noon
All a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z
All CEFR A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
Content locale
EN English BN Bengali HI Hindi ES Español FR Francés DE Alemán RU Ruso ZH Chino JA Japonés
All Vocabulary Cards All Vocabularies
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈnɑːrsɪsɪst/

narcissist

narcisista
Meaning
A person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves.
Example
Everyone avoided him because he was a narcissist.
Todos lo evitaban porque era un narcisista.
C2 noun /ˈnaɪɪˌlɪzəm/

nihilism

nihilismo
Meaning
The rejection of all religious and moral principles, often in the belief that life is meaningless.
Example
The philosopher was criticized for promoting nihilism.
El filósofo fue criticado por promover el nihilismo.
C1 noun /ˌnoʊtəˈraɪəti/

notoriety

notoriedad
Meaning
The state of being famous or well-known for something bad.
Example
The criminal gained notoriety for his daring escapes.
El criminal ganó notoriedad por sus audaces escapatorias.
C2 adjective /ˈnɛtlˌsʌm/

nettlesome

irritante
Meaning
Causing irritation, annoyance, or difficulty.
Example
The nettlesome rules frustrated the workers.
Las reglas irritantes frustraron a los trabajadores.
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 noun /ˌnɛɡlɪˈʒeɪ/

negligee

bata de seda ligera
Meaning
A woman's light dressing gown, often made of thin or silky material.
Example
She wore a silk negligee before going to bed.
Ella usaba una bata de seda antes de irse a la cama.
C2 noun /ˈneɪdɪər/

nadir

nadir
Meaning
The lowest point of a situation or condition.
Example
The company reached its nadir during the financial crisis.
La empresa alcanzó su nadir durante la crisis financiera.
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.
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.
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.
A2 adverb /ˈnɪərbaɪ/

Near-by

cerca; en las cercanías
Meaning
close to; not far away; in the neighborhood
Example
There is a grocery store nearby.
Hay una tienda de comestibles cerca.
C1 adjective /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Negligible

insignificante
Meaning
so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant
Example
The side effects of this medicine are negligible.
Los efectos secundarios de este medicamento son insignificantes.
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.
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.
C1 verb /nɪp/

nip

pellizcar
Meaning
to pinch or bite lightly; to move quickly
Example
The cold wind nipped at my face.
El viento frío me pellizcó la cara.
C1 noun /ˈnɪkəl/

nickel

níquel
Meaning
a small coin, typically worth five cents in the United States
Example
He found a nickel on the ground.
Él encontró un níquel en el suelo.
A2 noun /ˈnjuːzˌpeɪpər/

newspaper

periódico
Meaning
a printed publication (usually daily or weekly) containing news, articles, advertisements, and correspondence
Example
I read the newspaper every morning.
Yo leo el periódico todas las mañanas.
C1 noun /ˈnoʊmæd/

nomad

nómada
Meaning
A person who has no permanent home and moves from place to place.
Example
The desert was once home to nomads who lived by herding animals.
El desierto fue una vez hogar de los nómadas que vivían pastoreando animales.
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 preposition/adverb/conjunction /ˌnɒtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/

notwithstanding

a pesar de
Meaning
In spite of; despite
Example
Notwithstanding the challenges, the team completed the project.
A pesar de los desafíos, el equipo completó el proyecto.
C1 verb /ˈnɪbəl/

nibble

mordisquear
Meaning
to take small bites of food
Example
The rabbit nibbled on a carrot.
El conejo mordisqueó una zanahoria.
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.
A1 adverb /ˈnɛvər/

never

nunca
Meaning
at no time in the past or future; not ever
Example
I have never seen such a beautiful sunset.
Nunca he visto un atardecer tan hermoso.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈnæsti/

nasty

desagradable
Meaning
very unpleasant, unkind, or offensive
Example
He made a nasty comment about her dress.
Hizo un comentario desagradable sobre su vestido.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌnɒn ɪɡˈzɪstənt/

non-existent

inexistente
Meaning
not real or not present; lacking existence
Example
The supposed evidence turned out to be non-existent.
La evidencia supuesta resultó ser inexistente.
C1 verb /nəˈsɛsɪteɪt/

necessitate

hacer necesario
Meaning
To make something necessary or unavoidable.
Example
The heavy rains necessitated the cancellation of the event.
Las fuertes lluvias hicieron inevitable la cancelación del evento.
A2 noun ˈneɪ.tʃər

