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C2 noun /ˈænʒənuː/

ingenue

jovencita inocente
Meaning
an innocent, naïve young woman, especially as represented in literature or theater
Example
She played the role of the ingénue in the play with great charm.
Ella interpretó el papel de la jovencita inocente en la obra con gran encanto.
C1 adjective /aɪˈdɪlɪk/

idyllic

idílico y hermoso
Meaning
Like an idyll; extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque.
Example
They enjoyed an idyllic vacation by the sea.
Disfrutaron de unas vacaciones idílicas junto al mar.
C2 noun /ˈwɒntənnəs/

wantonness

crueldad gratuita
Meaning
The quality of being reckless, cruel, or deliberately malicious.
Example
His wantonness shocked everyone at the gathering.
Su crueldad gratuita sorprendió a todos en la reunión.
C2 adjective /rɪˈflɛktɪbəl/

reflectible

reflejable
Meaning
capable of being reflected, as light or an image
Example
The surface of the lake is highly reflectible in the morning sun.
La superficie del lago es altamente reflejable en el sol de la mañana.
C1 noun /ˈhæm.lət/

Hamlet

pequeña aldea
Meaning
a small rural settlement, smaller than a village; a small community
Example
The tiny hamlet nestled in the valley had only a dozen houses and one small church.
La pequeña aldea enclavada en el valle tenía solo una docena de casas y una pequeña iglesia.
C2 verb /hjuː/

hew

cortar
Meaning
To chop or cut something, especially wood or stone, with a tool.
Example
The workers hewed logs to build the cabin.
Los trabajadores cortaron troncos para construir la cabaña.
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.
A2 noun /pɪn/

pin

alfiler
Meaning
a small thin piece of metal used to fasten or hold things together
Example
She used a pin to attach the note to the board.
Ella usó un alfiler para fijar la nota en la pizarra.
B2 noun /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/

brotherhood

hermandad
Meaning
The relationship between brothers; an association of people with common interests
Example
The soldiers shared a strong sense of brotherhood.
Los soldados compartieron un fuerte sentido de hermandad.
C1 adjective ˈɑː.dʒu.əs

arduous

arduo
Meaning
Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
Example
The trek through the mountains was an arduous journey.
La caminata por las montañas fue un viaje arduo.
B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.bəl/

verbal

verbal, expresado a través de palabras
Meaning
Relating to or in the form of words; spoken rather than written.
Example
Verbal communication is essential in most situations.
La comunicación verbal es esencial en la mayoría de las situaciones.
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.
C1 verb /səˈfɪstɪkeɪt/

sophisticate

sofisticar
Meaning
to make something more complex or refined; to educate or develop in taste and manners
Example
Traveling abroad helped sophisticate his worldview.
Viajar al extranjero ayudó a sofisticar su visión del mundo.
B1 noun /dɪˈmænd/

Demand

demanda; deseo de los consumidores por bienes o servicios
Meaning
an urgent request; the desire of consumers for goods or services
Example
The demand for organic food has increased significantly in recent years.
La demanda de alimentos orgánicos ha aumentado significativamente en los últimos años.
C2 adjective /bɪˈhoʊldən/

beholden

agradecido o en deuda
Meaning
indebted or obliged to someone for a service or help
Example
He felt beholden to his mentor for all the guidance.
Se sentía agradecido con su mentor por toda la orientación.
B2 noun /kʌb/

Cub

cachorro
Meaning
a young bear, lion, tiger, or other large carnivorous mammal
Example
The bear cub stayed close to its mother for protection.
El cachorro de oso se quedó cerca de su madre para protección.
B2 noun /ˈbɒt.əl.nek/

bottleneck

cuello de botella
Meaning
Narrow path or obstruction, a place or situation where flow becomes slow.
Example
The narrow bridge is a major bottleneck during rush hour.
El puente estrecho es un gran cuello de botella durante la hora punta.
C2 noun /ˈɛskwaɪər/

esquire

esquire
Meaning
A title of respect often used after a man's name, especially for lawyers in the United States.
Example
John Smith, Esquire, will be representing the client in court.
John Smith, Esquire, representará al cliente en la corte.
B1 adjective /kənˈtɪn.ju.əs/

