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C2 adjective ˌɪn.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs

inefficacious

ineficaz
Meaning
Not producing any or the desired effect; ineffective.
Example
The treatment was inefficacious in curing the disease.
El tratamiento fue ineficaz en curar la enfermedad.
C2 adjective /mæɡˈnæn.ɪ.məs/

magnanimous

magnánimo, generoso, indulgente
Meaning
Very kind and generous, especially towards a rival or someone less powerful than oneself.
Example
His magnanimous nature made him respected by all.
Su naturaleza magnánima lo hizo respetado por todos.
C1 verb ɔːɡˈmɛntɪŋ

augmenting

aumentar
Meaning
Increasing; making something greater in size, number, or degree
Example
Life expectancy is augmenting with advancements in healthcare.
La esperanza de vida está aumentando con los avances en la atención sanitaria.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpliːt/

replete

repleto
Meaning
Filled or well-supplied with something; abundantly full.
Example
The book is replete with fascinating historical details.
El libro está repleto de fascinantes detalles históricos.
C1 noun /ˈɪn.trə.vɜːrt/

introvert

introvertido
Meaning
A person who tends to be shy and prefers spending time alone rather than in groups.
Example
As an introvert, he preferred reading over attending parties.
Como introvertido, prefería leer en lugar de asistir a fiestas.
A1 adverb /ˈleɪtər/

later

más tarde
Meaning
At a time subsequent to a reference time; afterwards.
Example
We will discuss the details later.
Discutiremos los detalles más tarde.
B2 noun /ˈbæk.boʊn/

Backbone

columna vertebral
Meaning
the series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the pelvis; spine
Example
He injured his backbone in the accident.
Él se lesionó la columna vertebral en el accidente.
B2 noun ˈæsɪd reɪn

acid rain

lluvia ácida
Meaning
Rainfall made acidic by atmospheric pollution, especially from industrial emissions.
Example
Acid rain damages crops and buildings.
La lluvia ácida daña los cultivos y los edificios.
C1 adjective /ˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/

consequential

trascendental
Meaning
Having important or significant consequences; resulting from something.
Example
The meeting was consequential for the future of the project.
La reunión fue trascendental para el futuro del proyecto.
C1 noun /kwæk/

Quack

charlatán
Meaning
a person who pretends to be a doctor but has no medical training; the sound a duck makes
Example
People should be careful not to trust medical advice from a quack.
Las personas deben tener cuidado de no confiar en consejos médicos de un charlatán.
B2 noun /ˈskuːtər/

scooter

scooter
Meaning
a small two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine or electricity
Example
She rides a scooter to work every day.
Ella va al trabajo en scooter todos los días.
B1 noun /ˈbreɪs.lət/

Bracelet

pulsera
Meaning
an ornamental band worn around the wrist
Example
She received a gold bracelet as a birthday gift.
Ella recibió una pulsera de oro como regalo de cumpleaños.
C1 noun /ˌpɜːsəˈnælɪzeɪʃən/

personalization

personalización, adaptación
Meaning
The action of making something personal or individual; customization.
Example
Personalization in marketing improves customer engagement.
La personalización en marketing mejora la participación del cliente.
B1 verb /ˈkɒnsəntreɪt/

concentrate

concentrarse
Meaning
to focus all one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity
Example
She tried to concentrate on her studies despite the noise.
Ella intentó concentrarse en sus estudios a pesar del ruido.
A2 noun/adjective /ˈmɪdəl/

middle

medio
Meaning
the central point, position, or part of something
Example
The park is in the middle of the city.
El parque está en el medio de la ciudad.
A1 noun /wel/

