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C2 noun /meɪs/

mace

maza / cetro
Meaning
a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority or a weapon similar to a club
Example
The guard carried a mace as a symbol of authority.
El guardia llevaba un mazo como símbolo de autoridad.
A1 verb, noun /mɪs/

miss

extrañar / perderse
Meaning
to fail to hit, reach, or meet; to feel the absence of someone or something
Example
I really miss my family when I travel abroad.
Realmente echo de menos a mi familia cuando viajo al extranjero.
A2 noun /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

making

creación
Meaning
the process of producing or constructing something
Example
The making of the movie took over two years.
La creación de la película tomó más de dos años.
C1 noun ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts

micronutrients

micronutrientes
Meaning
Essential nutrients required by organisms in small quantities throughout life to orchestrate a range of physiological functions.
Example
Micronutrients are essential for cellular function.
Los micronutrientes son esenciales para la función celular.
C2 noun /ˈmoʊlər/

molar

molar
Meaning
A large tooth at the back of the mouth used for grinding food.
Example
The dentist had to extract his wisdom molar.
El dentista tuvo que extraer su muela de la sabiduría.
C2 noun, verb /ˈmaɪər/

mire

lodazal / enredo
Meaning
A stretch of swampy or boggy ground; as a verb, to entangle or involve someone in a difficult situation.
Example
The car was stuck in the mire after the heavy rain.
El carro se quedó atascado en el lodazal después de la fuerte lluvia.
C2 noun /ˈmaɪtər/

miter

mitra
Meaning
a tall, pointed hat worn by bishops; also a type of joint made between two pieces of material
Example
The bishop placed the miter on his head during the ceremony.
El obispo colocó la mitra sobre su cabeza durante la ceremonia.
C1 noun /ˈmiːnnəs/

Meanness

maldad; avaricia
Meaning
The quality of being unkind, spiteful, or unfair; stinginess
Example
His meanness towards the poor children shocked everyone in the neighborhood.
Su maldad hacia los niños pobres sorprendió a todos en el vecindario.
B2 adjective /ˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Manageable

manejable; controlable
Meaning
able to be controlled or dealt with; feasible
Example
The workload is manageable if we plan properly.
La carga de trabajo es manejable si planificamos adecuadamente.
A2 adjective /maɪld/

mild

suave
Meaning
not severe or strong; gentle in nature
Example
The patient had only mild symptoms.
El paciente solo tenía síntomas leves.
B2 adjective /ˈmʌd.i/

muddy

embarrado
Meaning
covered in or full of mud; unclear or confused
Example
The children came back with muddy shoes after playing outside.
Los niños regresaron con zapatos embarrados después de jugar afuera.
A2 noun/verb /meɪl/

mail

correo / carta
Meaning
Letters, packages, or email messages sent or delivered to someone.
Example
I received an important letter in the mail.
Recibí una carta importante por correo.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈmɛdəlsəm/

meddlesome

entrometido
Meaning
fond of interfering in other people’s affairs
Example
She found her neighbor to be meddlesome and annoying.
Encontró a su vecino entrometido y molesto.
A2 verb /mætʃ/

match

coincidir
Meaning
to be equal to something; to find something that corresponds to another
Example
The colors of her dress match perfectly with her shoes.
Los colores de su vestido coinciden perfectamente con sus zapatos.
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrsi/

Mercy

misericordia
Meaning
Compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is in one's power to punish
Example
The judge showed mercy and gave him a lighter sentence.
El juez mostró misericordia y le dio una sentencia más ligera.
B2 noun /ˈmaɪnd.fʊl.nəs/

mindfulness

atención plena
Meaning
The basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we're doing.
Example
Mindfulness practices improve focus and emotional balance.
Las prácticas de mindfulness mejoran el enfoque y el equilibrio emocional.
C1 noun /ˈmɒdɪfaɪər/

modifier

modificador
Meaning
a word or element that changes, limits, or describes the meaning of another word; something that alters or adjusts
Example
In the phrase 'very cold', 'very' is a modifier of 'cold'.
En la frase «very cold», «very» es un modificador de «cold».
C1 noun /ˌmɔːrəˈtɔːriəm/

