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B2 adjective /naɪˈiːv/

naive

ingenuo
Meaning
Having a lack of experience or sophistication; overly innocent or trusting.
Example
She was naive to believe the scammer’s story.
Ella era ingenua por creer la historia del estafador.
C1 adjective /nəʊˈmæd.ɪk/

nomadic

nómada
Meaning
Living the life of a nomad; wandering from place to place without a fixed home.
Example
The tribe led a nomadic lifestyle.
La tribu vivía un estilo de vida nómada.
C1 noun /ˈnep.ə.tɪz.əm/

Nepotism

Nepotismo
Meaning
the practice of favoring relatives or friends in business or politics
Example
The company was accused of nepotism in its hiring practices.
La empresa fue acusada de nepotismo en sus prácticas de contratación.
C1 noun /noʊz rɪŋ/

Nose ring

anillo de nariz
Meaning
a piece of jewelry worn through a piercing in the nose
Example
She got a small gold nose ring for her birthday.
Ella consiguió un pequeño anillo de oro para su cumpleaños.
C1 noun /ˈnjuːtrɪənt dɪˈfɪʃənsi/

nutrient deficiency

deficiencia de nutrientes
Meaning
A lack of essential nutrients required for healthy plant growth, which can result in poor crop development, reduced yields, and increased susceptibility to diseases.
Example
Nutrient deficiency in the soil can reduce crop productivity.
La deficiencia de nutrientes en el suelo puede reducir la productividad de los cultivos.
B2 noun /ˈnoʊ.ʃən/

Notion

noción
Meaning
a conception or belief about something; an idea or opinion
Example
She had a strange notion that someone was following her.
Ella tenía una extraña noción de que alguien la estaba siguiendo.
C1 noun /ˈnɪkəl/

nickel

níquel
Meaning
a small coin, typically worth five cents in the United States
Example
He found a nickel on the ground.
Él encontró un níquel en el suelo.
C2 adjective ˌnjʊəroʊˈkɒɡnɪtɪv

neurocognitive

neurocognitivo
Meaning
Related to brain information processing and memory power
Example
Neurocognitive functions decline due to lack of sleep.
Las funciones neurocognitivas disminuyen debido a la falta de sueño.
C1 adjective /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡə.bəl/

Navigable

navegable
Meaning
suitable for ships or boats to travel on; able to be navigated
Example
The river is navigable for small boats during the rainy season.
El río es navegable para pequeños botes durante la temporada de lluvias.
A2 adjective ˈnesəseri

necessary

necesario
Meaning
Required to be done, achieved, or present; essential.
Example
Strict regulations are necessary for maintaining order.
Las estrictas regulaciones son necesarias para mantener el orden.
B2 noun ˌnæv.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

navigation

navegación
Meaning
The process or activity of accurately ascertaining one's position and planning and following a route.
Example
GPS technology has improved the navigation of self-driving cars.
La tecnología GPS ha mejorado la navegación de los autos autónomos.
A2 adjective /ˈnɔːti/

naughty

travieso
Meaning
Disobedient or mischievous, often in a playful or mildly bad way.
Example
The naughty child drew on the walls with crayons.
El niño travieso dibujó en las paredes con crayones.
C2 adjective /ˈnɪɡərdli/

niggardly

tacaño
Meaning
unwilling to spend or give; stingy or miserly
Example
He was too niggardly to leave a decent tip.
Él era demasiado tacaño para dejar una propina decente.
A2 adjective /ˈnɔɪ.zi/

Noisy

ruidoso
Meaning
making a lot of loud or unpleasant sound; clamorous
Example
The noisy construction work outside made it difficult to concentrate.
El ruido de la construcción afuera hacía difícil concentrarse.
C1 preposition/adverb/conjunction /ˌnɒtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/

notwithstanding

a pesar de
Meaning
In spite of; despite
Example
Notwithstanding the challenges, the team completed the project.
A pesar de los desafíos, el equipo completó el proyecto.
C1 noun /ˈnjuːɑːns/

nuance

matiz
Meaning
A subtle difference in shade of meaning, appearance, or sound.
Example
He noticed the subtle nuance in her expression.
Notó el sutil matiz en su expresión.
B2 adjective /njuːˈtrɪʃ.əs/