continuous

continuo
Meaning
forming an unbroken whole; without interruption
Example
The factory operates on a continuous 24-hour schedule.
La fábrica opera con un horario continuo de 24 horas.
B2 noun əˌkjuː.mjəˈleɪ.ʃən

accumulation

acumulación
Meaning
The gradual gathering or collecting of something over time.
Example
The accumulation of dust affects appliance efficiency.
La acumulación de polvo afecta la eficiencia de los electrodomésticos.
B1 adverb /ˈdef.ɪ.nət.li/

Definitely

definitivamente
Meaning
without doubt; certainly; clearly
Example
I will definitely attend the meeting tomorrow.
Yo definitivamente asistiré a la reunión mañana.
B2 verb /ɪˈrɛkt/

erect

erigir
Meaning
to build or construct something; to set upright
Example
They erected a statue in the town square.
Ellos erigieron una estatua en la plaza del pueblo.
C2 noun /nɪˈkrɒlədʒi/

necrology

necrológico
Meaning
An obituary notice or a list of people who have recently died.
Example
The newspaper published a necrology of notable figures who passed away that year.
El periódico publicó una necrología de figuras notables que fallecieron ese año.
B1 verb /ˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/

qualify

calificar
Meaning
to successfully complete a course or pass an exam; to become eligible
Example
She worked hard to qualify for the competition.
Ella trabajó duro para calificar para la competencia.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsədˈvɛntʃər/

misadventure

mala aventura
Meaning
An unlucky accident, mishap, or unfortunate event.
Example
He broke his leg during a skiing misadventure.
Se rompió la pierna durante una mala aventura en esquí.
C1 noun /kənˈtɪn.ju.əns/

continuance

continuidad
Meaning
the state of continuing or being prolonged; persistence
Example
The continuance of the project depended on securing additional funding.
La continuación del proyecto dependía de asegurar fondos adicionales.
C1 adjective /ˈkɜːrsəri/

cursory

superficial
Meaning
Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.
Example
He gave the report only a cursory glance before the meeting.
Él echó un vistazo superficial al informe antes de la reunión.
C1 noun ˈnuːkliəs

nucleus

núcleo
Meaning
The central core of an atom containing protons and neutrons.
Example
The nucleus consists of protons.
El núcleo consiste en protones.
C1 noun /ˈkaʊn.tə.nəns/

countenance

rostro, expresión; apoyo
Meaning
a person's face or expression; support or approval
Example
Her cheerful countenance brightened the room.
Su rostro alegre iluminó la habitación.
B2 noun /ˈbaɪoʊ ˌdeɪtə/

Bio-data

currículum vitae
Meaning
biographical data; a resume or curriculum vitae containing personal and professional information
Example
Please submit your bio-data along with the job application.
Por favor, envíe su currículum vitae junto con la solicitud de empleo.
C2 verb /ˈæd.l̩/

addle

confundir
Meaning
To confuse or muddle someone’s mind.
Example
The complicated instructions only served to addle him.
Las instrucciones complicadas solo sirvieron para confundirme.
B2 verb /wɪp/

whip

azotar
Meaning
to strike or beat with a flexible instrument such as a rope or cord
Example
The trainer whipped the horse to make it run faster.
El entrenador azotó al caballo para hacerlo correr más rápido.
C1 phrase ˌhjuː.məˈnɪt.ər.i.kəˈtæs.trə.fi

humanitarian catastrophe

catástrofe humanitaria
Meaning
A widespread disaster affecting human life, health, and well-being on a large scale.
Example
The war created a humanitarian catastrophe.
La guerra creó una catástrofe humanitaria.
C1 noun /ˌvɜːrtʃuˈoʊsoʊ/

virtuoso

artista virtuoso
Meaning
A person highly skilled in music, art, or another artistic pursuit.
Example
The pianist is a true virtuoso, captivating audiences worldwide.
El pianista es un verdadero artista virtuoso, cautivando a audiencias en todo el mundo.
A2 noun ˈsɜːvɪsɪz

