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B2 adverb /ˈmiːn.taɪm/

Meantime

mientras tanto
Meaning
during the time between two events; in the period of time between now and when something else happens
Example
The food will be ready in an hour; in the meantime, we can watch TV.
La comida estará lista en una hora; mientras tanto, podemos ver televisión.
C1 adjective /ˈmæn.li/

Manly

viril; valiente; audaz
Meaning
having qualities traditionally associated with men; brave; courageous
Example
He showed manly courage during the crisis.
Mostró coraje viril durante la crisis.
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.
A2 noun /ˈmærɪdʒ/

marriage

felicidad
Meaning
The legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship.
Example
Their marriage lasted for over thirty years.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 adjective /ˈmɜːrkəntaɪl/

mercantile

mercantil
Meaning
related to trade or commerce
Example
The city grew rapidly due to its mercantile activities.
La ciudad creció rápidamente debido a sus actividades mercantiles.
C2 noun /mɪlk raɪs/

Milk rice

arroz con leche
Meaning
A sweet dessert made from rice cooked with milk and sugar
Example
My grandmother makes delicious milk rice for special occasions.
Mi abuela hace delicioso arroz con leche para ocasiones especiales.
B1 noun /ˈmɪnɪstər/

minister

ministro
Meaning
a head of a government department; a person who leads a church
Example
The finance minister announced new tax policies.
El ministro de finanzas anunció nuevas políticas fiscales.
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.
B1 noun/verb /ˈmætərz/

matters

asuntos / importar
Meaning
important topics, concerns, or issues; as a verb, to be of importance or significance
Example
What she thinks really matters to me.
Lo que ella piensa realmente importa para mí.
C2 noun /mæŋˈɡoʊ.li.ə/

Mangolia

magnolia
Meaning
a type of flowering tree with large, fragrant pink or white flowers
Example
The beautiful magnolia tree bloomed in spring with pink flowers.
El hermoso árbol de magnolia floreció en primavera con flores rosas.
B2 noun /meɪz/

Maize

maíz
Meaning
a tall cereal plant bearing large grains on a cob; corn
Example
Farmers in the region grow maize as their primary crop for both food and animal feed.
Los agricultores en la región cultivan maíz como su principal cultivo tanto para alimentos como para piensos para animales.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
B2 noun /ˈmaɪ.ɡrənt/

migrant

migrante
Meaning
A person who moves from one place to another, especially to find work or better living conditions.
Example
Many migrants travel long distances to find employment.
Muchos migrantes viajan largas distancias para encontrar empleo.
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.
B2 noun /mɪˈθɒlədʒi/

mythology

mitología
Meaning
A collection of myths, especially belonging to a particular culture or religion.
Example
Greek mythology is filled with stories of gods and heroes.
La mitología griega está llena de historias de dioses y héroes.
A2 noun /mɑːrk/

Mark

marca; señal; calificación
Meaning
A sign, symbol, or stain; a grade or score
Example
She received the highest mark in the mathematics examination.
Ella recibió la calificación más alta en el examen de matemáticas.
C1 noun ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən ˈstrætədʒiz

mitigation strategies

estrategias de mitigación
Meaning
Plans and actions designed to reduce the severity or impact of problems or risks.
Example
Governments must adopt mitigation strategies for climate change.
Los gobiernos deben adoptar estrategias de mitigación para el cambio climático.
B2 noun /ˈmʌð.ər.lænd/

Motherland

madre patria; país natal
Meaning
the country where one was born or has citizenship; homeland
Example
He always spoke fondly of his motherland.
Él siempre hablaba cariñosamente de su madre patria.
B2 noun /məˈstɑːʃ/

Moustache

bigote
Meaning
hair that grows on the upper lip of men
Example
He grew a thick moustache for the play.
Él cultivó un espeso bigote para la obra.
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.
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 /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 /ˈmaɪlɪdʒ/

mileage

rendimiento de combustible
Meaning
The distance traveled in miles, or the fuel efficiency of a vehicle.
Example
This car gives excellent mileage on highways.
Este coche da un excelente rendimiento de combustible en las autopistas.
C1 adjective /ˌmer.ɪˈtɔː.ri.əs/

