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A2 verb /ɪˈmædʒɪn/

imagine

imaginar
Meaning
to form a mental image of; to believe something unreal to be true
Example
Can you imagine living in a different country?
¿Puedes imaginar vivir en un país diferente?
B2 adjective /rɪˈfaɪnd/

Refined

refinado; purificado
Meaning
elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste; purified
Example
She has very refined taste in art and music.
Ella tiene un gusto muy refinado en arte y música.
C1 noun /ˈlænd.slaɪd/

Landslide

deslizamiento de tierra
Meaning
a collapse of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff; an overwhelming victory in an election
Example
Heavy rains triggered a massive landslide that blocked the mountain highway.
Las fuertes lluvias provocaron un gran deslizamiento de tierra que bloqueó la carretera de montaña.
B2 noun /ˌren.əˈveɪ.ʃən/

Renovation

renovación; restauración
Meaning
the act of renovating; restoration to a former better state
Example
The old house underwent a complete renovation last year.
La vieja casa pasó por una renovación completa el año pasado.
B2 adjective /ˈɒnɡəʊɪŋ/

ongoing

en curso
Meaning
continuing; still in progress
Example
The ongoing project will finish next month.
El proyecto en curso terminará el próximo mes.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌsti/

busty

de busto grande
Meaning
having a large or full bust; describing a woman with a prominent chest
Example
The actress was often described as busty in fashion magazines.
La actriz era descrita a menudo como de busto grande en las revistas de moda.
C1 noun /krəˈvæs/

crevasse

grieta profunda
Meaning
a deep crack in a glacier or the earth’s surface
Example
The climbers carefully crossed the icy crevasse.
Los escaladores cruzaron cuidadosamente la grieta helada.
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɔːrəl/

auroral

relacionado con la aurora
Meaning
Relating to or resembling the aurora, especially the northern lights.
Example
The scientists observed auroral activity in the night sky.
Los científicos observaron actividad auroral en el cielo nocturno.
B2 noun /ˈmɛmoʊ/

memo

memorando
Meaning
a written message, typically in a business setting
Example
He wrote a memo to the staff about the upcoming meeting.
Él escribió un memorando al personal sobre la próxima reunión.
C1 noun /ˈmætɪneɪ/

matinee

función de la tarde
Meaning
A performance, especially a play or movie, that takes place in the afternoon.
Example
We bought tickets for the Sunday afternoon matinee.
Compramos entradas para la función de la tarde del domingo.
C1 adjective ˈsɛd(ə)ntəri

sedentary

sedentario
Meaning
Characterized by much sitting and little physical activity.
Example
A sedentary lifestyle can lead to numerous health problems.
Un estilo de vida sedentario puede conducir a numerosos problemas de salud.
B1 verb /rɪˈtaɪə/

retire

jubilarse
Meaning
to stop working after reaching a certain age or having completed a career
Example
She decided to retire after working for 40 years.
Ella decidió jubilarse después de trabajar durante 40 años.
B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈiːst/

southeast

sureste
Meaning
the direction that is between south and east; a region in that direction
Example
The city is located in the southeast of the country.
La ciudad está ubicada en el sureste del país.
C2 noun /ˈkær.ə.weɪ siːdz/

Caraway seeds

semillas de alcaravea
Meaning
aromatic seeds of the caraway plant used as a spice in cooking and baking
Example
The bread was flavored with caraway seeds.
El pan estaba aromatizado con semillas de alcaravea.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːmiəbl/

impermeable

impermeable
Meaning
Not allowing fluid or gas to pass through.
Example
The container is made of impermeable plastic.
El contenedor está hecho de plástico impermeable.
C2 adjective/noun /ˌhaɪərəˈɡlɪfɪk/

hieroglyphic

jeroglífico
Meaning
Relating to or written in hieroglyphs; symbols or writing that is difficult to understand.
Example
The archaeologists studied the hieroglyphic inscriptions carefully.
Los arqueólogos estudiaron las inscripciones jeroglíficas cuidadosamente.
C1 verb /siːð/

seethe

hirviendo de rabia
Meaning
To be filled with intense but unexpressed anger or agitation.
Example
She was seething with anger after the unfair decision.
Ella estaba hirviendo de rabia después de la decisión injusta.
C2 verb /ɡɜːrd/

gird

ceñir
Meaning
to encircle with a belt or band; to prepare for action
Example
The knight girded his sword before battle.
El caballero ciñó su espada antes de la batalla.
A2 adjective /maɪˈnuːt/

