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A1 verb /lʊk/

look

mirar
Meaning
to direct your eyes to see something; to appear or seem
Example
Look at the beautiful sunset in the sky.
Mira el hermoso atardecer en el cielo.
C2 noun /traɪˈʌmvɪər/

triumvir

triunviro
Meaning
One of a group of three men holding power in ancient Rome.
Example
Caesar was a triumvir in the first Roman triumvirate.
César fue un triunviro en el primer triunvirato romano.
C2 noun /ɪˈbʊliəns/

ebullience

exuberancia
Meaning
the quality of being cheerful, enthusiastic, and full of energy
Example
The teacher's ebullience inspired her students.
El entusiasmo de la profesora inspiró a sus estudiantes.
A2 adjective /ˈpiːs.fəl/

Peaceful

pacífico
Meaning
free from disturbance; calm and quiet; not involving war or violence
Example
The garden is a peaceful place to relax.
El jardín es un lugar pacífico para relajarse.
C1 noun /ˈɪntərˌluːd/

interlude

interludio
Meaning
A short period of time that comes between two events; an interval.
Example
There was a brief musical interlude between the two acts of the play.
Hubo un breve interludio musical entre los dos actos de la obra.
C1 noun /ˈʌp.ʃɒt/

Upshot

resultado; conclusión
Meaning
the final result or outcome of a series of events; conclusion
Example
The upshot of the meeting was a decision to postpone the project.
El resultado de la reunión fue una decisión de posponer el proyecto.
A2 noun/adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/

individual

individuo
Meaning
A single human being as distinct from a group; relating to one person.
Example
Each individual has the right to freedom of speech.
Cada individuo tiene el derecho a la libertad de expresión.
B1 noun /kəˈrɛkʃən/

correction

corrección
Meaning
the action or process of correcting something
Example
The teacher made a correction to the student's essay.
El profesor hizo una corrección en el ensayo del estudiante.
A1 noun /ˈɪntənet/

internet

red global de computadoras
Meaning
A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities.
Example
The internet has revolutionized the way we access information.
Internet ha revolucionado la forma en que accedemos a la información.
C2 adjective /ˈæstrəl/

astral

astral
Meaning
Relating to the stars or to spiritual, non-physical realms.
Example
Some believe in astral projection, the ability to leave the body and travel spiritually.
Algunas personas creen en la proyección astral, la capacidad de abandonar el cuerpo y viajar espiritualmente.
C2 noun /məˈræs/

morass

situación complicada
Meaning
A complicated or confused situation; a swampy or boggy ground.
Example
The project got stuck in a bureaucratic morass.
El proyecto quedó atrapado en un embrollo burocrático.
A1 determiner/pronoun /əˈnʌðər/

another

otro
Meaning
one more person or thing of the same type
Example
Can I have another cup of tea?
¿Puedo tener otro vaso de té?
B1 noun /təˈbækoʊ/

tobacco

tabaco
Meaning
a plant grown for its leaves, which are used in making cigarettes and cigars
Example
He stopped smoking tobacco after his health scare.
Dejó de fumar tabaco después de su problema de salud.
C1 noun /ɪˈreləvəns/

irrelevance

irrelevancia
Meaning
the quality of not being connected to or important for a particular matter; lack of significance
Example
His long explanation only highlighted the irrelevance of the details to the main issue.
Su larga explicación solo resaltó la irrelevancia de los detalles para el tema principal.
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.
C1 noun /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊʃən/

locomotion

movimiento
Meaning
movement or the ability to move from one place to another
Example
Walking is the most common form of human locomotion.
Caminar es la forma más común de locomoción humana.
B2 noun /dʒuː/

jew

judío
Meaning
a person whose religion is Judaism or who is of Jewish descent
Example
He is a Jew by heritage and follows Jewish customs.
Él es judío por herencia y sigue las costumbres judías.
C1 adjective /ænˈtɪriər/

anterior

anterior
Meaning
Situated at or toward the front; coming before in position or time.
Example
The anterior part of the brain controls logical thinking.
La parte anterior del cerebro controla el pensamiento lógico.
C1 adjective /ˈhɔːltɪŋ/

