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B2 noun /ɡræm/

Gram

garbanzo
Meaning
chickpea; a leguminous plant and its edible seed
Example
She cooked gram curry for lunch today.
Ella cocinó curry de garbanzo para el almuerzo hoy.
C1 adjective /ˌɔː.riˈen.təl/

Oriental

relativo a los países del Este de Asia; oriental
Meaning
relating to the countries of East Asia; eastern
Example
The museum has a beautiful collection of oriental art.
El museo tiene una hermosa colección de arte oriental.
B1 verb pres

press

presionar. apretar.
Meaning
Exert force on (someone or something), typically with one's finger or hand, in order to move them away from oneself.
Example
Press firmly to operate the machine.
Presione firmemente para operar la máquina.
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.
C2 adjective /paɪd/

pied

de varios colores
Meaning
having two or more different colors, typically in blotches
Example
The pied cat had black and white patches all over its body.
El gato pied tenía manchas negras y blancas por todo su cuerpo.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɛk.wɪ.tə.bəl/

inequitable

inequitativo
Meaning
Not fair or just; lacking in fairness or equality.
Example
The distribution of resources was inequitable among the workers.
La distribución de recursos fue inequitativa entre los trabajadores.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪnˌʌp/

lineup

alineación
Meaning
a group of people or things arranged in a sequence
Example
The event featured a star-studded lineup of musicians.
El evento presentó una alineación de músicos llenos de estrellas.
C2 noun /ɛnˈkoʊmiəm/

encomium

elogio
Meaning
A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly.
Example
He delivered an encomium to his retiring teacher.
Él pronunció un elogio a su maestro que se retiraba.
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.
A2 noun, verb /kəˈrɪər/

career

carrera / profesión
Meaning
As a noun: a person’s course of professional life; as a verb: to move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way.
Example
She built a successful career in medicine.
Ella construyó una carrera exitosa en la medicina.
C1 noun ˌɪm.pʌlˈsɪv.ɪ.ti

impulsivity

impulsividad
Meaning
The tendency to act quickly and without thought or care; lack of self-control.
Example
His impulsivity led him to make reckless choices.
Su impulsividad lo llevó a tomar decisiones imprudentes.
C1 noun /ˈlɔːriət/

laureate

galardonado
Meaning
A person honored with an award for outstanding achievement in a field, especially the arts or sciences.
Example
The Nobel laureate gave an inspiring lecture on peace.
El laureado Nobel dio una conferencia inspiradora sobre la paz.
C2 adjective /ˈfɜːr.vɪd/

Fervid

apasionado; intensamente entusiasta; ardiente de emoción
Meaning
passionate; intensely enthusiastic; burning with emotion
Example
She gave a fervid speech about environmental protection.
Ella dio un discurso fervido sobre la protección del medio ambiente.
B2 adjective /ˈfɛmənɪn/

feminine

femenino
Meaning
having qualities traditionally associated with women; feminine in nature
Example
She has a very feminine style of dressing.
Ella tiene un estilo muy femenino de vestir.
C1 noun /ˌkɔr.diˈæl.ɪ.ti/

Cordiality

cordialidad; amabilidad
Meaning
sincere affection and kindness; warm and friendly behavior
Example
The host's cordiality made all the guests feel welcome and comfortable.
La cordialidad del anfitrión hizo que todos los invitados se sintieran bienvenidos y cómodos.
B2 noun /ˌæktɪˈveɪʃən/

activation

activación
Meaning
the act of making something start functioning
Example
The activation of the system took longer than expected.
La activación del sistema tomó más tiempo de lo esperado.
B2 noun /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃən/

exclamation

exclamación
Meaning
A sudden cry or remark expressing strong emotion or surprise.
Example
She let out an exclamation of joy when she heard the news.
Ella soltó una exclamación de alegría cuando escuchó las noticias.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmæm.əθ/

mammoth

mamut / gigante
Meaning
An extinct large elephant-like animal with long curved tusks; also means something huge.
Example
The company faced a mammoth challenge during expansion.
La empresa enfrentó un desafío gigante durante la expansión.
C1 noun /ˈplɛθərə/

