matrimony
All a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z
All CEFR A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
Content locale
EN English BN Bengali HI Hindi ES Español FR Francés DE Alemán RU Ruso ZH Chino JA Japonés
All Vocabulary Cards All Vocabularies
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.
A2 noun breɪn

brain

cerebro
Meaning
The organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, feelings, and activity
Example
The brain can only focus on one thing at a time.
El cerebro solo puede concentrarse en una cosa a la vez.
A2 noun /ˈfɑːr.mər/

Farmer

agricultor
Meaning
a person who grows crops or raises animals for food or profit
Example
The farmer planted rice in the fertile fields this season.
El agricultor plantó arroz en los campos fértiles esta temporada.
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.
C1 verb /bɪˈreɪt/

berate

regañar
Meaning
to scold or criticize angrily
Example
The teacher berated the student for being late.
El maestro regañó al estudiante por llegar tarde.
A1 noun /ɪɡˈzɑːm.pəl/

example

ejemplo
Meaning
a thing or person regarded as a model to be followed or avoided
Example
He is a good example of a hardworking student.
Él es un buen ejemplo de un estudiante trabajador.
C2 noun /ˈæl.mɪ.rə/

Almirah

armario
Meaning
a large cupboard or wardrobe used for storing clothes and other items
Example
I keep all my clothes in the wooden almirah.
Guardo toda mi ropa en el armario de madera.
B1 noun /əˈsaɪnmənt/

assignment

tarea
Meaning
a task or piece of work given to someone as part of their duties
Example
The students completed their homework assignment on time.
Los estudiantes completaron su tarea de hogar a tiempo.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəkˈnɒlɪdʒd/

unacknowledged

no reconocido
Meaning
Not recognized, admitted, or accepted; ignored or unnoticed
Example
Her contributions to the project went unacknowledged.
Sus contribuciones al proyecto pasaron desapercibidas.
C1 adjective /seɪdʒ/

Sage

sabio; prudente; con buen juicio
Meaning
wise; showing wisdom from experience; prudent; having good judgment
Example
The sage advice from the elder helped solve the problem.
El sabio consejo del anciano ayudó a resolver el problema.
C1 noun ˈprəʊses stəˈbɪlɪti

process stability

estabilidad del proceso
Meaning
The consistency and steadiness of biological or functional processes
Example
Cold air ensures process stability in plants.
El aire frío asegura la estabilidad del proceso en las plantas.
B1 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl/

council

consejo
Meaning
an assembly of people chosen or elected to make decisions or advise on matters
Example
The city council voted to improve public transportation.
El consejo de la ciudad votó para mejorar el transporte público.
B2 noun əˈkɔːrd

accord

acuerdo
Meaning
An official agreement or treaty.
Example
The accord emphasized gradual progress.
El acuerdo enfatizó el progreso gradual.
C2 adjective /ˈfluːviəl/

fluvial

fluvial
Meaning
relating to or found in a river
Example
The fluvial deposits indicated the presence of an ancient river system.
Los depósitos fluviales indicaron la presencia de un antiguo sistema fluvial.
C2 adjective /dɪˈkrɛpɪt/

decrepit

deteriorado
Meaning
worn out or weakened by age or neglect
Example
The decrepit old house was on the verge of collapse.
La casa deteriorada estaba al borde del colapso.
B2 adjective /ˈkrɒnɪk/

chronic

crónico
Meaning
Lasting for a long time or constantly recurring, often describing illness.
Example
She suffers from chronic back pain.
Ella sufre de dolor crónico en la espalda.
B2 adjective; verb (past and past participle) /lɜːrnd/

learned

erudito
Meaning
having acquired much knowledge through study; gained knowledge or skill through experience or teaching
Example
She is a learned scholar with deep knowledge of history.
Ella es una erudita con profundo conocimiento de la historia.
A2 noun /ˈkɒm.ent/

comment

comentario
Meaning
a verbal or written remark expressing an opinion or reaction
Example
She posted a kind comment on my photo.
Ella publicó un comentario amable en mi foto.
B2 noun, verb /ˈblɒsəm/

