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C1 noun /ˈmeɪniə/

Mania

manía; entusiasmo extremo
Meaning
Mental illness marked by periods of great excitement; extreme enthusiasm
Example
She had a mania for collecting vintage postcards from around the world.
Ella tenía una manía por coleccionar tarjetas postales antiguas de todo el mundo.
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 /ˈmɛtələ(r)dʒi/

metallurgy

metalurgia
Meaning
The science and technology of metals, including their extraction from ores and their processing.
Example
Metallurgy plays a vital role in industrial development.
La metalurgia juega un papel vital en el desarrollo industrial.
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.
B2 noun /məˈʃiː.nər.i/

machinery

maquinaria
Meaning
machines collectively, or the parts of a machine; also, the system or process by which something works
Example
The factory invested in new machinery to increase production.
La fábrica invirtió en nueva maquinaria para aumentar la producción.
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.
A1 pronoun /maɪˈsɛlf/

myself

yo mismo
Meaning
used for emphasis or to refer to oneself
Example
I will do it myself.
Lo haré yo mismo.
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.
C2 noun /ˈmæl.əˌfæk.tər/

malefactor

malhechor
Meaning
A person who commits a crime or does evil.
Example
The malefactor was arrested for the robbery.
El malhechor fue arrestado por el robo.
C1 noun /mɪˈlɛniəm/

millennium

milenio
Meaning
a period of one thousand years; often used to mark an anniversary
Example
The year 2000 was celebrated as the beginning of a new millennium.
El año 2000 se celebró como el comienzo de un nuevo milenio.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪnɪməl/

minimal

mínimo
Meaning
the smallest or least amount possible
Example
The damage to the car was minimal after the accident.
El daño al coche fue mínimo después del accidente.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmedoʊ/

Meadow

pradera
Meaning
A piece of grassland, especially one used for hay
Example
The cows grazed peacefully in the green meadow.
Las vacas pastaban tranquilamente en la pradera verde.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈmɛnjuː/

menu

menú
Meaning
A list of food and drinks available at a restaurant or offered at a meal.
Example
The restaurant updated its menu with new dishes.
El restaurante actualizó su menú con nuevos platos.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsədˈvɛntʃər/

misadventure

mala aventura
Meaning
An unlucky accident, mishap, or unfortunate event.
Example
He broke his leg during a skiing misadventure.
Se rompió la pierna durante una mala aventura en esquí.
A2 verb /ˈmenʃən/

mention

mencionar
Meaning
to refer to something briefly; to speak about or name
Example
She forgot to mention the meeting time.
Ella olvidó mencionar la hora de la reunión.
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 /ˈmætɪneɪ/

matinee

función de la tarde
Meaning
A performance, especially a play or movie, that takes place in the afternoon.
Example
We bought tickets for the Sunday afternoon matinee.
Compramos entradas para la función de la tarde del domingo.
C2 noun /ˌmɑːhəˈrɑːdʒə/

maharaja

maharajá
Meaning
A great king, especially a ruler of one of the principal states in India.
Example
The maharaja lived in a grand palace surrounded by gardens.
El maharajá vivía en un gran palacio rodeado de jardines.
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 /ˈmæɡnət/

magnet

imán
Meaning
An object that produces a magnetic field and attracts metals like iron.
Example
The magnet held the paper to the fridge door.
El imán sujetó el papel a la puerta del refrigerador.
B1 noun /ˈmeɪkʌp/

makeup

maquillaje
Meaning
cosmetics used to enhance or alter appearance
Example
She applied makeup before the party.
Ella aplicó maquillaje antes de la fiesta.
C2 noun /mjuːˈlætoʊ/

mulatto

persona de raza mixta (término antiguo y ofensivo)
Meaning
an outdated and now offensive term historically used to describe a person of mixed white and Black ancestry
Example
The word 'mulatto' is now considered outdated and offensive.
La palabra 'mulato' ahora se considera anticuada y ofensiva.
C1 adjective /məˈroʊs/

morose

melancólico
Meaning
sullen, gloomy, or ill-tempered
Example
He became morose after losing his job.
Se volvió melancólico después de perder su trabajo.
C1 adjective /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/

Miscellaneous

misceláneo; diverso; mezclado
Meaning
various; diverse; mixed; assorted
Example
The box contained miscellaneous items from different periods.
La caja contenía artículos diversos de diferentes períodos.
C2 noun /miːd/

mead

hidromiel
Meaning
An alcoholic drink made from fermented honey and water.
Example
The Vikings were known to drink large amounts of mead during feasts.
Los vikingos eran conocidos por beber grandes cantidades de hidromiel durante los banquetes.
A1 noun /mɪlk/

