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C2 noun /ˌhæŋ.ər ˈɒn/

hanger-on

parásito
Meaning
a person who spends time with a powerful or famous person to gain benefits.
Example
The celebrity was always surrounded by hangers-on.
La celebridad siempre estaba rodeada de parásitos.
B1 noun /ˈɒnɪsti/

honesty

honestidad
Meaning
the quality of being truthful and sincere
Example
Honesty is the best policy in all situations.
La honestidad es la mejor política en todas las situaciones.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈhaɪˌprəʊfaɪl/

high-profile

de alto perfil
Meaning
having a lot of attention or public notice
Example
The CEO attended a high-profile conference in New York.
El CEO asistió a una conferencia de alto perfil en Nueva York.
A1 noun, numeral /ˈhʌndrəd/

hundred

cien
Meaning
the number 100
Example
There are a hundred students in the hall.
Hay cien estudiantes en el salón.
B1 noun /ˈhel.mət/

Helmet

casco
Meaning
a hard or padded protective hat worn by motorcyclists, construction workers, or soldiers
Example
The cyclist always wore a bright yellow helmet for safety and visibility while riding.
El ciclista siempre usaba un casco amarillo brillante para seguridad y visibilidad mientras montaba.
C2 adjective /ˈhæl.si.ən/

halcyon

sereno
Meaning
calm, peaceful, and happy; denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful
Example
She often reminisces about the halcyon days of her childhood.
Ella a menudo recuerda los días serenos de su niñez.
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.
C2 noun /ˈhɪlək/

hillock

colina
Meaning
A small hill or mound.
Example
The children climbed up the grassy hillock to watch the sunset.
Los niños subieron a la colina cubierta de hierba para ver la puesta de sol.
B2 adjective /ˈhoʊm.sɪk/

Homesick

nostalgia; tristeza por estar lejos de casa
Meaning
experiencing a longing for one's home during a period of absence from it; missing home
Example
After three months studying abroad, Maria felt increasingly homesick for her family.
Después de tres meses estudiando en el extranjero, María se sentía cada vez más nostálgica de su familia.
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.
C1 noun /hɪˈpɑː.krə.si/

Hypocrisy

hipocresía; falsedad; engaño;
Meaning
the practice of claiming to have moral standards that one does not actually possess; insincerity
Example
His hypocrisy was exposed when he criticized others for the same mistakes he had made.
su hipocresía fue expuesta cuando criticó a otros por los mismos errores que él había cometido.
C1 noun /hɒˈstɪləti/

hostility

hostilidad
Meaning
hostile behavior; unfriendliness or opposition
Example
The negotiations ended in an atmosphere of hostility.
Las negociaciones terminaron en un ambiente de hostilidad.
C2 verb /ˈhæroʊ/

harrow

afligir / rastra
Meaning
to cause distress or torment; also to break up and smooth soil with a farm tool
Example
The tragic news harrowed the entire family.
La noticia trágica afligió a toda la familia.
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 /ˈhevənli/

Heavenly

celestial; divino; placentero
Meaning
relating to heaven; extremely pleasant or beautiful
Example
The chocolate cake had a heavenly taste that melted in my mouth.
El pastel de chocolate tenía un sabor celestial que se derretía en mi boca.
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpərˈbɔːriən/

hyperborean

hiperbóreo
Meaning
Relating to the extreme north; very cold or frigid.
Example
The explorers prepared for the hyperborean climate of the Arctic.
Los exploradores se prepararon para el clima hiperbóreo del Ártico.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪndsaɪt/

hindsight

perspectiva retroactiva
Meaning
Understanding of a situation only after it has happened.
Example
With the benefit of hindsight, we realized the decision was a mistake.
Con la ventaja de la perspectiva retroactiva, nos dimos cuenta de que la decisión fue un error.
C1 adjective /ˌhɒməˈdʒiːniəs/

homogeneous

homogéneo, uniforme
Meaning
Of the same kind; alike.
Example
The team was not homogeneous in their skills.
El equipo no era homogéneo en sus habilidades.
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.
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.stɪdʒ/

