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B2 noun /laɪm/

Lime

limón
Meaning
a small green citrus fruit with acidic juice
Example
Add a slice of lime to your drink.
Añade una rodaja de limón a tu bebida.
B2 noun/adjective /kənˈstɪtʃuənt/

constituent

constituente
Meaning
Noun: A member of a constituency or an essential part of something. Adjective: Being a necessary part of a whole.
Example
The senator met with his constituents to discuss local issues.
El senador se reunió con sus constituyentes para discutir problemas locales.
B2 verb /bɑːrk/

bark

ladrar
Meaning
to make a sharp sound like a dog; to speak angrily
Example
The dog barks at strangers.
El perro ladra a los extraños.
B2 noun /ˌtɜːrməˈnɑːlədʒi/

terminology

terminología
Meaning
the set of technical or special words used in a particular subject
Example
Medical terminology can be difficult for new students to understand.
La terminología médica puede ser difícil de entender para los nuevos estudiantes.
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.
C1 noun /ˈdʒɑːr.ɡən/

jargon

jerga
Meaning
Specialized or technical language used by a particular group or profession.
Example
The lawyer’s explanation was full of legal jargon.
La explicación del abogado estaba llena de jerga legal.
C1 adjective, verb, noun /ˈkaʊntərfɪt/

counterfeit

falsificado
Meaning
made to look like something genuine in order to deceive
Example
The police seized a batch of counterfeit currency.
La policía confiscó un lote de billetes falsificados.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrksəm/

irksome

molesto
Meaning
annoying or irritating
Example
Waiting in a long line is one of the most irksome tasks.
Esperar en una larga fila es una de las tareas más molestas.
C1 adjective /ˈzɛsti/

zesty

picante
Meaning
Having a strong, pleasant, and somewhat spicy flavor; full of energy and enthusiasm.
Example
The dish had a zesty flavor that everyone loved.
El plato tenía un sabor picante que a todos les encantó.
B1 verb /loʊˈkeɪt/

locate

localizar
Meaning
to find the exact position or place of something
Example
They managed to locate the missing keys under the couch.
Ellos lograron localizar las llaves perdidas debajo del sofá.
C1 noun /sleɪ/

sleigh

trineo
Meaning
A vehicle pulled by horses or reindeer over snow or ice.
Example
Children were excited to ride in the sleigh through the snowy village.
Los niños estaban emocionados de montar en el trineo por el pueblo nevado.
B1 verb /koʊˈɑːpəreɪt/

cooperate

cooperar
Meaning
to work together; to collaborate
Example
The teams cooperate to achieve their common goals.
Los equipos cooperan para lograr sus objetivos comunes.
C2 adjective /əbˈtruːsɪv/

obtrusive

obtrusivo
Meaning
noticeable in an unpleasant or unwelcome way; intrusive
Example
The advertisement was so obtrusive that it ruined the user’s experience.
El anuncio era tan obtrusivo que arruinó la experiencia del usuario.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ɪˈnɪɡ.mə/

enigma

enigma
Meaning
A person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.
Example
Life remains an enigma to many.
La vida sigue siendo un enigma para muchos.
C1 noun /ˈɡær.ɪ.sən/

garrison

guarnición
Meaning
A body of troops stationed in a particular location, usually to defend it.
Example
The garrison defended the fortress against the invaders.
La guarnición defendió la fortaleza contra los invasores.
C2 noun /ˈtruːɪzəm/

truism

verdad de Perogrullo
Meaning
a statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting
Example
It is a truism that hard work leads to success.
Es una verdad de Perogrullo que el trabajo duro lleva al éxito.
B1 verb /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/

boarding

embarcar
Meaning
Getting on or into a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
Example
The explorers were boarding the ship at the port.
Los exploradores estaban embarcando en el barco en el puerto.
B2 noun /ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/

distribution

distribución
Meaning
the act of sharing or delivering something to multiple people or places
Example
The company manages the distribution of food supplies to rural areas.
La empresa gestiona la distribución de suministros de alimentos a áreas rurales.
B1 noun, verb /skiːm/

scheme

plan / conspiración
Meaning
a plan or arrangement, especially one that is secret or dishonest
Example
They devised a scheme to cheat investors.
Ellos idearon un esquema para engañar a los inversionistas.
C1 noun /maɪm/

