C1 noun
Longitude
longitud geográfica
C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən siː bæs/
Asian sea bass
lubina asiática
Meaning
a large predatory fish found in coastal waters and estuaries of the Indo-Pacific region, prized for its white meat
Example
Asian sea bass is highly valued in aquaculture for its fast growth.
La lubina asiática es muy valorada en la acuicultura por su rápido crecimiento.
B2 noun /stɑːr fɪʃ/
Star fish
estrella de mar
Meaning
a marine echinoderm with five or more radiating arms, typically found on the sea floor
Example
The starfish slowly moved across the ocean floor searching for food.
La estrella de mar se movía lentamente por el fondo del océano buscando comida.
C1 verb /ˈdʒepərdaɪz/
jeopardize
poner en peligro
Meaning
to put something at risk of being damaged or destroyed
Example
His reckless behavior could jeopardize his career.
Su comportamiento imprudente podría poner en peligro su carrera.
C1 verb /ˈɛkskəˌveɪt/
excavate
felicidad
Meaning
to dig out or remove earth carefully, often for building or archaeological purposes
Example
The workers excavated the site to prepare for construction.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 verb /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
encounter
encontrar / enfrentarse a
Meaning
to unexpectedly meet someone or experience something, especially something difficult or new
Example
During the hike, we encountered a wild bear.
Durante la caminata, nos encontramos con un oso salvaje.
C1 noun ˌvɜː.səˈtɪl.ɪ.ti
versatility
versatilidad
Meaning
Ability to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities; having many different skills.
Example
His versatility made him successful in multiple fields.
Su versatilidad lo hizo exitoso en múltiples campos.
C2 noun /ɪnˈhɪərəns/
inherence
inherencia
Meaning
The state of being an essential or permanent part of something.
Example
The inherence of risk is part of every business venture.
La inherencia del riesgo es parte de cada aventura empresarial.
C1 noun /ˈkʌntrɪmən/
countryman
compatriota
Meaning
a person from one's own country or rural area
Example
He was proud to meet a fellow countryman at the international conference.
Se sintió orgulloso de conocer a un compatriota en la conferencia internacional.
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 /oʊd/
ode
oda
Meaning
a lyrical poem, often expressing praise or strong emotions
Example
The poet wrote an ode to the beauty of nature.
El poeta escribió una oda a la belleza de la naturaleza.
A2 adverb /ˈtruːli/
Truly
realmente
Meaning
in accordance with fact or reality; genuinely
Example
She truly loves her family.
Ella realmente ama a su familia.
C2 noun /proʊˈskrɪp.ʃən/
proscription
prohibición
Meaning
the act of forbidding something, especially by law
Example
The proscription of child labor is an important human rights achievement.
La prohibición del trabajo infantil es un logro importante de los derechos humanos.
B2 noun /ˌek.spekˈteɪ.ʃən/
Expectation
expectativa; esperanza;
Meaning
a strong belief that something will happen or be the case; anticipation
Example
The new teacher exceeded everyone's expectations with her innovative teaching methods.
El nuevo maestro superó las expectativas de todos con sus métodos de enseñanza innovadores.
B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvənsi/
relevancy
relevancia
Meaning
the quality of being closely connected or appropriate
Example
The professor questioned the relevancy of the example to the topic.
El profesor cuestionó la relevancia del ejemplo con respecto al tema.
C2 noun /ˌsɪləbɪˈkeɪʃən/
syllabication
silabeación
Meaning
The division of words into syllables.
Example
Proper syllabication helps in correct pronunciation.
Una correcta silabeación ayuda a una pronunciación correcta.
B2 verb /əˈrɪdʒɪneɪt/
originate
originar
Meaning
to come into existence; to begin; to create or produce
Example
The tradition originated in ancient times.
La tradición se originó en tiempos antiguos.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈmɪtɪŋ/
unremitting
ininterrumpido
Meaning
Never relaxing or stopping; persistent.
Example
Her unremitting efforts finally paid off.
Sus esfuerzos ininterrumpidos finalmente dieron fruto.
