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B2 noun /ɡoʊl ˈsɛt.ɪŋ/

goal-setting

establecimiento de metas
Meaning
The process of identifying something that you want to accomplish and establishing measurable objectives to achieve it.
Example
Effective goal-setting helps individuals stay focused and motivated.
El establecimiento efectivo de metas ayuda a las personas a mantenerse concentradas y motivadas.
B2 noun /ˈɑːftərmɑːθ/

aftermath

consecuencias
Meaning
the consequences or aftereffects of an event or situation, especially a disastrous one
Example
The aftermath of the earthquake was devastating.
Las consecuencias del terremoto fueron devastadoras.
C1 noun /ˌdiː.mɑːˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Demarcation

demarcación
Meaning
the action of fixing the boundary or limits of something; separation or division
Example
The demarcation between public and private land was clearly marked.
La demarcación entre tierras públicas y privadas estaba claramente marcada.
C2 noun /ɒkˈteɪvoʊ/

octavo

octavo (tamaño de libro resultante de doblar una hoja en ocho partes)
Meaning
A size of book page resulting from folding a sheet of paper into eight leaves (sixteen pages).
Example
The old library contained rare octavo editions of Shakespeare.
La antigua biblioteca contenía ediciones raras de octavo de Shakespeare.
C2 adjective /ˈrɪz.ə.bəl/

risible

risible
Meaning
so absurd or ridiculous that it deserves to be laughed at
Example
The idea of flying pigs is completely risible.
La idea de los cerdos voladores es completamente risible.
B2 noun /ˈænθəm/

anthem

himno
Meaning
A song that is identified with a particular group, movement, or nation, often expressing pride or unity.
Example
The national anthem was played before the football match.
El himno nacional se tocó antes del partido de fútbol.
A2 verb /pʊʃ/

push

empujar
Meaning
to exert force to move something away from oneself; to press against
Example
Push the button to ring the bell.
Emputa el botón para hacer sonar la campana.
C1 noun /ˈhiːdənɪst/

hedonist

hedonista
Meaning
A person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important thing in life.
Example
She was called a hedonist because she always prioritized enjoyment over duty.
La llamaron hedonista porque siempre priorizaba el disfrute sobre el deber.
C2 adjective /ˈsæpɪd/

sapid

sabroso
Meaning
Having a pleasant taste; flavorful.
Example
The chef prepared a sapid dish that delighted everyone at the table.
El chef preparó un plato sabroso que encantó a todos en la mesa.
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛpərəbəl/

Irreparable

irreparable
Meaning
impossible to repair or fix; permanent damage that cannot be undone
Example
The accident caused irreparable damage to his spine.
El accidente causó daños irreparables en su columna vertebral.
A1 noun /weɪ/

Way

camino; manera; forma; estilo;
Meaning
a method, style, or manner of doing something; a road or path
Example
There must be a better way to solve this problem.
Debe haber una mejor manera de resolver este problema.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈprɒvɪdənt/

improvident

imprudente
Meaning
Not having or showing foresight; spending wastefully or without thought for the future.
Example
His improvident habits left him with no savings.
Sus hábitos imprudentes lo dejaron sin ahorros.
B1 verb /bʌmp/

bump

golpe
Meaning
To hit something or someone by accident; to knock against something.
Example
He accidentally bumped into the door.
Él accidentalmente chocó con la puerta.
A1 pronoun /aʊərz/

ours

nuestro
Meaning
belonging to or associated with us
Example
This victory is ours.
Esta victoria es nuestra.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈmɒdəl/

remodel

remodelar
Meaning
To change the structure or form of something, especially a building.
Example
They decided to remodel their kitchen last summer.
Ellos decidieron remodelar su cocina el verano pasado.
C1 noun /ˈprɒv.ɜːb/

Proverb

felicidad
Meaning
a short saying that expresses a general truth or gives advice
Example
The proverb 'Early to bed, early to rise' teaches us about good habits.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 noun /ˈpɔːpərɪzəm/

pauperism

paupérisme
Meaning
The state of being extremely poor.
Example
The country struggled with rising pauperism in the 19th century.
El país luchó contra el pauperismo creciente en el siglo XIX.
C1 verb /dɪˈspɛns/

dispense

distribuir
Meaning
To distribute or provide something, especially in portions.
Example
The machine dispenses clean drinking water.
La máquina dispensa agua potable limpia.
A2 noun /ˈkɑr.pɪt/

