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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.
B1 verb /hiːl/

heal

curar
Meaning
to cure; to become healthy again
Example
Time will heal all wounds.
El tiempo curará todas las heridas.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkuːθ/

uncouth

grosero
Meaning
Lacking good manners, refinement, or grace; awkward or rough.
Example
His uncouth behavior shocked the guests at the party.
Su comportamiento grosero sorprendió a los invitados en la fiesta.
C2 noun /ˈlaɪər/

lier

mentiroso
Meaning
a person who tells lies; an alternative spelling of liar
Example
No one trusted him because he was known as a habitual lier.
Nadie confiaba en él porque era un mentiroso habitual.
B2 noun /ˈɑː.mənd/

Almond

almendra
Meaning
edible seed of the almond tree
Example
Almonds are a healthy snack rich in protein and good fats.
Las almendras son un bocadillo saludable, rico en proteínas y grasas buenas.
C2 noun /əˈspær.ə.ɡəs biːn/

Asparagus bean

judía de espárragos
Meaning
a long, thin green vegetable pod that grows on vines; also known as yard-long bean
Example
The asparagus bean grows up to three feet long and is commonly used in Asian cooking.
La judía de espárragos crece hasta tres pies de largo y se utiliza comúnmente en la cocina asiática.
C2 noun /ˈɔɪl.mən/

Oilman

petrolero
Meaning
a person who works in the oil industry; someone who sells oil or petroleum products
Example
The oilman discovered a new oil field in the desert.
El petrolero descubrió un nuevo campo petrolero en el desierto.
B2 noun /ˈkʌmbæk/

comeback

regreso
Meaning
A return to a former status or success after a period of decline.
Example
The singer made a remarkable comeback after years of silence.
El cantante hizo un regreso notable después de años de silencio.
C2 noun /ˌɡlæd.iˈoʊ.ləs/

Gladiolus

gladiolo
Meaning
A tall flowering plant with sword-shaped leaves and colorful spike-like flower clusters, popular in gardens and floral arrangements
Example
The gladiolus stood tall and elegant in the flower bed.
El gladiolo se erguía alto y elegante en el macizo de flores.
C1 verb /bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/

begrudge

resentir a alguien por tener algo / dar algo de mala gana
Meaning
to resent someone for having something; to give reluctantly
Example
She did not begrudge him his success.
Ella no le guardó rencor por su éxito.
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəɡrɑːf/

monograph

monografía
Meaning
A detailed written study of a single specialized subject or aspect of it.
Example
The professor published a monograph on ancient pottery.
El profesor publicó una monografía sobre la cerámica antigua.
B1 adverb /ˈʌðərwaɪz/

Otherwise

de otra manera; si no; o sino
Meaning
in a different way; if not; or else; apart from that
Example
Study hard, otherwise you will fail the exam.
Estudia mucho, de lo contrario, reprobarás el examen.
B1 noun /ˈdez.ət/

Desert

desierto
Meaning
a barren area of landscape with little precipitation; an arid region with sparse vegetation
Example
The Sahara Desert is one of the largest hot deserts in the world.
El desierto del Sahara es uno de los desiertos calientes más grandes del mundo.
B2 adjective /ˈmæn.dəˌtɔːr.i/

mandatory

obligatorio
Meaning
required by law or rules; compulsory
Example
Wearing seat belts is mandatory in most countries.
El uso del cinturón de seguridad es obligatorio en la mayoría de los países.
C1 noun /ˌmæn.ɪ.fɛsˈteɪ.ʃən/

manifestation

manifestación
Meaning
A visible form or expression of an idea, concept, or feeling; the action of displaying or showing.
Example
His generosity was a manifestation of his kind nature.
Su generosidad fue una manifestación de su naturaleza amable.
A2 noun /prəˈdʌkʃən/

production

producción
Meaning
the process of manufacturing or creating something
Example
The production of this film took over a year.
La producción de esta película tomó más de un año.
C2 noun /ˈɛpəlɛt/

epaulet

aditamento de hombro
Meaning
An ornamental shoulder piece on a garment, especially on the coat or jacket of a military uniform.
Example
The general’s uniform had a golden epaulet on each shoulder.
El uniforme del general tenía un epaulet dorado en cada hombro.
C2 verb /kwɒf/

quaff

beber de un trago
Meaning
to drink something heartily or in large gulps, especially an alcoholic drink
Example
He quaffed a mug of ale after the long day.
Él bebió de un trago una jarra de cerveza después del largo día.
C1 noun /sloʊθ/

