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C2 noun /ˌɪnvəˈluːʃən/

involution

involución
Meaning
a complicated or intricate form or state; in biology, the shrinking of an organ after its function has finished
Example
The story was full of involution, making it hard to follow.
La historia estaba llena de involución, lo que hacía difícil de seguir.
C1 noun /ˈkærət/

carat

unidad de peso para piedras preciosas
Meaning
a unit of weight for precious stones, equal to 200 milligrams
Example
She received a two-carat diamond ring for her engagement.
Ella recibió un anillo de diamantes de dos quilates para su compromiso.
C2 adjective /ˈnɪɡərdli/

niggardly

tacaño
Meaning
unwilling to spend or give; stingy or miserly
Example
He was too niggardly to leave a decent tip.
Él era demasiado tacaño para dejar una propina decente.
A2 noun /ˈfɑː.loʊ.ɪŋ/

following

seguidores
Meaning
a group of supporters or people who admire something or someone
Example
The singer has a large following around the world.
El cantante tiene una gran cantidad de seguidores alrededor del mundo.
C2 verb /sɛkˈstuːpəl/

sextuple

sextuplicar
Meaning
to make or become six times as great or as many
Example
Within two quarters, the campaign sextupled their daily sign-ups.
En dos trimestres, la campaña sextuplicó sus registros diarios.
C2 noun /ˈnaɪəlɪst/

nihilist

nihilista
Meaning
A person who rejects all religious and moral principles, often believing that life is meaningless.
Example
He was called a nihilist for rejecting all social norms.
Se le llamó nihilista por rechazar todas las normas sociales.
B1 noun dɛt

debt

deuda
Meaning
A sum of money that is owed or due.
Example
High levels of debt can lead to a financial crisis.
Los altos niveles de deuda pueden llevar a una crisis financiera.
B2 noun ˈsæt.əl.aɪt

satellite

satélite
Meaning
An artificial object which has been intentionally placed into orbit around a celestial body.
Example
Satellites provide critical data for research.
Los satélites proporcionan datos críticos para la investigación.
C2 adjective /ˈtæsɪtɜrn/

taciturn

taciturno
Meaning
reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little
Example
He was a taciturn man who rarely spoke in meetings.
Era un hombre taciturno que rara vez hablaba en las reuniones.
B2 adjective /ˈrɪski/

risky

arriesgado
Meaning
Involving the possibility of danger, harm, or loss
Example
Investing in that startup is risky but could bring high rewards.
Invertir en esa startup es arriesgado, pero podria traer grandes recompensas.
A2 adjective /waɪd/

Wide

ancho; amplio
Meaning
having a great distance from one side to the other; broad
Example
The river is very wide at this point.
El río es muy ancho en este punto.
A2 noun /flaɪt/

flight

vuelo / vuelo
Meaning
the act of flying, typically through the air; or a scheduled trip by an aircraft
Example
Our flight to London was delayed due to bad weather.
Nuestro vuelo a Londres se retrasó debido al mal tiempo.
A2 adverb; noun /ˌaʊtˈdɔːrz/

outdoors

al aire libre
Meaning
outside a building; the natural environment outside
Example
We spent the whole afternoon outdoors enjoying the fresh air.
Pasamos toda la tarde al aire libre disfrutando del aire fresco.
B2 verb /kəˈrɛspɒnd/

correspond

corresponder
Meaning
to communicate by exchanging letters or messages
Example
I correspond regularly with my old friends.
Correspondí regularmente con mis viejos amigos.
C2 noun /dreɪk/

Drake

pato macho
Meaning
a male duck; a type of waterfowl
Example
The drake led his family of ducks across the pond.
El drake llevó a su familia de patos a través del estanque.
B2 noun /ˈpɪl.ɡrɪm/

Pilgrim

peregrino; viajero
Meaning
a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons; a traveler
Example
The pilgrim walked for days to reach the holy shrine.
El peregrino caminó durante días para llegar al santuario sagrado.
B1 noun /pɑrˈtɪs.ə.pənt/

