C2 noun
Kinsfolk
familia, parientes
B1 noun /læm/
Lamb
cordero
Meaning
a young sheep; meat from a young sheep
Example
The little lamb followed its mother everywhere.
El pequeño cordero siguió a su madre por todas partes.
B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
instructions
instrucciones
Meaning
Detailed information on how something should be done or operated.
Example
Please follow the instructions on the box.
Por favor, siga las instrucciones en la caja.
C2 noun /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/
approbation
aprobación / elogio
Meaning
approval or praise
Example
The plan won the approbation of the board members.
El plan ganó la aprobación de los miembros del consejo.
C2 noun /kəˈdʒoʊləri/
cajolery
adulación
Meaning
Flattering or coaxing talk intended to persuade someone.
Example
Through cajolery, he convinced his boss to grant him a raise.
A través de la adulación, convenció a su jefe para que le diera un aumento.
C1 noun /mælˈpræktɪs/
Malpractice
mala praxis
Meaning
Improper, illegal, or negligent professional behavior
Example
The surgeon was sued for malpractice after the failed operation.
El cirujano fue demandado por mala praxis después de la operación fallida.
B1 adjective /dɪsˈeɪbld/
disabled
discapacitado
Meaning
having a physical or mental condition that limits movements, senses, or activities
Example
The park has special facilities for disabled people.
El parque tiene instalaciones especiales para personas discapacitadas.
C2 adjective /pʌŋkˈtɪliəs/
punctilious
puntilloso
Meaning
Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior.
Example
She was punctilious in her attention to etiquette.
Ella era puntillosa en su atención a la etiqueta.
C2 verb /læmˈbeɪst/
lambaste
criticar severamente
Meaning
to criticize someone or something harshly; to reprimand severely
Example
The teacher lambasted the students for not completing their homework.
El maestro criticó severamente a los estudiantes por no completar su tarea.
A1 number /ɪˈlɛvən/
eleven
once
Meaning
the number after ten and before twelve; 11
Example
There are eleven students in the classroom.
Hay once estudiantes en el aula.
B1 verb /əˈrɛst/
arrest
detener
Meaning
to catch and hold by legal authority; to stop suddenly
Example
The police will arrest the suspect tomorrow.
La policía arrestará al sospechoso mañana.
C1 adjective /əbˈstrʌk.tɪv/
Obstructive
obstructivo
Meaning
deliberately creating difficulties or preventing progress; hindering or blocking something
Example
The obstructive policies hindered economic growth.
Las políticas obstructivas obstaculizaron el crecimiento económico.
C2 adverb /ˌðeərˈwɪð/
Therewith
junto con eso;
Meaning
together with that; in addition to that
Example
He handed me the contract and the pen therewith.
Me entregó el contrato y el bolígrafo junto con eso.
C1 noun ˌɪntədɪˈpɛndənsi
interdependency
interdependencia
Meaning
The dependence of two or more people or things on each other.
Example
The interdependency of the countries led to greater cooperation.
La interdependencia de los países llevó a una mayor cooperación.
C1 verb /ˈsaɪdˌtræk/
sidetrack
desviar
Meaning
To distract from the main subject or activity.
Example
She was sidetracked by an unexpected phone call.
Ella se desvió por una llamada telefónica inesperada.
B2 noun /diːd/
Deed
acción; hazaña; documento legal;
Meaning
an action that is performed intentionally or consciously; a legal document showing ownership
Example
His heroic deed saved the child from drowning in the river.
Su hazaña heroica salvó al niño de ahogarse en el río.
B1 adjective /kiːn/
Keen
agudo; intenso; ansioso
Meaning
sharp; acute; intense; eager
Example
She has a keen interest in science.
Ella tiene un gran interés en la ciencia.
C1 noun ˈkeɪ.dəns
cadence
ritmo de habla con subida y bajada de tono
Meaning
The rhythm and flow of speech with rise and fall in tone.
Example
His speech had a natural cadence that captivated the audience.
Su discurso tenía una cadencia natural que cautivó a la audiencia.
