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C1 noun /ˈɪnflʌks/

influx

afluencia
Meaning
A large arrival or flow of people or things.
Example
The city experienced an influx of tourists during the festival.
La ciudad experimentó una afluencia de turistas durante el festival.
C2 verb /ˈkʌzən/

cozen

engañar, estafar
Meaning
to deceive, cheat, or trick someone
Example
He cozened the old man out of his money.
Él engañó al anciano y le quitó su dinero.
B2 noun /wɒsp/

Wasp

avispón
Meaning
a flying insect with a yellow and black striped body and a painful sting
Example
The wasp stung me when I disturbed its nest.
El avispa me picó cuando molesté su nido.
C2 noun /ˈæntɪˌtʃeɪmbər/

antechamber

salita de entrada
Meaning
a small room serving as an entry to a larger one
Example
The guests waited in the antechamber before being admitted to the hall.
Los invitados esperaron en la salita de entrada antes de ser admitidos al salón.
A2 verb /raɪz/

rise

elevar
Meaning
to move upward; to get up from bed; to increase
Example
The sun rises in the east.
El sol sale por el este.
A2 noun /ˈæk.sɪ.dənt/

accident

accidente
Meaning
An unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally.
Example
Safety measures aim to prevent accidents.
Las medidas de seguridad tienen como objetivo prevenir accidentes.
C1 noun /ˈlɛɡɪŋ/

legging

pantalones ajustados
Meaning
tight-fitting stretch pants, typically worn by women for exercise or casual wear
Example
She bought a new pair of black leggings for the gym.
Ella compró un nuevo par de leggings negros para el gimnasio.
B2 adverb /ˈsoʊʃəli/

socially

socialmente
Meaning
in a way that relates to society or social interaction
Example
He is very active socially and attends many events.
Él es muy activo socialmente y asiste a muchos eventos.
C1 noun /kɑːrˈtɒɡrəfər/

cartographer

cartógrafo
Meaning
A person who makes maps.
Example
The cartographer carefully drew the map of the new territory.
El cartógrafo dibujó cuidadosamente el mapa del nuevo territorio.
B2 adjective ænˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪd

anticipated

anticipado
Meaning
Expected or predicted to happen; foreseen in advance.
Example
The anticipated growth exceeded the city's capacity.
El crecimiento anticipado superó la capacidad de la ciudad.
B2 adverb /ɪˈsɛnʃəli/

essentially

esencialmente
Meaning
Used to emphasize the basic or fundamental nature of something.
Example
The two plans are essentially the same.
Los dos planes son esencialmente lo mismo.
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.
C1 verb /ɪˈmænsɪpeɪt/

emancipate

emancipar
Meaning
to set someone free from legal, social, or political restrictions; to liberate from slavery or oppression
Example
The law was designed to emancipate slaves and grant them full citizenship.
La ley fue diseñada para emancipar a los esclavos y otorgarles plena ciudadanía.
C2 noun /ɡlʌt/

glut

exceso de suministro
Meaning
An excessive supply of something; more than is needed.
Example
There was a glut of cheap smartphones in the market.
Había un exceso de smartphones baratos en el mercado.
A1 pronoun /ðɛm/

them

ellos
Meaning
used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
I saw them at the park yesterday.
Los vi a ellos en el parque ayer.
C1 noun /njʊˈrɑːlədʒi/

neurology

neurología
Meaning
The branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the nervous system.
Example
She specializes in neurology and treats patients with brain diseases.
Ella se especializa en neurología y trata a pacientes con enfermedades del cerebro.
C1 noun /əˌtɜːni ˈdʒɛnərəl/

attorney-general

fiscal general
Meaning
The chief legal officer of a state or country.
Example
The attorney-general announced new reforms to strengthen justice.
El fiscal general anunció nuevas reformas para fortalecer la justicia.
C1 noun /ˌriː.əˈdʒʌst.mənt/

readjustment

reajuste
Meaning
The act of changing or correcting something again to make it suitable or balanced.
Example
After moving to a new city, he went through a period of readjustment.
Después de mudarse a una nueva ciudad, él pasó por un periodo de reajuste.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌnɑːlɪdʒ/

