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C2 adjective /ɡrænˈdɪləkwənt/

grandiloquent

lenguaje pomposo
Meaning
Using lofty, pompous, or extravagant language to impress others.
Example
The politician’s grandiloquent speech failed to connect with ordinary people.
El discurso grandilocuente del político no logró conectar con la gente común.
C2 noun /hʊˈzɑːr/

hussar

husar
Meaning
a member of a light cavalry regiment in European armies, especially the Hungarian cavalry
Example
The hussar rode swiftly across the battlefield.
El husar cabalgó rápidamente a través del campo de batalla.
C1 noun /ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbiə/

xenophobia

xenofobia
Meaning
fear or hatred of foreigners, people from different cultures, or strangers
Example
Xenophobia can lead to discrimination and social division.
La xenofobia puede llevar a la discriminación y la división social.
B1 noun /rɪˈɡret/

Regret

arrepentimiento
Meaning
a feeling of sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done
Example
She felt deep regret about her harsh words.
Ella sintió un profundo arrepentimiento por sus palabras duras.
A1 noun/verb /fɪlm/

film

película
Meaning
a motion picture or movie; or to record on camera
Example
They watched a film together on the weekend.
Ellos vieron una película juntos el fin de semana.
B1 adjective /ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/

realistic

realista
Meaning
having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected
Example
She gave a realistic estimate of the project's cost.
Ella dio una estimación realista del costo del proyecto.
B2 noun /kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/

Consumption

consumo
Meaning
The using up of a resource or the amount of a product consumed by consumers.
Example
High energy consumption leads to increased electricity bills.
El alto consumo de energía lleva a un aumento en las facturas de electricidad.
B2 verb /ˈɪmɪɡreɪt/

immigrate

inmigrar
Meaning
to come to live permanently in a foreign country
Example
He immigrated to Canada five years ago.
Él inmigró a Canadá hace cinco años.
C1 adjective /ˈsted.fæst/

Steadfast

firme; resuelto; inquebrantable
Meaning
firm in belief, determination, or adherence; unwavering
Example
She remained steadfast in her commitment to helping the poor.
Ella permaneció firme en su compromiso de ayudar a los pobres.
C2 verb /diːˈlɪmɪt/

delimit

delimitar
Meaning
to fix the boundaries or limits of something
Example
The treaty was signed to delimit the borders of the two countries.
El tratado fue firmado para delimitar las fronteras de los dos países.
B2 noun /ˈtes.tɪ.moʊ.ni/

Testimony

testimonio; evidencia
Meaning
a formal written or spoken statement given in a court of law; evidence or proof
Example
The witness gave compelling testimony during the trial.
El testigo dio un testimonio convincente durante el juicio.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪtɪd/

emaciated

demacrado
Meaning
Abnormally thin or weak, usually due to illness or lack of food.
Example
The emaciated dog was rescued from the abandoned house.
El perro demacrado fue rescatado de la casa abandonada.
C1 noun /rɪˈvɒl.vər/

Revolver

revólver
Meaning
a pistol with revolving chambers enabling several shots to be fired without reloading
Example
The detective drew his revolver from its holster.
El detective sacó su revólver de su funda.
B1 verb /ɪmˈprɛs/

impress

impresionar
Meaning
to cause someone to feel admiration or respect
Example
Her speech managed to impress the audience.
Su discurso logró impresionar a la audiencia.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌrʌnər/

forerunner

precursor
Meaning
A person or thing that comes before another; a predecessor or harbinger.
Example
The Wright brothers were the forerunners of modern aviation.
Los hermanos Wright fueron los precursores de la aviación moderna.
C2 noun /stɛp/

steppe

estepa
Meaning
A large flat area of unforested grassland, especially in southeastern Europe or Siberia.
Example
The nomads traveled across the vast steppe with their herds.
Los nómadas viajaban por la vasta estepa con sus rebaños.
C1 adjective /səbˈsɪd.i.ər.i/