Carpet

alfombra
Meaning
a floor covering made from thick woven fabric
Example
The Persian carpet in the living room was a family heirloom.
La alfombra persa en la sala de estar era una reliquia familiar.
A1 conjunction /ænd/

and

y
Meaning
Used to connect words or sentences that are to be taken jointly.
Example
She bought apples and oranges.
Ella compró manzanas y naranjas.
C1 noun /ˈkɒndjuɪt/ or /ˈkɑːnduɪt/

conduit

conducto / medio
Meaning
a channel or pipe for conveying water, electricity, or information
Example
The cable was placed inside a protective conduit.
El cable fue colocado dentro de un conducto protector.
B2 adjective /ˈkɔːstli/

costly

costoso
Meaning
expensive or causing a lot of money, time, or effort
Example
Their mistake proved to be very costly for the company.
Su error resultó ser muy costoso para la empresa.
C1 noun ˌlɪb.ərˈeɪ.ʃən

liberation

liberación
Meaning
The action of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression; release.
Example
Liberation movements inspired many countries.
Los movimientos de liberación inspiraron a muchos países.
B2 noun/verb /swɑːmp/

swamp

pantano
Meaning
An area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh.
Example
The village was built near a swamp.
El pueblo fue construido cerca de un pantano.
B1 noun əbˈdʒek.tɪv

objective

objetivo
Meaning
A thing aimed at or sought; a goal.
Example
The main objective is to test sustainability.
El objetivo principal es probar la sostenibilidad.
C1 verb /mɑːr/

mar

estropear
Meaning
to spoil or damage the appearance or quality of something
Example
The scratch will mar the beauty of the painting.
El rasguño estropeará la belleza del cuadro.
C2 verb /kædʒ/

cadge

pedir
Meaning
To beg or obtain something, especially food or money, without paying for it.
Example
He tried to cadge a free meal from the restaurant.
Él intentó pedir una comida gratis en el restaurante.
C1 noun /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪtər/

speculator

especulador
Meaning
A person who forms theories without evidence, or invests in assets hoping for profit.
Example
The real estate speculator bought land hoping its value would rise.
El especulador de bienes raíces compró tierras con la esperanza de que su valor aumentaría.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈmæksɪməm/

maximum

máximo
Meaning
the greatest or highest amount, value, or degree possible
Example
She scored the maximum marks in the exam.
Ella sacó la máxima puntuación en el examen.
B2 noun /dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪtər/

denominator

denominador
Meaning
the number below the line in a fraction; a common factor in a situation
Example
In the fraction 3/4, the number 4 is the denominator.
En la fracción 3/4, el número 4 es el denominador.
C2 noun /ˈkaʊntɪŋˌhaʊs/

counting-house

oficina de contabilidad
Meaning
a business office where accounts are kept and financial transactions are managed
Example
The merchant spent most of his day in the counting-house reviewing ledgers.
El comerciante pasó la mayor parte de su día en la oficina de contabilidad revisando los libros de contabilidad.
A2 preposition /bɪˈsaɪd/

beside

al lado de
Meaning
next to or at the side of someone or something
Example
She sat beside her best friend during the ceremony.
Ella se sentó al lado de su mejor amiga durante la ceremonia.
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪvstoʊn/

gravestone

lápida
Meaning
A stone that marks a grave, usually inscribed with the name of the deceased.
Example
The gravestone had her name carved beautifully.
La lápida tenía su nombre grabado hermosamente.
C1 noun /ɪkˈspæns/

expanse

extensa área
Meaning
a wide, open area of land, sea, or sky
Example
The desert is a vast expanse of sand and rock.
El desierto es una vasta extensión de arena y roca.
A2 noun /ˈkæm.əl/

