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A2 noun /ˈherˌdrɛsər/

hairdresser

peluquero; peluquera
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut, style, and treat hair
Example
The hairdresser gave me a stylish haircut before the wedding.
El peluquero me hizo un corte de pelo elegante antes de la boda.
C2 verb /ˈhʊdwɪŋk/

hoodwink

engañar
Meaning
To deceive or trick someone.
Example
The scammer hoodwinked many people with false promises.
El estafador engañó a muchas personas con falsas promesas.
B1 noun/verb /ˈhʌntɪŋ/

hunting

caza
Meaning
the activity of chasing and killing wild animals
Example
Hunting is strictly regulated in many countries.
La caza está estrictamente regulada en muchos países.
B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrtˌbreɪkɪŋ/

Heartbreaking

desgarrador; devastador; conmovedor
Meaning
causing overwhelming distress; very sad or disappointing
Example
The documentary showed heartbreaking scenes of children in poverty.
El documental mostró escenas desgarradoras de niños en la pobreza.
C2 verb /hjuː/

hew

cortar
Meaning
To chop or cut something, especially wood or stone, with a tool.
Example
The workers hewed logs to build the cabin.
Los trabajadores cortaron troncos para construir la cabaña.
A2 noun ˈhɪs.tər.i

History

historia
Meaning
The study of past events; a chronological record of events and heritage.
Example
The history of ancient civilizations fascinates scholars.
La historia de las civilizaciones antiguas fascina a los eruditos.
B2 adjective /ˈhændi/

handy

fácil de usar
Meaning
convenient to use or easily accessible; skillful with the hands
Example
This pocket knife is very handy when you go camping.
Este cuchillo de bolsillo es muy útil cuando vas de camping.
C2 noun /ˈhʌmbʌɡ/

humbug

engaño, tonterías
Meaning
Deceptive or false talk or behavior; nonsense.
Example
He dismissed the idea as humbug.
Desestimó la idea como tonterías.
C1 noun /hɪˈstɪəriə/

hysteria

histeria
Meaning
An uncontrollable outburst of emotion or fear, often characterized by irrational behavior.
Example
The crowd was in a state of hysteria during the concert.
La multitud estaba en un estado de histeria durante el concierto.
B2 noun helθ ˈhæzərdz

health hazards

riesgos para la salud
Meaning
Risks or dangers to physical health and well-being that can cause illness or injury.
Example
Plastic usage leads to significant health hazards.
El uso de plástico conduce a riesgos significativos para la salud.
B2 noun /ˌhɪp.əˈpɒt.ə.məs/

Hippopotamus

hipopótamo
Meaning
a large, mostly herbivorous mammal that lives in and around water in Africa
Example
The hippopotamus spends most of its day in the water.
El hipopótamo pasa la mayor parte de su día en el agua.
C2 noun /ˌhɛtərəʤəˈniːɪti/

heterogeneity

heterogeneidad
Meaning
the quality or state of being diverse in character or content
Example
The cultural heterogeneity of the city makes it vibrant and unique.
La heterogeneidad cultural de la ciudad la hace vibrante y única.
C2 noun /ˈhʌvəl/

hovel

choza
Meaning
a small, poorly built, and dirty house
Example
The refugees lived in a makeshift hovel.
Los refugiados vivían en una choza improvisada.
C2 noun /ˈhɑːtʃ.pɑːtʃ/

Hotchpotch

mezcla confusa; un montón de cosas mezcladas
Meaning
a confused mixture; a jumbled assortment of things
Example
The room was a hotchpotch of old furniture, books, and random decorations.
La habitación era una mezcla confusa de muebles viejos, libros y decoraciones aleatorias.
C1 noun /hoʊks/

Hoax

broma; engaño; farsa
Meaning
a humorous or malicious deception; something intended to trick or deceive people
Example
The news about aliens landing turned out to be an elaborate hoax created by pranksters.
La noticia sobre aterrizajes alienígenas resultó ser una elaborada broma creada por bromistas.
C2 noun /ˌɒnəˈreəriəm/

honorarium

honorario
Meaning
A payment given for professional services that are rendered without a fee.
Example
The guest lecturer received an honorarium for her talk.
El conferencista invitado recibió un honorario por su charla.
B1 noun /ˈhɪr.ɪŋ/

