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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.
B2 verb ম্যানিফেস্ট

manifest

manifestar
Meaning
To show or demonstrate clearly; to become evident or apparent.
Example
Symptoms of De Quervain's Syndrome may manifest after prolonged phone use.
Los síntomas del síndrome de De Quervain pueden manifestarse después de un uso prolongado del teléfono.
B1 noun /ˈmiːdiəm/

medium

medio
Meaning
A means or channel of communication, expression, or artistic work.
Example
Television is a powerful medium for spreading information.
La televisión es un medio poderoso para difundir información.
A2 verb /ˈmɪsɪŋ/

missing

desaparecido
Meaning
Being without or lacking; failing to be present or included.
Example
Many youths are missing economic opportunities.
Muchos jóvenes están perdiendo oportunidades económicas.
B2 noun /moʊd/

Mode

modo; forma
Meaning
a way or manner in which something occurs or is done; a setting
Example
The computer has a sleep mode to save energy.
El computador tiene un modo de suspensión para ahorrar energía.
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 /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 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 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.
A2 adjective /ˈmuːvɪŋ/

moving

conmovedor
Meaning
causing strong feelings, especially of sympathy or sadness
Example
Her speech was so moving that everyone cried.
Su discurso fue tan conmovedor que todos lloraron.
C1 noun /mɪˈlɛniəm/

millennium

milenio
Meaning
a period of one thousand years; often used to mark an anniversary
Example
The year 2000 was celebrated as the beginning of a new millennium.
El año 2000 se celebró como el comienzo de un nuevo milenio.
B2 adverb /ˈmɔːrəli/

Morally

moralmente
Meaning
in accordance with principles of right and wrong behavior; ethically
Example
She felt morally obligated to help the refugees.
Ella se sintió moralmente obligada a ayudar a los refugiados.
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.
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 verb /məˈnɪpjʊleɪt/

manipulate

manipular
Meaning
to handle or control skillfully; to influence someone in a clever way
Example
She can manipulate the software to create stunning graphics.
Ella puede manipular el software para crear gráficos impresionantes.
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrbɪd/

morbid

interés anormal en temas perturbadores o desagradables
Meaning
Having an abnormal interest in disturbing or unpleasant subjects such as death or disease.
Example
She had a morbid fascination with crime stories.
Ella tenía una fascinación mórbida por las historias de crímenes.
C1 noun /ˌmʌltɪˈplɪsɪti/

multiplicity

multiplicidad
Meaning
A large number or variety of something.
Example
The project faced a multiplicity of challenges.
El proyecto enfrentó una multiplicidad de desafíos.
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrsi/

Mercy

misericordia
Meaning
Compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is in one's power to punish
Example
The judge showed mercy and gave him a lighter sentence.
El juez mostró misericordia y le dio una sentencia más ligera.
A2 noun /ˈmoʊ.mənt/

Moment

momento
Meaning
a very brief period of time; an exact point in time
Example
Please wait a moment while I check your order.
Por favor espere un momento mientras verifico su pedido.
C1 noun /ˈmæksɪm/

maxim

máxima
Meaning
a short, well-known statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct
Example
Honesty is a timeless maxim valued in every culture.
La honestidad es una máxima atemporal valorada en todas las culturas.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪlstrəm/

maelstrom

remolino
Meaning
A powerful whirlpool in the sea or a situation of confused movement and turmoil.
Example
The ship was caught in a maelstrom of waves and wind.
El barco fue atrapado en un remolino de olas y viento.
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 /ˈmaʊn.tɪn/

Mountain

montaña
Meaning
a large natural elevation of earth and rock rising above the ground
Example
They climbed the highest mountain in the region.
Escalaron la montaña más alta de la región.
B1 noun /ˈmɪʃ.ən/