Meritorious

meritorio
Meaning
deserving reward or praise; commendable; worthy of recognition
Example
His meritorious service to the community was recognized.
Su servicio meritorio a la comunidad fue reconocido.
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.
B1 noun, verb /ˈmɜːrdər/

murder

asesinato
Meaning
the unlawful killing of a person; to kill someone unlawfully and intentionally
Example
The detective investigated the murder that shocked the town.
El detective investigó el asesinato que sorprendió a la ciudad.
B2 noun /ˈmɔːl.tə/

Malta

naranja sanguina
Meaning
a sweet citrus fruit similar to orange, also known as blood orange or sweet orange
Example
Malta is a popular citrus fruit in Bangladesh known for its sweet taste and high vitamin C content.
Malta es una fruta cítrica popular en Bangladesh, conocida por su sabor dulce y su alto contenido de vitamina C.
B2 noun /ˈmʌtn/

Mutton

carne de cordero
Meaning
meat from an adult sheep; lamb meat
Example
The restaurant serves delicious mutton curry with rice.
El restaurante sirve un delicioso curry de carne de cordero con arroz.
A2 noun /mjuˈziːəm/

museum

museo
Meaning
a building in which objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored and exhibited
Example
We visited the art museum to see the new exhibition.
Visitamos el museo de arte para ver la nueva exposición.
B2 noun ˈmaɪl.stəʊn

milestone

hito
Meaning
An important event or stage in the development, progress, or history of something.
Example
This discovery is a milestone in biotechnology.
Este descubrimiento es un hito en la biotecnología.
A2 noun /ˈmæstər/

Master

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

Melodious

melodioso
Meaning
having a pleasant musical sound; tuneful
Example
Her melodious voice captivated the entire audience.
Su voz melodiosa cautivó a toda la audiencia.
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.
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 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.
B2 noun /mɪθ/

myth

mito
Meaning
A traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena, often involving supernatural beings; a widely held but false belief.
Example
The myth of the phoenix tells of a bird reborn from its ashes.
El mito del fénix cuenta la historia de un pájaro renacido de sus cenizas.
C1 adjective /ˌmɒnəˈlɪθɪk/

monolithic

monolítico
Meaning
Massive, uniform, and indivisible; resembling a large single stone or structure.
Example
The company maintained a monolithic structure resistant to change.
La compañía mantuvo una estructura monolítica resistente al cambio.
C1 adjective /ˈmɪnəskjuːl/

minuscule

minúsculo
Meaning
extremely small in size or importance
Example
She made only a minuscule contribution to the project.
Ella hizo solo una contribución minúscula al proyecto.
B2 verb /ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃər/

manufacture

fabricar
Meaning
to produce goods in large quantities using machinery; to make or create something
Example
The company manufactures electronic devices for global markets.
La empresa fabrica dispositivos electrónicos para mercados globales.
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 /ˈmɛtəl/

mettle

valor
Meaning
A person's ability to cope well with difficulties or to face demanding situations with courage.
Example
The young athlete showed his mettle in the final match.
El joven atleta mostró su valor en el partido final.
C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈkɒn.dʌkt/

Misconduct

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

magician

mago
Meaning
A person who performs tricks and illusions for entertainment or one believed to have magical powers.
Example
The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat.
El mago sacó un conejo de su sombrero.
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.
A2 noun /ˈmaɪkroʊweɪv/

Microwave

microondas
Meaning
an electric oven that uses electromagnetic radiation to heat food quickly
Example
She heated the leftover pizza in the microwave for two minutes.
Ella calentó la pizza sobrante en el microondas durante dos minutos.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmæstəri/

Mastery

habilidad; maestría;
Meaning
Great skill or expertise in a subject or activity
Example
His mastery of the violin impressed audiences around the world.
Su dominio del violín impresionó a audiencias de todo el mundo.
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 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.
B1 noun, verb /ˈmɒnɪtər/

monitor

monitor, observar
Meaning
to observe and check the progress or quality of something; also a device that displays information
Example
The teacher monitors the students during the exam.
El maestro monitorea a los estudiantes durante el examen.
A2 noun/adjective /meɪl/

male

masculino
Meaning
a man or boy; relating to men or boys
Example
The school has more male teachers than female teachers.
La escuela tiene más profesores masculinos que profesores femeninos.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmæm.əl/

