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C1 adjective /ɪˈnɔːrdənət/

inordinate

excesivo
Meaning
Excessive or unusually large in degree.
Example
She spent an inordinate amount of time on her phone.
Ella pasó un tiempo excesivo en su teléfono.
C1 verb /ˈseɪ.vər/

savor

disfrutar completamente
Meaning
To enjoy something completely, especially by dwelling on it.
Example
He savored every bite of the delicious cake.
Él saboreó cada bocado del delicioso pastel.
C2 adjective /ˈfɪliəl/

filial

relacionado con un hijo o hija; mostrar respeto o afecto hacia los padres
Meaning
relating to a son or daughter; showing respect or affection toward parents
Example
He showed filial respect by caring for his aging parents.
Él mostró respeto filial cuidando a sus padres ancianos.
B1 noun /bend/

Bend

curva; giro
Meaning
a curved or angled part of something; a turning point in a road or river
Example
There is a sharp bend in the river ahead.
Hay una curva pronunciada en el río adelante.
C1 adjective /ˈluː.krə.tɪv/

lucrative

lucrativo
Meaning
Producing a great deal of profit; highly profitable or financially rewarding.
Example
The real estate business is highly lucrative in urban areas.
El negocio inmobiliario es altamente lucrativo en las zonas urbanas.
B2 noun ˈɡrævɪti

gravity

gravedad
Meaning
The force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or toward any other physical body having mass.
Example
Gravity pulls objects towards the Earth's surface.
La gravedad atrae los objetos hacia la superficie de la Tierra.
C1 adjective + noun njuˈtrɪʃəs krɒps

nutritious crops

cultivos nutritivos
Meaning
Plants or vegetables that are rich in nutrients and beneficial for health
Example
Winter vegetables are considered nutritious crops.
Las verduras de invierno se consideran cultivos nutritivos.
B2 adverb /rɪˈlʌk.tənt.li/

Reluctantly

de mala gana
Meaning
in an unwilling manner; with hesitation or resistance
Example
She reluctantly agreed to help with the project.
Ella aceptó ayudar con el proyecto de mala gana.
C2 adjective /ˈslʌvənli/

slovenly

desordenado
Meaning
Untidy or careless in appearance, habits, or work.
Example
His slovenly appearance made a bad impression at the interview.
Su apariencia desordenada causó una mala impresión en la entrevista.
A2 noun /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/

department

departamento
Meaning
a division of a large organization such as a government, university, or company
Example
She works in the marketing department.
Ella trabaja en el departamento de marketing.
C1 verb /ˈkælɪˌbreɪt/

calibrate

calibrar
Meaning
To adjust or mark something so it can be used accurately; to standardize.
Example
The technician calibrated the machine before starting the experiment.
El técnico calibró la máquina antes de comenzar el experimento.
C1 noun /ˌdɪsbɪˈliːvər/

disbeliever

incrédulo
Meaning
a person who does not believe in something, especially a religion or idea
Example
He was called a disbeliever for rejecting the traditional faith.
Lo llamaron incrédulo por rechazar la fe tradicional.
C1 noun /ˈʃʊɡ.ər ˈkæn.di/

Sugar candy

caramelo de azúcar
Meaning
crystallized sugar formed into small pieces; rock candy made from sugar syrup
Example
The children enjoyed eating colorful sugar candy at the festival.
Los niños disfrutaron comer dulces de azúcar coloridos en el festival.
B2 noun /ˈaɪrəni/

irony

ironía
Meaning
a situation that is strange or amusing because it is the opposite of what is expected; the use of words to convey the opposite meaning
Example
The irony of the situation was that the winner forgot his own prize.
La ironía de la situación fue que el ganador olvidó su propio premio.
C2 verb /ɪnˈveɪɡəl/

inveigle

engatusar
Meaning
To persuade someone to do something by deception or flattery.
Example
She inveigled him into signing the contract.
Ella lo engañó para que firmara el contrato.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/

exhilarating

emocionante
Meaning
Making someone feel very excited, happy, or thrilled.
Example
Skydiving was the most exhilarating experience of his life.
El paracaidismo fue la experiencia más emocionante de su vida.
B2 adjective /ˌkɒst.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

cost-efficient

rentable
Meaning
Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
Example
Cost-efficient solutions benefit industries.
Las soluciones rentables benefician a las industrias.
B2 adjective /ˈrɪdən/

ridden

atravesado
Meaning
Full of or dominated by something unpleasant.
Example
The country was ridden with corruption.
El país estaba atravesado por la corrupción.
B2 noun /ˈwɪzərd/

