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B2 noun ˈhæb.ɪt fɔːrˌmeɪ.ʃən

habit formation

formación de hábitos
Meaning
The process of creating a habit through regular practice and repetition.
Example
Habit formation requires consistency and discipline.
La formación de hábitos requiere consistencia y disciplina.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈlɔːfl/

Unlawful

ilegal; ilícito
Meaning
not authorized by law; illegal
Example
The court declared the search unlawful.
El tribunal declaró que la búsqueda era ilegal.
B2 adjective /ˈpraɪs.ləs/

Priceless

invaluable; de incalculable valor
Meaning
extremely valuable; invaluable; beyond price
Example
Her grandmother's antique jewelry is absolutely priceless.
Las joyas antiguas de su abuela son absolutamente invaluables.
B2 verb /pɪntʃ/

pinch

pellizcar
Meaning
to squeeze tightly between the fingers; to take a small amount
Example
She pinched a bit of salt into the soup.
Ella echó un poco de sal en la sopa.
B1 adjective /ɪkˈspɪəriənst/

experienced

experimentado
Meaning
having knowledge or skill in a particular field gained through experience
Example
She is an experienced teacher who knows how to handle difficult students.
Ella es una profesora experimentada que sabe cómo manejar a estudiantes difíciles.
C1 noun /wæks ɡɔːrd/

Wax Gourd

calabaza cerosa
Meaning
a large white or green gourd with waxy skin, commonly used in Asian cooking
Example
The wax gourd soup is very nutritious and helps with digestion.
La sopa de calabaza cerosa es muy nutritiva y ayuda con la digestión.
C2 noun /ˌriːkəˌpɪtjʊˈleɪʃən/

recapitulation

recapitulación
Meaning
The act of summarizing or repeating the main points of something.
Example
The professor gave a brief recapitulation of the lecture before ending the class.
El profesor dio una breve recapitulación de la conferencia antes de terminar la clase.
C2 noun /ˈɡʊrmənd/

gourmand

gourmand
Meaning
A person who enjoys eating a lot or has a great appetite for food.
Example
As a true gourmand, he never missed an opportunity to try new dishes.
Como un verdadero gourmán, nunca perdía la oportunidad de probar nuevos platos.
C2 noun /pəˈveɪʒən/

pervasion

pervasión
Meaning
the act of spreading through or being present everywhere in something
Example
There was a pervasion of hope throughout the community.
Había una pervasión de esperanza en toda la comunidad.
C1 noun /ˈkliː.vər/

Cleaver

cuchillo grande
Meaning
a heavy knife with a broad blade used for chopping meat or vegetables
Example
The chef used a cleaver to chop the chicken bones.
El chef usó un cuchillo grande para cortar los huesos del pollo.
B2 adjective /ˈrʌn daʊn/

run-down

deteriorado
Meaning
in a poor condition; worn out or neglected
Example
They live in a run-down house at the edge of town.
Viven en una casa deteriorada en las afueras de la ciudad.
A2 noun/verb /ˈtræn.spɔːrt/

transport

transporte
Meaning
The movement of people or goods from one place to another.
Example
Efficient transport systems reduce travel time.
Los sistemas de transporte eficientes reducen el tiempo de viaje.
C2 noun /ˈkjʊriˌoʊ/

curio

objeto curioso
Meaning
a small unusual or interesting object, often collected for its rarity
Example
She bought a curio from the antique shop.
Ella compró un objeto curioso en la tienda de antigüedades.
C1 noun ˈsɒv.rɪn.ti

sovereignty

soberanía
Meaning
The authority of a state to govern itself or another state; supreme power or authority.
Example
Sovereignty is essential for a nation's identity.
La soberanía es esencial para la identidad de una nación.
C1 verb /ˈθiːəraɪz/

theorize

teorizar
Meaning
To form a theory or set of ideas to explain something.
Example
Scientists often theorize about the origins of the universe.
Los científicos a menudo teorizan sobre los orígenes del universo.
B1 adjective ˈsen.sɪ.tɪv

