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C1 noun /ˌluː.brɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

lubrication

lubricación
Meaning
The action of applying a substance to reduce friction between surfaces in mutual contact.
Example
Lubrication of the eyes is essential for well-being.
La lubricación de los ojos es esencial para el bienestar.
C1 noun /kwɑːm/

qualm

duda
Meaning
a feeling of doubt, worry, or fear about something
Example
She had no qualm about speaking her mind.
Ella no tuvo duda en decir lo que pensaba.
C1 verb /dɪˈpɔːrt/

deport

deportar
Meaning
To expel a foreigner from a country, usually for legal or political reasons.
Example
The government decided to deport the illegal immigrants.
El gobierno decidió deportar a los inmigrantes ilegales.
C2 noun /skɪf/

skiff

bote pequeño
Meaning
a small, light boat usually for one person
Example
The fisherman paddled his skiff across the lake.
El pescador remó su bote pequeño a través del lago.
A1 adjective /red/

Red

rojo
Meaning
having the color of blood or fire; of the color red
Example
She wore a beautiful red dress to the party.
Ella llevaba un hermoso vestido rojo a la fiesta.
C2 verb /ˈreə.rɪ.faɪ/

rarefy

diluir, refinar
Meaning
To make something less dense or more refined.
Example
The air rarefies as you climb higher into the mountains.
El aire se diluye a medida que subes más alto en las montañas.
A2 noun /ˈpɪloʊ/

Pillow

almohada
Meaning
a soft cushion used to support the head while sleeping
Example
She rested her head on the soft pillow.
Ella descansó su cabeza sobre la almohada suave.
B1 noun /dɪˈstrʌk.ʃən/

Destruction

destrucción; devastación;
Meaning
the action or process of causing damage to something so that it no longer exists
Example
The earthquake caused widespread destruction throughout the entire city.
El terremoto causó una destrucción generalizada en toda la ciudad.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈkɒn.sə.mət/

consummate

completar o perfeccionar algo con gran habilidad
Meaning
To complete or perfect something with great skill
Example
He is a consummate artist with years of experience.
Él es un artista consumado con años de experiencia.
C1 noun /riˈæktənt/

reactant

reactante
Meaning
A substance that takes part in and undergoes change during a chemical reaction.
Example
Oxygen is a reactant in the process of combustion.
El oxígeno es un reactante en el proceso de combustión.
C2 noun /ɪkˈstɛnsər/

extensor

músculo extensor
Meaning
a muscle that serves to extend or straighten a limb or part of the body.
Example
The extensor muscles in the arm help straighten the elbow.
Los músculos extensores en el brazo ayudan a enderezar el codo.
C1 verb /əkˈsɛntʃueɪt/

accentuate

acentuar
Meaning
to emphasize or make something more noticeable
Example
The lighting accentuated the beauty of the painting.
La iluminación acentuó la belleza de la pintura.
C1 verb /aʊtˈwɪt/

outwit

superar con astucia
Meaning
to defeat or gain an advantage over someone by being more clever or cunning
Example
The fox managed to outwit the hunters.
El zorro logró engañar a los cazadores.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈlæksətɪv/

laxative

laxante
Meaning
A medicine or substance that stimulates bowel movements; tending to loosen or relieve constipation.
Example
The doctor prescribed a mild laxative for her condition.
El médico recetó un laxante suave para su condición.
B1 noun /ˈleɪ.bər/

Labour

trabajo físico o mental
Meaning
work involving physical or mental effort; workers as a group
Example
The construction required months of hard labour to complete.
La construcción requirió meses de duro trabajo para completarse.
B2 noun prəˈsiːdɪŋz

proceedings

procedimientos
Meaning
An event or a series of activities involving a formal or set procedure.
Example
The proceedings discussed language issues.
Los procedimientos discutieron los problemas del lenguaje.
C1 adjective ˈmær.ɪ.taɪm

