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C2 adjective /ˈmeɪndʒi/

mangy

sucio y desgastado
Meaning
in poor condition, shabby, dirty, or affected by mange
Example
The stray dog looked mangy and weak.
El perro callejero se veía sucio y débil.
C2 noun /maɪˈæzmə/

miasma

aire viciado
Meaning
An unpleasant or unhealthy smell or atmosphere.
Example
A miasma of decay hung over the abandoned house.
Una miasma de descomposición colgaba sobre la casa abandonada.
C2 noun /məˈnɪʃən/

monition

advertencia
Meaning
A warning or caution, often of a religious or moral nature.
Example
The priest gave a monition against dishonesty.
El sacerdote dio una advertencia contra la deshonestidad.
B2 noun /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərər/

manufacturer

fabricante
Meaning
A person or company that makes goods in large quantities.
Example
The manufacturer produces cars for the global market.
El fabricante produce autos para el mercado global.
C1 verb, noun /mʊər/

moor

atar / terreno baldío
Meaning
As a verb: to tie a ship so that it stays in place. As a noun: open, uncultivated land.
Example
The sailors moored the ship at the dock.
Los marineros amarraron el barco en el muelle.
C2 adjective /mjuːˈnɪfɪsənt/

munificent

munífico
Meaning
extremely generous; giving freely and abundantly
Example
She made a munificent donation to the orphanage.
Ella hizo una donación munífica al orfanato.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪθɪkəl/

Mythical

mitológico
Meaning
existing only in myths or legends; imaginary or fictitious
Example
Dragons are mythical creatures that appear in many cultures.
Los dragones son criaturas míticas que aparecen en muchas culturas.
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 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.
C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ɑːk/

Monarch

monarca
Meaning
a sovereign ruler, especially a king or queen
Example
The monarch addressed the nation on television.
El monarca dirigió la nación en la televisión.
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 /məˈnæstɪk/

monastic

monástico
Meaning
Relating to monks, monasteries, or a life of religious seclusion.
Example
He chose to live a monastic life away from the city.
Eligió vivir una vida monástica lejos de la ciudad.
B2 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

multilingual

multilingüe
Meaning
Able to speak or written in several languages.
Example
She grew up in a multilingual household.
Ella creció en una casa multilingüe.
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.
B2 verb /ˈmɑːdɪfaɪ/

modify

modificar
Meaning
to change or alter something; to make partial changes
Example
We need to modify the plan to include more details.
Necesitamos modificar el plan para incluir más detalles.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmoʊɡəl/

mogul

magnate
Meaning
A powerful or influential person, especially in business or media.
Example
He became a tech mogul by founding a billion-dollar company.
Se convirtió en un magnate de la tecnología al fundar una empresa multimillonaria.
B2 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈiː.vəl/

medieval

medieval
Meaning
Relating to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from about the 5th to the 15th century.
Example
The castle is a famous medieval monument.
El castillo es un famoso monumento medieval.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɪriəd/

myriad

incontable
Meaning
a countless or extremely great number
Example
There are myriad stars in the night sky.
Hay innumerables estrellas en el cielo nocturno.
A1 modal verb, noun /meɪ/

may

puede ser / mes de mayo
Meaning
Used to express possibility, permission, or uncertainty; also the name of the fifth month of the year.
Example
You may leave early if you finish your work.
Puedes irte temprano si terminas tu trabajo.
B1 noun ˈmeʒ.ərz

measures

medidas
Meaning
A plan or course of action taken to achieve a particular purpose.
Example
Mitigation measures focus on reducing emissions.
Las medidas de mitigación se enfocan en reducir las emisiones.
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 /ˌmɪs.əˈtrɪb.juːt/

misattribute

mal atribuir
Meaning
to incorrectly credit something, such as a work or remark, to the wrong person or source
Example
The quote was misattributed to Shakespeare.
La cita fue mal atribuida a Shakespeare.
B1 noun /ˈmɛdəl/

medal

medalla
Meaning
a piece of metal given as an award for achievement
Example
She won a gold medal in the 100-meter race.
Ganó una medalla de oro en la carrera de 100 metros.
A1 title /ˈmɪsɪz/

mrs

señora
Meaning
a title used before a married woman's name
Example
Mrs. Karim is the headmistress of the school.
La señora Karim es la directora de la escuela.
A2 noun /mɔːl/ or /mæl/

mall

centro comercial
Meaning
a large building or series of connected buildings containing shops and restaurants
Example
They went to the mall to buy new clothes.
Fueron al centro comercial para comprar ropa nueva.
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 noun /məˈræŋ/

meringue

merengue (cobertura para postres)
Meaning
A light dessert topping made from whipped egg whites and sugar.
Example
She decorated the pie with a fluffy meringue topping.
Ella decoró la tarta con una capa de merengue esponjoso.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmelənkəli/