Sloth

pereza; reluctancia a trabajar o hacer un esfuerzo
Meaning
laziness; reluctance to work or make an effort
Example
His sloth prevented him from achieving his goals.
Su pereza le impidió alcanzar sus metas.
B2 adjective /dɪˈtætʃt/

detached

desprendido, separado
Meaning
separate or disconnected; showing a lack of emotional involvement
Example
He lived in a detached house away from the city.
Él vivía en una casa desprendida alejada de la ciudad.
B2 noun ˈhoʊmˌskuː.lɪŋ

homeschooling

escuela en casa
Meaning
The practice of educating children at home rather than sending them to a school.
Example
Homeschooling allows parents to tailor education to their child's needs.
La educación en casa permite a los padres adaptar la educación a las necesidades de su hijo.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdjʊər.ə.bəl/

Endurable

soportable
Meaning
able to be endured; bearable; tolerable
Example
The pain was endurable with proper medication.
El dolor era soportable con la medicación adecuada.
B1 adjective /ˈkɜːrli/

curly

rizado
Meaning
having curls or waves; shaped with bends or coils
Example
She has naturally curly hair.
Ella tiene el pelo naturalmente rizado.
B1 adverb /ˈdaʊnwədz/

Downwards

hacia abajo
Meaning
towards a lower place or position; in a downward direction
Example
The ball rolled downwards along the slope.
La pelota rodó hacia abajo por la pendiente.
C2 adjective /ləˈsɪviəs/

lascivious

lascivo
Meaning
showing an overt and often offensive sexual desire
Example
The lascivious remarks made everyone uncomfortable.
Las observaciones lascivas hicieron que todos se sintieran incómodos.
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpoʊz/

repose

reposo
Meaning
a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility; to rest or lie in a peaceful position
Example
After the long journey, she sought repose in the quiet garden.
Después del largo viaje, ella buscó reposo en el jardín tranquilo.
B2 noun /ˈlɪstɪŋ/

listing

lista
Meaning
a series of items or names written or printed in a specific order
Example
The listing of available jobs was updated daily.
La lista de trabajos disponibles se actualizaba a diario.
B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈstrʌkt/

reconstruct

reconstruir
Meaning
to build or form something again after it has been damaged or destroyed
Example
The city was reconstructed after the earthquake.
La ciudad fue reconstruida después del terremoto.
C2 noun /ˌpæl.ənˈkiːn/

Palanquin

palanquín
Meaning
a covered chair or bed carried on poles by bearers
Example
The bride was carried to the wedding ceremony in an ornate palanquin.
La novia fue llevada a la ceremonia de boda en un palanquín ornamentado.
C1 verb /ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/

extinguish

apagar
Meaning
to put out a fire, light, or to end something
Example
The firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze within an hour.
Los bomberos lograron apagar el fuego en una hora.
C2 verb /ɪnˈtwaɪn/

entwine

enredar
Meaning
to twist or wind together; to become closely connected or involved
Example
The vines entwine around the old fence.
Las enredaderas se enrollan alrededor de la vieja cerca.
C1 noun pɔɪz

poise

confianza y compostura
Meaning
Natural confidence and composure maintained under pressure.
Example
A good speaker maintains poise under pressure.
Un buen orador mantiene la compostura bajo presión.
C1 verb /ˈæk.lɪ.meɪt/

acclimate

aclimatarse
Meaning
To adapt or become accustomed to a new environment or situation
Example
It takes time to acclimate to a new climate.
Se necesita tiempo para aclimatarse a un nuevo clima.
B1 noun /ˈhɛlθˌkɛər/

