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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.
C2 noun /ˈhɛfər/

heifer

vaquilla
Meaning
a young cow that has not borne a calf
Example
The farmer raised a heifer for dairy production.
El granjero crió una vaquilla para la producción de lácteos.
C1 verb /ˈhaɪdʒæk/

hijack

secuestro de aeronave
Meaning
to take control of a vehicle or situation illegally or by force
Example
The criminals attempted to hijack the airplane.
Los criminales intentaron secuestrar el avión.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A1 noun /ˈhɒs.pɪ.təl/

hospital

hospital
Meaning
an institution where sick or injured people are given medical treatment
Example
He was taken to the hospital after the accident.
Lo llevaron al hospital después del accidente.
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.
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.
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 /ˈhɪd.i.əs/

Hideous

horrible; espantoso; grotesco
Meaning
extremely ugly or unpleasant; causing shock or disgust
Example
The monster in the movie had a hideous appearance.
El monstruo en la película tenía una apariencia espantosa.
B1 noun /ˈhev.ən/

Heaven

cielo
Meaning
a place regarded in various religions as the abode of God and the angels; a place of eternal happiness
Example
Many people believe that good souls go to heaven after they pass away from this world.
Muchas personas creen que las buenas almas van al cielo despues de que pasan de este mundo.
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.
C1 adjective ˌhaɪ.pəˈθet.ɪ.kəl

hypothetical

hipotético, supuesto, teórico
Meaning
Based on or serving as a hypothesis; supposed but not necessarily real or true.
Example
The discussion was based on hypothetical scenarios.
La discusión se basó en escenarios hipotéticos.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈhɒs.taɪl/

Hostile

hostil; agresivo; antagonista;
Meaning
unfriendly; aggressive; antagonistic;
Example
The hostile environment made it difficult to work.
El ambiente hostil hizo que fuera difícil trabajar.
B1 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər.tʃɪf/

Handkerchief

pañuelo
Meaning
a small piece of cloth used for wiping the nose or face
Example
She always carries a clean handkerchief in her purse.
Ella siempre lleva un pañuelo limpio en su bolso.
A2 noun /hɪl/

Hill

colina; colina pequeña
Meaning
a naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain
Example
The children enjoyed rolling down the grassy hill behind their house during summer vacation.
Los niños disfrutaron rodando por la colina cubierta de césped detrás de su casa durante las vacaciones de verano.
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.
A2 noun /ˈhɛdeɪk/

headache

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

heirloom

herencia
Meaning
a valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations
Example
The ring is a family heirloom passed down from her grandmother.
El anillo es una herencia familiar que ha sido transmitida por su abuela.
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.
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.
A1 noun /ˈaʊər/

hour

hora
Meaning
A period of time equal to 60 minutes.
Example
The meeting lasted for two hours.
La reunión duró dos horas.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈhær.oʊ.ɪŋ/

harrowing

aterrador y angustioso
Meaning
extremely distressing or upsetting
Example
It was a harrowing experience to witness the accident.
Fue una experiencia aterradora ser testigo del accidente.
C2 noun /ˈhʌk.stər/

huckster

vendedor ambulante
Meaning
A person who sells small items aggressively, often in a showy or dishonest way.
Example
The huckster loudly promoted his goods in the busy marketplace.
El vendedor ambulante promocionó ruidosamente sus productos en el bullicioso mercado.
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 /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.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun /həˈræsmənt/

harassment

acoso
Meaning
aggressive pressure or intimidation; unwanted and repeated behavior causing discomfort
Example
The company has a strict policy against workplace harassment.
La empresa tiene una política estricta contra el acoso laboral.
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.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːrd.ʃɪp/

Hardship

dificultad, sufrimiento
Meaning
severe suffering or privation; difficulty or distress
Example
Despite facing many hardships during the war, the family remained united and hopeful.
A pesar de enfrentar muchas dificultades durante la guerra, la familia permaneció unida y esperanzada.
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 noun /ˌhoʊmiˈɑːpəθi/

homeopathy

homeopatía
Meaning
a system of alternative medicine based on treating diseases with highly diluted substances
Example
He believes in homeopathy for treating common colds.
Él cree en la homeopatía para tratar los resfriados comunes.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːrtətɪv/

hortative

Meaning
Giving strong encouragement or urging.
Example
The teacher gave a hortative speech to motivate the students before the exam.
B2 noun /hɪˈstɔːriən/

historian

historiador
Meaning
a person who studies or writes about history
Example
The historian gave a lecture on ancient civilizations.
El historiador dio una conferencia sobre civilizaciones antiguas.
C2 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 /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.
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.
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 /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 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.
A1 interjection /haɪ/

hi

hola
Meaning
a friendly greeting used when meeting someone
Example
Hi, it's nice to meet you!
¡Hola, es un placer conocerte!
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 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.
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.
A1 noun /hæt/

Hat

sombrero
Meaning
a covering for the head, typically with a brim and worn outdoors
Example
He always wears a hat when working in the garden.
Él siempre usa un sombrero cuando trabaja en el jardín.
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 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 /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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈhelmz.mən/

