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B2 noun /ˈlaɪv.stɒk/

livestock

ganado
Meaning
farm animals such as cattle, sheep, and pigs that are kept for use or profit
Example
The farmer raised livestock to supply meat and milk for the market.
El granjero criaba ganado para suministrar carne y leche para el mercado.
C1 adjective /ˈrɛtɪsənt/

reticent

reservado
Meaning
not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily; reserved
Example
She was reticent about her personal life.
Ella estaba reservada sobre su vida personal.
B2 noun /ˈɪnˌsaɪt/

insight

perspectiva
Meaning
The ability to understand the true nature of something; deep understanding.
Example
Her insight into human behavior made her a successful psychologist.
Su perspectiva sobre el comportamiento humano la convirtió en una psicóloga exitosa.
B2 noun /ɪsˈlɑːm/

islam

islám religión
Meaning
the religion founded by the Prophet Muhammad, based on belief in one God (Allah)
Example
Islam emphasizes peace, justice, and compassion.
El Islam enfatiza la paz, la justicia y la compasión.
B2 adjective /prɛsˈtɪdʒəs/

prestigious

prestigioso
Meaning
having a high reputation; respected
Example
Harvard University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
La Universidad de Harvard es una de las universidades más prestigiosas del mundo.
B2 verb ɪnˈfɔːrsɪŋ

enforcing

aplicar
Meaning
To compel observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.
Example
Enforcing strict laws is necessary to prevent violations.
Aplicar leyes estrictas es necesario para prevenir violaciones.
B2 noun /prɔːn/

Prawn

gamba
Meaning
a large marine crustacean similar to shrimp but typically bigger
Example
The chef prepared delicious prawn curry with coconut milk.
El chef preparó un delicioso curry de gamba con leche de coco.
A2 verb /beɪs/

base

basar
Meaning
to use something as a foundation; to establish or locate something
Example
They based their decision on facts.
Ellos basaron su decisión en hechos.
B2 noun /joʊlk/

Yolk

yema de huevo
Meaning
the yellow internal part of a bird's egg, especially a hen's egg, which is rich in protein and fat
Example
She separated the egg white from the yolk.
Ella separó la clara del huevo de la yema.
A2 noun /ˈstrɔːbəri/

Strawberry

fresa
Meaning
a small red heart-shaped fruit with tiny seeds on the surface and sweet taste
Example
I love eating fresh strawberries with cream during summer.
Me encanta comer fresas frescas con crema durante el verano.
A2 noun /ˈlɜrnɪŋ/

learning

aprendizaje
Meaning
The process of gaining knowledge or skills through study or experience.
Example
Learning a new language can be exciting.
Aprender un nuevo idioma puede ser emocionante.
C2 verb /ˈɔːltərˌkeɪt/

altercate

discutir
Meaning
to argue or dispute angrily or noisily
Example
The neighbors began to altercate over the boundary wall.
Los vecinos comenzaron a discutir sobre la pared del límite.
B2 noun ˈtraɪəmf

triumph

triunfo
Meaning
A great victory or achievement.
Example
The novel is considered one of Dickens' greatest triumphs.
La novela es considerada una de las mayores triunfos de Dickens.
B2 noun ˈsɜːrkjələr ɪˈkɒnəmi

circular economy

economía circular
Meaning
An economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources through reuse, sharing, repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing and recycling.
Example
Adopting a circular economy can reduce waste.
Adoptar una economía circular puede reducir los residuos.
C2 noun /kəmˈpleɪsəns/

complacence

complacencia
Meaning
a feeling of quiet pleasure or self-satisfaction, often without awareness of potential danger
Example
His complacence prevented him from noticing the risks.
Su complacencia le impidió notar los riesgos.
B2 noun /ˈkjuː.bɪ.kəl/

cubicle

cubículo
Meaning
A small partitioned-off area of a room, typically in an office.
Example
She works in a cubicle with three other colleagues.
Ella trabaja en un cubículo con tres compañeros de trabajo.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈæmbjələˌtɔːri/

