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C1 verb /ɪnˈtɒksɪkeɪt/

intoxicate

felicidad
Meaning
to make someone lose control of their faculties or behavior due to alcohol or drugs
Example
The strong drink quickly intoxicated him.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈkɑːr.dɪ.nəl/

cardinal

cardenal / principal
Meaning
As an adjective: of prime importance; as a noun: a high-ranking Catholic clergyman or a type of bird.
Example
Honesty is a cardinal virtue in life.
La honestidad es una virtud cardinal en la vida.
C2 verb /ɪkˈspeɪʃiˌeɪt/

expatiate

hablar o escribir en detalle
Meaning
to speak or write at length or in detail
Example
The professor expatiated on the importance of critical thinking.
El profesor expuso en detalle la importancia del pensamiento crítico.
C2 noun (plural) /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃənz/

machinations

maquinaciones
Meaning
complicated and secret plans, often intended to cause harm
Example
The politician was brought down by his own machinations.
El político fue derribado por sus propias maquinaciones.
C2 noun /ˈʃʊərəti/

surety

garantía
Meaning
a person who takes responsibility for another's performance of an undertaking, such as appearing in court or paying a debt
Example
The landlord required a surety before renting the apartment.
El arrendador requirió una garantía antes de alquilar el apartamento.
B2 adjective /ˈpæʃənət/

passionate

apasionado
Meaning
showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief
Example
He is passionate about environmental conservation.
Él está apasionado por la conservación ambiental.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ/

counseling

asesoría
Meaning
professional guidance or therapy to help resolve personal or psychological problems
Example
She decided to go for counseling after feeling stressed for months.
Decidió ir a asesoría después de sentirse estresada durante meses.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːrkwɔɪz/

turquoise

turquesa
Meaning
a greenish-blue color or gemstone
Example
She wore a necklace with a beautiful turquoise stone.
Ella llevaba un collar con una hermosa piedra turquesa.
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.
B2 noun /ˈsnoʊ.fɔːl/

Snowfall

nevada
Meaning
the process of snow falling from the sky; the amount of snow that falls
Example
The heavy snowfall blocked all the roads yesterday.
La fuerte nevada bloqueó todas las carreteras ayer.
B2 adjective /ˈkrɒnɪk/

chronic

crónico
Meaning
Lasting for a long time or constantly recurring, often describing illness.
Example
She suffers from chronic back pain.
Ella sufre de dolor crónico en la espalda.
B1 verb /dæm/

damn

maldecir / maldición
Meaning
to condemn or criticize strongly; used as an expletive to express anger or emphasis
Example
He damned the unfair system in his speech.
Él maldijo el sistema injusto en su discurso.
C2 noun /kəˈnaɪ.vəns/

connivance

connivencia
Meaning
the act of secretly allowing or being involved in wrongdoing
Example
The theft happened with the connivance of the security guard.
El robo ocurrió con la connivencia del guardia de seguridad.
C2 noun /ˈmɛndɪkənt/

mendicant

mendigo
Meaning
a beggar; a person who lives by asking for alms
Example
The mendicant asked for food at the monastery gate.
El mendigo pidió comida en la puerta del monasterio.
C2 adjective /ˈfrɒlɪksəm/

Frolicsome

juguetón; alegre; vivaz
Meaning
joyful; playful; merry; cheerful
Example
The frolicsome children laughed and played in the park.
Los niños juguetones rieron y jugaron en el parque.
B1 noun /ˈskwɪr.əl/

Squirrel

ardilla
Meaning
a small agile tree-dwelling rodent with a long bushy tail
Example
The squirrel gathered nuts for winter.
La ardilla recogió nueces para el invierno.
C1 noun /ˌdiː.kɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

decomposition

descomposición
Meaning
the process of decaying or breaking down into simpler parts
Example
The decomposition of leaves enriches the soil.
La descomposición de las hojas enriquece el suelo.
C1 noun /ˈrɛtrəsˌpɛkt/

retrospect

retroceso
Meaning
the act of looking back on or reviewing past events
Example
In retrospect, the decision seemed unwise.
En retrospectiva, la decisión parecía imprudente.
B1 noun freɪm