health-care

felicidad
Meaning
the organized provision of medical services to maintain or improve health
Example
Access to quality health-care is essential for every citizen.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B1 noun /ˈtreɪlər/

trailer

tráiler / avance
Meaning
a preview of a movie or a vehicle used for transporting goods
Example
The movie trailer was released last week.
El tráiler de la película fue lanzado la semana pasada.
A2 adjective /breɪv/

brave

valiente
Meaning
showing courage in the face of danger or difficulty
Example
The brave firefighter rushed into the burning building.
El valiente bombero corrió hacia el edificio en llamas.
B1 noun /ˈrʌbər/

rubber

felicidad
Meaning
a tough elastic substance made from the latex of tropical plants or synthetically, used for making tires, boots, and other products.
Example
The tires are made of natural rubber.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 noun /ˈaɪ.dəl/

Idol

ídolo; persona admirada
Meaning
an image or representation of a god used as an object of worship; a person who is greatly admired
Example
The singer became a teenage idol after her hit song topped the charts worldwide.
La cantante se convirtió en un ídolo adolescente después de que su canción de éxito llegara a la cima de las listas de éxitos mundiales.
A2 noun /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/

Advantage

ventaja; beneficio
Meaning
a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable position; a benefit
Example
Having a college degree gives you an advantage in the job market.
Tener un título universitario te da una ventaja en el mercado laboral.
A2 noun /ˈhæb.ɪt/

habit

hábito
Meaning
A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.
Example
Eye rubbing is a harmful habit.
Frotarse los ojos es un hábito perjudicial.
C2 verb /əˈmælɡəmeɪt/

amalgamate

amalgamar
Meaning
to combine or unite to form one organization or structure; to merge
Example
The two companies decided to amalgamate their operations.
Las dos compañías decidieron amalgamar sus operaciones.
B2 verb /ˈstrɛŋkθən/

strengthen

fortalecer
Meaning
To make or become stronger.
Example
Communication can strengthen bonds between people.
La comunicación puede fortalecer los lazos entre las personas.
B1 noun /pɔːrk/

pork

felicidad
Meaning
the flesh of a pig used as food
Example
He doesn't eat pork for religious reasons.
Ella no pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 noun ˈdɒmɪnəns

dominance

dominancia
Meaning
Power and influence over others; control or command.
Example
The dominance of Urdu was evident.
La dominancia del urdu era evidente.
C2 adjective /kənˈdʌktəbl̩/

conductible

conductible
Meaning
capable of being conducted, especially electricity or heat
Example
Copper is highly conductible to electricity.
El cobre es altamente conductible para la electricidad.
C1 noun (plural) /ˈɪndɪˌsiːz/

indices

índices
Meaning
plural form of index; statistical measures or reference points used for comparison
Example
Stock market indices fell sharply after the announcement.
Los índices del mercado de valores cayeron drásticamente después del anuncio.
C1 /splɪnt/

splint

férula
Meaning
A rigid device used to support and immobilize a broken or injured body part.
Example
The doctor applied a splint to stabilize the patient's broken arm.
El doctor aplicó una férula para estabilizar el brazo roto del paciente.
B2 noun ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪdz

pesticides

plaguicidas
Meaning
Substances used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
Example
Excessive pesticides use can harm the environment.
El uso excesivo de pesticidas puede dañar el medio ambiente.
C1 adjective /ˈmærɪtəl/

marital

conyugal
Meaning
Relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife.
Example
They sought counseling to resolve their marital issues.
Buscaron asesoramiento para resolver sus problemas conyugales.
C2 noun /fɪntʃ/

finch

pinzón (pájaro pequeño cantor)
Meaning
a small songbird with a short, stout bill
Example
A colorful finch perched on the branch singing sweetly.
Un colorido pinzón se posó en la rama cantando dulcemente.
C2 adjective ɪˈnɛfəbl

ineffable

inefable
Meaning
Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.
Example
The beauty of the landscape was ineffable.
La belleza del paisaje era inefable.
C1 adjective /ˌhɒməˈdʒiːniəs/