ambulatory

ambulatorio
Meaning
Relating to or able to walk; relating to outpatient medical care.
Example
The patient is ambulatory and does not require bed rest.
El paciente está ambulatorio y no requiere reposo en cama.
C2 adjective /kəˈnaɪ.vɪŋ/

conniving

maquinador
Meaning
secretly scheming or plotting to help in wrongdoing
Example
He is a conniving politician who manipulates people for power.
Él es un político maquinador que manipula a la gente por poder.
A2 noun /ˈleɪ.di/

Lady

señora; dama;
Meaning
a woman, especially one of refined or gentle manners; a polite term for any woman
Example
The elderly lady crossed the street with the help of her walking stick.
La señora mayor cruzó la calle con la ayuda de su bastón.
C2 noun /fiːˈkʌndɪti/

fecundity

fecundidad, fertilidad
Meaning
the ability to produce an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertility
Example
The fecundity of the river delta supports diverse wildlife.
La fecundidad del delta del río apoya la diversidad de la vida silvestre.
C1 verb ɪkˈstræp.ə.leɪt

Extrapolate

extrapolar
Meaning
Making future estimates based on existing information
Example
Scientists extrapolate climate changes based on past data.
Los científicos extrapolan los cambios climáticos basados en datos pasados.
C2 verb /ɪnˈdjuː/

endue

dotar
Meaning
To provide or endow with a quality or ability.
Example
The leader was endued with wisdom and courage.
El líder fue dotado de sabiduría y coraje.
B2 verb /ʌnˈveɪl/

unveil

desvelar
Meaning
to reveal or disclose something, especially in a formal manner
Example
The company will unveil a new product next week.
La compañía desvelará un nuevo producto la próxima semana.
B2 noun /spæn/

span

extensión
Meaning
the full extent or length of something from one end to another
Example
The bridge has a span of over 500 meters.
El puente tiene una extensión de más de 500 metros.
A2 preposition /tɔːrd/

toward

hacia
Meaning
in the direction of
Example
She walked toward the door.
Ella caminó hacia la puerta.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈstrʌktɪv/

instructive

instructivo
Meaning
useful and informative; providing knowledge or instruction
Example
The lecture was highly instructive and engaging.
La conferencia fue muy instructiva y atractiva.
C2 noun /ˈstrætədʒəm/

stratagem

estratagema
Meaning
a plan or scheme designed to achieve a particular goal, often by trickery
Example
The general devised a clever stratagem to outwit the enemy.
El general ideó una astuta estratagema para engañar al enemigo.
C2 adjective /ɡrænˈdɪləkwənt/

grandiloquent

lenguaje pomposo
Meaning
Using lofty, pompous, or extravagant language to impress others.
Example
The politician’s grandiloquent speech failed to connect with ordinary people.
El discurso grandilocuente del político no logró conectar con la gente común.
C1 noun /ˈpærɪti/

parity

paridad
Meaning
the state or condition of being equal, especially in status or pay
Example
The campaign aims to achieve pay parity between men and women.
La campaña tiene como objetivo lograr la paridad salarial entre hombres y mujeres.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɑːlənˌtɛri/

involuntary

involuntario
Meaning
done without will or conscious control
Example
He gave an involuntary shiver when he heard the loud noise.
Él dio un escalofrío involuntario cuando escuchó el ruido fuerte.
B2 adverb /sɪˈvɪərli/

severely

severamente
Meaning
to a great degree; very seriously or harshly
Example
The patient was severely injured in the accident.
El paciente resultó gravemente herido en el accidente.
B1 noun /bloʊ/