Well

pozo; bienestar;
Meaning
a deep hole in the ground from which water is obtained
Example
The villagers get water from the old well in the center of town.
Los aldeanos obtienen agua del viejo pozo en el centro del pueblo.
B1 noun roʊps

ropes

cuerdas
Meaning
A length of thick strong cord made by twisting together strands of hemp, sisal, nylon, or similar material.
Example
The ropes were tied securely to lift the heavy load.
Las cuerdas estaban atadas firmemente para levantar la carga pesada.
C2 adjective /ˈkrɛstˌfɔːlən/

crestfallen

descorazonado
Meaning
sad and disappointed
Example
He looked crestfallen after hearing the bad news.
Se veía descorazonado después de escuchar las malas noticias.
C2 adjective /ˈprəʊ.lɪks/

prolix

excesivamente largo
Meaning
using too many words; tediously lengthy
Example
The professor’s prolix lecture put many students to sleep.
La conferencia prolija del profesor hizo que muchos estudiantes se quedaran dormidos.
B2 noun ˈfjuː.tʃɚ ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃənz

future generations

futuras generaciones
Meaning
People who have not yet been born, considered in terms of the environment or society they will inherit.
Example
Sustainable development ensures a better life for future generations.
El desarrollo sostenible asegura una mejor vida para las futuras generaciones.
C1 verb /ˈhæɡəl/

haggle

regatear
Meaning
to argue about the price; to bargain persistently
Example
They haggled over the price for an hour.
Estuvieron regateando el precio durante una hora.
C1 adjective /ˈræmʃækəl/

ramshackle

deteriorado
Meaning
poorly built or maintained; in a state of disrepair
Example
They lived in a ramshackle old house on the edge of town.
Vivían en una casa deteriorada en el borde de la ciudad.
A2 noun /deθ/

Death

muerte
Meaning
the end of life; the permanent cessation of vital functions
Example
The death of the great leader was mourned by the entire nation.
La muerte del gran líder fue lamentada por toda la nación.
C2 noun /luːn/

lune

media luna
Meaning
A crescent-shaped figure formed by two intersecting arcs; also means 'moon' in French.
Example
The mathematician studied the properties of the lune.
El matemático estudió las propiedades de la media luna.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛstɪv/

restive

inquieto
Meaning
unable to stay still or silent; restless and impatient
Example
The crowd grew restive as they waited for the concert to begin.
La multitud se volvió inquieta mientras esperaban a que comenzara el concierto.
B2 noun /ˈvæljuː ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/

value proposition

una declaración que explica los beneficios únicos o el valor que un producto o servicio ofrece a los clientes
Meaning
A statement that explains the unique benefits or value that a product or service offers to customers.
Example
A clear value proposition attracts more customers.
Una clara propuesta de valor atrae más clientes.
B2 noun /ˈrerəti/

Rarity

la condición de ser raro; algo poco común o escaso
Meaning
the state of being rare; something that is uncommon or scarce
Example
The antique vase was a rarity worth thousands of dollars.
El jarrón antiguo era una rareza que valía miles de dólares.
C2 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd liːf/

Mustard leaf

hoja de mostaza
Meaning
green leafy vegetable from the mustard plant; edible leaves used in cooking
Example
We cooked mustard leaf with fish in a traditional Bengali curry.
Cocinamos hoja de mostaza con pescado en un curry bengalí tradicional.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnˈekspɜːrt/

inexpert

inexperto
Meaning
not skilled or experienced; lacking expertise
Example
The inexpert handling of the machine caused several mistakes.
El manejo inexperto de la máquina causó varios errores.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃən/

inquisition

inquisición
Meaning
A prolonged and intense questioning or investigation, often harsh in nature.
Example
The journalist faced an inquisition from the panel about his sources.
El periodista enfrentó una inquisición del panel sobre sus fuentes.
B1 noun /eɪdz/

aids

sida
Meaning
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, a disease of the immune system caused by HIV
Example
AIDS is a major global health concern.
El SIDA es una gran preocupación de salud mundial.
C1 noun /ˈfræk.tʃər/

Fracture

fractura; rotura de hueso
Meaning
the cracking or breaking of a hard object or material; a break in a bone
Example
The doctor confirmed that he had a hairline fracture in his wrist.
El doctor confirmó que tenía una fractura en la muñeca.
C1 verb /kʌl/

cull

seleccionar / eliminar
Meaning
to select or remove from a larger group, often to reduce numbers
Example
The farmers decided to cull the sick animals from the herd.
Los granjeros decidieron eliminar a los animales enfermos del rebaño.
B1 adverb /ˈprɒpərli/

properly

correctamente
Meaning
in the correct or suitable manner
Example
He performed the task properly to avoid mistakes.
Él realizó la tarea correctamente para evitar errores.
B2 noun /ˈfjuː.nər.əl/

