Leavings
All a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z
All CEFR A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
Content locale
EN English BN Bengali HI Hindi ES Español FR Francés DE Alemán RU Ruso ZH Chino JA Japonés
All Vocabulary Cards All Vocabularies
C2 noun /ˈliː.vɪŋz/

Leavings

restos; sobras
Meaning
things that have been left behind or remain; remnants or scraps
Example
The leavings from dinner were given to the dog.
Los restos de la cena fueron dados al perro.
B2 noun /ˈʃeɪndʒ ˈmænɪdʒmənt/

change management

gestión del cambio
Meaning
The discipline that guides how we prepare, equip and support individuals, teams and organizations in making organizational change.
Example
Change management ensures smooth transitions.
La gestión del cambio asegura transiciones suaves.
B2 noun /ˌprɒsɪˈkjuːʃən/

prosecution

acusación
Meaning
The act of bringing a criminal charge against someone and pursuing legal action in court.
Example
The prosecution presented strong evidence against the defendant.
La acusación presentó pruebas contundentes contra el acusado.
C1 adjective /ˈrɛvərənt/

reverent

reverente
Meaning
Showing deep and solemn respect.
Example
They listened to the speech in a reverent silence.
Escucharon el discurso en un silencio reverente.
B1 verb /ˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

generate

generar
Meaning
to produce or create something
Example
The machine generates electricity.
La máquina genera electricidad.
A1 noun /ˈhʌzbənd/

husband

esposo
Meaning
A married man regarded in relation to his spouse.
Example
Her husband is very supportive of her career.
Su esposo es muy apoyador de su carrera.
B2 noun /ˈbæk.boʊn/

Backbone

columna vertebral
Meaning
the series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the pelvis; spine
Example
He injured his backbone in the accident.
Él se lesionó la columna vertebral en el accidente.
B1 noun /brif/

Brief

breve; corto
Meaning
a concise statement of the facts; a set of instructions given to a person about a job or task
Example
The lawyer received a detailed brief about the upcoming court case.
El abogado recibió un informe detallado sobre el próximo caso judicial.
C1 noun /ˈleɪ.dəl/

Ladle

cucharón
Meaning
a large deep spoon with a long handle, used for serving soup or other liquids
Example
Use the ladle to serve the hot soup into bowls.
Usa el cucharón para servir la sopa caliente en los tazones.
A2 noun /ˈlæd.ər/

Ladder

escalera
Meaning
a structure consisting of two upright parallel sides connected by rungs, used for climbing up or down
Example
He climbed the ladder to reach the books on the top shelf.
Subió por la escalera para alcanzar los libros en la estantería superior.
C1 noun /ˈdɛljuːdʒ/

deluge

inundación
Meaning
A severe flood; an overwhelming quantity of something.
Example
The town was hit by a deluge of rain in just a few hours.
La ciudad fue golpeada por una inundación de lluvia en solo unas pocas horas.
B1 /ˈpæt.ən/

Pattern

patrón / diseño
Meaning
A repeated decorative design or a regular way in which something happens or is done.
Example
The dress had a beautiful floral pattern.
El vestido tenía un hermoso patrón floral.
C2 noun /ˈɛksplɪkeɪtər/

explicator

explicador
Meaning
a person who explains or interprets something in detail
Example
The critic served as an explicator of the poet’s complex works.
El crítico sirvió como un explicador de los complejos trabajos del poeta.
C1 noun /ˈæntlɚ/

antler

cuerno de ciervo
Meaning
The branched horns on the head of a deer or similar animal, usually shed and regrown annually.
Example
The deer’s antlers grew larger each year.
Los cuernos de ciervo crecían más grandes cada año.
C1 adjective /ˌɛvərˈlæstɪŋ/

everlasting

eterno
Meaning
Lasting forever or for an indefinitely long time.
Example
The poet wrote about his everlasting love for nature.
El poeta escribió sobre su amor eterno por la naturaleza.
B2 adjective ɪnˈev.ɪ.tə.bəl

inevitable

inevitable
Meaning
Certain to happen; unavoidable.
Example
Death is an inevitable part of life.
La muerte es una parte inevitable de la vida.
C1 noun /ˈweɪs(t).koʊt/