sensitive

sensible
Meaning
Quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences.
Example
Sensitive systems require precise handling.
Los sistemas sensibles requieren un manejo preciso.
B1 noun /kənˈsjuːmər/

consumer

consumidor
Meaning
A person who buys and uses goods and services.
Example
The company focuses on understanding consumer needs.
La empresa se centra en comprender las necesidades de los consumidores.
B1 noun /ˈmɪnɪstər/

minister

ministro
Meaning
a head of a government department; a person who leads a church
Example
The finance minister announced new tax policies.
El ministro de finanzas anunció nuevas políticas fiscales.
C1 verb /ɪnˈlaɪvən/

enliven

animar
Meaning
to make something more lively, interesting, or cheerful
Example
Her jokes helped enliven the dull meeting.
Sus bromas ayudaron a animar la aburrida reunión.
B2 noun ˈweə.rə.bəl dɪˈvaɪ.sɪz

wearable devices

dispositivos ponibles
Meaning
Electronic devices that can be worn on the body, typically incorporating smart technology for monitoring health or providing information.
Example
Wearable devices help monitor heart rate and physical activity.
Los dispositivos ponibles ayudan a monitorear el ritmo cardíaco y la actividad física.
B1 verb/noun /ˈdiːkriːs/ (noun), /dɪˈkriːs/ (verb)

decrease

disminuir
Meaning
To become or make something smaller or fewer in number, amount, or degree.
Example
The population of the town has decreased over the years.
La población del pueblo ha disminuido a lo largo de los años.
A1 adjective /stɪl/

still

tranquilo
Meaning
not moving or making a sound
Example
The water was still, reflecting the sky.
El agua estaba tranquila, reflejando el cielo.
B1 adjective /ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk/

enthusiastic

entusiasta
Meaning
Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
Example
The explorers were enthusiastic about the journey.
Los exploradores estaban entusiastas con el viaje.
B1 noun /ˈsteɪt.mənt/

Statement

declaración
Meaning
a definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing; an official account of facts
Example
The CEO issued a statement about the company's future plans.
El CEO emitió una declaración sobre los planes futuros de la empresa.
B2 adjective spekˈtækjʊlər

spectacular

espectacular
Meaning
Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way; very impressive.
Example
The launch of the spacecraft was a spectacular event.
El lanzamiento de la nave espacial fue un evento espectacular.
B1 noun /ʃrɪmp/

Shrimp

camarón
Meaning
a small marine crustacean with a slender body and long legs
Example
We ordered grilled shrimp with garlic butter for dinner.
Pedimos camarones a la parrilla con mantequilla de ajo para la cena.
C1 verb /ˈɪə.mɑːrk/

earmark

destinar
Meaning
To designate funds, resources, or time for a particular purpose.
Example
The government has earmarked funds for education.
El gobierno ha destinado fondos para la educación.
A1 noun /ˈtiː.tʃər/

Teacher

maestro
Meaning
a person who teaches students in a school or other educational institution
Example
The teacher explained the math problem clearly to the students.
El maestro explicó el problema de matemáticas claramente a los estudiantes.
C2 verb /ˈblækˌbɔːl/

blackball

excluir
Meaning
to exclude someone socially or vote against their membership in a group or club
Example
He was blackballed from the club after the controversy.
Fue expulsado del club después de la controversia.
C2 verb /ˈprɒsəˌlaɪtaɪz/

proselytize

intentar convertir
Meaning
To try to persuade someone to convert to a different belief or religion.
Example
They tried to proselytize the villagers with their new ideas.
Ellos intentaron prosélitizar a los aldeanos con sus nuevas ideas.
B1 noun /ˈkætəɡɔːri/

category

categoría
Meaning
a class or division of things regarded as having particular shared characteristics
Example
Books are arranged by category in the library.
Los libros están organizados por categoría en la biblioteca.
A1 verb /ˈfɒloʊ/

follow

seguir
Meaning
to move behind someone or something; to go after or come after
Example
The children followed their teacher into the classroom.
Los niños siguieron a su maestro al aula.
B2 noun /sɛnt/

scent

fragancia
Meaning
a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one
Example
The scent of roses filled the garden.
El aroma de las rosas llenó el jardín.
B1 noun /blæk ˈpep.ər/