services

servicios
Meaning
The action of helping or doing work for someone.
Example
Services in the healthcare industry are essential for well-being.
Los servicios en la industria de la salud son esenciales para el bienestar.
A2 noun /ˈpɛni/

penny

penique
Meaning
a small coin of low value; a very small amount of money
Example
He found a penny on the sidewalk and smiled.
Encontró un penique en la acera y sonrió.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrɡraʊnd/

foreground

primer plano
Meaning
the part of a scene that is nearest to and in front of the viewer
Example
The flowers in the foreground brightened the picture.
Las flores en el primer plano iluminaron la imagen.
C1 adjective /ænˈtɪriər/

anterior

anterior
Meaning
Situated at or toward the front; coming before in position or time.
Example
The anterior part of the brain controls logical thinking.
La parte anterior del cerebro controla el pensamiento lógico.
B1 noun /ˈker.ləs.nəs/

Carelessness

descuido; negligencia
Meaning
failure to give sufficient attention to avoiding harm or errors
Example
His carelessness with money led to serious financial problems.
Su descuido con el dinero llevó a graves problemas financieros.
A2 noun /ˈʃaʊər/

shower

ducha
Meaning
a brief fall of rain or snow or a device for taking a bath or washing oneself
Example
After the workout, I took a quick shower to refresh myself.
Despues del entrenamiento, me di una ducha rapida para refrescarme.
B1 noun ˈproʊtest

protest

protesta
Meaning
A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.
Example
Students organized a protest.
Los estudiantes organizaron una protesta.
C2 noun /ɪmˈbroʊlioʊ/

imbroglio

embrollo
Meaning
An extremely confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation.
Example
The political imbroglio lasted for months without resolution.
El embrollo político duró meses sin resolución.
C1 noun ˌrɛk.əˈlɛk.ʃən

Recollection

recolección
Meaning
Remembering past events or information
Example
His recollection of childhood memories was vivid.
Su recuerdo de la infancia era vívido.
C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

neo-darwinism

neodarwinismo
Meaning
A modern interpretation of Darwin's theory of evolution, integrating genetics and natural selection.
Example
Neo-Darwinism combines Darwin’s theory of natural selection with modern genetics.
El neodarwinismo combina la teoría de selección natural de Darwin con la genética moderna.
B2 noun /ˈkæt fɪʃ/

Cat fish

pez gato
Meaning
a freshwater fish with whisker-like barbels around the mouth, commonly found in ponds and rivers
Example
Catfish is often fried and served with rice in Bengali cuisine.
El pez gato a menudo se fríe y se sirve con arroz en la cocina bengalí.
B1 verb /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/

contribute

contribuir
Meaning
to give something, especially money, time, or effort, to help achieve or provide something
Example
Everyone contributed money to buy a farewell gift for the teacher.
Todos contribuyeron con dinero para comprar un regalo de despedida para el maestro.
C2 noun /ˌmɒnəˈmeɪniə/

monomania

monomanía
Meaning
Excessive concentration or obsession with a single subject or idea.
Example
His monomania for collecting stamps worried his family.
Su monomanía por coleccionar sellos preocupaba a su familia.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɑːlənˌtɛri/

involuntary

involuntario
Meaning
done without will or conscious control
Example
He gave an involuntary shiver when he heard the loud noise.
Él dio un escalofrío involuntario cuando escuchó el ruido fuerte.
B2 noun, verb /ˈfaɪlɪŋ/

filing

presentación de documentos; organización de papeles
Meaning
the act of submitting documents; the process of organizing papers
Example
The lawyer handled the filing of all court documents.
El abogado manejó la presentación de todos los documentos judiciales.
C2 noun /ɪnˈvɛktɪv/

invective

lenguaje insultante
Meaning
Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.
Example
The politician’s speech was filled with invective against his opponents.
El discurso del político estaba lleno de invectivas contra sus oponentes.
C1 noun /ˈprɒspɛktər/

prospector

buscador de minerales
Meaning
a person who searches for mineral deposits, especially gold
Example
The prospector spent years in the mountains searching for gold.
El prospector pasó años en las montañas buscando oro.
C1 adjective /ˈpɑːr.dən.ə.bəl/

