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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
A2 noun /hɑːrt/

Heart

corazón
Meaning
the organ in the chest that pumps blood through the body; the center of emotions and feelings
Example
The doctor listened to my heart with a stethoscope.
El doctor escuchó mi corazón con un estetoscopio.
C2 noun /hɔːɡ plʌm/

Hog plum

ciruela de higo
Meaning
tropical fruit with yellow skin and sour taste
Example
Hog plums are often used to make pickles and chutneys.
Las ciruelas de higo se usan a menudo para hacer encurtidos y salsas.
A2 interjection /hʌ/

huh

¿Qué dijiste?
Meaning
used to express confusion, surprise, or that you did not hear something
Example
Huh? What did you say?
¿Ja? ¿Qué dijiste?
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 /ˈhʌmbʌɡ/

humbug

engaño, tonterías
Meaning
Deceptive or false talk or behavior; nonsense.
Example
He dismissed the idea as humbug.
Desestimó la idea como tonterías.
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.
B2 adjective /hɪˈlɛəriəs/

hilarious

extremadamente divertido
Meaning
Extremely funny or amusing.
Example
The comedian told a hilarious story that had everyone laughing.
El comediante contó una historia extremadamente divertida que hizo reír a todos.
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 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.
C1 verb /hɜːrl/

hurl

arrojar con fuerza
Meaning
To throw something with great force.
Example
The boy hurled a stone into the river.
El niño arrojó una piedra al río.
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.
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.
A1 adverb /haʊ/

how

cómo
Meaning
in what way or manner; by what means
Example
How do you solve this problem?
¿Cómo resuelves este problema?
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.
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 /ˈhɔːr.ər/

Horror

horror; miedo intenso; asco
Meaning
an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust; something that causes such feelings
Example
The survivors described the horror of the earthquake that destroyed their entire village.
Los sobrevivientes describieron el horror del terremoto que destruyó toda su aldea.
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 ˌhiː.məˈfɪl.i.ə

hemophilia

hemofilia
Meaning
A medical condition in which the ability of the blood to clot is severely reduced, causing the sufferer to bleed severely from even a slight injury.
Example
Hemophilia treatment benefits from genetic editing.
El tratamiento de la hemofilia se beneficia de la edición genética.
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.
C2 verb /ˈhʊdwɪŋk/

hoodwink

engañar
Meaning
To deceive or trick someone.
Example
The scammer hoodwinked many people with false promises.
El estafador engañó a muchas personas con falsas promesas.
C1 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.
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.
C1 noun /haʊnd/

Hound

perro de caza
Meaning
a dog bred for hunting, typically having a keen sense of smell
Example
The bloodhound tracked the scent through the dense forest.
El bloodhound siguió el rastro a través del denso bosque.
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊpfəl/

Hopeful

esperanzado
Meaning
feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event; confident; optimistic
Example
He remained hopeful despite the challenges.
Él permaneció esperanzado a pesar de los desafíos.
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.
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.
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 adjective ˈhæzədəs

hazardous

peligroso
Meaning
Dangerous, risky, or potentially harmful
Example
Hazardous pollutants increase health risks.
Los contaminantes peligrosos aumentan los riesgos para la salud.
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.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈhɑːrtˌrɛndɪŋ/

heartrending

desgarrador
Meaning
Causing great sadness or distress; very moving emotionally.
Example
The documentary showed heartrending scenes of war victims.
El documental mostró escenas desgarradoras de las víctimas de la guerra.
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.
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.
C1 adverb /ˈhed ɑn/

Head-on

de frente
Meaning
directly facing; in direct confrontation or collision
Example
The two cars collided head-on at the intersection.
Los dos autos colisionaron de frente en la intersección.
C1 noun /hɪˈstɪəriə/

hysteria

histeria
Meaning
An uncontrollable outburst of emotion or fear, often characterized by irrational behavior.
Example
The crowd was in a state of hysteria during the concert.
La multitud estaba en un estado de histeria durante el concierto.
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.
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.
B1 noun /hjuːˈmænɪti/

humanity

humanidad
Meaning
the quality of being human; kindness or compassion towards others; all human beings collectively
Example
Kindness is one of the greatest expressions of humanity.
La bondad es una de las expresiones más grandes de la humanidad.
B2 noun /ˈhændlɪŋ/

