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B1 adjective ˈliː.ɡəl

legal

legal
Meaning
Permitted by law; relating to the law.
Example
Legal systems ensure justice.
Los sistemas legales aseguran justicia.
C1 adjective /ˈhɑːrtˌrɛndɪŋ/

heartrending

desgarrador
Meaning
Causing great sadness or distress; very moving emotionally.
Example
The documentary showed heartrending scenes of war victims.
El documental mostró escenas desgarradoras de las víctimas de la guerra.
B2 verb /əˈsɜːrt/

assert

afirmar
Meaning
to state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully; to insist upon rights or claims
Example
She decided to assert her authority in the meeting.
ella decidió afirmar su autoridad en la reunión.
C2 noun /ˌiː.mɛnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

emendation

enmendadura
Meaning
a correction or improvement made to a text
Example
The article required several emendations before it was ready for print.
El artículo requirió varias enmiendas antes de estar listo para imprimir.
C1 adjective /ˈbleɪmləs/

blameless

inocente
Meaning
innocent of wrongdoing; not deserving blame
Example
She remained calm and blameless throughout the investigation.
Ella permaneció tranquila e inocente durante toda la investigación.
A1 verb /ˈfɪnɪʃ/

finish

terminar
Meaning
to complete or bring to an end; to reach the final point
Example
She finished her homework before dinner.
Ella terminó su tarea antes de la cena.
C2 noun /ˈpætwɑː/

patois

patois
Meaning
a regional or social dialect, especially one considered nonstandard or informal
Example
The guide slipped into local patois when chatting with the fishermen.
El guía empezó a hablar en el patois local mientras charlaba con los pescadores.
B2 noun /ˈɔr.fən/

Orphan

huérfano
Meaning
a child whose parents are dead; someone without protective support
Example
The orphan was adopted by a loving family.
El huérfano fue adoptado por una familia amorosa.
C1 noun /mɔːs/

Moss

musgo
Meaning
a small flowerless plant that grows in clumps in moist places
Example
Green moss covered the old stone wall.
El musgo verde cubrió la antigua pared de piedra.
B2 noun/verb /stʌnt/

stunt

truco, hazaña, obstaculizar el crecimiento
Meaning
a daring or unusual action performed for entertainment or publicity; to hinder growth or development
Example
The actor performed a dangerous stunt in the movie.
El actor realizó un stunt peligroso en la película.
B2 verb /oʊˈmɪt/

omit

omitir
Meaning
to leave out or exclude; to fail to include something
Example
Please don't omit any important details from your report.
Por favor, no omitas detalles importantes de tu informe.
C2 noun /ˈɪn.fɪ.del/

Infidel

infiel
Meaning
a person who does not believe in religion or whose religious beliefs differ from one's own
Example
In historical contexts, crusaders often referred to their enemies as infidels.
En contextos históricos, los cruzados a menudo se referían a sus enemigos como infieles.
B1 adjective dəˈmes.tɪk

domestic

doméstico
Meaning
Existing or occurring inside a particular country; not foreign or international.
Example
Domestic investments stabilize the economy.
Las inversiones nacionales estabilizan la economía.
B2 verb /ˌriːəˈreɪndʒ/

rearrange

reorganizar
Meaning
to change the order or position of something
Example
She decided to rearrange the furniture in her living room.
Ella decidió reorganizar los muebles en su sala de estar.
B2 noun /ˈraɪfəl/

Rifle

rifle
Meaning
a gun with a long barrel that is fired from the shoulder
Example
The soldier carried a rifle during the mission.
El soldado llevaba un rifle durante la misión.
C1 adjective /vəˈluː.mə.nəs/

voluminous

voluminoso, grande, expansivo
Meaning
Occupying or containing much space; large in volume, in particular.
Example
The library contained a voluminous collection of books.
La biblioteca tenía una colección voluminosa de libros.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɛl/

impel

impulsar
Meaning
to drive, force, or urge someone to do something
Example
Her curiosity impelled her to open the mysterious box.
Su curiosidad la impulsó a abrir la caja misteriosa.
B2 verb /kəmˈpraɪz/

comprise

constituir
Meaning
To consist of or be made up of something.
Example
The committee comprises five members.
El comité está compuesto por cinco miembros.
A1 noun /tʃeər/

