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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 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.
C2 noun /ˈhɑːtʃ.pɑːtʃ/

Hotchpotch

mezcla confusa; un montón de cosas mezcladas
Meaning
a confused mixture; a jumbled assortment of things
Example
The room was a hotchpotch of old furniture, books, and random decorations.
La habitación era una mezcla confusa de muebles viejos, libros y decoraciones aleatorias.
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.
B2 verb /hɔːnt/

haunt

acosar
Meaning
to trouble persistently; to visit as a ghost
Example
The old memories still haunt me.
Los recuerdos viejos aún me atormentan.
B2 adjective /hɑːrʃ/

Harsh

duro; áspero; cruel; severo
Meaning
unpleasantly hard or rough in texture; cruel or severe
Example
The teacher gave harsh criticism about my work.
La maestra dio críticas duras sobre mi trabajo.
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.
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.
C1 verb /ˈhɪpnətaɪz/

hypnotize

hipnotizar
Meaning
to put someone into a state of hypnosis; to influence someone's mind deeply
Example
The magician tried to hypnotize the audience.
El mago intentó hipnotizar a la audiencia.
B2 noun /ˈhæs.əl/

Hassle

molestia; inconveniente; problema
Meaning
irritating inconvenience; trouble or difficulty; a situation causing problems
Example
Booking tickets online can save you the hassle of waiting in long queues at the theater.
Reservar boletos en línea puede ahorrarte la molestia de esperar en largas colas en el teatro.
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 /ˈhaɪndsaɪt/

hindsight

perspectiva retroactiva
Meaning
Understanding of a situation only after it has happened.
Example
With the benefit of hindsight, we realized the decision was a mistake.
Con la ventaja de la perspectiva retroactiva, nos dimos cuenta de que la decisión fue un error.
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.
C2 noun /ˌhæŋ.ər ˈɒn/

hanger-on

parásito
Meaning
a person who spends time with a powerful or famous person to gain benefits.
Example
The celebrity was always surrounded by hangers-on.
La celebridad siempre estaba rodeada de parásitos.
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.
A1 noun /haʊs/

house

casa
Meaning
A building for people to live in, usually with rooms and a roof.
Example
They bought a new house in the city.
Ellos compraron una casa nueva en la ciudad.
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.
A2 noun /ˈhɑː.bi/

Hobby

afición; actividad de ocio; pasatiempo
Meaning
an activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure; a pastime or recreation
Example
Photography became her favorite hobby after she received a camera for her birthday.
La fotografía se convirtió en su hobby favorito después de recibir una cámara para su cumpleaños.
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.
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.
B2 noun /hʊd/

Hood

capucha
Meaning
the expandable neck region of certain snakes like cobras; a covering for the head
Example
The cobra spread its hood when it felt threatened.
La cobra extendió su capucho cuando sintió amenaza.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈhelp.ləs/

Helpless

desamparado; impotente; vulnerable
Meaning
unable to defend oneself or act without help; powerless; vulnerable
Example
The child felt helpless when lost in the crowded market.
El niño se sintió desamparado cuando se perdió en el mercado abarrotado.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun /heə(r)/

Hare

liebre
Meaning
a fast-running long-eared mammal that resembles a large rabbit
Example
The hare quickly ran across the field.
La liebre corrió rápidamente por el campo.
B2 noun, adjective /hjuːˌmænɪˈtɛəriən/

humanitarian

humanitario
Meaning
A person who seeks to promote human welfare, or something relating to human welfare and compassion.
Example
The organization provides humanitarian aid to disaster victims.
La organización brinda ayuda humanitaria a las víctimas de desastres.
B2 noun /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.
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 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.
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.
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 adjective /ˌhɔːrtɪˈkʌltʃərəl/

horticultural

relacionado con la horticultura
Meaning
Relating to the art or practice of garden cultivation and management.
Example
She studied horticultural science at the university.
Ella estudió ciencia hortícola en la universidad.
C2 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər/

Hanker

anhelo, deseo
Meaning
a feeling of yearning or craving; a strong desire for something
Example
After years abroad, she developed a deep hanker for her homeland's traditional cuisine.
Después de años en el extranjero, desarrolló un profundo deseo por la comida tradicional de su tierra natal.
B2 noun /ˈhɛdˌkwɔːrtərz/

headquarters

sede central
Meaning
The main office or center of operations of an organization.
Example
The company’s headquarters is located in New York.
La sede central de la empresa está ubicada en Nueva York.
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 /ˈhæŋ.ər/