Pardonable

perdonable
Meaning
able to be forgiven; excusable
Example
His mistake was pardonable given the difficult circumstances.
Su error era perdonable dadas las difíciles circunstancias.
B1 noun /ˈtiːspuːn/

teaspoon

felicidad
Meaning
a small spoon used for stirring drinks or eating soft foods, or for measuring small amounts of ingredients.
Example
Add a teaspoon of sugar to the tea.
Ella no pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 verb /ˌpriːˈmɛdɪteɪt/

premeditate

premeditar
Meaning
to think about and plan something (especially a crime) beforehand
Example
The suspect was accused of premeditating the crime.
El sospechoso fue acusado de premeditar el crimen.
C1 verb /rɪˈtælieɪt/

retaliate

vengar
Meaning
to make an attack in return for a similar attack
Example
The army retaliated after the enemy attack.
El ejército se vengó después del ataque enemigo.
C1 noun /bɒmˈbɑːrdmənt/

bombardment

bombardeo
Meaning
a continuous attack with bombs or other projectiles
Example
The city endured a heavy bombardment during the war.
La ciudad soportó un fuerte bombardeo durante la guerra.
B1 verb /skrætʃ/

scratch

felicidad
Meaning
to rub a surface or skin with something sharp or rough, often to relieve itching
Example
The cat scratched the door to be let in.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 adjective /ˌsæsərˈdoʊtl/

sacerdotal

sacerdotal
Meaning
Relating to priests or the priesthood.
Example
The ritual had a distinctly sacerdotal character.
El ritual tenía un carácter claramente sacerdotal.
C2 noun /ˈjuːər/

ewer

jarra
Meaning
a large jug with a wide mouth, especially used in the past for carrying water
Example
The servant filled the ewer with fresh water.
El sirviente llenó la jarra con agua fresca.
B2 noun ˌsɛlf ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn

self-discipline

autodisciplina
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions and behavior.
Example
Self-discipline is crucial for achieving long-term success.
La autodisciplina es crucial para alcanzar el éxito a largo plazo.
C1 verb /trəˈvɜːrs/

traverse

atravesar
Meaning
To travel across or through something.
Example
They traversed the desert on camels.
Ellos atravesaron el desierto en camellos.
B2 noun /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/

compound

compuesto / área cerrada
Meaning
a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; an enclosed area with buildings
Example
The scientist studied the chemical compound in the lab.
El científico estudió el compuesto químico en el laboratorio.
C1 adjective /ˈpaɪ.əs/

Pious

piadoso
Meaning
devoutly religious; showing reverence for God
Example
The pious monk spent hours in prayer every day.
El monje piadoso pasaba horas en oración cada día.
A2 verb /ˈentər/

enter

entrar
Meaning
to go into; to come or go inside
Example
Please knock before you enter the room.
Por favor, golpee antes de entrar a la habitación.
A1 adjective /ˈsɪmpəl/

Simple

fácil; simple; sin complicaciones
Meaning
easy to understand or do; not complicated
Example
This is a simple recipe that anyone can follow.
Esta es una receta fácil que cualquiera puede seguir.
C2 verb /ɪnˈsɪnəˌreɪt/

incinerate

incinerar
Meaning
to burn something completely until it is reduced to ashes
Example
The city decided to incinerate the medical waste for safety.
La ciudad decidió incinerar los desechos médicos por seguridad.
C1 noun /ˈælɪbaɪ/

alibi

coartada
Meaning
A claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a crime, was committed.
Example
She had a strong alibi that proved she was at the cinema during the theft.
Ella tenía una coartada sólida que demostró que estaba en el cine durante el robo.
A1 noun /pəˈteɪ.toʊ/