Melancholy

melancolía; tristeza pensativa o suave
Meaning
A feeling of pensive sadness; thoughtful or gentle sadness
Example
A deep melancholy settled over him after reading the old letters.
Una profunda melancolía se apoderó de él después de leer las viejas cartas.
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 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.
A1 adjective /ˈmɛni/

many

muchos
Meaning
a large number of
Example
Many students attended the lecture.
Muchos estudiantes asistieron a la conferencia.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːrprɪt/

misinterpret

malinterpretar
Meaning
to understand or explain something wrongly
Example
He misinterpreted her silence as agreement.
Él malinterpretó su silencio como un acuerdo.
A2 adjective /ˈmuːvɪŋ/

moving

conmovedor
Meaning
causing strong feelings, especially of sympathy or sadness
Example
Her speech was so moving that everyone cried.
Su discurso fue tan conmovedor que todos lloraron.
C2 noun /ˌmɔːzəˈliːəm/

mausoleum

mausoleo
Meaning
A large stately building that houses a tomb or several tombs.
Example
The king was buried in a grand mausoleum.
El rey fue enterrado en un gran mausoleo.
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.
B2 verb /mɒk/

mock

burlarse de
Meaning
To make fun of someone or something in a cruel or unkind way.
Example
The students mocked his accent during class.
Los estudiantes se burlaron de su acento durante la clase.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmoʊ.tər ˈlɔː.ri/

Motor lorry

camión motorizado
Meaning
a large motor vehicle used for transporting goods; truck
Example
The motor lorry delivered fresh vegetables to the market.
El camión motorizado entregó verduras frescas al mercado.
C2 adjective ˈmiː.ni.əl

menial

menial
Meaning
Not requiring much skill and lacking prestige.
Example
He refused to do menial work.
Él se negó a hacer trabajos meniales.
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».
B1 adjective /ˈmen.təl/

Mental

mental
Meaning
relating to the mind; intellectual; psychological
Example
She has strong mental health and resilience.
Ella tiene una buena salud mental y resiliencia.
A2 noun /ˈmoʊ.mənt/

Moment

momento
Meaning
a very brief period of time; an exact point in time
Example
Please wait a moment while I check your order.
Por favor espere un momento mientras verifico su pedido.
C1 adjective /məˈlaɪn/

Malign

dañino; difamatorio
Meaning
evil in nature or effect; harmful; slanderous
Example
He spread malign rumors about his colleague.
Él extendió rumores malignos sobre su colega.
C1 noun /məˈnɒtəni/

monotony

monotonía
Meaning
Lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.
Example
Breaking the monotony of everyday life can improve mental health.
Romper la monotonía de la vida diaria puede mejorar la salud mental.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkər/

marker

marca, marcador
Meaning
an object used to indicate a position, place, or boundary; a pen with a thick tip used for writing or drawing
Example
He used a red marker to underline the important points.
Usó un marcador rojo para subrayar los puntos importantes.
C1 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈfæsɪtɪd/

multifaceted

multifacético
Meaning
Having many different aspects or features
Example
The multifaceted approach to the problem resulted in innovative solutions.
El enfoque multifacético del problema resultó en soluciones innovadoras.
B2 adverb /ˈmiːn.taɪm/

Meantime

mientras tanto
Meaning
during the time between two events; in the period of time between now and when something else happens
Example
The food will be ready in an hour; in the meantime, we can watch TV.
La comida estará lista en una hora; mientras tanto, podemos ver televisión.
C2 verb /ˌmɪsˈleɪ/

mislay

perder temporalmente
Meaning
to lose something temporarily by putting it in the wrong place
Example
I must have mislaid my keys somewhere in the house.
Debo haber perdido mis llaves en algún lugar de la casa.
C2 noun /məˈlɛvələns/

malevolence

maldad
Meaning
The state or condition of being malevolent; having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
Example
His malevolence was clear in the cruel way he treated his rivals.
Su maldad era evidente en la cruel manera en que trataba a sus rivales.
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.
B1 noun /ˈmoʊ.ʃən/

