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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.
C1 noun /ʃruː/

shrew

mujer irritable / animal parecido a un ratón
Meaning
a small mouse-like animal; also a woman with a bad temper
Example
The play describes a strong-willed woman as a shrew.
La obra describe a una mujer de voluntad fuerte como una mujer irritable.
C1 noun/verb /vɔːlt/

vault

bóveda segura / saltar
Meaning
A secure room for storing valuables; also to leap or spring over something.
Example
The bank kept its gold bars in a secure vault.
El banco guardaba sus lingotes de oro en una bóveda segura.
C1 noun /ˈpʌndɪt/

pundit

experto
Meaning
An expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called upon to give opinions to the public.
Example
Political pundits debated the election results on television.
Los pundits políticos debatieron sobre los resultados de las elecciones en la televisión.
C2 adjective /ˌeθ.noʊˈsen.trɪk/

ethnocentric

etnocéntrico
Meaning
evaluating other cultures according to the standards of one's own culture
Example
His ethnocentric attitude made it hard for him to appreciate foreign traditions.
Su actitud etnocéntrica le dificultaba apreciar las tradiciones extranjeras.
C1 adjective + noun ˌpaɪəˈnɪərɪŋ ˈmɪʃən

pioneering mission

misión pionera
Meaning
A groundbreaking or innovative undertaking that leads the way in a particular field.
Example
Artemis is a pioneering mission in space exploration.
Artemis es una misión pionera en la exploración espacial.
B2 noun /bluːz/

blues

blues
Meaning
a feeling of sadness; a style of music with melancholy themes
Example
Listening to blues music always calms him down.
Escuchar música blues siempre lo calma.
B2 verb, noun /ʃeɪv/

shave

afeitar
Meaning
To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair
Example
He likes to shave every morning before work.
Le gusta afeitarse todas las mañanas antes del trabajo.
C1 noun /pəˈpaɪrəs/

papyrus

papiro
Meaning
An ancient writing material made from the pith of the papyrus plant; also refers to the plant itself.
Example
The ancient scroll was written on papyrus.
El antiguo pergamino fue escrito en papiro.
B2 verb /ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/

dedicate

dedicar
Meaning
to devote time, effort, or oneself to a particular purpose or person
Example
She dedicated her life to helping the poor.
Ella dedicó su vida a ayudar a los pobres.
B2 noun /ɪnˈveɪʒən/

invasion

invasión
Meaning
An instance of invading a country, region, or personal space with armed force or unwelcome presence.
Example
The army prepared for the possibility of an invasion.
El ejército se preparó para la posibilidad de una invasión.
C1 verb ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪʃ

languish

decaer o languidecer
Meaning
To remain in a state of neglect or decline for a long time without improvement.
Example
The project began to languish due to a lack of funding.
El proyecto comenzó a languidecer debido a la falta de financiamiento.
B2 verb /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnd/

comprehend

comprender
Meaning
to understand or grasp the meaning of something
Example
It is difficult to comprehend the scale of the disaster.
Es difícil comprender la magnitud del desastre.
C1 noun ˌwɛðəraɪˈzeɪʃən

weatherization

climatización
Meaning
The practice of protecting a building and its interior from the elements.
Example
The house underwent weatherization to improve energy efficiency.
La casa pasó por un proceso de climatización para mejorar la eficiencia energética.
A2 verb /tʃɪər/

cheer

animar
Meaning
to shout in encouragement or support; to make someone feel happier
Example
The fans cheered loudly when their team scored a goal.
Los fanáticos animaron fuertemente cuando su equipo anotó un gol.
C2 adjective /bjuːˈkɒlɪk/

bucolic

bucólico
Meaning
Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.
Example
They enjoyed a bucolic picnic by the river.
Ellos disfrutaron de un picnic bucólico junto al río.
B1 noun /rɪˈkɔːdɪŋ/

recording

grabación
Meaning
the act or process of recording something
Example
The recording of the interview was clear and loud.
La grabación de la entrevista fue clara y fuerte.
C2 noun /əˌkædəˈmɪʃən/

academician

académico
Meaning
a member of an academy; a scholar or expert in a field of study
Example
The academicians gathered to discuss the future of education.
Los académicos se reunieron para discutir el futuro de la educación.
B2 noun /ˈɒfərɪŋ/

offering

oferta
Meaning
something that is given, especially as a gift or contribution
Example
The company’s latest offering is an eco-friendly car.
La última oferta de la empresa es un coche ecológico.
B2 noun /brum/

