaning
To filter gradually through a porous surface or substance; to spread slowly.
Example
The rainwater percolated through the soil into the groundwater.
El agua de lluvia percoló a través del suelo hacia el agua subterránea.
C1 verb /ɪɡˈzɔːlt/

exalt

exaltar, ensalzar
Meaning
to praise highly or raise in rank, honor, or power
Example
The community exalted the teacher for his dedication.
La comunidad exaltó al maestro por su dedicación.
B2 noun ˈbreɪk.θruː

breakthrough

descubrimiento importante
Meaning
A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.
Example
The breakthrough opens doors for new technology.
El descubrimiento abre puertas para nuevas tecnologías.
B1 noun /lɔːn/

Lawn

césped
Meaning
an area of short, regularly mown grass in the grounds of a house or in a park
Example
She waters the lawn every morning.
Ella riega el césped todas las mañanas.
A2 noun/verb /bəˈluːn/

balloon

globo
Meaning
A small bag made of thin rubber or similar material that can be inflated with air or gas; as a verb, to expand rapidly.
Example
The children played with a red balloon at the party.
Los niños jugaron con un globo rojo en la fiesta.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪt/

belate

retrasar
Meaning
to delay or make late
Example
Heavy traffic belated our arrival at the party.
El tráfico pesado retrasó nuestra llegada a la fiesta.
C1 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn dɪˈskʌʃənz/

sideline discussions

discusiones secundarias
Meaning
Informal or secondary conversations that occur outside the main agenda of a formal meeting.
Example
Sideline discussions often lead to agreements.
Las discusiones secundarias a menudo conducen a acuerdos.
C2 adjective /prɪˈhɛnsaɪl/

prehensile

prensil
Meaning
adapted for seizing or grasping, especially by wrapping around an object
Example
The monkey used its prehensile tail to hang from the branch.
El mono usó su cola prensil para colgarse de la rama.
C1 adverb /ˈfeɪ.təl.i/

Fatally

fatalmente
Meaning
in a way that causes death; with deadly consequences; critically
Example
The accident fatally injured two passengers.
El accidente hirió fatalmente a dos pasajeros.
C1 verb /səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/

solidify

solidificar
Meaning
To make something firm, strong, or more certain.
Example
The company solidified its position in the market.
La empresa solidificó su posición en el mercado.
B2 noun /əkˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

accessibility

accesibilidad
Meaning
Accessibility or availability, easy availability of any place or service.
Example
Improved accessibility helps people with disabilities.
La accesibilidad mejorada ayuda a las personas con discapacidades.
A1 adverb /əˈraʊnd/

Around

alrededor; por todas partes; cerca; aproximadamente
Meaning
in a circle; on all sides; in the vicinity; approximately
Example
Look around and you will see many beautiful flowers.
Mira alrededor y verás muchas flores hermosas.
C1 adjective /ˌθiːəˈlɒdʒɪkl/

theological

teológico
Meaning
Relating to the study of theology or religious belief.
Example
He wrote a theological paper on the concept of divine justice.
Escribió un artículo teológico sobre el concepto de justicia divina.
B1 verb /dɪsˈtrɪbjuːt/

distribute

distribuir
Meaning
to give out or spread something among several people or places
Example
The teacher will distribute the test papers.
El maestro distribuirá los exámenes.
C2 noun ˈɛn.ɡræm