Potato

papa
Meaning
a round white vegetable with a brown or red skin that grows underground
Example
She boiled potatoes for dinner.
Ella coció papas para la cena.
C2 noun /ˈɒrɪz(ə)n/

orison

oración
Meaning
a prayer, especially a devout or formal one
Example
He whispered a quiet orison before going to sleep.
Susurró una oración tranquila antes de dormir.
B1 noun /ˈhændˌraɪ.tɪŋ/

handwriting

letra manuscrita
Meaning
the style or manner of writing by hand.
Example
Her handwriting is very neat and easy to read.
Su letra manuscrita es muy clara y fácil de leer.
B2 verb /tʃænt/

chant

cantar
Meaning
to sing or recite in a rhythmic way
Example
The monks chant prayers in the temple.
Los monjes cantan oraciones en el templo.
B2 adjective /ˈvaɪtl/

vital

vital
Meaning
essential or necessary for life or success
Example
It's vital to stay hydrated during the summer.
Es vital mantenerse hidratado durante el verano.
C2 noun /dʒɛˌstɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/

gesticulation

gesticulación
Meaning
a gesture, especially a dramatic one, used instead of speaking or to emphasize speech
Example
His speech was full of passionate gesticulations.
Su discurso estaba lleno de gesticulaciones apasionadas.
B1 verb /dɪˈpɛndɪŋ/

depending

dependiendo
Meaning
Being contingent on or influenced by something.
Example
The success of the plan is depending on the team's effort.
El éxito del plan depende del esfuerzo del equipo.
C1 adjective /sɪˈnɒnɪməs/

synonymous

sinónimo
Meaning
having the same or nearly the same meaning; closely associated with something
Example
For many people, her name is synonymous with generosity.
Para muchas personas, su nombre es sinónimo de generosidad.
B2 verb /soʊ/

sow

sembrar
Meaning
to plant seeds in the ground; to scatter seeds for growing
Example
The farmer will sow wheat seeds in the field tomorrow.
El agricultor sembrará semillas de trigo en el campo mañana.
B1 noun /rɪˈkʌvəri/

recovery

recuperación
Meaning
the process of recovering or returning to a normal state
Example
The patient is in recovery after the surgery.
El paciente está en recuperación después de la cirugía.
C2 adjective /mjuːˈnɪfɪsənt/

munificent

munífico
Meaning
extremely generous; giving freely and abundantly
Example
She made a munificent donation to the orphanage.
Ella hizo una donación munífica al orfanato.
C2 verb /ˈmʌfəl/

muffle

amortiguar
Meaning
to make a sound quieter or less distinct; to cover or wrap something to reduce noise or warmth
Example
She tried to muffle her laughter with a scarf.
Ella intentó amortiguar su risa con una bufanda.
A2 noun /ˌsɛlɪˈbreɪʃən/

celebration

celebración
Meaning
a festive event or activity to honor an occasion
Example
The city held a grand celebration on Independence Day.
La ciudad organizó una gran celebración en el Día de la Independencia.
C2 noun /kɒnˌtek.stʃu.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

contextualization

contextualización
Meaning
The process of placing something in its proper context or setting to understand it better.
Example
Contextualization of historical events helps students understand them better.
La contextualización de los eventos históricos ayuda a los estudiantes a entenderlos mejor.
B2 noun /ˈɔːɡənɪzəm/

organism

organismo
Meaning
a living thing that has an organized structure and can grow and reproduce
Example
Every organism needs water to survive.
Todo organismo necesita agua para sobrevivir.
C1 noun /dʌsk/

Dusk

oscurecer; anochecer
Meaning
the period of the day when daylight is fading; twilight
Example
They walked along the beach during dusk, watching the sunset.
Caminaban por la playa durante el atardecer, viendo la puesta del sol.
C1 adjective /ræmˈbʌŋk.ʃəs/

rambunctious

alborotado
Meaning
boisterous, energetic, and difficult to control.
Example
The rambunctious children filled the house with noise.
Los niños alborotados llenaron la casa de ruido.
B2 noun /ˈpriː.tɛns/ or /prɪˈtɛns/

pretense

farsa, pretensión
Meaning
A false appearance or claim; an act of pretending.
Example
His kindness was only a pretense to gain trust.
Su amabilidad fue solo una farsa para ganar confianza.
B2 noun /ˈtreɪ.tər/