Broom

escoba
Meaning
a long-handled brush of bristles or twigs, used for sweeping
Example
She used an old broom to sweep the fallen leaves from the porch.
Ella usó una escoba vieja para barrer las hojas caídas del porche.
C1 verb /praɪ/

pry

husmear / entrometerse
Meaning
to look closely into something; to try to find out private information
Example
She tried to pry into her neighbor’s private life.
Ella intentó husmear en la vida privada de su vecino.
A2 pronoun /ðɛərz/

theirs

de ellos
Meaning
belonging to them; that which is theirs
Example
This book is theirs, not ours.
Este libro es de ellos, no nuestro.
C2 noun /tʃəˈmeɪ.li/

Chameli

jazmín
Meaning
a variety of jasmine flower with small white fragrant petals
Example
The chameli flowers are commonly used to make garlands and perfumes.
Las flores de jazmín se usan comúnmente para hacer guirnaldas y perfumes.
C1 verb /ˈstoʊnwɔːl/

stonewall

bloquear
Meaning
To delay or block progress by refusing to cooperate or answer
Example
The witness tried to stonewall during the investigation.
El testigo intentó hacer stonewall durante la investigación.
A2 noun, verb /pəʊst/

post

publicar
Meaning
a job or position, or to send something by mail
Example
She posted a letter to her friend yesterday.
Ella publicó una carta a su amiga ayer.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈspɛərɪŋ/

unsparing

implacable
Meaning
Showing no mercy or generosity; harsh or severe.
Example
The critic was unsparing in his review of the play.
El crítico fue implacable en su reseña de la obra.
A2 verb /hæŋ/

hang

colgar
Meaning
to suspend or be suspended from above; to attach from a higher point
Example
I hang my coat on the hook.
Cuelgo mi abrigo en el gancho.
C2 adjective /ˈdekərəs/

decorous

decoroso
Meaning
showing proper and polite behavior; marked by good taste
Example
The audience gave a decorous applause after the performance.
El público aplaudió de manera decorosa después de la actuación.
C2 adjective /rɪˈmjuːnərətɪv/

remunerative

remunerativo
Meaning
Financially rewarding or profitable.
Example
He chose a remunerative career in medicine.
Eligió una carrera remunerada en medicina.
B2 adjective /pɪˈkjuː.li.ər/

Peculiar

peculiar; extraño; raro
Meaning
strange or odd; unusual; belonging exclusively to
Example
She has a peculiar way of speaking.
Ella tiene una forma peculiar de hablar.
C1 adjective /ˈteɪn.tɪd/

Tainted

contaminado; manchado
Meaning
contaminated or affected by something bad or undesirable
Example
The water supply was tainted with harmful chemicals.
El suministro de agua fue contaminado con productos químicos dañinos.
A2 noun ˈhɪrəʊ

hero

héroe
Meaning
A person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.
Example
Sydney Carton becomes the ultimate hero through his sacrifice.
Sydney Carton se convierte en el héroe definitivo a través de su sacrificio.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbaɪəst/

unbiased

imparcial
Meaning
Not showing prejudice; impartial and fair.
Example
The report gave an unbiased view of the situation.
El informe dio una vista imparcial de la situación.
C2 noun /ˌdɪləˈtænt/

dilettante

aficionado
Meaning
A person who takes up an art, activity, or subject merely for amusement, especially in a superficial way.
Example
He was dismissed as a dilettante in the art world because he lacked formal training.
Fue despedido como un aficionado en el mundo del arte porque le faltaba formación formal.
C1 noun /æbˈstrækʃən/