Blow

golpe; un golpe fuerte con la mano, un arma o un objeto duro
Meaning
a powerful stroke with a hand, weapon, or hard object
Example
The boxer delivered a devastating blow to his opponent.
El boxeador dio un golpe devastador a su oponente.
C2 noun /ɪˈrɛvərəns/

irreverence

irreverencia
Meaning
a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously
Example
His jokes about religion showed irreverence to the sacred traditions.
Sus bromas sobre religión mostraron irreverencia hacia las tradiciones sagradas.
C2 noun /ˈdʒuː.dɪˌkeɪ.tʃər/

judicature

sistema judicial
Meaning
the administration of justice or the system of courts
Example
The judicature ensures that laws are fairly applied.
El sistema judicial asegura que las leyes se apliquen de manera justa.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈluː.nə.tɪk/

lunatic

lunático
Meaning
A person who is insane or acting in a foolish or reckless way; also used as an adjective meaning insane.
Example
The driver was driving like a lunatic on the highway.
El conductor estaba conduciendo como un lunático en la autopista.
C1 noun /ˌætəˈʃeɪ/

attache

agregado diplomático
Meaning
A person officially assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission, often with a specific area of responsibility.
Example
The cultural attache organized an art exhibition in the embassy.
El agregado cultural organizó una exposición de arte en la embajada.
C1 noun /ˈpɛnənt/

pennant

banderín
Meaning
A tapering flag used for signaling or as an emblem of victory or achievement.
Example
The team raised the championship pennant proudly.
El equipo levantó con orgullo el banderín del campeonato.
B2 verb, noun /stæb/

stab

apuñalar
Meaning
to pierce or wound with a pointed weapon or object
Example
He was stabbed in the back during the altercation.
Fue apuñalado en la espalda durante la pelea.
C1 adjective /ˈɡruːəlɪŋ/

grueling

agotador
Meaning
Extremely tiring and demanding.
Example
The athletes faced a grueling training session.
Los atletas enfrentaron una sesión de entrenamiento agotadora.
A2 noun /ˈfaɪəˌwɜːk/

firework

fuegos artificiales
Meaning
a device that explodes or creates a display of lights and sounds, often used in celebrations
Example
The fireworks lit up the sky during the New Year's Eve celebration.
Los fuegos artificiales iluminaron el cielo durante la celebración de la víspera de Año Nuevo.
C1 noun /ɡrəˈfiː.ti/

Graffiti

escritura o dibujos hechos de manera ilegal en una pared u otra superficie en un lugar público
Meaning
writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place
Example
The subway walls were covered with colorful graffiti created by local street artists.
Las paredes del metro estaban cubiertas con graffiti colorido creado por artistas locales.
B2 adjective /əˈvɔɪdəbl/

avoidable

evitable
Meaning
able to be prevented or avoided
Example
Most of the damage was avoidable with proper planning.
La mayor parte del daño era evitable con una buena planificación.
C2 noun /ˈsaɪ.ə.lɪz.əm/

sciolism

pretensión de conocimiento superficial
Meaning
pretentious show of superficial knowledge
Example
His speech was full of sciolism, impressing no one.
Su discurso estaba lleno de sciolismo, sin impresionar a nadie.
C1 noun /ˌɪn.dʒəˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

ingenuity

ingenio
Meaning
The quality of being clever, original, and inventive.
Example
His ingenuity led to groundbreaking innovations.
Su ingenio llevó a innovaciones pioneras.
A1 noun /boʊt/

Boat

bote
Meaning
a small vessel for traveling over water
Example
We took a small boat to cross the river.
Tomamos un pequeño bote para cruzar el río.
B2 verb /ˈvɪʒuəlaɪz/

visualize

visualizar
Meaning
To form a mental image of something; to imagine.
Example
She tried to visualize her success before the big presentation.
Ella intentó visualizar su éxito antes de la gran presentación.
B2 adjective /ˈfraɪtfəl/

frightful

espantoso
Meaning
causing fear or horror; very unpleasant
Example
The hikers faced frightful weather conditions on the mountain.
Los excursionistas enfrentaron condiciones climáticas espantosas en la montaña.
B2 noun /kəˈlɪʒ.ən/