Milk

leche
Meaning
a white liquid produced by cows, goats, or other mammals, used as food
Example
Children need to drink milk for strong bones.
Los niños necesitan beber leche para huesos fuertes.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪ.triˌɑːrk/

matriarch

matriarca
Meaning
A woman who is the head of a family or community.
Example
The matriarch of the family made all important decisions.
La matriarca de la familia tomó todas las decisiones importantes.
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.
C1 noun /məˈnɒɡəmi/

monogamy

monogamia
Meaning
The practice of being married to or in a relationship with only one person at a time.
Example
Many cultures encourage monogamy as the ideal form of marriage.
Muchas culturas fomentan la monogamia como la forma ideal de matrimonio.
C1 noun ˌmʌn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

monetization

convertir un activo o servicio en una forma de ganar dinero
Meaning
Converting an asset or service into a way of earning money.
Example
YouTube allows content creators to earn money through monetization.
YouTube permite a los creadores de contenido ganar dinero a través de la monetización.
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.
C1 noun ˌmɛməraɪˈzeɪʃən

memorization

memorización
Meaning
The process of learning or committing something to memory
Example
Memorization of important information is crucial for exams.
La memorización de información importante es crucial para los exámenes.
C1 noun /məˈtɪəriəlɪzəm/

Materialism

materialismo
Meaning
A tendency to consider material possessions more important than spiritual values
Example
The rise of materialism in modern society concerns many philosophers.
El auge del materialismo en la sociedad moderna preocupa a muchos filósofos.
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.
C2 noun /maɪˈnjuːʃə/

minutia

minucias
Meaning
a small or trivial detail of something
Example
He was bored by the minutia of office paperwork.
Estaba aburrido por las minucias del papeleo de la oficina.
B2 adjective ˈmɒn.ɪ.tri

monetary

monetario
Meaning
Relating to money or currency.
Example
The monetary implications are significant for investors.
Las implicaciones monetarias son significativas para los inversionistas.
B2 adjective /ˈmjuːtʃuəl/

Mutual

mutuo
Meaning
shared by two or more parties; reciprocal
Example
They have a mutual respect for each other.
Ellos tienen un respeto mutuo el uno por el otro.
C2 adjective /ˈmæk.jʊˌleɪ.tɪd/

maculated

manchado
Meaning
Spotted or stained; marked with blemishes.
Example
The maculated surface of the old mirror gave it a unique charm.
La superficie manchada del viejo espejo le dio un encanto único.
B1 noun /ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/

motivation

motivación
Meaning
the reason or drive for acting or behaving in a particular way
Example
She lost her motivation to continue the project.
Ella perdió su motivación para continuar el proyecto.
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.
A2 noun ˈmɒd.əl

model

modelo
Meaning
A framework, prototype, or simulation used to represent or understand a system or process.
Example
Scientists use a model to simulate climate change.
Los científicos usan un modelo para simular el cambio climático.
C1 noun /ˈmɑː.kɪt ˌpen.ɪˈtreɪ.ʃən/

Market Penetration

penetración de mercado
Meaning
A measure of the amount of sales or adoption of a product or service compared to the total theoretical market for that product or service.
Example
High market penetration ensures competitive dominance.
Una alta penetración de mercado asegura dominancia competitiva.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmæt.rəs/

Mattress

colchón
Meaning
a large rectangular pad for supporting the reclining body, used as or on a bed
Example
We bought a new mattress for our bedroom.
Compramos un colchón nuevo para nuestra habitación.
C1 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈoʊ.kər/

mediocre

mediocre
Meaning
Of only average quality; not very good.
Example
The movie was entertaining but overall mediocre.
La película era entretenida, pero en general mediocre.
B1 adverb /ˈmiːn.waɪl/

Meanwhile

mientras tanto
Meaning
at the same time; during the same period
Example
She was cooking dinner, meanwhile he was setting the table.
Ella estaba cocinando la cena, mientras él estaba poniendo la mesa.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmʌð.ər.lænd/

Motherland

madre patria; país natal
Meaning
the country where one was born or has citizenship; homeland
Example
He always spoke fondly of his motherland.
Él siempre hablaba cariñosamente de su madre patria.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈmjuːtəbl/

mutable

mutable
Meaning
Capable of change or alteration.
Example
Human emotions are mutable and can shift rapidly.
Las emociones humanas son mutables y pueden cambiar rápidamente.
C1 adjective /məˈdʒen.tə/

Magenta

color magenta
Meaning
a bright purplish-red color
Example
She wore a beautiful magenta dress to the party.
Ella usó un hermoso vestido magenta para la fiesta.
B2 noun /ˈmes.ɪn.dʒər/

Messenger

mensajero
Meaning
a person who carries messages or communications between parties
Example
The messenger delivered important battle plans to the commander.
El mensajero entregó planes de batalla importantes al comandante.
B2 adverb /ˈmɪzərəbli/

