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C1 noun ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən ˈstrætədʒiz

mitigation strategies

estrategias de mitigación
Meaning
Plans and actions designed to reduce the severity or impact of problems or risks.
Example
Governments must adopt mitigation strategies for climate change.
Los gobiernos deben adoptar estrategias de mitigación para el cambio climático.
C1 noun ˌdɪdʒɪˈnɛəreɪʃən

degeneration

degeneración
Meaning
The process of decline or deterioration in structure or function.
Example
The degeneration of brain cells leads to cognitive decline.
La degeneración de las células cerebrales conduce a un deterioro cognitivo.
B2 adjective /prəˈtɛktɪv/

protective

protector
Meaning
giving or capable of giving protection; shielding from harm or danger
Example
She wore a protective helmet while riding her bike.
Ella llevaba un casco protector mientras montaba su bicicleta.
C2 verb /ɪnˈveɪɡəl/

inveigle

engatusar
Meaning
To persuade someone to do something by deception or flattery.
Example
She inveigled him into signing the contract.
Ella lo engañó para que firmara el contrato.
C2 noun /ˈænɪ siːd/

Ani seed

anís
Meaning
Small aromatic seeds used as a spice and for medicinal purposes, with a sweet licorice-like flavor
Example
Anise seeds are often used in traditional desserts and teas.
Las semillas de anís se usan con frecuencia en postres y tés tradicionales.
B2 adverb /ˈbəʊld.li/

Boldly

valientemente; sin miedo
Meaning
in a confident and brave way; without fear
Example
She boldly stepped forward to face the challenge.
Ella dio un paso adelante con valentía para enfrentar el desafío.
C2 noun /ˈpærəmʊr/

paramour

amante
Meaning
a lover, especially an illicit one
Example
The secret paramour was finally revealed.
El amante secreto finalmente fue revelado.
C2 adjective /ˈtɜːrdʒɪd/

turgid

hinchado, pomposo
Meaning
Swollen or distended; (of language) pompous and overcomplicated.
Example
The professor’s lecture was so turgid that many students lost interest.
La conferencia del profesor fue tan turgente que muchos estudiantes perdieron el interés.
A2 noun /bentʃ/

Bench

banco
Meaning
a long seat for several people, typically made of wood or stone
Example
The students sat on the bench.
Los estudiantes se sentaron en el banco.
B2 noun /əˈkaʊntɪŋ/

accounting

contabilidad
Meaning
the process of recording, summarizing, and reporting financial transactions
Example
She works in the accounting department of a large firm.
Ella trabaja en el departamento de contabilidad de una gran empresa.
B2 verb /mɛnd/

mend

reparar
Meaning
To repair something that is broken or damaged.
Example
She learned to mend her torn dress.
Ella aprendió a reparar su vestido roto.
C2 adjective /ˌpɛstɪˈlɛnʃəl/

pestilential

pestilente
Meaning
Relating to or causing pestilence; very harmful, troublesome, or dangerous.
Example
The pestilential smell of the garbage filled the street.
El pestilente olor de la basura llenó la calle.
C2 adjective /ˈfæl.oʊ/

fallow

barbecho
Meaning
Describing land that is left unplanted for a period to restore its fertility, allowing soil to recover nutrients and break pest and disease cycles.
Example
Farmers leave their fields fallow to restore soil fertility.
Los agricultores dejan sus campos en barbecho para restaurar la fertilidad del suelo.
C2 adjective /ˈbɒni/

Bonny

hermoso; bonito; alegre
Meaning
cheerful; pretty; attractive
Example
The bonny child played happily in the garden.
El niño bonito jugó felizmente en el jardín.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈroʊtəri/

rotary

rotatorio
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by rotation; revolving around an axis.
Example
The machine uses a rotary engine to function efficiently.
La máquina usa un motor rotatorio para funcionar eficientemente.
C1 noun /ˈsaɪnəs/

sinus

seno
Meaning
A cavity within a bone or tissue, especially those in the bones of the face connected with the nasal cavities.
Example
He suffered from a sinus infection that caused headaches.
Él sufrió de una infección sinusal que le causó dolor de cabeza.
B2 noun /liːk/