Black Pepper

pimienta negra
Meaning
a hot-tasting spice made from dried peppercorns, widely used for seasoning food
Example
Season the steak with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Sazona el filete con sal y pimienta negra recién molida.
C2 noun /ˈkɒksweɪn/

coxswain

timón de barco
Meaning
the person in charge of navigating and steering a boat, especially a racing or small boat
Example
The coxswain shouted instructions to the rowing team.
El coxswain dio instrucciones al equipo de remo.
C1 noun /ˈtræpɪŋz/

trappings

adornos
Meaning
the outward signs, features, or objects associated with a role, event, or status
Example
The king appeared with all the trappings of royalty.
El rey apareció con todos los adornos de la realeza.
B2 noun /spæn/

span

extensión
Meaning
the full extent or length of something from one end to another
Example
The bridge has a span of over 500 meters.
El puente tiene una extensión de más de 500 metros.
C2 verb /kəˈlʌmnieɪt/

calumniate

calumniar
Meaning
To make false and damaging statements about someone; to slander.
Example
He was furious when he realized they had calumniated his reputation.
Él estaba furioso cuando se dio cuenta de que habían calumniado su reputación.
C2 adjective /ˈpɪd.lɪŋ/

Piddling

insignificante; trivial; pequeña cantidad
Meaning
trivial; insignificant; small in amount
Example
He was annoyed by the piddling amount of money he received.
Se molestó por la cantidad insignificante de dinero que recibió.
C2 noun /ˈkrɛməˌtɔːri/

crematory

crematorio
Meaning
a place where dead bodies are cremated
Example
The crematory was located near the cemetery.
El crematorio estaba ubicado cerca del cementerio.
C1 adjective /ˈræb.ɪd/

rabid

rabioso
Meaning
Having extreme or fanatical support for something; relating to or suffering from rabies.
Example
He was a rabid fan of the football team.
Era un fan rabioso del equipo de fútbol.
C2 noun /rɪˈfrækʃən/

refraction

refracción
Meaning
The bending of light, sound, or other waves when they pass from one medium to another of different density.
Example
The refraction of light in water makes objects appear bent.
La refracción de la luz en el agua hace que los objetos parezcan doblados.
C2 adjective /mæɡˈnæn.ɪ.məs/

magnanimous

magnánimo, generoso, indulgente
Meaning
Very kind and generous, especially towards a rival or someone less powerful than oneself.
Example
His magnanimous nature made him respected by all.
Su naturaleza magnánima lo hizo respetado por todos.
C1 adjective /ˌfɪl.ænˈθrɒp.ɪk/

philanthropic

filantrópico
Meaning
showing concern for the welfare of others; generous and charitable
Example
She is known for her philanthropic activities in the city.
Es conocida por sus actividades filantrópicas en la ciudad.
C1 adjective rɪsk-ədˈʤɛstɪd

risk-adjusted

ajustado al riesgo
Meaning
Modified or calibrated to account for risk factors in investment returns.
Example
Risk-adjusted returns consider both potential profit and loss.
Las rentas ajustadas al riesgo consideran tanto el beneficio potencial como la pérdida.
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.
C2 verb /ˈɑːblɪˌɡeɪt/

obligate

obligar
Meaning
to bind legally or morally; to compel someone to do something
Example
The contract obligates the company to provide timely service.
El contrato obliga a la empresa a proporcionar un servicio puntual.
A1 noun /laɪf/

life

vida
Meaning
The existence of an individual human being or animal.
Example
Life is full of challenges and opportunities.
La vida está llena de desafíos y oportunidades.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌsɛt/

outset

comienzo
Meaning
the beginning or start of something
Example
From the outset, the project seemed ambitious but achievable.
Desde el comienzo, el proyecto parecía ambicioso pero alcanzable.
C2 noun /fækˈtoʊtəm/