handling

manejo
Meaning
the act of managing or dealing with something or someone
Example
His handling of the situation was impressive.
Su manejo de la situación fue impresionante.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈhæriːd/

harried

estresado o agobiado
Meaning
feeling strained or stressed due to being overworked or constantly bothered
Example
The harried teacher struggled to calm the noisy classroom.
El maestro estresado luchaba por calmar el ruidoso aula.
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.
B2 adjective /hoʊˈlɪs.tɪk/

holistic

holístico
Meaning
Understanding or analyzing something through a comprehensive, integrated whole perspective.
Example
A holistic approach to health considers both body and mind.
Un enfoque holístico de la salud considera tanto el cuerpo como la mente.
C2 noun /hoʊ/

Hoe

azadón
Meaning
a gardening tool with a thin metal blade used for breaking up soil and removing weeds
Example
The farmer used a hoe to remove weeds from his vegetable garden.
El agricultor usó un azadón para quitar las malas hierbas de su jardín de verduras.
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.
C2 adjective /hɜːrˈbeɪʃəs/

herbaceous

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

herbal

herbal
Meaning
Made from or containing herbs, especially for medicinal purposes.
Example
Herbal remedies were widely used here.
Los remedios herbales eran ampliamente utilizados aquí.
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.
A1 interjection /heɪ/

hey

¡Hey!
Meaning
used to attract attention, express surprise, or greet someone
Example
Hey, how are you doing today?
¡Hey, cómo estás hoy?
B2 noun /ˈhɑːrvɪst/

harvest

cosecha
Meaning
the process or period of gathering crops
Example
Farmers are busy during the rice harvest season.
Los agricultores están ocupados durante la temporada de cosecha de arroz.
C1 adverb /ˈhʌŋ.ɡrə.li/

Hungrily

con hambre; avariciosamente; con ansia
Meaning
in a way that shows hunger; greedily; eagerly
Example
The dog ate hungrily after not eating for hours.
El perro comió con hambre después de no haber comido durante horas.
A2 noun /hɔːl/

Hall

salón; pasillo
Meaning
a large room for meetings, concerts, or other events; a corridor in a building
Example
The graduation ceremony was held in the main hall of the university.
La ceremonia de graduación se celebró en el salón principal de la universidad.
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.
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.
A1 adjective /hɒt/

Hot

caliente; tibio; ardiente;
Meaning
having high temperature; warm; heated;
Example
The coffee is too hot to drink.
El café está demasiado caliente para beber.
C2 verb (past tense, past participle), adjective /ˈhæmstrʌŋ/

hamstrung

cojo o debilitado
Meaning
crippled or severely restricted in movement or progress.
Example
The team was hamstrung by lack of resources.
El equipo fue limitado por la falta de recursos.
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 noun /ˌhjuː.mɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

humification

humificación
Meaning
The process of organic matter decomposition to form humus in soil.
Example
Humification enhances soil structure and fertility.
La humificación mejora la estructura y fertilidad del suelo.
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.
B2 noun ˈhæb.ɪt fɔːrˌmeɪ.ʃən

habit formation

formación de hábitos
Meaning
The process of creating a habit through regular practice and repetition.
Example
Habit formation requires consistency and discipline.
La formación de hábitos requiere consistencia y disciplina.
A2 noun ˈhɪs.tər.i

History

historia
Meaning
The study of past events; a chronological record of events and heritage.
Example
The history of ancient civilizations fascinates scholars.
La historia de las civilizaciones antiguas fascina a los eruditos.
B2 noun /heɪ/

hay

heno
Meaning
grass that has been cut, dried, and stored for use as animal feed
Example
The cows were eating hay in the barn.
Las vacas estaban comiendo heno en el granero.
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 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.
B2 noun ˈhoʊmˌskuː.lɪŋ

homeschooling

escuela en casa
Meaning
The practice of educating children at home rather than sending them to a school.
Example
Homeschooling allows parents to tailor education to their child's needs.
La educación en casa permite a los padres adaptar la educación a las necesidades de su hijo.
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.
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.pɚˈten.ʃən

