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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 /meɪm/

maim

mutilar
Meaning
To wound or injure someone so that part of the body is permanently damaged.
Example
The accident maimed several passengers.
El accidente dejó a varios pasajeros malheridos.
C2 noun (plural) /maɪˈnjuːʃiiː/

minutiae

minucias
Meaning
the small, precise, or trivial details of something
Example
The lawyer focused on the minutiae of the contract.
El abogado se centró en las minucias del contrato.
C2 adjective /ˈmɪnsɪŋ/

mincing

afectado
Meaning
affectedly delicate, dainty, or refined in manner or movement
Example
He walked with mincing steps across the stage.
Él caminó con pasos afectados a través del escenario.
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 verb /ˌmæn.juˈmɪt/

manumit

liberar de la esclavitud
Meaning
to release from slavery or servitude; to set free
Example
The landowner decided to manumit his slaves.
El terrateniente decidió liberar a sus esclavos.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 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.
C2 noun /ˈmɔɪəti/

moiety

mitad o parte
Meaning
One of two equal parts; a half or portion.
Example
The estate was divided into two moieties between the heirs.
La propiedad fue dividida en dos partes entre los herederos.
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.
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 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 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 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 /ˈmɪsəl/

missal

misal
Meaning
a book containing the texts used in the Catholic Mass throughout the year
Example
The priest read from the missal during the ceremony.
El sacerdote leyó del misal durante la ceremonia.
C2 noun /ˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/

ministration

servicio
Meaning
The act of providing care, assistance, or religious service.
Example
She recovered thanks to the kind ministrations of the nurses.
Se recuperó gracias a las amables ministraciones de las enfermeras.
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 noun /məˈlɪŋɡərər/

malingerer

persona que finge estar enfermo
Meaning
a person who pretends to be sick to avoid duty or work
Example
The manager suspected that John was a malingerer.
El gerente sospechaba que John era un malingerer.
C2 noun /mælˈfiːzəns/

malfeasance

delito de funcionario público
Meaning
Wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official.
Example
The mayor was accused of malfeasance in office.
El alcalde fue acusado de malfeasance en su cargo.
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 adjective /ˌmæləˈdrɔɪt/

maladroit

torpe
Meaning
clumsy or awkward in movement or behavior
Example
His maladroit attempt at fixing the chair made it worse.
Su intento torpe de arreglar la silla lo empeoró.
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 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.
C2 noun /məˈrɔː.dər/

marauder

merodeador
Meaning
a person who roams around in search of things to steal or people to attack
Example
Villagers feared the marauders who raided their homes.
Los aldeanos temían a los merodeadores que asaltaban sus casas.
C2 noun /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 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.
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 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.
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.
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 noun /məˈnɒkrəsi/

monocracy

monarquía
Meaning
A system of government by a single person; autocracy.
Example
The nation suffered under decades of monocracy.
La nación sufrió bajo décadas de monocracia.
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəkl/

monocle

monóculo
Meaning
A single round lens for one eye, used to correct or enhance vision.
Example
The old gentleman wore a monocle at formal events.
El anciano llevaba un monóculo en eventos formales.
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.
C2 noun /ˈmær.oʊ ʌv ˈplæn.tɪn triː/

Marrow of plantain tree

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

misogynist

misógino
Meaning
A person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women.
Example
Many condemned his speech as the words of a misogynist.
Muchos condenaron su discurso como las palabras de un misógino.
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 adjective /ˈmɪnətɔːri/

minatory

amenazante
Meaning
Expressing a threat; menacing.
Example
The criminal gave the witness a minatory look.
El criminal le dio al testigo una mirada amenazante.
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 /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 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 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 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 /mæn əv wɔːr/

Man of war

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

monochromatic

monocromático
Meaning
Consisting of or displaying only one color.
Example
The artist created a striking monochromatic painting in shades of blue.
El artista creó una pintura monocromática llamativa en tonos de azul.
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 /maɪˈkrɒmɪtər/

micrometer

micrómetro
Meaning
A device used for measuring small distances with great accuracy.
Example
The engineer used a micrometer to measure the thickness of the wire.
El ingeniero usó un micrómetro para medir el grosor del cable.
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 /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 verb /ˈmæk.jʊˌleɪt/

maculate

manchar
Meaning
To stain, spot, or pollute something.
Example
The white cloth was maculated by ink stains.
La tela blanca fue manchada por manchas de tinta.
C2 noun /ˈmɔːreɪz/