foreknowledge

preconocimiento
Meaning
Awareness of something before it happens or exists.
Example
The prophet claimed to have foreknowledge of the event.
El profeta afirmó tener preconocimiento del evento.
C2 noun /ˌɒn.əˌmæt.əˈpiː.ə/

onomatopoeia

onomatopeya
Meaning
The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named.
Example
The word 'buzz' is an example of onomatopoeia.
La palabra 'zumbido' es un ejemplo de onomatopeya.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒŋɡruəs/

incongruous

incongruente
Meaning
Not fitting in with or suitable for the surroundings.
Example
His jokes were incongruous during the serious meeting.
Sus chistes fueron incongruentes durante la reunión seria.
C1 noun /ˌɪndɪˈdʒɛstʃən/

indigestion

indigestión
Meaning
Discomfort or pain in the stomach associated with difficulty in digesting food.
Example
He avoided spicy food because it often gave him indigestion.
Él evitó la comida picante porque a menudo le provocaba indigestión.
C1 noun /ˈsaɪ.ən/

scion

descendiente
Meaning
a descendant of a wealthy, aristocratic, or influential family
Example
He is the scion of a wealthy industrialist family.
Él es el descendiente de una familia industrialista rica.
B1 noun /ɪkˈstent/

Extent

extensión; alcance; grado
Meaning
the area covered by something; the degree to which something has spread
Example
The extent of the damage caused by the flood was enormous.
La extensión del daño causado por la inundación fue enorme.
A2 noun /ˈprɒd.ʌkt/

Product

producto
Meaning
something that is manufactured or produced; the result of a process
Example
The company launched a new product in the market.
La compañía lanzó un nuevo producto en el mercado.
B2 noun /reɪdʒ/

rage

ira
Meaning
intense anger or fury
Example
She shouted in a fit of rage after hearing the news.
Ella gritó en un ataque de ira después de escuchar las noticias.
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrklət/

circlet

Meaning
A small circular band, typically worn as an ornament on the head.
Example
The princess wore a golden circlet on her forehead.
B2 adjective, verb (present participle) /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/

floating

flotante
Meaning
remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking; moving lightly or freely
Example
The boat was floating gently on the calm lake.
El barco estaba flotante suavemente en el lago tranquilo.
B2 adjective /məˈtjʊr/

mature

maduro
Meaning
fully developed or grown, especially emotionally or intellectually
Example
She has become a mature and confident leader.
Ella se ha convertido en una líder madura y segura de sí misma.
B2 verb /kənˈfrʌnt/

confront

enfrentar
Meaning
to face someone or something directly, especially in a challenge or conflict
Example
She had to confront her fears before making the speech.
Ella tuvo que enfrentar sus miedos antes de dar el discurso.
B1 noun /ˈkɒliːɡ/

colleague

colega
Meaning
a person with whom one works, especially in a profession or business
Example
She invited her colleagues to the office party.
Ella invitó a sus colegas a la fiesta de la oficina.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtɛnəbl/

untenable

insostenible
Meaning
not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection
Example
The politician resigned when his position became untenable.
El político renunció cuando su posición se volvió insostenible.
C2 verb /seɪt/

sate

saciar
Meaning
To satisfy fully or to excess.
Example
The huge meal sated their hunger after the long journey.
La gran comida sació su hambre después del largo viaje.
C1 verb /ˈɪmplɪˌkeɪt/

implicate

implicar
Meaning
To show someone’s involvement in a crime or wrongdoing.
Example
The evidence implicated several officials in the scandal.
La evidencia implicó a varios funcionarios en el escándalo.
C1 noun /ˈɔːrdɪnəns/

ordinance

ordenanza
Meaning
An authoritative rule, law, or decree issued by a city, town, or authority.
Example
The city council passed an ordinance banning smoking in public parks.
El consejo municipal aprobó una ordenanza que prohíbe fumar en los parques públicos.
C1 noun /dɪˈpɑːzətɔːri/

depository

depósito, almacén
Meaning
a place where things are stored or deposited, especially financial assets
Example
The national depository safeguards all government bonds.
El depósito nacional salvaguarda todos los bonos del gobierno.
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər hen/