Minute

extremadamente pequeño; diminuto; detallado; preciso
Meaning
extremely small; tiny; detailed; precise
Example
The scientist examined minute details under the microscope.
El científico examinó los detalles minuciosos bajo el microscopio.
C1 noun /rɪˈtriː.vəl/

retrieval

recuperación
Meaning
The process of getting something back, especially from storage or memory.
Example
The brain's retrieval system helps recall past experiences.
El sistema de recuperación del cerebro ayuda a recordar experiencias pasadas.
C2 verb /ˈdɛpjʊˌtaɪz/

deputize

designar como adjunto
Meaning
To appoint someone as a deputy; to act as a substitute or representative.
Example
The sheriff decided to deputize several locals to help maintain order.
El sheriff decidió deputizar a varios lugareños para ayudar a mantener el orden.
C1 noun /ˌɛtɪˈmɒlədʒi/

etymology

etimología
Meaning
The study of the origin of words and how their meanings and forms have evolved.
Example
The etymology of the word 'salary' comes from the Latin word for salt.
La etimología de la palabra 'salario' proviene de la palabra latina para sal.
A2 adjective /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/

british

británico
Meaning
relating to Great Britain or its people
Example
She loves British culture and traditions.
A ella le encanta la cultura y las tradiciones británicas.
C2 adjective /ˈnɒti/

knotty

complicado
Meaning
Complicated, difficult to solve or full of knots.
Example
He faced a knotty legal issue.
Él enfrentó un complicado problema legal.
A1 noun /ˈpæstə/

pasta

pasta
Meaning
an Italian food made from flour and water, typically shaped into noodles or sheets
Example
We had creamy pasta for dinner last night.
Tuvimos pasta cremosa para la cena anoche.
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.ərn.wʊd/

Ironwood

madera de hierro
Meaning
a hard, dense wood from various trees; also the tree itself that produces small flowers
Example
The ironwood tree blooms with tiny white flowers.
El árbol de madera de hierro florece con pequeñas flores blancas.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɑːdʒɪtənt/

incogitant

desconsiderado
Meaning
Lacking thought; inconsiderate or thoughtless.
Example
It was incogitant of him to make such a rude comment.
Fue incogitante de su parte hacer un comentario tan grosero.
C2 adjective /ˌɛnkəˈmiːæstɪk/

encomiastic

elogioso
Meaning
Expressing praise; laudatory.
Example
The book was filled with encomiastic remarks about the author.
El libro estaba lleno de comentarios elogiosos sobre el autor.
B2 noun ˈænsɛstərz

Ancestors

antepasado
Meaning
A person from whom one is descended; a forefather.
Example
The family tree shows the names of all ancestors.
El árbol genealógico muestra los nombres de todos los antepasados.
C1 noun /ˈmɛm.breɪn/

membrane

membrana
Meaning
A thin layer of tissue or material that covers, separates, or connects structures.
Example
The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.
La membrana celular controla el movimiento de las sustancias dentro y fuera de la célula.
B1 noun /ˈnɜːrsəri/

nursery

guardería
Meaning
a room or place where young children are cared for
Example
She works in a nursery, taking care of infants.
Ella trabaja en una guardería, cuidando a los infantes.
C1 noun /ˈhjuːbrɪs/

hubris

hubris
Meaning
excessive pride or self-confidence
Example
His hubris led to his downfall.
Su hubris condujo a su caída.
B1 noun /ˈsɜːdʒəri/

surgery

cirugía
Meaning
a medical procedure involving the cutting of the body to treat a condition
Example
She underwent surgery to remove the tumor.
Ella se sometió a una cirugía para eliminar el tumor.
C1 adjective kənˈten.ʃəs

contentious

controvertido
Meaning
Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.
Example
The contentious issue divided global leaders.
El tema controvertido dividió a los líderes globales.
B1 adjective ˌdem.əˈkræt.ɪk