mores

costumbres
Meaning
the essential or characteristic customs and conventions of a community
Example
Social mores often dictate how people behave in public.
Las costumbres sociales a menudo dictan cómo se comportan las personas en público.
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 noun /moʊt/

mote

partícula
Meaning
A tiny particle or speck, especially of dust.
Example
A mote of dust floated in the sunlight.
Una partícula de polvo flotaba en la luz del sol.
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 /ˌmɛɡələˈmeɪniə/

megalomania

fantasías delirantes de poder, riqueza o omnipotencia
Meaning
A condition characterized by delusional fantasies of power, wealth, or omnipotence.
Example
The dictator’s megalomania led him to believe he was invincible.
La megalomanía del dictador lo llevó a creer que era invencible.
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 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 /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 /ˈmɛzməˌrɪzəm/

mesmerism

hipnotismo
Meaning
A state of fascination or hypnotism.
Example
The magician held the audience in a state of mesmerism.
El mago mantuvo a la audiencia en un estado de mesmerismo.
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 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 /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.
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.
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 /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.
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 adjective /ˈmʌnid/

Moneyed

adinerado; rico; acaudalado
Meaning
having much money; wealthy; rich
Example
She comes from a moneyed family with extensive real estate holdings.
Ella proviene de una familia adinerada con extensas propiedades inmobiliarias.
C2 noun /maɪˈkrɑː.skə.pi/

microscopy

microscopía
Meaning
The use of a microscope to observe small objects or organisms.
Example
Microscopy revealed the structure of the cells.
La microscopía reveló la estructura de las células.
C2 noun /mɔːrˈtɪʃən/

mortician

funerario
Meaning
a person whose job is to prepare dead bodies for burial or cremation and to arrange funerals
Example
The mortician prepared the body for the funeral service.
El funerario preparó el cuerpo para el servicio funerario.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈmiːliˌmaʊðd/

mealymouthed

hablar de manera evasiva
Meaning
not willing to speak directly and honestly; evasive in speech
Example
The politician gave a mealymouthed response to the tough question.
El político dio una respuesta evasiva a la pregunta difícil.
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 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 /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 /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 /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 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 /ˈmɪs.kri.ənt/

Miscreant

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

meddlesome

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

mulish

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

Mallet fish

pez con caparazón
Meaning
A marine fish with a hard shell-like covering, found in coastal waters
Example
The mallet fish is known for its unique protective shell covering.
El pez con caparazón es conocido por su cubierta protectora única.
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/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 verb /ˈmʌfəl/

muffle

amortiguar
Meaning
to make a sound quieter or less distinct; to cover or wrap something to reduce noise or warmth
Example
She tried to muffle her laughter with a scarf.
Ella intentó amortiguar su risa con una bufanda.
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.
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 /ˈmɒlikɒdl/

mollycoddle

malcriar
Meaning
To treat someone in an overprotective and indulgent way.
Example
Parents should avoid mollycoddling their children too much.
Los padres deberían evitar malcriar demasiado a sus hijos.
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 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.
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 /ˌmɪsənˈθrɑːpɪk/

misanthropic

misantrópico
Meaning
having or showing a dislike of humankind
Example
His misanthropic attitude made it difficult for him to make friends.
Su actitud misantrópica hacía difícil que hiciera amigos.
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 /ˌmɪsˈruːl/

misrule

desgobierno
Meaning
bad or poor governance
Example
The kingdom suffered for decades under misrule.
El reino sufrió durante décadas bajo el desgobierno.
C2 adjective ˌmɛɡəˈlɪθɪk

megalithic

megalítico
Meaning
Relating to or denoting prehistoric monuments made of or containing large stones.
Example
The megalithic structures in ancient civilizations are fascinating.
Las estructuras megalíticas en civilizaciones antiguas son fascinantes.
C2 verb /ˈmɒrəlaɪz/

moralize

moralizar
Meaning
To comment on issues of right and wrong, often with an air of superiority.
Example
He tends to moralize about other people's choices.
Él tiende a moralizar sobre las elecciones de otras personas.
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 /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 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 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 noun /mɪˌsɛdʒəˈneɪʃən/

miscegenation

mestizaje
Meaning
the interbreeding of people considered to be of different racial types
Example
The law once prohibited miscegenation in many countries.
La ley prohibió la miscegenación en muchos países.