Water hen

gallineta
Meaning
a waterbird with dark plumage that lives near ponds and wetlands
Example
The water hen swam gracefully across the pond.
La gallineta nadó elegantemente a través del estanque.
C2 adjective /ˈblɪŋkəd/

blinkered

limitado
Meaning
Having a limited or narrow outlook; unable or unwilling to consider other perspectives.
Example
His blinkered attitude stopped him from seeing the bigger picture.
Su actitud limitada le impidió ver el panorama completo.
B1 adjective /ˈmædʒɪkəl/

magical

mágico
Meaning
having or producing the charm, beauty, or power of magic
Example
The sunset over the mountains was a magical sight.
La puesta de sol sobre las montanas fue una vista magica.
B2 noun ˈkæp.sjuːl

capsule

Cápsula. Un pequeño estuche soluble de gelatina que contiene una dosis de medicina, que se traga entero.
Meaning
A small soluble case of gelatin containing a dose of medicine, swallowed whole.
Example
Capsules contain controlled environments.
Las cápsulas contienen ambientes controlados.
C1 /skwɒt/

squat

agacharse
Meaning
to crouch or sit with knees bent and body close to the ground
Example
He squatted down to tie his shoes.
Se agachó para atarse los zapatos.
C2 noun /ˈswɑːvɪti/

suavity

suavidad y encanto
Meaning
smoothness and charm in manner
Example
His suavity made him popular in social gatherings.
Su suavidad lo hizo popular en reuniones sociales.
C1 noun ˌprəʊ.baɪˈɒt.ɪk

probiotic

bacterias saludables
Meaning
Live microorganisms that provide health benefits when consumed in adequate amounts.
Example
Yogurt is a natural source of probiotics that aid digestion.
El yogur es una fuente natural de probióticos que ayudan a la digestión.
C1 noun ˈsɪnədʒi

synergy

sinergia, cooperación
Meaning
The interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.
Example
The synergy between the two companies led to a successful partnership.
La sinergia entre las dos empresas condujo a una exitosa asociación.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪŋkɪt/

trinket

adorno pequeño
Meaning
a small ornament or piece of jewelry that is not expensive
Example
She bought a little trinket from the beach market as a souvenir.
Compró un pequeño adorno en el mercado de la playa como recuerdo.
B1 noun /ˈspeʃəlɪst/

Specialist

especialista
Meaning
a person who has specialized knowledge or training in a particular area; an expert
Example
She consulted a heart specialist about her condition.
Ella consultó a un especialista en corazón sobre su condición.
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈlaɪ/

underlie

subyacer
Meaning
to be the hidden cause or basis of something
Example
Strong cultural traditions underlie the community's practices.
Las fuertes tradiciones culturales subyacen a las prácticas de la comunidad.
C1 noun /ˌfæb.rɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

fabrication

invención falsa
Meaning
The invention of false or misleading information; a lie or falsehood.
Example
The article was full of fabrication and misleading claims.
El artículo estaba lleno de invenciones falsas y reclamos engañosos.
B1 noun /soʊl/

Soul

alma
Meaning
the spiritual or immaterial essence of a human being or animal; a person's emotional or intellectual nature
Example
She poured her heart and soul into her artwork.
Ella vertió su corazón y alma en su obra de arte.
B2 noun /ˈwɪldərnəs/

Wilderness

región salvaje; territorio inexplorado; desierto
Meaning
an uncultivated, uninhabited, and inhospitable region; a wild or uncultivated state
Example
They got lost in the wilderness for three days.
Se perdieron en la naturaleza durante tres días.
B2 noun /ˈtɒnɪk/

tonic

tónico
Meaning
a medicine or drink that restores or refreshes health and energy
Example
A glass of lemonade was the perfect tonic on a hot day.
Un vaso de limonada fue el tónico perfecto en un día caluroso.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈʃeɪkən/