moratorium

moratoria
Meaning
A temporary suspension or delay of an activity, law, or obligation.
Example
The government announced a moratorium on new mining licenses.
El gobierno anunció una moratoria sobre las nuevas licencias de minería.
C2 noun /məˈrɔː.dər/

marauder

merodeador
Meaning
a person who roams around in search of things to steal or people to attack
Example
Villagers feared the marauders who raided their homes.
Los aldeanos temían a los merodeadores que asaltaban sus casas.
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.
A1 title /mɪz/

ms

Sra.
Meaning
a title used before a woman's name, regardless of marital status
Example
Ms. Akter will give a speech at the seminar.
Ms. Akter dará un discurso en el seminario.
B2 noun /ˈmɪn.ɪ.stri/

Ministry

ministerio
Meaning
A government department responsible for a particular area of public administration
Example
The Ministry of Education announced new policies for schools.
El Ministerio de Educación anunció nuevas políticas para las escuelas.
C2 noun /mɪˈtɒnɪmi/

metonymy

metonimia
Meaning
A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted with another closely related word or concept.
Example
In the phrase 'the crown will decide,' 'crown' is a metonymy for monarchy.
En la frase 'la corona decidirá', 'corona' es una metonimia para la monarquía.
C1 noun /ˌmænɪˈfɛstoʊ/

manifesto

manifiesto
Meaning
a public declaration of policy and aims, especially by a political party
Example
The party released its manifesto before the election.
El partido publicó su manifiesto antes de las elecciones.
B2 noun məˈmɔːriəl

memorial

monumento
Meaning
A structure or building made to remind people of a person or event.
Example
Thousands gather at the National Memorial.
Miles se reúnen en el Monumento Nacional.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪdənˌhʊd/

maidenhood

juventud
Meaning
The state of being a maiden; girlhood or virginity.
Example
The poem celebrated the innocence of maidenhood.
El poema celebró la inocencia de la juventud.
C2 adjective /ˈmjuːlɪʃ/

mulish

terco
Meaning
extremely stubborn or unwilling to change
Example
She remained mulish despite all the convincing arguments.
Ella siguio siendo terca a pesar de todos los argumentos convincentes.
C2 noun /ˈmætrɪˌsaɪd/

matricide

matricidio
Meaning
The act of killing one's own mother.
Example
The crime of matricide shocked the entire town.
El crimen de matricidio sorprendió a toda la ciudad.
B1 noun /ˈmɪnɪstər/

minister

ministro
Meaning
a head of a government department; a person who leads a church
Example
The finance minister announced new tax policies.
El ministro de finanzas anunció nuevas políticas fiscales.
A2 noun /mjuˈziːəm/

museum

museo
Meaning
a building in which objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored and exhibited
Example
We visited the art museum to see the new exhibition.
Visitamos el museo de arte para ver la nueva exposición.
A1 adverb /ˈmeɪbi/

maybe

tal vez
Meaning
used to express possibility or uncertainty
Example
Maybe we will go to the park tomorrow.
Tal vez vayamos al parque mañana.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪsə/

mesa

meseta
Meaning
An isolated flat-topped hill with steep sides, found in arid regions.
Example
The hikers stopped to admire the mesa rising above the desert floor.
Los excursionistas se detuvieron para admirar la meseta que se alzaba sobre el suelo del desierto.
A2 noun /ˈmɪljən/

million

millón
Meaning
the number equivalent to one thousand thousand (1,000,000)
Example
The movie earned over a million dollars in its first week.
La película ganó más de un millón de dólares en su primera semana.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪnɪməm/

minimum

mínimo
Meaning
The least or smallest amount or quantity possible, attained, or required.
Example
This year saw a minimum unemployment rate.
Este año vio una tasa mínima de desempleo.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmɪd.deɪ/

Midday

mediodía
Meaning
The middle of the day; twelve o'clock in the daytime; noon
Example
The sun is brightest at midday when it's directly overhead.
El sol está más brillante al mediodía cuando está directamente arriba.
C2 noun /mæn əv wɔːr/