Collision

colisión; choque
Meaning
an instance of one moving object hitting violently against another; a conflict of opposing ideas or interests
Example
The collision between two cars caused a major traffic jam.
La colisión entre dos coches causó un gran atasco de tráfico.
C2 verb /foʊˈmɛnt/

foment

fomentar
Meaning
To instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action).
Example
The rebel leader tried to foment unrest among the people.
El líder rebelde trató de fomentar el descontento entre la gente.
B1 verb ɪnˈvɛst

invest

invertir
Meaning
To put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage.
Example
Investing in intellectual property can generate passive income.
Invertir en propiedad intelectual puede generar ingresos pasivos.
B2 adverb /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl.i/

Punctually

puntualmente
Meaning
at the exact time arranged; on time; not late
Example
She always arrives punctually for meetings.
Ella siempre llega puntualmente a las reuniones.
B2 adjective /ˈvɛərid/

Varied

variado; diverso
Meaning
showing differences; diverse; containing different types
Example
The museum has a varied collection of ancient artifacts.
El museo tiene una colección variada de artefactos antiguos.
C1 adjective kəˈlɒs.əl

Colossal

colosal
Meaning
Extremely large, gigantic, enormous in size or extent.
Example
The colossal pyramids of Egypt are a marvel of architecture.
Las colosales pirámides de Egipto son una maravilla de la arquitectura.
C2 noun /ˈvoʊkəbəl/

vocable

vocablo
Meaning
a word, term, or sound that has meaning
Example
The dictionary contained thousands of vocables from different languages.
El diccionario contenía miles de vocablos de diferentes lenguas.
C2 adjective /ˈɛksplɪkəbəl/

explicable

explicable
Meaning
able to be explained or understood
Example
His sudden anger was explicable given the stressful situation.
Su enojo repentino fue explicable dada la situación estresante.
A1 adjective /ˈhʌŋɡri/

Hungry

hambriento
Meaning
feeling the need for food; having a strong desire or craving
Example
I am very hungry after working all day.
Tengo mucha hambre después de trabajar todo el día.
C1 verb məˈnɒp.ə.laɪz

monopolize

controlar exclusivamente
Meaning
Control exclusively, dominate market.
Example
The company tried to monopolize the market.
La empresa intentó monopolizar el mercado.
C2 verb /ˈmɒlɪfaɪ/

mollify

apaciguar
Meaning
To calm or soothe someone's anger or anxiety.
Example
The manager tried to mollify the angry customers with discounts.
El gerente trató de apaciguar a los clientes enojados con descuentos.
C1 verb /əbˈzɒlv/

absolve

absolver
Meaning
to free someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility; to pardon
Example
The priest absolved him of his sins.
El sacerdote lo absolvió de sus pecados.
C2 verb /ˈvaʊtʃ.seɪf/

vouchsafe

conceder
Meaning
to grant or give something in a gracious or condescending manner
Example
He vouchsafed them a rare smile.
Él les concedió una rara sonrisa.
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.
C2 adjective /ləˈsɪviəs/

lascivious

lascivo
Meaning
showing an overt and often offensive sexual desire
Example
The lascivious remarks made everyone uncomfortable.
Las observaciones lascivas hicieron que todos se sintieran incómodos.
C2 adjective /ɡælˈvænɪk/

galvanic

galvánico / intenso
Meaning
Relating to electricity produced by chemical action; sudden and dramatic.
Example
The news had a galvanic effect on the audience.
La noticia tuvo un efecto galvánico en la audiencia.
C2 noun /ˈhæk.ni ˈkær.ɪdʒ/