Nutritious

nutritivo
Meaning
containing substances that help the body grow and stay healthy; nourishing
Example
Eating nutritious food helps maintain good health.
Comer comida nutritiva ayuda a mantener una buena salud.
C2 noun /niːˈɒlədʒɪzəm/

neologism

neologismo
Meaning
A newly coined word or expression.
Example
The internet has given rise to many neologisms like 'selfie' and 'hashtag'.
Internet ha dado lugar a muchos neologismos como 'selfie' y 'hashtag'.
B1 adjective /ˈnɔːðərn/

northern

del norte
Meaning
relating to the north or situated in the north
Example
The northern part of the country is known for its cold climate.
La parte norte del país es conocida por su clima frío.
C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

neo-darwinism

neodarwinismo
Meaning
A modern interpretation of Darwin's theory of evolution, integrating genetics and natural selection.
Example
Neo-Darwinism combines Darwin’s theory of natural selection with modern genetics.
El neodarwinismo combina la teoría de selección natural de Darwin con la genética moderna.
C1 noun /nɪərˈvɑːnə/

nirvana

nirvana
Meaning
A state of perfect happiness, peace, and freedom from suffering; in Buddhism, the ultimate goal of liberation.
Example
Meditation helps some people seek nirvana in their lives.
La meditacion ayuda a algunas personas a buscar el nirvana en sus vidas.
B1 noun /nɛt/

net

red
Meaning
a piece of material made of threads or ropes woven together, used to catch or hold things
Example
The fisherman cast his net into the sea.
El pescador lanzó su red al mar.
C1 verb /ˈnjuːtrəlaɪz/

neutralize

neutralizar
Meaning
to make something ineffective or harmless
Example
The medicine helped neutralize the poison in his system.
La medicina ayudó a neutralizar el veneno en su sistema.
B1 adverb /ˌnesəˈserəli/

Necessarily

necesariamente; de manera inevitable;
Meaning
as a necessary result; inevitably; by logical consequence
Example
Rich people are not necessarily happy.
Las personas ricas no son necesariamente felices.
C2 noun /ˈnoʊzˌɡeɪ/

nosegay

ramillete de flores
Meaning
a small bunch of flowers, typically given as a gift or carried for decoration
Example
She carried a nosegay of fresh roses to the ceremony.
Ella llevaba un ramillete de rosas frescas a la ceremonia.
C2 noun /ˌnɒn ˈsɛkwɪtər/

non sequitur

comentario irrelevante
Meaning
a statement or conclusion that does not logically follow from the previous statement
Example
His comment about the weather was a complete non sequitur during the budget discussion.
Su comentario sobre el clima fue un completo comentario irrelevante durante la discusión del presupuesto.
C2 noun /ˈnjuː.trɪ.mənt/

nutriment

nutrimento
Meaning
Something that nourishes; sustenance or food.
Example
The soil provides nutriment to the plants.
El suelo proporciona nutrimento a las plantas.
C2 noun /njʊˈrældʒə/

neuralgia

dolor neural
Meaning
intense, often intermittent pain along a nerve pathway
Example
The patient suffers from neuralgia in her face.
El paciente sufre de neuralgia en su cara.
C1 adjective /ˈnær.oʊ ˈmaɪn.dɪd/

Narrow-minded

de mentalidad cerrada
Meaning
unwilling to consider new ideas; prejudiced; intolerant; having a limited perspective
Example
His narrow-minded attitude prevented him from accepting new ideas.
Su actitud de mentalidad cerrada le impidió aceptar nuevas ideas.
C1 adjective /ˈnjuː.ɑːnst/

nuanced

matizado
Meaning
Characterized by subtle shades of meaning or expression; having fine gradations of meaning, tone, or feeling.
Example
His analysis of the novel was highly nuanced.
Su análisis de la novela fue muy matizado.
C1 noun /ˈnɑːrsɪsɪst/

narcissist

narcisista
Meaning
A person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves.
Example
Everyone avoided him because he was a narcissist.
Todos lo evitaban porque era un narcisista.
C2 verb /ˈnuːkliˌeɪt/

nucleate

nuclear
Meaning
to form into a nucleus or bring together into a central part
Example
The droplets began to nucleate around tiny particles in the air.
Las gotas comenzaron a nuclearse alrededor de pequeñas partículas en el aire.
C1 noun /ˈnɛkˌlaɪn/