Hostage

rehén
Meaning
a person seized or held as security for the fulfillment of a condition; captive
Example
The police negotiated carefully to secure the release of all hostages unharmed.
La policía negoció cuidadosamente para asegurar la liberación de todos los rehenes sin daño alguno.
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪndmoʊst/

hindmost

más trasero
Meaning
Farthest back; last in position.
Example
The hindmost car in the convoy broke down first.
El coche más trasero en el convoy se rompió primero.
C2 adjective /həˈrɛtɪkəl/

heretical

herético
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards, especially in religion.
Example
The priest condemned the book as heretical.
El sacerdote condenó el libro como herético.
B1 adjective /ˈhɪd.ən/

Hidden

oculto; secreto; invisible
Meaning
concealed from view; kept secret; not visible or apparent
Example
There was a hidden camera in the room.
Había una cámara oculta en la habitación.
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.
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.
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 noun /ˈhɛdʒɪrə/ or /hɪˈdʒaɪrə/

hegira

emigración, huida
Meaning
a journey, especially when undertaken to escape from a dangerous or undesirable situation
Example
The refugees began their hegira across the desert.
Los refugiados comenzaron su emigración a través del desierto.
A1 noun /ˈhɒs.pɪ.təl/

hospital

hospital
Meaning
an institution where sick or injured people are given medical treatment
Example
He was taken to the hospital after the accident.
Lo llevaron al hospital después del accidente.
C1 noun ˈhʌz.bən.dri

husbandry

agricultura y ganadería
Meaning
The care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals; farming and agriculture.
Example
Proper husbandry techniques improve livestock health.
Las técnicas adecuadas de ganadería mejoran la salud del ganado.
B2 adjective /ˈhɑlːoʊ/

Hollow

hueco; vacío;
Meaning
having an empty space inside; lacking substance or meaning; insincere
Example
The hollow tree trunk provided shelter for small animals.
El tronco del árbol hueco proporcionó refugio a pequeños animales.
C1 noun /həˌluː.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Hallucination

alucinación; percepción de algo que no está presente
Meaning
an experience involving the apparent perception of something not present; a false or distorted perception
Example
The patient experienced visual hallucinations as a side effect of the medication.
El paciente experimentó alucinaciones visuales como un efecto secundario de la medicación.
C2 noun /ˈhæk.ni ˈkær.ɪdʒ/

Hackney carriage

coche de alquiler
Meaning
A taxi; a car licensed to carry passengers for hire
Example
I called a hackney carriage to get to the airport.
Llamé a un coche de alquiler para llegar al aeropuerto.
C1 noun /ˈhɜːrniə/

hernia

hernia
Meaning
A medical condition where an organ pushes through the muscle or tissue holding it in place.
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with an inguinal hernia.
El doctor le diagnosticó una hernia inguinal.
C2 verb /ˈhɛnˌpɛk/

henpeck

ser constantemente criticado o dominado por la esposa
Meaning
To continually criticize, nag, or dominate (especially a husband).
Example
He felt henpecked by his overly controlling wife.
Él se sintió controlado por su esposa excesivamente dominante.
C1 adjective /həˈred.ɪ.ter.i/

Hereditary

hereditario; transmitido por los antepasados
Meaning
passed down through family genes; inherited from ancestors
Example
The hereditary disease was passed down through generations.
La enfermedad hereditaria se transmitió a través de las generaciones.
A1 noun /ˈaʊər/

hour

hora
Meaning
A period of time equal to 60 minutes.
Example
The meeting lasted for two hours.
La reunión duró dos horas.
B1 verb /ˈhɛdɪŋ/

heading

dirigiéndose
Meaning
Moving in a particular direction.
Example
The ship is heading toward Antarctica.
El barco se dirige hacia la Antártida.
A1 noun /hænd/