Subsidiary

subsidiario; secundario; relacionado con una empresa subsidiaria
Meaning
less important than the main thing; secondary; of or relating to a subsidiary company
Example
The subsidiary company handles all overseas operations.
La empresa subsidiaria maneja todas las operaciones en el extranjero.
C1 noun əˈtrɪʃ.ən

attrition

desgaste
Meaning
The process of reducing something's strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure.
Example
The company faced high employee attrition due to job dissatisfaction.
La empresa enfrentó una alta rotación de empleados debido a la insatisfacción laboral.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈæk.tɪv/

Inactive

inactivo
Meaning
not active; not working; dormant; idle
Example
The volcano has been inactive for over a century.
El volcán ha estado inactivo durante más de un siglo.
C1 verb /ˈɛkskəˌveɪt/

excavate

felicidad
Meaning
to dig out or remove earth carefully, often for building or archaeological purposes
Example
The workers excavated the site to prepare for construction.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪtər/

demonstrator

demostrador, manifestante
Meaning
a person who shows how something works or takes part in a public protest
Example
The demonstrators marched peacefully through the city streets.
Los manifestantes marcharon pacíficamente por las calles de la ciudad.
A1 noun /ɡaɪ/

guy

chico
Meaning
an informal term for a man; sometimes used to refer to a person in general
Example
That guy over there is my best friend.
Ese chico allá es mi mejor amigo.
B2 noun /ˌmɪs.bɪˈheɪ.vjər/

Misbehaviour

Comportamiento malo o inaceptable, especialmente de niños o en situaciones formales
Meaning
Bad or unacceptable behavior, especially by children or in formal situations
Example
The student was punished for his misbehaviour in class.
El estudiante fue castigado por su mala conducta en clase.
B2 noun /bʌd/

Bud

capullo
Meaning
An undeveloped or immature flower before it opens
Example
The rose bud will bloom into a beautiful flower in a few days.
El capullo de rosa se convertirá en una hermosa flor en unos pocos días.
C2 noun /skæd/

scad

escad pescado
Meaning
A type of fish of the jack family; also informally means a large number or quantity.
Example
The fisherman caught a scad in the net.
El pescador atrapó un escad en la red.
B2 adverb /ˈsel.fɪʃ.li/

Selfishly

egoístamente
Meaning
in a selfish manner; caring only about oneself
Example
He selfishly took all the cookies.
Él tomó todas las galletas egoístamente.
C2 noun /bænˈdænə/

bandanna

pañuelo grande y colorido
Meaning
A large, often brightly colored handkerchief, typically worn on the head or around the neck.
Example
He tied a red bandanna around his neck.
Se ató un pañuelo rojo alrededor del cuello.
B2 noun /kwɪlt/

Quilt

edredón
Meaning
a warm bed covering made of padding enclosed between layers of fabric
Example
Grandmother made a beautiful quilt with colorful patches for my bed.
La abuela hizo un hermoso edredón con parches coloridos para mi cama.
A2 noun /sməʊk/

smoke

humo
Meaning
A visible suspension of carbon or other particles in air, typically one emitted from a burning substance.
Example
Smoke from vehicles worsens air quality.
El humo de los vehículos empeora la calidad del aire.
C1 noun /ɡəˈrɪlə/

guerrilla

guerrillero
Meaning
a member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting, typically against larger forces
Example
The guerrilla fighters used ambushes to attack enemy positions.
Los combatientes guerrilleros usaron emboscadas para atacar las posiciones enemigas.
C1 adjective ʌnˈjiːl.dɪŋ

unyielding

inquebrantable o firme
Meaning
Not easily broken or giving in to pressure.
Example
Her unyielding determination helped her overcome all challenges.
Su determinación inquebrantable la ayudó a superar todos los desafíos.
C1 verb /ˈwaɪtˌwɑːʃ/

whitewash

blanquear
Meaning
to cover up faults, errors, or unpleasant facts; to paint with white paint or lime
Example
The report was criticized for trying to whitewash the company's failures.
El informe fue criticado por tratar de blanquear los fracasos de la empresa.
C2 noun /kwaɪˈiːtəs/