plethora

una abundancia excesiva
Meaning
an excessive amount of something
Example
She has a plethora of books on her shelf.
Ella tiene una abundancia excesiva de libros en su estante.
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.
C1 noun/verb /freɪ/

fray

pelea, desgastarse
Meaning
As a noun, a fight or heated dispute; as a verb, to unravel or wear out through friction.
Example
He tried to stay calm, but his nerves began to fray during the argument.
Trató de mantenerse calmado, pero sus nervios empezaron a desgastarse durante la discusión.
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪˈθɛtɪkəl/

antithetical

antitético
Meaning
Directly opposed or contrasted; mutually incompatible.
Example
His views were antithetical to the values of the organization.
Sus puntos de vista eran antitéticos a los valores de la organización.
C2 verb /trænsˈfɪɡjʊər/

transfigure

transformar
Meaning
To transform the outward appearance or form, often in a way that elevates or glorifies.
Example
The artist managed to transfigure simple clay into a beautiful sculpture.
El artista logró transformar el barro simple en una hermosa escultura.
C2 verb /poʊˈtɛnʃiˌeɪt/

potentiate

potenciar
Meaning
To increase the power, effect, or likelihood of something.
Example
Caffeine can potentiate the effects of some medicines.
La cafeína puede potenciar los efectos de algunos medicamentos.
B1 noun /ˈlæftər/

laughter

risa
Meaning
the act or sound of laughing
Example
The room was filled with laughter.
La habitación estaba llena de risas.
C2 verb /sleɪk/

slake

calmar la sed
Meaning
To satisfy thirst or desire.
Example
She drank cold water to slake her thirst.
Ella bebió agua fría para calmar su sed.
B1 noun /ˈɔː.θər/

Author

autor
Meaning
a person who writes books, articles, or other written work
Example
The author spent three years writing her bestselling novel.
El autor pasó tres años escribiendo su novela más vendida.
C1 adjective /ˌæl.ɡəˈrɪð.mɪk/

algorithmic

basado en algoritmos
Meaning
Based on or using algorithms; relating to mathematical rules or procedures.
Example
Algorithmic processes power artificial intelligence systems.
Los procesos algorítmicos impulsan los sistemas de inteligencia artificial.
A2 noun /ˈmɛs.ɪdʒ/

Message

mensaje
Meaning
A written, spoken, or electronic communication sent from one person to another
Example
I received your message and will reply soon.
Recibí tu mensaje y responderé pronto.
B2 noun /pliː/

Plea

apelación; solicitud; excusa
Meaning
an urgent and emotional request; a defendant's formal response to a criminal charge; an excuse or justification
Example
She made a plea for help during the emergency.
Ella hizo una apelación por ayuda durante la emergencia.
A2 noun /smɔːl boʊl/

Small bowl

tazón pequeño
Meaning
a round, shallow container of small size used for serving food or liquids
Example
She served the soup in a small bowl.
Ella sirvió la sopa en un tazón pequeño.
B1 adjective /ˈɡɪvən/

given

dado
Meaning
Specified or stated; already decided or certain.
Example
It is a given fact that hard work leads to success.
Es un hecho dado que el trabajo duro lleva al éxito.
A1 noun/verb /deɪt/

date

fecha/cita
Meaning
A particular day of the month or year; also, a social or romantic appointment.
Example
They decided to meet on the date of her birthday.
Ellos decidieron encontrarse en la fecha de su cumpleaños.
B2 noun /ˈʃeɪndʒ ˈmænɪdʒmənt/

change management

gestión del cambio
Meaning
The discipline that guides how we prepare, equip and support individuals, teams and organizations in making organizational change.
Example
Change management ensures smooth transitions.
La gestión del cambio asegura transiciones suaves.
A2 noun /ˈbʊkʃɒp/

bookshop

librería
Meaning
a retail store where books are sold
Example
She spent an hour browsing in the small bookshop.
Pasó una hora mirando en la pequeña librería.
C1 adjective /æmˈfɪb.i.əs/

Amphibious

anfibio
Meaning
able to live both on land and in water; suitable for both land and water operations
Example
The amphibious vehicle can travel on both land and water.
El vehículo anfibio puede viajar tanto en tierra como en agua.
C1 adjective /ˈen.vi.əs/

