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B2 verb /ˈnæreɪt/

narrate

narrar
Meaning
To tell a story or describe events, often in detail.
Example
She will narrate the events of her journey to the audience.
Ella narrará los eventos de su viaje a la audiencia.
C1 noun /ˈnaɪ.tɪŋ.ɡeɪl/

Nightingale

ruiseñor
Meaning
small songbird known for its beautiful singing, especially at night
Example
The nightingale sang sweetly in the moonlight.
El ruiseñor cantó dulcemente bajo la luz de la luna.
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.
A1 adverb /nɒt/

not

no
Meaning
used to make a word or phrase negative
Example
I do not like spicy food.
No me gusta la comida picante.
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.
C2 noun /nɑnˈen.tə.ti/

Nonentity

persona sin importancia; algo que no existe
Meaning
a person of no importance or influence; something that does not exist
Example
He felt like a nonentity in the large corporation.
Se sintió como una persona sin importancia en la gran corporación.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈnɛkrəˌmænsər/

necromancer

necromante
Meaning
a person who practices necromancy; a wizard or magician who claims to communicate with the dead
Example
The villagers feared the old necromancer who lived at the edge of the forest.
Los aldeanos temían al viejo necromante que vivía al borde del bosque.
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.
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 /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 verb /ˈnuːtər/

neuter

esterilizar
Meaning
To remove the reproductive organs of an animal; or having no gender.
Example
They decided to neuter their cat to prevent more kittens.
Decidieron esterilizar a su gato para evitar más gatitos.
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.
B2 adjective, verb /ˈnoʊtɪd/

noted

reconocido
Meaning
well known or famous; written down or observed
Example
He is a noted author in the field of history.
Él es un autor reconocido en el campo de la historia.
C2 noun /niːˈɒkrəsi/

neocracy

Gobierno dirigido por funcionarios inexpertos o nuevos
Meaning
A government or leadership run by inexperienced or new officials.
Example
The sudden revolution led to a neocracy with inexperienced leaders.
La repentina revolución dio lugar a una neocracia con líderes inexpertos.
B1 adverb /ˈniːtli/

Neatly

ordenadamente; cuidadosamente
Meaning
in a tidy and orderly way; carefully and precisely
Example
She arranged the books neatly on the shelf.
Ella arregló los libros ordenadamente en la estantería.
C1 noun ˌnɒn.kəʊˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən

non-cooperation

desobediencia
Meaning
The practice of refusing to cooperate, especially as a form of protest.
Example
The non-cooperation movement gained momentum.
El movimiento de desobediencia ganó impulso.
B2 verb /nɒd/

nod

asentir con la cabeza
Meaning
to move one's head down and up to show agreement or acknowledgment
Example
She nodded in agreement with the proposal.
Ella asintió con la cabeza en señal de acuerdo con la propuesta.
C2 noun /naɪˈdʒel.ə/

Nigella

comino negro
Meaning
small black seeds with a nutty, slightly bitter flavor, also known as black cumin or black seed
Example
Sprinkle nigella seeds on top of the bread before baking.
Espolvorea semillas de comino negro encima del pan antes de hornear.
C1 adjective /nɪˈɡlɛktfʊl/

neglectful

desatento
Meaning
Failing to give proper care or attention.
Example
The neglectful parent left the child alone for hours.
El padre desatento dejó al niño solo durante horas.
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.
C1 noun /ˈniːdəlwɜːrk/

needlework

trabajo de aguja, bordado
Meaning
The craft of sewing, embroidery, or knitting done with a needle.
Example
Her grandmother taught her the art of needlework.
Su abuela le enseñó el arte del trabajo a mano.
C1 adjective ˌnɒnˈvɜːr.bəl

nonverbal

no verbal
Meaning
Communication using body language, facial expressions, or gestures instead of words
Example
Nonverbal cues play a crucial role in effective communication.
Las señales no verbales juegan un papel crucial en la comunicación efectiva.
C2 noun /niːp/

neap

marea baja
Meaning
A tide just after the first or third quarters of the moon when the difference between high and low tide is least.
Example
During a neap tide, the water level change is minimal.
Durante una marea baja, el cambio en el nivel del agua es mínimo.
A1 noun /naɪn/

nine

nueve
Meaning
the number that is one more than eight
Example
She has nine books in her collection.
Ella tiene nueve libros en su colección.
B2 adjective /nəˈtɔːriəs/

notorious

notorio
Meaning
Famous or well-known for something bad or undesirable
Example
The area is notorious for its high crime rate.
La zona es notoria por su alta tasa de criminalidad.
C1 noun /ˈnɛm.ə.sɪs/

