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C2 noun /ˈmɒnəˌsɪləbəl/

monosyllable

palabra monosílaba
Meaning
A word consisting of only one syllable.
Example
Words like 'yes' and 'no' are monosyllables.
Palabras como 'sí' y 'no' son monosílabos.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈspiːdiənt/

inexpedient

desaconsejable
Meaning
Not advisable, suitable, or practical in the circumstances.
Example
It would be inexpedient to invest without proper research.
Sería desaconsejable invertir sin una investigación adecuada.
B1 noun /ˈkɛmɪkəl/

chemical

sustancia química
Meaning
a substance produced by or used in a chemical process
Example
The factory releases harmful chemicals into the river.
La fábrica libera sustancias químicas dañinas en el río.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈtɜːr/

disinter

desenterrar
Meaning
to dig up something buried, especially a body
Example
The archaeologists disinterred ancient remains from the site.
Los arqueólogos desenterraron restos antiguos del sitio.
C2 noun /pəˈlæv.ər/

palaver

charla innecesaria / alboroto
Meaning
prolonged and idle discussion; fuss or unnecessary talk
Example
After much palaver, they finally agreed on the plan.
Después de mucha charla innecesaria, finalmente acordaron el plan.
C2 verb /næʃ/

gnash

apretar los dientes
Meaning
to grind or strike the teeth together, often in anger or frustration
Example
He began to gnash his teeth in rage.
Comenzó a apretar los dientes de rabia.
B2 noun /dɪˈsen.dənt/

Descendant

descendiente
Meaning
a person who is descended from a particular ancestor; offspring of a later generation
Example
She discovered that she was a descendant of European royalty through genealogy research.
Ella descubrió que era descendiente de la realeza europea a través de la investigación genealógica.
B2 noun ˌvɛdʒɪˈteɪʃən

vegetation

vegetación
Meaning
Plants considered collectively, especially those found in a particular region.
Example
The forest was dense with a wide variety of vegetation.
El bosque estaba denso con una gran variedad de vegetación.
C2 noun /ɪkˈsɔːr.ə/

Ixora

ixora
Meaning
a tropical flowering shrub with clusters of small bright red, orange, or yellow flowers
Example
The bright red ixora bushes lined the pathway to the tropical garden.
Los arbustos de ixora de color rojo brillante alineaban el camino hacia el jardín tropical.
C2 noun juːˈbɪkwɪti

ubiquity

ubicuidad
Meaning
The fact of appearing everywhere or of being very common.
Example
The ubiquity of smartphones has transformed communication.
La ubicuidad de los teléfonos inteligentes ha transformado la comunicación.
C2 noun /ˈplɛbɪsaɪt/

plebiscite

votación directa del pueblo
Meaning
a direct vote by the electorate on an important public question
Example
The government held a plebiscite to decide on the new constitution.
El gobierno celebró un plebiscito para decidir sobre la nueva constitución.
C1 noun /ˈbɪɡətri/

bigotry

intolerancia
Meaning
Intolerance toward those who hold different opinions or lifestyles.
Example
Her bigotry prevented her from accepting people with different beliefs.
Su intolerancia le impidió aceptar a personas con creencias diferentes.
C1 noun /krʊk/

crook

delincuente
Meaning
a dishonest person, especially a criminal
Example
The police finally caught the crook who had been stealing cars.
La policía finalmente atrapó al delincuente que había estado robando autos.
B1 verb /ɪkˈspɔːrt/

export

exportar
Meaning
to send goods or services to another country for sale
Example
The company exports cars to many countries.
La empresa exporta coches a muchos países.
A1 noun /wiːk/

week

semana
Meaning
a period of seven days
Example
I will finish the project by the end of the week.
Terminaré el proyecto para el final de la semana.
B2 noun /wæks/