Leak

fuga; agujero
Meaning
a hole in a container or covering through which contents escape or enter accidentally
Example
There is a leak in the water pipe.
Hay una fuga en la tubería de agua.
C1 verb /ɡɔːr/

gore

perforar con cuernos
Meaning
to pierce with horns or tusks; spilled blood
Example
The bull gored the matador during the fight.
El toro goreó al matador durante la pelea.
C1 adjective /ˈskrɪptʃərəl/

scriptural

escritural
Meaning
Relating to or contained in the scriptures or holy writings.
Example
The priest gave a scriptural reference during the sermon.
El sacerdote dio una referencia escritural durante el sermón.
C2 adjective /ˈoʊdiəs/

odious

odioso
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or repulsive
Example
The dictator was remembered for his odious crimes.
El dictador fue recordado por sus odiosos crímenes.
C2 noun ˌkɒdʒɪˈteɪʃən

cogitation

reflexión, meditación
Meaning
The action of thinking deeply about something; contemplation
Example
After much cogitation, he made the final decision.
Después de mucha reflexión, tomó la decisión final.
C1 noun

Kin

familia; parientes;
A1 verb /tʃuːz/

choose

elegir
Meaning
to pick or select from several options
Example
I always choose healthy food options.
Siempre elijo opciones de comida saludable.
C1 noun /ˈækwɪˌdʌkt/

aqueduct

acueducto
Meaning
a structure built to carry water over long distances
Example
The Romans built aqueducts to supply water to their cities.
Los romanos construyeron acueductos para suministrar agua a sus ciudades.
C1 noun /ˌsaɪkoʊˈθɛrəpi/

psychotherapy

psicoterapia
Meaning
The treatment of mental disorder by psychological rather than medical means.
Example
She attended weekly psychotherapy sessions to cope with her anxiety.
Ella asistió a sesiones semanales de psicoterapia para lidiar con su ansiedad.
A2 adjective /ˈpeɪ.ʃənt/

Patient

felicidad
Meaning
able to wait calmly; tolerant
Example
She was very patient with her young students.
Ella no pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B1 noun /əˈfer/

Affair

asunto; evento;
Meaning
an event or situation; a matter that someone deals with
Example
The wedding was a grand affair with hundreds of guests.
La boda fue un gran evento con cientos de invitados.
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 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.
B1 noun /sɛks/

sex

sexo
Meaning
the biological distinction between male and female; sexual activity
Example
He was asked about his sex at the doctor's office.
Se le preguntó sobre su sexo en el consultorio del médico.
C2 noun /ˈkjuːbeb ˈpepər/

Cubeb Pepper

pimienta cubeba
Meaning
aromatic spice with a slightly bitter taste and cooling aftertaste
Example
Cubeb pepper is used in traditional Indonesian cuisine.
La pimienta cubeba se usa en la cocina tradicional indonesia.
C2 verb /ɪsˈtʃuː/

eschew

evitar
Meaning
to deliberately avoid or abstain from something
Example
She chose to eschew junk food for a healthier diet.
Ella decidió evitar la comida chatarra por una dieta más saludable.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌskɜːrt/

outskirt

las afueras de la ciudad
Meaning
the outer edge or border of a town or city
Example
They built a new factory on the outskirts of the city.
Construyeron una nueva fábrica en las afueras de la ciudad.
C1 adjective /dɪˈvɔɪd/

devoid

vacío
Meaning
Completely lacking or without something.
Example
His speech was devoid of any real emotion.
Su discurso estaba vacío de cualquier emoción real.
C1 verb /ˈkɒnsɔːrt/

consort

compañero, consorte real
Meaning
To associate with someone, typically with disapproval; also, a spouse of a reigning monarch.
Example
He was criticized for consorting with criminals.
Fue criticado por asociarse con criminales.
A1 adjective /əʊˈkeɪ/

okay

está bien
Meaning
used to express agreement or acceptance
Example
It's okay to leave early today.
Está bien irse temprano hoy.
B2 adjective /ˈhoʊl.səm/

