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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.
A1 adjective /ˈbɔːrɪŋ/

boring

aburrido
Meaning
not interesting or exciting; dull.
Example
The lecture was so boring that several students fell asleep.
La conferencia fue tan aburrida que varios estudiantes se quedaron dormidos.
B1 noun /ˈpiː.nʌt/

Peanut

cacahuete
Meaning
an edible seed that grows underground and is commonly eaten as a snack or used in cooking
Example
Roasted peanuts are a popular snack in many countries.
Los cacahuetes asados son un snack popular en muchos países.
C2 verb /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪt/

emaciate

emaciar
Meaning
To make abnormally thin or weak, usually because of illness or lack of food.
Example
The prisoners were emaciated after months without proper food.
Los prisioneros se emaciaron después de meses sin comida adecuada.
C2 noun /ˈflæt.ər.ər/

Flatterer

adulador
Meaning
a person who lavishes praise, often insincerely and in order to gain advantage
Example
The king was surrounded by flatterers who only told him what he wanted to hear.
El rey estaba rodeado de aduladores que solo le decían lo que quería oír.
C1 phrase ˌkæt.əˈɡɒr.ɪ.kəl.i rɪˈfjuː.tɪd

categorically refuted

totalmente refutado
Meaning
Completely and absolutely denied or disproved.
Example
The claims were categorically refuted by officials.
Las afirmaciones fueron categóricamente refutadas por los funcionarios.
C1 noun /ˌkɒrəˈneɪʃən/

coronation

coronación
Meaning
the act or ceremony of crowning a sovereign or monarch
Example
The coronation of the new king was attended by thousands of people.
La coronación del nuevo rey fue presenciada por miles de personas.
C1 noun /ˈdʒuː.bɪ.liː/

Jubilee

aniversario; jubileos
Meaning
a special anniversary celebration, especially the 25th, 50th, or 60th anniversary of an important event
Example
The school celebrated its golden jubilee with a grand ceremony.
La escuela celebró su jubileo de oro con una gran ceremonia.
C1 noun /ˈsɜːr.vɪ.tuːd/

Servitude

servidumbre
Meaning
the state of being a slave or completely subject to someone more powerful
Example
Many people fought to escape the servitude imposed by the colonial system.
Muchas personas lucharon por escapar de la servidumbre impuesta por el sistema colonial.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈʌtərəbl/

unutterable

inefable
Meaning
Too great, intense, or awful to be expressed or described in words.
Example
She was filled with unutterable joy at the news of her success.
Ella estaba llena de una alegría inefable al escuchar las noticias de su éxito.
C1 verb /skɪmp/

skimp

escatimar
Meaning
to use less of something than is necessary in order to save money or effort
Example
Don’t skimp on quality when buying a new laptop.
No escatimes en calidad al comprar una nueva laptop.
C1 noun /ˈɑːrdər/

ardor

pasión, entusiasmo
Meaning
Great enthusiasm or passion.
Example
She spoke with ardor about her new project.
Ella habló con ardor sobre su nuevo proyecto.
C1 adjective /ˌmaɪ.krəˈskɑː.pɪk/

microscopic

microscópico
Meaning
Extremely small and only visible with a microscope.
Example
The sample contained microscopic particles.
La muestra contenía partículas microscópicas.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpærətɪv/

Comparative

comparativo
Meaning
involving comparison between two or more things; relative
Example
The study showed comparative results between different teaching methods.
El estudio mostró resultados comparativos entre diferentes métodos de enseñanza.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnəmən/

Cinnamon

canela
Meaning
aromatic spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species
Example
Cinnamon is often used in baking and desserts.
La canela se usa a menudo en la repostería y los postres.
C1 noun /ˌrɛkwɪˈzɪʃən/

requisition

requisición
Meaning
An official order laying claim to the use of property or materials; a formal demand or request.
Example
The manager submitted a requisition for new office supplies.
El gerente presentó una requisición para nuevos suministros de oficina.
A1 pronoun /ðɪs/

this

esto
Meaning
used to refer to a person or thing that is close or near in space, time, or thought
Example
This is my favorite book.
Este es mi libro favorito.
A2 noun/adjective /ˈfiːmeɪl/

female

hembra
Meaning
a person or animal of the sex that can bear offspring; relating to women or girls
Example
The female lion protects her cubs fiercely.
La leona hembra protege a sus cachorros ferozmente.
B2 noun /kənˌfɪɡəˈreɪʃən/

configuration

configuración
Meaning
an arrangement of parts or elements in a particular form or structure
Example
The configuration of the system needs to be adjusted for better performance.
La configuración del sistema debe ajustarse para un mejor rendimiento.
A2 adjective /sər'praɪz.ɪŋ/