Wizard

mago
Meaning
a man who is supposed to have magical powers; a person who is very skilled in a particular area
Example
The wizard performed amazing magic tricks.
El mago realizó trucos mágicos impresionantes.
C1 adjective /ˈfaɪə.ri/

Fiery

ardiente; apasionado; temperamental
Meaning
burning; passionate; hot-tempered; showing strong emotion
Example
She has a fiery temper that flares up quickly.
Ella tiene un temperamento ardiente que se enciende rápidamente.
C2 verb /ˈɛdɪfaɪ/

edify

edificar
Meaning
To instruct or improve someone morally or intellectually.
Example
Good books can both entertain and edify the reader.
Los buenos libros pueden entretener y edificar al lector.
C1 verb /rɪˈpjuː.di.eɪt/

repudiate

repudiar
Meaning
to refuse to accept, recognize, or support something
Example
He repudiated the claim that he was involved in the scandal.
Él repudió la afirmación de que estuvo involucrado en el escándalo.
A1 noun /maʊs/

Mouse

rata
Meaning
a small rodent with a long tail and typically gray or brown fur
Example
The little mouse hid behind the cabinet.
El pequeño ratón se escondió detrás del armario.
A2 noun /ˈsiː.nər.i/

Scenery

paisaje
Meaning
the natural features of a landscape; the painted background used on a theater stage
Example
The mountain scenery was breathtakingly beautiful.
El paisaje montañoso era impresionante.
C1 adjective /kɪˈnɛtɪk/

kinetic

cinético
Meaning
Relating to or resulting from motion.
Example
Kinetic energy increases as the object moves faster.
La energía cinética aumenta a medida que el objeto se mueve más rápido.
B2 noun /tɪˈlɑpiə fɪʃ/

Tilapia fish

pez tilapia
Meaning
a freshwater fish native to Africa, widely farmed for food due to its mild taste and fast growth
Example
Tilapia fish is one of the most commonly farmed fish species worldwide.
El pez tilapia es una de las especies de peces más cultivadas en todo el mundo.
A2 noun /ˈmiːdiə/

Media

medios
Meaning
The main means of mass communication regarded collectively
Example
The news was widely reported in all forms of media.
Las noticias fueron ampliamente reportadas en todos los medios.
C1 noun ˈoʊʃən əˌsɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

ocean acidification

acidificación oceánica
Meaning
The ongoing decrease in the pH of the Earth's oceans, caused by the absorption of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Example
Ocean acidification is caused by atmospheric CO2 absorption.
La acidificación oceánica es causada por la absorción de CO2 atmosférico.
B2 verb /ɜːrdʒ/

urge

instar
Meaning
to strongly encourage or try to persuade someone to do something
Example
Doctors urge patients to exercise regularly.
Los doctores instan a los pacientes a hacer ejercicio regularmente.
C1 adverb /ɪnˈdɛfɪnətli/

indefinitely

indefinidamente
Meaning
for an unlimited or unspecified period of time
Example
The project has been postponed indefinitely.
El proyecto ha sido pospuesto indefinidamente.
B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətri/

psychiatry

psiquiatría
Meaning
the branch of medicine focused on the study and treatment of mental illness
Example
She decided to study psychiatry to help people with mental health issues.
Ella decidió estudiar psiquiatría para ayudar a las personas con problemas de salud mental.
B2 adverb /ˈoʊpənli/

Openly

abiertamente; públicamente
Meaning
in a frank and honest way; without concealment; publicly
Example
She spoke openly about her struggles with mental health.
Ella habló abiertamente sobre sus luchas con la salud mental.
C1 noun /ˈdʒʌɡ.lər/

