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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.
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.
A2 verb /əˈpɪə/

appear

aparecer
Meaning
to become visible or come into sight; to seem
Example
She appeared suddenly at the door.
Ella apareció de repente en la puerta.
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈpɑːzɪt/

deposit

depósito, anticipo
Meaning
to place money in a bank account, or a sum paid in advance as security; a layer of material left naturally
Example
She deposited $500 into her savings account.
Ella depositó $500 en su cuenta de ahorros.
B2 noun ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən

restoration

restauración
Meaning
The process of returning something to its former condition.
Example
The restoration of the forest began after decades of neglect.
La restauración del bosque comenzó después de décadas de negligencia.
A2 adjective /mɪˈstɪə.ri.əs/

mysterious

misterioso, enigmático
Meaning
Difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or identify.
Example
The deep sea remains one of the most mysterious places on Earth.
El mar profundo sigue siendo uno de los lugares más misteriosos de la Tierra.
C2 noun /ɪmˈpɒs.tʃər/

Imposture

engaño; fraude; impostura
Meaning
the practice of deceiving others by pretending to be someone else; fraudulent deception
Example
The elaborate imposture lasted for months before investigators uncovered the truth.
La elaborada impostura duró meses antes de que los investigadores descubrieran la verdad.
C2 adjective /pruːˈdɛnʃəl/

prudential

prudencial
Meaning
involving or showing prudence, especially in financial or business matters
Example
The bank has set prudential rules to protect depositors.
El banco ha establecido reglas prudenciales para proteger a los depositantes.
C2 noun /ˈkælvɪnɪzəm/

calvinism

calvinismo
Meaning
A Protestant theological system based on John Calvin’s teachings, emphasizing predestination and the sovereignty of God.
Example
Calvinism played a major role in shaping Protestant theology.
El calvinismo desempeñó un papel importante en la formación de la teología protestante.
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.
C1 noun dɪˈsʌɪsɪvnɪs

decisiveness

capacidad de tomar decisiones
Meaning
The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
Example
His decisiveness during the crisis saved the company.
Su capacidad de tomar decisiones durante la crisis salvó a la empresa.
A2 noun /ruːf/

roof

techo
Meaning
the top covering of a building or vehicle
Example
The roof of the house needs to be repaired.
El techo de la casa necesita ser reparado.
B2 noun /ˈkəʊ.tɪŋ/

coating

recubrimiento
Meaning
A protective or decorative layer applied to a surface.
Example
A protective coating prevents rust formation.
Un recubrimiento protector evita la formación de óxido.
C1 noun /juːˈtoʊpiə/

utopia

utopía
Meaning
An imagined perfect society or place where everything is ideal.
Example
Many philosophers dreamed of creating a utopia for humanity.
Muchos filósofos soñaron con crear una utopía para la humanidad.
A2 noun /ɡlʌvz/

Gloves

guantes
Meaning
coverings for the hands with separate parts for each finger
Example
She wore warm gloves to protect her hands from the cold.
Ella usó guantes calientes para proteger sus manos del frío.
B2 adjective /ˈɒnərəbəl/

honourable

honorable
Meaning
deserving respect or admiration because of moral integrity; showing honesty and fairness
Example
She is known as an honourable leader who always keeps her promises.
Ella es conocida como una líder honorable que siempre cumple sus promesas.
B2 adjective ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk

organic

orgánico
Meaning
Produced or involving production without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial agents.
Example
Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution.
La agricultura orgánica mejora la salud del suelo y reduce la contaminación.
B1 noun ɪˈkɒnəmiːz

economies

economías
Meaning
The wealth and resources of a country or region.
Example
Emerging economies have been growing rapidly over the past decade.
Las economías emergentes han estado creciendo rápidamente en la última década.
C1 noun /ˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən wɔːr/

liberation war

guerra de liberación
Meaning
a war fought to gain freedom from foreign rule, occupation, or oppression; an armed struggle for national independence
Example
The liberation war reshaped the nation’s history and identity.
La guerra de liberación transformó la historia del país.
C2 noun /zɪˈnɑːnə/