Hand

mano
Meaning
the end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the palm, fingers, and thumb
Example
He raised his hand to ask a question.
Levantó la mano para hacer una pregunta.
B2 verb /hɔːlt/

halt

detener
Meaning
to stop or bring to a stop
Example
The train suddenly halted at the station.
El tren se detuvo repentinamente en la estación.
A1 pronoun /hɜːrz/

hers

su (de mujer) cosa
Meaning
used to refer to something that belongs to or is associated with a female person previously mentioned or easily identified.
Example
That blue bag is hers.
Esa bolsa azul es suya.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊli/

Holy

sagrado; dedicado a Dios o propósitos religiosos; moralmente y espiritualmente excelente
Meaning
sacred; dedicated to God or religious purposes; morally and spiritually excellent
Example
The holy shrine attracts thousands of pilgrims every year.
El santuario sagrado atrae a miles de peregrinos cada año.
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.
B1 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər.tʃɪf/

Handkerchief

pañuelo
Meaning
a small piece of cloth used for wiping the nose or face
Example
She always carries a clean handkerchief in her purse.
Ella siempre lleva un pañuelo limpio en su bolso.
B2 adjective /ˈhek.tɪk/

Hectic

agitado; frenético; lleno de actividad
Meaning
very busy and full of activity; frantic; characterized by intense activity or excitement
Example
My schedule has been hectic lately with back-to-back meetings.
Mi horario ha estado agitado últimamente con reuniones seguidas.
B2 noun hɛdʒ

hedge

estrategia de cobertura
Meaning
A way of protecting oneself against financial loss or other adverse circumstances.
Example
Investors use hedging strategies to protect against market volatility.
Los inversores utilizan estrategias de cobertura para protegerse de la volatilidad del mercado.
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.
C1 noun /ˈhɛksəˌɡɒn/

hexagon

hexágono
Meaning
A six-sided polygon.
Example
A honeycomb cell is shaped like a hexagon.
Una célula de panal tiene forma de hexágono.
B2 adjective /hɪˈroʊɪk/

heroic

heroico
Meaning
showing great bravery or courage; relating to a hero or heroes
Example
The firefighter made a heroic effort to save the child.
El bombero hizo un esfuerzo heroico para salvar al niño.
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 verb /həˈmɑː.dʒə.naɪz/

homogenize

homogeneizar
Meaning
To make uniform or similar by blending or mixing different elements.
Example
The company tried to homogenize its products across global markets.
La empresa intentó homogenizar sus productos en los mercados globales.
C2 noun /ˈhɛptəˌɡɒn/

heptagon

heptágono
Meaning
A polygon with seven sides and seven angles.
Example
The math teacher drew a heptagon on the board.
El maestro de matemáticas dibujó un heptágono en la pizarra.
C1 noun /ˈheɪvən/

haven

refugio
Meaning
a safe place or shelter
Example
The library became a haven for students during exams.
La biblioteca se convirtió en un refugio para los estudiantes durante los exámenes.
A1 noun /haʊs/

house

casa
Meaning
A building for people to live in, usually with rooms and a roof.
Example
They bought a new house in the city.
Ellos compraron una casa nueva en la ciudad.
B2 adjective /hoʊˈlɪs.tɪk/

holistic

holístico
Meaning
Understanding or analyzing something through a comprehensive, integrated whole perspective.
Example
A holistic approach to health considers both body and mind.
Un enfoque holístico de la salud considera tanto el cuerpo como la mente.
C1 noun /ˈhæm.lət/

Hamlet

pequeña aldea
Meaning
a small rural settlement, smaller than a village; a small community
Example
The tiny hamlet nestled in the valley had only a dozen houses and one small church.
La pequeña aldea enclavada en el valle tenía solo una docena de casas y una pequeña iglesia.
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.
C1 adverb /ˈhɛdˌlɔŋ/

headlong

a la carrera
Meaning
With the head leading; in a rush or without thinking.
Example
She rushed headlong into the new project.
Ella se lanzó a la carrera al nuevo proyecto.
A1 pronoun /hɪm/

him

lo
Meaning
Used to refer to a male person or animal already mentioned.
Example
I saw him at the park yesterday.
Lo vi en el parque ayer.
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mɪ.saɪd/