Envious

envidioso/a; celoso/a
Meaning
feeling or showing envy; jealous
Example
She felt envious of her friend's new car.
Ella se sintió envidiosa del nuevo coche de su amiga.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈskɪld/

Unskilled

no cualificado; trabajador sin habilidades
Meaning
lacking technical training or ability; not requiring special skills
Example
Many unskilled workers are looking for training opportunities.
Muchos trabajadores no cualificados están buscando oportunidades de formación.
C1 adjective /hɪpˈnɒtɪk/

hypnotic

hipnótico
Meaning
Producing sleep or a trance-like state; mesmerizing.
Example
The music had a hypnotic effect on the audience.
La música tuvo un efecto hipnótico en la audiencia.
B2 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn/

sideline

actividad secundaria
Meaning
An activity done in addition to one's main job or area of work.
Example
The sideline discussions led to mutual understanding.
Las discusiones secundarias llevaron a una comprensión mutua.
C1 noun /ˈpɪk.æks/

Pick-axe

pico
Meaning
a tool with a heavy metal head and long handle used for breaking up hard ground or rock
Example
The miner used a pick-axe to break through the rocky surface.
El minero usó un pico para romper la superficie rocosa.
C2 noun /skriːd/

screed

escrito largo y tedioso
Meaning
a long, tedious piece of writing or speech; also a layer of material like cement spread on a surface
Example
He delivered a long screed against corruption.
Él entregó un largo escrito contra la corrupción.
B2 noun/verb /stʌmp/

stump

tronco de árbol, desconcertar
Meaning
the base of a tree left after the trunk is cut down; to puzzle or confuse
Example
The question completely stumped the students.
La pregunta desconcertó completamente a los estudiantes.
A2 noun /ˈləʊɡəʊ/

logo

logotipo
Meaning
a symbol or other small design adopted by an organization to identify its products, uniform, vehicles, etc.
Example
The company's logo was redesigned to reflect its new image.
El logotipo de la empresa fue rediseñado para reflejar su nueva imagen.
A1 adverb /haʊ/

how

cómo
Meaning
in what way or manner; by what means
Example
How do you solve this problem?
¿Cómo resuelves este problema?
B1 verb /ˈɒnər/

honour

honrar
Meaning
to show respect; to keep a promise
Example
We honour our veterans for their service.
Nosotros honramos a nuestros veteranos por su servicio.
C1 verb /ˈrʌsl/

rustle

crujir
Meaning
To make a soft, light sound like leaves or paper moving.
Example
The leaves rustled gently in the evening breeze.
Las hojas crujían suavemente con la brisa de la tarde.
A1 verb /ˈænsər/

answer

contestar
Meaning
to respond to a question; to reply; to solve
Example
She will answer the phone when it rings.
Ella contestará el teléfono cuando suene.
C2 noun /ɪnˈsɪpiəns/

incipience

inicio
Meaning
the beginning or initial stage of something
Example
The project was still in its incipience when funding was approved.
El proyecto aún estaba en su inicio cuando se aprobó la financiación.
C2 noun /ˈtɪl.ər/

Tiller

campesino
Meaning
a person who tills or cultivates land; a farmer
Example
The tiller worked hard in the fields every morning.
El campesino trabajaba duro en los campos todas las mañanas.
C1 verb /ˈrɪdɪkjuːl/

ridicule

ridiculizar
Meaning
To make fun of someone or something in a cruel or dismissive way.
Example
He was ridiculed for his strange ideas.
Fue ridiculizado por sus ideas extrañas.
C2 verb /dɪsˈpɔːrt/

disport

divertirse
Meaning
To amuse oneself in a lively or playful way.
Example
The children disported themselves in the garden.
Los niños se divirtieron en el jardín.
A1 adjective /ˈtwɛnti/

twenty

veinte
Meaning
the number equivalent to 20
Example
He is twenty years old.
Él tiene veinte años.
B1 noun /ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Generation

generación; producción;
Meaning
all the people born and living at about the same time; the production or creation of something
Example
Each generation faces unique challenges that shape their worldview and values.
Cada generación enfrenta desafíos únicos que dan forma a su visión del mundo y valores.
C2 noun /ˌpɜːrspɪˈkjuːəti/

perspicuity

claridad
Meaning
Clarity and ease in speech or writing; the quality of being clearly expressed.
Example
The perspicuity of his lecture made it easy for students to understand complex topics.
La claridad de su conferencia hizo que fuera fácil para los estudiantes entender temas complejos.
B2 noun /kɜːrl/