Chair

silla
Meaning
a separate seat for one person, typically with a back and four legs
Example
Please sit on the chair.
Por favor siéntate en la silla.
B2 noun /kɔːrd/

cord

cuerda
Meaning
a long, thin, flexible string or rope
Example
He tied the package with a strong cord.
Ató el paquete con una cuerda fuerte.
C1 verb /prəˈkræs.tɪ.neɪt/

procrastinate

procrastinar, posponer, dejar para después
Meaning
To delay or postpone action; to put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness.
Example
He tends to procrastinate when facing difficult tasks.
Él tiende a procrastinar cuando enfrenta tareas difíciles.
A2 noun /ˈsɪŋ.ər/

Singer

cantante
Meaning
a person who sings, especially as a job or profession
Example
The singer performed beautifully at the concert last night.
El cantante realizó una hermosa actuación en el concierto de anoche.
B2 verb /fɔɪl/

foil

frustrar
Meaning
To prevent something (especially a plan) from succeeding.
Example
The police foiled the robbery attempt.
La policía frustró el intento de robo.
C1 noun /ˈɜːr.θən pɒt/

Earthen pot

recipiente de barro
Meaning
a container made of baked clay or earth, used for cooking or storing
Example
The earthen pot keeps water naturally cool in summer.
El recipiente de barro mantiene el agua naturalmente fresca en verano.
B2 verb /əˈvɜːrt/

avert

evitar
Meaning
to prevent something bad from happening or to turn away one's eyes or thoughts
Example
Quick action helped avert a disaster.
La acción rápida ayudó a evitar un desastre.
A2 noun /ˈpæs.ən.dʒər/

Passenger

pasajero
Meaning
A person who travels in a vehicle but is not driving it
Example
The bus can carry thirty passengers.
El autobús puede llevar treinta pasajeros.
C1 verb /pɑːrs/

parse

analizar gramaticalmente
Meaning
to analyze a sentence or text grammatically or logically
Example
The software can parse large amounts of text data efficiently.
El software puede analizar grandes cantidades de datos de texto de manera eficiente.
C1 noun /dɪˈten.ʃən/

Detention

detención; prisión temporal
Meaning
the action of detaining someone or being detained in official custody
Example
The student received detention for repeatedly disrupting the class.
El estudiante recibió detención por interrumpir repetidamente la clase.
C1 verb /ˈsɪn.θə.saɪz/

synthesize

sintetizar
Meaning
To combine a number of things into a coherent whole.
Example
Scientists synthesize new compounds for medical research.
Los científicos sintetizan nuevos compuestos para la investigación médica.
C2 adjective /pəˈrɛmptəri/

peremptory

perentorio
Meaning
Insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a commanding way.
Example
The officer gave a peremptory order to evacuate the building.
El oficial dio una orden perentoria para evacuar el edificio.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪɡræf/

digraph

digrama
Meaning
A pair of letters representing a single sound, such as 'sh' in 'ship'.
Example
In the word 'phone', the letters 'ph' form a digraph.
En la palabra 'teléfono', las letras 'ph' forman un digrama.
A2 noun /weɪt/

weight

peso
Meaning
a measure of how heavy something is
Example
The weight of the package was 10 kilograms.
El peso del paquete era de 10 kilogramos.
C2 noun /brɪˈtæniə/

britannia

Britania
Meaning
the personification of Britain, often shown as a woman with a helmet and shield
Example
Britannia has been a symbol of Britain since Roman times.
Britania ha sido un símbolo de Gran Bretaña desde la época romana.
C1 noun /ˌfɪziˈɑːlədʒi/

physiology

fisiología
Meaning
the scientific study of the functions and mechanisms in a living system
Example
She is majoring in human physiology at the university.
Ella está especializándose en fisiología humana en la universidad.
C2 adjective /ˈtɛsəleɪtɪd/

tessellated

enlazado
Meaning
arranged in a pattern of repeated shapes fitting together without gaps
Example
The tessellated floor was made of colorful tiles arranged in perfect symmetry.
El piso enlazado estaba hecho de baldosas coloridas dispuestas en simetría perfecta.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌpiːk/