Frame

marco
Meaning
A rigid structure that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or windowpane.
Example
A framed family tree can be displayed in your home.
Un árbol genealógico enmarcado puede exhibirse en tu hogar.
B1 noun /ˈkɑːr.pən.tər/

Carpenter

carpintero
Meaning
a person who makes and repairs wooden objects and structures
Example
The carpenter built a beautiful wooden cabinet for the kitchen.
El carpintero construyó un hermoso gabinete de madera para la cocina.
A2 noun /ˈweɪtrəs/

waitress

camarera
Meaning
a woman who serves food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or café
Example
The waitress took our order with a friendly smile.
La camarera tomó nuestro pedido con una sonrisa.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪtərɛri/

literary

literario
Meaning
concerning the writing, study, or content of literature
Example
She is a well-known figure in the literary world.
Ella es una figura conocida en el mundo literario.
B2 noun /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/

abolition

abolición
Meaning
the act of formally ending or eliminating a system, practice, or institution
Example
The abolition of slavery was a major milestone in human rights history.
La abolición de la esclavitud fue un hito importante en la historia de los derechos humanos.
A1 preposition /ʌv/

of

de
Meaning
expressing the relationship between a part and a whole
Example
The book is on the table, in front of the window.
El libro está sobre la mesa, frente a la ventana.
C1 adjective /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒənəl/

aboriginal

aborigen
Meaning
Relating to the original inhabitants of a region.
Example
The museum has a large collection of aboriginal art.
El museo tiene una gran colección de arte aborigen.
A2 noun /ˈoʊ.ʃən/

ocean

océano
Meaning
A very large expanse of sea, especially the main areas of sea between continents.
Example
The ocean covers more than 70% of the Earth's surface.
El océano cubre más del 70% de la superficie de la Tierra.
B2 noun /ˈpɪt.ʃər/

Pitcher

jarra, cántaro
Meaning
a large container with a handle and spout used for storing and pouring liquids
Example
The water pitcher on the table was filled with ice-cold lemonade.
La jarra de agua sobre la mesa estaba llena de limonada bien fría.
C1 noun /ˈtoʊ.pæz/

Topaz

topacio
Meaning
a precious stone, typically colorless, yellow, or blue, used in jewelry
Example
The queen's crown was adorned with a magnificent blue topaz.
La corona de la reina estaba adornada con un magnífico topacio azul.
C1 noun /dɪn/

din

ruido
Meaning
a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise
Example
The din of traffic outside made it hard to concentrate.
El ruido del tráfico afuera hacía difícil concentrarse.
C2 noun /ˈbɔːlsəm/

Balsam

flor de bálsamo
Meaning
a flowering plant with colorful blooms that often open in the evening; also refers to aromatic resin
Example
The garden balsam flowers bloomed beautifully in various shades of pink and purple.
Las flores de bálsamo del jardín florecieron hermosamente en varios tonos de rosa y morado.
C1 adjective /ˈɡæst.li/

ghastly

espantoso
Meaning
Causing great horror or fear; very unpleasant.
Example
The crime scene was a ghastly sight.
La escena del crimen fue espantosa.
C1 noun /ˈfʊtˌnoʊt/

foot-note

nota al pie
Meaning
A note of reference, explanation, or comment placed at the bottom of a page.
Example
The author included a foot-note to explain the historical context.
El autor incluyó una nota al pie para explicar el contexto histórico.
B2 noun /ˈsoʊlər ɪˈklɪps/

Solar eclipse

eclipse solar
Meaning
an eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon passing between it and the earth
Example
The solar eclipse will be visible from our city next month.
El eclipse solar será visible desde nuestra ciudad el próximo mes.
B1 noun

Kindness

bondad; amabilidad; generosidad
C2 noun /ˈfɪl.ə.dʒɪ.nɪst/

philogynist

persona que ama o admira a las mujeres
Meaning
a person who loves or admires women
Example
As a known philogynist, he advocated for women's education.
Como un conocido filoginista, él defendió la educación de las mujeres.
A2 noun /kæmp/