Participant

participante
Meaning
a person who takes part in something; someone who participates in an activity or event
Example
Every participant in the marathon received a medal.
Cada participante en el maratón recibió una medalla.
C2 noun /nɛl/

knell

campanazo
Meaning
The sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral; a signal of the end or failure of something.
Example
The knell of the church bell echoed through the valley at dusk.
El campanazo de la iglesia resonó por el valle al atardecer.
C2 adjective /ˈklɔɪ.ɪŋ/

cloying

empalagoso
Meaning
too sweet, rich, or sentimental, making it unpleasant
Example
The dessert was so cloying that I couldn't finish it.
El postre estaba tan empalagoso que no pude terminarlo.
A1 adjective /njuː/

new

nuevo
Meaning
recently made, discovered, or introduced; not existing before
Example
He bought a new car yesterday.
Él compró un coche nuevo ayer.
C1 adjective /ˈraɪtfəl/

rightful

legítimo
Meaning
having a legitimate or just claim; proper or lawful
Example
She is the rightful owner of the property.
Ella es la legítima dueña de la propiedad.
B2 noun /ˈkæp.tɪv/

Captive

cautivo
Meaning
a person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined
Example
The captive was held in a small cell for several months.
El cautivo fue mantenido en una pequeña celda durante varios meses.
C1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈlaʊ/

disallow

desautorizar
Meaning
to refuse to allow or accept something
Example
The referee disallowed the goal for offside.
El árbitro desautorizó el gol por fuera de lugar.
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊ.bəl/

Noble

noble
Meaning
having high moral qualities; honorable; generous; of aristocratic birth
Example
His noble actions helped many people in need.
Sus acciones nobles ayudaron a muchas personas necesitadas.
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪmɪkəl/

inimical

hostil / adverso
Meaning
tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly or hostile
Example
The policy was inimical to the country's economic growth.
La política era hostil al crecimiento económico del país.
A2 verb /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/

visiting

visitar
Meaning
Going to see and spend time with someone or at a place.
Example
The group is visiting islands during the expedition.
El grupo está visitando islas durante la expedición.
B1 noun /ˈhaʊswaɪf/

housewife

ama de casa
Meaning
a married woman who manages a household and whose main occupation is caring for her family and home
Example
She chose to work as a housewife while raising her children.
Ella decidió ser ama de casa mientras criaba a sus hijos.
C2 noun /məˈdæliən/

medallion

medallón
Meaning
a large medal or decorative piece, often worn as jewelry or used in architecture
Example
She wore a gold medallion around her neck.
Ella llevaba un medallón de oro alrededor de su cuello.
C2 adjective /kɔːrˈpɔːriəl/

corporeal

corporal, material
Meaning
relating to the physical body; material or tangible
Example
Ghosts are often described as having no corporeal form.
Los fantasmas a menudo se describen como sin forma corporal.
C1 adjective /ˈmɒnstrəs/

Monstrous

monstruoso; extremadamente grande; chocante o malvado; anormal o antinatural
Meaning
extremely large; shockingly evil or wrong; abnormal or unnatural
Example
The monstrous crime shocked the entire community.
El crimen monstruoso sorprendió a toda la comunidad.
B2 noun /spɑːrk/

Spark

chispa
Meaning
a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire; a flash of light; something that triggers or initiates
Example
A spark from the campfire ignited the dry leaves.
Una chispa del fuego de campamento encendió las hojas secas.
B2 verb /pɔːˈtreɪ/

portray

retratar
Meaning
to describe or represent something or someone in a work of art or literature
Example
The novel portrays a vivid picture of life in the countryside.
La novela retrata una imagen vívida de la vida en el campo.
C1 noun /ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃən/

provocation

provocación
Meaning
An action or statement that is intended to make someone angry or to cause a reaction.
Example
His rude comment was a clear provocation.
Su comentario grosero fue una clara provocación.
C1 noun /ˈprɒfəsi/