mammal

mamífero
Meaning
A warm-blooded animal with hair or fur, and females produce milk for their young.
Example
The whale is the largest mammal on Earth.
La ballena es el mamífero más grande de la Tierra.
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.
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.
B2 verb /mɔːrn/

mourn

lamentar
Meaning
To feel or express deep sadness or grief, especially because of someone's death.
Example
They gathered to mourn the loss of their friend.
Se reunieron para lamentar la pérdida de su amigo.
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.
B1 noun /ˈmɛtəl/

metal

metal
Meaning
A solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and conductive, such as iron, gold, or aluminum.
Example
The ring was made of precious metal.
El anillo estaba hecho de metal precioso.
B2 verb /mɒk/

mock

burlarse de
Meaning
To make fun of someone or something in a cruel or unkind way.
Example
The students mocked his accent during class.
Los estudiantes se burlaron de su acento durante la clase.
C1 noun mɪˈtɪkjʊləsnɪs

meticulousness

atención minuciosa a los detalles
Meaning
Great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
Example
His meticulousness made the project successful.
Su meticulosidad hizo que el proyecto fuera exitoso.
B2 adjective /ˈmʌd.i/

muddy

embarrado
Meaning
covered in or full of mud; unclear or confused
Example
The children came back with muddy shoes after playing outside.
Los niños regresaron con zapatos embarrados después de jugar afuera.
C1 noun /ˈmelənkəli/

Melancholy

melancolía; tristeza pensativa o suave
Meaning
A feeling of pensive sadness; thoughtful or gentle sadness
Example
A deep melancholy settled over him after reading the old letters.
Una profunda melancolía se apoderó de él después de leer las viejas cartas.
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.
A1 verb /miːt/

meet

encontrarse
Meaning
to come into the presence of; to encounter
Example
I will meet you at the café.
Te veré en el café.
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 /mɪˈtɒnɪmi/

metonymy

metonimia
Meaning
A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted with another closely related word or concept.
Example
In the phrase 'the crown will decide,' 'crown' is a metonymy for monarchy.
En la frase 'la corona decidirá', 'corona' es una metonimia para la monarquía.
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.
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 adjective /ˈmaɪzərli/

miserly

tacaño
Meaning
Unwilling to spend money; stingy.
Example
She lived a miserly life, refusing to buy anything new.
Vivió una vida tacaña, negándose a comprar algo nuevo.
C1 adjective /ˈmæliəbl̩/

malleable

fácil de moldear
Meaning
Easily shaped or influenced; capable of being bent or adapted.
Example
Gold is a highly malleable metal used in jewelry.
El oro es un metal muy maleable utilizado en joyería.
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːrɪbʌnd/

Moribund

moribundo; en declive o muerte
Meaning
near death; dying; in a state of decline or decay
Example
The moribund patient was in critical condition.
El paciente moribundo estaba en estado crítico.
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 noun məˌnɒp.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

monopolization

monopolización
Meaning
The process by which a company gains exclusive control over a commercial activity.
Example
The monopolization of industries can limit consumer choices.
La monopolización de las industrias puede limitar las opciones de los consumidores.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmæk.ər.əl/

Mackerel

caballa
Meaning
a streamlined marine fish with a forked tail and wavy stripes
Example
Mackerel is rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
La caballa es rica en ácidos grasos omega-3.
B2 noun /ˈmɪs.tʃɪf/

Mischief

travieso
Meaning
Playful behavior that causes minor trouble or annoyance but is not meant to cause serious harm
Example
The children were full of mischief during the summer holidays.
Los niños estaban llenos de travesuras durante las vacaciones de verano.
C2 noun /ˈmɪlɪt/

millet

mijo
Meaning
a small-seeded grass cultivated as a cereal crop
Example
Millet is often used as food in rural areas.
El mijo se usa a menudo como alimento en las áreas rurales.
B2 noun /ˌmɪsˈfɔːrtʃən/

misfortune

desgracia
Meaning
Bad luck or an unfortunate event.
Example
He suffered the misfortune of losing his job during the recession.
Sufrió la desgracia de perder su trabajo durante la recesión.
C1 noun məˈriːn ˈsɜː.veɪ

