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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.
B2 verb /mɜːrdʒ/

merge

fusionar
Meaning
to combine or join together; to blend into one
Example
The two companies decided to merge to increase their market share.
Las dos compañías decidieron fusionarse para aumentar su participación en el mercado.
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.
A2 noun ˈmɒd.əl

model

modelo
Meaning
A framework, prototype, or simulation used to represent or understand a system or process.
Example
Scientists use a model to simulate climate change.
Los científicos usan un modelo para simular el cambio climático.
C1 noun ˌmiː.diˈɒk.rə.ti

mediocrity

mediocridad
Meaning
Being average or ordinary, not particularly good.
Example
He refused to settle for mediocrity and aimed for greatness.
Él se negó a conformarse con la mediocridad y aspiró a la grandeza.
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.
C2 noun /ˌmæləˈdɪkʃən/

Malediction

maldición
Meaning
A magical word used to invoke a curse; an evil spell
Example
The witch uttered a terrible malediction upon her enemies.
La bruja pronunció una terrible maldición sobre sus enemigos.
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 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.
C2 adjective /ˈmjuːtəbl/

mutable

mutable
Meaning
Capable of change or alteration.
Example
Human emotions are mutable and can shift rapidly.
Las emociones humanas son mutables y pueden cambiar rápidamente.
A2 noun /mæp/

map

mapa
Meaning
a drawing that shows the features of an area of land or sea
Example
He studied the map before starting his journey.
Estudió el mapa antes de comenzar su viaje.
A1 noun /ˈmuːvi/

movie

felicidad
Meaning
A motion picture or film shown in a cinema or on television.
Example
We watched a movie together last night.
Ella no pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 noun /mɪf/

miff

pequeña pelea
Meaning
A petty quarrel or annoyance.
Example
They had a slight miff over the seating arrangement.
Tuvieron una pequeña pelea sobre la disposición de los asientos.
C2 noun /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.
C2 adjective /ˈmʌɡi/

muggy

bochornoso y húmedo
Meaning
uncomfortably warm and humid
Example
It was a muggy afternoon in July.
Era una tarde bochornosa en julio.
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.
B1 noun /ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/

management

gestión
Meaning
The process of dealing with or controlling things or people.
Example
Proper management minimizes environmental damage.
La gestión adecuada minimiza los daños ambientales.
C1 noun /məˈnɒɡəmi/

monogamy

monogamia
Meaning
The practice of being married to or in a relationship with only one person at a time.
Example
Many cultures encourage monogamy as the ideal form of marriage.
Muchas culturas fomentan la monogamia como la forma ideal de matrimonio.
B2 noun /mɪkst ˈkʌlər/

Mixed colour

color mezclado
Meaning
a color created by combining two or more different colors
Example
The mixed colour created a beautiful gradient on the canvas.
El color mezclado creó un hermoso gradiente en el lienzo.
A2 noun /maʊθ/

Mouth

boca
Meaning
the opening in the face used for eating, drinking, speaking, and breathing
Example
Please open your mouth wide for the dentist to examine.
Por favor, abre bien la boca para que el dentista pueda examinar.
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəmˌsaɪˈkoʊsɪs/

metempsychosis

reencarnación del alma
Meaning
The supposed transmigration of the soul, especially its reincarnation after death.
Example
Ancient philosophers often debated the idea of metempsychosis.
Los antiguos filósofos a menudo debatían sobre la reencarnación del alma.
C1 noun /ˈmædʒɪstreɪt/

magistrate

magistrado
Meaning
A civil officer who administers the law, often with limited judicial authority.
Example
The magistrate presided over the minor criminal case.
El magistrado presidió el caso penal menor.
C2 noun /moʊt/

mote

partícula
Meaning
A tiny particle or speck, especially of dust.
Example
A mote of dust floated in the sunlight.
Una partícula de polvo flotaba en la luz del sol.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɪstɪk/

mystic

místico, buscador espiritual
Meaning
relating to mysteries, spirituality, or hidden truths; a person who seeks spiritual insight
Example
The mystic devoted his life to meditation and spiritual discovery.
El místico dedicó su vida a la meditación y al descubrimiento espiritual.
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 /ˈmoʊ.tər ˈlɔː.ri/

Motor lorry

camión motorizado
Meaning
a large motor vehicle used for transporting goods; truck
Example
The motor lorry delivered fresh vegetables to the market.
El camión motorizado entregó verduras frescas al mercado.
B1 noun /ˈmeʒərmənt/

measurement

medición
Meaning
the size, length, or amount of something, as determined by measuring
Example
The tailor took my waist measurement before stitching the suit.
El sastre tomó la medida de mi cintura antes de coser el traje.
B1 noun /məˈtɪəriəl/