blossom

florecer
Meaning
a flower or mass of flowers on a tree or plant; to develop or flourish
Example
The small garden began to blossom in spring.
El pequeño jardín comenzó a florecer en primavera.
B2 verb /ɪmˈbreɪs/

embrace

abrazar
Meaning
to hold someone closely in your arms; to accept willingly
Example
She embraced her friend at the airport.
Ella abrazó a su amiga en el aeropuerto.
C2 adjective /sæŋˈɡwɪniəs/

sanguineous

relacionado con sangre
Meaning
Relating to blood; bloody.
Example
The surgeon examined the sanguineous discharge from the wound.
El cirujano examinó la secreción sanguínea de la herida.
B1 noun /ˈmɒr.əl/

Moral

moralidad
Meaning
a lesson about right and wrong conduct; principles of right behavior
Example
The moral of the story is to always tell the truth.
La lección moral de la historia es siempre decir la verdad.
C1 adjective ˈtæs.ɪt

tacit

tácito
Meaning
Understood or implied without being openly expressed or stated
Example
Their mutual understanding was based on tacit agreement.
Su comprensión mutua se basó en un acuerdo tácito.
C1 noun /ˌæmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

amplification

amplificación
Meaning
the act or process of making something stronger, louder, or more intense; an expansion or elaboration of details
Example
The microphone provides amplification of the speaker’s voice.
El micrófono proporciona amplificación de la voz del orador.
C1 noun /ˈɪnstɪˌɡeɪtər/

instigator

instigador
Meaning
A person who brings about or initiates something, usually something bad.
Example
The police identified him as the instigator of the violence.
La policía lo identificó como el instigador de la violencia.
A2 verb /heɪt/

hate

odiar
Meaning
to feel intense dislike or aversion for someone or something
Example
I hate waiting in long lines.
Odio esperar en largas filas.
A1 pronoun /wi/

we

nosotros
Meaning
used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself and one or more other people
Example
We are going to the park this afternoon.
Vamos al parque esta tarde.
C2 adjective /ˈvɛdʒɪtəl/

vegetal

vegetal
Meaning
relating to or consisting of plants or vegetation
Example
The soup had a distinct vegetal flavor.
La sopa tenía un sabor vegetal distintivo.
B2 adjective /ˈæm.pəl/

Ample

amplio; abundante; suficiente
Meaning
large in size, extent, or capacity; plentiful; more than enough
Example
We have ample time to finish the project before the deadline.
Tenemos tiempo suficiente para terminar el proyecto antes de la fecha límite.
C2 noun ˌiːkwəˈnɪməti

equanimity

Calma mental, compostura y equilibrio, especialmente en una situación difícil
Meaning
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
Example
She handled the news with remarkable equanimity.
Ella manejó la noticia con una equanimidad extraordinaria.
B2 verb /pliːd/

plead

suplicar
Meaning
to make an emotional appeal; to present a case in court
Example
She pleaded for mercy.
Ella suplicó por misericordia.
B2 adjective /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/

sarcastic

sarcástico
Meaning
Using irony or mockery to convey contempt or humor.
Example
She made a sarcastic remark about his cooking.
Hizo un comentario sarcástico sobre su cocina.
C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.ləs/

pitiless

despiadado
Meaning
showing no pity or compassion; cruel
Example
The pitiless ruler ignored the suffering of his people.
El gobernante despiadado ignoró el sufrimiento de su pueblo.
B2 verb /ˈæmplɪˌfaɪ/

amplify

amplificar
Meaning
to make sounds louder; to make something larger or more significant
Example
The microphone amplifies her voice.
El micrófono amplifica su voz.
C1 noun /ˈrem.nənt/

Remnant

resto
Meaning
a small remaining quantity of something; a piece of cloth left over after the main piece has been used
Example
Only a remnant of the ancient wall remains.
Solo queda un resto de la antigua muralla.
B1 verb /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/

indicate

indicar
Meaning
to point out; to show or suggest; to be a sign of
Example
The red light indicates that you should stop.
La luz roja indica que debes parar.
B1 noun /ˈleɪ.ər/