democratic

democrático
Meaning
Relating to or supporting democracy or its principles.
Example
Democratic governance ensures equal rights.
La gobernanza democrática asegura derechos iguales.
C1 adjective /rɪˈmoʊtɪd/

remoted

remotado
Meaning
placed at a distance; made remote
Example
The system was remoted to a secure location.
El sistema fue remotado a una ubicación segura.
C1 verb /ˈɪrɪˌɡeɪt/

irrigate

regar
Meaning
to supply water to land or crops; to wash out a wound with water
Example
Farmers irrigate their fields during dry seasons.
Los agricultores riegan sus campos durante la temporada seca.
B2 verb /əˈbaɪd/

abide

cumplir
Meaning
to accept or act in accordance with; to endure; to dwell
Example
I will abide by the rules of the company.
Yo cumpliré con las reglas de la empresa.
B1 noun /prəˈfeʃ.ən/

Profession

profesión
Meaning
a type of job that requires special education, training, or skill
Example
Teaching is a noble profession that shapes future generations.
La enseñanza es una profesión noble que moldea a las futuras generaciones.
C1 verb /səbˈsaɪd/

subside

disminuir
Meaning
to become less intense, violent, or severe; to sink or fall to a lower level
Example
After the storm, the floodwaters began to subside.
Después de la tormenta, las aguas de la inundación comenzaron a disminuir.
B2 adjective /ˌrez.ɪˈden.ʃəl/

residential

residencial
Meaning
Designed for people to live in.
Example
The institution was fully residential.
La institución fue completamente residencial.
C1 verb /ˈpætər/

patter

hacer un sonido repetido de golpecitos suaves / hablar rápidamente de manera mecánica
Meaning
to make a repeated light tapping sound; to talk quickly in a rehearsed or mechanical way
Example
Rain pattered softly on the window.
La lluvia golpeaba suavemente en la ventana.
C1 verb /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəlaɪz/

institutionalize

institucionalizar
Meaning
to establish something as a formal institution, custom, or practice
Example
The government seeks to institutionalize environmental protection.
El gobierno busca institucionalizar la protección ambiental.
A1 verb /flaɪ/

fly

volar
Meaning
to move through the air using wings or in an aircraft
Example
Birds fly south for the winter.
Los pájaros vuelan hacia el sur para el invierno.
A2 verb /ˈædɪd/

added

añadido
Meaning
to join something to something else to increase its size, number, or amount
Example
She added sugar to her coffee.
Ella añadió azúcar a su café.
C1 adjective, noun /ɔːɡˈzɪliəri/

auxiliary

auxiliar
Meaning
(adjective) providing supplementary or additional help and support; (noun) a person or thing that provides auxiliary support
Example
The hospital has an auxiliary power generator in case of emergencies.
El hospital tiene un generador de energía auxiliar en caso de emergencias.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/

indulge

entregarse
Meaning
to allow oneself to enjoy something enjoyable, often excessively
Example
He indulged in a piece of chocolate cake after dinner.
Él se entregó a un trozo de pastel de chocolate después de la cena.
C2 noun /sʌnd raɪs/

Sunned rice

arroz secado al sol
Meaning
Rice that has been dried in the sun; parched rice
Example
The farmers spread the sunned rice on mats to dry completely.
Los agricultores extendieron el arroz secado al sol sobre alfombras para que se secara completamente.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈkloʊz/

foreclose

embargar
Meaning
to take possession of a property due to the owner's failure to keep up mortgage payments
Example
The bank decided to foreclose on the property after months of missed payments.
El banco decidió embargar la propiedad después de meses de pagos perdidos.
C1 noun /ˈmæɡnɪtuːd/

Magnitude

magnitud; tamaño; importancia
Meaning
The great size or extent of something; importance
Example
The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 7.5 on the Richter scale.
La magnitud del terremoto se midió en 7.5 en la escala de Richter.
C1 adjective /əbˈstrʌk.tɪv/