Quietus

muerte o algo que causa la muerte; una resolución final
Meaning
death or something that causes death; a final settlement
Example
The hero received his quietus from the villain's sword.
El héroe recibió su quietus de la espada del villano.
C1 noun /ˈpɪn.sərz/

Pincers

tenaza
Meaning
a tool made of two curved or hinged pieces of metal used for gripping and pulling things
Example
The chef used pincers to remove the hot pot from the stove.
El chef usó una tenaza para sacar la olla caliente de la estufa.
B2 noun /ˈaɪrəni/

irony

ironía
Meaning
a situation that is strange or amusing because it is the opposite of what is expected; the use of words to convey the opposite meaning
Example
The irony of the situation was that the winner forgot his own prize.
La ironía de la situación fue que el ganador olvidó su propio premio.
C1 adjective /ˈdaʊn.kæst/

downcast

cabizbajo
Meaning
feeling sad, dejected, or with lowered eyes
Example
He looked downcast after hearing the bad news.
Parecía cabizbajo después de oír las malas noticias.
C1 noun /kwɪnˈtɛsəns/

quintessence

la quintaesencia
Meaning
The purest or most perfect example of something.
Example
She is the quintessence of elegance.
Ella es la quintaesencia de la elegancia.
C2 noun /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒi/

epistemology

epistemología
Meaning
The branch of philosophy that studies the nature, origin, and scope of knowledge.
Example
Epistemology explores the difference between justified belief and opinion.
La epistemología explora la diferencia entre la creencia justificada y la opinión.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈrɒt.ən/

Rotten

podrido; malo
Meaning
decayed; spoiled; bad
Example
The apple is rotten and should be thrown away.
La manzana está podrida y debe ser tirada.
B2 noun /ˌpɛnɪˈtreɪʃən/

penetration

penetración
Meaning
The act of piercing or entering into something.
Example
The company's market penetration grew rapidly.
La penetración en el mercado de la empresa creció rápidamente.
B2 noun /ˈtʃɪk piː/

Chick pea

garbanzo
Meaning
round beige legume; protein-rich pulse used in various dishes
Example
Soak the chick peas overnight before cooking them for better digestion.
Remoja los garbanzos durante la noche antes de cocinarlos para una mejor digestión.
B2 noun ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

evaluation

evaluación
Meaning
The making of a judgment about the amount, number, or value of something; assessment.
Example
Accurate evaluation helps determine resource sustainability.
Una evaluación precisa ayuda a determinar la sostenibilidad de los recursos.
B1 adjective /ˈriː.zən.ə.bəl/

Reasonable

razonable; justo y práctico; no demasiado caro; lógico
Meaning
fair and sensible; not too expensive; logical and practical
Example
The hotel offers reasonable prices for quality accommodation.
El hotel ofrece precios razonables para alojamiento de calidad.
A1 noun /hoʊˈtɛl/

hotel

hotel
Meaning
A building where people pay to stay and sleep, usually for short periods.
Example
We stayed at a hotel near the beach.
Nos hospedamos en un hotel cerca de la playa.
B2 verb /oʊˈmɪt/

omit

omitir
Meaning
to leave out or exclude; to fail to include something
Example
Please don't omit any important details from your report.
Por favor, no omitas detalles importantes de tu informe.
A1 adjective /əˈfreɪd/

afraid

temeroso
Meaning
feeling fear or anxiety; worried that something undesirable will happen
Example
She was afraid of the dark.
Ella tenía miedo de la oscuridad.
B1 verb /dɪˈvaɪd/

divide

dividir
Meaning
to separate into parts; to split or break apart
Example
Please divide the cake into eight pieces.
Por favor, divide el pastel en ocho piezas.
C1 adjective /iːsˈθɛθɪkəl/

aesthetical

estético
Meaning
concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty; related to artistic taste or appearance
Example
The architect focused on the aesthetical balance of the building.
El arquitecto se centró en el equilibrio estético del edificio.
B1 adjective /ˌɛdjuˈkeɪʃənl/

educational

educativo
Meaning
Relating to the provision of education or having an educative effect.
Example
The journey was an educational experience.
El viaje fue una experiencia educativa.
C2 noun /lɔːŋ ɡɔːrd/