C2 adjective /ˈɡloʊboʊs/
globose
globoso
Meaning
Spherical or nearly spherical in shape.
Example
The cactus has large globose fruits.
El cactus tiene frutos grandes y globosos.
C1 adjective /ˈheɪ.zi/
Hazy
brumoso; vago; borroso
Meaning
covered with haze; unclear or vague; lacking clarity
Example
The mountain tops were hazy in the morning mist.
Las cumbres de las montañas estaban brumosas por la niebla de la mañana.
C1 noun /ˈpriːˌæmbəl/
preamble
preámbulo
Meaning
a preliminary statement, especially the introduction to a formal document
Example
The preamble of the constitution outlines its guiding principles.
El preámbulo de la constitución describe sus principios fundamentales.
C2 noun /ˈsweɪʒən/
suasion
persuasión
Meaning
the act of persuading or influencing someone
Example
The leader used gentle suasion to win support for the plan.
El líder usó una suave persuasión para ganar apoyo para el plan.
C1 noun /ˈrɛzɪn/
resin
resina
Meaning
a sticky organic substance, usually secreted by plants, often used in varnishes or plastics
Example
The craftsman used natural resin to make the sculpture shine.
El artesano usó resina natural para hacer que la escultura brillara.
C1 noun /læns/
Lance
lanza
Meaning
a long weapon with a sharp metal point, used by soldiers on horseback
Example
The knight charged forward with his lance ready.
El caballero cargó hacia adelante con su lanza lista.
C2 verb /dɪˈbɔːtʃ/
debauch
corromper
Meaning
to corrupt morally; to lead into excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures
Example
The novel shows how wealth can debauch a person's character.
La novela muestra cómo la riqueza puede corromper el carácter de una persona.
B2 adjective ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl
ecological
ecológico
Meaning
Relating to ecology or the environment.
Example
Deforestation threatens the ecological balance of the planet.
La deforestación amenaza el equilibrio ecológico del planeta.
A1 noun /ɒkˈtoʊbər/
october
octubre
Meaning
the tenth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
The weather becomes cooler in October.
El clima se vuelve más fresco en octubre.
B1 noun /ˈkærɪdʒ/
carriage
carruaje
Meaning
a vehicle, typically a four-wheeled one, used for transporting goods or people, especially in the past
Example
The royal family traveled in a beautiful carriage during parades.
La familia real viajó en un hermoso carruaje durante los desfiles.
C2 verb /voʊˈsɪfəˌreɪt/
vociferate
vociferar
Meaning
to shout, complain, or argue loudly or vehemently
Example
The protesters vociferated against the unfair law.
Los manifestantes vociferaron contra la ley injusta.
C2 verb /əbˈhɔːr/
abhor
aborrecer
Meaning
to regard with disgust and hatred
Example
She abhors cruelty to animals.
Ella aborrece la crueldad hacia los animales.
A1 adverb /ɔːlˈredi/
Already
ya; previamente; antes
Meaning
before now; by this time; previously
Example
I have already finished my homework for today.
Ya he terminado mi tarea para hoy.
B1 verb /riˈækt/
react
reaccionar
Meaning
to respond or behave in a particular way to something
Example
She reacted angrily when she heard the news.
Ella reaccionó con enojo cuando escuchó las noticias.
B1 adjective /ˈfæbjələs/
Fabulous
fabuloso; increíble; extraordinario
Meaning
extremely good; wonderful; extraordinary
Example
She wore a fabulous dress to the party.
Ella llevaba un vestido fabuloso a la fiesta.
C1 adjective /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/
Negligible
insignificante
Meaning
so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant
Example
The side effects of this medicine are negligible.
Los efectos secundarios de este medicamento son insignificantes.
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl/
noticeable
notable
Meaning
Easily seen, observed, or recognized.
Example
There was a noticeable improvement in her performance.
Hubo una mejora notable en su desempeño.
C2 noun /ɛθˈnɒlədʒi/
ethnology
etnología
Meaning
the study of the characteristics of different peoples and the differences and relationships between them
Example
She specialized in ethnology to better understand cultural diversity.