Camel

camello
Meaning
a large animal with one or two humps on its back that lives in hot dry places
Example
The camel walked slowly across the desert sand.
El camello caminó lentamente por la arena del desierto.
C2 phrase ˌdʒʊə.rɪs.pruːˈden.ʃəl ˈbentʃ.mɑːk

jurisprudential benchmark

punto de referencia jurídico
Meaning
A legal standard or precedent that serves as a reference point for future legal decisions.
Example
The decision set a jurisprudential benchmark.
La decisión estableció un punto de referencia jurídico.
C2 verb /ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪt/

ingratiate

ganarse el favor de
Meaning
To gain favor or approval by deliberate effort, often in a flattering way.
Example
She tried to ingratiate herself with her boss by complimenting him often.
Ella intentó ingraciarse con su jefe al elogiarlo con frecuencia.
C1 noun /ˈskælpəl/

scalpel

bisturí
Meaning
A small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery and dissection.
Example
The surgeon carefully used a scalpel to make the first incision.
El cirujano usó cuidadosamente un bisturí para hacer la primera incisión.
A2 noun /teɪp/

tape

cinta
Meaning
a long, narrow strip of material, often sticky on one side, used for fastening or sticking things together
Example
I need some tape to seal this box.
Necesito algo de cinta para sellar esta caja.
A2 noun /ˈbækɡraʊnd/

Background

fondo
Meaning
the circumstances or situation that form the setting; a person's education, experience, or social circumstances
Example
She has a strong background in mathematics and computer science.
Ella tiene una sólida formación en matemáticas y ciencias de la computación.
B2 verb /ˌriːjuˈnaɪt/

reunite

reunir
Meaning
to bring together again after separation
Example
The family was reunited after many years.
La familia se reunió después de muchos años.
C1 verb /wɪns/

wince

hacer una mueca por dolor
Meaning
To make an involuntary movement of the face or body as a result of pain or distress.
Example
He winced when the doctor touched his injured arm.
Él hizo una mueca cuando el doctor tocó su brazo herido.
C1 noun ˈɛksəʊˌplænɪt

exoplanet

un planeta que orbita una estrella fuera del sistema solar
Meaning
A planet that orbits a star outside the solar system.
Example
Astronomers have discovered thousands of exoplanets in the last decade.
Los astrónomos han descubierto miles de exoplanetas en la última década.
B2 verb (phrasal) /ˈpæs ˌɔːf/

pass-off

presentar algo falso como si fuera real; fingir
Meaning
to present something or someone falsely as something else; to pretend or deceive
Example
He tried to pass off the fake watch as a luxury brand.
Intentó pasar el reloj falso como una marca de lujo.
B1 noun /kənˈstrʌk.ʃən/

construction

construcción
Meaning
The building of something, typically a large structure.
Example
Construction dust significantly contributes to pollution.
El polvo de construcción contribuye significativamente a la contaminación.
B2 verb /ɡruːm/

groom

arreglar
Meaning
to clean, brush, and care for the appearance of someone or something
Example
She spends hours grooming her dog every week.
Ella pasa horas arreglando a su perro cada semana.
A2 noun /wʊlf/

Wolf

lobo
Meaning
a wild carnivorous mammal which is the largest member of the dog family
Example
The wolf howled at the full moon.
El lobo aulló a la luna llena.
C1 noun /ˌspɒn.təˈneɪ.ɪ.ti/

spontaneity

espontaneidad
Meaning
The quality of being spontaneous; natural and unplanned behavior.
Example
His spontaneity makes him a great conversationalist.
Su espontaneidad lo convierte en un gran conversador.
B2 noun /ˈθiːsɪs/

thesis

tesis
Meaning
A long piece of writing on a particular subject, usually for a degree at a university.
Example
She spent two years writing her doctoral thesis.
Pasó dos años escribiendo su tesis doctoral.
C2 noun /ʌnˈkloʊðɪŋ/

unclothing

desvestirse
Meaning
the act or process of removing clothing
Example
The child quickly ran inside for unclothing after playing in the mud.
El niño corrió rápidamente adentro para desvestirse después de jugar en el barro.
A1 noun /ˈvɛdʒ.tə.bəl/

vegetable

felicidad
Meaning
a plant or part of a plant used as food
Example
I eat vegetables every day for health.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
A1 noun /biːtʃ/

beach

playa
Meaning
An area of sand or small stones beside the sea or a lake.
Example
They spent the day relaxing on the beach.
Pasaron el día relajándose en la playa.
B2 noun /ˈfer.i boʊt/