Engram

Señales físicas en el cerebro para el almacenamiento y recuperación de recuerdos
Meaning
Physical signs or patterns in the brain for memory storage and retrieval
Example
Scientists study engrams to understand how memories are stored.
Los científicos estudian los engramas para comprender cómo se almacenan los recuerdos.
C1 noun /ˈkroʊniˌɪzəm/

cronyism

clientelismo
Meaning
The practice of favoring friends or associates, especially in political appointments or business deals.
Example
The company was accused of cronyism in hiring practices.
La empresa fue acusada de clientelismo en las prácticas de contratación.
C2 noun /ˈʃɛvrən/

chevron

símbolo en forma de V
Meaning
A V-shaped pattern, often used in military insignia or design.
Example
The sergeant’s uniform displayed three chevrons on the sleeve.
El uniforme del sargento mostraba tres chevrones en la manga.
C1 noun /prəˈpoʊnənt/

proponent

defensor, proponente
Meaning
a person who advocates for or supports a particular idea, cause, or plan
Example
She is a strong proponent of renewable energy.
Ella es una fuerte defensora de la energía renovable.
C2 adjective ˌɪn.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs

inefficacious

ineficaz
Meaning
Not producing any or the desired effect; ineffective.
Example
The treatment was inefficacious in curing the disease.
El tratamiento fue ineficaz en curar la enfermedad.
C2 adjective /ɪkˈskɜːsɪv/

excursive

excursivo
Meaning
Tending to digress or wander; moving away from the main subject.
Example
His excursive lecture left the students confused about the main topic.
Su conferencia excursive dejó a los estudiantes confundidos sobre el tema principal.
B1 verb /ɡræb/

grab

agarrar
Meaning
To seize something quickly and firmly.
Example
He tried to grab the ball before it rolled away.
Él trató de agarrar la pelota antes de que se fuera rodando.
C2 noun /tʃəˈmeɪ.li/

Chameli

jazmín
Meaning
a variety of jasmine flower with small white fragrant petals
Example
The chameli flowers are commonly used to make garlands and perfumes.
Las flores de jazmín se usan comúnmente para hacer guirnaldas y perfumes.
C1 noun /ˈkruːsɪbəl/

crucible

prueba severa, recipiente para fundir sustancias
Meaning
a severe test or trial; a container used for heating substances to very high temperatures
Example
The team emerged stronger from the crucible of competition.
El equipo salió más fuerte del crisol de la competencia.
B1 noun /vaɪəˈlɪn/

Violin

violín
Meaning
a musical instrument with four strings that is played with a bow
Example
She plays the violin beautifully in the orchestra.
Ella toca el violín hermosamente en la orquesta.
C2 noun /ˌhaɪpəˈkɒndrɪæk/

hypochondriac

hipocondríaco
Meaning
a person who is excessively worried about having a serious illness
Example
She is a hypochondriac who visits the doctor every week.
Ella es una hipocondríaca que visita al médico cada semana.
B1 adverb /sɪnˈsɪrli/

sincerely

sinceramente
Meaning
with genuine feelings; honestly and truly
Example
I sincerely hope you recover soon.
Espero sinceramente que te recuperes pronto.
A1 adjective /ɡreɪt/

great

gran
Meaning
Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average; very good or important.
Example
She gave a great performance at the concert.
Ella dio una gran actuación en el concierto.
A2 adverb /ˈlaʊdli/

loudly

en voz alta
Meaning
in a way that produces a lot of sound; with a high volume
Example
He spoke loudly so everyone in the room could hear him.
Habló en voz alta para que todos pudieran oírlo.
B1 noun /ˈnaɪt.meər/

Nightmare

pesadilla
Meaning
a frightening or unpleasant dream; a very unpleasant experience
Example
The exam was a complete nightmare for unprepared students.
El examen fue una pesadilla completa para los estudiantes no preparados.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/

neighboring

vecino
Meaning
situated near or next to another place; adjacent or nearby.
Example
They visited a neighboring village for the festival.
Visitaron un pueblo vecino para el festival.
A2 adverb /ɪɡˈzækt.li/

Exactly

precisamente; exactamente; en completo acuerdo
Meaning
precisely; accurately; in complete agreement
Example
Tell me exactly what happened during the meeting.
Dime exactamente qué pasó durante la reunión.
A2 noun /liːf/