Funeral

funeral
Meaning
a ceremony typically held shortly after a person's death, usually including burial or cremation
Example
Hundreds of people attended the funeral to pay their respects to the beloved teacher.
Cientos de personas asistieron al funeral para rendir homenaje al querido maestro.
C2 noun /ˈdɛntɪfrɪs/

dentifrice

dentífrico
Meaning
a substance such as powder, paste, or liquid used to clean teeth
Example
He bought a new herbal dentifrice from the pharmacy.
Él compró un dentífrico herbal nuevo en la farmacia.
B1 noun /seɪlz/

sales

ventas
Meaning
activities related to selling products or services
Example
The company saw a significant increase in sales during the holiday season.
La empresa vio un aumento significativo en las ventas durante la temporada navideña.
C1 verb /daʊs/

douse

apagar / verter
Meaning
to pour liquid over; to extinguish a fire or light
Example
Firefighters doused the flames with water.
Los bomberos apagaron las llamas con agua.
B1 adjective /ˌwel bɪˈheɪvd/

Well-behaved

bien educado
Meaning
conducting oneself in a proper and polite manner; showing good manners
Example
The children were well-behaved during the ceremony.
Los niños se comportaron bien durante la ceremonia.
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tjʊ.mə.li/

contumely

insulto, desdén
Meaning
insulting or humiliating treatment
Example
He endured the contumely of his colleagues with patience.
Él soportó el desdén de sus colegas con paciencia.
A2 noun /dɪˈzæs.tər/

Disaster

desastre
Meaning
a sudden event causing great damage or loss of life; a complete failure
Example
The earthquake was a natural disaster that affected thousands of families.
El terremoto fue un desastre natural que afectó a miles de familias.
B2 verb /kənˈstreɪn/

constrain

limitar
Meaning
to limit or restrict someone or something; to force or compel
Example
The new regulations constrain businesses from polluting the environment.
Las nuevas regulaciones limitan a las empresas de contaminar el medio ambiente.
A1 noun, verb /laɪn/

line

línea
Meaning
A long narrow mark or band; a row of people or things; to cover the inside surface of something.
Example
People waited in a long line outside the theater.
La gente esperó en una larga línea fuera del teatro.
A2 verb /beɪs/

base

basar
Meaning
to use something as a foundation; to establish or locate something
Example
They based their decision on facts.
Ellos basaron su decisión en hechos.
A1 verb pleɪ

play

desempeñar un papel
Meaning
To have a role or function in a situation; to contribute to something.
Example
Artemis will play a crucial role in Mars exploration.
Artemis desempeñará un papel crucial en la exploración de Marte.
A2 noun /ˈlɜrnɪŋ/

learning

aprendizaje
Meaning
The process of gaining knowledge or skills through study or experience.
Example
Learning a new language can be exciting.
Aprender un nuevo idioma puede ser emocionante.
C1 noun /əˌfɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

affiliation

afiliación
Meaning
The state or process of affiliating or being affiliated; a connection or association.
Example
His affiliation with the company lasted for a decade.
Su afiliación con la empresa duró una década.
B2 verb /pliːd/

plead

suplicar
Meaning
to make an emotional appeal; to present a case in court
Example
She pleaded for mercy.
Ella suplicó por misericordia.
A2 noun /ˈbʌt.ər.flaɪ/

Butter-fly

mariposa
Meaning
a flying insect with large colorful wings
Example
The beautiful butterfly landed on the flower.
La hermosa mariposa se posó sobre la flor.
B2 noun, verb /bʌt/

butt

dar con la cabeza, el trasero de algo
Meaning
to hit or push with the head or horns; the end part of something, especially a cigarette
Example
The goat butted the fence with its horns.
El cabrón dio un golpe a la cerca con sus cuernos.
B2 adjective /ˈɛəri/

airy

aireado
Meaning
Spacious and well-ventilated; light and breezy.
Example
The new apartment is bright and airy.
El nuevo apartamento es brillante y aireado.
C1 noun /mɒnˈtɑːʒ/