halting

vacilante
Meaning
slow and hesitant, especially due to lack of confidence
Example
She gave a halting reply during the interview.
Ella dio una respuesta vacilante durante la entrevista.
C2 noun /ˈkærəˌpeɪs/

carapace

caparazón de tortuga o cangrejo
Meaning
the hard shell covering the back of some animals like turtles and crabs
Example
The turtle withdrew into its carapace for protection.
La tortuga se retiró a su caparazón para protegerse.
C2 noun /ɪnˈɡrætɪˌtjuːd/

ingratitude

ingratitud
Meaning
Lack of gratitude; failure to show thanks or appreciation.
Example
His ingratitude hurt her feelings after all she had done for him.
Su ingratitud le dolió después de todo lo que ella había hecho por él.
A2 noun /ˈkʌp.bɔːrd/

Cupboard

armario
Meaning
a piece of furniture with doors and shelves for storing dishes, food, or clothes
Example
She stored all the plates and bowls in the kitchen cupboard.
Ella guardó todos los platos y tazones en el armario de la cocina.
C2 noun /æmˈbroʊʒə/

ambrosia

ambrosía
Meaning
The food of the gods in classical mythology; something extremely pleasing to taste or smell.
Example
The dessert was so delicious that it tasted like ambrosia.
El postre estaba tan delicioso que sabía a ambrosía.
B2 noun /ˌpɜːrsəˈnel/

personnel

personal
Meaning
People employed in an organization or engaged in an organized undertaking such as military service.
Example
The company is hiring more personnel for its new branch.
La empresa está contratando más personal para su nueva sucursal.
A2 noun /kɪŋ/

King

rey
Meaning
the male ruler of an independent state, especially one who inherits the position by right of birth
Example
The king ruled the country with wisdom and fairness.
El rey gobernó el país con sabiduría y justicia.
C2 noun /kəˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

commodification

mercantilización
Meaning
The transformation of goods, services, ideas, or social relations into market commodities.
Example
The commodification of education has increased tuition costs.
La mercantilización de la educación ha incrementado los costos de matrícula.
C1 noun/adjective /dɪˈtɜː.rənt/

deterrent

elemento disuasorio
Meaning
A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.
Example
A strict law serves as a deterrent to crime.
Una ley estricta sirve como elemento disuasorio para el crimen.
C2 noun /ˈsaɪnɪkjʊər/

sinecure

trabajo fácil
Meaning
a position requiring little or no work but giving financial benefit or status
Example
He was given a sinecure at the university as a reward for his loyalty.
Le dieron un trabajo fácil en la universidad como recompensa por su lealtad.
B2 noun /ˈpɔːt.fəʊ.li.əʊ/

portfolio

colección de trabajos, muestras o lista de trabajos
Meaning
A collection of work or samples demonstrating skills and expertise.
Example
His portfolio showcased his diverse range of skills.
Su portafolio mostró su amplia gama de habilidades.
C1 noun /ʌpˈhiːvəl/

upheaval

upheaval
Meaning
a violent or sudden change or disruption to something
Example
The company faced a major upheaval after the sudden resignation of its CEO.
La empresa enfrentó un gran desorden tras la repentina renuncia de su CEO.
C2 noun /ˈmɔɪəti/

moiety

mitad o parte
Meaning
One of two equal parts; a half or portion.
Example
The estate was divided into two moieties between the heirs.
La propiedad fue dividida en dos partes entre los herederos.
B2 adjective/noun /ɪˈrɑːki/

iraqi

iraquí
Meaning
relating to Iraq or its people
Example
The Iraqi culture is rich and diverse.
La cultura iraquí es rica y diversa.
B1 noun /ˈkɒstjuːm/

costume

traje
Meaning
a set of clothes worn to represent a particular character, culture, or occasion
Example
She wore a beautiful costume for the Halloween party.
Ella usó un hermoso traje para la fiesta de Halloween.
C2 adjective /æbˈhɔːr.ənt/