factotum

trabajador polifacético
Meaning
an employee who does many different types of work; a general servant
Example
He worked as a factotum, handling both clerical and maintenance duties.
Trabajaba como un factótum, manejando tanto tareas administrativas como de mantenimiento.
A1 verb /weɪt/

wait

esperar
Meaning
to stay in expectation; to delay action until something happens
Example
Please wait here while I get the documents.
Por favor, espere aquí mientras yo traigo los documentos.
B1 noun /roʊp/

rope

cuerda
Meaning
a strong, thick cord made of twisted fibers or strands
Example
The climbers used a rope to scale the mountain.
Los escaladores usaron una cuerda para escalar la montaña.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈlætɪn/

latin

latín
Meaning
the language of ancient Rome; relating to Latin culture or language
Example
Many English words are derived from Latin.
Muchas palabras en inglés provienen del latín.
C1 adjective /ˈsæljʊˌtɛri/

salutary

saludable
Meaning
Producing good effects; beneficial, especially after something unpleasant.
Example
The accident was a salutary reminder to drive carefully.
El accidente fue un recordatorio saludable de conducir con cuidado.
B2 adverb /ˈhoʊli/

Wholly

totalmente; completamente
Meaning
Entirely; completely; to the full extent
Example
I am wholly committed to this project.
Estoy completamente comprometido con este proyecto.
B1 adverb /əˈprɒk.sɪ.mət.li/

approximately

aproximadamente
Meaning
used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or exact
Example
The journey takes approximately three hours.
El viaje toma aproximadamente tres horas.
A2 verb /kəmˈper/

compare

comparar
Meaning
to examine similarities and differences between things
Example
I will compare these two products before buying.
Yo compararé estos dos productos antes de comprar.
C1 adjective /ˌæl.truˈɪs.tɪk/

altruistic

altruista
Meaning
Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Example
Her altruistic nature led her to volunteer for charities.
Su naturaleza altruista la llevó a ser voluntaria para organizaciones benéficas.
B2 adjective /ˈnɑː.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Knowledgeable

sabio; informado; educado
Meaning
having extensive knowledge; well-informed; educated
Example
She is very knowledgeable about ancient history.
Ella es muy sabia sobre la historia antigua.
A2 adverb /əˈkrɒs/

Across

a través
Meaning
from one side to the other side of something; in every part of a place
Example
The bridge stretches across the river.
El puente se extiende a través del río.
C2 noun /dɪˈpoʊnənt/

deponent

deponente
Meaning
A person who gives testimony under oath, especially in a written deposition.
Example
The deponent confirmed the accuracy of the statement during the trial.
El deponente confirmó la exactitud de la declaración durante el juicio.
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.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈɪntrəstɪd/

disinterested

desinteresado
Meaning
not influenced by personal interest; impartial or neutral
Example
The judge remained disinterested in the case.
El juez se mantuvo desinteresado en el caso.
C1 noun, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈmɔːtəm/

postmortem

autopsia
Meaning
An examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death.
Example
The doctor carried out a postmortem on the body.
El doctor realizó una autopsia al cuerpo.
B2 adjective /ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl/

Spiritual

espiritual; religioso; sagrado
Meaning
relating to the human spirit or soul; religious or sacred
Example
She found spiritual peace through meditation.
Ella encontró paz espiritual a través de la meditación.
C2 noun /rɪˈkɒɡnɪzəns/

recognizance

compromiso legal
Meaning
A legal obligation or bond entered into before a court, especially to ensure future appearance.
Example
He was released on his own recognizance.
Fue liberado bajo su propio compromiso legal.
B2 noun ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən

transformation

transformación
Meaning
A thorough or dramatic change in form, appearance, or character; a complete alteration or evolution.
Example
Digital literacy leads to economic transformation.
La alfabetización digital conduce a la transformación económica.
B2 noun /spɑːrk/

