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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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
C1 verb /hjuːˈmɪlieɪt/

humiliate

humillar
Meaning
to make someone feel ashamed or foolish by injuring their dignity
Example
He was humiliated by his public failure.
Él fue humillado por su fracaso público.
B2 adjective /ˈhɪli/

hilly

montañoso
Meaning
having many hills; characterized by hills or slopes
Example
The village is located in a beautiful hilly region.
El pueblo está situado en una región montañosa.
B2 noun /ˌhez.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Hesitation

vacilación; duda
Meaning
the action of pausing or delaying; uncertainty or unwillingness to act
Example
After a moment of hesitation, she decided to accept the challenging job offer from the company.
Después de un momento de vacilación, decidió aceptar la oferta de trabajo desafiante de la empresa.
A1 adjective /haɪ/

high

alto
Meaning
At or to a great height; greater than normal in amount, degree, or intensity.
Example
The mountain peak is very high.
El pico de la montaña es muy alto.
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.
B1 noun /hel/

Hell

infierno; situación dolorosa; experiencia desagradable
Meaning
a place regarded in various religions as a spiritual realm of evil and suffering; an extremely unpleasant experience
Example
Working in the factory during summer was absolute hell due to the extreme heat.
Trabajar en la fábrica durante el verano fue un infierno absoluto debido al calor extremo.
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.
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.
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.
C2 verb /ˈhɜːrtl/

hurtle

mover rápidamente
Meaning
To move or cause to move at great speed, often in a dangerous way.
Example
The car hurtled down the mountain road.
El coche se desplazaba rápidamente por la carretera de montaña.
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 adjective /ˈhæm ˌhændɪd/

ham-handed

torpe
Meaning
clumsy or inept in handling things or situations
Example
His ham-handed attempt to fix the computer made it worse.
Su intento torpe de arreglar la computadora lo empeoró.
A2 noun /ˈherˌdrɛsər/

hairdresser

peluquero; peluquera
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut, style, and treat hair
Example
The hairdresser gave me a stylish haircut before the wedding.
El peluquero me hizo un corte de pelo elegante antes de la boda.
B2 noun /ˈɑːnər/

honor

honor
Meaning
high respect; great esteem
Example
He received an award in honor of his achievements.
Recibió un premio en honor a sus logros.
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.
A1 noun /ˈhoʊmwɜːrk/

homework

tarea
Meaning
schoolwork that a student does at home
Example
I need to finish my math homework before dinner.
Necesito terminar mi tarea de matemáticas antes de la cena.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈhɪr.ɪŋ/

Hearing

audición; audiencia
Meaning
the faculty of perceiving sounds; a session in which testimony and arguments are heard
Example
The elderly man's hearing had deteriorated, so he needed to wear a hearing aid.
La audición del hombre mayor había empeorado, por lo que necesitaba usar un audífono.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈhoʊmli/

Homely

sencillo y cómodo; sin pretensiones; simple en apariencia; acogedor y familiar
Meaning
simple and comfortable; unpretentious; plain in appearance; cozy and familiar
Example
She enjoyed the homely atmosphere of the small café.
Ella disfrutó del ambiente hogareño del pequeño café.
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.
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?
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.
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 adjective /ˈhed.i/

Heady

embriagador
Meaning
having a strong or exhilarating effect; intoxicating; exciting
Example
The heady perfume of jasmine filled the garden.
El perfume embriagador de jazmín llenó el jardín.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 /hɛn/

Hen

gallina
Meaning
female chicken
Example
The hen laid fresh eggs in the nest.
La gallina puso huevos frescos en el nido.
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 /hæɡ/

Hag

bruja
Meaning
an ugly old woman, especially a vicious or malicious one; a witch
Example
In the fairy tale, the wicked hag lived alone in a cottage deep in the forest.
En el cuento de hadas, la malvada bruja vivía sola en una cabaña en lo profundo del bosque.
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.
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 adjective /ˈhæb.ɪ.tə.bəl/