Unshaken

inquebrantable; firme
Meaning
not disturbed or affected; firm and steady; unwavering
Example
Her faith remained unshaken despite all the challenges.
Su fe permaneció inquebrantable a pesar de todos los desafíos.
C2 noun /ˈbiːtənd raɪs/

Beatened rice

arroz machacado
Meaning
flattened rice; rice that has been parboiled, dried, and beaten into flat flakes
Example
Beaten rice is commonly eaten with milk and sugar for breakfast.
El arroz machacado se come comúnmente con leche y azúcar para el desayuno.
B1 verb /ˈsɪzər/

scissor

cortar con tijeras
Meaning
to cut with or as if with scissors
Example
The tailor scissored the fabric neatly.
El sastre cortó la tela de manera ordenada.
C1 noun esˈθet.ɪks

aesthetics

estética
Meaning
A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially in art and design.
Example
Interior design focuses on aesthetics and functionality.
El diseño de interiores se centra en la estética y funcionalidad.
B2 noun /ˈpʌŋk.tʃər/

Puncture

pinchazo
Meaning
a small hole in a tire that causes air to escape
Example
I had to fix a puncture in my bicycle tire this morning.
Tuve que arreglar un pinchazo en la llanta de mi bicicleta esta mañana.
C1 verb /ˈslɪðər/

slither

deslizarse
Meaning
to move smoothly over a surface with a twisting, sliding motion, like a snake
Example
The snake slithered through the grass.
La serpiente se deslizó a través de la hierba.
B1 verb /ˈstɒpɪŋ/

stopping

detener
Meaning
Coming to a halt or pause.
Example
The ship is stopping at the Falkland Islands.
El barco está deteniéndose en las Islas Malvinas.
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.
B2 noun ˈʃeɪdɪd ˈɛəriə

shaded area

área sombreada
Meaning
An area that is protected from direct sunlight.
Example
We sat in a shaded area by the riverbank.
Nos sentamos en un área sombreada junto al río.
C2 verb /ˈærəˌɡeɪt/

arrogate

apropiarse injustamente
Meaning
To claim or take something without justification.
Example
The dictator arrogated all powers to himself.
El dictador se apropió injustamente de todos los poderes para él mismo.
A2 noun /ˈdɒlfɪn/

Dolphin

delfín
Meaning
A highly intelligent marine mammal with a streamlined body and dorsal fin
Example
Dolphins are known for their playful behavior and intelligence.
Los delfines son conocidos por su comportamiento juguetón e inteligencia.
C1 proper noun ˈɡləʊbəl ˈfaʊndriz

GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries
Meaning
A specific company in semiconductor manufacturing.
Example
GlobalFoundries is a leading semiconductor company.
GlobalFoundries es una empresa líder en semiconductores.
B2 verb /ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt/

eliminate

eliminar
Meaning
To completely remove or get rid of something.
Example
Eliminate time-wasting habits.
Elimina los hábitos que desperdician tiempo.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkər/

marker

marca, marcador
Meaning
an object used to indicate a position, place, or boundary; a pen with a thick tip used for writing or drawing
Example
He used a red marker to underline the important points.
Usó un marcador rojo para subrayar los puntos importantes.
C2 noun /məˈʃiː.nɪst/

machinist

maquinista
Meaning
a person who operates machine tools or makes and repairs machines
Example
The machinist carefully adjusted the gears on the lathe.
El maquinista ajustó cuidadosamente los engranajes en el torno.
B2 noun /ˈfɔːrəm/

forum

foro
Meaning
A place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views can be exchanged.
Example
The online forum allows people to discuss a wide range of topics.
El foro en línea permite a las personas discutir una amplia gama de temas.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnsɛrəˈmoʊniəs/

unceremonious

sin ceremonias/rudo
Meaning
Done without formality or courtesy; abrupt or rude.
Example
He made an unceremonious exit from the party.
Él hizo una salida sin ceremonias de la fiesta.
B1 noun/adjective /ˌdɒkjʊˈmɛntri/