Hackney carriage

coche de alquiler
Meaning
A taxi; a car licensed to carry passengers for hire
Example
I called a hackney carriage to get to the airport.
Llamé a un coche de alquiler para llegar al aeropuerto.
B2 verb /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪt/

designate

designar
Meaning
to officially assign, appoint, or indicate something or someone
Example
The committee will designate a new chairperson next week.
El comité designará a un nuevo presidente la próxima semana.
A2 adjective ˈiːkwəl

equal

igual
Meaning
Being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value; having the same status or treatment.
Example
Bose was regarded as Galileo's equal.
Bose fue considerado como el igual de Galileo.
A2 verb /kənˈtɪn.juːd/

continued

continuado
Meaning
Kept happening or carried on without stopping.
Example
She continued working despite the challenges.
Ella continuó trabajando a pesar de los desafíos.
C1 verb /ˈkwɪvər/

quiver

temblar
Meaning
To tremble or shake with slight but rapid motion.
Example
Her lips began to quiver as she tried not to cry.
Sus labios comenzaron a temblar mientras trataba de no llorar.
C1 noun /dɪˈspɜːrʒən/

dispersion

dispersión
Meaning
The action or process of distributing things or people over a wide area.
Example
The dispersion of seeds by the wind helps plants reproduce.
La dispersión de semillas por el viento ayuda a las plantas a reproducirse.
B2 adjective, noun /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/

commonplace

común
Meaning
ordinary or unremarkable; something that is usual or commonly found
Example
Smartphones have become commonplace in modern life.
Los teléfonos inteligentes se han vuelto algo común en la vida moderna.
A2 noun /ˈsɪriz/

Series

serie
Meaning
a number of events, objects, or people of a similar or related kind coming one after another; a set of related television or radio programmes
Example
The detective series ran for five successful seasons.
La serie de detectives tuvo cinco temporadas exitosas.
B2 adjective /mɪsˈliːdɪŋ/

misleading

engañoso
Meaning
giving the wrong idea or impression
Example
The advertisement was misleading and gave false information.
El anuncio era engañoso y dio información falsa.
C2 verb /ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪst/

preexist

existir previamente
Meaning
to exist beforehand or before something else
Example
These customs preexist the arrival of modern technology.
Esas costumbres existían antes de la llegada de la tecnología moderna.
C2 adjective /əbˈsiːkwɪəs/

obsequious

servil
Meaning
Excessively obedient or attentive in a servile way.
Example
The waiter gave an obsequious bow to every customer.
El camarero hizo una reverencia servil a cada cliente.
C1 adjective /kənˈtɛmptəbl/

contemptible

despreciable, abominable
Meaning
deserving of contempt; despicable
Example
His deceitful actions were truly contemptible.
Sus acciones engañosas fueron verdaderamente despreciables.
C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrmətɪv/

formative

formativo
Meaning
Having a lasting influence on a person's development or character.
Example
Childhood is often described as a formative stage in life.
La infancia a menudo se describe como una etapa formativa en la vida.
C1 adjective /ˈɡʌl.ə.bəl/

gullible

fácilmente engañado
Meaning
Easily deceived or tricked.
Example
She was so gullible that she believed every rumor.
Ella era tan crédula que creía cada rumor.
C2 verb /dɒf/

doff

quitarse (un sombrero) como muestra de respeto
Meaning
to take off an item of clothing, especially a hat, as a sign of respect
Example
He doffed his hat as the procession passed.
Él se quitó el sombrero mientras pasaba la procesión.
B1 verb /əˈsuːm/

assume

suponer
Meaning
to think that something is true without proof
Example
I assume he will be late to the meeting.
Yo supongo que llegará tarde a la reunión.
B1 verb /dɪˈnaɪ/

deny

negar
Meaning
to refuse to accept or admit something; to declare something untrue
Example
He denied stealing the money.
Él negó robar el dinero.
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.
B1 noun, verb /strɪŋ/

string

hilo
Meaning
a thin piece of cord or thread; to tie or fasten with a string
Example
She tied the package with a string.
Ella ató el paquete con un hilo.
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.
A2 verb /krɒs/