Maritime

marítimo
Meaning
Connected with the sea, especially in relation to seafaring commercial or military activity.
Example
Maritime trade enhances the economy.
El comercio marítimo mejora la economía.
C2 noun /ˈvaɪsrɔɪ/

viceroy

Virrey
Meaning
a ruler exercising authority on behalf of a sovereign in a colony or province
Example
The viceroy governed the colony in the king's name.
El virrey gobernó la colonia en nombre del rey.
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊ.ɪŋ/

Knowing

conocimiento; perceptivo; astuto;
Meaning
showing awareness or understanding; perceptive; shrewd
Example
She gave him a knowing smile when he mentioned the secret.
Ella le dio una sonrisa comprensiva cuando mencionó el secreto.
C1 verb /ɪnˈsaɪt/

incite

incitar
Meaning
to provoke; to stir up
Example
His speech incited the crowd to violence.
Su discurso incitó a la multitud a la violencia.
B1 verb /piːl/

peel

pelar
Meaning
to remove the outer covering or skin from a fruit or vegetable
Example
She peeled the mango before eating it.
Ella peló el mango antes de comerlo.
C2 noun /ˌpriːpəˈzɛʃən/

prepossession

prejuicio
Meaning
An opinion or feeling formed beforehand; a prejudice or preoccupation.
Example
His prepossession in favor of tradition made him resist change.
Su prejuicio a favor de la tradición lo hizo resistir al cambio.
C2 noun /ˈtɜːrməɡənt/

termagant

mujer dominante y temperamental
Meaning
A harsh-tempered or overbearing woman.
Example
The character was portrayed as a loud and domineering termagant.
El personaje fue retratado como una mujer ruidosa y dominante.
A2 noun /ˈæk.ʃən/

Action

acción; tarea
Meaning
the process of doing something; something that is done
Example
We need to take action to solve this problem.
Necesitamos tomar medidas para resolver este problema.
C1 verb /ɪmˈbɛl.ɪʃ/

embellish

adornar
Meaning
To make something more attractive by adding decorative details or exaggerating.
Example
He tends to embellish stories to make them more interesting.
Tiende a adornar las historias para hacerlas más interesantes.
C1 noun /ˌprəʊ.baɪˈɒt.ɪks/

probiotics

probióticos
Meaning
Live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer health benefits to the host, especially for digestive health.
Example
Probiotics improve digestion and enhance gut health.
Los probióticos mejoran la digestión y promueven la salud intestinal.
B1 adjective /ˈkriːmi/

creamy

textura suave y rica como la crema
Meaning
having a smooth, rich texture like cream
Example
She poured a creamy sauce over the pasta.
Ella vertió una salsa cremosa sobre la pasta.
B1 adjective /ˈtrɪki/

Tricky

difícil; astuto; engañoso
Meaning
requiring skill or careful handling; difficult to deal with
Example
This math problem is quite tricky to solve.
Este problema de matemáticas es bastante complicado de resolver.
C1 noun /sɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

Seduction

seducción; tentación
Meaning
the action of seducing someone; temptation to do something wrong
Example
He fell victim to the seduction of easy money.
Cayó víctima de la seducción del dinero fácil.
C1 noun /dɪsˈɪntrəst/

disinterest

desinterés
Meaning
lack of interest or concern
Example
His disinterest in the project was obvious.
Su desinterés en el proyecto era obvio.
B1 adjective /kənˈtɪn.ju.əs/

continuous

continuo
Meaning
forming an unbroken whole; without interruption
Example
The factory operates on a continuous 24-hour schedule.
La fábrica opera con un horario continuo de 24 horas.
B2 noun /ˌriː.əˈʃʊr.əns/

