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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.
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.
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!
C2 noun /ˈnaɪsəti/

nicety

sutileza
Meaning
a fine or subtle detail, or a refined, delicate aspect of something
Example
The lawyer explained the legal niceties of the case.
El abogado explicó los detalles legales del caso.
B2 noun /ˈnæp.kɪn/

Nap Kin

servilleta
Meaning
a piece of cloth or paper used for wiping the mouth and hands while eating
Example
She placed the napkin on her lap before starting dinner.
Ella colocó la servilleta sobre su regazo antes de comenzar a cenar.
C1 noun /njʊˈrɑːlədʒi/

neurology

neurología
Meaning
The branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the nervous system.
Example
She specializes in neurology and treats patients with brain diseases.
Ella se especializa en neurología y trata a pacientes con enfermedades del cerebro.
C2 noun /næˈteɪʃən/

natation

natación
Meaning
The act or sport of swimming.
Example
She took lessons in natation to improve her swimming skills.
Ella tomó clases de natación para mejorar sus habilidades de natación.
A2 pronoun /ˈnoʊˌbɑːdi/

nobody

nadie
Meaning
no person; not anyone
Example
Nobody came to the party.
Nadie vino a la fiesta.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /nɪˈfɛəriəs/

nefarious

malévolo, criminal o moralmente malo
Meaning
Wicked, criminal, or morally bad.
Example
The police uncovered a nefarious plot to cheat investors.
La policía descubrió un complot malévolo para engañar a los inversores.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.bər.ɪŋ/

Neighbouring

vecino; adyacente; contiguo
Meaning
situated next to or very near; adjacent; bordering
Example
We often visit our neighbouring countries for trade.
A menudo visitamos nuestros países vecinos para el comercio.
C1 adjective /ˈnɔɪz.ləs/

Noiseless

sin sonido; completamente silencioso
Meaning
making no sound; completely silent
Example
She moved through the house in noiseless steps so as not to wake the baby.
Se movió por la casa con pasos silenciosos para no despertar al bebé.
C1 adjective /ˌnɒnˈvɜː.bəl/

non-verbal

No implica ni usa palabras o discurso; comunicado a través de gestos, lenguaje corporal o expresiones faciales.
Meaning
Not involving or using words or speech; communicated through gestures, body language, or facial expressions.
Example
Non-verbal cues are just as important as words.
Las señales no verbales son tan importantes como las palabras.
B2 adverb /ˈnæʃənəli/

nationally

a nivel nacional
Meaning
at the level of a whole nation; in a way that involves or affects an entire country
Example
The policy was implemented nationally to ensure equal benefits for all citizens.
La política fue implementada a nivel nacional para garantizar beneficios iguales para todos los ciudadanos.
C2 adjective ˌnjʊə.rəʊ.saɪənˈtɪ.fɪk

neuroscientific

relacionado con la neurociencia
Meaning
Related to the scientific study of the brain and nervous system.
Example
Neuroscientific research helps understand memory retention.
La investigación neurocientífica ayuda a entender la retención de la memoria.
C1 noun /ˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt/

nourishment

nutrición
Meaning
Food and nutrients necessary for the body's growth and development.
Example
Proper nourishment is essential for child development.
La nutrición adecuada es esencial para el desarrollo infantil.
B2 noun /ˈnuː.kʌm.ər/

New-comer

recién llegado
Meaning
a person who has recently arrived in a place or joined a group
Example
The newcomer was warmly welcomed by the team.
El recién llegado fue bienvenido calurosamente por el equipo.
C1 adjective /ˈnɔːtɪkəl/

nautical

náutico
Meaning
relating to ships, sailors, or navigation on water
Example
He studied nautical charts before setting sail.
Estudió mapas náuticos antes de zarpar.
B2 noun nɪˈsesɪti

necessity

necesidad
Meaning
The fact of being required or indispensable; an indispensable thing.
Example
Waste management is a necessity for environmental sustainability.
La gestión de residuos es una necesidad para la sostenibilidad ambiental.
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 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 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 adjective /ˈnɛðər/

nether

inferior
Meaning
situated down or below; lower
Example
They explored the nether regions of the cave.
Exploraron las regiones inferiores de la cueva.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A1 noun neɪmz