Obstructive

obstructivo
Meaning
deliberately creating difficulties or preventing progress; hindering or blocking something
Example
The obstructive policies hindered economic growth.
Las políticas obstructivas obstaculizaron el crecimiento económico.
C2 adjective /ˈtrʌk.jʊ.lənt/

truculent

agresivo
Meaning
Eager or quick to argue, fight, or show aggression.
Example
She became truculent when her ideas were challenged.
Se volvió agresiva cuando desafiaron sus ideas.
C1 noun /ˈaʊtˌɡroʊθ/

outgrowth

desarrollo
Meaning
something that grows out of something else; a natural development or result
Example
The new policy was an outgrowth of years of debate.
La nueva política fue un desarrollo de años de debate.
B2 adjective ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ.ni.əs

simultaneous

simultáneo
Meaning
Occurring, operating, or done at the same time.
Example
Simultaneous crop failures affect global food supply.
Las fallas simultáneas de los cultivos afectan el suministro global de alimentos.
C1 verb /ɡreɪt/

grate

rallar, irritar
Meaning
to shred food into small pieces using a grater; to irritate or annoy
Example
She grated the cheese for the pasta dish.
Ella ralló el queso para el plato de pasta.
A1 verb /kʊk/

cook

cocinar
Meaning
to prepare food by heating; to make food ready to eat
Example
My mother loves to cook traditional dishes.
A mi madre le encanta cocinar platos tradicionales.
C1 noun /ˈlɪmboʊ/

limbo

incertidumbre, estado de suspensión
Meaning
A state of uncertainty or neglect; an intermediate or transitional state.
Example
The project was left in limbo after the funding was withdrawn.
El proyecto fue dejado en incertidumbre después de que se retiró la financiación.
C2 noun /ˈɔːspɪs/

auspice

augurio, patrocinio
Meaning
A sign, omen, or divine token; also refers to protection or support.
Example
The project was launched under the auspice of the government.
El proyecto se lanzó bajo el auspicio del gobierno.
B1 noun rɪˈflɛkʃən

reflection

reflexión
Meaning
Serious thought or consideration about something.
Example
The reflection of the past filled his heart with sadness.
La reflexión del pasado llenó su corazón de tristeza.
C1 verb /per/

pare

pelar
Meaning
to cut away the outer covering or reduce something gradually
Example
She pared the apple before eating it.
Ella peló la manzana antes de comerla.
C1 adjective /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl/

palatable

agradable
Meaning
pleasant or acceptable to the taste, mind, or feelings
Example
The meal was simple but quite palatable.
La comida era sencilla pero bastante agradable.
C1 noun /ˌpɜːrsɪˈkjuːʃn/

persecution

persecución
Meaning
the act of treating someone cruelly or unfairly because of their religion, race, or beliefs
Example
The persecution of minorities has been condemned worldwide.
La persecución de las minorías ha sido condenada mundialmente.
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 /brɒŋˈkaɪtɪs/

bronchitis

bronquitis
Meaning
inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with acute bronchitis.
El doctor lo diagnosticó con bronquitis aguda.
C2 phrase ˌdʒʊə.rɪs.pruːˈden.ʃəl ˈbentʃ.mɑːk

jurisprudential benchmark

punto de referencia jurídico
Meaning
A legal standard or precedent that serves as a reference point for future legal decisions.
Example
The decision set a jurisprudential benchmark.
La decisión estableció un punto de referencia jurídico.
B2 noun /əˈnælədʒi/

analogy

analogía
Meaning
A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
Example
The teacher used the analogy of a tree to explain the structure of an essay.
El maestro utilizó la analogía de un árbol para explicar la estructura de un ensayo.
C2 verb /ˈprætəl/

prattle

charlar sin sentido
Meaning
to talk at length in a foolish or inconsequential way
Example
The children would prattle on about their games.
Los niños hablarían sobre sus juegos.
C1 verb, noun /ˈbʌsəl/

bustle

bullicio, ajetreo
Meaning
to move in an energetic or noisy manner; busy activity in a place
Example
The marketplace bustled with vendors and customers.
El mercado estaba lleno de vendedores y clientes.
C1 noun /ˈprɒdɪdʒi/

prodigy

prodigio
Meaning
a person, especially a young one, with exceptional talents or abilities
Example
Mozart was a child prodigy in music.
Mozart fue un prodigio infantil en la música.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈfɛtərd/