montage

montaje
Meaning
A sequence of film editing or a composite image made by combining several separate pictures.
Example
The film opened with a montage of city life.
La película comenzó con un montaje de la vida en la ciudad.
C1 adjective /ˌhæpi ɡoʊ ˈlʌki/

happy-go-lucky

alegre, despreocupado, sin preocupaciones
Meaning
cheerfully unconcerned about the future; carefree
Example
She has a happy-go-lucky attitude and never worries about tomorrow.
Ella tiene una actitud feliz y despreocupada y nunca se preocupa por mañana.
C1 noun /ɪkˈspoʊnənt/

exponent

exponente
Meaning
a person who supports, promotes, or explains an idea; in math, a symbol denoting power
Example
She is a leading exponent of modern dance.
Ella es una de las principales exponentes de la danza moderna.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/

neighboring

vecino
Meaning
situated near or next to another place; adjacent or nearby.
Example
They visited a neighboring village for the festival.
Visitaron un pueblo vecino para el festival.
C2 noun /ˌpraɪvəˈtɪə/

privateer

corsario
Meaning
A privately owned armed ship authorized by a government to attack enemy ships during war.
Example
The privateer captured several enemy vessels during the conflict.
El corsario capturó varios barcos enemigos durante el conflicto.
B2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/

sewing

costura
Meaning
The activity or skill of joining fabric using a needle and thread
Example
She enjoys sewing her own clothes on weekends.
Ella disfruta cosiendo su propia ropa los fines de semana.
A2 verb /ˈbɒðər/

bother

molestar
Meaning
to annoy, worry, or cause trouble to someone
Example
I don't want to bother you while you're working.
No quiero molestarte mientras trabajas.
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.dɑːr/

Radar

radar
Meaning
a system for detecting the presence, direction, distance of aircraft, ships by sending out radio waves
Example
The radar detected an unknown aircraft approaching the base.
El radar detectó un avión desconocido acercándose a la base.
C1 noun ˈflɔː.rə ænd ˈfɔː.nə

flora and fauna

flora y fauna
Meaning
The plants and animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
Example
The Galápagos Islands have unique flora and fauna.
Las Islas Galápagos tienen una flora y fauna únicas.
B2 adjective /proʊn/

Prone

propenso
Meaning
having a tendency to; inclined; lying face down
Example
He is prone to making mistakes when he's tired.
Él es propenso a cometer errores cuando está cansado.
B2 noun /ˈkɒm.ɪt/

Comet

cometa
Meaning
a celestial object consisting of ice and dust that develops a tail when approaching the sun
Example
Halley's Comet appears in the sky every 76 years.
El cometa de Halley aparece en el cielo cada 76 años.
A1 noun /ˈweɪtər/

waiter

camarero
Meaning
a person whose job is to serve food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or café
Example
The waiter brought the menu and took our order politely.
El camarero trajo el menú y tomó nuestro pedido.
A2 adjective /ˈsʌðərn/

southern

del sur
Meaning
located in or facing the south; southern regions
Example
She moved to a southern city for work.
Se mudó a una ciudad del sur por trabajo.
B1 noun /ˌmɪl.jəˈneər/

Millionaire

millonario
Meaning
A person whose wealth equals or exceeds one million units of currency
Example
He became a millionaire through smart investments and hard work.
Se convirtió en millonario gracias a inversiones inteligentes y trabajo duro.
C2 verb /rɛtʃ/

retch

felicidad
Meaning
to make the sound and movement of vomiting without bringing anything up
Example
The smell of spoiled food made him retch violently.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 adjective /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/

conservative

conservador
Meaning
Favoring traditional views and values; resistant to change.
Example
He has conservative views on family and society.
Él tiene opiniones conservadoras sobre la familia y la sociedad.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈlɔːfl/

