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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 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.
C1 adjective /ˌhaɪdroʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

hydroelectric

hidroeléctrico
Meaning
Relating to or denoting the generation of electricity using flowing water.
Example
The country invested heavily in hydroelectric power plants.
El país invirtió fuertemente en plantas de energía hidroeléctrica.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːrtətɔːri/

hortatory

exhortatorio
Meaning
Intended to encourage or urge to action.
Example
The manager’s hortatory words inspired the team to work harder.
Las palabras exhortatorias del gerente inspiraron al equipo a trabajar mas duro.
C1 adjective /ˌhæpˈhæz.ɚd/

haphazard

aleatorio
Meaning
Lacking any obvious principle of organization; random.
Example
His haphazard approach led to project failure.
Su enfoque aleatorio condujo al fracaso del proyecto.
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.
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.
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 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.
C1 noun ˈhɪn.drəns

hindrance

obstáculo
Meaning
Something that creates difficulties or delays in progress.
Example
Lack of funds was a major hindrance to the project.
La falta de fondos fue un obstáculo importante para el proyecto.
B2 noun /ˌhɑː.spɪˈtæl.ə.ti/

Hospitality

hospitalidad
Meaning
the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests or strangers
Example
The hotel staff's exceptional hospitality made our vacation truly memorable and enjoyable.
La hospitalidad excepcional del personal del hotel hizo que nuestras vacaciones fueran realmente memorables y agradables.
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.
B2 noun /ˈhɔːrmoʊn/

hormone

hormona
Meaning
a chemical substance produced in the body that influences how the body grows or functions
Example
Insulin is a hormone that controls blood sugar levels.
La insulina es una hormona que controla los niveles de azúcar en la sangre.
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.
B2 noun /heə(r)/

Hare

liebre
Meaning
a fast-running long-eared mammal that resembles a large rabbit
Example
The hare quickly ran across the field.
La liebre corrió rápidamente por el campo.
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 adverb /ˈhev.ɪ.li/

Heavily

fuertemente; intensamente
Meaning
with great weight; to a great degree; intensely
Example
It rained heavily throughout the night.
Llovió fuertemente durante toda la noche.
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.
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdrəˈstætɪks/

hydrostatics

hidrostática
Meaning
The branch of science concerned with the mechanical properties of fluids at rest.
Example
Hydrostatics is essential in understanding how dams and reservoirs function.
La hidrostática es esencial para entender cómo funcionan las represas y los embalses.
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːri/

hoary

gris, antiguo
Meaning
gray or white with age; very old and respected
Example
The hoary oak tree stood as a witness to centuries of history.
El viejo roble se erguía como un testigo de siglos de historia.
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊˈfoʊbiə/

hydrophobia

hidrofobia
Meaning
Extreme or irrational fear of water; historically, another name for rabies.
Example
After being bitten by a stray dog, the man was treated for hydrophobia.
Después de ser mordido por un perro callejero, el hombre fue tratado por hidrofobia.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈhevi/

Heavy

pesado
Meaning
having great weight; intense or severe
Example
The heavy suitcase was difficult to carry up the stairs.
La maleta pesada fue difícil de llevar por las escaleras.
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.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌhæpi ɡoʊ ˈlʌki/

happy-go-lucky

alegre, despreocupado, sin preocupaciones
Meaning
cheerfully unconcerned about the future; carefree
Example
She has a happy-go-lucky attitude and never worries about tomorrow.
Ella tiene una actitud feliz y despreocupada y nunca se preocupa por mañana.
A2 adverb /ˈhɑːd.li/

