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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 ˌmɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

mitigation

mitigación
Meaning
The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.
Example
Mitigation of climate change requires collective effort.
La mitigación del cambio climático requiere un esfuerzo colectivo.
C1 adjective /ˈmjuːtɪd/

muted

atenuado
Meaning
softened in sound, color, or effect; subdued
Example
The room was painted in muted shades of blue and grey.
La habitación fue pintada en tonos atenuados de azul y gris.
C1 verb (past) /ˈmɛrɪtɪd/

merited

merecido
Meaning
Deserved or earned something.
Example
Her dedication merited recognition from the community.
Su dedicación mereció el reconocimiento de la comunidad.
C1 verb /məˈruːn/

maroon

abandonar en una isla desierta
Meaning
to leave someone trapped and isolated, especially on an island
Example
The sailors were marooned on a deserted island.
Los marineros fueron abandonados en una isla desierta.
C1 verb /məˈnuː.vər/

manoeuver

maniobrar
Meaning
To move skillfully or carefully; to guide or manipulate into a desired position.
Example
The driver skillfully manoeuvered the car through the narrow street.
El conductor maniobró hábilmente el coche por la calle estrecha.
C1 noun /moʊld/

Mould

molde; moho
Meaning
a hollow container used to give shape to molten material; fungus
Example
She poured chocolate into the mould to make candies.
Ella vertió chocolate en el molde para hacer caramelos.
C1 noun /ˈmɔːr.ɡɪʤ/

Mortgage

hipoteca
Meaning
a legal agreement by which a bank lends money to buy property
Example
They took out a mortgage to buy their first house.
Tomaron una hipoteca para comprar su primera casa.
C1 noun /ˈmæn.juˌskrɪpt/

manuscript

manuscrito
Meaning
a handwritten or typed document, especially a writer’s draft before publication
Example
The author submitted her manuscript to the publisher.
La autora presentó su manuscrito al editor.
C1 adjective /ˈmɪnəskjuːl/

minuscule

minúsculo
Meaning
extremely small in size or importance
Example
She made only a minuscule contribution to the project.
Ella hizo solo una contribución minúscula al proyecto.
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 verb /mɔːl/

maul

mutilar
Meaning
To wound or injure someone by scratching or tearing; to handle roughly.
Example
The bear mauled the camper in the forest.
El oso mutiló al campista en el bosque.
C1 noun /məˈdɜːrnəti/

modernity

modernidad
Meaning
The quality or condition of being modern; up-to-date ideas, practices, or style.
Example
The city’s architecture reflects both tradition and modernity.
La arquitectura de la ciudad refleja tanto la tradición como la modernidad.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪniə/

Mania

manía; entusiasmo extremo
Meaning
Mental illness marked by periods of great excitement; extreme enthusiasm
Example
She had a mania for collecting vintage postcards from around the world.
Ella tenía una manía por coleccionar tarjetas postales antiguas de todo el mundo.
C1 noun /moʊl/

Mole

topo
Meaning
a small burrowing mammal with tiny eyes and soft fur
Example
The mole dug tunnels under the garden.
El topo excavó túneles bajo el jardín.
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 /ˌmɒnəˈlɪθɪk/

monolithic

monolítico
Meaning
Massive, uniform, and indivisible; resembling a large single stone or structure.
Example
The company maintained a monolithic structure resistant to change.
La compañía mantuvo una estructura monolítica resistente al cambio.
C1 noun /ˈmɛrɪɡoʊld/

Marigold

caléndula
Meaning
a bright orange or yellow flower of the daisy family, often used in gardens and ceremonies
Example
The vibrant marigold flowers added a splash of color to the festival decorations.
Las vibrantes flores de caléndula añadieron un toque de color a las decoraciones del festival.
C1 adjective ˌmɒn.jʊˈmɛn.təl

monumental

de gran importancia, extensión o tamaño
Meaning
Great in importance, extent, or size; exceptionally great; forming or serving as a monument.
Example
The discovery of electricity was a monumental achievement.
El descubrimiento de la electricidad fue un logro monumental.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈriːd/

misread

leer mal
Meaning
to read something incorrectly or interpret wrongly
Example
He misread the instructions and built the shelf incorrectly.
Él leyó mal las instrucciones y construyó la estantería incorrectamente.
C1 verb /ˈmjuːteɪt/

mutate

mutar
Meaning
To change or cause to change in form, nature, or character.
Example
The virus can mutate into a more dangerous strain.
El virus puede mutar a una cepa más peligrosa.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɪriəd/

myriad

incontable
Meaning
a countless or extremely great number
Example
There are myriad stars in the night sky.
Hay innumerables estrellas en el cielo nocturno.
C1 noun /ˈmaɪzər/

miser

miserable
Meaning
A person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible.
Example
The old miser refused to donate even a penny to charity.
El viejo miserable se negó a donar ni un céntimo a la caridad.
C1 noun /mɑːrʃ/