neckline

escote
Meaning
the edge of a garment around the neck, especially as cut to form a particular shape
Example
The dress has a beautiful V-shaped neckline.
El vestido tiene un hermoso escote en forma de V.
B1 noun /ˈnɜːrsəri/

nursery

guardería
Meaning
a room or place where young children are cared for
Example
She works in a nursery, taking care of infants.
Ella trabaja en una guardería, cuidando a los infantes.
A1 noun /ˈnʌmbər/

number

número
Meaning
a mathematical value used to count, measure, or label
Example
She gave me her phone number.
Ella me dio su número de teléfono.
C1 adjective /ˈnjʊrəl/

neural

neuronal
Meaning
Relating to nerves or the nervous system.
Example
Scientists study neural connections in the brain.
Los científicos estudian las conexiones neuronales en el cerebro.
B2 verb /ˈnoʊtɪfaɪ/

notify

notificar
Meaning
to inform someone officially about something
Example
The manager will notify the staff about the schedule change.
El gerente notificará al personal sobre el cambio de horario.
B2 adverb /ˌnɛvəðəˈlɛs/

nevertheless

sin embargo
Meaning
in spite of that; however
Example
He was tired; nevertheless, he kept working.
Él estaba cansado; sin embargo, siguió trabajando.
C2 verb /ˈnɔːzieɪt/

nauseate

provocar náuseas
Meaning
To make someone feel sick, with an inclination to vomit.
Example
The spoiled food nauseated him quickly.
La comida echada a perder lo nauseó rápidamente.
C2 verb /ˈnɪɡəl/

niggle

molestar levemente pero de forma persistente
Meaning
to cause slight but persistent annoyance, discomfort, or worry
Example
A small doubt niggled at her mind.
Una pequeña duda la molestaba en su mente.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.trɪ.tɪv/

nutritive

nutritivo
Meaning
Relating to nutrition; having nourishing qualities.
Example
The nutritive value of the fruit is very high.
El valor nutritivo de la fruta es muy alto.
B2 noun, verb /nɜːrv/

nerve

nervio; coraje
Meaning
A bundle of fibers in the body that transmits signals between the brain and other parts; also courage or audacity.
Example
She gathered the nerve to speak in front of the large audience.
Ella reunió el valor para hablar frente a la gran audiencia.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

nugatory

inútil
Meaning
Of little or no value; worthless or insignificant.
Example
His efforts were nugatory and did not change the outcome.
Sus esfuerzos fueron inútiles y no cambiaron el resultado.
C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌs/

nonplus

dejar perplejo
Meaning
To surprise and confuse someone so much that they are unsure how to react.
Example
The unexpected question seemed to nonplus the speaker.
La pregunta inesperada pareció dejar perplejo al orador.
A1 noun /nuːz/

news

noticias
Meaning
newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent events
Example
The news about the storm spread quickly.
Las noticias sobre la tormenta se extendieron rápidamente.
C1 noun njuːˈtræl.ə.ti

neutrality

neutralidad
Meaning
The state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartiality.
Example
Neutrality fosters trust in decision-making.
La neutralidad fomenta la confianza en la toma de decisiones.
C1 noun /naɪˈiːvɪti/

naivety

ingenuidad
Meaning
The quality of being innocent, simple, and lacking experience or sophistication.
Example
Her naivety made her trust people too easily.
Su ingenuidad la hizo confiar en las personas demasiado fácilmente.
C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈlætɪn/

neo-latin

neo-latín
Meaning
The use of Latin language for scholarly, scientific, and literary purposes after the medieval period.
Example
Many scientific names are derived from Neo-Latin.
Muchos nombres científicos provienen del neo-latín.
B2 noun /nɪˌɡoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

Negotiation

discusión destinada a llegar a un acuerdo; negociación
Meaning
discussion aimed at reaching an agreement; bargaining
Example
The negotiation between the two companies lasted for weeks.
La negociación entre las dos empresas duró semanas.
B2 noun /ˈnɛtˌwɜːkɪŋ/

networking

redes sociales
Meaning
The action of establishing connections and relationships, especially for career or business purposes.
Example
Networking is important for career development.
Las redes sociales son importantes para el desarrollo profesional.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪvəl/

naval

naval
Meaning
relating to a country's navy or military ships
Example
The country invested heavily in naval defense.
El país invirtió fuertemente en defensa naval.
C1 noun /nuːs/

