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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.
A1 verb, noun /tʃɛk/

check

verificar
Meaning
To examine, inspect, or verify something; also a written order to a bank to pay money.
Example
Please check the report before submitting it.
Por favor, revise el informe antes de enviarlo.
B2 noun /ˌpʌɪ.əˈnɪr/

Pioneer

una persona que está entre las primeras en explorar o asentarse en una nueva área; alguien que desarrolla nuevas ideas o métodos
Meaning
a person who is among the first to explore or settle a new area; someone who develops new ideas or methods
Example
She was a pioneer in the field of computer science.
Ella fue una pionera en el campo de la informática.
B2 adjective /ˈskɪni/

Skinny

delgado; flaco; escuálido
Meaning
very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body
Example
The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days.
El gato delgado parecía que no había comido en días.
B1 noun /ˌdes.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Destination

destino
Meaning
the place to which someone or something is going; the ultimate purpose or end point
Example
Paris was their dream destination for their honeymoon trip.
París era su destino soñado para su viaje de luna de miel.
C1 noun /ˈskruːpəl/

scruple

escrúpulo
Meaning
A moral or ethical consideration that restrains actions.
Example
He had no scruples about lying to get ahead.
Él no tenía escrúpulos para mentir y avanzar.
B2 noun /ˈɡʌvərnər/

governor

gobernador
Meaning
An official appointed or elected to govern a state, territory, or organization.
Example
The governor addressed the citizens about the upcoming election.
El gobernador dirigió a los ciudadanos sobre las próximas elecciones.
B1 noun /ˈjʌŋstər/

Youngster

joven; un niño o adolescente; alguien que es joven en experiencia
Meaning
a young person; a child or teenager; someone who is young in experience
Example
The youngster showed great talent in sports.
El joven mostró gran talento en los deportes.
C1 noun dəˌmɛstɪˈkeɪʃən

domestication

domesticación
Meaning
The process of taming an animal and keeping it as a pet or for farm produce.
Example
Domestication of animals has been crucial for human survival.
La domesticación de animales ha sido crucial para la supervivencia humana.
A2 noun səkˈsɛs

success

éxito
Meaning
The accomplishment of an aim or purpose; the attainment of popularity or profit
Example
Success requires focus and determination.
El éxito requiere enfoque y determinación.
B2 verb /rɪˈteɪn/

retain

retener
Meaning
to keep possession of something
Example
The company decided to retain its experienced employees.
La empresa decidió retener a sus empleados experimentados.
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.
A2 noun rɪˈsɜːtʃ

research

investigación
Meaning
The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
Example
Research on radio waves began earlier in India.
La investigación sobre las ondas de radio comenzó antes en India.
B2 noun /rɪˈmuː.vəl/

Removal

remoción; eliminación; despido;
Meaning
the action of taking something away or eliminating it; dismissal from office
Example
The removal of the old furniture took all day.
La remoción de los muebles viejos tomó todo el día.
B1 adjective /ˈflek.sə.bəl/

Flexible

flexible; fácil de adaptar
Meaning
able to bend easily; adaptable to change; not rigid
Example
She has a flexible work schedule that allows her to work from home.
Ella tiene un horario de trabajo flexible que le permite trabajar desde casa.
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərɪkˈspoʊzd/

underexposed

poco expuesto, descuidado
Meaning
insufficiently exposed to light (in photography) or not given enough attention
Example
The photo was underexposed and looked too dark.
La foto estaba poco expuesta y se veía demasiado oscura.
B2 verb /ˈkɒm.plɪ.keɪt/

complicate

complicar
Meaning
To make something more difficult or confusing.
Example
The new rules will only complicate the process.
Las nuevas reglas solo complicarán el proceso.
C1 noun /ˌmɔːrəˈtɔːriəm/

moratorium

moratoria
Meaning
A temporary suspension or delay of an activity, law, or obligation.
Example
The government announced a moratorium on new mining licenses.
El gobierno anunció una moratoria sobre las nuevas licencias de minería.
B1 noun /plʌm/