Names

nombre
Meaning
A word or set of words by which a person or thing is known.
Example
Names of family members are written on the family tree.
Los nombres de los miembros de la familia están escritos en el árbol genealógico.
A1 noun /naɪt/

night

noche
Meaning
the time of darkness between one day and the next, when most people sleep
Example
She loves going for walks at night.
A ella le encanta caminar por la noche.
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.
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 noun /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒəns/

Negligence

negligencia
Meaning
failure to take proper care in doing something; carelessness
Example
The accident was caused by driver negligence.
El accidente fue causado por negligencia del conductor.
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.
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.
B2 adverb /ˌnɒnˈstɒp/

Non-stop

sin parar; sin interrupciones
Meaning
continuing without stopping; without interruption
Example
The train traveled non-stop from London to Paris.
El tren viajó sin parar de Londres a París.
C2 adjective /ˈnɔɪ.səm/

Noisome

apestoso; dañino o desagradable
Meaning
having an extremely offensive smell; harmful or unpleasant
Example
The noisome smell from the garbage made everyone cover their noses.
El apestoso olor de la basura hizo que todos se taparan las narices.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /nɪˈkrɒlədʒi/

necrology

necrológico
Meaning
An obituary notice or a list of people who have recently died.
Example
The newspaper published a necrology of notable figures who passed away that year.
El periódico publicó una necrología de figuras notables que fallecieron ese año.
C1 noun ˈnærətɪv staɪl

narrative style

estilo narrativo
Meaning
The way in which a story is told, including the point of view and the voice of the narrator.
Example
Dickens' narrative style is engaging and emotional.
El estilo narrativo de Dickens es cautivador y emocional.
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.
A2 noun /ˈnek.ləs/

Necklace

collar
Meaning
a piece of jewelry that is worn around the neck
Example
She wore a beautiful diamond necklace to the party.
Ella llevaba un hermoso collar de diamantes en la fiesta.
A1 noun /nɔːrθ/

north

norte
Meaning
the direction toward the top of a map or the opposite of south
Example
We traveled north to reach the mountains.
Viajamos al norte para llegar a las montañas.
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊtəbl/

notable

notable
Meaning
worthy of attention or notice; remarkable
Example
She made a notable contribution to the project.
Ella hizo una contribución notable al proyecto.
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.
C1 noun /niːʃ/

Niche

nicho de mercado, segmento especializado, mercado objetivo
Meaning
A specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service.
Example
Finding the right niche is key to a successful business.
Encontrar el nicho adecuado es clave para un negocio exitoso.
C1 noun /ˈneb.jʊ.lə/

nebula

nebulosa
Meaning
A cloud of gas and dust in outer space, sometimes visible in the night sky.
Example
The Orion Nebula is one of the brightest in the sky.
La Nebulosa de Orión es una de las más brillantes en el cielo.
C1 verb /nʌdʒ/

nudge

empujón con el codo
Meaning
To push someone gently, usually with your elbow, in order to attract attention.
Example
She nudged him to be quiet during the meeting.
Ella lo empujó suavemente para que estuviera en silencio durante la reunión.
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 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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌnɒnkəˈmɪtl̩/

noncommittal

reticente
Meaning
Not expressing or showing a clear opinion, decision, or commitment.
Example
She gave a noncommittal reply when asked about her future plans.
Ella dio una respuesta reticente cuando se le preguntó sobre sus planes futuros.
B1 noun /ˈneɪbərˌhʊd/

neighborhood

vecindario
Meaning
a district or area around or near a particular place
Example
I grew up in a quiet neighborhood.
Crecí en un vecindario tranquilo.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈnæpkɪn/

napkin

servilleta
Meaning
a piece of cloth or paper used to wipe the mouth and hands while eating
Example
She placed a napkin on her lap before eating.
Ella colocó una servilleta en su regazo antes de comer.
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 /ˈniːd.ləs/

Needless

innecesario
Meaning
unnecessary; not required; without purpose
Example
The argument was needless and could have been avoided.
La discusión fue innecesaria y podría haberse evitado.
B2 noun ˈnætʃərəl ˈhæbɪtæt