Wholesome

saludable; beneficioso para el bienestar físico o moral
Meaning
conducive to or promoting moral or physical well-being; healthy
Example
Eating wholesome food is important for good health.
Comer comida saludable es importante para la buena salud.
C2 noun /ˌæs.əˈfet.ɪ.də/

Asafoetida

asafoétida
Meaning
a pungent spice derived from the resin of a plant, commonly used in Indian cooking
Example
A pinch of asafoetida adds a distinctive flavor to the lentil curry.
Una pizca de asafoétida añade un sabor distintivo al curry de lentejas.
B1 adjective /ˈsoʊ kɔːld/

so-called

supuesto
Meaning
referred to as or known by a particular name or title, often misleadingly
Example
The so-called expert couldn't answer the question.
El supuesto experto no pudo responder la pregunta.
A2 adjective, noun /ˈplæstɪk/

plastic

plástico
Meaning
a synthetic material that can be molded; flexible or easily shaped
Example
These containers are made of durable plastic.
Estos contenedores están hechos de plástico duradero.
C1 noun /nɑːtʃ/

notch

muesca
Meaning
A small cut or groove on the edge or surface of something; a level or degree of achievement.
Example
He carved a notch on the stick to mark the days.
Hizo una muesca en el palo para marcar los días.
B2 adjective /rɪˈliːvd/

relieved

aliviado
Meaning
feeling happy and less worried after something stressful has been removed or resolved
Example
She felt relieved after hearing the good news.
Se sintió aliviada después de escuchar la buena noticia.
A2 verb /dʒɔɪn/

join

unirse
Meaning
to connect or combine; to become a member of something
Example
Would you like to join our team for the project?
¿Te gustaría unirte a nuestro equipo para el proyecto?
A2 noun /ɡɑːd/

god

Dios
Meaning
a deity; a supreme being believed to control the universe
Example
People in different cultures worship God in various ways.
Las personas en diferentes culturas adoran a Dios de diversas maneras.
C1 noun /ˈstɪmjʊlənt/

stimulant

estimulante
Meaning
A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body.
Example
Coffee is a common stimulant that helps people stay awake.
El café es un estimulante común que ayuda a las personas a mantenerse despiertas
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.
A2 noun /əˈdʌlt/

Adult

persona adulta; adulto
Meaning
a person who is fully grown or developed; mature
Example
Only adults are allowed to enter this area.
Solo los adultos tienen permitido entrar en esta área.
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrkəleɪt/

percolate

percolar
Meaning
To filter gradually through a porous surface or substance; to spread slowly.
Example
The rainwater percolated through the soil into the groundwater.
El agua de lluvia percoló a través del suelo hacia el agua subterránea.
A2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪkl/

article

artículo
Meaning
a piece of writing included in a newspaper, magazine, or journal
Example
He wrote an article about climate change.
Escribió un artículo sobre el cambio climático.
C2 adjective /ˈdaʊti/

doughty

valiente
Meaning
brave, valiant, courageous
Example
The doughty soldier never backed down from a challenge.
El valiente soldado nunca se echó atrás ante un desafío.
C1 adjective /riˈækʃəˌneri/

reactionary

reaccionario
Meaning
Opposing political or social progress or reform; extremely conservative.
Example
The group took a reactionary stance against the new policies.
El grupo adoptó una postura reaccionaria contra las nuevas políticas.
B2 verb /ˈprɒsɪkjuːt/

prosecute

procesar
Meaning
to institute legal proceedings against someone
Example
The lawyer decided to prosecute the case after gathering sufficient evidence.
El abogado decidió procesar el caso después de reunir suficiente evidencia.
A1 preposition /ˈɪntuː/

