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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.
C2 noun /ˈhɔːθɔːrn/

hawthorn

arbusto espinoso
Meaning
A thorny shrub or small tree with white or pink flowers, often used for hedges.
Example
The garden was lined with blooming hawthorn bushes.
El jardín estaba rodeado de arbustos de espino en flor.
C1 noun /ˈdʒet.i/

Jetty

muelle
Meaning
a landing stage or small pier at which boats can dock or be moored
Example
The fishing boats were tied up at the wooden jetty near the harbor.
Los barcos pesqueros estaban amarrados en el muelle de madera cerca del puerto.
B2 noun /kɔːrd/

cord

cuerda
Meaning
a long, thin, flexible string or rope
Example
He tied the package with a strong cord.
Ató el paquete con una cuerda fuerte.
B2 noun /ˈskɔːr.pi.ən/

Scorpion

escorpión
Meaning
a small creature with eight legs, two claws, and a curved tail with a poisonous sting
Example
The scorpion hid under the rock during the day.
El escorpión se escondió debajo de la roca durante el día.
B2 noun /ˈten.ʃən/

Tension

tensión
Meaning
mental or emotional strain; a strained state or condition
Example
The deadline created a lot of tension in the office.
La fecha límite creó mucha tensión en la oficina.
C1 adjective /ɑːrˈkeɪn/

arcane

arcano
Meaning
understood by few; mysterious or secret
Example
The professor’s lecture was full of arcane details that only specialists could follow.
La conferencia del profesor estaba llena de detalles arcanos que solo los especialistas podían seguir.
C1 verb প্রিসিপিটেট

precipitate

precipitar
Meaning
To fall from the sky as rain, snow, or other forms of water.
Example
Vapor precipitates as rain in warmer climates.
El vapor se precipita como lluvia en climas más cálidos.
B2 noun/verb /pɜːrk/

perk

beneficio
Meaning
A benefit or advantage associated with a job; or to become more lively or cheerful.
Example
One of the perks of working here is free lunch every Friday.
Uno de los beneficios de trabajar aquí es el almuerzo gratis todos los viernes.
B2 verb /buːst/

boost

aumentar
Meaning
To increase, improve, or raise something.
Example
The company launched a campaign to boost sales.
La compañía lanzó una campaña para aumentar las ventas.
A2 noun /spiːd/

Speed

velocidad; rapidez
Meaning
the rate at which someone or something moves or operates
Example
The car reached a speed of 100 miles per hour.
El coche alcanzó una velocidad de 100 millas por hora.
C1 noun /jɑːrn/

Yarn

hilo
Meaning
spun thread used for knitting, weaving, or sewing; a long or rambling story
Example
She bought colorful yarn for knitting a sweater.
Ella compró hilo de colores para tejer un suéter.
C1 adjective /ˈɑːtfəl/

Artful

astuto; hábil; ingenioso
Meaning
clever or skillful, especially in a cunning way
Example
She gave an artful answer that avoided the real question.
Ella dio una respuesta astuta que evitó la verdadera pregunta.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪnɪstər/

sinister

sinistro
Meaning
Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.
Example
The abandoned house had a sinister atmosphere.
La casa abandonada tenía una atmósfera siniestra.
C1 verb /rɪˈklaɪn/

recline

recostarse
Meaning
To lean or lie back in a relaxed position.
Example
She reclined on the sofa with a book.
Ella se recostó en el sofá con un libro.
A2 noun/verb /sɛns/

sense

sentido
Meaning
A faculty by which the body perceives external stimuli; or to perceive something without being told.
Example
She had a strong sense of responsibility.
Ella tenía un fuerte sentido de responsabilidad.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛpərəbəl/

reparable

reparable
Meaning
able to be repaired or fixed
Example
The damage to the car was serious but still reparable.
El daño al coche fue grave, pero aún reparable.
C1 noun /ˈfoʊliɪdʒ/

foliage

follaje
Meaning
The leaves of a plant, collectively.
Example
The autumn foliage looked stunning in the park.
El follaje de otoño se veía impresionante en el parque.
B2 noun /ˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Probability