Long gourd

calabaza larga
Meaning
an elongated green vegetable belonging to the cucumber family, used in cooking
Example
She sliced the long gourd thinly for the stir-fry dish.
Ella cortó la calabaza larga finamente para el plato de salteado.
C2 noun /ˌpænəˈdʒɪrɪk/

panegyric

panegírico, elogio
Meaning
a formal speech or piece of writing in praise of someone or something
Example
The author wrote a panegyric on the bravery of the soldiers.
El autor escribió un panegírico sobre la valentía de los soldados.
A1 adverb /nɪər/

Near

cerca
Meaning
close in space or time; almost
Example
The school is very near to my house.
La escuela está muy cerca de mi casa.
B2 adjective /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/

gigantic

gigante
Meaning
Extremely large or huge in size, power, or extent.
Example
The company made a gigantic investment in technology.
La empresa hizo una inversión gigante en tecnología.
C1 adjective /ˈskɛtʃi/

sketchy

incompleto
Meaning
not thorough or detailed; suspicious or unsafe
Example
The details of the project were still sketchy.
Los detalles del proyecto aún estaban incompletos.
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.
A2 verb /kəˈnɛkt/

connect

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

automaton

máquina automática
Meaning
A machine that works automatically; also refers to a person who behaves like a machine, without thinking.
Example
He worked like an automaton, without showing any emotion.
Él trabajaba como un autómata, sin mostrar ninguna emoción.
C1 verb /ˈfɔːrtɪˌfaɪ/

fortify

fortificar
Meaning
To strengthen a place, person, or thing physically or mentally.
Example
They fortified the city walls to protect against invasion.
Fortificaron las murallas de la ciudad para protegerse contra la invasión.
A2 verb /ʌpˈdeɪt/

update

actualizar
Meaning
to make something more modern or current; to provide new information
Example
Please update your software regularly.
Por favor, actualice su software regularmente.
C1 adjective /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊzd/

predisposed

dispuesto
Meaning
Likely or inclined to be affected by something in advance.
Example
She is predisposed to trust people easily.
Ella tiene tendencia a confiar en las personas fácilmente.
C2 noun /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃə/

differentia

característica diferenciadora
Meaning
A distinguishing characteristic that sets one thing apart from another.
Example
The differentia of humans is their ability to reason abstractly.
La característica diferenciadora de los humanos es su capacidad para razonar de manera abstracta.
C2 noun /ˈvɛrɪti/

verity

veracidad
Meaning
a true principle or belief; the state of being true
Example
The verity of his statement was confirmed by evidence.
La veracidad de su declaración fue confirmada por evidencia.
A2 adjective /ˈɪn.dɔːr/

indoor

de interior
Meaning
situated, occurring, or used inside a building
Example
Indoor plants can improve air quality at home.
Las plantas de interior pueden mejorar la calidad del aire en casa.
B2 adjective /ˈkwɔːrtərli/

Quarterly

trimestral
Meaning
occurring every three months; relating to a quarter of a year
Example
The company publishes quarterly reports to shareholders.
La empresa publica informes trimestrales a los accionistas.
C1 adverb spɒnˈteɪnɪəsli

spontaneously

espontáneamente
Meaning
In a spontaneous way; naturally and without planning or external cause.
Example
Children learn spontaneously through peer interactions.
Los niños aprenden espontáneamente a través de interacciones entre compañeros.
B2 verb /ˈæktɪveɪt/

activate

activar
Meaning
to make something start or function
Example
She pressed the button to activate the machine.
Ella presionó el botón para activar la máquina.
C2 noun /baɪˈmɛstər/

bimester

período de dos meses
Meaning
A period of two months.
Example
The academic program is divided into six bimesters.
El programa académico se divide en seis bimestres.
C2 noun /ˌprɛsiˈɒsɪti/

preciosity

exceso de refinamiento
Meaning
Excessive refinement or affected elegance in language, style, or behavior.
Example
The author's preciosity made the novel difficult to read for some audiences.
La preciosidad del autor hizo que la novela fuera difícil de leer para algunos lectores.
C2 noun /ˈbriːzˌweɪ/

breezeway

pasillo techado
Meaning
A roofed outdoor passage, often connecting two buildings.
Example
The breezeway connected the house to the garage.
El pasillo techado conectaba la casa con el garaje.
C1 adjective /ˈmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl/

