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C1 noun ˌɪn.fɪlˈtreɪ.ʃən

infiltration

infiltración, acceso secreto
Meaning
The process of entering or gaining access to an organization or place surreptitiously.
Example
Cybersecurity prevents infiltration into sensitive data.
La ciberseguridad previene la infiltración en datos sensibles.
B2 noun /ˈoʊvərpæs/

overpass

paso elevado
Meaning
A bridge that carries one road or railway over another.
Example
The new overpass reduced traffic congestion in the city.
El nuevo paso elevado redujo la congestión de tráfico en la ciudad.
B1 noun /weɪl/

Whale

ballena
Meaning
a very large marine mammal with a streamlined hairless body, a horizontal tail fin, and a blowhole on top of the head for breathing
Example
The blue whale is the largest animal ever known to have lived on Earth.
La ballena azul es el animal más grande que jamás haya existido en la Tierra.
C1 verb /ˌriːhəˈbɪlɪteɪt/

rehabilitate

rehabilitar
Meaning
to restore someone to health, normal life, or a good condition after illness, injury, or imprisonment
Example
The clinic helps rehabilitate injured athletes.
La clínica ayuda a rehabilitar a los atletas lesionados.
B2 adverb /ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/

subsequently

posteriormente
Meaning
at a later time; afterward
Example
He failed his exam and subsequently had to retake it.
Él reprobó su examen y posteriormente tuvo que repetirlo.
B2 adverb /ˈɒdli/

oddly

extrañamente
Meaning
in a strange or unusual way; unexpectedly
Example
Oddly, he didn’t seem upset by the bad news.
Extrañamente, no parecía molesto por la mala noticia.
C1 noun /ˈstoʊəˌweɪ/

stowaway

polizón
Meaning
A person who hides on a ship, plane, or other vehicle in order to travel secretly without paying.
Example
The crew discovered a stowaway hiding in the cargo hold.
La tripulación descubrió un polizón escondido en el compartimento de carga.
B2 adjective /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

skeptical

escéptico
Meaning
not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations
Example
She was skeptical about the new plan.
Ella era escéptica sobre el nuevo plan.
C1 adjective /flæmˈbɔɪənt/

flamboyant

llamativo, colorido o confiado
Meaning
showy, strikingly bold or colorful; confident and lively
Example
His flamboyant style drew everyone's attention at the party.
Su estilo llamativo atrajo la atención de todos en la fiesta.
C1 adjective /prəˈpɔːrʃənət/

proportionate

proporcional
Meaning
Corresponding in size, degree, or intensity; balanced in relation.
Example
The punishment should be proportionate to the crime.
La pena debe ser proporcional al crimen.
C2 verb /əˈkuːtə/

accoutre

vestir
Meaning
to dress or equip, especially in something impressive or elaborate
Example
The knight was accoutred in shining armor.
El caballero estaba vestido con brillante armadura.
A1 noun /ˈbɒdi/

body

cuerpo
Meaning
the physical structure of a person or animal
Example
Exercise helps keep the body healthy.
El ejercicio ayuda a mantener el cuerpo saludable.
B2 noun /kənˈvɜːrtər/

converter

convertidor
Meaning
a device or person that changes something from one form, system, or use to another; a tool that converts data, energy, or materials
Example
The engineer used a converter to change AC power into DC power.
El ingeniero usó un convertidor para cambiar corriente alterna a continua.
C2 noun /lɪnt/

lint

pelusa
Meaning
small soft fibers that come off cloth, often found in dryers or on clothes
Example
There was lint all over his black shirt after the wash.
Había pelusa por toda su camisa negra después del lavado.
B1 noun /ˌfɜːrst ˈeɪd/

first aid

primeros auxilios
Meaning
Immediate assistance given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available
Example
He gave first aid to the injured cyclist before the ambulance arrived.
Él dio primeros auxilios al ciclista herido antes de que llegara la ambulancia.
B2 adjective /ænˈdʒelɪk/

angelic

angelical
Meaning
Like or characteristic of an angel; pure, kind, or innocent.
Example
The child had an angelic smile.
El niño tenía una sonrisa angelical.
B2 adjective ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl

controversial

controvertido
Meaning
Giving rise to public disagreement or heated discussion.
Example
The policy remains controversial.
La política sigue siendo controvertida.
A1 pronoun /ðiːz/

these

estos
Meaning
used to refer to things or people that are near or present
Example
These are my friends.
Estos son mis amigos.
C1 verb /θræʃ/

thrash

golpear
Meaning
to beat someone or something violently; to move wildly or violently
Example
The angry man threatened to thrash his opponent.
El hombre enojado amenazó con golpear a su oponente.
B2 noun /ˈtoʊ.kən/

token

símbolo / ficha
Meaning
A symbol or object that represents something, often given as a sign of appreciation or as a substitute for money.
Example
She gave him a small gift as a token of gratitude.
Ella le dio un pequeño regalo como un token de gratitud.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈsiːzənd/

seasoned

experimentado / sazonado
Meaning
Experienced in a particular activity; also, flavored with spices.
Example
She is a seasoned teacher with over 20 years of experience.
Ella es una maestra experimentada con más de 20 años de experiencia.
C1 noun /ˌɪnfɪˈdɛləti/

infidelity

infidelidad
Meaning
the act of being unfaithful to a spouse or partner
Example
Their marriage ended due to his infidelity.
Su matrimonio terminó debido a su infidelidad.
C2 verb /bɪˈmjuːz/

bemuse

confundir
Meaning
To confuse or puzzle someone.
Example
The complex instructions bemused the new employees.
Las instrucciones complejas confundieron a los nuevos empleados.
B2 adjective /ɪmˈpɪəriəl/

imperial

imperial
Meaning
Relating to an empire or emperor; having supreme authority.
Example
The imperial palace was a symbol of the emperor's power.
El palacio imperial era un símbolo del poder del emperador.
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.
A2 adjective /mɪkst/

mixed

mezclado
Meaning
consisting of different elements or having varied opinions or feelings
Example
The audience had mixed reactions to the film.
La audiencia tuvo reacciones mixtas hacia la película.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbər/

belabor

exponer en exceso
Meaning
to argue or elaborate on a subject in excessive detail; to attack verbally or physically
Example
The professor belabored the point until the students grew restless.
El profesor expuso tanto el punto hasta que los estudiantes se inquietaron.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌrʌnər/

forerunner

precursor
Meaning
A person or thing that comes before another; a predecessor or harbinger.
Example
The Wright brothers were the forerunners of modern aviation.
Los hermanos Wright fueron los precursores de la aviación moderna.
C2 verb /ˈsɪmpər/

simper

sonreír de manera tonta o afectada
Meaning
to smile in a silly, self-conscious, or affected way
Example
She simpered at his compliment, clearly embarrassed.
Ella sonrió tontamente ante su cumplido, claramente avergonzada.
B2 noun /dɪsˈmeɪ/

Dismay

desconsuelo; alarma
Meaning
concern and distress caused by something unexpected; consternation or alarm
Example
To our dismay, the concert was cancelled due to severe weather conditions.
Para nuestra consternación, el concierto fue cancelado debido a condiciones meteorológicas severas.
B2 verb ˈmɪnɪmaɪz

minimize

minimizar
Meaning
Reduce (something, especially something unwanted or unpleasant) to the smallest possible amount or degree.
Example
Efforts should be made to minimize plastic usage.
Se deben hacer esfuerzos para minimizar el uso de plásticos.
C1 noun /ˈrəʊ.bɒt əˈsɪs.tɪd prəˈsiː.dʒərz/

robot-assisted procedures

procedimientos asistidos por robot
Meaning
Medical operations performed with the help of robotic systems to enhance precision and control.
Example
Robot-assisted procedures reduce human error.
Los procedimientos asistidos por robot reducen el error humano.
C1 noun ˌdɪdʒɪˈnɛəreɪʃən

degeneration

degeneración
Meaning
The process of decline or deterioration in structure or function.
Example
The degeneration of brain cells leads to cognitive decline.
La degeneración de las células cerebrales conduce a un deterioro cognitivo.
C2 verb /dɪˈkæpɪteɪt/

decapitate

felicidad
Meaning
To cut off the head of a person or animal.
Example
The ancient executioner decapitated the criminal.
Ella no podía esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /ˈpetɪkoʊt/

