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C2 adjective /ˌlɪlɪˈpjuːʃən/

lilliputian

muy pequeño
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny; trivial or petty.
Example
The model village was filled with lilliputian houses.
El pueblo modelo estaba lleno de casas muy pequeñas.
B2 adjective /njuːˈtrɪʃ.əs/

Nutritious

nutritivo
Meaning
containing substances that help the body grow and stay healthy; nourishing
Example
Eating nutritious food helps maintain good health.
Comer comida nutritiva ayuda a mantener una buena salud.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈfɛktɪd/

unaffected

inafectado, genuino
Meaning
Not influenced or touched by something; genuine and natural.
Example
He remained unaffected by the criticism and kept working hard.
Él permaneció sin verse afectado por la crítica y siguió trabajando duro.
B2 noun /nɒsˈtæl.dʒə/

nostalgia

nostalgia
Meaning
A sentimental longing for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.
Example
Listening to old songs fills me with nostalgia.
Escuchar canciones antiguas me llena de nostalgia.
B2 noun /ɑːrtʃ/

arch

arco
Meaning
a curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting the weight above it
Example
The ancient arch still stands in the city center.
El antiguo arco todavía está en pie en el centro de la ciudad.
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.
B2 adjective ˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən.əl

operational

operativo
Meaning
In working order; ready for use.
Example
The space project will be operational by 2025.
El proyecto espacial estará operativo para 2025.
C1 verb /ɡloʊt/

gloat

regodearse
Meaning
To take pleasure in someone else's misfortune or to show smug satisfaction.
Example
He couldn't help but gloat over his rival's failure.
Él no pudo evitar regodearse sobre el fracaso de su rival.
B2 noun /ˈkænən/

Cannon

cañón
Meaning
large heavy gun that fires cannonballs or shells
Example
The castle was defended by several large cannons.
El castillo fue defendido por varios grandes cañones.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒnɪtəri/

monitory

advertencia
Meaning
Giving a warning or cautionary advice; serving to warn.
Example
His monitory tone made everyone cautious about their next move.
Su tono monitory hizo que todos estuvieran cautelosos sobre su próximo movimiento.
C2 noun ˈtɪl.ɪdʒ

tillage

labranza
Meaning
The preparation of land for growing crops.
Example
Excessive tillage can lead to soil erosion.
La labranza excesiva puede causar erosión del suelo.
A1 noun/verb /eɪdʒ/

age

edad
Meaning
The length of time that a person has lived; to grow older.
Example
She asked his age politely.
Ella preguntó su edad educadamente.
A2 noun, verb /kɔɪn/

coin

moneda
Meaning
A flat piece of metal used as money; as a verb, to invent a new word or phrase.
Example
The government decided to coin a new term for the program.
El gobierno decidió acuñar un nuevo término para el programa.
C2 noun /ˈkænə/

Canna

canna
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with large, colorful flowers and broad leaves
Example
The bright orange canna lilies grew tall beside the pond.
Los lirios de canna de color naranja brillante crecieron altos junto al estanque.
C1 noun /ɪmˈbɑː.ɡoʊ/

embargo

embargo comercial
Meaning
A trade ban, restriction, or prohibition imposed by a government or international organization on a country.
Example
The UN imposed an embargo on arms exports.
La ONU impuso un embargo a las exportaciones de armas.
A2 noun /wɪnd/

Wind

viento
Meaning
the natural movement of air, especially in the form of a current of air blowing from a particular direction
Example
The wind blew the leaves off the trees.
El viento sopló las hojas de los árboles.
B2 adverb /ˈθɪkli/

Thickly

densamente
Meaning
in a thick manner; densely; heavily
Example
The forest was thickly wooded with tall pine trees.
El bosque estaba densamente cubierto de altos pinos.
C1 verb /riːˈkæptʃər/

recapture

recapturar
Meaning
To take back or regain possession of something.
Example
The army managed to recapture the lost territory.
El ejército logró recapturar el territorio perdido.
B2 noun /ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/

storage

almacenamiento
Meaning
the action or method of storing something for future use
Example
The warehouse offers plenty of storage space.
El almacén ofrece mucho espacio de almacenamiento.
B1 noun /ˈmɪs.tər.i/