Mime

mimo; actor de mimo
Meaning
A performer who acts without words, using only gestures and body movements
Example
The street mime entertained the crowd with his invisible box routine.
El mimo callejero entretuvo a la multitud con su rutina de caja invisible.
B2 noun /ˈdæf.ə.dɪl/

Daffodil

narciso
Meaning
A bright yellow spring flower with a trumpet-shaped center, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings
Example
The daffodils bloomed early this spring in the meadow.
Los narcisos florecieron temprano esta primavera en el prado.
B1 noun /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/

lightning

relámpago
Meaning
a flash of light in the sky caused by electricity during a storm
Example
The lightning struck a tree near our house.
El relámpago golpeó un árbol cerca de nuestra casa.
B2 noun /ˈdʒʊəri/

jury

jurado
Meaning
a group of people sworn to give a verdict in a legal case based on the evidence
Example
The jury found him guilty of the crime.
El jurado lo encontró culpable del crimen.
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.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmənˌtɛri/

commentary

comentario
Meaning
An expression of opinions or explanations about an event, situation, or text.
Example
The professor's commentary on the novel was insightful.
El comentario del profesor sobre la novela fue perspicaz.
B2 noun /ˈpesɪˌmɪzəm/

pessimism

pesimismo
Meaning
A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe the worst will happen.
Example
Her constant pessimism made it hard to stay optimistic.
Su constante pesimismo hacía difícil mantener una actitud optimista.
C1 noun /ˈkoʊmə/

coma

coma
Meaning
A deep state of prolonged unconsciousness caused by illness or injury.
Example
The patient remained in a coma for several weeks.
El paciente permaneció en coma durante varias semanas.
B2 verb /ˈɪmɪɡreɪt/

immigrate

inmigrar
Meaning
to come to live permanently in a foreign country
Example
He immigrated to Canada five years ago.
Él inmigró a Canadá hace cinco años.
B1 noun /əˈmjuːzmənt/

Amusement

diversión; alegría; entretenimiento
Meaning
the state or experience of finding something funny; entertainment or recreational activities
Example
The children's laughter showed their amusement at the clown's performance.
La risa de los niños mostró su diversión en la actuación del payaso.
C1 verb /praʊl/

prowl

merodear (para cazar o buscar)
Meaning
To move around quietly and secretly, especially while hunting or searching.
Example
The cat prowled around the garden at night.
La gata merodeó alrededor del jardín por la noche.
C1 noun/verb /ˈhɛmərɪdʒ/

hemorrhage

hemorragia
Meaning
A significant loss of blood from a ruptured blood vessel, or to lose blood heavily.
Example
The patient suffered a severe brain hemorrhage.
El paciente sufrió una grave hemorragia cerebral.
C1 noun, verb /buːz/

booze

alcohol
Meaning
alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor; to drink alcohol, often excessively
Example
They bought some booze for the party.
Compraron alcohol para la fiesta.
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.
B2 noun /iˈkɒl.ə.dʒi/

ecology

ecología
Meaning
the study of how living things interact with each other and their environment
Example
Ecology helps us understand how pollution affects animals and plants.
La ecología nos ayuda a entender cómo la contaminación afecta a los animales y las plantas.
C2 verb /ˌæntɪˈsiːd/

antecede

preceder
Meaning
to come before in time or order
Example
A short introduction usually antecedes the main text.
Una introducción corta generalmente antecede al texto principal.
C1 noun /ˈpoʊʃən/

potion

poción
Meaning
a liquid with healing, magical, or poisonous properties
Example
The witch gave the hero a healing potion.
La bruja le dio al héroe una poción curativa.
A2 adjective /ˈɑːnɪst/

honest

honesto
Meaning
free of deceit and untruthfulness; sincere
Example
She is known as an honest and trustworthy person.
Ella es conocida como una persona honesta y confiable.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/

