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A1 noun /ˈdʒænjuˌɛri/

january

enero
Meaning
the first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
January is often the coldest month of the year.
Enero suele ser el mes más frío del año.
B2 noun /kraɪst/

christ

Cristo
Meaning
the title given to Jesus, considered the Messiah in Christianity
Example
Christ is central to Christian faith.
Cristo es central para la fe cristiana.
C2 adjective /ˌækrəˈmætɪk/

achromatic

acromático
Meaning
without color; free from color
Example
The designer chose an achromatic palette of black, white, and gray.
El diseñador eligió una paleta acromática de negro, blanco y gris.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmp.təmz/

symptoms

síntomas
Meaning
signs or indications of a disease or condition
Example
Fever and cough are common symptoms of the flu.
La fiebre y la tos son síntomas comunes de la gripe.
C1 noun /ˈpɪn.sərz/

Pincers

tenaza
Meaning
a tool made of two curved or hinged pieces of metal used for gripping and pulling things
Example
The chef used pincers to remove the hot pot from the stove.
El chef usó una tenaza para sacar la olla caliente de la estufa.
B2 noun /ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ/

organic farming

agricultura orgánica
Meaning
Farming method that avoids synthetic chemicals and fertilizers, using natural methods instead.
Example
Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution.
La agricultura orgánica mejora la salud del suelo y reduce la contaminación.
A1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.dən/

Garden

jardín
Meaning
a piece of ground, often near a house, used for growing flowers, fruit, or vegetables
Example
She spent her morning tending to the roses in her beautiful garden.
Ella pasó su mañana cuidando las rosas en su hermoso jardín.
A2 adjective /əˈwɛər/

aware

consciente
Meaning
having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact
Example
She is aware of the risks involved.
Ella es consciente de los riesgos involucrados.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsʌf.ər.ə.bəl/

insufferable

insoportable
Meaning
Too extreme to bear; intolerable.
Example
The heat during the summer was insufferable.
El calor durante el verano fue insoportable.
B1 adjective /ˈrɔɪ.əl/

Royal

real
Meaning
belonging to or connected with the monarch or monarchy; magnificent; excellent
Example
The royal family attended the ceremony.
La familia real asistió a la ceremonia.
B1 adverb /əˈkeɪʒənəli/

Occasionally

ocasionalmente; de vez en cuando;
Meaning
sometimes; from time to time; not regularly
Example
I occasionally visit my grandmother on weekends.
A veces visito a mi abuela los fines de semana.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈmiːdiəbl̩/

irremediable

irremediable
Meaning
Impossible to cure, repair, or remedy.
Example
The damage to the ancient manuscript was irremediable.
El daño al antiguo manuscrito era irremediable.
C1 noun /ɡəˈzet/

Gazette

gaceta
Meaning
an official journal or newspaper, especially one published by an organization or government
Example
The promotion was officially announced in the government gazette last week.
La promoción fue anunciada oficialmente en la gaceta del gobierno la semana pasada.
A1 pronoun/noun /lɒts/

lots

muchos
Meaning
A large number or amount of something.
Example
She has lots of friends in the city.
Ella tiene muchos amigos en la ciudad.
C2 verb /ˈsɪmpər/

simper

sonreír de manera tonta o afectada
Meaning
to smile in a silly, self-conscious, or affected way
Example
She simpered at his compliment, clearly embarrassed.
Ella sonrió tontamente ante su cumplido, claramente avergonzada.
C1 noun /ˈpɛdɪɡriː/

pedigree

linaje
Meaning
the recorded ancestry or lineage of a person, family, or animal; the history or origin of something
Example
The dog has a pedigree that traces back several generations.
El perro tiene un linaje que rastrea varias generaciones atrás.
B2 noun, verb /slænt/

slant

punto de vista sesgado
Meaning
A particular point of view; to slope or lean in a particular direction.
Example
The article had a political slant.
El artículo tenía una inclinación política.
C2 noun /ˈveɪɡəri/