Reassurance

reaseguro
Meaning
comfort or confidence given to someone to remove their fears or doubts
Example
She needed reassurance that everything would be okay.
Ella necesitaba un reaseguro de que todo estaría bien.
C2 noun /ˈɡræn.tɔːr/

grantor

cedente
Meaning
A person or entity that makes a grant or transfers property or rights to another.
Example
The grantor transferred the property rights to the nonprofit organization.
El cedente transfirió los derechos de propiedad a la organización sin fines de lucro.
B2 noun, verb /ˈdeɪ.bjuː/

debut

debut
Meaning
The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.
Example
The young actor made his debut on the big stage.
El joven actor hizo su debut en el gran escenario.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrbərɪˌkʌltʃər/

arboriculture

arboricultura
Meaning
the cultivation and management of trees and shrubs
Example
He studied arboriculture to improve urban green spaces.
Estudió arboricultura para mejorar los espacios verdes urbanos.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəl/

sensual

sensual
Meaning
Relating to or involving gratification of the senses and physical pleasure.
Example
The painting had a sensual quality that captivated viewers.
La pintura tenía una cualidad sensual que cautivó a los espectadores.
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 noun /θaɪ/

thigh

muslo
Meaning
the part of the leg between the hip and the knee
Example
He felt pain in his right thigh after running for an hour.
Sintió dolor en su muslo derecho después de correr durante una hora.
B2 noun /ˈsɛktər/

sector

sector
Meaning
a distinct part or area of an economy, society, or industry
Example
The technology sector is growing rapidly.
El sector tecnológico está creciendo rápidamente.
B2 adverb /ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/

nonetheless

sin embargo
Meaning
in spite of that; nevertheless
Example
It was raining, but nonetheless, they went hiking.
Estaba lloviendo, pero sin embargo, fueron a hacer senderismo.
C1 adjective /sɪˈkluːdɪd/

secluded

aislado
Meaning
Placed apart from other people or things; private and quiet.
Example
They spent their vacation in a secluded beach house.
Pasaron sus vacaciones en una casa de playa aislada.
B2 noun /ˈtreɪdmɑːrk/

trademark

marca registrada
Meaning
a symbol, word, or words legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product
Example
The company’s logo is its trademark.
El logo de la empresa es su marca registrada.
B2 noun/verb /eɪp/

ape

un gran primate similar a un mono / imitar
Meaning
a large primate similar to a monkey but without a tail; as a verb, to imitate or mimic
Example
Children often ape the behavior of adults.
Los niños a menudo imitan el comportamiento de los adultos.
A2 noun ˈkɜːrɪdʒ

courage

valor
Meaning
The ability to do something that frightens one; bravery.
Example
Courage is essential in the face of challenges.
El valor es esencial frente a los desafíos.
A2 verb /voʊt/

vote

votar
Meaning
to make a choice in an election; to express preference
Example
Citizens vote to choose their representatives.
Los ciudadanos votan para elegir a sus representantes.
C2 noun /dreɪk/

Drake

pato macho
Meaning
a male duck; a type of waterfowl
Example
The drake led his family of ducks across the pond.
El drake llevó a su familia de patos a través del estanque.
C1 adjective /ˈbɑːmi/

balmy

templado y agradablemente cálido; reconfortante.
Meaning
Mild and pleasantly warm; soothing.
Example
We enjoyed a walk on a balmy summer evening.
Disfrutamos de una caminata en una suave tarde de verano.
B2 verb ˈmɪnɪmaɪz

minimize

minimizar
Meaning
Reduce (something, especially something unwanted or unpleasant) to the smallest possible amount or degree.
Example
Efforts should be made to minimize plastic usage.
Se deben hacer esfuerzos para minimizar el uso de plásticos.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnsəti/

intensity

intensidad
Meaning
The quality of being extreme, strong, or forceful in degree.
Example
The intensity of the storm frightened the villagers.
La intensidad de la tormenta asustó a los aldeanos.
C2 noun /ˈkænə/