Petti-coat

enagua
Meaning
an undergarment worn by women under a dress or skirt
Example
She wore a white petticoat under her dress.
Ella llevaba un peto blanco debajo de su vestido.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈhoʊli/

Unholy

impío; perverso; profano
Meaning
wicked; sinful; profane
Example
The unholy alliance between the two companies caused public outrage.
La alianza impía entre las dos compañías causó indignación pública.
C2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈstraɪd/

overstride

cruzar dando pasos largos
Meaning
To stride over something; to step across with long steps.
Example
He managed to overstride the narrow stream with ease.
Él logró cruzar el estrecho arroyo con facilidad.
B2 adjective ˌæn.tiˌdɪs.krɪˈmɪn.eɪ.ʃən

anti-discrimination

anti-discriminatorio
Meaning
Opposed to or working against discrimination; promoting equal treatment regardless of differences.
Example
The anti-discrimination movement was groundbreaking.
El movimiento anti-discriminatorio fue revolucionario.
C1 noun /ˈlɔː.meɪ.kər/

Lawmaker

legislador
Meaning
a person who writes and passes laws, especially a member of a legislative body
Example
The lawmakers voted on the new education bill.
Los legisladores votaron sobre el nuevo proyecto de ley educativa.
C1 adjective /əbˈnɒkʃəs/

Obnoxious

odioso
Meaning
extremely unpleasant; offensive; annoying
Example
His obnoxious behavior at the party annoyed everyone.
Su comportamiento odioso en la fiesta molestó a todos.
C1 noun /ˈæspɪrənt/

aspirant

aspirante
Meaning
a person who seeks or hopes to achieve a position of honor or advancement
Example
She is an aspirant for the university's top scholarship.
Ella es una aspirante a la beca más alta de la universidad.
C2 noun /kwɪˈɛsəns/

quiescence

quiescencia
Meaning
A state of quietness, inactivity, or dormancy.
Example
The volcano has been in a state of quiescence for decades.
El volcán ha estado en un estado de quiescencia durante décadas.
B1 adjective /ˈtʃɪli/

chilly

frío
Meaning
uncomfortably or unpleasantly cold
Example
It was a chilly morning in December.
Fue una mañana fría en diciembre.
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.
B1 noun /ˈhɛlθˌkɛər/

health-care

felicidad
Meaning
the organized provision of medical services to maintain or improve health
Example
Access to quality health-care is essential for every citizen.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 noun /ˈsætər/

satyr

felicidad
Meaning
a creature from Greek mythology depicted as a lustful being, often half-man and half-goat; by extension, a lecherous man
Example
In the museum mural, a satyr plays the panpipes while dancing in the woods.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /ˈtaɪ.rənt/

Tyrant

tirano
Meaning
a cruel and oppressive ruler; a person who exercises power in a harsh manner
Example
The people rebelled against the cruel tyrant.
La gente se rebeló contra el cruel tirano.
C2 noun /stɒˈkeɪd/

stockade

murallas de madera
Meaning
a defensive barrier made of strong posts or timbers, often around a fort or prison
Example
The prisoners were kept inside the wooden stockade.
Los prisioneros fueron mantenidos dentro de las murallas de madera.
B2 noun /veɪn/

Vein

vena; nervio
Meaning
a blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart; a streak or marking of a different color
Example
The nurse found a vein in his arm to draw blood.
La enfermera encontró una vena en su brazo para sacar sangre.
C2 noun/adjective /rɪˈmɒnstrənt/

remonstrant

protestante
Meaning
A person who makes a forceful protest (noun); protesting or objecting (adjective).
Example
He was a remonstrant voice in the assembly.
Él fue una voz de protesta en la asamblea.
C1 verb /ˈlɪbəreɪt/

liberate

liberar
Meaning
to set free from imprisonment, oppression, or restraint
Example
The army liberated the city from enemy control.
El ejército liberó la ciudad del control enemigo.
C2 noun /ˈlɒdʒ.mənt/