Camp

campamento
Meaning
a place where soldiers live temporarily; a place with tents or huts for temporary accommodation
Example
The military established a camp near the border.
El ejército estableció un campamento cerca de la frontera.
B2 noun /ˈreɪn.dʒər/

ranger

guardabosques
Meaning
A person responsible for protecting and managing forests, parks, or natural areas.
Example
The park ranger guided the tourists through the forest trail.
El guardabosques del parque guió a los turistas por el sendero del bosque.
B2 noun pərˈsɛpʃən

perception

percepción, entendimiento
Meaning
The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses
Example
Our perception of the situation was shaped by our prior experiences.
Nuestra percepción de la situación fue moldeada por nuestras experiencias previas.
B1 verb, noun, adjective /ˈmeltɪŋ/

melting

derretimiento
Meaning
the process of changing from solid to liquid due to heat; becoming softer or less rigid; emotionally moving or tender
Example
The ice is melting quickly under the hot sun.
El hielo se está derritiendo rápidamente bajo el sol caliente.
C1 verb /ˈrɛlɪɡeɪt/

relegate

relegar
Meaning
to assign to a lower rank, position, or category
Example
The manager decided to relegate the player to the bench.
El gerente decidió relegar al jugador al banco.
C2 verb /ˈæmbl/

amble

caminar despacio
Meaning
To walk at a slow, relaxed pace.
Example
They amble through the park on Sunday mornings.
Ellos caminan despacio por el parque los domingos por la mañana.
C2 adjective /spraɪ/

spry

ágil
Meaning
active and lively, especially in old age
Example
The spry grandmother surprised everyone with her quick dance steps.
La abuela ágil sorprendió a todos con sus rápidos pasos de baile.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈstrʌktəbl/

indestructible

indestructible
Meaning
Impossible to destroy or break.
Example
The superhero's shield was said to be indestructible.
Se dijo que el escudo del superhéroe era indestructible.
C2 noun /oʊliˈændər/

Oleander

oleandro
Meaning
a poisonous evergreen shrub with clusters of white, pink, or red flowers
Example
The beautiful oleander flowers bloomed in the garden despite their toxic nature.
Las hermosas flores de oleandro florecieron en el jardín a pesar de su naturaleza tóxica.
B1 noun /ˈmɪs.tər.i/

Mystery

misterio; algo inexplicable
Meaning
something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain
Example
The disappearance of the plane remains a mystery.
La desaparición del avión sigue siendo un misterio.
A2 noun reɪndʒ

range

alcance
Meaning
The extent or scope of something; the distance that can be covered or the limits within which something operates.
Example
The new electric car has a range of 400 miles.
El nuevo coche eléctrico tiene un alcance de 400 millas.
C2 noun /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪniæk/

kleptomaniac

persona con el impulso irresistible de robar
Meaning
A person with an irresistible urge to steal, typically without need or profit.
Example
The kleptomaniac was caught shoplifting again.
El kleptómano fue atrapado robando en una tienda nuevamente.
C1 noun kənˈsɔː.ti.əm

consortium

consorcio
Meaning
An association of several companies or organizations formed to undertake an enterprise beyond the resources of any one member.
Example
The consortium worked collaboratively to build the cable.
El consorcio trabajó de manera colaborativa para construir el cable.
B2 verb /ˈreɪn.dʒɪŋ/

ranging

oscilar
Meaning
Extending or varying between limits.
Example
The temperatures are ranging from 15 to 30 degrees this week.
Las temperaturas están oscilando de 15 a 30 grados esta semana.
C2 noun /ˈnɪk.næk/

knickknack

felicidad
Meaning
A small decorative object, especially in a house.
Example
The shelf was full of little knickknacks collected from their travels.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 adjective /əˈbreɪsɪv/

abrasive

áspero, rugoso o capaz de desgastar por frotamiento
Meaning
harsh, rough, or capable of wearing down by rubbing
Example
His abrasive tone made everyone uncomfortable.
Su tono áspero hizo que todos se sintieran incómodos.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənl/

institutional

institucional
Meaning
Relating to an organization or established practice.
Example
The government made several institutional reforms in education.
El gobierno hizo varias reformas institucionales en la educación.
C2 adjective /rɪˈmiːdiəbl/

