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B2 adjective /mæɡˈnɪfɪsənt/

magnificent

magnífico
Meaning
extremely beautiful, impressive, or splendid
Example
The view from the mountain was truly magnificent.
La vista desde la montaña fue realmente magnífica.
C2 verb /məˈtrɪkjʊˌleɪt/

matriculate

matricularse
Meaning
To enroll as a student in a college or university.
Example
She matriculated at Oxford University last year.
Ella se matriculó en la Universidad de Oxford el año pasado.
C1 adjective /məˈlɪɡnənt/

malignant

maligno
Meaning
dangerous or harmful in influence or effect; medically, tending to invade and destroy tissue
Example
Doctors confirmed that the tumor was malignant.
Los doctores confirmaron que el tumor era maligno.
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.
B2 noun /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/

manufacturing

fabricación
Meaning
the process of making products on a large scale using machinery
Example
The country is investing heavily in the manufacturing sector.
El país está invirtiendo fuertemente en el sector de la fabricación.
C1 noun /ˈmæɡnɪtuːd/

Magnitude

magnitud; tamaño; importancia
Meaning
The great size or extent of something; importance
Example
The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 7.5 on the Richter scale.
La magnitud del terremoto se midió en 7.5 en la escala de Richter.
B2 noun /ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/

multiplication

multiplicación
Meaning
the mathematical process of combining numbers to get a product; the act of increasing in number or amount
Example
Multiplication is one of the basic operations taught in elementary mathematics.
La multiplicación es una operación básica en matemáticas.
B2 noun /mɪnt/

Mint

menta; casa de la moneda
Meaning
An aromatic plant used for flavoring; also a place where money is manufactured
Example
She added fresh mint leaves to the tea for a refreshing taste.
Ella agregó hojas frescas de menta al té para un sabor refrescante.
C1 noun /ˈmiːknəs/

Meekness

humildad
Meaning
The quality of being quiet, gentle, and submissive
Example
His meekness was often mistaken for weakness by his colleagues.
Su humildad a menudo era confundida con debilidad por sus colegas.
B2 noun /mɒsk/

mosque

mezquita
Meaning
A Muslim place of worship.
Example
They gathered at the mosque for the Friday prayer.
Se reunieron en la mezquita para la oración del viernes.
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 /məˈtɜːrnəti/

Maternity

maternidad
Meaning
The state of being a mother; motherhood
Example
The hospital has an excellent maternity ward for new mothers.
El hospital tiene una excelente sala de maternidad para nuevas madres.
C1 adjective /ˈmeʒ.ər.ə.bəl/

Measurable

medible; cuantificable
Meaning
able to be measured; quantifiable
Example
The project's success was measurable by increased sales.
El éxito del proyecto fue medible por el aumento de ventas.
C1 adjective ˌmiː.ti.ər.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

meteorological

meteorológico
Meaning
Relating to weather conditions and atmospheric phenomena.
Example
Meteorological conditions affect farming cycles.
Las condiciones meteorológicas afectan los ciclos de cultivo.
C1 adverb /maɪˈnjuːtli/

Minutely

minuciosamente
Meaning
in very small detail; extremely carefully
Example
The detective examined the evidence minutely.
El detective examinó la evidencia minuciosamente.
B1 noun /ˈmʌðər ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/

mother language

lengua materna
Meaning
the first language a person learns from childhood; native language
Example
Children learn best when they are taught in their mother language.
Los niños aprenden mejor en su lengua materna.
C2 adjective /ˈmiːli ˌmaʊðd/

mealy-mouthed

hipócrita
Meaning
Unwilling to speak directly and honestly; insincere or evasive in speech.
Example
The manager gave a mealy-mouthed excuse instead of admitting the mistake.
El gerente dio una excusa hipócrita en lugar de admitir el error.
A1 adjective /mʌm/