Plum

ciruela
Meaning
a small round fruit with smooth red or purple skin, sweet flesh, and a single large seed
Example
The purple plum was juicy and delicious.
La ciruela morada estaba jugosa y deliciosa.
B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪləti/

tranquility

tranquilidad
Meaning
the quality or state of being calm and peaceful
Example
He enjoyed the tranquility of the countryside.
Él disfrutó de la tranquilidad del campo.
A1 verb /peɪnt/

paint

pintar
Meaning
to apply a colored substance to a surface
Example
She loves to paint landscapes in her free time.
A ella le gusta pintar paisajes en su tiempo libre.
C1 noun /ˈlʌstər/

luster

brillo
Meaning
a gentle sheen or soft glow, especially from a polished surface
Example
The diamond had a brilliant luster.
El diamante tenía un brillo brillante.
B2 verb /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

inquire

preguntar
Meaning
to ask; to investigate
Example
She inquired about the job opening.
Ella preguntó sobre la oferta de trabajo.
C2 noun /kɔːrˈteɪʒ/

cortege

procesión fúnebre
Meaning
a solemn procession, especially for a funeral
Example
A cortege of mourners followed the hearse to the cemetery.
Una procesión de dolientes siguió el ataúd hasta el cementerio.
B2 noun /ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd/

Suicide

suicidio
Meaning
the act of intentionally killing oneself
Example
Mental health professionals work to prevent suicide.
Los profesionales de la salud mental trabajan para prevenir el suicidio.
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 verb /ˈæbdɪkeɪt/

abdicate

abdicar
Meaning
To give up a position of power or responsibility, especially a throne.
Example
The king decided to abdicate the throne.
El rey decidió abdicar del trono.
A2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪtɪd/

invited

invitado
Meaning
asked someone formally or politely to go somewhere or do something
Example
She was invited to the party.
Ella fue invitada a la fiesta.
C2 noun /ˈmɪlɪt/

millet

mijo
Meaning
a small-seeded grass cultivated as a cereal crop
Example
Millet is often used as food in rural areas.
El mijo se usa a menudo como alimento en las áreas rurales.
B2 adverb /ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/

subsequently

posteriormente
Meaning
at a later time; afterward
Example
He failed his exam and subsequently had to retake it.
Él reprobó su examen y posteriormente tuvo que repetirlo.
B1 noun /bʊl/

bull

toro
Meaning
a male animal of the cattle family; sometimes refers to a strong or aggressive man
Example
The bull charged across the field towards the red flag.
El toro corrió por el campo hacia la bandera roja.
C1 noun /ɡræft/

Graft

injerto; corrupción
Meaning
a shoot or twig inserted into a slit on the trunk of a living tree to form a new growth; corruption in politics or business
Example
The gardener used a graft to combine different varieties of apple trees.
El jardinero utilizó un injerto para combinar diferentes variedades de manzanos.
B1 adjective /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

significant

significativo
Meaning
Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy.
Example
Social media has a significant impact on relationships.
Las redes sociales tienen un impacto significativo en las relaciones.
B2 noun /kəˈroʊnə/

corona

una corona o estructura similar a una corona; también se refiere a la atmósfera exterior del sol
Meaning
a crown or crown-like structure; also refers to the outer atmosphere of the sun
Example
The sun's corona was visible during the total solar eclipse.
La corona del sol era visible durante el eclipse solar total.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkrɛdjələs/

incredulous

incrédulo
Meaning
unwilling or unable to believe something
Example
He gave her an incredulous look when she claimed she could fly.
Le lanzó una mirada incrédula cuando afirmó que podría volar.
B2 verb /bɪˈtreɪ/

betray

traicionar
Meaning
to be disloyal to; to reveal secrets
Example
He felt betrayed by his closest friend.
Él se sintió traicionado por su amigo más cercano.
C1 noun /ˈfɛləni/

felony

delito grave
Meaning
a serious crime, usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year
Example
He was convicted of a felony and sentenced to ten years in prison.
Fue condenado por un delito grave y sentenciado a diez años de prisión.
A2 adverb /æz ˈjuː.ʒu.əl/