probabilidad
Meaning
the likelihood that something will happen; a mathematical measure of how likely something is to occur
Example
There is a high probability of rain tomorrow.
Hay una alta probabilidad de lluvia mañana.
C2 verb /lʌɡ/

lug

cargar o arrastrar algo pesado o incómodo con esfuerzo
Meaning
to carry or drag something heavy or cumbersome with effort
Example
He had to lug the suitcase up three flights of stairs.
Tuvo que arrastrar la maleta por tres vuelos de escaleras.
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪtɑːf/

epitaph

epígrafe
Meaning
A short text written on a tombstone in memory of the deceased.
Example
The gravestone bore an epitaph honoring the soldier’s bravery.
La lápida llevaba un epígrafe que honraba la valentía del soldado.
C2 verb /əˈdjuːs/

adduce

presentar evidencia o razones
Meaning
To provide evidence or reasons to support an argument or idea.
Example
The lawyer adduced several examples to support his case.
El abogado adujo varios ejemplos para respaldar su caso.
C1 verb /rɒmp/

romp

jugar alegremente
Meaning
to play or move in a lively, carefree, and energetic way
Example
The children romped happily in the garden.
Los niños jugaban felices en el jardín.
B1 noun /ˈpɛnəlti/

penalty

penalización
Meaning
A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.
Example
He had to pay a heavy penalty for breaking the traffic rules.
Tuvo que pagar una pesada penalización por romper las reglas de tráfico.
C1 adjective ˌmiː.ti.ər.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

meteorological

meteorológico
Meaning
Relating to weather conditions and atmospheric phenomena.
Example
Meteorological conditions affect farming cycles.
Las condiciones meteorológicas afectan los ciclos de cultivo.
B2 adjective /ˈdaʊt.fəl/

Doubtful

dudoso; incierto; sentir incertidumbre sobre algo
Meaning
uncertain; questionable; feeling uncertain about something
Example
I am doubtful about the success of this project.
Estoy dudoso sobre el éxito de este proyecto.
B1 noun /ˈdʒʌŋ.ɡəl/

Jungle

selva densa; jungla;
Meaning
a dense forest in a tropical climate; a place of bewildering complexity or ruthless struggle
Example
The explorer got lost in the dense Amazon jungle for three days.
El explorador se perdió durante tres días en la densa selva amazónica.
A2 noun /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/

painting

pintura
Meaning
a picture or design made using paint
Example
The painting on the wall was created by a famous artist.
La pintura en la pared fue creada por un artista famoso.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsteɪbəl/

instable

inestable
Meaning
not stable; liable to change, collapse, or fail; lacking firmness or reliability
Example
The instable political situation worried foreign investors.
La situación política inestable preocupó a los inversores extranjeros.
A2 verb,noun /pæk/

pack

empaquetar
Meaning
to put things into a container for storage or transport; a collection of items kept together
Example
She packed her clothes into a suitcase for the trip.
Ella empacó su ropa en una maleta para el viaje.
C2 noun /ˈhɛdʒɪrə/ or /hɪˈdʒaɪrə/

hegira

emigración, huida
Meaning
a journey, especially when undertaken to escape from a dangerous or undesirable situation
Example
The refugees began their hegira across the desert.
Los refugiados comenzaron su emigración a través del desierto.
C2 noun /ˈɪɡ.nəˌmɪn.i/

ignominy

ignominia
Meaning
Public shame, disgrace, or dishonor.
Example
He lived the rest of his life in ignominy after the scandal.
Vivió el resto de su vida en ignominia después del escándalo.
B2 noun ˈθrɛʃhəʊld

threshold

umbral, límite
Meaning
A point of entry or beginning; the magnitude or intensity that must be exceeded for a certain reaction to occur.
Example
Once the threshold for pest population is reached, measures must be taken.
Una vez que se alcanza el umbral de la población de plagas, deben tomarse medidas.
B1 noun /bɪˈheɪvjər/

behavior

comportamiento
Meaning
The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially toward others.
Example
The teacher praised her good behavior in class.
El maestro elogió su buen comportamiento en clase.
A1 verb pleɪ

play

desempeñar un papel
Meaning
To have a role or function in a situation; to contribute to something.
Example
Artemis will play a crucial role in Mars exploration.
Artemis desempeñará un papel crucial en la exploración de Marte.
B1 adjective /ɡrænd/