Mum

silencioso; no decir nada; quedarse callado
Meaning
silent; saying nothing; keeping quiet
Example
He kept mum about the surprise party plans.
Él se quedó callado sobre los planes de la fiesta sorpresa.
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəmˌsaɪˈkoʊsɪs/

metempsychosis

reencarnación del alma
Meaning
The supposed transmigration of the soul, especially its reincarnation after death.
Example
Ancient philosophers often debated the idea of metempsychosis.
Los antiguos filósofos a menudo debatían sobre la reencarnación del alma.
A2 noun, pronoun, verb /maɪn/

mine

mina / mío
Meaning
a place where minerals are dug from the ground; or something belonging to me
Example
The workers went deep into the mine to extract coal.
Los trabajadores fueron al fondo de la mina para extraer carbón.
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.
C1 verb /ˈməʊbɪlaɪz/

mobilize

movilizar
Meaning
to organize or prepare people or resources for action
Example
The leader worked hard to mobilize the community for the protest.
El líder trabajó duro para movilizar a la comunidad para la protesta.
C2 noun /ˈmædʒɪstrəsi/

magistracy

oficina judicial
Meaning
The office, authority, or district of a magistrate.
Example
He was proud to serve in the local magistracy for over a decade.
Él estaba orgulloso de servir en la oficina judicial local durante más de una década.
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəʊˌkʌltʃər/

monoculture

monocultura
Meaning
The agricultural practice of growing only one type of crop over a large area and for many consecutive years, which can lead to increased vulnerability to pests and diseases.
Example
Monoculture can lead to soil depletion and increased pest vulnerability.
La monocultura puede llevar a la desnutrición del suelo y aumentar la vulnerabilidad a las plagas.
C2 noun /mɪf/

miff

pequeña pelea
Meaning
A petty quarrel or annoyance.
Example
They had a slight miff over the seating arrangement.
Tuvieron una pequeña pelea sobre la disposición de los asientos.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrbəl/

marble

felicidad
Meaning
a hard, smooth stone used in building and sculpture, often white with colored lines
Example
The floor of the palace was made of white marble.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
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.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnʃən/

misapprehension

malentendido
Meaning
a mistaken belief or misunderstanding
Example
There is a common misapprehension about the causes of the disease.
Existe un malentendido común sobre las causas de la enfermedad.
A2 noun /ˈmænɪdʒər/

manager

gerente
Meaning
a person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of staff
Example
The manager approved the new project plan.
El gerente aprobó el nuevo plan de proyecto.
A2 noun/adjective /ˈmɛksɪkən/

mexican

felicidad
Meaning
a native or inhabitant of Mexico; relating to Mexico or its people, culture, or language
Example
She enjoys Mexican food like tacos and enchiladas.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
A1 adjective /ˈmɛni/

many

muchos
Meaning
a large number of
Example
Many students attended the lecture.
Muchos estudiantes asistieron a la conferencia.
B1 noun, verb /ˈmɜːrdər/

murder

asesinato
Meaning
the unlawful killing of a person; to kill someone unlawfully and intentionally
Example
The detective investigated the murder that shocked the town.
El detective investigó el asesinato que sorprendió a la ciudad.
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.
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 /ˌmɒnəˈmeɪniə/

monomania

monomanía
Meaning
Excessive concentration or obsession with a single subject or idea.
Example
His monomania for collecting stamps worried his family.
Su monomanía por coleccionar sellos preocupaba a su familia.
B2 noun /ˌmɪsˈfɔːrtʃən/

misfortune

desgracia
Meaning
Bad luck or an unfortunate event.
Example
He suffered the misfortune of losing his job during the recession.
Sufrió la desgracia de perder su trabajo durante la recesión.
B2 noun ˈme.trɪks

metrics

métricas
Meaning
A system or standard of measurement; a set of numbers that give information about a particular process or activity.
Example
Metrics are crucial for evaluating performance.
Las métricas son cruciales para evaluar el rendimiento.
C2 noun /ˌmjuːtəˈbɪləti/

mutablility

mutabilidad (mala ortografía)
Meaning
A misspelled form of 'mutability', meaning the quality of being changeable.
Example
The document contained the misspelled word 'mutablility' instead of 'mutability'.
El documento contenía la palabra mal escrita 'mutablility' en lugar de 'mutability'.
B1 noun /mæsk/