Miserably

miserablemente
Meaning
in a wretched or unhappy manner; extremely badly
Example
The team performed miserably in the championship.
El equipo jugó miserablemente en el campeonato.
C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈkɒn.dʌkt/

Misconduct

conducta inapropiada
Meaning
Unacceptable or improper behavior, especially by a professional person
Example
The officer was dismissed for professional misconduct.
El oficial fue despedido por conducta inapropiada profesional.
B1 noun /ˈmɛtəl/

metal

metal
Meaning
A solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and conductive, such as iron, gold, or aluminum.
Example
The ring was made of precious metal.
El anillo estaba hecho de metal precioso.
C1 noun /ˈmɛdli/

medley

mezcla
Meaning
A mixture of different things, especially musical tunes combined together.
Example
The band played a medley of popular songs.
La banda tocó una mezcla de canciones populares.
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 adjective /ˌmɛrəˈtrɪʃəs/

meretricious

ficticio
Meaning
apparently attractive but having no real value or integrity.
Example
The design was flashy but meretricious.
El diseño era llamativo pero ficticio.
C2 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantel

repisa sobre la chimenea
Meaning
A shelf above a fireplace, often used for decoration.
Example
She placed family photos on the mantel above the fireplace.
Ella colocó fotos familiares sobre la repisa encima de la chimenea.
A2 /ˈmaɪ.krəˌfoʊn/

microphone

micrófono
Meaning
A device that converts sound into an electrical signal, typically used to amplify or record voices or music.
Example
She spoke into the microphone during the presentation.
Ella habló en el micrófono durante la presentación.
B2 adverb /ˈmɔːrəli/

Morally

moralmente
Meaning
in accordance with principles of right and wrong behavior; ethically
Example
She felt morally obligated to help the refugees.
Ella se sintió moralmente obligada a ayudar a los refugiados.
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.
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 /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 noun /ˈmæn.juˌskrɪpt/

manuscript

manuscrito
Meaning
a handwritten or typed document, especially a writer’s draft before publication
Example
The author submitted her manuscript to the publisher.
La autora presentó su manuscrito al editor.
C2 noun /ˈmɪstəs/

Mengra / Mystus

bagre
Meaning
a genus of catfish found in Asia, commonly known as bagrid catfish
Example
The mystus fish is commonly found in rivers and streams of South Asia.
El pez mystus se encuentra comúnmente en los ríos y arroyos del sur de Asia.
C1 noun məˈnɒp.əl.i

monopoly

monopolio
Meaning
The exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.
Example
The company has a monopoly on electric car production.
La empresa tiene un monopolio en la producción de coches eléctricos.
C1 noun, verb /məˈnuː.vər/

maneuver

maniobra / hábil
Meaning
a planned or skillful movement or action; to move skillfully or carefully
Example
The pilot maneuvered the plane through the storm.
El piloto maniobró el avión a través de la tormenta.
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.
A1 modal verb/noun /maɪt/

might

podría / poder
Meaning
used to express possibility; power or strength
Example
She might come to the party if she finishes work early.
Ella podría venir a la fiesta si termina el trabajo temprano.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈmæsɪv/

Massive

masivo; extremadamente grande; en tamaño o cantidad enorme
Meaning
extremely large; huge in size or amount
Example
The company made a massive profit this year.
La empresa hizo una ganancia masiva este año.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
B2 noun /məˈtʃʊrəti/

Maturity

madurez
Meaning
The state of being mature; full development physically or emotionally
Example
With age comes wisdom and emotional maturity.
Con la edad llega la sabiduría y la madurez emocional.
C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈtrʌst/

Mistrust

desconfianza
Meaning
Lack of trust; suspicion or doubt about someone or something
Example
There was deep mistrust between the two political parties.
Hubo una profunda desconfianza entre los dos partidos políticos.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrdʒɪn/

Margin

margen
Meaning
The edge or border of something; an amount allowed beyond what is needed
Example
Please write your notes in the margin of the page.
Por favor, escribe tus notas en el margen de la página.
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.
C2 verb /ˈmæk.ɪ.neɪt/

machinate

maquinar
Meaning
to engage in plots or schemes, usually for harmful or evil purposes
Example
The rebels tried to machinate against the king.
Los rebeldes intentaron maquinar contra el rey.
B2 adjective məˈriːn

marine

marino
Meaning
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the sea; living or growing in the sea.
Example
Marine ecosystems are highly sensitive to human activity.
Los ecosistemas marinos son muy sensibles a la actividad humana.
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 /maɪˈɡreɪʃən/

migration

migración
Meaning
the movement of people or animals from one place to another, often for better living conditions or seasonal reasons
Example
The annual migration of birds is a fascinating natural event.
La migración anual de aves es un evento natural fascinante.
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.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɪstɪk/

mystic

místico, buscador espiritual
Meaning
relating to mysteries, spirituality, or hidden truths; a person who seeks spiritual insight
Example
The mystic devoted his life to meditation and spiritual discovery.
El místico dedicó su vida a la meditación y al descubrimiento espiritual.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪstʃɪvəs/