Juggler

malabarista
Meaning
a person who skillfully throws and catches objects as entertainment
Example
The juggler entertained the crowd with his amazing ball tricks.
El malabarista entretuvo a la multitud con sus increibles trucos con pelotas.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nəl/

seminal

felicidad
Meaning
Strongly influencing later developments; highly original and influential.
Example
His seminal book changed the course of modern philosophy.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 noun /ˈrɒbər/

robber

ladrón
Meaning
a person who steals property from others, often using force or threat
Example
The robber was caught after a quick police chase.
El ladrón fue atrapado tras una rápida persecución policial.
B2 noun /ʌnˈrest/

Unrest

inquietud; disturbio; agitación social
Meaning
a state of dissatisfaction and disturbance; social or political disorder
Example
The economic crisis led to widespread social unrest.
La crisis económica llevó a una amplia inquietud social.
B1 noun /pɑːm/

Palm

palmera
Meaning
a tropical tree with fan-shaped leaves; fruit of the palm tree
Example
The palm tree produces sweet fruit that we enjoy eating.
El árbol de palma produce frutas dulces que nos gusta comer.
B2 verb /buːm/

boom

retumbar
Meaning
to make a loud deep sound; to grow or increase rapidly
Example
The thunder boomed across the sky.
El trueno retumbó a través del cielo.
B2 noun /ˈʌpˌkiːp/

up-keep

mantenimiento
Meaning
The process or cost of maintaining something in good condition.
Example
The upkeep of the old house is very expensive.
El mantenimiento de la casa antigua es muy caro.
C1 noun /pərˈveɪər/

purveyor

proveedor
Meaning
a person or business that supplies goods, services, or information
Example
He is a well-known purveyor of fine wines.
Es un conocido proveedor de vinos finos.
B1 verb /ɪkˈsplɔːr/

explore

explorar
Meaning
to travel through or study something in order to learn more about it
Example
They decided to explore the forest together.
Decidieron explorar el bosque juntos.
C2 noun /foʊl fʊt/

Foal-foot

flor de pezuña de caballo
Meaning
a yellow flowering plant with leaves shaped like a horse's hoof, also known as coltsfoot
Example
The foal-foot plant grows wild in many meadows and is often the first flower to bloom in spring.
La planta de pezuña de caballo crece silvestre en muchos prados y a menudo es la primera flor en florecer en primavera.
A2 adjective /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/

confusing

confuso
Meaning
causing someone to be unable to think clearly or understand; difficult to comprehend
Example
The instructions were confusing and hard to follow.
Las instrucciones eran confusas y difíciles de seguir.
C2 adjective /ˌvɛrɪˈsɪmɪlər/

verisimilar

parecido a la verdad
Meaning
appearing to be true or real
Example
The story seemed verisimilar though it was entirely fictional.
La historia parecía parecida a la verdad aunque era completamente ficticia.
A2 noun tuːlz

Tools

herramientas
Meaning
A device or implement used to carry out a particular function.
Example
You can use online tools like FamilySearch to create a family tree.
Puedes usar herramientas en línea como FamilySearch para crear un árbol genealógico.
C1 adjective /pərˈmɪsəbl̩/

permissible

permitido
Meaning
allowed or permitted by rules or law
Example
It is permissible to park here after 6 p.m.
Está permitido estacionar aquí después de las 6 p.m.
C1 verb /ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/

alienate

alienar
Meaning
To make someone feel isolated or estranged; to cause someone to become unfriendly.
Example
His rude behavior alienated many of his friends.
Su comportamiento grosero alienó a muchos de sus amigos.
C1 adjective /ˈɡriːvəs/

grievous

grave
Meaning
Causing great pain, suffering, or sorrow.
Example
The accident was a grievous blow to the community.
El accidente fue un golpe grave para la comunidad.
A2 adverb /ˈɒbviəsli/

obviously

obviamente
Meaning
in a way that is easily perceived or understood; clearly
Example
Obviously, he didn’t read the instructions.
Obviamente, él no leyó las instrucciones.
C2 noun /kənˈsaɪnər/