Leaf

hoja
Meaning
a flattened structure of a higher plant, typically green and blade-like, that is attached to a stem
Example
The autumn leaves are falling from the tree.
Las hojas de otoño caen del árbol.
B1 verb /preɪ/

pray

rezar
Meaning
to speak to God or a deity; to hope earnestly
Example
Many people pray for peace in the world.
Muchas personas rezan por la paz en el mundo.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɪəriəs/

imperious

imperioso
Meaning
Arrogantly domineering or overbearing.
Example
Her imperious tone made it hard for others to argue.
Su tono imperioso dificultaba que los demás discutieran.
B2 verb /ɪkˈspoʊz/

expose

exponer
Meaning
to reveal or uncover; to make visible or known
Example
The investigation exposed the truth about the scandal.
La investigación expuso la verdad sobre el escándalo.
C1 verb/noun ˈfæð.əm

fathom

entender
Meaning
To understand after much thought; to measure the depth of water; to comprehend.
Example
It is difficult to fathom the depths of the ocean.
Es difícil entender las profundidades del océano.
B1 noun /rɪˈspɒns/

Response

respuesta; reacción
Meaning
a reaction to something; an answer or reply; the way in which something reacts to external stimulus
Example
The government's response to the crisis was swift and decisive.
La respuesta del gobierno a la crisis fue rápida y decisiva.
B2 verb, noun /ˈtæk.əl/

tackle

resolver, detener
Meaning
to try to deal with or solve a difficult problem; to physically stop someone in sports by knocking them down
Example
The coach taught the players how to tackle properly.
El entrenador enseñó a los jugadores cómo tacklear correctamente.
A2 adjective /ˈsɪli/

Silly

tonto; estúpido
Meaning
foolish; lacking good sense or judgement
Example
Don't be silly, of course you can do it!
¡No seas tonto, por supuesto que puedes hacerlo!
C1 adjective /ɪnˈfriːkwənt/

infrequent

poco frecuente
Meaning
Happening rarely or not often.
Example
He made infrequent visits to his hometown after moving abroad.
Él hacía visitas poco frecuentes a su ciudad natal después de mudarse al extranjero.
B2 verb /hæk/

hack

cortar, acceder sin autorización a un sistema informático
Meaning
to cut or chop roughly; to gain unauthorized access to a computer system
Example
The programmer managed to hack into the system.
El programador logró hackear el sistema.
B1 noun /nuːn/

noon

mediodía
Meaning
12 o'clock in the daytime; midday
Example
The meeting will start at noon.
La reunión comenzará a mediodía.
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊ/

overshadow

opacar
Meaning
to appear more important or significant than something else, reducing its impact
Example
The scandal overshadowed his achievements.
El escándalo opacó sus logros.
C1 noun /bɪˈriːvmənt/

bereavement

duelo
Meaning
The state of having lost a loved one through death.
Example
She received many letters of sympathy during her time of bereavement.
Ella recibió muchas cartas de simpatía durante su periodo de duelo.
C2 noun /ˈsaɪ.ə.lɪz.əm/

sciolism

pretensión de conocimiento superficial
Meaning
pretentious show of superficial knowledge
Example
His speech was full of sciolism, impressing no one.
Su discurso estaba lleno de sciolismo, sin impresionar a nadie.
C2 noun /kəˈtæb.ə.lɪ.zəm/

catabolism

catabolismo
Meaning
The breakdown of complex molecules in living organisms to form simpler ones together with the release of energy; destructive metabolism.
Example
Catabolism plays a crucial role in cellular energy production.
El catabolismo juega un papel crucial en la producción de energía celular.
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.
C2 adjective /məˈnaɪəkəl/

maniacal

maniaco
Meaning
behaving like a maniac; showing excessive enthusiasm or madness
Example
He gave a maniacal laugh during the movie.
Él dio una risa maniaca durante la película.
C1 noun /ˈmæn.juˌskrɪpt/

manuscript

manuscrito
Meaning
a handwritten or typed document, especially a writer’s draft before publication
Example
The author submitted her manuscript to the publisher.
La autora presentó su manuscrito al editor.
B2 noun /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/

establishment

establecimiento
Meaning
An organization, business, or system; the act of setting something up.
Example
The restaurant is a new establishment in town.
El restaurante es un nuevo establecimiento en la ciudad.
C2 adjective /tɛnˈdɛnʃəs/

tendentious

tendencioso
Meaning
Expressing or promoting a particular cause or point of view, often biased.
Example
The article was criticized for its tendentious tone.
El artículo fue criticado por su tono tendencioso.
B1 adjective /dʌl/