lodgment

alojamiento temporal
Meaning
The act of lodging or a place of temporary stay; also a deposit of something.
Example
The soldiers found lodgment in the abandoned house.
Los soldados encontraron alojamiento temporal en la casa abandonada.
B2 verb /ɪkˈskleɪm/

exclaim

gritar
Meaning
to cry out suddenly in surprise, strong emotion, or excitement
Example
She exclaimed with joy when she saw the gift.
Ella exclamó con alegría cuando vio el regalo.
C1 verb /dɪˈmiːn/

demean

despreciar
Meaning
to cause someone to lose dignity or respect
Example
The manager demeaned his employees with rude remarks.
El gerente descalificó a sus empleados con comentarios groseros.
A2 verb /kəmˈper/

compare

comparar
Meaning
to examine similarities and differences between things
Example
I will compare these two products before buying.
Yo compararé estos dos productos antes de comprar.
C1 adjective /ˈtʌtʃi/

Touchy

sensitivo
Meaning
easily upset or offended; overly sensitive
Example
He's very touchy about his height.
Él es muy sensible acerca de su altura.
C2 noun ˈvɜː.mɪ.kʌl.tʃər

vermiculture

cultivo de lombrices
Meaning
The cultivation of earthworms, especially for use in composting organic waste.
Example
Vermiculture enriches soil with natural nutrients.
La vermicultura enriquece el suelo con nutrientes naturales.
A2 verb /ˈmæri/

marry

casarse
Meaning
to become husband and wife; to perform a wedding ceremony
Example
They plan to marry next summer.
Planean casarse el próximo verano.
B2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈnɛkt/

disconnect

desconectar
Meaning
to detach or separate from a connection or source
Example
Please disconnect the charger from the power outlet.
por favor desconecte el cargador del enchufe
B1 noun, verb /dʒeɪl/

jail

cárcel
Meaning
A place for the confinement of people accused or convicted of a crime; to imprison.
Example
The thief was sent to jail for stealing.
El ladrón fue enviado a la cárcel por robar.
B2 verb /bleɪz/

blaze

llama brillante
Meaning
to burn brightly or powerfully
Example
The fire blazed for hours before it was brought under control.
El fuego ardió durante horas antes de que se controlara.
C2 verb /pərˈveɪ/

purvey

suministrar
Meaning
to supply or provide goods, services, or information, often as a business
Example
The company purveys organic food to health-conscious customers.
La empresa suministra alimentos orgánicos a los clientes conscientes de la salud.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌbreɪk/

outbreak

brote
Meaning
a sudden start or occurrence of something unpleasant, like disease or violence
Example
There was an outbreak of flu in the city.
Hubo un brote de gripe en la ciudad.
A2 noun /ˈæl.fə.bɛt/

alphabet

alfabeto
Meaning
a set of letters or symbols in a fixed order used to represent the sounds of a language
Example
Children usually learn the alphabet before learning to read words.
Los niños suelen aprender el alfabeto antes de leer palabras.
B2 noun ˈsuː.pər.fuːdz

superfoods

superalimentos
Meaning
Nutrient-dense foods that are particularly beneficial for health and well-being.
Example
Blueberries and spinach are superfoods rich in vitamins.
Los arándanos y las espinacas son superalimentos ricos en vitaminas.
A2 adjective /ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl/

digital

digital
Meaning
Relating to, using, or storing data or information in the form of digital signals; involving or relating to the use of computer technology.
Example
The world is shifting towards a digital economy.
El mundo se está desplazando hacia una economía digital.
B2 adjective; verb (past/participle) /əˈʃʊrd/

assured

seguro; confiado
Meaning
confident and certain; guaranteed or made certain
Example
She felt assured that everything would work out.
Ella se sentía segura de que todo saldría bien.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪ.bəlˈbɒd.id/

able-bodied

físicamente apto
Meaning
physically strong and healthy, not disabled
Example
The company is looking for able-bodied workers for the construction site.
La empresa está buscando trabajadores físicamente aptos para el sitio de construcción.
C1 adverb /ˈrɪdʒɪdli/