Exceeding

excesivo; más allá
Meaning
going beyond; surpassing; extremely
Example
The project was completed with exceeding excellence.
El proyecto se completó con una excelencia excesiva.
C2 adjective /ˈpʌkɪʃ/

puckish

travieso
Meaning
playfully mischievous
Example
The child gave a puckish grin before hiding the toy.
El niño dio una sonrisa traviesa antes de esconder el juguete.
B2 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

complement

complemento
Meaning
something that completes or goes well with something; to add something that enhances or improves
Example
The scarf complements her outfit perfectly.
la bufanda complementa su atuendo perfectamente.
C2 adjective /pʌɡˈneɪʃəs/

pugnacious

agresivo
Meaning
Having a quarrelsome or combative nature; eager to fight.
Example
His pugnacious attitude often got him into trouble.
Su actitud agresiva a menudo lo metía en problemas.
C1 adjective /ˈdɒdʒi/

Dodgy

sospechoso; cuestionable; poco confiable; arriesgado o peligroso
Meaning
suspicious; questionable; unreliable; risky or dangerous
Example
That deal sounds dodgy to me.
Ese trato me suena sospechoso.
C2 noun /ɪmˌpɜːrtərbəˈbɪləti/

imperturbability

imperturbabilidad
Meaning
The quality of being calm and not easily disturbed or upset.
Example
Her imperturbability during the crisis impressed everyone.
Su imperturbabilidad durante la crisis impresionó a todos.
B2 verb /ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/

compromise

comprometer
Meaning
To expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute.
Example
Excessive sharing can compromise your privacy.
Compartir en exceso puede comprometer tu privacidad.
C1 noun /ˈhæm.lət/

Hamlet

pequeña aldea
Meaning
a small rural settlement, smaller than a village; a small community
Example
The tiny hamlet nestled in the valley had only a dozen houses and one small church.
La pequeña aldea enclavada en el valle tenía solo una docena de casas y una pequeña iglesia.
C1 noun /ɪkˈstrɛmɪti/

extremity

extremidad
Meaning
The farthest point or limit of something; a severe or extreme condition.
Example
He was pushed to the extremity of his patience.
Él fue empujado hasta el extremo de su paciencia.
C1 noun /mɒb/

Mob

multitud; un grupo que actúa de manera violenta
Meaning
a large crowd of people; a group that acts in a violent way
Example
An angry mob gathered outside the building.
Una multitud enfadada se reunió fuera del edificio.
C1 adjective /kəˈmɛmərətɪv/

commemorative

conmemorativo
Meaning
Serving as a reminder or in honor of a person or event.
Example
They issued a commemorative coin for the independence anniversary.
Emitieron una moneda conmemorativa para el aniversario de la independencia.
B2 adjective /ˌpoʊstˈwɔːr/

post-war

de posguerra
Meaning
relating to the period after a war has ended
Example
The country experienced rapid economic growth in the post-war years.
El país experimentó un rápido crecimiento económico en los años de posguerra.
A1 verb /faɪnd/

find

encontrar
Meaning
to discover or locate something that was lost or hidden
Example
I can't find my keys anywhere.
No puedo encontrar mis llaves en ninguna parte.
B2 noun /ˈtes.tɪ.moʊ.ni/

Testimony

testimonio; evidencia
Meaning
a formal written or spoken statement given in a court of law; evidence or proof
Example
The witness gave compelling testimony during the trial.
El testigo dio un testimonio convincente durante el juicio.
C2 verb /kəˈvɔrt/

cavort

bailar con entusiasmo
Meaning
to jump or dance around excitedly
Example
The children cavorted happily in the garden.
Los niños bailaban felices en el jardín.
B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃən/

correlation

correlación
Meaning
a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things
Example
Researchers found a strong correlation between diet and heart disease.
Los investigadores encontraron una fuerte correlación entre la dieta y las enfermedades del corazón.
C1 noun /ruːz/