Spark

chispa
Meaning
a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire; a flash of light; something that triggers or initiates
Example
A spark from the campfire ignited the dry leaves.
Una chispa del fuego de campamento encendió las hojas secas.
B2 adjective /leɪm/

Lame

cojo; lisiado
Meaning
unable to walk normally because of an injury or illness affecting the leg or foot; weak and unconvincing
Example
The injured horse was lame and couldn't walk properly.
El caballo herido estaba cojo y no podía caminar bien.
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 /ˈɛərpleɪn/

airplane

avión
Meaning
a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and engines
Example
The airplane took off smoothly from the runway.
El avión despegó suavemente de la pista.
B2 adjective /esˈθet.ɪk/

Aesthetic

estético
Meaning
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
Example
Good aesthetic design enhances product appeal.
Un buen diseño estético mejora el atractivo del producto.
C2 noun /ˈvaɪsrɔɪ/

viceroy

Virrey
Meaning
a ruler exercising authority on behalf of a sovereign in a colony or province
Example
The viceroy governed the colony in the king's name.
El virrey gobernó la colonia en nombre del rey.
C1 adjective /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/

Miscellaneous

misceláneo; diverso; mezclado
Meaning
various; diverse; mixed; assorted
Example
The box contained miscellaneous items from different periods.
La caja contenía artículos diversos de diferentes períodos.
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.
C1 verb /dɪˈfeɪs/

deface

desfigurar
Meaning
to spoil the surface or appearance of something, especially by writing or drawing on it
Example
The vandals defaced the wall with graffiti.
Los vándalos desfiguraron la pared con grafitis.
C1 verb /ˈpæmpər/

pamper

mimar / consentir
Meaning
to treat with excessive care and attention; to spoil
Example
Parents often pamper their first child.
Los padres a menudo miman a su primer hijo.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈhænd.fʊl/

Handful

un puñado; una pequeña cantidad o número; algo difícil de controlar
Meaning
a quantity that fills the hand; a small number or amount; something difficult to control
Example
She grabbed a handful of nuts from the bowl before heading out for her walk.
Ella cogió un puñado de nueces del bol antes de salir a caminar.
C1 adjective /ˌʃoʊ.vəˈnɪs.tɪk/

chauvinistic

chauvinista
Meaning
Displaying or characterized by excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support, especially towards one's own gender or group.
Example
His chauvinistic attitude alienated many of his female colleagues.
Su actitud chauvinista alienó a muchas de sus compañeras de trabajo.
C2 verb /ɪnˈdʒɛst/

ingest

ingerir
Meaning
To take food, drink, or another substance into the body, usually by swallowing.
Example
The patient must ingest the medicine with water.
El paciente debe ingerir el medicamento con agua.
C2 verb /bɪˈfɒɡ/

befog

nebulizar
Meaning
to confuse or make unclear; to cover with fog or mist
Example
His mind was befogged by exhaustion.
Su mente estaba confundida por el agotamiento.
B2 noun /ˈfjuːʒən/

fusion

fusión
Meaning
the process or result of joining two or more things together to form a single entity
Example
The restaurant offers a unique fusion of Asian and European cuisines.
El restaurante ofrece una fusión única de cocinas asiática y europea.
C1 verb /ˈaɪdəlaɪz/

idolize

idolatrar
Meaning
To admire or worship someone excessively.
Example
Fans often idolize celebrities for their talent and lifestyle.
Los fanáticos a menudo idolizan a las celebridades por su talento y estilo de vida.
C2 verb /əˈkuːtə/

accoutre

vestir
Meaning
to dress or equip, especially in something impressive or elaborate
Example
The knight was accoutred in shining armor.
El caballero estaba vestido con brillante armadura.
A1 noun /pɔɪnt/