Layer

capa; estratificación;
Meaning
a sheet, quantity, or thickness of material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body
Example
The cake has three layers of chocolate.
El pastel tiene tres capas de chocolate.
B2 verb /ˈtɛstəfaɪ/

testify

testificar
Meaning
to make a statement or declaration under oath or to give evidence
Example
She was called to testify in court about the accident.
Fue llamada a testificar en el tribunal sobre el accidente.
B2 adjective /ˈsɜːrkjələr/

circular

circular
Meaning
shaped like a circle; round in form
Example
The kids sat in a circular arrangement around the campfire.
Los niños se sentaron en una disposición circular alrededor de la fogata.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛɡnənt/

regnant

regente
Meaning
Reigning; currently holding power, authority, or dominance.
Example
The regnant queen introduced several reforms during her reign.
La reina regente introdujo varias reformas durante su reinado.
B2 noun /ɪnˈspɛktər/

inspector

inspector
Meaning
An official employed to ensure regulations are obeyed or standards are met.
Example
The inspector carefully checked the restaurant's kitchen for hygiene standards.
El inspector revisó cuidadosamente la cocina del restaurante para cumplir con los estándares de higiene.
A2 noun /jɑːrd/

Yard

patio; jardín; área alrededor de una casa
Meaning
a unit of linear measure equal to 3 feet; an area of land immediately adjacent to a building
Example
The children played in the back yard.
Los niños jugaron en el jardín trasero.
C1 noun /fruːˈɡæl.ə.ti/

frugality

frugalidad
Meaning
The quality of being economical in use or expenditure; not wasteful.
Example
Frugality is essential for saving money effectively.
La frugalidad es esencial para ahorrar dinero de manera efectiva.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɒkjələr/

jocular

bromista
Meaning
fond of or characterized by joking; humorous
Example
His jocular nature made him popular among colleagues.
Su naturaleza bromista lo hizo popular entre sus compañeros.
C1 noun /ˌʌnbɪˈliːf/

Unbelief

incredulidad
Meaning
lack of religious belief; skepticism or doubt
Example
His unbelief in the supernatural made him a skeptic.
Su incredulidad hacia lo sobrenatural lo convirtió en un escéptico.
B1 verb /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/

purchase

comprar
Meaning
to buy something; to acquire by paying money
Example
I need to purchase groceries for the week.
Necesito comprar víveres para la semana.
A2 noun /kɔɪnz/

coins

monedas
Meaning
Flat, typically round pieces of metal issued by a government as money.
Example
He collected old coins from different countries.
Recogió monedas antiguas de diferentes países.
C1 noun /ˈlɔː.ləs.nəs/

Lawlessness

anarquía
Meaning
absence of law and order; a state where laws do not exist or are not enforced
Example
The city descended into lawlessness after the government collapsed.
La ciudad descendió a la anarquía después del colapso del gobierno.
C1 noun /fiːt/

feat

hazaña
Meaning
an achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength
Example
Climbing Mount Everest was a remarkable feat.
Escalar el monte Everest fue una hazaña notable.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɒvərɪʃ/

impoverish

empobrecer
Meaning
To make someone poor or reduce the quality or richness of something.
Example
The long war impoverished the entire nation.
La larga guerra empobreció a toda la nación.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdeɪndʒər/

endanger

poner en peligro
Meaning
To put someone or something at risk or in danger.
Example
Cutting down forests can endanger many species of animals.
Cortar los bosques puede poner en peligro muchas especies de animales.
C1 noun /kəʊˈhiːʒən/

cohesion

cohesión
Meaning
The action or fact of forming a united whole.
Example
The team showed excellent cohesion throughout the project.
El equipo mostró excelente cohesión durante el proyecto.
B1 adverb /ˌhæfˈweɪ/

halfway

a mitad de camino
Meaning
at or to a point equal in distance between two points
Example
We met halfway between the two towns.
Nos encontramos a mitad de camino entre las dos ciudades.
C2 noun /tɛkˈnɒɡrəfi/

technography

tecnografía
Meaning
the descriptive study or writing about the practical arts, technologies, or technical methods of a society
Example
The anthropologist specialized in technography to understand indigenous tool-making traditions.
El antropólogo se especializó en tecnografía para entender las tradiciones indígenas de fabricación de herramientas.
B2 noun /ˈmeɪnstriːm/