forepeak

camarote de proa
Meaning
The compartment in the forward part of a ship, often used for storage.
Example
The sailors stored extra ropes in the forepeak.
Los marineros guardaron cuerdas extra en el camarote de proa.
C1 adjective /kənˈɡrɛʃənl/

congressional

congresista
Meaning
relating to a congress, especially the US Congress
Example
The bill received strong congressional support.
El proyecto de ley recibió un fuerte apoyo congresista.
B2 adverb /ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/

explicitly

explícitamente
Meaning
in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
Example
The instructions were explicitly written to avoid any confusion.
Las instrucciones fueron escritas explícitamente para evitar cualquier confusión.
B2 verb /dɪˈstrækt/

distract

distraer
Meaning
to take someone's attention away from what they are doing or focusing on
Example
The loud noise distracted her during the exam.
El ruido fuerte distrajo a ella durante el examen.
C1 noun /ɪnˈædɪkwəsi/

inadequacy

insuficiencia
Meaning
lack of sufficient ability, quality, or strength; a feeling of not being good enough
Example
She struggled with feelings of inadequacy at work despite her strong qualifications.
Luchaba con sentimientos de insuficiencia en el trabajo a pesar de sus sólidas calificaciones.
C2 verb /priːˈfɪɡjər/

prefigure

prefigurar
Meaning
to represent, show, or foreshadow something in advance
Example
The economic reforms prefigure major social changes.
Las reformas económicas prefiguran grandes cambios sociales.
C1 adjective /ˈdɪn.dʒi/

Dingy

sucio y sombrío; de color apagado
Meaning
dark and dirty; gloomy; dull in color
Example
The old building had dingy walls that needed painting.
El viejo edificio tenía paredes sucias que necesitaban pintura.
C2 noun /ˌsɪmjʊˈleɪkrəm/

simulacrum

simulacro
Meaning
an image or representation of someone or something; a superficial likeness
Example
The statue was only a simulacrum of the ancient god.
La estatua era solo un simulacro del dios antiguo.
A1 noun /ˈbɑːθruːm/

bathroom

cuarto de baño
Meaning
a room containing a toilet and usually a sink or shower
Example
The bathroom is on the second floor.
El cuarto de baño está en el segundo piso.
C2 noun /ˈveɪnɡlɔːri/

vainglory

vanidad
Meaning
Excessive vanity or boastfulness about one's achievements.
Example
His speech was filled with vainglory and self-praise.
Su discurso estaba lleno de vanidad y autocomplacencia.
B2 noun ˈɡriːn.haʊs ɪˌfɛkt

greenhouse effect

efecto invernadero
Meaning
The trapping of the sun's warmth in a planet's lower atmosphere due to the greater transparency of the atmosphere to visible radiation from the sun than to infrared radiation emitted from the planet's surface.
Example
The greenhouse effect is increasing global temperatures.
El efecto invernadero está aumentando las temperaturas globales.
B1 preposition/adverb /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

according

según
Meaning
As stated by or in agreement with.
Example
According to the report, sales increased last quarter.
Según el informe, las ventas aumentaron en el último trimestre.
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.
A2 noun/verb /kɔːz/

cause

causa / causar
Meaning
a person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition; to make something happen
Example
The heavy rain caused flooding in the city.
La lluvia fuerte causó inundaciones en la ciudad.
C2 noun /ˈkæriən/

carrion

carroña
Meaning
the decaying flesh of dead animals
Example
Vultures feed on carrion left in the fields.
Los buitres se alimentan de la carroña que queda en los campos.
C2 verb /ˈvæsɪleɪt/

vacillate

felicidad
Meaning
to waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive
Example
He vacillated between studying law and becoming a writer.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 verb /ˈræn.də.maɪz/

randomize

aleatorizar
Meaning
To make something happen in a random order or manner.
Example
The software can randomize the order of questions.
El software puede aleatorizar el orden de las preguntas.
B2 noun /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/

adaptability

adaptabilidad
Meaning
The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions or circumstances
Example
Adaptability to changing environments is crucial in business.
La adaptabilidad a los entornos cambiantes es crucial en los negocios.
C1 noun /moʊld/