Point

punto; detalle; propósito
Meaning
a particular detail, idea, or fact; the sharp end of something
Example
What's the point of arguing about this issue?
¿Cuál es el punto de discutir sobre este asunto?
C2 noun /əˈdʌltərənt/

adulterant

adulterante
Meaning
a substance added to something else, often food or drink, to reduce its quality or strength
Example
The laboratory found an adulterant in the milk samples.
El laboratorio encontró un adulterante en las muestras de leche.
C1 noun /deɪˈbɑː.kəl/

debacle

debacle
Meaning
A sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco.
Example
The company's poor management led to a financial debacle.
La mala gestión de la empresa condujo a un debacle financiero.
B2 noun /ɪnˈhæbɪtənt/

inhabitant

habitante
Meaning
a person or animal that lives in a particular place
Example
The inhabitants of the village rely on farming for their livelihood.
Los habitantes del pueblo dependen de la agricultura para su sustento.
C2 noun ট্রোপোস্ফিয়ার

troposphere

troposfera
Meaning
The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere where weather phenomena occur.
Example
The troposphere is where weather phenomena occur.
La troposfera es donde ocurren los fenómenos meteorológicos.
C1 noun /ˈziːnɪθ/

zenith

cenit
Meaning
The time at which something is most powerful or successful; the highest point.
Example
Her career reached its zenith in the late 1990s.
Su carrera alcanzó su cenit a fines de los años 90.
C2 noun /kəˈleɪʃən/

collation

colección
Meaning
the act of collecting, comparing, and arranging in proper order
Example
The librarian spent hours on the collation of old manuscripts.
El bibliotecario pasó horas en la recopilación de viejos manuscritos.
A1 noun /ˈpɪk.tʃər/

Picture

imagen
Meaning
a visual representation such as a painting, drawing, or photograph
Example
There is a beautiful picture hanging on the wall.
Hay una hermosa imagen colgada en la pared.
C1 adjective /ˈplʌk.i/

plucky

valiente
Meaning
having or showing courage and determination
Example
The plucky child rescued the kitten from the tree.
El niño valiente rescató al gatito del árbol.
B2 adjective /əˈpiː.lɪŋ/

Appealing

atractivo; interesante; agradable
Meaning
attractive; interesting; pleasing
Example
The colorful garden looks very appealing to visitors.
El jardín colorido parece muy atractivo para los visitantes.
C2 noun /ˈdʒes.tər/

Jester

bufón; payaso
Meaning
a professional joker or fool at a medieval court; someone who jokes a lot
Example
The court jester entertained the king with witty remarks and amusing tricks.
El bufón de la corte entretenía al rey con comentarios ingeniosos y trucos divertidos.
C1 adjective /ˈsɪnjuəs/

sinuous

sinuoso
Meaning
Having many curves, bends, or turns; winding.
Example
The hikers followed a sinuous path through the forest.
Los excursionistas siguieron un camino sinuoso a través del bosque.
C1 noun /ˈpraɪ.mər/ (US), /ˈprɪm.ər/ (UK)

primer

libro introductorio, imprimación
Meaning
A basic introductory book or a substance used to prepare a surface for painting.
Example
He read a primer on programming before starting his course.
Él leyó un libro introductorio sobre programación antes de comenzar su curso.
B2 verb /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/

diminish

disminuir
Meaning
to make or become less; to reduce in size, importance, or value
Example
Over time, his influence in the company began to diminish.
Con el tiempo, su influencia en la empresa comenzó a disminuir.
A1 noun ˈfjuː.tʃər

future

futuro
Meaning
The time or a period of time following the moment of speaking or writing; time regarded as still to come.
Example
Future projects depend on strategic planning.
Los proyectos futuros dependen de la planificación estratégica.
B2 noun /skɑːr/

