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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.
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 noun /ˌhaɪ.roʊˈɡlɪf.ɪks/

hieroglyphics

jeroglíficos
Meaning
a system of writing using pictures or symbols, used especially by ancient Egyptians
Example
The tomb walls were covered with Egyptian hieroglyphics.
Las paredes de la tumba estaban cubiertas con jeroglíficos egipcios.
C2 noun /ˈhɒthɛd/

hothead

persona irritable
Meaning
a person who acts quickly and without thinking when angry
Example
He is such a hothead that he often starts arguments.
Es tan irritable que a menudo inicia discusiones.
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.
A1 noun /ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/

holiday

vacaciones
Meaning
A day of celebration or rest when most people do not work.
Example
We are planning a trip during the summer holiday.
Estamos planeando un viaje durante las vacaciones de verano.
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 ˈhɪrəʊ

hero

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

homespun

hecho en casa
Meaning
Simple and unsophisticated; made at home rather than in a factory.
Example
She wore a homespun dress to the village festival.
Ella llevaba un vestido hecho en casa al festival del pueblo.
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.
A1 adjective /ˈhæpi/

happy

feliz
Meaning
feeling or showing pleasure, contentment, or joy
Example
She was very happy to receive the gift.
Ella estaba muy feliz de recibir el regalo.
B2 noun ˈhæbɪtæt lɒs

Habitat Loss

pérdida de hábitat
Meaning
The destruction or disappearance of natural environments where organisms live.
Example
Habitat loss is one of the biggest threats to butterflies.
La pérdida de hábitat es una de las mayores amenazas para las mariposas.
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.
B2 verb /ˈhɑːrnɪs/

harness

controlar y utilizar
Meaning
To control and make use of natural resources, especially energy.
Example
Scientists are working to harness solar power effectively.
Los científicos están trabajando para aprovechar la energía solar de manera eficaz.
C2 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.
B2 noun /heɪl/

Hail

granizo
Meaning
pellets of frozen rain that fall in showers from cumulonimbus clouds; a greeting or acclaim
Example
The sudden hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot with large ice pellets.
La súbita tormenta de granizo dañó muchos autos en el estacionamiento con grandes pelotas de hielo.
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.
C2 noun /ˈhɔɪdən/

hoyden

chica traviesa
Meaning
a boisterous or tomboyish girl
Example
The hoyden preferred climbing trees to playing with dolls.
A la chica traviesa le gustaba más trepar árboles que jugar con muñecas.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈhiːdləs/

heedless

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

height

altura
Meaning
the measurement of someone or something from base to top
Example
The height of the tower impressed the visitors.
La altura de la torre impresionó a los visitantes.
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.
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 /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.
B1 noun/verb /hɪnt/

hint

pista
Meaning
a small piece of advice or suggestion; to suggest something indirectly
Example
She gave me a hint about the surprise party.
Ella me dio una pista sobre la fiesta sorpresa.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈhjuː.mər.əs/

Humorous

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

homonym

homónimo
Meaning
A word that is spelled and pronounced like another word but has a different meaning.
Example
The word 'bat' is a homonym because it can mean an animal or a sports tool.
La palabra 'murciélago' es un homónimo porque puede significar un animal o una herramienta deportiva.
B2 noun /ˈher ˌpɪn/

Hair pin

horquilla
Meaning
a thin piece of metal or plastic used to hold hair in place
Example
She used several hair pins to secure her elegant updo.
Ella usó varias horquillas para sujetar su elegante peinado recogido.
B1 noun /ˈhɑːrdˌwɛr/

hardware

hardware
Meaning
the physical parts of a computer or electronic system, such as the monitor, keyboard, and processor
Example
The company upgraded its computer hardware to improve performance.
La empresa actualizó su hardware de computadora para mejorar el rendimiento.
A2 adjective /ˈɑːnɪst/

honest

honesto
Meaning
free of deceit and untruthfulness; sincere
Example
She is known as an honest and trustworthy person.
Ella es conocida como una persona honesta y confiable.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈhʌm.bəl/