Grand

grande; magnífico; excelente;
Meaning
impressive; magnificent; excellent;
Example
The grand palace impressed all the visitors.
El gran palacio impresionó a todos los visitantes.
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈæd/

superadd

superagregar
Meaning
to add something to what has already been added
Example
The author chose to superadd a new chapter to the revised edition.
El autor eligió superagregar un nuevo capítulo a la edición revisada.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈpɑːrtɪzən/

partisan

partidario
Meaning
A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person; showing biased allegiance.
Example
The debate quickly turned partisan, with each side defending their own agenda.
El debate rápidamente se volvió partidista, con cada lado defendiendo su propia agenda.
C1 verb /rɪˈkaʊnt/

recount

relatar
Meaning
to narrate or tell the details of an event or experience
Example
She recounted her adventures during the summer trip.
Ella relató sus aventuras durante el viaje de verano.
B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nəlz/

signals

señales
Meaning
A gesture, action, or sound conveying information or instructions.
Example
Signals from deep space were detected last week.
Se detectaron señales del espacio profundo la semana pasada.
B1 noun /ˈsmoʊkər/

smoker

fumador
Meaning
A person who smokes tobacco or other substances
Example
He is a heavy smoker and tries to quit every year.
Él es un fumador y trata de dejarlo cada año.
C1 noun /ˈvɜː.tɪ.kəl ˈfɑː.mɪŋ/

vertical farming

agricultura vertical
Meaning
The practice of growing crops in vertically stacked layers, often incorporating controlled-environment agriculture.
Example
Vertical farming ensures maximum space utilization in urban areas.
La agricultura vertical asegura la máxima utilización del espacio en las áreas urbanas.
C1 verb /ˈsmʌðər/

smother

sofocar / asfixiar
Meaning
to kill someone by covering their nose and mouth to prevent breathing; to cover something completely; to overwhelm with excessive attention or affection
Example
She smothered the fire with a blanket.
Ella sofocó el fuego con una manta.
A2 verb /beɪk/

bake

hornear
Meaning
to cook food using dry heat, usually in an oven
Example
She baked a cake for her friend's birthday.
Ella horneó un pastel para el cumpleaños de su amiga.
B2 noun /diːp ˈkʌlər/

Deep colour

color profundo
Meaning
a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color
Example
The artist used deep colours to create a dramatic effect.
El artista usó colores profundos para crear un efecto dramático.
C2 noun /ˈflɒtsəm/

flotsam

escombros flotantes
Meaning
Floating debris from a shipwreck or things discarded and left floating.
Example
The beach was littered with flotsam after the storm.
La playa estaba llena de escombros flotantes después de la tormenta.
C1 noun /ˈlaɪk.nəs/

Likeness

semejanza; parecido
Meaning
the fact or quality of being alike; resemblance; a portrait or representation
Example
The portrait shows a strong likeness to her grandmother.
El retrato muestra una gran semejanza con su abuela.
C2 verb /ˈdɔːd(ə)l/

dawdle

perder el tiempo
Meaning
to waste time by being slow or idle
Example
Stop dawdling and finish your homework.
Deja de malgastar el tiempo y termina tu tarea.
C1 noun /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/

synopsis

sinopsis
Meaning
a brief summary of the main points of a text, film, or research
Example
The publisher asked the author to submit a one-page synopsis of the novel.
El editor le pidió al autor que enviara una sinopsis de una página de la novela.
B1 noun /ˈtreɪnər/

trainer

entrenador
Meaning
a person who teaches skills or gives training
Example
The fitness trainer helped me improve my posture.
El entrenador de fitness me ayudó a mejorar mi postura.
C1 adjective /ˌaʊt ən ˈaʊt/

out-and-out

completo
Meaning
complete; absolute; used to emphasize something extreme
Example
The speech was an out-and-out lie.
El discurso fue una mentira completa.
C1 noun /sleɪ/

sleigh

trineo
Meaning
A vehicle pulled by horses or reindeer over snow or ice.
Example
Children were excited to ride in the sleigh through the snowy village.
Los niños estaban emocionados de montar en el trineo por el pueblo nevado.
C2 noun /ˈtɪl.ər/