into

adentro
Meaning
expressing movement or direction to the inside of something
Example
She walked into the room quietly.
Ella entró silenciosamente en la habitación.
C1 noun /ɪnˈtaɪərəti/

entirety

entereza
Meaning
the whole of something; the complete form
Example
He watched the movie in its entirety.
Vio la película en su totalidad.
B2 verb /kənˈvɜːs/

converse

conversar
Meaning
to have a conversation; to talk together
Example
They conversed about literature for hours.
Conversaron sobre literatura durante horas.
C2 noun /ˈlɪtərdʒi/

liturgy

liturgia
Meaning
A form or formulary according to which public religious worship is conducted.
Example
The priest followed the liturgy during the Sunday mass.
El sacerdote siguió la liturgia durante la misa del domingo.
B2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt/

disagreement

desacuerdo
Meaning
a failure to agree or a difference in opinion
Example
Their disagreement on the issue caused a delay in the project.
Su desacuerdo sobre el tema causó un retraso en el proyecto.
C2 adjective /ˈɛksɪdʒənt/

exigent

urgente
Meaning
demanding immediate action or attention; urgent
Example
The patient’s exigent condition required immediate surgery.
La condición exigente del paciente requirió cirugía inmediata.
C1 noun /ˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən wɔːr/

liberation war

guerra de liberación
Meaning
a war fought to gain freedom from foreign rule, occupation, or oppression; an armed struggle for national independence
Example
The liberation war reshaped the nation’s history and identity.
La guerra de liberación transformó la historia del país.
C1 verb /ˈtɑːtər/

totter

tambalearse
Meaning
To move unsteadily, as if about to fall; to be on the point of collapse.
Example
The old man tottered across the street with a cane.
El viejo se tambaleó por la calle con un bastón.
B1 noun /ˈfæn.si/

Fancy

gusto; imaginación o fantasía
Meaning
a feeling of liking or wanting something; imagination or fantasy
Example
The child had a fancy for becoming a famous astronaut when he grew up.
El niño tenía una inclinación por convertirse en un astronauta famoso cuando creciera.
C1 verb /ˈɡlædən/

gladden

alegrar
Meaning
to make someone happy or bring joy
Example
The news of her recovery gladdened everyone.
La noticia de su recuperación alegró a todos.
A2 noun /ˈdrɑː.mə/

drama

drama
Meaning
a play for theater, radio, or television, or an exciting or emotional situation
Example
She loves watching historical drama series.
A ella le encanta ver series de drama históricas.
C1 noun /ˈkɒnstənsi/

constancy

constancia
Meaning
the quality of being faithful and dependable
Example
Her constancy in friendship is admirable.
Su constancia en la amistad es admirable.
A2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪt/

invite

invitar
Meaning
to ask someone to come to an event or to do something
Example
We should invite all our friends to the party.
Deberíamos invitar a todos nuestros amigos a la fiesta.
C1 adjective /ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbɪk/

xenophobic

xenofóbico
Meaning
having or showing a dislike or fear of people from other countries
Example
The leader’s xenophobic comments sparked outrage across the country.
Los comentarios xenofóbicos del líder provocaron indignación en todo el país.
C2 noun /lɪˈnoʊ.li.əm/

linoleum

linóleo
Meaning
a durable, washable floor covering made from solidified linseed oil, wood flour, or cork dust on a canvas backing
Example
They decided to cover the kitchen floor with linoleum.
Decidieron cubrir el piso de la cocina con linóleo.
C1 noun /ˌkʌl də ˈsæk/

cul de sac

calle sin salida
Meaning
A street or passage closed at one end; a dead end.
Example
They bought a house at the end of a quiet cul de sac.
Compraron una casa al final de una tranquila calle sin salida.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪd.baʊnd/

hidebound

retrógrado
Meaning
unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention
Example
He is too hidebound to accept new ideas.
Es demasiado retrógrado para aceptar ideas nuevas.
C2 noun /ˈtʃænsəri/

chancery

tribunal de chancillería
Meaning
A court of equity or the office of a chancellor.
Example
The case was taken to the chancery court for resolution.
El caso fue llevado al tribunal de chancillería para su resolución.
C1 noun /rentʃ/