Abhorrent

aborrecible; repugnante
Meaning
extremely unpleasant and causing disgust; detestable
Example
The idea of animal cruelty is abhorrent to most people.
La idea de la crueldad animal es aborrecible para la mayoría de la gente.
C1 noun, verb /klɒt/

clot

coágulo
Meaning
a thick mass of coagulated liquid, especially blood; to form such a mass.
Example
The doctor removed a blood clot from the patient.
El doctor removió un coágulo de sangre del paciente.
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈsaɪzd/

undersized

de tamaño pequeño
Meaning
Smaller than the usual or expected size.
Example
The undersized puppy struggled to keep up with its siblings.
El perrito de tamaño pequeño luchaba por mantenerse al día con sus hermanos.
A2 verb /kəˈlɛkt/

collect

recoger
Meaning
to gather together; to accumulate items
Example
I collect stamps as a hobby.
Colecciono sellos como pasatiempo.
C2 noun /ˈkloʊðiər/

clothier

comerciante de ropa
Meaning
a person or company that makes, sells, or deals in clothes.
Example
The town’s clothier displayed fine suits in his shop window.
El comerciante de ropa de la ciudad exhibió trajes elegantes en la ventana de su tienda.
B2 verb /tæn/

tan

ponerse la piel o el cuero de color marrón por exposición al sol o productos químicos
Meaning
to make skin or a hide brown by exposure to the sun or by using chemicals
Example
She tanned her skin after spending the summer at the beach.
Ella bronceó su piel después de pasar el verano en la playa.
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.
C1 verb /riːˈfɜːrbɪʃ/

refurbish

rehacer
Meaning
To renovate or redecorate something, especially a building.
Example
The company decided to refurbish its old office.
La empresa decidió renovar su oficina antigua.
C2 verb /ˌmɪsəˈproʊpriˌeɪt/

misappropriate

malversar
Meaning
to use something dishonestly or illegally for one's own purposes
Example
He was accused of misappropriating company funds.
Fue acusado de malversar los fondos de la empresa.
C2 noun /kəˈpærɪsən/

caparison

cubierta ornamental para un caballo; ropa o decoración rica y elaborada
Meaning
an ornamental covering for a horse; rich and elaborate clothing or decoration
Example
The king’s horse was adorned with a golden caparison.
El caballo del rey estaba adornado con un caparison de oro.
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.
B2 noun /ɪnˈθuziæst/

enthusiast

entusiasta
Meaning
a person who is very interested in a particular activity or subject
Example
He is a football enthusiast and watches every match.
Él es un entusiasta del fútbol y ve cada partido.
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.
C2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃənɪst/

prohibitionist

prohibicionista
Meaning
A person who supports or advocates prohibition, especially of alcohol.
Example
The prohibitionist campaigned against the sale of liquor in the town.
El prohibicionista hizo campaña contra la venta de licor en la ciudad.
C1 verb ˌæs.ɚˈteɪn

ascertain

verificar
Meaning
To find out or discover something with certainty; to verify.
Example
The police tried to ascertain the cause of the accident.
La policía intentó verificar la causa del accidente.
B2 noun əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti

accountability

responsabilidad
Meaning
The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.
Example
Accountability is key to maintaining trust in any system.
La responsabilidad es clave para mantener la confianza en cualquier sistema.
B2 noun /skoʊp/

scope

alcance
Meaning
the range of one's perception, understanding, or activity
Example
The project is beyond the scope of our resources.
El proyecto está más allá del alcance de nuestros recursos.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪˌsɪləbəl/

disyllable

palabra disílaba
Meaning
a word consisting of two syllables
Example
The word 'happy' is a disyllable.
La palabra ‘feliz’ es una palabra disílaba.
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.kɔːd/

concord

acuerdo o armonía
Meaning
Agreement or harmony between people or groups.
Example
The leaders worked towards international concord.
Los líderes trabajaron por la concordia internacional.
C1 noun ˈhaɪ.drə.dʒən ˈpaʊ.əd bʌsɪz