cross

cruzar
Meaning
to go from one side to another, or to pass through
Example
We crossed the river using a wooden bridge.
Cruzamos el río usando un puente de madera.
B2 noun /ˈleɪaʊt/

layout

diseño
Meaning
the arrangement or design of something, especially the arrangement of elements in a book, webpage, or room
Example
The designer presented a new layout for the website that was much more user-friendly.
El diseñador presentó un nuevo diseño para el sitio web que era mucho más fácil de usar.
B2 noun /ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

specification

especificación
Meaning
a detailed description or assessment of something
Example
The product specification includes all the necessary details.
La especificación del producto incluye todos los detalles necesarios.
B1 adjective /roʊˈmæn.tɪk/

Romantic

romántico
Meaning
relating to love; idealistic; dreamy
Example
They enjoyed a romantic dinner by candlelight.
Disfrutaron de una cena romántica a la luz de las velas.
C1 noun kəmˈpleɪ.sən.si

complacency

autocomplacencia
Meaning
Excessive self-satisfaction with one's achievements that can hinder progress.
Example
His complacency led to a decline in his performance.
Su autocomplacencia llevó a una disminución en su rendimiento.
C2 verb ɪmˈbaɪb

imbibe

absorber, asimilar, beber
Meaning
Absorb or assimilate ideas or knowledge. To drink or take in.
Example
He tried to imbibe the wisdom from his mentor.
Intentó absorber la sabiduría de su mentor.
B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪˌfækt/

artifact

artefacto
Meaning
an object made by humans, typically of historical or cultural interest
Example
The museum displayed ancient artifacts from Egypt.
El museo exhibió artefactos antiguos de Egipto.
C1 adjective /ˌmed.iˈiː.vəl/

Mediaeval

medieval
Meaning
relating to the Middle Ages; medieval
Example
The castle displayed mediaeval architecture and design.
El castillo mostraba arquitectura y diseño medieval.
B2 adjective /ɪsˈlɑːmɪk/

islamic

islámico
Meaning
relating to Islam, its followers, or its teachings
Example
The city has many Islamic cultural centers.
La ciudad tiene muchos centros culturales islámicos.
B1 verb /kæst/

cast

lanzar
Meaning
to throw; to choose actors for a play; to shape metal
Example
The fisherman casts his line into the water.
El pescador lanza su línea al agua.
A2 noun /ˈɒm.lət/

Omelet

tortilla
Meaning
a dish made from beaten eggs cooked in a frying pan and often folded around a filling
Example
She made a cheese omelet for breakfast.
Ella hizo una tortilla de queso para el desayuno.
A2 verb /dɪˈskraɪb/

describe

describir
Meaning
to give an account of something in words, including details
Example
She described the scene vividly.
Ella describió la escena vívidamente.
B1 noun /ˈækses/

Access

acceso
Meaning
the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, or pass to and from a place
Example
Students have access to the library 24 hours a day.
Los estudiantes tienen acceso a la biblioteca las 24 horas del día.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɛpəlɛt/

epaulette

aditamento de hombro
Meaning
A variant spelling of epaulet, also meaning a shoulder ornament, especially on military uniforms.
Example
The officer’s epaulette shone brightly under the sunlight.
La epauleta del oficial brillaba bajo la luz del sol.
C1 noun /ˈdaɪəˌlɛkt/

dialect

dialecto
Meaning
A particular form of a language spoken in a specific region or by a specific group.
Example
He speaks a dialect of Bengali that is common in rural areas.
Él habla un dialecto del bengalí que es común en las áreas rurales.
B2 adjective /əˈbrʌpt/

abrupt

abrupto
Meaning
Sudden or unexpected, often without warning.
Example
The car came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the road.
El coche hizo una parada abrupta en medio de la carretera.
B2 verb /rɪˈzuːm/

resume

reanudar
Meaning
to start again after a pause or interruption
Example
We will resume the meeting after lunch.
Reanudaremos la reunión después del almuerzo.
B1 adjective /rɪˈleɪ.tɪd/

