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C1 noun /ˈhɔː.kər/

Hawker

vendedor ambulante
Meaning
a person who travels about selling goods, typically from door to door or on the street
Example
The hawker sold fresh fruits from his cart.
El vendedor ambulante vendió frutas frescas desde su carrito.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
A1 interjection /həˈloʊ/

hello

hola
Meaning
a greeting or expression used when meeting someone or starting a conversation
Example
She answered the phone with a cheerful hello.
Ella respondió al teléfono con un alegre hola.
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.
C1 noun /ˈhiːdəˌnɪzəm/

hedonism

hedonismo
Meaning
The pursuit of pleasure and self-indulgence as the highest goal.
Example
The lifestyle of the rich is often criticized as pure hedonism.
El estilo de vida de los ricos a menudo se critica como puro hedonismo.
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.
C2 noun /hʌsk/

husk

cáscara
Meaning
the dry outer covering of some fruits or seeds
Example
The corn husk was peeled away before cooking.
La cáscara del maíz se peló antes de cocinar.
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 adverb /hɪˈstɒrɪkli/

historically

históricamente
Meaning
in a way that relates to history or past events
Example
Historically, this city was a major trade center.
Históricamente, esta ciudad fue un importante centro comercial.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪdrəs/

hydrous

hidratado
Meaning
Containing water, especially water of crystallization.
Example
The mineral is hydrous because it contains water molecules in its structure.
El mineral es hidrógeno porque contiene moléculas de agua en su estructura.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪbrɪd/

hybrid

híbrido
Meaning
a mixture of two different things, often combining the best qualities of both
Example
The car is a hybrid that runs on both electricity and fuel.
El coche es un híbrido que funciona tanto con electricidad como con combustible.
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/

hydrodynamics

hidrodinámica
Meaning
The branch of science concerned with the motion of fluids, especially liquids, and the forces acting on solid bodies immersed in fluids.
Example
Hydrodynamics is essential in designing efficient ship hulls.
La hidrodinámica es esencial para disenar cascos de barcos eficientes.
C2 noun /ˈhɪl.sə fɪʃ/

Hilsa fish

pez hilsa
Meaning
a popular fish species found in South Asian rivers, especially prized in Bengali cuisine
Example
Hilsa fish is considered a delicacy in Bengali culture.
El pez hilsa se considera una delicadeza en la cultura bengalí.
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.
A2 noun /ˈhæn.dəl/

Handle

mango; agarradero; manejar
Meaning
the part by which a thing is held, carried, or controlled; to manage or deal with something
Example
The suitcase has a sturdy handle that makes it easy to carry through the airport.
La maleta tiene un mango robusto que facilita su transporte a través del 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.
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 /ˈheɪsti/

Hasty

apresurado; precipitado
Meaning
done or acting with excessive speed or urgency; hurried
Example
Don't make hasty decisions when you're angry.
No tomes decisiones apresuradas cuando estés enojado.
C1 noun /ˈhɛrəsi/

heresy

herejía
Meaning
belief or opinion that goes against established religious doctrine or accepted beliefs.
Example
In medieval times, heresy was often punished severely.
En la Edad Media, la herejía a menudo se castigaba severamente.
C2 verb /ˈhɑːrkən/

hearken

escuchar atentamente
Meaning
To listen attentively; to give heed.
Example
He would hearken to his mentor’s advice before making decisions.
Él escucharía atentamente los consejos de su mentor antes de tomar decisiones.
C1 noun ˈhɛroʊˌɪzəm

heroism

heroísmo
Meaning
Great bravery; the qualities or attributes of a hero.
Example
The heroism of freedom fighters inspires the nation.
El heroísmo de los luchadores por la libertad inspira a la nación.
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.
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.
A2 verb /heɪt/

hate

odiar
Meaning
to feel intense dislike or aversion for someone or something
Example
I hate waiting in long lines.
Odio esperar en largas filas.
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.
A2 noun /ˈhʌni/

Honey

miel
Meaning
a sweet, sticky substance made by bees from flower nectar
Example
I like to add honey to my tea.
Me gusta añadir miel a mi té.
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.
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 /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 /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.
B2 noun /heɪst/

Haste

prisa; urgencia
Meaning
swiftness of motion; urgent need of quick action; excessive speed or urgency
Example
In his haste to catch the train, he forgot to take his wallet from the table.
En su prisa por coger el tren, olvidó tomar su billetera de la mesa.
C2 noun /ˈhen.ə/