Mould

molde; moho
Meaning
a hollow container used to give shape to molten material; fungus
Example
She poured chocolate into the mould to make candies.
Ella vertió chocolate en el molde para hacer caramelos.
A2 noun /siːn/

scene

escena
Meaning
a place or setting of an event or activity, or the part of a play or film
Example
The final scene of the movie was very emotional.
La última escena de la película fue muy emocional.
B2 verb /ˈrendər/

render

proporcionar
Meaning
to provide or give; to make or cause to become
Example
The artist renders the scene beautifully.
El artista presenta la escena bellamente.
C1 verb /ɪnˈkɑːrsəreɪt/

incarcerate

encarcelar
Meaning
to imprison or confine someone
Example
The authorities incarcerated the criminal after the trial.
Las autoridades encarcelaron al criminal después del juicio.
B2 verb /pərˈsiːv/

perceive

percibir
Meaning
to become aware of or understand something through the senses
Example
I perceive a change in his attitude.
Percibo un cambio en su actitud.
C2 noun /əbˈdʌktər/

abductor

secuestrador
Meaning
a person who kidnaps or forcibly takes someone away
Example
The police arrested the abductor after a nationwide search.
La policía arrestó al secuestrador después de una larga búsqueda.
C2 noun /ˈpɔl.zi/

Palsy

parálisis
Meaning
paralysis, especially that which is accompanied by involuntary tremors; loss of muscle control
Example
The elderly man suffered from palsy in his hands.
El hombre mayor sufría de parálisis en sus manos.
C2 noun /məˈlɑː.ti/

Malati

malati
Meaning
a fragrant climbing plant with small white flowers, commonly known as jasmine
Example
The malati vine covered the garden wall with sweet-smelling flowers.
La enredadera de malati cubrió la pared del jardín con flores de olor dulce.
C2 noun /ˌbuː.ɡənˈvɪl.i.ə/

Bougainvillea

buganvilea
Meaning
a tropical climbing plant with colorful bracts surrounding small flowers
Example
The bougainvillea climbing over the garden wall creates a beautiful purple display.
La buganvilea que trepa sobre la pared del jardín crea una hermosa exhibición morada.
C2 noun əˈkjuː.ə.ti

acuity

agudeza
Meaning
Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing.
Example
His intellectual acuity made him a brilliant scientist.
Su agudeza intelectual lo convirtió en un brillante científico.
C1 noun ˈsɒv.rɪn.ti

sovereignty

soberanía
Meaning
The authority of a state to govern itself or another state; supreme power or authority.
Example
Sovereignty is essential for a nation's identity.
La soberanía es esencial para la identidad de una nación.
A1 verb /sɪt/

sit

sentarse
Meaning
to rest in a seated position; to be located
Example
Please sit down and make yourself comfortable.
Por favor, siéntate y hazte cómodo.
C1 adjective /ˈperɪʃəbəl/

Perishable

perecedero
Meaning
liable to decay quickly; short-lived
Example
Store perishable foods in the refrigerator.
Guarde los alimentos perecederos en el refrigerador.
A2 noun /bɒs/

boss

jefe
Meaning
a person who is in charge of a worker, group, or organization
Example
Her boss gave her a new project to complete.
Su jefe le dio un nuevo proyecto para completar.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmjuː.tə.bəl/

immutable

inmutable
Meaning
Unchangeable, permanent, or fixed
Example
The laws of physics are considered immutable.
Las leyes de la física son consideradas inmutables.
B2 verb rɪˈstɔːr

restore

restaurar
Meaning
To bring back to a former or original state; to reinstate.
Example
Restoring the tradition of student politics is necessary.
Es necesario restaurar la tradición de la política estudiantil.
C2 adverb /ˌeɪˈmɔːrəli/

amorally

inmoralmente
Meaning
In a way that shows no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong.
Example
He acted amorally, ignoring the consequences of his actions.
Actuó inmoralmente, ignorando las consecuencias de sus acciones.
C1 verb /ˈstrætɪfaɪ/

stratify

estratificar
Meaning
to arrange or divide into layers, classes, or categories
Example
The researchers plan to stratify the data based on age groups.
Los investigadores planean estratificar los datos según los grupos de edad.
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.
C1 noun /ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃən/