Canna

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

Recollection

recolección
Meaning
Remembering past events or information
Example
His recollection of childhood memories was vivid.
Su recuerdo de la infancia era vívido.
C1 noun /ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːʃən/

retribution

venganza, castigo
Meaning
punishment inflicted as vengeance for a wrong or crime
Example
The villagers demanded retribution for the crime committed.
Los aldeanos exigieron venganza por el crimen cometido.
C1 noun /ˈwɜːkmənʃɪp/

workmanship

calidad del trabajo
Meaning
The skill with which something is made or the quality of something made.
Example
The workmanship of the handmade furniture was impeccable.
El trabajo artesanal de los muebles hechos a mano era impecable.
A2 noun/adjective /ˈdʒɜːrmən/

german

alemán
Meaning
relating to Germany, its people, or its language
Example
She is learning German to study abroad.
Ella está aprendiendo alemán para estudiar en el extranjero.
B2 adjective /ʌnprəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Unproductive

improductivo; ineficaz
Meaning
not achieving much; not producing good results
Example
The meeting was unproductive and wasted everyone's time.
La reunión fue improductiva y desperdició el tiempo de todos.
B2 verb /riːˈɔːrɡənaɪz/

reorganize

reorganizar
Meaning
to arrange something again in a different way for greater efficiency or order
Example
The manager decided to reorganize the team structure.
El gerente decidió reorganizar la estructura del equipo.
C1 adjective /ˈæŋ.ɡjə.lər/

Angular

angular
Meaning
having sharp corners or edges; relating to angles
Example
The building has an angular design with sharp corners.
El edificio tiene un diseño angular con esquinas afiladas.
B2 noun /ˈdɔːr.mæt/

Door-mat

alfombra de puerta
Meaning
a mat placed in front of a door for wiping feet
Example
Please wipe your feet on the door-mat before entering the house.
Por favor, limpia tus pies en la alfombra de la puerta antes de entrar a la casa.
C1 verb /slɪŋk/

slink

deslizarse en silencio
Meaning
to move quietly and secretly, often to avoid being noticed
Example
The cat slunk into the room without making a sound.
El gato entró en la habitación sin hacer ruido.
C1 noun /ˈsɛntɪnəl/

sentinel

centinela
Meaning
A soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch.
Example
A sentinel stood at the entrance of the camp.
Un centinela estaba de pie en la entrada del campamento.
C1 adverb /rɪˈspek.tə.bli/

Respectably

de manera respetable; decente;
Meaning
in a way that is worthy of respect; decently; properly
Example
She was dressed respectably for the interview.
Ella estaba vestida de manera respetable para la entrevista.
B2 noun; verb /breɪs/

brace

soporte; prepararse
Meaning
a device that supports or strengthens something; to prepare mentally or physically for something difficult
Example
She braced herself for the strong wind.
Ella se preparó para el viento fuerte.
C2 noun /ˈʌŋɡwənt/

unguent

ungüento
Meaning
A soothing or healing ointment applied to the skin.
Example
The doctor applied an unguent to heal the burn.
El doctor aplicó un ungüento para sanar la quemadura.
C1 adjective /ˈriː.fleks/

Reflex

reflejo
Meaning
an action performed without conscious thought; relating to reflection
Example
The doctor tested her reflex response by tapping her knee.
El médico probó su respuesta reflejo golpeando su rodilla.
A2 adjective /maɪˈnuːt/

Minute

extremadamente pequeño; diminuto; detallado; preciso
Meaning
extremely small; tiny; detailed; precise
Example
The scientist examined minute details under the microscope.
El científico examinó los detalles minuciosos bajo el microscopio.
B2 noun /ˈɑːr.tɪ.zən/

Artison

artesano
Meaning
a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand
Example
The artisan created a beautiful wooden sculpture.
El artesano creó una hermosa escultura de madera.
A1 adverb /təˈdeɪ/