Mission

una tarea o asignación importante dada a una persona o grupo; un propósito o meta específica
Meaning
An important task or assignment given to a person or group; a specific purpose or goal
Example
The astronauts completed their mission to the space station.
Los astronautas completaron su misión a la estación espacial.
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 verb /ˈmeməraɪz/

memorize

memorizar
Meaning
to learn something by heart; to commit to memory
Example
Students need to memorize important formulas for the exam.
Los estudiantes deben memorizar fórmulas importantes para el examen.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈmɒdərətli/

moderately

moderadamente
Meaning
to a reasonable extent, not excessively
Example
She exercises moderately to stay healthy.
Ella hace ejercicio moderadamente para mantenerse saludable.
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 /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.
C2 verb /ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfoʊz/

metamorphose

metamorfosear
Meaning
To change in form, structure, or substance; to transform completely.
Example
The caterpillar metamorphosed into a butterfly.
La oruga se metamorfoseó en una mariposa.
C2 adjective /ˈmʌski/

musky

almizclado
Meaning
having a strong, sweet, earthy smell like musk
Example
The perfume had a musky fragrance.
El perfume tenía una fragancia almizclada.
C1 noun /ˈmɪmɪkri/

mimicry

imitación
Meaning
The act of imitating someone or something, often for humor or learning.
Example
The comedian’s mimicry of celebrities made the audience laugh.
La imitación de las celebridades por el comediante hizo reír a la audiencia.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːr.tɪn/

Martin

martinete
Meaning
small swift-flying bird that catches insects on the wing
Example
The martin built its nest under the bridge.
El martinete construyó su nido debajo del puente.
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.
B1 adverb /ˈmeɪn.li/

Mainly

principalmente; en su mayoría
Meaning
for the most part; chiefly; primarily
Example
The conference was mainly about environmental protection and climate change.
La conferencia fue principalmente sobre la protección ambiental y el cambio climático.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈmaɪ.ɡrə.tɔːr.i/

Migratory

migratorio
Meaning
moving from one place to another; characterized by seasonal movement
Example
Many birds are migratory and travel thousands of miles each season.
Muchos pájaros son migratorios y viajan miles de millas cada temporada.
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 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 /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 noun /ˈmiːliərɪzəm/

meliorism

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

metaphysics

metafísica
Meaning
The branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and the relationship between mind and matter.
Example
She studied metaphysics to understand the principles of existence beyond physical science.
Ella estudió metafísica para entender los principios de la existencia más allá de la ciencia física.
C2 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 /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.
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.
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.
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.
B1 noun /mæsk/

Mask

máscara
Meaning
covering for the face or head; disguise or protection
Example
She wore a mask to protect herself from dust.
Ella llevaba una máscara para protegerse del polvo.
B2 adjective/noun /ˈmaɪ.nər/

minor

menor / insignificante
Meaning
less important, serious, or significant; a person under the legal age
Example
Luckily, the accident caused only minor injuries.
Afortunadamente, el accidente causó solo lesiones menores.
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.
B2 noun /mʌŋk/

Monk

monje
Meaning
a man who is a member of a religious community living under vows
Example
The monk spent hours in meditation each day.
El monje pasó horas en meditación cada día.
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 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.
B2 noun /ˈmæstərpiːs/

Masterpiece

obra maestra; obra excepcional
Meaning
A work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship
Example
The Mona Lisa is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of all time.
La Mona Lisa es considerada una de las mayores obras maestras de todos los tiempos.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmɒlɪkjuːl/

molecule

molécula
Meaning
The smallest unit of a chemical compound that retains its chemical properties.
Example
A water molecule is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
Una molécula de agua está formada por dos átomos de hidrógeno y un átomo de oxígeno.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmedoʊ/

Meadow

pradera
Meaning
A piece of grassland, especially one used for hay
Example
The cows grazed peacefully in the green meadow.
Las vacas pastaban tranquilamente en la pradera verde.
B2 noun /mɒsk/

mosque

mezquita
Meaning
A Muslim place of worship.
Example
They gathered at the mosque for the Friday prayer.
Se reunieron en la mezquita para la oración del viernes.
C1 verb, noun /mʊər/

moor

atar / terreno baldío
Meaning
As a verb: to tie a ship so that it stays in place. As a noun: open, uncultivated land.
Example
The sailors moored the ship at the dock.
Los marineros amarraron el barco en el muelle.
B2 noun /meɪz/

Maze

laberinto
Meaning
A network of paths designed as a puzzle; a confusing situation
Example
The children got lost in the corn maze at the harvest festival.
Los niños se perdieron en el laberinto de maíz en el festival de la cosecha.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈmænɪfoʊld/

