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B2 verb /hɔːnt/

haunt

acosar
Meaning
to trouble persistently; to visit as a ghost
Example
The old memories still haunt me.
Los recuerdos viejos aún me atormentan.
B2 noun /ɡræm/

Gram

garbanzo
Meaning
chickpea; a leguminous plant and its edible seed
Example
She cooked gram curry for lunch today.
Ella cocinó curry de garbanzo para el almuerzo hoy.
B2 verb /stɪtʃ/

stitch

felicidad
Meaning
to sew with needle and thread; to join pieces of fabric
Example
She will stitch the torn dress carefully.
Ella no pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛfjʊtəbəl/

Irrefutable

irrefutable
Meaning
impossible to deny or disprove; undeniable
Example
The evidence against him was irrefutable.
La evidencia en su contra era irrefutable.
C1 verb /ˈblækən/

blacken

ennegrecer
Meaning
to make something black or darker; to stain, soil, or tarnish
Example
Smoke from the fire began to blacken the walls.
El humo del fuego empezó a ennegrecer las paredes.
C1 verb /reɪz/

raze

demoler
Meaning
To completely destroy or demolish something, especially a building.
Example
The old factory was razed to make way for new apartments.
La vieja fábrica fue demolida para dar paso a nuevos apartamentos.
C1 verb /per/

pare

pelar
Meaning
to cut away the outer covering or reduce something gradually
Example
She pared the apple before eating it.
Ella peló la manzana antes de comerla.
C2 adjective /dɪˈstɛnsəbl̩/

distensible

distensible
Meaning
Capable of being stretched or expanded.
Example
The stomach is a distensible organ that can expand after eating.
El estómago es un órgano distensible que puede expandirse después de comer.
C1 noun /ˈsəʊdiəm/

sodium

sodio
Meaning
a soft, silver-white chemical element that is highly reactive and found in salt.
Example
Sodium is an essential element for maintaining fluid balance in the body.
El sodio es un elemento esencial para mantener el equilibrio de líquidos en el cuerpo.
B1 verb /fərˈbɪd/

forbid

prohibir
Meaning
to order someone not to do something
Example
The school forbids smoking on campus.
La escuela prohíbe fumar en el campus.
C1 adjective /ˈmoʊmənˌteri/

momentary

momentáneo
Meaning
Lasting for only a short time.
Example
There was a momentary silence in the room.
Hubo un silencio momentáneo en la habitación.
C1 noun, adjective /ˌproʊlɪˈtɛəriən/

proletarian

proletario
Meaning
Relating to the working class, especially those who do not own property.
Example
The movement was rooted in proletarian struggles.
El movimiento estaba arraigado en las luchas proletarias.
A2 noun /ˈsiː.nər.i/

Scenery

paisaje
Meaning
the natural features of a landscape; the painted background used on a theater stage
Example
The mountain scenery was breathtakingly beautiful.
El paisaje montañoso era impresionante.
C1 verb /ˈplʌm.ɪt/

plummet

caer verticalmente a alta velocidad
Meaning
to fall straight down at high speed
Example
Stock prices plummeted after the sudden market crash.
Los precios de las acciones cayeron repentinamente después del colapso del mercado.
C2 verb /bɪˈmjuːz/

bemuse

confundir
Meaning
To confuse or puzzle someone.
Example
The complex instructions bemused the new employees.
Las instrucciones complejas confundieron a los nuevos empleados.
B1 adjective /aɪˈdiːəl/

ideal

ideal
Meaning
the best possible; perfect for a situation
Example
This place is ideal for a picnic.
Este lugar es ideal para un picnic.
C2 noun /ˌkɒnsaɪˈniː/

consignee

consignatario
Meaning
the person or company to whom goods are delivered
Example
The consignee received the shipment on time.
El consignatario recibió el envío a tiempo.
C1 noun /ˌsəʊʃəˈbɪləti/

sociability

sociabilidad
Meaning
The quality or state of being sociable; friendliness.
Example
Her sociability made her popular in the office.
Su sociabilidad la hizo popular en la oficina.
B1 noun /ˈrʌnər/