Habitable

habitable
Meaning
suitable or good enough to live in
Example
The planet Mars may become habitable in the future.
El planeta Marte puede volverse habitable en el futuro.
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 /ˈhɛrətɪk/

heretic

hereje
Meaning
a person who holds beliefs that go against established religious teachings or accepted beliefs.
Example
The church declared him a heretic for his radical ideas.
La iglesia lo declaró hereje por sus ideas radicales.
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.
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.
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.
B1 verb /ˈɒnər/

honour

honrar
Meaning
to show respect; to keep a promise
Example
We honour our veterans for their service.
Nosotros honramos a nuestros veteranos por su servicio.
A2 adjective /ˈhɛl.θi/

healthy

saludable
Meaning
Good physical and mental condition, free from disease or illness.
Example
Regular exercise and a balanced diet keep the body healthy.
El ejercicio regular y una dieta equilibrada mantienen el cuerpo saludable.
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.
C2 noun /ˈhɛʃ.ən/

Hessian

tela de yute
Meaning
a strong coarse fabric made from jute or hemp, used for sacks and wrapping
Example
The farmer stored grain in hessian sacks.
El agricultor guardó grano en sacos de hessian.
A1 pronoun /hɜːr/

her

la
Meaning
used to refer to a female person or animal already mentioned or easily identified
Example
I saw her at the park yesterday.
La vi en el parque ayer.
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 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 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.
C1 adjective /ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

Hypocritical

hipócrita
Meaning
behaving in a way that contradicts one's stated beliefs or values
Example
It's hypocritical to preach honesty while lying yourself.
Es hipócrita predicar honestidad mientras mientes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 /ˈhɑlːoʊ/

Hollow

hueco; vacío;
Meaning
having an empty space inside; lacking substance or meaning; insincere
Example
The hollow tree trunk provided shelter for small animals.
El tronco del árbol hueco proporcionó refugio a pequeños animales.
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.
A1 noun /help/

Help

ayuda; asistencia
Meaning
the action of helping someone to do something; assistance or support
Example
The volunteer offered his help to carry the elderly woman's groceries to her car.
El voluntario ofreció su ayuda para llevar las compras de la anciana a su coche.
C1 noun /ˈhɪntərlænd/

hinterland

tierras interiores
Meaning
The remote or less developed areas away from the coast or a city.
Example
The farmers came from the rural hinterland to sell their produce in the city.
Los agricultores vinieron de las tierras interiores rurales para vender sus productos en la ciudad.
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.
C2 noun /haɪnd/

Hind

cierva
Meaning
a female deer, especially a red deer
Example
The hind protected her fawn from predators.
La cierva protegió a su cría de los depredadores.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈhoʊmlænd/

homeland

patria
Meaning
a person's native country or region
Example
She returned to her homeland after ten years abroad.
Ella regresó a su patria después de diez años en el extranjero.
C1 noun /ˈheɪvən/

haven

refugio
Meaning
a safe place or shelter
Example
The library became a haven for students during exams.
La biblioteca se convirtió en un refugio para los estudiantes durante los exámenes.
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 /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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈhæm.lət/

Hamlet

pequeña aldea
Meaning
a small rural settlement, smaller than a village; a small community
Example
The tiny hamlet nestled in the valley had only a dozen houses and one small church.
La pequeña aldea enclavada en el valle tenía solo una docena de casas y una pequeña iglesia.
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.
B2 noun /hʌt/

hut

choza
Meaning
a small simple shelter or house
Example
They lived in a small wooden hut near the river.
Vivían en una pequeña choza de madera cerca del río.
C1 noun /ˈhɛzɪtəns/

hesitance

vacilación
Meaning
The quality or state of being reluctant or uncertain.
Example
Her hesitance to speak up delayed the decision.
Su vacilación para hablar retrasó la decisión.
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.
C1 adverb /ˈheɪs.tɪ.li/