Scar

cicatriz
Meaning
a mark left on the skin after a wound has healed; lasting emotional damage
Example
The accident left a permanent scar on his forehead.
El accidente dejó una cicatriz permanente en su frente.
C2 adjective /blɑːˈzeɪ/

blase

indiferente, desinteresado
Meaning
unimpressed or indifferent to something because it has been experienced so often before
Example
After years of luxury travel, she felt blase about another trip to Paris.
Después de años de viajes de lujo, se sintió indiferente ante otro viaje a París.
C2 verb /ˈkɒdʒɪteɪt/

cogitate

cogitar
Meaning
to think deeply about something; to meditate or reflect
Example
He sat by the river to cogitate on his future plans.
Se sentó junto al río para reflexionar sobre sus planes futuros.
C1 adjective /dɪˈrɒɡətɔːri/

derogatory

despectivo
Meaning
Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
Example
The article contained derogatory comments about the politician.
El artículo contenía comentarios despectivos sobre el político.
C1 adjective /tɛmˈpɛstjuəs/

tempestuous

tempestuoso, agitado
Meaning
Characterized by strong and turbulent emotions or stormy conditions.
Example
Their tempestuous relationship often swung between love and anger.
Su relación tempestuosa a menudo oscilaba entre el amor y la ira.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈmjuːtʃuəl/

Mutual

mutuo
Meaning
shared by two or more parties; reciprocal
Example
They have a mutual respect for each other.
Ellos tienen un respeto mutuo el uno por el otro.
C2 adjective /ˈvɪndɪkətɔːri/

vindicatory

vindicativo
Meaning
Serving to justify, clear of blame, or defend.
Example
His vindicatory remarks restored his reputation.
Sus comentarios vindicatorios restauraron su reputación.
C2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊdʒɜrn/

sojourn

estancia temporal
Meaning
A temporary stay at a place; to stay temporarily
Example
She enjoyed a brief sojourn in Paris during the summer.
Disfrutó de una breve estancia temporal en París durante el verano.
C2 verb /ˈdɒdə/

dodder

temblar al caminar
Meaning
To move in a weak and unsteady way, especially due to old age.
Example
The old man doddered across the street with a cane.
El anciano caminaba temblando por la calle con un bastón.
B2 verb /rɪˈzuːm/

resume

reanudar
Meaning
to start again after a pause or interruption
Example
We will resume the meeting after lunch.
Reanudaremos la reunión después del almuerzo.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈtrʌk.jʊ.lənt/

truculent

agresivo
Meaning
Eager or quick to argue, fight, or show aggression.
Example
She became truculent when her ideas were challenged.
Se volvió agresiva cuando desafiaron sus ideas.
B2 noun /er/

Heir

heredero
Meaning
a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death
Example
The young prince was the rightful heir to the throne and would become king someday.
El joven príncipe era el heredero legítimo al trono y algún día sería rey.
C1 adjective ˌsəʊsɪəʊpəˈlɪtɪkəl

sociopolitical

sociopolítico
Meaning
Combining social and political factors.
Example
Sociopolitical factors often influence public policy decisions.
Los factores sociopolíticos a menudo influyen en las decisiones de políticas públicas.
C1 noun/verb /ˈkwɒr.i/

quarry

cantera / presa
Meaning
A place where stone or minerals are extracted; also means prey when hunted.
Example
The workers quarried limestone from the hill.
Los trabajadores extrajeron piedra caliza de la colina.
C1 verb /əˈbɔːrt/

abort

abortar; cancelar
Meaning
to stop a process or action before it is completed; to end a pregnancy deliberately
Example
The pilot decided to abort the mission due to bad weather.
El piloto decidió abortar la misión por el mal tiempo.
B2 adjective /ˈtʌtʃ.ɪŋ/

Touching

conmovedor; emotivo
Meaning
causing feelings of sympathy or emotion; moving
Example
The touching story brought tears to everyone's eyes.
La conmovedora historia hizo que todos se llenaran de lágrimas.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈtɜːrmɪnəl/

terminal

terminal, final, enfermedad terminal
Meaning
As a noun: A place where transport routes begin or end. As an adjective: Relating to the end or final stage of something, often an illness.
Example
He waited for the bus at the central terminal.
Él esperó el autobús en la terminal central.
C1 noun/verb /ˈɪnsɛns/

incense

incienso / enfurecer
Meaning
a substance burned for its sweet smell (noun); to make very angry (verb)
Example
The smell of incense filled the temple, but his rude words incensed her.
El olor del incienso llenó el templo, pero sus palabras groseras la enfurecieron.