detonation

detonación
Meaning
The act of exploding or causing something to explode.
Example
The sudden detonation shook the entire building.
La repentina detonación sacudió todo el edificio.
C1 adjective kənˈkɝː.ənt

concurrent

concurrente, simultáneo, que ocurre al mismo tiempo
Meaning
Existing, happening, or done at the same time.
Example
The conference had concurrent sessions on various topics.
La conferencia tuvo sesiones concurrentes sobre varios temas.
C2 noun, verb /ˈtræməl/

trammel

restricción
Meaning
A restriction or impediment to freedom of action; to restrict.
Example
The strict rules trammel the creativity of the students.
Las estrictas reglas truncan la creatividad de los estudiantes.
C2 adjective /ˈeɪ.li.ə.nə.bəl/

alienable

transferible
Meaning
Able to be transferred or surrendered, usually referring to rights or property.
Example
Property rights are alienable and can be sold or transferred.
Los derechos de propiedad son transferibles y pueden ser vendidos o transferidos.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪr.i.səm/

Wearisome

agotador; tedioso y aburrido
Meaning
causing tiredness; tedious; boring and exhausting
Example
The wearisome journey took twelve hours to complete.
El agotador viaje tomó doce horas para completarse.
A1 verb, noun /tʃɛk/

check

verificar
Meaning
To examine, inspect, or verify something; also a written order to a bank to pay money.
Example
Please check the report before submitting it.
Por favor, revise el informe antes de enviarlo.
B2 noun ˈfjuː.tʃɚ ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃənz

future generations

futuras generaciones
Meaning
People who have not yet been born, considered in terms of the environment or society they will inherit.
Example
Sustainable development ensures a better life for future generations.
El desarrollo sostenible asegura una mejor vida para las futuras generaciones.
B1 verb /dɪɡ/

dig

cavar
Meaning
to break up and move earth with a tool or machine, or with hands, paws, etc.
Example
They decided to dig a hole for the new tree.
Ellos decidieron cavar un agujero para el nuevo árbol.
C2 verb /fɪˈlɪsɪˌteɪt/

felicitate

felicitar
Meaning
to congratulate; to express good wishes
Example
We felicitated the graduating students at the ceremony.
Felicitamos a los estudiantes graduados en la ceremonia.
B2 verb /tʃænt/

chant

cantar
Meaning
to sing or recite in a rhythmic way
Example
The monks chant prayers in the temple.
Los monjes cantan oraciones en el templo.
C2 verb /ˈekspərˌɡeɪt/

expurgate

expurgar
Meaning
To remove offensive or objectionable parts from a text or speech.
Example
The publisher decided to expurgate the novel before reprinting it.
El editor decidió expurgar la novela antes de volver a imprimirla.
B2 noun steɪks

stakes

apuesta
Meaning
A strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end, driven into the ground.
Example
The stakes were high for the success of the project.
Las apuestas eran altas para el éxito del proyecto.
C2 noun prəˈklɪv.ə.ti

proclivity

propensión
Meaning
A tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition toward a particular thing.
Example
She has a proclivity for learning new languages.
Ella tiene una propensión por aprender nuevos idiomas.
C2 adjective ˌlæb.əˈrɪn.θaɪn

labyrinthine

laberíntico
Meaning
Like a labyrinth; complicated and confusing; having many interconnected paths or passages.
Example
The old city streets were labyrinthine.
Las calles de la ciudad vieja eran laberínticas.
C1 adjective /ˌæl.truˈɪs.tɪk/

altruistic

altruista
Meaning
Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Example
Her altruistic nature led her to volunteer for charities.
Su naturaleza altruista la llevó a ser voluntaria para organizaciones benéficas.
C1 verb/noun ˈbuːt.stræp

bootstrap

empezar un negocio utilizando recursos personales sin financiación externa
Meaning
To start and develop a business using personal resources without external funding.
Example
He bootstrapped his company with minimal resources.
Él comenzó su empresa con recursos mínimos.
C2 noun /ˌpɜːrtərˈbeɪʃn/