Man of war

buque de guerra
Meaning
a warship; a naval vessel equipped with weapons for warfare
Example
The man of war sailed across the ocean to defend the coast.
El buque de guerra cruzó el océano para defender la costa.
A2 noun /ˈmaɪkroʊweɪv/

Microwave

microondas
Meaning
an electric oven that uses electromagnetic radiation to heat food quickly
Example
She heated the leftover pizza in the microwave for two minutes.
Ella calentó la pizza sobrante en el microondas durante dos minutos.
C2 noun /ˈmær.oʊ ʌv ˈplæn.tɪn triː/

Marrow of plantain tree

médula del árbol de plátano
Meaning
the soft inner part of the banana plant stem that is used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
The marrow of plantain tree is commonly used in traditional Bengali cuisine.
La médula del árbol de plátano se usa comúnmente en la cocina tradicional bengalí.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪlstrəm/

maelstrom

remolino
Meaning
A powerful whirlpool in the sea or a situation of confused movement and turmoil.
Example
The ship was caught in a maelstrom of waves and wind.
El barco fue atrapado en un remolino de olas y viento.
B2 noun ˈmɑːr.kɪt ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

market economy

economía de mercado
Meaning
An economic system where production and pricing decisions are controlled by individuals and based on supply and demand.
Example
A market economy allows businesses to compete freely.
Una economía de mercado permite a las empresas competir libremente.
C1 verb, noun /ˈmʌstər/

muster

reunir / juntar coraje
Meaning
to gather people, especially soldiers; to summon courage or strength
Example
He mustered enough courage to face the challenge.
Él reunió suficiente coraje para enfrentar el desafío.
C2 noun /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Machination

maquinación; intriga;
Meaning
a clever scheme or artful plot, usually with evil intent; crafty designing or plotting
Example
The villain's machinations were finally exposed.
Las maquinaciones del villano finalmente fueron expuestas.
C2 verb /ˈmæsəˌreɪt/

macerate

ablandar
Meaning
to soften or break up something, especially food, by soaking in liquid
Example
The chef macerated the fruit in wine before serving.
El chef maceró la fruta en vino antes de servirla.
A2 adjective /ˈmoʊbaɪl/

mobile

móvil
Meaning
Able to move or be moved easily; also refers to portable communication devices.
Example
She prefers a mobile lifestyle that allows her to travel frequently.
Ella prefiere un estilo de vida móvil que le permita viajar con frecuencia.
C2 noun /ˈmæl.kənˌtɛnt/

malcontent

persona descontenta
Meaning
A person who is dissatisfied or rebellious; one who is not content.
Example
The malcontent voiced his grievances against the government.
El descontento expresó sus quejas contra el gobierno.
A1 noun /ˈmjuːzɪk/

music

música
Meaning
vocal or instrumental sounds combined to produce harmony, melody, or rhythm
Example
She loves listening to classical music.
A ella le encanta escuchar música clásica.
B2 noun /ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/

mechanism

mecanismo
Meaning
A system of parts working together in a machine; a process or technique for achieving something.
Example
The mechanism of the clock stopped working after years of use.
El mecanismo del reloj dejó de funcionar después de años de uso.
C1 verb /ˈmɛzməˌraɪz/

mesmerize

hipnotizar
Meaning
To capture complete attention; to hypnotize or fascinate.
Example
The dancer's graceful movements mesmerized the audience.
Los movimientos gráciles de la bailarina hipnotizaron a la audiencia.
C2 noun /mæŋˈɡoʊ.li.ə/

Mangolia

magnolia
Meaning
a type of flowering tree with large, fragrant pink or white flowers
Example
The beautiful magnolia tree bloomed in spring with pink flowers.
El hermoso árbol de magnolia floreció en primavera con flores rosas.
B1 noun /ˈmelədi/