Zenanna

zenanna
Meaning
the part of a house reserved for women; women's quarters in Muslim households; harem
Example
The zenanna was beautifully decorated with intricate patterns.
El zenanna estaba bellamente decorado con patrones intrincados.
B2 noun /rek/

Wreck

destrucción; naufragio;
Meaning
the destruction or disabling of a ship or vehicle; something that has been badly damaged or destroyed
Example
The car wreck blocked the highway for hours.
El accidente de coche bloqueó la carretera durante horas.
C1 adjective /ɒˈstɛnsəbl/

ostensible

aparente
Meaning
stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so
Example
His ostensible reason for leaving was illness, but many doubted it.
Su aparente razón para irse era la enfermedad, pero muchos lo dudaron.
A1 adverb /naʊ/

now

ahora
Meaning
at the present moment or time
Example
I am studying now.
Estoy estudiando ahora.
B1 verb, adjective /spɛnt/

spent

gastado, agotado
Meaning
Past tense and past participle of 'spend'; also used as an adjective meaning exhausted or used up.
Example
She spent all her energy preparing for the exam.
Ella gastó toda su energía preparándose para el examen.
A2 adjective /miːn/

Mean

cruel; mezquino; desagradable
Meaning
unkind; cruel; nasty
Example
Don't be so mean to your little sister.
No seas tan cruel con tu hermana pequeña.
B2 noun /ˈɡræs.hɒp.ər/

Grass-hopper

saltamontes
Meaning
a jumping insect with long hind legs that feeds on grass and plants
Example
The grasshopper jumped from one leaf to another.
El saltamontes saltó de una hoja a otra.
C1 verb /daɪˈvʌldʒ/

divulge

divulgar
Meaning
to make known something private, secret, or previously unknown
Example
She refused to divulge the source of her information.
Ella se negó a divulgar la fuente de su información.
C2 verb /əˈkuːtə/

accoutre

vestir
Meaning
to dress or equip, especially in something impressive or elaborate
Example
The knight was accoutred in shining armor.
El caballero estaba vestido con brillante armadura.
C1 noun /ˈsɔː.dʌst/

sawdust

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

elitist

elitista
Meaning
A person who believes that a society should be led by an elite; showing preference for a privileged class.
Example
His elitist attitude made him unpopular among his peers.
Su actitud elitista lo hizo impopular entre sus compañeros.
B1 verb /ˈɛstɪˌmeɪt/

estimate

estimar
Meaning
To roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.
Example
The engineer estimated the cost of the project at $5 million.
El ingeniero estimó el costo del proyecto en 5 millones de dólares.
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɑːr/

disbar

desbaratar a un abogado de la profesión legal
Meaning
to officially remove a lawyer from the legal profession
Example
The corrupt lawyer was disbarred for unethical conduct.
El abogado corrupto fue desbaratado por conducta poco ética.
C2 noun /krəˈnɒmɪtər/

chronometer

cronómetro
Meaning
An instrument for measuring time precisely, especially used in navigation.
Example
The sailor relied on the chronometer to determine his position at sea.
El marinero confió en el cronómetro para determinar su posición en el mar.
C1 noun, verb /spreɪn/

sprain

esguince
Meaning
an injury to a joint in which the ligaments are stretched or torn
Example
She sprained her ankle while running in the park.
Ella se torció el tobillo mientras corría en el parque.
B2 noun /ˈlɪz.ɚd/

Lizard

lagarto
Meaning
a cold-blooded reptile with a long body, four legs, and a tail
Example
A small lizard ran across the garden wall.
Un pequeño lagarto corrió por la pared del jardín.
B1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.tekt/

architect

arquitecto
Meaning
a person who designs buildings and oversees their construction
Example
The architect designed a modern office building.
El arquitecto diseñó un moderno edificio de oficinas.
B2 noun /rɪˈfreʃ.mənt/

