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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.
C1 verb /ˈmʌmbəl/

mumble

murmurar
Meaning
To speak quietly and not clearly so that words are difficult to understand.
Example
He mumbled an apology before leaving.
Él murmuró una disculpa antes de irse.
C1 noun /ˈmɪd.waɪf/

midwife

partera
Meaning
A person, typically a woman, trained to assist women during childbirth.
Example
The midwife stayed with the mother throughout her labor.
La partera estuvo con la madre durante todo su trabajo de parto.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈməʊltən/

molten

fundido
Meaning
Made into liquid by heat; melted.
Example
The blacksmith poured molten metal into the mold.
El herrero vertió metal fundido en el molde.
C1 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈfɔːrɪkəl/

metaphorical

metafórico
Meaning
Characteristic of or relating to metaphor; figurative rather than literal.
Example
He used metaphorical language to describe his emotions.
Él usó un lenguaje metafórico para describir sus emociones.
C1 verb /mɔːrf/

morph

transformarse
Meaning
to change smoothly from one form, shape, or character into another
Example
The caterpillar will morph into a butterfly.
La oruga se transformará en una mariposa.
C1 noun /ˈmɒd.ə.sti/

Modesty

modestia; humildad
Meaning
the quality of being humble and not boastful about achievements
Example
Despite his success, he showed great modesty.
A pesar de su éxito, mostró gran modestia.
C1 noun /məˈrɑːl/

Morale

moral; estado de ánimo
Meaning
the confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group
Example
The team's morale improved after the victory.
La moral del equipo mejoró después de la victoria.
C1 noun /mɪkst ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

mixed economy

economía mixta
Meaning
An economic system where both government and private sector operate together.
Example
Most countries today follow a mixed economy model.
Hoy en día, la mayoría de los países siguen un modelo de economía mixta.
C1 noun ˌmek.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

mechanization

mecanización
Meaning
The process of introducing machines or replacing manual labor with machines.
Example
Mechanization has revolutionized agriculture.
La mecanización ha revolucionado la agricultura.
C1 noun /moʊˈzeɪɪk/

mosaic

mosaico
Meaning
A picture or pattern produced by arranging together small pieces of stone, tile, or glass.
Example
The church ceiling was decorated with a beautiful mosaic.
El techo de la iglesia estaba decorado con un hermoso mosaico.
C1 verb /mæʃ/

mash

machacar
Meaning
to crush or mix food into a soft mass, usually by pressing or beating
Example
She mashed the potatoes before serving dinner.
ella machó las papas antes de servir la cena.
C1 noun mælˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt

malnourishment

desnutrición
Meaning
Lack of proper nutrition, caused by not having enough to eat, not eating enough of the right things, or being unable to use the food that one does eat.
Example
Children in poverty-stricken areas suffer from malnourishment.
Los niños en áreas empobrecidas sufren de desnutrición.
C1 noun ˈmetəl kənˌtæməˈneɪʃən

metal contamination

contaminación por metales
Meaning
The presence of toxic metals in the environment that pose health and environmental risks.
Example
Metal contamination poses severe health risks.
La contaminación por metales representa graves riesgos para la salud.
C1 noun /mɔːˈtæləti/

mortality

mortalidad
Meaning
the state of being subject to death; the death rate of a population
Example
Advancements in medicine have reduced child mortality significantly.
Los avances en medicina han reducido significativamente la mortalidad infantil.
C1 adjective /mɪˈrækjələs/

Miraculous

milagroso; asombroso; extraordinario
Meaning
supernatural; amazing; extraordinary
Example
Her miraculous recovery amazed all the doctors.
Su recuperación milagrosa sorprendió a todos los médicos.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈpleɪs/

misplace

poner en el lugar equivocado
Meaning
To put something in the wrong location and temporarily lose it.
Example
I often misplace my keys when I am in a hurry.
A menudo pongo mis llaves en el lugar equivocado cuando tengo prisa.
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.
C1 noun/verb mælˈfʌŋk.ʃən

malfunction

fallo
Meaning
A failure to function normally or satisfactorily; a defect or breakdown.
Example
The engine malfunctioned due to overheating.
El motor falló debido al sobrecalentamiento.
C1 noun /mɜːrθ/

mirth

alegría
Meaning
Great joy, amusement, or laughter.
Example
The festival was full of mirth and laughter.
El festival estaba lleno de alegría y risas.
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 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 /ˌmɪsˈdiːd/

Misdeed

acción malvada; delito
Meaning
A wicked or illegal act; wrongdoing
Example
He regretted his past misdeeds and tried to make amends.
Él lamentó sus malas acciones pasadas e intentó enmendarse.
C1 noun /ˈmɪm.ɪk/