Hearing

audición; audiencia
Meaning
the faculty of perceiving sounds; a session in which testimony and arguments are heard
Example
The elderly man's hearing had deteriorated, so he needed to wear a hearing aid.
La audición del hombre mayor había empeorado, por lo que necesitaba usar un audífono.
C2 noun /ˈhɔːθɔːrn/

hawthorn

arbusto espinoso
Meaning
A thorny shrub or small tree with white or pink flowers, often used for hedges.
Example
The garden was lined with blooming hawthorn bushes.
El jardín estaba rodeado de arbustos de espino en flor.
C1 noun /ˈhɛzɪtəns/

hesitance

vacilación
Meaning
The quality or state of being reluctant or uncertain.
Example
Her hesitance to speak up delayed the decision.
Su vacilación para hablar retrasó la decisión.
C1 verb /hɔːrd/

hoard

acumular
Meaning
to accumulate and hide away a large supply of something, often secretly
Example
During the crisis, many people began to hoard food and water.
Durante la crisis, muchas personas comenzaron a acumular comida y agua.
C2 adjective /hərˈmɛtɪk/

hermetic

hermético
Meaning
Completely sealed, especially so that no air can enter or escape.
Example
The medicine was kept in a hermetic container.
El medicamento se guardó en un contenedor hermético.
B2 noun /haɪv/

Hive

colmena; lugar lleno de actividad
Meaning
a structure in which bees live and produce honey; a place full of busy activity
Example
The garden was buzzing with activity as bees flew back and forth from their hive.
El jardín estaba zumbando con actividad mientras las abejas volaban de un lado a otro desde su colmena.
B2 noun ˈhæb.ɪ.tæts

habitats

hábitat
Meaning
The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
Example
Scientists envision habitats on the Moon.
Los científicos imaginan hábitats en la luna.
A2 noun /ˈhæb.ɪt/

habit

hábito
Meaning
A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.
Example
Eye rubbing is a harmful habit.
Frotarse los ojos es un hábito perjudicial.
C1 noun /ˈhɪntərlænd/

hinterland

tierras interiores
Meaning
The remote or less developed areas away from the coast or a city.
Example
The farmers came from the rural hinterland to sell their produce in the city.
Los agricultores vinieron de las tierras interiores rurales para vender sus productos en la ciudad.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːrd.ʃɪp/

Hardship

dificultad, sufrimiento
Meaning
severe suffering or privation; difficulty or distress
Example
Despite facing many hardships during the war, the family remained united and hopeful.
A pesar de enfrentar muchas dificultades durante la guerra, la familia permaneció unida y esperanzada.
B2 adjective; past participle /ˈɒnəd/

honoured

honrado
Meaning
treated with respect or distinction; feeling proud and privileged
Example
She felt deeply honoured to receive the award.
Se sintió muy honrada de recibir el premio.
A2 verb /hɪt/

hit

golpear
Meaning
to strike; to reach a target
Example
He hit the ball with the bat.
Él golpeó la pelota con el bate.
C1 noun /ˈhɪr.seɪ/

Hearsay

rumor; chisme
Meaning
information received from other people that one cannot adequately substantiate; rumor
Example
The accusations were based on hearsay rather than concrete evidence or eyewitness testimony.
Las acusaciones se basaron en rumores en lugar de pruebas concretas o el testimonio de testigos.
C2 noun /hɪˈlærɪti/

hilarity

hilaridad
Meaning
Extreme amusement, especially when expressed by laughter.
Example
The movie caused great hilarity among the audience.
La película causó una gran hilaridad entre el público.
C2 noun /ˈhaɪərlɪŋ/

hireling

mercenario
Meaning
A person who works for payment only, often with little loyalty or principle.
Example
The mercenary was dismissed as just a hireling with no real loyalty.
El mercenario fue despedido como un simple hireling sin lealtad real.
C1 noun /ˈhed.weɪ/