Curl

rizo; espiral
Meaning
a piece of hair that curves or coils; something with a spiral or curved shape
Example
She had beautiful natural curls that framed her face perfectly.
Ella tenía hermosos rizos naturales que enmarcaban su rostro perfectamente.
A2 adverb /ˈmoʊstli/

Mostly

principalmente; mayormente; usualmente
Meaning
mainly; for the most part; usually
Example
The students are mostly from local schools.
Los estudiantes son principalmente de escuelas locales.
A1 pronoun /wɒt/

what

qué
Meaning
used to ask for information about something
Example
What is your name?
¿Cuál es tu nombre?
A2 preposition /əˈɡɛnst/ or /əˈɡeɪnst/

against

contra
Meaning
In opposition to; contrary to; touching or resting on.
Example
They voted against the proposal.
Votaron en contra de la propuesta
B2 noun kənˈtrækʃən

contraction

contracción
Meaning
The process of becoming smaller; a decrease in size or quantity.
Example
The economic contraction resulted in a rise in unemployment.
La contracción económica resultó en un aumento en el desempleo.
B2 verb /kənˈfes/

confess

confesar
Meaning
to admit guilt or wrongdoing; to acknowledge
Example
He confessed his mistake to his teacher.
Él confesó su error a su maestro.
C1 verb /kraʊtʃ/

crouch

agacharse
Meaning
to bend your knees and lower your body close to the ground
Example
The cat crouched before leaping at its prey.
El gato se agachó antes de saltar hacia su presa.
C1 noun /ɔːˈdæs.ə.ti/

audacity

osadía
Meaning
The willingness to take bold risks; boldness or fearlessness.
Example
His audacity to question authority was admirable.
Su osadía para cuestionar la autoridad era admirable.
B1 preposition, adverb, adjective /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/

underneath

debajo, bajo
Meaning
Located directly below or beneath something
Example
The keys were hidden underneath the pile of papers.
Las llaves estaban escondidas debajo de la pila de papeles.
C2 verb /ɪnˈkʌmbər/

encumber

cargar
Meaning
to burden or weigh down something, making it difficult to move or progress
Example
She was encumbered by the heavy luggage during her journey.
Ella estaba cargada por el equipaje pesado durante su viaje.
C2 noun /ˈɡraɪndstoʊn/

grindstone

piedra de afilar
Meaning
a thick disc of stone used for grinding, sharpening, or polishing tools
Example
The blacksmith sharpened his blade on the grindstone.
El herrero afiló su cuchilla en la piedra de afilar.
C1 noun /ˌkɒmpɪˈleɪʃən/

compilation

compilación
Meaning
a collection of things, especially pieces of writing or music, gathered together
Example
The book is a compilation of his best essays.
El libro es una compilación de sus mejores ensayos.
B1 noun /ˈpɜː.sən.əl ˈdeɪ.tə/

personal data

datos personales
Meaning
Information that relates to an individual's private, sensitive, or identifiable data
Example
Protecting personal data is crucial in the digital age.
Proteger los datos personales es crucial en la era digital.
C2 noun/verb /ɡraʊs/

grouse

quejarse / un tipo de ave
Meaning
A type of bird; or to complain or grumble persistently.
Example
He always grouses about the long hours at work.
Él siempre se queja de las largas horas de trabajo.
B2 adjective /dɪˌveləpˈmentl/

developmental

desarrollador
Meaning
relating to the process of growth or progress
Example
Early childhood is a crucial developmental stage for learning.
La primera infancia es una etapa crucial en el desarrollo del aprendizaje.
C1 noun /rɪˈpraɪ.zəl/