consignor

remitente
Meaning
a person or company that sends goods to be sold or transported
Example
The consignor shipped the goods to the warehouse.
El remitente envió las mercancías al almacén.
B1 noun /peɪs/

pace

ritmo
Meaning
the speed at which something happens or is done
Example
She walked at a slow pace.
Ella caminaba a un ritmo lento.
B1 verb /daɪv/

dive

zambullirse
Meaning
to plunge headfirst into water or another substance
Example
He decided to dive into the pool on a hot day.
Él decidió zambullirse en la piscina en un día caluroso.
B2 noun /ˈfækəlti/

faculty

facultad, capacidad
Meaning
an inherent mental or physical ability; a division of a university
Example
She has a remarkable faculty for languages.
Ella tiene una facultad notable para los idiomas.
B2 adverb /əˈtræktɪvli/

attractively

de manera atractiva
Meaning
in a pleasing or appealing way; in a manner that draws interest or admiration
Example
The room was attractively decorated with soft lights and plants.
La habitación estaba decorada de manera atractiva con luces suaves y plantas.
C1 noun əˌkred.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

accreditation

acreditación
Meaning
The action or process of officially recognizing someone or something as having a particular status or being qualified to perform a particular activity.
Example
Accreditation ensures institutional credibility.
La acreditación asegura la credibilidad institucional.
C1 verb /dɪˈfjuːz/

diffuse

difundir
Meaning
to spread over a wide area or among a large number of people
Example
The smell of fresh bread diffused through the entire house.
El olor del pan recién hecho se difundió por toda la casa.
C2 verb /prəˈroʊɡ/

prorogue

suspender una sesión
Meaning
to discontinue a session of a parliament or assembly without dissolving it
Example
The president decided to prorogue parliament until the crisis was resolved.
El presidente decidió suspender el parlamento hasta que la crisis fuera resuelta.
A1 verb /kʌm/

come

venir
Meaning
to move toward a place; to arrive at a place
Example
Please come to my birthday party.
Por favor, ven a mi fiesta de cumpleaños.
C2 adjective /ˌsæpəˈneɪʃəs/

saponaceous

jabonoso
Meaning
Soapy or having the qualities of soap.
Example
The plant has saponaceous leaves that produce foam when rubbed in water.
La planta tiene hojas jabonosas que producen espuma cuando se frotan en agua.
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.pən ˈhæn.dɪd/

Open-handed

generoso; liberal
Meaning
Generous; liberal; giving freely;
Example
He is very open-handed with his money and always helps those in need.
Él es muy generoso con su dinero y siempre ayuda a los necesitados.
B2 adverb /ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəli/

Artificially

artificialmente;
Meaning
by artificial means; not naturally; in a fake manner
Example
The lake was artificially created for irrigation purposes.
El lago fue creado artificialmente para fines de riego.
C1 verb /ɛmˈbɛzəl/

embezzle

malversar
Meaning
to steal or misuse money or property entrusted to one's care
Example
The accountant was arrested for embezzling company funds.
El contador fue arrestado por malversar los fondos de la empresa.
A1 determiner/pronoun /ˈɛni/

any

cualquiera
Meaning
one, some, or all, without specifying which
Example
Do you have any questions?
¿Tienes alguna pregunta?
B2 adjective /ˈrɪdʒ.ɪd/

Rigid

rígido
Meaning
hard and stiff; not able to bend; strict and unwilling to change
Example
The company has a rigid dress code that all employees must follow.
La empresa tiene un código de vestimenta rígido que todos los empleados deben seguir.
C1 noun æmˈbɪvələns

ambivalence

ambivalencia
Meaning
Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something; uncertainty or confusion.
Example
She felt ambivalence about taking the job offer.
Ella sintió ambivalencia al aceptar la oferta de trabajo.
C2 noun /ˈpæk.ɪ.dɜːrm/

pachyderm

mamífero grande con piel gruesa
Meaning
a large mammal with thick skin, such as an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus
Example
The zoo had several pachyderms, including elephants and rhinos.
El zoológico tenía varios pachidermos, incluidos elefantes y rinocerontes.
B1 noun /kriˈeɪ.ʃənz/