As usual

como siempre
Meaning
in the way that is normal or typical; customarily
Example
As usual, he arrived late to the meeting.
Como siempre, llegó tarde a la reunión.
C1 adjective ɪnˈtrɪn.zɪk

intrinsic

intrínseco, esencial, natural
Meaning
Belonging naturally; essential. Existing as a natural or basic part of something.
Example
Creativity is an intrinsic quality of a great artist.
La creatividad es una cualidad intrínseca de un gran artista.
B2 noun /ˈkænən/

Cannon

cañón
Meaning
large heavy gun that fires cannonballs or shells
Example
The castle was defended by several large cannons.
El castillo fue defendido por varios grandes cañones.
C2 noun /ˈkriːdoʊ/

credo

credo
Meaning
A statement of the beliefs or aims that guide someone's actions.
Example
Honesty has always been the central credo of his life.
La honestidad siempre ha sido el credo central de su vida.
B1 noun /ʃeɪm/

Shame

vergüenza
Meaning
a painful feeling of humiliation or distress; something regrettable
Example
He felt deep shame for his dishonest behavior at work.
Sintió una profunda vergüenza por su comportamiento deshonesto en el trabajo.
A2 adjective /ˈfɔːrməl/

formal

formal
Meaning
done in accordance with rules of convention or etiquette; official or serious in nature
Example
He wore a formal suit to the wedding.
Él usó un traje formal para la boda.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪntri/

wintry

invernal
Meaning
Characteristic of or suitable for winter; cold and bleak.
Example
The wintry wind made everyone shiver as they walked outside.
El viento invernal hizo que todos temblaran mientras caminaban afuera.
C1 adjective dɪ ˈskrɛʃ.ən.er.i

discretionary

discrecional
Meaning
Available for use at the discretion of the user; not required or mandatory.
Example
He set aside some discretionary income for travel.
Él apartó algo de ingreso discrecional para viajar.
C1 adverb /ˌɪn.ədˈvɜːr.tənt.li/

Inadvertently

inadvertidamente; sin intención; por error
Meaning
without being aware of what you are doing; unintentionally; by mistake
Example
She inadvertently deleted the important file while cleaning her computer.
Ella eliminó accidentalmente el archivo importante mientras limpiaba su computadora.
C2 verb /əˈdʌltəreɪt/

adulterate

adulterar
Meaning
to make something poorer in quality by adding another substance, usually of lower quality
Example
The company was fined for adulterating its products with cheap chemicals.
La compañía fue multada por adulterar sus productos con productos químicos baratos.
C2 verb /diːˈnæʃənəlaɪz/

denationalize

desnacionalizar
Meaning
to transfer ownership from the government to private individuals or companies
Example
The government decided to denationalize the bank to encourage private investment.
El gobierno decidió denacionalizar el banco para fomentar la inversión privada.
C1 adjective /ˈdraʊ.zi/

Drowsy

somnoliento; adormilado; cansado
Meaning
feeling sleepy and lethargic; half asleep; tired
Example
I felt drowsy after the heavy meal.
Me sentí somnoliento después de la comida pesada.
C1 adjective /ˈsɪlkən/

Silken

de seda; suave; brillante;
Meaning
made of silk; smooth and soft like silk
Example
She wore a beautiful silken dress to the party.
Ella llevaba un hermoso vestido de seda a la fiesta.
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.
B2 noun ˈbluː.prɪnt

blueprint

plano detallado
Meaning
A detailed plan or framework for a work or project, a pre-planned structure.
Example
The architect presented a blueprint for the new building.
El arquitecto presentó un plano detallado para el nuevo edificio.
C1 noun /ˈdeɪ.ə.ti/

deity

deidad
Meaning
a god or goddess
Example
The temple is dedicated to a Hindu deity.
El templo está dedicado a una deidad hindú.
C2 noun /ˌɪn.ʌnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

inundation

inundación
Meaning
The act of flooding or overwhelming with water or things.
Example
The town suffered from a severe inundation after the heavy rains.
La ciudad sufrió una grave inundación después de las fuertes lluvias.
B2 noun /ˈoʊvərpæs/

overpass

paso elevado
Meaning
A bridge that carries one road or railway over another.
Example
The new overpass reduced traffic congestion in the city.
El nuevo paso elevado redujo la congestión de tráfico en la ciudad.
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mɪ.saɪd/