remediable

remediable
Meaning
capable of being corrected or cured
Example
The mistake was serious but still remediable.
El error fue grave pero aún remediable.
A2 verb /hɜːrt/

hurt

herir
Meaning
to cause pain or injury; to feel pain physically or emotionally
Example
My back hurts from sitting too long.
Mi espalda duele de estar sentado demasiado tiempo.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈfɛktɪd/

unaffected

inafectado, genuino
Meaning
Not influenced or touched by something; genuine and natural.
Example
He remained unaffected by the criticism and kept working hard.
Él permaneció sin verse afectado por la crítica y siguió trabajando duro.
C1 noun /dɪsˈsɜːrvɪs/

disservice

perjuicio
Meaning
A harmful action; something that does damage rather than help.
Example
Spreading false information is a disservice to the community.
Difundir información falsa es un perjuicio para la comunidad.
C1 noun /ˈsɔːl.tɪd fɪʃ/

Salted fish

pescado salado
Meaning
fish preserved with salt; dried and salted fish for storage
Example
Salted fish is a traditional way to preserve seafood.
El pescado salado es una forma tradicional de conservar los mariscos.
C1 verb /rɪˈklaɪn/

recline

recostarse
Meaning
To lean or lie back in a relaxed position.
Example
She reclined on the sofa with a book.
Ella se recostó en el sofá con un libro.
C1 verb /rɪˈtɔːrt/

retort

respuesta rápida
Meaning
To reply quickly or sharply, often in a witty or angry manner.
Example
He quickly retorted that he was not to blame.
Él rápidamente respondió que no era su culpa.
C1 noun /əˈpærəl/

apparel

ropa
Meaning
Clothing, especially formal or special clothes.
Example
The store specializes in wedding apparel.
La tienda se especializa en ropa de boda.
B1 noun ˈwɔː.mɪŋ

warming

calentamiento
Meaning
The process of becoming warmer; an increase in temperature.
Example
Warming is accelerating due to greenhouse gases.
El calentamiento está acelerando debido a los gases de efecto invernadero.
B1 noun /aʊl/

Owl

búho
Meaning
a nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes and a hooked beak
Example
The owl hooted softly in the darkness of the forest.
El búho hooteó suavemente en la oscuridad del bosque.
C2 verb /ˈbætn/

batten

asegurar
Meaning
To fasten or secure something tightly.
Example
They battened down the hatches before the storm.
Ellos aseguraron las trampillas antes de la tormenta.
B2 noun ˈkwɒlɪti sliːp

quality sleep

sueño de calidad
Meaning
Deep and healthy sleep that is adequate and restorative, ensuring physical and mental well-being
Example
Quality sleep improves cognitive function and overall health.
El sueño de calidad mejora la función cognitiva y la salud en general.
C1 noun /jɛn/

yen

deseo
Meaning
A deep, strong desire or craving.
Example
She felt a strong yen to travel the world.
Sintió un fuerte deseo de viajar por el mundo.
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.
C2 verb /fɪˈlɪsɪˌteɪt/

felicitate

felicitar
Meaning
to congratulate; to express good wishes
Example
We felicitated the graduating students at the ceremony.
Felicitamos a los estudiantes graduados en la ceremonia.
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɔːrs ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

resource-efficient

eficiente en el uso de recursos
Meaning
Using resources in a way that minimizes waste and maximizes productivity.
Example
Resource-efficient farming conserves water and energy.
La agricultura eficiente en el uso de recursos conserva agua y energía.
C1 noun /məˈnɒɡəmi/

monogamy

monogamia
Meaning
The practice of being married to or in a relationship with only one person at a time.
Example
Many cultures encourage monogamy as the ideal form of marriage.
Muchas culturas fomentan la monogamia como la forma ideal de matrimonio.
C1 noun /rɑk sɔlt/