C1 verb /koʊˈhæbɪt/
cohabit
cohabitar
Meaning
To live together, often as partners without being married.
Example
They decided to cohabit before getting married.
Decidieron cohabitar antes de casarse.
B2 adverb /ˈleɪ.zɪ.li/
Lazily
perezosamente
Meaning
in a way that shows unwillingness to work or use energy; sluggishly
Example
He lazily stretched his arms and yawned in the morning.
Él estiró perezosamente los brazos y bostezó por la mañana.
A1 adverb /ˈkwɪk.li/
Quickly
rápidamente; rápidamente
Meaning
at a fast speed; with little delay; rapidly
Example
He quickly finished his homework.
Él terminó su tarea rápidamente.
A2 verb /ˈbɑroʊ/
borrow
pedir prestado
Meaning
to take temporarily with intention to return; to take on loan
Example
Can I borrow your pen for a moment?
¿Puedo pedirte prestado tu bolígrafo por un momento?
C1 noun /vəˈræs.ə.ti/
veracity
veracidad
Meaning
Conformity to facts; accuracy and truthfulness.
Example
The journalist checked the veracity of the report.
El periodista verificó la veracidad del informe.
B1 adjective /ˈmæsɪv/
Massive
masivo; extremadamente grande; en tamaño o cantidad enorme
Meaning
extremely large; huge in size or amount
Example
The company made a massive profit this year.
La empresa hizo una ganancia masiva este año.
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 adjective səˈfɪs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd
sophisticated
sofisticado
Meaning
Having great knowledge or experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture, and other things that people think are socially important; highly developed or complex.
Example
Sophisticated designs enhance aesthetics.
Los diseños sofisticados mejoran la estética.
B2 noun prɪˈsɪʒ.ən
precision
precisión
Meaning
The quality of being exact and accurate.
Example
High precision instruments are used in surgery.
Se utilizan instrumentos de alta precisión en cirugía.
C1 adjective /ˌloʊ ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
low-spirited
deprimido
Meaning
feeling sad, depressed, or lacking enthusiasm
Example
He felt low-spirited after hearing the bad news.
Se sintió deprimido después de escuchar las malas noticias.
B2 noun /ˈɒfərɪŋ/
offering
oferta
Meaning
something that is given, especially as a gift or contribution
Example
The company’s latest offering is an eco-friendly car.
La última oferta de la empresa es un coche ecológico.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ/
unprepossessing
poco atractivo
Meaning
not attractive or appealing in appearance
Example
Despite his unprepossessing looks, he was very kind and intelligent.
A pesar de sus poco atractivos rasgos, era muy amable e inteligente.
B2 adjective /ˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/
Liable
responsable; obligado;
Meaning
legally responsible; accountable; obligated
Example
The company is liable for any damages caused by their defective products.
La empresa es responsable de los daños causados por sus productos defectuosos.
C1 noun /nɑːrˈkɒtɪk/
narcotic
narcótico
Meaning
A drug that dulls the senses and relieves pain, often causing sleep and sometimes addiction.
Example
The police seized a large amount of narcotic substances.
La policía incautó una gran cantidad de sustancias narcóticas.
A2 noun /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
teaching
enseñanza
Meaning
the profession or practice of teaching
Example
Teaching is a noble profession.
La enseñanza es una profesión noble.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈɪnvəlɪd/ (adjective), /ɪnˈvælɪd/ (noun)
invalid
inválido
Meaning
Not valid; having no force or effect. Also refers to a person too weak or ill to care for themselves.
Example
The court declared the contract invalid.
El tribunal declaró el contrato inválido.
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.
B2 verb /ɡruːm/
groom
arreglar
Meaning
to clean, brush, and care for the appearance of someone or something
Example
She spends hours grooming her dog every week.
Ella pasa horas arreglando a su perro cada semana.
B2 noun/verb /ˈbrækɪt/
bracket
soporte metálico
Meaning
A support attached to a wall for holding something; also, to group things together.
Example
The shelf was held up by a strong metal bracket.
La estantería estaba sujeta por un fuerte soporte metálico.