Unlawful

ilegal; ilícito
Meaning
not authorized by law; illegal
Example
The court declared the search unlawful.
El tribunal declaró que la búsqueda era ilegal.
C2 adjective /aɪˈtɪnərənt/

itinerant

itinerante
Meaning
Traveling from place to place, especially for work or duty.
Example
The itinerant teacher moved from village to village to educate children.
El maestro itinerante se movía de pueblo en pueblo para educar a los niños.
B1 noun /ˈkaʊnti/

county

condado
Meaning
A territorial division within a country, typically a region with its own local government.
Example
She grew up in a small county in northern England.
Ella creció en un pequeño condado en el norte de Inglaterra.
C2 adjective /ˌɛl.ɪˈdʒaɪ.ək/

elegiac

elegíaco
Meaning
Expressing sorrow, often for something past; resembling an elegy.
Example
The novel ends on an elegiac note, mourning the lost era.
La novela termina con una nota elegíaca, lamentando la era perdida.
C2 adjective /ˈdɪsənənt/

dissonant

disonante
Meaning
Harsh and lacking harmony; conflicting.
Example
The orchestra produced a dissonant sound during rehearsal.
La orquesta produjo un sonido disonante durante el ensayo.
A2 adjective /dʌtʃ/

dutch

neerlandés
Meaning
relating to the Netherlands, its people, or their language
Example
She enjoys Dutch paintings from the 17th century.
Ella disfruta de las pinturas holandesas del siglo XVII.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːrtərər/

barterer

truequero
Meaning
A person who trades goods or services without using money.
Example
The barterer exchanged fruits for some pottery.
El truequero intercambió frutas por algunas vasijas.
C1 verb /bɒmˈbɑːrd/

bombard

bombardear
Meaning
to attack continuously with bombs, questions, or other forces
Example
Reporters bombarded the minister with difficult questions.
Los reporteros bombardearon al ministro con preguntas difíciles.
C2 noun /ˌfɑːsfəˈrɛsəns/

phosphorescence

fosforescencia
Meaning
the property of emitting light without noticeable heat
Example
The deep-sea creatures displayed a beautiful phosphorescence.
Las criaturas del fondo marino exhibieron una hermosa fosforescencia.
C2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊdʒɜrn/

sojourn

estancia temporal
Meaning
A temporary stay at a place; to stay temporarily
Example
She enjoyed a brief sojourn in Paris during the summer.
Disfrutó de una breve estancia temporal en París durante el verano.
C2 adjective /ˈpʌkɪʃ/

puckish

travieso
Meaning
playfully mischievous
Example
The child gave a puckish grin before hiding the toy.
El niño dio una sonrisa traviesa antes de esconder el juguete.
C1 verb /ˈdʒʌɡəl/

juggle

hacer malabares
Meaning
To continuously toss and catch objects in the air; to manage many tasks at the same time.
Example
He tried to juggle work, studies, and family responsibilities.
Él trató de hacer malabares con el trabajo, los estudios y las responsabilidades familiares.
B2 noun /ɪnˈdjʊə.rəns/

endurance

resistencia
Meaning
The fact or power of enduring an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way.
Example
Running a marathon requires exceptional endurance.
Correr un maratón requiere una resistencia excepcional.
B1 noun ˈtʊə.nə.mənt

tournament

torneo
Meaning
A series of contests between a number of competitors, competing for an overall prize.
Example
The tournament showcased exceptional talent.
El torneo mostró un talento excepcional.
C2 verb /ɛnˈkɪndl/

enkindle

encender, inspirar
Meaning
to set on fire or inspire strong emotion
Example
The speech enkindled hope in the audience.
El discurso encendió la esperanza en la audiencia.
C1 adjective /ˈtrænzvɜːrs/

transverse

transversal
Meaning
situated or lying across something
Example
The transverse road connects two highways.
La carretera transversal conecta dos autopistas.
A1 verb /ˈvɪzɪt/

visit

visitar
Meaning
to go and see someone or somewhere; to pay a call
Example
We plan to visit the museum this weekend.
Planeamos visitar el museo este fin de semana.
C1 noun /dɪˈspɜːrʒən/

dispersion

dispersión
Meaning
The action or process of distributing things or people over a wide area.
Example
The dispersion of seeds by the wind helps plants reproduce.
La dispersión de semillas por el viento ayuda a las plantas a reproducirse.
B1 noun /kəˈnuː/