Refreshment

refrigerio
Meaning
food and drink that is served as a light meal; something that refreshes
Example
We served light refreshments after the meeting.
Servimos refrigerios ligeros después de la reunión.
B2 adjective /ˌʌn.əkˈsep.tə.bəl/

Unacceptable

inaceptable
Meaning
not satisfactory or allowable; not acceptable
Example
The quality of work was completely unacceptable.
La calidad del trabajo era completamente inaceptable.
C1 verb /ɪˈnʌnsieɪt/

enunciate

enunciar
Meaning
to pronounce words clearly; to express an idea clearly
Example
The teacher asked him to enunciate each word.
El maestro le pidió que enunciara cada palabra.
C1 adjective /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/

Biting

mordiendo; frío intenso; crítico agudo o áspero
Meaning
extremely cold; sharply critical or harsh
Example
The biting cold made everyone shiver.
El frío mordaz hizo que todos temblaran.
C1 adjective /ˌæntiˈsleɪvəri/

antislavery

antiesclavismo
Meaning
Opposed to the practice or system of slavery.
Example
The antislavery movement gained momentum in the 19th century.
El movimiento antiesclavista cobró impulso en el siglo XIX.
B2 noun /ˈpeə.rən.tɪŋ/

parenting

paternidad
Meaning
The care and training a child receives while growing up, involving the development of their mental, physical, and social aspects.
Example
Effective parenting helps children develop confidence and independence.
La crianza efectiva ayuda a los niños a desarrollar confianza e independencia.
C1 verb /kənˈstruː/

construe

interpretar
Meaning
to interpret or understand the meaning of something in a particular way
Example
His words could be construed as a threat.
Sus palabras podrían interpretarse como una amenaza.
C1 noun /ˈpoʊdiətrɪst/

podiatrist

podólogo
Meaning
a doctor specializing in foot care
Example
I have an appointment with the podiatrist for my ankle pain.
Tengo una cita con el podólogo para el dolor de tobillo.
A2 noun /bæˈleɪ/

ballet

ballet
Meaning
a highly stylized and artistic form of dance
Example
She has trained for years in classical ballet.
Ella ha entrenado durante años en ballet clásico.
B2 noun /ˈtʃɒp.ər/

Chopper

hacha
Meaning
a tool with a heavy blade for chopping wood; a helicopter
Example
The lumberjack swung the chopper to cut down the tree.
El leñador balanceó el hacha para cortar el árbol.
B2 noun /ˈkæs.ər.oʊl bɑːks/

Casserole box

caja de cazuela
Meaning
a covered dish used for cooking and serving food, especially baked dishes
Example
The casserole box kept the food warm during the dinner party.
La caja de cazuela mantuvo la comida caliente durante la fiesta de cena.
B2 adjective /ˈrɪtʃ.u.əl/

Ritual

ritual
Meaning
relating to religious or ceremonial practices
Example
The wedding ceremony included many traditional ritual elements.
La ceremonia de boda incluyó muchos rituales tradicionales.
C2 adjective /ˈtrɛmjələs/

tremulous

tembloroso
Meaning
shaking or quivering slightly, often from nervousness or weakness
Example
Her voice was tremulous as she gave her speech.
Su voz estaba temblorosa cuando dio su discurso.
B2 adjective /ˌæn.tiˈsoʊ.ʃəl/

Antisocial

antisocial; hostil al orden social
Meaning
avoiding social interaction; hostile to social order
Example
His antisocial behavior made it difficult for him to make friends.
Su comportamiento antisocial hizo que fuera difícil hacer amigos.
C2 noun /ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪk/

ecclesiastic

eclesiástico
Meaning
A member of the clergy or church official.
Example
The council was attended by several high-ranking ecclesiastics.
El consejo fue atendido por varios eclesiásticos de alto rango.
C1 noun /plaɪt/