Humble

humilde
Meaning
modest; not proud; unassuming;
Example
Despite his success, he remained humble and kind.
A pesar de su exito, se mantuvo humilde y amable.
C2 adjective /ˈhæŋ.dɔːɡ/

hangdog

avergonzado
Meaning
looking or feeling ashamed, guilty, or defeated.
Example
He gave me a hangdog look after being caught lying.
Él me dio una mirada avergonzada después de ser atrapado mintiendo.
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.
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.
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.
C1 verb /ˈhaɪtən/

heighten

aumentar
Meaning
to make or become greater in intensity or degree
Example
The announcement served to heighten the excitement in the room.
El anuncio sirvió para aumentar la emoción en la habitación.
B2 noun /həˈraɪ.zənz/

horizons

horizontes
Meaning
The limit of a person's mental perception, experience, or interest.
Example
The telescope opens new horizons for astronomy.
El telescopio abre nuevos horizontes para la astronomía.
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.
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 /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 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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈhaɪərlɪŋ/

hireling

mercenario
Meaning
A person who works for payment only, often with little loyalty or principle.
Example
The mercenary was dismissed as just a hireling with no real loyalty.
El mercenario fue despedido como un simple hireling sin lealtad real.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpəˈdɜːrmɪk/

hypodermic

hipodérmico
Meaning
relating to the region immediately beneath the skin; also refers to a type of needle or syringe used to inject drugs beneath the skin.
Example
The doctor used a hypodermic needle to administer the vaccine.
El médico usó una aguja hipodérmica para administrar la vacuna.
C2 verb /ˈhɑːrpɪŋ/

harping

quejarse constantemente
Meaning
continuously talking or complaining about something in a tiresome way
Example
She kept harping on about the mistakes I made.
Ella siguió quejándose constantemente sobre los errores que cometí.
B1 verb /hʊk/

hook

pescar
Meaning
to catch with a hook; to fasten
Example
He hooked the fish successfully.
Él pescó el pez con éxito.
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.
B2 verb /ˈhezɪteɪt/

hesitate

dudar
Meaning
to pause before acting; to be uncertain about what to do
Example
Don't hesitate to ask for help.
No dudes en pedir ayuda.
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.
C1 adjective /həˈmɑː.dʒə.nəs/

homogenous

homogéneo
Meaning
Similar or uniform in nature; often used interchangeably with 'homogeneous'.
Example
The class was made up of a homogenous group of students.
La clase estaba formada por un grupo homogéneo de estudiantes.
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 noun, adjective /hæf/

half

mitad
Meaning
one of two equal parts of something
Example
He ate half of the cake.
Él comió la mitad del pastel.
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 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.
B1 verb /ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/

highlight

destacar
Meaning
to emphasize or make something stand out
Example
The teacher highlighted the most important points in the text.
El maestro destacó los puntos más importantes en el texto.
C2 noun, verb /ˈhæmstrɪŋ/

hamstring

tendón en la parte posterior del muslo; como verbo, dificultar o restringir severamente la efectividad de alguien o algo
Meaning
a tendon at the back of the thigh; as a verb, to cripple or severely restrict the effectiveness of someone or something.
Example
Budget cuts hamstrung the organization’s plans.
Los recortes presupuestarios han debilitado los planes de la organización.
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.
A2 noun /ˈheəkʌt/

haircut

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

Heir

heredero
Meaning
a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death
Example
The young prince was the rightful heir to the throne and would become king someday.
El joven príncipe era el heredero legítimo al trono y algún día sería rey.
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.
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.
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 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.
A2 adjective /ˈhɔːrəbəl/