Dull

aburrido; insípido; soso; monótono; tonto;
Meaning
lacking interest or excitement; not bright; lacking intelligence; tedious
Example
The lecture was very dull and boring.
La conferencia fue muy aburrida y tediosa.
C2 noun /krəˈdjuːlɪti/

credulity

credulidad
Meaning
A tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true.
Example
The scam succeeded because of the victim's credulity.
El fraude tuvo éxito debido a la credulidad de la víctima.
B1 noun/verb /wuːnd/

wound

felicidad
Meaning
an injury to the body or to harm someone
Example
He received a deep wound on his arm.
Ella no podía ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 adverb /əˈbɛd/

abed

en la cama
Meaning
in bed
Example
She stayed abed all day due to illness.
Se quedó en la cama todo el día debido a la enfermedad.
C1 noun /rɪˈmɪt.əns/

Remittance

remesa
Meaning
A sum of money sent in payment or as a gift.
Example
The country's economy benefits from expatriate remittance.
La economía del país se beneficia de las remesas de los expatriados.
B2 adjective /æʃ ˈkʌl.ər/

Ash-colour

color ceniza
Meaning
a grayish color resembling ash
Example
The old building had ash-colour walls that needed painting.
El edificio viejo tenía paredes de color ceniza que necesitaban pintura.
B1 noun /fəˈsɪl.ɪ.ti/

facility

instalación
Meaning
A place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.
Example
The facility was well-maintained.
La instalación estaba bien mantenida.
B2 noun /həˈraɪ.zənz/

horizons

horizontes
Meaning
The limit of a person's mental perception, experience, or interest.
Example
The telescope opens new horizons for astronomy.
El telescopio abre nuevos horizontes para la astronomía.
C1 noun ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪzd ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlz

marginalized individuals

individuos marginados
Meaning
People who are treated as insignificant or peripheral to society, often excluded from mainstream social, economic, or political activities.
Example
Marginalized individuals often face severe challenges.
Los individuos marginados a menudo enfrentan desafíos graves.
C1 noun/verb /ˈɪmprɪnt/

imprint

huella
Meaning
A mark or impression made by pressure; to establish or fix firmly in someone's mind.
Example
The event left an indelible imprint on the city's history.
El evento dejó una huella indeleble en la historia de la ciudad.
A1 noun /ˈkrɪsməs/

christmas

Navidad
Meaning
an annual festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed on December 25
Example
Families gather to celebrate Christmas with joy and love.
Las familias se reúnen para celebrar la Navidad con alegría y amor.
C2 verb /dʌn/

dun

exigir el pago de una deuda
Meaning
to demand payment of a debt persistently
Example
The landlord dunned the tenant for unpaid rent.
El arrendador exigió al inquilino el alquiler impago.
B2 noun /tɪˈlɑpiə fɪʃ/

Tilapia fish

pez tilapia
Meaning
a freshwater fish native to Africa, widely farmed for food due to its mild taste and fast growth
Example
Tilapia fish is one of the most commonly farmed fish species worldwide.
El pez tilapia es una de las especies de peces más cultivadas en todo el mundo.
C1 noun /ˌpændəˈmoʊniəm/

pandemonium

pandemonio
Meaning
Wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar.
Example
When the concert was canceled, pandemonium broke out among the crowd.
Cuando el concierto fue cancelado, se desató el pandemonio entre la multitud.
C1 adjective /ˈmɒnstrəs/

