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B2 noun /ˈməʊtərɪst/

motorist

automovilista
Meaning
a person who drives a motor vehicle, especially a car or motorcycle
Example
The motorist stopped to help after seeing the accident on the highway.
El automovilista se detuvo para ayudar después de ver el accidente.
A2 adjective /mæd/

Mad

enojado; mentalmente enfermo; loco
Meaning
angry; mentally ill; insane
Example
He was mad at his friend for being late.
Estaba enojado con su amigo por llegar tarde.
C1 verb /ˈmæd.ən/

madden

enloquecer
Meaning
To make someone very angry or extremely annoyed.
Example
The constant noise maddened him.
El ruido constante lo enloqueció.
A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /moʊst/

most

la mayoría
Meaning
the greatest in amount, degree, or number
Example
Most people like to relax on weekends.
La mayoría de las personas prefieren relajarse los fines de semana.
B2 noun ˈmɑːr.kɪt ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

market economy

economía de mercado
Meaning
An economic system where production and pricing decisions are controlled by individuals and based on supply and demand.
Example
A market economy allows businesses to compete freely.
Una economía de mercado permite a las empresas competir libremente.
C1 noun /meɪn/

mane

melena
Meaning
the long hair growing on the neck of a horse, lion, or other animal
Example
The lion shook its thick mane proudly.
El león sacudió su espesa melena con orgullo.
B2 verb ম্যানিফেস্ট

manifest

manifestar
Meaning
To show or demonstrate clearly; to become evident or apparent.
Example
Symptoms of De Quervain's Syndrome may manifest after prolonged phone use.
Los síntomas del síndrome de De Quervain pueden manifestarse después de un uso prolongado del teléfono.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmæd.nəs/

Madness

locura; demencia;
Meaning
the state of being mentally ill, especially severely; extremely foolish behavior
Example
It would be madness to drive in this storm.
Sería una locura conducir en esta tormenta.
B1 noun/verb /ˈmætərz/

matters

asuntos / importar
Meaning
important topics, concerns, or issues; as a verb, to be of importance or significance
Example
What she thinks really matters to me.
Lo que ella piensa realmente importa para mí.
B2 noun /ˈmɪd.deɪ/

Midday

mediodía
Meaning
The middle of the day; twelve o'clock in the daytime; noon
Example
The sun is brightest at midday when it's directly overhead.
El sol está más brillante al mediodía cuando está directamente arriba.
A2 adjective /ˈmɛsi/

messy

desordenado
Meaning
untidy or dirty; disorganized or chaotic
Example
His room was so messy that he couldn’t find his keys.
Su habitación estaba tan desordenada que no pudo encontrar sus llaves.
B2 noun /ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃən/

medication

medicación
Meaning
a drug or other form of medicine used to treat or prevent disease
Example
The doctor prescribed medication for his headache.
El doctor recetó medicación para su dolor de cabeza.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː(r)dərəs/

Murderous

asesino; con intención de matar; extremadamente violento; sanguinario
Meaning
having the intent to kill; extremely violent; bloodthirsty
Example
The murderous look in his eyes frightened everyone.
La mirada asesina en sus ojos asustó a todos.
B2 noun /ˈmɛr.meɪd/

Mermaid

sirena
Meaning
A mythical sea creature with the head and torso of a woman and the tail of a fish
Example
The little girl loved stories about mermaids living under the sea.
A la niña pequeña le encantaban las historias sobre sirenas viviendo bajo el mar.
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.
A1 verb /mʌst/

must

deber
Meaning
to be required or obligated to
Example
You must complete your homework before you go out.
Debes completar tu tarea antes de salir.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈmɪzərəbli/

Miserably

miserablemente
Meaning
in a wretched or unhappy manner; extremely badly
Example
The team performed miserably in the championship.
El equipo jugó miserablemente en el campeonato.
B1 noun /miːnz/

Means

medios; recursos; forma;
Meaning
An action or system by which a result is achieved; financial resources
Example
They don't have the means to afford such an expensive vacation.
No tienen los medios para costear unas vacaciones tan caras.
C2 adjective /ˈmjuːtəbl/

mutable

mutable
Meaning
Capable of change or alteration.
Example
Human emotions are mutable and can shift rapidly.
Las emociones humanas son mutables y pueden cambiar rápidamente.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsɪv/

missive

misiva
Meaning
a written message, especially a formal or official letter
Example
He sent a long missive to the governor.
Envió una larga misiva al gobernador.
B2 noun /ˈmɒlɪkjuːl/