Reprisal

venganza
Meaning
an act of retaliation; revenge taken for an injury or wrong
Example
The attack was carried out as a reprisal for the earlier bombing.
El ataque se realizó como una represalia por el bombardeo anterior.
B1 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪd/

selected

seleccionado
Meaning
carefully chosen from a group for a particular purpose
Example
He was one of the selected candidates for the scholarship.
Él fue uno de los candidatos seleccionados para la beca.
C2 noun /ˈmaɪkrəˌkɒzəm/

microcosm

microcosmos
Meaning
A small, representative system having analogies to a larger system; a miniature version of something.
Example
The small town is a microcosm of the entire nation.
El pequeño pueblo es un microcosmos de toda la nación.
C1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.kəl/

Oracle

oráculo
Meaning
a person regarded as a source of wise counsel; in ancient times, a priest or priestess acting as a medium
Example
The ancient Greeks consulted the oracle at Delphi.
Los antiguos griegos consultaban el oráculo en Delfos.
A1 adjective /lɑːrdʒ/

Large

grande; amplio; enorme
Meaning
of considerable size, extent, or intensity; big
Example
The large building dominated the city skyline.
El gran edificio dominaba el horizonte de la ciudad.
B2 adjective /ˈpen.dɪŋ/

Pending

pendiente; no resuelto; en proceso
Meaning
awaiting; not yet decided or settled; in the process of being completed
Example
The application is still pending approval.
La solicitud aún está pendiente de aprobación.
C1 noun /ˈkɪŋ.fɪʃ.ər/

King-Fisher

martinete
Meaning
a small bird with bright blue and orange feathers that catches fish by diving into water
Example
The colorful kingfisher dove into the pond to catch a fish.
El colorido martinete se zambulló en el estanque para atrapar un pez.
C2 noun juːˈbɪkwɪti

ubiquity

ubicuidad
Meaning
The fact of appearing everywhere or of being very common.
Example
The ubiquity of smartphones has transformed communication.
La ubicuidad de los teléfonos inteligentes ha transformado la comunicación.
C1 verb /uːz/

ooze

filtrarse
Meaning
to slowly flow or leak out through small openings or pores
Example
Blood began to ooze from the small cut.
La sangre comenzó a filtrarse de la pequeña herida.
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/

constellation

constelación
Meaning
a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern in the night sky
Example
Orion is one of the most famous constellations.
Orión es una de las constelaciones más famosas.
C1 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.ləs/

Shameless

desvergonzado
Meaning
having no shame; bold and rude; impudent
Example
The shameless politician refused to apologize for his mistakes.
El político desvergonzado se negó a disculparse por sus errores.
C2 noun /ˈnɒn.ɪʤ/

Nonage

minoría de edad
Meaning
the period of being under the legal age of majority; youth or immaturity
Example
During his nonage, all legal decisions were made by his guardian.
Durante su minoría de edad, todas las decisiones legales fueron tomadas por su tutor.
C1 adverb /ˈnɔːθwədz/

Northwards

hacia el norte
Meaning
towards the north; in a northerly direction
Example
The birds migrate northwards in spring.
Los pájaros migran hacia el norte en primavera.
B2 noun /ˈtɔːrsoʊ/

torso

torso
Meaning
The trunk of the human body, excluding the head and limbs.
Example
The artist painted the torso of the model in great detail.
El artista pintó el torso del modelo con gran detalle.
C2 verb /ˈbændi/

bandy

intercambiar
Meaning
To pass (words, ideas, or gossip) back and forth in a casual or argumentative way.
Example
They bandied jokes across the table.
Ellos intercambiaban bromas a través de la mesa.
C1 noun /kəmˈpəʊ.ʒər/

composure

estado de calma y autocontrol
Meaning
The state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself.
Example
She maintained her composure during the interview.
Ella mantuvo su compostura durante la entrevista.
B1 verb /skɪp/

skip

saltar
Meaning
to omit or pass over something; to move lightly or quickly
Example
He decided to skip breakfast and go straight to work.
Decidió saltarse el desayuno e ir directamente al trabajo.
C2 noun, verb /ˈhæmstrɪŋ/

hamstring

tendón en la parte posterior del muslo; como verbo, dificultar o restringir severamente la efectividad de alguien o algo
Meaning
a tendon at the back of the thigh; as a verb, to cripple or severely restrict the effectiveness of someone or something.
Example
Budget cuts hamstrung the organization’s plans.
Los recortes presupuestarios han debilitado los planes de la organización.
C2 noun /ˈræɡəmʌfɪn/

ragamuffin

niño desaliñado
Meaning
A person, typically a child, in ragged, dirty clothes.
Example
The little ragamuffin begged for food on the street.
El pequeño niño desaliñado pedía comida en la calle.
B1 noun /ˈpoʊni/