homogeneous

homogéneo, uniforme
Meaning
Of the same kind; alike.
Example
The team was not homogeneous in their skills.
El equipo no era homogéneo en sus habilidades.
C2 adjective /daɪˈɡrɛsɪv/

digressive

tendencia a desviarse del tema principal
Meaning
Tending to depart from the main subject in speech or writing.
Example
The speaker's digressive style made the lecture difficult to follow.
El estilo digresivo del ponente hizo que la conferencia fuera difícil de seguir.
C2 adjective /ˈnɛðər/

nether

inferior
Meaning
situated down or below; lower
Example
They explored the nether regions of the cave.
Exploraron las regiones inferiores de la cueva.
C1 verb, noun /træmp/

tramp

vagabundo / caminar pesadamente
Meaning
to walk heavily or noisily; a person who travels from place to place on foot, often homeless
Example
They tramped through the forest in heavy boots.
Ellos caminaron a través del bosque con botas gruesas.
C1 adjective /ˈtæk.taɪl/

tactile

táctil
Meaning
Connected with the sense of touch; perceptible by touch or giving a sensation when touched.
Example
The tactile experience of the fabric was soft and smooth.
La experiencia táctil de la tela era suave y lisa.
C1 verb ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪʃ

languish

decaer o languidecer
Meaning
To remain in a state of neglect or decline for a long time without improvement.
Example
The project began to languish due to a lack of funding.
El proyecto comenzó a languidecer debido a la falta de financiamiento.
B1 noun /ˌsɪvɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

civilization

civilización
Meaning
the stage of human social and cultural development and organization considered most advanced
Example
Ancient Egypt is known for its remarkable civilization.
El antiguo Egipto es conocido por su notable civilización.
C1 noun /blɒˈkeɪd/

Blockade

bloqueo
Meaning
an act or means of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving
Example
The naval blockade prevented supplies from reaching the port.
El bloqueo naval impidió que los suministros llegaran al puerto.
C1 adjective /iːsˈθɛθɪkəl/

aesthetical

estético
Meaning
concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty; related to artistic taste or appearance
Example
The architect focused on the aesthetical balance of the building.
El arquitecto se centró en el equilibrio estético del edificio.
B2 noun /ˈraɪfəl/

Rifle

rifle
Meaning
a gun with a long barrel that is fired from the shoulder
Example
The soldier carried a rifle during the mission.
El soldado llevaba un rifle durante la misión.
C2 noun /ˌlæs.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

laceration

corte profundo
Meaning
a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh
Example
He needed stitches for a laceration on his leg.
Necesitaba puntos para un corte profundo en su pierna.
A1 noun /peɪdʒ/

page

página
Meaning
one side of a sheet of paper, or a single sheet of paper in a book or document
Example
Turn to the next page for more information.
Vaya a la siguiente página para más información.
C1 noun, adjective /ˌproʊlɪˈtɛəriən/

proletarian

proletario
Meaning
Relating to the working class, especially those who do not own property.
Example
The movement was rooted in proletarian struggles.
El movimiento estaba arraigado en las luchas proletarias.
C1 adjective /ˌɛk.spəˈnɛn.ʃəl/

exponential

crecimiento rápido o expansión a un ritmo creciente
Meaning
Rapid growth or expansion at an increasing rate
Example
Technology is advancing at an exponential rate.
La tecnología está avanzando a un ritmo exponencial.
C2 adjective /blɑːˈzeɪ/

blase

indiferente, desinteresado
Meaning
unimpressed or indifferent to something because it has been experienced so often before
Example
After years of luxury travel, she felt blase about another trip to Paris.
Después de años de viajes de lujo, se sintió indiferente ante otro viaje a París.
C2 adjective fəˈleɪ.ʃəs

fallacious

falso
Meaning
Based on false reasoning or misleading arguments.
Example
His argument was based on fallacious reasoning.
Su argumento estaba basado en razonamientos falsos.
B2 noun /ˈvɜː.tʃuː/