mainstream

corriente principal
Meaning
the ideas, attitudes, or activities that are regarded as normal or conventional; the dominant trend in opinion or fashion
Example
Social media has become a mainstream source of news for many people.
Las redes sociales se han convertido en una fuente de noticias corriente principal para muchas personas.
B2 noun /ˌdel.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

delegation

delegación
Meaning
A group of people chosen to represent others in negotiations or discussions.
Example
The delegation presented their country's agenda.
La delegación presentó la agenda de su país.
C1 verb /skʌf/

scuff

rasguñar
Meaning
to mark or scratch the surface of something by rubbing
Example
He scuffed his shoes on the pavement.
Él rasguñó sus zapatos en la acera.
C1 adjective /ˈboʊɡəs/

bogus

falso
Meaning
false, fake, or not genuine
Example
The police arrested him for using a bogus ID card.
La policía lo arrestó por usar una tarjeta de identificación falsa.
A2 noun /ˈdrɔːər/

drawer

cajón
Meaning
a box-shaped storage compartment that slides in and out of furniture
Example
She kept her jewelry in the top drawer of the dresser.
Ella guardó sus joyas en el cajón superior de la cómoda.
A1 noun /ˈtɪkɪt/

ticket

boleto
Meaning
a small piece of paper or card that gives the holder a right to access a service or event
Example
He bought a ticket to the concert.
Compró un boleto para el concierto.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɪəriəs/

imperious

imperioso
Meaning
Arrogantly domineering or overbearing.
Example
Her imperious tone made it hard for others to argue.
Su tono imperioso dificultaba que los demás discutieran.
B1 noun /ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/

combination

combinación / mezcla
Meaning
The act of joining or mixing two or more things together.
Example
This dish is a perfect combination of sweet and spicy flavors.
Este plato es una combinación perfecta de sabores dulces y picantes.
C1 adjective /ˌsaɪkoʊsəˈmætɪk/

psychosomatic

psicosomático
Meaning
Relating to a physical illness or condition caused or aggravated by mental factors such as stress.
Example
Her stomach pain was diagnosed as psychosomatic, linked to stress.
El dolor de su estómago fue diagnosticado como psicosomático, vinculado al estrés.
C2 adjective /prɪˈzʌmptɪv/

presumptive

presunto
Meaning
Based on probability or assumption rather than proof.
Example
She is the presumptive nominee for the party.
Ella es la nominada presunta para el partido.
B2 adjective /prɪˈpærəˌtɔːri/

Preparatory

preliminar; introductorio; destinado a la preparación
Meaning
preliminary; introductory; intended as preparation
Example
She attended preparatory classes before the final exam.
Asistió a clases preparatorias antes del examen final.
C2 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃər/

jucture

momento crítico
Meaning
a particular point in time, especially one of great importance or crisis
Example
At this critical jucture, the company must decide whether to expand or downsize.
En este momento crítico, la empresa debe decidir si expandirse o reducirse.
C1 noun ˌsteɪbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

stabilization

estabilización
Meaning
The process of making or becoming stable.
Example
The stabilization of the structure was essential after the earthquake.
La estabilización de la estructura fue esencial después del terremoto.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɛn.ɪ.tənt/

impenitent

impenitente
Meaning
Not feeling regret or shame about one's actions.
Example
The criminal remained impenitent after the trial.
El criminal permaneció impenitente después del juicio.
C1 verb /ˈwɪð.ər/

wither

marchitar
Meaning
to dry up and die, typically used for plants
Example
The flowers will wither without enough water.
Las flores se marchitarán sin suficiente agua.
A2 noun /spɒt/

spot

lugar
Meaning
a particular place or position
Example
I found a great spot for a picnic in the park.
Encontré un gran lugar para hacer un picnic en el parque.
A2 conjunction /ˈniːðər/

neither

ni uno ni otro
Meaning
used to connect two negative alternatives
Example
Neither the manager nor the assistant could attend the meeting.
Ni el gerente ni el asistente pudieron asistir a la reunión.
C2 verb /kənˈdjuːs/

