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C2 noun /ˈmæn.li.nəs/

manliness

virilidad
Meaning
The quality of being manly; courage, strength, and honor associated with men.
Example
His manliness was admired by his peers.
Su virilidad fue admirada por sus compañeros.
C2 noun /məˈlɑː.ti/

Malati

malati
Meaning
a fragrant climbing plant with small white flowers, commonly known as jasmine
Example
The malati vine covered the garden wall with sweet-smelling flowers.
La enredadera de malati cubrió la pared del jardín con flores de olor dulce.
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.
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.
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 /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.
C2 noun /ˈmɪn.i.ən/

minion

esbirro
Meaning
A follower or underling of a powerful person, especially a servile one.
Example
The dictator was surrounded by loyal minions who carried out his orders.
El dictador estaba rodeado de esbirros leales que cumplían sus órdenes.
C2 noun /ˈmʌrɪn/

murrain

enfermedad infecciosa del ganado
Meaning
An infectious disease that affects cattle and other animals, often fatal.
Example
The farmer lost many cows during the outbreak of murrain.
El agricultor perdió muchas vacas durante el brote de murrain.
C2 adjective /mɔːrˈdeɪʃəs/

mordacious

agudo o sarcástico
Meaning
Sharp or biting in style, tone, or remark; sarcastic.
Example
The critic’s mordacious review offended the author.
La crítica mordaz del crítico ofendió al autor.
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.
C2 noun /mjuːz/

mews

callejón/calle pequeña
Meaning
A row or street of houses or apartments that have been converted from stables or built to look like former stables.
Example
They rented a small flat in a quiet London mews.
Alquilaron un pequeño departamento en un tranquilo mews de Londres.
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 /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.
C2 adjective, adverb /ˌmæləprəˈpoʊ/

malapropos

inapropiado
Meaning
inappropriate or unsuitable; at an inconvenient or inappropriate time
Example
His comment was malapropos during the serious discussion.
Su comentario fue inapropiado durante la discusión seria.
C2 noun /ˌmɑːrtəˈnɛt/

martinet

un disciplinario estricto
Meaning
A strict disciplinarian who demands rigid adherence to rules.
Example
The new manager was such a martinet that even minor infractions were punished.
El nuevo gerente era tan martinete que incluso las infracciones menores eran castigadas.
C2 noun /ˌmɪstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

mystification

misterio, desconcierto
Meaning
the act of making something unclear or confusing; a state of being puzzled or bewildered
Example
The audience watched in mystification as the magician performed his tricks.
La audiencia miró con desconcierto mientras el mago realizaba sus trucos.
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.
C2 verb /ˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/

magnetize

magnetizar
Meaning
to make something magnetic or to strongly attract
Example
The scientist managed to magnetize the iron rod.
El científico logró magnetizar la barra de hierro.
C2 noun mɒnəˈtɑːskɪŋ

monotasking

hacer una tarea a la vez
Meaning
The practice of dedicating oneself to a given task and minimizing potential interruptions until the task is completed or a significant period of time has elapsed.
Example
Monotasking can often lead to higher quality work.
El monotasking a menudo conduce a un trabajo de mayor calidad.
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/verb /ˈmæn.ə.kəl/

manacle

grillete
Meaning
A metal shackle for fastening someone's hands or ankles; also to restrain with such shackles.
Example
The prisoner was manacled before being taken to court.
El prisionero fue maniatado antes de ser llevado al tribunal.
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'.
C2 noun /ˈmɪlk pɒt/

Milk-pot

lechetera
Meaning
a container specifically used for storing or serving milk
Example
She poured fresh milk from the milk-pot into her glass.
Ella vertió leche fresca de la lechetera en su vaso.
C2 noun /meɪˈlɑːnʒ/

melange

mezcla
Meaning
A mixture of different things or styles.
Example
The festival offered a melange of music, food, and art.
El festival ofreció una mezcla de música, comida y arte.
C2 noun /məˈnæʒəri/

menagerie

colección de animales salvajes
Meaning
a collection of wild animals kept for exhibition; a diverse or strange group of people or things
Example
The circus had a menagerie of exotic animals.
El circo tenía una colección de animales exóticos.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈmɛndɪkənt/

mendicant

mendigo
Meaning
a beggar; a person who lives by asking for alms
Example
The mendicant asked for food at the monastery gate.
El mendigo pidió comida en la puerta del monasterio.
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːkɪʃ/