abstraction

abstracción
Meaning
the process of forming general ideas by removing specific details; an abstract concept or idea
Example
Abstraction allows complex ideas to be represented in a simplified form.
La abstracción permite representar ideas complejas de forma simplificada.
B2 adverb /ˈstrɪktli/

strictly

estrictamente
Meaning
in a way that follows rules or limits completely
Example
Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building.
Fumar está estrictamente prohibido dentro del edificio.
B2 noun /sərˈkʌmfərəns/

circumference

circunferencia
Meaning
the distance around the edge of a circle
Example
The teacher asked us to calculate the circumference of the circle.
La profesora nos pidió calcular la circunferencia del círculo.
C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːrlətɪv/

superlative

superlativo
Meaning
Of the highest quality or degree; expressing the extreme form of an adjective or adverb.
Example
Her performance was superlative, earning her a standing ovation.
Su desempeño fue superlativo, ganándose una ovación de pie.
B1 verb /ˌɛntərˈteɪn/

entertain

entretener
Meaning
to provide amusement, enjoyment, or hospitality to others
Example
The comedian entertained the audience with his jokes.
El comediante entretuvo al público con sus chistes.
C1 verb /dɪˈfrɔːd/

defraud

defraudar
Meaning
to illegally take money or valuables from someone by deception
Example
The company was accused of trying to defraud investors.
La empresa fue acusada de intentar defraudar a los inversores.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪəˌdɛm/

diadem

diadema
Meaning
A crown or headband worn as a symbol of royalty or authority.
Example
The queen wore a glittering diadem at the coronation.
La reina llevó una diadema brillante en la coronación.
B1 noun /ˈwɔːdrəʊb/

wardrobe

armario
Meaning
A large cupboard where clothes are stored; also the collection of clothes someone owns.
Example
Her wardrobe is full of colorful dresses.
Su armario está lleno de vestidos coloridos.
C1 noun /ɪnˈækjʊrəsi/

inaccuracy

inexactitud
Meaning
lack of accuracy or precision; an incorrect or wrong detail
Example
The report contained several factual inaccuracies.
El informe contenía varias inexactitudes.
C1 verb /ˈɒp.tɪ.maɪz/

optimize

optimizar
Meaning
To make the best or most effective use of a situation, opportunity, or resource.
Example
The company is working to optimize its supply chain.
La empresa está trabajando para optimizar su cadena de suministro.
B2 noun ˈhæb.ɪ.tæts

habitats

hábitat
Meaning
The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
Example
Scientists envision habitats on the Moon.
Los científicos imaginan hábitats en la luna.
C1 noun /ˈbaɪ.lɔː/

by-law

reglamento
Meaning
A rule made by a company, organization, or local authority to control the actions of its members.
Example
The city council passed a new by-law regulating street vendors.
El consejo de la ciudad aprobó una nueva ordenanza para regular a los vendedores ambulantes.
C2 noun /fləˈtɪlə/

flotilla

flotilla
Meaning
A small fleet of ships or boats operating together.
Example
A flotilla of fishing boats left the harbor at dawn.
Una flotilla de barcos pesqueros salió del puerto al amanecer.
C2 adjective /ˈoʊdiəs/

odious

odioso
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or repulsive
Example
The dictator was remembered for his odious crimes.
El dictador fue recordado por sus odiosos crímenes.
A1 adverb /ðeər/

There

allí
Meaning
in or at that place; to that place
Example
I will meet you there at 5 PM.
Te veré allí a las 5 PM.
C2 adjective /ˈfrəʊərd/

froward

terco
Meaning
Difficult to deal with; contrary and disobedient.
Example
The teacher found the froward child hard to manage.
El maestro encontró al niño terco difícil de manejar.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnʃənt/

insentient

insensible
Meaning
Lacking perception, consciousness, or sensation.
Example
The rock is an insentient object with no awareness.
La roca es un objeto insensible sin conciencia.
C1 verb /əˈtɛst/

attest

atestiguar
Meaning
To provide or serve as clear evidence of; to confirm or certify the truth of something.
Example
The witness attested to the accuracy of the report.
El testigo atestiguó la exactitud del informe.
C1 noun /ˌsɪmbɪˈəʊsɪs/