Tiller

campesino
Meaning
a person who tills or cultivates land; a farmer
Example
The tiller worked hard in the fields every morning.
El campesino trabajaba duro en los campos todas las mañanas.
B1 adjective /ˌʌnˈɪntrəstɪŋ/

uninteresting

aburrido
Meaning
not holding attention or curiosity; boring
Example
The lecture was uninteresting and difficult to stay focused on.
La conferencia fue aburrida y difícil de seguir.
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.
C1 noun /dɪˈvaɪzər/

divisor

divisor
Meaning
A number by which another number is divided.
Example
In the equation 12 ÷ 3, the number 3 is the divisor.
En la ecuación 12 ÷ 3, el número 3 es el divisor.
B2 verb /ˈtɑːləreɪt/

tolerate

tolerar
Meaning
to accept or endure something unpleasant without complaining; to allow something to exist
Example
I cannot tolerate such rude behavior in my classroom.
No puedo tolerar ese comportamiento grosero en mi salón de clases.
C1 noun /ˈkærət/

karat

quilate
Meaning
A unit for measuring the purity of gold, with 24 karats being pure gold.
Example
The ring was made of 18-karat gold.
El anillo estaba hecho de oro de 18 quilates.
A2 adjective ˈhjuː.mən

human

humano
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of people or human beings; showing the better qualities of humankind, such as kindness.
Example
Human values shape social systems.
Los valores humanos dan forma a los sistemas sociales.
B2 verb /kənˈstreɪn/

constrain

limitar
Meaning
to limit or restrict someone or something; to force or compel
Example
The new regulations constrain businesses from polluting the environment.
Las nuevas regulaciones limitan a las empresas de contaminar el medio ambiente.
C2 adjective /ˈfluːviəl/

fluvial

fluvial
Meaning
relating to or found in a river
Example
The fluvial deposits indicated the presence of an ancient river system.
Los depósitos fluviales indicaron la presencia de un antiguo sistema fluvial.
A2 noun /əˈbɪləti/

Ability

habilidad; capacidad
Meaning
the power or skill to do something; capacity
Example
She has the ability to solve complex problems.
Ella tiene la habilidad de resolver problemas complejos.
C2 noun ˈlɪɡ.nəʊˌsæt

LignoSat

satélite de madera
Meaning
A wooden satellite that demonstrates the use of wood in space technology.
Example
LignoSat demonstrates the use of wood in space.
LignoSat demuestra el uso de la madera en el espacio.
B2 adjective /nuːd/

nude

desnudo
Meaning
Wearing no clothes; naked.
Example
The artist painted a nude model.
El artista pintó un modelo desnudo.
C2 noun /ˈlɪŋ.ɡoʊ/

lingo

jerga especializada
Meaning
Specialized or informal language used by a particular group that is often difficult for outsiders to understand.
Example
The manual was written in technical lingo that confused the new employees.
El manual estaba escrito en jerga técnica que confundió a los nuevos empleados.
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈpoʊz/

interpose

interponer
Meaning
To place or insert between one thing and another; to intervene in a situation.
Example
He quickly interposed himself between the fighters to stop the quarrel.
Él rápidamente se interpuso entre los luchadores para detener la pelea.
A2 noun/verb /ˈsiːzən/

season

estación / sazonar
Meaning
One of the four periods of the year characterized by specific weather conditions; also, to add flavor to food.
Example
Spring is my favorite season of the year.
La primavera es mi estación favorita del año.
C2 noun /ˈmʌŋɡrəl/

mongrel

perro mestizo
Meaning
A dog of mixed breed; sometimes used to describe something mixed or of inferior quality.
Example
The stray dog was a friendly mongrel.
El perro callejero era un perro mestizo amigable.
B1 verb /ɪɡˈzæm.ɪn/