unfettered

libre
Meaning
not restricted or confined; free
Example
The artist enjoyed unfettered freedom of expression.
El artista disfrutó de la libertad ilimitada de expresión.
C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.vər.i/

savory

sabroso (salado o picante)
Meaning
Having a pleasant salty or spicy taste; morally acceptable.
Example
The restaurant serves a variety of savory dishes.
El restaurante sirve una variedad de platos sabrosos.
B2 noun hɛdʒ

hedge

estrategia de cobertura
Meaning
A way of protecting oneself against financial loss or other adverse circumstances.
Example
Investors use hedging strategies to protect against market volatility.
Los inversores utilizan estrategias de cobertura para protegerse de la volatilidad del mercado.
C1 adjective /ˈɔːrdɪnəl/

ordinal

ordinal
Meaning
Relating to the order or position of something in a sequence (first, second, third, etc.).
Example
The ordinal number 'third' indicates position in a sequence.
El número ordinal 'tercero' indica la posición en una secuencia.
B1 noun /ˈɡæl.ər.i/

Gallery

galería
Meaning
a room or building for the display or sale of works of art; an area for spectators
Example
The art gallery featured paintings by famous local and international artists.
La galería de arte presentó pinturas de artistas locales e internacionales famosos.
A1 determiner/pronoun /boʊθ/

both

ambos
Meaning
referring to two people or things together
Example
Both of the children were excited about the trip.
Ambos niños estaban emocionados por el viaje.
C1 adjective /dɪˈplɔːrəbl/

deplorable

despreciable
Meaning
deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad in quality
Example
The refugees were living in deplorable conditions.
Los refugiados vivían en condiciones deplorables.
C2 noun /ˌmæləˈdɪkʃən/

Malediction

maldición
Meaning
A magical word used to invoke a curse; an evil spell
Example
The witch uttered a terrible malediction upon her enemies.
La bruja pronunció una terrible maldición sobre sus enemigos.
B2 noun /rɪˈstrɪk.ʃən/

Restriction

restricción; limitación; control
Meaning
a limiting condition or measure; the limitation or control of someone or something
Example
There are strict restrictions on smoking in public places.
Hay estrictas restricciones sobre fumar en lugares públicos.
C1 noun /səˈprɑːnoʊ/

soprano

la voz más alta femenina o de niño
Meaning
the highest female or boy’s singing voice
Example
She sang beautifully in the soprano range during the concert.
Ella cantó hermosamente en el rango soprano durante el concierto.
C1 noun ˈtɑksɪk ɪˈmɪʃənz

toxic emissions

emisiones tóxicas
Meaning
Harmful or poisonous substances released into the environment, especially the atmosphere.
Example
Toxic emissions from vehicles pollute the atmosphere.
Las emisiones tóxicas de los vehículos contaminan la atmósfera.
C1 noun /ˈkɑːmənˌwɛlθ/

commonwealth

Commonwealth
Meaning
an independent community or state, especially one founded for the common good; also an association of nations
Example
Australia is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.
Australia es miembro de la Commonwealth de Naciones.
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 /ˈmæŋɡəl/

mangle

destrozar
Meaning
to severely damage or mutilate something, often by tearing or crushing
Example
The car was mangled in the accident.
El coche fue destrozado en el accidente.
C1 noun /təˈpɒɡrəfi/

topography

topografía
Meaning
the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area
Example
The topography of the region made construction very challenging.
La topografía de la región hizo que la construcción fuera muy desafiante.
B2 noun /ˌkɒndɛnˈseɪʃən/

condensation

condensación
Meaning
The process of water vapor changing into liquid; also, the act of making something more concise.
Example
Condensation formed on the windows during the cold night.
Se formó condensación en las ventanas durante la fría noche.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːt.biːt/

heartbeat

latido del corazón
Meaning
A pulsation of the heart, especially as perceptible to the touch or audible with a stethoscope.
Example
Rubbing the eyes helps normalize the heartbeat.
Frotarse los ojos ayuda a normalizar el latido del corazón.
C1 verb /spɜːr/

spur

estimular / incentivar
Meaning
To encourage or motivate someone to take action.
Example
The teacher's praise spurred him to study harder.
El elogio del maestro lo estimuló a estudiar más duro.
C1 adjective /ˌlaɪtˈhɑːrtɪd/

light-hearted

alegre y despreocupado
Meaning
cheerful, carefree, and not serious
Example
She gave a light-hearted speech at the party.
Ella dio un discurso de tono alegre en la fiesta.
A1 noun /hoʊm/

home

casa
Meaning
the place where one lives, especially with family; a residence
Example
She finally returned home after a long journey.
Finalmente volvió a casa después de un largo viaje.
C1 adjective /ˈmænɪfoʊld/