waistcoat

chaleco
Meaning
a sleeveless garment worn over a shirt and under a jacket
Example
He wore a black waistcoat with his suit.
Él llevaba un chaleco negro con su traje.
C1 verb /sɪˈsiːd/

secede

secesionar
Meaning
To formally withdraw from a political or organizational union.
Example
Several states threatened to secede from the union.
Varios estados amenazaron con separarse de la unión.
B2 noun /prɒp/

prop

accesorio
Meaning
an object used on stage by actors during a performance; something that supports or holds up
Example
The actor forgot his prop on stage.
El actor olvidó su accesorio en el escenario.
C1 adjective /spəˈrædɪk/

sporadic

esporádico
Meaning
Occurring irregularly or in scattered instances rather than continuously.
Example
The region experienced sporadic rain showers throughout the week.
La región experimentó lluvias esporádicas durante toda la semana.
C2 verb /ˈæntɪkweɪt/

antiquate

antiquear
Meaning
To make something old-fashioned or obsolete.
Example
The rise of digital cameras antiquated traditional film photography.
El auge de las cámaras digitales dejó obsoleta la fotografía tradicional en película.
C2 noun /ˈmɪn.i.ən/

minion

esbirro
Meaning
A follower or underling of a powerful person, especially a servile one.
Example
The dictator was surrounded by loyal minions who carried out his orders.
El dictador estaba rodeado de esbirros leales que cumplían sus órdenes.
A2 adjective /ʃɑːrp/

Sharp

agudo; intenso; repentino y fuerte; rápido para entender
Meaning
having a cutting edge or point; sudden and intense; quick to understand
Example
The knife has a very sharp blade.
El cuchillo tiene una hoja muy afilada.
C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

arability

arabilidad
Meaning
The quality of land being suitable for growing crops.
Example
The arability of land depends on soil quality and water availability.
La arabilidad de la tierra depende de la calidad del suelo y de la disponibilidad de agua.
B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvəns/

relevance

relevancia
Meaning
the quality or state of being closely connected or appropriate
Example
The relevance of the information was clear to everyone.
La relevancia de la información era clara para todos.
B2 noun /səkˈses.ər/

Successor

sucesor
Meaning
a person who succeeds another in office; someone who takes over a position or role
Example
The CEO announced his retirement and named his successor for the company.
El CEO anunció su jubilación y nombró a su sucesor para la empresa.
B1 noun flæɡz

flags

bandera
Meaning
A piece of cloth or similar material, typically oblong or square, attachable by one edge to a pole or rope.
Example
The streets were decorated with national flags.
Las calles estaban decoradas con banderas nacionales.
C1 adjective /ˈfrɪdʒɪd/

Frigid

frío; helado
Meaning
extremely cold; freezing; icy
Example
The frigid weather made it difficult to go outside.
El clima frío dificultó salir afuera.
C2 adjective /ˈtʃɛəri/

chary

cauteloso
Meaning
cautious or wary about doing something
Example
She was chary of investing in the new business venture.
Ella estaba cautelosa de invertir en el nuevo negocio.
C2 adjective /ˈvoʊlənt/

volant

volador
Meaning
able to fly or moving swiftly
Example
The volant bird soared gracefully across the sky.
El pájaro volador se elevó con gracia por el cielo.
B2 noun /mɪˈθɒlədʒi/

mythology

mitología
Meaning
A collection of myths, especially belonging to a particular culture or religion.
Example
Greek mythology is filled with stories of gods and heroes.
La mitología griega está llena de historias de dioses y héroes.
C1 adjective /ˈsæv.i/

savvy

astuto, sabio
Meaning
Having practical knowledge and the ability to make good judgments.
Example
She is a tech-savvy entrepreneur.
Ella es una emprendedora experta en tecnología.
A1 verb /əˈɡriː/

agree

estar de acuerdo
Meaning
to have the same opinion; to consent; to be in harmony
Example
We all agree that the plan is excellent.
Todos estamos de acuerdo en que el plan es excelente.
A2 noun /bɜːrθ/