Mystery

misterio; algo inexplicable
Meaning
something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain
Example
The disappearance of the plane remains a mystery.
La desaparición del avión sigue siendo un misterio.
C2 adjective /ˈæsənənt/

assonant

asonante
Meaning
Having or characterized by assonance; repeating similar vowel sounds.
Example
The poem is filled with assonant words that create a musical rhythm.
El poema está lleno de palabras asonantes que crean un ritmo musical.
C1 verb /əbˈsteɪn/

abstain

abstenerse
Meaning
To restrain oneself from indulging in or partaking of something.
Example
People often abstain from digital devices to enhance focus.
Las personas a menudo se abstienen de los dispositivos digitales para mejorar su enfoque.
C2 verb /sweɪð/

swathe

envolver
Meaning
To wrap or cover closely or completely.
Example
She swathed the baby in a soft blanket.
Ella envolvió al bebé en una manta suave.
B2 noun /ˈlɪn.ən/

linen

ropa de lino
Meaning
A strong cloth made from the fibers of the flax plant, or items made from this cloth such as sheets or clothing.
Example
She bought new linen curtains for the living room.
Ella compró nuevas cortinas de lino para la sala de estar.
B2 verb /rɪˈɡeɪn/

regain

recuperar
Meaning
to get back something that was lost; to recover
Example
He regains his strength after the illness.
Él recupera su fuerza después de la enfermedad.
C1 noun ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪk trænˈzɪʃən

demographic transition

transición demográfica
Meaning
A shift in population patterns from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as a country develops economically
Example
The demographic transition indicates a shift towards an aging society.
La transición demográfica indica un cambio hacia una sociedad envejecida.
B2 noun /kwəʊˈteɪʃən/

quotation

cita; presupuesto
Meaning
a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated exactly; an estimated price given for goods or services
Example
The article opened with a famous quotation from Shakespeare.
El artículo comenzó con una cita famosa de Shakespeare.
B2 adjective /ˈdʒɒli/

jolly

alegre
Meaning
Full of good humor and cheerfulness.
Example
The children were in a jolly mood at the party.
Los niños estaban de buen ánimo en la fiesta.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪzn feɪst/

wizen-faced

cara arrugada y marchita
Meaning
Having a dry, wrinkled, and withered face.
Example
A wizen-faced old man sat quietly in the corner.
Un hombre con la cara arrugada y marchita se sentó tranquilamente en la esquina.
B2 noun /bɪtʃ/

Bitch

perra;
Meaning
a female dog; an unpleasant or spiteful woman (offensive)
Example
The bitch gave birth to five puppies.
La perra dio a luz a cinco cachorros.
C1 adjective ɪnˈdel.ə.bəl

indelible

indeleble
Meaning
Making marks that cannot be removed; impossible to forget or remove.
Example
Her speech left an indelible mark on the audience.
Su discurso dejó una marca indeleble en la audiencia.
C2 adverb /ɪkˈstem.pɔːr/

Extempore

espontáneo; improvisado
Meaning
without preparation; spontaneously; improvised
Example
The speaker delivered an impressive extempore speech at the conference.
El orador dio un impresionante discurso extemporáneo en la conferencia.
C2 adjective /kənˈdʌktəbl̩/

conductible

conductible
Meaning
capable of being conducted, especially electricity or heat
Example
Copper is highly conductible to electricity.
El cobre es altamente conductible para la electricidad.
B2 noun ɪˈlɪtərəsi

illiteracy

analfabetismo
Meaning
The inability to read and write; lack of education or knowledge in a particular area.
Example
Illiteracy often leads to poverty and unemployment.
El analfabetismo a menudo conduce a la pobreza y el desempleo.
C2 noun /ˈætəvɪzəm/

atavism

atavismo
Meaning
The recurrence of traits or characteristics from a remote ancestor.
Example
The scientist noted atavism in the child’s physical features.
El científico observó atavismo en las características físicas del niño.
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrvɪsəbl/