Mischievous

travieso; juguetón; travieso
Meaning
playfully naughty; causing minor trouble; impish
Example
The mischievous child hid his sister's favorite toy.
El niño travieso escondió el juguete favorito de su hermana.
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.
B2 noun /mʌŋk/

Monk

monje
Meaning
a man who is a member of a religious community living under vows
Example
The monk spent hours in meditation each day.
El monje pasó horas en meditación cada día.
C1 adjective, verb /muːt/

moot

irrelevante / debatible
Meaning
Adjective: subject to debate or irrelevant. Verb: to suggest an idea for discussion.
Example
The issue of funding became a moot point after the project was canceled.
El tema de la financiación se convirtió en un punto irrelevante después de que el proyecto fuera cancelado.
C2 adjective /ˈmʌsti/

musty

húmedo, mohoso o con olor a humedad
Meaning
having a stale, moldy, or damp smell
Example
The old books had a musty odor.
Los libros viejos tenían un olor a humedad.
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.
C2 noun /ˈmɜːkinəs/

murkiness

oscuridad
Meaning
The quality of being dark, gloomy, or unclear.
Example
The murkiness of the water made it hard to see the fish.
La oscuridad del agua hizo que fuera difícil ver los peces.
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːdlɪn/

maudlin

excesivamente sentimental
Meaning
Overly sentimental, often tearfully or weakly emotional.
Example
He became maudlin after a few drinks.
Se volvió demasiado sentimental después de unas copas.
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.
C2 noun /ˈmuːn.biːm/

moonbeam

rayo de luna
Meaning
A ray of light from the moon.
Example
A moonbeam lit up the quiet forest clearing.
Un rayo de luna iluminó el tranquilo claro del bosque.
B1 adjective /ˈmɑːrvələs/

marvelous

maravilloso
Meaning
Causing great wonder or delight; extraordinary.
Example
She gave a marvelous performance on stage.
Ella dio una actuación maravillosa en el escenario.
A2 adverb /ˈmoʊstli/

Mostly

principalmente; mayormente; usualmente
Meaning
mainly; for the most part; usually
Example
The students are mostly from local schools.
Los estudiantes son principalmente de escuelas locales.
B1 noun /mæs/

mass

masa
Meaning
a large body of matter with no specific shape; a large number of people or things
Example
A huge mass of people gathered in the square.
Una enorme masa de personas se reunió en la plaza.
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪks/

metaphysics

metafísica
Meaning
The branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and the relationship between mind and matter.
Example
She studied metaphysics to understand the principles of existence beyond physical science.
Ella estudió metafísica para entender los principios de la existencia más allá de la ciencia física.
C2 adjective /ˌmælˈoʊdərəs/

malodorous

maloliente
Meaning
Having a very unpleasant smell.
Example
The malodorous room made everyone leave quickly.
La habitación maloliente hizo que todos se fueran rápidamente.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈkaʊnt/

miscount

contar mal
Meaning
To count wrongly or inaccurately.
Example
He miscounted the number of chairs in the hall.
Él contó mal el número de sillas en el salón.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun /məˈskiː.toʊ net/

Mosquito-net

mosquitera
Meaning
a fine mesh fabric used to cover beds or windows to keep mosquitoes and other insects out
Example
We use a mosquito net to protect ourselves from insect bites.
Usamos una mosquitera para protegernos de las picaduras de insectos.
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 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.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsənˌθroʊp/

misanthrope

misantropo
Meaning
a person who dislikes or distrusts humankind
Example
The old man was considered a misanthrope who avoided all social gatherings.
El hombre viejo era considerado un misántropo que evitaba todas las reuniones sociales.
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.
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 /ˈmɪnərəl/

mineral

mineral
Meaning
a naturally occurring substance that is solid and inorganic, often used in industry or nutrition
Example
Calcium is an important mineral for strong bones.
El calcio es un mineral importante para los huesos fuertes.
B2 noun ˈmaɪnd.set

mindset

mentalidad
Meaning
The established set of attitudes held by someone.
Example
A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.
Una mentalidad de crecimiento ayuda a las personas a aceptar los desafíos.
A2 noun /ˈmæstər/

Master

maestro; experto;
Meaning
A skilled practitioner of a particular art or activity; a teacher or expert
Example
Leonardo da Vinci was a master of both painting and sculpture.
Leonardo da Vinci era un maestro en pintura y escultura.
B2 adjective /ˈmɒdɪst/

modest

modesto/modesta
Meaning
Having or showing a humble estimate of one’s importance; simple and not extravagant.
Example
She lives in a modest house in the countryside.
Ella vive en una casa modesta en el campo.