mawkish

excesivamente sentimental
Meaning
excessively sentimental, often to the point of being sickly
Example
The movie was criticized for its mawkish sentimentality.
La película fue criticada por su sentimentalismo empalagoso.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsɪv/

missive

misiva
Meaning
a written message, especially a formal or official letter
Example
He sent a long missive to the governor.
Envió una larga misiva al gobernador.
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.
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 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈlɜrdʒɪkəl/

metallurgical

metalúrgico
Meaning
Relating to metallurgy or the branch of science concerned with the properties of metals and their production.
Example
He studied metallurgical engineering at the university.
Él estudió ingeniería metalúrgica en la universidad.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒtli/

motley

heterogéneo
Meaning
Made up of different, often incongruous or diverse elements.
Example
The festival attracted a motley crowd of artists, musicians, and tourists.
El festival atrajo una multitud heterogénea de artistas, músicos y turistas.
C2 noun /məˈdɒn.ə/

madonna

madonna (Virgen María)
Meaning
An artistic representation of the Virgin Mary; also used as a respectful form of address for a woman in Italian culture.
Example
The Renaissance painting depicts a Madonna holding child Jesus.
La pintura renacentista muestra a una Madonna sosteniendo al niño Jesús.
C2 noun /ˌmælˈoʊdər/

malodor

mal olor
Meaning
An unpleasant smell; bad odor.
Example
The garbage bin gave off a terrible malodor.
El cubo de basura emitió un terrible mal olor.
C2 verb /ˈmjuːtɪleɪt/

mutilate

mutilar
Meaning
to inflict serious damage on something, often by cutting or tearing
Example
The ancient manuscript was mutilated by careless handling.
El antiguo manuscrito fue mutilado por un manejo descuidado.
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.
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.
C2 verb /ˈmɒtl/

mottle

moteado
Meaning
To mark with spots or patches of color.
Example
The leaves were mottled with shades of yellow and brown.
Las hojas estaban moteadas con tonos de amarillo y marrón.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈnoʊmər/

misnomer

nombre incorrecto
Meaning
A wrong or inaccurate name or designation.
Example
Calling the tiny dog a 'giant' is a misnomer.
Llamar al perro pequeño un 'gigante' es un nombre incorrecto.
C2 noun /ˈmiːliərɪzəm/

meliorism

meliorismo
Meaning
The belief that the world tends to improve and that humans can aid its betterment.
Example
Her philosophy of meliorism kept her hopeful during difficult times.
Su filosofía de meliorismo la mantuvo esperanzada durante tiempos difíciles.
C2 noun /moʊˈtɪləti/

motility

motilidad
Meaning
The ability of an organism or cell to move independently.
Example
The motility of sperm is crucial for successful fertilization.
La motilidad de los espermatozoides es crucial para la fertilización exitosa.
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 /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.
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 noun /ˈmɒkəsɪn/

moccasin

mocasín
Meaning
A soft leather shoe, traditionally worn by Native Americans, often made from deerskin.
Example
He slipped on a pair of comfortable moccasins before going outside.
Se puso unos cómodos mocasines antes de salir.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.dʒi/

Mingy

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

masticate

masticar
Meaning
to chew food thoroughly before swallowing
Example
He slowly masticated the bread before swallowing.
Él masticó lentamente el pan antes de tragarlo.
C2 noun /ˌmjuːtəˈbɪləti/

mutability

mutabilidad
Meaning
The quality of being changeable or capable of change.
Example
The mutability of fashion trends makes it hard to keep up.
La mutabilidad de las tendencias de moda hace que sea difícil mantenerse al día.
C2 verb /ˌmɪskənˈstruː/

misconstrue

malinterpretar
Meaning
To interpret something wrongly or misunderstand the meaning.
Example
She misconstrued his silence as anger.
Ella malinterpretó su silencio como ira.
C2 verb /mʌlkt/

mulct

multar / defraudar
Meaning
to punish by a fine or to defraud someone of money
Example
The corrupt official was mulcted for his misconduct.
El funcionario corrupto fue multado por su mala conducta.
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.
C2 adjective /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/

mendacious

mentiroso
Meaning
not telling the truth; lying
Example
The politician was known for his mendacious statements.
El político era conocido por sus declaraciones mentirosas.
C2 noun /ˈmaɪkrəˌkɒzəm/