Wax

cera
Meaning
a solid substance that melts when heated, used for making candles and polishing
Example
She used candle wax to seal the old letter.
Ella usó cera de vela para sellar la vieja carta.
C1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.taɪp/

archetype

arquetipo, modelo original
Meaning
A very typical example of a certain person or thing; an original model or prototype.
Example
This painting is the archetype of modern art.
Esta pintura es el arquetipo del arte moderno.
A1 verb /wɜːrk/

work

trabajar
Meaning
to perform tasks or duties to earn money or achieve goals
Example
He works as a teacher at the local school.
Él trabaja como maestro en la escuela local.
B1 verb /əˈtætʃ/

attach

adjuntar
Meaning
to join or fasten something to another thing
Example
Please attach the document to the email before sending.
Por favor, adjunte el documento al correo electrónico antes de enviarlo.
B1 noun /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/

consideration

felicidad
Meaning
careful thought or attention to something before making a decision
Example
After much consideration, she accepted the job offer.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 adjective /ˌəʊvərˈstɪmjʊˌleɪtɪd/

overstimulated

sobrestimulado
Meaning
Excessively excited or aroused, overwhelmed by too much stimulus.
Example
Overstimulated minds can lead to burnout and decreased productivity.
Las mentes sobrestimuladas pueden conducir al agotamiento y a una menor productividad.
A2 adjective /ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl/

digital

digital
Meaning
Relating to, using, or storing data or information in the form of digital signals; involving or relating to the use of computer technology.
Example
The world is shifting towards a digital economy.
El mundo se está desplazando hacia una economía digital.
B2 verb /ɪkˈsɛl/

excel

sobresalir
Meaning
to be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject
Example
She always tries to excel in her studies.
Ella siempre trata de sobresalir en sus estudios.
B1 noun /treɪl/

trail

sendero
Meaning
a path or track left by something that has passed
Example
The hikers followed the trail through the forest.
Los excursionistas siguieron el sendero a través del bosque.
C1 adjective fæsˈtɪd.i.əs

fastidious

meticuloso
Meaning
Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.
Example
She is fastidious about maintaining cleanliness.
Ella es meticulosa al mantener la limpieza.
C2 adjective /əˈdʌltəreɪtɪd/

adulterated

adulterado
Meaning
describes food, drink, or medicine made weaker or impure by the addition of another substance
Example
Authorities seized adulterated drugs from the warehouse.
Las autoridades incautaron medicamentos adulterados del almacén.
B1 noun /ˈvɪk.tɪm/

Victim

víctima
Meaning
a person who suffers harm, injury, or death as a result of an event or action
Example
The victim was taken to the hospital immediately.
La víctima fue llevada al hospital inmediatamente.
B2 noun /ˈbeɪ.zəl/

Basil

albahaca
Meaning
an aromatic herb with green leaves used in cooking, especially Italian cuisine
Example
The pasta sauce was flavored with fresh basil.
La salsa de pasta estaba sazonada con albahaca fresca.
B1 noun /ˈpæsɪŋ/

passing

paso, muerte
Meaning
the act of moving past something or the end of someone's life
Example
The passing of the leader was a great loss for the nation.
El paso del líder fue una gran pérdida para la nación.
B2 noun ˈɪn.deks

index

índice
Meaning
An alphabetical list of names, subjects, etc. with references to the places where they occur, typically found at the end of a book; a sign or measure of something.
Example
An index organizes critical data.
Un índice organiza datos importantes.
B2 noun /ˈsliːpər/

sleeper

persona que duerme; algo que tiene éxito inesperado
Meaning
a person or thing that sleeps; something that unexpectedly succeeds
Example
The movie turned out to be a real sleeper hit.
La película resultó ser un éxito inesperado.
B2 adjective /ˈʃæl.oʊ/