molecule

molécula
Meaning
The smallest unit of a chemical compound that retains its chemical properties.
Example
A water molecule is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
Una molécula de agua está formada por dos átomos de hidrógeno y un átomo de oxígeno.
C2 verb /ˈmɒtl/

mottle

moteado
Meaning
To mark with spots or patches of color.
Example
The leaves were mottled with shades of yellow and brown.
Las hojas estaban moteadas con tonos de amarillo y marrón.
C2 noun /məˈdɒn.ə/

madonna

madonna (Virgen María)
Meaning
An artistic representation of the Virgin Mary; also used as a respectful form of address for a woman in Italian culture.
Example
The Renaissance painting depicts a Madonna holding child Jesus.
La pintura renacentista muestra a una Madonna sosteniendo al niño Jesús.
C2 noun /ˈmɒkəsɪn/

moccasin

mocasín
Meaning
A soft leather shoe, traditionally worn by Native Americans, often made from deerskin.
Example
He slipped on a pair of comfortable moccasins before going outside.
Se puso unos cómodos mocasines antes de salir.
C1 noun /ˌmjuːnɪsɪˈpæləti/

municipality

municipalidad
Meaning
a city or town that has its own local government
Example
The municipality is planning to build a new library.
La municipalidad está planeando construir una nueva biblioteca.
A2 noun /mɑːrk/

Mark

marca; señal; calificación
Meaning
A sign, symbol, or stain; a grade or score
Example
She received the highest mark in the mathematics examination.
Ella recibió la calificación más alta en el examen de matemáticas.
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 /ˈmiː.di.eɪt/

mediate

mediar
Meaning
To act as an intermediary in bringing about agreement or reconciliation between parties.
Example
She was asked to mediate between the two companies.
Le pidieron mediar entre las dos empresas.
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.
B1 noun ˈmɪlɪteri

military

militar
Meaning
The armed forces of a country.
Example
The military was called for assistance.
El ejército fue llamado para asistencia.
A2 noun /ˈmɛnjuː/

menu

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

mollify

apaciguar
Meaning
To calm or soothe someone's anger or anxiety.
Example
The manager tried to mollify the angry customers with discounts.
El gerente trató de apaciguar a los clientes enojados con descuentos.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪstʃɪvəs/

Mischievous

travieso; juguetón; travieso
Meaning
playfully naughty; causing minor trouble; impish
Example
The mischievous child hid his sister's favorite toy.
El niño travieso escondió el juguete favorito de su hermana.
C2 noun /mʌsk/

Musk

almizcle
Meaning
a strong-smelling substance secreted by certain animals, used in perfumes and traditional medicine
Example
The perfume contained natural musk that gave it an exotic fragrance.
El perfume contenía almizcle natural que le dio una fragancia exótica.
C1 noun /məˈnɒɡəmi/

monogamy

monogamia
Meaning
The practice of being married to or in a relationship with only one person at a time.
Example
Many cultures encourage monogamy as the ideal form of marriage.
Muchas culturas fomentan la monogamia como la forma ideal de matrimonio.
C2 adjective /ˈmɪnətɔːri/

minatory

amenazante
Meaning
Expressing a threat; menacing.
Example
The criminal gave the witness a minatory look.
El criminal le dio al testigo una mirada amenazante.
C2 noun /mjuːˈnɪfəsəns/

munificence

munificencia
Meaning
great generosity or lavish giving
Example
The hospital was built thanks to the munificence of a wealthy donor.
El hospital fue construido gracias a la munificencia de un rico donante.
B1 adjective /ˈmædʒɪkəl/

magical

mágico
Meaning
having or producing the charm, beauty, or power of magic
Example
The sunset over the mountains was a magical sight.
La puesta de sol sobre las montanas fue una vista magica.
C1 adjective /ˌmet.əˈbɒl.ɪk/

metabolic

metabólico
Meaning
Relating to the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
Example
Regular exercise enhances metabolic efficiency.
El ejercicio regular mejora la eficiencia metabólica.
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.
A1 verb, noun /mɪs/

miss

extrañar / perderse
Meaning
to fail to hit, reach, or meet; to feel the absence of someone or something
Example
I really miss my family when I travel abroad.
Realmente echo de menos a mi familia cuando viajo al extranjero.
C1 noun /ˌmiːdɪˈeɪʃən/

mediation

mediación
Meaning
Intervention between parties to promote reconciliation, settlement, or compromise.
Example
The mediation helped resolve the conflict between the two teams.
La mediación ayudó a resolver el conflicto entre los dos equipos.
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 noun ˌmek.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

mechanization

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

might

podría / poder
Meaning
used to express possibility; power or strength
Example
She might come to the party if she finishes work early.
Ella podría venir a la fiesta si termina el trabajo temprano.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈmɪzərəbəl/