Homicide

homicidio
Meaning
the deliberate and unlawful killing of one person by another; murder
Example
The detective was assigned to investigate the homicide that occurred downtown last night.
El detective fue asignado para investigar el homicidio ocurrido en el centro de la ciudad anoche.
A2 noun /hɔːl/

Hall

salón; pasillo
Meaning
a large room for meetings, concerts, or other events; a corridor in a building
Example
The graduation ceremony was held in the main hall of the university.
La ceremonia de graduación se celebró en el salón principal de la universidad.
C1 adjective /ˈheɪ.nəs/

Heinous

atroz
Meaning
extremely wicked or evil; abominable; morally reprehensible
Example
The heinous crime shocked the entire community.
El crimen atroz conmocionó a toda la comunidad.
C1 noun /ˈhɜː.mɪt/

Hermit

una persona que vive en soledad como una disciplina religiosa; alguien que se retira de la sociedad
Meaning
a person living in solitude as a religious discipline; someone who withdraws from society
Example
The old hermit lived alone in a small cabin deep in the mountains, away from civilization.
El viejo ermitaño vivía solo en una pequeña cabaña en lo profundo de las montañas, lejos de la civilización.
C2 verb /haɪˈpɒθɪkeɪt/

hypothecate

hipotecar
Meaning
to pledge something, such as property, as security for a debt without giving up possession of it.
Example
The company hypothecated its assets to secure the loan.
La empresa hipotecó sus activos para asegurar el préstamo.
B1 verb/noun /haɪk/

hike

caminar / aumento
Meaning
To take a long walk in the countryside or mountains; also to increase suddenly (prices, rates, etc.).
Example
We decided to hike in the hills this weekend.
Decidimos hacer una caminata en las colinas este fin de semana.
A2 noun /hɛlθ/

health

salud
Meaning
The state of being free from illness or injury.
Example
Exercise is important for good health.
El ejercicio es importante para una buena salud.
C1 noun ˈhaɪ.drə.dʒən ˈpaʊ.əd bʌsɪz

hydrogen-powered buses

autobuses impulsados por hidrógeno
Meaning
Buses powered by hydrogen fuel cells that produce only water vapor as emission.
Example
Hydrogen-powered buses reduce air pollution.
Los autobuses impulsados por hidrógeno reducen la contaminación del aire.
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 /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 noun /hɜːb/ (US) /hɜːb/ or /ɜːb/

herb

hierba
Meaning
a plant used for flavoring food, medicine, or perfume
Example
Basil is a popular herb used in Italian cuisine.
La albahaca es una hierba popular en la cocina italiana.
A1 interjection /heɪ/

hey

¡Hey!
Meaning
used to attract attention, express surprise, or greet someone
Example
Hey, how are you doing today?
¡Hey, cómo estás hoy?
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 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 adjective /ˈhæpləs/

hapless

desdichado, desafortunado
Meaning
unfortunate, unlucky, deserving pity
Example
The hapless traveler lost his passport on the very first day.
El desdichado viajero perdió su pasaporte en el primer día.
C2 verb /həˈræŋ/

harangue

hacer un discurso largo y enérgico
Meaning
to deliver a long, passionate, and often angry speech
Example
The politician harangued the crowd for over an hour.
El político hizo un discurso a la multitud por más de una hora.
C1 adverb /ˈhed ɑn/

Head-on

de frente
Meaning
directly facing; in direct confrontation or collision
Example
The two cars collided head-on at the intersection.
Los dos autos colisionaron de frente en la intersección.
C2 noun /ˈhɑːr.bɪn.dʒər/