documentary

documental
Meaning
A film or television program that provides a factual record or report.
Example
We watched a documentary about climate change.
Vimos un documental sobre el cambio climático.
C2 noun /ˈhɔːθɔːrn/

hawthorn

arbusto espinoso
Meaning
A thorny shrub or small tree with white or pink flowers, often used for hedges.
Example
The garden was lined with blooming hawthorn bushes.
El jardín estaba rodeado de arbustos de espino en flor.
C1 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈoʊ.kər/

mediocre

mediocre
Meaning
Of only average quality; not very good.
Example
The movie was entertaining but overall mediocre.
La película era entretenida, pero en general mediocre.
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/adjective /ˈbæstərd/

bastard

bastardo
Meaning
a child born to unmarried parents (offensive); also used informally as an insult or to describe something unpleasant
Example
He called him a bastard in anger.
Lo llamó bastardo con ira.
C2 verb /ˈtʃeɪfɪŋ/

chafing

rozar hasta irritar
Meaning
To make sore by rubbing; to become irritated.
Example
The rough shoes were chafing his heels.
Los zapatos ásperos le estaban rozando los talones.
C1 noun /ˌɡræt.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

gratification

satisfacción
Meaning
Pleasure, especially when gained from the satisfaction of a desire.
Example
The instant gratification of social media affects patience.
La gratificación instantánea de las redes sociales afecta la paciencia.
B1 adjective /skɪld/

Skilled

habilidoso
Meaning
having or showing the knowledge, ability, or training to perform certain activities or work well
Example
He is a skilled carpenter who can build beautiful furniture.
Él es un carpintero habilidoso que puede construir hermosos muebles.
A2 noun /brɛθ/

breath

respiración
Meaning
The air taken into or expelled from the lungs during breathing.
Example
He took a deep breath before speaking.
Él tomó una respiración profunda antes de hablar.
C2 verb /dɪˈpreɪv/

deprave

depravar
Meaning
to corrupt morally; to make someone immoral or wicked
Example
The novel was criticized for attempting to deprave the minds of young readers.
La novela fue criticada por intentar depravando las mentes de los jóvenes lectores.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/

intension

contenido interno
Meaning
The internal content of a concept; the set of attributes implied by a word or phrase.
Example
The intension of the word 'dog' includes being a mammal and domesticated.
La intensión de la palabra 'perro' incluye ser un mamífero y ser domesticado.
C1 noun /ˈkaʊn.tər kleɪm/

counter-claim

contrademanda
Meaning
a claim made to rebut a previous claim, often in legal contexts
Example
The defendant filed a counter-claim against the plaintiff.
El demandado presentó una contrademanda contra el demandante.
C2 adjective /ləˈsɪviəs/

lascivious

lascivo
Meaning
showing an overt and often offensive sexual desire
Example
The lascivious remarks made everyone uncomfortable.
Las observaciones lascivas hicieron que todos se sintieran incómodos.
C1 noun ˌdɪm.ɪˈnjuː.ʃən

diminution

reducción
Meaning
A reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something; decrease.
Example
There has been a diminution in air pollution.
Ha habido una disminución en la contaminación del aire.
B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/

Disgraceful

vergonzoso; deshonroso; digno de condena
Meaning
shameful; bringing dishonor; worthy of condemnation
Example
His disgraceful behavior shocked everyone at the party.
Su comportamiento vergonzoso sorprendió a todos en la fiesta.
C1 noun/verb /hɛm/

hem

dobladillo de tela
Meaning
the edge of a piece of cloth that is folded and sewn; to fold and sew the edge of cloth
Example
She hemmed the dress to make it shorter.
Ella jemó el vestido para hacerlo más corto.
A1 adjective/adverb /lɛs/

less

menos
Meaning
A smaller amount; not as much.
Example
She spends less money than her brother.
Ella gasta menos dinero que su hermano.
C2 noun /oʊˈbleɪʃən/

oblation

oblación
Meaning
a religious offering, especially of bread or wine to God
Example
The priest placed the oblation on the altar during the ceremony.
El sacerdote colocó la oblación en el altar durante la ceremonia.
C2 noun /poʊˈzɜːr/