Today

hoy
Meaning
on this day; at the present time
Example
Today is a beautiful day for a walk.
Hoy es un hermoso día para caminar.
A2 verb /smel/

smell

oler
Meaning
to perceive odor through the nose; to have an odor
Example
The flowers smell sweet.
Las flores huelen dulces.
B1 noun /ˈtiːspuːn/

teaspoon

felicidad
Meaning
a small spoon used for stirring drinks or eating soft foods, or for measuring small amounts of ingredients.
Example
Add a teaspoon of sugar to the tea.
Ella no pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 verb /bɪˈdaɪzən/

bedizen

adorno ostentoso
Meaning
to dress up or decorate in a showy or tasteless way
Example
She was bedizened with cheap jewelry.
Ella estaba adornada con joyas baratas.
C1 noun /ˈmɛm.wɑːr/

memoir

memoria
Meaning
A historical account or autobiography written from personal experience.
Example
The author’s memoir details her journey through hardship and success.
La memoria de la autora detalla su viaje a través de dificultades y éxitos.
C1 adjective /ˈmuː.və.bl̩/

Movable

movible; portátil; transferible
Meaning
capable of being moved; not fixed in position
Example
The furniture is movable so we can rearrange the room easily.
Los muebles son movibles, por lo que podemos reorganizar la habitación fácilmente.
C1 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈlætərəl/

Unilateral

unilateral
Meaning
one-sided; involving only one party
Example
The country made a unilateral decision to withdraw from the treaty.
El país tomó una decisión unilateral de retirarse del tratado.
B2 verb /pæt/

pat

felicidad
Meaning
to touch someone or something gently, often to show affection or approval
Example
She gently patted the dog on its head.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 noun /kwəʊˈteɪʃən/

quotation

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

charter

chárter / alquilar
Meaning
a written document granting rights or privileges; to hire a vehicle or vessel for temporary use
Example
The company decided to charter a bus for the trip.
La empresa decidió charterizar un autobús para el viaje.
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.
B2 noun /ˈfækəlti/

faculty

facultad, capacidad
Meaning
an inherent mental or physical ability; a division of a university
Example
She has a remarkable faculty for languages.
Ella tiene una facultad notable para los idiomas.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːmiəbl/

impermeable

impermeable
Meaning
Not allowing fluid or gas to pass through.
Example
The container is made of impermeable plastic.
El contenedor está hecho de plástico impermeable.
C2 noun /ˌɡrɛnəˈdɪə/

grenadier

granadero
Meaning
A soldier who specialized in throwing grenades; later used to describe an elite infantryman.
Example
The grenadier stood proudly at the front of the regiment.
El granadero estaba orgulloso en la parte delantera del regimiento.
B2 noun /brum/

Broom

escoba
Meaning
a long-handled brush of bristles or twigs, used for sweeping
Example
She used an old broom to sweep the fallen leaves from the porch.
Ella usó una escoba vieja para barrer las hojas caídas del porche.
B2 adjective /ænˈdʒelɪk/

angelic

angelical
Meaning
Like or characteristic of an angel; pure, kind, or innocent.
Example
The child had an angelic smile.
El niño tenía una sonrisa angelical.
C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.dʒi/

Mingy

tacaño; avaro
Meaning
mean or stingy; unwilling to spend money
Example
He is too mingy to spend money on anything but necessities.
Él es demasiado tacaño para gastar dinero en algo que no sea lo esencial.
C2 verb, noun /blæb/

blab

parlotear; irse de la lengua
Meaning
to talk too much or reveal secrets carelessly; excessive or foolish talk
Example
He accidentally blabbed the surprise to everyone.
Accidentalmente reveló la sorpresa a todos.
A2 adverb /ˈsɜː.tən.li/

Certainly

ciertamente
Meaning
without doubt; definitely; used to agree or give permission
Example
I will certainly help you with this project.
Ciertamente te ayudaré con este proyecto.
B1 noun /əˈpruː.vəl/

approval

aprobación
Meaning
official permission or agreement for something
Example
The project received government approval.
El proyecto recibió la aprobación del gobierno.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmənˌteɪtər/

commentator

comentarista
Meaning
a person who reports and discusses events, especially on TV or radio
Example
The commentator described the football match in detail.
El comentarista describió el partido de fútbol en detalle.
B2 noun /rɪˈmaɪndər/

reminder

recordatorio
Meaning
something that helps you remember a fact, event, or action that you need to do or recall
Example
He set a reminder to call his mother on her birthday.
Él configuró un recordatorio para llamar a su madre en su cumpleaños.
A1 verb /θæŋk/