nemesis

enemigo / rival
Meaning
A long-standing rival or an inescapable agent of downfall.
Example
For years, he considered his colleague to be his nemesis.
Durante años, consideró a su colega como su enemigo.
C2 noun /ˈniːəˌfaɪt/

neophyte

neófito
Meaning
A beginner or novice in a subject, skill, or belief.
Example
As a neophyte in programming, she often asked for guidance from her mentor.
Como neófita en programación, a menudo pedía orientación a su mentor.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈnɔːʃəs/

nauseous

sentirse como si estuvieras a punto de vomitar
Meaning
feeling like you are about to vomit; causing a feeling of sickness
Example
The smell of rotten food made her feel nauseous.
El olor a comida en descomposición le hizo sentir como si fuera a vomitar.
B2 noun /ˈnæʃənəl ˈænθəm/

national anthem

himno nacional
Meaning
an official patriotic song of a country, performed at national events and ceremonies
Example
The national anthem was played before the international match.
El himno nacional se tocó antes del partido internacional.
C1 noun /nɑːtʃ/

notch

muesca
Meaning
A small cut or groove on the edge or surface of something; a level or degree of achievement.
Example
He carved a notch on the stick to mark the days.
Hizo una muesca en el palo para marcar los días.
A1 adverb /naʊ/

now

ahora
Meaning
at the present moment or time
Example
I am studying now.
Estoy estudiando ahora.
A2 adjective /ˈnɜː.vəs/

Nervous

nervioso, ansioso
Meaning
feeling anxious or worried; relating to the nerves; easily agitated
Example
She felt nervous before her job interview.
Ella se sentía nerviosa antes de su entrevista de trabajo.
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.
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.
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 /ˈnʌnəri/

nunnery

convento
Meaning
A convent or building where nuns live and work.
Example
She decided to join the nunnery to devote her life to spiritual practice.
Decidió unirse al convento para dedicar su vida a la práctica espiritual.
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 adjective /ˌnjuːmɪzˈmætɪk/

numismatic

numismático
Meaning
relating to the study or collection of coins, currency, and medals
Example
He has a numismatic collection of rare coins from around the world.
Él tiene una colección numismática de monedas raras de todo el mundo.
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 adjective ˌnjʊə.rəʊ.prəˈtek.tɪv

neuroprotective

neuroprotector
Meaning
Having the ability to protect nerve cells from damage, degeneration, or impaired function.
Example
Omega-3 fatty acids have neuroprotective benefits.
Los ácidos grasos omega-3 tienen beneficios neuroprotectores.
C1 noun /noʊˈteɪʃən/

notation

notación
Meaning
A system of symbols or signs used to represent information, especially in mathematics or music.
Example
The teacher explained the notation used in the algebra equations.
El profesor explicó la notación utilizada en las ecuaciones algebraicas.
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'.
C2 noun /nɪb/

nib

punta de la pluma
Meaning
the pointed end of a pen used for writing or drawing
Example
He dipped the nib into the ink before writing.
Él sumergió la punta de la pluma en la tinta antes de escribir.
C1 adjective /ˈnɑːkʃəs/

noxious

nocivo
Meaning
harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant
Example
The factory released noxious fumes into the air.
La fábrica liberó vapores nocivos al aire.
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 /ˈneɪ.kɪd/

Naked

desnudo; sin ropa; descubierto; expuesto
Meaning
without clothes or covering; bare; exposed; unclothed
Example
The naked truth about the situation shocked everyone.
La verdad desnuda sobre la situación sorprendió a todos.
A2 pronoun /nʌn/

none

ninguno
Meaning
not any; no one; not one
Example
None of the students passed the exam.
Ningún estudiante aprobó el examen.
C1 adjective /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒənt/

Negligent

negligente
Meaning
failing to take proper care; careless; showing lack of attention
Example
The negligent driver caused a serious accident.
El conductor negligente causó un accidente grave.
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.
B1 noun /ˈneɪʃən/

nation

nación
Meaning
a large group of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language
Example
The nation celebrated its independence day with pride.
La nación celebró su día de independencia con orgullo.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈnaɪəlɪst/

nihilist

nihilista
Meaning
A person who rejects all religious and moral principles, often believing that life is meaningless.
Example
He was called a nihilist for rejecting all social norms.
Se le llamó nihilista por rechazar todas las normas sociales.
C1 adjective /ˈnɒnʃələnt/

nonchalant

indiferente
Meaning
Appearing calm, casual, and unconcerned.
Example
He gave a nonchalant shrug and walked away.
Él dio un encogimiento de hombros despreocupado y se alejó.
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.
B2 noun /ˌnɔːrθˈiːst/

northeast

nordeste
Meaning
the direction between north and east; a region or area located in that direction.
Example
The storm is moving toward the northeast.
La tormenta se mueve hacia el noreste.
C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈpeɪɡənɪzəm/

neopaganism

neopaganismo
Meaning
Modern religious movements influenced by or claiming to be derived from the various historical pagan beliefs of pre-modern Europe.
Example
Neopaganism has gained popularity as people seek spiritual alternatives to mainstream religions.
El neopaganismo ha ganado popularidad a medida que las personas buscan alternativas espirituales a las religiones principales.
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.
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.
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 verb /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

navigate

navegar
Meaning
To plan and direct the route or course of a ship, aircraft, or other form of transport.
Example
The GPS helps navigate complex routes.
El GPS ayuda a navegar rutas complejas.
A1 noun /noʊz/

nose

nariz
Meaning
the part of the face that contains the nostrils and is used for breathing and smelling
Example
He has a sharp nose and can smell things from far away.
Él tiene una nariz afilada y puede oler las cosas desde lejos.
A2 noun /nek/

Neck

cuello
Meaning
the part of the body connecting the head to the shoulders
Example
She wore a beautiful necklace around her neck.
Ella llevaba un hermoso collar alrededor de su cuello.
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.
B1 adverb /ˈnætʃərəli/

Naturally

de forma natural
Meaning
in a natural manner; as expected; of course
Example
She naturally excels in mathematics.
Ella sobresale naturalmente en matemáticas.
C2 noun /ˈnaɪɪˌlɪzəm/

nihilism

nihilismo
Meaning
The rejection of all religious and moral principles, often in the belief that life is meaningless.
Example
The philosopher was criticized for promoting nihilism.
El filósofo fue criticado por promover el nihilismo.
B2 adverb /ˈnɔɪzɪli/

Noisily

ruidosamente
Meaning
in a way that makes a lot of noise; loudly
Example
The children were playing noisily in the playground.
Los niños jugaban ruidosamente en el patio de recreo.
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl/

noticeable

notable
Meaning
Easily seen, observed, or recognized.
Example
There was a noticeable improvement in her performance.
Hubo una mejora notable en su desempeño.
A1 verb /niːd/

need

necesitar
Meaning
to require something; to be in want of
Example
I need help with my homework.
Necesito ayuda con mi tarea.
B2 adjective /ˈnjuː.mər.əs/

Numerous

numeroso; muchos; abundante
Meaning
existing in large numbers; many; abundant
Example
There are numerous benefits to exercising regularly.
Hay numerosos beneficios en hacer ejercicio regularmente.
C2 noun /naɪt kwiːn/

Night queen

reina de la noche
Meaning
a fragrant white flower that blooms at night and releases strong sweet scent
Example
The night queen flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance.
Las flores de la reina de la noche llenaron el jardín con su dulce fragancia.
B2 adjective, adverb /ˈneɪʃənˌwaɪd/

nationwide

a nivel nacional
Meaning
existing or happening throughout an entire nation
Example
The campaign received nationwide support.
La campaña recibió apoyo a nivel nacional.
C1 noun /ˈneɪ.vəl fɔːrs/

Naval Force

fuerzas navales
Meaning
the branch of a nation's armed services that conducts military operations at sea
Example
The naval force protected the country's coastline from enemy attacks.
Las fuerzas navales protegieron la costa del país de los ataques enemigos
B2 noun /ˈnɪk.neɪm/

Nickname

apodo
Meaning
a familiar or humorous name given to a person instead of their real name
Example
His nickname is 'Tiger' because he's so brave.
Su apodo es 'Tigre' porque es muy valiente.
C2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈtrɪviəl/

nontrivial

no trivial
Meaning
Not simple or easy; requiring effort or significant thought.
Example
Solving the equation turned out to be a nontrivial task.
Resolver la ecuación resultó ser una tarea no trivial.
B2 noun /njuːˈtrɪʃ.ən/

nutrition

nutrición
Meaning
The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
Example
Good nutrition is vital for a healthy life.
Una buena nutrición es vital para una vida saludable.
C2 noun /ˌnɒvəˈlɛt/

novellette

novelito
Meaning
A short novel or long short story.
Example
The author published a novellette as a preview of her upcoming series.
El autor publicó un novelito como adelanto de su próxima serie.
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.
C1 noun /nɪl/