hydrogen-powered buses

autobuses impulsados por hidrógeno
Meaning
Buses powered by hydrogen fuel cells that produce only water vapor as emission.
Example
Hydrogen-powered buses reduce air pollution.
Los autobuses impulsados por hidrógeno reducen la contaminación del aire.
C2 noun /ˈpɛnjʊri/

penury

pobreza extrema
Meaning
extreme poverty or destitution
Example
He grew up in penury but became successful later in life.
Él creció en la penuria, pero se hizo exitoso más tarde en la vida.
C1 noun /ˌdʒɛr.iˈætrɪks/

geriatrics

geriatría
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with the health and care of old people
Example
He specialized in geriatrics to care for the elderly.
Él se especializó en geriatría para cuidar a los ancianos.
B1 noun /ˈlɛktʃərər/

lecturer

conferenciante
Meaning
a person who gives lectures, especially at a college or university
Example
The lecturer explained the theory with clear examples.
El conferenciante explicó la teoría con ejemplos claros.
C1 verb /rɪˈzaʊnd/

resound

resonar
Meaning
To fill a place with sound; to be celebrated or talked about widely.
Example
The hall resounded with applause.
El salón resonó con aplausos.
B2 noun /ˈruːlɪŋ/

ruling

fallo
Meaning
an official decision made by a judge or authority.
Example
The court’s ruling favored the defendant.
El fallo del tribunal favoreció al acusado.
C1 adjective /kənˈvɜːrdʒənt/

convergent

convergente
Meaning
tending to move toward a common point or result
Example
The two rivers have a convergent path before entering the lake.
Los dos ríos tienen un camino convergente antes de entrar al lago.
C1 noun /ˈwiː.vər/

Weaver

tejedor
Meaning
a person who makes cloth by interlacing threads on a loom
Example
The skilled weaver created intricate patterns on the silk fabric.
El hábil tejedor creó patrones intrincados en la tela de seda.
B2 adjective /ˈʌt.ɚ/

Utter

completo; absoluto; total
Meaning
complete; absolute; total
Example
The movie was an utter disaster at the box office.
La película fue un desastre total en la taquilla.
C1 noun /hjuː/

hue

color
Meaning
A color or shade.
Example
The artist chose a soft blue hue for the background.
El artista eligió un tono azul suave para el fondo.
B1 noun dɪˈfens

defense

defensa
Meaning
The action of defending from or resisting attack; protection from harm or danger.
Example
Defense was one of the central subjects.
La defensa fue uno de los temas centrales.
C1 verb /ˈpæmpər/

pamper

mimar / consentir
Meaning
to treat with excessive care and attention; to spoil
Example
Parents often pamper their first child.
Los padres a menudo miman a su primer hijo.
A2 noun /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/

Situation

situación; estado de cosas
Meaning
a set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; a state of affairs
Example
We need to assess the current situation before making any decisions.
Necesitamos evaluar la situación actual antes de tomar decisiones.
C1 adjective /aʊtˈmoʊdɪd/

outmoded

desfasado
Meaning
No longer in fashion or useful; outdated.
Example
That old computer is completely outmoded.
Esa computadora antigua está completamente desfasada.
C1 adjective /æmˈfɪb.i.əs/

Amphibious

anfibio
Meaning
able to live both on land and in water; suitable for both land and water operations
Example
The amphibious vehicle can travel on both land and water.
El vehículo anfibio puede viajar tanto en tierra como en agua.
B1 adjective ˈsen.sɪ.tɪv

sensitive

sensible
Meaning
Quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences.
Example
Sensitive systems require precise handling.
Los sistemas sensibles requieren un manejo preciso.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɜː.prə.tər/