Virtue

virtud; moralidad; calidad útil
Meaning
behavior showing high moral standards; a good or useful quality of a thing
Example
Honesty is considered the highest virtue in many cultures.
La honestidad se considera la más alta virtud en muchas culturas.
C2 noun /dɪˈkæmərən/

decameron

Decámeron (colección de cuentos de Boccaccio)
Meaning
A collection of 100 tales written by Giovanni Boccaccio in the 14th century, told by a group of people over ten days.
Example
The Decameron is considered a masterpiece of classical Italian literature.
El Decámeron se considera una obra maestra de la literatura italiana clásica.
C1 noun /ˈreɪ.biːz/

rabies

rabia
Meaning
A viral disease that causes inflammation of the brain in humans and other mammals, usually transmitted through animal bites.
Example
The dog was vaccinated against rabies.
El perro fue vacunado contra la rabia.
C2 adjective /ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəl/

penitential

penitente
Meaning
Relating to or expressing penitence or penance.
Example
The priest delivered a penitential sermon on forgiveness.
El sacerdote dio un sermón penitente sobre el perdón.
C2 noun /ˈɡʌl.i/

gully

grieta, arroyo
Meaning
A narrow channel or ravine worn away by water.
Example
After the storm, the road was cut by a deep gully.
Después de la tormenta, el camino fue cortado por una profunda grieta.
B1 noun əˈwɛrnɪs

Awareness

conciencia
Meaning
Knowledge or understanding about important issues, particularly environmental conservation.
Example
Spreading awareness is essential to save butterflies.
Difundir la conciencia es esencial para salvar las mariposas.
C1 noun /ˌkɒnstəˈneɪʃən/

consternation

consternación
Meaning
A feeling of anxiety, dismay, or confusion, often caused by something unexpected.
Example
The sudden announcement caused widespread consternation among the employees.
El anuncio repentino causó una consternación generalizada entre los empleados
B2 adjective /ˌɑːp.təˈmɪs.tɪk/

optimistic

optimista
Meaning
hopeful and confident about the future
Example
She is optimistic about the success of her new project.
Ella está optimista acerca del éxito de su nuevo proyecto.
C1 adjective rɪsk-ədˈʤɛstɪd

risk-adjusted

ajustado al riesgo
Meaning
Modified or calibrated to account for risk factors in investment returns.
Example
Risk-adjusted returns consider both potential profit and loss.
Las rentas ajustadas al riesgo consideran tanto el beneficio potencial como la pérdida.
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɔːrəl/

auroral

relacionado con la aurora
Meaning
Relating to or resembling the aurora, especially the northern lights.
Example
The scientists observed auroral activity in the night sky.
Los científicos observaron actividad auroral en el cielo nocturno.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈloʊd/

overload

sobrecargar
Meaning
to load with too much weight or cargo; to give too much work or information
Example
Don't overload the washing machine or it might break down.
No sobrecargues la lavadora o podría romperse.
C1 noun /plæsˈtɪsəti/

plasticity

plasticidad, capacidad de adaptarse
Meaning
the quality of being easily shaped or molded; adaptability
Example
The brain's plasticity allows it to adapt after injury.
La plasticidad del cerebro le permite adaptarse después de una lesión.
A2 verb /smel/

smell

oler
Meaning
to perceive odor through the nose; to have an odor
Example
The flowers smell sweet.
Las flores huelen dulces.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrnɪs/

cornice

cornisa
Meaning
an ornamental molding around the wall of a room just below the ceiling
Example
The elegant cornice added a classical touch to the living room.
La elegante cornisa añadió un toque clásico a la sala de estar.
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrʃɪp/

Worship

culto
Meaning
the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity; religious devotion and practice
Example
They gather every Sunday for worship.
Ellos se reúnen cada domingo para el culto.
B2 adjective /nuːd/

nude

desnudo
Meaning
Wearing no clothes; naked.
Example
The artist painted a nude model.
El artista pintó un modelo desnudo.
C1 noun /məˈmɛn.toʊ/

memento

recuerdo
Meaning
An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.
Example
She kept the ticket as a memento of their first concert together.
Ella guardó el boleto como un recuerdo de su primer concierto juntos.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌktɪv/

inductive

inductivo
Meaning
characterized by the inference of general laws from particular instances; reasoning from specific cases to general principles
Example
The scientist used inductive reasoning to form a hypothesis.
El científico usó razonamiento inductivo para formular una hipótesis.
C1 adjective /ˈpəʊ.tənt/