Plight

dificultad; situación desafortunada
Meaning
a dangerous, difficult, or unfortunate situation
Example
The refugees were in a desperate plight.
Los refugiados estaban en una difícil situación.
C2 adjective /flɛgˈmæt.ɪk/

phlegmatic

flemático
Meaning
having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition
Example
Despite the chaos, he remained phlegmatic and composed.
A pesar del caos, se mantuvo flemático y compuesto.
C2 noun /ˈɛmbəˌlɪzəm/

embolism

émbolismo
Meaning
the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by a clot or other foreign matter
Example
The patient suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism.
El paciente sufrió un émbolismo pulmonar fatal.
C1 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/

antiseptic

antiséptico
Meaning
A substance that prevents the growth of disease-causing microorganisms; clean and free from germs.
Example
The nurse applied an antiseptic to the wound.
La enfermera aplicó un antiséptico a la herida.
A2 adjective ˈiːkwəl

equal

igual
Meaning
Being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value; having the same status or treatment.
Example
Bose was regarded as Galileo's equal.
Bose fue considerado como el igual de Galileo.
C1 noun /bɪz/

Biz

negocios
Meaning
business (informal); commercial enterprise or activity
Example
He's been in the restaurant biz for twenty years.
Ha estado en el negocio de los restaurantes durante veinte años.
C1 adjective /ˈflʌstərd/

flustered

desconcertado
Meaning
in a state of confusion or agitation
Example
She appeared flustered after being asked so many questions.
Ella parecía desconcertada después de tantas preguntas.
C2 noun /ˈpɑːrvənuː/

parvenu

recién enriquecido
Meaning
A person who has recently gained wealth or influence but is not yet accepted socially.
Example
He was seen as a parvenu who lacked refinement despite his riches.
Se le vio como un parvenu que carecía de refinamiento a pesar de su riqueza.
C2 adjective /ˈɜːrsaɪn/

ursine

osoide
Meaning
Relating to or resembling a bear.
Example
The man’s ursine strength amazed everyone.
La fuerza osoide del hombre sorprendió a todos.
C1 verb /ˈmedɪkeɪt/

medicate

medicar
Meaning
to treat with medicine; to give drugs to someone for medical purposes
Example
The doctor will medicate the patient to reduce inflammation.
El doctor medicará al paciente para reducir la inflamación.
C2 adjective /ˈlæk.rɪ.moʊs/

lachrymose

lloroso, triste
Meaning
tearful or given to weeping; sad and mournful
Example
The movie's lachrymose ending left the audience in tears.
El final lloroso de la película dejó al público en lágrimas.
C1 adjective /təˈren.ʃəl/

Torrential

tormentoso; lluvia intensa
Meaning
falling rapidly in copious streams; extremely heavy rainfall
Example
The torrential rain flooded the streets within hours.
La lluvia torrencial inundó las calles en pocas horas.
C1 noun /ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/

watershed

punto de inflexión, línea divisoria
Meaning
An event or period marking a turning point in a situation; also refers to a ridge dividing two drainage areas.
Example
The independence movement was a watershed in the nation's history.
El movimiento de independencia fue un punto de inflexión en la historia de la nación.
C1 adjective /ˈmænɪfoʊld/

Manifold

múltiples
Meaning
many and of several different types; multiple; various
Example
The project has manifold benefits for the community.
El proyecto tiene múltiples beneficios para la comunidad.
B2 noun /bɪzˈnɛs sʌˈsɛs/

business success

éxito empresarial
Meaning
The achievement of desired outcomes in business operations, typically measured by profitability, growth, and sustainability.
Example
Innovation drives business success.
La innovación impulsa el éxito empresarial.
C2 noun /ˈdɛsɪkənt/

desiccant

desecante
Meaning
a substance that absorbs moisture and keeps things dry
Example
Silica gel packets are commonly used as a desiccant in packaging.
Los paquetes de gel de sílice se usan comúnmente como desecante en el empaquetado.
C1 noun məˈnjʊər

manure

estiércol, abono orgánico
Meaning
Animal dung used for fertilizing land; organic matter used as fertilizer.
Example
Organic manure enhances soil fertility.
El estiércol orgánico mejora la fertilidad del suelo.
C1 noun /ˈpɜːʃən/