Headway

progreso; avance; adelanto
Meaning
forward movement or progress, especially when this is slow or difficult
Example
Despite the challenges, the research team made significant headway in developing the new vaccine.
A pesar de los desafíos, el equipo de investigación logró un progreso significativo en el desarrollo de la nueva vacuna.
A2 verb /hʌɡ/

hug

abrazar
Meaning
to hold someone tightly in your arms to show affection or comfort
Example
She hugged her friend before leaving for the airport.
Ella abrazó a su amiga antes de irse al aeropuerto.
B2 noun/verb /hɜːrd/

herd

rebaño
Meaning
a large group of animals of the same type that live and feed together; or to gather animals into a group.
Example
The shepherd herded the sheep into the pen.
El pastor llevó las ovejas al corral.
B2 adjective /ˈhɜː.bəl/

herbal

herbal
Meaning
Made from or containing herbs, especially for medicinal purposes.
Example
Herbal remedies were widely used here.
Los remedios herbales eran ampliamente utilizados aquí.
A2 noun /ˈheəkʌt/

haircut

corte de pelo
Meaning
the act or style of cutting hair
Example
I got a haircut before the wedding.
Me hice un corte de pelo antes de la boda.
B2 noun /ˈhʌrɪkən/

hurricane

huracán
Meaning
A violent tropical storm with very strong winds and heavy rain.
Example
The hurricane destroyed hundreds of homes along the coast.
El huracán destruyó cientos de casas a lo largo de la costa.
C1 adjective /haɪˈdrɔːlɪk/

hydraulic

hidráulico
Meaning
operated by the pressure of liquid, especially water or oil
Example
The mechanic repaired the hydraulic system of the machine.
El mecánico reparó el sistema hidráulico de la máquina.
C1 adjective /hɔːrs/

Hoarse

voz áspera o ronca; tener la voz áspera por gritar o enfermedad
Meaning
rough or harsh in sound; having a rough voice from shouting or illness
Example
His voice became hoarse after shouting at the concert.
Su voz se volvió áspera después de gritar en el concierto.
C2 noun ˌhiː.məˈfɪl.i.ə

hemophilia

hemofilia
Meaning
A medical condition in which the ability of the blood to clot is severely reduced, causing the sufferer to bleed severely from even a slight injury.
Example
Hemophilia treatment benefits from genetic editing.
El tratamiento de la hemofilia se beneficia de la edición genética.
C1 adjective /ˈhɛlθfəl/

healthful

saludable
Meaning
Promoting good health; beneficial to health.
Example
A healthful diet includes fresh fruits and vegetables.
Una dieta saludable incluye frutas y verduras frescas.
C2 noun /ˈhʌstɪŋz/

hustings

campaña electoral
Meaning
the political campaigning and speeches before an election
Example
The candidate gained popularity during the hustings.
El candidato ganó popularidad durante la campaña electoral.
A2 noun /haɪt/

height

altura
Meaning
the measurement of someone or something from base to top
Example
The height of the tower impressed the visitors.
La altura de la torre impresionó a los visitantes.
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪd.baʊnd/

hidebound

retrógrado
Meaning
unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention
Example
He is too hidebound to accept new ideas.
Es demasiado retrógrado para aceptar ideas nuevas.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːr.bər/

Harbour

puerto
Meaning
a place on the coast where vessels may find shelter; a place of safety or refuge
Example
The fishing boats returned safely to the harbour before the storm hit the coastline.
Los botes de pesca regresaron de manera segura al puerto antes de que la tormenta golpeara la costa.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈhʌski/

husky

ronco; robusto
Meaning
deep, rough, and slightly hoarse voice; also refers to a strong and sturdy build
Example
He spoke in a husky voice after shouting all day.
Él habló con una voz ronca después de haber gritado todo el día.
A2 verb /haɪd/

hide

esconder
Meaning
to put or keep out of sight; to conceal from view
Example
Children like to hide during games.
A los niños les gusta esconderse durante los juegos.
B2 verb /ˈhɑːrnɪs/

harness

controlar y utilizar
Meaning
To control and make use of natural resources, especially energy.
Example
Scientists are working to harness solar power effectively.
Los científicos están trabajando para aprovechar la energía solar de manera eficaz.
C2 noun /haɪˈdrɒl.ɪ.sɪs/

hydrolysis

hidrólisis
Meaning
A chemical process that breaks down compounds by adding water, splitting complex molecules into simpler forms.
Example
Hydrolysis breaks down complex molecules into simpler forms.
La hidrólisis descompone moléculas complejas en formas más simples.
C2 noun /ˈhɔːrs.liːt͡ʃ/