symbiosis

relación simbiótica
Meaning
A mutually beneficial relationship between different people or groups.
Example
The symbiosis between the two companies led to mutual growth.
La simbiosis entre las dos empresas llevó a un crecimiento mutuo.
C1 noun /ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃən/

reparation

reparación
Meaning
the making of amends for a wrong done by paying money or helping those who were wronged
Example
The government offered reparations to the victims of the conflict.
El gobierno ofreció reparaciones a las víctimas del conflicto.
B2 adjective /dɪˌveləpˈmentl/

developmental

desarrollador
Meaning
relating to the process of growth or progress
Example
Early childhood is a crucial developmental stage for learning.
La primera infancia es una etapa crucial en el desarrollo del aprendizaje.
C1 verb /vəˈkeɪt/

vacate

desalojar
Meaning
to leave a place; to make empty by leaving
Example
The tenants must vacate the apartment by the end of the month.
Los inquilinos deben desalojar el apartamento antes de fin de mes.
B2 noun /ˈsætaɪər/

satire

sátira
Meaning
The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's stupidity or vices.
Example
The play was a brilliant satire on modern politics.
La obra fue una brillante sátira de la política moderna.
B2 verb /ˈraɪpən/

ripen

felicidad
Meaning
to become or make something ready to eat or fully developed
Example
The bananas ripened quickly in the warm weather.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
A1 adjective /rɒŋ/

wrong

incorrecto
Meaning
not correct or true; mistaken
Example
It is wrong to cheat on a test.
Es incorrecto hacer trampa en un examen.
C2 adjective /æbˈhɔːr.ənt/

Abhorrent

aborrecible; repugnante
Meaning
extremely unpleasant and causing disgust; detestable
Example
The idea of animal cruelty is abhorrent to most people.
La idea de la crueldad animal es aborrecible para la mayoría de la gente.
C2 noun /ˌdaɪvəˈɡeɪʃən/

divagation

divagación
Meaning
digression; wandering from a path or subject
Example
His lecture was full of divagation, making it hard to follow the main point.
Su conferencia estuvo llena de divagaciones, lo que hizo difícil seguir el punto principal.
C1 noun /ˌhɑːmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

harmonization

armonización, conciliación
Meaning
The process of making things compatible or consistent with one another.
Example
The harmonization of different policies ensures consistent results.
La armonización de diferentes políticas garantiza resultados consistentes.
B1 adjective /feɪld/

failed

fallido
Meaning
not successful in achieving a desired result
Example
The project failed to meet the expectations.
El proyecto no logró cumplir con las expectativas.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/

indistinct

indistinto
Meaning
Not clear or sharply defined; vague or blurred.
Example
The sound of voices was indistinct in the distance.
El sonido de las voces era indistinto a lo lejos.
C1 noun /əˈtaɪər/

attire

atuendo
Meaning
Clothing, especially formal or elegant wear.
Example
She wore traditional attire at the wedding ceremony.
Ella llevaba un atuendo tradicional en la ceremonia de la boda.
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.nəs/

Anus

ano
Meaning
the opening at the end of the digestive tract through which waste leaves the body
Example
The doctor examined the patient's anus during the medical checkup.
El doctor examinó el ano del paciente durante el chequeo médico.
C1 noun /ˈpɪt.əns/

pittance

miseria
Meaning
a very small or inadequate amount of money
Example
She worked long hours for a mere pittance.
Ella trabajó muchas horas por una miseria.
C1 verb /ˌdɪsˈmaʊnt/

dismount

bajarse
Meaning
to get off or down from something, especially a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle
Example
The rider dismounted from the horse after a long journey.
El jinete se bajó del caballo después de un largo viaje.
C1 noun /təˈlɛpəθi/

telepathy

telepatía
Meaning
the supposed communication of thoughts or ideas by means other than the known senses
Example
The twins claimed to share telepathy with each other.
Los gemelos afirmaron compartir telepatía entre sí.
B1 verb /waɪp/