Marginal

marginal; mínimo; leve
Meaning
relating to or situated at the edge; minimal; slight
Example
The marginal improvement in sales was barely noticeable.
La mejora marginal en las ventas fue apenas notable.
C1 verb /dɪˈbɑːr/

debar

prohibir
Meaning
To officially prevent someone from doing something.
Example
He was debarred from entering the competition due to cheating.
Fue descalificado de la competencia debido al engaño.
B2 noun /ˈɪmɪɡrənt/

immigrant

inmigrante
Meaning
a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country
Example
The city has welcomed many new immigrants this year.
La ciudad ha dado la bienvenida a muchos nuevos inmigrantes este año.
B1 noun /tʃɑːrt/

chart

gráfico
Meaning
a sheet of information in the form of a table, graph, or diagram
Example
The teacher used a chart to explain the statistics.
El maestro usó un gráfico para explicar las estadísticas.
C1 adjective /stiːpt/

steeped

empapado
Meaning
Completely surrounded by or filled with a particular quality, influence, or experience.
Example
The town is steeped in history and tradition.
La ciudad está empapada en historia y tradición.
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 /əˈdjuː/

adieu

adiós
Meaning
A farewell or goodbye, often used in a formal or poetic sense.
Example
She bid her friends adieu before leaving for France.
Ella se despidió de sus amigos antes de partir hacia Francia.
C2 adjective /ˌhɑːrdˈbɪtn̩/

hard-bitten

duro y experimentado
Meaning
tough and experienced, not easily affected by emotions or hardship
Example
The hard-bitten detective showed no sign of surprise at the crime scene.
El detective experimentado no mostró signos de sorpresa en la escena del crimen.
C2 adjective /ˈvɛntrəl/

ventral

ventral
Meaning
relating to the underside or abdominal part of an animal or organ
Example
The fish has a white ventral surface.
El pez tiene una superficie ventral blanca.
C1 noun /ˈfæk.ʃən/

Faction

facción
Meaning
a small organized dissenting group within a larger one
Example
Different factions within the party disagreed about the new policy.
Diferentes facciones dentro del partido no estuvieron de acuerdo sobre la nueva política.
B2 verb /ˈstræŋɡəl/

strangle

estrangular
Meaning
to kill or stop someone or something by squeezing the throat or restricting flow
Example
The villain tried to strangle his opponent in the dark alley.
El villano intentó estrangular a su oponente en el callejón oscuro.
B2 adjective /ˈɡlɒsi/

glossy

brillante
Meaning
Shiny and smooth in appearance; attractive on the surface but sometimes lacking depth.
Example
She bought a glossy magazine from the store.
Compró una revista brillante en la tienda.
C1 noun /ˌprɒpəˈɡeɪʃən/

propagation

propagación, difusión
Meaning
The action of spreading and promoting an idea, theory, etc.
Example
The propagation of ideas through social media is rapid.
La propagación de ideas a través de las redes sociales es rápida.
A1 noun /ˈbɛdruːm/

bedroom

dormitorio
Meaning
A room used for sleeping in.
Example
The children were playing in the bedroom.
Los niños estaban jugando en el dormitorio.
B1 noun /ˈvɜːr.ʒən/

Version

versión; forma; relato
Meaning
a particular form or variation of something; an account of an event
Example
This is the latest version of the software.
Esta es la última versión del software.
C1 verb /əˈprɛs/

oppress

oprimir
Meaning
to keep someone down by harsh and unfair use of authority; to suppress
Example
The dictator oppressed the people for decades.
El dictador oprimió a la gente durante décadas.
B2 adjective /ˈlɔɪ.əl/