Thank

agradecer
Meaning
to express gratitude or appreciation to someone
Example
She thanked her teacher for the extra help.
Ella agradeció a su maestro por la ayuda extra.
C2 noun /ˌpɛntəˈhiːdrən/

pentahedron

pentaedro
Meaning
A solid geometric figure with five faces.
Example
In geometry class, the teacher explained the structure of a pentahedron.
En la clase de geometría, el maestro explicó la estructura de un pentaedro.
A2 noun /məˈʃiːn/

machine

máquina
Meaning
A device with moving parts that uses energy to perform a particular task.
Example
This washing machine is very efficient.
Esta lavadora es muy eficiente.
B2 noun ˈbɛntʃˌmɑːr.kɪŋ

benchmarking

definición de estándares y análisis comparativo
Meaning
Comparing with a specific industry or competitor to set the best standards.
Example
Companies use benchmarking to assess their performance.
Las empresas utilizan el benchmarking para evaluar su rendimiento.
C1 verb /əˈpɛnd/

append

agregar
Meaning
to add something as an attachment or supplement, usually at the end of a document or list
Example
She decided to append a note to the end of the report.
Ella decidió agregar una nota al final del informe.
B1 adjective /ˈfluː.ənt/

Fluent

fluido; elocuente
Meaning
able to speak a language easily and accurately; flowing smoothly and gracefully
Example
She is fluent in three languages including English and French.
Ella es fluida en tres idiomas, incluidos el inglés y el francés.
C2 adverb /hərˈmɛtɪkli/

hermetically

de manera hermética
Meaning
In a way that is completely airtight or sealed off.
Example
The jars were hermetically sealed to preserve freshness.
Los tarros fueron sellados herméticamente para preservar la frescura.
A2 adjective /sər'praɪz.ɪŋ/

Surprising

sorprendente; asombroso
Meaning
causing surprise; unexpected; remarkable
Example
It's surprising how quickly children learn new languages.
Es sorprendente lo rápido que los niños aprenden nuevos idiomas.
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.
A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /mʌtʃ/

much

mucho
Meaning
a large amount or degree of something
Example
She doesn’t have much time to finish the project.
Ella no tiene mucho tiempo para terminar el proyecto.
A2 noun /ˈnjuːzˌpeɪpər/

newspaper

periódico
Meaning
a printed publication (usually daily or weekly) containing news, articles, advertisements, and correspondence
Example
I read the newspaper every morning.
Yo leo el periódico todas las mañanas.
C1 noun /ˈskaʊndrəl/

scoundrel

canalla
Meaning
a dishonest or unscrupulous person; a villain
Example
That scoundrel cheated the old man out of his savings.
Ese canalla engañó al anciano y le robó sus ahorros.
C1 noun /ˈpæstər/

pastor

pastor
Meaning
a minister in charge of a Christian church or congregation
Example
The pastor delivered a heartfelt sermon on compassion.
El pastor dio un sermón lleno de compasión.
B1 noun /ˈjʌŋstər/

Youngster

joven; un niño o adolescente; alguien que es joven en experiencia
Meaning
a young person; a child or teenager; someone who is young in experience
Example
The youngster showed great talent in sports.
El joven mostró gran talento en los deportes.
B2 verb /ɪmˈpaʊər/

empower

empoderar
Meaning
To give someone the power or authority to do something; to make someone stronger or more confident.
Example
Education can empower people to improve their lives.
La educación puede empoderar a las personas para mejorar sus vidas.
B2 noun ˈʃeɪdɪd ˈɛəriə