Ruse

artimaña; truco
Meaning
an action intended to deceive someone; a trick or stratagem
Example
The thief used a clever ruse to distract the guard.
El ladrón usó una artimaña astuta para distraer al guardia.
C1 noun /ˈfɛtɪʃ/

fetish

devoción excesiva o irracional
Meaning
an excessive or irrational devotion to something
Example
He has a fetish for collecting rare stamps.
Él tiene una fijación por coleccionar sellos raros.
B2 noun /wɜːrd fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

word formation

formación de palabras
Meaning
the process by which new words are created or existing words are modified in a language
Example
Word formation helps learners understand how new vocabulary develops in English.
La formación de palabras ayuda a entender el vocabulario.
C1 adjective ʌnˈpær.ə.leld

Unparalleled

incomparable
Meaning
Having no equal; unmatched, peerless, and supreme in quality or achievement.
Example
The unparalleled beauty of the Taj Mahal amazes visitors.
La belleza incomparable del Taj Mahal asombra a los visitantes.
C2 adjective /ˈkrɒtʃ.ə.ti/

crotchety

gruñón
Meaning
bad-tempered, easily annoyed, and often complaining
Example
The crotchety old man yelled at the children for playing near his house.
El gruñón viejo hombre gritó a los niños por jugar cerca de su casa.
C1 adjective ˈɒptɪmaɪzd

optimized

optimizados, mejorado, más eficiente
Meaning
Made as fully perfect, functional, or effective as possible; improved to achieve maximum efficiency.
Example
The system has been optimized for faster performance.
El sistema ha sido optimizado para un rendimiento más rápido.
C1 adjective /kənˈdʒenɪtl/

congenital

congénito
Meaning
existing from birth, usually describing a disease or condition
Example
The child was born with a congenital heart defect.
El niño nació con un defecto congénito en el corazón.
C1 noun /ˈmɔːrtər/

mortar

mezcla para juntar ladrillos / pequeño cañón
Meaning
a mixture used in building to bond bricks or stones together; also, a small cannon for firing shells
Example
The workers applied mortar between the bricks.
Los trabajadores aplicaron mortero entre los ladrillos.
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 adjective /ˈpɛtjʊlənt/

petulant

irritable
Meaning
Childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
Example
The child became petulant when denied more candy.
El niño se volvió irritable cuando no le dieron más dulces.
B2 noun /lʌŋ/

Lung

pulmón
Meaning
either of the two organs in the chest that you use for breathing
Example
Smoking can cause serious damage to your lungs.
Fumar puede causar daños graves a tus pulmones.
C2 adjective /ˈpʌdʒi/

pudgy

relleno
Meaning
slightly fat or chubby in a way that is often cute
Example
The baby had pudgy cheeks that everyone adored.
El bebé tenía mejillas rellenas que todos adoraban.
C2 adjective /ˈflaɪti/

flighty

inestable
Meaning
unstable, impulsive, or easily distracted; lacking seriousness or stability
Example
She’s too flighty to stick with one job for long.
Ella es demasiado inestable para quedarse en un solo trabajo por mucho tiempo.
B2 adjective /ˈmaɪnd.fəl/

Mindful

atento; consciente
Meaning
being conscious or aware; paying attention to the present moment
Example
She is always mindful of her surroundings and pays attention to details.
Ella siempre está atenta a su entorno y presta atención a los detalles.
B2 adjective /nəˈtɔːriəs/

notorious

notorio
Meaning
Famous or well-known for something bad or undesirable
Example
The area is notorious for its high crime rate.
La zona es notoria por su alta tasa de criminalidad.
C1 verb /ɪnˈʃraɪn/

enshrine

preservar o valorar algo como sagrado o importante
Meaning
to preserve or cherish something as sacred or important
Example
The constitution enshrines the right to freedom of speech.
La constitución consagra el derecho a la libertad de expresión.
C1 noun /ˈɑːlɪˌɡɑːrki/

oligarchy

oligarquía
Meaning
A small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.
Example
The nation was ruled by a wealthy oligarchy that controlled all resources.
La nación fue gobernada por una oligarquía rica que controlaba todos los recursos.
B1 noun /ˈfeɪ.vər/