Monstrous

monstruoso; extremadamente grande; chocante o malvado; anormal o antinatural
Meaning
extremely large; shockingly evil or wrong; abnormal or unnatural
Example
The monstrous crime shocked the entire community.
El crimen monstruoso sorprendió a toda la comunidad.
B1 adjective /ˈaʊtər/

outer

exterior
Meaning
situated on or toward the outside; external
Example
The outer layer of the jacket is waterproof.
La capa externa de la chaqueta es impermeable.
C2 noun /ˌkælɪsˈθɛnɪks/

calisthenics

ejercicio físico
Meaning
exercises that use body weight for strength and flexibility
Example
She practices calisthenics every morning in the park.
Ella practica calistenia todas las mañanas en el parque.
B2 adjective ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl

ecological

ecológico
Meaning
Relating to ecology or the environment.
Example
Deforestation threatens the ecological balance of the planet.
La deforestación amenaza el equilibrio ecológico del planeta.
C1 verb /proʊˈtrækt/

protract

prolongar
Meaning
To prolong or extend in time or duration.
Example
Negotiations were protracted for several months.
Las negociaciones fueron prolongadas durante varios meses.
B1 noun /ˈklɪn.ɪk/

clinic

clínica
Meaning
A place where people receive medical treatment without staying overnight.
Example
She went to the clinic for a health check-up.
Ella fue a la clínica para un chequeo de salud.
C1 adverb /maɪˈnjuːtli/

Minutely

minuciosamente
Meaning
in very small detail; extremely carefully
Example
The detective examined the evidence minutely.
El detective examinó la evidencia minuciosamente.
C2 noun /ˌbluː ˈblʌd/

Blue-blood

sangre azul
Meaning
a person of noble birth; aristocrat
Example
She came from a family of blue-bloods with centuries of royal heritage.
Ella vino de una familia de sangre azul con siglos de herencia real.
B2 noun /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

notification

notificación
Meaning
an official or formal notice or message informing someone of something; an alert delivered by a system or device
Example
You will receive a notification when your application is approved.
Recibirás una notificación cuando se apruebe tu solicitud.
B2 adjective /əˈsɪdɪk/

acidic

ácido
Meaning
containing acid; having a sour taste; sharp or biting in tone
Example
The lemon has an acidic taste that makes your mouth pucker.
El limón tiene un sabor ácido.
C2 noun /ˌdɪvɪˈneɪʃən/

divination

adivinación
Meaning
the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means
Example
Ancient people often relied on divination to guide important decisions.
Las personas antiguas a menudo dependían de la adivinación para tomar decisiones importantes.
B2 noun ˌɡloʊ.bəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

globalization

globalización
Meaning
The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.
Example
Globalization has connected economies across the world.
La globalización ha conectado economías en todo el mundo.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈvɔɪst/

unvoiced

no expresado
Meaning
not expressed in speech; in phonetics, a sound produced without vocal cord vibration
Example
The student kept her opinion unvoiced during the meeting.
La estudiante mantuvo su opinión no expresada durante la reunión.
B1 noun ɡreɪt wɔːl əv ˈtʃaɪ.nə

Great Wall of China

Gran Muralla China
Meaning
A massive ancient fortification system in China, built to protect against invasions and considered one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
Example
The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
La Gran Muralla de China es uno de los monumentos más famosos del mundo.
B2 verb /siːs/

cease

detener
Meaning
to bring or come to an end; to stop doing something
Example
The noise ceased as soon as the children went inside.
El ruido cesó tan pronto como los niños entraron.
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.ərn.wʊd/

Ironwood

madera de hierro
Meaning
a hard, dense wood from various trees; also the tree itself that produces small flowers
Example
The ironwood tree blooms with tiny white flowers.
El árbol de madera de hierro florece con pequeñas flores blancas.