Ferry-boat

ferry
Meaning
a boat that carries passengers and vehicles across water
Example
We took the ferry-boat to cross the river.
Tomamos el ferry-bot para cruzar el río.
B2 noun /ˈrækɪt/

racket

raqueta / alboroto
Meaning
A piece of equipment used to hit the ball in sports like tennis or badminton; also a loud noise or an illegal scheme.
Example
He bought a new tennis racket for the match.
Él compró una nueva raqueta de tenis para el partido.
C1 noun /fɔːrˈkloʊʒər/

foreclosure

embargo hipotecario
Meaning
The legal process by which a lender takes control of a property from a borrower who has failed to make payments.
Example
The family lost their home due to foreclosure after missing several mortgage payments.
La familia perdió su casa debido al embargo hipotecario después de no pagar varias cuotas de la hipoteca.
C1 adjective + noun ˈfeɪvərəbəl klaɪˈmætɪk kənˈdɪʃənz

favorable climatic conditions

condiciones climáticas favorables
Meaning
Weather conditions that are suitable and beneficial for growth or development
Example
Winter offers favorable climatic conditions for farming.
El invierno ofrece condiciones climáticas favorables para la agricultura.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪkəri/

trickery

Meaning
The use of dishonest methods to deceive or cheat someone.
Example
The politician was accused of winning the election through trickery.
C1 verb /ˈdrɪbəl/

dribble

goteo / driblar el balón con pequeños toques
Meaning
to let liquid flow slowly in drops or to move a ball skillfully with repeated small kicks or bounces
Example
The baby dribbled milk on his shirt.
El bebé derramó leche sobre su camisa.
C1 adjective /ˈmaɪ.ɡrə.tɔːr.i/

Migratory

migratorio
Meaning
moving from one place to another; characterized by seasonal movement
Example
Many birds are migratory and travel thousands of miles each season.
Muchos pájaros son migratorios y viajan miles de millas cada temporada.
C2 noun /ˈpiːs ɡʊdz/

Piece-goods

tela por pieza
Meaning
textiles or fabrics sold by the yard or meter; cloth materials
Example
The tailor bought piece-goods from the wholesale market to make custom dresses.
El sastre compró tela por pieza del mercado mayorista para hacer vestidos a medida.
C2 noun /ˈfaɪləm/

phylum

un categoría principal en la clasificación biológica, por encima de la clase y por debajo del reino
Meaning
a primary category in the biological classification of organisms, above class and below kingdom
Example
Humans belong to the phylum Chordata.
Los humanos pertenecen al filo Chordata.
B2 noun əˈmend.mənts

amendments

enmiendas
Meaning
Changes or additions made to improve a text, law, or constitution.
Example
Amendments reflect evolving public needs.
Las enmiendas reflejan las necesidades públicas en evolución.
A1 adverb /təˈmɒroʊ/

Tomorrow

mañana
Meaning
on the day after today; in the future
Example
Tomorrow we will visit the museum.
Mañana visitaremos el museo.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnuːmərəbəl/

Innumerable

innumerable; incontable; infinito
Meaning
too many to be counted; countless; infinite in number
Example
There are innumerable stars in the night sky that we cannot see with our naked eyes.
Hay innumerables estrellas en el cielo nocturno que no podemos ver con nuestros ojos desnudos.
C2 adverb /ˈbruːskli/ or /ˈbrʌskli/

brusquely

bruscamente
Meaning
in a blunt, abrupt, or rude manner
Example
She brusquely dismissed the suggestion.
Ella desechó la sugerencia de manera brusca.
A2 adjective /prəˈfɛʃənl/

professional

profesional
Meaning
relating to a job that requires special training or education
Example
She is a professional dancer who performs internationally.
Ella es una bailarina profesional que se presenta internacionalmente.
B1 noun ɡʊdz

goods

mercancías
Meaning
Merchandise or possessions; things that are bought and sold.
Example
The company produces high-quality goods for export.
La empresa fabrica mercancías de alta calidad para la exportación.
C1 noun /ˈæd.vənt/