Rock Salt

sal de roca
Meaning
natural salt crystals formed from evaporated ancient seas; unrefined salt
Example
Rock salt is considered healthier than table salt.
La sal de roca se considera más saludable que la sal de mesa.
C1 verb /kɜːrˈteɪl/

curtail

reducir
Meaning
to reduce or limit something, especially something considered undesirable
Example
The company had to curtail its spending due to budget cuts.
La compañía tuvo que reducir su gasto debido a los recortes presupuestarios.
A1 noun /tʃeɪndʒ/

change

cambio
Meaning
The act or instance of making or becoming different.
Example
Change is inevitable for growth.
El cambio es inevitable para el crecimiento.
C2 noun /ɪmˈpʌlʃən/

impulsion

impulso
Meaning
a strong urge or drive to act; the act of impelling
Example
His impulsion to travel made him leave his job suddenly.
Su impulso de viajar lo llevó a dejar su trabajo de repente.
B1 noun /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/

automobile

coche
Meaning
a road vehicle powered by an engine, typically with four wheels
Example
He bought a new automobile last week.
Él compró un coche nuevo la semana pasada.
C1 noun /poʊˈɛt.ɪks/

poetics

poética, teoría de la poesía
Meaning
the study or theory of poetry and its principles
Example
He wrote a book on poetics explaining the art of verse.
Escribió un libro sobre poética explicando el arte del verso.
B1 noun /plʌm/

Plum

ciruela
Meaning
a small round fruit with smooth red or purple skin, sweet flesh, and a single large seed
Example
The purple plum was juicy and delicious.
La ciruela morada estaba jugosa y deliciosa.
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rət/

Pirate

pirata
Meaning
a person who attacks and robs ships at sea; someone who uses or reproduces copyrighted material illegally
Example
The pirate ship was spotted near the coast.
El barco pirata fue visto cerca de la costa.
C1 noun ˈpɑː.sɪŋ

parsing

análisis de la estructura de la oración
Meaning
The process of analyzing sentence structure to understand grammatical relationships.
Example
The AI model performs parsing to understand syntax.
El modelo de IA realiza el análisis de oraciones para entender la sintaxis.
C2 noun /kɒn.tɪˈɡjuː.ɪ.ti/

contiguity

contigüidad
Meaning
the state of being in direct contact or next to each other
Example
The contiguity of the two countries facilitates trade.
La contigüidad de los dos países facilita el comercio.
C1 noun dɪˈskrep.ən.siz

discrepancies

discrepancia
Meaning
Differences between things that should be the same
Example
Discrepancies in regulations delay progress.
Las discrepancias en las regulaciones retrasan el progreso.
C2 noun /kwaɪˈiːtəs/

Quietus

muerte o algo que causa la muerte; una resolución final
Meaning
death or something that causes death; a final settlement
Example
The hero received his quietus from the villain's sword.
El héroe recibió su quietus de la espada del villano.
B1 phrase bɛst ˈɛf.ərt

best effort

mejor esfuerzo
Meaning
The maximum amount of effort or energy that someone can give.
Example
He gave his best effort to complete the task on time.
Él dio su mejor esfuerzo para completar la tarea a tiempo.
C1 noun /skɪt/

skit

sketch
Meaning
a short, humorous performance or piece of writing
Example
The students performed a funny skit at the event.
Los estudiantes realizaron un divertido sketch en el evento.
C2 adjective /ˈæməˌtɔːri/

amatory

relacionado con el amor
Meaning
Relating to or expressing sexual love.
Example
The poet’s verses were filled with amatory themes.
Los versos del poeta estaban llenos de temas amorosos.
A1 noun /eɡ/

Egg

huevo
Meaning
an oval object laid by female birds, reptiles, fish, and insects, used as food
Example
I had scrambled eggs for breakfast this morning.
Esta mañana comí huevos revueltos para el desayuno.
C1 noun /ˈskeɪ.biːz/

Scabies

sarna
Meaning
a contagious skin disease caused by mites that causes intense itching
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with scabies after examining the rash.
El doctor le diagnosticó sarna después de examinar la erupción.
C1 noun /ˈlænd.slaɪd/

Landslide

deslizamiento de tierra
Meaning
a collapse of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff; an overwhelming victory in an election
Example
Heavy rains triggered a massive landslide that blocked the mountain highway.
Las fuertes lluvias provocaron un gran deslizamiento de tierra que bloqueó la carretera de montaña.
C1 adjective /rɪˈper.ə.bəl/