Birth

nacimiento; origen; comienzo;
Meaning
the emergence of a baby or young from the body of its mother; the beginning or origin of something
Example
The birth of their first child was a joyful moment.
El nacimiento de su primer hijo fue un momento de alegría.
B1 noun /bæŋ/

Bang

un ruido fuerte repentino; un golpe o impacto fuerte
Meaning
a sudden loud noise; a hard blow or hit
Example
The door closed with a loud bang that woke everyone up.
La puerta se cerró con un fuerte ruido que despertó a todos.
B2 noun /ˈwɑː.ʃər mæn/

Washer man

lavandero
Meaning
a person whose job is to wash clothes and linens for others
Example
The washer man collected dirty clothes from every household in the village.
El lavandero recogió ropa sucia de cada hogar en el pueblo.
C2 noun /ˈdɛskænt/

descant

melodía adicional
Meaning
An additional melody or counterpoint sung or played above the main melody.
Example
The choir added a beautiful descant to the hymn.
El coro añadió una hermosa melodía adicional al himno.
A1 verb /wɔːk/

walk

caminar
Meaning
to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other
Example
I walk to school every morning.
Voy a la escuela caminando todas las mañanas.
B2 noun /pætʃ/

Patch

parche
Meaning
a small piece of material used to mend a hole; a small area of something different
Example
She sewed a patch over the hole in her jeans.
Ella cosió un parche sobre el agujero en sus pantalones vaqueros.
C1 noun /ˌpɜːsəˈnælɪzeɪʃən/

personalization

personalización, adaptación
Meaning
The action of making something personal or individual; customization.
Example
Personalization in marketing improves customer engagement.
La personalización en marketing mejora la participación del cliente.
C1 noun /ˈʃɜːrbət/

sherbet

sorbete
Meaning
a sweet flavored drink or a frozen dessert made from sweetened fruit juice
Example
On hot days, she enjoys a glass of lemon sherbet.
En los días calurosos, disfruta de un vaso de sorbete de limón.
A1 noun /ˈsɪti/

city

ciudad
Meaning
a large town or an urban area with its own government
Example
Dhaka is the largest city in Bangladesh.
Madrid es la ciudad más grande de España.
B1 noun /ˈeɪ.dʒənt/

agent

agente
Meaning
A person who acts on behalf of another person or organization.
Example
The real estate agent showed us several houses.
El agente inmobiliario nos mostró varias casas.
C1 noun /ˌloʊ.kəˈmoʊ.tɪv/

locomotive

locomotora
Meaning
A powered rail vehicle used for pulling trains.
Example
The old steam locomotive was restored for the museum.
La antigua locomotora de vapor fue restaurada para el museo.
C2 noun /kəˈlɒsəs/

colossus

coloso
Meaning
A person or thing of enormous size, importance, or ability.
Example
Einstein was a colossus in the world of science.
Einstein fue un coloso en el mundo de la ciencia.
B2 noun fəˈnɒm.ɪ.nə

phenomena

fenómenos
Meaning
Facts or situations that are observed to exist or happen, especially ones whose cause or explanation is in question.
Example
Phenomena like floods disrupt agricultural systems.
Fenómenos como inundaciones alteran los sistemas agrícolas.
C2 noun /drʌdʒ/

drudge

trabajador esforzado
Meaning
A person made to do hard, menial, or dull work.
Example
He felt like a drudge, stuck in repetitive tasks all day.
Se sentía como un trabajador esforzado, atrapado en tareas repetitivas todo el día.
B2 verb /ɪˈkwɪp/

equip

equipar
Meaning
to provide someone or something with the necessary items or skills for a task
Example
The school equipped its students with modern technology.
La escuela equipó a sus estudiantes con tecnología moderna.
B1 noun /ˌkæl.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən/