Wrench

llave inglesa
Meaning
a tool used for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or pipes
Example
He used a wrench to tighten the bolt.
Usó una llave inglesa para apretar el perno.
B1 noun /ˈdʒen.dər/

Gender

género
Meaning
either of the two sexes (male and female); the range of characteristics pertaining to masculinity and femininity
Example
The company promotes gender equality by ensuring equal opportunities for all employees.
La empresa promueve la igualdad de género al garantizar oportunidades iguales para todos los empleados.
B2 verb /spɛər/

spare

dar algo extra / ahorrar
Meaning
To give something that one has extra of; to refrain from harming or killing.
Example
Could you spare me a few minutes of your time?
¿Podrías darme unos minutos de tu tiempo?
C1 noun səˈsteɪnəbəl ˈpræktɪsɪz

sustainable practices

prácticas sostenibles
Meaning
Methods and activities that can be maintained over time without depleting natural resources or harming the environment.
Example
Sustainable practices are vital for environmental preservation.
Las prácticas sostenibles son vitales para la preservación del medio ambiente.
C2 noun /ˈtʃælɪs/

chalice

cáliz
Meaning
A large cup or goblet, typically used for drinking wine in religious ceremonies.
Example
The priest lifted the golden chalice during the ceremony.
El sacerdote levantó el cáliz dorado durante la ceremonia.
A2 noun, verb /ˈɪʃuː/

issue

problema, publicación, distribución
Meaning
A problem, topic, or the act of supplying or distributing something.
Example
The magazine will issue a new edition next week.
La revista publicará una nueva edición la próxima semana.
C1 adjective /ɪˈvɒkətɪv/

evocative

evocador
Meaning
bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind
Example
The music was evocative of her childhood memories.
La música evocó sus recuerdos de la infancia.
B2 verb /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪkt/

contradict

contradecir
Meaning
to say or show the opposite of something that has been said or believed
Example
His actions contradict his words.
Sus acciones contradicen sus palabras.
C1 noun /ɡeɪl/

Gale

tormenta; viento fuerte de 7 a 10 en la escala de Beaufort
Meaning
a very strong wind; a wind of force 7 to 10 on the Beaufort scale
Example
The fishing boats returned to harbor early due to the approaching gale.
Los botes de pesca regresaron al puerto temprano debido a la tormenta que se acercaba.
B1 noun truː ˌɛdjuˈkeɪʃən

true education

educación verdadera
Meaning
Genuine learning that develops both mind and character.
Example
True education builds a noble and beautiful life.
La educación verdadera construye una vida noble y hermosa.
C1 noun /ˈpriːˌkɜrsər/

precursor

precursor
Meaning
Something or someone that comes before another and indicates the approach of something else.
Example
The steam engine was a precursor to modern trains.
El motor a vapor fue un precursor de los trenes modernos.
C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈstrɪp/

outstrip

superar
Meaning
To go faster or do better than someone or something; to surpass.
Example
The company outstripped its competitors in sales last year.
La compañía superó a sus competidores en ventas el año pasado.
C1 adjective /ˌaʊtˈlændɪʃ/

outlandish

extraño
Meaning
Looking or sounding bizarre or unfamiliar; strange.
Example
He wore an outlandish costume to the festival.
Él llevaba un traje extraño al festival.
B2 verb /ɪnˈvɪʒən/

envision

imaginar
Meaning
to imagine or picture something in the future; to visualize a possibility or goal
Example
She envisions a world where everyone has equal access to education.
Ella imagina un mundo donde todos tengan acceso igual a la educación.
A2 noun /ˈpiːˈsi/