Mask

máscara
Meaning
covering for the face or head; disguise or protection
Example
She wore a mask to protect herself from dust.
Ella llevaba una máscara para protegerse del polvo.
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.
B1 noun /ˈmɛθ.əd/

Method

método
Meaning
A particular way of doing something, especially a systematic or established procedure
Example
She developed a new method for solving mathematical problems.
Desarrolló un nuevo método para resolver problemas matemáticos.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˌmɛrɪˈtɒkrəsi/

meritocracy

meritocracia
Meaning
A system in which advancement is based on individual ability or achievement.
Example
In a true meritocracy, the most capable people rise to leadership positions.
En una verdadera meritocracia, las personas más capaces ascienden a posiciones de liderazgo.
B1 noun /ˈmɪs.tər.i/

Mystery

misterio; algo inexplicable
Meaning
something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain
Example
The disappearance of the plane remains a mystery.
La desaparición del avión sigue siendo un misterio.
A2 adjective /mɪkst/

mixed

mezclado
Meaning
consisting of different elements or having varied opinions or feelings
Example
The audience had mixed reactions to the film.
La audiencia tuvo reacciones mixtas hacia la película.
A2 noun /ˈmʌŋki/

Monkey

mono
Meaning
a primate mammal that typically has a long tail and lives in trees
Example
The monkey swung from branch to branch in the jungle.
El mono se colgaba de rama en rama en la selva.
A1 noun /mɑːrtʃ/

March

marcha
Meaning
An act of walking in a regular measured tread; a protest demonstration
Example
The soldiers performed a ceremonial march in front of the palace.
Los soldados realizaron una marcha ceremonial frente al palacio.
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.
B2 adjective /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/

mathematical

matemático
Meaning
relating to mathematics or the use of mathematics
Example
The mathematical equation was difficult to solve.
La ecuación matemática era difícil de resolver.
C2 noun /ˈmɪlɪt/

millet

mijo
Meaning
a small-seeded grass cultivated as a cereal crop
Example
Millet is often used as food in rural areas.
El mijo se usa a menudo como alimento en las áreas rurales.
A1 noun /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

morning

felicidad
Meaning
the early part of the day, typically from sunrise until noon
Example
I like to go for a run in the morning.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 noun /mɪl/

mill

molino
Meaning
a building equipped with machinery for grinding grain or manufacturing goods
Example
The old flour mill has been converted into a museum.
El viejo molino de harina ha sido convertido en un museo.
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.
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.
B2 noun /məˈlɛəriə/

malaria

malaria
Meaning
a serious infectious disease spread by mosquitoes, causing fever, chills, and sweating
Example
Malaria is a common disease in tropical regions.
La malaria es una enfermedad común en las regiones tropicales.
C1 noun /ˈmælɪs/

Malice

maldad; rencor; animosidad;
Meaning
The intention or desire to do evil; ill will
Example
There was no malice in his criticism, just honest feedback.
No había malicia en su crítica, solo retroalimentación honesta.
C1 adjective /ˈmɒdʒʊlər/

modular

modular
Meaning
Employing or involving a module or modules as the basis of design or construction.
Example
The modular design allows for easy customization and scalability.
El diseño modular permite una fácil personalización y escalabilidad.
C1 noun /ˈmɛləˌdrɑːmə/

melodrama

melodrama exagerado
Meaning
A dramatic piece with exaggerated characters and exciting events intended to appeal to the emotions.
Example
The movie was criticized for its excessive melodrama.
La película fue criticada por su melodrama excesivo.
A2 verb /ˈmænɪdʒ/

manage

manejar
Meaning
to control or organize something; to succeed in doing something difficult
Example
He manages a team of twenty employees effectively.
Él maneja un equipo de veinte empleados de manera efectiva.
C2 adjective /ˈmɜːrkəntaɪl/

mercantile

mercantil
Meaning
related to trade or commerce
Example
The city grew rapidly due to its mercantile activities.
La ciudad creció rápidamente debido a sus actividades mercantiles.
B1 noun /ˈmɪr.ɪ.kəl/