conduce

contribuir
Meaning
To help bring about a particular result; to contribute to something.
Example
Regular exercise conduces to better health.
El ejercicio regular contribuye a una mejor salud.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːrdʒəns/

insurgence

insurgencia
Meaning
An act of rebellion or uprising against authority.
Example
The government struggled to contain the growing insurgence.
El gobierno luchó por contener la creciente insurgencia.
C1 noun /ˈtɛnɪt/

tenet

principio
Meaning
a principle, belief, or doctrine held to be true
Example
Honesty is a central tenet of their philosophy.
La honestidad es un principio central de su filosofía.
C2 noun /ˈlæsɪtjuːd/

lassitude

fatiga
Meaning
a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy
Example
After the long hike, a feeling of lassitude swept over the group.
Después de la larga caminata, una sensación de fatiga se apoderó del grupo.
B1 noun /tʃiːk/

Cheek

mejilla; descaro;
Meaning
either side of the face below the eye; impudent or disrespectful behavior
Example
The baby's rosy cheeks showed she was healthy and happy.
Las mejillas rosadas del bebé mostraron que estaba sana y feliz.
A1 noun /pɑːrk/

park

parque
Meaning
a large public area of land with grass, trees, and paths, where people can walk or relax
Example
The children were playing in the park.
Los niños estaban jugando en el parque.
B2 noun /ˈrækɪt/

racket

raqueta / alboroto
Meaning
A piece of equipment used to hit the ball in sports like tennis or badminton; also a loud noise or an illegal scheme.
Example
He bought a new tennis racket for the match.
Él compró una nueva raqueta de tenis para el partido.
B2 adjective; verb (past participle) /ˈɒkjʊpaɪd/

occupied

ocupado
Meaning
being in use or taken; filled or lived in; controlled or held by force
Example
The room is occupied, so please wait outside.
La habitación está ocupada, por favor espere afuera.
C1 verb /ˈwɪtl/

whittle

tallar
Meaning
to carve or shape something by cutting off small pieces; to gradually reduce
Example
He spent the afternoon whittling a piece of wood into a toy.
Él pasó la tarde tallando un trozo de madera en un juguete.
B1 noun /ˈɡaɪ.dəns/

Guidance

orientación; liderazgo; asesoramiento
Meaning
advice or information aimed at resolving a problem or difficulty; leadership or direction
Example
The teacher provided valuable guidance to help students choose their career paths.
El maestro proporcionó valiosa orientación para ayudar a los estudiantes a elegir sus trayectorias profesionales.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃuː.zi/

Choosey/Choosy

exigente; muy selectivo; particular sobre lo que le gusta o acepta
Meaning
very careful in choosing; selective; particular about what one likes or accepts
Example
He's very choosy about the restaurants where he eats.
Es muy exigente con los restaurantes donde come.
C1 verb /əˈkrɛdɪt/

accredit

acreditar
Meaning
to officially recognize, authorize, or approve someone or something
Example
The university is accredited by the national education board.
La universidad está acreditada por el consejo nacional de educación.
C2 noun, adjective /ɪˈklɪptɪk/

ecliptic

eclíptica
Meaning
The apparent path of the sun across the sky; relating to eclipses or this path.
Example
The ecliptic is the plane of Earth's orbit around the Sun.
La eclíptica es el plano de la órbita de la Tierra alrededor del Sol.
B2 noun /ˈlɪz.ɚd/

Lizard

lagarto
Meaning
a cold-blooded reptile with a long body, four legs, and a tail
Example
A small lizard ran across the garden wall.
Un pequeño lagarto corrió por la pared del jardín.
C1 verb /ˈfɜːr.tɪ.laɪz/

fertilize

fertilizar
Meaning
to make soil or land more fertile by adding substances
Example
Farmers fertilize the fields to increase crop yield.
Los agricultores fertilizan los campos para aumentar la cosecha.
C2 verb /bɪˈdɔːb/

bedaub

embarrar
Meaning
to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance
Example
The children bedaubed the wall with paint.
Los niños embadurnaron la pared con pintura.
B1 noun /træm kɑːr/