advent

advenimiento
Meaning
The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.
Example
The advent of the internet changed the way people communicate.
El advenimiento de Internet cambió la forma en que las personas se comunican.
B2 adjective /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/

devoted

devoto
Meaning
Very loving, loyal, or dedicated.
Example
She is a devoted mother who always puts her children first.
Ella es una madre devota que siempre pone a sus hijos primero.
C2 adjective /məˈlɪfluəs/

mellifluous

melodioso
Meaning
Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.
Example
The singer’s mellifluous voice enchanted the audience.
La voz melodiosa del cantante encantó a la audiencia.
C2 noun /ˈmæsəkɪst/

masochist

masoquista
Meaning
a person who derives pleasure from their own pain or humiliation
Example
He was called a masochist for enjoying tough challenges.
Lo llamaron masoquista por disfrutar de desafíos difíciles.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒn.teɪn/

montane

relacionado con regiones montañosas; encontrado en ambientes de montaña
Meaning
Relating to mountainous regions; found in mountain environments.
Example
Montane forests host a variety of unique species.
Los bosques montanos albergan una variedad de especies únicas.
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.
C1 noun /səˈprɛʃən/

suppression

supresión
Meaning
the act of forcibly stopping something or holding back feelings or actions
Example
The suppression of free speech led to protests.
La supresión de la libertad de expresión llevó a protestas.
A2 noun /frɪdʒ/

fridge

nevera
Meaning
a household appliance used to keep food and drinks cold to preserve freshness
Example
I put the milk back in the fridge after breakfast.
Puse la leche en la nevera después del desayuno.
C1 noun /ɡeɪdʒ/

Gauge

medidor
Meaning
an instrument for measuring the magnitude, amount, or contents of something
Example
The pressure gauge showed the tank was full.
El medidor de presión mostró que el tanque estaba lleno.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənt/

emergent

emergente
Meaning
just coming into existence or becoming prominent
Example
The emergent startup quickly attracted investors.
La startup emergente rápidamente atrajo inversionistas.
C1 verb /ˈstrætɪfaɪ/

stratify

estratificar
Meaning
to arrange or divide into layers, classes, or categories
Example
The researchers plan to stratify the data based on age groups.
Los investigadores planean estratificar los datos según los grupos de edad.
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.
C1 noun /ˈfeɪvərɪtɪzəm/

favoritism

favoritismo
Meaning
the practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group
Example
The manager was accused of favoritism towards certain employees.
El gerente fue acusado de favoritismo hacia ciertos empleados.
A1 verb /riːd/

read

leer
Meaning
to look at written words and understand their meaning
Example
I read books before going to bed.
Yo leo libros antes de acostarme.
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈskɔːr/

underscore

subrayar
Meaning
to emphasize or highlight something
Example
The incident underscored the need for better safety measures.
El incidente subrayó la necesidad de mejores medidas de seguridad.
B1 adverb /rɪˈpiː.tɪd.li/

Repeatedly

repetidamente; una y otra vez
Meaning
again and again; many times over
Example
He repeatedly asked for help with his homework.
Él pidió ayuda repetidamente con su tarea.
C1 adjective /ˈprɒdɪɡəl/

prodigal

derrochador
Meaning
spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant
Example
The prodigal son returned home after wasting his inheritance.
El hijo pródigo regresó a casa después de malgastar su herencia.
C2 noun /ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjʊəns/

discontinuance

suspensión
Meaning
the act of stopping something, especially permanently
Example
The discontinuance of the service disappointed many customers.
La suspensión del servicio decepcionó a muchos clientes.
C1 verb, noun /træmp/

tramp

vagabundo / caminar pesadamente
Meaning
to walk heavily or noisily; a person who travels from place to place on foot, often homeless
Example
They tramped through the forest in heavy boots.
Ellos caminaron a través del bosque con botas gruesas.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈhoʊli/

Unholy

impío; perverso; profano
Meaning
wicked; sinful; profane
Example
The unholy alliance between the two companies caused public outrage.
La alianza impía entre las dos compañías causó indignación pública.
B1 noun /edʒ/