Manifold

múltiples
Meaning
many and of several different types; multiple; various
Example
The project has manifold benefits for the community.
El proyecto tiene múltiples beneficios para la comunidad.
C1 adverb /iːsˈθetɪkli/

aesthetically

estéticamente
Meaning
in a way that is concerned with beauty or visual appeal
Example
The building is aesthetically pleasing despite its simple design.
El edificio es estéticamente agradable a pesar de su diseño simple.
B1 noun, verb /ˈmɒnɪtər/

monitor

monitor, observar
Meaning
to observe and check the progress or quality of something; also a device that displays information
Example
The teacher monitors the students during the exam.
El maestro monitorea a los estudiantes durante el examen.
C2 verb /kənˈtjuːz/

contuse

contundir
Meaning
to bruise by striking or hitting
Example
He contused his arm when he fell off the bike.
Él se contusionó el brazo cuando se cayó de la bicicleta.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmɜːs/

commerce

comercio
Meaning
the activity of buying and selling goods and services
Example
International commerce has expanded significantly in recent years.
El comercio internacional ha crecido significativamente en los últimos años.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈstɪntɪŋ/

unstinting

generoso
Meaning
given generously without holding back
Example
She received unstinting support from her family.
Ella recibió un apoyo generoso de su familia.
C1 noun, adjective, verb /ʃæm/

sham

farsa
Meaning
something that is not what it appears to be; a false or fake thing; to pretend
Example
The deal turned out to be a sham.
El trato resultó ser una farsa.
B2 verb /straɪd/

stride

caminar con pasos largos y decisivos; hacer progresos
Meaning
to walk with long, decisive steps; to make progress
Example
She strode confidently across the stage.
Ella caminó con confianza por el escenario.
C2 noun /ˈkeɪ.tɪf/

caitiff

villano
Meaning
A contemptible or cowardly person.
Example
The knight despised the caitiff who betrayed his comrades.
El caballero despreciaba al villano que traicionó a sus compañeros.
B2 noun /ˈfaɪ.bər/

fibre

fibra
Meaning
A thread or filament from which a vegetable tissue, mineral substance, or textile is formed; dietary material that aids digestion.
Example
Eating foods rich in fibre can improve your digestion.
Comer alimentos ricos en fibra puede mejorar tu digestión.
B2 noun /spaʊs/

spouse

cónyuge
Meaning
a person's husband or wife
Example
Each employee may include their spouse in the health insurance plan.
Cada empleado puede incluir a su cónyuge en el plan de seguro de salud.
C2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mɪŋ læŋ læŋ/

Climbing lang lang

planta trepadora lang lang
Meaning
a climbing plant with fragrant flowers native to tropical regions
Example
The climbing lang lang vine produces beautiful fragrant flowers.
La planta trepadora lang lang produce hermosas flores fragantes.
C2 adjective /ˈækwɪˌlaɪn/

aquiline

de pico de águila
Meaning
curved like an eagle's beak; hooked
Example
He had an aquiline nose that gave him a distinguished appearance.
Él tenía una nariz de pico de águila que le daba una apariencia distinguida.
C1 noun ˌɪn.toʊˈneɪ.ʃən

intonation

entonación
Meaning
The rise and fall of tone in speech and pronunciation.
Example
Proper intonation enhances the clarity of a speech.
Una buena entonación mejora la claridad de un discurso.
B2 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌkæstər/

broadcaster

locutor
Meaning
a person or organization that transmits a broadcast program.
Example
The broadcaster aired the match live to millions of viewers.
El locutor transmitió el partido en vivo a millones de espectadores.
C1 noun /rɪˈpraɪ.zəl/