prophecy

profecía
Meaning
a prediction or message about the future, often believed to be divinely inspired
Example
The prophecy foretold the rise of a great leader.
La profecía predijo el ascenso de un gran líder.
C2 adjective /ˈpɑːmi/

palmy

próspero / glorioso
Meaning
prosperous, flourishing, or relating to palm trees
Example
He often reminisced about the palmy days of his youth.
A menudo recordaba los días prósperos de su juventud.
C1 verb/noun /skaʊl/

scowl

fruncir el ceño
Meaning
To frown in an angry or bad-tempered way.
Example
She scowled when she heard the unfair remark.
Ella frunció el ceño cuando escuchó el comentario injusto.
C2 verb /ˈpælpɪˌteɪt/

palpitate

latir rápidamente
Meaning
to beat rapidly and strongly, often because of fear, excitement, or illness
Example
Her heart began to palpitate with fear.
Su corazón comenzó a palpitar de miedo.
B2 noun fəˈtiːɡ

fatigue

fatiga
Meaning
Physical or mental exhaustion due to prolonged exertion or mental stress
Example
Lack of sleep leads to extreme fatigue.
La falta de sueño conduce a una fatiga extrema.
A2 noun /sɔːlt/

Salt

sal
Meaning
white crystalline substance used for seasoning food; sodium chloride
Example
Please add some salt to the soup to enhance its flavor.
Por favor, añade un poco de sal a la sopa para realzar su sabor.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtaɪtəld/

entitled

con derecho
Meaning
having the right to do or have something; feeling deserving of special treatment
Example
Employees are entitled to paid leave.
Los empleados tienen derecho a un permiso remunerado.
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.
C1 noun /ˈhɔːrtɪˌkʌltʃər/

horticulture

horticultura
Meaning
The art or practice of garden cultivation and management.
Example
Horticulture plays a vital role in producing fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants.
La horticultura juega un papel vital en la produccion de frutas, verduras y plantas ornamentales.
B2 verb /əˈkɒmədeɪt/

accommodate

acomodar
Meaning
To provide lodging, space, or meet the needs of someone.
Example
The hotel can accommodate up to 200 guests.
El hotel puede acomodar hasta 200 huéspedes.
A2 noun /ˈmærɪdʒ/

marriage

felicidad
Meaning
The legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship.
Example
Their marriage lasted for over thirty years.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
A2 adjective /ˈeksələnt/

Excellent

excelente; sobresaliente; superior;
Meaning
extremely good; outstanding; superior
Example
She received excellent grades in all her subjects.
Ella recibió excelentes calificaciones en todas sus materias.
C2 noun /ˈmɜːkinəs/

murkiness

oscuridad
Meaning
The quality of being dark, gloomy, or unclear.
Example
The murkiness of the water made it hard to see the fish.
La oscuridad del agua hizo que fuera difícil ver los peces.
C1 noun /ˌrɛkwɪˈzɪʃən/

requisition

requisición
Meaning
An official order laying claim to the use of property or materials; a formal demand or request.
Example
The manager submitted a requisition for new office supplies.
El gerente presentó una requisición para nuevos suministros de oficina.
A2 noun /dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/

Decision

decisión
Meaning
a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration; the action of deciding
Example
Making the right decision required careful analysis of all available options.
Tomar la decisión correcta requirió un análisis cuidadoso de todas las opciones disponibles.
B1 noun /ˈɡroʊ.sər/

Grocer

tiendero
Meaning
a person who sells food and household goods in a shop
Example
The grocer has fresh vegetables and fruits in his store.
El tiendero tiene frutas y verduras frescas en su tienda.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈeɪ.bəl/

Unable

incapaz
Meaning
lacking the power, skill, or means to do something
Example
He was unable to attend the meeting.
Él no pudo asistir a la reunión.
C1 noun /ˈmɒk.ər.i/