Helmsman

timón; patrón de barco
Meaning
a person who steers a ship or boat; the person at the helm of a vessel
Example
The experienced helmsman skillfully guided the yacht through the narrow channel during the storm.
El experimentado timonel guió hábilmente el yate a través del estrecho canal durante la tormenta.
C2 noun /ˈhoʊl.stər/

holster

fundamento
Meaning
A holder or case for carrying a gun, typically worn on a belt or shoulder.
Example
The sheriff kept his revolver in a leather holster.
El sheriff mantenía su revólver en una funda de cuero.
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 adjective /ˈhaɪˌprəʊfaɪl/

high-profile

de alto perfil
Meaning
having a lot of attention or public notice
Example
The CEO attended a high-profile conference in New York.
El CEO asistió a una conferencia de alto perfil en Nueva York.
B2 adjective /hɑːˈspɪtəbəl/

Hospitable

amable y acogedor con extraños o invitados; generoso en recibir huéspedes
Meaning
friendly and welcoming to strangers or guests; generous in receiving guests
Example
The local people were very hospitable to the tourists.
La gente local fue muy amable con los turistas.
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 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 /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 /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.
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.
B1 verb /hiːl/

heal

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

heteromorphic

heteromórfico
Meaning
Having different forms or shapes, especially in the same species or organism.
Example
Butterflies are heteromorphic during their life cycle, changing forms from larva to adult.
Las mariposas son heteromórficas durante su ciclo de vida, cambiando de forma de larva a adulta.
A2 verb /ˈhɜːri/

hurry

apresurarse
Meaning
to move or act with great speed; to rush
Example
We need to hurry or we'll be late.
Necesitamos apresurarnos o llegaremos tarde.
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 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.
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 /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 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 noun /hæˈʃiːʃ/

hashish

hasís
Meaning
a drug made from the resin of the cannabis plant
Example
The police arrested him for possessing hashish.
La policía lo arrestó por poseer hasís.
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.
C1 noun /helm/

Helm

timón
Meaning
a tiller or wheel for steering a ship or boat; a position of leadership or control
Example
The experienced captain took the helm and expertly navigated the ship through the storm.
El capitán experimentado tomó el timón y navegó el barco a través de la tormenta con destreza.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrmləs/

Harmless

inofensivo; inocente; seguro
Meaning
not able or likely to cause harm; innocent; safe
Example
The snake looks dangerous but it's actually harmless.
La serpiente parece peligrosa, pero en realidad es inofensiva.
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.
A2 noun /ˈhɒki/

hockey

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

Heel

talón
Meaning
the back part of the human foot below the ankle
Example
She wore shoes with high heels to the party.
Ella usó zapatos con tacones altos para la fiesta.
C1 adverb/noun /ˌhɪərˈæftər/

hereafter

a partir de ahora / más allá
Meaning
from now on; in the future; also refers to life after death.
Example
Hereafter, all reports must be submitted electronically.
A partir de ahora, todos los informes deben enviarse electrónicamente.
C1 verb /hɔːl/

haul

arrastrar
Meaning
to pull or drag something heavy with effort
Example
The workers hauled the boxes into the truck.
Los trabajadores arrastraron las cajas al camión.
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.
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?
B1 noun /ˈhaʊswaɪf/

housewife

ama de casa
Meaning
a married woman who manages a household and whose main occupation is caring for her family and home
Example
She chose to work as a housewife while raising her children.
Ella decidió ser ama de casa mientras criaba a sus hijos.
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 /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 /ˈhʌvəl/

hovel

choza
Meaning
a small, poorly built, and dirty house
Example
The refugees lived in a makeshift hovel.
Los refugiados vivían en una choza improvisada.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪ ˈfloʊn/

high-flown

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

hexangular

hexagonal
Meaning
Having six angles or corners.
Example
The artist designed a hexangular frame for the mirror.
El artista diseñó un marco hexagonal para el espejo.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /hʊˈzɑːr/

hussar

husar
Meaning
a member of a light cavalry regiment in European armies, especially the Hungarian cavalry
Example
The hussar rode swiftly across the battlefield.
El husar cabalgó rápidamente a través del campo de batalla.
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.
C2 noun /ˈhæbɪtənt/

habitant

habitante
Meaning
An inhabitant; a person or animal that lives in a particular place.
Example
The habitants of the village were friendly and welcoming.
Los habitantes del pueblo eran amables y acogedores.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 /hɪt/

hit

golpear
Meaning
to strike; to reach a target
Example
He hit the ball with the bat.
Él golpeó la pelota con el bate.
C1 verb /ˈhɔːrɪfaɪ/

horrify

horrorizar
Meaning
to fill with horror; to shock or disgust greatly
Example
The violent scene horrified the audience.
La escena violenta horrorizó al público.
A1 noun /hɔːrs/

Horse

caballo
Meaning
a large domesticated mammal used for riding and pulling loads
Example
The horse galloped across the field with great speed.
El caballo galopó a través del campo con gran velocidad.
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 /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.
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.
B2 noun helθ ˈhæzərdz

health hazards

riesgos para la salud
Meaning
Risks or dangers to physical health and well-being that can cause illness or injury.
Example
Plastic usage leads to significant health hazards.
El uso de plástico conduce a riesgos significativos para la salud.
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.
C1 noun /ˈheɪˌdeɪ/

heyday

apogeo
Meaning
The period of greatest success, popularity, or power.
Example
In its heyday, the company dominated the market.
En su apogeo, la empresa dominaba el 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.