Henna

henna
Meaning
a reddish-brown dye made from the powdered leaves of a tropical shrub, used to color hair and decorate skin
Example
The bride's hands were beautifully decorated with intricate henna patterns for her wedding ceremony.
Las manos de la novia estaban bellamente decoradas con intrincados patrones de henna para su ceremonia de boda.
C1 adjective /ˌhɑːrdˈhɑːrtɪd/

hard-hearted

despiadado
Meaning
showing no kindness or sympathy; cruel
Example
The landlord was hard-hearted and refused to help the poor family.
El arrendador era muy duro de corazón y se negó a ayudar a la pobre familia.
B2 adverb /hɛns/

hence

por lo tanto
Meaning
for this reason; as a result
Example
She was the best candidate, hence she was chosen for the job.
Ella era la mejor candidata, por lo tanto, fue elegida para el trabajo.
C2 adjective /ˈhɜːrsuːt/

hirsute

hirsuto
Meaning
Having a lot of hair, especially in an unusual place.
Example
The hirsute man stood out in the crowd with his long beard.
El hombre hirsuto destacó entre la multitud con su larga barba.
B1 noun /ˈhaɪdʒiːn/

hygiene

higiene
Meaning
Conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease.
Example
Good hygiene is essential for preventing the spread of infections.
Una buena higiene es esencial para prevenir la propagacion de infecciones.
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.droʊˈpɒn.ɪks

hydroponics

hidroponía
Meaning
Growing plants using nutrient-rich water instead of soil.
Example
Hydroponics allows crops to grow without soil.
La hidroponía permite que los cultivos crezcan sin tierra.
C2 noun /ˈheɪ.deɪ/

Hey day

el apogeo; la época dorada; el mejor momento
Meaning
the period of a person's or thing's greatest success, popularity, or vigor; prime time
Example
During her heyday as a singer, she performed in sold-out concerts around the world.
Durante su apogeo como cantante, ella actuaba en conciertos agotados alrededor del mundo.
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.
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 /hɔːk/

Hawk

halcón
Meaning
a bird of prey with broad wings and strong talons used for hunting
Example
The hawk soared high above the field hunting for prey.
El halcón voló alto sobre el campo buscando su presa.
B2 adjective haɪˈdʒiː.nɪk

hygienic

higiénico
Meaning
Conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially by being clean.
Example
Maintaining hygienic conditions in hospitals is crucial.
Mantener condiciones higienicas en los hospitales es crucial.
C2 adjective /ˌhæfˈhɑːr.tɪd/

halfhearted

desinteresado
Meaning
lacking enthusiasm or determination; unenthusiastic
Example
His halfhearted attempt to study did not bring good results.
Su intento desinteresado de estudiar no dio buenos resultados.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪ.nəs/

Highness

Grandeza; título real
Meaning
a title given to a person of royal rank; the quality or state of being high or elevated
Example
Your Highness, the royal carriage is ready to take you to the state banquet this evening.
Su Grandeza, el carruaje real está listo para llevarlo al banquete estatal esta noche.
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 noun /ˈhɔːr.nət/

Hornet

avispa
Meaning
a large wasp that can sting and is often aggressive
Example
The hornet built its nest under the roof.
La avispa construyó su nido bajo el techo.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːt.biːt/

heartbeat

latido del corazón
Meaning
A pulsation of the heart, especially as perceptible to the touch or audible with a stethoscope.
Example
Rubbing the eyes helps normalize the heartbeat.
Frotarse los ojos ayuda a normalizar el latido del corazón.
C2 noun /ˈhɛptɑːrki/

heptarchy

heptarquía
Meaning
A group of seven rulers or governments, especially the seven Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in early England.
Example
The history book described the heptarchy of Anglo-Saxon England.
El libro de historia describió la heptarquía de la Inglaterra anglosajona.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈhɑːrmfəl/

Harmful

perjudicial
Meaning
causing or likely to cause harm; damaging
Example
Smoking is harmful to your health.
Fumar es perjudicial para tu salud.
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.
A1 adjective /hɑːrd/

hard

duro
Meaning
solid, firm, or difficult to do or endure
Example
The exam was very hard for most students.
El examen fue muy difícil para la mayoría de los estudiantes.
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.
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.
C2 noun /hɒtʃ pɒtʃ/

Hotch potch

puchero
Meaning
A mixed dish; a hodgepodge of ingredients cooked together
Example
She made a delicious hotch potch with rice, lentils, and vegetables.
Ella preparó un delicioso hotch potch con arroz, lentejas y verduras.
C1 noun /hjuː/

hue

color
Meaning
A color or shade.
Example
The artist chose a soft blue hue for the background.
El artista eligió un tono azul suave para el fondo.
C1 adjective /ˌhɔːrtɪˈkʌltʃərəl/

horticultural

relacionado con la horticultura
Meaning
Relating to the art or practice of garden cultivation and management.
Example
She studied horticultural science at the university.
Ella estudió ciencia hortícola en la universidad.
A1 noun /hæt/