serviceable

utilizable
Meaning
fit for use; usable; in working order
Example
The old bicycle is still serviceable despite its age.
La bicicleta vieja sigue siendo utilizable a pesar de su edad.
C1 noun /səˈbætɪkəl/

sabbatical

período de descanso para estudio o viaje
Meaning
A period of paid leave granted to a teacher or worker for study or travel, traditionally every seventh year.
Example
She took a sabbatical to research her new book.
Ella tomó un sabático para investigar su nuevo libro.
C2 noun /ˈfaɪəl/

phial

frasco pequeño
Meaning
a small glass container for liquids, especially medicines
Example
The doctor gave her a phial of medicine.
El doctor le dio un frasco de medicina.
C1 verb /ˈmʌd.əl/

muddle

desordenar
Meaning
to mix things up in a confused way or to make a mess of something
Example
He muddled the papers and couldn’t find the report.
Él desordenó los papeles y no pudo encontrar el informe.
B2 verb /ˈræm.bəl/

ramble

hablar o escribir durante mucho tiempo de manera confusa o sin sentido; caminar sin un rumbo fijo por placer
Meaning
to talk or write at length in a confused or inconsequential way; to walk for pleasure without a fixed route.
Example
He rambled on about his childhood for hours.
Él habló durante horas sobre su infancia de manera confusa.
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 /bɪˈreɪt/

berate

regañar
Meaning
to scold or criticize angrily
Example
The teacher berated the student for being late.
El maestro regañó al estudiante por llegar tarde.
B1 adjective ˈsteɪbl

stable

estable
Meaning
Not likely to change or fail; firmly established.
Example
Strong nuclear force keeps the nucleus stable.
La fuerte fuerza nuclear mantiene el núcleo estable.
C1 noun esˈθet.ɪks

aesthetics

estética
Meaning
A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially in art and design.
Example
Interior design focuses on aesthetics and functionality.
El diseño de interiores se centra en la estética y funcionalidad.
C1 noun /prɪˈtɛnʃən/

pretension

pretensión, falsa apariencia
Meaning
A claim or assertion to something, often without justification; an attempt to impress by showing greater importance or talent than is actually possessed.
Example
His pretension to be an expert was quickly exposed.
Su pretensión de ser un experto fue rápidamente expuesta.
C1 adjective /skænt/

Scant

escaso
Meaning
barely sufficient; inadequate; small in amount
Example
There was scant evidence to support his claim.
Había pocas pruebas para respaldar su afirmación.
B2 adjective /ˈpʌz.lɪŋ/

Puzzling

desconcertante
Meaning
confusing; perplexing;
Example
The scientist found the results puzzling.
El científico encontró los resultados desconcertantes.
B2 noun /ˈbroʊ.kər/

Broker

corredor
Meaning
a person who buys and sells goods or assets for others; an intermediary
Example
The stock broker helped me invest my money wisely.
El corredor de bolsa me ayudó a invertir mi dinero sabiamente.
B2 noun /ˈlep.ərd/

Leopard

leopardo
Meaning
a large wild cat with yellow fur and black spots
Example
The leopard climbed the tree to rest in the shade.
El leopardo subió al árbol para descansar en la sombra.
C1 noun /pləˈsiːboʊ/

placebo

placebo
Meaning
a substance with no therapeutic effect, used as a control in testing new drugs
Example
The patient was given a placebo to compare the effect of the real drug.
Al paciente se le dio un placebo para comparar el efecto del medicamento real.
C1 noun /naɪˈiːvteɪ/

naivete

ingenuidad
Meaning
The quality of being naive; lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.
Example
His naivete made him an easy target for manipulation.
Su ingenuidad lo convirtio en un blanco facil para la manipulacion.
C2 noun /dɪˈpɑːzɪtər/

depositor

depositante
Meaning
a person who places money in a bank or financial institution
Example
The bank provides insurance to protect depositors’ funds.
El banco ofrece un seguro para proteger los fondos de los depositantes.
B1 noun /ɡɪlt/

Guilt

culpa
Meaning
a feeling of having committed wrong or failed in an obligation; responsibility for wrongdoing
Example
She felt overwhelming guilt after forgetting her mother's birthday.
Ella sintió una abrumadora culpa después de olvidar el cumpleaños de su madre.
C1 adjective /səbˈmɪs.ɪv/