Ella se especializó en etnología para entender mejor la diversidad cultural.
B1 adverb /ˈɡlæd.li/
Gladly
con gusto y placer
Meaning
willingly and with pleasure
Example
I would gladly help you with your homework.
Con gusto te ayudaría con tu tarea.
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mə.nɪm/
homonym
homónimo
Meaning
A word that is spelled and pronounced like another word but has a different meaning.
Example
The word 'bat' is a homonym because it can mean an animal or a sports tool.
La palabra 'murciélago' es un homónimo porque puede significar un animal o una herramienta deportiva.
C1 verb /ɪnˈlaɪvən/
enliven
animar
Meaning
to make something more lively, interesting, or cheerful
Example
Her jokes helped enliven the dull meeting.
Sus bromas ayudaron a animar la aburrida reunión.
A2 noun /kənˈtrəʊl/
control
control
Meaning
The power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events.
Example
Proper control measures are necessary.
Se requieren medidas de control adecuadas.
B2 noun /ˈsɑːrˌkæzəm/
sarcasm
sarcasmo
Meaning
The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.
Example
His sarcasm often made people laugh but sometimes offended them.
Su sarcasmo a menudo hacía reír a la gente, pero a veces los ofendía.
A2 verb /haɪd/
hide
esconder
Meaning
to put or keep out of sight; to conceal from view
Example
Children like to hide during games.
A los niños les gusta esconderse durante los juegos.
C1 noun /ˈpɪt.fɔːl/
pitfall
trampa, dificultad
Meaning
a hidden or unexpected danger or difficulty
Example
Investors must be aware of the pitfalls of the market.
Los inversionistas deben estar al tanto de las trampas del mercado.
A2 noun /ˈdʌst.bɪn/
Dustbin
cubeta de basura
Meaning
a container for holding waste or garbage before disposal
Example
Please throw the paper into the dustbin after use.
Por favor, tire el papel en la cubeta de basura después de usarlo.
C1 adjective /ˈməʊltən/
molten
fundido
Meaning
Made into liquid by heat; melted.
Example
The blacksmith poured molten metal into the mold.
El herrero vertió metal fundido en el molde.
B2 adverb /ˌoʊvərˈnaɪt/
Overnight
de la noche a la mañana; de repente; muy rápidamente
Meaning
during the night; suddenly; very quickly
Example
The city was transformed overnight.
La ciudad fue transformada de la noche a la mañana.
B2 noun /ˈteɪkˌɔːf/
takeoff
despegue
Meaning
The moment an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to fly; also a sudden rise or start in activity or success.
Example
The plane's takeoff was delayed due to bad weather.
El despegue del avión se retrasó debido al mal tiempo.
C2 adjective /ləˈsɪviəs/
lascivious
lascivo
Meaning
showing an overt and often offensive sexual desire
Example
The lascivious remarks made everyone uncomfortable.
Las observaciones lascivas hicieron que todos se sintieran incómodos.
C1 verb /dʒɒt/
jot
escribir rápidamente y brevemente
Meaning
to write something quickly and briefly
Example
She jotted down his phone number on a napkin.
Ella anotó rápidamente su número de teléfono en una servilleta.
B2 noun trænˈzɪʃ.ən
transition
transición
Meaning
The process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.
Example
The transition from fossil fuels to renewables is vital.
La transición de los combustibles fósiles a las energías renovables es vital.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɔːˈspɪʃəs/
Inauspicious
desafortunado
Meaning
unlucky; showing signs that future success is unlikely; unfavorable
Example
The dark clouds seemed inauspicious for the wedding.
Las nubes oscuras parecían desfavorables para la boda.
C1 verb /ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪt/
litigate
litigar
Meaning
to engage in legal proceedings or take a dispute to court
Example
The company decided to litigate the contract dispute.
La empresa decidió litigar la disputa contractual.
B2 adverb /pɪˈkju:.li.ə.li/
Peculiarly
de manera extraña; de manera inusual
Meaning
in a strange or unusual way; in a manner that is distinctive or characteristic
Example
She dressed peculiarly for the formal dinner, wearing bright colors and unusual patterns.