Horrible

horrible; repulsivo; espantoso;
Meaning
causing or likely to cause horror; shocking; terrible; extremely unpleasant
Example
The accident was a horrible sight to witness.
El accidente fue una vista horrible de presenciar.
C1 noun /haɪˈpɒθəsɪs/

hypothesis

hipótesis
Meaning
a proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.
Example
The scientist tested her hypothesis through multiple experiments.
La científica probó su hipótesis mediante múltiples experimentos.
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.
C2 noun /ˈhʌstɪŋz/

hustings

campaña electoral
Meaning
the political campaigning and speeches before an election
Example
The candidate gained popularity during the hustings.
El candidato ganó popularidad durante la campaña electoral.
A2 noun 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.
A1 verb /hɪər/

hear

escuchar
Meaning
to perceive sound; to listen to
Example
I can hear the birds singing.
Puedo escuchar a los pájaros cantando.
C1 noun /ˈhɜːrbɪsaɪd/

herbicide

herbicida
Meaning
A chemical substance used to kill unwanted plants, especially weeds.
Example
Farmers used herbicide to protect their crops from invasive weeds.
Los agricultores usaron herbicidas para proteger sus cultivos de las malezas invasoras.
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 /ˈhɪp.ə.krɪt/

Hypocrite

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

Horn

cuerno
Meaning
a hard pointed projection on the head of certain animals; a musical instrument
Example
The rhinoceros used its horn to defend itself.
El rinoceronte usó su cuerno para defenderse.
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 adverb /ˌhɛdˈfɜrst/

headfirst

cabeza adelante
Meaning
With the head leading; in a reckless or hasty manner.
Example
He dived headfirst into the pool.
Se zambulló cabeza primero en la piscina.
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.
A2 verb /hæŋ/

hang

colgar
Meaning
to suspend or be suspended from above; to attach from a higher point
Example
I hang my coat on the hook.
Cuelgo mi abrigo en el gancho.
B1 adjective hɪˈstɔːrɪk

historic

histórico
Meaning
Famous or significant in history, or potentially so.
Example
Victory Day is a historic moment for Bangladesh.
El Día de la Victoria es un momento histórico para Bangladesh.
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 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.
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 /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 noun /ˈhɔːl.mɑːrk/

hallmark

marca distintiva
Meaning
a typical characteristic or feature of someone or something
Example
Honesty is the hallmark of a good leader.
La honestidad es la marca distintiva de un buen líder.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
A2 verb /hɜːrt/

hurt

herir
Meaning
to cause pain or injury; to feel pain physically or emotionally
Example
My back hurts from sitting too long.
Mi espalda duele de estar sentado demasiado tiempo.
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.
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 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.
C1 verb /ˈhʌsəl/

hustle

trabajar duro / moverse rápidamente
Meaning
to move quickly and energetically; to push or work hard to achieve something
Example
She had to hustle to finish the project on time.
Ella tuvo que trabajar duro para terminar el proyecto a tiempo.
C1 noun /heɪz/

Haze

neblina
Meaning
a slight obscuration of the lower atmosphere, typically caused by fine suspended particles; confusion
Example
The morning haze lifted gradually as the sun rose higher in the sky.
La neblina matutina se levantó gradualmente a medida que el sol se elevaba más alto en el cielo.
A2 noun /ˈhæb.ɪt/

habit

hábito
Meaning
A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.
Example
Eye rubbing is a harmful habit.
Frotarse los ojos es un hábito perjudicial.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈhæbɪtjuːd/

habitude

hábito, costumbre
Meaning
a customary condition or mode of life; habitual practice
Example
He lived in a quiet habitude, avoiding the noise of the city.
Vivía en un hábito tranquilo, evitando el ruido de la ciudad.
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.
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.
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 /ˈhɔːrtətɪv/

hortative

Meaning
Giving strong encouragement or urging.
Example
The teacher gave a hortative speech to motivate the students before the exam.
B1 noun /ˈhaʊshoʊld/

household

hogar
Meaning
All the people living together in one house, considered as a unit.
Example
There are five people in our household.
Hay cinco personas en nuestro hogar.
C1 noun /ˈhjuːbrɪs/

hubris

hubris
Meaning
excessive pride or self-confidence
Example
His hubris led to his downfall.
Su hubris condujo a su caída.
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.
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.
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 adverb /hərˈmɛtɪkli/

hermetically

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

Hornbill

Ave hornbill
Meaning
a large tropical bird with a large curved beak and often a horn-like projection
Example
The colorful hornbill perched on the highest branch.
El colorido hornbill se posó en la rama más alta.
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.