Marsh

pantano
Meaning
An area of low-lying land that is flooded in wet seasons or at high tide
Example
The endangered birds built their nests in the protected marsh.
Las aves en peligro de extinción construyeron sus nidos en el pantano protegido.
C1 noun ˌmɪs.kənˈsɛp.ʃən

misconception

idea equivocada
Meaning
A wrong idea or false understanding about something.
Example
There is a common misconception that success happens overnight.
Hay una idea errónea común de que el éxito ocurre de la noche a la mañana.
C1 adjective /məˈlaɪn/

Malign

dañino; difamatorio
Meaning
evil in nature or effect; harmful; slanderous
Example
He spread malign rumors about his colleague.
Él extendió rumores malignos sobre su colega.
C1 adjective /ˈmuː.və.bl̩/

Movable

movible; portátil; transferible
Meaning
capable of being moved; not fixed in position
Example
The furniture is movable so we can rearrange the room easily.
Los muebles son movibles, por lo que podemos reorganizar la habitación fácilmente.
C1 noun /mɔːs/

Moss

musgo
Meaning
a small flowerless plant that grows in clumps in moist places
Example
Green moss covered the old stone wall.
El musgo verde cubrió la antigua pared de piedra.
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.
C1 noun /ˌmɛrɪˈtɒkrəsi/

meritocracy

meritocracia
Meaning
A system in which advancement is based on individual ability or achievement.
Example
In a true meritocracy, the most capable people rise to leadership positions.
En una verdadera meritocracia, las personas más capaces ascienden a posiciones de liderazgo.
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 verb /ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

misrepresent

falsear
Meaning
to give a false or misleading account of something
Example
The lawyer accused the witness of trying to misrepresent the facts.
El abogado acusó al testigo de intentar tergiversar los hechos.
C1 verb, noun /mjuːz/

muse

meditar / fuente de inspiración
Meaning
to think deeply about something; a source of inspiration, especially for an artist or writer
Example
She sat by the window to muse about her future.
Ella se sentó junto a la ventana para pensar profundamente sobre su futuro.
C1 noun /ˈmɒd.ə.sti/

Modesty

modestia; humildad
Meaning
the quality of being humble and not boastful about achievements
Example
Despite his success, he showed great modesty.
A pesar de su éxito, mostró gran modestia.
C1 noun ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts

micronutrients

micronutrientes
Meaning
Essential nutrients required by organisms in small quantities throughout life to orchestrate a range of physiological functions.
Example
Micronutrients are essential for cellular function.
Los micronutrientes son esenciales para la función celular.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmɛdli/

medley

mezcla
Meaning
A mixture of different things, especially musical tunes combined together.
Example
The band played a medley of popular songs.
La banda tocó una mezcla de canciones populares.
C1 verb /ˈmɑːrʃəl/

marshal

organizar
Meaning
To arrange or organize people, events, or resources in an orderly way.
Example
The teacher marshaled the students for the field trip.
La profesora organizó a los estudiantes para el viaje de campo.
C1 noun /ˈmɒŋ.ɡuːs/

Mongoose

mangosta
Meaning
a small carnivorous mammal known for its ability to kill venomous snakes
Example
The mongoose quickly attacked the cobra to protect its young.
La mangosta atacó rápidamente a la cobra para proteger a sus crías.
C1 noun /ˈmænəˌrɪzəm/

Mannerism

manierismo
Meaning
A habitual gesture or way of speaking or behaving; an idiosyncrasy
Example
His constant throat clearing had become an annoying mannerism.
Su constante aclaración de garganta se había convertido en una molesta manera de actuar.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˌmɪdˈsʌm.ər/

midsummer

mediados del verano
Meaning
The middle of summer, often around the summer solstice in June.
Example
We had a festival to celebrate midsummer.
Tuvimos un festival para celebrar el mediado del verano.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈmaɪndləs/

mindless

sin sentido
Meaning
without thought or intelligence; done without consideration
Example
He was bored by the mindless tasks at work.
Estaba aburrido por las tareas sin sentido en el trabajo.
C1 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.
C1 adjective /mɪˈrækjələs/