examine

felicidad
Meaning
to look at something carefully in order to understand it
Example
The doctor will examine the patient tomorrow.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 noun /ˈæftərˌlaɪf/

afterlife

el más allá
Meaning
Life or existence that some believe continues after physical death.
Example
Many cultures have different beliefs about the afterlife.
Muchas culturas tienen creencias diferentes sobre el más allá.
B1 adjective /ˈʌpˌkʌmɪŋ/

upcoming

próximo
Meaning
about to happen or appear
Example
The upcoming event will be held next week.
El próximo evento se llevará a cabo la próxima semana.
B2 verb /ˈtaɪtən/

Tighten

apretar
Meaning
to make something more secure or less loose
Example
He tightened the screws to secure the shelf.
Él apretó los tornillos para asegurar la estantería.
C2 adjective /ˈɛksplɪkəbəl/

explicable

explicable
Meaning
able to be explained or understood
Example
His sudden anger was explicable given the stressful situation.
Su enojo repentino fue explicable dada la situación estresante.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zənt/

cognizant

consciente
Meaning
Having knowledge or being aware of something.
Example
He was cognizant of the risks before starting the project.
Él estaba consciente de los riesgos antes de comenzar el proyecto.
C1 noun /prəˈvaɪzoʊ/

proviso

condición
Meaning
a condition or stipulation attached to an agreement
Example
He accepted the job offer with the proviso that he could work remotely twice a week.
Aceptó la oferta de trabajo con la condición de que podría trabajar de forma remota dos veces a la semana.
C2 adjective ɪnˈfiː.zə.bəl

infeasible

invable
Meaning
Not possible to do easily or conveniently; impracticable.
Example
Restoring the forest may become infeasible if destruction continues.
Restaurar el bosque puede volverse inviable si la destrucción continúa.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈɜːrθli/

unearthly

sobrenatural
Meaning
Strange or unnatural in a way that seems not of this world
Example
The forest was filled with an unearthly glow.
El bosque estaba lleno de un resplandor sobrenatural.
C2 noun /ˌdiːnəʊˈteɪʃən/

denotation

denotación
Meaning
The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.
Example
The denotation of the word 'rose' is a type of flower.
La denotación de la palabra 'rosa' es un tipo de flor.
C2 adjective, adverb /ˈsaɪdlɔːŋ/

sidelong

mirada oblicua
Meaning
Directed to the side; indirect, furtive, or not straightforward.
Example
She gave him a sidelong glance across the room.
Ella le lanzó una mirada oblicua a través de la habitación.
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.
B2 noun /ˈplænər/

planner

planificador
Meaning
a person who makes plans or a book used for organizing schedules and tasks
Example
She uses a daily planner to organize her meetings.
Ella usa un planificador diario para organizar sus reuniones.
C1 adjective /əˈbreɪsɪv/

abrasive

áspero, rugoso o capaz de desgastar por frotamiento
Meaning
harsh, rough, or capable of wearing down by rubbing
Example
His abrasive tone made everyone uncomfortable.
Su tono áspero hizo que todos se sintieran incómodos.
B2 noun /hiːl/

Heel

talón
Meaning
the back part of the human foot below the ankle
Example
She wore shoes with high heels to the party.
Ella usó zapatos con tacones altos para la fiesta.
A2 noun /kæb/

cab

taxi
Meaning
a taxi or car for hire with a driver
Example
We took a cab to the airport.
Tomamos un taxi al aeropuerto.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈhɪbɪtɪd/

uninhibited

desinhibido
Meaning
Not restrained or restricted; free in behavior or expression.
Example
She gave an uninhibited laugh at the joke.
Ella dio una risa desinhibida al chiste.
C2 adjective /ˌæl.ɪˈmen.tər.i/

alimentary

relacionado con la digestión
Meaning
relating to nourishment or the organs of digestion
Example
The doctor explained the role of the alimentary canal in digestion.
El doctor explicó el papel del canal alimentario en la digestión.
B2 adjective /kənˈvɜːrtəbl/