Motion

movimiento; acción de moverse
Meaning
the action of moving or being moved; a formal proposal
Example
The car was in constant motion during the journey.
El coche estaba en movimiento constante durante el viaje.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈmɛtrɪkəl/

metrical

métrico
Meaning
Relating to or composed in a regular rhythmic pattern of beats or meter, especially in poetry.
Example
The poet carefully followed metrical rules in his verses.
El poeta siguió cuidadosamente las reglas métricas en sus versos.
A1 noun /ˈmʌni/

money

felicidad
Meaning
A medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes; wealth or financial resources.
Example
He saved enough money to buy a new car.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 verb /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnd/

misapprehend

malinterpretar
Meaning
to misunderstand or misinterpret something
Example
He misapprehended the teacher’s instructions and did the task incorrectly.
Él malinterpretó las instrucciones del profesor e hizo la tarea incorrectamente.
C2 adjective /ˌmæl.əˈfɪʃ.ənt/

maleficient

maléfico
Meaning
Doing harm or evil; having a harmful effect.
Example
The maleficient acts of the tyrant ruined the kingdom.
Los actos maléficos del tirano arruinaron el reino.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪleɪ/

melee

lucha desordenada
Meaning
A noisy, confused fight or crowd situation.
Example
A melee broke out during the football match.
Estalló una lucha desordenada durante el partido de fútbol.
C1 adjective /məˈlɛvələnt/

malevolent

malévolo
Meaning
Having or showing a wish to do evil or harm to others.
Example
The malevolent glare in his eyes frightened the children.
La mirada malévola en sus ojos asustó a los niños.
C1 noun ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃənz

modifications

modificaciones
Meaning
The action of making partial or minor changes to something.
Example
DNA modifications enable enhanced traits in crops.
Las modificaciones del ADN permiten características mejoradas en los cultivos.
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.
A2 noun /miːl/

Meal

comida
Meaning
food that is prepared and eaten at a specific time
Example
We enjoyed a delicious meal at the restaurant.
Disfrutamos de una deliciosa comida en el restaurante.
C2 verb /ˌmɪskənˈsiːv/

misconceive

malinterpretar
Meaning
To misunderstand or form an incorrect idea about something.
Example
He misconceived the purpose of the project.
Él malinterpretó el propósito del proyecto.
B2 noun /mɪˈθɒlədʒi/

mythology

mitología
Meaning
A collection of myths, especially belonging to a particular culture or religion.
Example
Greek mythology is filled with stories of gods and heroes.
La mitología griega está llena de historias de dioses y héroes.
A2 noun ˈmɛdɪsɪn

medicine

medicina
Meaning
A compound or preparation used for the treatment or prevention of disease.
Example
Modern medicine has made great strides in treating diseases.
La medicina moderna ha logrado grandes avances en el tratamiento de enfermedades.
C1 noun /ˈmaɪlɪdʒ/

mileage

rendimiento de combustible
Meaning
The distance traveled in miles, or the fuel efficiency of a vehicle.
Example
This car gives excellent mileage on highways.
Este coche da un excelente rendimiento de combustible en las autopistas.
B2 noun /ˈmoʊ.tɪv/

Motive

motivo; razón; impulso
Meaning
a reason for doing something; what drives someone to act
Example
The police are investigating the motive for the crime.
La policía está investigando el motivo del crimen.
C2 adjective /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.tɪv/

mediative

relacionado con la mediación
Meaning
Related to mediation, helping to resolve conflicts through diplomatic means.
Example
His mediative skills helped resolve the conflict.
Sus habilidades mediadoras ayudaron a resolver el conflicto.
C1 noun /ˈmʌltɪplaɪər/

multiplier

multiplicador
Meaning
a number or factor by which another number is multiplied; something that increases the effect or value of something else
Example
In economics, government spending can act as a multiplier for economic growth.
En economía, el gasto público puede ser un multiplicador del crecimiento.
C1 adjective /moʊv/

mauve

morado claro
Meaning
a pale purple color with a grayish or bluish tinge
Example
She wore a beautiful mauve dress to the party.
Ella llevaba un hermoso vestido morado claro en la fiesta.
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.
C2 adjective /məˈlɛfɪsənt/

maleficent

maléfico
Meaning
Causing harm or destruction, especially by supernatural means.
Example
The maleficent witch cursed the young princess.
La bruja maléfica maldijo a la joven princesa.
B1 noun /ˈmeʒərmənt/