Repairable

reparable
Meaning
able to be fixed or mended; capable of being repaired
Example
The broken phone is repairable with the right parts.
El teléfono roto se puede reparar con las piezas adecuadas.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərət/

temperate

moderado
Meaning
showing moderation or self-restraint; also describing mild climate.
Example
He is known for his temperate behavior even in stressful situations.
Es conocido por su comportamiento moderado incluso en situaciones estresantes.
A2 noun /ˈɒbdʒɪkt/

object

objeto
Meaning
a thing that can be seen and touched
Example
The table is an object in the room.
La mesa es un objeto en la habitación.
B2 adverb /ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/

explicitly

explícitamente
Meaning
in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
Example
The instructions were explicitly written to avoid any confusion.
Las instrucciones fueron escritas explícitamente para evitar cualquier confusión.
C1 adverb /ˈɒp.tɪ.məl.i/

optimally

de manera óptima
Meaning
In the most effective or efficient way possible.
Example
Tasks should be allocated optimally for maximum output.
Las tareas deben asignarse de manera óptima para obtener el máximo rendimiento.
C1 noun /trʌsˈtiː/

trustee

fideicomisario
Meaning
a person who holds or manages property or assets for the benefit of others
Example
She was appointed as the trustee of the family estate.
Ella fue nombrada fideicomisaria de la propiedad familiar.
C1 adjective /ˈæmərəs/

amorous

amoroso
Meaning
Showing, feeling, or relating to romantic love or desire.
Example
He sent her an amorous letter filled with declarations of love.
Él le envió una carta amorosa llena de declaraciones de amor.
A2 noun /jɑːrd/

Yard

patio; jardín; área alrededor de una casa
Meaning
a unit of linear measure equal to 3 feet; an area of land immediately adjacent to a building
Example
The children played in the back yard.
Los niños jugaron en el jardín trasero.
B2 noun /ˈkʌlprɪt/

culprit

culpable
Meaning
a person who is responsible for a crime or misdeed
Example
The police caught the culprit behind the robbery.
La policía atrapó al culpable detrás del robo.
C2 adjective /ˌpɑːrsɪˈmoʊniəs/

parsimonious

tacaño
Meaning
unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy
Example
The company was too parsimonious to invest in better equipment.
La empresa era demasiado tacaña para invertir en mejores equipos.
C1 adverb /ˈpiːs.miːl/

Piecemeal

fragmentado; en pedazos
Meaning
done or made gradually, one piece at a time; fragmentary; unsystematic
Example
The renovation was done piecemeal over several years due to budget constraints.
La renovación se hizo poco a poco durante varios años debido a las restricciones presupuestarias.
C2 adjective /ˌsuːpərˈæn.ju.eɪ.tɪd/

superannuated

obsoleto
Meaning
old and no longer useful or valid; retired due to age
Example
The factory was filled with superannuated machines that slowed production.
La fábrica estaba llena de máquinas obsoletas que ralentizaban la producción.
B2 verb /ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/

specify

especificar
Meaning
to state or describe something clearly and exactly
Example
Please specify the time and place of the meeting.
Por favor, especifique la hora y el lugar de la reunión.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfɪk/

anthropomorphic

antropomórfico
Meaning
attributing human characteristics to non-human things, like animals or objects
Example
The cartoon shows an anthropomorphic cat walking on two legs.
El dibujo animado muestra un gato antropomórfico caminando sobre dos patas.
C2 noun prɒkˈsiː.mɪks

proxemics

el estudio del uso del espacio personal
Meaning
The study of how people use space and distance to indicate relationships
Example
Understanding proxemics helps in improving interpersonal communication.
Entender la proxémica ayuda a mejorar la comunicación interpersonal.
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.kɔːd/

concord

acuerdo o armonía
Meaning
Agreement or harmony between people or groups.
Example
The leaders worked towards international concord.
Los líderes trabajaron por la concordia internacional.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈedəbəl/