Calculation

cálculo
Meaning
a mathematical determination of the size or number of something
Example
His calculation of the total cost was accurate to the penny.
Su cálculo del costo total fue preciso hasta el último centavo.
C2 adjective ˌeə.rəʊˈstæt.ɪk

aerostatic

aerostático
Meaning
Relating to or involving gases (especially air) in equilibrium and the equilibrium of balloons or aircraft under the influence of such gases.
Example
Aerostatic designs ensure stability at high altitudes.
Los diseños aerostáticos aseguran estabilidad a grandes altitudes.
A2 adjective /ˈhelp.fəl/

Helpful

útil; beneficioso
Meaning
giving or providing assistance; useful; beneficial
Example
She was very helpful in organizing the event.
Ella fue muy útil en la organización del evento.
B2 verb /kəˈmɛns/

commence

comenzar
Meaning
to begin or start something
Example
The ceremony will commence at noon.
La ceremonia comenzará al mediodía.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈsɛkʃuəl/

asexual

asexual
Meaning
Without sexual feelings, associations, or reproduction through sex.
Example
Many plants reproduce through asexual methods like budding or splitting.
Muchas plantas se reproducen mediante métodos asexuales como la gemación o la división.
B1 noun ɪmˈplɔɪmənt

employment

empleo
Meaning
The condition of having paid work; the action of giving work to someone.
Example
Employment was limited to Urdu speakers.
El empleo estaba limitado a los hablantes de urdu.
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.
C2 noun /ˈdeɪ.mæn/

day-man

trabajador diario
Meaning
a worker employed by the day; a day laborer
Example
The farmer hired a day-man to help with the harvest.
El agricultor contrató a un trabajador diario para ayudar con la cosecha.
C2 adjective /flɛgˈmæt.ɪk/

phlegmatic

flemático
Meaning
having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition
Example
Despite the chaos, he remained phlegmatic and composed.
A pesar del caos, se mantuvo flemático y compuesto.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌktɪv/

inductive

inductivo
Meaning
characterized by the inference of general laws from particular instances; reasoning from specific cases to general principles
Example
The scientist used inductive reasoning to form a hypothesis.
El científico usó razonamiento inductivo para formular una hipótesis.
C1 verb /pərˈplɛks/

perplex

desconcertar / confundir
Meaning
To confuse or puzzle someone.
Example
The complex instructions perplexed the students.
Las instrucciones complejas desconcertaron a los estudiantes.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌskɜːrt/

outskirt

las afueras de la ciudad
Meaning
the outer edge or border of a town or city
Example
They built a new factory on the outskirts of the city.
Construyeron una nueva fábrica en las afueras de la ciudad.
C2 adjective /ˈɔːrəˌtʌnd/

orotund

voz grave y clara
Meaning
full, rich, and clear in sound; pompous in style
Example
The actor's orotund voice filled the theater.
La voz grave del actor llenó el teatro.
B1 noun /seɪk/

Sake

razón; motivo;
Meaning
purpose or reason for doing something; benefit or interest
Example
She worked overtime for the sake of her family's future.
Ella trabajó horas extras por el bien del futuro de su familia.
C2 noun /sɑːrˈkɒfəɡəs/

sarcophagus

ataúd de piedra
Meaning
A stone coffin, often decorated, used in ancient times.
Example
The museum displayed a beautifully carved sarcophagus from ancient Egypt.
El museo exhibió un ataúd de piedra bellamente tallado de la antigua Egipto.
C2 adjective /ʌpˈrɔːr.i.əs/

uproarious

sumamente cómico
Meaning
Extremely funny or noisy; causing loud laughter or commotion.
Example
The comedian's jokes were absolutely uproarious.
Los chistes del comediante fueron absolutamente sumamente cómicos.
C1 adjective /ˈspɑːrtn/

spartan

espartano
Meaning
showing simplicity and lack of luxury; austere
Example
He lived in a spartan room with just a bed and a chair.
Vivió en una habitación espartana con solo una cama y una silla.
A2 verb /pʊl/

pull

tirar
Meaning
to exert force to move something toward oneself; to drag or tug
Example
Please pull the door to open it.
Por favor, tira de la puerta para abrirla.
C2 noun /ˈrɛkwiəm/

requiem

misa de réquiem
Meaning
A mass, music, or ceremony for the repose of the souls of the dead.
Example
The choir performed a requiem in memory of the late leader.
El coro realizó un réquiem en memoria del líder fallecido.
A2 adjective, noun /ˈeɪʒən/

asian

asiático
Meaning
relating to Asia or its people
Example
She loves Asian culture.
A ella le encanta la cultura asiática.
C1 noun /ˈbed sted/