Surprising

sorprendente; asombroso
Meaning
causing surprise; unexpected; remarkable
Example
It's surprising how quickly children learn new languages.
Es sorprendente lo rápido que los niños aprenden nuevos idiomas.
A2 adjective ˈɡləʊ.bəl

global

global
Meaning
Relating to the whole world; worldwide.
Example
Global collaboration improves connectivity.
La colaboración global mejora la conectividad.
C1 noun/verb /ˈhɛrəld/

herald

heraldo
Meaning
A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of something; to announce or signal.
Example
The blooming flowers herald the arrival of spring.
Las flores que florecen anuncian la llegada de la primavera.
A1 noun /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

morning

felicidad
Meaning
the early part of the day, typically from sunrise until noon
Example
I like to go for a run in the morning.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 adjective /ˌmed.iˈiː.vəl/

Mediaeval

medieval
Meaning
relating to the Middle Ages; medieval
Example
The castle displayed mediaeval architecture and design.
El castillo mostraba arquitectura y diseño medieval.
C1 noun /ˌstætʃuˈɛt/

statuette

estatuilla
Meaning
A small statue, usually decorative or artistic.
Example
The artist won a gold statuette for his work.
El artista ganó una estatuilla de oro por su trabajo.
B2 noun /ˌveəriˈeɪʃən/

Variation

variación; cambio; diferencia en condición o cantidad
Meaning
a change or difference in condition, amount, or level; a different or distinct form or version of something
Example
There was a significant variation in temperature throughout the day.
Hubo una variación significativa en la temperatura durante el día.
A2 noun /juːθ/

Youth

juventud; los jóvenes
Meaning
the period between childhood and adult age; young people collectively; the state of being young
Example
He spent his youth traveling around the world.
Él pasó su juventud viajando por el mundo.
C2 noun /ˌpoʊpʊˈriː/

potpourri

mezcla de flores secas
Meaning
a mixture of dried flowers and spices kept in a bowl to perfume a room; a miscellaneous collection
Example
The living room was filled with the scent of potpourri.
La sala de estar estaba llena con el aroma del potpourri.
C1 adjective + noun এক্সেসিভ স্ট্রেইন

excessive strain

estrés excesivo
Meaning
An amount of physical pressure or stress that is more than what is normal or acceptable.
Example
Excessive strain on fingers can cause musculoskeletal issues.
El estrés excesivo en los dedos puede causar problemas musculoesqueléticos.
C1 noun /iːl/

Eel

anguila
Meaning
a long, snake-like fish that lives in both fresh and salt water
Example
The electric eel can generate powerful electric shocks.
La anguila eléctrica puede generar potentes descargas eléctricas.
A2 adjective /ʌnˈkʌmf.tə.bəl/

Uncomfortable

incómodo; incómoda
Meaning
causing or feeling slight pain or physical discomfort; making someone feel embarrassed, awkward, or anxious
Example
The chair was so uncomfortable that I couldn't sit in it for more than ten minutes.
La silla era tan incómoda que no pude sentarme en ella por más de diez minutos.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈstɪŋk.tɪv/

instinctive

instintivo, natural, automático
Meaning
Based on instinct; done without conscious thought; natural and automatic.
Example
His instinctive reaction saved his life.
Su reacción instintiva le salvó la vida.
A1 preposition /ɪn/

in

en
Meaning
expressing the situation of being enclosed or surrounded by something
Example
She is in the kitchen preparing dinner.
Ella está en la cocina preparando la cena.
C1 adjective /ˈdʒeɪ.dɪd/

jaded

cansado, indiferente
Meaning
Tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something.
Example
After years of traveling, she felt jaded by the constant movement.
Después de años de viajar, se sintió cansada por el constante movimiento.
C2 verb /əˈbɛt/

abet

fomentar un crimen
Meaning
to encourage or assist someone to commit a crime or wrongdoing
Example
He was accused of abetting the criminals in their escape.
Fue acusado de ayudar a los criminales en su escape.
B2 adverb /kənˈtɪnjuəsli/