Melody

melodía; tono musical
Meaning
A sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying; a tune
Example
She hummed a beautiful melody while cooking dinner.
Ella tarareó una hermosa melodía mientras cocinaba la cena.
C2 verb /məˈlɪŋɡər/

malinger

simular enfermedad
Meaning
to exaggerate or fake illness in order to escape duty or work
Example
He tried to malinger to avoid going to school.
Él intentó malinger para evitar ir a la escuela.
B2 adverb /ˈmɒdərətli/

moderately

moderadamente
Meaning
to a reasonable extent, not excessively
Example
She exercises moderately to stay healthy.
Ella hace ejercicio moderadamente para mantenerse saludable.
C1 noun /ˈmæksɪm/

maxim

máxima
Meaning
a short, well-known statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct
Example
Honesty is a timeless maxim valued in every culture.
La honestidad es una máxima atemporal valorada en todas las culturas.
C2 noun /məˈʃiː.nɪst/

machinist

maquinista
Meaning
a person who operates machine tools or makes and repairs machines
Example
The machinist carefully adjusted the gears on the lathe.
El maquinista ajustó cuidadosamente los engranajes en el torno.
B2 noun /mɪkst ˈkʌlər/

Mixed colour

color mezclado
Meaning
a color created by combining two or more different colors
Example
The mixed colour created a beautiful gradient on the canvas.
El color mezclado creó un hermoso gradiente en el lienzo.
C2 adjective /ˈmiːzli/

measly

insignificante
Meaning
contemptibly small or insignificant
Example
He was paid a measly sum for the hard work.
Le pagaron una suma insignificante por el arduo trabajo.
C2 noun /muˈleθi/

Mulethi

raíz de regaliz
Meaning
licorice root, a sweet-tasting herb used in traditional medicine and cooking
Example
She prepared a herbal tea with mulethi to soothe her sore throat.
Ella preparó un té herbal con mulethi para calmar su dolor de garganta.
C2 noun /mɪˈsɑːɡəmi/

misogamy

misogamia
Meaning
Hatred or dislike of marriage.
Example
His misogamy prevented him from ever settling down with a partner.
Su misogamia le impidió establecerse con una pareja.
B2 noun /məˈkænɪks/

mechanics

mecánica
Meaning
the branch of physics concerned with the motion of objects and the forces acting on them; also refers to the practical details of how something works
Example
He studied the mechanics of the machine before fixing it.
Estudió la mecánica de la máquina antes de repararla.
B2 noun /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪvjər/

misbehavior

mala conducta
Meaning
bad or improper behavior
Example
The teacher punished the student for his misbehavior.
El maestro castigó al estudiante por su mala conducta.
C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ə.təʊn/

monotone

tono monótono
Meaning
A continuous sound, especially of a person's voice, that does not rise and fall in pitch.
Example
The teacher's monotone made the lecture hard to follow.
El tono monótono del profesor hizo que la conferencia fuera difícil de seguir.
C1 noun /ˈmoʊldɪŋ/

molding

moldura decorativa
Meaning
A decorative strip or design, often used on walls, ceilings, or furniture.
Example
The wooden molding gave the room a classic look.
El moldaje de madera le dio a la habitación un aspecto clásico.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːr.tɪn/

Martin

martinete
Meaning
small swift-flying bird that catches insects on the wing
Example
The martin built its nest under the bridge.
El martinete construyó su nido debajo del puente.
B2 noun /moʊˈmɛn.təm/

momentum

ímpetu
Meaning
The quantity of motion of a moving body; the impetus and driving force gained by the development of a process or course of events.
Example
The company gained momentum after launching a new product.
La empresa ganó ímpetu después de lanzar un nuevo producto.
B2 noun /ˈmæd.nəs/

