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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.
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 /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 noun /ˈmɜːrsəˌnɛri/

mercenary

mercenario
Meaning
a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army; also used to describe someone motivated solely by money.
Example
The mercenary fought for whoever paid the highest wage.
El mercenario luchó por quien pagó el salario más alto.
C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈdiːd/

Misdeed

acción malvada; delito
Meaning
A wicked or illegal act; wrongdoing
Example
He regretted his past misdeeds and tried to make amends.
Él lamentó sus malas acciones pasadas e intentó enmendarse.
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.
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 noun /ˈmælədi/

Malady

enfermedad; malestar; dolencia
Meaning
A disease or ailment; a serious problem
Example
The doctor diagnosed a rare malady that affected her nervous system.
El doctor diagnosticó una enfermedad rara que afectó su sistema nervioso.
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 noun /ˈmuːdi.nəs/

moodiness

inestabilidad emocional
Meaning
The state of being frequently subject to changes in mood, especially irritability or sadness.
Example
Her moodiness made it difficult to predict how she would react.
Su inestabilidad emocional hacía difícil predecir cómo reaccionaría.
C1 noun /ˈmɪd.əl.mæn/

Middleman

intermediario
Meaning
A person who acts as an intermediary between two parties in a business transaction
Example
They decided to cut out the middleman and sell directly to customers.
Decidieron eliminar al intermediario y vender directamente a los clientes.
C1 noun məˈnɒp.əl.i

monopoly

monopolio
Meaning
The exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.
Example
The company has a monopoly on electric car production.
La empresa tiene un monopolio en la producción de coches eléctricos.
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 /ˈmɜː.sɪ.ləs/

Merciless

despiadado; cruel;
Meaning
showing no mercy or pity; cruel and heartless
Example
The merciless dictator showed no compassion.
El dictador despiadado no mostró compasión.
C1 noun /ˈmɒdɪfaɪər/

modifier

modificador
Meaning
a word or element that changes, limits, or describes the meaning of another word; something that alters or adjusts
Example
In the phrase 'very cold', 'very' is a modifier of 'cold'.
En la frase «very cold», «very» es un modificador de «cold».
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 /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 /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 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 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 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 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 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 adjective /ˈmɒsi/

Mossy

cubierto de musgo; con musgo creciendo en él
Meaning
covered with moss; having moss growing on it
Example
The old tree trunk was mossy and covered with green vegetation.
El tronco viejo del árbol estaba cubierto de musgo y cubierto de vegetación verde.
C1 adjective /ˈmænɪfoʊld/

Manifold

múltiples
Meaning
many and of several different types; multiple; various
Example
The project has manifold benefits for the community.
El proyecto tiene múltiples beneficios para la comunidad.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl/

Marginal

marginal; mínimo; leve
Meaning
relating to or situated at the edge; minimal; slight
Example
The marginal improvement in sales was barely noticeable.
La mejora marginal en las ventas fue apenas notable.
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 noun /ˈmelənkəli/

Melancholy

melancolía; tristeza pensativa o suave
Meaning
A feeling of pensive sadness; thoughtful or gentle sadness
Example
A deep melancholy settled over him after reading the old letters.
Una profunda melancolía se apoderó de él después de leer las viejas cartas.
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 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 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 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 adjective /moʊv/

mauve

morado claro
Meaning
a pale purple color with a grayish or bluish tinge
Example
She wore a beautiful mauve dress to the party.
Ella llevaba un hermoso vestido morado claro en la fiesta.
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 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 verb /ˈmʌtər/

mutter

murmurar
Meaning
to speak in a low or barely audible voice, often in dissatisfaction or irritation
Example
He muttered something under his breath as he walked away.
Él murmuró algo bajo su aliento mientras se alejaba.
C1 adjective ˈmær.ɪ.taɪm

Maritime

marítimo
Meaning
Connected with the sea, especially in relation to seafaring commercial or military activity.
Example
Maritime trade enhances the economy.
El comercio marítimo mejora la economía.
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 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 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 /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 /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 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 noun ˌmiː.diˈɒk.rə.ti

mediocrity

mediocridad
Meaning
Being average or ordinary, not particularly good.
Example
He refused to settle for mediocrity and aimed for greatness.
Él se negó a conformarse con la mediocridad y aspiró a la grandeza.
C1 noun /məˈtɪəriəlɪzəm/