Submissive

sumiso; obediente; sumiso
Meaning
ready to obey others; yielding to authority; humble and compliant
Example
She became submissive after years of harsh treatment.
Se volvió sumisa después de años de trato severo.
B1 noun /ˈɪnstəns/

instance

instancia
Meaning
An example or single occurrence of something.
Example
This is just one instance of his generosity.
Este es solo un ejemplo de su generosidad.
A2 adverb /ˈrɑː.ðər/

Rather

preferentemente; en lugar de;
Meaning
to some extent; instead; preferably
Example
I would rather stay home than go to the party.
Preferiría quedarme en casa que ir a la fiesta.
C2 noun /ˈpoʊ.ɪˌtæs.tər/

poetaster

un poeta inferior o trivial
Meaning
an inferior or trivial poet
Example
He was mocked as a poetaster by the literary critics.
Fue ridiculizado como un poetáster por los críticos literarios.
C2 verb /əˈbreɪd/

abrade

desgastar por fricción
Meaning
to scrape or wear away the surface by friction or erosion
Example
The rough cloth can easily abrade the skin.
La tela rugosa puede fácilmente desgastar la piel.
C2 noun /ˌɔːrəˈtɔːri.oʊ/

oratorio

composición musical religiosa
Meaning
A large-scale musical composition for orchestra, choir, and soloists, usually on a sacred theme, performed without costumes or scenery.
Example
Handel's 'Messiah' is one of the most famous oratorios ever written.
El 'Mesías' de Handel es uno de los oratorios más famosos jamás escritos.
C1 noun prɪˈzɝː.və.tɪv

preservative

conservante
Meaning
A chemical substance that prevents decay, fermentation, or other natural processes that cause food deterioration.
Example
Artificial preservatives are harmful to health.
Los conservantes artificiales son perjudiciales para la salud.
A2 noun /ˈkɒmədi/

comedy

comedia
Meaning
A type of entertainment that is intended to make people laugh.
Example
We watched a hilarious comedy at the theater.
Vimos una comedia divertida en el teatro.
C2 noun /əˈmæl.ɡəm/

amalgam

mezcla
Meaning
a mixture or blend of different things
Example
The new policy is an amalgam of several previous laws.
La nueva política es una mezcla de varias leyes anteriores.
C1 noun, verb /əˈsɛnt/

assent

asentimiento
Meaning
To agree to something, especially after careful consideration; an expression of approval.
Example
She nodded her head in silent assent.
Ella asintió con la cabeza en silencio.
B2 noun /ˈpriːmiəm/

premium

prima
Meaning
an amount of money paid regularly for an insurance policy; something of superior quality or value
Example
You need to pay your insurance premium every year.
Necesitas pagar tu prima de seguro cada año.
B1 noun /ˈkiː.wi/

Kiwi

kiwi
Meaning
a small brown fruit with green flesh and black seeds; a flightless bird from New Zealand
Example
I love eating fresh kiwi for breakfast.
Me encanta comer kiwi fresco para el desayuno.
C2 noun /ˈrɪvjʊlət/

rivulet

riachuelo
Meaning
a small stream of water; a tiny brook
Example
A rivulet ran down the hillside after the rain.
Un riachuelo bajó por la ladera después de la lluvia.
C1 adjective /ɛsˈθɛtɪk/

esthetic

estético
Meaning
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
Example
The building’s esthetic design attracted many visitors.
El diseño estético del edificio atrajo a muchos visitantes.
C1 adjective /pəˈrɛniəl/

perennial

perenne
Meaning
lasting or existing for a long time, or recurring continually
Example
Climate change is a perennial concern for scientists.
El cambio climático es una preocupación perenne para los científicos.
B2 noun /ˈɒt.ər/