Shallow

superficial; poco profundo; falta de conocimiento profundo
Meaning
not deep; superficial; lacking depth of knowledge
Example
The shallow water is perfect for children to play.
El agua superficial es perfecta para que los niños jueguen.
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.
C2 noun /ˈsɪbɪləns/

sibilance

sonido susurrante
Meaning
A hissing or hushing sound, especially in speech with 's' or 'sh'.
Example
The poet used sibilance to create a soft, hissing effect in the verse.
El poeta usó la sibilancia para crear un efecto suave de siseo en el verso.
C2 adjective/verb /ɪnˈkɑːrneɪt/

incarnate

encarnado
Meaning
to embody or represent in human form; in flesh
Example
She is kindness incarnate.
Ella es la bondad encarnada.
B2 noun /ˈlæn.tərn/

Lantern

farol
Meaning
a portable lamp with a protective covering, often used outdoors
Example
We carried a lantern during our camping trip.
Llevamos un farol durante nuestro viaje de campamento.
C1 adjective পারসিভেবল

perceivable

perceptible
Meaning
Able to be seen, noticed, or detected.
Example
The changes in winter weather are perceivable in rural areas.
Los cambios en el clima invernal son perceptibles en las áreas rurales.
C1 verb /ɪnˈlɪst/

enlist

alistarse
Meaning
to join or sign up, especially for military service; to secure someone's support or help
Example
He decided to enlist in the army after graduation.
Él decidió alistarse en el ejército después de graduarse.
C2 noun /kənˈtjuː.ʒən/

contusion

moretón, contusión
Meaning
a bruise or injury without breaking the skin
Example
The boxer had several contusions after the match.
El boxeador tenía varias contusiones después del partido.
A2 noun /ˈɪn.sekt/

Insect

insecto
Meaning
a small invertebrate animal with six legs and usually one or two pairs of wings
Example
The butterfly is a beautiful insect that flies from flower to flower.
La mariposa es un hermoso insecto que vuela de flor en flor.
B2 noun, verb /ˈblɒsəm/

blossom

florecer
Meaning
a flower or mass of flowers on a tree or plant; to develop or flourish
Example
The small garden began to blossom in spring.
El pequeño jardín comenzó a florecer en primavera.
B2 noun /pæd/

pad

bloc
Meaning
a small cushion or block of soft material; also a set of sheets of paper fastened together
Example
He wrote her phone number on a yellow pad.
Él escribió su número de teléfono en una hoja amarilla.
C1 verb ˈdiː.vi.eɪt

deviate

desviarse
Meaning
To depart from an established course or normal pattern.
Example
He tends to deviate from the original plan.
Él tiende a desviarse del plan original.
C2 adjective /ˈɒsiəs/

osseous

óseo
Meaning
consisting of or turned into bone; bony
Example
The fossil showed osseous structures of the ancient creature.
El fósil mostró estructuras óseas de la antigua criatura.
C2 verb /dɪˈfreɪ/

defray

cubrir los costos
Meaning
to provide money to pay the costs of something
Example
The grant will help defray the cost of education.
La subvención ayudará a cubrir el costo de la educación.
C2 noun /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtəns/

inadvertence

descuido
Meaning
Failure to pay attention; carelessness.
Example
The error happened through sheer inadvertence.
El error ocurrió por pura inadvertencia.
B2 noun /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Vaccination

vacunación
Meaning
the process of giving a vaccine to a person or animal to protect them against a disease
Example
Children receive vaccination against measles at an early age.
Los niños reciben la vacunación contra el sarampión a una edad temprana.
B2 noun /ˌɡriːn ˈen.ə.dʒi/

green energy

energía verde
Meaning
Energy derived from renewable sources that have minimal environmental impact.
Example
Green energy reduces environmental harm.
La energía verde reduce el daño ambiental.
B2 adjective /ˈprɒfɪtəbl/

profitable

rentable
Meaning
yielding profit or financial gain
Example
The company has become highly profitable after the new strategy was implemented.
La empresa se ha vuelto altamente rentable después de implementar la nueva estrategia.
B1 noun /lɔk/