Related

relacionado; vinculado
Meaning
connected; associated; having a connection or relationship
Example
These two problems are closely related to each other.
Estos dos problemas están estrechamente relacionados entre sí.
B2 verb aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪd

identified

identificado
Meaning
To recognize or establish who or what someone or something is.
Example
The root causes of the issue need to be identified.
Las causas raíz del problema deben ser identificadas.
B2 noun /næˈreɪʃən/

narration

narración
Meaning
The act of telling a story or describing events in detail.
Example
The movie’s narration was done by a famous actor.
La narración de la película fue realizada por un actor famoso.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪɡ.ənd/

brigand

bandido
Meaning
A member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests or mountains; a bandit.
Example
The travelers were attacked by brigands in the mountains.
Los viajeros fueron atacados por bandidos en las montañas.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/

inconsistent

inconsistente
Meaning
Not staying the same throughout; lacking harmony or regularity.
Example
His answers were inconsistent and confusing.
Sus respuestas fueron inconsistentes y confusas.
B2 adjective /dɪˈfektɪv/

Defective

defectuoso; imperfecto
Meaning
having faults or defects; imperfect
Example
The defective product was returned to the store.
El producto defectuoso fue devuelto a la tienda.
C1 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ər/

fissure

fisura
Meaning
a long, narrow opening or crack in a surface or object
Example
The earthquake caused a deep fissure in the road.
El terremoto causó una fisura profunda en la carretera.
C2 adjective /ˈdɛdˌpæn/

deadpan

impasible
Meaning
Deliberately impassive or expressionless in manner.
Example
She delivered the joke in a completely deadpan voice.
Ella entregó el chiste en una voz completamente impasible.
A2 adjective /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/

working

trabajando
Meaning
engaged in physical or mental effort to achieve a goal or task
Example
She is working on her project right now.
Ella está trabajando en su proyecto ahora mismo.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.kli.hʊd/

likelihood

probabilidad
Meaning
the chance or probability of something happening
Example
There is a strong likelihood of rain tomorrow.
Hay una alta probabilidad de lluvia mañana.
B2 noun /tækˈseɪʃən/

taxation

imposición fiscal
Meaning
The system of imposing and collecting taxes.
Example
Taxation is necessary for funding public services.
La imposición fiscal es necesaria para financiar los servicios públicos.
C2 noun /ˈpaʊ.waʊ/

powwow

reunión informal
Meaning
an informal meeting or conference to discuss something
Example
The team held a quick powwow before the presentation.
El equipo celebró una reunión rápida antes de la presentación.
C1 verb /krɪndʒ/

cringe

encogerse
Meaning
To shrink back in fear, embarrassment, or discomfort.
Example
She cringed when she remembered her mistake.
Ella se encogió cuando recordó su error.
C2 verb /ˈæntɪdeɪt/

antedate

anteceder
Meaning
to be earlier in time; to assign a date earlier than the actual one
Example
The manuscript antedates the modern printing press.
El manuscrito es anterior a la prensa moderna de impresión.
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.
C1 noun /ˌstætɪˈstɪʃən/

statistician

estadístico
Meaning
A person who specializes in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting numerical data.
Example
The statistician presented the survey results with great clarity.
El estadístico presentó los resultados de la encuesta con gran claridad.
B2 adjective /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

Convincing

convincente; creíble; persuasivo; capaz de hacer que alguien crea algo
Meaning
believable; credible; persuasive; able to make someone believe something
Example
His convincing argument won over the entire jury.
Su argumento convincente ganó al jurado entero.
C1 noun ˌʌndərˈprɪvəlɪdʒd ɡruːps

underprivileged groups

grupos desfavorecidos
Meaning
Groups of people who lack basic necessities or advantages that are available to other members of society.
Example
Underprivileged groups benefit from social initiatives.
Los grupos desfavorecidos se benefician de las iniciativas sociales.
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.