measurement

medición
Meaning
the size, length, or amount of something, as determined by measuring
Example
The tailor took my waist measurement before stitching the suit.
El sastre tomó la medida de mi cintura antes de coser el traje.
B2 noun /ˈmæm.əl/

mammal

mamífero
Meaning
A warm-blooded animal with hair or fur, and females produce milk for their young.
Example
The whale is the largest mammal on Earth.
La ballena es el mamífero más grande de la Tierra.
C1 noun /məˈdɜːrnəti/

modernity

modernidad
Meaning
The quality or condition of being modern; up-to-date ideas, practices, or style.
Example
The city’s architecture reflects both tradition and modernity.
La arquitectura de la ciudad refleja tanto la tradición como la modernidad.
C2 noun /məˈbɒkrəsi/

mobocracy

gobierno de la multitud
Meaning
Rule or control by a mob or mass of people, often disorderly.
Example
The protest turned into mobocracy when the crowd started destroying property.
La protesta se convirtió en mobocracia cuando la multitud comenzó a destruir propiedades.
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 /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.
B2 noun ˈmɛn.təl ˈfoʊ.kəs

mental focus

enfoque mental
Meaning
The ability to concentrate deeply on a specific task or thought; mental concentration and attention.
Example
Meditation improves mental focus and cognitive performance.
La meditación mejora el enfoque mental y el rendimiento cognitivo.
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.
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 /mɑːrk/

Mark

marca; señal; calificación
Meaning
A sign, symbol, or stain; a grade or score
Example
She received the highest mark in the mathematics examination.
Ella recibió la calificación más alta en el examen de matemáticas.
C1 noun /ˈmævərɪk/

maverick

persona independiente
Meaning
An unorthodox or independent-minded person.
Example
The maverick scientist challenged established theories.
El científico independiente desafió las teorías establecidas.
C2 noun ˌmæɡnəˈnɪmɪti

magnanimity

magnanimidad
Meaning
Generosity in forgiving an insult or injury; forbearance.
Example
His magnanimity towards his competitors was admirable.
Su magnanimidad hacia sus competidores fue admirable.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈmɑːrvələs/

Marvellous

maravilloso; asombroso; increíble
Meaning
extremely good; wonderful; causing great wonder
Example
The view from the mountain was marvellous.
La vista desde la montaña era maravillosa.
C1 noun /meɪl treɪn/

Mail train

tren correo
Meaning
a train that carries mail and postal packages
Example
The mail train departs every evening to deliver letters across the country.
El tren postal sale todas las tardes para entregar cartas a través del país.
C1 noun /mælˈpræktɪs/

Malpractice

mala praxis
Meaning
Improper, illegal, or negligent professional behavior
Example
The surgeon was sued for malpractice after the failed operation.
El cirujano fue demandado por mala praxis después de la operación fallida.
C1 noun /ˈmɑːrtərdəm/

Martyrdom

martirio
Meaning
The suffering of death on account of adherence to a cause or principle
Example
His martyrdom inspired countless others to join the freedom movement.
Su martirio inspiró a innumerables otros a unirse al movimiento por la libertad.
C2 noun /ˈmʌstərd ɔɪl/

Mustard Oil

aceite de mostaza
Meaning
oil extracted from mustard seeds, commonly used for cooking and medicinal purposes
Example
We use mustard oil for cooking vegetables in our kitchen.
Usamos aceite de mostaza para cocinar vegetales en nuestra cocina.
C2 adjective /ˌmɔːrɡəˈnætɪk/

morganatic

matrimonio morganático
Meaning
relating to a marriage in which one partner, usually of lower social rank, does not share the titles or privileges of the other
Example
The prince entered into a morganatic marriage with a commoner.
El príncipe entró en un matrimonio morganático con una plebeya.
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 adjective məˈdʒes.tɪk