A2 adjective /ˈpeɪ.ʃənt/
Patient
felicidad
Meaning
able to wait calmly; tolerant
Example
She was very patient with her young students.
Ella no pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 noun /ˈbætʃələr/
Bachelor
soltero; persona que tiene un título universitario
Meaning
an unmarried man; a person who holds a first degree from a university
Example
He remained a bachelor all his life and earned a bachelor's degree in engineering.
Él siguió siendo soltero toda su vida y obtuvo un título de ingeniería.
C1 noun /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtəns/
incompetence
incompetencia
Meaning
Lack of ability, skill, or effectiveness in doing something.
Example
The project failed due to the manager’s incompetence.
El proyecto fracasó debido a la incompetencia del gerente.
C1 noun /ˈliːniənsi/
leniency
lenidad
Meaning
The quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected.
Example
The judge showed leniency in his ruling.
El juez mostró lenidad en su fallo.
C2 adjective /ˈstraɪ.eɪ.tɪd/
striated
estriado
Meaning
marked with thin lines, grooves, or stripes
Example
The muscle fibers appeared striated under the microscope.
Las fibras musculares aparecieron estriadas bajo el microscopio.
C2 adjective /mɜːrˈkjʊriəl/
mercurial
inconstante
Meaning
subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind.
Example
She is known for her mercurial temperament.
Ella es conocida por su temperamento inconstante.
C2 noun /ˌɡæskəˈneɪd/
gasconade
presunción exagerada, jactancia
Meaning
Extravagant boasting or bragging.
Example
His endless gasconade made him unpopular among his peers.
Su interminable presunción lo hizo impopular entre sus compañeros.
B2 noun /səkˈses.ər/
Successor
sucesor
Meaning
a person who succeeds another in office; someone who takes over a position or role
Example
The CEO announced his retirement and named his successor for the company.
El CEO anunció su jubilación y nombró a su sucesor para la empresa.
C2 verb /ˈmʌfəl/
muffle
amortiguar
Meaning
to make a sound quieter or less distinct; to cover or wrap something to reduce noise or warmth
Example
She tried to muffle her laughter with a scarf.
Ella intentó amortiguar su risa con una bufanda.
B2 adverb /ˈlaɪtli/
lightly
ligeramente
Meaning
gently or with little force or weight
Example
She touched the baby’s hand lightly.
Ella tocó la mano del bebé ligeramente.
B2 adjective /ˈfes.tɪv/
Festive
festivo; alegre; de fiesta
Meaning
joyful; celebratory; having the characteristics of a festival
Example
The house looked festive with colorful decorations.
La casa se veía festiva con decoraciones coloridas.
C2 noun /ˈmæŋɡoʊ fɪʃ/
Mango fish
pez barramundi
Meaning
A popular white fish also known as barramundi or Asian sea bass
Example
Mango fish is prized for its delicate flavor and tender texture.
El pez barramundi es apreciado por su sabor delicado y su textura tierna.
A2 noun /ˈjuːnɪt/
unit
unidad
Meaning
an individual thing or person regarded as a single and complete entity
Example
Each unit in the production line is carefully tested.
Cada unidad en la línea de producción se prueba cuidadosamente.
C2 noun /kənˈfɛsər/
confessor
confesor
Meaning
A person who confesses sins or secrets, especially to a priest.
Example
The confessor listened patiently to the troubled man.
El confesor escuchó pacientemente al hombre angustiado.
B2 adjective /ˈɔɪl.i/
Oily
oleoso; cubierto de aceite; grasoso
Meaning
covered with oil; containing oil; greasy
Example
Her oily skin needs special care.
Su piel aceitosa necesita cuidados especiales.
C2 verb /ˈvɪʃieɪt/
vitiate
viciar
Meaning
to spoil, weaken, or make something less effective
Example
One careless remark can vitiate the entire argument.
Un comentario imprudente puede viciar todo el argumento.
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrpətreɪt/
perpetrate
cometer
Meaning
To commit or carry out, typically a harmful, illegal, or immoral act.
Example
The hackers perpetrated a massive cyber attack on the company.