nature

naturaleza. carácter.
Meaning
The basic or inherent features of something, especially when seen as characteristic of it.
Example
The calm nature of the environment helps healing.
La naturaleza tranquila del ambiente ayuda a la curación.
C1 noun /nɑːrˈkɒtɪk/

narcotic

narcótico
Meaning
A drug that dulls the senses and relieves pain, often causing sleep and sometimes addiction.
Example
The police seized a large amount of narcotic substances.
La policía incautó una gran cantidad de sustancias narcóticas.
C2 noun /ˈnɑːstrəm/

nostrum

medicina ineficaz
Meaning
a medicine or remedy, especially one that is not considered effective; a questionable solution
Example
The politician’s plan was dismissed as a mere nostrum for a complex problem.
El plan del político fue desestimado como un simple remedio para un problema complejo.
A2 noun /ˈneɪ.bər/

Neighbour

vecino; de al lado
Meaning
a person who lives near or next to another person
Example
My neighbour is very friendly and helpful.
Mi vecino es muy amigable y servicial.
B2 noun ˌnæv.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

navigation

navegación
Meaning
The process or activity of accurately ascertaining one's position and planning and following a route.
Example
GPS technology has improved the navigation of self-driving cars.
La tecnología GPS ha mejorado la navegación de los autos autónomos.
C1 adjective /nəʊˈmæd.ɪk/

nomadic

nómada
Meaning
Living the life of a nomad; wandering from place to place without a fixed home.
Example
The tribe led a nomadic lifestyle.
La tribu vivía un estilo de vida nómada.
C1 noun /ˈnep.ə.tɪz.əm/

Nepotism

Nepotismo
Meaning
the practice of favoring relatives or friends in business or politics
Example
The company was accused of nepotism in its hiring practices.
La empresa fue acusada de nepotismo en sus prácticas de contratación.
C1 verb /ˈnɔːrməlaɪz/

normalize

normalizar
Meaning
to bring something back to a normal or standard condition; to make something conform to a standard
Example
The government took steps to normalize relations with neighboring countries.
El gobierno tomó medidas para normalizar las relaciones con países vecinos.
C1 noun /ˈnoʊ.və/

Nova

nova
Meaning
a star that suddenly increases greatly in brightness
Example
Astronomers discovered a new nova in the constellation.
Los astrónomos descubrieron una nueva nova en la constelación.
C1 noun ˈnɛktər

Nectar

néctar
Meaning
A sweet liquid produced by flowers that serves as food for butterflies.
Example
Butterflies drink nectar from flowers.
Las mariposas beben néctar de las flores.
C2 noun /ˈnaɪəlɪst/

nihilist

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

Nexus

conexión; vínculo;
Meaning
a connection or series of connections linking two or more things
Example
There's a clear nexus between education and economic development.
Hay un claro nexo entre la educación y el desarrollo económico.
B2 noun /nɒsˈtæl.dʒə/

nostalgia

nostalgia
Meaning
A sentimental longing for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.
Example
Listening to old songs fills me with nostalgia.
Escuchar canciones antiguas me llena de nostalgia.
A2 noun /ˈnoʊtbʊk/

notebook

Meaning
a small book with blank or ruled pages for writing notes; also a portable computer
Example
She opened her notebook to jot down some ideas.
C2 noun /neɪv/

nave

nave central de la iglesia
Meaning
the central part of a church building intended to accommodate the congregation
Example
The choir sang beautifully in the church nave.
El coro cantó hermosamente en la nave de la iglesia.
C1 noun /naɪˈiːvteɪ/

naivete

ingenuidad
Meaning
The quality of being naive; lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.
Example
His naivete made him an easy target for manipulation.
Su ingenuidad lo convirtio en un blanco facil para la manipulacion.
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.
A1 pronoun /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

nothing

nada
Meaning
not anything; no thing
Example
She has nothing to worry about.
Ella no tiene nada de qué preocuparse.
B2 noun noʊˈbel praɪz

Nobel Prize

Premio Nobel
Meaning
Any of six international prizes awarded annually for outstanding work in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, economics, and the promotion of peace.
Example
Nobel Prize recognition evaded Bose's contributions.
El reconocimiento del Premio Nobel evadió las contribuciones de Bose.
B2 verb /nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/

negotiate

negociar
Meaning
To discuss something formally in order to reach an agreement.
Example
They negotiated a fair deal with the supplier.
Negociaron un trato justo con el proveedor.
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.
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.
A2 pronoun /ˈnoʊˌbɑːdi/

nobody

nadie
Meaning
no person; not anyone
Example
Nobody came to the party.
Nadie vino a la fiesta.
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.
B2 noun /ˈnek.taɪ/