vagary

cambio inesperado
Meaning
An unexpected and inexplicable change in a situation or someone's behavior.
Example
The vagaries of the weather made planning difficult.
Los caprichos del clima hicieron que la planificación fuera difícil.
B1 noun /nɛt/

net

red
Meaning
a piece of material made of threads or ropes woven together, used to catch or hold things
Example
The fisherman cast his net into the sea.
El pescador lanzó su red al mar.
C2 verb /əˈsɛvəˌreɪt/

asseverate

aseverar
Meaning
to affirm or declare positively and earnestly
Example
He asseverated that he had never seen the man before.
Él afirmó que nunca había visto al hombre antes.
C2 noun /ˈlætɪs/

lattice

estructura de rejilla
Meaning
A structure of crossed strips arranged in a grid or crisscross pattern.
Example
The garden was decorated with a wooden lattice covered in vines.
El jardín estaba decorado con una estructura de rejilla de madera cubierta de vides.
C1 noun /ˈpærəbl/

parable

parable
Meaning
A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.
Example
Jesus often taught using a parable to convey deeper truths.
Jesús a menudo enseñaba usando una parábola para transmitir verdades más profundas.
B2 noun /səˈvaɪvl/

survival

supervivencia
Meaning
the state of continuing to live or exist, typically in difficult conditions
Example
Survival in the wild can be a challenging experience.
La supervivencia en la naturaleza puede ser una experiencia desafiante.
C1 verb /ˈʃrɪvəl/

shrivel

arrugar
Meaning
To become dry, wrinkled, and smaller due to lack of moisture.
Example
The flowers shriveled under the hot sun.
Las flores se arrugaron bajo el sol caliente.
C1 adjective /ˈnjuː.tri.ənt dɛns/

nutrient-dense

rico en nutrientes
Meaning
Rich in nutrients and high nutritional value.
Example
Organic food is often more nutrient-dense than processed food.
Los alimentos orgánicos suelen ser más ricos en nutrientes que los alimentos procesados.
B2 noun /præŋk/

prank

broma
Meaning
A trick that is intended to be funny but not harmful.
Example
They played a harmless prank on their friend during the party.
Ellos jugaron una broma inocente con su amigo durante la fiesta.
A1 noun /tɛn/

ten

diez
Meaning
the number following nine and preceding eleven
Example
I have ten apples in the basket.
Tengo diez manzanas en la canasta.
A2 noun/verb /ˈsiːzən/

season

estación / sazonar
Meaning
One of the four periods of the year characterized by specific weather conditions; also, to add flavor to food.
Example
Spring is my favorite season of the year.
La primavera es mi estación favorita del año.
C2 verb /rɪˈɡeɪl/

regale

regalar
Meaning
To entertain or amuse someone with stories, food, or drink.
Example
He regaled us with stories of his travels around the world.
Nos regaló con historias de sus viajes alrededor del mundo.
C2 verb /ˌænɪmədˈvɜːt/

animadvert

criticar
Meaning
To comment critically or unfavorably.
Example
The teacher animadverted on the student's careless mistakes.
El maestro criticó los errores descuidados del estudiante.
C1 noun /ˈklaɪəntɛl/

clientele

clientela
Meaning
The clients or customers of a professional person or business.
Example
The salon's clientele includes many high-profile individuals.
La clientela del salón incluye a muchos individuos de alto perfil.
C1 noun ˈθɜː.məl stres

thermal stress

estrés térmico
Meaning
Stress caused by excessive heat that affects plant growth and development.
Example
High thermal stress affects plant growth.
El estrés térmico afecta el crecimiento de las plantas.
C2 noun /ˈtɜːrpɪtuːd/

turpitude

depravación
Meaning
depraved or wicked behavior or character
Example
The judge condemned the criminal’s act of moral turpitude.
El juez condenó el acto de depravación moral del criminal.
B1 adjective /əˈɡrɛsɪv/

aggressive

agresivo
Meaning
ready or likely to attack or confront; forceful
Example
The salesman used an aggressive strategy to close the deal.
El vendedor utilizó una estrategia agresiva para cerrar el trato.
C2 noun /hæp/

hap

suerte, fortuna, azar
Meaning
luck, fortune, or chance occurrence
Example
By sheer hap, he discovered the old letter hidden in the drawer.
Por pura suerte, descubrió la vieja carta escondida en el cajón.
C2 noun /ˌbenɪˈdɪkʃən/