Tram car

tranvía
Meaning
An electric vehicle that runs on rails along the street
Example
The tram car stopped at every station in the city center.
El tranvía se detuvo en cada estación en el centro de la ciudad.
C2 noun /ˈɪɡ.nəˌmɪn.i/

ignominy

ignominia
Meaning
Public shame, disgrace, or dishonor.
Example
He lived the rest of his life in ignominy after the scandal.
Vivió el resto de su vida en ignominia después del escándalo.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈstrʌktəbl/

indestructible

indestructible
Meaning
Impossible to destroy or break.
Example
The superhero's shield was said to be indestructible.
Se dijo que el escudo del superhéroe era indestructible.
C1 verb /trænˈskraɪb/

transcribe

transcribir
Meaning
to make a written copy of spoken words or notes
Example
The secretary transcribed the meeting minutes.
La secretaria transcribió las actas de la reunión.
A2 verb /roʊl/

roll

rodar
Meaning
to move by turning over and over on an axis
Example
She rolled the ball down the hill.
Ella hizo rodar la pelota cuesta abajo.
C2 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər/

Hanker

anhelo, deseo
Meaning
a feeling of yearning or craving; a strong desire for something
Example
After years abroad, she developed a deep hanker for her homeland's traditional cuisine.
Después de años en el extranjero, desarrolló un profundo deseo por la comida tradicional de su tierra natal.
B2 noun /ˌrɛfəˈriː/

referee

árbitro
Meaning
a person who oversees a game or match to ensure the rules are followed
Example
The referee stopped the game after a foul.
El árbitro detuvo el juego después de una falta.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪlieɪtɪd/

ciliated

con cilios
Meaning
Having minute hairlike projections (cilia) on the surface of cells or organisms.
Example
The ciliated cells in the respiratory tract help move mucus out of the lungs.
Las células ciliadas en el tracto respiratorio ayudan a mover el moco fuera de los pulmones.
C2 adjective ˌɪm.pəˈtɜː.bə.bəl

imperturbable

imperturbable
Meaning
Unable to be upset or excited; not easily disturbed.
Example
His imperturbable nature made him a great leader.
Su naturaleza imperturbable lo convirtió en un gran líder.
C1 noun /ˈæmplɪtjuːd/

amplitude

amplitud
Meaning
the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, or the size of something
Example
The amplitude of the earthquake was measured on the Richter scale.
La amplitud del terremoto fue medida en la escala de Richter.
B1 noun /kloʊðz ˈaɪərn/

Clothes iron

plancha de ropa
Meaning
An electric appliance used to remove wrinkles from clothes by applying heat and pressure
Example
I need to use the clothes iron to make my shirt look neat for the meeting.
Necesito usar la plancha de ropa para hacer que mi camisa luzca ordenada para la reunión.
C1 adjective /ˈpraɪ.məl/

primal

primitivo, esencial
Meaning
Relating to the earliest stage of development; essential or fundamental.
Example
Fear is one of the most primal emotions humans experience.
El miedo es una de las emociones más primarias que los humanos experimentan.
B2 noun /əˈpoʊ.nənt/

Opponent

oponente; rival
Meaning
a person who disagrees with or resists a proposal or practice; someone who competes against another
Example
The chess player defeated his strongest opponent.
El jugador de ajedrez derrotó a su oponente más fuerte.
A2 noun /dɪˈɡriː/

degree

grado / nivel
Meaning
an amount or level of something; an academic qualification
Example
She earned a degree in engineering.
Ella obtuvo un grado en ingeniería.
B2 noun /ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt/

habitat

hábitat
Meaning
The natural environment where an organism lives and meets its needs.
Example
The polar bear's natural habitat is the Arctic region.
El hábitat natural del oso polar es la región ártica.
C1 noun /ˈʌndərdɒɡ/

underdog

desvalido
Meaning
a competitor thought to have little chance of winning; a weaker party in a contest
Example
The underdog team surprised everyone by winning the championship.
El equipo desvalido sorprendió a todos al ganar el campeonato.
C2 verb /ˈpɛtɪˌfɒɡ/

pettifog

discutir sobre trivialidades
Meaning
to argue or quibble over trivial matters; to engage in petty, dishonest practices
Example
The lawyer was accused of trying to pettifog instead of addressing the real issue.
Se acusó al abogado de tratar de discutir sobre temas triviales en lugar de abordar el verdadero problema.
C2 noun /ˈhɔːrs.liːt͡ʃ/