poseur

farsante
Meaning
A person who pretends to be something they are not, often to impress others.
Example
Many considered him a poseur because he exaggerated his accomplishments.
Muchos lo consideraban un farsante porque exageraba sus logros.
C2 verb /ˈdʒɛsteɪt/

gestate

gestar
Meaning
to carry and develop in the womb during pregnancy; to develop an idea over a period of time
Example
The mother whale gestates her calf for over a year.
La madre ballena gestates a su cría por más de un año.
C2 verb /pəˈræmbjʊˌleɪt/

perambulate

pasear
Meaning
To walk through or travel around, especially for leisure.
Example
They perambulated the old town, enjoying the sights.
Ellos paseaban por la ciudad antigua, disfrutando de las vistas.
A2 preposition /riː/

re

respecto a
Meaning
concerning or about (used in formal letters or emails)
Example
The letter was sent re your recent application.
La carta fue enviada respecto a tu reciente solicitud.
B2 noun /ˈæplɪkənt/

applicant

solicitante
Meaning
a person who applies for something, such as a job or a position
Example
The applicant was interviewed for the position.
El solicitante fue entrevistado para el puesto.
C2 verb /prɒɡˈnɒstɪkeɪt/

prognosticate

pronosticar
Meaning
To foretell or predict future events, especially based on current signs.
Example
Experts attempted to prognosticate the outcome of the election.
Los expertos intentaron pronosticar el resultado de las elecciones.
C2 noun /kɒɡˈnoʊmən/

cognomen

apellido / sobrenombre
Meaning
A family name or surname; an additional name or nickname.
Example
His cognomen became widely known in literary circles.
Su apellido se hizo ampliamente conocido en los círculos literarios.
C1 verb /ˈkwɪkən/

quicken

acelerar
Meaning
to make or become faster; to accelerate
Example
His pulse began to quicken as he approached the finish line.
Su pulso empezó a acelerarse a medida que se acercaba a la meta.
A2 noun /ˈstrɔːbəri/

Strawberry

fresa
Meaning
a small red heart-shaped fruit with tiny seeds on the surface and sweet taste
Example
I love eating fresh strawberries with cream during summer.
Me encanta comer fresas frescas con crema durante el verano.
A2 noun /sɛlf/

self

ser
Meaning
a person's essential being that distinguishes them from others, especially considered as the object of introspection or reflexive action
Example
She has a strong sense of self.
Ella tiene un fuerte sentido del ser.
B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətrɪst/

psychiatrist

psiquiatra
Meaning
a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness
Example
The psychiatrist prescribed medication for the patient’s anxiety.
El psiquiatra recetó medicación para la ansiedad del paciente.
A2 noun /siːt/

seat

asiento
Meaning
a place to sit, especially a chair or other place for sitting
Example
I reserved a seat for you at the concert.
Reservé un asiento para ti en el concierto.
B2 noun /ˈɔːkɪstrə/

orchestra

orquesta
Meaning
a large group of musicians playing different instruments together
Example
The orchestra performed beautifully at the concert.
La orquesta actuó maravillosamente en el concierto.
C1 noun /ˌjuːθəˈneɪʒə/

euthanasia

muerte asistida
Meaning
The practice of intentionally ending a life to relieve pain and suffering.
Example
The debate about euthanasia raises difficult ethical questions.
El debate sobre la eutanasia plantea preguntas éticas difíciles.
C2 noun /maɪˈkrɑː.skə.pi/

microscopy

microscopía
Meaning
The use of a microscope to observe small objects or organisms.
Example
Microscopy revealed the structure of the cells.
La microscopía reveló la estructura de las células.
C1 noun /prəˈvaɪzoʊ/

proviso

condición
Meaning
a condition or stipulation attached to an agreement
Example
He accepted the job offer with the proviso that he could work remotely twice a week.
Aceptó la oferta de trabajo con la condición de que podría trabajar de forma remota dos veces a la semana.
C1 noun /ˈweɪ.stɪdʒ/