Rigidly

estrictamente; de manera inflexible
Meaning
in a strict, inflexible manner; without compromise
Example
The rules are rigidly enforced in this institution.
Las reglas son estrictamente aplicadas en esta institución.
B2 noun ˌvɒlənˈtɪər ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən

volunteer organization

organización voluntaria
Meaning
A nonprofit group of people who offer their services willingly without payment for a cause.
Example
BD Clean is a volunteer organization promoting recycling.
BD Clean es una organización voluntaria que promueve el reciclaje.
C1 adjective /vəˈluː.mə.nəs/

voluminous

voluminoso, grande, expansivo
Meaning
Occupying or containing much space; large in volume, in particular.
Example
The library contained a voluminous collection of books.
La biblioteca tenía una colección voluminosa de libros.
B2 noun /ˈdʒel.i fɪʃ/

Jelly fish

medusa
Meaning
a soft-bodied marine animal with a gelatinous umbrella-shaped body and trailing tentacles
Example
The jellyfish floated gracefully through the water with its translucent body.
La medusa flotaba graciosamente por el agua con su cuerpo translúcido.
B2 adjective /dɪˈfensɪv/

Defensive

defensivo
Meaning
used or intended to defend or protect; showing a tendency to react in an angry or hurt way when criticized
Example
He became defensive when criticized about his work.
Se volvió defensivo cuando lo criticaron por su trabajo.
C2 noun /ˈeɪ.pi.ˌɛr.i/

apiary

colmenar
Meaning
A place where beehives are kept, especially for commercial purposes.
Example
The farmer built a new apiary to produce organic honey.
El agricultor construyó un nuevo colmenar para producir miel orgánica.
C2 noun (plural) /ˈlɪniəmənts/

lineaments

rasgos del rostro
Meaning
The features or distinctive characteristics of the face or body.
Example
The lineaments of his face were sharp and stern.
Los rasgos de su rostro eran agudos y severos.
C2 verb /bɪˈtroʊð/

betroth

prometerse
Meaning
To formally promise to marry someone; to engage.
Example
He was betrothed to the princess at a young age.
Él fue prometido a la princesa a una edad temprana.
B2 verb /ˈruːɪn/

ruin

arruinar
Meaning
to destroy or damage beyond repair; to spoil completely
Example
Heavy rain could ruin our picnic plans.
La lluvia intensa podría arruinar nuestros planes para el picnic.
C2 noun /ˌsɪmjʊˈleɪkrəm/

simulacrum

simulacro
Meaning
an image or representation of someone or something; a superficial likeness
Example
The statue was only a simulacrum of the ancient god.
La estatua era solo un simulacro del dios antiguo.
B2 noun /əkˌseləˈreɪʃən/

acceleration

aceleración
Meaning
the rate at which velocity changes over time; the act of speeding up
Example
The car showed rapid acceleration as it entered the highway.
El coche mostró una aceleración rápida al entrar en la autopista.
C1 adjective /ˈvæljuːləs/

valueless

inútil
Meaning
having no worth, importance, or usefulness
Example
The old broken phone was considered valueless.
El viejo teléfono roto fue considerado inútil.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdjʊər.ə.bəl/

Endurable

soportable
Meaning
able to be endured; bearable; tolerable
Example
The pain was endurable with proper medication.
El dolor era soportable con la medicación adecuada.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛndiˌɛri/

incendiary

incendiario / provocador
Meaning
designed to cause fires or stir up conflict
Example
The politician’s incendiary remarks angered the crowd.
Las declaraciones incendiarias del político enfurecieron a la multitud.
B1 noun /əˈkeɪ.ʒən/

Occasion

ocasión; evento especial
Meaning
a particular time or instance of an event; a special celebration
Example
Their wedding was a joyous occasion.
Su boda fue una ocasión alegre.
A2 noun /stɛps/

steps

pasos
Meaning
A measure or action, especially one of a series taken in order to deal with or achieve a particular thing.
Example
Taking small steps reduces overwhelm.
Dar pequeños pasos reduce el agobio.
C1 noun ˌkɒm.pjʊˈteɪ.ʃən

computation

cálculo
Meaning
The action of mathematical calculation.
Example
Complex computation is required for AI models.
Se requiere un cálculo complejo para los modelos de IA.
B1 verb /wɪŋ/

wing

volar con alas
Meaning
to fly using wings; to move swiftly through the air
Example
The bird wings its way across the sky.
El pájaro vuela su camino a través del cielo.
B1 noun /ɡæp/

gap

brecha / espacio
Meaning
An empty space or break between two objects or parts; a difference or disparity.
Example
There is a huge gap between the rich and the poor.
Hay una gran brecha entre los ricos y los pobres.
A2 noun /frɒɡ/

