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C1 noun /mɜːrθ/

mirth

alegría
Meaning
Great joy, amusement, or laughter.
Example
The festival was full of mirth and laughter.
El festival estaba lleno de alegría y risas.
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.
C2 adjective /məˈlɛfɪsənt/

maleficent

maléfico
Meaning
Causing harm or destruction, especially by supernatural means.
Example
The maleficent witch cursed the young princess.
La bruja maléfica maldijo a la joven princesa.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈmæn.ju.əl/

Manual

manual
Meaning
done by hand; operated by hand; not automatic
Example
This is a manual process that requires careful attention.
Este es un proceso manual que requiere atención cuidadosa.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈtʃæns/

mischance

infortunio
Meaning
An unfortunate accident or event; bad luck.
Example
By mischance, he missed the last train home.
Por desgracia, perdió el último tren para volver a casa.
C1 noun /moʊˈtiːf/

motif

motivo
Meaning
A recurring theme, subject, or idea in a work of art or literature.
Example
The motif of love is central to the novel.
El motivo del amor es central en la novela.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.tɪv/

mediative

relacionado con la mediación
Meaning
Related to mediation, helping to resolve conflicts through diplomatic means.
Example
His mediative skills helped resolve the conflict.
Sus habilidades mediadoras ayudaron a resolver el conflicto.
B1 verb /ˈmɛʒər/

measure

medir
Meaning
to determine the size, amount, or degree of something
Example
She measured the length of the table.
Ella midió la longitud de la mesa.
B1 adjective, preposition, noun /mɪd/

mid

medio
Meaning
being in the middle of something; the central part or point
Example
She joined the project in mid June.
Ella se unió al proyecto a mediados de junio.
C1 noun /ˈmæk.rəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts/

macronutrients

macronutrientes
Meaning
Nutrients that are needed in large amounts to provide energy and building materials for the body, including carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
Example
Proteins, fats, and carbohydrates are vital macronutrients.
Las proteínas, las grasas y los carbohidratos son macronutrientes vitales.
B1 noun /ˈmiːtər/

meter

metro
Meaning
A unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 centimeters; also, a device that measures quantity such as electricity or gas.
Example
The technician came to check the electricity meter.
El técnico vino a revisar el medidor de electricidad.
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.
B1 noun /ˈmʌs.əl/

Muscle

músculo
Meaning
a body tissue consisting of fibers that can contract to produce movement
Example
Regular exercise helps strengthen your muscle.
El ejercicio regular ayuda a fortalecer tu músculo.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪθɪkəl/

Mythical

mitológico
Meaning
existing only in myths or legends; imaginary or fictitious
Example
Dragons are mythical creatures that appear in many cultures.
Los dragones son criaturas míticas que aparecen en muchas culturas.
C1 adjective /ˌmaɪ.krəˈskɑː.pɪk/

microscopic

microscópico
Meaning
Extremely small and only visible with a microscope.
Example
The sample contained microscopic particles.
La muestra contenía partículas microscópicas.
C1 adjective /ˈmiːɡər/

meager

escaso
Meaning
Lacking in quantity or quality; inadequate.
Example
He could barely survive on his meager salary.
Él apenas podía sobrevivir con su escaso salario.
B2 adjective /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/

mathematical

matemático
Meaning
relating to mathematics or the use of mathematics
Example
The mathematical equation was difficult to solve.
La ecuación matemática era difícil de resolver.
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.
A2 noun /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

making

creación
Meaning
the process of producing or constructing something
Example
The making of the movie took over two years.
La creación de la película tomó más de dos años.
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəʊˌkʌltʃər/

monoculture

monocultura
Meaning
The agricultural practice of growing only one type of crop over a large area and for many consecutive years, which can lead to increased vulnerability to pests and diseases.
Example
Monoculture can lead to soil depletion and increased pest vulnerability.
La monocultura puede llevar a la desnutrición del suelo y aumentar la vulnerabilidad a las plagas.
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.
C1 verb, noun /ˈmʌstər/

muster

reunir / juntar coraje
Meaning
to gather people, especially soldiers; to summon courage or strength
Example
He mustered enough courage to face the challenge.
Él reunió suficiente coraje para enfrentar el desafío.
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.
C2 noun /ˌmjuːtəˈbɪləti/

mutablility

mutabilidad (mala ortografía)
Meaning
A misspelled form of 'mutability', meaning the quality of being changeable.
Example
The document contained the misspelled word 'mutablility' instead of 'mutability'.
El documento contenía la palabra mal escrita 'mutablility' en lugar de 'mutability'.
C2 noun /ˌmɑːhəˈrɑːdʒə/

maharaja

maharajá
Meaning
A great king, especially a ruler of one of the principal states in India.
Example
The maharaja lived in a grand palace surrounded by gardens.
El maharajá vivía en un gran palacio rodeado de jardines.
C2 noun /meɪndʒ/