creations

creaciones
Meaning
Things that have been created, especially works of art or imaginative works.
Example
His creations astonished the world.
Sus creaciones sorprendieron al mundo.
C1 adjective /ˈærɪd/

arid

árido
Meaning
extremely dry; lacking in interest or excitement
Example
The desert is known for its arid climate.
El desierto es conocido por su clima árido.
B2 noun /ʌnəˈbɪləti/

unability

incapacidad
Meaning
the state of being unable to do something; incapacity
Example
His unability to solve the problem caused delays in the project.
Su incapacidad para resolver el problema causó retrasos en el proyecto.
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.
A2 adjective ˈɡləʊ.bəl

global

global
Meaning
Relating to the whole world; worldwide.
Example
Global collaboration improves connectivity.
La colaboración global mejora la conectividad.
A1 noun /ˈkwes.tʃən/

Question

pregunta; frase interrogativa;
Meaning
a sentence asking for information or a response; an interrogative expression
Example
The teacher asked a difficult question during the exam.
El maestro hizo una pregunta difícil durante el examen.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛstɪlənt/

pestilent

pestilente
Meaning
Causing or tending to cause death or destruction; harmful or pernicious.
Example
The pestilent atmosphere of the swamp made people sick.
La atmósfera pestilente del pantano hizo que la gente se enfermara.
B2 noun /ˈsɪləbəs/

syllabus

plan de estudios
Meaning
An outline or summary of topics to be covered in a course of study.
Example
The professor handed out the syllabus on the first day of class.
El profesor entregó el plan de estudios el primer día de clase.
C2 noun /ˌlɪk.wəˈfeɪ.ʃənt/

liquefacient

líquido
Meaning
a substance that causes something to become liquid
Example
The chemist explained how the liquefacient worked in the experiment.
El químico explicó cómo funcionaba el líquido en el experimento.
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈrɛɡnəm/

interregnum

interregno
Meaning
A period between rulers or governments when normal leadership is suspended.
Example
The country faced instability during the interregnum after the king’s death.
El país enfrentó inestabilidad durante el interregno después de la muerte del rey.
A2 adjective /liːst/

Least

menos
Meaning
smallest in amount or degree; minimal
Example
This is the least expensive option available.
Esta es la opción más barata disponible.
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.
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.
B1 verb /kənˈvɪns/

convince

convencer
Meaning
to make someone believe or feel certain about something
Example
She convinced him to attend the meeting.
Ella lo convenció de asistir a la reunión.
C1 noun /luː/

lieu

en lugar de
Meaning
Instead of; in place of.
Example
He gave money in lieu of flowers.
Él dio dinero en lugar de flores.
C1 noun /ˌæmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

amplification

amplificación
Meaning
the act or process of making something stronger, louder, or more intense; an expansion or elaboration of details
Example
The microphone provides amplification of the speaker’s voice.
El micrófono proporciona amplificación de la voz del orador.
C2 noun /juːˌtɪlɪˈtɛəriənɪzəm/

utilitarianism

utilitarismo
Meaning
The ethical theory that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of the majority.
Example
Utilitarianism suggests that we should act to maximize overall happiness.
El utilitarismo sugiere que debemos actuar para maximizar la felicidad general.
A1 noun /ˈwɪn.doʊ/

Window

ventana
Meaning
an opening in a wall fitted with glass to let in light and air
Example
Please open the window for fresh air.
por favor abre la ventana para aire fresco.
C1 noun /ˌʌl.tɪˈmeɪ.təm/

Ultimatum

ultimátum
Meaning
a final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation
Example
The boss gave him an ultimatum: improve or be fired.
El jefe le dio un ultimátum: mejora o serás despedido.
C2 adjective /ˈvɒl.jʊ.bəl/

Voluble

hablador; locuaz
Meaning
speaking fluently and readily; talkative; having a continuous flow of words
Example
The voluble salesman talked for hours about his products.
El hablador vendedor habló durante horas sobre sus productos.
A2 adjective /niːt/