Ella se vistió de manera peculiar para la cena formal, usando colores brillantes y patrones inusuales.
B2 noun /ˈdeb.riː/
debris
escombros
Meaning
Scattered pieces of waste or remains.
Example
Debris in the eyes causes irritation.
Escombros en los ojos causan irritación.
C2 adjective /ˈnæti/
natty
elegante
Meaning
Neat, stylish, and fashionable in appearance.
Example
He looked very natty in his new suit.
Él lucía muy elegante con su nuevo traje.
B2 noun əˈʃɔː.rəns
assurance
garantía
Meaning
A positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise.
Example
Assurance of quality is a priority for the council.
La garantía de calidad es una prioridad para el consejo.
B1 adjective /ˈmʌl.tɪ.pl̩/
Multiple
múltiples; varios; diversos
Meaning
having many parts, elements, or members; numerous
Example
She suffered multiple injuries in the accident.
Ella sufrió múltiples lesiones en el accidente.
C2 adjective /ˈlɔːdəˌtɔːri/
laudatory
elogioso
Meaning
Expressing praise or admiration.
Example
She wrote a laudatory review of the new book.
Ella escribió una reseña elogiosa del nuevo libro.
A2 noun /lɪp/
Lip
labio
Meaning
either of the two soft parts that form the edge of the mouth
Example
She applied lipstick to her lips before the party.
Se aplicó lápiz labial en los labios antes de la fiesta.
A2 noun ˌedʒ.ʊˈkeɪ.ʃən
education
educación
Meaning
The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university.
Example
Quality education is key to progress.
La educación de calidad es clave para el progreso.
A1 noun /ˈɪntənet/
internet
red global de computadoras
Meaning
A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities.
Example
The internet has revolutionized the way we access information.
Internet ha revolucionado la forma en que accedemos a la información.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪtɪd/
emaciated
demacrado
Meaning
Abnormally thin or weak, usually due to illness or lack of food.
Example
The emaciated dog was rescued from the abandoned house.
El perro demacrado fue rescatado de la casa abandonada.
C1 adjective /fəˈnætɪk/
Fanatic
fanático
Meaning
extremely passionate about something; showing excessive enthusiasm or devotion
Example
He is a fanatic supporter of his football team.
Él es un fanático seguidor de su equipo de fútbol.
C2 noun /ˌpaɪrəˈmeɪniə/
pyromania
deseo incontrolable de prender fuego a cosas
Meaning
An uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.
Example
The suspect was diagnosed with pyromania after repeated incidents of arson.
El sospechoso fue diagnosticado con piromanía después de repetidos incidentes de incendio provocado.
B2 verb, noun /stɔːl/
stall
detener, puesto pequeño
Meaning
to stop or cause to stop temporarily; a small shop or stand
Example
The car stalled on the way to the office.
El coche se detuvo en el camino hacia la oficina.
C2 verb /ˌweɪˈleɪ/
waylay
detener / atacar inesperadamente
Meaning
to stop or interrupt someone unexpectedly, often to attack or detain them
Example
He was waylaid by reporters as he left the courthouse.
Fue detenido por los reporteros cuando salió del juzgado.
C1 verb /plɒd/
plod
trabajar lentamente y con esfuerzo
Meaning
to work slowly and steadily, often with effort or difficulty
Example
He plodded through his homework despite feeling tired.
Él hizo su tarea lentamente aunque se sentía cansado.
B2 noun, verb /laʊndʒ/
lounge
salón
Meaning
A public room for relaxing; or to sit, lie, or stand in a relaxed way.
Example
They lounged on the sofa after dinner.
Ellos se recostaron en el sofá después de la cena.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈtɜːrmənət/
indeterminate
indeterminado
Meaning
Not exactly known, defined, or established; vague or uncertain.
Example
The project was delayed for an indeterminate amount of time.
El proyecto se retrasó por un tiempo indeterminado.
C2 noun ˈvaɪ.və ˈvəʊs
viva voce
examen oral
Meaning
An oral examination, typically for an academic qualification.