Favour

favor; ayuda; bondad
Meaning
approval, support, or liking for someone or something; a kind or helpful act
Example
Could you do me a favour and help me move this heavy box?
¿Podrías hacerme un favor y ayudarme a mover esta caja pesada?
C1 adjective /ˈspjʊəriəs/

spurious

falso / fraudulento
Meaning
Not genuine, authentic, or true; false or fake.
Example
The report was based on spurious claims.
El informe se basó en afirmaciones falsas.
B1 noun /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/

publishing

publicación
Meaning
the business or activity of preparing and issuing books, journals, or other material for sale
Example
He works in the publishing industry as an editor.
Él trabaja en la industria editorial como editor.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈseɪvəri/

unsavory

desagradable
Meaning
Disagreeable, unpleasant, or morally offensive.
Example
The politician was linked to an unsavory scandal.
El político estaba vinculado a un escándalo desagradable.
C1 adjective ɪˌlektrəʊmæɡˈnetɪk

electromagnetic

electromagnético
Meaning
Relating to both electricity and magnetism or their interaction.
Example
Electromagnetic forces repel protons.
Las fuerzas electromagnéticas repelen los protones.
A2 noun /dʒoʊk/

Joke

broma; chiste; algo para hacer reír
Meaning
a thing that someone says to cause amusement or laughter; something not to be taken seriously
Example
Everyone laughed at his funny joke during the dinner party.
Todos se rieron de su chiste divertido durante la fiesta de cena.
C2 verb /kənˈdʒɔɪn/

conjoin

unir
Meaning
to join together or unite; to combine
Example
The two rivers conjoin just before reaching the sea.
Los dos ríos se unen justo antes de llegar al mar.
B2 noun /ˌʌndəˈɡrædʒuət/

undergraduate

estudiante de pregrado
Meaning
a student who has not yet earned a bachelor's degree
Example
She is an undergraduate studying computer science.
Ella es una estudiante de pregrado estudiando ciencias de la computación.
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.
A1 verb /muːv/

move

mover
Meaning
to change position; to go from one place to another; to relocate
Example
They decided to move to a bigger house.
Ellos decidieron mudarse a una casa más grande.
C1 adjective /ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/

makeshift

improvisado
Meaning
used as a temporary substitute; improvised
Example
They used boxes as a makeshift table.
Usaron cajas como una mesa improvisada.
B1 verb /prəˈvaɪdɪd/

provided

proporcionado
Meaning
gave or supplied something that was needed
Example
The hotel provided free breakfast for all guests.
El hotel proporcionó desayuno gratuito para todos los huéspedes.
C1 adjective /ˈærəbəl/

arable

arable
Meaning
suitable for growing crops or farming
Example
The farmer purchased arable land to expand his crops.
El agricultor compró tierra cultivable para expandir sus cosechas.
B1 noun ədˈvɛnʧər ˈsiːkərz

Adventure Seekers

buscadores de aventuras
Meaning
People who actively look for exciting and potentially risky activities or experiences.
Example
Sajek Valley is a popular destination for adventure seekers.
El Valle de Sajek es un destino popular para los buscadores de aventuras.
C2 verb /koʊˈhɪr/

cohere

coherer
Meaning
To stick together; to be united logically or physically.
Example
The ideas in his essay cohere well.
Las ideas en su ensayo cohieren bien.
C1 noun /krɛst/

crest

cima
Meaning
the top of a hill, wave, or mountain; a symbol of identity
Example
The hikers reached the crest of the mountain at sunrise.
Los excursionistas llegaron a la cima de la montaña al amanecer.
C2 noun /ˈfʌstɪən/