Hangar

hangar
Meaning
a large building with extensive floor area, typically for housing aircraft; an aircraft shelter
Example
The airplane was stored safely in the hangar during the severe thunderstorm.
El avión fue guardado de forma segura en el hangar durante la tormenta severa.
B2 adjective; past participle /ˈɒnəd/

honoured

honrado
Meaning
treated with respect or distinction; feeling proud and privileged
Example
She felt deeply honoured to receive the award.
Se sintió muy honrada de recibir el premio.
B1 noun ˌhjuː.mən ˈraɪts

human rights

derechos humanos
Meaning
A right that is believed to belong justifiably to every person.
Example
Human rights protect individual freedoms.
Los derechos humanos protegen las libertades individuales.
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 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 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.
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 /hɔːrs/

Hoarse

voz áspera o ronca; tener la voz áspera por gritar o enfermedad
Meaning
rough or harsh in sound; having a rough voice from shouting or illness
Example
His voice became hoarse after shouting at the concert.
Su voz se volvió áspera después de gritar en el concierto.
C1 noun /ˈhiːdəˌnɪzəm/

hedonism

hedonismo
Meaning
The pursuit of pleasure and self-indulgence as the highest goal.
Example
The lifestyle of the rich is often criticized as pure hedonism.
El estilo de vida de los ricos a menudo se critica como puro hedonismo.
B2 noun /ˈhaɪəˌrɑːrki/

hierarchy

jerarquía
Meaning
A system in which people or things are arranged in levels of importance or authority.
Example
The corporate hierarchy determines who makes the final decision.
La jerarquía corporativa determina quién toma la decisión final.
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.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈhjuː.mɪd/

Humid

húmedo; mojado
Meaning
containing moisture; damp; moist;
Example
The humid climate makes it feel hotter than it actually is.
El clima húmedo hace que se sienta más calor del que realmente hace.
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdrəˈstætɪks/

hydrostatics

hidrostática
Meaning
The branch of science concerned with the mechanical properties of fluids at rest.
Example
Hydrostatics is essential in understanding how dams and reservoirs function.
La hidrostática es esencial para entender cómo funcionan las represas y los embalses.
C2 adjective /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.
B2 noun /heɪst/

Haste

prisa; urgencia
Meaning
swiftness of motion; urgent need of quick action; excessive speed or urgency
Example
In his haste to catch the train, he forgot to take his wallet from the table.
En su prisa por coger el tren, olvidó tomar su billetera de la mesa.
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.
A1 pronoun /hɜːrz/

hers

su (de mujer) cosa
Meaning
used to refer to something that belongs to or is associated with a female person previously mentioned or easily identified.
Example
That blue bag is hers.
Esa bolsa azul es suya.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈhɪpnətɪzəm/

hypnotism

hipnotismo
Meaning
The practice or act of inducing hypnosis.
Example
He studied hypnotism as part of his psychology degree.
Estudió el hipnotismo como parte de su carrera en psicología.
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːrtətɪv/

hortative

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

Hanky-Panky

fraude; actividad sospechosa; comportamiento poco ético; engaño
Meaning
dishonest or suspicious activity; unethical behavior; trickery or deception
Example
The audit revealed some hanky-panky in the company's financial records.
La auditoría reveló algo de fraude en los registros financieros de la empresa.
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.
B1 adjective /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/

historical

histórico
Meaning
Related to history or past events.
Example
The museum has a large collection of historical documents.
El museo tiene una gran colección de documentos históricos.
C2 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.
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.
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.
A1 noun /hoʊˈtɛl/

hotel

hotel
Meaning
A building where people pay to stay and sleep, usually for short periods.
Example
We stayed at a hotel near the beach.
Nos hospedamos en un hotel cerca de la playa.
A2 noun /ˈhæn.dəl/