Mimic

imitador; imitar;
Meaning
A person who copies or imitates the actions, speech, or mannerisms of others
Example
The talented mimic could perfectly imitate famous celebrities.
El talentoso imitador pudo imitar perfectamente a las celebridades famosas.
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, verb /ˈmæn.deɪt/

mandate

mandato
Meaning
an official order or command; to give someone authority to act in a certain way
Example
The government issued a mandate to reduce carbon emissions.
El gobierno emitió un mandato para reducir las emisiones de carbono.
C1 adjective /ˈmeʒ.ər.ə.bəl/

Measurable

medible; cuantificable
Meaning
able to be measured; quantifiable
Example
The project's success was measurable by increased sales.
El éxito del proyecto fue medible por el aumento de ventas.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː.sɪ.fəl/

Merciful

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

moodiness

inestabilidad emocional
Meaning
The state of being frequently subject to changes in mood, especially irritability or sadness.
Example
Her moodiness made it difficult to predict how she would react.
Su inestabilidad emocional hacía difícil predecir cómo reaccionaría.
C1 noun /məˈtɜːrnəti/

Maternity

maternidad
Meaning
The state of being a mother; motherhood
Example
The hospital has an excellent maternity ward for new mothers.
El hospital tiene una excelente sala de maternidad para nuevas madres.
C1 verb, noun /miˈændər/

meander

deambular
Meaning
to wander aimlessly or follow a winding course
Example
We meandered through the old streets of the city.
Deambulamos por las antiguas calles de la ciudad.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /mʌnˈdeɪn/

mundane

mundano
Meaning
lacking interest or excitement; dull and ordinary
Example
She tried to escape her mundane routine by traveling.
Ella intentó escapar de su rutina mundana viajando.
C1 adverb /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkli/

mathematically

matemáticamente
Meaning
in a way that relates to mathematics; using numbers, formulas, or logical calculation
Example
The problem can be solved mathematically rather than by guesswork.
El problema puede resolverse matemáticamente en lugar de adivinar.
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 /maɪm/

Mime

mimo; actor de mimo
Meaning
A performer who acts without words, using only gestures and body movements
Example
The street mime entertained the crowd with his invisible box routine.
El mimo callejero entretuvo a la multitud con su rutina de caja invisible.
C1 adjective/noun nɪˈmɒn.ɪk

mnemonic

dispositivo mnemotécnico, técnica para recordar
Meaning
Assisting or intended to assist memory; a device or technique to aid memory.
Example
A mnemonic device helps students remember complex concepts.
Un dispositivo mnemotécnico ayuda a los estudiantes a recordar conceptos complejos.
C1 noun ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts

micronutrients

micronutrientes
Meaning
Essential nutrients required by organisms in small quantities throughout life to orchestrate a range of physiological functions.
Example
Micronutrients are essential for cellular function.
Los micronutrientes son esenciales para la función celular.
C1 noun /mɪˈsɑːdʒəni/

misogyny

misoginia
Meaning
Hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women.
Example
The novel has been criticized for promoting misogyny.
La novela ha sido criticada por promover la misoginia.
C1 verb /mɪns/

mince

picar finamente
Meaning
to cut into very small pieces; to walk with short quick steps
Example
She minced the garlic for the recipe.
Ella picó el ajo para la receta.
C1 noun /ˈmjuːtɪni/

mutiny

motín
Meaning
an open rebellion against authority, especially by soldiers or sailors
Example
The sailors staged a mutiny against their captain.
Los marineros organizaron un motín contra su capitán.
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəʊˌkʌltʃər/

monoculture

monocultura
Meaning
The agricultural practice of growing only one type of crop over a large area and for many consecutive years, which can lead to increased vulnerability to pests and diseases.
Example
Monoculture can lead to soil depletion and increased pest vulnerability.
La monocultura puede llevar a la desnutrición del suelo y aumentar la vulnerabilidad a las plagas.
C1 adjective /ˌmed.iˈiː.vəl/

Mediaeval

medieval
Meaning
relating to the Middle Ages; medieval
Example
The castle displayed mediaeval architecture and design.
El castillo mostraba arquitectura y diseño medieval.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmɪd.əl.mæn/

Middleman

intermediario
Meaning
A person who acts as an intermediary between two parties in a business transaction
Example
They decided to cut out the middleman and sell directly to customers.
Decidieron eliminar al intermediario y vender directamente a los clientes.
C1 noun /mɔːrɡ/

morgue

depósito de cadáveres
Meaning
a place where dead bodies are kept, especially to be identified or claimed
Example
The police took the body to the morgue for identification.
La policía llevó el cuerpo al depósito de cadáveres para su identificación.
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 /mɒb/