Hardly

apenas; difícilmente; casi no
Meaning
scarcely; barely; almost not at all
Example
I could hardly believe what I was seeing.
Casi no podía creer lo que estaba viendo.
B1 noun হ্যান্ড এক্সারসাইজেস

hand exercises

ejercicios de mano
Meaning
Physical activities designed to strengthen, stretch, and improve the flexibility of hand and finger muscles.
Example
Regular hand exercises are essential for muscle recovery.
Los ejercicios regulares de mano son esenciales para la recuperación muscular.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈhɔːrtɪˌkʌltʃər/

horticulture

horticultura
Meaning
The art or practice of garden cultivation and management.
Example
Horticulture plays a vital role in producing fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants.
La horticultura juega un papel vital en la produccion de frutas, verduras y plantas ornamentales.
B1 noun /hoʊst/

Host

anfitrión; persona que recibe o entretiene invitados; gran número de cosas
Meaning
a person who receives or entertains other people as guests; a large number of things
Example
The gracious host welcomed all the guests with warm smiles and refreshments.
El amable anfitrión dio la bienvenida a todos los invitados con sonrisas cálidas y refrescos.
A2 pronoun /hɪmˈself/

himself

él mismo
Meaning
Used to emphasize that a male person does something by his own effort.
Example
He fixed the car himself.
Él arregló el coche él mismo.
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 /ˌhoʊ.mi.oʊˈsteɪ.sɪs/

homeostasis

equilibrio interno del cuerpo, estabilidad fisiológica mantenida por procesos fisiológicos
Meaning
The tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes.
Example
The human body maintains homeostasis through temperature regulation.
El cuerpo humano mantiene la homeostasis a través de la regulación de la temperatura.
C2 noun /haɪˈdrɒmɪtər/

hydrometer

hidrómetro
Meaning
An instrument used to measure the density or specific gravity of liquids.
Example
The brewer used a hydrometer to test the sugar content of the solution.
El cervecero utilizó un hidrómetro para medir el contenido de azúcar de la solución.
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 /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.
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.
A1 noun /hoʊm/

home

casa
Meaning
the place where one lives, especially with family; a residence
Example
She finally returned home after a long journey.
Finalmente volvió a casa después de un largo viaje.
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.
B2 noun ˈhɛr.ɪ.tɪdʒ

heritage

herencia
Meaning
Property that is or may be inherited; something transmitted by or acquired from a predecessor; cultural traditions and practices that are passed down.
Example
Bangladesh has a rich cultural heritage.
Bangladesh tiene una rica herencia cultural.
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.
C2 adjective/noun /haɪˈbɜːrniən/

hibernian

hiberniano
Meaning
Relating to Ireland or the Irish.
Example
He enjoyed reading about Hibernian culture and history.
Disfrutó leer sobre la cultura y la historia hiberniana.
B2 noun, verb /ˈhɑːrbər/

harbor

puerto / albergar
Meaning
noun: a place on the coast where ships may find shelter; verb: to keep (a thought or feeling, often negative) in one's mind
Example
He continued to harbor resentment towards his former boss.
Él continuó albergando resentimiento hacia su antiguo jefe.
A2 pronoun /hɜːrˈsɛlf/

herself

ella misma
Meaning
used to refer to a female person as the object of a verb or preposition when she is the subject
Example
She prepared the meal all by herself.
Ella preparó la comida por sí misma.
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.
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 /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.
C2 adjective /ˈhiːðənɪʃ/

heathenish

bárbaro
Meaning
Lacking culture or religion; barbaric or uncivilized.
Example
They considered the ancient tribe’s rituals heathenish.
Ellos consideraron los rituales de la antigua tribu como paganos.
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 /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.
A1 noun /hoʊˈtɛl/

hotel

hotel
Meaning
A building where people pay to stay and sleep, usually for short periods.
Example
We stayed at a hotel near the beach.
Nos hospedamos en un hotel cerca de la playa.
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 noun /hɪpˈnoʊsɪs/

hypnosis

hipnosis
Meaning
A trance-like state of consciousness usually induced by suggestion.
Example
She underwent hypnosis to overcome her fear of flying.
Ella pasó por hipnosis para superar su miedo a volar.
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.
B2 noun /hʌm/