microcosm

microcosmos
Meaning
A small, representative system having analogies to a larger system; a miniature version of something.
Example
The small town is a microcosm of the entire nation.
El pequeño pueblo es un microcosmos de toda la nación.
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːrdənt/

mordant

mordaz, crítico o sarcástico
Meaning
Having a sharp, critical, or biting quality; especially in humor.
Example
Her mordant wit often left her friends speechless.
Su mordaz sentido del humor dejaba a menudo a sus amigos sin palabras.
C2 adjective /ˈmoʊtaɪl/

motile

móvil
Meaning
Capable of movement or locomotion.
Example
Certain bacteria are motile and can swim toward nutrients.
Ciertas bacterias son móviles y pueden nadar hacia los nutrientes.
C2 verb /ˈmæŋɡəl/

mangle

destrozar
Meaning
to severely damage or mutilate something, often by tearing or crushing
Example
The car was mangled in the accident.
El coche fue destrozado en el accidente.
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.
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 noun /məˈdæliən/

medallion

medallón
Meaning
a large medal or decorative piece, often worn as jewelry or used in architecture
Example
She wore a gold medallion around her neck.
Ella llevaba un medallón de oro alrededor de su cuello.
C2 noun /ˈmæŋɡoʊ fɪʃ/

Mango fish

pez barramundi
Meaning
A popular white fish also known as barramundi or Asian sea bass
Example
Mango fish is prized for its delicate flavor and tender texture.
El pez barramundi es apreciado por su sabor delicado y su textura tierna.
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.
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.
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.
C2 verb /ˈmɔːrtɪfaɪ/

mortify

mortificar
Meaning
to cause someone to feel great embarrassment or shame
Example
She was mortified when she tripped on stage.
Ella estaba mortificada cuando tropezó en el escenario.
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəɡræm/

monogram

monograma
Meaning
A design consisting of two or more letters, typically a person's initials, combined or interwoven.
Example
The towel was embroidered with her monogram.
La toalla estaba bordada con su monograma.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈtʃæns/

mischance

infortunio
Meaning
An unfortunate accident or event; bad luck.
Example
By mischance, he missed the last train home.
Por desgracia, perdió el último tren para volver a casa.
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 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.
C2 noun /meɪndʒ/

mange

sarna
Meaning
a skin disease in animals caused by parasitic mites, leading to hair loss and sores
Example
The stray dog was suffering from mange.
El perro callejero estaba sufriendo de sarna.
C2 noun /ˈmɒdɪkəm/

modicum

una pequeña cantidad
Meaning
a small or moderate amount of something, especially something valuable or desirable
Example
She showed a modicum of patience during the long meeting.
Ella mostró una pequeña cantidad de paciencia durante la larga reunión.
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.
C2 noun ˌmʌltɪˈfæsɪtɪd ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən ˈfreɪmwɜːrks

multifaceted information frameworks

marcos de información multifacéticos
Meaning
Complex, comprehensive structures for organizing and managing information that have multiple aspects or dimensions.
Example
Digital literacy involves building multifaceted information frameworks.
La alfabetización digital implica la construcción de marcos de información multifacéticos.
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 /ˈmæsəkɪst/

masochist

masoquista
Meaning
a person who derives pleasure from their own pain or humiliation
Example
He was called a masochist for enjoying tough challenges.
Lo llamaron masoquista por disfrutar de desafíos difíciles.
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 adjective /ˌmækɪəˈvɛliən/

machiavellian

astuto, maquiavélico y sin escrúpulos, especialmente en política o para avanzar en la carrera de uno
Meaning
cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous, especially in politics or in advancing one's career
Example
The politician was known for his Machiavellian tactics.
El político era conocido por sus tácticas maquiavélicas.
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.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsəleɪni/

miscellany

miscelánea
Meaning
A collection or mixture of various things.
Example
The book is a miscellany of essays and poems.
El libro es una miscelánea de ensayos y poemas.
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 /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 /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.
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 /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.
C2 noun /ˈmænˌtræp/

man-trap

trampa para hombres
Meaning
A trap designed to catch or injure humans; informally, a woman considered dangerously attractive.
Example
The old castle had a man-trap at the entrance.
El viejo castillo tenía una trampa para hombres en la entrada.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒtld/

mottled

moteado
Meaning
Marked with spots, streaks, or blotches of different shades or colors.
Example
The snake's mottled skin helped it blend into the forest floor.
La piel moteada de la serpiente le ayudó a camuflarse en el suelo del bosque.
C2 noun /ˈmʌskɪt/