Los hackers perpetraron un gran ataque cibernético a la empresa.
C1 noun məˈnɒp.əl.i
monopoly
monopolio
Meaning
The exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.
Example
The company has a monopoly on electric car production.
La empresa tiene un monopolio en la producción de coches eléctricos.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkjʊˈbeɪʃən/
incubation
el proceso de mantener huevos, células u organismos en las condiciones adecuadas para su desarrollo
Meaning
the process of keeping eggs, cells, or organisms in the right conditions for development
Example
The incubation of the eggs lasted for three weeks.
La incubación de los huevos duró tres semanas.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈprɒvɪdənt/
improvident
imprudente
Meaning
Not having or showing foresight; spending wastefully or without thought for the future.
Example
His improvident habits left him with no savings.
Sus hábitos imprudentes lo dejaron sin ahorros.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈbʊrʒ.wɑː/
bourgeois
burgués
Meaning
Relating to the middle class, often with materialistic values or conventional attitudes.
Example
The novel criticizes the bourgeois lifestyle of the city dwellers.
La novela critica el estilo de vida burgués de los habitantes de la ciudad.
C1 noun /dɪˈpɑːzətɔːri/
depository
depósito, almacén
Meaning
a place where things are stored or deposited, especially financial assets
Example
The national depository safeguards all government bonds.
El depósito nacional salvaguarda todos los bonos del gobierno.
C1 noun /ˈmɑːrtərdəm/
Martyrdom
martirio
Meaning
The suffering of death on account of adherence to a cause or principle
Example
His martyrdom inspired countless others to join the freedom movement.
Su martirio inspiró a innumerables otros a unirse al movimiento por la libertad.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnfɪnɪˈtɛsɪməl/
infinitesimal
infinitesimal
Meaning
Extremely small in size or amount; so tiny as to be almost negligible.
Example
The error was so infinitesimal that it didn’t affect the results.
El error fue tan infinitesimal que no afectó los resultados.
C2 noun /juː/
Ewe
oveja hembra
Meaning
a female sheep
Example
The ewe gave birth to twin lambs.
La oveja dio a luz a corderos gemelos.
C1 noun /ˈbʌrə, ˈbʊrə/
borough
barrio
Meaning
A town, district, or administrative division, especially one with its own local government.
Example
Brooklyn is a borough of New York City.
Brooklyn es un barrio de la ciudad de Nueva York.
C1 adjective /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs/
autonomous
autónomo
Meaning
Acting independently or having the freedom to do so.
Example
Autonomous systems ensure greater precision.
Los sistemas autónomos garantizan mayor precisión.
C2 noun /ˈsuːpsɒ̃/
soupcon
una pequeña cantidad
Meaning
a very small quantity of something; a trace
Example
She added just a soupcon of spice to the dish.
Ella añadió solo una pequeña cantidad de especia al plato.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː(r)dərəs/
Murderous
asesino; con intención de matar; extremadamente violento; sanguinario
Meaning
having the intent to kill; extremely violent; bloodthirsty
Example
The murderous look in his eyes frightened everyone.
La mirada asesina en sus ojos asustó a todos.
A2 adjective /laɪt ɡriːn/
Light green
verde claro
Meaning
a pale shade of green color; not dark green
Example
She wore a light green dress to the garden party.
Ella llevaba un vestido verde claro a la fiesta en el jardín.
B2 verb /riːp/
reap
cosechar
Meaning
to cut or gather a crop; to receive as a consequence of actions
Example
Farmers reap wheat in the late summer.
Los agricultores cosechan trigo a fines del verano.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpʌlsəri/
compulsory
obligatorio
Meaning
Required by law or a rule; obligatory.
Example
Wearing seat belts is compulsory in most countries.
Usar cinturones de seguridad es obligatorio en la mayoría de los países.
B2 adjective /trɔːˈmætɪk/
traumatic
traumático
Meaning
Deeply distressing or disturbing, often related to emotional or physical injury.
Example
The accident was a traumatic experience for the entire family.
El accidente fue una experiencia traumática para toda la familia.