pc

computadora personal
Meaning
abbreviation for 'personal computer', a machine for performing digital operations
Example
I just bought a new PC for work.
Acabo de comprar una nueva computadora personal para trabajar.
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈθroʊ/

overthrow

felicidad
Meaning
To remove a leader or government from power, often by force.
Example
The rebels planned to overthrow the corrupt regime.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 verb /ˈteɪpər/

taper

afinar
Meaning
To gradually decrease in width, thickness, or intensity.
Example
The road tapers off as it reaches the mountains.
La carretera se estrecha a medida que llega a las montañas.
C1 noun /məˈræŋ/

meringue

merengue (cobertura para postres)
Meaning
A light dessert topping made from whipped egg whites and sugar.
Example
She decorated the pie with a fluffy meringue topping.
Ella decoró la tarta con una capa de merengue esponjoso.
B2 noun /ɪɡˌzædʒ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Exaggeration

exageración
Meaning
a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is
Example
His story about the fish he caught was clearly an exaggeration.
Su historia sobre el pez que atrapó era claramente una exageración.
A1 noun /ˈfɛb.ruˌɛr.i/

february

febrero
Meaning
The second month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, typically having 28 days, or 29 in a leap year.
Example
My birthday is in February, so I always look forward to this month.
Mi cumpleaños es en febrero, así que siempre espero con ansias este mes.
C2 noun /səˈɡæs.ə.t̬i/

sagacity

sabiduría profunda
Meaning
The quality of being sagacious; having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment.
Example
His sagacity made him a great leader.
Su sagacidad lo convirtió en un gran líder.
A2 adjective /səkˈsɛsfəl/

Successful

exitoso; próspero; victorioso
Meaning
having achieved a desired aim or result; prosperous
Example
She was successful in her career as a doctor.
Ella fue exitosa en su carrera como doctora.
C1 adverb /ˈæmpli/

amply

ampliamente
Meaning
more than sufficiently; generously
Example
She was amply rewarded for her hard work.
Ella fue generosamente recompensada por su arduo trabajo.
C1 verb /bɪˈriːv/

bereave

perder a un ser querido
Meaning
to deprive someone of a loved one through death
Example
She was bereaved of her husband last year.
Ella perdió a su esposo el año pasado.
A2 noun /ˈtɜːr.nɪŋ/

Turning

giro; carretera secundaria
Meaning
a place where a road branches off from another; a side road
Example
Take the first turning on the left.
Tome la primera curva a la izquierda.
B2 verb /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/

rejoice

regocijarse
Meaning
to feel or show great joy; to celebrate
Example
The family rejoices at the good news.
La familia se regocija con las buenas noticias.
A1 verb /baɪ/

buy

comprar
Meaning
to get something by paying money for it; to purchase
Example
I want to buy a new car this year.
Quiero comprar un coche nuevo este año.
C2 adjective /ˈreə.rɪ.faɪd/

rarefied

refinado
Meaning
Of high moral, intellectual, or cultural value; distant from ordinary life.
Example
He works in the rarefied world of classical music.
Él trabaja en el mundo refinado de la música clásica.
C1 noun /ˈtɒpˌsɔɪl/

topsoil

capa superficial del suelo
Meaning
the top layer of soil, which is rich in organic matter and nutrients
Example
Farmers rely on healthy topsoil for good crop yields.
Los agricultores dependen de un suelo superficial saludable para obtener buenos rendimientos de cosecha.
C2 noun /ˈlætɪs/

lattice

estructura de rejilla
Meaning
A structure of crossed strips arranged in a grid or crisscross pattern.
Example
The garden was decorated with a wooden lattice covered in vines.
El jardín estaba decorado con una estructura de rejilla de madera cubierta de vides.
B2 adjective /ˈed.ɪ.bəl/