Homicide

homicidio
Meaning
the deliberate and unlawful killing of one person by another; murder
Example
The detective was assigned to investigate the homicide that occurred downtown last night.
El detective fue asignado para investigar el homicidio ocurrido en el centro de la ciudad anoche.
C1 verb /ˈkʌn.dʒər/

conjure

conjurar
Meaning
to summon something as if by magic; to imagine vividly
Example
The magician conjured a rabbit out of the hat.
El mago conjuró un conejo de su sombrero.
A1 noun /bæɡ/

bag

bolsa
Meaning
a container made of flexible material, used for carrying items
Example
She carried her books in a bag.
Ella llevó sus libros en una bolsa.
A1 adjective /ˈbɪɡɪst/

biggest

el más grande
Meaning
largest in size, amount, degree, or importance; superlative form of big
Example
This is the biggest challenge we have ever faced.
Este es el mayor desafío que hemos enfrentado.
A2 noun /laɪˈbrɛəriən/

librarian

bibliotecario
Meaning
a person who manages, organizes, and assists users in a library
Example
The librarian helped me find a rare history book.
El bibliotecario me ayudó a encontrar un libro de historia raro.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈɪnstənt/

instant

instantáneo
Meaning
A very short period of time; happening immediately.
Example
He replied in an instant without hesitation.
Él respondió en un instante sin dudar.
B1 verb /daɪn/

dine

cenar
Meaning
to eat a meal, especially the main meal of the day
Example
We usually dine at seven o'clock in the evening.
Normalmente cenamos a las siete de la tarde.
A2 verb /bɪˈlɒŋ/

belong

pertenecer
Meaning
to be in the right place or to be a member of a group
Example
She felt she truly belonged to the team.
Ella sintió que realmente pertenecía al equipo.
C1 noun /ɒnˈsɒmbəl/

ensemble

conjunto, grupo
Meaning
a group of things or people viewed as a whole, especially performers in music or theater
Example
The theater ensemble gave a spectacular performance.
El conjunto de teatro hizo una actuación espectacular.
B1 adjective /ˈsæt.ɪs.fæk.tər.i/

Satisfactory

satisfactorio
Meaning
acceptable; meeting requirements; adequate
Example
The test results were satisfactory.
Los resultados de la prueba fueron satisfactorios.
C2 adjective /ˈɑːsɪˌfaɪd/

ossified

convertido en hueso, rígido
Meaning
Turned into bone or become rigid; unwilling to change.
Example
The company had an ossified management structure that resisted innovation.
La empresa tenía una estructura de gestión rígida que resistía la innovación.
A2 noun /əˈlɪmpɪks/

olympics

Juegos Olímpicos
Meaning
an international sports competition held every four years with athletes from many countries
Example
The Olympics bring athletes from all over the world together.
Los Juegos Olímpicos reúnen a atletas de todo el mundo.
C2 noun /ˈpoʊ.ɪˌtæs.tər/

poetaster

un poeta inferior o trivial
Meaning
an inferior or trivial poet
Example
He was mocked as a poetaster by the literary critics.
Fue ridiculizado como un poetáster por los críticos literarios.
B1 noun /ˈrezɪdənt/