C2 noun /ɪkˈskrɛsəns/
excrescence
crecimiento anómalo
Meaning
An abnormal outgrowth or lump, often considered unattractive.
Example
The building was considered an excrescence on the landscape.
El edificio fue considerado una excrescencia en el paisaje.
C1 verb /ˈɡrætɪfaɪ/
gratify
satisfacer, contentar
Meaning
to give pleasure or satisfaction to someone
Example
It gratified him to know his work was appreciated.
Le dio placer saber que su trabajo fue apreciado.
A1 noun /dʒuˈlaɪ/
July
julio
Meaning
the seventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
July is often the hottest month of the year.
Julio suele ser el mes más caluroso del año.
B2 adverb /ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli/
accidentally
accidentalmente
Meaning
happening by chance or unexpectedly
Example
He accidentally dropped the glass.
Él dejó caer el vaso accidentalmente.
B2 adverb /ˈpʌb.lɪk.li/
Publicly
públicamente; abiertamente;
Meaning
in a public manner; openly; for everyone to see or know
Example
The company publicly announced their new policy.
La compañía anunció públicamente su nueva política.
C1 verb /ɪˈloʊp/
elope
escaparse para casarse
Meaning
to run away secretly in order to get married, especially without parental consent
Example
The young couple decided to elope to another city.
La joven pareja decidió escaparse a otra ciudad para casarse.
C1 noun /ˈmæɡneɪt/
Magnate
magnate; persona poderosa y rica en el negocio
Meaning
A wealthy and powerful businessperson or industrialist
Example
The oil magnate owned dozens of refineries across the country.
El magnate del petróleo poseía docenas de refinerías en todo el país.
C1 verb /ˈɡlɔːrɪfaɪ/
glorify
glorificar
Meaning
to praise or honor someone or something; to make something seem better than it is
Example
The movie glorifies war heroes.
La película glorifica a los héroes de guerra.
C2 adjective /ˈbæti/
batty
loco
Meaning
crazy or eccentric in behavior
Example
The old man down the street is a bit batty but harmless.
El anciano de la calle es un poco loco pero inofensivo.
C1 verb /diːˈfɒrɪst/
deforest
desforestar
Meaning
to clear an area of trees, usually on a large scale
Example
The region has been heavily deforested for agriculture.
La región ha sido deforestada en gran medida para la agricultura.
A1 noun /taʊn/
town
pueblo
Meaning
a human settlement smaller than a city
Example
The town was quiet on Sundays.
El pueblo estaba tranquilo los domingos.
C2 adjective /ˈɒpjʊlənt/
opulent
opulento
Meaning
Ostentatiously rich, luxurious, or lavish.
Example
They hosted an opulent wedding with gold decorations.
Organizaron una boda opulenta con decoraciones doradas.
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.
C1 noun /prəˈpraɪəti/
propriety
decoro
Meaning
Conformity to accepted standards of behavior or morality.
Example
He always behaved with the utmost propriety in public.
Siempre se comportaba con el máximo decoro en público.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/
insufficient
insuficiente
Meaning
Not enough; inadequate.
Example
His explanation was insufficient to clear the confusion.
Su explicación fue insuficiente para aclarar la confusión.
C2 noun /ˈblændɪʃmənt/
blandishment
adulación
Meaning
flattering or pleasing statement or action used to persuade someone gently
Example
She used every blandishment to win his support.
Usó todas las adulaciónes para ganar su apoyo.
C2 noun /ˈbuː.jɒ̃/
bouillon
caldo
Meaning
A clear, seasoned broth made by simmering meat, fish, or vegetables in water.
Example
She added vegetables to the bouillon for extra flavor.
Ella agregó verduras al caldo para darle más sabor.
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrkəs/
carcass
cuerpo muerto de un animal
Meaning
the dead body of an animal, especially after being slaughtered
Example
Vultures fed on the carcass left in the field.
Los buitres se alimentaron del cadáver dejado en el campo.
A1 noun /ˈprɒb.ləm/
Problem
problema
Meaning
a situation that causes difficulties and needs to be dealt with or solved
Example
We need to solve this problem quickly.