Example
Viva Voce tests communication skills.
Las pruebas de Viva Voce evalúan las habilidades de comunicación.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːmiəbl/
impermeable
impermeable
Meaning
Not allowing fluid or gas to pass through.
Example
The container is made of impermeable plastic.
El contenedor está hecho de plástico impermeable.
C2 verb /bɪˈkɑːm/
becalm
calmar
Meaning
to make calm or still; to deprive a sailing vessel of wind
Example
The captain tried to becalm the anxious crew.
El capitán intentó calmar a la tripulación ansiosa.
B2 noun /ˈkɒŋɡrɛs/
congress
congreso
Meaning
a formal meeting or assembly, especially of representatives for discussion
Example
The international congress on climate change will be held next year.
El congreso internacional sobre el cambio climático se llevará a cabo el próximo año.
C1 verb /daɪˈluːt/
dilute
diluir
Meaning
To make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent.
Example
You should dilute the juice with water before serving it to children.
Debes diluir el jugo con agua antes de servirlo a los niños.
C1 adverb /ˈleŋθ.waɪz/
Lengthwise
a lo largo; en la dirección más larga
Meaning
in the direction of the length; along the longest dimension
Example
Fold the paper lengthwise to make it easier to carry.
Dobla el papel a lo largo para que sea más fácil de llevar.
B2 noun ˌdiː.fɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən
deforestation
deforestación
Meaning
The action of clearing a wide area of trees; the permanent destruction of forests in order to make the land available for other uses.
Example
Deforestation accelerates the loss of biodiversity.
La deforestación acelera la pérdida de biodiversidad.
B2 noun /ˈkʌt.lət/
Cutlet
croqueta
Meaning
a small piece of meat, especially veal or lamb, for frying or grilling
Example
She served delicious chicken cutlets for dinner.
Ella sirvió deliciosas croquetas de pollo para la cena.
B1 noun ɪnˈvestmənt
investment
inversión
Meaning
The action or process of investing money for profit or material result.
Example
Investment in waste management infrastructure is essential.
La inversión en infraestructura de gestión de residuos es esencial.
C2 adjective /ˈfjuːzəbl/
fusible
fundible
Meaning
Capable of being melted or fused.
Example
The engineer used a fusible alloy in the experiment.
El ingeniero usó una aleación fundible en el experimento.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊbər/
Sober
sobrio; serio y reflexivo; moderado
Meaning
not affected by alcohol; serious and thoughtful; moderate
Example
He remained sober throughout the celebration.
Él permaneció sobrio durante toda la celebración.
C2 noun /hɜːrˈbɛəriəm/
herbarium
herbario
Meaning
A collection of preserved plant specimens and associated data used for scientific study.
Example
The university maintains a large herbarium for research and education.
La universidad mantiene un gran herbario para la investigación y la educación.
B1 noun /sɔɪl/
soil
suelo
Meaning
The upper layer of earth in which plants grow.
Example
The soil in this area is reddish.
El suelo en esta área es rojizo.
C1 noun /ˈskwɒtər/
squatter
ocupante ilegal
Meaning
a person who unlawfully occupies an uninhabited building or unused land
Example
The police removed the squatters from the abandoned house.
La policía sacó a los ocupantes ilegales de la casa abandonada.
B2 noun /ˈʃɛərˌhoʊldər/
shareholder
accionista
Meaning
an individual or organization that owns shares in a company
Example
Each shareholder has the right to vote at the annual meeting.
Cada accionista tiene derecho a votar en la reunión anual.
B2 adjective aɪˈkɒnɪk
iconic
icónico
Meaning
Very famous or popular, especially being considered to represent particular opinions or a particular time.
Example
The line "It was the best of times..." is iconic.
La línea "Fue el mejor de los tiempos..." es icónica.
C1 adjective /ˈplæsɪd/
placid
sereno, tranquilo
Meaning
calm and peaceful, not easily disturbed
Example
She had a placid expression despite the chaos around her.
Ella tenía una expresión serena a pesar del caos a su alrededor.