Lock

candado
Meaning
a mechanism for keeping a door, lid, etc., fastened, typically operated only by a key of a particular form
Example
Make sure you lock the door before leaving.
Asegúrate de cerrar la puerta antes de irte.
C1 noun /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/

scrimmage

partido de práctica
Meaning
A practice game or informal match, often in sports, especially football.
Example
The team had a scrimmage before the official season started.
El equipo tuvo un partido de práctica antes de que comenzara la temporada oficial.
A1 preposition /frəm/ or /frʌm/

from

de
Meaning
Used to indicate the starting point of a journey, action, or source.
Example
She came from Dhaka to visit her family.
Ella vino de Dhaka para visitar a su familia.
A2 verb /riːtʃ/

reach

alcanzar
Meaning
to arrive at a destination; to extend one's arm to touch something
Example
We will reach the station in ten minutes.
Llegaremos a la estación en diez minutos.
C2 noun /ˈræpsədi/

rhapsody

canción exaltada/elogio
Meaning
an expression of great enthusiasm or an epic musical composition
Example
The singer’s performance was a rhapsody of emotions.
La actuación del cantante fue una rapsodia de emociones.
C2 noun /əˈkjuːtnəs/

acuteness

agudeza; intensidad
Meaning
sharpness of mind or senses; severity or intensity of a condition
Example
Her acuteness allowed her to notice details others missed.
Su agudeza le permitió notar detalles que otros pasaron por alto.
B2 noun /aɪˈdiː/

id

identificación
Meaning
identification; a document or number used to prove who someone is
Example
Please show your ID at the entrance.
Por favor, muestre su identificación en la entrada.
B2 adjective /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntəri/

complementary

complementario
Meaning
combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other
Example
The two partners have complementary skills.
Los dos socios tienen habilidades complementarias.
C1 verb /kənˈkɒkt/

concoct

crear o inventar
Meaning
to make something, especially food or a story, by mixing or inventing
Example
He concocted a story to explain his absence.
Él inventó una historia para explicar su ausencia.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪnɪməl/

minimal

mínimo
Meaning
the smallest or least amount possible
Example
The damage to the car was minimal after the accident.
El daño al coche fue mínimo después del accidente.
C1 noun əˈtrɒs.ɪ.tiz

atrocities

atrocidades
Meaning
Extremely wicked or cruel acts, typically involving physical violence or injury.
Example
The atrocities shocked the international community.
Las atrocidades sorprendieron a la comunidad internacional.
A2 adverb /ˈlaʊdli/

loudly

en voz alta
Meaning
in a way that produces a lot of sound; with a high volume
Example
He spoke loudly so everyone in the room could hear him.
Habló en voz alta para que todos pudieran oírlo.
A2 adjective /ˈnæsti/

nasty

desagradable
Meaning
very unpleasant, unkind, or offensive
Example
He made a nasty comment about her dress.
Hizo un comentario desagradable sobre su vestido.
C2 adjective /ˌsʌpəzɪˈtɪʃəs/

supposititious

supositorio
Meaning
Based on assumption rather than fact; not genuine or authentic.
Example
The story turned out to be supposititious, with no evidence to support it.
La historia resultó ser supuesta, sin evidencia que la apoyara.
C1 adjective ɡəˈlæktɪk

galactic

relacionado con la galaxia
Meaning
Of or relating to a galaxy or galaxies.
Example
The galactic phenomena observed by the telescope were mesmerizing.
Los fenómenos galácticos observados por el telescopio fueron fascinantes.
C1 noun /frɪndʒ/

fringe

borde decorativo / orilla
Meaning
A decorative border of threads; the outer edge or margin of something.
Example
The festival had a fringe of small independent performances.
El festival tenía un borde de pequeñas actuaciones independientes.
C2 verb /fɔːrˈboʊd/

forebode

presagiar
Meaning
To predict or have a strong inner feeling of a future misfortune or evil.
Example
Dark clouds forebode a coming storm.
Las nubes oscuras presagian una tormenta venidera.
C1 noun/verb /hɛm/

hem

dobladillo de tela
Meaning
the edge of a piece of cloth that is folded and sewn; to fold and sew the edge of cloth
Example
She hemmed the dress to make it shorter.
Ella jemó el vestido para hacerlo más corto.
C2 noun /traɪˈʌmvɪər/

triumvir

triunviro
Meaning
One of a group of three men holding power in ancient Rome.
Example
Caesar was a triumvir in the first Roman triumvirate.
César fue un triunviro en el primer triunvirato romano.
B1 noun /vaɪəˈlɪn/