Miraculous

milagroso; asombroso; extraordinario
Meaning
supernatural; amazing; extraordinary
Example
Her miraculous recovery amazed all the doctors.
Su recuperación milagrosa sorprendió a todos los médicos.
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.
C1 noun /ˌmɑːr.kɪ.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/

marketability

comercialización
Meaning
The possibility of commercial success for a product or service
Example
The new product's marketability depends on consumer demand.
La comerciabilidad del nuevo producto depende de la demanda de los consumidores.
C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ə.stər.i/

Monastery

monasterio; ashram
Meaning
a building or group of buildings where monks live and worship
Example
The ancient monastery was built on a hilltop.
El antiguo monasterio fue construido en la cima de una colina.
C1 noun /ˈmoʊɡəl/

mogul

magnate
Meaning
A powerful or influential person, especially in business or media.
Example
He became a tech mogul by founding a billion-dollar company.
Se convirtió en un magnate de la tecnología al fundar una empresa multimillonaria.
C1 adjective /məˈkɑː.brə/

Macabre

macabro
Meaning
disturbing because concerned with death; gruesome and horrifying
Example
The horror movie had a macabre atmosphere.
La película de terror tenía una atmósfera macabra.
C1 noun /ˈmɛm.breɪn/

membrane

membrana
Meaning
A thin layer of tissue or material that covers, separates, or connects structures.
Example
The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.
La membrana celular controla el movimiento de las sustancias dentro y fuera de la célula.
C1 adverb /ˈmiːk.li/

Meekly

de manera sumisa; humildemente
Meaning
in a quiet, gentle way; without resistance or protest
Example
He meekly accepted the criticism without arguing.
Él aceptó la crítica humildemente sin discutir.
C1 adjective /ˈmɒnstrəs/

Monstrous

monstruoso; extremadamente grande; chocante o malvado; anormal o antinatural
Meaning
extremely large; shockingly evil or wrong; abnormal or unnatural
Example
The monstrous crime shocked the entire community.
El crimen monstruoso sorprendió a toda la comunidad.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈmʌðərli/

Motherly

maternal
Meaning
having qualities characteristic of a mother; caring and protective
Example
She showed motherly care and affection towards all the children.
Ella mostró cuidado y afecto maternal hacia todos los niños.
C1 noun /ˈmætɪneɪ/

matinee

función de la tarde
Meaning
A performance, especially a play or movie, that takes place in the afternoon.
Example
We bought tickets for the Sunday afternoon matinee.
Compramos entradas para la función de la tarde del domingo.
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 noun /məˈleɪz/

malaise

malestar
Meaning
a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease whose exact cause is difficult to identify
Example
After the long journey, she felt a general malaise.
Después del largo viaje, ella sintió un malestar general.
C1 adjective /ˈmæn.əd/

mannered

afectado / artificial
Meaning
Having or showing a particular manner, especially an artificial or affected one.
Example
The actor’s performance was too mannered to feel natural.
La actuación del actor fue demasiado afectada para sentirse natural.
C1 noun /mɪˈlɛniəm/

millennium

milenio
Meaning
a period of one thousand years; often used to mark an anniversary
Example
The year 2000 was celebrated as the beginning of a new millennium.
El año 2000 se celebró como el comienzo de un nuevo milenio.
C1 noun ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪzd ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlz

marginalized individuals

individuos marginados
Meaning
People who are treated as insignificant or peripheral to society, often excluded from mainstream social, economic, or political activities.
Example
Marginalized individuals often face severe challenges.
Los individuos marginados a menudo enfrentan desafíos graves.
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.
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 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.
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 /ˈmʌf.lər/

Muffler

bufanda
Meaning
a long strip of cloth worn around the neck for warmth
Example
She wrapped a warm muffler around her neck before going outside.
Ella envolvió una bufanda cálida alrededor de su cuello antes de salir.
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəˌθiːɪzəm/

monotheism

monoteísmo
Meaning
The belief in the existence of only one God.
Example
Islam and Christianity are religions based on monotheism.
El islam y el cristianismo son religiones basadas en el monoteísmo.
C1 noun/verb mælˈfʌŋk.ʃən

malfunction

fallo
Meaning
A failure to function normally or satisfactorily; a defect or breakdown.
Example
The engine malfunctioned due to overheating.
El motor falló debido al sobrecalentamiento.
C1 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd siːdz/

Mustard seeds

semillas de mostaza
Meaning
small round seeds from the mustard plant, used as a spice and for making mustard condiment
Example
Mustard seeds are often tempered in hot oil to release their nutty flavor before adding to dishes.
Las semillas de mostaza a menudo se temperan en aceite caliente para liberar su sabor a nuez antes de agregarlas a los platos.
C1 noun /ˈmenəs/