runner

felicidad
Meaning
a person who runs, especially in races or for exercise
Example
The runner crossed the finish line with a big smile.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 adjective /ˈlætərəl/

lateral

lateral
Meaning
Relating to the side or sideways movement.
Example
The football player made a quick lateral pass.
El jugador de fútbol hizo un pase lateral rápido.
C2 noun /ˈpærəmʊr/

paramour

amante
Meaning
a lover, especially an illicit one
Example
The secret paramour was finally revealed.
El amante secreto finalmente fue revelado.
A2 adverb/adjective/verb /ˈfɜːrðər/

further

avanzar
Meaning
At a greater distance; to advance or promote something.
Example
She studied hard to further her career.
Ella estudió mucho para avanzar en su carrera.
A2 noun ˈwɔː.nɪŋ

warning

advertencia
Meaning
A statement or event that indicates a possible or impending danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation.
Example
Warnings about rising temperatures demand urgent action.
Las advertencias sobre las temperaturas crecientes exigen una acción urgente.
C1 verb /rɪˈpjuː.di.eɪt/

repudiate

repudiar
Meaning
to refuse to accept, recognize, or support something
Example
He repudiated the claim that he was involved in the scandal.
Él repudió la afirmación de que estuvo involucrado en el escándalo.
B2 noun /ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/

distribution

distribución
Meaning
the act of sharing or delivering something to multiple people or places
Example
The company manages the distribution of food supplies to rural areas.
La empresa gestiona la distribución de suministros de alimentos a áreas rurales.
C2 noun /bʊr/

Boor

persona ruda; persona grosera
Meaning
a rough and bad-mannered person; someone who lacks refinement or culture
Example
The wealthy businessman was actually a boor who showed no respect for others.
El hombre de negocios rico era en realidad un rudo que no mostró respeto por los demás.
C1 adjective /ˈprɛdəˌtɔri/

predatory

depredador/explotador
Meaning
Relating to animals that prey on others; exploiting or victimizing others for personal gain.
Example
The predatory bird swooped down on its prey.
El pájaro depredador se lanzó sobre su presa.
A2 noun /dɪˈɡriː/

degree

grado / nivel
Meaning
an amount or level of something; an academic qualification
Example
She earned a degree in engineering.
Ella obtuvo un grado en ingeniería.
B1 noun /ˈfaɪəˌfaɪtə/

firefighter

bombero
Meaning
a person whose job is to put out fires
Example
The firefighter saved the family from the burning building.
El bombero salvó a la familia del edificio en llamas.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈhɛrənt/

inherent

inherente
Meaning
Existing in something as a natural, permanent, or essential quality.
Example
There are inherent risks in extreme sports.
Existen riesgos inherentes en los deportes extremos.
B1 adverb /ɪkˈstriːm.li/

Extremely

extremadamente
Meaning
to a very high degree; exceptionally
Example
The weather today is extremely hot and humid.
El clima hoy está extremadamente caluroso y húmedo.
C1 noun /bəˈrɑːʒ/

barrage

barrida o ataque rápido
Meaning
a concentrated outpouring of questions, criticisms, or blows; a rapid, continuous attack
Example
The politician faced a barrage of tough questions from reporters.
El político enfrentó una avalancha de preguntas difíciles de los reporteros.
B2 noun /ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/

interruption

interrupción
Meaning
the act of stopping or breaking the continuity of something; a pause caused by an external action
Example
The meeting was delayed due to an unexpected interruption.
La reunión se retrasó por una interrupción inesperada.
B2 noun /ˈfeɪbəl/

fable

fábula
Meaning
a short story, typically featuring animals as characters, that conveys a moral lesson
Example
Aesop’s fables are famous for teaching valuable lessons through simple stories.
Las fábulas de Esopo son famosas por enseñar valiosas lecciones a través de historias simples.
B2 adjective /prəˈfɪʃ.ənt/

proficient

competente
Meaning
Competent or skilled in doing or using something; having great knowledge or experience.
Example
She is highly proficient in multiple languages.
Ella es altamente competente en varios idiomas.
B2 noun /ˈrʊki/

rookie

novato
Meaning
a person who is new to an activity or organization; a beginner
Example
The rookie policeman made a few mistakes on his first day.
El policía novato cometió algunos errores en su primer día.
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.
B1 noun /ˈspæroʊ/