Neat

limpio y ordenado; bien organizado; hecho cuidadosamente
Meaning
clean and tidy; well-organized; carefully done
Example
Her room is always neat and organized.
Su habitación siempre está limpia y organizada.
C1 noun /ˈlæb.ə.rɪnθ/

labyrinth

laberinto, red de pasajes complicados
Meaning
A complicated network of paths or passages; an intricate and confusing arrangement.
Example
The city's streets were like a labyrinth.
Las calles de la ciudad eran como un laberinto.
C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.saɪt/

Parasite

parásito
Meaning
an organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits at its expense; a person who depends on others
Example
The dog was treated for intestinal parasites.
El perro fue tratado para parásitos intestinales.
C2 noun /ˈpɒliˌkreɪsi/

polycracy

policracia
Meaning
rule by many; government by multiple authorities
Example
The nation experienced a polycracy after decentralization reforms.
La nación experimentó una policracia después de las reformas de descentralización.
C1 verb /skʌlpt/

sculpt

felicidad
Meaning
to create or shape something by carving or molding
Example
The artist sculpted a beautiful statue from marble.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
A1 noun/adjective /əˈmerɪkən/

american

americano
Meaning
relating to the United States or its people
Example
She is an American citizen.
Ella es una ciudadana americana.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnət/

senate

senado
Meaning
a legislative or governing body, typically the upper chamber in a bicameral legislature
Example
The senate voted in favor of the new healthcare bill.
El senado votó a favor del nuevo proyecto de ley de salud.
C1 noun /ˈsɑːɡə/

saga

gran historia
Meaning
A long story of heroic achievement, or a long, complex series of events.
Example
The company's rise and fall became a corporate saga.
El ascenso y la caída de la empresa se convirtió en una saga corporativa.
C1 noun /ˈhɪpnətɪzəm/

hypnotism

hipnotismo
Meaning
The practice or act of inducing hypnosis.
Example
He studied hypnotism as part of his psychology degree.
Estudió el hipnotismo como parte de su carrera en psicología.
C2 noun /ˌθiːəˈloʊdʒən/

theologian

teólogo
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in theology.
Example
Theologians often debate complex questions of faith and morality.
Los teólogos a menudo debaten sobre preguntas complejas de fe y moralidad.
C1 adjective /ˈɔːrəl/

aural

aural
Meaning
Relating to the ear or the sense of hearing.
Example
The lecture was an aural experience as well as an intellectual one.
La conferencia fue una experiencia aural, además de intelectual.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒn.trər.i/

Contrary

contrario; opuesto;
Meaning
opposite in nature, direction, or meaning; completely different
Example
Contrary to popular belief, cats can be very social animals.
Contrario a la creencia popular, los gatos pueden ser animales muy sociales.
B1 noun /ˈɡæsəˌliːn/

gasoline

gasolina
Meaning
a liquid fuel made from petroleum, used mainly to power engines in vehicles
Example
The price of gasoline has increased significantly this month.
El precio de la gasolina ha aumentado significativamente este mes.
A2 noun /ˈketʃ.ʌp/

Ketch-up

salsa de tomate
Meaning
a thick sauce made chiefly from tomatoes, vinegar, and spices
Example
She squeezed some ketchup on her french fries before eating them.
Ella puso un poco de salsa de tomate en sus papas fritas antes de comerlas.
B1 verb /preɪ/

pray

rezar
Meaning
to speak to God or a deity; to hope earnestly
Example
Many people pray for peace in the world.
Muchas personas rezan por la paz en el mundo.
B2 noun /ˈmeɪər/

mayor

alcalde
Meaning
The elected head of a city, town, or municipality.
Example
The mayor announced a new policy to improve public transport.
El alcalde anunció una nueva política para mejorar el transporte público.
B2 verb /koʊp/

cope

hacer frente a
Meaning
to deal effectively with something difficult
Example
She had to cope with a lot of pressure at work.
Ella tuvo que hacer frente a mucha presión en el trabajo.
B1 noun /ʃɒk/

shock

shock
Meaning
a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience
Example
The news of his sudden departure was a shock to everyone.
La noticia de su repentina partida fue un shock para todos.
C2 noun /ˌkɑːrt ˈblɑːnʃ/