Mob

multitud; un grupo que actúa de manera violenta
Meaning
a large crowd of people; a group that acts in a violent way
Example
An angry mob gathered outside the building.
Una multitud enfadada se reunió fuera del edificio.
C1 verb /ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪz/

marginalize

marginalizar, dejar de lado
Meaning
To treat a person or group as unimportant or insignificant.
Example
The policy marginalized minority communities.
La política marginó a las comunidades minoritarias.
C1 verb /məˈlɛst/

molest

acosar / molestar
Meaning
to assault or abuse someone, especially in a sexual or physical way
Example
The criminal was arrested for attempting to molest a child.
El criminal fue arrestado por intentar molestar a un niño.
C1 adjective /ˈmaʊntɪnəs/

Mountainous

montañoso
Meaning
having many mountains; characterized by mountains
Example
The mountainous region was difficult to travel through.
La región montañosa era difícil de recorrer.
C1 noun /ˈmoʊldɪŋ/

molding

moldura decorativa
Meaning
A decorative strip or design, often used on walls, ceilings, or furniture.
Example
The wooden molding gave the room a classic look.
El moldaje de madera le dio a la habitación un aspecto clásico.
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 /ˈmɔːr.nər/

Mourner

persona que asiste a un funeral
Meaning
a person who attends a funeral or shows grief for someone who has died
Example
The mourners gathered at the cemetery to pay their respects.
Los dolientes se reunieron en el cementerio para rendir sus respetos.
C1 noun /ˈmɛləˌdrɑːmə/

melodrama

melodrama exagerado
Meaning
A dramatic piece with exaggerated characters and exciting events intended to appeal to the emotions.
Example
The movie was criticized for its excessive melodrama.
La película fue criticada por su melodrama excesivo.
C1 adjective /ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/

makeshift

improvisado
Meaning
used as a temporary substitute; improvised
Example
They used boxes as a makeshift table.
Usaron cajas como una mesa improvisada.
C1 adjective /maɪˈkroʊ.bi.əl/

microbial

microbiano
Meaning
Related to bacteria, fungi, and other microscopic organisms.
Example
Microbial activity in the soil improves fertility.
La actividad microbiana en el suelo mejora la fertilidad.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈmærɪtəl/

marital

conyugal
Meaning
Relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife.
Example
They sought counseling to resolve their marital issues.
Buscaron asesoramiento para resolver sus problemas conyugales.
C1 verb /ˈmiː.di.eɪt/

mediate

mediar
Meaning
To act as an intermediary in bringing about agreement or reconciliation between parties.
Example
She was asked to mediate between the two companies.
Le pidieron mediar entre las dos empresas.
C1 noun /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌklaɪmæt/

microclimate

microclima
Meaning
The climate of a small, specific area that may differ from the general climate of the surrounding region, often influenced by local factors like terrain, vegetation, or buildings.
Example
A microclimate can have a significant impact on plant growth.
Un microclima puede tener un impacto significativo en el crecimiento de las plantas.
C1 noun /ˈmʌltɪtuːd/

multitude

multitud
Meaning
A large number of people or things.
Example
A multitude of fans gathered at the stadium.
Una multitud de fanáticos se reunió en el estadio.
C1 noun /maɪt/

mite

ácaro
Meaning
a very small creature, often a tiny arachnid; also used to mean a very small amount
Example
The mattress was infested with dust mites.
El colchón estaba infestado de ácaros del polvo.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

misrepresent

falsear
Meaning
to give a false or misleading account of something
Example
The lawyer accused the witness of trying to misrepresent the facts.
El abogado acusó al testigo de intentar tergiversar los hechos.
C1 adjective ˌmɒn.jʊˈmɛn.təl

monumental

de gran importancia, extensión o tamaño
Meaning
Great in importance, extent, or size; exceptionally great; forming or serving as a monument.
Example
The discovery of electricity was a monumental achievement.
El descubrimiento de la electricidad fue un logro monumental.
C1 noun ˌmɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

mitigation

mitigación
Meaning
The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.
Example
Mitigation of climate change requires collective effort.
La mitigación del cambio climático requiere un esfuerzo colectivo.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪhɛm/

mayhem

caos
Meaning
Violent or extreme disorder; chaos and destruction.
Example
The protest turned into mayhem when the crowd clashed with the police.
La protesta se convirtió en caos cuando la multitud chocó con la policía.
C1 noun /ˈmætrəˌmoʊni/