shaded area

área sombreada
Meaning
An area that is protected from direct sunlight.
Example
We sat in a shaded area by the riverbank.
Nos sentamos en un área sombreada junto al río.
B2 noun /ʌnˈkɒnʃəsnəs/

unconsciousness

inconsciencia
Meaning
the state of being unaware of and unable to respond to one's surroundings
Example
After the accident, he was in a state of unconsciousness for several hours.
Después del accidente, él estuvo en estado de inconsciencia durante varias horas.
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrdʒəri/

perjury

perjurio
Meaning
The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after taking an oath.
Example
She was convicted of perjury after giving false evidence.
Fue condenada por perjurio después de dar pruebas falsas.
A2 noun /ˈruːlər/

ruler

gobernante; regla
Meaning
A person who governs or controls a country; a straight-edged tool used for measuring or drawing lines
Example
The ruler drew a straight line on the paper while the king was a powerful ruler of his kingdom.
El ruler dibujó una línea recta en el papel mientras el rey era un poderoso ruler de su reino.
C1 noun /juːˈtoʊpiə/

utopia

utopía
Meaning
An imagined perfect society or place where everything is ideal.
Example
Many philosophers dreamed of creating a utopia for humanity.
Muchos filósofos soñaron con crear una utopía para la humanidad.
B2 noun /ˈɒpəreɪtər/

operator

operador
Meaning
a person who operates equipment, a business, or controls something
Example
The machine operator ensured that everything ran smoothly.
El operador de la máquina se aseguró de que todo funcionara sin problemas.
C2 noun /ˌpɛkjʊˈleɪʃən/

peculation

malversación
Meaning
The act of embezzling or stealing money, especially from public funds.
Example
The minister resigned after being accused of peculation.
El ministro renunció después de ser acusado de malversación.
B1 adjective /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/

limited

limitado
Meaning
Restricted in size, amount, or extent; not great in number or ability.
Example
Tickets for the concert are limited.
Las entradas para el concierto son limitadas.
C1 noun /ˈtɛnər/

tenor

tenor / tono general
Meaning
the general meaning, drift, or character of something; a male singing voice between baritone and alto
Example
The overall tenor of his speech was hopeful and reassuring.
El tenor general de su discurso era esperanzador y tranquilizador.
C1 adjective /ˈreɪ.si/

racy

picante
Meaning
Lively, entertaining, or slightly shocking (especially in a sexual way).
Example
The novel was full of racy dialogues.
La novela estaba llena de diálogos picantes.
B2 noun /ˈmærəθən/

marathon

maratón
Meaning
a long-distance running race, typically 42.195 kilometers (26.2 miles)
Example
She completed the marathon in under four hours.
Ella completó el maratón en menos de cuatro horas.
C1 adjective /freɪl/

frail

débil
Meaning
Physically weak and delicate.
Example
The old man was too frail to walk without help.
El anciano estaba demasiado débil para caminar sin ayuda.
C1 adjective /vəˈluː.mə.nəs/

voluminous

voluminoso, grande, expansivo
Meaning
Occupying or containing much space; large in volume, in particular.
Example
The library contained a voluminous collection of books.
La biblioteca tenía una colección voluminosa de libros.
B1 adjective ɪnˈdʌs.tri.əl

industrial

industrial
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by industry.
Example
Industrial sectors boost exports.
Los sectores industriales aumentan las exportaciones.
C1 noun /ˈtɜː.mɔɪl/

turmoil

turmoil
Meaning
A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.
Example
The political turmoil led to mass protests.
El turmoil político llevó a protestas masivas.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈplɛz.ənt/

Unpleasant

desagradable
Meaning
not giving or causing pleasure; disagreeable
Example
The medicine had an unpleasant taste.
El medicamento tenía un sabor desagradable.
B1 noun /loʊn/

Loan

préstamo
Meaning
a thing that is borrowed, especially a sum of money that is expected to be paid back with interest
Example
He took a loan to buy a new car.
Él tomó un préstamo para comprar un coche nuevo.