Hat

sombrero
Meaning
a covering for the head, typically with a brim and worn outdoors
Example
He always wears a hat when working in the garden.
Él siempre usa un sombrero cuando trabaja en el jardín.
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 verb /hoʊn/

hone

afilar, mejorar habilidades
Meaning
To sharpen a blade or to improve a skill through practice.
Example
She honed her presentation skills before the big meeting.
Ella perfeccionó sus habilidades de presentación antes de la gran reunión.
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 adjective /hɪˈstɛrɪkəl/

hysterical

hilarante o emocionalmente descontrolado
Meaning
Extremely funny or uncontrollably emotional.
Example
The comedian's jokes were absolutely hysterical.
Los chistes del comediante fueron absolutamente hilarantes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpərˈkrɪtɪkl/

hypercritical

hipercrítico
Meaning
Excessively or unreasonably critical.
Example
The teacher was often hypercritical of small mistakes.
El maestro era a menudo hipercrítico con los pequeños errores.
C2 noun /ˌhaɪpəˈkɒndrɪæk/

hypochondriac

hipocondríaco
Meaning
a person who is excessively worried about having a serious illness
Example
She is a hypochondriac who visits the doctor every week.
Ella es una hipocondríaca que visita al médico cada semana.
A2 noun /ˈhɒki/

hockey

hockey
Meaning
a sport played with sticks and a ball or puck on ice or a field
Example
He plays hockey for the national team.
Él juega al hockey para el equipo nacional.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈhʌmdrʌm/

humdrum

monótono
Meaning
Lacking excitement or variety; dull and monotonous.
Example
She grew tired of the humdrum routine of office life.
Ella se cansó de la rutina monótona de la vida en la oficina.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈhez.ɪ.tənt/

Hesitant

dudoso; vacilante; renuente
Meaning
uncertain or unwilling to act; showing doubt or reluctance
Example
She was hesitant to accept the job offer.
Ella estaba indecisa para aceptar la oferta de trabajo.
B2 noun, adjective /hjuːˌmænɪˈtɛəriən/

humanitarian

humanitario
Meaning
A person who seeks to promote human welfare, or something relating to human welfare and compassion.
Example
The organization provides humanitarian aid to disaster victims.
La organización brinda ayuda humanitaria a las víctimas de desastres.
A1 noun /her/

Hair

cabello
Meaning
any of the fine thread-like strands growing from the skin of humans and animals
Example
She decided to cut her long hair short for a fresh new look this summer.
Decidió cortar su largo cabello para un nuevo look fresco este verano.
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.
C2 noun /ˈhɑːstəlri/

hostelry

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

Hostile

hostil; agresivo; antagonista;
Meaning
unfriendly; aggressive; antagonistic;
Example
The hostile environment made it difficult to work.
El ambiente hostil hizo que fuera difícil trabajar.
C1 verb /ˈhjuːmənaɪz/

humanize

humanizar
Meaning
To make something more humane, kind, or relatable.
Example
The teacher tried to humanize the lesson with personal stories.
La maestra trató de humanizar la lección con historias personales.
A2 verb /hiːt/

heat

calentar
Meaning
to make or become hot or warm
Example
Please heat the soup before serving.
Por favor, calienta la sopa antes de servir.
A2 noun /hɒt drɪŋk/

Hot-drink

bebida caliente
Meaning
a warm or heated beverage consumed for refreshment or comfort
Example
I prefer a hot drink like tea or coffee in the morning.
Prefiero una bebida caliente como té o café por la mañana.
C1 adverb /ˈhɒtli/

hotly

airadamente
Meaning
in an intense, angry, or passionate way
Example
She hotly denied the accusations.
Ella negó las acusaciones airadamente.
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.
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.
B1 verb /haɪər/

hire

contratar
Meaning
to employ someone for wages; to rent or engage services
Example
The company will hire new employees next month.
La compañía contratará nuevos empleados el próximo mes.
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 adjective /həˈbɪtʃuəl/

habitual

habitual
Meaning
Done or doing constantly or as a habit; customary.
Example
He was a habitual latecomer to class.
Él era un habitual retrasado en clase.
B1 noun ˌhjuː.mən ˈraɪts