Continuously

continuamente; de manera continua; sin interrupción
Meaning
without interruption; in an unbroken sequence
Example
The machine operates continuously for 24 hours.
La máquina funciona continuamente durante 24 horas.
C1 adjective পারসিভেবল

perceivable

perceptible
Meaning
Able to be seen, noticed, or detected.
Example
The changes in winter weather are perceivable in rural areas.
Los cambios en el clima invernal son perceptibles en las áreas rurales.
C2 noun kəmˈpʌŋk.ʃən

compunction

remordimiento
Meaning
A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.
Example
He felt compunction after lying to his friend.
Sintió remordimiento después de mentirle a su amigo.
B2 noun /ˈreɪʃoʊ/

ratio

proporción
Meaning
a relationship between two numbers showing how many times the first number contains the second
Example
The ratio of boys to girls in the class is 2:1.
La proporción de niños a niñas en la clase es 2:1.
C1 noun /noʊˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Nobility

nobleza; rango alto
Meaning
the quality of being noble in character; people of noble rank
Example
He showed great nobility in forgiving his enemies.
Él mostró gran nobleza al perdonar a sus enemigos.
B2 adjective /ˈkʌltʃəd/

cultured

culto
Meaning
characterized by refined taste, manners, and education
Example
She is a cultured woman who loves art and literature.
Ella es una mujer culta que ama el arte y la literatura.
B2 noun /dʒʌŋk/

Junk

basura; chatarra
Meaning
old or discarded articles that are considered useless or of little value; things of poor quality
Example
He cleaned out the garage and threw away all the old junk.
Limpió el garaje y tiró toda la basura vieja.
C1 noun /rʌsk/

Rusk

bizcocho seco; pan tostado
Meaning
a hard, dry biscuit or twice-baked bread; a type of crisp, sweet biscuit
Example
The baby enjoyed eating the soft rusk with milk.
El bebé disfrutó comer el rusk suave con leche.
B1 noun /kənˈsjuːmər/

consumer

consumidor
Meaning
A person who buys and uses goods and services.
Example
The company focuses on understanding consumer needs.
La empresa se centra en comprender las necesidades de los consumidores.
C1 adjective /ˈkrɪm.zən/

Crimson

rojo intenso
Meaning
a deep purplish-red color
Example
The crimson sunset painted the sky with beautiful shades.
La puesta de sol roja intensa pintó el cielo con hermosos tonos.
B2 adjective /ˌmɛtrəˈpɑːlɪtən/

metropolitan

metropolitano
Meaning
Relating to a large city, its surrounding areas, or its lifestyle.
Example
She moved to a metropolitan area for better job opportunities.
Se mudó a un área metropolitana para mejores oportunidades de trabajo.
C1 noun /ˈwed.lɒk/

Wed lock

matrimonio
Meaning
the state of being married; matrimony
Example
They have been happily united in wedlock for twenty years.
Han estado felizmente unidos en matrimonio durante veinte años.
C2 noun /kənˈtjuː.ʒən/

contusion

moretón, contusión
Meaning
a bruise or injury without breaking the skin
Example
The boxer had several contusions after the match.
El boxeador tenía varias contusiones después del partido.
C1 noun ˌnæn.oʊ.tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

nanotechnology

nanotecnología
Meaning
The branch of technology that deals with dimensions and tolerances of less than 100 nanometers.
Example
Nanotechnology is advancing medical treatments.
La nanotecnología está avanzando en los tratamientos médicos.
B2 noun /ˈrɒbəɹi/

robbery

robo
Meaning
the crime of stealing from someone or somewhere using force or threat
Example
The police are investigating the robbery at the local store.
La policía está investigando el robo en la tienda local.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd/

disjointed

desordenado
Meaning
Lacking order, coherence, or connection; disconnected.
Example
The movie felt disjointed and hard to follow.
La película se sintió desordenada y difícil de seguir.
C1 noun/verb /tɔːrˈpiːdoʊ/

torpedo

torpedo
Meaning
A self-propelled underwater missile; to attack or destroy something suddenly and forcefully.
Example
The submarine launched a torpedo at the enemy ship.
El submarino lanzó un torpedo al barco enemigo.
A2 noun /ˈbiː.ɪŋ/