hypertension

hipertensión
Meaning
Abnormally high blood pressure.
Example
High sodium intake leads to hypertension.
El consumo elevado de sodio lleva a la hipertensión.
C2 verb /həˈmɑː.dʒə.naɪz/

homogenize

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

honorarium

honorario
Meaning
A payment given for professional services that are rendered without a fee.
Example
The guest lecturer received an honorarium for her talk.
El conferencista invitado recibió un honorario por su charla.
C2 noun /hɪˈdʒɛməni/ or /ˈhɛdʒəmoʊni/

hegemony

hegemonía
Meaning
leadership or dominance, especially by one state or group over others
Example
The empire maintained its hegemony over neighboring states.
El imperio mantuvo su hegemonía sobre los estados vecinos.
C2 verb /ˈhɑːrtən/

hearten

dar ánimo
Meaning
To give courage, confidence, or hope.
Example
The teacher’s encouragement heartened the students.
El aliento del maestro dio ánimo a los estudiantes.
C1 noun/verb /hɛm/

hem

dobladillo de tela
Meaning
the edge of a piece of cloth that is folded and sewn; to fold and sew the edge of cloth
Example
She hemmed the dress to make it shorter.
Ella jemó el vestido para hacerlo más corto.
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.
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.
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 /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.
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.
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.
B1 verb /hiːl/

heal

curar
Meaning
to cure; to become healthy again
Example
Time will heal all wounds.
El tiempo curará todas las heridas.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌhɜːrkjʊˈliːən/

herculean

sumamente difícil
Meaning
Requiring great strength or effort; very difficult to perform.
Example
It was a herculean task to rebuild the city after the disaster.
Fue una tarea sumamente difícil reconstruir la ciudad después del desastre.
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 /ˈhɛdʒɪrə/ or /hɪˈdʒaɪrə/

hegira

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

ha

¡Ja! (Expresión de sorpresa o diversión)
Meaning
used to express amusement, surprise, or triumph
Example
Ha! I knew you couldn’t resist joining us.
¡Ja! Sabía que no podrías resistir unirte a nosotros.
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 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.
C1 noun /hjuːˈmɪl.ɪ.ti/

humility

humildad
Meaning
The quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance.
Example
She accepted the award with grace and humility.
Ella aceptó el premio con gracia y humildad.
C2 noun /hɜːrˈbɛəriəm/

herbarium

herbario
Meaning
A collection of preserved plant specimens and associated data used for scientific study.
Example
The university maintains a large herbarium for research and education.
La universidad mantiene un gran herbario para la investigación y la educación.
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.
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.
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 /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.
C2 noun /ˈhɜːrmɪtɪdʒ/

hermitage

ermita
Meaning
A secluded residence or retreat, often for a hermit or religious recluse.
Example
The monk spent years in a hermitage deep in the forest.
El monje pasó años en una ermita en lo profundo del bosque.
C2 noun ˈhɑːrbərɪdʒ

harborage

refugio
Meaning
A place of shelter or refuge for pests or animals.
Example
Pests need a harborage site to survive and breed.
Las plagas necesitan un lugar de refugio para sobrevivir y reproducirse.
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.
C2 adjective hjʊˈrɪs.tɪk

heuristic

heurístico
Meaning
Enabling a person to discover or learn something for themselves; experimental learning approach.
Example
Teachers use heuristic techniques to encourage self-learning.
Los profesores usan técnicas heurísticas para fomentar el autoaprendizaje.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈhæpləs/

hapless

desdichado, desafortunado
Meaning
unfortunate, unlucky, deserving pity
Example
The hapless traveler lost his passport on the very first day.
El desdichado viajero perdió su pasaporte en el primer día.
C2 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 /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.
A1 verb /hoʊp/

hope

esperar
Meaning
to expect and desire that something will happen
Example
I hope it doesn't rain tomorrow.
Espero que no llueva mañana.
A2 verb /hʌnt/

hunt

cazar
Meaning
to chase and kill wild animals; to search for something
Example
The tigers hunt their prey at night.
Los tigres cazan a su presa por la noche.
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.
C2 noun /ˈhɛksəˌpɒd/

hexapod

hexápodo
Meaning
An insect or other organism with six legs.
Example
The scientist observed a hexapod crawling on the leaf.
El científico observó un hexápodo arrastrándose sobre la hoja.