Resident

residente
Meaning
a person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis; living in a particular place
Example
She has been a resident of this city for over ten years.
Ella ha sido residente de esta ciudad durante más de diez años.
C2 verb /ˈfɛstər/

fester

empeorar, intensificarse
Meaning
to become worse or more intense, often through neglect or infection
Example
If grievances are ignored, they may fester into resentment.
Si se ignoran las quejas, pueden convertirse en resentimiento.
A2 noun /ˈæk.ʃənz/

actions

acciones
Meaning
The fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim.
Example
Immediate actions are needed for pollution control.
Se necesitan acciones inmediatas para el control de la contaminación.
C1 noun /ˈsɔː.dʌst/

sawdust

aserrín
Meaning
The tiny particles of wood produced by sawing or sanding.
Example
The floor was covered with sawdust from the carpentry work.
El suelo estaba cubierto con aserrín del trabajo de carpintería.
C1 noun/adjective /kənˈfɛdərət/

confederate

confederado
Meaning
a person, group, or state joined in an alliance or union; relating to a confederacy
Example
The confederate soldiers fought bravely in the war.
Los soldados confederados lucharon valientemente en la guerra.
B2 noun /ˈtriːti/

Treaty

tratado
Meaning
a formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries or states
Example
The peace treaty was signed after years of negotiations.
El tratado de paz fue firmado después de años de negociaciones.
C2 verb /ˈbɜːrdʒən/

burgeon

crecer rápidamente
Meaning
To grow or develop rapidly; to flourish.
Example
The city's population began to burgeon after the new factory opened.
La población de la ciudad comenzó a crecer rápidamente después de la apertura de la nueva fábrica.
C2 noun /wɛlp/

whelp

cachorro
Meaning
a young offspring of a dog or other carnivorous mammal; sometimes used to mean an impudent young person
Example
The farmer found a wolf whelp hiding near the barn.
El granjero encontró un cachorro de lobo escondido cerca del granero.
B2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tə.si/

Courtesy

cortesía; amabilidad;
Meaning
the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others; a polite gesture or remark
Example
He showed great courtesy by holding the door open for elderly people.
Él mostró una gran cortesía al sostener la puerta abierta para las personas mayores.
B2 noun /ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/

mechanism

mecanismo
Meaning
A system of parts working together in a machine; a process or technique for achieving something.
Example
The mechanism of the clock stopped working after years of use.
El mecanismo del reloj dejó de funcionar después de años de uso.
C1 noun /rɛnˈdɪʃən/

rendition

interpretación
Meaning
a performance or interpretation of a piece of art, music, or text
Example
The singer gave a moving rendition of the classic song.
El cantante dio una emotiva interpretación de la canción clásica.
C1 adjective /ˈtɔːrtʃuəs/

tortuous

tortuoso, complicado
Meaning
Full of twists and turns; excessively complex or complicated.
Example
The tortuous mountain road made driving very difficult.
La tortuosa carretera de montaña hizo que conducir fuera muy difícil.
A2 noun /tʃeɪn/

chain

cadena
Meaning
a connected series of metal rings used for fastening or securing things; a series of connected events or businesses
Example
He wore a gold chain around his neck.
Él llevaba una cadena de oro alrededor de su cuello.
B2 noun /ˈkɒpɪraɪt/

copyright

derechos de autor
Meaning
the legal right of the creator of a work to control its use and distribution
Example
She holds the copyright for the book.
Ella tiene los derechos de autor del libro.
B2 verb /fjuːz/

fuse

fusionar
Meaning
To join or blend two or more things together into one.
Example
The two metals fused under high heat.
Los dos metales se fusionaron bajo calor alto.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪlstrəm/

maelstrom

remolino
Meaning
A powerful whirlpool in the sea or a situation of confused movement and turmoil.
Example
The ship was caught in a maelstrom of waves and wind.
El barco fue atrapado en un remolino de olas y viento.
B2 noun /biːm/

beam

rayo / viga
Meaning
a ray or shaft of light; a long piece of wood or metal used to support weight
Example
A beam of sunlight entered through the window.
Un rayo de luz entró por la ventana.
A2 noun /brʌʃ/

Brush

cepillo
Meaning
a tool with bristles used for cleaning, painting, or grooming
Example
I brush my teeth every morning with a soft brush.
Yo me cepillo los dientes todas las mañanas con un cepillo suave.
C1 adjective /ˈkwɑː.rəl.səm/