wipe

limpiar
Meaning
to clean or dry something by rubbing with a cloth or tissue
Example
Please wipe the table clean.
Por favor, limpia la mesa.
C2 adjective /ˈpʌkɪʃ/

puckish

travieso
Meaning
playfully mischievous
Example
The child gave a puckish grin before hiding the toy.
El niño dio una sonrisa traviesa antes de esconder el juguete.
C2 noun /ˈdoʊneɪtər/

donator

donante
Meaning
A person who gives something, especially money or goods, as a donation.
Example
The donator wished to remain anonymous after contributing a large sum.
El donante deseaba permanecer en el anonimato después de contribuir con una gran suma.
C1 adjective /ˈskræpi/

scrappy

peleador / desordenado
Meaning
Determined and willing to fight or argue; also messy or disorganized.
Example
Despite being small, he was a scrappy fighter.
A pesar de ser pequeño, era un peleador audaz.
C2 noun /ˈpiːs ɡʊdz/

Piece-goods

tela por pieza
Meaning
textiles or fabrics sold by the yard or meter; cloth materials
Example
The tailor bought piece-goods from the wholesale market to make custom dresses.
El sastre compró tela por pieza del mercado mayorista para hacer vestidos a medida.
B1 noun raɪts

rights

derechos
Meaning
A moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.
Example
The rights of people were prioritized.
Los derechos de las personas fueron priorizados.
B2 verb ম্যানিফেস্ট

manifest

manifestar
Meaning
To show or demonstrate clearly; to become evident or apparent.
Example
Symptoms of De Quervain's Syndrome may manifest after prolonged phone use.
Los síntomas del síndrome de De Quervain pueden manifestarse después de un uso prolongado del teléfono.
B2 verb /saɪt/

cite

citar
Meaning
to quote; to mention as an example or proof
Example
The lawyer cites relevant case law.
El abogado cita la jurisprudencia relevante.
C2 noun /ˌænθrəpəˈsɛntrɪzəm/

anthropocentrism

antropocentrismo
Meaning
The belief that human beings are the most important or central element of existence.
Example
Anthropocentrism often shapes environmental policies.
El antropocentrismo a menudo da forma a las políticas medioambientales.
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.
C1 noun /ˌstætʃuˈɛt/

statuette

estatuilla
Meaning
A small statue, usually decorative or artistic.
Example
The artist won a gold statuette for his work.
El artista ganó una estatuilla de oro por su trabajo.
B2 noun /dɪˈsɛnt/

descent

descenso / linaje
Meaning
the action of moving downward, falling, or dropping; ancestry or origin
Example
The climbers began their descent from the mountain peak.
Los escaladores comenzaron su descenso desde la cima de la montaña.
C1 verb /ʃɜːrk/

shirk

evitar
Meaning
to avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility
Example
He always tries to shirk his responsibilities at work.
Él siempre trata de evitar sus responsabilidades en el trabajo.
C1 adjective /səkˈsɪŋkt/

succinct

conciso
Meaning
Briefly and clearly expressed; characterized by clear, precise expression in few words.
Example
His speech was succinct and impactful.
Su discurso fue conciso e impactante.
B1 noun /rɪˈpɔːrtər/

reporter

reportero
Meaning
a person who reports news or information
Example
The reporter interviewed several people at the scene.
El reportero entrevistó a varias personas en la escena.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɜː.prə.tər/

Interpreter

intérprete; traductor;
Meaning
a person who translates orally from one language into another; someone who explains meaning
Example
The international conference hired professional interpreters to translate speeches in real time.
La conferencia internacional contrató intérpretes profesionales para traducir los discursos en tiempo real.
C1 verb /ˈʌndərkʌt/

undercut

rebajar precios, debilitar
Meaning
to sell at a lower price than a competitor; to weaken or undermine something
Example
The company tried to undercut its rivals by offering lower prices.
La empresa intentó undercut a sus rivales ofreciendo precios más bajos.
C2 adjective /ˈluː.ni/