Loyal

leal; fiel; confiable
Meaning
faithful; devoted; trustworthy
Example
He remained loyal to his friends through difficult times.
Él permaneció leal a sus amigos durante tiempos difíciles.
B2 noun /ˈfækəlti/

faculty

facultad, capacidad
Meaning
an inherent mental or physical ability; a division of a university
Example
She has a remarkable faculty for languages.
Ella tiene una facultad notable para los idiomas.
B1 /ˈpæt.ən/

Pattern

patrón / diseño
Meaning
A repeated decorative design or a regular way in which something happens or is done.
Example
The dress had a beautiful floral pattern.
El vestido tenía un hermoso patrón floral.
C2 noun /əˈkriːʃən/

accretion

acreción
Meaning
The process of growth or increase, typically by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter.
Example
The accretion of wealth allowed him to invest in various projects.
La acumulación de riqueza le permitió invertir en varios proyectos.
B2 verb /dɪsˈmɪs/

dismiss

despedir, rechazar
Meaning
to remove someone from a job or position; to decide something is not important
Example
The manager dismissed the employee for being late too often.
El gerente despidió al empleado por llegar tarde demasiado seguido.
C1 noun /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənsi/

insufficiency

insuficiencia
Meaning
The state of not being enough or not being adequate.
Example
The project failed due to the insufficiency of funds.
El proyecto falló debido a la insuficiencia de fondos.
C2 noun /kəˈnaɪ.vəns/

connivance

connivencia
Meaning
the act of secretly allowing or being involved in wrongdoing
Example
The theft happened with the connivance of the security guard.
El robo ocurrió con la connivencia del guardia de seguridad.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈmɒdərətli/

moderately

moderadamente
Meaning
to a reasonable extent, not excessively
Example
She exercises moderately to stay healthy.
Ella hace ejercicio moderadamente para mantenerse saludable.
C1 verb /ˈæn.ə.teɪt/

annotate

añadir notas o comentarios
Meaning
to add notes or comments to a text, diagram, or document for explanation or clarification
Example
The teacher asked the students to annotate the poem with their interpretations.
El maestro pidió a los estudiantes que anotaran el poema con sus interpretaciones.
C2 noun /drʌdʒ/

drudge

trabajador esforzado
Meaning
A person made to do hard, menial, or dull work.
Example
He felt like a drudge, stuck in repetitive tasks all day.
Se sentía como un trabajador esforzado, atrapado en tareas repetitivas todo el día.
A2 noun /ˈmoʊtər/

motor

motor
Meaning
a machine that produces motion or power to make something work
Example
The car’s motor stopped suddenly.
El motor del coche se detuvo de repente.
C1 adjective ˌkwɪn.tɪˈsen.ʃəl

quintessential

ejemplo perfecto o típico de una cualidad o clase
Meaning
representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.
Example
The artist's work is the quintessential example of modernism.
El trabajo del artista es el ejemplo quintessential del modernismo.
B2 noun /hɔrn/

Horn

cuerno
Meaning
a hard pointed projection on the head of certain animals; a musical instrument
Example
The rhinoceros used its horn to defend itself.
El rinoceronte usó su cuerno para defenderse.
C1 noun delˈteɪɪk ˈlændskeɪp

deltaic landscape

paisaje deltaico
Meaning
A geographical area formed by sediment deposits at the mouth of a river, creating a triangular land formation.
Example
Bangladesh has a unique deltaic landscape.
Bangladesh tiene un paisaje deltaico único.
C2 noun /ˈɪəri/

eyrie

nido de águila
Meaning
the nest of a bird of prey, such as an eagle, typically built high on a cliff or tree
Example
The eagle’s eyrie was perched high on the mountain cliff.
El nido de águila estaba ubicado en la cima de un acantilado de montaña.
C2 noun /zɪˈnɑːnə/