Miserable

miserable; infeliz; que causa sufrimiento
Meaning
very unhappy; wretched; causing suffering
Example
He felt miserable after losing his job.
Él se sintió miserable después de perder su trabajo.
C1 noun ˌmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

marginalization

marginalización
Meaning
The treatment of a person, group, or concept as insignificant or peripheral.
Example
Economic policies should address the marginalization of the poor.
Las políticas económicas deben abordar la marginalización de los pobres.
B1 noun /ˈmiːdiəm/

medium

medio
Meaning
A means or channel of communication, expression, or artistic work.
Example
Television is a powerful medium for spreading information.
La televisión es un medio poderoso para difundir información.
C1 noun /ˈmɪs.hæp/

Mishap

accidente; percance; desastre
Meaning
An unlucky accident or unfortunate event, typically minor
Example
The cooking mishap resulted in a burnt dinner.
El percance en la cocina resultó en una cena quemada.
C2 adjective /ˈmɒn.teɪn/

montane

relacionado con regiones montañosas; encontrado en ambientes de montaña
Meaning
Relating to mountainous regions; found in mountain environments.
Example
Montane forests host a variety of unique species.
Los bosques montanos albergan una variedad de especies únicas.
C2 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/

metaphysical

metafísico
Meaning
Relating to the branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality and existence.
Example
He spent years studying metaphysical questions about life and being.
Pasó años estudiando preguntas metafísicas sobre la vida y el ser.
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 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.
B2 adjective /mæɡˈnɪfɪsənt/

magnificent

magnífico
Meaning
extremely beautiful, impressive, or splendid
Example
The view from the mountain was truly magnificent.
La vista desde la montaña fue realmente magnífica.
C2 verb /ˌmɪsˈleɪ/

mislay

perder temporalmente
Meaning
to lose something temporarily by putting it in the wrong place
Example
I must have mislaid my keys somewhere in the house.
Debo haber perdido mis llaves en algún lugar de la casa.
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 /mɒnˈtɑːʒ/

montage

montaje
Meaning
A sequence of film editing or a composite image made by combining several separate pictures.
Example
The film opened with a montage of city life.
La película comenzó con un montaje de la vida en la ciudad.
B2 noun /mæt/

Mat

alfombra
Meaning
a piece of coarse material placed on a floor for people to wipe their feet on
Example
Please wipe your feet on the mat before entering.
Por favor, limpie sus pies en la alfombra antes de entrar.
C1 noun /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.
B2 noun ˈmɒn.ə.ki

monarchy

monarquía
Meaning
A form of government with a monarch at the head, where supreme power is held by a single person such as a king or queen.
Example
The monarchy was abolished during the revolution.
La monarquía fue abolida durante la revolución.
B1 noun /ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/

motivation

motivación
Meaning
the reason or drive for acting or behaving in a particular way
Example
She lost her motivation to continue the project.
Ella perdió su motivación para continuar el proyecto.
B2 noun /ˈmeɪnˌlænd/

mainland

continente
Meaning
the principal landmass of a country or continent, as opposed to the surrounding islands
Example
The mainland of Australia is home to most of its population.
El continente de Australia es el hogar de la mayor parte de su poblacion.
A1 noun /mɪlk/

Milk

leche
Meaning
a white liquid produced by cows, goats, or other mammals, used as food
Example
Children need to drink milk for strong bones.
Los niños necesitan beber leche para huesos fuertes.
B2 noun ˈmɒnjʊmənt

monument

monumento
Meaning
A statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event.
Example
A monument should honor his contributions.
Un monumento debe honrar sus contribuciones.
B2 noun ˈmɪdl klæs

middle-class

clase media
Meaning
The social group between the upper and working classes, typically consisting of well-educated people.
Example
The middle-class was largely affected by the decision.
La clase media fue ampliamente afectada por la decisión.
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 /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.
B1 noun /ˈmeɪkər/

maker

creador
Meaning
a person or thing that makes or produces something
Example
He is a famous movie maker in Hollywood.
Él es un famoso creador de películas en Hollywood.
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.
A2 verb /ˈmɪsɪŋ/

missing

desaparecido
Meaning
Being without or lacking; failing to be present or included.
Example
Many youths are missing economic opportunities.
Muchos jóvenes están perdiendo oportunidades económicas.
B2 verb /mɜːrdʒ/

merge

fusionar
Meaning
to combine or join together; to blend into one
Example
The two companies decided to merge to increase their market share.
Las dos compañías decidieron fusionarse para aumentar su participación en el mercado.
B2 adjective /ˈmɛʒərd/

measured

medido
Meaning
carefully considered and deliberate
Example
She spoke in a calm, measured tone.
Ella habló en un tono calmado y medido.
A1 noun /mɑːrtʃ/