Canoe

canoa
Meaning
a narrow boat pointed at both ends and moved with a paddle
Example
They paddled their canoe down the peaceful stream.
Remaron su canoa por el tranquilo arroyo.
B2 noun /ɡɪɡ/

gig

una actuación en vivo de un músico, banda o artista; también un trabajo temporal
Meaning
A live performance by a musician, band, or entertainer; also a temporary job.
Example
The band has a gig at the local club tonight.
La banda tiene un gig en el club local esta noche.
B1 abbreviation /ˌaɪˈiː/

ie

es decir
Meaning
That is to say; used to clarify or explain something more precisely.
Example
Many amphibians, i.e., frogs and salamanders, can live both in water and on land.
Muchos anfibios, es decir, ranas y salamandras, pueden vivir tanto en agua como en tierra.
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəˌsɪləbəl/

monosyllable

palabra monosílaba
Meaning
A word consisting of only one syllable.
Example
Words like 'yes' and 'no' are monosyllables.
Palabras como 'sí' y 'no' son monosílabos.
B2 noun /ɪnˈdʌstriəl ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/

Industrial Revolution

Revolución Industrial
Meaning
The rapid development of industry that occurred in Britain in the late 18th and 19th centuries, brought about by the introduction of machinery and characterized by the use of steam power and the growth of factories.
Example
The Industrial Revolution marked a shift in production processes.
La Revolución Industrial marcó un cambio en los procesos de producción.
B2 noun /ˈfræɡ.mənt/

Fragment

fragmento; trozo;
Meaning
a small part broken or separated off something; an incomplete or isolated portion
Example
Archaeologists found fragments of ancient pottery buried in the soil.
Los arqueólogos encontraron fragmentos de cerámica antigua enterrados en el suelo.
C1 verb /strʌt/

strut

caminar con arrogancia
Meaning
to walk with a stiff, proud, and confident gait, often to show off
Example
He strutted across the stage after winning the award.
Él caminó por el escenario después de ganar el premio.
C2 noun /ˈʌŋɡwənt/

unguent

ungüento
Meaning
A soothing or healing ointment applied to the skin.
Example
The doctor applied an unguent to heal the burn.
El doctor aplicó un ungüento para sanar la quemadura.
B1 noun /ˈpæsɪŋ/

passing

paso, muerte
Meaning
the act of moving past something or the end of someone's life
Example
The passing of the leader was a great loss for the nation.
El paso del líder fue una gran pérdida para la nación.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɔːrˈɡænɪk/

inorganic

inorgánico
Meaning
relating to substances that are not derived from living organisms; lacking organic structure or growth
Example
Inorganic compounds are commonly studied in chemistry labs.
Los compuestos inorgánicos se estudian en los laboratorios.
B1 verb /rɪˈkʌvər/

recover

recuperar
Meaning
To return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength; to regain or save something.
Example
The world is struggling to recover from the pandemic.
El mundo está luchando por recuperarse de la pandemia.
B2 noun /ˈɛmɪɡrənt/

emigrant

emigrante
Meaning
A person who leaves their own country to settle permanently in another.
Example
The emigrant started a new life in Canada.
El emigrante comenzó una nueva vida en Canadá.
A1 noun /frɛnd/

friend

amigo
Meaning
a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection
Example
He is my best friend.
Él es mi mejor amigo.
B2 adjective /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/

joyful

alegre
Meaning
full of joy and happiness; causing joy or delight
Example
She felt joyful when she heard the good news.
Se sintió alegre cuando escuchó la buena noticia.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒn.keɪv/

concave

cóncavo
Meaning
curved inward like the inside of a bowl
Example
The mirror had a concave surface that magnified her reflection.
El espejo tenía una superficie cóncava que magnificaba su reflejo.
A2 verb /sɜːrv/

serve

servir
Meaning
to provide service; to work for; to offer food or drink
Example
She serves breakfast at 8 AM every morning.
Ella sirve desayuno a las 8 AM cada mañana.
C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanour

comportamiento
Meaning
a person's outward behavior or appearance
Example
Her calm demeanour impressed everyone during the meeting.
Su comportamiento tranquilo impresionó a todos durante la reunión.
B2 noun/verb /hɜːrd/

herd

rebaño
Meaning
a large group of animals of the same type that live and feed together; or to gather animals into a group.
Example
The shepherd herded the sheep into the pen.
El pastor llevó las ovejas al corral.
C1 noun kəˈmɑːnd ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

command economy

economía planificada
Meaning
An economic system where economic activities are controlled by the government.
Example
In a command economy, the government controls production and prices.
En una economía planificada, el gobierno controla la producción y los precios.
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrʃɪp/