Noose

lazo
Meaning
a loop with a running knot used for hanging; a trap or snare
Example
The cowboy made a noose to catch the wild horse.
El vaquero hizo un lazo para atrapar al caballo salvaje.
A2 verb /noʊt/

note

tomar nota
Meaning
to write down or observe something; to pay attention to
Example
Please note the important points during the lecture.
Por favor, toma nota de los puntos importantes durante la conferencia.
C1 verb /nɪp/

nip

pellizcar
Meaning
to pinch or bite lightly; to move quickly
Example
The cold wind nipped at my face.
El viento frío me pellizcó la cara.
B2 verb /nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/

negotiate

negociar
Meaning
To discuss something formally in order to reach an agreement.
Example
They negotiated a fair deal with the supplier.
Negociaron un trato justo con el proveedor.
C2 noun /ˈnɪn.i/

Ninny

tonto
Meaning
a silly or foolish person; someone who lacks common sense
Example
Don't be such a ninny, use your brain!
¡No seas tan tonto, usa tu cerebro!
C1 noun /njʊəˈrəʊ.sɪs/

neurosis

trastorno neurótico
Meaning
A relatively mild mental illness that is not caused by organic disease, involving symptoms of stress.
Example
His neurosis made social interactions difficult.
Su neurosis hizo que las interacciones sociales fueran difíciles.
A2 adverb /ˈnaɪsli/

nicely

agradablemente
Meaning
in a pleasant, kind, or satisfactory manner; carefully and appropriately
Example
She explained the problem nicely so everyone could understand.
Ella explicó el problema agradablemente para que todos entendieran.
A2 noun /nʌt/

nut

nuez
Meaning
a hard-shelled fruit that contains a seed, or a small metal piece used in machinery
Example
She ate a peanut, which is a type of nut.
Ella comió un maní, que es un tipo de nuez.
C2 adjective /ˈnʌpʃəl/

nuptial

nupcial
Meaning
Relating to marriage or weddings.
Example
The couple prepared for their nuptial ceremony with great joy.
La pareja se preparó para su ceremonia nupcial con gran alegría.
C1 noun /ˈneɪ.vəl/

Navel

ombligo
Meaning
the small hollow in the center of the stomach where the umbilical cord was attached
Example
The baby's navel cord fell off after a week.
El cordón umbilical del bebé se cayó después de una semana.
C2 noun /ˈnoʊmənˌkleɪtʃər/

nomenclature

nomenclatura
Meaning
A system of names or terms used in a particular science, art, or field.
Example
The chemical nomenclature can be difficult for beginners to understand.
La nomenclatura química puede ser difícil para los principiantes de entender.
C1 noun /ˈnɑː.sɪ.sɪ.zəm/

narcissism

narcisismo
Meaning
Excessive interest in or admiration of oneself; extreme selfishness.
Example
His excessive narcissism made it difficult for him to empathize with others.
Su exceso de narcisismo le dificultaba empatizar con los demas.
C1 noun /ˈnɔːrmən/

Norman

normando
Meaning
A member of a people of mixed Scandinavian and Frankish origin who settled in Normandy, or relating to their culture.
Example
The Normans conquered England in 1066.
Los normandos conquistaron Inglaterra en 1066.
A2 adjective /ˈnæʃənəl/

national

nacional
Meaning
relating to a nation, especially its culture, language, or government
Example
The national anthem was played at the ceremony.
El himno nacional fue tocado en la ceremonia.
B2 noun /ˈnuː.səns/

Nuisance

molestia; inconveniente;
Meaning
a person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance
Example
The constant noise from construction is a real nuisance.
El ruido constante de la construcción es una verdadera molestia.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuːmɪnəs/

numinous

numinoso
Meaning
having a strong spiritual or mysterious quality
Example
The temple had a numinous atmosphere that inspired awe.
El templo tenía una atmósfera numinosa que inspiraba asombro.
B2 adverb /ˈnoʊtəbli/

notably

notablemente
Meaning
used to indicate something worthy of attention or significant
Example
She is notably talented in painting.
Ella es notablemente talentosa en la pintura.
C2 noun /niˈɒlədʒi/

neology

el uso de nuevas palabras o el estudio de su origen
Meaning
The use of new words or the study of their origin.
Example
The professor specialized in neology, studying the creation of modern slang.
El profesor se especializó en neología, estudiando la creación de jerga moderna.
B2 adverb /ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/

nonetheless

sin embargo
Meaning
in spite of that; nevertheless
Example
It was raining, but nonetheless, they went hiking.
Estaba lloviendo, pero sin embargo, fueron a hacer senderismo.
C1 noun /ˈnoʊ.və/