Violin

violín
Meaning
a musical instrument with four strings that is played with a bow
Example
She plays the violin beautifully in the orchestra.
Ella toca el violín hermosamente en la orquesta.
B1 adjective /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/

determined

determinado
Meaning
Having firmly decided to do something and not letting anything stop you.
Example
She was determined to finish her studies despite many obstacles.
Ella estaba decidida a terminar sus estudios a pesar de muchos obstáculos.
B2 noun /ˈdʒel.ə.si/

Jealousy

celos; resentimiento contra un rival
Meaning
a feeling of envy of someone or their achievements; resentment against a rival
Example
His jealousy over his colleague's promotion led to tension in the workplace.
Su celosía sobre la promoción de su colega causó tensión en el lugar de trabajo.
A2 noun /ˈprɪn.ses/

princess

princesa
Meaning
a female royal family member, especially the daughter of a king or queen; a woman regarded as noble, cherished, or elegant
Example
The princess waved to the crowd from the palace balcony.
La princesa saludó a la multitud desde el balcón del palacio.
C2 noun /blæk ˈkɑːr.də.məm/

Black Cardamom

cardamomo negro
Meaning
a large aromatic spice pod with a smoky flavor, commonly used in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking
Example
Add black cardamom to the curry for a rich, smoky flavor.
Agrega cardamomo negro al curry para un sabor rico y ahumado.
B1 verb /ˈɒpəreɪt/

operate

operar
Meaning
to function; to control or manage; to perform surgery
Example
The surgeon will operate on the patient tomorrow.
El cirujano operará al paciente mañana.
B2 verb /ˈtrɪɡər/

trigger

activar
Meaning
To cause something to happen or start, often suddenly.
Example
The loud noise triggered the alarm system.
El ruido fuerte activó el sistema de alarma.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈdɛrəlɪkt/

derelict

abandonado
Meaning
in poor condition due to neglect or disuse; a homeless or neglected person
Example
The old factory stood derelict for decades.
La vieja fábrica estuvo abandonada durante décadas.
A2 noun /ɡreɪp/

grape

uva
Meaning
a small, round fruit that grows in clusters on vines and is used to make wine or eaten as food
Example
She picked a bunch of grapes from the vine.
Ella recogió un racimo de uvas de la vid.
A2 noun /leɪk/

Lake

lago
Meaning
a large body of water completely surrounded by land
Example
The peaceful lake reflected the mountains in its calm waters.
El tranquilo lago reflejaba las montañas en sus aguas tranquilas.
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 /əˈseɪlənt/

assailant

agresor
Meaning
a person who attacks another
Example
The police arrested the assailant at the scene.
La policía arrestó al agresor en el lugar del crimen.
C1 noun /ɪmˈbɑː.ɡoʊ/

embargo

embargo comercial
Meaning
A trade ban, restriction, or prohibition imposed by a government or international organization on a country.
Example
The UN imposed an embargo on arms exports.
La ONU impuso un embargo a las exportaciones de armas.
A2 adverb /ˈker.fə.li/

Carefully

cuidadosamente
Meaning
with great attention and caution; thoughtfully and attentively
Example
Please read the instructions carefully.
Por favor, lea las instrucciones cuidadosamente.
B2 adjective /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/

sarcastic

sarcástico
Meaning
Using irony or mockery to convey contempt or humor.
Example
She made a sarcastic remark about his cooking.
Hizo un comentario sarcástico sobre su cocina.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒndʒʊɡəl/

conjugal

conyugal
Meaning
relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife
Example
They enjoyed a long life of conjugal happiness.
Disfrutaron de una larga vida de felicidad conyugal.
B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/