Otter

nutria
Meaning
a mammal with webbed feet that lives near water and feeds on fish
Example
The playful otter swam gracefully in the river.
La nutria juguetona nadaba con gracia en el río.
C2 adjective /kwəʊˈtɪdiən/

quotidian

cotidiano, común
Meaning
Ordinary or everyday, especially when mundane.
Example
He focused on the quotidian details of family life.
Él se centró en los detalles cotidianos de la vida familiar.
B1 verb /ɪnˈfɔ:m/

inform

informar
Meaning
to tell someone about something; to give information
Example
Please inform me when you arrive at the airport.
por favor infórmame cuando llegues al aeropuerto.
B1 noun /ˈbeɪ.kɪŋ ˈpaʊ.dər/

Baking Powder

polvo de hornear
Meaning
a dry chemical leavening agent used to increase volume and lighten texture in baked goods
Example
The recipe calls for two teaspoons of baking powder.
La receta requiere dos cucharaditas de polvo de hornear.
B2 noun ˈhæb.ɪ.tæts

habitats

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

accelerate

acelerar
Meaning
to increase speed or make something happen sooner
Example
The driver accelerated to overtake the truck.
El conductor aceleró para adelantar al camión.
B1 noun /kəˈnuː/

Canoe

canoa
Meaning
a narrow boat pointed at both ends and moved with a paddle
Example
They paddled their canoe down the peaceful stream.
Remaron su canoa por el tranquilo arroyo.
C2 adjective /ˈkɪŋ.ki/

Kinky

prácticas sexuales no convencionales; cabello rizado o en espiral
Meaning
having or involving unconventional sexual practices; having tight curls or bends
Example
His kinky hair made him look unique.
Su cabello rizado lo hizo ver único.
A1 noun /ˈkæm.rə/

camera

cámara
Meaning
a device used for taking photographs or recording videos
Example
She bought a new camera for her photography class.
Ella compró una nueva cámara para su clase de fotografía.
C2 verb /bɪˈteɪk/

betake

dirigirse a; recurrir a
Meaning
to go or resort to a place or course of action, especially as a response; to apply oneself
Example
After dinner, she betook herself to her room to read.
Después de cenar, se dirigió a su habitación para leer.
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.
C1 adjective /rɪˈper.ə.bəl/

Repairable

reparable
Meaning
able to be fixed or mended; capable of being repaired
Example
The broken phone is repairable with the right parts.
El teléfono roto se puede reparar con las piezas adecuadas.
C2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈliːp/

overleap

saltar por encima
Meaning
To jump over something; to omit or disregard something.
Example
He managed to overleap the fence easily.
Él logró saltar la cerca fácilmente.
B2 verb /ˈreɪn.dʒɪŋ/

ranging

oscilar
Meaning
Extending or varying between limits.
Example
The temperatures are ranging from 15 to 30 degrees this week.
Las temperaturas están oscilando de 15 a 30 grados esta semana.
C1 noun /frɪˈvɒləti/

frivolity

frivolidad
Meaning
Lack of seriousness; silly or trivial behavior.
Example
The teacher discouraged frivolity during the exam.
El profesor desalentó la frivolidad durante el examen.
B2 noun ˈmaɪl.stəʊn

milestone

hito
Meaning
An important event or stage in the development, progress, or history of something.
Example
This discovery is a milestone in biotechnology.
Este descubrimiento es un hito en la biotecnología.
B1 noun kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈprəʊɡræmz

Community Programs

programas comunitarios
Meaning
Organized activities involving local groups to promote environmental conservation.
Example
Community programs raise awareness about butterfly conservation.
Los programas comunitarios aumentan la conciencia sobre la conservación de las mariposas.
B2 noun /kənˈfɛʃən/

confession

confesión
Meaning
a statement admitting that one is guilty of a crime or has done something wrong
Example
The suspect made a full confession to the police.
El sospechoso hizo una confesión completa a la policía.
C2 noun /ɑːmz/

alms

limosna
Meaning
Money, food, or goods given to the poor as charity.
Example
The monk distributed alms to the needy villagers.
El monje distribuyó limosnas a los pobres aldeanos.
C2 noun /ˈtʌmbrəl/

tumbrel

carreta
Meaning
A two-wheeled cart, especially one used during the French Revolution to carry prisoners to the guillotine.
Example
The prisoners were carried to the square in a wooden tumbrel.
Los prisioneros fueron llevados a la plaza en una carreta de madera.
C2 noun /wɜːrl/

whorl

espiral
Meaning
A pattern of spirals or concentric circles, often found in fingerprints, shells, or flowers.
Example
The fingerprint displayed a clear whorl pattern.
La huella dactilar mostraba un patrón claro de espiral.
C1 adjective /ˈriː.fleks/