perturbation

perturbación
Meaning
A state of anxiety, disturbance, or disorder.
Example
The announcement caused a perturbation in the financial markets.
El anuncio causó una perturbación en los mercados financieros.
C2 noun /ɪnˈɛrənsi/

inerrancy

inerrancia
Meaning
the belief or quality of being free from error; absolute correctness
Example
Some religious groups strongly affirm the inerrancy of their sacred texts.
Algunos grupos religiosos afirman fuertemente la inerrancia de sus textos sagrados.
B2 verb /ˈhʌvər/

hover

flotar en el aire en un lugar sin moverse
Meaning
to remain in the air in one place without moving forward or backward
Example
The helicopter hovered over the city.
El helicóptero flotó sobre la ciudad.
C1 noun/verb /ˈprɛdɪkət/ (noun), /ˈprɛdɪkeɪt/ (verb)

predicate

predicado / basar en
Meaning
noun: the part of a sentence that tells something about the subject; verb: to base or establish something on a particular idea
Example
His theory is predicated on sound research.
Su teoría está basada en una investigación sólida.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪl.fəl/

Wilful

terco; intencional
Meaning
deliberately stubborn; done on purpose; intentional
Example
His wilful disobedience led to punishment.
Su desobediencia deliberada lo llevó a un castigo.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈstætɪk/

ecstatic

extático
Meaning
Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or excitement.
Example
The fans were ecstatic after their team won the championship.
Los fanáticos estaban extáticos después de que su equipo ganó el campeonato.
C1 noun dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

deliberation

deliberación
Meaning
Long and careful consideration or discussion.
Example
The agreement was finalized after much deliberation.
El acuerdo se finalizó después de mucha deliberación.
C2 adjective /kəˈprɪʃəs/

capricious

caprichoso
Meaning
given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior
Example
The stock market can be capricious, shifting dramatically without warning.
El mercado de valores puede ser caprichoso, cambiando drásticamente sin previo aviso.
B2 noun /ˈdʒoʊ.kər/

Joker

una carta de juego con una imagen de un bufón, utilizada como carta comodín; una persona que disfruta de hacer bromas
Meaning
a playing card with a picture of a jester, used as a wild card; a person who is fond of joking
Example
He used the joker card to complete his winning hand in the poker game.
Usó la carta del joker para completar su mano ganadora en el juego de póker.
B2 noun /ˈmɪks.tʃər/

Mixture

mezcla
Meaning
a combination of different substances or elements
Example
The cake batter is a mixture of flour, eggs, and milk.
La masa del pastel es una mezcla de harina, huevos y leche.
B2 verb /kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪt/

consolidate

consolidar
Meaning
To combine things in order to make them more effective or easier to handle.
Example
The company aims to consolidate its market position.
La compañía tiene como objetivo consolidar su posición en el mercado.
C2 noun /ˈhʌmbʌɡ/

humbug

engaño, tonterías
Meaning
Deceptive or false talk or behavior; nonsense.
Example
He dismissed the idea as humbug.
Desestimó la idea como tonterías.
C2 adjective /kəˈmoʊdiəs/

commodious

espacioso
Meaning
spacious and comfortable; having plenty of room
Example
They rented a commodious apartment in the city.
Alquilaron un apartamento espacioso en la ciudad.
C2 verb /əˈvaʊtʃ/

avouch

afirmar
Meaning
to affirm or assert something as true
Example
He avouched his innocence before the judge.
Él afirmó su inocencia ante el juez.
B1 noun /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/

trading

comercio
Meaning
the act or business of buying and selling goods or services
Example
She made a fortune through online trading.
Ella hizo una fortuna a través del comercio en línea.
C2 adjective /ˈklæmərəs/

clamorous

ruidoso
Meaning
making a loud and confused noise; expressing strong demands noisily
Example
The clamorous audience demanded an encore from the band.
La audiencia ruidosa exigió un bis de la banda.
C2 noun /ɪmˈpaɪ.ə.ti/