Quarrelsome

pendenciero; belicoso; argumentativo
Meaning
given to arguing and fighting; argumentative and confrontational
Example
His quarrelsome nature makes it difficult to work with him.
Su naturaleza pendenciera hace que sea difícil trabajar con él.
C2 noun /ˌkiː ˈviːv/

qui vive

alerta
Meaning
A state of alertness or vigilance.
Example
The guards were on the qui vive during the night.
Los guardias estaban en alerta durante la noche.
B1 noun /əˈtrækʃən/

Attraction

atracción; fuerza de atracción;
Meaning
the action or power of evoking interest or pleasure in something; a place that draws visitors
Example
The museum is the main attraction for tourists in this city.
El museo es la principal atracción para los turistas en esta ciudad.
C2 noun /rɪˈfræk.tər/

refractor

refractor
Meaning
A type of telescope that uses lenses to focus light.
Example
Refractor telescopes use lenses to focus light.
Los telescopios refractores usan lentes para enfocar la luz.
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪm.ɪ.tə.bəl/

inimitable

inimitable
Meaning
So good or unusual as to be impossible to copy; unique.
Example
His inimitable writing style made him a literary legend.
Su estilo de escritura inimitable lo convirtió en una leyenda literaria.
C1 adjective /seɪdʒ/

Sage

sabio; prudente; con buen juicio
Meaning
wise; showing wisdom from experience; prudent; having good judgment
Example
The sage advice from the elder helped solve the problem.
El sabio consejo del anciano ayudó a resolver el problema.
B2 adjective /ˈseɪ.krɪd/

Sacred

sagrado
Meaning
connected with God or a god; considered holy; worthy of religious worship
Example
The sacred temple was visited by thousands of pilgrims.
El templo sagrado fue visitado por miles de peregrinos.
B2 verb /swaɪp/

swipe

deslizar
Meaning
to move your finger across a touch screen or to hit with a sweeping motion
Example
He swiped left on the photo.
Él hizo un swipe a la izquierda en la foto.
C2 noun /ˈklævɪkəl/

clavicle

clavícula
Meaning
the collarbone, a long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum
Example
He fractured his clavicle in the accident.
Se fracturó la clavícula en el accidente.
C2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈmjʊə.rəl/

intramural

dentro de la institución
Meaning
Occurring within the walls of a single institution, especially a school or college.
Example
The college organizes intramural sports competitions every semester.
La universidad organiza competencias deportivas intramuros cada semestre.
C2 noun /ˌdɛprɪˈdeɪʃən/

depredation

despojo
Meaning
An act of attacking or plundering; damage caused by such acts.
Example
The villagers feared the depredation of wild animals at night.
Los aldeanos temían el despojo de los animales salvajes por la noche.
B2 noun ˈpærəˌlɛlz

parallels

paralelismos
Meaning
Similarities or comparisons between two different things or situations
Example
There are parallels between Japan's aging issues and Bangladesh's situation.
Hay paralelismos entre los problemas de envejecimiento de Japón y la situación de Bangladesh.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃənt/

sentient

sensible
Meaning
Able to perceive or feel things.
Example
Humans are sentient beings capable of reasoning.
Los humanos son seres sentientes capaces de razonar.
A2 noun /ˈkæs.əl/

Castle

castillo; palacio;
Meaning
a large fortified building or set of buildings; a fortress
Example
The medieval castle stood majestically on top of the hill.
El castillo medieval se erguía majestuoso en la cima de la colina.
B1 noun /ˈhɛlθˌkɛər/

healthcare

atención sanitaria
Meaning
the organized provision of medical care to people
Example
The country invested heavily in healthcare to improve public health.
El país invirtió considerablemente en atención sanitaria para mejorar la salud pública.
B2 adjective /ˈɡreɪ.ʃəs/