Majestic

majestuoso
Meaning
Having impressive beauty, dignity, or grandeur; regal and stately in appearance.
Example
The majestic Himalayas stand tall against the sky.
Las majestuosas montañas del Himalaya se levantan alto contra el cielo.
A2 adjective ˈmed.ɪ.kəl

medical

médico
Meaning
Relating to the practice of medicine or the treatment of illness and injuries.
Example
Medical education has improved significantly.
La educación médica ha mejorado significativamente.
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəɡrɑːf/

monograph

monografía
Meaning
A detailed written study of a single specialized subject or aspect of it.
Example
The professor published a monograph on ancient pottery.
El profesor publicó una monografía sobre la cerámica antigua.
C2 verb /məˈkadəˌmaɪz/

macadamize

cubrir una carretera con piedras rotas
Meaning
to construct or cover a road with broken stone
Example
The government decided to macadamize the old rural roads.
El gobierno decidió macadamizar las viejas carreteras rurales.
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 /ˌmænjəˈmɪʃən/

manumission

emancipación de los esclavos
Meaning
The act of a slave owner freeing their slaves.
Example
The manumission of the slaves marked a turning point in history.
La emancipación de los esclavos marcó un punto de inflexión en la historia.
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.
B2 noun /ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃən/

medication

medicación
Meaning
a drug or other form of medicine used to treat or prevent disease
Example
The doctor prescribed medication for his headache.
El doctor recetó medicación para su dolor de cabeza.
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.
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 /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.
C2 adjective /ˈmiː.di.əl/

medial

medial
Meaning
Situated in or pertaining to the middle; located toward the midline of the body or structure.
Example
The medial side of the knee is more prone to injury.
La parte medial de la rodilla es más propensa a lesiones.
C1 noun məˈriːn ˈsɜː.veɪ

marine survey

estudio marino. levantamiento marítimo.
Meaning
A systematic examination of the sea, seabed, and underwater features for the purpose of making maps or gathering other information.
Example
The marine survey identified the ideal cable routes.
El estudio marino identificó las rutas ideales para los cables.
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.
C1 verb /məˈtɪərɪəlaɪz/

materialize

materializarse
Meaning
To become real or actual; to appear suddenly or in a physical form.
Example
The opportunity he had been waiting for finally materialized.
La oportunidad que había estado esperando finalmente se materializó.
B2 adjective /mɪsˈliːdɪŋ/

misleading

engañoso
Meaning
giving the wrong idea or impression
Example
The advertisement was misleading and gave false information.
El anuncio era engañoso y dio información falsa.
C1 adjective /maɪˈɑːpɪk/

myopic

miopía, visión limitada
Meaning
lacking foresight or long-term perspective; also refers to nearsightedness
Example
The company’s myopic strategy led to long-term losses.
La estrategia miope de la empresa condujo a pérdidas a largo plazo.
B2 adjective /ˈmɛʒərd/

measured

medido
Meaning
carefully considered and deliberate
Example
She spoke in a calm, measured tone.
Ella habló en un tono calmado y medido.
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.
C2 adjective /mɜːrˈkjʊriəl/

mercurial

inconstante
Meaning
subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind.
Example
She is known for her mercurial temperament.
Ella es conocida por su temperamento inconstante.
B1 adjective, preposition, noun /mɪd/

mid

medio
Meaning
being in the middle of something; the central part or point
Example
She joined the project in mid June.
Ella se unió al proyecto a mediados de junio.
B2 noun /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/

moderation

moderación
Meaning
The avoidance of excess or extremes; keeping balance or within reasonable limits.
Example
He drinks wine in moderation.
Él bebe vino con moderación.
B2 noun /ˈmet.roʊ reɪl/

Metro Rail

metro
Meaning
an underground urban railway system; subway system
Example
The metro rail connects all major areas of the city efficiently.
El metro conecta todas las principales áreas de la ciudad de manera eficiente.
C2 adjective /ˈmæn.laɪk/

manlike

masculino
Meaning
Having qualities or characteristics traditionally associated with a man; manly.
Example
His manlike courage impressed everyone in the village.
Su valentía masculina impresionó a todos en el pueblo.
B2 noun ˈmɒn.ɪ.tər.ɪŋ

monitoring

monitoreo
Meaning
The action of observing and checking the progress or quality of something over a period of time.
Example
Monitoring ensures compliance with standards.
El monitoreo asegura el cumplimiento de los estándares.
B1 noun /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/

mathematics

matemáticas
Meaning
the abstract science of number, quantity, and space; the study of numbers and their operations
Example
Mathematics helps us understand patterns in nature and the universe.
Las matemáticas nos ayudan a entender los patrones en la naturaleza y el universo.
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.
C1 verb /ˈmɜːrmər/

murmur

murmurar
Meaning
To say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice.
Example
She murmured a prayer before going to sleep.
Ella murmuró una oración antes de dormir.