Being

existencia; un ser vivo; el estado de existir
Meaning
existence; a living creature; the state of existing
Example
Every human being deserves respect and dignity.
Cada ser humano merece respeto y dignidad.
C1 noun /ˈsaɪnəs/

sinus

seno
Meaning
A cavity within a bone or tissue, especially those in the bones of the face connected with the nasal cavities.
Example
He suffered from a sinus infection that caused headaches.
Él sufrió de una infección sinusal que le causó dolor de cabeza.
A2 verb /dɪˈstrɔɪ/

destroy

destruir
Meaning
to damage something so badly that it cannot be used
Example
The fire destroyed the entire building.
El fuego destruyó todo el edificio.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɔːnti/

jaunty

animado
Meaning
Having a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner or appearance.
Example
He walked into the room with a jaunty step.
Entró en la habitación con un paso animado.
A2 noun /ˌpɒsəˈbɪləti/

possibility

posibilidad
Meaning
something that may happen or be the case; a chance that something exists or might occur
Example
There is a strong possibility of rain tomorrow.
Hay una fuerte posibilidad de lluvia mañana.
B2 verb /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊz/

diagnose

diagnosticar
Meaning
To identify a disease, condition, or problem by examining symptoms.
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with pneumonia.
El doctor lo diagnosticó con neumonía.
C1 noun ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃənz

modifications

modificaciones
Meaning
The action of making partial or minor changes to something.
Example
DNA modifications enable enhanced traits in crops.
Las modificaciones del ADN permiten características mejoradas en los cultivos.
A2 noun /tʃæns/

chance

oportunidad
Meaning
An opportunity or possibility of something happening.
Example
He took a chance and applied for the job.
Él tomó una oportunidad y aplicó para el trabajo.
C1 verb /dɪˈzɪst/

desist

desistir
Meaning
to stop doing something, especially an action considered wrong or undesirable
Example
The judge ordered the company to desist from unfair practices.
El juez ordenó a la empresa que desistiera de prácticas injustas.
B2 adjective /ˈlɔɪ.əl/

Loyal

leal; fiel; confiable
Meaning
faithful; devoted; trustworthy
Example
He remained loyal to his friends through difficult times.
Él permaneció leal a sus amigos durante tiempos difíciles.
B2 noun /ˈfræk.ʃən/

Fraction

fracción; parte
Meaning
a numerical quantity that is not a whole number; a small or tiny part of something
Example
Only a small fraction of the population voted in the local election.
Solo una pequeña fracción de la población votó en las elecciones locales.
B2 adjective prɪˈlɪm.ɪ.nər.i

preliminary

preliminar
Meaning
Denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.
Example
Preliminary steps are crucial before the main project.
Los pasos preliminares son cruciales antes del proyecto principal.
A2 noun /brɪk/

brick

ladrillo
Meaning
A rectangular block of clay or similar material used in building walls and other structures.
Example
The workers laid brick after brick to build the wall.
Los trabajadores colocaron ladrillo tras ladrillo para construir la pared.
B2 noun /spaɪs/

spice

especia
Meaning
a substance used to add flavor to food
Example
She added a pinch of spice to the curry for extra flavor.
Ella añadió una pizca de especias al curry para darle más sabor.
B1 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈspɛnsɪv/

Inexpensive

barato; accesible; económico
Meaning
not costing a lot of money; affordable; budget-friendly
Example
This restaurant offers delicious and inexpensive meals for students.
Este restaurante ofrece comidas deliciosas y baratas para estudiantes.
C2 noun /ˈsɛntɔːr/

centaur

centauro
Meaning
A mythological creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse.
Example
The centaur is a well-known figure in Greek mythology.
El centauro es una figura conocida en la mitología griega.
C2 noun /dɪˈtraɪtəs/

detritus

detrito
Meaning
Waste or debris of any kind; fragments left from destruction or decay.
Example
The riverbank was covered with detritus after the flood.
La orilla del río estaba cubierta de detritos después de la inundación.
A2 noun /bænd/