Miracle

milagro
Meaning
An extraordinary and welcome event that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws
Example
The patient's recovery was called a miracle by the doctors.
La recuperación del paciente fue llamada un milagro por los doctores.
A2 adjective /meɪn/

main

principal
Meaning
most important; chief in size, extent, or importance
Example
The main reason for his success is hard work.
La principal razón de su éxito es el trabajo duro.
C1 verb /mɑːr/

mar

estropear
Meaning
to spoil or damage the appearance or quality of something
Example
The scratch will mar the beauty of the painting.
El rasguño estropeará la belleza del cuadro.
C1 adjective /məˈləʊ.di.əs/

Melodious

melodioso
Meaning
having a pleasant musical sound; tuneful
Example
Her melodious voice captivated the entire audience.
Su voz melodiosa cautivó a toda la audiencia.
A1 noun /mɑːm/

mom

mamá
Meaning
an informal word for mother
Example
My mom makes the best homemade food.
Mi mamá hace la mejor comida casera.
B2 noun /ˌmɪs.bɪˈheɪ.vjər/

Misbehaviour

Comportamiento malo o inaceptable, especialmente de niños o en situaciones formales
Meaning
Bad or unacceptable behavior, especially by children or in formal situations
Example
The student was punished for his misbehaviour in class.
El estudiante fue castigado por su mala conducta en clase.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmɪd.əl.mæn/

Middleman

intermediario
Meaning
A person who acts as an intermediary between two parties in a business transaction
Example
They decided to cut out the middleman and sell directly to customers.
Decidieron eliminar al intermediario y vender directamente a los clientes.
B2 verb /ˈmɑː.vəl/

marvel

maravillar
Meaning
To be filled with wonder or astonishment.
Example
People marvel at their surroundings.
La gente se maravilla de su entorno.
C1 noun /ˈmɪmɪkri/

mimicry

imitación
Meaning
The act of imitating someone or something, often for humor or learning.
Example
The comedian’s mimicry of celebrities made the audience laugh.
La imitación de las celebridades por el comediante hizo reír a la audiencia.
C1 noun /mɪˈrɑːʒ/

Mirage

espejismo
Meaning
An optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, especially in deserts
Example
The travelers saw a mirage of water in the desert.
Los viajeros vieron un espejismo de agua en el desierto.
C1 noun /moʊld/

Mould

molde; moho
Meaning
a hollow container used to give shape to molten material; fungus
Example
She poured chocolate into the mould to make candies.
Ella vertió chocolate en el molde para hacer caramelos.
C2 verb /məˈmɔːriəlaɪz/

memorialize

conmemorar
Meaning
to preserve the memory of a person or event, often through a ceremony, monument, or record
Example
The city decided to memorialize the hero with a statue in the central square.
La ciudad decidió conmemorar al héroe con una estatua en la plaza central.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈruːl/

misrule

desgobierno
Meaning
bad or poor governance
Example
The kingdom suffered for decades under misrule.
El reino sufrió durante décadas bajo el desgobierno.
B2 verb ম্যানিফেস্ট

manifest

manifestar
Meaning
To show or demonstrate clearly; to become evident or apparent.
Example
Symptoms of De Quervain's Syndrome may manifest after prolonged phone use.
Los síntomas del síndrome de De Quervain pueden manifestarse después de un uso prolongado del teléfono.
C1 noun /maɪt/

mite

ácaro
Meaning
a very small creature, often a tiny arachnid; also used to mean a very small amount
Example
The mattress was infested with dust mites.
El colchón estaba infestado de ácaros del polvo.
B1 noun /meɪt/

mate

amigo, compañero
Meaning
a friend or companion; a partner in marriage or reproduction
Example
He went fishing with his old school mate.
Fue a pescar con su viejo compañero de escuela.
C1 noun /mɪˈtrɒp.ə.lɪs/

Metropolis

metrópoli
Meaning
A very large city, especially the main city of a country or region
Example
New York is a bustling metropolis with millions of residents.
Nueva York es una metrópoli bulliciosa con millones de residentes.
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəˌθiːɪzəm/

monotheism

monoteísmo
Meaning
The belief in the existence of only one God.
Example
Islam and Christianity are religions based on monotheism.
El islam y el cristianismo son religiones basadas en el monoteísmo.
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.
C1 adjective /məˈlɪʃəs/