Hastily

apresuradamente
Meaning
in a hurried or rushed manner; quickly and carelessly
Example
She hastily packed her bags before leaving for the airport.
Ella empacó apresuradamente sus maletas antes de irse al aeropuerto.
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.
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 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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈhɒdʒ.pɒdʒ/

hodgepodge

mezcla confusa
Meaning
A confusing mixture of different things; a jumble.
Example
The essay was a hodgepodge of unrelated ideas.
El ensayo era una mezcla confusa de ideas no relacionadas.
B1 noun /ˈhɛlθˌkɛər/

healthcare

atención sanitaria
Meaning
the organized provision of medical care to people
Example
The country invested heavily in healthcare to improve public health.
El país invirtió considerablemente en atención sanitaria para mejorar la salud pública.
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.
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 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 /həˌluː.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Hallucination

alucinación; percepción de algo que no está presente
Meaning
an experience involving the apparent perception of something not present; a false or distorted perception
Example
The patient experienced visual hallucinations as a side effect of the medication.
El paciente experimentó alucinaciones visuales como un efecto secundario de la medicación.
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 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 adjective /haɪˈbɜːrnəl/

hibernal

invernal
Meaning
Relating to or occurring in winter.
Example
The hibernal season is often harsh in the mountains.
La temporada hibernal suele ser dura en las montañas.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
C2 noun /ˈhaʊsˌbreɪkɪŋ/

housebreaking

allanamiento de morada
Meaning
the crime of breaking into a house with intent to steal
Example
The thief was arrested for housebreaking.
El ladrón fue arrestado por allanamiento de morada.
B1 noun /ˈhaʊzɪŋ/

housing

vivienda
Meaning
buildings or structures where people live; accommodation
Example
The government is working to provide affordable housing for everyone.
El gobierno está trabajando para proporcionar vivienda asequible para todos.
C2 noun /ˈhækəlz/

hackles

el vello en la parte posterior del cuello de un animal que se erige cuando está enojado o alarmado; figurativamente, sentimientos de ira o resentimiento
Meaning
the hairs on the back of an animal’s neck that rise when it is angry or alarmed; figuratively, feelings of anger or resentment
Example
His rude comment raised my hackles.
Su comentario grosero levantó mis hackles.
C1 noun /ˈheɪl.stɔːrm/

Hailstorm

tormenta de granizo
Meaning
a violent storm with hail falling from the sky
Example
The hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot.
La tormenta de granizo dañó muchos autos en el estacionamiento.
C2 noun /ˈhɑː.mə.li/

Homily

sermón religioso; lección moralizada tediosa
Meaning
a religious discourse delivered as part of a church service; a tedious moralizing lecture
Example
The priest delivered an inspiring homily about compassion and forgiveness during Sunday service.
El sacerdote dio un sermón inspirador sobre la compasión y el perdón durante el servicio del domingo.
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 adjective /ˈhek.tɪk/

Hectic

agitado; frenético; lleno de actividad
Meaning
very busy and full of activity; frantic; characterized by intense activity or excitement
Example
My schedule has been hectic lately with back-to-back meetings.
Mi horario ha estado agitado últimamente con reuniones seguidas.
C1 adjective /ˈhɔː.ti/

Haughty

arrogante; altivo
Meaning
arrogantly superior and disdainful; showing excessive pride
Example
She gave him a haughty look and walked away.
Ella le dio una mirada arrogante y se alejó.
C1 noun /haɪˈpɜːrbəli/

hyperbole

hipérbole
Meaning
Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
Example
Saying he could run a thousand miles in a day is pure hyperbole.
Decir que podría correr mil millas en un día es pura hipérbole.
B2 verb /hɔːlt/

halt

detener
Meaning
to stop or bring to a stop
Example
The train suddenly halted at the station.
El tren se detuvo repentinamente en la estación.
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.