Frog

rana
Meaning
a small amphibian animal that lives both in water and on land
Example
The frog jumped from the lily pad into the pond.
La rana saltó desde la almohadilla de lirio al estanque.
C2 noun /ˈtuːb.roʊz/

Tube-rose

tuberosa
Meaning
a night-blooming flower with an intensely sweet fragrance, native to Mexico
Example
The tuberose flowers filled the evening air with their heavenly scent.
Las flores de tuberosa llenaron el aire de la tarde con su dulce fragancia celestial.
C1 verb /dɔːnt/

daunt

desanimar
Meaning
to make someone feel intimidated, discouraged, or less confident
Example
The steep climb did not daunt the experienced hikers.
La empinada subida no desanimó a los excursionistas experimentados.
C2 adjective /ˈɪnˌbrɛd/

inbred

innato
Meaning
existing naturally in a person or animal; also related to reproduction within a limited community
Example
He has an inbred sense of loyalty.
Él tiene un sentido innato de lealtad.
C2 noun /ˈʃaɪstər/

shyster

estafador
Meaning
a person, especially a lawyer, who uses unscrupulous or dishonest methods
Example
The businessman was exposed as a shyster who cheated clients.
El hombre de negocios fue expuesto como un estafador que engañaba a los clientes.
B2 adverb /ˈliːɡəli/

legally

legalmente
Meaning
in a way that is allowed by law
Example
He is legally responsible for his actions.
Él es legalmente responsable por sus acciones.
B2 noun /stɑːr fɪʃ/

Star fish

estrella de mar
Meaning
a marine echinoderm with five or more radiating arms, typically found on the sea floor
Example
The starfish slowly moved across the ocean floor searching for food.
La estrella de mar se movía lentamente por el fondo del océano buscando comida.
C2 verb /ˈeksɪkreɪt/

execrate

despreciar
Meaning
To feel or express great loathing or hatred for something.
Example
The community execrated the corrupt politician.
La comunidad despreciaba al político corrupto.
C1 adjective /ˈpɑːm.pəs/

Pompous

pomposo; pretencioso; excesivamente grandioso
Meaning
showing off; pretentious; overly grand
Example
His pompous attitude annoyed everyone at the meeting.
Su actitud pomposa molestó a todos en la reunión.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/

unlimited

ilimitado
Meaning
without any limits or restrictions
Example
The internet plan offers unlimited data for the whole month.
El plan de internet ofrece datos ilimitados durante todo el mes.
B2 noun /θred/

thread

hilo
Meaning
a long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used for sewing
Example
She used a red thread to sew the torn button back on.
Ella usó un hilo rojo para coser el botón roto.
B1 adjective /ˈaʊtər/

outer

exterior
Meaning
situated on or toward the outside; external
Example
The outer layer of the jacket is waterproof.
La capa externa de la chaqueta es impermeable.
C1 verb /ˈnuːtər/

neuter

esterilizar
Meaning
To remove the reproductive organs of an animal; or having no gender.
Example
They decided to neuter their cat to prevent more kittens.
Decidieron esterilizar a su gato para evitar más gatitos.
B2 noun /ˌkɑn.frənˈteɪ.ʃən/

Confrontation

confrontación
Meaning
a hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties; direct challenge or opposition
Example
The confrontation between the two leaders ended without any agreement.
La confrontación entre los dos líderes terminó sin ningún acuerdo.
C1 verb /ˈdʒɪtər/

jitter

temblar
Meaning
to shake or tremble slightly, often from fear, nervousness, or excitement
Example
He began to jitter nervously before giving his speech.
Comenzó a temblar nerviosamente antes de dar su discurso.
C2 noun/verb /ˈʌpˌkæst/

upcast

lanzar hacia arriba
Meaning
Verb: To cast or throw upward. Noun: Something thrown or directed upward.
Example
The fisherman upcast his net into the air.
El pescador lanzó su red al aire.
B2 noun /twɪɡ/

twig

ramita
Meaning
a small thin branch of a tree or bush
Example
She broke a twig off the tree to use as a stick.
Ella rompió una ramita del árbol para usarla como un palo.
C1 adjective dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əs

judicious

juicioso
Meaning
Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense; wise and careful.
Example
A judicious decision can prevent future problems.
Una decisión juiciosa puede prevenir problemas futuros.
B1 adjective /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