Bed stead

estructura de la cama
Meaning
the framework of a bed; a bed frame without bedding
Example
The wooden bed stead was very sturdy.
La estructura de madera de la cama era muy resistente.
B2 noun /prɪˈkɔː.ʃən/

Precaution

precaución
Meaning
an action taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening
Example
As a precaution, we should bring extra water on the hike.
Como precaución, debemos llevar agua extra en la caminata.
C1 noun /ˈtræpɪŋz/

trappings

adornos
Meaning
the outward signs, features, or objects associated with a role, event, or status
Example
The king appeared with all the trappings of royalty.
El rey apareció con todos los adornos de la realeza.
C2 noun /læŋ'ɡʊər/

Langoor

langur
Meaning
a long-tailed monkey found in Asia, especially India and Southeast Asia
Example
The langoor was sitting on the tree branch eating fruits.
El langoor estaba sentado en la rama del árbol comiendo frutas.
C2 noun /maɪˈkrɑː.skə.pi/

microscopy

microscopía
Meaning
The use of a microscope to observe small objects or organisms.
Example
Microscopy revealed the structure of the cells.
La microscopía reveló la estructura de las células.
A2 noun /naɪf/

Knife

cuchillo
Meaning
a cutting instrument with a sharp blade
Example
She used a sharp knife to cut the vegetables for dinner.
Ella usó un cuchillo afilado para cortar las verduras para la cena.
C2 noun /ˈɑːriə/

aria

pieza vocal en solitario
Meaning
a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment, typically in an opera
Example
The soprano performed a moving aria during the second act.
La soprano interpretó un aria conmovedora durante el segundo acto.
C1 noun/verb /ˈɡlɪmər/

glimmer

un resplandor débil
Meaning
A faint or wavering light; to shine with a faint light.
Example
A glimmer of hope shone in her eyes.
Un resplandor de esperanza brilló en sus ojos.
B1 adjective /ˈsɒlɪd/

solid

sólido
Meaning
firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid
Example
The ground was solid underfoot.
El suelo estaba sólido bajo los pies.
C2 noun /ɪkˈskrɛsəns/

excrescence

crecimiento anómalo
Meaning
An abnormal outgrowth or lump, often considered unattractive.
Example
The building was considered an excrescence on the landscape.
El edificio fue considerado una excrescencia en el paisaje.
C2 noun /ˈnɒn.ɪʤ/

Nonage

minoría de edad
Meaning
the period of being under the legal age of majority; youth or immaturity
Example
During his nonage, all legal decisions were made by his guardian.
Durante su minoría de edad, todas las decisiones legales fueron tomadas por su tutor.
C2 noun /ˈtɒnʃər/

tonsure

tonsura
Meaning
the practice of shaving or cutting the hair on the scalp, especially in a religious context
Example
The monk received his tonsure as part of his religious initiation.
El monje recibió su tonsura como parte de su iniciación religiosa.
B1 adverb /ˈpɑrtli/

Partly

parcialmente; en parte;
Meaning
to some extent; not completely; in part
Example
The weather was partly cloudy today.
El clima estaba parcialmente nublado hoy.
C1 adjective /kəˈnɒnɪkəl/

canonical

canónico / aceptado
Meaning
Conforming to a general rule or accepted standard; officially recognized.
Example
Shakespeare’s works are considered canonical in English literature.
Las obras de Shakespeare se consideran canónicas en la literatura inglesa.
B2 noun /ˈhɛdˌkwɔːrtərz/

headquarters

sede central
Meaning
The main office or center of operations of an organization.
Example
The company’s headquarters is located in New York.
La sede central de la empresa está ubicada en Nueva York.
A1 pronoun /wɒt/

what

qué
Meaning
used to ask for information about something
Example
What is your name?
¿Cuál es tu nombre?
B2 noun prəˈvɪʒ.ənz

provisions

disposiciones
Meaning
A condition or requirement in a legal document; clauses or stipulations.
Example
Provisions must align with public aspirations.
Las disposiciones deben alinearse con las aspiraciones públicas.
A2 noun /əˈbɪləti/