Horse-leach

sanguijuela de caballo
Meaning
a large species of leech that was traditionally used in veterinary medicine
Example
The veterinarian explained that horse-leach was once commonly used to treat horses.
El veterinario explicó que la sanguijuela de caballo se usaba comúnmente en el tratamiento de caballos.
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 /ˈhɜː.bəl/

herbal

herbal
Meaning
Made from or containing herbs, especially for medicinal purposes.
Example
Herbal remedies were widely used here.
Los remedios herbales eran ampliamente utilizados aquí.
B2 noun /ʌnˈkɒnʃəsnəs/

unconsciousness

inconsciencia
Meaning
the state of being unaware of and unable to respond to one's surroundings
Example
After the accident, he was in a state of unconsciousness for several hours.
Después del accidente, él estuvo en estado de inconsciencia durante varias horas.
A2 noun /ɪˈvent/

event

evento
Meaning
something that happens, especially something important
Example
The concert was the biggest event of the year.
El concierto fue el evento más grande del año.
C1 adjective /ˈsaɪt.ləs/

Sightless

ciego; sin visión
Meaning
unable to see; blind; lacking vision
Example
The sightless man navigated the street with his guide dog.
El hombre ciego navegó por la calle con su perro guía.
B1 verb /pəʊs(t)ˈpəʊn/

postpone

posponer
Meaning
to delay something to a later time
Example
The meeting was postponed until next week.
La reunión fue postpuesta hasta la próxima semana.
A1 adjective /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/

excited

emocionado
Meaning
very enthusiastic and eager about something
Example
The children were excited to open their presents.
Los niños estaban emocionados por abrir sus regalos.
C2 noun /ˈpɒliˌkreɪsi/

polycracy

policracia
Meaning
rule by many; government by multiple authorities
Example
The nation experienced a polycracy after decentralization reforms.
La nación experimentó una policracia después de las reformas de descentralización.
B2 noun, verb /ˈdɪskɔːrs/

discourse

discurso, charla
Meaning
Written or spoken communication or debate.
Example
The professor gave a discourse on ancient philosophy.
El profesor dio un discurso sobre filosofía antigua.
B1 noun /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/

application

solicitud / aplicación / software
Meaning
a formal request for something; the act of putting something into operation; or a software program
Example
She submitted her application for the scholarship.
Ella presentó su solicitud para la beca.
C2 noun ˈtræn.zi.əns

transience

transitoriedad
Meaning
The state or fact of lasting only for a short time; impermanence.
Example
The transience of youth makes it more precious.
La transitoriedad de la juventud la hace más preciosa.
C1 adjective /ˈɛm.ɪ.nənt/

eminent

eminente
Meaning
Famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.
Example
He is an eminent scientist known for groundbreaking research.
Él es un científico eminente conocido por su investigación innovadora.
B1 noun /ˈtreʒər/

Treasure

tesoro
Meaning
a quantity of precious metals, gems, or other valuable objects; something of great worth or value
Example
The pirates buried their treasure on the island.
Los piratas enterraron su tesoro en la isla.
B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛntəl/

gentle

gentil
Meaning
Kind, mild, or tender in nature or behavior
Example
He was always gentle with children.
Siempre fue amable con los niños.
B2 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn/

sideline

actividad secundaria
Meaning
An activity done in addition to one's main job or area of work.
Example
The sideline discussions led to mutual understanding.
Las discusiones secundarias llevaron a una comprensión mutua.
C1 noun /ɡlɔːs/

Gloss

una capa brillante o lustrosa; brillo de labios
Meaning
a shiny or lustrous surface finish; a superficially attractive appearance; lip gloss
Example
She applied a clear gloss to her lips to give them a shiny, healthy appearance.
Ella aplicó un brillo transparente en sus labios para darles un aspecto brillante y saludable.