Disgraceful

vergonzoso; deshonroso; digno de condena
Meaning
shameful; bringing dishonor; worthy of condemnation
Example
His disgraceful behavior shocked everyone at the party.
Su comportamiento vergonzoso sorprendió a todos en la fiesta.
C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptɪv/

perceptive

felicidad
Meaning
Having or showing keen insight, understanding, or awareness.
Example
She is very perceptive and quickly notices when something is wrong.
Ella no podía ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
A1 modal verb, noun /meɪ/

may

puede ser / mes de mayo
Meaning
Used to express possibility, permission, or uncertainty; also the name of the fifth month of the year.
Example
You may leave early if you finish your work.
Puedes irte temprano si terminas tu trabajo.
B2 noun /ˈhæz.ərd/

Hazard

peligro; riesgo
Meaning
a danger or risk; something that poses a threat to safety
Example
Smoking is a serious health hazard that can lead to lung cancer and heart disease.
Fumar es un grave peligro para la salud que puede causar cáncer de pulmón y enfermedades del corazón.
A2 noun /læmp/

Lamp

lámpara
Meaning
a device for giving light, either one using electricity or burning gas or oil
Example
She turned on the reading lamp to illuminate her book.
Ella encendió la lámpara de lectura para iluminar su libro.
B1 noun /ˈlʌvər/

lover

amante
Meaning
a person who is in a romantic relationship or has strong affection for someone
Example
She met her lover at the café every evening.
Ella se encontraba con su amante en el café cada tarde.
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 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.
B1 noun /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti taɪm/

quality time

tiempo de calidad
Meaning
Time spent giving someone your full attention in order to strengthen your relationship with them.
Example
Spending quality time with family enhances relationships.
Pasar tiempo de calidad con la familia mejora las relaciones.
C1 verb /əˈdɔːrn/

adorn

adornar
Meaning
to decorate or add beauty to something
Example
The hall was adorned with flowers for the wedding.
El salón fue adornado con flores para la boda.
C2 noun /əˈɡrɒnəmi/

agronomy

Agronomía
Meaning
The science and practice of soil management and crop production, focusing on the principles of plant and soil science to optimize agricultural productivity.
Example
Agronomy focuses on soil management and crop production.
La agronomía se enfoca en la gestión del suelo y la producción de cultivos.
C1 noun /ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃən/

provocation

provocación
Meaning
An action or statement that is intended to make someone angry or to cause a reaction.
Example
His rude comment was a clear provocation.
Su comentario grosero fue una clara provocación.
A2 adjective /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/

british

británico
Meaning
relating to Great Britain or its people
Example
She loves British culture and traditions.
A ella le encanta la cultura y las tradiciones británicas.
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.laɪn/

Outline

esquema; contorno; resumen
Meaning
a general description or plan showing the essential features of something; the main points
Example
The teacher provided an outline of the course syllabus.
El maestro proporcionó un esquema del syllabus del curso.
C1 noun /ˈɪnlɛt/

inlet

entrada
Meaning
A small arm of the sea, a lake, or a river; an opening or passage for entry.
Example
The boat entered a narrow inlet along the coast.
El bote entró en una entrada estrecha a lo largo de la costa.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrəns/

incoherence

incoherencia
Meaning
The quality of being unclear, confused, or lacking logical connection.
Example
His speech was full of incoherence and difficult to follow.
Su discurso estaba lleno de incoherencias y era difícil de seguir.
C1 noun /mɪˈtrɒp.ə.lɪs/

Metropolis

metrópoli
Meaning
A very large city, especially the main city of a country or region
Example
New York is a bustling metropolis with millions of residents.
Nueva York es una metrópoli bulliciosa con millones de residentes.
A2 noun /peɪn/