Edible

comestible
Meaning
safe to eat; suitable for consumption
Example
Only edible mushrooms should be used in cooking.
Solo los hongos comestibles deben usarse en la cocina.
B1 adverb /əˈrɪdʒɪnəli/

originally

originalmente
Meaning
in the beginning, at first
Example
Originally, she wanted to be a doctor.
Originalmente, ella quería ser doctora.
C2 noun /ˈkriːməri/

creamery

lechería
Meaning
a place where milk and cream are processed and dairy products are made
Example
The local creamery produces fresh butter and cheese daily.
La lechería local produce mantequilla y queso fresco diariamente.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛndjʊləs/

pendulous

felicidad
Meaning
hanging down loosely; drooping
Example
The pendulous fruit weighed down the branch.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 verb /həˈræŋ/

harangue

hacer un discurso largo y enérgico
Meaning
to deliver a long, passionate, and often angry speech
Example
The politician harangued the crowd for over an hour.
El político hizo un discurso a la multitud por más de una hora.
C1 noun ˌæɡ.rəʊˈkem.ɪ.kəl

agrochemical

agroquímico
Meaning
A chemical product used in agriculture, especially a pesticide or fertilizer.
Example
Excessive use of agrochemicals can degrade soil quality.
El uso excesivo de agroquímicos puede degradar la calidad del suelo.
C1 adjective /ˈæmərəs/

amorous

amoroso
Meaning
Showing, feeling, or relating to romantic love or desire.
Example
He sent her an amorous letter filled with declarations of love.
Él le envió una carta amorosa llena de declaraciones de amor.
C2 noun ˈsɒmnələns

somnolence

somnolencia
Meaning
A state of drowsiness or sleepiness; inclination to sleep.
Example
The somnolence after a heavy meal made it hard to concentrate.
La somnolencia después de una comida pesada hizo difícil concentrarse.
C2 verb /ˈærəˌɡeɪt/

arrogate

apropiarse injustamente
Meaning
To claim or take something without justification.
Example
The dictator arrogated all powers to himself.
El dictador se apropió injustamente de todos los poderes para él mismo.
C1 verb /bæsk/

bask

tomar el sol
Meaning
to lie in warmth and light; to enjoy something pleasurable
Example
The cat basks in the sunny window.
El gato toma el sol en la ventana soleada.
B1 noun pɔːrt

Port

puerto
Meaning
A town or city with a harbor where ships load or unload.
Example
Ports improve maritime trade.
Los puertos mejoran el comercio marítimo.
C2 noun /məˈlɛvələns/

malevolence

maldad
Meaning
The state or condition of being malevolent; having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
Example
His malevolence was clear in the cruel way he treated his rivals.
Su maldad era evidente en la cruel manera en que trataba a sus rivales.
C2 noun /ˈɡleɪziər/

glazier

vidriero
Meaning
a person whose job is to fit glass into windows and doors
Example
The glazier repaired the broken window in our house.
El vidriero reparó la ventana rota en nuestra casa.
B2 noun /æs/

Ass

burro
Meaning
a donkey; a small domesticated animal of the horse family
Example
The farmer used an ass to carry heavy loads.
El granjero usó un burro para cargar con pesadas cargas.
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 adjective /ˌækrəˈmætɪk/

achromatic

acromático
Meaning
without color; free from color
Example
The designer chose an achromatic palette of black, white, and gray.
El diseñador eligió una paleta acromática de negro, blanco y gris.
C1 noun /prəˈspɛktəs/

prospectus

prospecto
Meaning
a printed document that advertises or describes a school, business, or investment offering
Example
The university sent out a prospectus to attract new students.
La universidad envió un prospecto para atraer nuevos estudiantes.
B2 adjective /blænd/

bland

soso
Meaning
lacking strong features, flavor, or character; dull or uninteresting
Example
The soup was too bland for my taste.
La sopa estaba demasiado sosa para mi gusto.
B2 noun /ˈbɪʃəp/

bishop

obispo
Meaning
a senior member of the Christian clergy, usually in charge of a diocese and empowered to confer holy orders.
Example
The bishop delivered a powerful sermon during Sunday service.
El obispo dio un poderoso sermón durante el servicio del domingo.