Manifold

múltiples
Meaning
many and of several different types; multiple; various
Example
The project has manifold benefits for the community.
El proyecto tiene múltiples beneficios para la comunidad.
C2 noun /ˈmæsəkɪst/

masochist

masoquista
Meaning
a person who derives pleasure from their own pain or humiliation
Example
He was called a masochist for enjoying tough challenges.
Lo llamaron masoquista por disfrutar de desafíos difíciles.
C2 noun /meɪˈlɑːnʒ/

melange

mezcla
Meaning
A mixture of different things or styles.
Example
The festival offered a melange of music, food, and art.
El festival ofreció una mezcla de música, comida y arte.
B1 noun /ˈmɛdəl/

medal

medalla
Meaning
a piece of metal given as an award for achievement
Example
She won a gold medal in the 100-meter race.
Ganó una medalla de oro en la carrera de 100 metros.
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.
A2 noun, verb /ˈmætər/

matter

asunto / importancia
Meaning
A subject or situation under consideration; to be important.
Example
It doesn’t matter what others think.
No importa lo que piensen los demás.
A1 title /ˈmɪsɪz/

mrs

señora
Meaning
a title used before a married woman's name
Example
Mrs. Karim is the headmistress of the school.
La señora Karim es la directora de la escuela.
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 adverb /maɪˈnjuːtli/

Minutely

minuciosamente
Meaning
in very small detail; extremely carefully
Example
The detective examined the evidence minutely.
El detective examinó la evidencia minuciosamente.
C2 noun /ˈmɒdɪkəm/

modicum

una pequeña cantidad
Meaning
a small or moderate amount of something, especially something valuable or desirable
Example
She showed a modicum of patience during the long meeting.
Ella mostró una pequeña cantidad de paciencia durante la larga reunión.
C1 noun /məˈleɪz/

malaise

malestar
Meaning
a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease whose exact cause is difficult to identify
Example
After the long journey, she felt a general malaise.
Después del largo viaje, ella sintió un malestar general.
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.
A2 noun /ˈmɒn.stər/

Monster

monstruo; persona cruel
Meaning
a large, ugly, and frightening imaginary creature; a cruel person
Example
The children were scared of the monster under the bed.
Los niños tenían miedo del monstruo debajo de la cama.
C1 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd siːdz/

Mustard seeds

semillas de mostaza
Meaning
small round seeds from the mustard plant, used as a spice and for making mustard condiment
Example
Mustard seeds are often tempered in hot oil to release their nutty flavor before adding to dishes.
Las semillas de mostaza a menudo se temperan en aceite caliente para liberar su sabor a nuez antes de agregarlas a los platos.
C2 noun mɒnəˈtɑːskɪŋ

monotasking

hacer una tarea a la vez
Meaning
The practice of dedicating oneself to a given task and minimizing potential interruptions until the task is completed or a significant period of time has elapsed.
Example
Monotasking can often lead to higher quality work.
El monotasking a menudo conduce a un trabajo de mayor calidad.
C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈtrʌst/

Mistrust

desconfianza
Meaning
Lack of trust; suspicion or doubt about someone or something
Example
There was deep mistrust between the two political parties.
Hubo una profunda desconfianza entre los dos partidos políticos.
B1 verb meɪnˈteɪn

maintain

mantener
Meaning
To keep in good condition; to preserve or sustain.
Example
Maintaining discipline in educational institutions is crucial.
Mantener la disciplina en las instituciones educativas es crucial.
B2 noun məˈtæb.əl.ɪ.zəm

metabolism

metabolismo
Meaning
The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
Example
Exercise boosts metabolism and burns calories.
El ejercicio aumenta el metabolismo y quema calorías.
A1 noun /miːt/

Meat

carne
Meaning
animal flesh used as food
Example
We bought fresh meat from the butcher shop.
Compramos carne fresca en la carnicería.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːr/

metaphor

felicidad
Meaning
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable.
Example
Time is a thief is a common metaphor for how quickly life passes.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 noun /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/

manufacturing

fabricación
Meaning
the process of making products on a large scale using machinery
Example
The country is investing heavily in the manufacturing sector.
El país está invirtiendo fuertemente en el sector de la fabricación.
B2 noun /ˌmɪs.ʌn.dəˈstæn.dɪŋ/

Misunderstanding

malentendido
Meaning
A failure to understand something correctly; a disagreement or confusion between people
Example
The argument was caused by a simple misunderstanding.
La discusión fue causada por un simple malentendido.
B2 verb /ˈmɑː.vəl/

marvel

maravillar
Meaning
To be filled with wonder or astonishment.
Example
People marvel at their surroundings.
La gente se maravilla de su entorno.
A2 noun /mjuːˈzɪʃən/

musician

músico
Meaning
a person who plays a musical instrument or is musically talented
Example
He is a talented musician.
Él es un músico talentoso.
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 /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 adverb /ˈmerɪli/