convertible

convertible, coche con techo plegable
Meaning
able to be changed into a different form or use; also a car with a roof that can be folded down
Example
She drove her new convertible along the coastal road.
Ella condujo su nuevo convertible por la carretera costera.
C1 verb /rɪˈzaʊnd/

resound

resonar
Meaning
To fill a place with sound; to be celebrated or talked about widely.
Example
The hall resounded with applause.
El salón resonó con aplausos.
B2 adjective /ˈtɛlɪŋ/

telling

revelador
Meaning
Revealing something significant or giving important information.
Example
Her silence was more telling than words.
Su silencio era más revelador que las palabras.
B1 noun /ˈref.ər.əns/

Reference

referencia
Meaning
the action of mentioning or alluding to something; a source of information
Example
Please provide references to support your research claims.
Por favor, proporcione referencias para apoyar sus afirmaciones de investigación.
C1 adverb ɪnˈtrɪn.zɪ.kli

intrinsically

intrínsecamente
Meaning
In a way that is naturally or inherently part of something's essential nature.
Example
Some people are intrinsically motivated to learn.
Algunas personas están intrínsecamente motivadas para aprender.
A1 noun /ˈhɒs.pɪ.təl/

hospital

hospital
Meaning
an institution where sick or injured people are given medical treatment
Example
He was taken to the hospital after the accident.
Lo llevaron al hospital después del accidente.
B2 noun ˈkwəʊ.tə

quota

cuota
Meaning
A limited or fixed number or amount of people or things, in particular.
Example
The quota reform was a key demand.
La reforma de la cuota fue una demanda clave.
B1 verb /tʃuː/

chew

felicidad
Meaning
to bite food into smaller pieces with your teeth before swallowing it
Example
You should chew your food properly to help with digestion.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 noun /ˌfɪzɪˈɑːkrəsi/

physiocracy

fisiocracia
Meaning
an economic theory that land and its natural products are the source of wealth
Example
Physiocracy emphasized the importance of agriculture in national wealth.
La fisiocracia enfatizó la importancia de la agricultura en la riqueza nacional.
C1 adjective ˌɪn.tə.dʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən.əl

intergenerational

intergeneracional, entre diferentes generaciones de una familia
Meaning
Existing or occurring between different generations of a family.
Example
Intergenerational wisdom ensures cultural continuity.
La sabiduría intergeneracional asegura la continuidad cultural.
B2 noun /ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/

Sabotage

sabotaje
Meaning
deliberate destruction of equipment or disruption of activities
Example
The factory was shut down due to an act of sabotage.
La fábrica se cerró debido a un acto de sabotaje.
C2 noun /ˈɡleɪziər/

glazier

vidriero
Meaning
a person whose job is to fit glass into windows and doors
Example
The glazier repaired the broken window in our house.
El vidriero reparó la ventana rota en nuestra casa.
B1 adjective /fɒnd/

fond

afectuoso
Meaning
having a strong liking or affection for something or someone
Example
She is fond of painting and spends hours in front of her canvas.
Ella es afectuosa con la pintura y pasa horas frente a su lienzo.
B2 adjective /ˈdʌsti/

dusty

polvoriento
Meaning
covered with or full of dust; dry and dull from lack of moisture or use
Example
The old bookshelf was dusty after years of neglect.
La estantería vieja estaba polvorienta después de años de abandono.
C1 adjective dɒɡˈmæt.ɪk

dogmatic

dogmático
Meaning
Being inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true; characterized by arrogant assertion of unproven principles.
Example
His dogmatic approach to politics made discussions difficult.
Su enfoque dogmático en política hizo que las discusiones fueran difíciles.
C2 verb /dɪˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

dissimulate

disimular
Meaning
To disguise or conceal one's true feelings or intentions.
Example
He tried to dissimulate his fear with a smile.
Él intentó disimular su miedo con una sonrisa.
B2 noun ˈɡloʊbəl ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

global initiatives

iniciativas globales
Meaning
Worldwide efforts or programs aimed at addressing global challenges or achieving common goals.
Example
Global initiatives inspire better waste management practices.
Las iniciativas globales inspiran mejores prácticas de gestión de residuos.
B2 noun /ˌref.jʊˈdʒiː/