Benediction

bendición
Meaning
a blessing, especially a ceremonial one; an expression of good wishes
Example
The priest gave his benediction to the newlyweds.
El sacerdote dio su bendición a los recién casados.
B1 adjective ɪkˈstriːm

extreme

extremo
Meaning
Reaching a high or the highest degree; very great.
Example
Extreme weather patterns disrupt ecosystems.
Los patrones climáticos extremos interrumpen los ecosistemas.
A2 adjective /ˈkeər.ləs/

Careless

descuidado; negligente; distraído; imprudente;
Meaning
not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors; negligent; inattentive
Example
His careless driving caused a serious accident on the highway.
Su conducción descuidada causó un accidente grave en la carretera.
C2 noun /nɪb/

nib

punta de la pluma
Meaning
the pointed end of a pen used for writing or drawing
Example
He dipped the nib into the ink before writing.
Él sumergió la punta de la pluma en la tinta antes de escribir.
C1 noun ˈkɔː.pəs

corpus

una gran colección de datos lingüísticos usados para el análisis e investigación del lenguaje
Meaning
A large collection of linguistic data used for language analysis and research.
Example
Linguists use a corpus to analyze language patterns.
Los lingüistas usan un corpus para analizar los patrones del lenguaje.
C1 verb /ˈɡælvənaɪz/

galvanize

felicidad
Meaning
to shock or excite someone into taking action; to coat iron or steel with a protective layer of zinc
Example
The speech galvanized the crowd into action.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

denomination

denominación, valor
Meaning
a recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church; a unit of value or currency
Example
The church belongs to a Protestant denomination.
La iglesia pertenece a una denominación protestante.
C1 adjective /ˈpen.ɪ.ləs/

Penniless

sin dinero; extremadamente pobre; completamente sin fondos
Meaning
having no money; extremely poor; completely without funds
Example
After losing his job, he became penniless.
Después de perder su trabajo, se quedó sin dinero.
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈlæps/

relapse

recaída
Meaning
to return to a worse condition, especially after improvement; a deterioration after recovery
Example
After months of progress, he suffered a relapse.
Después de meses de progreso, sufrió una recaída.
A2 noun /θɔːt/

thought

pensamiento
Meaning
an idea or opinion produced by thinking or considering something
Example
She had a sudden thought about the future.
Ella tuvo un pensamiento repentino sobre el futuro.
A2 noun /ˈsɪk.nəs/

Sickness

enfermedad; dolencia
Meaning
the state of being ill; a disease or illness
Example
She took time off work due to sickness.
Ella tomó tiempo libre del trabajo debido a la enfermedad.
B1 noun ɪɡˈzek.jə.tɪv

executive

ejecutivo
Meaning
The branch of government responsible for implementing and enforcing laws.
Example
The executive body enforces policies.
El cuerpo ejecutivo aplica las políticas.
A1 noun ækˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

Activities

actividades
Meaning
A thing that a person or group does or has done.
Example
Productive activities drive progress.
Las actividades productivas impulsan el progreso.
B2 noun