Wastage

desperdicio
Meaning
the action of using or expending something carelessly or without purpose
Example
The company reduced food wastage by implementing better inventory management.
La empresa redujo el desperdicio de alimentos implementando una mejor gestión de inventario.
B2 verb /ˈɡʌvərn/

govern

gobernar
Meaning
to control and direct the public policy and affairs of a state, organization, or people
Example
The president governs the country wisely.
El presidente gobierna el país sabiamente.
C1 noun /ˈnaɪ.tɪŋ.ɡeɪl/

Nightingale

ruiseñor
Meaning
small songbird known for its beautiful singing, especially at night
Example
The nightingale sang sweetly in the moonlight.
El ruiseñor cantó dulcemente bajo la luz de la luna.
C2 verb /dʒɛˈstɪkjʊleɪt/

gesticulate

gesticular
Meaning
to use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words
Example
He gesticulated wildly to get their attention.
Él gesticuló salvajemente para llamar su atención.
B2 adjective ˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən.əl

operational

operativo
Meaning
In working order; ready for use.
Example
The space project will be operational by 2025.
El proyecto espacial estará operativo para 2025.
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 verb /ˈprɒspər/

prosper

prosperar
Meaning
to succeed or flourish, especially in financial or business matters
Example
With hard work and determination, she managed to prosper in her career.
Con trabajo duro y determinación, ella logró prosperar en su carrera.
B1 adverb /ˈpɜːfɪktli/

perfectly

perfectamente
Meaning
in a perfect manner; without flaws
Example
She performed the task perfectly.
Ella realizó la tarea perfectamente.
B1 verb /træk/

track

rastrear
Meaning
To follow or trace the course or progress of something.
Example
Someone can easily track your location on social media.
Alguien puede rastrear fácilmente tu ubicación en las redes sociales.
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.
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊˈfoʊbiə/

hydrophobia

hidrofobia
Meaning
Extreme or irrational fear of water; historically, another name for rabies.
Example
After being bitten by a stray dog, the man was treated for hydrophobia.
Después de ser mordido por un perro callejero, el hombre fue tratado por hidrofobia.
B2 noun /ˈvæn.ɪ.ti/

Vanity

vanidad
Meaning
excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements; the quality of being worthless or pointless
Example
Her vanity made her spend hours looking at herself in the mirror.
Su vanidad la hizo pasar horas mirándose en el espejo.
B1 noun, verb /toʊn/

tone

tono
Meaning
the general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.
Example
The tone of the letter was very formal.
El tono de la carta era muy formal.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmənˌtɛri/

commentary

comentario
Meaning
An expression of opinions or explanations about an event, situation, or text.
Example
The professor's commentary on the novel was insightful.
El comentario del profesor sobre la novela fue perspicaz.
B2 adverb /ˈfɔːrməli/

formally

formalmente
Meaning
in a formal or official manner; according to established rules or conventions
Example
The agreement was formally signed by both parties.
El acuerdo fue firmado formalmente por ambas partes.
C1 adjective /ˈlæv.ɪʃ/

Lavish

caro; lujoso; extravagante; generoso
Meaning
expensive; elaborate; extravagant; generous
Example
The wedding was a lavish celebration with hundreds of guests.
La boda fue una celebración lujosa con cientos de invitados.
A2 verb /sɜːrtʃ/

search

buscar
Meaning
to look carefully for someone or something; to examine thoroughly
Example
The police searched the house for evidence.
La policía registró la casa en busca de pruebas.
C2 noun /tiːˈtoʊtəlɪzəm/

teetotalism

abstinencia total del alcohol
Meaning
the practice or principle of abstaining completely from alcoholic drinks
Example
He practiced teetotalism throughout his life.
Él practicó el teetotalismo durante toda su vida.
B2 adjective /ˈjuːθfəl/

Youthful

juvenil; lleno de energía y frescura
Meaning
having the qualities of youth; energetic and fresh
Example
Her youthful energy impressed everyone at work.
Su energía juvenil impresionó a todos en el trabajo.