Menace

amenaza
Meaning
A person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat
Example
The reckless driver was a menace to everyone on the road.
El conductor imprudente era una amenaza para todos en la carretera.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈmæliəbl̩/

malleable

fácil de moldear
Meaning
Easily shaped or influenced; capable of being bent or adapted.
Example
Gold is a highly malleable metal used in jewelry.
El oro es un metal muy maleable utilizado en joyería.
C1 noun ˌmɛməraɪˈzeɪʃən

memorization

memorización
Meaning
The process of learning or committing something to memory
Example
Memorization of important information is crucial for exams.
La memorización de información importante es crucial para los exámenes.
C1 noun /məˈtɜːrnəti/

Maternity

maternidad
Meaning
The state of being a mother; motherhood
Example
The hospital has an excellent maternity ward for new mothers.
El hospital tiene una excelente sala de maternidad para nuevas madres.
C1 noun /mɪsˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Misgiving

duda; aprensión; inseguridad
Meaning
A feeling of doubt or apprehension about the outcome or consequences of something
Example
She had serious misgivings about accepting the job offer.
Ella tenía serias dudas sobre aceptar la oferta de trabajo.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmʌltɪtuːd/

multitude

multitud
Meaning
A large number of people or things.
Example
A multitude of fans gathered at the stadium.
Una multitud de fanáticos se reunió en el estadio.
C1 noun /ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnər/

misdemeanor

delito menor
Meaning
A minor wrongdoing or criminal offense that is less serious than a felony.
Example
He was fined for a misdemeanor involving public disturbance.
Fue multado por un delito menor relacionado con disturbios públicos.
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 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈfæsɪtɪd/

multifaceted

multifacético
Meaning
Having many different aspects or features
Example
The multifaceted approach to the problem resulted in innovative solutions.
El enfoque multifacético del problema resultó en soluciones innovadoras.
C1 verb /ˈmɛzməˌraɪz/

mesmerize

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

mismanage

gestionar mal
Meaning
to handle or control something badly or inefficiently
Example
The company went bankrupt because it was mismanaged for years.
La empresa quebró porque estuvo mal gestionada durante años.
C1 verb /ˈmʌd.əl/

muddle

desordenar
Meaning
to mix things up in a confused way or to make a mess of something
Example
He muddled the papers and couldn’t find the report.
Él desordenó los papeles y no pudo encontrar el informe.
C1 adjective /məˈlɪɡnənt/

malignant

maligno
Meaning
dangerous or harmful in influence or effect; medically, tending to invade and destroy tissue
Example
Doctors confirmed that the tumor was malignant.
Los doctores confirmaron que el tumor era maligno.
C1 verb, noun /mʊər/

moor

atar / terreno baldío
Meaning
As a verb: to tie a ship so that it stays in place. As a noun: open, uncultivated land.
Example
The sailors moored the ship at the dock.
Los marineros amarraron el barco en el muelle.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈkaʊnt/

miscount

contar mal
Meaning
To count wrongly or inaccurately.
Example
He miscounted the number of chairs in the hall.
Él contó mal el número de sillas en el salón.
C1 adjective ˈmer.ɪt beɪst

merit-based

basado en méritos
Meaning
Based on or determined by individual merit, ability, or achievement rather than other factors.
Example
Merit-based recruitment strengthens the workforce.
El reclutamiento basado en méritos fortalece la fuerza laboral.
C1 verb /mɑːr/

mar

estropear
Meaning
to spoil or damage the appearance or quality of something
Example
The scratch will mar the beauty of the painting.
El rasguño estropeará la belleza del cuadro.
C1 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantle

capa, responsabilidad
Meaning
A cloak or covering; also the layer of the earth between the crust and the core.
Example
The leader assumed the mantle of responsibility.
El líder asumió el manto de responsabilidad.
C1 adjective /maɪˈkroʊ.bi.əl/

microbial

microbiano
Meaning
Related to bacteria, fungi, and other microscopic organisms.
Example
Microbial activity in the soil improves fertility.
La actividad microbiana en el suelo mejora la fertilidad.
C1 noun /ˌmælnuːˈtrɪʃən/

Malnutrition

malnutrición; nutrición deficiente
Meaning
Lack of proper nutrition; poor nourishment
Example
Malnutrition among children is a serious public health concern.
La malnutrición entre los niños es una grave preocupación de salud pública.
C1 adjective /ˈmaʊntɪnəs/

Mountainous

montañoso
Meaning
having many mountains; characterized by mountains
Example
The mountainous region was difficult to travel through.
La región montañosa era difícil de recorrer.
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 adjective məˈdʒes.tɪk