fustian

discurso pomposo
Meaning
pompous or pretentious speech or writing; originally a type of thick cloth
Example
The politician's speech was filled with fustian and empty promises.
El discurso del político estaba lleno de fustián y promesas vacías.
C1 adjective ˌbjʊə.rəˈkræt.ɪk

bureaucratic

burocrático
Meaning
Involving or characterized by complex rules and procedures that can delay the achievement of goals.
Example
Bureaucratic red tape often delays project approvals.
La burocracia a menudo retrasa la aprobación de proyectos.
C2 noun /ˈtælɪzmən/

talisman

talismán
Meaning
An object believed to have magical powers or bring good luck.
Example
He always carried a small talisman in his pocket for luck.
Siempre llevaba un pequeño talismán en su bolsillo para la suerte.
C1 noun /ˈdiːviəns/

deviance

desviación
Meaning
Behavior that differs from accepted social or moral standards.
Example
The book studies deviance in urban youth culture.
El libro estudia la desviación en la cultura juvenil urbana.
C2 noun /nəˈkrɒpəlɪs/

necropolis

necrópolis
Meaning
a large ancient cemetery with elaborate tombs
Example
The archaeologists discovered artifacts in the necropolis of the ancient city.
Los arqueólogos descubrieron artefactos en la necrópolis de la antigua ciudad.
B1 adverb /ˈtɛmpərɛrɪli/

temporarily

temporalmente
Meaning
for a limited time; not permanently
Example
The road is closed temporarily for repairs.
La carretera está cerrada temporalmente para reparaciones.
A2 noun /ˈfer.i.teɪl/

Fairy-tale

cuento de hadas
Meaning
a children's story about magical and imaginary beings and lands
Example
Children love listening to fairy-tales before bedtime.
A los niños les encanta escuchar cuentos de hadas antes de acostarse.
C2 noun /səˈnɛs.əns/

senescence

envejecimiento
Meaning
The process of growing old or the condition of aging.
Example
The biologist studied senescence in plants to understand aging.
El biólogo estudió la senescencia en las plantas para entender el envejecimiento.
B2 noun /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃən/

exclamation

exclamación
Meaning
A sudden cry or remark expressing strong emotion or surprise.
Example
She let out an exclamation of joy when she heard the news.
Ella soltó una exclamación de alegría cuando escuchó las noticias.
A2 noun /ˈsoʊldʒərz/

soldiers

soldados
Meaning
members of an army who serve their country in war or peace
Example
The soldiers marched proudly down the street.
Los soldados marcharon orgullosamente por la calle
C1 adjective /əˈnɒmələs/

anomalous

anómalo
Meaning
deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected
Example
Scientists observed an anomalous result during the experiment.
Los científicos observaron un resultado anómalo durante el experimento.
C1 verb /ˈsmʌðər/

smother

sofocar / asfixiar
Meaning
to kill someone by covering their nose and mouth to prevent breathing; to cover something completely; to overwhelm with excessive attention or affection
Example
She smothered the fire with a blanket.
Ella sofocó el fuego con una manta.
B2 adjective /ˈdɛlɪkət/

delicate

delicado
Meaning
Easily broken or damaged; requiring careful handling.
Example
The vase is very delicate, so handle it with care.
El jarrón es muy delicado, así que manéjalo con cuidado.
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.droʊˈpɒn.ɪks

hydroponics

hidroponía
Meaning
Growing plants using nutrient-rich water instead of soil.
Example
Hydroponics allows crops to grow without soil.
La hidroponía permite que los cultivos crezcan sin tierra.
C1 verb /ˈdɛsɪmeɪt/

decimate

destruir
Meaning
To destroy or kill a large proportion of something.
Example
The wildfire decimated the forest.
El incendio arrasó el bosque.
C1 verb /ˈɡɑː.nɪʃ/

garnish

adornar
Meaning
To decorate food with small items for added flavor or visual appeal.
Example
She garnished the dish with fresh coriander leaves.
Ella adornó el plato con hojas frescas de cilantro.
B1 adjective /ˈskɪlfʊl/