Kitchen garden

huerto doméstico; jardín cerca de la cocina
B2 noun /taɪm/

thyme

tomillo
Meaning
A small aromatic herb used in cooking and medicine.
Example
She sprinkled thyme on the roasted chicken.
Ella espolvoreó tomillo sobre el pollo asado.
C2 noun /ruːθ/

ruth

compasión
Meaning
A feeling of pity, compassion, or sorrow.
Example
He felt no ruth for the people he had betrayed.
Él no sintió ninguna compasión por las personas a las que había traicionado.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪlfəl/

willful

voluntario
Meaning
Deliberate, intentional, or stubbornly determined to do as one wants.
Example
Her willful disregard for the rules got her into trouble.
Su voluntariedad al ignorar las reglas le metió en problemas.
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.
A2 adjective /kjuːt/

cute

lindo
Meaning
attractive in a pretty or endearing way
Example
That puppy is so cute!
¡Ese cachorro es tan lindo!
B2 adjective /ˈpɔɪ.zən.əs/

Poisonous

venenoso; tóxico; mortal
Meaning
containing poison; toxic; deadly
Example
The snake is highly poisonous and dangerous.
La serpiente es muy venenosa y peligrosa.
C2 adjective /əˈluːviəl/

alluvial

aluvial
Meaning
Relating to or derived from alluvium (loose soil or sediment deposited by rivers).
Example
The farmers cultivate crops on the fertile alluvial plains.
Los agricultores cultivan cultivos en las fértiles llanuras aluviales.
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.
C1 noun /ˈpædʒənt/

pageant

certamen de belleza
Meaning
A public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate costumes, or a beauty contest.
Example
She won first place in the beauty pageant.
Ella ganó el primer lugar en el certamen de belleza
B1 noun /ˌæv.əˈkɑː.doʊ/

Avocado

aguacate
Meaning
a green pear-shaped fruit with creamy flesh and high fat content, often used in healthy diets
Example
Avocado is rich in healthy fats and is popular in salads and toast.
El aguacate es rico en grasas saludables y es popular en ensaladas y tostadas.
C1 adjective /ˈθrɪfti/

thrifty

ahorrador
Meaning
using money and resources carefully and not wastefully
Example
She is very thrifty and always saves money for the future.
Ella es muy ahorradora y siempre ahorra dinero para el futuro.
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.
B2 adjective /əˈpærənt/

apparent

aparente
Meaning
Clearly visible or understood; obvious.
Example
It soon became apparent that he was not telling the truth.
Pronto quedó claro que no estaba diciendo la verdad.
C2 adjective /ˈdaʊti/

doughty

valiente
Meaning
brave, valiant, courageous
Example
The doughty soldier never backed down from a challenge.
El valiente soldado nunca se echó atrás ante un desafío.
B2 adjective /θiˈætrɪkl/

theatrical

teatral
Meaning
Relating to the theater or exaggerated and dramatic in behavior or style.
Example
Her theatrical performance won the audience's applause.
Su actuación teatral obtuvo el aplauso del público.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli/

undoubtedly

sin duda
Meaning
without a doubt, certainly
Example
He is undoubtedly the best player on the team.
Él es sin duda el mejor jugador del equipo.
C2 adjective /pərˈfɛktəbl/

perfectible

perfectible
Meaning
capable of being made perfect or improved
Example
Human nature is imperfect but perfectible.
La naturaleza humana es imperfecta, pero perfectible.
C1 adjective /prəˈpɔːrʃənət/

proportionate

proporcional
Meaning
Corresponding in size, degree, or intensity; balanced in relation.
Example
The punishment should be proportionate to the crime.
La pena debe ser proporcional al crimen.
A2 pronoun /aʊərˈsɛlvz/

ourselves

nosotros mismos
Meaning
used by the speaker to refer to themselves and one or more others as the object of the verb
Example
We should help ourselves before helping others.
Debemos ayudarnos a nosotros mismos antes de ayudar a los demás.
C2 noun /ˈstrætədʒəm/

stratagem

estratagema
Meaning
a plan or scheme designed to achieve a particular goal, often by trickery
Example
The general devised a clever stratagem to outwit the enemy.
El general ideó una astuta estratagema para engañar al enemigo.
C1 noun /sɪlk klɔːθ/