Majestic

majestuoso
Meaning
Having impressive beauty, dignity, or grandeur; regal and stately in appearance.
Example
The majestic Himalayas stand tall against the sky.
Las majestuosas montañas del Himalaya se levantan alto contra el cielo.
C1 adjective /məˈdʒen.tə/

Magenta

color magenta
Meaning
a bright purplish-red color
Example
She wore a beautiful magenta dress to the party.
Ella usó un hermoso vestido magenta para la fiesta.
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.
C1 verb /ˈmʌmbəl/

mumble

murmurar
Meaning
To speak quietly and not clearly so that words are difficult to understand.
Example
He mumbled an apology before leaving.
Él murmuró una disculpa antes de irse.
C1 verb /ˈmɒd.jʊ.leɪt/

modulate

modular
Meaning
To change the strength, tone, or pitch of something; to adjust or regulate.
Example
A good speaker knows how to modulate their voice.
Un buen orador sabe cómo modular su voz.
C1 noun /ˈmɪd.waɪf/

midwife

partera
Meaning
A person, typically a woman, trained to assist women during childbirth.
Example
The midwife stayed with the mother throughout her labor.
La partera estuvo con la madre durante todo su trabajo de parto.
C1 noun /moʊt/

moat

foso
Meaning
A deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle or town, often filled with water, for defense.
Example
The castle was protected by a wide moat filled with water.
El castillo estaba protegido por un amplio foso lleno de agua.
C1 noun ˈmetəl kənˌtæməˈneɪʃən

metal contamination

contaminación por metales
Meaning
The presence of toxic metals in the environment that pose health and environmental risks.
Example
Metal contamination poses severe health risks.
La contaminación por metales representa graves riesgos para la salud.
C1 noun /ˈmæl.ɪt/

Mallet

mazo
Meaning
a hammer with a large head, typically made of wood
Example
The carpenter used a rubber mallet to avoid damaging the wood.
El carpintero usó un martillo de goma para evitar dañar la madera.
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 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.
C1 noun /ˈmaʊθ.fʊl/

mouthful

bocado
Meaning
the amount of food or drink that fills the mouth, or a long and difficult word or phrase
Example
He took a big mouthful of water after the run.
Él tomó un gran bocado de agua después de la carrera.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɒnəkrəʊm/

monochrome

monocromo
Meaning
A photograph, painting, or screen image in black and white or varying tones of one color.
Example
The old film was shot entirely in monochrome.
La película antigua fue rodada enteramente en monocromo.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmjʊr.əl/

Mural

mural
Meaning
a painting or artwork applied directly on a wall or ceiling
Example
The artist painted a beautiful mural on the school wall.
El artista pintó un hermoso mural en la pared de la escuela.
C1 noun /mælˈpræktɪs/

Malpractice

mala praxis
Meaning
Improper, illegal, or negligent professional behavior
Example
The surgeon was sued for malpractice after the failed operation.
El cirujano fue demandado por mala praxis después de la operación fallida.
C1 verb /ˈmedɪkeɪt/

medicate

medicar
Meaning
to treat with medicine; to give drugs to someone for medical purposes
Example
The doctor will medicate the patient to reduce inflammation.
El doctor medicará al paciente para reducir la inflamación.
C1 noun /ˈmæksɪm/

maxim

máxima
Meaning
a short, well-known statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct
Example
Honesty is a timeless maxim valued in every culture.
La honestidad es una máxima atemporal valorada en todas las culturas.
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.
C1 verb /ˈmɜːrmər/

murmur

murmurar
Meaning
To say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice.
Example
She murmured a prayer before going to sleep.
Ella murmuró una oración antes de dormir.
C1 noun /ˈmæk.ər.əl/

Mackerel

caballa
Meaning
a streamlined marine fish with a forked tail and wavy stripes
Example
Mackerel is rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
La caballa es rica en ácidos grasos omega-3.
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 ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn

modification

modificación
Meaning
The action of making changes to something.
Example
The plan required modification.
El plan requirió modificación.
C1 adjective /ˌmer.ɪˈtɔː.ri.əs/

Meritorious

meritorio
Meaning
deserving reward or praise; commendable; worthy of recognition
Example
His meritorious service to the community was recognized.
Su servicio meritorio a la comunidad fue reconocido.
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.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈmɑːrʃən/

martian

marciano
Meaning
Related to the planet Mars; or an imaginary being from Mars.
Example
The movie showed a Martian visiting Earth.
La película mostró un marciano visitando la Tierra.