Handle

mango; agarradero; manejar
Meaning
the part by which a thing is held, carried, or controlled; to manage or deal with something
Example
The suitcase has a sturdy handle that makes it easy to carry through the airport.
La maleta tiene un mango robusto que facilita su transporte a través del aeropuerto.
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.
B2 noun /hʌb/

hub

centro
Meaning
the central part of a place or activity where things converge
Example
The city is the hub of the country's trade network.
La ciudad es el centro de la red comercial del país.
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?
C1 noun /ˈhʌbʌb/

hubbub

alboroto
Meaning
a loud noise caused by a crowd of people talking or shouting
Example
There was a hubbub in the market as the sale began.
Hubo un alboroto en el mercado cuando comenzó la venta.
B1 noun /ˈhɔːlweɪ/

hallway

pasillo
Meaning
a corridor in a building that connects rooms
Example
The kids left their shoes in the hallway.
Los niños dejaron sus zapatos en el pasillo.
C2 noun phrase /ˌhjuː ən ˈkraɪ/

hue and cry

gritos de protesta
Meaning
A loud public outcry or protest, often demanding action.
Example
There was a hue and cry over the new policy changes.
Hubo un gran grito de protesta por los nuevos cambios de política.
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.
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 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.
B1 adverb /ˌhæfˈweɪ/

halfway

a mitad de camino
Meaning
at or to a point equal in distance between two points
Example
We met halfway between the two towns.
Nos encontramos a mitad de camino entre las dos ciudades.
B1 noun হ্যান্ড এক্সারসাইজেস

hand exercises

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

hysterical

hilarante o emocionalmente descontrolado
Meaning
Extremely funny or uncontrollably emotional.
Example
The comedian's jokes were absolutely hysterical.
Los chistes del comediante fueron absolutamente hilarantes.
C2 noun /ˈhɔːrs.liːt͡ʃ/

Horse-leach

sanguijuela de caballo
Meaning
a large species of leech that was traditionally used in veterinary medicine
Example
The veterinarian explained that horse-leach was once commonly used to treat horses.
El veterinario explicó que la sanguijuela de caballo se usaba comúnmente en el tratamiento de caballos.
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?
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.
C1 noun /hɒˈstɪləti/

hostility

hostilidad
Meaning
hostile behavior; unfriendliness or opposition
Example
The negotiations ended in an atmosphere of hostility.
Las negociaciones terminaron en un ambiente de hostilidad.
B2 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.
C1 adjective /hɪpˈnɒtɪk/

hypnotic

hipnótico
Meaning
Producing sleep or a trance-like state; mesmerizing.
Example
The music had a hypnotic effect on the audience.
La música tuvo un efecto hipnótico en la audiencia.
A2 pronoun /hɜːrˈsɛlf/

herself

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

homeostasis

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

hispanic

hispánico / de habla española
Meaning
relating to Spain or Spanish-speaking countries, especially Latin America.
Example
She studies Hispanic culture and language.
Ella estudia la cultura y el idioma hispánico.
C1 noun /ˌhɑːmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

harmonization

armonización, conciliación
Meaning
The process of making things compatible or consistent with one another.
Example
The harmonization of different policies ensures consistent results.
La armonización de diferentes políticas garantiza resultados consistentes.
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 /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.
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.
A1 noun /her/

Hair

cabello
Meaning
any of the fine thread-like strands growing from the skin of humans and animals
Example
She decided to cut her long hair short for a fresh new look this summer.
Decidió cortar su largo cabello para un nuevo look fresco este verano.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˌhɪp.əˈpɒt.ə.məs/

Hippopotamus

hipopótamo
Meaning
a large, mostly herbivorous mammal that lives in and around water in Africa
Example
The hippopotamus spends most of its day in the water.
El hipopótamo pasa la mayor parte de su día en el agua.
C1 adverb /ˈhɑr.tɪ.li/

Heartily

cordialmente; de todo corazón
Meaning
in a sincere and enthusiastic manner; wholeheartedly
Example
She heartily welcomed her guests to the party.
Ella dio una cordial bienvenida a sus invitados a la fiesta.
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 verb /hjuː/

hew

cortar
Meaning
To chop or cut something, especially wood or stone, with a tool.
Example
The workers hewed logs to build the cabin.
Los trabajadores cortaron troncos para construir la cabaña.
C1 noun /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.
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.
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.
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.
B2 adverb /hɛns/

hence

por lo tanto
Meaning
for this reason; as a result
Example
She was the best candidate, hence she was chosen for the job.
Ella era la mejor candidata, por lo tanto, fue elegida para el trabajo.
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 /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.