Persian

persona nacida en Irán o que habla persa
Meaning
a native or inhabitant of Iran; the language spoken in Iran (Farsi)
Example
The Persian language has a rich literary history.
El idioma persa tiene una rica historia literaria.
C2 noun /ˈæf.ə.rɪ.zəm/

aphorism

aforismo
Meaning
a short, witty saying that expresses a general truth or principle
Example
He began his speech with an aphorism about life and success.
Él comenzó su discurso con un aforismo sobre la vida y el éxito.
B2 adjective /flɔːd/

flawed

defectuoso
Meaning
having a mistake or fault that reduces its value or quality
Example
The flawed design of the car led to a recall.
El diseño defectuoso del coche provocó un retiro del mercado.
B1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/

disappoint

decepcionar
Meaning
to fail to fulfill the hopes or expectations of someone; to make someone feel sad or displeased
Example
I hope I won't disappoint you with my performance.
Espero que no te decepcione con mi rendimiento.
B2 adjective /ˈɡreɪ.ʃəs/

Gracious

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

exploitative

explotador
Meaning
making use of a situation or people unfairly and unethically for one's own advantage
Example
The workers protested against the exploitative practices of the factory.
Los trabajadores protestaron contra las prácticas explotadoras de la fábrica.
B1 adjective /ˈhæn.səm/

handsome

felicidad
Meaning
attractive in appearance, usually referring to men; also can mean generous or impressive in size.
Example
He looked very handsome in his new suit.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B1 noun, verb /ˈɛksˌreɪ/

x-ray

radiografía; rayos X
Meaning
a form of electromagnetic radiation used to see inside objects or the human body; to examine or scan using X-rays
Example
The doctor ordered an X-ray to check for a broken bone.
El médico pidió una radiografía para revisar el hueso.
A1 verb /lʊk/

look

mirar
Meaning
to direct your eyes to see something; to appear or seem
Example
Look at the beautiful sunset in the sky.
Mira el hermoso atardecer en el cielo.
C2 verb /ʌpˈhiːv/

upheave

levantar
Meaning
to lift or raise something forcefully; to cause to rise suddenly
Example
The workers had to upheave the heavy stone to clear the path.
Los trabajadores tuvieron que levantar la piedra pesada para despejar el camino.
C2 noun /nɪmf/

Nymph

Ninfa
Meaning
a mythological spirit of nature; a beautiful young woman in classical mythology
Example
The water nymph appeared by the moonlit lake.
La ninfa del agua apareció junto al lago iluminado por la luna.
B2 noun /ɡriːf/

Grief

gran pena; dolor profundo
Meaning
deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone's death; trouble or suffering
Example
The family was overwhelmed with grief after losing their beloved pet.
La familia estaba abrumada por el dolor después de perder a su querido animal.
A2 noun /tent/

Tent

tienda
Meaning
a portable shelter made of cloth or canvas; military accommodation
Example
The soldiers set up their tent in the military camp.
Los soldados montaron su tienda en el campamento militar.
C1 noun /ˈvɪstə/

vista

vista
Meaning
A pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening.
Example
From the mountain top, we admired the breathtaking vista of the valley below.
Desde la cima de la montaña, admiramos la vista impresionante del valle abajo.
C2 adjective /ˈveɪpərəs/

Vaporous

vaporoso; vago
Meaning
consisting of vapor; vague or insubstantial
Example
The morning air was filled with vaporous mist.
El aire de la mañana estaba lleno de niebla vaporosa.
C2 noun /ˈæltruɪst/

altruist

altruista
Meaning
a person who has an unselfish concern for the welfare of others
Example
He is an altruist who always puts others' needs before his own.
Él es un altruista que siempre pone las necesidades de los demás antes que las suyas propias.
C1 noun /ˌoʊvərprəˈdʌkʃən/

overproduction

sobreproducción
Meaning
The act of producing more of something than is needed or can be consumed.
Example
The economic crisis was caused by the overproduction of goods.
La crisis económica fue causada por la sobreproducción de bienes.
C2 verb /ˈoʊɡəl/