Natural Habitat

hábitat natural
Meaning
The natural environment where organisms live and fulfill their life needs.
Example
Protecting the natural habitat is crucial for butterflies.
Proteger el hábitat natural es crucial para las mariposas.
B1 noun /nuːn/

noon

mediodía
Meaning
12 o'clock in the daytime; midday
Example
The meeting will start at noon.
La reunión comenzará a mediodía.
B2 verb /nɪˈɡlekt/

neglect

descuidar
Meaning
to fail to care for or give attention to something
Example
Don't neglect your health while studying.
No descuides tu salud mientras estudias.
B2 noun /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

notification

notificación
Meaning
an official or formal notice or message informing someone of something; an alert delivered by a system or device
Example
You will receive a notification when your application is approved.
Recibirás una notificación cuando se apruebe tu solicitud.
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.
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.
A2 conjunction /ˈniːðər/

neither

ni uno ni otro
Meaning
used to connect two negative alternatives
Example
Neither the manager nor the assistant could attend the meeting.
Ni el gerente ni el asistente pudieron asistir a la reunión.
B2 noun /ˈnɒvəlɪst/

novelist

novelista
Meaning
a person who writes novels
Example
The novelist spent years writing his new book.
El novelista pasó años escribiendo su nuevo libro.
A2 noun /ˈnoʊ.tɪs/

Notice

aviso
Meaning
attention to something; a written or printed announcement
Example
The notice on the board announced the school closure.
El aviso en el tablero anunció el cierre de la escuela.
B2 noun /ˈnæreɪtər/

narrator

narrador
Meaning
A person who tells the story in a book, play, or film.
Example
The narrator guided the audience through the complex plot.
El narrador guió a la audiencia a través de la trama compleja.
A2 adverb /ˈnoʊwɛr/

Nowhere

en ningún lado
Meaning
not anywhere; in no place
Example
I searched everywhere but the keys were nowhere to be found.
Busqué por todas partes pero las llaves no estaban en ningún lado.
B2 adjective ˈnjuːtrəl

neutral

neutral
Meaning
Having no electric charge; neither positive nor negative.
Example
Neutrons are electrically neutral.
Los neutrones son eléctricamente neutrales.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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 /nɪˈɡeɪʃən/

negation

negación
Meaning
The act of denying something; the contradiction or absence of something.
Example
The theory is built on the negation of traditional beliefs.
La teoría se basa en la negación de las creencias tradicionales.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A2 adverb /ˈnɔːməli/

Normally

normalmente
Meaning
in the usual way; under normal circumstances
Example
I normally wake up at 7 AM every day.
Normalmente me despierto a las 7 AM todos los días.
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.
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 /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 /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.
B1 noun /ˈnaɪt.meər/

Nightmare

pesadilla
Meaning
a frightening or unpleasant dream; a very unpleasant experience
Example
The exam was a complete nightmare for unprepared students.
El examen fue una pesadilla completa para los estudiantes no preparados.
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.
C1 noun /ˈnɜr.tʃər/

Nurture

nutrición
Meaning
the process of caring for and encouraging growth or development
Example
Good parenting involves both nature and nurture.
La buena crianza involucra tanto la naturaleza como la nutrición.
B2 adjective /njuːˈmɛrɪkəl/

numerical

numérico
Meaning
relating to or expressed in numbers
Example
The report provides numerical data on population growth.
El informe proporciona datos numéricos sobre el crecimiento de la población.
A2 noun /ˈnefjuː/

nephew

sobrino
Meaning
the son of one’s brother or sister
Example
My nephew is studying at the university.
Mi sobrino estudia en la universidad.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈnɒmɪk/

nomic

relacionado con la ley
Meaning
Relating to laws, rules, or systems.
Example
The philosopher discussed the nomic necessity of natural laws.
El filósofo discutió la necesidad nómica de las leyes naturales.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 /ˈnɪmbəl/

nimble

ágil
Meaning
Quick and light in movement or thought.
Example
The dancer’s nimble steps impressed the audience.
Los ágiles pasos de la bailarina impresionaron al público.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /njuːˈtoʊniən/

newtonian

relacionado con las leyes de Newton
Meaning
relating to the laws of motion and gravitation formulated by Sir Isaac Newton
Example
The scientist explained the Newtonian laws of motion.
El científico explicó las leyes de movimiento newtonianas.
C2 noun /nuːt/

Newt

tritón
Meaning
a small amphibian with a long tail that lives both in water and on land
Example
The newt swam gracefully in the pond.
El tritón nadó con gracia en el estanque.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈnjʊə.rəʊ.trænsˌmɪt.ərs/

neurotransmitters

neurotransmisores
Meaning
Chemical messengers that transmit signals across nerve synapses, affecting mood, behavior, and cognitive functions.
Example
Serotonin and dopamine are key neurotransmitters affecting mood.
La serotonina y la dopamina son neurotransmisores clave que afectan el estado de ánimo.