musket

un tipo de fusil antiguo
Meaning
a type of long gun used in the past, especially by infantry soldiers
Example
The soldiers carried muskets into the battlefield.
Los soldados llevaron mosquetes al campo de batalla.
C2 noun /ˈmædrɪɡəl/

madrigal

madrigal
Meaning
A short, lyrical poem set to music, typically from the Renaissance period.
Example
The choir performed a beautiful madrigal from the 16th century.
El coro interpretó un hermoso madrigal del siglo XVI.
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.
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 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 adjective /məˈnaɪəkəl/

maniacal

maniaco
Meaning
behaving like a maniac; showing excessive enthusiasm or madness
Example
He gave a maniacal laugh during the movie.
Él dio una risa maniaca durante la película.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪvən/

maven

experto
Meaning
an expert or connoisseur in a particular field
Example
He is a tech maven who always knows the latest trends.
Él es un experto en tecnología que siempre sabe las últimas tendencias.
C2 noun /ˌmæləˈdɪkʃən/

Malediction

maldición
Meaning
A magical word used to invoke a curse; an evil spell
Example
The witch uttered a terrible malediction upon her enemies.
La bruja pronunció una terrible maldición sobre sus enemigos.
C2 noun /ˈmaʊntɪˌbæŋk/

mountebank

charlatán
Meaning
A charlatan or trickster who deceives others, often for personal gain.
Example
The crowd was fooled by the mountebank’s false promises.
La multitud fue engañada por las falsas promesas del charlatán.
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.
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.
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.
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 /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.
C2 adjective /ˌmædʒɪˈstɪəriəl/

magisterial

magisterial
Meaning
Having the characteristics of a master or authority; commanding and dignified.
Example
The professor spoke in a magisterial tone during the lecture.
El profesor habló en un tono magisterial durante la conferencia.
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 /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 /ˈmɛtrəˌnoʊm/

metronome

metrónomo
Meaning
A device that produces regular ticks or beats to help musicians maintain tempo.
Example
She practiced the piano with a metronome to keep steady timing.
Ella practicaba el piano con un metrónomo para mantener el ritmo constante.
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.
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəˌsɪləbəl/

monosyllable

palabra monosílaba
Meaning
A word consisting of only one syllable.
Example
Words like 'yes' and 'no' are monosyllables.
Palabras como 'sí' y 'no' son monosílabos.
C2 noun /ˈmʌɡwʌmp/

mugwump

persona ajena a la política de partidos
Meaning
a person who remains independent from party politics or remains aloof from disputes
Example
He was called a mugwump for refusing to join either political side.
Se le llamó mugwump por negarse a unirse a cualquiera de los dos lados políticos.
C2 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd liːf/

Mustard leaf

hoja de mostaza
Meaning
green leafy vegetable from the mustard plant; edible leaves used in cooking
Example
We cooked mustard leaf with fish in a traditional Bengali curry.
Cocinamos hoja de mostaza con pescado en un curry bengalí tradicional.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌmʌl.tɪˈfeə.ri.əs/

Multifarious

diverso; de muchos aspectos
Meaning
having many different aspects or forms; diverse and varied
Example
The company has multifarious business interests including technology, finance, and healthcare.
La empresa tiene intereses comerciales multifacéticos, incluidos tecnología, finanzas y atención médica.
C2 adjective /ˈmjuːtɪnəs/

mutinous

rebelde
Meaning
refusing to obey authority; rebellious
Example
The soldiers grew mutinous after months without pay.
Los soldados se volvieron rebeldes después de meses sin paga.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈmʌski/

musky

almizclado
Meaning
having a strong, sweet, earthy smell like musk
Example
The perfume had a musky fragrance.
El perfume tenía una fragancia almizclada.
C2 verb /ˌmælˈtriːt/

maltreat

maltratar
Meaning
To treat someone cruelly or unfairly.
Example
The law punishes those who maltreat animals.
La ley castiga a aquellos que maltratan a los animales.
C2 adjective ˌmɔː.fəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

morphological

relacionado con la estructura y formación de palabras
Meaning
Related to the structure and formation of words; concerning morphology in linguistics.
Example
Morphological analysis helps AI understand word structures.
El análisis morfológico ayuda a la IA a entender las estructuras de las palabras.