Ability

habilidad; capacidad
Meaning
the power or skill to do something; capacity
Example
She has the ability to solve complex problems.
Ella tiene la habilidad de resolver problemas complejos.
A1 adjective/adverb /ˈɜːrli/

early

temprano
Meaning
before the usual or expected time
Example
She arrived early to the meeting.
Ella llegó temprano a la reunión.
C1 noun /ˈnɛkˌlaɪn/

neckline

escote
Meaning
the edge of a garment around the neck, especially as cut to form a particular shape
Example
The dress has a beautiful V-shaped neckline.
El vestido tiene un hermoso escote en forma de V.
B1 verb /spɛl/

spell

deletrear
Meaning
to write or name the letters of a word in order; to mean or result in something
Example
Can you spell your name for me?
¿Puedes deletrear tu nombre para mí?
C1 adjective /klaɪˈmæktɪk/

climactic

climático
Meaning
Relating to the most exciting or important moment of something.
Example
The film ended with a climactic battle scene.
La película terminó con una escena de batalla climática.
A2 noun /ˈtʊərɪst/

tourist

turista
Meaning
a person who is traveling or visiting a place for pleasure
Example
The city attracts many tourists every year.
La ciudad atrae a muchos turistas cada año.
A2 noun /ˈkɒnsət/

concert

concierto
Meaning
A musical performance given by one or more singers or musicians.
Example
We went to a concert last night and enjoyed the live music.
Fuimos a un concierto anoche y disfrutamos de la música en vivo.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈfɛərli/

unfairly

injustamente
Meaning
In a manner that is not just, reasonable, or impartial
Example
He was treated unfairly by the committee.
Él fue tratado injustamente por el comité.
C2 noun /ˈpɪnəs/

pinnace

bote pequeño
Meaning
a small boat, often carried by a larger ship
Example
The sailors used a pinnace to reach the shore.
Los marineros usaron un bote pequeño para llegar a la orilla.
B1 adjective /ˈkəʊstəl/

coastal

costero
Meaning
relating to or near a coast or shoreline
Example
They built a resort in a coastal area.
Construyeron un resort en una zona costera.
C2 verb /ɛnˈdʒɔɪn/

enjoin

ordenar, prohibir
Meaning
to instruct or urge someone to do something; to prohibit legally
Example
The judge enjoined the company from continuing its activities.
El juez prohibió a la empresa continuar con sus actividades.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpjʊər/

Impure

impuro
Meaning
contaminated; not clean; mixed with foreign substances
Example
The impure water caused health problems in the village.
El agua impura causó problemas de salud en el pueblo.
A2 noun /ˈkʌp.bɔːrd/

Cupboard

armario
Meaning
a piece of furniture with doors and shelves for storing dishes, food, or clothes
Example
She stored all the plates and bowls in the kitchen cupboard.
Ella guardó todos los platos y tazones en el armario de la cocina.
B2 noun /toʊl/

toll

peaje / daño
Meaning
A charge payable for using a road or bridge; also the extent of damage or suffering caused by something.
Example
The flood took a heavy toll on the village.
La inundación causó un gran daño en el pueblo.
C1 verb /kɑːrp/

carp

quejarse
Meaning
to complain or find fault continually, often about trivial matters
Example
She tends to carp about the smallest inconveniences.
Ella tiende a quejarse por los inconvenientes más pequeños.
B2 noun ɪˌlɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

elimination

eliminación
Meaning
The complete removal or destruction of something.
Example
The elimination of emissions is a priority.
La eliminación de emisiones es una prioridad.
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.
C2 verb /əˈfaɪəns/

affiance

prometerse
Meaning
to promise or pledge marriage; to formally engage
Example
They decided to affiance after years of friendship.
Decidieron prometerse después de años de amistad.
B2 noun /ˈdɛsɪməl/