Sparrow

gorrión
Meaning
small brown and grey bird commonly found in cities and towns
Example
The sparrow chirped cheerfully from the tree branch.
El gorrión cantó alegremente desde la rama del árbol.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈfɛktɪd/

unaffected

inafectado, genuino
Meaning
Not influenced or touched by something; genuine and natural.
Example
He remained unaffected by the criticism and kept working hard.
Él permaneció sin verse afectado por la crítica y siguió trabajando duro.
B2 noun /oʊk/

oak

roble
Meaning
a large tree that produces acorns and has strong, hard wood
Example
The old oak tree provided shade for the entire yard.
El viejo roble dio sombra a todo el jardín.
C2 noun /ˈtrʌmpəri/

trumpery

tonterías sin valor o cosas ostentosas pero sin valor
Meaning
worthless nonsense or showy but worthless things
Example
The speech was full of political trumpery.
El discurso estaba lleno de tonterías políticas.
C1 adjective /ɪˈluːsɪv/

elusive

difícil de encontrar
Meaning
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve; hard to understand or define.
Example
The solution to the problem proved elusive.
La solución al problema resultó difícil de encontrar.
C1 verb /dɪˈfɔːrm/

deform

deformar
Meaning
to change the shape or form of something, especially in a way that makes it ugly or damaged; to distort
Example
The intense heat began to deform the plastic container.
El calor intenso comenzó a deformar el recipiente de plástico.
B2 verb /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪkt/

contradict

contradecir
Meaning
to say or show the opposite of something that has been said or believed
Example
His actions contradict his words.
Sus acciones contradicen sus palabras.
B2 adverb /ˈʌltəmətli/

ultimately

finalmente
Meaning
in the end, after everything else
Example
Ultimately, we decided to go ahead with the project.
Finalmente, decidimos continuar con el proyecto.
B2 verb /swaɪp/

swipe

deslizar
Meaning
to move your finger across a touch screen or to hit with a sweeping motion
Example
He swiped left on the photo.
Él hizo un swipe a la izquierda en la foto.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪntri/

wintry

invernal
Meaning
Characteristic of or suitable for winter; cold and bleak.
Example
The wintry wind made everyone shiver as they walked outside.
El viento invernal hizo que todos temblaran mientras caminaban afuera.
A1 adjective /ˈpɒs.ə.bəl/

Possible

posible
Meaning
able to be done or achieved; likely to happen; feasible
Example
It is possible to learn a new language at any age.
Es posible aprender un nuevo idioma a cualquier edad.
C2 noun /prəˈtɛktərət/

protectorate

protectorado
Meaning
A state that is controlled and protected by another.
Example
The small country became a protectorate of the empire.
El pequeño país se convirtió en un protectorado del imperio.
B2 verb /əˈstɒnɪʃ/

astonish

asombrar
Meaning
to surprise someone greatly; to fill with sudden wonder or amazement
Example
The magician’s final trick astonished the entire audience.
El truco final del mago asombró a todo el público.
C1 adjective /sɪˈkluːdɪd/

secluded

aislado
Meaning
Placed apart from other people or things; private and quiet.
Example
They spent their vacation in a secluded beach house.
Pasaron sus vacaciones en una casa de playa aislada.
B2 adjective /ˈruːθ.ləs/