Loony

loco; tonto; inestable mentalmente
Meaning
crazy; silly; mentally unstable
Example
His loony behavior made everyone laugh.
Su comportamiento loco hizo reír a todos.
B2 noun/verb /ˈɡreɪzɪŋ/

grazing

pasto
Meaning
The act of animals eating grass in a field; also lightly touching or scraping against something.
Example
Cows were grazing peacefully in the meadow.
Las vacas estaban pastando pacíficamente en el prado.
B2 noun /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/

footage

grabación de video
Meaning
a recorded film or video, especially one that is used for news or documentaries
Example
The footage of the protest was shown on television all day.
El metraje de la protesta se mostró en la televisión todo el día.
C2 adjective /ˈwæɡ.ɪʃ/

waggish

juguetón o travieso
Meaning
playfully humorous or mischievous
Example
His waggish remarks made everyone laugh.
Sus comentarios juguetones hicieron reír a todos.
A1 noun /ˈmʌni/

money

felicidad
Meaning
A medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes; wealth or financial resources.
Example
He saved enough money to buy a new car.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun kɒɡˈnɪʃ.ən

cognition

cognición
Meaning
The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.
Example
Cognition plays a key role in learning.
La cognición juega un papel clave en el aprendizaje.
C1 noun /oʊˈeɪ.sɪs/

Oasis

oasis
Meaning
a fertile spot in a desert where water is found; a pleasant refuge
Example
The travelers found an oasis after days in the desert.
Los viajeros encontraron un oasis después de varios días en el desierto.
B2 verb /buːm/

boom

retumbar
Meaning
to make a loud deep sound; to grow or increase rapidly
Example
The thunder boomed across the sky.
El trueno retumbó a través del cielo.
C1 noun /məˈnɒɡəmi/

monogamy

monogamia
Meaning
The practice of being married to or in a relationship with only one person at a time.
Example
Many cultures encourage monogamy as the ideal form of marriage.
Muchas culturas fomentan la monogamia como la forma ideal de matrimonio.
C2 adjective /səˈpʌlkrəl/

sepulchral

relacionado con una tumba, sombrío
Meaning
Relating to a tomb or burial; gloomy, dismal.
Example
The abandoned house had a sepulchral silence about it.
La casa abandonada tenía un silencio sepulcral.
B2 noun /ˈstrʌk.tʃərz/

structures

estructuras
Meaning
Buildings or other objects constructed from several parts.
Example
The region has ancient structures.
La región tiene estructuras antiguas.
B1 noun /ˈdaɪ.ə.lɑːɡ/

Dialogue

diálogo; conversación
Meaning
a conversation between two or more people; discussion aimed at exploration of a subject
Example
The political leaders engaged in meaningful dialogue to resolve the conflict.
Los líderes políticos participaron en un diálogo significativo para resolver el conflicto.
C2 noun /pɜːrtʃt raɪs/

Perched rice

arroz inflado
Meaning
puffed rice; rice that has been heated and puffed into light, crispy grains
Example
I enjoy eating puffed rice as a healthy snack.
Disfruto comer arroz inflado como un bocadillo saludable.
B2 verb /ˈtrɛmbəl/

tremble

temblar
Meaning
To shake slightly, often because of fear, cold, or nervousness.
Example
She began to tremble with fear before speaking.
Ella comenzó a temblar de miedo antes de hablar.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.nɪ.kəl/

Barnacle

percebe
Meaning
a marine crustacean that attaches itself permanently to underwater surfaces
Example
The old ship's hull was covered with barnacles.
El casco del viejo barco estaba cubierto de percebes.
C1 noun /kwɑːm/

qualm

duda
Meaning
a feeling of doubt, worry, or fear about something
Example
She had no qualm about speaking her mind.
Ella no tuvo duda en decir lo que pensaba.
C2 noun /vɜːrˈtuː/

virtu

gusto por el arte
Meaning
a love of or taste for fine art, antiques, or curiosities
Example
The collector’s house was filled with objects of virtu.
La casa del coleccionista estaba llena de objetos de virtu.
C1 noun /ˈkrɒkəri/