mange

sarna
Meaning
a skin disease in animals caused by parasitic mites, leading to hair loss and sores
Example
The stray dog was suffering from mange.
El perro callejero estaba sufriendo de sarna.
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.
B2 adjective /mɪsˈliːdɪŋ/

misleading

engañoso
Meaning
giving the wrong idea or impression
Example
The advertisement was misleading and gave false information.
El anuncio era engañoso y dio información falsa.
C2 adjective /mɔːrˈdeɪʃəs/

mordacious

agudo o sarcástico
Meaning
Sharp or biting in style, tone, or remark; sarcastic.
Example
The critic’s mordacious review offended the author.
La crítica mordaz del crítico ofendió al autor.
A2 adjective /ˈmɪzɪkəl/

musical

musical
Meaning
related to or consisting of music
Example
She has a very musical voice.
Ella tiene una voz muy musical.
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 verb /ˈmɒtl/

mottle

moteado
Meaning
To mark with spots or patches of color.
Example
The leaves were mottled with shades of yellow and brown.
Las hojas estaban moteadas con tonos de amarillo y marrón.
B1 noun /ˈmɪs.tər.i/

Mystery

misterio; algo inexplicable
Meaning
something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain
Example
The disappearance of the plane remains a mystery.
La desaparición del avión sigue siendo un misterio.
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 adjective /məˈroʊs/

morose

melancólico
Meaning
sullen, gloomy, or ill-tempered
Example
He became morose after losing his job.
Se volvió melancólico después de perder su trabajo.
B2 noun /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərər/

manufacturer

fabricante
Meaning
A person or company that makes goods in large quantities.
Example
The manufacturer produces cars for the global market.
El fabricante produce autos para el mercado global.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈmɛsi/

messy

desordenado
Meaning
untidy or dirty; disorganized or chaotic
Example
His room was so messy that he couldn’t find his keys.
Su habitación estaba tan desordenada que no pudo encontrar sus llaves.
C2 noun /ˌmælˈoʊdər/

malodor

mal olor
Meaning
An unpleasant smell; bad odor.
Example
The garbage bin gave off a terrible malodor.
El cubo de basura emitió un terrible mal olor.
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.
B2 adjective /mɪˈsteɪkən/

mistaken

equivocado
Meaning
wrong or incorrect because of an error in judgment or understanding
Example
I was mistaken about the meeting time.
Estaba equivocado sobre la hora de la reunión.
B2 noun ˈmɪdl klæs

middle-class

clase media
Meaning
The social group between the upper and working classes, typically consisting of well-educated people.
Example
The middle-class was largely affected by the decision.
La clase media fue ampliamente afectada por la decisión.
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.
A2 noun /ˈmʌʃ.ruːm/

Mushroom

hongo
Meaning
a type of fungus that can be eaten, often used in cooking
Example
The pizza was topped with fresh mushrooms.
La pizza estaba cubierta con champiñones frescos.
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.
C2 noun /maɪˈkrɑː.skə.pi/

microscopy

microscopía
Meaning
The use of a microscope to observe small objects or organisms.
Example
Microscopy revealed the structure of the cells.
La microscopía reveló la estructura de las células.
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 noun /mɔːrˈfɑːlədʒi/

morphology

morfología
Meaning
the study of the form and structure of things, especially in language and biology
Example
Morphology studies the structure of words and how they are formed.
La morfología estudia la estructura de las palabras y cómo se forman.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˌmjuːtəˈbɪləti/

mutability

mutabilidad
Meaning
The quality of being changeable or capable of change.
Example
The mutability of fashion trends makes it hard to keep up.
La mutabilidad de las tendencias de moda hace que sea difícil mantenerse al día.
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 noun /mɪˈrɑːʒ/

Mirage

espejismo
Meaning
An optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, especially in deserts
Example
The travelers saw a mirage of water in the desert.
Los viajeros vieron un espejismo de agua en el desierto.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪhɛm/

mayhem

caos
Meaning
Violent or extreme disorder; chaos and destruction.
Example
The protest turned into mayhem when the crowd clashed with the police.
La protesta se convirtió en caos cuando la multitud chocó con la policía.
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.
A2 adjective ˈmed.ɪ.kəl

medical

médico
Meaning
Relating to the practice of medicine or the treatment of illness and injuries.
Example
Medical education has improved significantly.
La educación médica ha mejorado significativamente.
C1 noun /ˈmævərɪk/

maverick

persona independiente
Meaning
An unorthodox or independent-minded person.
Example
The maverick scientist challenged established theories.
El científico independiente desafió las teorías establecidas.
B1 adjective /ˈmæsɪv/