March

marcha
Meaning
An act of walking in a regular measured tread; a protest demonstration
Example
The soldiers performed a ceremonial march in front of the palace.
Los soldados realizaron una marcha ceremonial frente al palacio.
C2 noun /ˈmæləprɒˌpɪzəm/

malapropism

malapropismo
Meaning
the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with amusing effect
Example
He is famous for his malapropism when speaking in public.
Es famoso por su malapropismo cuando habla en público.
C1 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.
A1 noun /mʌnθ/

month

mes
Meaning
a period of about four weeks or one-twelfth of a year
Example
She visits her grandparents once a month.
Ella visita a sus abuelos una vez al mes.
C1 adjective /ˈmærɪtəl/

marital

conyugal
Meaning
Relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife.
Example
They sought counseling to resolve their marital issues.
Buscaron asesoramiento para resolver sus problemas conyugales.
B2 noun /ˌmɪs.ʌn.dəˈstæn.dɪŋ/

Misunderstanding

malentendido
Meaning
A failure to understand something correctly; a disagreement or confusion between people
Example
The argument was caused by a simple misunderstanding.
La discusión fue causada por un simple malentendido.
C2 noun /ˈmæl.kənˌtɛnt/

malcontent

persona descontenta
Meaning
A person who is dissatisfied or rebellious; one who is not content.
Example
The malcontent voiced his grievances against the government.
El descontento expresó sus quejas contra el gobierno.
C1 noun /mɒb/

Mob

multitud; un grupo que actúa de manera violenta
Meaning
a large crowd of people; a group that acts in a violent way
Example
An angry mob gathered outside the building.
Una multitud enfadada se reunió fuera del edificio.
A1 noun ˈmuːviz

movies

películas
Meaning
A story or event recorded by a camera as a set of moving images and shown in a theater or on television.
Example
Watching movies helps in language learning.
Ver películas ayuda en el aprendizaje de idiomas.
C1 noun /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.
B2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːr/

metaphor

felicidad
Meaning
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable.
Example
Time is a thief is a common metaphor for how quickly life passes.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun, verb /ˈmæn.deɪt/

mandate

mandato
Meaning
an official order or command; to give someone authority to act in a certain way
Example
The government issued a mandate to reduce carbon emissions.
El gobierno emitió un mandato para reducir las emisiones de carbono.
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.
C2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːrm/

metaphorm

metáfora de forma
Meaning
A coined or rare term sometimes used to describe a hybrid form of metaphor and form in literature or art.
Example
The poet introduced a metaphorm to blend imagery with structure.
El poeta introdujo un metáformo para combinar la imaginería con la estructura.
B1 noun /ˈmɪlk.mæn/

Milkman

lechero
Meaning
a person who delivers milk to homes or businesses
Example
The milkman delivers fresh milk to our house every morning.
El lechero entrega leche fresca a nuestra casa todas las mañanas.
B2 noun /məˈlɛəriə/

malaria

malaria
Meaning
a serious infectious disease spread by mosquitoes, causing fever, chills, and sweating
Example
Malaria is a common disease in tropical regions.
La malaria es una enfermedad común en las regiones tropicales.
B2 noun ˈmaɪnd.set

mindset

mentalidad
Meaning
The established set of attitudes held by someone.
Example
A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.
Una mentalidad de crecimiento ayuda a las personas a aceptar los desafíos.
A2 adjective /ˈmɒdən/

modern

moderno
Meaning
relating to the present or recent times, not ancient or old-fashioned
Example
They live in a modern apartment with new facilities.
Viven en un apartamento moderno con nuevas instalaciones.
A2 noun /ˈmædʒɪk/

magic

magia
Meaning
the use of mysterious or supernatural powers to influence events
Example
The magician amazed the crowd with his magic.
El mago sorprendió a la multitud con su magia.
C2 noun /ˈmædrɪɡəl/

madrigal

madrigal
Meaning
A short, lyrical poem set to music, typically from the Renaissance period.
Example
The choir performed a beautiful madrigal from the 16th century.
El coro interpretó un hermoso madrigal del siglo XVI.
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 /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 adverb /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkli/

mathematically

matemáticamente
Meaning
in a way that relates to mathematics; using numbers, formulas, or logical calculation
Example
The problem can be solved mathematically rather than by guesswork.
El problema puede resolverse matemáticamente en lugar de adivinar.
C2 verb /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnd/