Madness

locura; demencia;
Meaning
the state of being mentally ill, especially severely; extremely foolish behavior
Example
It would be madness to drive in this storm.
Sería una locura conducir en esta tormenta.
A2 noun /maɪl/

mile

milla
Meaning
a unit of distance equal to 1,609.34 meters; a long distance figuratively
Example
She walked a mile to reach the bus stop.
Caminó una milla para llegar a la parada del autobús.
C1 verb /ˈmæsəkər/

massacre

masacre
Meaning
to kill a large number of people brutally; to defeat decisively
Example
The army massacred the innocent civilians.
El ejército masacró a los inocentes civiles.
B2 noun /ˌmɛdɪˈteɪʃən/

meditation

meditación
Meaning
The practice of focusing the mind to achieve calmness, clarity, or spiritual growth.
Example
She practices meditation every morning to start her day peacefully.
Ella practica la meditación cada mañana para comenzar su día en paz.
B2 adjective /ˈmæn.ju.əl/

Manual

manual
Meaning
done by hand; operated by hand; not automatic
Example
This is a manual process that requires careful attention.
Este es un proceso manual que requiere atención cuidadosa.
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.
A1 noun /maʊs/

Mouse

rata
Meaning
a small rodent with a long tail and typically gray or brown fur
Example
The little mouse hid behind the cabinet.
El pequeño ratón se escondió detrás del armario.
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.
C2 noun /ˈmɒrəlɪst/

moralist

moralista
Meaning
A person who teaches or promotes moral principles and values.
Example
The author was known as a strict moralist in his writings.
El autor fue conocido como un estricto moralista en sus escritos.
B2 noun /ˈməʊtərɪst/

motorist

automovilista
Meaning
a person who drives a motor vehicle, especially a car or motorcycle
Example
The motorist stopped to help after seeing the accident on the highway.
El automovilista se detuvo para ayudar después de ver el accidente.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː.sɪ.ləs/

Merciless

despiadado; cruel;
Meaning
showing no mercy or pity; cruel and heartless
Example
The merciless dictator showed no compassion.
El dictador despiadado no mostró compasión.
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrn.fəl/

mournful

triste
Meaning
feeling, expressing, or causing sadness or grief
Example
The mournful song reminded her of lost loved ones.
La triste canción le recordó a sus seres queridos perdidos.
B1 verb /ˈmoʊtɪˌveɪt/

motivate

motivar
Meaning
to encourage or stimulate interest or enthusiasm for doing something
Example
The coach's speech motivated the team to win the championship.
El discurso del entrenador motivó al equipo a ganar el campeonato.
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrbɪd/

morbid

interés anormal en temas perturbadores o desagradables
Meaning
Having an abnormal interest in disturbing or unpleasant subjects such as death or disease.
Example
She had a morbid fascination with crime stories.
Ella tenía una fascinación mórbida por las historias de crímenes.
C1 verb /ˈmɪŋɡl/

mingle

mezclarse
Meaning
to mix or combine; to move among people and engage socially
Example
Guests mingled at the party, chatting and laughing together.
Los invitados minglaban en la fiesta, charlando y riendo juntos.
C1 verb /ˈmedɪkeɪt/

medicate

medicar
Meaning
to treat with medicine; to give drugs to someone for medical purposes
Example
The doctor will medicate the patient to reduce inflammation.
El doctor medicará al paciente para reducir la inflamación.
B2 adjective /məˈkænɪkəl/

mechanical

felicidad
Meaning
relating to machines or the way they work
Example
She has a good understanding of mechanical systems.
Ella no podía esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun ˌmek.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

mechanization

mecanización
Meaning
The process of introducing machines or replacing manual labor with machines.
Example
Mechanization has revolutionized agriculture.
La mecanización ha revolucionado la agricultura.
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəlɪθ/

monolith

monolito
Meaning
A large single upright block of stone, or a large, powerful, indivisible organization or system.
Example
The ancient monolith stood in the desert for centuries.
El antiguo monolito estuvo de pie en el desierto durante siglos.
C2 noun /ˌmjuːlˈtɪər/

muleteer

muletero
Meaning
a person who drives or takes care of mules
Example
The muleteer guided the animals safely across the mountain path.
El muletero guió a los animales de manera segura a través del sendero montañoso.
C1 adjective /ˈmiːɡər/

meager

escaso
Meaning
Lacking in quantity or quality; inadequate.
Example
He could barely survive on his meager salary.
Él apenas podía sobrevivir con su escaso salario.
A2 adjective /ˈmʌnθli/

monthly

mensual
Meaning
happening, done, or published once a month
Example
Employees receive their salary on a monthly basis.
Los empleados reciben su salario de manera mensual.
A2 noun /ˈmoʊ.tər ˌsaɪ.kəl/