Massive

masivo; extremadamente grande; en tamaño o cantidad enorme
Meaning
extremely large; huge in size or amount
Example
The company made a massive profit this year.
La empresa hizo una ganancia masiva este año.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪsən/

mason

albañil
Meaning
a person skilled in building with stone, brick, or concrete
Example
The mason carefully laid the bricks for the new house.
El albañil colocó cuidadosamente los ladrillos para la nueva casa.
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.
C2 noun /məˈræs/

morass

situación complicada
Meaning
A complicated or confused situation; a swampy or boggy ground.
Example
The project got stuck in a bureaucratic morass.
El proyecto quedó atrapado en un embrollo burocrático.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪdənˌhʊd/

maidenhood

juventud
Meaning
The state of being a maiden; girlhood or virginity.
Example
The poem celebrated the innocence of maidenhood.
El poema celebró la inocencia de la juventud.
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.
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.
C1 noun ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn

modification

modificación
Meaning
The action of making changes to something.
Example
The plan required modification.
El plan requirió modificación.
C2 noun /mɔːrˈtɪʃən/

mortician

funerario
Meaning
a person whose job is to prepare dead bodies for burial or cremation and to arrange funerals
Example
The mortician prepared the body for the funeral service.
El funerario preparó el cuerpo para el servicio funerario.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkɪtˌpleɪs/

marketplace

mercado
Meaning
a place where goods and services are bought and sold; an open area for trade
Example
The town's marketplace is crowded every Friday morning.
El mercado de la ciudad está lleno de gente cada viernes por la mañana.
C1 noun /mɔːrɡ/

morgue

depósito de cadáveres
Meaning
a place where dead bodies are kept, especially to be identified or claimed
Example
The police took the body to the morgue for identification.
La policía llevó el cuerpo al depósito de cadáveres para su identificación.
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.
B2 adjective ˈmɒn.ɪ.tri

monetary

monetario
Meaning
Relating to money or currency.
Example
The monetary implications are significant for investors.
Las implicaciones monetarias son significativas para los inversionistas.
C1 adjective /ˈmɒdʒʊlər/

modular

modular
Meaning
Employing or involving a module or modules as the basis of design or construction.
Example
The modular design allows for easy customization and scalability.
El diseño modular permite una fácil personalización y escalabilidad.
C2 noun /ˈmæləprɒˌpɪzəm/

malapropism

malapropismo
Meaning
the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with amusing effect
Example
He is famous for his malapropism when speaking in public.
Es famoso por su malapropismo cuando habla en público.
C1 noun ˌmek.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

mechanization

mecanización
Meaning
The process of introducing machines or replacing manual labor with machines.
Example
Mechanization has revolutionized agriculture.
La mecanización ha revolucionado la agricultura.
A1 noun ˈmuːviz

movies

películas
Meaning
A story or event recorded by a camera as a set of moving images and shown in a theater or on television.
Example
Watching movies helps in language learning.
Ver películas ayuda en el aprendizaje de idiomas.
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.
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.
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.
C1 verb /məˈlɛst/

molest

acosar / molestar
Meaning
to assault or abuse someone, especially in a sexual or physical way
Example
The criminal was arrested for attempting to molest a child.
El criminal fue arrestado por intentar molestar a un niño.
C2 noun /ˈmɜːkinəs/

murkiness

oscuridad
Meaning
The quality of being dark, gloomy, or unclear.
Example
The murkiness of the water made it hard to see the fish.
La oscuridad del agua hizo que fuera difícil ver los peces.
A2 noun /ˈmembər/

member

miembro
Meaning
a person or thing that belongs to a group or organization
Example
She is a member of the local sports club.
Ella es miembro del club deportivo local.
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.
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 /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.
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.
A2 noun /miːl/

Meal

comida
Meaning
food that is prepared and eaten at a specific time
Example
We enjoyed a delicious meal at the restaurant.
Disfrutamos de una deliciosa comida en el restaurante.
B2 adjective /ˌmʌl.tiˈpɜː.pəs/

Multipurpose

multifuncional
Meaning
having multiple uses or functions; versatile
Example
This multipurpose tool can be used as a knife, screwdriver, and bottle opener.
Esta herramienta multifuncional se puede usar como cuchillo, destornillador y abridor de botellas.
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrdərər/

murderer

asesino
Meaning
a person who unlawfully kills another human being with intent
Example
The murderer was caught by the police within hours.
El asesino fue capturado por la policía en pocas horas.
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.
C1 verb /mɪns/

mince

picar finamente
Meaning
to cut into very small pieces; to walk with short quick steps
Example
She minced the garlic for the recipe.
Ella picó el ajo para la receta.
C1 noun, verb /məˈnuː.vər/

maneuver

maniobra / hábil
Meaning
a planned or skillful movement or action; to move skillfully or carefully
Example
The pilot maneuvered the plane through the storm.
El piloto maniobró el avión a través de la tormenta.
C2 adjective /ˈmʌltɪfɔːrm/

multiform

multiforme
Meaning
Having many different forms or appearances.
Example
The festival was a multiform celebration of art, music, and culture.
El festival fue una celebración multiforme de arte, música y cultura.
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 /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.
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.
C2 noun /məˈlæsɪz/