Merrily

alegremente
Meaning
in a cheerful and joyful manner
Example
The children played merrily in the garden.
Los niños jugaban alegremente en el jardín.
A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /moʊst/

most

la mayoría
Meaning
the greatest in amount, degree, or number
Example
Most people like to relax on weekends.
La mayoría de las personas prefieren relajarse los fines de semana.
A1 adjective /mʌm/

Mum

silencioso; no decir nada; quedarse callado
Meaning
silent; saying nothing; keeping quiet
Example
He kept mum about the surprise party plans.
Él se quedó callado sobre los planes de la fiesta sorpresa.
B2 noun məˈmɔːriəl

memorial

monumento
Meaning
A structure or building made to remind people of a person or event.
Example
Thousands gather at the National Memorial.
Miles se reúnen en el Monumento Nacional.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmɒtəʊ/

motto

lema
Meaning
A short sentence or phrase that expresses a guiding belief or principle.
Example
Her motto in life is 'never give up.'
Su lema en la vida es 'nunca te rindas.'
C1 noun /ˌmænɪˈfɛstoʊ/

manifesto

manifiesto
Meaning
a public declaration of policy and aims, especially by a political party
Example
The party released its manifesto before the election.
El partido publicó su manifiesto antes de las elecciones.
C1 verb /ˈmɛzməˌraɪz/

mesmerize

hipnotizar
Meaning
To capture complete attention; to hypnotize or fascinate.
Example
The dancer's graceful movements mesmerized the audience.
Los movimientos gráciles de la bailarina hipnotizaron a la audiencia.
C1 verb məˈnɒp.ə.laɪz

monopolize

controlar exclusivamente
Meaning
Control exclusively, dominate market.
Example
The company tried to monopolize the market.
La empresa intentó monopolizar el mercado.
B2 adjective /ˈmæskjəlɪn/

masculine

masculino
Meaning
having qualities traditionally associated with men
Example
He has a deep, masculine voice.
Él tiene una voz profunda y masculina.
B1 noun məˈdʒɒrəti

majority

mayoría
Meaning
The greater number; the larger part of something.
Example
The majority demanded their rights.
La mayoría exigió sus derechos.
C1 adjective ˈmer.ɪt beɪst

merit-based

basado en méritos
Meaning
Based on or determined by individual merit, ability, or achievement rather than other factors.
Example
Merit-based recruitment strengthens the workforce.
El reclutamiento basado en méritos fortalece la fuerza laboral.
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.
A2 noun /ˈmænɪdʒər/

manager

gerente
Meaning
a person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of staff
Example
The manager approved the new project plan.
El gerente aprobó el nuevo plan de proyecto.
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.
A2 noun /mɛs/

mess

desorden
Meaning
A state of disorder or untidiness.
Example
The kids left the room in a complete mess.
Los niños dejaron la habitación en un completo desorden.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmaʊθ.fʊl/

mouthful

bocado
Meaning
the amount of food or drink that fills the mouth, or a long and difficult word or phrase
Example
He took a big mouthful of water after the run.
Él tomó un gran bocado de agua después de la carrera.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈmɑːrvələs/

Marvellous

maravilloso; asombroso; increíble
Meaning
extremely good; wonderful; causing great wonder
Example
The view from the mountain was marvellous.
La vista desde la montaña era maravillosa.
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.
C2 noun /mɛnˈdæsəti/

mendacity

falsedad
Meaning
the tendency to be untruthful; dishonesty
Example
The journalist exposed the mendacity of the officials.
El periodista expuso la falsedad de los funcionarios.
B2 noun /mɪl/

mill

molino
Meaning
a building equipped with machinery for grinding grain or manufacturing goods
Example
The old flour mill has been converted into a museum.
El viejo molino de harina ha sido convertido en un museo.
C1 noun /moʊld/

Mould

molde; moho
Meaning
a hollow container used to give shape to molten material; fungus
Example
She poured chocolate into the mould to make candies.
Ella vertió chocolate en el molde para hacer caramelos.
B2 adjective /ˈmjuːtʃuəl/

Mutual

mutuo
Meaning
shared by two or more parties; reciprocal
Example
They have a mutual respect for each other.
Ellos tienen un respeto mutuo el uno por el otro.