Material

material; tela; sustancia
Meaning
The matter from which a thing is or can be made; fabric or cloth
Example
The building was constructed using the finest materials available.
El edificio fue construido utilizando los mejores materiales disponibles.
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 adjective /ˈmɛtrɪk/

metric

métrico
Meaning
Relating to the metric system of measurement; also, a standard of measurement used to assess performance.
Example
The company tracks success using clear performance metrics.
La empresa sigue el éxito utilizando métricas claras de rendimiento.
B2 noun /ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/

multiplication

multiplicación
Meaning
the mathematical process of combining numbers to get a product; the act of increasing in number or amount
Example
Multiplication is one of the basic operations taught in elementary mathematics.
La multiplicación es una operación básica en matemáticas.
B2 noun /məˈlɛəriə/

malaria

malaria
Meaning
a serious infectious disease spread by mosquitoes, causing fever, chills, and sweating
Example
Malaria is a common disease in tropical regions.
La malaria es una enfermedad común en las regiones tropicales.
C1 verb /ˈmɛdəl/

meddle

interferir en algo que no te concierne
Meaning
to interfere in something that is not one's concern
Example
He always tries to meddle in other people’s business.
Él siempre intenta interferir en los asuntos de los demás.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːkɪʃ/

mawkish

excesivamente sentimental
Meaning
excessively sentimental, often to the point of being sickly
Example
The movie was criticized for its mawkish sentimentality.
La película fue criticada por su sentimentalismo empalagoso.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈnoʊmər/

misnomer

nombre incorrecto
Meaning
A wrong or inaccurate name or designation.
Example
Calling the tiny dog a 'giant' is a misnomer.
Llamar al perro pequeño un 'gigante' es un nombre incorrecto.
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.
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.
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 noun /miːn/

mien

aspecto
Meaning
A person's appearance or manner, especially as an indication of their character or mood.
Example
His serious mien made everyone fall silent.
Su aspecto serio hizo que todos se quedaran en silencio.
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 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 /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.
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.
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 noun /ˈmiːdieɪtər/

Mediator

mediador
Meaning
A person who attempts to make people involved in a conflict agree
Example
The United Nations often acts as a mediator in international disputes.
Las Naciones Unidas a menudo actúan como mediador en disputas internacionales.
B2 noun /ˈmeɪnˌlænd/

mainland

continente
Meaning
the principal landmass of a country or continent, as opposed to the surrounding islands
Example
The mainland of Australia is home to most of its population.
El continente de Australia es el hogar de la mayor parte de su poblacion.
C2 noun /ˈmɒrəlɪst/

moralist

moralista
Meaning
A person who teaches or promotes moral principles and values.
Example
The author was known as a strict moralist in his writings.
El autor fue conocido como un estricto moralista en sus escritos.
A2 adjective /ˈmoʊbaɪl/

mobile

móvil
Meaning
Able to move or be moved easily; also refers to portable communication devices.
Example
She prefers a mobile lifestyle that allows her to travel frequently.
Ella prefiere un estilo de vida móvil que le permita viajar con frecuencia.
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 noun /ˌmjuːnɪsɪˈpæləti/

municipality

municipalidad
Meaning
a city or town that has its own local government
Example
The municipality is planning to build a new library.
La municipalidad está planeando construir una nueva biblioteca.
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.
C2 noun /mæn əv wɔːr/

Man of war

buque de guerra
Meaning
a warship; a naval vessel equipped with weapons for warfare
Example
The man of war sailed across the ocean to defend the coast.
El buque de guerra cruzó el océano para defender la costa.
C2 noun /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Machination

maquinación; intriga;
Meaning
a clever scheme or artful plot, usually with evil intent; crafty designing or plotting
Example
The villain's machinations were finally exposed.
Las maquinaciones del villano finalmente fueron expuestas.
A2 noun /muːn/

Moon

luna
Meaning
the natural satellite of the earth, visible at night by reflected light from the sun
Example
The full moon shines brightly in the night sky.
La luna llena brilla intensamente en el cielo nocturno
B2 adverb /ˈmɪzərəbli/

Miserably

miserablemente
Meaning
in a wretched or unhappy manner; extremely badly
Example
The team performed miserably in the championship.
El equipo jugó miserablemente en el campeonato.
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.
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.
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 /ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːrprɪt/

misinterpret

malinterpretar
Meaning
to understand or explain something wrongly
Example
He misinterpreted her silence as agreement.
Él malinterpretó su silencio como un acuerdo.
B2 noun /mæt/

Mat

alfombra
Meaning
a piece of coarse material placed on a floor for people to wipe their feet on
Example
Please wipe your feet on the mat before entering.
Por favor, limpie sus pies en la alfombra antes de entrar.
A2 noun /ˈmeməri/