Horse-leach

sanguijuela de caballo
Meaning
a large species of leech that was traditionally used in veterinary medicine
Example
The veterinarian explained that horse-leach was once commonly used to treat horses.
El veterinario explicó que la sanguijuela de caballo se usaba comúnmente en el tratamiento de caballos.
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mɪdʒ/

Homage

homenaje; respeto; tributo
Meaning
special honor or respect shown publicly; tribute paid to someone in recognition of their merit
Example
The memorial service was a touching homage to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives.
El servicio conmemorativo fue un homenaje conmovedor a los valientes soldados que sacrificaron sus vidas.
C2 noun /ˈhʌk.stər/

huckster

vendedor ambulante
Meaning
A person who sells small items aggressively, often in a showy or dishonest way.
Example
The huckster loudly promoted his goods in the busy marketplace.
El vendedor ambulante promocionó ruidosamente sus productos en el bullicioso mercado.
C1 adjective /ˈhiːdləs/

heedless

despreocupado
Meaning
showing a reckless lack of care or attention
Example
He drove with heedless disregard for the rules.
Condujo con desprecio por las reglas.
C2 noun /ˈhɒdʒ.pɒdʒ/

hodgepodge

mezcla confusa
Meaning
A confusing mixture of different things; a jumble.
Example
The essay was a hodgepodge of unrelated ideas.
El ensayo era una mezcla confusa de ideas no relacionadas.
C2 adjective /ˌhæfˈbeɪkt/

half-baked

a medias tintas
Meaning
poorly thought out or badly planned
Example
The manager quickly rejected his half-baked proposal.
El gerente rápidamente rechazó su propuesta a medias tintas.
B2 adjective /ˌhɒrɪˈzɒntəl/

horizontal

horizontal
Meaning
parallel to the horizon; flat and level from side to side
Example
The table must be perfectly horizontal to keep the glass from sliding.
La mesa debe estar completamente horizontal para que el vaso no se deslice.
C1 adjective /ˌhaɪəˈrɑː.kɪ.kəl/

hierarchical

jerárquico
Meaning
arranged in order of rank or authority
Example
The company has a strict hierarchical structure.
La empresa tiene una estructura jerárquica estricta.
A2 verb /ˈhɜːri/

hurry

apresurarse
Meaning
to move or act with great speed; to rush
Example
We need to hurry or we'll be late.
Necesitamos apresurarnos o llegaremos tarde.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːrvɪst/

harvest

cosecha
Meaning
the process or period of gathering crops
Example
Farmers are busy during the rice harvest season.
Los agricultores están ocupados durante la temporada de cosecha de arroz.
C2 noun /ˈhɑː.mə.li/

Homily

sermón religioso; lección moralizada tediosa
Meaning
a religious discourse delivered as part of a church service; a tedious moralizing lecture
Example
The priest delivered an inspiring homily about compassion and forgiveness during Sunday service.
El sacerdote dio un sermón inspirador sobre la compasión y el perdón durante el servicio del domingo.
C2 verb /ˈhæloʊ/

hallow

santificar
Meaning
to honor as holy; to make sacred or greatly respected
Example
The ancient temple was hallowed by centuries of worship.
El antiguo templo fue santificado por siglos de adoración.
B1 adjective /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/

historical

histórico
Meaning
Related to history or past events.
Example
The museum has a large collection of historical documents.
El museo tiene una gran colección de documentos históricos.
B2 noun /heɪ/

hay

heno
Meaning
grass that has been cut, dried, and stored for use as animal feed
Example
The cows were eating hay in the barn.
Las vacas estaban comiendo heno en el granero.
C2 noun /ˈhænd ˌrɪŋɪŋ/

hand-wringing

preocupación excesiva
Meaning
excessive worry or concern expressed in a visible or dramatic way.
Example
There was much hand-wringing over the political crisis.
Había mucha preocupación dramática sobre la crisis política.
C2 noun /ˌhæŋ.ki ˈpæŋ.ki/