Zenanna

zenanna
Meaning
the part of a house reserved for women; women's quarters in Muslim households; harem
Example
The zenanna was beautifully decorated with intricate patterns.
El zenanna estaba bellamente decorado con patrones intrincados.
C2 noun /ˈɛəri/

aerie

nido de águila
Meaning
A large nest of a bird of prey, especially an eagle, typically built high in a tree or on a cliff.
Example
The eagle built its aerie on the high cliff.
El águila construyó su nido en el alto acantilado
C1 noun /ˈræʃən/

ration

ración
Meaning
a fixed amount of something, especially food, officially allowed to each person
Example
During the war, each family received a weekly ration of rice.
Durante la guerra, cada familia recibía una ración semanal de arroz.
B1 adjective /əˈfɪʃəl/

official

oficial
Meaning
relating to or connected with an authority or public office
Example
He is the official spokesperson for the company.
Él es el portavoz oficial de la empresa.
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.
B2 verb /ˈtɜːrmɪˌneɪt/

terminate

terminar
Meaning
to bring something to an end or to stop something from continuing
Example
The company decided to terminate his contract.
La compañía decidió terminar su contrato.
C1 noun /ˈmjuːtɪni/

mutiny

motín
Meaning
an open rebellion against authority, especially by soldiers or sailors
Example
The sailors staged a mutiny against their captain.
Los marineros organizaron un motín contra su capitán.
B1 verb rɪˈdjuːst

reduced

reducir
Meaning
Make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.
Example
Singapore has reduced plastic usage significantly.
Singapur ha reducido el uso de plástico significativamente.
C1 noun /skwɔːl/

squall

ráfaga
Meaning
a sudden violent gust of wind, often accompanied by rain, snow, or sleet
Example
A sudden squall caught the sailors off guard.
Una ráfaga repentina sorprendió a los marineros.
B1 noun /rɪˈsep.ʃən/

Reception

recepción; recepción formal; bienvenida;
Meaning
the action of receiving something or someone; a formal social occasion held to welcome someone
Example
The wedding reception was held at a beautiful hotel.
La recepción de la boda se celebró en un hermoso hotel.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənl/

unconventional

no convencional
Meaning
not based on or conforming to what is generally done or believed
Example
Her unconventional approach to teaching inspired her students to think creatively.
Su enfoque de enseñanza no convencional inspiró a sus estudiantes a pensar creativamente.
C2 noun /ˈhɑːstəlri/

hostelry

albergue
Meaning
An inn or lodging place, especially one for travelers.
Example
They stayed at a small hostelry near the mountains.
Se alojaron en un pequeño albergue cerca de las montañas.
B2 adjective /hɑːrˈmoʊ.ni.əs/

harmonious

armonioso, armonizada, coherente
Meaning
Characterized by agreement or concord; forming a pleasing or consistent whole.
Example
A harmonious work environment boosts productivity.
Un entorno de trabajo armonioso aumenta la productividad.
B2 adjective ɪˈmɜː.sɪv

immersive

inmersivo
Meaning
Providing, involving, or characterized by deep absorption or immersion in something.
Example
Virtual reality creates an immersive learning environment.
La realidad virtual crea un ambiente de aprendizaje inmersivo.
C2 noun /ˈoʊpiət/

opiate

opiáceo
Meaning
a drug containing opium or its derivatives, used to relieve pain or cause sleep
Example
The doctor prescribed an opiate to relieve the patient's pain.
El médico recetó un opiáceo para aliviar el dolor del paciente.
A2 verb /ˈtrævəld/

traveled

viajar
Meaning
Went from one place to another, especially over a distance.
Example
They traveled to Antarctica with a large group.
Viajaron a la Antártida con un gran grupo.
C1 verb /rɪˈbʌt/

rebut

refutar
Meaning
to argue against or prove wrong; to refute
Example
The lawyer rebutted the false accusations with strong evidence.
El abogado refutó las falsas acusaciones con pruebas contundentes.
B1 adverb /ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənətli/

Unfortunately

desafortunadamente
Meaning
used to express regret or disappointment about something
Example
Unfortunately, the weather was bad for our picnic.
Desafortunadamente, el tiempo estuvo mal para nuestro picnic.
C1 verb /dʒɒt/

jot

escribir rápidamente y brevemente
Meaning
to write something quickly and briefly
Example
She jotted down his phone number on a napkin.
Ella anotó rápidamente su número de teléfono en una servilleta.