Ancient

antiguo
Meaning
belonging to the very distant past; very old; historical
Example
We visited the ancient ruins of the Roman empire.
Visitamos las antiguas ruinas del Imperio Romano.
B2 adjective /pəˈzes.ɪv/

Possessive

felicidad
Meaning
showing a desire to own or control something; unwilling to share; jealously protective
Example
He is very possessive about his car.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 verb /ɪnˈfætʃueɪt/

infatuate

embelesar
Meaning
to inspire with an intense but short-lived passion or admiration
Example
He was infatuated with her beauty.
Él estaba fascinado por su belleza.
B1 adjective /dʌl/

Dull

aburrido; insípido; soso; monótono; tonto;
Meaning
lacking interest or excitement; not bright; lacking intelligence; tedious
Example
The lecture was very dull and boring.
La conferencia fue muy aburrida y tediosa.
C2 noun /ˈpjuːɪsəns/

puissance

potencia
Meaning
Great power, strength, or influence.
Example
The empire showed its puissance through vast armies.
El imperio mostró su potencia a través de vastos ejércitos.
B1 adverb /ˈnjuːli/

newly

recientemente
Meaning
in a new or recent manner
Example
She has newly renovated her house.
Ella ha renovado recientemente su casa.
A1 verb /peɪnt/

paint

pintar
Meaning
to apply a colored substance to a surface
Example
She loves to paint landscapes in her free time.
A ella le gusta pintar paisajes en su tiempo libre.
A1 adjective /blæk/

Black

negro
Meaning
having the darkest color; the opposite of white
Example
She wore a beautiful black dress to the party.
Ella llevaba un hermoso vestido negro a la fiesta.
B2 noun /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi/

philosophy

filosofía
Meaning
the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
Her philosophy emphasizes kindness and empathy.
Su filosofía enfatiza la amabilidad y la empatía.
C1 adjective /ˈnjuː.ɑːnst/

nuanced

matizado
Meaning
Characterized by subtle shades of meaning or expression; having fine gradations of meaning, tone, or feeling.
Example
His analysis of the novel was highly nuanced.
Su análisis de la novela fue muy matizado.
C2 noun /ˈreɪləri/

raillery

burlas amistosas
Meaning
good-humored teasing or joking
Example
Their friendship was full of light-hearted raillery.
Su amistad estaba llena de bromas ligeras.
B2 noun /pɪt/

pit

agujero
Meaning
a large hole in the ground or a hollow area
Example
The workers dug a deep pit to build the foundation.
Los trabajadores cavaron un agujero profundo para construir los cimientos.
B2 adjective /juːˈnæn.ɪ.məs/

Unanimous

unánime
Meaning
fully in agreement; shared by all
Example
The committee reached a unanimous decision.
El comité tomó una decisión unánime.
B2 noun /məˈskiː.toʊ net/

Mosquito-net

mosquitera
Meaning
a fine mesh fabric used to cover beds or windows to keep mosquitoes and other insects out
Example
We use a mosquito net to protect ourselves from insect bites.
Usamos una mosquitera para protegernos de las picaduras de insectos.
A2 noun /ˈmoʊtərˌsaɪkəl/

motorcycle

motocicleta
Meaning
a two-wheeled motor-powered vehicle designed for transportation
Example
He rides his motorcycle to work every morning.
Él va al trabajo en motocicleta todas las mañanas.
C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌteɪkər/

undertaker

enterrador
Meaning
A person whose job is to prepare the dead for burial and arrange funerals.
Example
The undertaker prepared the body for the funeral service.
El enterrador preparó el cuerpo para el servicio funerario.