Potent

potente; fuerte; eficaz
Meaning
having great strength, power, or effect; influential
Example
The medicine is very potent and should be taken carefully.
La medicina es muy potente y debe tomarse con cuidado.
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.
B1 noun /ˈkætəɡɔːri/

category

categoría
Meaning
a class or division of things regarded as having particular shared characteristics
Example
Books are arranged by category in the library.
Los libros están organizados por categoría en la biblioteca.
B2 adverb /ˌɪndəˈrɛktli/

indirectly

indirectamente
Meaning
in a way that is not direct; through an intermediate means or influence
Example
The policy affected small businesses indirectly.
La política afectó indirectamente a las pequeñas empresas.
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪm.ɪ.tə.bəl/

inimitable

inimitable
Meaning
So good or unusual as to be impossible to copy; unique.
Example
His inimitable writing style made him a literary legend.
Su estilo de escritura inimitable lo convirtió en una leyenda literaria.
C2 noun /ˈɡævəl/

gavel

mazo
Meaning
A small ceremonial mallet used by a judge or an auctioneer to signal attention or mark a decision.
Example
The judge struck the gavel to call the court to order.
El juez golpeó el mazo para llamar al orden en la corte.
C2 noun /ˈskæb.ərd/

scabbard

vaina
Meaning
A sheath for the blade of a sword or dagger, typically made of leather or metal.
Example
The knight drew his sword from the scabbard.
El caballero sacó su espada de la vaina.
A1 pronoun /hɜːrz/

hers

su (de mujer) cosa
Meaning
used to refer to something that belongs to or is associated with a female person previously mentioned or easily identified.
Example
That blue bag is hers.
Esa bolsa azul es suya.
C1 verb /ˈnɛsəl/

nestle

acurrucarse
Meaning
to settle or lie comfortably within or against something
Example
The child nestled into her mother's arms.
El niño se acurrucó en los brazos de su madre.
A2 noun /tɪp/

tip

consejo
Meaning
a small but useful piece of advice
Example
I received a tip on how to improve my presentation.
Recibí un consejo sobre cómo mejorar mi presentación.
C1 verb əˈblɪt.ə.reɪt

obliterate

destruir
Meaning
To destroy utterly; wipe out completely, to erase or remove something completely.
Example
The storm obliterated entire villages.
La tormenta destruyó aldeas enteras.
B2 verb /nɪˈɡlekt/

neglect

descuidar
Meaning
to fail to care for or give attention to something
Example
Don't neglect your health while studying.
No descuides tu salud mientras estudias.
B2 noun/verb /swɑːmp/

swamp

pantano
Meaning
An area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh.
Example
The village was built near a swamp.
El pueblo fue construido cerca de un pantano.
B2 noun ləˈdʒɪs.tɪks

Logistics

logística
Meaning
The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies.
Example
Logistics ensures timely delivery.
La logística asegura una entrega puntual.
C1 noun /rɪˈvɒl.vər/

Revolver

revólver
Meaning
a pistol with revolving chambers enabling several shots to be fired without reloading
Example
The detective drew his revolver from its holster.
El detective sacó su revólver de su funda.
A2 adjective /ˈstuː.pɪd/

Stupid

tonto; estúpido; necio
Meaning
lacking intelligence or common sense; foolish
Example
It was stupid of me to forget my umbrella on a rainy day.
Fue tonto de mi parte olvidar mi sombrilla en un día lluvioso.
B2 adverb /səˈpəʊzɪdli/

supposedly

supuestamente
Meaning
used to show that something is believed or claimed to be true, though it may not be
Example
He is supposedly the best player on the team.
Supuestamente, él es el mejor jugador del equipo.
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪ.tər/