Gracious

amable; cortés; generoso;
Meaning
kind; courteous; generous;
Example
She was very gracious and thanked everyone for their help.
Ella fue muy amable y agradeció a todos por su ayuda.
C1 adjective ˈpɪv.ə.təl

pivotal

fundamental
Meaning
Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.
Example
Renewable energy plays a pivotal role in sustainability.
La energía renovable juega un papel fundamental en la sostenibilidad.
C1 noun /ˈɛər.luːm/

heirloom

herencia
Meaning
a valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations
Example
The ring is a family heirloom passed down from her grandmother.
El anillo es una herencia familiar que ha sido transmitida por su abuela.
B2 noun məˈmɔːriəl

memorial

monumento
Meaning
A structure or building made to remind people of a person or event.
Example
Thousands gather at the National Memorial.
Miles se reúnen en el Monumento Nacional.
B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvəns/

relevance

relevancia
Meaning
the quality or state of being closely connected or appropriate
Example
The relevance of the information was clear to everyone.
La relevancia de la información era clara para todos.
A2 noun /seɪl/

sale

venta
Meaning
the exchange of a commodity for money; the action of selling something
Example
The store is having a sale on winter clothing.
La tienda está teniendo una venta de ropa de invierno.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈlɔːfl/

Unlawful

ilegal; ilícito
Meaning
not authorized by law; illegal
Example
The court declared the search unlawful.
El tribunal declaró que la búsqueda era ilegal.
C1 noun /ˈplez.ən.tri/

Pleasantry

cortesía
Meaning
a remark made in order to be polite or friendly; light conversation or jokes
Example
They exchanged pleasantries before the meeting began.
Intercambiaron cortesías antes de que comenzara la reunión.
C1 verb /dəˈmɛstɪkeɪt/

domesticate

domesticar
Meaning
to tame an animal for use by humans; to adapt something for domestic use
Example
Humans domesticated dogs thousands of years ago.
Los humanos domesticaron perros hace miles de años.
C1 noun /ˌdɪs.kʌl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

discoloration

decoloración
Meaning
The process of changing or losing color; fading.
Example
Sun exposure causes discoloration of fabrics.
La exposición al sol causa la decoloración de las telas.
B2 verb /maɪˈɡreɪt/

migrate

migrar
Meaning
To move from one region or habitat to another, especially regularly according to the seasons or for work.
Example
Birds migrate south during the winter.
Los pájaros migran hacia el sur durante el invierno.
A1 verb /æsk/

ask

preguntar
Meaning
to request information; to inquire; to invite
Example
Can I ask you a question about the homework?
¿Puedo hacerte una pregunta sobre la tarea?
C2 noun /kəˈraʊzl/

carousal

fiesta ruidosa
Meaning
A noisy or lively drinking party or festivity.
Example
They were exhausted after a night of wild carousal.
Estaban agotados después de una noche de fiesta ruidosa.
C2 noun /ˌvæs.ɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

Vacillation

vacilación
Meaning
the inability to decide between different opinions or actions; indecision
Example
His constant vacillation between career choices frustrated his parents.
Su constante vacilación entre opciones de carrera frustró a sus padres.
B2 verb ɪˈrɛktɪŋ

erecting

erigir
Meaning
To build; construct; set up in a vertical position.
Example
The workers were erecting a new building downtown.
Los trabajadores estaban erigiendo un nuevo edificio en el centro de la ciudad.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnfɔːrˈsiːn/

unforeseen

inesperado
Meaning
Not anticipated or predicted; unexpected.
Example
The project faced unforeseen challenges that delayed its completion.
El proyecto enfrentó desafíos imprevistos que retrasaron su finalización.
C2 noun /spʌndʒ ɡɔːrd/

Sponse gourd

calabaza esponjosa
Meaning
a fibrous gourd that becomes sponge-like when dried, used for cleaning and in cooking when young
Example
The sponge gourd can be eaten when young or dried to make natural scrubbers.
La calabaza esponjosa puede comerse cuando está joven o secarse para hacer estropajos naturales.
B2 noun /dʒiˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

geology

geología
Meaning
the science that deals with the Earth's physical structure and substances
Example
She studied geology to understand earthquakes.
Ella estudió geología para entender los terremotos.
B1 adjective /ˌstreɪt ˈfɔːr.wərd/

Straight forward

honesto y claro; no complicado; fácil de entender
Meaning
honest and open; not complicated; easy to understand
Example
His explanation was very straightforward and easy to follow.
Su explicación fue muy clara y fácil de seguir.