Necesitamos resolver este problema rápidamente.
C2 noun /ˈproʊtoʊˌplæzəm/
protoplasm
protoplasma
Meaning
The living substance inside a cell, including the cytoplasm and nucleus.
Example
Scientists observed the movement of protoplasm under the microscope.
Los científicos observaron el movimiento del protoplasma bajo el microscopio.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊɪst/
jingoist
jingoísta
Meaning
a person who supports jingoism; an extreme nationalist with aggressive foreign policies
Example
He was labeled a jingoist for his extreme views.
Fue etiquetado como un jingoísta por sus opiniones extremas.
B2 noun /ˌɒb.zəˈveɪ.ʃənz/
observations
observación
Meaning
The action or process of observing something carefully.
Example
Observations of distant galaxies provide new insights.
Las observaciones de galaxias distantes proporcionan nuevas ideas.
A2 adjective /flæt/
flat
plano
Meaning
Smooth and level, without raised areas or curves.
Example
The road ahead was completely flat.
El camino adelante estaba completamente plano.
C2 noun /ˈtrʌk.jʊ.ləns/
truculence
agresividad
Meaning
Aggressiveness or eagerness to fight.
Example
His speech was full of truculence and threats.
Su discurso estaba lleno de agresividad y amenazas.
C1 verb /ɪnˈfjʊərieɪt/
infuriate
enfurecer
Meaning
To make someone extremely angry.
Example
His careless remarks infuriated the entire team.
Sus comentarios descuidados enfurecieron a todo el equipo.
B2 noun /ˈnɪk.neɪm/
Nickname
apodo
Meaning
a familiar or humorous name given to a person instead of their real name
Example
His nickname is 'Tiger' because he's so brave.
Su apodo es 'Tigre' porque es muy valiente.
C1 adjective/noun /ˈsʌkjələnt/
succulent
jugoso
Meaning
Juicy or full of juice; also refers to a plant with thick, fleshy leaves adapted to storing water.
Example
The steak was so succulent that everyone enjoyed it.
El filete estaba tan jugoso que todos lo disfrutaron.
C1 noun /ˈheəˌkʌtər/
haircutter
peluquero
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut and style hair; barber or hairdresser
Example
The haircutter gave me a neat and stylish haircut.
El peluquero me hizo un buen corte de pelo.
B1 adverb /ˈæŋɡrɪli/
angrily
enojadamente
Meaning
in a manner showing anger or strong displeasure
Example
She spoke angrily when she heard the news.
Ella habló enojadamente cuando escuchó la noticia.
C2 noun /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑː.lə.sɪs/
electrolysis
electrólisis
Meaning
A chemical decomposition produced by passing an electric current through a liquid or solution.
Example
Electrolysis is used to separate hydrogen from water.
Se utiliza la electrólisis para separar el hidrógeno del agua.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdeɪndʒər/
endanger
poner en peligro
Meaning
To put someone or something at risk or in danger.
Example
Cutting down forests can endanger many species of animals.
Cortar los bosques puede poner en peligro muchas especies de animales.
B2 adjective /pəˈrɛntəl/
parental
relacionado con los padres
Meaning
relating to a parent or parents; characteristic of a mother or father
Example
Parental guidance is important for a child's development.
La orientación parental es importante para el desarrollo de un niño.
C1 noun ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs trəˈdɪʃənz
Indigenous Traditions
Tradiciones indígenas
Meaning
Cultural practices, beliefs, and customs that have been passed down through generations among native peoples.
Example
Indigenous traditions in the Chittagong Hill Tracts are unique.
Las tradiciones indígenas en los Chittagong Hill Tracts son únicas.
C1 adjective /ˈskræpi/
scrappy
peleador / desordenado
Meaning
Determined and willing to fight or argue; also messy or disorganized.
Example
Despite being small, he was a scrappy fighter.
A pesar de ser pequeño, era un peleador audaz.
C2 adjective /məˈnaɪəkəl/
maniacal
maniaco
Meaning
behaving like a maniac; showing excessive enthusiasm or madness
Example
He gave a maniacal laugh during the movie.