Mockery

burla; ridículo;
Meaning
teasing and contemptuous language or behavior; ridicule
Example
His speech was met with mockery from the audience.
Su discurso fue recibido con burla por la audiencia.
C1 adjective /ˈθɪŋ.kə.bəl/

thinkable

pensable
Meaning
Capable of being imagined or conceived; possible to consider or believe
Example
It is hard to believe that such an outcome is even thinkable.
Es difícil creer que tal resultado sea siquiera imaginable.
B2 noun /rɪˈmuː.vəl/

Removal

remoción; eliminación; despido;
Meaning
the action of taking something away or eliminating it; dismissal from office
Example
The removal of the old furniture took all day.
La remoción de los muebles viejos tomó todo el día.
C1 noun /ˈmæɡneɪt/

Magnate

magnate; persona poderosa y rica en el negocio
Meaning
A wealthy and powerful businessperson or industrialist
Example
The oil magnate owned dozens of refineries across the country.
El magnate del petróleo poseía docenas de refinerías en todo el país.
C2 verb /stɑːntʃ/

stanch

detener el flujo de sangre
Meaning
to stop the flow of blood or liquid from a wound or source
Example
The nurse quickly stanched the bleeding from the cut.
la enfermera rápidamente detuvo el sangrado de la herida.
B2 noun /sərˈkʌmfərəns/

circumference

circunferencia
Meaning
the distance around the edge of a circle
Example
The teacher asked us to calculate the circumference of the circle.
La profesora nos pidió calcular la circunferencia del círculo.
C1 verb ɪɡˈzæsərbeɪt

exacerbate

agravar
Meaning
To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.
Example
Climate change exacerbates flooding issues.
El cambio climático agrava los problemas de inundación.
C1 noun/verb /ˈkwɒr.i/

quarry

cantera / presa
Meaning
A place where stone or minerals are extracted; also means prey when hunted.
Example
The workers quarried limestone from the hill.
Los trabajadores extrajeron piedra caliza de la colina.
B2 adjective /ˌkɒn.fɪˈden.ʃəl/

Confidential

confidencial; privado; destinado a ser mantenido en secreto
Meaning
secret; private; intended to be kept secret
Example
Please keep this information confidential.
Por favor, mantén esta información confidencial.
B2 noun /ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.ɪ.kəl/

periodical

revista
Meaning
a magazine or journal published at regular intervals
Example
She subscribed to a science periodical.
Ella se suscribió a una revista de ciencias.
C1 noun /ˈnjuːɑːns/

nuance

matiz
Meaning
A subtle difference in shade of meaning, appearance, or sound.
Example
He noticed the subtle nuance in her expression.
Notó el sutil matiz en su expresión.
C2 adjective /ˈkoʊməˌtoʊs/

comatose

comatoso
Meaning
In a state of deep unconsciousness, resembling or related to coma.
Example
The comatose patient was kept under constant observation.
El paciente comatoso fue mantenido bajo constante observación.
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.
C2 noun /ˈkeɪ.nə.naɪt/

canaanite

cananeo
Meaning
a member of a people who lived in the ancient land of Canaan in the Middle East
Example
The Canaanites were known for their advanced trade networks.
Los cananeos eran conocidos por sus avanzadas redes comerciales.
C2 adjective /prɪˈsɛnʃənt/

presentient

presentimiento
Meaning
Having a feeling or sense of something about to happen; predictive.
Example
She was presentient of the coming disaster.
Ella tenía un presentimiento del desastre que venía.
C1 noun /ˈstɪmjʊlənt/

stimulant

estimulante
Meaning
A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body.
Example
Coffee is a common stimulant that helps people stay awake.
El café es un estimulante común que ayuda a las personas a mantenerse despiertas
B2 noun /ˈdʌklɪŋ/

duckling

patito
Meaning
a young duck
Example
The mother duck led her ducklings to the pond.
La mamá patito llevó a sus patitos al estanque.
C1 adjective /ˌnjʊə.rəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