Pony

potro
Meaning
a small horse, typically under 14.2 hands high
Example
The children enjoyed riding the gentle pony at the farm.
Los niños disfrutaron montando el suave potro en la granja.
A2 noun /ˈdrɑː.mə/

drama

drama
Meaning
a play for theater, radio, or television, or an exciting or emotional situation
Example
She loves watching historical drama series.
A ella le encanta ver series de drama históricas.
B2 noun /dɪˈstɜː.bəns/

Disturbance

perturbación; disturbio; trastorno
Meaning
the interruption of a settled and peaceful condition; anxiety or mental uneasiness
Example
The loud music created a disturbance that bothered all the neighbors.
La música alta causó una perturbación que molestó a todos los vecinos.
C2 verb /ˈbraʊˌbiːt/

browbeat

intimidar / coaccionar
Meaning
To intimidate or bully someone into doing something
Example
The lawyer tried to browbeat the witness.
El abogado intentó intimidar al testigo.
A2 noun /ˈɛləˌveɪtər/

elevator

ascensor
Meaning
a machine that carries people or goods up and down between floors in a building
Example
We took the elevator to the tenth floor.
Tomamos el ascensor hasta el décimo piso.
B2 verb /dɪˈspoʊz/

dispose

desechar
Meaning
To get rid of something, or to arrange or incline towards something.
Example
He disposed of the old furniture responsibly.
Él desechó los muebles viejos responsablemente.
B1 adjective /əˈdɪʃənəl/

additional

adicional
Meaning
added, extra, or supplementary to what already exists
Example
The teacher gave the students additional homework.
El maestro dio a los estudiantes tareas adicionales.
C1 adjective /ɔːlˈmaɪ.ti/

Almighty

todopoderoso
Meaning
having unlimited power; omnipotent
Example
The almighty storm destroyed everything in its path.
El todopoderoso tormenta destruyó todo en su camino.
C1 verb /dɪˈfaɪl/

defile

profanar
Meaning
to pollute, corrupt, or make dirty
Example
The river was defiled by industrial waste.
El río fue profanado por desechos industriales.
B2 noun ˈneɪʧər ɪnˈθjuːziæsts

Nature Enthusiasts

entusiastas de la naturaleza
Meaning
People who have a passionate interest in and love for the natural world and outdoor activities.
Example
Nature enthusiasts often visit Sajek Valley for its scenic beauty.
Los entusiastas de la naturaleza a menudo visitan el Valle de Sajek por su belleza escénica.
B1 noun /ləˈbɔːr.ə.tɔːr.i/

Laboratory (Lab)

laboratorio
Meaning
a room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching
Example
The scientists conducted their experiments in the well-equipped laboratory.
Los científicos realizaron sus experimentos en el laboratorio bien equipado.
C1 verb /ˈdʒepərdaɪz/

jeopardize

poner en peligro
Meaning
to put something at risk of being damaged or destroyed
Example
His reckless behavior could jeopardize his career.
Su comportamiento imprudente podría poner en peligro su carrera.
C1 verb /ˈhæmpər/

hamper

impedir
Meaning
to hinder or impede the movement or progress of
Example
The heavy rain hampered our travel plans.
La fuerte lluvia impidió nuestros planes de viaje.
C1 verb /flaʊt/

flout

despreciar
Meaning
To openly disregard or show contempt for a rule or law.
Example
The company was fined for flouting environmental regulations.
La empresa fue multada por ignorar las regulaciones ambientales.
A2 noun /ˈkɒmədi/

comedy

comedia
Meaning
A type of entertainment that is intended to make people laugh.
Example
We watched a hilarious comedy at the theater.
Vimos una comedia divertida en el teatro.
A2 noun /ˈlɔːndri/

laundry

felicidad
Meaning
clothes or linens that need to be washed or have been washed
Example
She folded the clean laundry neatly.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B1 noun ɪmˈpruːv.mənts

improvements

mejoras
Meaning
The action of making or becoming better; an instance of something becoming or being made better.
Example
Continuous improvements increase productivity.
Las mejoras continuas aumentan la productividad.
B1 noun /ɡɪlt/