Refugee

refugiado
Meaning
a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster
Example
The refugee camp provided temporary shelter for thousands of displaced families.
El campamento de refugiados proporcionó refugio temporal para miles de familias desplazadas.
C1 adjective /hɜːrˈbɪv.ər.əs/

Herbivorous

herbívoro
Meaning
feeding on plants; plant-eating
Example
Cows are herbivorous animals that graze on grass.
Las vacas son animales herbívoros que pastan en la hierba.
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.
C2 noun /ˈlaɪər/

lier

mentiroso
Meaning
a person who tells lies; an alternative spelling of liar
Example
No one trusted him because he was known as a habitual lier.
Nadie confiaba en él porque era un mentiroso habitual.
B2 adverb /kənˈsɪstəntli/

consistently

constantemente
Meaning
in a way that does not vary; regularly and dependably
Example
She has been performing consistently well in her studies.
Ella ha estado rindiendo constantemente bien en sus estudios.
C1 noun /kəˈlɪɡrəfi/

calligraphy

el arte de la escritura hermosa y decorativa
Meaning
The art of beautiful and decorative handwriting.
Example
She took a course to improve her calligraphy skills.
Ella tomó un curso para mejorar sus habilidades en caligrafía.
B2 verb /ˈprɒsɪkjuːt/

prosecute

procesar
Meaning
to institute legal proceedings against someone
Example
The lawyer decided to prosecute the case after gathering sufficient evidence.
El abogado decidió procesar el caso después de reunir suficiente evidencia.
B2 noun

Patriot

patriota
C1 noun /læps/

Lapse

fallo temporal; lapsus;
Meaning
a temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgment; the termination of a right or privilege
Example
There was a brief lapse in security that allowed the intruder to enter the building.
Hubo un breve lapsus de seguridad que permitió al intruso entrar al edificio.
C2 noun /ˌmɛɡələˈmeɪniə/

megalomania

fantasías delirantes de poder, riqueza o omnipotencia
Meaning
A condition characterized by delusional fantasies of power, wealth, or omnipotence.
Example
The dictator’s megalomania led him to believe he was invincible.
La megalomanía del dictador lo llevó a creer que era invencible.
A2 verb /ɪkˈspekt/

expect

esperar
Meaning
to think something will happen; to anticipate
Example
I expect the meeting to start at 9 AM.
Espero que la reunión comience a las 9 a.m.
A1 verb /miːt/

meet

encontrarse
Meaning
to come into the presence of; to encounter
Example
I will meet you at the café.
Te veré en el café.
B2 noun /ɪˈmɜːrdʒəns/

emergence

emergencia
Meaning
the process of coming into view, existence, or prominence
Example
The emergence of new technologies has transformed communication.
La emergencia de nuevas tecnologías ha transformado la comunicación.
C1 adjective /ˈmoʊmənˌteri/

momentary

momentáneo
Meaning
Lasting for only a short time.
Example
There was a momentary silence in the room.
Hubo un silencio momentáneo en la habitación.
B1 adjective /ˈwaɪə.ləs/

Wireless

inalámbrico; sin cables
Meaning
operating without wires; using radio waves for communication
Example
My wireless headphones provide excellent sound quality without any cables.
Mis audífonos inalámbricos ofrecen excelente calidad de sonido sin cables.
B2 noun /ˌstɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

stimulation

estimulación
Meaning
The action of arousing interest, enthusiasm, or excitement.
Example
Stimulation reduces stress and aids relaxation.
La estimulación reduce el estrés y ayuda a la relajación.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːrdʒəns/

insurgence

insurgencia
Meaning
An act of rebellion or uprising against authority.
Example
The government struggled to contain the growing insurgence.
El gobierno luchó por contener la creciente insurgencia.
C1 verb /rɪˈdrɛs/

redress

remediar
Meaning
to set right, remedy, or compensate for a wrong or grievance
Example
The company promised to redress the complaints of its customers.
La compañía prometió remediar las quejas de sus clientes.