crockery

vajilla
Meaning
Dishes, plates, cups, and other items made of earthenware or china.
Example
The hotel provided clean crockery for the guests.
El hotel proporcionó vajilla limpia para los huéspedes.
C2 adjective /ˈbiːstiəl/

bestial

bestial
Meaning
Relating to beasts; showing savagery, brutality, or lacking human sensibility.
Example
The prisoners were treated in a bestial manner.
Los prisioneros fueron tratados de manera bestial.
C2 verb /ˌaʊtməˈnuːvər/

outmaneuver

superar astutamente
Meaning
to gain an advantage over an opponent by skillful or clever action
Example
The smaller company managed to outmaneuver its larger rival.
La empresa más pequeña logró superar astutamente a su rival más grande.
B2 noun /lɔːɡ/

Log

tronco
Meaning
a piece of a dead or felled tree trunk or branch, especially one stripped of bark
Example
They sat on a log by the campfire.
Se sentaron sobre un tronco cerca de la fogata.
B1 adjective /ˈkɒn.stənt/

Constant

constante; invariable; fijo
Meaning
occurring continuously over a period of time; unchanging; steady
Example
The machine runs at a constant speed.
La máquina corre a una velocidad constante.
A2 verb /pɒp/

pop

estallar
Meaning
to make a short, sharp sound, or to burst or break with such a sound
Example
The balloon popped when I accidentally pricked it with a pin.
El globo estalló cuando lo pinché accidentalmente con un alfiler.
A2 noun ˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti

quality

calidad
Meaning
The standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of excellence of something.
Example
Quality assurance is vital in medical education.
La garantía de calidad es vital en la educación médica.
C2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈstraɪd/

overstride

cruzar dando pasos largos
Meaning
To stride over something; to step across with long steps.
Example
He managed to overstride the narrow stream with ease.
Él logró cruzar el estrecho arroyo con facilidad.
C1 noun /trænsˈɡrɛʃən/

transgression

transgresión, delito
Meaning
an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; a violation or sin
Example
The court forgave his first transgression but warned him not to repeat it.
El tribunal perdonó su primera transgresión pero le advirtió que no la repitiera.
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.
B2 noun /ɪnˈsɪstəns/

insistence

insistencia
Meaning
the act of demanding something firmly or repeatedly
Example
At his insistence, we stayed longer.
A su insistencia, nos quedamos más tiempo.
C2 noun /ˈdɛnɪzən/

denizen

habitante
Meaning
an inhabitant or resident of a particular place
Example
The forest is home to many nocturnal denizens.
El bosque es hogar de muchos habitantes nocturnos.
C1 adjective /aɪˈdɪlɪk/

idyllic

idílico y hermoso
Meaning
Like an idyll; extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque.
Example
They enjoyed an idyllic vacation by the sea.
Disfrutaron de unas vacaciones idílicas junto al mar.
C2 adjective /həˈmɑː.lə.ɡəs/

homologous

homólogo (estructura)
Meaning
Having the same relation, relative position, or structure, especially due to evolutionary origin.
Example
The wings of bats and the arms of humans are homologous structures.
Las alas de los murciélagos y los brazos de los humanos son estructuras homólogas.
C2 noun /prɪˈsɛʃən/

precession

precesión
Meaning
The slow movement of the axis of a spinning body around another axis, often referring to Earth's rotation.
Example
Astronomers study the precession of the equinoxes.
Los astrónomos estudian la precesión de los equinoccios.
B1 noun ɪˈkwɒl.ə.ti

equality

igualdad
Meaning
The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.
Example
Equality in education is a key goal.
La igualdad en la educación es un objetivo clave.
B2 noun ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃɚ

agriculture

agricultura
Meaning
The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.
Example
Sustainable agriculture can help protect the environment.
La agricultura sostenible puede ayudar a proteger el medio ambiente.
C1 verb /ˈθiːəraɪz/

theorize

teorizar
Meaning
To form a theory or set of ideas to explain something.
Example
Scientists often theorize about the origins of the universe.
Los científicos a menudo teorizan sobre los orígenes del universo.