Malicious

malévolo; maligno
Meaning
having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone; spiteful
Example
The malicious software damaged many computers.
El software malicioso dañó muchas computadoras.
A1 noun /mæn/

man

hombre
Meaning
an adult human male
Example
The man helped the child cross the street.
El hombre ayudó al niño a cruzar la calle.
B1 noun /miːnz/

Means

medios; recursos; forma;
Meaning
An action or system by which a result is achieved; financial resources
Example
They don't have the means to afford such an expensive vacation.
No tienen los medios para costear unas vacaciones tan caras.
C2 noun মাসকুলোস্কেলেটাল কন্ডিশন

musculoskeletal condition

trastorno musculoesquelético
Meaning
A disorder that affects the muscles, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, or other structures that support the limbs, neck, and back.
Example
De Quervain's Syndrome is a common musculoskeletal condition.
El síndrome de De Quervain es una condición musculoesquelética común.
C1 adjective /ˈmel.əʊ/

Mellow

suave y agradable; relajado y gentil
Meaning
soft and pleasant; relaxed and gentle
Example
The mellow evening light created a peaceful atmosphere.
La suave luz de la tarde creó una atmósfera tranquila.
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.
C1 noun ˌmɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

mitigation

mitigación
Meaning
The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.
Example
Mitigation of climate change requires collective effort.
La mitigación del cambio climático requiere un esfuerzo colectivo.
B2 noun /ˈmɔɪs.tʃər/

Moisture

humedad
Meaning
water or dampness that exists in small amounts in the air or on a surface
Example
The skin cream helps retain moisture.
La crema para la piel ayuda a retener la humedad.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmɜːrsəˌnɛri/

mercenary

mercenario
Meaning
a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army; also used to describe someone motivated solely by money.
Example
The mercenary fought for whoever paid the highest wage.
El mercenario luchó por quien pagó el salario más alto.
C2 adjective /mæɡˈnæn.ɪ.məs/

magnanimous

magnánimo, generoso, indulgente
Meaning
Very kind and generous, especially towards a rival or someone less powerful than oneself.
Example
His magnanimous nature made him respected by all.
Su naturaleza magnánima lo hizo respetado por todos.
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.
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 adverb /mɪdst/

Midst

en medio de; entre
Meaning
in the middle of; among
Example
She stood in the midst of the crowd.
Ella estaba de pie en medio de la multitud.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmɔː.tər ænd ˈpes.əl/

Mortar and Pestle

mortero y pistilo
Meaning
a bowl and grinding tool used to crush and grind spices, herbs, and other substances
Example
She ground the spices using a mortar and pestle.
Ella molió las especias usando un mortero y pistilo.
C1 noun /ˈmenəs/

Menace

amenaza
Meaning
A person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat
Example
The reckless driver was a menace to everyone on the road.
El conductor imprudente era una amenaza para todos en la carretera.
C2 adjective /mæɡˈnɪləkwənt/

magniloquent

lenguaje pomposo
Meaning
using high-flown or pompous language
Example
The politician’s magniloquent speech impressed the crowd.
El discurso pomposo del político impresionó a la multitud.
C2 noun (plural) /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃənz/

machinations

maquinaciones
Meaning
complicated and secret plans, often intended to cause harm
Example
The politician was brought down by his own machinations.
El político fue derribado por sus propias maquinaciones.
B1 noun /ˈmiːtər/

meter

metro
Meaning
A unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 centimeters; also, a device that measures quantity such as electricity or gas.
Example
The technician came to check the electricity meter.
El técnico vino a revisar el medidor de electricidad.
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.
A1 noun ˈmuːviz

movies

películas
Meaning
A story or event recorded by a camera as a set of moving images and shown in a theater or on television.
Example
Watching movies helps in language learning.
Ver películas ayuda en el aprendizaje de idiomas.
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.
A2 verb /ˈmɪsɪŋ/

missing

desaparecido
Meaning
Being without or lacking; failing to be present or included.
Example
Many youths are missing economic opportunities.
Muchos jóvenes están perdiendo oportunidades económicas.
B2 noun /meɪz/