band

banda de música
Meaning
a group of musicians who play music together
Example
The band performed live at the concert.
La banda se presentó en vivo en el concierto.
C1 adjective /ˌɔːrθəˈpiːdɪk/

orthopedic

relacionado con la corrección de deformidades óseas o musculares
Meaning
Relating to the correction of deformities of bones or muscles.
Example
She visited an orthopedic surgeon for her back pain.
Ella visitó a un cirujano ortopédico por el dolor en la espalda.
C1 adjective /dɪˈfɛnsəbəl/

defensible

defendible / justificable
Meaning
Capable of being protected against attack or criticism; justifiable.
Example
Her decision was legally defensible.
Su decisión era legalmente defendible.
C2 verb /ˌkaʊˈtaʊ/

kowtow

actuar de manera excesivamente sumisa
Meaning
To act in an excessively subservient or obedient manner.
Example
He refused to kowtow to the unreasonable demands.
Se negó a ceder a las demandas irracionales.
B2 verb /dɒdʒ/

dodge

esquivar
Meaning
to move quickly to one side to avoid something; to avoid dealing with something cleverly or dishonestly
Example
The boxer managed to dodge his opponent's punch.
El boxeador logró esquivar el golpe de su oponente.
A2 noun /ˈdeɪ.tə/

Data

datos
Meaning
facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis; information in digital form
Example
Scientists analyzed the data from thousands of experiments to reach their conclusion.
Los científicos analizaron los datos de miles de experimentos para llegar a su conclusión.
C2 adjective /ˈtʃɜːrlɪʃ/

churlish

grosero
Meaning
Rude in a mean-spirited and surly way.
Example
It would be churlish to refuse her kind invitation.
Sería grosero rechazar su amable invitación.
C1 verb /ˈtɒpl/

topple

caer
Meaning
to fall or cause to fall over; to overthrow
Example
The earthquake caused the old building to topple.
El terremoto causó que el viejo edificio se cayera.
B1 noun /pɒnd/

Pond

estanque
Meaning
a small body of still water formed naturally or by artificial means
Example
The children fed the ducks at the pond in the park.
Los niños alimentaron a los patos en el estanque del parque.
B2 noun /ˈaɪ.bɔːl/

Eyeball

globo ocular
Meaning
the round part of the eye within the eyelids and socket
Example
The doctor examined his eyeball carefully.
El doctor examinó su globo ocular cuidadosamente.
C2 noun /kəˈlɒsəti/

callosity

piel engrosada
Meaning
A thickened or hardened area of skin; insensitivity or hardness of character.
Example
Years of manual labor left callosity on his hands.
Años de trabajo manual dejaron callosidad en sus manos.
A2 adjective /ˈmuːvɪŋ/

moving

conmovedor
Meaning
causing strong feelings, especially of sympathy or sadness
Example
Her speech was so moving that everyone cried.
Su discurso fue tan conmovedor que todos lloraron.
B2 noun /ˌreɡ.jʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

Regularity

regularidad
Meaning
the quality of being regular; occurring at fixed intervals or in a consistent pattern
Example
The regularity of his exercise routine helped him stay healthy.
La regularidad de su rutina de ejercicios lo ayudó a mantenerse saludable.
B2 noun /ˈfæbrɪk/

fabric

tejido
Meaning
Cloth or material produced by weaving or knitting fibers.
Example
The tailor used silk fabric to make the dress.
El sastre usó tela de seda para hacer el vestido.
C2 verb /məˈlɪŋɡər/

malinger

simular enfermedad
Meaning
to exaggerate or fake illness in order to escape duty or work
Example
He tried to malinger to avoid going to school.
Él intentó malinger para evitar ir a la escuela.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪn.ɪ.kəl/

cynical

cínico
Meaning
Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
Example
She was cynical about the politician's promises.
Ella era cínica acerca de las promesas del político.
C2 verb /ˈmæk.ɪ.neɪt/

machinate

maquinar
Meaning
to engage in plots or schemes, usually for harmful or evil purposes
Example
The rebels tried to machinate against the king.
Los rebeldes intentaron maquinar contra el rey.
A2 noun, verb /lɪŋk/

link

enlace
Meaning
a connection between two things; to connect or associate
Example
The article includes a link to the official website.
El artículo incluye un enlace al sitio web oficial.
A2 noun /ˈtrævələr/