Edge

borde; filo
Meaning
the outside limit of an object or area; a sharp side of a blade
Example
Be careful not to cut yourself on the sharp edge of the knife.
Ten cuidado de no cortarte con el borde afilado del cuchillo.
C1 verb, noun /miˈændər/

meander

deambular
Meaning
to wander aimlessly or follow a winding course
Example
We meandered through the old streets of the city.
Deambulamos por las antiguas calles de la ciudad.
B1 adjective /slaɪt/

Slight

ligero; pequeño; delgado; sutil
Meaning
small in degree; not severe or intense; slim; thin
Example
There was a slight delay in the train schedule.
Hubo un pequeño retraso en el horario del tren.
C2 noun ˌɛr.jʊˈdɪʃ.ən

erudition

erudición
Meaning
The quality of having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarship.
Example
His erudition in history impressed the entire audience.
Su erudición en historia impresionó a toda la audiencia.
B2 noun, verb /ˈrætəl/

rattle

traquetear; sonajero
Meaning
to make a rapid series of short, sharp sounds; a device or object that makes such a sound
Example
The loose window began to rattle in the strong wind.
La ventana suelta empezó a traquetear con el viento fuerte.
B2 noun /daɪˈmen.ʃənz/

dimensions

dimensiones
Meaning
Aspects or features of a situation, problem, or thing.
Example
New dimensions of space exploration are being uncovered.
Se están descubriendo nuevas dimensiones de la exploración espacial.
C2 noun /ɪˈrɛvərəns/

irreverence

irreverencia
Meaning
a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously
Example
His jokes about religion showed irreverence to the sacred traditions.
Sus bromas sobre religión mostraron irreverencia hacia las tradiciones sagradas.
C1 noun ˈdʒɛnɪsɪs

genesis

origen, génesis
Meaning
The origin or mode of formation of something.
Example
The genesis of the internet changed the world forever.
El génesis de Internet cambió el mundo para siempre.
C2 verb /ˈvæsɪleɪt/

vacillate

felicidad
Meaning
to waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive
Example
He vacillated between studying law and becoming a writer.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /sɪˈkriː.ʃən/

Secretion

secreción
Meaning
a process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell or gland
Example
Insulin secretion is crucial for blood sugar regulation.
La secreción de insulina es crucial para la regulación del azúcar en sangre.
C1 adjective /ˈfɛrəl/

feral

salvaje
Meaning
existing in a wild or untamed state; not domesticated
Example
The feral cat roamed the streets at night.
El gato salvaje rondaba por las calles por la noche.
B1 noun /meɪt/

mate

amigo, compañero
Meaning
a friend or companion; a partner in marriage or reproduction
Example
He went fishing with his old school mate.
Fue a pescar con su viejo compañero de escuela.
C1 verb /snʌb/

snub

despreciar
Meaning
to insult or ignore someone by treating them rudely
Example
He felt hurt when his invitation was snubbed.
Él se sintió herido cuando su invitación fue despreciada.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛreɪtɪd/

serrated

dentado
Meaning
Having a notched or saw-toothed edge.
Example
The bread knife had a serrated blade.
El cuchillo de pan tenía una hoja dentada.
B2 noun wɜːrld ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ saɪt

World Heritage Site

Sitio de Patrimonio Mundial
Meaning
A landmark or area selected by UNESCO for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance.
Example
Sundarbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Sundarbans es un Sitio de Patrimonio Mundial de la UNESCO.
C2 verb ˈɑːb.fə.skeɪt

obfuscate

ofuscar, oscurecer, confundir
Meaning
Render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.
Example
Politicians often obfuscate facts to mislead people.
Los políticos a menudo ofuscan los hechos para engañar a la gente.
B1 adjective; verb (past and past participle of prepare) /prɪˈpɛrd/

prepared

preparado
Meaning
made ready in advance; having made plans or taken steps beforehand
Example
She was fully prepared for the final exam.
Ella estaba completamente preparada para el examen final.
B2 noun, verb /ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns/

inconvenience

inconveniente
Meaning
trouble or difficulty caused to someone; to cause trouble or difficulty to someone
Example
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the delay.
Pedimos disculpas por cualquier inconveniente causado por el retraso.
A2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːrkəl/