Motor Cycle

motocicleta
Meaning
a two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine
Example
He rides his motorcycle to work every day.
Él monta su motocicleta al trabajo todos los días.
C1 adjective /ˈmæliəbl̩/

malleable

fácil de moldear
Meaning
Easily shaped or influenced; capable of being bent or adapted.
Example
Gold is a highly malleable metal used in jewelry.
El oro es un metal muy maleable utilizado en joyería.
C1 noun /ˈmɜːrdʒər/

merger

fusión
Meaning
The combination of two or more companies into a single entity.
Example
The merger of the two firms created the largest bank in the region.
La fusión de las dos compañías creó el banco más grande de la región.
C1 noun /mɪsˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Misgiving

duda; aprensión; inseguridad
Meaning
A feeling of doubt or apprehension about the outcome or consequences of something
Example
She had serious misgivings about accepting the job offer.
Ella tenía serias dudas sobre aceptar la oferta de trabajo.
B2 verb /məˈnɪpjʊleɪt/

manipulate

manipular
Meaning
to handle or control skillfully; to influence someone in a clever way
Example
She can manipulate the software to create stunning graphics.
Ella puede manipular el software para crear gráficos impresionantes.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪniæk/

maniac

maniaco
Meaning
a person who behaves in a wildly foolish, dangerous, or violent way
Example
The driver was speeding like a maniac.
El conductor estaba conduciendo como un maníaco.
C1 noun /ˈmɒk.ər.i/

Mockery

burla; ridículo;
Meaning
teasing and contemptuous language or behavior; ridicule
Example
His speech was met with mockery from the audience.
Su discurso fue recibido con burla por la audiencia.
B2 adjective /ˌmʌl.tiˈpɜː.pəs/

Multipurpose

multifuncional
Meaning
having multiple uses or functions; versatile
Example
This multipurpose tool can be used as a knife, screwdriver, and bottle opener.
Esta herramienta multifuncional se puede usar como cuchillo, destornillador y abridor de botellas.
C2 noun /mʌsk/

Musk

almizcle
Meaning
a strong-smelling substance secreted by certain animals, used in perfumes and traditional medicine
Example
The perfume contained natural musk that gave it an exotic fragrance.
El perfume contenía almizcle natural que le dio una fragancia exótica.
C1 noun moʊst ˈvʌlnərəbəl ˈneɪʃən

most vulnerable nation

nación más vulnerable
Meaning
A country that is highly exposed to risks and lacks adequate protection or resilience.
Example
Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable nations to climate change.
Bangladesh es uno de los países más vulnerables al cambio climático.
C1 adjective /maɪˈkroʊ.bi.əl/

microbial

microbiano
Meaning
Related to bacteria, fungi, and other microscopic organisms.
Example
Microbial activity in the soil improves fertility.
La actividad microbiana en el suelo mejora la fertilidad.
C1 noun /ˌmɑːr.kɪ.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/

marketability

comercialización
Meaning
The possibility of commercial success for a product or service
Example
The new product's marketability depends on consumer demand.
La comerciabilidad del nuevo producto depende de la demanda de los consumidores.
C2 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/

metaphysical

metafísico
Meaning
Relating to the branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality and existence.
Example
He spent years studying metaphysical questions about life and being.
Pasó años estudiando preguntas metafísicas sobre la vida y el ser.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsəl/

missal

misal
Meaning
a book containing the texts used in the Catholic Mass throughout the year
Example
The priest read from the missal during the ceremony.
El sacerdote leyó del misal durante la ceremonia.
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.
B1 verb /mɛlt/

melt

derretir
Meaning
to change from solid to liquid due to heat; to disappear gradually
Example
The ice melted in the sun.
El hielo se derritió al sol.
A1 noun/verb /maɪnd/

mind

mente / cuidar
Meaning
the part of a person that enables them to think, feel, and reason; to pay attention or take care
Example
Please mind the gap between the train and the platform.
Por favor, mantén el espacio entre el tren y la plataforma.
B2 noun /ˈmɔːl.tə/