Silk cloth

tela de seda
Meaning
fabric made from natural fibers produced by silkworms
Example
The bride wore a beautiful dress made of silk cloth.
La novia llevaba un hermoso vestido hecho de tela de seda.
C1 noun /ˈzoʊdiæk/

Zodiac

signo zodiacal
Meaning
a belt of the heavens within which lie the paths of the sun, moon, and planets; the twelve astrological signs
Example
What is your zodiac sign?
¿Cuál es tu signo zodiacal?
B1 noun /ɡæŋ/

gang

pandilla
Meaning
An organized group of people, often involved in crime or violence.
Example
The gang was arrested by the police last night.
La pandilla fue arrestada por la policía anoche.
B2 adverb /ˈvɜː.tʃu.ə.li/

Virtually

virtualmente; casi;
Meaning
nearly; almost; in effect though not in name
Example
The building was virtually destroyed in the earthquake.
El edificio fue virtualmente destruido en el terremoto.
B2 noun /ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/

multiplication

multiplicación
Meaning
the mathematical process of combining numbers to get a product; the act of increasing in number or amount
Example
Multiplication is one of the basic operations taught in elementary mathematics.
La multiplicación es una operación básica en matemáticas.
C1 noun /ˈkruːsɪbəl/

crucible

prueba severa, recipiente para fundir sustancias
Meaning
a severe test or trial; a container used for heating substances to very high temperatures
Example
The team emerged stronger from the crucible of competition.
El equipo salió más fuerte del crisol de la competencia.
C1 noun /səˈlɪn.ə.t̬i/

salinity

salinidad, concentración de sal
Meaning
The salt content of soil or water, typically measured as a concentration.
Example
The salinity of the ocean varies depending on depth and location.
La salinidad del océano varía dependiendo de la profundidad y la ubicación.
B2 noun /kəˈlɪʒ.ən/

Collision

colisión; choque
Meaning
an instance of one moving object hitting violently against another; a conflict of opposing ideas or interests
Example
The collision between two cars caused a major traffic jam.
La colisión entre dos coches causó un gran atasco de tráfico.
B2 noun /ˈbrændɪŋ/

branding

El proceso de crear y promover una marca o la identidad de una empresa
Meaning
The process of creating and promoting a brand or company identity.
Example
Effective branding is key to building customer loyalty.
El branding efectivo es clave para generar lealtad de los clientes.
C1 noun /ədˈmɪtəns/

admittance

admisión
Meaning
the process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place
Example
No admittance without a valid ticket.
No hay admisión sin un boleto válido.
B2 noun, verb, adjective /ˈpeɪtənt/ or /ˈpætənt/

patent

patente
Meaning
a government license granting exclusive rights to an inventor; also to obtain such rights
Example
He patented his new invention to protect it from being copied.
Él patentó su nuevo invento para protegerlo de ser copiado.
B2 noun /pliː/

Plea

apelación; solicitud; excusa
Meaning
an urgent and emotional request; a defendant's formal response to a criminal charge; an excuse or justification
Example
She made a plea for help during the emergency.
Ella hizo una apelación por ayuda durante la emergencia.
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 /oʊˈbeɪsəns/

obeisance

reverencia
Meaning
A gesture of respect such as a bow or curtsy.
Example
They bowed in obeisance to the king.
Ellos se inclinaron en reverencia al rey.
B1 adverb /ˈɔːfəli/

awfully

terriblemente
Meaning
in a very great degree; extremely; in a way that is very bad or unpleasant
Example
I am awfully glad to see you again.
Estoy terriblemente contento de verte otra vez.
C2 noun /ˈoʊvərlɔːrd/

overlord

señor
Meaning
A ruler, master, or person of great power and authority over others.
Example
The peasants were forced to pay taxes to their overlord.
Los campesinos fueron obligados a pagar impuestos a su señor.
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 verb, noun /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/

exploit

explotar / hacer uso de
Meaning
to make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource); to use someone unfairly for one’s own advantage
Example
The company was accused of exploiting child labor.
La compañía fue acusada de explotar el trabajo infantil.
C2 noun /ˈɪrɪtənsi/

irritancy

irritación
Meaning
the quality or state of causing irritation; legal or formal invalidation
Example
The constant noise became an irritancy to the neighbors.
El ruido constante se convirtió en una irritación para los vecinos.
C1 adjective /əˈpriː.ʃə.bəl/