Hanky-Panky

fraude; actividad sospechosa; comportamiento poco ético; engaño
Meaning
dishonest or suspicious activity; unethical behavior; trickery or deception
Example
The audit revealed some hanky-panky in the company's financial records.
La auditoría reveló algo de fraude en los registros financieros de la empresa.
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.
B2 noun /haɪˈdreɪʃən/

hydration

El proceso de proporcionar una cantidad adecuada de líquido a los tejidos corporales.
Meaning
The process of providing an adequate amount of liquid to bodily tissues.
Example
Proper hydration is essential for maintaining body functions.
La hidratación adecuada es esencial para mantener las funciones del cuerpo.
C1 adverb /ˈhʌŋ.ɡrə.li/

Hungrily

con hambre; avariciosamente; con ansia
Meaning
in a way that shows hunger; greedily; eagerly
Example
The dog ate hungrily after not eating for hours.
El perro comió con hambre después de no haber comido durante horas.
C1 verb /ˈhaɪdʒæk/

hijack

secuestro de aeronave
Meaning
to take control of a vehicle or situation illegally or by force
Example
The criminals attempted to hijack the airplane.
Los criminales intentaron secuestrar el avión.
C2 adjective /haɪˈbɜːrnəl/

hibernal

invernal
Meaning
Relating to or occurring in winter.
Example
The hibernal season is often harsh in the mountains.
La temporada hibernal suele ser dura en las montañas.
B2 adjective /ˈhjuː.mər.əs/

Humorous

divertido; gracioso; que causa risa;
Meaning
funny; amusing; causing laughter;
Example
His humorous stories always make everyone laugh.
Sus historias humorísticas siempre hacen reír a todos.
C2 noun /ˈhoʊʒəri/

hosiery

ropa de pierna, medias y calcetines
Meaning
Stockings, socks, and other knitted clothing for the legs and feet.
Example
She bought new hosiery for the winter season.
Ella compró nueva ropa de pierna para la temporada de invierno.
C2 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər.ɪŋ/

hankering

anhelo
Meaning
a strong desire or craving for something.
Example
She had a hankering for chocolate late at night.
Ella tenía un anhelo por chocolate a altas horas de la noche.
A1 adjective /ˈhʌŋɡri/

Hungry

hambriento
Meaning
feeling the need for food; having a strong desire or craving
Example
I am very hungry after working all day.
Tengo mucha hambre después de trabajar todo el día.
A1 noun /ˈhʌzbənd/

husband

esposo
Meaning
A married man regarded in relation to his spouse.
Example
Her husband is very supportive of her career.
Su esposo es muy apoyador de su carrera.
C2 noun /hɑrˈmoʊniəm/

Harmonium

harmonium
Meaning
a keyboard musical instrument similar to an organ, using air to produce sound
Example
She played devotional songs on the harmonium at the temple.
Ella tocó canciones devocionales en el harmonium del templo.
B2 noun /hɪˈstɔːriən/

historian

historiador
Meaning
a person who studies or writes about history
Example
The historian gave a lecture on ancient civilizations.
El historiador dio una conferencia sobre civilizaciones antiguas.
C1 noun /ˈhɔːl.mɑːrk/

hallmark

marca distintiva
Meaning
a typical characteristic or feature of someone or something
Example
Honesty is the hallmark of a good leader.
La honestidad es la marca distintiva de un buen líder.
C1 adjective /ˈhæloʊd/

hallowed

sagrado
Meaning
regarded as holy or greatly respected
Example
They walked across the hallowed halls of the old university.
Cruzaron los sagrados pasillos de la vieja universidad.
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.
B2 noun /hɪp/

hip

cadera
Meaning
The part of the body on either side of the pelvis, or informal: trendy and fashionable.
Example
She put her hands on her hips.
Ella puso sus manos en sus caderas.
C2 adverb /hərˈmɛtɪkli/

hermetically

de manera hermética
Meaning
In a way that is completely airtight or sealed off.
Example
The jars were hermetically sealed to preserve freshness.
Los tarros fueron sellados herméticamente para preservar la frescura.
B2 verb /ˈhezɪteɪt/

hesitate

dudar
Meaning
to pause before acting; to be uncertain about what to do
Example
Don't hesitate to ask for help.
No dudes en pedir ayuda.
B2 noun /ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt/