Grater

rallador
Meaning
a kitchen utensil with a rough surface for grating food into small pieces
Example
Use the grater to grate cheese for the pizza.
Usa el rallador para rallar queso para la pizza.
B1 noun /əˈpɪn.jən/

Opinion

opinión
Meaning
a view or judgment formed about something; a belief or assessment based on grounds short of proof
Example
In my opinion, this is the best solution.
En mi opinión, esta es la mejor solución.
B1 verb /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt/

demonstrate

demostrar
Meaning
to clearly show or prove something through evidence, explanation, or action
Example
The teacher demonstrated the experiment to the class.
La maestra demostró el experimento a la clase.
C1 noun /ɡræft/

Graft

injerto; corrupción
Meaning
a shoot or twig inserted into a slit on the trunk of a living tree to form a new growth; corruption in politics or business
Example
The gardener used a graft to combine different varieties of apple trees.
El jardinero utilizó un injerto para combinar diferentes variedades de manzanos.
B2 verb /plʌk/

pluck

arrancar, reunir coraje
Meaning
to take hold of and quickly remove; to gather courage or determination
Example
She plucked a flower from the garden.
Ella arrancó una flor del jardín.
B1 noun /kəˈnæl/

canal

canal
Meaning
an artificial waterway constructed for navigation, irrigation, or drainage
Example
The canal was built to help transport goods across the region.
El canal fue construido para ayudar a transportar bienes a través de la región.
B2 adjective /ˈfʌsi/

fussy

quisquilloso
Meaning
hard to please; very concerned with details
Example
The child is very fussy about what she eats.
La niña es muy quisquillosa con lo que come.
C1 adjective prəˈvɪnʃəl

provincial

provincial
Meaning
Of or concerning a province of a country or empire.
Example
Bengali was not just a provincial language.
El bengalí no era solo un idioma provincial.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈkloʊ.sɪst/

closest

más cercano
Meaning
nearest in distance or relationship
Example
He is my closest friend.
Él es mi amigo más cercano.
C2 noun /ˈbɪvuˌæk/

bivouac

campamento improvisado
Meaning
a temporary camp without tents or cover, usually used by soldiers or mountaineers
Example
The climbers set up a bivouac on the mountainside.
Los escaladores instalaron un campamento improvisado en la ladera de la montaña.
C1 verb ɔːɡˈmɛntɪŋ

augmenting

aumentar
Meaning
Increasing; making something greater in size, number, or degree
Example
Life expectancy is augmenting with advancements in healthcare.
La esperanza de vida está aumentando con los avances en la atención sanitaria.
B2 noun /ˈsɜr.neɪm/

Surname

apellido
Meaning
a hereditary name common to all members of a family; family name
Example
Please write your first name and surname on the form.
Por favor, escriba su primer nombre y apellido en el formulario.
C1 noun /ˈkɜːrfjuː/

curfew

toque de queda
Meaning
a rule requiring people to stay indoors after a certain time, usually at night
Example
The city imposed a curfew during the unrest.
La ciudad impuso un toque de queda durante los disturbios.
B2 verb /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

enquire

preguntar
Meaning
to ask for information about something
Example
He enquired about the train schedule.
Él preguntó sobre el horario del tren.
B2 verb /skoʊld/

scold

regañar
Meaning
to criticize angrily; to rebuke
Example
The teacher scolded the students for being late.
La maestra regañó a los estudiantes por llegar tarde.
C1 adjective /rɪˈtɔːrɪkəl/

rhetorical

retórico
Meaning
relating to the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing; often a question asked to make a point rather than get an answer
Example
He asked a rhetorical question during the debate.
Hizo una pregunta retórica durante el debate.
C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈdʒɛkʃən/

interjection

interjección
Meaning
a word or phrase used to express sudden emotion or reaction, often standing alone
Example
Words like 'wow' and 'ouch' are common interjections in English.
Palabras como 'wow' y 'ouch' son interjecciones comunes en inglés.
B1 verb /tʃuː/

chew

felicidad
Meaning
to bite food into smaller pieces with your teeth before swallowing it
Example
You should chew your food properly to help with digestion.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.