marine survey

estudio marino. levantamiento marítimo.
Meaning
A systematic examination of the sea, seabed, and underwater features for the purpose of making maps or gathering other information.
Example
The marine survey identified the ideal cable routes.
El estudio marino identificó las rutas ideales para los cables.
C1 noun /mɪˈlɪʃə/

militia

milicia
Meaning
a group of ordinary people who are trained to act as soldiers in emergencies
Example
The village formed a militia to defend against attacks.
El pueblo formó una milicia para defenderse de los ataques.
A1 noun /mæn/

man

hombre
Meaning
an adult human male
Example
The man helped the child cross the street.
El hombre ayudó al niño a cruzar la calle.
B1 verb /ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/

multiply

multiplicar
Meaning
to increase in number; to perform mathematical multiplication
Example
The bacteria multiply rapidly in warm conditions.
Las bacterias se multiplican rápidamente en condiciones cálidas.
B2 noun /maɪˈɡreɪʃən/

migration

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

milieu

entorno
Meaning
A person's social environment or surroundings.
Example
She grew up in an artistic milieu.
Ella creció en un entorno artístico.
C1 noun /ˈmænər/

manor

mansión
Meaning
A large country house with lands; the main house of an estate.
Example
The old manor stood proudly on the hill for centuries.
La vieja mansión se erguía orgullosa sobre la colina durante siglos.
A2 interjection /mˈhm/

mm-hmm

Sí
Meaning
A sound used to express agreement or acknowledgment in conversation.
Example
‘Do you understand?’ ‘Mm-hmm.’
‘¿Entiendes?’ ‘Sí.’
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.
B2 noun /ˈmes.ɪn.dʒər/

Messenger

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

mechanical

felicidad
Meaning
relating to machines or the way they work
Example
She has a good understanding of mechanical systems.
Ella no podía esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
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 noun /ˈmeɪniæk/

maniac

maniaco
Meaning
a person who behaves in a wildly foolish, dangerous, or violent way
Example
The driver was speeding like a maniac.
El conductor estaba conduciendo como un maníaco.
C1 verb /ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

mitigate

mitigar
Meaning
To make less severe, serious, or painful; to lessen the severity of damage or harm.
Example
Proper planning can mitigate financial risks.
La planificación adecuada puede mitigar los riesgos financieros.
B2 noun /ˈmɪsaɪl/ or /ˈmɪsəl/

missile

misil
Meaning
a weapon that is self-propelled and directed toward a target
Example
The army launched a missile towards the enemy base.
El ejército lanzó un misil hacia la base enemiga.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmɪks.tʃər/

Mixture

mezcla
Meaning
a combination of different substances or elements
Example
The cake batter is a mixture of flour, eggs, and milk.
La masa del pastel es una mezcla de harina, huevos y leche.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmæl.ɪt/

Mallet

mazo
Meaning
a hammer with a large head, typically made of wood
Example
The carpenter used a rubber mallet to avoid damaging the wood.
El carpintero usó un martillo de goma para evitar dañar la madera.
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.
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.
A1 title /ˈmɪstər/

mr

Sr.
Meaning
a title used before a man's name
Example
Mr. Rahman is our new teacher.
Sr. Rahman es nuestro nuevo maestro.
C1 noun /ˌmɛrɪˈtɒkrəsi/

meritocracy

meritocracia
Meaning
A system in which advancement is based on individual ability or achievement.
Example
In a true meritocracy, the most capable people rise to leadership positions.
En una verdadera meritocracia, las personas más capaces ascienden a posiciones de liderazgo.
B2 noun /ˈmæd.nəs/

Madness

locura; demencia;
Meaning
the state of being mentally ill, especially severely; extremely foolish behavior
Example
It would be madness to drive in this storm.
Sería una locura conducir en esta tormenta.
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.
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.
B1 noun /mɑːsks/

masks

máscara
Meaning
Coverings for all or part of the face, worn as a disguise, for protection, or for medical reasons.
Example
Masks can protect against polluted air.
Las máscaras pueden proteger contra el aire contaminado.
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.
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 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.
A1 noun /ˈmʌn.deɪ/

monday

lunes
Meaning
the first day of the working week following Sunday
Example
I start my new job on Monday.
Empiezo mi nuevo trabajo el lunes.
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.