carte blanche

carta blanca
Meaning
complete freedom to act as one wishes
Example
The manager gave her team carte blanche to design the project.
El gerente dio a su equipo carta blanca para diseñar el proyecto.
B2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪt/

nonprofit

sin fines de lucro
Meaning
an organization that does not aim to make a profit, often serving a social or charitable purpose.
Example
She works for a nonprofit organization that helps children.
Ella trabaja para una organización sin fines de lucro que ayuda a los niños.
B1 verb /əˈsuːm/

assume

suponer
Meaning
to think that something is true without proof
Example
I assume he will be late to the meeting.
Yo supongo que llegará tarde a la reunión.
B1 adjective /ˈtrʌbəld/

troubled

preocupado
Meaning
experiencing or showing distress, anxiety, or worry
Example
He looked deeply troubled after hearing the bad news.
Parecía profundamente preocupado después de escuchar las malas noticias.
B1 noun /loʊn/

Loan

préstamo
Meaning
a thing that is borrowed, especially a sum of money that is expected to be paid back with interest
Example
He took a loan to buy a new car.
Él tomó un préstamo para comprar un coche nuevo.
C2 noun /ˈreɪdɪks/

radix

base
Meaning
the base or root of something; the number on which a system of numeration is built
Example
In mathematics, the decimal system has a radix of ten.
En matemáticas, el sistema decimal tiene una base de diez.
B2 noun /ˈrɪŋkəl/

Wrinkle

arruga
Meaning
a small line or fold in something, especially fabric or skin; a crease
Example
She noticed a few wrinkles around her eyes.
Ella notó algunas arrugas alrededor de sus ojos.
B1 noun /ˈpæsɪdʒ/

passage

pasaje/camino estrecho; fragmento/cita; proceso de moverse de un estado o lugar a otro
Meaning
a narrow way through or between; a section of text or music; the process of moving from one state or place to another
Example
The narrow passage led from the courtyard to the library.
El pasaje estrecho condujo del patio al biblioteca.
A2 noun /ˈkælɪndər/

calendar

calendario
Meaning
a system for organizing days, months, and years; a chart showing days of the year
Example
She marked her birthday on the calendar.
Ella marcó su cumpleaños en el calendario.
C1 noun /əˈseɪlənt/

assailant

agresor
Meaning
a person who attacks another
Example
The police arrested the assailant at the scene.
La policía arrestó al agresor en el lugar del crimen.
B1 noun /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt/

encouragement

ánimo
Meaning
the action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope
Example
Her encouragement helped me finish the project.
Su ánimo me ayudó a terminar el proyecto.
C2 adjective /ˌkɑːmənˈsɛnsɪkəl/

commonsensical

sensato
Meaning
based on or showing sound practical judgment; sensible
Example
It was commonsensical to carry an umbrella on a rainy day.
Era sensato llevar un paraguas en un día lluvioso.
C1 verb /bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/

begrudge

resentir a alguien por tener algo / dar algo de mala gana
Meaning
to resent someone for having something; to give reluctantly
Example
She did not begrudge him his success.
Ella no le guardó rencor por su éxito.
C2 adjective /ɪɡˈnoʊ.bəl/

Ignoble

deshonroso; vil; indigno
Meaning
dishonorable; not noble in character; base or mean
Example
His ignoble actions betrayed his friends' trust.
Sus acciones deshonrosas traicionaron la confianza de sus amigos.
B2 verb /ɪkˈspaɪər/

expire

expirar
Meaning
to come to an end, especially a period of validity or life
Example
My passport will expire next month.
Mi pasaporte expirará el próximo mes.
B2 noun /wɜːrd fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

word formation

formación de palabras
Meaning
the process by which new words are created or existing words are modified in a language
Example
Word formation helps learners understand how new vocabulary develops in English.
La formación de palabras ayuda a entender el vocabulario.
C2 adjective /ˈpɪd.lɪŋ/

Piddling

insignificante; trivial; pequeña cantidad
Meaning
trivial; insignificant; small in amount
Example
He was annoyed by the piddling amount of money he received.
Se molestó por la cantidad insignificante de dinero que recibió.