Materialism

materialismo
Meaning
A tendency to consider material possessions more important than spiritual values
Example
The rise of materialism in modern society concerns many philosophers.
El auge del materialismo en la sociedad moderna preocupa a muchos filósofos.
C1 noun /ˈmælɪs/

Malice

maldad; rencor; animosidad;
Meaning
The intention or desire to do evil; ill will
Example
There was no malice in his criticism, just honest feedback.
No había malicia en su crítica, solo retroalimentación honesta.
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 /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 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 /ˈmɒk.ər.i/

Mockery

burla; ridículo;
Meaning
teasing and contemptuous language or behavior; ridicule
Example
His speech was met with mockery from the audience.
Su discurso fue recibido con burla por la audiencia.
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.
C1 verb, noun /mɛʃ/

mesh

malla, entrelazar
Meaning
To fit or work together properly; or a material made of interlaced threads.
Example
The two gears mesh perfectly to keep the machine running smoothly.
Los dos engranajes encajan perfectamente para mantener la máquina funcionando sin problemas.
C1 verb məˈnɒp.ə.laɪz

monopolize

controlar exclusivamente
Meaning
Control exclusively, dominate market.
Example
The company tried to monopolize the market.
La empresa intentó monopolizar el mercado.
C1 noun /mɪkst ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

mixed economy

economía mixta
Meaning
An economic system where both government and private sector operate together.
Example
Most countries today follow a mixed economy model.
Hoy en día, la mayoría de los países siguen un modelo de economía mixta.
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 noun /ˈmiːnnəs/

Meanness

maldad; avaricia
Meaning
The quality of being unkind, spiteful, or unfair; stinginess
Example
His meanness towards the poor children shocked everyone in the neighborhood.
Su maldad hacia los niños pobres sorprendió a todos en el vecindario.
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 adverb /maɪˈnjuːtli/

Minutely

minuciosamente
Meaning
in very small detail; extremely carefully
Example
The detective examined the evidence minutely.
El detective examinó la evidencia minuciosamente.
C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈkɒn.dʌkt/

Misconduct

conducta inapropiada
Meaning
Unacceptable or improper behavior, especially by a professional person
Example
The officer was dismissed for professional misconduct.
El oficial fue despedido por conducta inapropiada profesional.
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 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 /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 noun /ˈmɪm.ɪk/

Mimic

imitador; imitar;
Meaning
A person who copies or imitates the actions, speech, or mannerisms of others
Example
The talented mimic could perfectly imitate famous celebrities.
El talentoso imitador pudo imitar perfectamente a las celebridades famosas.
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 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.
C1 noun ˈmiːdiə ˈdɒmɪnəns

media dominance

dominio de los medios
Meaning
The control and powerful influence that media has over communication and information distribution in society.
Example
The internet has enhanced media dominance globally.
Internet ha aumentado el dominio de los medios a nivel mundial.
C1 adjective /məˈtɪk.jə.ləs/

meticulous

Extremadamente cuidadoso y preciso en la atención al detalle
Meaning
Extremely careful and precise in attention to detail
Example
A meticulous researcher checks every detail before publishing.
Un investigador meticuloso revisa cada detalle antes de publicar.
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.
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 /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 noun /ˈmeɪ.triˌɑːrk/

matriarch

matriarca
Meaning
A woman who is the head of a family or community.
Example
The matriarch of the family made all important decisions.
La matriarca de la familia tomó todas las decisiones importantes.
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 /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 /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 /ˈmʌltɪplaɪər/

multiplier

multiplicador
Meaning
a number or factor by which another number is multiplied; something that increases the effect or value of something else
Example
In economics, government spending can act as a multiplier for economic growth.
En economía, el gasto público puede ser un multiplicador del crecimiento.
C1 noun /ˈmætrəˌmoʊni/

matrimony

matrimonio
Meaning
The state of being married; marriage.
Example
They entered into matrimony after years of friendship.
Entraron en el matrimonio después de años de amistad.
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 noun/adjective /ˈmɪstɪk/

mystic

místico, buscador espiritual
Meaning
relating to mysteries, spirituality, or hidden truths; a person who seeks spiritual insight
Example
The mystic devoted his life to meditation and spiritual discovery.
El místico dedicó su vida a la meditación y al descubrimiento espiritual.
C1 adjective /məˈlɪʃəs/