traveler

viajero
Meaning
a person who is traveling or who often travels
Example
The traveler rested at a small inn after a long journey.
El viajero descansó en una pequeña posada después de un largo viaje.
C2 noun /ˌsɪləbɪˈkeɪʃən/

syllabication

silabeación
Meaning
The division of words into syllables.
Example
Proper syllabication helps in correct pronunciation.
Una correcta silabeación ayuda a una pronunciación correcta.
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.əˈsɜːr/

connoisseur

experto
Meaning
an expert judge in matters of taste, especially in food, art, or wine
Example
She is a true connoisseur of fine art.
Ella es una verdadera experta en arte fino.
C2 noun /əˈkwɪtəns/

acquittance

recibo de pago
Meaning
a written receipt acknowledging payment or discharge of a debt
Example
He demanded an acquittance after paying the loan.
Él exigió un recibo de pago después de pagar el préstamo.
C2 adjective /ˈven.tʃər.əs/

Venturous

aventurero; audaz
Meaning
willing to take risks; adventurous; bold
Example
The venturous explorer climbed the dangerous mountain.
El explorador aventurero subió la peligrosa montaña.
B1 noun kəˈpæs.ə.ti

capacity

capacidad
Meaning
The maximum amount that something can contain or produce; the ability or power to do or understand something.
Example
The cable has the capacity to handle vast data traffic.
El cable tiene la capacidad de manejar grandes cantidades de tráfico de datos.
A2 adjective /fer/

Fair

justo; razonable; atractivo
Meaning
just and reasonable; treating people equally; light in color; attractive
Example
The judge made a fair decision in the case.
El juez tomó una decisión justa en el caso.
C1 noun /ˈtʃæs.tɪ.ti/

Chastity

castidad; virginidad; moderación;
Meaning
the practice of refraining from extramarital or premarital sexual relations; sexual purity
Example
Many religious traditions value chastity as a virtue of moral purity.
Muchas tradiciones religiosas valoran la castidad como una virtud de pureza moral.
B1 noun /læm/

Lamb

cordero
Meaning
a young sheep; meat from a young sheep
Example
The little lamb followed its mother everywhere.
El pequeño cordero siguió a su madre por todas partes.
C1 noun /əˌlɪtəˈreɪʃən/

alliteration

aliteración
Meaning
the occurrence of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in close succession
Example
She used alliteration in her poem to add musicality.
Ella usó aliteración en su poema para agregar musicalidad.
A2 noun /ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/

furniture

muebles
Meaning
Objects such as chairs, tables, beds, or cupboards used to make a room suitable for living or working.
Example
The living room was filled with beautiful wooden furniture.
La sala estaba llena de hermosos muebles de madera.
C1 adjective məˈθɒd.ɪ.kəl

methodical

metódico
Meaning
Done according to a systematic or established procedure; orderly and systematic.
Example
His methodical research produced reliable results.
Su investigación metódica produjo resultados confiables.
C2 noun, adjective, verb /ˈrɛprəˌbeɪt/

reprobate

persona inmoral
Meaning
A person of immoral character; to express disapproval of; morally corrupt.
Example
The old reprobate spent his days gambling and drinking.
El viejo reprobado pasó sus días apostando y bebiendo.
B1 noun /swiːt pəˈteɪtoʊ/

Sweet potato

batata dulce
Meaning
A root vegetable with sweet flesh, typically orange or purple in color
Example
Roasted sweet potato makes a healthy and delicious side dish.
La batata asada hace un acompañante saludable y delicioso.
B2 noun /nɪˌɡoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

Negotiation

discusión destinada a llegar a un acuerdo; negociación
Meaning
discussion aimed at reaching an agreement; bargaining
Example
The negotiation between the two companies lasted for weeks.
La negociación entre las dos empresas duró semanas.
C1 verb /bɪˈhɛd/

behead

decapitar
Meaning
to cut off a person's or animal's head; to remove the leader or most important part
Example
The historical account describes how the traitor was beheaded as punishment.
El relato histórico describe cómo el traidor fue decapitado como castigo.
B1 adverb /pəˈlaɪt.li/