ogle

mirar lascivamente
Meaning
To look at someone with obvious sexual interest.
Example
He kept ogling the models on the runway.
Él no podía dejar de mirar las modelos en la pasarela.
C1 noun daɪˈkɒtəmi

dichotomy

dicotomía
Meaning
A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.
Example
The dichotomy between tradition and modernity is often debated.
La dicotomía entre la tradición y la modernidad a menudo es debatida.
B2 noun /ɒpˈtɪʃən/

optician

optometrista
Meaning
A person who makes or sells glasses and contact lenses.
Example
The optician adjusted my new glasses to fit better.
El optometrista ajustó mis nuevas gafas para que quedaran mejor.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪfəni/

antiphony

antífona
Meaning
a form of music in which two or more groups or choirs sing alternately in response to each other
Example
The cathedral's architecture was designed to enhance the effect of antiphony.
La arquitectura de la catedral fue diseñada para mejorar el efecto de la antífona.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈteɪk/

overtake

adelantar
Meaning
to catch up with and pass someone or something; to surpass
Example
The runner managed to overtake his competitor in the final lap.
El corredor logró adelantar a su competidor en la última vuelta.
B1 noun /ˈmʌðər ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/

mother language

lengua materna
Meaning
the first language a person learns from childhood; native language
Example
Children learn best when they are taught in their mother language.
Los niños aprenden mejor en su lengua materna.
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.
C2 noun /ˈæktʃuˌɛri/

actuary

actuario
Meaning
A professional who analyzes financial risk using mathematics, statistics, and financial theory, especially in insurance and pensions.
Example
The actuary calculated the risk before finalizing the insurance policy.
El actuario calculó el riesgo antes de finalizar la póliza de seguro.
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 /lɜːrn/

learn

aprender
Meaning
to acquire knowledge or skills; to gain understanding
Example
Children learn quickly when they are interested.
Los niños aprenden rápidamente cuando están interesados.
C1 adjective /ˈkælkjʊleɪtɪŋ/

calculating

calculador
Meaning
acting in a scheming and ruthlessly determined way
Example
He had a cold and calculating approach to business.
Tenía un enfoque frío y calculador hacia los negocios.
C2 noun /ˈsɪniæst/

cineast

cineasta
Meaning
A film enthusiast or filmmaker; a person deeply interested in cinema.
Example
As a true cineast, she spends most weekends watching classic films.
Como una verdadera cineasta, pasa la mayoría de los fines de semana viendo películas clásicas.
C1 adjective ʌnɪnˈhæbɪtəbəl

uninhabitable

inhabitable
Meaning
Not suitable or safe for people to live in.
Example
Rapid urbanization can make cities uninhabitable.
La rápida urbanización puede hacer que las ciudades sean inhabitables.
C2 adjective /ˈbæti/

batty

loco
Meaning
crazy or eccentric in behavior
Example
The old man down the street is a bit batty but harmless.
El anciano de la calle es un poco loco pero inofensivo.
C2 noun /ˈmæŋɡoʊ fɪʃ/

Mango fish

pez barramundi
Meaning
A popular white fish also known as barramundi or Asian sea bass
Example
Mango fish is prized for its delicate flavor and tender texture.
El pez barramundi es apreciado por su sabor delicado y su textura tierna.
C2 noun /ˈkɒɡneɪt/

cognate

cognado
Meaning
a word related to another word in origin; having the same linguistic root
Example
The Spanish word 'madre' and the English word 'mother' are cognates.
La palabra española 'madre' y la palabra inglesa 'mother' son cognados.
C1 noun /daɪˈsɛkʃən/

dissection

disección
Meaning
the act of cutting apart or analyzing something in detail, especially a body or structure
Example
The dissection of the specimen revealed important details about its structure.
La disección del espécimen reveló detalles importantes sobre su estructura.
C2 noun /ɛnˈkoʊmiəm/

encomium

elogio
Meaning
A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly.
Example
He delivered an encomium to his retiring teacher.
Él pronunció un elogio a su maestro que se retiraba.
B2 verb/noun /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/

exhibit

exhibir
Meaning
To display or show publicly; something put on display.
Example
The museum will exhibit ancient artifacts.
El museo exhibirá artefactos antiguos.
C2 adjective /ˌkæləˈrɪfɪk/

calorific

calórico
Meaning
Relating to the amount of energy contained in food or fuel.
Example
Chocolate is highly calorific, so it should be eaten in moderation.
El chocolate es muy calórico, por lo que debe comerse con moderación.
B2 adjective /ˈdjʊərəbəl/