Traitor

traidor
Meaning
a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle
Example
The spy was branded a traitor to his country after being caught.
El espía fue etiquetado como traidor a su país después de ser capturado.
C2 adjective /ˈfrɒθi/

frothy

espumoso
Meaning
Full of or covered with small bubbles; light and insubstantial.
Example
She ordered a cup of frothy cappuccino.
Ella pidió una taza de capuchino espumoso.
B1 noun /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk ɡrəʊθ/

Economic Growth

crecimiento económico
Meaning
The increase in the production of goods and services in an economy over time, measured by the expansion of economic output, income, and investment.
Example
The country's economic growth has been remarkable over the past decade.
El crecimiento económico del país ha sido notable en la última década.
B2 noun /ˈfɪks.tʃər/

fixture

objeto permanente, material instalado
Meaning
a permanent or fixed object, often in a house or building
Example
The bathroom fixture was installed yesterday.
El accesorio del baño fue instalado ayer.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈɡlɒsi/

glossy

brillante
Meaning
Shiny and smooth in appearance; attractive on the surface but sometimes lacking depth.
Example
She bought a glossy magazine from the store.
Compró una revista brillante en la tienda.
C2 verb /kənˈdʒɔɪn/

conjoin

unir
Meaning
to join together or unite; to combine
Example
The two rivers conjoin just before reaching the sea.
Los dos ríos se unen justo antes de llegar al mar.
B1 noun /rɪˈɡret/

Regret

arrepentimiento
Meaning
a feeling of sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done
Example
She felt deep regret about her harsh words.
Ella sintió un profundo arrepentimiento por sus palabras duras.
B1 noun /ˈlaɪ.ər/

Liar

mentiroso
Meaning
a person who tells lies; someone who does not tell the truth
Example
Nobody trusts him because he is a liar.
Nadie le cree porque él es un mentiroso.
B1 noun /ˈvəʊtə/

voter

votante
Meaning
a person who votes in an election
Example
Voters lined up outside the polling station to cast their ballots.
Los votantes hicieron fila fuera de la estación de votación para emitir su voto.
C2 verb /ɪˈmɛnd/

emend

enmendar
Meaning
to correct or revise a text, especially for errors
Example
The editor emended the manuscript before publication.
El editor enmendó el manuscrito antes de la publicación.
B2 verb /sɔːr/

soar

elevarse / aumentar rápidamente
Meaning
to fly or rise high in the air; to increase rapidly or dramatically
Example
The eagle soared high above the mountains.
El águila voló alto sobre las montañas.
B2 adjective /ˈfes.tɪv/

Festive

festivo; alegre; de fiesta
Meaning
joyful; celebratory; having the characteristics of a festival
Example
The house looked festive with colorful decorations.
La casa se veía festiva con decoraciones coloridas.
C1 noun /ˌpɑːrʃiˈæləti/

partiality

parcialidad
Meaning
an unfair preference or bias toward one side or person
Example
The judge was criticized for showing partiality in the case.
El juez fue criticado por mostrar parcialidad en el caso.
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.
C1 noun /ˈheəˌkʌtər/

haircutter

peluquero
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut and style hair; barber or hairdresser
Example
The haircutter gave me a neat and stylish haircut.
El peluquero me hizo un buen corte de pelo.
C1 adjective /ˌhɑːrdˈhɑːrtɪd/

hard-hearted

despiadado
Meaning
showing no kindness or sympathy; cruel
Example
The landlord was hard-hearted and refused to help the poor family.
El arrendador era muy duro de corazón y se negó a ayudar a la pobre familia.
A2 verb /rɪˈdjuːs/

reduce

reducir
Meaning
to make smaller in size, amount, or degree; to decrease
Example
We need to reduce our expenses this month.
Necesitamos reducir nuestros gastos este mes.
A1 adverb /əˈɡoʊ/

ago

hace
Meaning
Used to indicate how long before the present something happened.
Example
I met her two years ago.
La conocí hace dos años.
B2 noun /spaɪt/

spite

despecho
Meaning
a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone
Example
She refused the gift out of spite.
Ella rechazó el regalo por despecho.
C2 adverb /ˈbruːskli/ or /ˈbrʌskli/

brusquely

bruscamente
Meaning
in a blunt, abrupt, or rude manner
Example
She brusquely dismissed the suggestion.
Ella desechó la sugerencia de manera brusca.
C1 noun /ˈseɪ.tən/