Impiety

impiedad
Meaning
lack of piety or reverence, especially for a god; disrespect or irreverence toward religious matters
Example
His impiety shocked the religious community when he mocked their sacred ceremonies.
Su impiedad sorprendió a la comunidad religiosa cuando se burló de sus ceremonias sagradas.
C1 noun /ˌkɑːr.diˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

cardiologist

cardiólogo
Meaning
A doctor specializing in diagnosing and treating heart diseases.
Example
She made an appointment with a cardiologist for her chest pain.
Ella hizo una cita con un cardiólogo debido al dolor en su pecho.
C1 adjective /raɪ/

wry

torcido, sarcástico
Meaning
twisted or distorted in expression; showing dry, mocking humor
Example
He gave a wry smile after hearing the sarcastic remark.
Él dio una sonrisa torcida después de escuchar el comentario sarcástico.
C2 noun /əˈklɪvɪti/

acclivity

pendiente ascendente
Meaning
An upward slope or incline on the ground.
Example
The hikers struggled as they climbed the steep acclivity.
Los excursionistas lucharon mientras subían la empinada pendiente ascendente.
B2 adjective /ˈrɑː.ki/

Rocky

rocoso; inestable; difícil
Meaning
full of rocks; unsteady; difficult
Example
The rocky path made hiking difficult for the tourists.
El camino rocoso hizo que el senderismo fuera difícil para los turistas.
C1 noun /diːˈkrɪp.ʃən/

decryption

desencriptación
Meaning
The process of converting encrypted data back into its original form so it can be understood.
Example
Hackers attempted decryption of classified data.
Los hackers intentaron la desencriptación de datos clasificados.
C1 verb /dɪsˈlɒdʒ/

dislodge

desalojar
Meaning
To remove or force out from a position, especially one that is fixed or hard to move.
Example
The troops dislodged the enemy from the hill.
Las tropas desalojaron al enemigo de la colina.
A2 preposition /ˈɒntu/

onto

sobre
Meaning
moving to a position on the surface of something
Example
She jumped onto the table to get the book.
Ella saltó sobre la mesa para coger el libro.
B2 noun /tɪˈlɑpiə fɪʃ/

Tilapia fish

pez tilapia
Meaning
a freshwater fish native to Africa, widely farmed for food due to its mild taste and fast growth
Example
Tilapia fish is one of the most commonly farmed fish species worldwide.
El pez tilapia es una de las especies de peces más cultivadas en todo el mundo.
C2 noun /ˌθiːəˈloʊdʒən/

theologian

teólogo
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in theology.
Example
Theologians often debate complex questions of faith and morality.
Los teólogos a menudo debaten sobre preguntas complejas de fe y moralidad.
B1 adverb /ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/

Upside-down

al revés
Meaning
with the upper part at the bottom; in or into a reversed position
Example
The picture was hanging upside-down on the wall.
La foto estaba colgada al revés en la pared.
C1 noun /ɪˈrɛlɪvənsi/

irrelevancy

irrelevancia
Meaning
the state of being unrelated or unimportant to the matter at hand
Example
The judge dismissed the argument because of its irrelevancy to the case.
El juez rechazó el argumento por su irrelevancia para el caso.
C1 noun /ˈsɪtrɪk ˈæsɪd/

Citric Acid

ácido cítrico
Meaning
a natural acid found in citrus fruits, used as a food preservative and flavoring agent
Example
Add a pinch of citric acid to preserve the color of the fruit jam.
Añade una pizca de ácido cítrico para preservar el color de la mermelada de fruta.
A2 noun /stɔːrm/

Storm

tormenta
Meaning
a violent weather condition with strong winds, rain, thunder, and lightning
Example
The storm caused power outages across the city.
La tormenta causó apagones en toda la ciudad.
B1 noun /swɒn/

Swan

cisne
Meaning
a large waterbird with a long curved neck and usually white plumage
Example
The elegant swan glided silently across the water.
El elegante cisne se deslizó silenciosamente sobre el agua.
C1 noun, adjective /dɪˈrɪvətɪv/

derivative

derivado / basado
Meaning
Something that is based on another source; in math, a measure of how a function changes.
Example
The film was criticized for being too derivative of earlier works.
La película fue criticada por ser demasiado derivada de trabajos anteriores.
B2 noun /ˈɡræs.hɒp.ər/

Grass-hopper

saltamontes
Meaning
a jumping insect with long hind legs that feeds on grass and plants
Example
The grasshopper jumped from one leaf to another.
El saltamontes saltó de una hoja a otra.