Malta

naranja sanguina
Meaning
a sweet citrus fruit similar to orange, also known as blood orange or sweet orange
Example
Malta is a popular citrus fruit in Bangladesh known for its sweet taste and high vitamin C content.
Malta es una fruta cítrica popular en Bangladesh, conocida por su sabor dulce y su alto contenido de vitamina C.
C2 verb /ˌmæn.juˈmɪt/

manumit

liberar de la esclavitud
Meaning
to release from slavery or servitude; to set free
Example
The landowner decided to manumit his slaves.
El terrateniente decidió liberar a sus esclavos.
B2 adjective ˈmem.ər.ə.bəl

memorable

memorable
Meaning
Worth remembering or easily remembered, especially because of being special or unusual.
Example
Memorable events inspire generations.
Los eventos memorables inspiran generaciones.
A1 noun /ˈmʌðər/

mother

madre
Meaning
a female parent
Example
Her mother is a kind and caring person.
Su madre es una persona amable y cariñosa.
B2 noun /ˈmɒlɪkjuːl/

molecule

molécula
Meaning
The smallest unit of a chemical compound that retains its chemical properties.
Example
A water molecule is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
Una molécula de agua está formada por dos átomos de hidrógeno y un átomo de oxígeno.
A2 interjection /mˈhm/

mm-hmm

Sí
Meaning
A sound used to express agreement or acknowledgment in conversation.
Example
‘Do you understand?’ ‘Mm-hmm.’
‘¿Entiendes?’ ‘Sí.’
C2 verb /miːt/

mete

distribuir
Meaning
To dispense or allot justice, punishment, or harsh treatment.
Example
The judge will mete out punishment according to the crime.
El juez distribuirá el castigo según el crimen.
A2 noun/adjective /meɪl/

male

masculino
Meaning
a man or boy; relating to men or boys
Example
The school has more male teachers than female teachers.
La escuela tiene más profesores masculinos que profesores femeninos.
B2 verb /ˈmæk.sɪ.maɪz/

maximize

maximizar
Meaning
to increase something as much as possible
Example
The company aims to maximize its profits this year.
La empresa tiene como objetivo maximizar sus ganancias este año.
C2 noun /ˈmɪs.kri.ənt/

Miscreant

malhechor; criminal
Meaning
A person who behaves badly or illegally; a villain or criminal
Example
The miscreant was caught stealing from the store.
El malhechor fue atrapado robando en la tienda.
C1 adjective ˈmer.ɪt beɪst

merit-based

basado en méritos
Meaning
Based on or determined by individual merit, ability, or achievement rather than other factors.
Example
Merit-based recruitment strengthens the workforce.
El reclutamiento basado en méritos fortalece la fuerza laboral.
B2 noun /mjuːl/

Mule

mulo
Meaning
the offspring of a donkey and a horse, used as a working animal
Example
The farmer used a mule to carry heavy loads.
El agricultor usó un mulo para llevar cargas pesadas.
C2 verb /ˈmɔːndər/

maunder

hablar sin sentido
Meaning
To speak or move aimlessly and incoherently.
Example
He maundered on about his old memories.
Él habló sin sentido sobre sus viejos recuerdos.
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəfɪˈzɪʃən/

metaphysician

metafísico
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in metaphysics.
Example
The metaphysician debated the essence of reality with his peers.
El metafísico debatió la esencia de la realidad con sus compañeros.
B1 noun /məˈskiː.toʊ/

Mosquito

mosquito
Meaning
a small flying insect that bites people and animals to feed on their blood
Example
The mosquito bit me on the arm last night.
El mosquito me picó en el brazo anoche.
C2 noun /miːn/

mien

aspecto
Meaning
A person's appearance or manner, especially as an indication of their character or mood.
Example
His serious mien made everyone fall silent.
Su aspecto serio hizo que todos se quedaran en silencio.