neurological

neurológico
Meaning
Relating to the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of nerves and the nervous system.
Example
Meditation has positive neurological effects on mental health.
La meditación tiene efectos neurológicos positivos en la salud mental.
B1 noun /ˈkɛmɪkəl/

chemical

sustancia química
Meaning
a substance produced by or used in a chemical process
Example
The factory releases harmful chemicals into the river.
La fábrica libera sustancias químicas dañinas en el río.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈsɛntənəri/ or /sɛnˈtɛnəri/

centenary

centenario
Meaning
The hundredth anniversary of a significant event; relating to a period of 100 years.
Example
The school celebrated its centenary with a grand event.
La escuela celebró su centenario con un gran evento.
C2 noun /ˈmɪlɪt/

millet

mijo
Meaning
a small-seeded grass cultivated as a cereal crop
Example
Millet is often used as food in rural areas.
El mijo se usa a menudo como alimento en las áreas rurales.
C1 verb /əˈkrɛdɪt/

accredit

acreditar
Meaning
to officially recognize, authorize, or approve someone or something
Example
The university is accredited by the national education board.
La universidad está acreditada por el consejo nacional de educación.
C1 verb, noun /ˈbrɪsəl/

bristle

pelos rígidos; reaccionar con ira
Meaning
to react angrily or defensively; a short stiff hair or fiber
Example
The cat bristled when it saw the dog.
El gato se erizó cuando vio al perro.
A2 noun /bænd/

band

banda de música
Meaning
a group of musicians who play music together
Example
The band performed live at the concert.
La banda se presentó en vivo en el concierto.
B2 verb /ˈskætər/

scatter

esparcir
Meaning
to spread or throw around in different directions
Example
The wind scattered the leaves across the yard.
El viento dispersó las hojas por el jardín.
B2 noun ˈhæb.ɪ.tæts

habitats

hábitat
Meaning
The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
Example
Scientists envision habitats on the Moon.
Los científicos imaginan hábitats en la luna.
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 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.
B2 adjective /prɪˈventɪv/

Preventive

preventivo; diseñado para evitar algo que ocurra
Meaning
designed to prevent something from happening; protective against disease
Example
Regular exercise is a preventive measure against heart disease.
El ejercicio regular es una medida preventiva contra las enfermedades del corazón.
C2 noun /ˈsɛpəlkər/

sepulcher

sepulcro
Meaning
A small room or monument, cut in rock or built of stone, in which a dead person is buried.
Example
The ancient king was laid to rest in a grand sepulcher.
El antiguo rey fue enterrado en un gran sepulcro.
C2 noun /ˌkælɪsˈθɛnɪks/

calisthenics

ejercicio físico
Meaning
exercises that use body weight for strength and flexibility
Example
She practices calisthenics every morning in the park.
Ella practica calistenia todas las mañanas en el parque.
A2 adverb /æz ˈjuː.ʒu.əl/

As usual

como siempre
Meaning
in the way that is normal or typical; customarily
Example
As usual, he arrived late to the meeting.
Como siempre, llegó tarde a la reunión.
B2 verb /ˈɪmɪteɪt/

imitate

imitar
Meaning
to copy the behavior or manner of someone or something
Example
Children often imitate their parents' behavior.
Los niños a menudo imitan el comportamiento de sus padres.
B1 verb /rɪˈlaɪ/

rely

confiar
Meaning
to depend on or trust someone or something
Example
I rely on my friends for support.
Yo confío en mis amigos para apoyo.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈfæt.ɪk/