Ruthless

despiadado; cruel; sin compasión
Meaning
showing no pity or compassion; cruel; merciless
Example
The ruthless dictator showed no mercy to his enemies.
El dictador despiadado no mostró misericordia a sus enemigos.
C1 noun /ˈstəʊ.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/

stoicism

estoicismo
Meaning
The endurance of pain or hardship without the display of feelings and without complaint.
Example
His stoicism during hardship was admirable.
Su estoicismo durante la adversidad fue admirable.
C1 noun /ˈmæn.juˌskrɪpt/

manuscript

manuscrito
Meaning
a handwritten or typed document, especially a writer’s draft before publication
Example
The author submitted her manuscript to the publisher.
La autora presentó su manuscrito al editor.
C2 noun /ˈper.ɪ.dʒiː/

perigee

el punto más cercano en la órbita de la luna o un satélite a la Tierra
Meaning
the point in the orbit of the moon or a satellite at which it is nearest to the Earth
Example
The moon appeared much larger during its perigee.
La luna apareció mucho más grande durante su perigeo.
C2 noun /ˌmɒnəˈmeɪniə/

monomania

monomanía
Meaning
Excessive concentration or obsession with a single subject or idea.
Example
His monomania for collecting stamps worried his family.
Su monomanía por coleccionar sellos preocupaba a su familia.
C2 adjective /ˈlɔːdəˌtɔːri/

laudatory

elogioso
Meaning
Expressing praise or admiration.
Example
She wrote a laudatory review of the new book.
Ella escribió una reseña elogiosa del nuevo libro.
A2 adjective /ˈfæstɪst/

fastest

más rápido
Meaning
moving or capable of moving at the highest speed
Example
Usain Bolt is the fastest runner in the world.
Usain Bolt es el corredor más rápido del mundo.
B1 verb /ˈrɛdʒɪstər/

register

registrar
Meaning
To enter or record officially on a list or in a book.
Example
You must register for the conference before the deadline.
Debes registrarte para la conferencia antes de la fecha límite.
C1 noun/verb /ˈdiːkɔɪ/

decoy

señuelo
Meaning
something or someone used to lure or mislead
Example
The hunters used a wooden duck as a decoy.
Los cazadores usaron un pato de madera como señuelo.
C1 noun /pəˈpaɪrəs/

papyrus

papiro
Meaning
An ancient writing material made from the pith of the papyrus plant; also refers to the plant itself.
Example
The ancient scroll was written on papyrus.
El antiguo pergamino fue escrito en papiro.
C1 noun /ˈskaʊndrəl/

scoundrel

canalla
Meaning
a dishonest or unscrupulous person; a villain
Example
That scoundrel cheated the old man out of his savings.
Ese canalla engañó al anciano y le robó sus ahorros.
B1 adverb /ˈɡlæd.li/

Gladly

con gusto y placer
Meaning
willingly and with pleasure
Example
I would gladly help you with your homework.
Con gusto te ayudaría con tu tarea.
B2 verb /skwiːz/

squeeze

apretar
Meaning
to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to extract or compress it
Example
She squeezed the toothpaste to get the last bit.
Ella apretó el tubo de pasta de dientes para sacar el último poco.
B2 noun /ˌren.əˈveɪ.ʃən/

Renovation

renovación; restauración
Meaning
the act of renovating; restoration to a former better state
Example
The old house underwent a complete renovation last year.
La vieja casa pasó por una renovación completa el año pasado.
C1 noun /ɡriːn ˈkəʊ.kə.nʌt/

Green Coconut

coco verde
Meaning
a young coconut with green outer shell containing refreshing coconut water
Example
We drank fresh water from a green coconut on the beach.
Bebimos agua fresca de un coco verde en la playa.
C2 adjective ɪnˈdɒm.ɪ.tə.bəl

indomitable

indomable
Meaning
Impossible to subdue or defeat.
Example
Her indomitable spirit helped her overcome adversity.
Su espíritu indomable la ayudó a superar la adversidad.
A1 adjective /smɔːl/