Maze

laberinto
Meaning
A network of paths designed as a puzzle; a confusing situation
Example
The children got lost in the corn maze at the harvest festival.
Los niños se perdieron en el laberinto de maíz en el festival de la cosecha.
C2 noun /ˈmaɪ.nə/

Mynah

mynah
Meaning
a tropical bird with dark feathers that can mimic human speech
Example
The mynah bird repeated every word I said.
El pájaro mynah repitió cada palabra que dije.
C1 noun mælˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt

malnourishment

desnutrición
Meaning
Lack of proper nutrition, caused by not having enough to eat, not eating enough of the right things, or being unable to use the food that one does eat.
Example
Children in poverty-stricken areas suffer from malnourishment.
Los niños en áreas empobrecidas sufren de desnutrición.
B2 verb /maʊnt/

mount

montar
Meaning
to climb up, rise, or fix something in place
Example
They plan to mount a camera on the wall.
Planean montar una cámara en la pared.
A1 pronoun /maɪ/

my

mi
Meaning
used to indicate possession or ownership
Example
This is my book.
Este es mi libro.
C2 verb /ˈmɒlɪfaɪ/

mollify

apaciguar
Meaning
To calm or soothe someone's anger or anxiety.
Example
The manager tried to mollify the angry customers with discounts.
El gerente trató de apaciguar a los clientes enojados con descuentos.
A2 adjective /ˈmɒdən/

modern

moderno
Meaning
relating to the present or recent times, not ancient or old-fashioned
Example
They live in a modern apartment with new facilities.
Viven en un apartamento moderno con nuevas instalaciones.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː.sɪ.fəl/

Merciful

misericordioso; compasivo
Meaning
showing compassion or forgiveness; kind and forgiving
Example
The merciful judge gave him a lighter sentence.
El juez misericordioso le dio una sentencia más leve.
C1 adjective /ˌmaɪ.krəˈskɑː.pɪk/

microscopic

microscópico
Meaning
Extremely small and only visible with a microscope.
Example
The sample contained microscopic particles.
La muestra contenía partículas microscópicas.
B2 adjective /ˌmɛtrəˈpɑːlɪtən/

metropolitan

metropolitano
Meaning
Relating to a large city, its surrounding areas, or its lifestyle.
Example
She moved to a metropolitan area for better job opportunities.
Se mudó a un área metropolitana para mejores oportunidades de trabajo.
C1 noun /ˌmæn.ɪ.fɛsˈteɪ.ʃən/

manifestation

manifestación
Meaning
A visible form or expression of an idea, concept, or feeling; the action of displaying or showing.
Example
His generosity was a manifestation of his kind nature.
Su generosidad fue una manifestación de su naturaleza amable.
C1 noun /moʊˈzeɪɪk/

mosaic

mosaico
Meaning
A picture or pattern produced by arranging together small pieces of stone, tile, or glass.
Example
The church ceiling was decorated with a beautiful mosaic.
El techo de la iglesia estaba decorado con un hermoso mosaico.
A1 noun /miːt/

Meat

carne
Meaning
animal flesh used as food
Example
We bought fresh meat from the butcher shop.
Compramos carne fresca en la carnicería.
C1 verb /məˈnuː.vər/

manoeuver

maniobrar
Meaning
To move skillfully or carefully; to guide or manipulate into a desired position.
Example
The driver skillfully manoeuvered the car through the narrow street.
El conductor maniobró hábilmente el coche por la calle estrecha.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒθ ˌiːtən/

moth-eaten

comido por polillas
Meaning
Damaged or worn out, especially by moths or age.
Example
He wore a moth-eaten sweater on the cold day.
Llevaba un suéter comido por polillas en el día frío.
C1 adjective /moʊˈmentəs/

Momentous

importante
Meaning
of great importance or significance; having far-reaching consequences
Example
The signing of the peace treaty was a momentous occasion for both countries.
La firma del tratado de paz fue una ocasión importante para ambos países.