Necktie

corbata
Meaning
a strip of cloth worn around the neck under a shirt collar and tied in front
Example
He adjusted his necktie before the important meeting.
Él ajustó su corbata antes de la importante reunión.
A2 verb /nɜːrs/

nurse

cuidar
Meaning
to care for someone who is sick or injured; to feed a baby
Example
She nursed her sick mother back to health.
Ella cuidó a su madre enferma hasta que se recuperó.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈnɒnʃələns/

nonchalance

despreocupación
Meaning
A relaxed and calm state, showing lack of concern or interest.
Example
She answered the tough questions with surprising nonchalance.
Ella respondió las preguntas difíciles con sorprendente despreocupación.
C2 noun /ˈnɛkrəˌmænsi/

necromancy

necromancia
Meaning
the practice of communicating with the dead, often to predict the future
Example
Ancient texts described rituals of necromancy performed by priests.
Los textos antiguos describen rituales de necromancia realizados por sacerdotes.
C1 noun njuːˈtræl.ə.ti

neutrality

neutralidad
Meaning
The state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartiality.
Example
Neutrality fosters trust in decision-making.
La neutralidad fomenta la confianza en la toma de decisiones.
C2 noun /ˈnɛtl̩/

nettle

planta con espinas que causa irritación al tocarla
Meaning
a plant with stinging hairs that cause irritation when touched
Example
He accidentally brushed against the nettle and felt a sharp sting.
Él accidentalmente rozó la ortiga y sintió un ardor agudo.
B2 adjective /ˈnær.ə.tɪv/

Narrative

narrativo; descriptivo; contar una historia
Meaning
relating to storytelling; descriptive; telling a story; recounting events
Example
The narrative structure of the novel was quite complex.
La estructura narrativa de la novela era bastante compleja.
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 adjective /ˈnoʊ.bəl/

Noble

noble
Meaning
having high moral qualities; honorable; generous; of aristocratic birth
Example
His noble actions helped many people in need.
Sus acciones nobles ayudaron a muchas personas necesitadas.
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.
A2 adjective ˈnesəseri

necessary

necesario
Meaning
Required to be done, achieved, or present; essential.
Example
Strict regulations are necessary for maintaining order.
Las estrictas regulaciones son necesarias para mantener el orden.
C1 adjective /nɑːkˈtɜr.nəl/

Nocturnal

nocturno
Meaning
active at night; happening during the night
Example
Owls are nocturnal animals that hunt at night.
Los búhos son animales nocturnos que cazan por la noche.
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.
A1 noun /nuːz/

news

noticias
Meaning
newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent events
Example
The news about the storm spread quickly.
Las noticias sobre la tormenta se extendieron rápidamente.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈnɔːrmətɪv/

normative

normativo
Meaning
relating to rules, standards, or norms that govern behavior or beliefs
Example
The study focused on the normative aspects of cultural behavior.
El estudio se centró en los aspectos normativos del comportamiento cultural.
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.
B1 noun /ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/

nationality

nacionalidad
Meaning
The status of belonging to a particular nation, either by birth or naturalization.
Example
Her nationality is Canadian, though she was born in France.
Su nacionalidad es canadiense, aunque nació en Francia.
C2 adjective /ˌnjuːmɪzˈmætɪk/

numismatic

numismático
Meaning
relating to the study or collection of coins, currency, and medals
Example
He has a numismatic collection of rare coins from around the world.
Él tiene una colección numismática de monedas raras de todo el mundo.
C2 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 /ˈnɔː.zi.ə/

Nausea

náusea
Meaning
a feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit
Example
The motion of the boat caused severe nausea.
El movimiento del bote causó una náusea severa.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈneɪtɪv/

native

nativo
Meaning
Belonging to a person by birth; originating in a particular place.
Example
He is a native speaker of Bengali.
Él es un hablante nativo de bengalí.
C2 noun /nɑːrˈsɪsəs/

narcissus

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

nursing

enfermería
Meaning
the profession or practice of caring for the sick or injured
Example
She is studying nursing to become a healthcare professional.
Ella está estudiando enfermería para convertirse en una profesional de la salud.
B1 adverb /ˈnætʃərəli/