Molasses

melaza
Meaning
thick, dark, sweet syrup made from sugar cane
Example
The recipe calls for molasses to give the bread a rich flavor.
La receta pide melaza para dar un sabor rico al pan.
B1 adjective /ˈmædʒɪkəl/

magical

mágico
Meaning
having or producing the charm, beauty, or power of magic
Example
The sunset over the mountains was a magical sight.
La puesta de sol sobre las montanas fue una vista magica.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrbəl/

marble

felicidad
Meaning
a hard, smooth stone used in building and sculpture, often white with colored lines
Example
The floor of the palace was made of white marble.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 adjective /məˈtɜːrnəl/

Maternal

maternal
Meaning
relating to a mother; motherly
Example
She showed maternal care towards the orphan child.
Ella mostró cuidado maternal hacia el niño huérfano.
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 /ˈmoʊldɪŋ/

molding

moldura decorativa
Meaning
A decorative strip or design, often used on walls, ceilings, or furniture.
Example
The wooden molding gave the room a classic look.
El moldaje de madera le dio a la habitación un aspecto clásico.
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.
A2 adjective /mɪkst/

mixed

mezclado
Meaning
consisting of different elements or having varied opinions or feelings
Example
The audience had mixed reactions to the film.
La audiencia tuvo reacciones mixtas hacia la película.
C2 adjective /ˌmɔːrɡəˈnætɪk/

morganatic

matrimonio morganático
Meaning
relating to a marriage in which one partner, usually of lower social rank, does not share the titles or privileges of the other
Example
The prince entered into a morganatic marriage with a commoner.
El príncipe entró en un matrimonio morganático con una plebeya.
C1 noun moʊst ˈvʌlnərəbəl ˈneɪʃən

most vulnerable nation

nación más vulnerable
Meaning
A country that is highly exposed to risks and lacks adequate protection or resilience.
Example
Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable nations to climate change.
Bangladesh es uno de los países más vulnerables al cambio climático.
C2 noun /ˈmʌrɪn/

murrain

enfermedad infecciosa del ganado
Meaning
An infectious disease that affects cattle and other animals, often fatal.
Example
The farmer lost many cows during the outbreak of murrain.
El agricultor perdió muchas vacas durante el brote de murrain.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒnɪtəri/

monitory

advertencia
Meaning
Giving a warning or cautionary advice; serving to warn.
Example
His monitory tone made everyone cautious about their next move.
Su tono monitory hizo que todos estuvieran cautelosos sobre su próximo movimiento.
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 /ˌmɒd.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

modulation

control de la voz
Meaning
The process of varying or controlling something.
Example
Proper modulation of voice enhances communication skills.
La modulación adecuada de la voz mejora las habilidades de comunicación.
C2 noun /ˈmær.oʊ ʌv ˈplæn.tɪn triː/

Marrow of plantain tree

médula del árbol de plátano
Meaning
the soft inner part of the banana plant stem that is used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
The marrow of plantain tree is commonly used in traditional Bengali cuisine.
La médula del árbol de plátano se usa comúnmente en la cocina tradicional bengalí.
C2 noun /ˈmɛtələ(r)dʒi/

metallurgy

metalurgia
Meaning
The science and technology of metals, including their extraction from ores and their processing.
Example
Metallurgy plays a vital role in industrial development.
La metalurgia juega un papel vital en el desarrollo industrial.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈmɛnjuː/

menu

menú
Meaning
A list of food and drinks available at a restaurant or offered at a meal.
Example
The restaurant updated its menu with new dishes.
El restaurante actualizó su menú con nuevos platos.
C2 verb /ˈmɔːrtɪfaɪ/

mortify

mortificar
Meaning
to cause someone to feel great embarrassment or shame
Example
She was mortified when she tripped on stage.
Ella estaba mortificada cuando tropezó en el escenario.
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.
C2 adjective ˌmɛɡəˈlɪθɪk

megalithic

megalítico
Meaning
Relating to or denoting prehistoric monuments made of or containing large stones.
Example
The megalithic structures in ancient civilizations are fascinating.
Las estructuras megalíticas en civilizaciones antiguas son fascinantes.
A1 pronoun /maɪˈsɛlf/

myself

yo mismo
Meaning
used for emphasis or to refer to oneself
Example
I will do it myself.
Lo haré yo mismo.