Interpreter

intérprete; traductor;
Meaning
a person who translates orally from one language into another; someone who explains meaning
Example
The international conference hired professional interpreters to translate speeches in real time.
La conferencia internacional contrató intérpretes profesionales para traducir los discursos en tiempo real.
B1 adjective /ˈfɔːrmər/

former

anterior
Meaning
Having been previously in a particular role or position.
Example
He is a former president of the association.
Él es un presidente anterior de la asociación.
B2 noun /dɪˈsɛnt/

descent

descenso / linaje
Meaning
the action of moving downward, falling, or dropping; ancestry or origin
Example
The climbers began their descent from the mountain peak.
Los escaladores comenzaron su descenso desde la cima de la montaña.
B1 noun /ruːˈtiːn/

routine

rutina, hábito, secuencia fija
Meaning
A sequence of actions regularly followed; a fixed program.
Example
A well-structured routine improves productivity.
Una rutina bien estructurada mejora la productividad.
C1 verb /tʃaɪd/

chide

reprender
Meaning
to scold or rebuke; to express disapproval
Example
The teacher chided the student for being late.
El profesor reprendió al estudiante por llegar tarde.
C1 noun /ˈrɛvərəns/

reverence

reverencia
Meaning
deep respect for someone or something
Example
The students showed reverence to their teacher.
Los estudiantes mostraron reverencia hacia su maestro.
B2 adjective /ˈpæʃənət/

passionate

apasionado
Meaning
showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief
Example
He is passionate about environmental conservation.
Él está apasionado por la conservación ambiental.
B1 noun, verb /dɪˈzaɪər/

desire

deseo
Meaning
a strong feeling of wanting something or wishing for something to happen
Example
He has a strong desire to travel the world.
Él tiene un fuerte deseo de viajar por el mundo.
B1 noun /ˈvɜːr.ʒən/

Version

versión; forma; relato
Meaning
a particular form or variation of something; an account of an event
Example
This is the latest version of the software.
Esta es la última versión del software.
B1 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈspɛnsɪv/

Inexpensive

barato; accesible; económico
Meaning
not costing a lot of money; affordable; budget-friendly
Example
This restaurant offers delicious and inexpensive meals for students.
Este restaurante ofrece comidas deliciosas y baratas para estudiantes.
C1 noun /zest/

Zest

entusiasmo; energía y emoción; la cáscara exterior de una fruta cítrica
Meaning
great enthusiasm and energy; excitement and vigor; the outer peel of a citrus fruit
Example
She approached the new job with tremendous zest.
Ella asumió el nuevo trabajo con un enorme entusiasmo.
B1 adjective /rʌf/

Rough

áspero; rugoso; duro
Meaning
having an uneven surface; not smooth; harsh
Example
The rough surface of the rock hurt my hands.
La superficie rugosa de la roca me lastimó las manos.
B2 noun ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈbæləns

ecological balance

balance ecológico
Meaning
A state of dynamic equilibrium within a community of organisms.
Example
Maintaining ecological balance is essential for a sustainable planet.
Mantener el equilibrio ecológico es esencial para un planeta sostenible.
A2 adjective /θɪk/

Thick

grueso; espeso;
Meaning
having a large distance between opposite sides; dense; not thin
Example
The book has thick pages and a heavy cover.
El libro tiene páginas gruesas y una portada pesada.
B1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.lɪk/

Garlic

ajo
Meaning
a strong-smelling pungent-tasting bulb, used as a flavoring in cooking and in herbal medicine
Example
The recipe calls for three cloves of fresh garlic to enhance the flavor.
La receta requiere tres dientes de ajo fresco para realzar el sabor.
C2 noun /ˈkjuːbeb ˈpepər/

Cubeb Pepper

pimienta cubeba
Meaning
aromatic spice with a slightly bitter taste and cooling aftertaste
Example
Cubeb pepper is used in traditional Indonesian cuisine.
La pimienta cubeba se usa en la cocina tradicional indonesia.
C1 noun /ˈælkoʊv/

alcove

rinconcito
Meaning
A small recessed section of a room or a nook.
Example
She placed a reading chair in the alcove near the window.
Ella colocó una silla de lectura en el rincón cerca de la ventana.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈsʌlid/

unsullied

inmaculado
Meaning
not spoiled or made impure; perfectly clean or pure
Example
His reputation remained unsullied despite the accusations.
Su reputación permaneció inmaculada a pesar de las acusaciones.
C2 adjective /nɪˈfɛəriəs/

nefarious

malévolo, criminal o moralmente malo
Meaning
Wicked, criminal, or morally bad.
Example
The police uncovered a nefarious plot to cheat investors.
La policía descubrió un complot malévolo para engañar a los inversores.
C2 noun /ˈpɔl.zi/