habitat

hábitat
Meaning
The natural environment where an organism lives and meets its needs.
Example
The polar bear's natural habitat is the Arctic region.
El hábitat natural del oso polar es la región ártica.
C1 verb /ˈheɪsən/

hasten

apresurar
Meaning
To move or act quickly; to cause something to happen sooner.
Example
He hastened to finish his work before the deadline.
Se apresuró a terminar su trabajo antes de la fecha límite.
B1 adverb /ˈhaɪli/

highly

altamente
Meaning
to a great degree; very
Example
She is highly respected in her field.
Ella es altamente respetada en su campo.
A2 noun /ˈhɛlɪˌkɒptər/

helicopter

helicóptero
Meaning
an aircraft with rotating blades that can take off and land vertically
Example
The helicopter landed safely on the hospital roof.
El helicóptero aterrizó de manera segura en el techo del hospital.
B1 noun /ˈhjuː.mər/

humor

humor
Meaning
The quality of being amusing or entertaining.
Example
His sense of humor always lightens the mood.
Su sentido del humor siempre aligera el ánimo.
A2 verb /hæŋ/

hang

colgar
Meaning
to suspend or be suspended from above; to attach from a higher point
Example
I hang my coat on the hook.
Cuelgo mi abrigo en el gancho.
B2 verb /hætʃ/

hatch

salir del huevo
Meaning
to emerge from an egg; to devise or create a plan
Example
The bird will hatch from its egg soon.
El pájaro saldrá de su huevo pronto.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːr.mə.ni/

harmony

armonía
Meaning
A pleasing combination of different elements or a state of peaceful coexistence.
Example
A society thrives when there is harmony among its people.
Una sociedad prospera cuando hay armonía entre sus personas.
C1 noun /haɪˈeɪtəs/

hiatus

hiato
Meaning
A pause or break in continuity of a process or activity.
Example
The show returned after a long hiatus.
El show regresó después de un largo hiato.
C1 phrase ˌhjuː.məˈnɪt.ər.i.kəˈtæs.trə.fi

humanitarian catastrophe

catástrofe humanitaria
Meaning
A widespread disaster affecting human life, health, and well-being on a large scale.
Example
The war created a humanitarian catastrophe.
La guerra creó una catástrofe humanitaria.
C2 noun /ˈhɑːdɪhʊd/

hardihood

valentía, osadía
Meaning
Courage, boldness, or daring behavior; also physical robustness.
Example
The mountaineer's hardihood impressed the entire team.
La audacia del montañero impresionó a todo el equipo.
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.drəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl ˈsaɪ.kəl

hydrological cycle

ciclo hidrológico
Meaning
The cycle of processes by which water circulates between the earth's oceans, atmosphere, and land.
Example
The hydrological cycle ensures continuous water movement in nature.
El ciclo hidrológico asegura el movimiento continuo del agua en la naturaleza.
B2 verb /ˈhʌvər/

hover

flotar en el aire en un lugar sin moverse
Meaning
to remain in the air in one place without moving forward or backward
Example
The helicopter hovered over the city.
El helicóptero flotó sobre la ciudad.
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.
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.
B1 noun /hjuːˈmænɪti/

humanity

humanidad
Meaning
the quality of being human; kindness or compassion towards others; all human beings collectively
Example
Kindness is one of the greatest expressions of humanity.
La bondad es una de las expresiones más grandes de la humanidad.
C1 verb /ˈhaɪbərˌneɪt/

hibernate

hibernar
Meaning
To spend the winter in a dormant state, as some animals do.
Example
Bears hibernate in caves during the winter.
Los osos hibernan en cuevas durante el invierno.
C1 noun /ˈhɪp.ə.krɪt/

Hypocrite

hipócrita; farsante; impostor
Meaning
a person who acts in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings; a pretender
Example
Don't be a hypocrite by demanding honesty from others while lying yourself.
No seas un hipócrita exigiendo honestidad de los demás mientras mientes tú mismo.
B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrti/