Naturally

de forma natural
Meaning
in a natural manner; as expected; of course
Example
She naturally excels in mathematics.
Ella sobresale naturalmente en matemáticas.
C1 adjective /ˈnjʊrəl/

neural

neuronal
Meaning
Relating to nerves or the nervous system.
Example
Scientists study neural connections in the brain.
Los científicos estudian las conexiones neuronales en el cerebro.
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.
A1 noun /noʊˈvɛmbər/

november

noviembre
Meaning
the eleventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
November is often cool and quiet before winter begins.
Noviembre suele ser fresco y tranquilo antes de que empiece el invierno.
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.
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 /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.
A2 adjective /ˈnætʃərəl/

natural

natural
Meaning
existing in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind
Example
She prefers to use natural ingredients in her cooking.
Ella prefiere usar ingredientes naturales en su cocina.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈnɔːti/

naughty

travieso
Meaning
Disobedient or mischievous, often in a playful or mildly bad way.
Example
The naughty child drew on the walls with crayons.
El niño travieso dibujó en las paredes con crayones.
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.
A2 noun /niːs/

niece

sobrina
Meaning
the daughter of one's brother or sister
Example
My niece is studying at the university this year.
Mi sobrina está estudiando en la universidad este año.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪvəl/

naval

naval
Meaning
relating to a country's navy or military ships
Example
The country invested heavily in naval defense.
El país invirtió fuertemente en defensa naval.
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.
C1 verb /ˈnʌlɪfaɪ/

nullify

anular
Meaning
to make something legally invalid or ineffective
Example
The court decided to nullify the contract.
El tribunal decidió anular el contrato.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈneb.jə.ləs/

Nebulous

vago; poco claro; nebuloso
Meaning
vague or unclear; lacking definite form; hazy
Example
His plans for the future remain nebulous and unclear.
Sus planes para el futuro siguen siendo nebulosos y poco claros.
C1 noun /ˈnɒs.trɪl/

Nostril

fosa nasal
Meaning
either of the two openings in the nose through which air passes
Example
The doctor checked each nostril for any blockage.
El doctor revisó cada fosa nasal en busca de cualquier obstrucción.
C2 noun /naɪˈdʒel.ə/

Nigella

comino negro
Meaning
small black seeds with a nutty, slightly bitter flavor, also known as black cumin or black seed
Example
Sprinkle nigella seeds on top of the bread before baking.
Espolvorea semillas de comino negro encima del pan antes de hornear.
C2 verb /ˈnɔːzieɪt/

nauseate

provocar náuseas
Meaning
To make someone feel sick, with an inclination to vomit.
Example
The spoiled food nauseated him quickly.
La comida echada a perder lo nauseó rápidamente.
B1 noun /nɛt/

net

red
Meaning
a piece of material made of threads or ropes woven together, used to catch or hold things
Example
The fisherman cast his net into the sea.
El pescador lanzó su red al mar.
B2 adjective /ˈniː.di/

Needy

necesitado; pobre; sin recursos
Meaning
requiring help or support; poor; lacking basic necessities
Example
The charity helps needy families during the winter.
La caridad ayuda a las familias necesitadas durante el invierno.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌnɒndɪˈskrɪpt/

nondescript

común
Meaning
Lacking distinctive or interesting features; dull and unremarkable.
Example
He lives in a nondescript apartment building on the edge of town.
Él vive en un edificio de apartamentos común en las afueras de la ciudad.
C1 noun /ˈnɔːrməlsi/

normalcy

normalidad
Meaning
The condition of being normal; a return to usual or expected conditions.
Example
After the flood, the town struggled to regain a sense of normalcy.
Después de la inundación, la ciudad luchó por recuperar un sentido de normalidad.
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.
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 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 noun ˈnjʊə.rəʊ ˌfiːd.bæk

neurofeedback

técnica que utiliza actividades cerebrales en tiempo real para enseñar la autorregulación de la función cerebral
Meaning
A technique that uses real-time displays of brain activity to teach self-regulation of brain function.
Example
Neurofeedback enhances cognitive performance and relaxation.
El neurofeedback mejora el rendimiento cognitivo y la relajación.
C1 noun /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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈnoʊmənˌkleɪtʃər/

nomenclature

nomenclatura
Meaning
A system of names or terms used in a particular science, art, or field.
Example
The chemical nomenclature can be difficult for beginners to understand.
La nomenclatura química puede ser difícil para los principiantes de entender.
B1 noun /ˈneɪʃən/

nation

nación
Meaning
a large group of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language
Example
The nation celebrated its independence day with pride.
La nación celebró su día de independencia con orgullo.
A2 noun /ˈneɪbər/

neighbor

vecino
Meaning
a person living next door or nearby
Example
My neighbor lent me some sugar when I ran out.
Mi vecino me prestó algo de azúcar cuando me quedé sin.
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 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.