Palsy

parálisis
Meaning
paralysis, especially that which is accompanied by involuntary tremors; loss of muscle control
Example
The elderly man suffered from palsy in his hands.
El hombre mayor sufría de parálisis en sus manos.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpoʊzd/

composed

sereno
Meaning
calm and in control of oneself; made up of or formed from
Example
He remained composed even under pressure.
Él permaneció sereno incluso bajo presión.
B2 adjective sɪnˈθet̬.ɪk

synthetic

sintético
Meaning
Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product; artificial.
Example
Synthetic chemicals are used in processed foods.
Los productos químicos sintéticos se utilizan en los alimentos procesados.
C2 adjective /fluːˈɛnʃəl/

fluential

influyente
Meaning
Having the power to influence or flowing freely (rare/archaic usage).
Example
The fluential speaker captivated the entire audience.
El orador influyente cautivó a toda la audiencia.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɜːrt/

inert

inactivo
Meaning
lacking the ability or strength to move or act; chemically inactive
Example
The patient remained inert on the bed.
El paciente permaneció inactivo en la cama.
C2 noun /ˌself əˈbeɪs.mənt/

self-abasement

automenos
Meaning
The act of belittling or humiliating oneself.
Example
His constant self-abasement made others uncomfortable.
Su constante automenos lo hacía sentir incómodo frente a los demás.
A2 verb /əˈreɪndʒ/

arrange

organizar
Meaning
to organize or put in order; to plan or prepare
Example
She arranged the flowers in a vase.
Ella organizó las flores en un jarrón.
C2 noun /ˌlaɪ.pəˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

lipogenesis

lipogénesis
Meaning
The metabolic process of fat synthesis where excess carbohydrates are converted into fatty acids and stored as triglycerides.
Example
Excess carbohydrate intake promotes lipogenesis and fat storage.
El consumo excesivo de carbohidratos promueve la lipogénesis y el almacenamiento de grasa.
C2 verb /ˈnɔːzieɪt/

nauseate

provocar náuseas
Meaning
To make someone feel sick, with an inclination to vomit.
Example
The spoiled food nauseated him quickly.
La comida echada a perder lo nauseó rápidamente.
B2 noun /brɑː/

bra

sujetador
Meaning
a woman's undergarment worn to support and cover the breasts
Example
She bought a comfortable bra for everyday wear.
Compró un sujetador cómodo para uso diario.
B2 verb /əˈkʌmplɪʃ/

accomplish

lograr
Meaning
to achieve or complete successfully
Example
She managed to accomplish all her goals for the year.
Ella logró cumplir todos sus objetivos para el año.
C1 verb /daɪˈvɛst/

divest

desinvertir
Meaning
to strip away possessions, rights, or assets; to rid oneself of
Example
The company decided to divest its unprofitable division.
La empresa decidió desinvertir su división no rentable.
B2 verb /sɔːr/

soar

elevarse / aumentar rápidamente
Meaning
to fly or rise high in the air; to increase rapidly or dramatically
Example
The eagle soared high above the mountains.
El águila voló alto sobre las montañas.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈhɪbɪtɪd/

inhibited

inhibido
Meaning
Unable to act in a relaxed and natural way, especially due to self-consciousness or restraint.
Example
He was too inhibited to express his true feelings.
Él estaba demasiado inhibido para expresar sus verdaderos sentimientos.
B1 verb /weɪk/

wake

despertar
Meaning
to stop sleeping; to become alert
Example
I wake up at 7 AM every morning.
Me despierto a las 7 AM cada mañana.
A2 adverb /ˈɒbviəsli/

obviously

obviamente
Meaning
in a way that is easily perceived or understood; clearly
Example
Obviously, he didn’t read the instructions.
Obviamente, él no leyó las instrucciones.
C1 verb /tiːm/

teem

abundar
Meaning
to be full of or swarming with
Example
The forest teems with wildlife.
El bosque está lleno de vida salvaje.
B2 adjective ɪkˈsɛsɪv

excessive

excesivo
Meaning
More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.
Example
Excessive population growth leads to resource depletion.
El crecimiento excesivo de la población conduce a la agotamiento de los recursos.
C1 adjective /miːk/