A2 noun /ruːl/
rule
regla
Meaning
an accepted principle or instruction that states what is allowed or what must be done.
Example
There are strict rules about safety in the lab.
Hay reglas estrictas sobre la seguridad en el laboratorio.
C1 noun /ˈfɒdər/
fodder
forraje
Meaning
food for livestock such as cattle, horses, or sheep; also something considered of little value but used to supply a demand
Example
The farmer stored enough fodder for the cattle to last through winter.
El granjero almacenó suficiente forraje para que el ganado tuviera suficiente durante el invierno.
B1 verb /kæst/
cast
lanzar
Meaning
to throw; to choose actors for a play; to shape metal
Example
The fisherman casts his line into the water.
El pescador lanza su línea al agua.
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈkrɪtɪkəl/
diacritical
diacrítico
Meaning
Relating to a mark added to a letter to indicate a different pronunciation or stress.
Example
The word résumé has diacritical marks that change its meaning from resume.
La palabra 'resumé' tiene marcas diacríticas que cambian su significado de 'resume'.
A2 noun /ˈmembər/
member
miembro
Meaning
a person or thing that belongs to a group or organization
Example
She is a member of the local sports club.
Ella es miembro del club deportivo local.
B1 noun /bɪˈhɑːf/
behalf
en nombre de
Meaning
as a representative of someone; in the interest of someone
Example
She accepted the award on behalf of her team.
Ella aceptó el premio en nombre de su equipo.
A2 verb /ˈtrævəld/
traveled
viajar
Meaning
Went from one place to another, especially over a distance.
Example
They traveled to Antarctica with a large group.
Viajaron a la Antártida con un gran grupo.
C1 noun /liːs/
Lease
arrendamiento; contrato de alquiler
Meaning
a contract by which one party conveys land, property, services, etc. to another for a specified time, usually in return for a periodic payment
Example
They signed a two-year lease for the apartment.
Ellos firmaron un contrato de arrendamiento de dos años para el apartamento.
B2 verb /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/
engaging
involucrar
Meaning
Participating or becoming involved in; occupying or attracting someone's interest or attention.
Example
Engaging youth in education is essential.
Es esencial involucrar a los jóvenes en la educación.
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.
B2 noun /pæd/
pad
bloc
Meaning
a small cushion or block of soft material; also a set of sheets of paper fastened together
Example
He wrote her phone number on a yellow pad.
Él escribió su número de teléfono en una hoja amarilla.
C1 adjective ɪn ˈfleɪ.ʃə.ner.i
inflationary
inflacionario
Meaning
Characterized by or tending to cause monetary inflation; relating to rising prices.
Example
The government took measures to control inflationary pressures.
El gobierno tomó medidas para controlar las presiones inflacionarias.
A2 noun /ˈjuːnɪt/
unit
unidad
Meaning
an individual thing or person regarded as a single and complete entity
Example
Each unit in the production line is carefully tested.
Cada unidad en la línea de producción se prueba cuidadosamente.
C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪməm/
optimum
óptimo
Meaning
Most conducive to a favorable outcome; best.
Example
To achieve optimum results, we need to improve efficiency.
Para lograr los mejores resultados, necesitamos mejorar la eficiencia.
B2 adjective /hɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
Hospitable
amable y acogedor con extraños o invitados; generoso en recibir huéspedes
Meaning
friendly and welcoming to strangers or guests; generous in receiving guests
Example
The local people were very hospitable to the tourists.
La gente local fue muy amable con los turistas.
C1 verb /rɪˈtɑːrd/
retard
retrasar / ralentizar
Meaning
to delay or slow down the progress of something
Example
Lack of funds may retard the development of the project.
La falta de fondos puede retrasar el desarrollo del proyecto.
C2 verb /pəˈræmbjʊˌleɪt/
perambulate
pasear
Meaning
To walk through or travel around, especially for leisure.
Example
They perambulated the old town, enjoying the sights.
Ellos paseaban por la ciudad antigua, disfrutando de las vistas.
B2 noun pəˈluː.tənts
pollutants
contaminantes
Meaning
A substance that pollutes or contaminates the environment.