Emphatic

enérgico; fuerte; expresado con fuerza y convicción
Meaning
forceful; strong; showing emphasis; expressed with force and conviction
Example
She gave an emphatic 'no' to the proposal.
Ella dio un 'no' enfático a la propuesta.
C1 noun /ˈɪmɪdʒəri/

imagery

imaginería
Meaning
visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work
Example
The poet's use of imagery brought the scene to life.
El uso de imaginería por el poeta dio vida a la escena.
C2 adjective /ˈwɜːkmənˌlaɪk/

workmanlike

trabajoso
Meaning
Showing efficient, competent, and practical skill, but without flair or creativity.
Example
The carpenter delivered a workmanlike performance on the project.
El carpintero entregó una actuación de trabajo en el proyecto.
B2 noun rɪˈpʌb.lɪk

republic

república
Meaning
A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, with an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.
Example
A republic is governed by representatives of the people.
Una república es gobernada por los representantes del pueblo.
B2 noun ˈlænd.mɑːk

landmark

hito
Meaning
An object or feature of a landscape or town that is easily seen and recognized from a distance; an important stage or turning point.
Example
The space restaurant is a landmark in innovation.
El restaurante espacial es un hito en la innovación.
C2 noun /ˈreɪləri/

raillery

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

renaissance

renacimiento
Meaning
a revival of art, culture, or learning; a period of renewed interest and growth
Example
The city experienced a cultural renaissance during the 1990s.
La ciudad experimentó un renacimiento cultural durante los años 90.
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrdəməm/

Cardamom

cardamomo
Meaning
aromatic seeds from a plant in the ginger family, used as a spice
Example
The recipe calls for a pinch of ground cardamom.
La receta requiere un poco de cardamomo molido.
C2 adjective ˌʌn.əˈseɪ.lə.bəl

unassailable

inexpugnable
Meaning
Unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated.
Example
An unassailable position ensures dominance.
Una posición inexpugnable asegura la dominancia.
C1 verb /ˈpæs.ɪ.faɪ/

pacify

apaciguar
Meaning
To quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of someone.
Example
The mother tried to pacify her crying child.
La madre trató de apaciguar a su hijo que lloraba.
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 /ˈwɒb.l̩/

wobble

tambalear
Meaning
to move unsteadily from side to side; to shake or tremble slightly
Example
The table began to wobble when he leaned on it.
La mesa comenzó a tambalear cuando él se apoyó sobre ella.
B2 noun /ɪˈfɛktɪvnəs/

effectiveness

efectividad
Meaning
the degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result.
Example
The effectiveness of the new policy is still being evaluated.
La efectividad de la nueva política todavía se está evaluando.
B2 verb /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt/

speculate

especular / invertir
Meaning
To form a theory or guess without firm evidence; to invest in stocks, property, etc. hoping for profit.
Example
Experts speculate that the company may expand into new markets.
Los expertos especulan que la compañía podría expandirse a nuevos mercados.
B2 adjective /ˈrek.ləs/

Reckless

imprudente; temerario; peligroso;
Meaning
acting without thinking about consequences; careless; dangerous;
Example
His reckless driving caused a serious accident.
Su conducción imprudente causó un accidente grave.
C1 noun /ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/

demagogue

líder demagógico
Meaning
A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument.
Example
The crowd was swayed by the fiery speeches of the demagogue.
La multitud fue influenciada por los discursos apasionados del líder demagógico.
C1 noun /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪti/

serendipity

serendipia
Meaning
The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Example
Finding that old photo album was pure serendipity.
Encontrar ese viejo álbum de fotos fue pura serendipia.
B2 adverb /ˈæŋkʃəsli/

anxiously

ansiosamente
Meaning
in a worried, nervous, or uneasy manner; with anxious anticipation
Example
She waited anxiously for the exam results.
Ella esperaba ansiosamente los resultados del examen.
C2 noun /ˌvɑːljəˈbɪləti/

volubility

volubilidad
Meaning
The quality of talking fluently, readily, or incessantly.
Example
His volubility made him a successful radio host.
Su volubilidad lo convirtió en un exitoso presentador de radio.
A2 noun, verb /ʃɒt/

shot

tiro
Meaning
a single attempt to hit something, usually with a weapon or a ball
Example
He took a shot at the goal.
Él tomó un tiro hacia la portería.
C1 noun/verb /freɪ/