Meek

suave y sumiso; humilde; paciente
Meaning
gentle and submissive; humble; patient
Example
Despite his power, he remained meek and humble.
A pesar de su poder, se mantuvo manso y humilde.
C1 verb /dɪˈfɔːrm/

deform

deformar
Meaning
to change the shape or form of something, especially in a way that makes it ugly or damaged; to distort
Example
The intense heat began to deform the plastic container.
El calor intenso comenzó a deformar el recipiente de plástico.
B2 verb /reɪn/

reign

reinar
Meaning
to rule as a king or queen; to be dominant
Example
The queen reigned for over sixty years.
La reina reinó durante más de sesenta años.
B2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/

Irresistible

irresistible
Meaning
too attractive and tempting to be resisted; impossible to resist
Example
The chocolate cake was absolutely irresistible.
El pastel de chocolate era absolutamente irresistible.
B1 noun ˈtʃɑː.dʒɪŋ

charging

carga
Meaning
The process of supplying electrical energy to recharge a battery or power source.
Example
Electric vehicle charging stations are increasing in cities.
Las estaciones de carga de vehículos eléctricos están aumentando en las ciudades.
C1 noun /ˈɑːnkɔːr/

encore

bis de actuación
Meaning
An additional performance demanded by an audience at the end of a show.
Example
The band returned to the stage for an encore.
La banda regresó al escenario para un bis.
C1 noun /sɔɪl ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/

soil management

gestión del suelo
Meaning
The application of operations, practices, and treatments to protect soil and enhance its performance.
Example
Proper soil management improves long-term agricultural productivity.
La gestión adecuada del suelo mejora la productividad agrícola a largo plazo.
C1 verb /bɒmˈbɑːrd/

bombard

bombardear
Meaning
to attack continuously with bombs, questions, or other forces
Example
Reporters bombarded the minister with difficult questions.
Los reporteros bombardearon al ministro con preguntas difíciles.
A2 preposition/conjunction /ɪkˈsɛpt/

except

excepto
Meaning
not including; other than
Example
Everyone was invited except John.
Todos fueron invitados excepto Juan.
B2 verb /ˈklærɪfaɪ/

clarify

aclarar
Meaning
to make clear; to explain more clearly
Example
The teacher clarifies the difficult concept.
El profesor aclara el concepto difícil.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.ɪŋ/

Landing

aterrizaje
Meaning
the action of coming to rest on the ground or another surface; a level area at the top of a staircase
Example
The pilot made a smooth landing despite the stormy weather conditions.
El piloto realizó un aterrizaje suave a pesar de las condiciones meteorológicas tormentosas.
B2 noun ˈwɜːrkˌləʊd

workload

carga de trabajo
Meaning
The amount of work to be done by someone or something.
Example
His workload has increased dramatically in the past month.
Su carga de trabajo ha aumentado drásticamente en el último mes.
B1 noun /ˈpɒlɪtɪks/

politics

política
Meaning
activities related to the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having power
Example
Politics often involves making difficult decisions.
La política a menudo implica tomar decisiones difíciles.
C2 verb /sʌbˈtɛnd/

subtend

subtender
Meaning
To extend across or form an angle at a particular point, often used in geometry.
Example
The arc subtends a 60-degree angle at the center of the circle.
El arco subtende un ángulo de 60 grados en el centro del círculo.
B2 noun ˈstɪmjələs

stimulus

estímulo
Meaning
A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.
Example
Plants respond to external stimulus.
Las plantas responden al estímulo externo.
C2 noun /ˈkruːɪt/

cruet

pequeño recipiente
Meaning
a small container, especially for salt, pepper, oil, or vinegar, used at a dining table
Example
She filled the cruet with olive oil for the salad.
Ella llenó el cruet con aceite de oliva para la ensalada.