Guilt

culpa
Meaning
a feeling of having committed wrong or failed in an obligation; responsibility for wrongdoing
Example
She felt overwhelming guilt after forgetting her mother's birthday.
Ella sintió una abrumadora culpa después de olvidar el cumpleaños de su madre.
C2 noun /ˌhɜːrpəˈtɒlədʒɪst/

herpetologist

herpetólogo
Meaning
A scientist who studies reptiles and amphibians.
Example
The herpetologist discovered a new species of frog in the rainforest.
El herpetólogo descubrió una nueva especie de rana en la selva tropical.
C1 noun /ˈprɒk.tər/

proctor

examinador
Meaning
a person who supervises students during an examination
Example
The proctor reminded students to keep their phones switched off.
El proctor recordó a los estudiantes mantener sus teléfonos apagados.
C2 noun /nɪmf/

Nymph

Ninfa
Meaning
a mythological spirit of nature; a beautiful young woman in classical mythology
Example
The water nymph appeared by the moonlit lake.
La ninfa del agua apareció junto al lago iluminado por la luna.
B2 noun /ˈkloʊʒər/

closure

cierre
Meaning
the action or process of closing something, or the sense of finality or resolution.
Example
The closure of the company left many employees without jobs.
El cierre de la empresa dejó a muchos empleados sin trabajo.
B1 verb /spɛl/

spell

deletrear
Meaning
to write or name the letters of a word in order; to mean or result in something
Example
Can you spell your name for me?
¿Puedes deletrear tu nombre para mí?
C1 noun /ˈæk.jʊ.mən/

acumen

percepción
Meaning
The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions; keenness and depth of perception.
Example
His business acumen helped the company grow rapidly.
Su percepción empresarial ayudó a la empresa a crecer rápidamente.
C1 noun /jɛn/

yen

deseo
Meaning
A deep, strong desire or craving.
Example
She felt a strong yen to travel the world.
Sintió un fuerte deseo de viajar por el mundo.
B1 adverb /ˈtɛmpərɛrɪli/

temporarily

temporalmente
Meaning
for a limited time; not permanently
Example
The road is closed temporarily for repairs.
La carretera está cerrada temporalmente para reparaciones.
B2 noun /ˈskuːtər/

scooter

scooter
Meaning
a small two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine or electricity
Example
She rides a scooter to work every day.
Ella va al trabajo en scooter todos los días.
A2 adjective /ˈpiːs.fəl/

Peaceful

pacífico
Meaning
free from disturbance; calm and quiet; not involving war or violence
Example
The garden is a peaceful place to relax.
El jardín es un lugar pacífico para relajarse.
B2 noun /ˈprɛmɪs/

premise

premisa / edificio
Meaning
a statement or idea on which reasoning or an argument is based; also a building or property
Example
His argument was based on a false premise.
Su argumento se basaba en una premisa falsa.
B1 noun /ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/

cancellation

cancelación
Meaning
the act of stopping something that was planned or scheduled; the act of nullifying or invalidating something
Example
The airline announced the cancellation of several flights due to bad weather.
La aerolínea anunció la cancelación de varios vuelos.
B1 verb, adjective /spɛnt/

spent

gastado, agotado
Meaning
Past tense and past participle of 'spend'; also used as an adjective meaning exhausted or used up.
Example
She spent all her energy preparing for the exam.
Ella gastó toda su energía preparándose para el examen.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmfəni/

Symphony

sinfonía
Meaning
an elaborate musical composition for full orchestra, typically in four movements
Example
The orchestra performed Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.
La orquesta interpretó la Quinta Sinfonía de Beethoven.