misapprehend

malinterpretar
Meaning
to misunderstand or misinterpret something
Example
He misapprehended the teacher’s instructions and did the task incorrectly.
Él malinterpretó las instrucciones del profesor e hizo la tarea incorrectamente.
C2 adjective /mjuːˈnɪfɪsənt/

munificent

munífico
Meaning
extremely generous; giving freely and abundantly
Example
She made a munificent donation to the orphanage.
Ella hizo una donación munífica al orfanato.
C1 verb /ˈmæsəkər/

massacre

masacre
Meaning
to kill a large number of people brutally; to defeat decisively
Example
The army massacred the innocent civilians.
El ejército masacró a los inocentes civiles.
C2 verb /ˈmæk.jʊˌleɪt/

maculate

manchar
Meaning
To stain, spot, or pollute something.
Example
The white cloth was maculated by ink stains.
La tela blanca fue manchada por manchas de tinta.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmɔɪs.tʃər/

Moisture

humedad
Meaning
water or dampness that exists in small amounts in the air or on a surface
Example
The skin cream helps retain moisture.
La crema para la piel ayuda a retener la humedad.
B2 noun /ˈmɒdjuːl/

module

módulo
Meaning
a self-contained unit of a course or system, typically part of a larger whole
Example
The module on machine learning was difficult but informative.
El módulo de aprendizaje automático fue difícil pero informativo.
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.
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəkl/

monocle

monóculo
Meaning
A single round lens for one eye, used to correct or enhance vision.
Example
The old gentleman wore a monocle at formal events.
El anciano llevaba un monóculo en eventos formales.
C1 adjective, verb (past tense/participle of mire) /ˈmaɪərd/

mired

atrapado
Meaning
Trapped or entangled in something, typically a difficult situation.
Example
The politician was mired in scandal.
El político estaba atrapado en un escándalo.
C2 noun /ˈmɛzməˌrɪzəm/

mesmerism

hipnotismo
Meaning
A state of fascination or hypnotism.
Example
The magician held the audience in a state of mesmerism.
El mago mantuvo a la audiencia en un estado de mesmerismo.
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 /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.
C2 noun /ˈmɛndɪkənt/

mendicant

mendigo
Meaning
a beggar; a person who lives by asking for alms
Example
The mendicant asked for food at the monastery gate.
El mendigo pidió comida en la puerta del monasterio.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈmʌɡi/

muggy

bochornoso y húmedo
Meaning
uncomfortably warm and humid
Example
It was a muggy afternoon in July.
Era una tarde bochornosa en julio.
C2 noun /ˈmɪstəs/

Mengra / Mystus

bagre
Meaning
a genus of catfish found in Asia, commonly known as bagrid catfish
Example
The mystus fish is commonly found in rivers and streams of South Asia.
El pez mystus se encuentra comúnmente en los ríos y arroyos del sur de Asia.
C1 noun məˈriːn ˈsɜː.veɪ

marine survey

estudio marino. levantamiento marítimo.
Meaning
A systematic examination of the sea, seabed, and underwater features for the purpose of making maps or gathering other information.
Example
The marine survey identified the ideal cable routes.
El estudio marino identificó las rutas ideales para los cables.
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəmˌsaɪˈkoʊsɪs/

metempsychosis

reencarnación del alma
Meaning
The supposed transmigration of the soul, especially its reincarnation after death.
Example
Ancient philosophers often debated the idea of metempsychosis.
Los antiguos filósofos a menudo debatían sobre la reencarnación del alma.
C2 noun /ˈmʌɡwʌmp/

mugwump

persona ajena a la política de partidos
Meaning
a person who remains independent from party politics or remains aloof from disputes
Example
He was called a mugwump for refusing to join either political side.
Se le llamó mugwump por negarse a unirse a cualquiera de los dos lados políticos.
C2 noun /məˈnɒkrəsi/

monocracy

monarquía
Meaning
A system of government by a single person; autocracy.
Example
The nation suffered under decades of monocracy.
La nación sufrió bajo décadas de monocracia.
A2 noun /mjuːˈzɪʃən/

musician

músico
Meaning
a person who plays a musical instrument or is musically talented
Example
He is a talented musician.
Él es un músico talentoso.
C1 noun ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənt

micronutrient

micronutriente
Meaning
Essential nutrients required by the body in small amounts, including vitamins and minerals.
Example
Iron and zinc are essential micronutrients for growth.
El hierro y el zinc son micronutrientes esenciales para el crecimiento.