Reflex

reflejo
Meaning
an action performed without conscious thought; relating to reflection
Example
The doctor tested her reflex response by tapping her knee.
El médico probó su respuesta reflejo golpeando su rodilla.
B1 adjective /ˌel.ɪˈmen.tər.i/

Elementary

elemental; básico
Meaning
basic; fundamental; primary level
Example
He learned elementary mathematics in school.
Él aprendió matemáticas elementales en la escuela.
B2 noun /ˈmoʊ.tɪv/

Motive

motivo; razón; impulso
Meaning
a reason for doing something; what drives someone to act
Example
The police are investigating the motive for the crime.
La policía está investigando el motivo del crimen.
B1 adjective /ədˈvænst/

advanced

avanzado
Meaning
highly developed or complex
Example
He is studying an advanced level of mathematics.
Él está estudiando un nivel avanzado de matemáticas.
C1 noun /rɪˈpɛərə/

repairer

reparador
Meaning
a person whose job is to fix damaged or broken things
Example
The repairer fixed the broken washing machine quickly.
El reparador arregló la lavadora rota rápidamente.
C2 noun /kəˈdɛnzə/

cadenza

un pasaje solista elaborado
Meaning
An elaborate solo passage in a piece of music, usually near the end.
Example
The pianist performed a brilliant cadenza before the final movement.
El pianista realizó una brillante cadenza antes del movimiento final.
C2 noun /ˌkɒntrəpəˈzɪʃən/

contraposition

contraposición
Meaning
the act of placing two things in opposition for contrast or comparison
Example
The contraposition of the two theories highlighted their differences.
La contraposición de las dos teorías destacó sus diferencias.
B1 noun /ˈvaɪtəmɪn/

vitamin

vitamina
Meaning
a natural substance needed by the body to stay healthy
Example
Fruits and vegetables are rich sources of vitamins.
Las frutas y verduras son fuentes ricas en vitaminas.
C1 noun /ˈlʌləˌbaɪ/

lullaby

canción de cuna
Meaning
a soothing song sung to help a child fall asleep
Example
She sang a lullaby to her baby every night.
Ella cantaba una canción de cuna a su bebé todas las noches.
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mɪ.saɪd/

Homicide

homicidio
Meaning
the deliberate and unlawful killing of one person by another; murder
Example
The detective was assigned to investigate the homicide that occurred downtown last night.
El detective fue asignado para investigar el homicidio ocurrido en el centro de la ciudad anoche.
B1 noun /ˈlʌvər/

lover

amante
Meaning
a person who is in a romantic relationship or has strong affection for someone
Example
She met her lover at the café every evening.
Ella se encontraba con su amante en el café cada tarde.
A2 verb /rɪˈtɜːrn/

return

volver
Meaning
to come or go back to a place; to give back
Example
I will return home tomorrow.
Volveré a casa mañana.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːls.hʊd/

Falsehood

falsedad; mentira
Meaning
the state of being untrue; a lie
Example
The politician was caught spreading falsehoods about his opponent.
El político fue atrapado difundiendo falsedades sobre su oponente.
B2 noun /ɡɪɡ/

gig

una actuación en vivo de un músico, banda o artista; también un trabajo temporal
Meaning
A live performance by a musician, band, or entertainer; also a temporary job.
Example
The band has a gig at the local club tonight.
La banda tiene un gig en el club local esta noche.
B1 adverb /ˈpriːviəsli/

previously

anteriormente
Meaning
at an earlier time or before now
Example
She had previously worked at a bank before starting her own business.
Ella había trabajado anteriormente en un banco antes de comenzar su propio negocio.
A2 verb /ɪˈmædʒɪn/