Appreciable

apreciable; significativo; considerable en cantidad
Meaning
noticeable; significant; considerable in amount
Example
There was an appreciable improvement in his test scores.
Hubo una mejora apreciable en sus puntuaciones de prueba.
A2 noun /ˈbɑt.əm/

Bottom

fondo; base
Meaning
the lowest point or part of something; the ground under a body of water
Example
The treasure chest was lying at the bottom of the ocean.
El cofre del tesoro estaba en el fondo del océano.
C1 adverb /ˈwɪmzɪkli/

Whimsically

caprichosamente
Meaning
In a playful, fanciful, or capricious manner; with sudden changes of mind
Example
She decorated her room whimsically with colorful balloons.
Ella decoró su habitación de forma caprichosa con globos coloridos.
B1 verb /taɪmd/

timed

cronometrear
Meaning
to measure or record the duration or speed of something
Example
He timed the race with a stopwatch.
Él cronometró la carrera con un cronómetro.
C1 noun /ˈvɜːrtɪˌɡoʊ/

vertigo

felicidad
Meaning
A sensation of spinning or dizziness, often caused by problems in the inner ear or brain.
Example
She felt a sudden vertigo when she looked down from the tall building.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B1 verb /ˌɪntərˈækt/

interact

interactuar
Meaning
to communicate or work together with someone or something
Example
Students interact with teachers during class discussions.
Los estudiantes interactúan con los profesores durante las discusiones en clase.
C2 verb /tæmp/

tamp

aplastar
Meaning
to press down tightly by packing
Example
He tamped the soil around the plant to secure it.
Él aplastó la tierra alrededor de la planta para asegurarlo.
A2 noun /loʊˈkeɪʃən/

location

ubicación
Meaning
a particular place or position
Example
This cafe is in a beautiful location near the lake.
Este café está en una ubicación hermosa cerca del lago.
C2 noun /rɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

renunciation

renuncia
Meaning
the formal rejection or giving up of something, usually a belief, claim, or way of life
Example
His renunciation of worldly pleasures impressed the monks.
Su renuncia a los placeres mundanos impresionó a los monjes.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrdʒəri/

forgery

falsificación
Meaning
the crime of making fake documents, money, or artworks
Example
The bank detected a forgery in the signature on the cheque.
El banco detectó una falsificación en la firma del cheque.
B1 noun ˈɪmpækt

impact

impacto
Meaning
A strong effect or influence; the action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another.
Example
The decision had great impact.
La decisión tuvo un gran impacto.
B1 verb /ɪmˈplɔɪ/

employ

emplear
Meaning
to hire someone to do a job; to use something effectively
Example
The company plans to employ more engineers next year.
La empresa planea emplear más ingenieros el próximo año.
B2 noun /əˈbɔːrʃən/

abortion

aborto
Meaning
The deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, usually performed during the first 28 weeks.
Example
The debate about abortion continues to divide public opinion.
El debate sobre el aborto sigue dividiendo la opinión pública.
C2 adjective /rəˈkoʊkoʊ/

rococo

rococó
Meaning
characterized by ornate detail and elaborate decoration, especially in art, architecture, and design
Example
The palace was decorated in a lavish rococo style.
El palacio fue decorado en un estilo rococó lujoso.
C1 noun /pəˈraɪə/

pariah

paria
Meaning
An outcast; someone who is rejected by society or a social group.
Example
After the scandal, he became a social pariah.
Después del escándalo, se convirtió en un paria social.
C2 noun /ˈkrɪptəɡræm/

cryptogram

código secreto
Meaning
a text written in code or cipher
Example
The detective solved the cryptogram hidden in the letter.
El detective resolvió el criptograma oculto en la carta.
C2 noun /ˈɛpəlɛt/