Example
Pollutants contribute to environmental degradation.
Los contaminantes contribuyen a la degradación ambiental.
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 /ˈmælɪs/
Malice
maldad; rencor; animosidad;
Meaning
The intention or desire to do evil; ill will
Example
There was no malice in his criticism, just honest feedback.
No había malicia en su crítica, solo retroalimentación honesta.
C1 noun /ˈrɛdʒɪmənt/
regiment
regimiento
Meaning
A permanent unit of an army, typically commanded by a colonel and divided into several companies.
Example
The regiment marched proudly through the streets after returning from the mission.
El regimiento marchó orgullosamente por las calles tras regresar de la misión.
B2 verb /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnd/
comprehend
comprender
Meaning
to understand or grasp the meaning of something
Example
It is difficult to comprehend the scale of the disaster.
Es difícil comprender la magnitud del desastre.
B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrmləs/
Harmless
inofensivo; inocente; seguro
Meaning
not able or likely to cause harm; innocent; safe
Example
The snake looks dangerous but it's actually harmless.
La serpiente parece peligrosa, pero en realidad es inofensiva.
C1 noun /ˈælɪɡəri/
allegory
alegoría
Meaning
a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, often moral or political
Example
The novel is an allegory of the struggle between good and evil.
La novela es una alegoría de la lucha entre el bien y el mal.
B2 adjective /ˈpæn.ɪ.ki/
Panicky
ansioso; nervioso y temeroso
Meaning
feeling or showing panic; anxious and fearful
Example
The crowd became panicky when the fire alarm sounded.
La multitud se puso nerviosa cuando sonó la alarma contra incendios.
C1 adjective/adverb /ˌɒfˈhænd/
offhand
sin pensar
Meaning
Without previous thought or preparation; casual and sometimes dismissive.
Example
She gave an offhand reply to his serious question.
Ella dio una respuesta sin pensarlo a su seria pregunta.
C1 adjective /ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl/
bilateral
bilateral
Meaning
An agreement or relationship between two parties that is mutual, two-sided, or reciprocal.
Example
The two countries signed a bilateral trade agreement.
Los dos países firmaron un acuerdo comercial bilateral.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈwiːldi/
unwieldy
incómodo
Meaning
Difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight.
Example
The box was too unwieldy to carry up the stairs.
La caja era demasiado incómoda para subir por las escaleras.
C1 noun /rɪˈdʒɪdəti/
Rigidity
rigidez
Meaning
inability to bend or be forced out of shape; unwillingness to change or compromise
Example
The rigidity of the old system prevented any innovation.
La rigidez del antiguo sistema impidió cualquier innovación.
B2 adjective sɪˈvɪər
severe
grave
Meaning
Very great; intense or extreme in degree.
Example
Without action, climate change impacts will become severe.
Sin acción, los impactos del cambio climático serán graves.
B2 verb /pəˈzɛs/
possess
poseer / tener
Meaning
To have or own something; to hold a quality or characteristic.
Example
She possesses great talent in music.
Ella posee gran talento en música.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪk.li/
Sickly
débil; enfermizo; pálido
Meaning
weak and unhealthy; prone to illness; appearing weak or pale
Example
The sickly child needed extra care and attention.
El niño enfermizo necesitaba atención y cuidados especiales.
B2 noun/verb /bruːz/
bruise
moretón / contusión
Meaning
As a noun: an injury appearing as a purple or blue mark on the skin; As a verb: to injure without breaking the skin
Example
He got a bruise on his arm after falling.
Él consiguió un moretón en su brazo después de caerse.
B2 adjective ˈsiːm.ləs
seamless
sin interrupciones
Meaning
A process or service that works without any interruption.
Example
A seamless checkout process improves user satisfaction.
Un proceso de pago sin interrupciones mejora la satisfacción del usuario.
B1 noun /bʊk ˈsel.ər/
Book seller
librero
Meaning
a person who sells books, especially as a business
Example
The book seller recommended a great novel for my summer reading.
El librero recomendó una gran novela para mi lectura de verano.