Small

pequeño; limitado; estrecho
Meaning
little in size; not large; limited in extent or amount
Example
She lives in a small apartment near the university.
Ella vive en un pequeño apartamento cerca de la universidad.
B2 verb /θɔː/

thaw

derretir
Meaning
to melt or cause to melt after being frozen
Example
The ice began to thaw in the sun.
El hielo comenzó a derretirse bajo el sol.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛpərəbəl/

reparable

reparable
Meaning
able to be repaired or fixed
Example
The damage to the car was serious but still reparable.
El daño al coche fue grave, pero aún reparable.
B2 noun /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

notification

notificación
Meaning
an official or formal notice or message informing someone of something; an alert delivered by a system or device
Example
You will receive a notification when your application is approved.
Recibirás una notificación cuando se apruebe tu solicitud.
C2 verb /drəˈɡuːn/

dragoon

obligar
Meaning
to force someone to do something through coercion or intimidation
Example
The manager tried to dragoon the team into working overtime.
El gerente trató de obligar al equipo a trabajar horas extras.
C2 noun /ˈstrɪplɪŋ/

stripling

joven
Meaning
a young man who is not yet fully grown
Example
The stripling dreamed of becoming a brave knight.
El joven soñaba con convertirse en un valiente caballero.
C1 verb /ˈtɑːrnɪʃ/

tarnish

embarrar
Meaning
To lose luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture; to damage reputation.
Example
The silver jewelry tarnished quickly when left in the open air.
La joyería de plata se embarró rápidamente cuando se dejó al aire libre.
C1 noun /tʃɪt/

Chit

nota, billete, recibo
Meaning
a short note, typically a brief informal letter; a voucher for a sum owed
Example
She left a chit on the table asking him to call her back.
Ella dejó un chit en la mesa pidiéndole que la llamara de vuelta.
C1 adjective /ˌsækrɪˈfɪʃəl/

sacrificial

sacrificial
Meaning
Relating to or involving sacrifice.
Example
The lamb was used as a sacrificial offering in the ritual.
El cordero fue utilizado como una ofrenda sacrificial en el ritual.
A1 verb /riːd/

read

leer
Meaning
to look at written words and understand their meaning
Example
I read books before going to bed.
Yo leo libros antes de acostarme.
B1 adjective ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl

artificial

artificial
Meaning
Made by humans; not occurring naturally
Example
Artificial systems are transforming industries.
Los sistemas artificiales están transformando las industrias.
C1 adjective/noun /ˈnɜːr.tʃɚ.ɪŋ/

nurturing

cuidado, fomento, desarrollo
Meaning
The process of caring for and encouraging growth or development.
Example
A nurturing environment helps children thrive.
Un ambiente nurturing ayuda a los niños a prosperar.
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.
C2 noun /wɛlp/

whelp

cachorro
Meaning
a young offspring of a dog or other carnivorous mammal; sometimes used to mean an impudent young person
Example
The farmer found a wolf whelp hiding near the barn.
El granjero encontró un cachorro de lobo escondido cerca del granero.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɒlvənt/

insolvent

insolvente
Meaning
unable to pay debts owed
Example
The insolvent firm could not meet its financial obligations.
La empresa insolvente no pudo cumplir con sus obligaciones financieras.
C2 noun /ˈiːɡlət/

eaglet

aguilucho
Meaning
A young eagle.
Example
The eaglet waited in the nest for its mother to return.
El aguilucho esperó en el nido a que su madre regresara.
C2 verb /ˈɛnərˌveɪt/

enervate

debilitar
Meaning
To weaken or drain someone of strength or vitality.
Example
The long hours of work enervated him.
Las largas horas de trabajo lo debilitaron.
B2 adjective /ˈlɛŋθi/

lengthy

largo
Meaning
long in duration or extent
Example
The meeting was lengthy, lasting over three hours.
La reunión fue larga, duró más de tres horas.
C2 adjective /ˈɒkjʊlər/

ocular

ocular
Meaning
Relating to the eye or vision.
Example
The patient was referred to a specialist for ocular treatment.
El paciente fue referido a un especialista para tratamiento ocular.
C1 verb /dɪsˈɡrʌntl/

disgruntle

descontentar
Meaning
to make someone dissatisfied or discontented
Example
The unfair treatment disgruntled the workers.
El trato injusto descontentó a los trabajadores.
C2 noun/verb /sluːs/