human rights

derechos humanos
Meaning
A right that is believed to belong justifiably to every person.
Example
Human rights protect individual freedoms.
Los derechos humanos protegen las libertades individuales.
C1 adjective /ˌhaɪ.drəˈpɒn.ɪk/

hydroponic

hidropónico
Meaning
Relating to the process of growing plants in sand, gravel, or liquid, with added nutrients but without soil.
Example
Hydroponic farming allows crops to grow without soil.
La agricultura hidropónica permite que los cultivos crezcan sin suelo.
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.
A2 adjective ˈhjuː.mən

human

humano
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of people or human beings; showing the better qualities of humankind, such as kindness.
Example
Human values shape social systems.
Los valores humanos dan forma a los sistemas sociales.
A2 adverb, conjunction /haʊˈɛvər/

however

sin embargo
Meaning
used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something previously said
Example
The journey was long; however, it was enjoyable.
El viaje fue largo; sin embargo, fue agradable.
C1 noun /ˈhæv.ək/

Havoc

destrucción generalizada; gran confusión o desorden; caos
Meaning
widespread destruction; great confusion or disorder; chaos
Example
The hurricane wreaked havoc on the coastal towns, destroying homes and businesses.
El huracán causó estragos en las ciudades costeras, destruyendo casas y negocios.
A2 adverb /ˈhæpɪli/

happily

felizmente
Meaning
in a happy manner; with pleasure or satisfaction
Example
The children played happily in the garden.
Los niños jugaron felizmente en el jardín.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪ ˈfloʊn/

high-flown

pomposo
Meaning
Using fancy or pretentious language; lofty in style but often overblown.
Example
The politician gave a high-flown speech full of promises.
El político dio un discurso pomposo lleno de promesas.
B1 noun hoʊm əˈplaɪ.ənsɪz

home appliances

electrodomésticos
Meaning
Electrical devices and machines used in households for daily tasks and convenience.
Example
Modern home appliances enhance convenience.
Los electrodomésticos modernos mejoran la comodidad.
A2 noun ˈhæpɪnəs

happiness

felicidad
Meaning
The feeling or state of being happy; a pleasurable or satisfying experience; contentment and joy.
Example
Happiness lies in enjoying the small things in life.
La felicidad está en disfrutar de las pequeñas cosas de la vida.
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.
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 noun /ˌhoʊmə.dʒəˈniːəti/

homogeneity

homogeneidad
Meaning
The quality or state of being all the same or all of the same kind.
Example
The cultural homogeneity of the village made it feel unified.
La homogeneidad cultural del pueblo hizo que se sintiera unido.
C2 adjective /hɛkˈsæŋɡjələr/

hexangular

hexagonal
Meaning
Having six angles or corners.
Example
The artist designed a hexangular frame for the mirror.
El artista diseñó un marco hexagonal para el espejo.
A1 adverb /hɪr/

here

aquí
Meaning
in, at, or to this place
Example
Please come here quickly.
Por favor ven aquí rápidamente.
C2 noun /ˈhɔːtɪnəs/

haughtiness

arrogancia
Meaning
The appearance or quality of being arrogantly superior and disdainful.
Example
His haughtiness made him unpopular among his peers.
Su arrogancia lo hizo impopular entre sus compañeros.
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.
B1 noun /ˈhaɪ.weɪ/

highway

autopista
Meaning
A main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities.
Example
The highway was blocked due to an accident.
La autopista estaba bloqueada debido a un accidente.
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.
A2 noun /ˈhɛdeɪk/

headache

dolor de cabeza
Meaning
a continuous pain in the head; something that causes worry or difficulty
Example
Too much screen time can give you a terrible headache.
Demasiado tiempo frente a la pantalla puede darte un terrible dolor de cabeza.
C1 noun /ˈhɒl.ə.kɔːst/

holocaust

holocausto
Meaning
A large-scale destruction, especially by fire; historically, the genocide of Jews during World War II.
Example
Millions of people perished during the Holocaust.
Millones de personas perecieron durante el Holocausto.
C1 adjective /ˌhɛtərəˈʤiːniəs/

heterogeneous

heterogéneo
Meaning
consisting of different kinds or diverse elements
Example
The classroom was filled with a heterogeneous group of students.
El aula estaba llena de un grupo heterogéneo de estudiantes.
C2 noun /ˈhaɪdrə/

hydra

hidra
Meaning
a many-headed serpent in Greek mythology; a problem that seems to grow worse when attempts are made to solve it
Example
Corruption is like a hydra, hard to defeat completely.
La corrupción es como una hidra, difícil de derrotar completamente.