Nova

nova
Meaning
a star that suddenly increases greatly in brightness
Example
Astronomers discovered a new nova in the constellation.
Los astrónomos descubrieron una nueva nova en la constelación.
C1 verb /ˈnɔːrməlaɪz/

normalize

normalizar
Meaning
to bring something back to a normal or standard condition; to make something conform to a standard
Example
The government took steps to normalize relations with neighboring countries.
El gobierno tomó medidas para normalizar las relaciones con países vecinos.
A2 conjunction /nɔːr/

nor

ni
Meaning
used to introduce a negative clause after a negative statement
Example
He didn't call, nor did he send a message.
Él no llamó, ni envió un mensaje.
A1 adverb /noʊ/

no

no
Meaning
used to give a negative response or to show disagreement
Example
She said no to the invitation.
Ella dijo no a la invitación.
B1 noun /ˈniː.dəl/

Needle

aguja
Meaning
a thin, pointed metal instrument used for sewing
Example
She threaded the needle to sew the button.
Ella enhebró la aguja para coser el botón.
C1 noun /ˈnɔːrməlsi/

normalcy

normalidad
Meaning
The condition of being normal; a return to usual or expected conditions.
Example
After the flood, the town struggled to regain a sense of normalcy.
Después de la inundación, la ciudad luchó por recuperar un sentido de normalidad.
A2 noun /ˈnɛtˌwɜrk/

network

red
Meaning
A system of interconnected people, things, or computers.
Example
She built a strong professional network.
Ella construyó una red profesional sólida.
C1 verb /ˈnɛsəl/

nestle

acurrucarse
Meaning
to settle or lie comfortably within or against something
Example
The child nestled into her mother's arms.
El niño se acurrucó en los brazos de su madre.
B2 verb /ˈnɒmɪneɪt/

nominate

nominar
Meaning
to propose someone for a position or award
Example
The committee decided to nominate her for the award.
El comité decidió nominarla para el premio.
B2 noun /nɒsˈtæl.dʒə/

nostalgia

nostalgia
Meaning
A sentimental longing for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.
Example
Listening to old songs fills me with nostalgia.
Escuchar canciones antiguas me llena de nostalgia.
C1 noun /nɑːrˈkɒtɪk/

narcotic

narcótico
Meaning
A drug that dulls the senses and relieves pain, often causing sleep and sometimes addiction.
Example
The police seized a large amount of narcotic substances.
La policía incautó una gran cantidad de sustancias narcóticas.
C1 adverb /ˈnæroʊli/

Narrowly

por un pequeño margen; apenas
Meaning
by a small margin; barely; in a limited way
Example
She narrowly escaped the accident.
Ella escapó por poco del accidente.
C1 adjective /nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.ə.bəl/

negotiable

negociable
Meaning
Open to discussion or modification; capable of being bargained for.
Example
The salary offered is negotiable.
El salario ofrecido es negociable.
A2 noun /ˈnoʊtbʊk/

notebook

Meaning
a small book with blank or ruled pages for writing notes; also a portable computer
Example
She opened her notebook to jot down some ideas.
A1 verb /neɪm/

name

nombrar
Meaning
to give a title or designation to someone or something
Example
They decided to name their baby Sarah.
Decidieron nombrar a su bebé Sarah.
A2 noun /ˈneɪbər/

neighbor

vecino
Meaning
a person living next door or nearby
Example
My neighbor lent me some sugar when I ran out.
Mi vecino me prestó algo de azúcar cuando me quedé sin.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuːbaɪl/

nubile

nublia
Meaning
of a young woman, sexually mature and suitable for marriage
Example
The village was celebrating the festival with its nubile maidens dancing.
El pueblo estaba celebrando el festival con sus nubias bailando.
B2 noun, adjective, adverb /ˌnɔːrθˈwest/

northwest

noroeste
Meaning
the direction that is between north and west; situated in or moving toward this direction
Example
Seattle is located in the northwest of the United States.
Seattle está ubicado en el noroeste de los Estados Unidos.
C1 noun /ˈnek.səs/