epaulette

aditamento de hombro
Meaning
A variant spelling of epaulet, also meaning a shoulder ornament, especially on military uniforms.
Example
The officer’s epaulette shone brightly under the sunlight.
La epauleta del oficial brillaba bajo la luz del sol.
B2 adjective /ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkl̩/

biological

biológico
Meaning
relating to the science of biology or to life and living organisms
Example
She is studying biological sciences at university.
Ella está estudiando ciencias biológicas en la universidad.
C1 noun /ˈmɪd.əl.mæn/

Middleman

intermediario
Meaning
A person who acts as an intermediary between two parties in a business transaction
Example
They decided to cut out the middleman and sell directly to customers.
Decidieron eliminar al intermediario y vender directamente a los clientes.
C1 noun məˈriːn ˈsɜː.veɪ

marine survey

estudio marino. levantamiento marítimo.
Meaning
A systematic examination of the sea, seabed, and underwater features for the purpose of making maps or gathering other information.
Example
The marine survey identified the ideal cable routes.
El estudio marino identificó las rutas ideales para los cables.
C2 noun /ˈmæk.rəˌkɒz.əm/

macrocosm

macrocosmos
Meaning
The whole universe considered as a large, complex system; a large-scale representation of something.
Example
The macrocosm of the universe reflects the microcosm of human life.
El macrocosmos del universo refleja el microcosmos de la vida humana.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈprɒmp.tjuː/

impromptu

imprevisto
Meaning
Done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed; spontaneous.
Example
He gave an impromptu speech at the event.
Él dio un discurso improvisado en el evento.
B2 noun /ˈpɑːs.tʃər/

Posture

felicidad
Meaning
the position in which someone holds their body; a particular attitude or approach
Example
Good posture is important for preventing back pain.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 adjective /stjuːˈpɛndəs/

stupendous

asombroso
Meaning
extremely impressive; amazing in size, degree, or excellence
Example
The magician’s performance was simply stupendous.
La actuación del mago fue simplemente asombrosa.
C2 adjective /ˈbæti/

batty

loco
Meaning
crazy or eccentric in behavior
Example
The old man down the street is a bit batty but harmless.
El anciano de la calle es un poco loco pero inofensivo.
B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tɪ.klz/

particles

partículas
Meaning
Minute portions of matter.
Example
PM2.5 particles harm respiratory health.
Las partículas PM2.5 dañan la salud respiratoria.
B1 verb /əˈweɪk/

awake

despertar
Meaning
to stop sleeping; to become conscious or alert
Example
I awake every morning at six o'clock.
Despierto todas las mañanas a las seis.
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.
B1 verb /pɑːrtɪsɪˈpeɪtɪŋ/

participating

participando
Meaning
Taking part in an activity or event.
Example
He is participating in the Antarctic expedition.
Él está participando en la expedición antártica.
B2 adjective /ˈsæv.ɪdʒ/

Savage

salvaje; feroz; incivilizado
Meaning
extremely cruel or violent; wild and fierce; uncivilized
Example
The savage attack shocked everyone.
El ataque salvaje sorprendió a todos.
B2 verb /wɛd/

wed

casarse
Meaning
to marry someone; to enter into a marriage
Example
They decided to wed in a small ceremony by the beach.
Ellos decidieron casarse en una pequeña ceremonia en la playa.
C1 noun /ˈhɒməˌfoʊn/

homophone

palabra homófona
Meaning
A word that is pronounced the same as another word but differs in meaning, and often spelling.
Example
The words 'pair' and 'pear' are homophones.
Las palabras 'pair' y 'pear' son homófonas.
C1 adjective /ˈwoʊ.fəl/

woeful

lamentable
Meaning
full of woe; very sad or miserable; also used to mean very bad or deplorable
Example
He gave me a woeful look when he lost the match.
Me dio una mirada lamentable cuando perdió el partido.