decimal

decimal
Meaning
A number system based on 10; a number expressed in the base-10 system.
Example
The number 0.75 is a decimal.
El número 0.75 es un decimal.
B2 verb əˈkwaɪər

acquire

adquirir
Meaning
To gain or obtain something, especially knowledge or skills, through effort or experience.
Example
Volunteers acquire new skills through their experiences.
Los voluntarios adquieren nuevas habilidades a través de sus experiencias.
B2 verb /sɪp/

sip

sorber
Meaning
to drink in small quantities; to taste carefully
Example
She sipped her tea slowly while reading the newspaper.
Ella bebió su té lentamente mientras leía el periódico.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛnt/

dissent

disentir
Meaning
To hold or express opinions that are different from those officially accepted.
Example
Several members dissented from the majority decision.
Varios miembros disintieron de la decisión mayoritaria.
C1 noun /ˈpɪt.əns/

pittance

miseria
Meaning
a very small or inadequate amount of money
Example
She worked long hours for a mere pittance.
Ella trabajó muchas horas por una miseria.
B2 noun /ɪˈmɜːrdʒəns/

emergence

emergencia
Meaning
the process of coming into view, existence, or prominence
Example
The emergence of new technologies has transformed communication.
La emergencia de nuevas tecnologías ha transformado la comunicación.
C1 verb /səbˈsaɪd/

subside

disminuir
Meaning
to become less intense, violent, or severe; to sink or fall to a lower level
Example
After the storm, the floodwaters began to subside.
Después de la tormenta, las aguas de la inundación comenzaron a disminuir.
A2 adjective /ˈsuːpər/

super

súper
Meaning
excellent; very good
Example
She did a super job on the project.
Hizo un trabajo súper en el proyecto.
C1 noun /ˈdeɪ.li.ə/

Dahlia

dalia
Meaning
a garden plant with brightly colored flowers that bloom in summer and autumn
Example
She planted colorful dahlias in her garden last summer.
Ella plantó dalias coloridas en su jardín el verano pasado.
C2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈmoʊd/

discommode

incomodar
Meaning
To cause inconvenience or trouble to someone.
Example
I hope my request does not discommode you.
Espero que mi solicitud no le cause molestias.
C1 noun /ˈtres.pæs.ər/

Trespasser

intruso
Meaning
a person who enters someone's property without permission
Example
The security guard caught the trespasser climbing over the fence.
El guardia de seguridad atrapó al intruso escalando la cerca.
C2 noun /juːˈdʒen.ɪks/

eugenics

eugenesia
Meaning
the study or practice of improving the genetic quality of the human population
Example
Eugenics has been criticized for its unethical applications in history.
La eugenesia ha sido criticada por sus aplicaciones no éticas en la historia.
B2 noun /ˈep.ɪk/

Epic

épico
Meaning
a long poem telling of heroic deeds; something heroic or grand in scale
Example
The Iliad is one of the most famous epics in world literature.
La Ilíada es uno de los épicos más famosos de la literatura mundial.
C1 verb /ɪnˈlɪst/

enlist

alistarse
Meaning
to join or sign up, especially for military service; to secure someone's support or help
Example
He decided to enlist in the army after graduation.
Él decidió alistarse en el ejército después de graduarse.
C1 verb /riːl/

reel

tropezar / enrollar
Meaning
to lose balance and stagger; to wind or spin something onto a reel
Example
He reeled backward after being punched.
Se tropezó hacia atrás después de ser golpeado.
B2 noun /ˈwʊd.pek.ər/

Woodpecker

pájaro carpintero
Meaning
a bird that pecks at tree bark to find insects and create nesting holes
Example
The woodpecker hammered against the oak tree.
El pájaro carpintero golpeó contra el roble.
C1 adverb /suːˈpɜːb.li/

Superbly

de manera excelente
Meaning
in an excellent or outstanding manner
Example
She performed superbly in the dance competition.
Ella actuó de manera excelente en la competencia de danza.
B1 adjective /ɑːrmd/

armed

armado
Meaning
equipped with or carrying weapons
Example
The bank was robbed by armed men.
El banco fue robado por hombres armados.