Pain

dolor; sufrimiento físico o angustia emocional
Meaning
physical suffering or discomfort; mental or emotional distress
Example
The patient felt severe pain in his back.
El paciente sintió un dolor severo en su espalda.
C2 noun /kənˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.t̬i/

congeniality

afabilidad
Meaning
The quality of being pleasant, friendly, and easy to talk to.
Example
His congeniality makes him popular among friends.
Su afabilidad lo hace popular entre sus amigos.
C2 verb /ɪnˈtriːt/

entreat

rogar
Meaning
To ask earnestly or beg someone to do something.
Example
She entreated him to stay a little longer.
Ella le rogó que se quedara un poco más.
B1 adjective /draɪd/

dried

seco
Meaning
without moisture; preserved by removing water
Example
She added some dried flowers to the vase for decoration.
Ella agregó algunas flores secas al jarrón para decoración.
C1 noun /rɪˈpen.təns/

Repentance

arrepentimiento
Meaning
the action of repenting; sincere regret or remorse
Example
His genuine repentance moved everyone in the courtroom.
Su arrepentimiento genuino conmovió a todos en la sala del tribunal.
B2 verb /ˈwiːkən/

Weaken

debilitar
Meaning
to make or become less strong or powerful
Example
The illness weakened his immune system significantly.
La enfermedad debilitó significativamente su sistema inmunológico.
C1 adjective /əˈpriː.ʃə.bəl/

Appreciable

apreciable; significativo; considerable en cantidad
Meaning
noticeable; significant; considerable in amount
Example
There was an appreciable improvement in his test scores.
Hubo una mejora apreciable en sus puntuaciones de prueba.
A2 verb /ɪɡˈnɔːr/

ignore

ignorar
Meaning
to refuse to take notice of; to disregard intentionally
Example
She decided to ignore the rude comments.
Ella decidió ignorar los comentarios groseros.
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 adjective /ˈhæl.si.ən/

halcyon

sereno
Meaning
calm, peaceful, and happy; denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful
Example
She often reminisces about the halcyon days of her childhood.
Ella a menudo recuerda los días serenos de su niñez.
C2 noun /ˌself əˈbeɪs.mənt/

self-abasement

automenos
Meaning
The act of belittling or humiliating oneself.
Example
His constant self-abasement made others uncomfortable.
Su constante automenos lo hacía sentir incómodo frente a los demás.
C1 adjective /ˈbeɪs.ləs/

Baseless

sin fundamento; infundado; sin base
Meaning
without foundation; groundless; unfounded
Example
The accusations against him were completely baseless.
Las acusaciones contra él eran completamente infundadas.
B2 noun /kəˈrɪz.mə/

charisma

carisma
Meaning
Compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.
Example
His charisma helped him become a great leader.
Su carisma lo ayudó a convertirse en un gran líder.
C1 adjective /ˈlɪvɪd/

livid

furioso
Meaning
Extremely angry; furious.
Example
She was livid when she found out about the betrayal.
Ella estaba furiosa cuando descubrió la traición.
C1 noun /trɔːf/

trough

comederos, punto bajo
Meaning
A long, narrow container from which animals eat or drink; also, a low point between waves or in business cycles.
Example
The cows drank water from the wooden trough.
Las vacas bebieron agua del comedero de madera.
A2 noun /frʌnt/

front

delante
Meaning
the forward-facing part of something
Example
The house has a garden in front.
La casa tiene un jardín delante.
A2 noun /prɪns/

prince

príncipe
Meaning
a male member of a royal family, especially the son of a king or queen; a ruler of a principality
Example
The prince addressed the nation on his birthday.
El príncipe se dirigió a la nación en su cumpleaños.
C1 noun /ˌɑːk.sɪˈmɔːr.ɒn/

oxymoron

oxímoron
Meaning
a figure of speech where two contradictory terms are combined
Example
The phrase 'deafening silence' is a classic oxymoron.
La frase 'silencio ensordecedor' es un oxímoron clásico.
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.
C2 verb /ˈflʌməks/

flummox

confundir
Meaning
To confuse or bewilder someone completely.
Example
The complicated puzzle flummoxed the students.
El complicado rompecabezas confundió a los estudiantes.