Hum

zumbido
Meaning
a low continuous sound; to make a low continuous droning sound
Example
The constant hum of the air conditioner helped her fall asleep peacefully.
El zumbido constante del aire acondicionado la ayudó a quedarse dormida tranquilamente.
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.
B2 noun ˈhɑːrvɪstɪŋ

harvesting

cosecha
Meaning
The process of gathering a ripe crop from the fields or collecting natural resources.
Example
Unregulated harvesting affects the biodiversity of oceans.
La cosecha no regulada afecta la biodiversidad de los océanos.
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.
C2 verb /həˈbɪtʃuˌeɪt/

habituate

acostumbrar
Meaning
to make someone accustomed to something
Example
The monks habituated themselves to meditation.
Los monjes se acostumbraron a la meditación.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈhɑːrdi/

hardy

resistente, robusto
Meaning
Strong, robust, and capable of enduring difficult conditions.
Example
Hardy plants can survive the harsh winter.
Las plantas resistentes pueden sobrevivir al invierno severo.
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːrtətɪv/

hortative

Meaning
Giving strong encouragement or urging.
Example
The teacher gave a hortative speech to motivate the students before the exam.
A2 adverb /ˈɒnɪstli/

honestly

honestamente
Meaning
in a truthful, sincere, or fair way
Example
She spoke honestly about her mistakes.
Habló honestamente sobre sus errores.
B1 noun /ˈhʌŋɡər/

hunger

hambre
Meaning
the feeling of discomfort caused by lack of food
Example
The child cried out of hunger.
El niño lloraba por hambre.
C1 adjective /ˈheɪ.zi/

Hazy

brumoso; vago; borroso
Meaning
covered with haze; unclear or vague; lacking clarity
Example
The mountain tops were hazy in the morning mist.
Las cumbres de las montañas estaban brumosas por la niebla de la mañana.
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 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 /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.
C1 verb /ˈhæmpər/

hamper

impedir
Meaning
to hinder or impede the movement or progress of
Example
The heavy rain hampered our travel plans.
La fuerte lluvia impidió nuestros planes de viaje.
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.
C2 adjective /heɪl/

hale

sano
Meaning
strong and healthy, especially of an elderly person
Example
Despite his age, the man remained hale and active.
A pesar de su edad, el hombre se mantuvo saludable y activo.
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.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪ.drəʊˌpaʊər ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

hydropower generation

generación hidroeléctrica
Meaning
The production of electrical power through the use of the gravitational force of falling or flowing water.
Example
Hydropower generation promotes green energy.
La generación hidroeléctrica promueve la energía verde.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈhæɡ.ərd/

Haggard

parecer exhausto y enfermo, especialmente por fatiga, preocupación o sufrimiento
Meaning
looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering
Example
After working three nights without sleep, he looked haggard.
Después de trabajar tres noches sin dormir, se veía agotado.
C1 noun /ˈhɒməˌfoʊn/

homophone

palabra homófona
Meaning
A word that is pronounced the same as another word but differs in meaning, and often spelling.
Example
The words 'pair' and 'pear' are homophones.
Las palabras 'pair' y 'pear' son homófonas.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˌhɜːrpəˈtɒlədʒɪst/

herpetologist

herpetólogo
Meaning
A scientist who studies reptiles and amphibians.
Example
The herpetologist discovered a new species of frog in the rainforest.
El herpetólogo descubrió una nueva especie de rana en la selva tropical.
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.
C2 noun /ˈhʌm.ək/

hummock

montículo
Meaning
A small hill, mound, or ridge of earth or ice.
Example
The hikers rested on a grassy hummock by the river.
Los excursionistas descansaron en un montículo de hierba junto al río.
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 ˈhɪndər

hinder

obstruir
Meaning
To obstruct or delay the progress of something
Example
Excessive rain hinders vegetable growth.
La lluvia excesiva dificulta el crecimiento de las verduras.
C2 adjective /həˈmɑː.lə.ɡəs/

homologous

homólogo (estructura)
Meaning
Having the same relation, relative position, or structure, especially due to evolutionary origin.
Example
The wings of bats and the arms of humans are homologous structures.
Las alas de los murciélagos y los brazos de los humanos son estructuras homólogas.
A2 noun /hoʊl/