Nexus

conexión; vínculo;
Meaning
a connection or series of connections linking two or more things
Example
There's a clear nexus between education and economic development.
Hay un claro nexo entre la educación y el desarrollo económico.
C1 noun ˌnæn.oʊ.tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

nanotechnology

nanotecnología
Meaning
The branch of technology that deals with dimensions and tolerances of less than 100 nanometers.
Example
Nanotechnology is advancing medical treatments.
La nanotecnología está avanzando en los tratamientos médicos.
C2 noun, adjective /nɒn ˈkɒmbətənt/

non-combatant

no combatiente
Meaning
a person not engaged in fighting during a war, such as civilians or medical staff
Example
The Red Cross workers were treated as non-combatants in the conflict.
Los trabajadores de la Cruz Roja fueron tratados como no combatientes en el conflicto.
C1 noun /ˈnɔː.zi.ə/

Nausea

náusea
Meaning
a feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit
Example
The motion of the boat caused severe nausea.
El movimiento del bote causó una náusea severa.
C1 noun /naɪˈiːvteɪ/

naivete

ingenuidad
Meaning
The quality of being naive; lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.
Example
His naivete made him an easy target for manipulation.
Su ingenuidad lo convirtio en un blanco facil para la manipulacion.
C2 noun /nəˈkrɒpəlɪs/

necropolis

necrópolis
Meaning
a large ancient cemetery with elaborate tombs
Example
The archaeologists discovered artifacts in the necropolis of the ancient city.
Los arqueólogos descubrieron artefactos en la necrópolis de la antigua ciudad.
C1 noun /ˈnʌt.meg/

Nut meg

nuez moscada
Meaning
a spice made from the seed of the fruit of an evergreen tree, used in cooking and baking
Example
The recipe called for a teaspoon of ground nutmeg to flavor the custard.
La receta requería una cucharadita de nuez moscada molida para dar sabor a la crema pastelera.
A2 adjective /ˈnætʃərəl/

natural

natural
Meaning
existing in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind
Example
She prefers to use natural ingredients in her cooking.
Ella prefiere usar ingredientes naturales en su cocina.
A2 adverb /ˈnaʊədeɪz/

nowadays

hoy en día
Meaning
At the present time; in contrast with the past.
Example
Nowadays, many people prefer shopping online.
Hoy en día, muchas personas prefieren comprar en línea.
C1 adjective /ˌnɒn ɪɡˈzɪstənt/

non-existent

inexistente
Meaning
not real or not present; lacking existence
Example
The supposed evidence turned out to be non-existent.
La evidencia supuesta resultó ser inexistente.
A2 noun ˈneɪ.tʃər

nature

naturaleza. carácter.
Meaning
The basic or inherent features of something, especially when seen as characteristic of it.
Example
The calm nature of the environment helps healing.
La naturaleza tranquila del ambiente ayuda a la curación.
C1 adverb /ˈnɔːθwədz/

Northwards

hacia el norte
Meaning
towards the north; in a northerly direction
Example
The birds migrate northwards in spring.
Los pájaros migran hacia el norte en primavera.
B1 noun /ˈneɪvi/

Navy

marina
Meaning
the branch of armed forces that conducts military operations at sea
Example
He joined the navy after graduating from college.
Se unió a la marina después de graduarse de la universidad.
C1 verb /ˈnɪbəl/

nibble

mordisquear
Meaning
to take small bites of food
Example
The rabbit nibbled on a carrot.
El conejo mordisqueó una zanahoria.
C2 adjective /ˈnæti/

natty

elegante
Meaning
Neat, stylish, and fashionable in appearance.
Example
He looked very natty in his new suit.
Él lucía muy elegante con su nuevo traje.
C2 noun /ˌnjuːməˈreɪʃən/

numeration

numeración
Meaning
the action or process of counting or assigning numbers
Example
The teacher explained the basics of numeration to the students.
El maestro explicó los conceptos básicos de la numeración a los estudiantes.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈnɒvəl/