Harbinger

presagio
Meaning
a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another; a forerunner of something
Example
The first robin of spring is often considered a harbinger of warmer weather to come.
El primer petirrojo de la primavera a menudo se considera un presagio de que llegará un clima más cálido.
C1 verb /hɜːrl/

hurl

arrojar con fuerza
Meaning
To throw something with great force.
Example
The boy hurled a stone into the river.
El niño arrojó una piedra al río.
B2 adjective /ˈɒnərəbəl/

honourable

honorable
Meaning
deserving respect or admiration because of moral integrity; showing honesty and fairness
Example
She is known as an honourable leader who always keeps her promises.
Ella es conocida como una líder honorable que siempre cumple sus promesas.
A1 noun /hɔːrs/

Horse

caballo
Meaning
a large domesticated mammal used for riding and pulling loads
Example
The horse galloped across the field with great speed.
El caballo galopó a través del campo con gran velocidad.
C1 adjective /ˈhæk.nid/

hackneyed

cliché
Meaning
Used too often and therefore lacking originality or freshness.
Example
The speech was filled with hackneyed phrases that failed to inspire the audience.
El discurso estaba lleno de frases cliché que no lograron inspirar al público.
C1 noun /ˈherən/

Heron

garza
Meaning
large wading bird with long legs and neck that feeds on fish
Example
The heron stood motionless by the water's edge, waiting for fish.
La garza estaba inmóvil junto a la orilla del agua, esperando a los peces.
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 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.
C1 verb /ˈhæɡəl/

haggle

regatear
Meaning
to argue about the price; to bargain persistently
Example
They haggled over the price for an hour.
Estuvieron regateando el precio durante una hora.
C1 noun/verb /ˈhɛrəld/

herald

heraldo
Meaning
A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of something; to announce or signal.
Example
The blooming flowers herald the arrival of spring.
Las flores que florecen anuncian la llegada de la primavera.
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊpləs/

Hopeless

desesperado; sin esperanza
Meaning
feeling or causing despair about something; without hope; desperate
Example
The situation seemed hopeless until help arrived.
La situación parecía desesperada hasta que llegó la ayuda.
C1 adjective /hɜːrˈbɪv.ər.əs/

Herbivorous

herbívoro
Meaning
feeding on plants; plant-eating
Example
Cows are herbivorous animals that graze on grass.
Las vacas son animales herbívoros que pastan en la hierba.
B2 adjective /hɑːˈspɪtəbəl/

Hospitable

amable y acogedor con extraños o invitados; generoso en recibir huéspedes
Meaning
friendly and welcoming to strangers or guests; generous in receiving guests
Example
The local people were very hospitable to the tourists.
La gente local fue muy amable con los turistas.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪdəweɪ/

hideaway

escondite
Meaning
A place used as a retreat or a place to hide.
Example
The cabin in the woods was their secret hideaway.
La cabaña en el bosque era su escondite secreto.
C2 noun /ˈhɔːzər/

hawser

cable grueso para amarrar un barco
Meaning
A thick rope or cable used in mooring or towing a ship.
Example
The sailors secured the ship to the dock with a heavy hawser.
Los marineros aseguraron el barco al muelle con un pesado hawser.
C2 adjective /ˈhɛtərəˌdɒks/

heterodox

heterodoxo
Meaning
not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs
Example
The professor was known for his heterodox views on religion.
El profesor era conocido por sus puntos de vista heterodoxos sobre la religión.
B1 noun /ˈhæm.ər/