Reprisal

venganza
Meaning
an act of retaliation; revenge taken for an injury or wrong
Example
The attack was carried out as a reprisal for the earlier bombing.
El ataque se realizó como una represalia por el bombardeo anterior.
C1 noun /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌklaɪmæt/

microclimate

microclima
Meaning
The climate of a small, specific area that may differ from the general climate of the surrounding region, often influenced by local factors like terrain, vegetation, or buildings.
Example
A microclimate can have a significant impact on plant growth.
Un microclima puede tener un impacto significativo en el crecimiento de las plantas.
B2 noun /ɒdz/

odds

probabilidad
Meaning
the likelihood or probability of something happening; chances for or against something
Example
The odds of winning the lottery are very low.
Las probabilidades de ganar la lotería son muy bajas.
C2 noun /ˈlɒkətɪv/

locative

locativo
Meaning
a grammatical case indicating location or place
Example
In Latin, the locative case is used to indicate location.
En latín, el caso locativo se usa para indicar ubicación.
B2 noun /ˈʃʌtəl/

shuttle

vehículo que viaja regularmente entre dos lugares
Meaning
a vehicle or craft that travels regularly between two places.
Example
The airport shuttle runs every 30 minutes.
El servicio de transporte del aeropuerto circula cada 30 minutos.
C2 noun /kəˈliːdʒən/

collegian

estudiante universitario
Meaning
a student of a college
Example
The collegians were preparing for the cultural festival.
Los colegiales se estaban preparando para el festival cultural.
C1 noun /ˈroʊ.lɪŋ bɔːrd/

Rolling board

mesa de amasar
Meaning
a flat wooden or marble surface used for rolling out dough
Example
She placed the dough on the rolling board.
Ella colocó la masa sobre la mesa de amasar.
C1 adjective /θiːˈmætɪk/

thematic

temático
Meaning
Relating to or based on a theme.
Example
The book is organized into thematic chapters.
El libro está organizado en capítulos temáticos.
C1 adjective /ˈpɒs.tʃə.məs/

Posthumous

póstumo
Meaning
occurring or continuing after death; published after the author's death
Example
The author received a posthumous award for his last novel.
El autor recibió un premio póstumo por su última novela.
C2 verb /lɪm/

limn

describir / delinear
Meaning
to depict or describe something vividly in words or art.
Example
The author limned the beauty of the countryside.
El autor describió vívidamente la belleza del campo.
C1 noun /dɪˈmaɪz/

demise

muerte / fin
Meaning
Death or end of something, especially the end of an institution or system.
Example
The sudden demise of the company shocked investors.
El repentino fin de la empresa sorprendió a los inversores.
C2 verb /bɪˈnʌm/

benumb

adormecer
Meaning
to make physically numb or without sensation; to make mentally dull or insensitive
Example
The freezing wind seemed to benumb his fingers within minutes.
El viento helado parecía adormecerle los dedos en minutos.
A1 adjective /jʌŋ/

Young

joven; reciente
Meaning
having lived for a short time; not old; recent
Example
The young tree needs more water to grow.
El joven árbol necesita más agua para crecer.
B2 noun/verb /bʌst/

bust

busto/romper
Meaning
As a noun: A sculpture of a person's head, shoulders, and chest; As a verb: To break, smash, or arrest.
Example
The police busted the gang last night.
La policía arrestó a la banda anoche.
A2 noun /biː/

Bee

abeja
Meaning
a flying insect that produces honey and can sting
Example
The bee collected nectar from the flower.
La abeja recogió néctar de la flor.
C1 adjective ˌɜː.ɡəˈnɒm.ɪk

ergonomic

diseño ergonómico
Meaning
Designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment; user-friendly and reducing strain.
Example
The chair has an ergonomic design for better posture.
La silla tiene un diseño ergonómico para una mejor postura.
B2 noun /pərˈsɪstəns/

persistence

persistencia
Meaning
the quality of continuing steadily despite problems or difficulties
Example
His persistence finally paid off when he got the job.
Su persistencia finalmente dio sus frutos cuando consiguió el trabajo.