Memory

memoria
Meaning
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information
Example
She has an excellent memory for faces and names.
Ella tiene una excelente memoria para caras y nombres.
A2 verb /ˈmæri/

marry

casarse
Meaning
to become husband and wife; to perform a wedding ceremony
Example
They plan to marry next summer.
Planean casarse el próximo verano.
B2 noun /ˌmɛθəˈdɑlədʒi/

methodology

metodología
Meaning
A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity.
Example
The research was conducted using a new methodology.
La investigación se realizó utilizando una nueva metodología.
C1 noun ˌmʌn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

monetization

convertir un activo o servicio en una forma de ganar dinero
Meaning
Converting an asset or service into a way of earning money.
Example
YouTube allows content creators to earn money through monetization.
YouTube permite a los creadores de contenido ganar dinero a través de la monetización.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmɛr.ɪt/

Merit

mérito; virtud; cualidad de ser digno de elogio
Meaning
The quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially deserving praise, reward, or attention
Example
She was promoted based on her merit and hard work.
Ella fue promovida por su mérito y arduo trabajo.
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.
C2 noun /ˈmɪn.i.ən/

minion

esbirro
Meaning
A follower or underling of a powerful person, especially a servile one.
Example
The dictator was surrounded by loyal minions who carried out his orders.
El dictador estaba rodeado de esbirros leales que cumplían sus órdenes.
C1 noun nɪˈmɒnɪks

mnemonics

técnica de memoria, ayudas mnemotécnicas
Meaning
A technique to aid memory; a device such as a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations
Example
Mnemonics help in remembering complex concepts easily.
Los mnemónicos ayudan a recordar conceptos complejos fácilmente.
B2 verb /maɪˈɡreɪt/

migrate

migrar
Meaning
To move from one region or habitat to another, especially regularly according to the seasons or for work.
Example
Birds migrate south during the winter.
Los pájaros migran hacia el sur durante el invierno.
C1 adjective, verb /muːt/

moot

irrelevante / debatible
Meaning
Adjective: subject to debate or irrelevant. Verb: to suggest an idea for discussion.
Example
The issue of funding became a moot point after the project was canceled.
El tema de la financiación se convirtió en un punto irrelevante después de que el proyecto fuera cancelado.
A2 adjective /ˈmærid/

Married

casado
Meaning
having a husband or wife
Example
She is married to a doctor.
Ella está casada con un doctor.
C2 adjective /ˌmɛrəˈtrɪʃəs/

meretricious

ficticio
Meaning
apparently attractive but having no real value or integrity.
Example
The design was flashy but meretricious.
El diseño era llamativo pero ficticio.
C2 verb /məˈrɔːd/

maraud

saquear
Meaning
to roam in search of things to steal or attack
Example
The bandits marauded through the village at night.
Los bandidos saquearon el pueblo por la noche.
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.
B2 noun /ˌmɒd.ən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

modernization

modernización
Meaning
The process of adapting something to modern needs or habits.
Example
Modernization of industries reduces pollution.
La modernización de las industrias reduce la contaminación.
C2 adjective /ˈmiːli ˌmaʊðd/

mealy-mouthed

hipócrita
Meaning
Unwilling to speak directly and honestly; insincere or evasive in speech.
Example
The manager gave a mealy-mouthed excuse instead of admitting the mistake.
El gerente dio una excusa hipócrita en lugar de admitir el error.
C2 noun /ˈmæn.li.nəs/

manliness

virilidad
Meaning
The quality of being manly; courage, strength, and honor associated with men.
Example
His manliness was admired by his peers.
Su virilidad fue admirada por sus compañeros.
B2 noun /ˈmɛntɔːr/

mentor

mentor
Meaning
an experienced person who advises and guides someone less experienced
Example
She acted as a mentor for the new employees.
Ella actuó como mentora para los nuevos empleados.
C1 adjective ˌmiː.ti.ər.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

meteorological

meteorológico
Meaning
Relating to weather conditions and atmospheric phenomena.
Example
Meteorological conditions affect farming cycles.
Las condiciones meteorológicas afectan los ciclos de cultivo.
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 /ˌmɪsənˈθrɑːpɪk/

misanthropic

misantrópico
Meaning
having or showing a dislike of humankind
Example
His misanthropic attitude made it difficult for him to make friends.
Su actitud misantrópica hacía difícil que hiciera amigos.
B1 noun /ˌmɪl.jəˈneər/