Hearty

entusiasta y amigable; sustancial y nutritivo
Meaning
enthusiastic and friendly; substantial and nourishing
Example
He gave us a hearty welcome when we arrived at his home.
Nos dio una cálida bienvenida cuando llegamos a su casa.
C1 verb /hiːd/

heed

prestar atención
Meaning
to pay attention to; to take notice of
Example
You should heed the teacher's advice.
Debes hacer caso al consejo del maestro.
C2 noun phrase /ˌhjuː ən ˈkraɪ/

hue and cry

gritos de protesta
Meaning
A loud public outcry or protest, often demanding action.
Example
There was a hue and cry over the new policy changes.
Hubo un gran grito de protesta por los nuevos cambios de política.
B2 noun /haɪˈiː.nə/

Hyena

hiena
Meaning
a wild animal of Africa and Asia that looks like a dog and makes a sound like laughter
Example
The hyena laughed in the darkness of the night.
La hiena rió en la oscuridad de la noche.
B1 noun /ˈhʌntər/

hunter

cazador
Meaning
a person or animal that hunts animals for food or sport
Example
The hunter tracked the deer through the forest.
El cazador rastreó al ciervo a través del bosque.
B2 noun /ˈhaɪəˌrɑːrki/

hierarchy

jerarquía
Meaning
A system in which people or things are arranged in levels of importance or authority.
Example
The corporate hierarchy determines who makes the final decision.
La jerarquía corporativa determina quién toma la decisión final.
C2 noun /ˈhɛklər/

heckler

interrumpidor
Meaning
A person who interrupts a speaker with rude or aggressive comments.
Example
The politician remained calm despite the heckler shouting from the crowd.
El político se mantuvo tranquilo a pesar del interrumpidor gritando desde la multitud.
C1 adverb /ˌhɛdˈfɜrst/

headfirst

cabeza adelante
Meaning
With the head leading; in a reckless or hasty manner.
Example
He dived headfirst into the pool.
Se zambulló cabeza primero en la piscina.
A1 noun /ˈhoʊmwɜːrk/

homework

tarea
Meaning
schoolwork that a student does at home
Example
I need to finish my math homework before dinner.
Necesito terminar mi tarea de matemáticas antes de la cena.
C1 noun /ˈheəˌkʌtər/

haircutter

peluquero
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut and style hair; barber or hairdresser
Example
The haircutter gave me a neat and stylish haircut.
El peluquero me hizo un buen corte de pelo.
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪˌbraʊ/

highbrow

intelectualmente superior
Meaning
intellectually superior or cultured; often describing art, literature, or activities appealing to intellectual tastes
Example
The museum is known for its highbrow exhibitions.
El museo es conocido por sus exposiciones de alto nivel.
C2 noun /hæp/

hap

suerte, fortuna, azar
Meaning
luck, fortune, or chance occurrence
Example
By sheer hap, he discovered the old letter hidden in the drawer.
Por pura suerte, descubrió la vieja carta escondida en el cajón.
C1 adjective /ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

Hypocritical

hipócrita
Meaning
behaving in a way that contradicts one's stated beliefs or values
Example
It's hypocritical to preach honesty while lying yourself.
Es hipócrita predicar honestidad mientras mientes.
A2 noun ˈhɪrəʊ

hero

héroe
Meaning
A person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.
Example
Sydney Carton becomes the ultimate hero through his sacrifice.
Sydney Carton se convierte en el héroe definitivo a través de su sacrificio.
C2 noun /ˈhjuːməs/

humus

humus
Meaning
The dark, organic material in soil formed from decayed plants and animals.
Example
The gardener enriched the soil with humus to improve plant growth.
El jardinero enriqueció el suelo con humus para mejorar el crecimiento de las plantas.
B2 noun /hʊd/

Hood

capucha
Meaning
the expandable neck region of certain snakes like cobras; a covering for the head
Example
The cobra spread its hood when it felt threatened.
La cobra extendió su capucho cuando sintió amenaza.
C2 verb /ˈhɛktər/

hector

hablar con amenazas
Meaning
To talk to someone in a bullying or intimidating way.
Example
The manager hectored the staff into working overtime.
El gerente amenazó al personal para que trabajara horas extras.
A1 noun, verb /hɛd/

head

cabeza / líder
Meaning
The upper part of the human body or to lead or be in charge of something.
Example
She turned her head to look out the window.
Ella giró su cabeza para mirar por la ventana.
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːrtətɪv/

hortative

Meaning
Giving strong encouragement or urging.
Example
The teacher gave a hortative speech to motivate the students before the exam.