Satan

Satanás
Meaning
the chief evil spirit; the Devil in Christian and Islamic belief
Example
According to religious texts, Satan tempts people to sin.
Según los textos religiosos, Satanás tienta a las personas a pecar.
C1 noun/verb /ˈætrəfi/

atrophy

atrofia
Meaning
a decrease in size or wasting away of a body part, tissue, or ability due to lack of use
Example
Without regular exercise, muscles may atrophy over time.
Sin ejercicio regular, los músculos pueden atrofiarse con el tiempo.
C2 noun /ˌfɪziˈɒnəmi/

physiognomy

estudio de las características faciales
Meaning
the study of facial features to judge character or personality
Example
He believed in physiognomy and tried to read people's personalities from their faces.
Él creía en la fisiognomía e intentaba leer las personalidades de las personas desde sus rostros.
C1 noun /ˈrɛpərˌtɔːri/

repertory

repertorio
Meaning
A collection of works that a company, performer, or institution regularly performs; also a storehouse of information or skills.
Example
The theater has a repertory of classic plays.
El teatro tiene un repertorio de obras clásicas.
C1 noun /haɪˈpɒθəsɪs/

hypothesis

hipótesis
Meaning
a proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.
Example
The scientist tested her hypothesis through multiple experiments.
La científica probó su hipótesis mediante múltiples experimentos.
C2 noun /ˌɑːrbəˈriːtəm/

arboretum

arborétum
Meaning
a place where trees, shrubs, and plants are grown for scientific study or public display
Example
We visited the city’s arboretum to learn about exotic trees.
Visitamos el arborétum de la ciudad para aprender sobre árboles exóticos.
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.
C1 verb, noun /træmp/

tramp

vagabundo / caminar pesadamente
Meaning
to walk heavily or noisily; a person who travels from place to place on foot, often homeless
Example
They tramped through the forest in heavy boots.
Ellos caminaron a través del bosque con botas gruesas.
B2 noun/verb /dræft/

draft

borrador
Meaning
A preliminary version of a piece of writing; to prepare a preliminary version of a document.
Example
She finished the first draft of her novel.
Ella terminó el primer borrador de su novela.
B1 noun /sʌm/

sum

suma
Meaning
the total amount resulting from the addition of two or more numbers or items
Example
The sum of 8 and 12 is 20.
La suma de 8 y 12 es 20.
C2 noun /ˌmɪnəˈrɛt/

minaret

minarete
Meaning
A tall, slender tower of a mosque, from which the call to prayer is announced.
Example
The minaret of the mosque could be seen from miles away.
El minarete de la mezquita se podía ver desde kilómetros de distancia.
C2 adjective/adverb /feɪn/

fain

gustosamente, con gusto
Meaning
gladly, willingly, or with pleasure
Example
I would fain help you if I had the time.
Si tuviera tiempo, con gusto te ayudaría.
C1 adjective /ˈreɡ.jʊ.lə.tər.i/

Regulatory

regulatorio
Meaning
Having the power to control or govern something through rules and regulations.
Example
The government enforces regulatory policies for financial stability.
El gobierno aplica políticas regulatorias para la estabilidad financiera.
C2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsəri/

promissory

promisorio
Meaning
Containing or conveying a promise, especially in writing.
Example
He signed a promissory note to repay the loan.
Él firmó un pagaré para devolver el préstamo.
B2 verb /ˌkoʊ.ɪnˈsaɪd/

coincide

coincidir
Meaning
To occur at the same time or to be in agreement.
Example
The meeting coincided with her birthday.
La reunión coincidió con su cumpleaños.