circle

círculo
Meaning
a round shape; to move all the way around something
Example
The children sat in a circle.
Los niños se sentaron en un círculo.
C1 noun /kwɪnˈtɛt/

quintet

quinteto
Meaning
A group of five people or things, especially musicians.
Example
The jazz quintet performed beautifully.
El quinteto de jazz tocó maravillosamente.
B2 verb /ˈbrɪdʒɪŋ/

bridging

construir un puente, hacer conexiones
Meaning
The action of building a bridge over something; connecting or reducing the distance between two things.
Example
The new initiative is bridging the gap between urban and rural development.
La nueva iniciativa está tendiendo un puente entre el desarrollo urbano y rural.
B1 noun /ɪkˈspres treɪn/

Express Train

tren expreso
Meaning
a fast train that travels between major stations with few or no intermediate stops
Example
The express train reached the destination in half the usual time.
El tren expreso llegó a su destino en la mitad del tiempo habitual.
C1 adjective /ˈhɑːrdi/

hardy

resistente, robusto
Meaning
Strong, robust, and capable of enduring difficult conditions.
Example
Hardy plants can survive the harsh winter.
Las plantas resistentes pueden sobrevivir al invierno severo.
B2 noun ɔːɡˈmɛn.tɪd riˈæl.ɪ.ti

augmented reality

realidad aumentada, combinación de mundos virtual y real
Meaning
Technology that overlays digital information on the real world environment.
Example
Gaming has been transformed by augmented reality.
La realidad aumentada ha transformado el juego.
B2 noun /səkˈsɛʃ.ən/

succession

sucesión ecológica
Meaning
The process of ecological change in which one community of organisms is gradually replaced by another.
Example
Forest succession occurs when old ecosystems are replaced by new ones.
La sucesión forestal ocurre cuando los ecosistemas antiguos son reemplazados por otros nuevos.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmoʊbəl/

immobile

inmóvil
Meaning
unable to move or be moved
Example
After the accident, he was immobile for weeks.
Después del accidente, estuvo inmóvil durante semanas.
C1 noun /ˌɑːrbɪˈtreɪʃən/

arbitration

arbitraje
Meaning
the process of resolving a dispute through an impartial third party whose decision is binding; formal judgment outside a court
Example
The contract requires arbitration to settle any disputes.
El contrato exige arbitraje para resolver cualquier disputa.
C1 noun /ˈɛf.ɪ.kə.si/

efficacy

eficacia
Meaning
The ability to produce a desired or intended result; effectiveness.
Example
The efficacy of the vaccine has been proven in trials.
La eficacia de la vacuna se ha demostrado en los ensayos.
B2 noun /hʌt/

hut

choza
Meaning
a small simple shelter or house
Example
They lived in a small wooden hut near the river.
Vivían en una pequeña choza de madera cerca del río.
B2 adjective /bɪˈlʌvɪd/

beloved

querido
Meaning
dearly loved, highly regarded
Example
She was the beloved queen of the kingdom.
Ella era la querida reina del reino.
C1 adjective + noun ˌpaɪəˈnɪərɪŋ ˈmɪʃən

pioneering mission

misión pionera
Meaning
A groundbreaking or innovative undertaking that leads the way in a particular field.
Example
Artemis is a pioneering mission in space exploration.
Artemis es una misión pionera en la exploración espacial.
C1 noun /kəˈlæm.ɪ.ti/

Calamity

calamidad; desastre
Meaning
an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster
Example
The earthquake was a terrible calamity that affected thousands of families.
El terremoto fue una terrible calamidad que afectó a miles de familias.
C2 adjective hjʊˈrɪs.tɪk

heuristic

heurístico
Meaning
Enabling a person to discover or learn something for themselves; experimental learning approach.
Example
Teachers use heuristic techniques to encourage self-learning.
Los profesores usan técnicas heurísticas para fomentar el autoaprendizaje.
A2 noun /sɔːlt/

Salt

sal
Meaning
white crystalline substance used for seasoning food; sodium chloride
Example
Please add some salt to the soup to enhance its flavor.
Por favor, añade un poco de sal a la sopa para realzar su sabor.