fray

pelea, desgastarse
Meaning
As a noun, a fight or heated dispute; as a verb, to unravel or wear out through friction.
Example
He tried to stay calm, but his nerves began to fray during the argument.
Trató de mantenerse calmado, pero sus nervios empezaron a desgastarse durante la discusión.
B1 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət/

climate

clima
Meaning
The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general.
Example
Climate change impacts all regions globally.
El cambio climático impacta todas las regiones a nivel mundial.
B1 verb /əˈproʊtʃ/

approach

acercarse / tratar con
Meaning
to move closer to someone or something; to deal with a situation or problem
Example
The teacher approached the student to offer help.
El maestro se acercó al estudiante para ofrecer ayuda.
A2 noun /ˈbʌk.ɪt/

Bucket

balde
Meaning
a roughly cylindrical open container with a handle, used to hold and carry liquids
Example
The farmer filled the bucket with fresh water from the well.
El granjero llenó el balde con agua fresca del pozo.
B2 adjective; verb (past participle) /ˈɒkjʊpaɪd/

occupied

ocupado
Meaning
being in use or taken; filled or lived in; controlled or held by force
Example
The room is occupied, so please wait outside.
La habitación está ocupada, por favor espere afuera.
C1 adjective /ˈpeɪnzˌteɪkɪŋ/

painstaking

con mucho cuidado
Meaning
Done with great care and thoroughness.
Example
The artist completed the project with painstaking detail.
El artista completó el proyecto con mucho cuidado.
C2 adverb /ˈwɪtɪŋli/

wittingly

conscientemente
Meaning
Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.
Example
He wittingly withheld information from the police.
Él retuvo información conscientemente de la policía.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtræn.sɪ.dʒəns/

intransigence

intransigencia
Meaning
Refusal to change one's views or to agree about something.
Example
The negotiations failed due to the intransigence of both parties.
Las negociaciones fracasaron debido a la intransigencia de ambas partes.
B2 noun əˈsʌmp.ʃənz

assumptions

suposiciones
Meaning
Things that are accepted as true or certain to happen, without proof.
Example
His assumptions about the project were completely wrong.
Sus suposiciones sobre el proyecto estaban completamente equivocadas.
B2 noun /ˈmærəθən/

marathon

maratón
Meaning
a long-distance running race, typically 42.195 kilometers (26.2 miles)
Example
She completed the marathon in under four hours.
Ella completó el maratón en menos de cuatro horas.
C1 noun məˈnɒp.əl.i

monopoly

monopolio
Meaning
The exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.
Example
The company has a monopoly on electric car production.
La empresa tiene un monopolio en la producción de coches eléctricos.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.fɪl/

landfill

vertedero
Meaning
a site where waste material is buried under the ground
Example
The city built a new landfill to manage its growing waste problem.
La ciudad construyó un nuevo vertedero para gestionar su creciente problema de residuos.
C2 noun ˌæm.ɔː.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

amortization

amortización
Meaning
The process of paying off debt with regular payments over time.
Example
The amortization schedule showed a 10-year repayment plan.
El calendario de amortización mostró un plan de pago de 10 años.
C2 noun /ˈætəmaɪzər/

atomizer

atomizador
Meaning
A device that sprays liquid into a fine mist.
Example
She used an atomizer to apply the perfume evenly.
Ella usó un atomizador para aplicar el perfume uniformemente.
B2 noun /ˈlɪkər/

liquor

licor
Meaning
Alcoholic drinks, especially strong distilled ones such as whiskey or vodka.
Example
The shop sells both beer and hard liquor.
La tienda vende cerveza y licor.
B2 noun /ˈdreɪ.nɪdʒ/

drainage

drenaje
Meaning
the system or process by which water or other liquids are drained away
Example
Poor drainage caused flooding in the neighborhood.
El mal drenaje causó inundaciones en el vecindario.
A2 noun /ˈvɪzɪtər/

visitor

visitante
Meaning
a person who goes to see a place or someone for a short time
Example
The museum had many visitors last weekend.
El museo tuvo muchos visitantes el fin de semana pasado.