imagine

imaginar
Meaning
to form a mental image of; to believe something unreal to be true
Example
Can you imagine living in a different country?
¿Puedes imaginar vivir en un país diferente?
B2 verb, noun /dɑːrt/

dart

dardo/correr rápidamente
Meaning
to move suddenly and quickly; a small pointed missile thrown at a target
Example
The cat darted across the street to avoid the car.
El gato dártó cruzando la calle para evitar el coche.
C1 adjective /juːˈfɔːrɪk/

euphoric

eufórico
Meaning
Characterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness.
Example
The fans were euphoric after their team's victory.
Los fanáticos estaban eufóricos después de la victoria de su equipo.
C2 noun /ˈdrɪvəl/

drivel

cháchara
Meaning
silly or nonsensical talk
Example
The politician’s speech was full of meaningless drivel.
El discurso del político estaba lleno de cháchara sin sentido.
B2 noun/verb /sɪˈmɛnt/

cement

cemento / cimentar
Meaning
a powdery substance that binds materials together; to make something strong or permanent
Example
The treaty helped cement the relationship between the two countries.
El tratado ayudó a cimentar la relación entre los dos países.
B1 noun /ˈɡæl.ər.i/

Gallery

galería
Meaning
a room or building for the display or sale of works of art; an area for spectators
Example
The art gallery featured paintings by famous local and international artists.
La galería de arte presentó pinturas de artistas locales e internacionales famosos.
B1 adjective /ˈɔːɡənaɪzd/

organized

organizado
Meaning
Arranged in a systematic way, especially on a large scale.
Example
An organized approach to work increases productivity and reduces stress.
Un enfoque organizado para el trabajo aumenta la productividad y reduce el estrés.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsuːsiənt/

insouciant

despreocupado
Meaning
Showing a casual lack of concern; carefree.
Example
He gave an insouciant shrug and walked away.
Hizo un encogimiento de hombros despreocupado y se alejó.
C2 verb ˈɑːb.fə.skeɪt

obfuscate

ofuscar, oscurecer, confundir
Meaning
Render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.
Example
Politicians often obfuscate facts to mislead people.
Los políticos a menudo ofuscan los hechos para engañar a la gente.
C1 noun /ˈɔːrdɪnəns/

ordinance

ordenanza
Meaning
An authoritative rule, law, or decree issued by a city, town, or authority.
Example
The city council passed an ordinance banning smoking in public parks.
El consejo municipal aprobó una ordenanza que prohíbe fumar en los parques públicos.
C2 adjective /ˈhoʊm.spʌn/

homespun

hecho en casa
Meaning
Simple and unsophisticated; made at home rather than in a factory.
Example
She wore a homespun dress to the village festival.
Ella llevaba un vestido hecho en casa al festival del pueblo.
C2 verb /dɪsˈpɔːrt/

disport

divertirse
Meaning
To amuse oneself in a lively or playful way.
Example
The children disported themselves in the garden.
Los niños se divirtieron en el jardín.
C2 verb /bɪˈhəʊv/

behove

ser apropiado
Meaning
British spelling of 'behoove'; to be appropriate or necessary
Example
It would behove the company to listen to its customers.
Sería apropiado que la empresa escuchara a sus clientes.
C1 adjective /pəˈdæntɪk/

pedantic

excesivamente preocupado por los detalles menores o reglas
Meaning
Excessively concerned with minor details or rules; overly academic or bookish.
Example
Her pedantic explanations made the lecture dull.
Sus explicaciones pedantes hicieron que la conferencia fuera aburrida.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ/

counseling

asesoría
Meaning
professional guidance or therapy to help resolve personal or psychological problems
Example
She decided to go for counseling after feeling stressed for months.
Decidió ir a asesoría después de sentirse estresada durante meses.
C2 adjective /ˈɡɔːdi/

gaudy

estrafalario
Meaning
excessively showy or flashy, often in a tasteless way
Example
She wore a gaudy necklace that clashed with her elegant dress.
Ella llevaba un collar estrafalario que chocaba con su elegante vestido.
C2 adjective /ˈæbdʒɛkt/

abject

abyecto
Meaning
extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading
Example
They lived in abject poverty.
Vivían en una pobreza abyecta.