Él dio una risa maniaca durante la película.
A2 noun /əˈsɪstənt/
assistant
asistente
Meaning
a person who helps or supports another, often in a job
Example
She works as an assistant in a law firm.
Ella trabaja como asistente en una firma de abogados.
C2 noun /ˈsoʊbrɪˌkeɪ/
sobriquet
apodo
Meaning
a person's nickname or descriptive name
Example
The famous leader was known by the sobriquet 'The Iron Lady'.
El famoso líder era conocido por el apodo 'La Dama de Hierro'.
C2 verb /ˈɪmprɛɡneɪt/
impregnate
embarazar / impregnar
Meaning
To make pregnant; to fill or saturate with something.
Example
The scientist used a method to impregnate the material with resin.
El científico utilizó un método para impregnar el material con resina.
C1 noun /ˈfræk.tʃər/
Fracture
fractura; rotura de hueso
Meaning
the cracking or breaking of a hard object or material; a break in a bone
Example
The doctor confirmed that he had a hairline fracture in his wrist.
El doctor confirmó que tenía una fractura en la muñeca.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈweɪ.vər.ɪŋ/
unwavering
inquebrantable
Meaning
Steady or resolute; not wavering.
Example
He showed unwavering dedication to his goal.
Él mostró una dedicación inquebrantable hacia su meta.
C2 noun /mɪlk raɪs/
Milk rice
arroz con leche
Meaning
A sweet dessert made from rice cooked with milk and sugar
Example
My grandmother makes delicious milk rice for special occasions.
Mi abuela hace delicioso arroz con leche para ocasiones especiales.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈriːzənəbəl/
unreasonable
irrazonable
Meaning
not guided by reason or fairness; excessive or extreme beyond what is acceptable
Example
The manager made an unreasonable demand that no one could realistically meet.
El gerente hizo una exigencia irrazonable.
B1 adjective /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkəl/
alphabetical
alfabético
Meaning
Arranged in the order of the letters of the alphabet.
Example
The names were listed in alphabetical order.
Los nombres fueron listados en orden alfabético.
C1 noun /ˌɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp/
archbishop
arzobispo
Meaning
A senior bishop in charge of an archdiocese in the Christian Church.
Example
The archbishop delivered a sermon to thousands of people.
El arzobispo dio un sermón a miles de personas.
B2 adjective /ˈθret.ən.ɪŋ/
Threatening
amenazante; intimidante
Meaning
expressing a threat; menacing; intimidating
Example
The dark clouds looked threatening before the storm.
Las nubes oscuras se veían amenazantes antes de la tormenta.
B2 noun; verb /ˈlaɪnʌp/
line-up
alineación; formar en fila
Meaning
a group or arrangement of people or things in a line; to arrange people or things in a row or planned order
Example
The coach announced the team line-up before the match.
El entrenador anunció la alineación antes del partido.
B2 noun/verb /ɔːˈdɪʃən/
audition
audición
Meaning
A trial performance by an actor, singer, or musician to demonstrate suitability for a role.
Example
She auditioned for the lead role in the school play.
Ella audicionó para el papel principal en la obra de teatro escolar.
A2 noun /ˈsoʊʃəl ˈmiːdiə/
social media
medios sociales
Meaning
Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking.
Example
Social media often causes delays.
Los medios sociales a menudo causan retrasos.
C1 verb /fɔːˈbɛər/
forbear
abstenerse
Meaning
To refrain from doing something; to show patience or self-control.
Example
She forbore from commenting on his mistake.
Ella se abstuvo de comentar sobre su error.
B1 noun /twɪn/
twin
gemelo
Meaning
either of two children born at the same time to the same mother
Example
They have twin girls.
Tienen gemelas.
C1 noun /nɒb/
Knob
un mango redondeado en una puerta o cajón; un interruptor redondeado pequeño en una máquina
Meaning
a rounded handle on a door or drawer; a small rounded switch on a machine
Example
He turned the brass knob to open the old wooden door.
Giró el pomo de latón para abrir la puerta de madera vieja.