sluice

compuerta de agua / enjuagar
Meaning
A sliding gate for controlling the flow of water; to wash or rinse with water in large quantities.
Example
The workers sluiced the mud off the street after the heavy rain.
Los trabajadores limpiaron el barro de la calle después de la fuerte lluvia.
B2 adjective /ˈnuːkliər/

nuclear

nuclear
Meaning
relating to the nucleus of an atom or to nuclear energy
Example
The country is developing nuclear energy.
El país está desarrollando energía nuclear.
C1 noun /ˈskæf.əld/

Scaffold

andamio
Meaning
a temporary structure used by workers to stand on when building or repairing something high; a platform for execution
Example
The workers erected a scaffold to paint the building's exterior.
Los trabajadores erigieron un andamio para pintar el exterior del edificio.
C1 noun /ˌɑːr.kəˈpɛl.əˌɡoʊ/

archipelago

archipiélago
Meaning
A group of islands clustered together in a body of water.
Example
Indonesia is an archipelago with thousands of islands.
Indonesia es un archipiélago con miles de islas.
C2 noun /kəˈlɒsəti/

callosity

piel engrosada
Meaning
A thickened or hardened area of skin; insensitivity or hardness of character.
Example
Years of manual labor left callosity on his hands.
Años de trabajo manual dejaron callosidad en sus manos.
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.
B1 noun ˈbæriə(r)

barrier

barrera
Meaning
A fence or other obstacle that prevents movement or access.
Example
The barrier prevented entry.
La barrera impidió la entrada.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪˌsɪləbəl/

disyllable

palabra disílaba
Meaning
a word consisting of two syllables
Example
The word 'happy' is a disyllable.
La palabra ‘feliz’ es una palabra disílaba.
B1 adjective /ˈvɪʒuəl/

visual

visual
Meaning
Relating to seeing or sight.
Example
The movie was praised for its stunning visual effects.
La película fue elogiada por sus impresionantes efectos visuales.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnprɪˈtɛnʃəs/

unpretentious

modesto
Meaning
modest; not attempting to impress others with appearance or importance
Example
She lives in an unpretentious home but is very happy.
Ella vive en una casa modesta pero es muy feliz.
B2 noun ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃənz

revolutions

revoluciones
Meaning
Dramatic and wide-reaching changes in political, social, or economic systems, often involving the overthrow of a government or social order.
Example
Revolutions often lead to significant societal changes.
Las revoluciones a menudo conducen a cambios sociales significativos.
C1 verb /strʌt/

strut

caminar con arrogancia
Meaning
to walk with a stiff, proud, and confident gait, often to show off
Example
He strutted across the stage after winning the award.
Él caminó por el escenario después de ganar el premio.
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.
C2 verb /fɔɪst/

foist

imponer a la fuerza
Meaning
To impose something unwelcome or unnecessary on someone.
Example
He tried to foist his old books onto his friends.
Intentó imponer sus viejos libros a sus amigos.
B2 noun ˈmɒn.ə.ki

monarchy

monarquía
Meaning
A form of government with a monarch at the head, where supreme power is held by a single person such as a king or queen.
Example
The monarchy was abolished during the revolution.
La monarquía fue abolida durante la revolución.
B1 noun ˈtʃeə.pɜː.sən

chairperson

presidente
Meaning
A person who is in charge of a meeting or organization; the presiding officer of a committee, board, or organization.
Example
The chairperson ensures procedural integrity.
El presidente asegura la integridad del procedimiento.
B2 noun ˈsuː.pər.fuːdz

superfoods

superalimentos
Meaning
Nutrient-dense foods that are particularly beneficial for health and well-being.
Example
Blueberries and spinach are superfoods rich in vitamins.
Los arándanos y las espinacas son superalimentos ricos en vitaminas.
B2 noun /dʒiːn/