novel

novela / nuevo
Meaning
A long fictional narrative; also something new or unusual.
Example
She spent the weekend reading a historical novel.
Ella pasó el fin de semana leyendo una novela histórica.
C2 noun /nɛˈkroʊsɪs/

necrosis

necrósis
Meaning
the death of body tissue due to disease, injury, or lack of blood supply
Example
The doctor explained that the patient’s wound showed signs of necrosis.
El doctor explicó que la herida del paciente mostraba signos de necrosis.
B1 noun /ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/

nationality

nacionalidad
Meaning
The status of belonging to a particular nation, either by birth or naturalization.
Example
Her nationality is Canadian, though she was born in France.
Su nacionalidad es canadiense, aunque nació en Francia.
A2 adverb /ˈnɪərli/

Nearly

casi; casi;
Meaning
almost; not quite; very close to
Example
I nearly missed the bus this morning.
Casi perdí el autobús esta mañana.
C1 adjective /ˈnɪp.i/

Nippy

frío; helado; rápido y ágil en movimiento
Meaning
cold; chilly; quick and agile in movement
Example
It's quite nippy outside today, you should wear a jacket.
Hace bastante frío afuera hoy, deberías llevar una chaqueta.
C2 noun /ˈneɪˌseɪ.ɪŋ/

naysaying

expresión negativa
Meaning
The act of expressing negative or pessimistic views.
Example
His constant naysaying discouraged the team.
Su constante expresión negativa desmotivó al equipo.
C1 adjective /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Negligible

insignificante
Meaning
so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant
Example
The side effects of this medicine are negligible.
Los efectos secundarios de este medicamento son insignificantes.
C2 noun /nɪt/

nit

huevo de piojo
Meaning
The egg or young form of a louse or other parasitic insect.
Example
The teacher noticed nits in the child’s hair.
El maestro notó huevos de piojo en el cabello del niño.
C2 noun /ˈnɛkrəˌmænsi/

necromancy

necromancia
Meaning
the practice of communicating with the dead, often to predict the future
Example
Ancient texts described rituals of necromancy performed by priests.
Los textos antiguos describen rituales de necromancia realizados por sacerdotes.
C2 noun /ˈnɒn.ɪʤ/

Nonage

minoría de edad
Meaning
the period of being under the legal age of majority; youth or immaturity
Example
During his nonage, all legal decisions were made by his guardian.
Durante su minoría de edad, todas las decisiones legales fueron tomadas por su tutor.
C1 noun /ˈnaɪt.fɔːl/

nightfall

caída de la noche
Meaning
the time when night begins; dusk
Example
They decided to return home before nightfall.
Decidieron regresar a casa antes de la caída de la noche.
C1 adjective /ˈneɪm.ləs/

Nameless

sin nombre; anónimo; desconocido; no identificado
Meaning
having no name; anonymous; unknown; unidentified
Example
The nameless fear haunted him throughout the night.
El miedo sin nombre lo acechaba durante toda la noche.
B2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪt/

nonprofit

sin fines de lucro
Meaning
an organization that does not aim to make a profit, often serving a social or charitable purpose.
Example
She works for a nonprofit organization that helps children.
Ella trabaja para una organización sin fines de lucro que ayuda a los niños.
C1 verb /nɪˈɡeɪt/

negate

negar, invalidar
Meaning
To cancel out or make ineffective; to deny the truth of something.
Example
The new evidence will negate the claims made earlier.
Las nuevas pruebas invalidarán las afirmaciones hechas anteriormente.
B1 noun /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/

nursing

enfermería
Meaning
the profession or practice of caring for the sick or injured
Example
She is studying nursing to become a healthcare professional.
Ella está estudiando enfermería para convertirse en una profesional de la salud.
B2 noun /næˈreɪʃən/

narration

narración
Meaning
The act of telling a story or describing events in detail.
Example
The movie’s narration was done by a famous actor.
La narración de la película fue realizada por un actor famoso.
C1 adjective /ˌniːoʊˈlɪθɪk/

neolithic

neolítico
Meaning
Relating to the later part of the Stone Age, when ground or polished stone weapons and tools prevailed.
Example
Neolithic communities began practicing agriculture and domesticating animals.
Las comunidades neolíticas comenzaron a practicar la agricultura y a domesticar animales.