Millionaire

millonario
Meaning
A person whose wealth equals or exceeds one million units of currency
Example
He became a millionaire through smart investments and hard work.
Se convirtió en millonario gracias a inversiones inteligentes y trabajo duro.
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.
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 /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.
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.
B1 noun /mæs/

mass

masa
Meaning
a large body of matter with no specific shape; a large number of people or things
Example
A huge mass of people gathered in the square.
Una enorme masa de personas se reunió en la plaza.
C1 noun məˈnjʊər

manure

estiércol, abono orgánico
Meaning
Animal dung used for fertilizing land; organic matter used as fertilizer.
Example
Organic manure enhances soil fertility.
El estiércol orgánico mejora la fertilidad del suelo.
C2 adjective ˌmɔː.fəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

morphological

relacionado con la estructura y formación de palabras
Meaning
Related to the structure and formation of words; concerning morphology in linguistics.
Example
Morphological analysis helps AI understand word structures.
El análisis morfológico ayuda a la IA a entender las estructuras de las palabras.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrn.fəl/

mournful

triste
Meaning
feeling, expressing, or causing sadness or grief
Example
The mournful song reminded her of lost loved ones.
La triste canción le recordó a sus seres queridos perdidos.
C2 verb /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnd/

misapprehend

malinterpretar
Meaning
to misunderstand or misinterpret something
Example
He misapprehended the teacher’s instructions and did the task incorrectly.
Él malinterpretó las instrucciones del profesor e hizo la tarea incorrectamente.
C2 verb /məˈtrɪkjʊˌleɪt/

matriculate

matricularse
Meaning
To enroll as a student in a college or university.
Example
She matriculated at Oxford University last year.
Ella se matriculó en la Universidad de Oxford el año pasado.
C1 noun /ˈmɛm.wɑːr/

memoir

memoria
Meaning
A historical account or autobiography written from personal experience.
Example
The author’s memoir details her journey through hardship and success.
La memoria de la autora detalla su viaje a través de dificultades y éxitos.
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.
C1 noun /mɑːrˈsuːpiəl/

marsupial

mamífero que lleva y alimenta a sus crías en una bolsa
Meaning
A type of mammal that carries and nourishes its young in a pouch, like kangaroos and koalas.
Example
The kangaroo is a well-known marsupial.
El canguro es un marsúpial bien conocido.
C2 verb /məˈlɪŋɡər/

malinger

simular enfermedad
Meaning
to exaggerate or fake illness in order to escape duty or work
Example
He tried to malinger to avoid going to school.
Él intentó malinger para evitar ir a la escuela.
C1 noun /ˈmɪs.hæp/

Mishap

accidente; percance; desastre
Meaning
An unlucky accident or unfortunate event, typically minor
Example
The cooking mishap resulted in a burnt dinner.
El percance en la cocina resultó en una cena quemada.
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 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.
C2 noun /ˈmænˌtræp/

man-trap

trampa para hombres
Meaning
A trap designed to catch or injure humans; informally, a woman considered dangerously attractive.
Example
The old castle had a man-trap at the entrance.
El viejo castillo tenía una trampa para hombres en la entrada.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌmæl.əˈfɪʃ.ənt/

maleficient

maléfico
Meaning
Doing harm or evil; having a harmful effect.
Example
The maleficient acts of the tyrant ruined the kingdom.
Los actos maléficos del tirano arruinaron el reino.
C2 adjective, adverb /ˌmæləprəˈpoʊ/

malapropos

inapropiado
Meaning
inappropriate or unsuitable; at an inconvenient or inappropriate time
Example
His comment was malapropos during the serious discussion.
Su comentario fue inapropiado durante la discusión seria.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrdʒɪn/

Margin

margen
Meaning
The edge or border of something; an amount allowed beyond what is needed
Example
Please write your notes in the margin of the page.
Por favor, escribe tus notas en el margen de la página.
C2 noun mʌnˈdeɪ.nɪ.ti

mundanity

mundanalidad
Meaning
The quality of being ordinary, routine, or lacking excitement.
Example
The mundanity of office life can be exhausting.
La mundanalidad de la vida en la oficina puede ser agotadora.
C2 noun /meɪs/

mace

maza / cetro
Meaning
a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority or a weapon similar to a club
Example
The guard carried a mace as a symbol of authority.
El guardia llevaba un mazo como símbolo de autoridad.
C1 noun ˈmiːdiə ˈdɒmɪnəns

media dominance

dominio de los medios
Meaning
The control and powerful influence that media has over communication and information distribution in society.
Example
The internet has enhanced media dominance globally.
Internet ha aumentado el dominio de los medios a nivel mundial.
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 verb /ˈmɪŋɡl/

mingle

mezclarse
Meaning
to mix or combine; to move among people and engage socially
Example
Guests mingled at the party, chatting and laughing together.
Los invitados minglaban en la fiesta, charlando y riendo juntos.
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.