matrimony

matrimonio
Meaning
The state of being married; marriage.
Example
They entered into matrimony after years of friendship.
Entraron en el matrimonio después de años de amistad.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪ.trɪks/

matrix

matriz, estructura
Meaning
An environment or structure in which something develops; also a mathematical array of numbers.
Example
The cultural matrix shaped his worldview.
La matriz cultural moldeó su visión del mundo.
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəˌlɒɡ/

monologue

monólogo
Meaning
A long speech by one person, often in a play or performance.
Example
The actor delivered a powerful monologue on stage.
El actor entregó un poderoso monólogo en el escenario.
C1 noun ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒmənt

mismanagement

mala gestión
Meaning
Bad or careless management of something.
Example
Mismanagement of plastic waste worsens pollution.
La mala gestión de los desechos plásticos empeora la contaminación.
C1 adjective /ˈmaɪndləs/

mindless

sin sentido
Meaning
without thought or intelligence; done without consideration
Example
He was bored by the mindless tasks at work.
Estaba aburrido por las tareas sin sentido en el trabajo.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌmet.əˈbɒl.ɪk/

metabolic

metabólico
Meaning
Relating to the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
Example
Regular exercise enhances metabolic efficiency.
El ejercicio regular mejora la eficiencia metabólica.
C1 adjective /ˈmɒdʒʊlər/

modular

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

mutter

murmurar
Meaning
to speak in a low or barely audible voice, often in dissatisfaction or irritation
Example
He muttered something under his breath as he walked away.
Él murmuró algo bajo su aliento mientras se alejaba.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmælədi/

Malady

enfermedad; malestar; dolencia
Meaning
A disease or ailment; a serious problem
Example
The doctor diagnosed a rare malady that affected her nervous system.
El doctor diagnosticó una enfermedad rara que afectó su sistema nervioso.
C1 verb /ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/

magnify

magnificar
Meaning
to make something appear larger; to increase the importance or effect of something
Example
The microscope can magnify tiny objects for better observation.
El microscopio puede magnificar objetos pequeños para mejor observación.
C1 noun /ˈmɪʃ.ən.ɛr.i/

Missionary

misionero
Meaning
A person sent on a religious mission to promote their faith in a foreign country
Example
The missionary spent years teaching and helping people in remote villages.
El misionero pasó años enseñando y ayudando a la gente en aldeas remotas.
C1 noun /mɪˈtrɒp.ə.lɪs/

Metropolis

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

Marginal

marginal; mínimo; leve
Meaning
relating to or situated at the edge; minimal; slight
Example
The marginal improvement in sales was barely noticeable.
La mejora marginal en las ventas fue apenas notable.
C1 noun /mæɡˈnɪfɪsəns/

magnificence

magnificencia
Meaning
splendor, grandeur, or impressive beauty
Example
The magnificence of the palace left everyone speechless.
La magnificencia del palacio dejó a todos sin palabras.
C1 noun /ˌmɔːrəˈtɔːriəm/

moratorium

moratoria
Meaning
A temporary suspension or delay of an activity, law, or obligation.
Example
The government announced a moratorium on new mining licenses.
El gobierno anunció una moratoria sobre las nuevas licencias de minería.
C1 adjective /ˌmel.ənˈkɒl.ɪk/

Melancholic

triste y pensativo; que expresa o siente tristeza
Meaning
sad and thoughtful; feeling or expressing sadness
Example
The melancholic music made everyone feel sad.
La música melancólica hizo que todos se sintieran tristes.
C1 adjective /ˈmoʊmənˌteri/

momentary

momentáneo
Meaning
Lasting for only a short time.
Example
There was a momentary silence in the room.
Hubo un silencio momentáneo en la habitación.
C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ə.təʊn/

monotone

tono monótono
Meaning
A continuous sound, especially of a person's voice, that does not rise and fall in pitch.
Example
The teacher's monotone made the lecture hard to follow.
El tono monótono del profesor hizo que la conferencia fuera difícil de seguir.
C1 adjective /məˈtɪk.jə.ləs/

meticulous

Extremadamente cuidadoso y preciso en la atención al detalle
Meaning
Extremely careful and precise in attention to detail
Example
A meticulous researcher checks every detail before publishing.
Un investigador meticuloso revisa cada detalle antes de publicar.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tənt/

Militant

militante
Meaning
A person who uses aggressive or violent methods to promote a political or social cause
Example
The militant group demanded immediate political reforms.
El grupo militante exigió reformas políticas inmediatas.
C1 adverb /ˈmɪdweɪ/

Midway

a mitad de camino; en el medio
Meaning
halfway; at or to the middle point
Example
The project is midway through completion.
El proyecto está a medio camino de su finalización.
C1 noun /ˈmɒk.ər.i/