Hole

agujero; hoyo;
Meaning
a hollow place in a solid body or surface; an opening through something
Example
The dog dug a deep hole in the backyard to bury its favorite bone.
El perro cavó un agujero profundo en el patio trasero para enterrar su hueso favorito.
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.
C2 noun /ˌhaɪpəkəˈnektɪvɪti/

hyperconnectivity

hiperconectividad
Meaning
The state of being extensively connected to other people, places, information, etc., through digital technology.
Example
Hyperconnectivity has changed the dynamics of human interaction.
La hiperconectividad ha cambiado la dinámica de la interacción humana.
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.
B1 noun /ˈhɔːlweɪ/

hallway

pasillo
Meaning
a corridor in a building that connects rooms
Example
The kids left their shoes in the hallway.
Los niños dejaron sus zapatos en el pasillo.
C2 adjective /ˌhæɡ.i.əˈɡræf.ɪk/

hagiographic

excesivamente elogioso
Meaning
Excessively flattering or idealized, often in a biography or portrayal of someone.
Example
The documentary was criticized for its hagiographic portrayal of the leader.
El documental fue criticado por su representación excesivamente elogiosa del líder.
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.
C2 noun /ˈhæknɪ/

hackney

caballo de alquiler, trillado
Meaning
a horse kept for ordinary riding or hire; also used for something overused or trite
Example
The old hackney was still pulling the carriage.
El viejo caballo de alquiler seguía tirando del carruaje.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈhaɪdrədʒən/

hydrogen

hidrógeno
Meaning
a colorless, odorless, highly flammable gas that is the lightest and most abundant chemical element in the universe
Example
Hydrogen is used as a clean fuel in many energy systems.
El hidrógeno se utiliza como un combustible limpio en muchos sistemas de energía.
C2 noun /oʊˈtɜːr/

hauteur

soberbia
Meaning
disdainful pride; arrogance
Example
His hauteur made it difficult for others to approach him.
Su soberbia hacía difícil que otros se acercaran a él.
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 adjective /ˌhɪstriˈɒnɪk/

histrionic

excesivamente dramático
Meaning
Overly dramatic or theatrical in behavior or style.
Example
Her histrionic reaction to the small problem surprised everyone.
Su reacción histriónica ante el pequeño problema sorprendió a todos.
C2 noun /hɜːrs/

Hearse

carro fúnebre;
Meaning
a vehicle for conveying the coffin at a funeral; a funeral car
Example
The black hearse slowly made its way to the cemetery, followed by a procession of mourners.
El carro fúnebre negro se dirigió lentamente al cementerio, seguido por una procesión de dolientes.
B2 noun /ˈhæn.di.krɑːft/

Handicraft

artesanía
Meaning
an activity involving the making of decorative domestic or other objects with the hands; handmade artistic work
Example
The local market featured beautiful handicrafts made by skilled artisans from the region.
El mercado local presentó hermosas artesanías hechas por hábiles artesanos de la región.
B2 verb /hæk/

hack

cortar, acceder sin autorización a un sistema informático
Meaning
to cut or chop roughly; to gain unauthorized access to a computer system
Example
The programmer managed to hack into the system.
El programador logró hackear el sistema.
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 adverb /ˈaʊər.li/

Hourly

cada hora; ocurrido o hecho cada hora; continuamente
Meaning
every hour; happening or done each hour; continuously
Example
The weather report is updated hourly.
El informe del clima se actualiza cada hora.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.