Malicious

malévolo; maligno
Meaning
having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone; spiteful
Example
The malicious software damaged many computers.
El software malicioso dañó muchas computadoras.
C1 noun /mɪˈsɑːdʒəni/

misogyny

misoginia
Meaning
Hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women.
Example
The novel has been criticized for promoting misogyny.
La novela ha sido criticada por promover la misoginia.
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 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.
C1 noun /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌklaɪmæt/

microclimate

microclima
Meaning
The climate of a small, specific area that may differ from the general climate of the surrounding region, often influenced by local factors like terrain, vegetation, or buildings.
Example
A microclimate can have a significant impact on plant growth.
Un microclima puede tener un impacto significativo en el crecimiento de las plantas.
C1 noun ˌmɛtə ˈmɔːfəsɪs

metamorphosis

metamorfosis, transformación
Meaning
A change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one, by natural or supernatural means.
Example
The company's metamorphosis from a small startup to a global leader was remarkable.
La metamórfosis de la empresa de una pequeña startup a un líder global fue notable.
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 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 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 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 adjective /mʌnˈdeɪn/

mundane

mundano
Meaning
lacking interest or excitement; dull and ordinary
Example
She tried to escape her mundane routine by traveling.
Ella intentó escapar de su rutina mundana viajando.
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 /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 adverb /ˈmɪdweɪ/

Midway

a mitad de camino; en el medio
Meaning
halfway; at or to the middle point
Example
The project is midway through completion.
El proyecto está a medio camino de su finalización.
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 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 /ˈmæn.li/

Manly

viril; valiente; audaz
Meaning
having qualities traditionally associated with men; brave; courageous
Example
He showed manly courage during the crisis.
Mostró coraje viril durante la crisis.
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 ˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.i ɪnˈkɜː.ʃən

military incursion

incursión militar
Meaning
A sudden armed attack or invasion by military forces into a territory.
Example
The military incursion caused widespread devastation.
La incursión militar causó una devastación generalizada.
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.
C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ɑːk/

Monarch

monarca
Meaning
a sovereign ruler, especially a king or queen
Example
The monarch addressed the nation on television.
El monarca dirigió la nación en la televisión.
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.
C1 adjective /məˈnæstɪk/

monastic

monástico
Meaning
Relating to monks, monasteries, or a life of religious seclusion.
Example
He chose to live a monastic life away from the city.
Eligió vivir una vida monástica lejos de la ciudad.
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 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 adjective /ˈmel.əʊ/

Mellow

suave y agradable; relajado y gentil
Meaning
soft and pleasant; relaxed and gentle
Example
The mellow evening light created a peaceful atmosphere.
La suave luz de la tarde creó una atmósfera tranquila.
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 adjective /maɪˈɑːpɪk/

myopic

miopía, visión limitada
Meaning
lacking foresight or long-term perspective; also refers to nearsightedness
Example
The company’s myopic strategy led to long-term losses.
La estrategia miope de la empresa condujo a pérdidas a largo plazo.
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 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 /mɔːˈtæləti/

mortality

mortalidad
Meaning
the state of being subject to death; the death rate of a population
Example
Advancements in medicine have reduced child mortality significantly.
Los avances en medicina han reducido significativamente la mortalidad infantil.
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 /ˈmæɡnɪtuːd/

Magnitude

magnitud; tamaño; importancia
Meaning
The great size or extent of something; importance
Example
The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 7.5 on the Richter scale.
La magnitud del terremoto se midió en 7.5 en la escala de Richter.
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 ˈmæŋɡroʊv ˈfɒrɪst

Mangrove Forest

bosque de manglares
Meaning
A coastal forest ecosystem characterized by salt-tolerant trees and shrubs that grow in intertidal zones.
Example
Sundarbans is the world's largest mangrove forest.
Sundarbans es el mayor bosque de manglares del mundo.
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 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 /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.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː.sɪ.fəl/

Merciful

misericordioso; compasivo
Meaning
showing compassion or forgiveness; kind and forgiving
Example
The merciful judge gave him a lighter sentence.
El juez misericordioso le dio una sentencia más leve.
C1 noun /məˈnɒtəni/

monotony

monotonía
Meaning
Lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.
Example
Breaking the monotony of everyday life can improve mental health.
Romper la monotonía de la vida diaria puede mejorar la salud mental.
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 /ˈmæroʊ/

Marrow

médula ósea
Meaning
A soft fatty substance in the cavities of bones; the essence of something
Example
The bone marrow produces blood cells in the human body.
La médula ósea produce células sanguíneas en el cuerpo humano.