Inedible

incomible
Meaning
not suitable or safe for eating; not edible
Example
The mushrooms were poisonous and completely inedible.
Los hongos eran venenosos y completamente incomestibles.
B2 noun /ˈbækɪŋ/

Backing

respaldo
Meaning
help or support; financial or material support
Example
The project received backing from several major investors.
El proyecto recibió respaldo de varios inversionistas importantes.
B2 noun/verb /preɪ/

prey

presa
Meaning
an animal hunted by another for food; to hunt and feed on
Example
Lions prey on zebras in the wild.
Los leones cazan cebras en la naturaleza.
C2 verb /prɪˈværɪkeɪt/

prevaricate

evitar decir la verdad
Meaning
to avoid telling the truth by not giving a direct answer
Example
The politician began to prevaricate when asked about the scandal.
El político comenzó a evadir cuando le preguntaron sobre el escándalo.
C2 adjective /ˈɛdɪfaɪɪŋ/

edifying

edificante
Meaning
Providing moral or intellectual instruction or enlightenment.
Example
The documentary was both entertaining and edifying.
El documental fue tanto entretenido como edificante.
C2 noun /ɪkˈsɔːr.ə/

Ixora

ixora
Meaning
a tropical flowering shrub with clusters of small bright red, orange, or yellow flowers
Example
The bright red ixora bushes lined the pathway to the tropical garden.
Los arbustos de ixora de color rojo brillante alineaban el camino hacia el jardín tropical.
C1 noun /oʊθ/

Oath

juramento
Meaning
a solemn promise or declaration; a sworn statement
Example
The doctor took an oath to help patients.
El doctor hizo un juramento de ayudar a los pacientes.
C1 noun /ˈdæn.drʌf/

Dandruff

caspa
Meaning
small white or grey flakes of dead skin that form on the scalp and fall from the hair
Example
He used a special shampoo to treat his persistent dandruff problem.
Usó un champú especial para tratar su persistente problema de caspa.
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrtʃɑːrdʒ/

surcharge

recargo adicional
Meaning
an additional charge or payment added to the usual cost
Example
The airline ticket had a fuel surcharge added to it.
El boleto de avión tenía un recargo por combustible agregado.
C2 noun /ˈpɛntəˌɡræm/

pentagram

pentagrama
Meaning
A five-pointed star often used as a symbol in magic, mysticism, or religion.
Example
The wizard drew a pentagram on the floor as part of the ritual.
El mago dibujó un pentagrama en el suelo como parte del ritual.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːr.nɪst/

Earnest

serio; genuino; mostrando profunda y seria convicción
Meaning
sincere; genuine; showing deep and serious conviction
Example
He made an earnest attempt to solve the problem.
Él hizo un intento serio de resolver el problema.
B2 verb /ədˈmɪnɪstər/

administer

administrar
Meaning
to manage or control the running of; to give or apply medicine or treatment
Example
The nurse will administer the vaccine to all patients.
La enfermera administrará la vacuna a todos los pacientes.
C1 noun /ˈskwɒlər/

squalor

miseria
Meaning
the state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially due to poverty or neglect
Example
They lived in squalor without basic facilities.
Vivían en la miseria sin instalaciones básicas.
B2 adjective /ˈskɑː.lət/

Scarlet

escarlata
Meaning
a bright red color with a slightly orange tinge
Example
The scarlet roses in the garden looked magnificent in the morning light.
Las rosas escarlatas en el jardín se veían magníficas a la luz de la mañana.
A1 noun /tɜːrn/

Turn

giro; vuelta; oportunidad;
Meaning
an act of moving something in a circular direction; a change of direction; an opportunity to do something
Example
It's your turn to speak at the meeting.
Es tu turno de hablar en la reunión.
B2 noun (plural) /ˈtæk.tɪks/

tactics

tácticas
Meaning
specific methods or actions used to achieve a goal, especially in military or competition
Example
The team changed their tactics to win the game.
El equipo cambió sus tácticas para ganar el juego.
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊpləs/

Hopeless

desesperado; sin esperanza
Meaning
feeling or causing despair about something; without hope; desperate
Example
The situation seemed hopeless until help arrived.
La situación parecía desesperada hasta que llegó la ayuda.