Durable

duradero; resistente; fuerte
Meaning
able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; lasting; strong
Example
This durable fabric will last for many years.
Esta tela duradera durará muchos años.
C1 adjective ˈkʌm.bə.səm

cumbersome

pesado, torpe, difícil de manejar
Meaning
Heavy, unwieldy, difficult to handle or carry.
Example
The cumbersome luggage slowed him down.
El equipaje pesado lo ralentizó.
C1 noun /ˈnaɪt.fɔːl/

nightfall

caída de la noche
Meaning
the time when night begins; dusk
Example
They decided to return home before nightfall.
Decidieron regresar a casa antes de la caída de la noche.
C1 adjective /ˈædəmənt/

Adamant

terco; obstinado; firme; inflexible
Meaning
একগুঁয়ে; জেদী; দৃঢ়সংকল্প; অনমনীয়;
Example
She was adamant about her decision to leave the company.
Ella fue terca con su decisión de dejar la empresa.
B2 noun /ɪnˈkluːʒən/

inclusion

inclusión
Meaning
the action or state of including or being included within a group or structure
Example
Diversity and inclusion are key values in modern workplaces.
La diversidad y la inclusión son valores clave en los lugares de trabajo modernos.
C2 verb /həˈbɪtʃuˌeɪt/

habituate

acostumbrar
Meaning
to make someone accustomed to something
Example
The monks habituated themselves to meditation.
Los monjes se acostumbraron a la meditación.
A2 verb /dɪˈskʌs/

discuss

discutir
Meaning
To talk about something with another person or group in detail.
Example
We need to discuss the project before finalizing it.
Necesitamos discutir el proyecto antes de finalizarlo.
B1 adverb /ˈrɒŋli/

wrongly

incorrectamente
Meaning
in an incorrect or mistaken way; unfairly or unjustly
Example
He was wrongly accused of the crime.
Fue acusado incorrectamente del crimen.
B2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.tər.i/

introductory

introductorio
Meaning
Serving as an introduction; preliminary or preparatory.
Example
The professor gave an introductory lecture on economics.
El profesor dio una conferencia introductoria sobre economía.
C1 adjective /ˈluːdɪkrəs/

ludicrous

absurdo
Meaning
so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing
Example
It is ludicrous to think the Earth is flat.
Es absurdo pensar que la Tierra es plana.
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 /ɪmˈpɒs.tər/

Impostor

impostor; fraude
Meaning
a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others; a fraud
Example
The impostor convinced everyone he was a doctor until his fake credentials were discovered.
El impostor convenció a todos de que era un doctor hasta que se descubrió que sus credenciales eran falsas.
B1 noun /rɪˈfjuːz/

Refuse

basura; rechazo
Meaning
waste material; garbage; to decline or reject something
Example
Please put the refuse in the designated bins.
Por favor, ponga la basura en los cubos designados.
A1 adjective /pɪŋk/

Pink

rosado
Meaning
pale red color; slightly red
Example
She wore a beautiful pink dress to the party.
Ella llevaba un hermoso vestido rosado en la fiesta.
C2 noun /ˈɔː.rɪ.fɪs/

orifice

orificio
Meaning
an opening or hole, especially in the body or a device
Example
The medicine was applied through a small orifice in the device.
El medicamento se aplicó a través de un pequeño orificio en el dispositivo.
C2 verb /ˈɛmɪt/

emmet

hormiga
Meaning
an ant; a small insect
Example
The emmet carried food to its nest.
La hormiga llevó comida a su nido.