gene

gen
Meaning
A unit of heredity in living organisms, transferred from parent to offspring, determining traits.
Example
Eye color is influenced by genes inherited from parents.
El color de los ojos está influenciado por los genes heredados de los padres.
C1 verb ˈɛk.spɪ.daɪt

expedite

acelerar
Meaning
Make an action or process happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.
Example
The government took steps to expedite the approval process.
El gobierno tomó medidas para acelerar el proceso de aprobación.
B2 noun /kənˈvɜːrtər/

converter

convertidor
Meaning
a device or person that changes something from one form, system, or use to another; a tool that converts data, energy, or materials
Example
The engineer used a converter to change AC power into DC power.
El ingeniero usó un convertidor para cambiar corriente alterna a continua.
C2 noun /ˈfʌriər/

furrier

peluquero
Meaning
A person who prepares or deals in furs.
Example
The furrier displayed fine coats in his shop.
El peluquero exhibió abrigos finos en su tienda.
C2 noun /ˈpɪnəs/

pinnace

bote pequeño
Meaning
a small boat, often carried by a larger ship
Example
The sailors used a pinnace to reach the shore.
Los marineros usaron un bote pequeño para llegar a la orilla.
B2 noun /ˈfriː.kwən.si/

Frequency

frecuencia
Meaning
the rate at which something occurs or is repeated over a particular period of time
Example
The frequency of earthquakes in this region has increased dramatically over the past decade.
La frecuencia de los terremotos en esta región ha aumentado drásticamente en la última década.
C1 verb /rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪt/

reciprocate

reciprocidad
Meaning
To respond to an action or gesture by making a corresponding one.
Example
She smiled at him, and he reciprocated with a warm hug.
Ella sonrió, y él reciprocó con un abrazo cálido.
C1 verb /siːð/

seethe

hirviendo de rabia
Meaning
To be filled with intense but unexpressed anger or agitation.
Example
She was seething with anger after the unfair decision.
Ella estaba hirviendo de rabia después de la decisión injusta.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt/

incompetent

incompetente
Meaning
Lacking the necessary ability or skills to do something successfully.
Example
He was fired because he was incompetent at his job.
Lo despidieron porque era incompetente en su trabajo.
C1 verb /ˌrevəˈluːʃənaɪz/

revolutionize

revolucionar
Meaning
Change (something) radically or fundamentally.
Example
Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionize the healthcare sector.
La inteligencia artificial está lista para revolucionar el sector de la salud.
C1 verb /vɪə(r)/

veer

cambiar de dirección
Meaning
to change direction suddenly
Example
The car veered off the road to avoid the accident.
El coche viró fuera de la carretera para evitar el accidente.
A2 noun /ˈfer.i.teɪl/

Fairy-tale

cuento de hadas
Meaning
a children's story about magical and imaginary beings and lands
Example
Children love listening to fairy-tales before bedtime.
A los niños les encanta escuchar cuentos de hadas antes de acostarse.
C2 noun /səbˈmɜːrʒən/

submersion

inmersión
Meaning
the state of being under water
Example
The submersion of the fields lasted for several days after the heavy rain.
La inmersión de los campos duró varios días después de la lluvia fuerte.
C2 noun /ˈnoʊzˌɡeɪ/

nosegay

ramillete de flores
Meaning
a small bunch of flowers, typically given as a gift or carried for decoration
Example
She carried a nosegay of fresh roses to the ceremony.
Ella llevaba un ramillete de rosas frescas a la ceremonia.
B2 verb /ˈkɑːmpənseɪt/

compensate

compensar
Meaning
to give something to make up for loss or damage; to counterbalance
Example
The company will compensate employees for overtime work.
La empresa compensará a los empleados por el trabajo extra.
C2 noun /ɪkˈspiːdiənsi/

expediency

conveniencia
Meaning
the quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral
Example
He acted out of political expediency rather than principle.
Actuó por conveniencia política más que por principio.
B1 noun əbˈdʒek.tɪv

objective

objetivo
Meaning
A thing aimed at or sought; a goal.
Example
The main objective is to test sustainability.
El objetivo principal es probar la sostenibilidad.