Hammer

martillo
Meaning
a tool with a heavy metal head for hitting nails or breaking things
Example
She used a hammer to nail the picture frame to the wall.
Ella usó un martillo para clavar el marco de la foto en la pared.
B1 noun /ˈhændˌraɪ.tɪŋ/

handwriting

letra manuscrita
Meaning
the style or manner of writing by hand.
Example
Her handwriting is very neat and easy to read.
Su letra manuscrita es muy clara y fácil de leer.
C1 noun /hɔːrd/

horde

multitud
Meaning
A large group or crowd, especially one that is disorderly or difficult to control.
Example
A horde of fans gathered outside the stadium.
Una multitud de fanáticos se reunió fuera del estadio.
C1 adjective /ˈhær.oʊ.ɪŋ/

harrowing

aterrador y angustioso
Meaning
extremely distressing or upsetting
Example
It was a harrowing experience to witness the accident.
Fue una experiencia aterradora ser testigo del accidente.
B2 adjective ˈhæzədəs

hazardous

peligroso
Meaning
Dangerous, risky, or potentially harmful
Example
Hazardous pollutants increase health risks.
Los contaminantes peligrosos aumentan los riesgos para la salud.
B2 adjective /ˌhaɪ ˈtɛk/

high-tech

alta tecnología
Meaning
using or involving advanced technology.
Example
The company produces high-tech medical devices.
La empresa produce dispositivos médicos de alta tecnología.
C1 noun /ˈhiːdənɪst/

hedonist

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

heteromorphic

heteromórfico
Meaning
Having different forms or shapes, especially in the same species or organism.
Example
Butterflies are heteromorphic during their life cycle, changing forms from larva to adult.
Las mariposas son heteromórficas durante su ciclo de vida, cambiando de forma de larva a adulta.
C2 verb /haɪ/

hie

apresurarse
Meaning
to go quickly; hasten
Example
He hied to the station to catch the train.
Él se apresuró a la estación para tomar el tren.
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 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.
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.
C1 noun /hjuːˈmɪl.ɪ.ti/

humility

humildad
Meaning
The quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance.
Example
She accepted the award with grace and humility.
Ella aceptó el premio con gracia y humildad.
A1 pronoun /hiː/

he

él (masculino)
Meaning
used to refer to a male person or animal already mentioned or easily identified
Example
He is my best friend.
Él es mi mejor amigo.
C1 noun /ˈheɪl.stɔːrm/

Hailstorm

tormenta de granizo
Meaning
a violent storm with hail falling from the sky
Example
The hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot.
La tormenta de granizo dañó muchos autos en el estacionamiento.
C2 noun /ˈhɛʃ.ən/

Hessian

tela de yute
Meaning
a strong coarse fabric made from jute or hemp, used for sacks and wrapping
Example
The farmer stored grain in hessian sacks.
El agricultor guardó grano en sacos de hessian.
A1 pronoun /hɜːr/

her

la
Meaning
used to refer to a female person or animal already mentioned or easily identified
Example
I saw her at the park yesterday.
La vi en el parque ayer.
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊmləs/

homeless

sin hogar
Meaning
Without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets.
Example
The organization helps homeless people find shelter.
La organización ayuda a las personas sin hogar a encontrar refugio.
C1 noun /hɪm/

hymn

himno
Meaning
A religious song or poem of praise to God or a deity.
Example
The congregation sang a hymn during the morning service.
La congregación cantó un himno durante el servicio de la mañana.
C2 adjective /hɜːrˈbeɪʃəs/

herbaceous

herbáceo
Meaning
Relating to or resembling herbs; plants with soft, non-woody stems.
Example
The garden was filled with herbaceous plants that thrived in the summer.
El jardín estaba lleno de plantas herbáceas que prosperaron en el verano.
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 /hoʊ/

Hoe

azadón
Meaning
a gardening tool with a thin metal blade used for breaking up soil and removing weeds
Example
The farmer used a hoe to remove weeds from his vegetable garden.
El agricultor usó un azadón para quitar las malas hierbas de su jardín de verduras.
A1 verb /hoʊp/

hope

esperar
Meaning
to expect and desire that something will happen
Example
I hope it doesn't rain tomorrow.
Espero que no llueva mañana.
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 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.
C1 noun (plural) /ˈhɪntərlændz/

hinterlands

zonas remotas
Meaning
Plural of hinterland; remote or less developed regions.
Example
Explorers traveled deep into the hinterlands of the country.
Los exploradores viajaron profundamente a las zonas remotas del país.