Worship

culto
Meaning
the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity; religious devotion and practice
Example
They gather every Sunday for worship.
Ellos se reúnen cada domingo para el culto.
C2 noun /ˈθrɛnədi/

threnody

canto fúnebre, elegía
Meaning
A song, poem, or speech of mourning for someone who has died; a lament.
Example
The poet composed a moving threnody for the fallen soldiers.
El poeta compuso una conmovedora elegía para los soldados caídos.
C2 adjective /ɔːˈɡʌst/

august

augusto
Meaning
Respected and impressive; inspiring reverence or admiration.
Example
The king entered the hall with an august presence.
El rey entró al salón con una presencia augusto.
C2 verb /məʊlt/

molt

desprender plumas
Meaning
To shed old feathers, skin, or hair to make way for new growth.
Example
Birds molt their feathers once a year.
Los pájaros mudan sus plumas una vez al año.
A2 noun ˈɡʌvəmənt

government

gobierno
Meaning
The governing body of a nation, state, or community; the system by which a state or community is governed.
Example
The government rejected the demands.
El gobierno rechazó las demandas.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪ.drəʊˌpaʊər ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

hydropower generation

generación hidroeléctrica
Meaning
The production of electrical power through the use of the gravitational force of falling or flowing water.
Example
Hydropower generation promotes green energy.
La generación hidroeléctrica promueve la energía verde.
B2 noun /kəˈmiː.li.ən/

Chameleon

camaleón
Meaning
a lizard that can change color to match its surroundings
Example
The chameleon changed its color from green to brown.
El camaleón cambió de color de verde a marrón.
C2 noun /lɒx/

loch

laguna
Meaning
a lake or sea inlet, especially in Scotland
Example
Tourists visit Loch Ness to search for the legendary monster.
Los turistas visitan Loch Ness para buscar al monstruo legendario.
A2 determiner/adjective /ˈfjuːər/

fewer

menos
Meaning
a smaller number of; not as many
Example
Fewer people attended the meeting than expected.
Menos personas asistieron a la reunión de lo esperado.
C1 noun /ˌrɛfəˈrɛndəm/

referendum

referéndum
Meaning
a general vote by the population on a single political issue
Example
The government held a referendum on the new constitution.
El gobierno celebró un referéndum sobre la nueva constitución.
B2 noun /ˈnek.taɪ/

Necktie

corbata
Meaning
a strip of cloth worn around the neck under a shirt collar and tied in front
Example
He adjusted his necktie before the important meeting.
Él ajustó su corbata antes de la importante reunión.
A2 adjective /ˈmɒdən/

modern

moderno
Meaning
relating to the present or recent times, not ancient or old-fashioned
Example
They live in a modern apartment with new facilities.
Viven en un apartamento moderno con nuevas instalaciones.
A2 adjective /ˈkʌmɪŋ/

coming

próximo
Meaning
approaching or happening soon
Example
We are preparing for the coming festival.
Estamos preparando para el próximo festival.
A2 verb /stɔːr/

store

almacenar
Meaning
to keep things in a place for future use; to save information
Example
She stores her winter clothes in the attic.
Ella guarda su ropa de invierno en el ático.
C2 noun /ˈdʒaɪər/

gyre

remolino, corriente oceánica circular
Meaning
A circular or spiral motion or form, especially a giant circular oceanic surface current.
Example
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is trapped in a gyre.
El gran parche de basura del Pacífico está atrapado en un remolino.
C1 noun /krʌks/

crux

el núcleo
Meaning
the most important or decisive point of an issue
Example
The crux of the problem lies in poor communication.
El núcleo del problema radica en la mala comunicación.
A1 noun /noʊˈvɛmbər/

november

noviembre
Meaning
the eleventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
November is often cool and quiet before winter begins.
Noviembre suele ser fresco y tranquilo antes de que empiece el invierno.