Skilful

habilidoso; experto; diestro
Meaning
having or showing skill; expert and accomplished
Example
The skilful surgeon performed the operation with great precision.
El cirujano habilidoso realizó la operación con gran precisión.
C2 noun /ɪkˌsprəʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃən/

expropriation

expropiación
Meaning
The act of government taking private property, also known as confiscation, nationalization, or seizure.
Example
The land expropriation led to disputes among landowners.
La expropiación de tierras llevó a disputas entre los propietarios de tierras.
A2 preposition /ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

including

incluido
Meaning
used to show that someone or something is part of a larger group
Example
Many people attended the event, including students and teachers.
Muchas personas asistieron al evento, incluidos estudiantes y maestros.
B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒəndɛri/

legendary

legendario
Meaning
remarkable enough to be famous; often used to describe something that is iconic or widely known
Example
The legendary musician performed in front of a packed stadium.
El músico legendario se presentó ante un estadio lleno.
A2 noun /ˈʌv.ən/

Oven

horno
Meaning
an enclosed compartment used for heating, baking, or drying food
Example
She baked cookies in the oven for thirty minutes.
Ella horneó galletas en el horno durante treinta minutos.
C1 noun /ˈsed.ɪ.mənt/

Sediment

sedimento
Meaning
matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid; particles deposited by water or wind
Example
The river carried sediment downstream during the flood.
El río llevó sedimento río abajo durante la inundación.
B2 noun /ɡriːd/

Greed

codicia
Meaning
intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food
Example
His greed for money led him to make unethical business decisions.
Su codicia por el dinero lo llevó a tomar decisiones empresariales poco éticas.
B1 adjective /ˈsensəbəl/

Sensible

sensato; razonable; práctico
Meaning
having or showing good sense; practical and reasonable
Example
It would be sensible to take an umbrella because it might rain.
Sería sensato llevar un paraguas porque podría llover.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɔːrdənət/

inordinate

excesivo
Meaning
Excessive or unusually large in degree.
Example
She spent an inordinate amount of time on her phone.
Ella pasó un tiempo excesivo en su teléfono.
C2 verb /əˈbʌt/

abut

colindar
Meaning
to be next to or share a border with
Example
The park abuts the river on the north side.
El parque colinda con el río en el lado norte.
C2 verb /dɪˈskraɪ/

descry

ver a lo lejos
Meaning
to catch sight of something, especially something distant or obscure
Example
From the hilltop, they descried a small village in the distance.
Desde la cima de la colina, vieron un pequeño pueblo en la distancia.
C1 noun /noʊm/

gnome

gnomo
Meaning
a small mythical creature, often depicted as a bearded man living underground; also a figurine used in gardens
Example
The garden was decorated with a gnome statue.
El jardín estaba decorado con una estatua de gnomo.
B2 noun ˌkɒm.prɪˈhɛn.ʃən

comprehension

comprensión
Meaning
The ability to understand something; understanding or grasp of knowledge.
Example
Reading improves vocabulary and comprehension skills.
La lectura mejora el vocabulario y las habilidades de comprensión.
C1 adjective /mɪˈrækjələs/

Miraculous

milagroso; asombroso; extraordinario
Meaning
supernatural; amazing; extraordinary
Example
Her miraculous recovery amazed all the doctors.
Su recuperación milagrosa sorprendió a todos los médicos.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛns/

intense

intenso
Meaning
Of extreme force, degree, or strength.
Example
She felt intense pain after the accident.
Ella sintió un dolor intenso después del accidente.
C1 adjective /dɪˈvɔɪd/

devoid

vacío
Meaning
Completely lacking or without something.
Example
His speech was devoid of any real emotion.
Su discurso estaba vacío de cualquier emoción real.