Nil

cero; nada
Meaning
nothing; zero; no amount
Example
His chances of winning were nil after the scandal.
Sus posibilidades de ganar eran nulas después del escándalo.
C1 verb /ˈnʌrɪʃ/

nourish

nutrir
Meaning
To provide with food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition
Example
Good books nourish the mind.
Los buenos libros nutren la mente.
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.
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 noun /ˌnjʊə.roʊ.plæˈstɪs.ɪ.ti/

neuroplasticity

neuroplasticidad
Meaning
The brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life.
Example
Neuroplasticity allows the brain to rewire itself after an injury.
La neuroplasticidad permite que el cerebro se recablee después de una lesión.
C2 verb /ˈnɪtˌpɪk/

nitpick

criticar cosas pequeñas
Meaning
To find and criticize small or unimportant faults in someone or something.
Example
She tends to nitpick about every little detail.
Ella tiende a criticar cada pequeño detalle.
C1 adjective /ˈnjuː.tri.ənt dɛns/

nutrient-dense

rico en nutrientes
Meaning
Rich in nutrients and high nutritional value.
Example
Organic food is often more nutrient-dense than processed food.
Los alimentos orgánicos suelen ser más ricos en nutrientes que los alimentos procesados.
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.
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.
A2 pronoun /ˈnoʊˌbɑːdi/

nobody

nadie
Meaning
no person; not anyone
Example
Nobody came to the party.
Nadie vino a la fiesta.
A2 verb /nɜːrs/

nurse

cuidar
Meaning
to care for someone who is sick or injured; to feed a baby
Example
She nursed her sick mother back to health.
Ella cuidó a su madre enferma hasta que se recuperó.
C2 noun /nɑːrˈsɪsəs/

narcissus

flor de narciso
Meaning
A type of flowering plant with yellow or white blooms, often associated with self-love from Greek mythology.
Example
A narcissus bloomed in the garden during spring.
Un narciso floreció en el jardín durante la primavera.
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 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 /ˌnɑm.əˈni/

Nominee

nominado
Meaning
a person who is nominated for an office, award, or honor
Example
She was the nominee for the Best Actress award.
Ella fue la nominada para el premio a la mejor actriz.
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.
A1 adverb /nɪər/

Near

cerca
Meaning
close in space or time; almost
Example
The school is very near to my house.
La escuela está muy cerca de mi casa.
C2 noun /naɪt ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Night-jesmine

jazmín nocturno
Meaning
a fragrant flowering tree that blooms at night with small white flowers
Example
The night-jasmine tree blooms only after sunset with its tiny white flowers.
El árbol de jazmín nocturno florece solo después del atardecer con sus pequeñas flores blancas.
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.
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 /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.
C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌst/

nonplused

perplejo
Meaning
Past tense of nonplus; surprised and confused.
Example
She was completely nonplused by his sudden decision.
Ella estaba completamente perpleja por su decisión repentina.
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.
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 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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/

neighboring

vecino
Meaning
situated near or next to another place; adjacent or nearby.
Example
They visited a neighboring village for the festival.
Visitaron un pueblo vecino para el festival.
B2 noun ˈnɒv.əl.ti

novelty

novedad
Meaning
The quality of being new, original, or unusual; a new or unfamiliar thing or experience.
Example
The novelty of the invention attracted investors.
La novedad de la invención atrajo a los inversores.
A1 adjective /nɛkst/

next

siguiente
Meaning
immediately following in time, order, or place
Example
The next train leaves at 9:00 AM.
El siguiente tren sale a las 9:00 AM.
B2 noun /ˈnek.taɪ/

Necktie

corbata
Meaning
a strip of cloth worn around the neck under a shirt collar and tied in front
Example
He adjusted his necktie before the important meeting.
Él ajustó su corbata antes de la importante reunión.
B2 noun noʊˈbel praɪz

Nobel Prize

Premio Nobel
Meaning
Any of six international prizes awarded annually for outstanding work in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, economics, and the promotion of peace.
Example
Nobel Prize recognition evaded Bose's contributions.
El reconocimiento del Premio Nobel evadió las contribuciones de Bose.
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.
C1 noun /ˈnɑv.ɪs/

Novice

novato
Meaning
a person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation; a beginner
Example
As a novice driver, she was very careful on the road.
Como un conductor novato, ella estaba muy cuidadosa en la carretera.
C2 noun /ˌɛn.biː.esˈpiː/

nbsp

espacio no rompible
Meaning
a non-breaking space character in HTML used to prevent an automatic line break at its position
Example
Use   in HTML to add a space that won't break into a new line.
Usa   en HTML para agregar un espacio que no se rompa en una nueva línea.
C2 noun ˈnjʊə.rəʊ ˌfiːd.bæk

neurofeedback

técnica que utiliza actividades cerebrales en tiempo real para enseñar la autorregulación de la función cerebral
Meaning
A technique that uses real-time displays of brain activity to teach self-regulation of brain function.
Example
Neurofeedback enhances cognitive performance and relaxation.
El neurofeedback mejora el rendimiento cognitivo y la relajación.
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.
A2 adverb /ˈnɪərbaɪ/

Near-by

cerca; en las cercanías
Meaning
close to; not far away; in the neighborhood
Example
There is a grocery store nearby.
Hay una tienda de comestibles cerca.
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 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.