Politely

educadamente;
Meaning
in a respectful and considerate manner; courteously; with good manners
Example
She politely declined the invitation because she had other commitments.
Ella declinó educadamente la invitación porque tenía otros compromisos.
C2 adjective /ˈdɛprɪkətɔːri/

deprecatory

despectivo
Meaning
expressing disapproval or belittling
Example
He gave a deprecatory remark about their performance.
Hizo un comentario despectivo sobre su desempeño.
C2 adjective /ænˈdrɒdʒɪnəs/

androgynous

andrógino
Meaning
Having both male and female characteristics; not clearly masculine or feminine.
Example
The fashion show featured models with an androgynous look.
El desfile de moda presentó modelos con un look andrógino.
C2 noun /ˈsætræp/

satrap

satrapa
Meaning
a governor of a province in ancient Persia; also used figuratively for a subordinate ruler
Example
The king appointed a satrap to oversee the distant province.
El rey nombró a un satrapa para supervisar la provincia distante.
B2 noun /ˌnɔːrθˈiːst/

northeast

nordeste
Meaning
the direction between north and east; a region or area located in that direction.
Example
The storm is moving toward the northeast.
La tormenta se mueve hacia el noreste.
B2 noun əˌkjuː.mjəˈleɪ.ʃən

accumulation

acumulación
Meaning
The gradual gathering or collecting of something over time.
Example
The accumulation of dust affects appliance efficiency.
La acumulación de polvo afecta la eficiencia de los electrodomésticos.
C1 adjective /oʊˈvɜːrt/

overt

abierto
Meaning
Done or shown openly; not hidden or secret.
Example
There was an overt display of hostility between the rivals.
Hubo una exhibición abierta de hostilidad entre los rivales.
C2 adjective /fəˈsiːʃəs/

facetious

humerístico
Meaning
Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor
Example
He was being facetious when he said he wanted to live on the moon.
Estaba siendo humerístico cuando dijo que quería vivir en la luna.
C2 noun ˈkɑː.dərz

cadres

cuadros
Meaning
A small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose or profession; a group of activists in a communist or other political organization.
Example
There are 26 cadres under BPSC.
Hay 26 cuadros bajo BPSC.
C2 adverb /əˈmʌk/

amuck

de manera descontrolada
Meaning
in a frenzied, uncontrolled, or chaotic manner
Example
The bull ran amuck through the village.
El toro corrió de manera descontrolada por el pueblo.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnseɪt/

insensate

insensible
Meaning
lacking physical sensation or empathy; without feeling or sensitivity
Example
The dictator's insensate cruelty shocked the world.
La crueldad insensible del dictador sorprendió al mundo.
C2 adjective /ˌɛlɪˈfæntaɪn/

elephantine

elefantino
Meaning
Huge, clumsy, or resembling an elephant in size or movement.
Example
The man moved with an elephantine grace.
El hombre se movió con una gracia elefantiina.
B1 noun /ˌvɒl.ənˈtɪər/

Volunteer

voluntario
Meaning
a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task
Example
Many volunteers helped distribute food to the homeless.
Muchos voluntarios ayudaron a distribuir comida a los personas sin hogar.
C2 noun /feɪt/

fete

fiesta, celebración
Meaning
a celebration or festival, often in honor of someone
Example
The village held a grand fete to celebrate the harvest.
El pueblo celebró una gran fiesta para celebrar la cosecha.
C2 verb /əˈbrɪdʒ/

abridge

abreviar
Meaning
to shorten a text without losing its meaning
Example
The editor decided to abridge the long novel for young readers.
El editor decidió abreviar la larga novela para los jóvenes lectores.
B2 adjective /ˈskɑː.lət/

Scarlet

escarlata
Meaning
a bright red color with a slightly orange tinge
Example
The scarlet roses in the garden looked magnificent in the morning light.
Las rosas escarlatas en el jardín se veían magníficas a la luz de la mañana.
B1 adjective /ˈæn.ju.əl/

annual

anual
Meaning
happening once every year
Example
The company holds an annual meeting for all its shareholders.
La empresa realiza una reunión anual para todos sus accionistas.
C2 noun /məˈlɪŋɡərər/

malingerer

persona que finge estar enfermo
Meaning
a person who pretends to be sick to avoid duty or work
Example
The manager suspected that John was a malingerer.
El gerente sospechaba que John era un malingerer.