Mockery

burla; ridículo;
Meaning
teasing and contemptuous language or behavior; ridicule
Example
His speech was met with mockery from the audience.
Su discurso fue recibido con burla por la audiencia.
C1 noun /ˌmɒd.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

modulation

control de la voz
Meaning
The process of varying or controlling something.
Example
Proper modulation of voice enhances communication skills.
La modulación adecuada de la voz mejora las habilidades de comunicación.
C1 noun /ˈmɛrɪɡoʊld/

Marigold

caléndula
Meaning
a bright orange or yellow flower of the daisy family, often used in gardens and ceremonies
Example
The vibrant marigold flowers added a splash of color to the festival decorations.
Las vibrantes flores de caléndula añadieron un toque de color a las decoraciones del festival.
C1 noun /moʊl/

Mole

topo
Meaning
a small burrowing mammal with tiny eyes and soft fur
Example
The mole dug tunnels under the garden.
El topo excavó túneles bajo el jardín.
C1 noun /ˈmɔːr.ɡɪʤ/

Mortgage

hipoteca
Meaning
a legal agreement by which a bank lends money to buy property
Example
They took out a mortgage to buy their first house.
Tomaron una hipoteca para comprar su primera casa.
C1 verb /ˈmedɪkeɪt/

medicate

medicar
Meaning
to treat with medicine; to give drugs to someone for medical purposes
Example
The doctor will medicate the patient to reduce inflammation.
El doctor medicará al paciente para reducir la inflamación.
C1 noun /ˈmʌf.lər/

Muffler

bufanda
Meaning
a long strip of cloth worn around the neck for warmth
Example
She wrapped a warm muffler around her neck before going outside.
Ella envolvió una bufanda cálida alrededor de su cuello antes de salir.
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.
C1 noun /meər/

Mare

yegua
Meaning
an adult female horse
Example
The beautiful mare galloped across the meadow.
La hermosa yegua galopó por el prado.
C1 noun /mɒnˈtɑːʒ/

montage

montaje
Meaning
A sequence of film editing or a composite image made by combining several separate pictures.
Example
The film opened with a montage of city life.
La película comenzó con un montaje de la vida en la ciudad.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːtəl/

Mortal

mortal; perecedero; humano
Meaning
subject to death; having a limited lifespan; human
Example
All human beings are mortal and will eventually die.
Todos los seres humanos son mortales y eventualmente morirán.
C1 adjective məˈθɒd.ɪ.kəl

methodical

metódico
Meaning
Done according to a systematic or established procedure; orderly and systematic.
Example
His methodical research produced reliable results.
Su investigación metódica produjo resultados confiables.
C1 adjective /məˈlɪɡnənt/

malignant

maligno
Meaning
dangerous or harmful in influence or effect; medically, tending to invade and destroy tissue
Example
Doctors confirmed that the tumor was malignant.
Los doctores confirmaron que el tumor era maligno.
C1 noun ˌmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

marginalization

marginalización
Meaning
The treatment of a person, group, or concept as insignificant or peripheral.
Example
Economic policies should address the marginalization of the poor.
Las políticas económicas deben abordar la marginalización de los pobres.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmɒŋ.ɡuːs/

Mongoose

mangosta
Meaning
a small carnivorous mammal known for its ability to kill venomous snakes
Example
The mongoose quickly attacked the cobra to protect its young.
La mangosta atacó rápidamente a la cobra para proteger a sus crías.
C1 noun /ˈmæɡneɪt/

Magnate

magnate; persona poderosa y rica en el negocio
Meaning
A wealthy and powerful businessperson or industrialist
Example
The oil magnate owned dozens of refineries across the country.
El magnate del petróleo poseía docenas de refinerías en todo el país.
C1 noun /ˌmælnuːˈtrɪʃən/

Malnutrition

malnutrición; nutrición deficiente
Meaning
Lack of proper nutrition; poor nourishment
Example
Malnutrition among children is a serious public health concern.
La malnutrición entre los niños es una grave preocupación de salud pública.
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 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.
C1 noun /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/

misgivings

dudas, recelos
Meaning
feelings of doubt or concern about the outcome or propriety of something
Example
She had serious misgivings about signing the contract.
Ella tenía serias dudas sobre firmar el contrato.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː(r)dərəs/

Murderous

asesino; con intención de matar; extremadamente violento; sanguinario
Meaning
having the intent to kill; extremely violent; bloodthirsty
Example
The murderous look in his eyes frightened everyone.
La mirada asesina en sus ojos asustó a todos.