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B2 noun ɔːˈɡæn.ɪk fuːdz

organic foods

alimentos orgánicos
Meaning
Food produced without the use of chemicals such as artificial pesticides, fertilizers, or other artificial agents.
Example
Organic foods are healthier than processed foods.
Los alimentos orgánicos son más saludables que los alimentos procesados.
C1 verb /ˈɒs.ɪ.leɪt/

oscillate

moverse o balancearse de un lado a otro entre dos puntos o estados
Meaning
To swing or move back and forth between two points or states
Example
The stock market tends to oscillate during uncertain times.
El mercado de valores tiende a oscilar durante tiempos inciertos.
C2 adjective /ɒmˈnɪʃ.ənt/

Omniscient

omnisciente
Meaning
having complete knowledge; all-knowing
Example
The narrator in the novel appears to be omniscient, knowing every character's thoughts.
El narrador en la novela parece ser omnisciente, conociendo todos los pensamientos de los personajes.
C2 verb /ˈɒsɪfaɪ/

ossify

osificar
Meaning
to turn into bone or become rigid and inflexible
Example
With age, some tissues tend to ossify.
Con la edad, algunos tejidos tienden a osificarse.
B2 adverb /ˈaʊtraɪt/

Outright

directamente; completamente; sin reservas
Meaning
completely; directly; without reservation or concealment
Example
She rejected the proposal outright.
Ella rechazó la propuesta directamente.
C2 adjective /əˈrækjələr/

oracular

oracular
Meaning
Resembling an oracle; giving wise, mysterious, or prophetic statements
Example
Her oracular words left the audience deep in thought.
Sus palabras oraculares dejaron a la audiencia profundamente pensativa.
C1 adjective /ˌɔː.riˈen.təl/

Oriental

relativo a los países del Este de Asia; oriental
Meaning
relating to the countries of East Asia; eastern
Example
The museum has a beautiful collection of oriental art.
El museo tiene una hermosa colección de arte oriental.
C1 noun ˌoʊ.vɚˈɡreɪ.zɪŋ

overgrazing

sobrepastoreo
Meaning
The practice of allowing livestock to graze to the point of damaging vegetation.
Example
Overgrazing leads to soil erosion and loss of biodiversity.
El sobrepastoreo lleva a la erosión del suelo y la pérdida de biodiversidad.
C1 noun /ɔːr/

Oar

remo
Meaning
a long pole with a flat blade used to row a boat
Example
He dipped the oar into the water and pulled the boat forward.
Sumergió el remo en el agua y empujó el bote hacia adelante.
C1 noun /ˈɑn.set/

Onset

inicio; comienzo
Meaning
the beginning or early stages of something; the start of a medical condition
Example
The onset of winter brought heavy snowfall.
El inicio del invierno trajo fuertes nevadas.
B2 noun /ˌɑb.lɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Obligation

obligación
Meaning
a duty or commitment; something that must be done legally or morally
Example
Parents have an obligation to care for their children.
Los padres tienen la obligación de cuidar a sus hijos.
B1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈweɪt/

overweight

sobrepeso
Meaning
heavier than is considered healthy or normal
Example
The doctor advised him to lose weight as he was overweight.
El doctor le aconsejó perder peso ya que tenía sobrepeso.
C1 noun /əˈkɜr.əns/

Occurrence

suceso
Meaning
an instance or event of something happening; the fact of occurring
Example
The occurrence of earthquakes is common in this region.
La ocurrencia de terremotos es común en esta región.
B2 adverb /ˈɒdli/

oddly

extrañamente
Meaning
in a strange or unusual way; unexpectedly
Example
Oddly, he didn’t seem upset by the bad news.
Extrañamente, no parecía molesto por la mala noticia.
A2 noun /ɔɪl/

Oil

aceite
Meaning
a viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, used for cooking or fuel
Example
Heat the oil in a pan before adding the vegetables.
Calienta el aceite en una sartén antes de añadir las verduras.
C1 adjective /əˈbliːk/

Oblique

oblicuo; diagonal; indirecto o evasivo
Meaning
slanting; diagonal; indirect or evasive
Example
The artist drew an oblique line across the canvas.
El artista dibujó una línea oblicua en el lienzo.
B1 noun /ˈɑb.stə.kəl/

Obstacle

obstáculo
Meaning
something that blocks or makes progress difficult; a barrier
Example
Bad weather was the main obstacle to our journey.
El mal tiempo fue el principal obstáculo para nuestro viaje.
C1 noun /ˈoʊvərˌtoʊn/

overtone

implicación sutil
Meaning
A subtle quality, implication, or additional meaning beyond the obvious.
Example
His speech had political overtones that were hard to ignore.
Su discurso tenía connotaciones políticas que eran difíciles de ignorar.
B2 adjective + noun ˈɒptɪməl ˈtempərətʃər

optimal temperature

temperatura óptima
Meaning
The best or most favorable temperature for a particular purpose
Example
Winter provides optimal temperature for farming.
El invierno proporciona la temperatura óptima para la agricultura.
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈriːtʃ/

overreach

sobreesfuerzo
Meaning
to go beyond what is proper, acceptable, or achievable; to overextend
Example
The politician overreached by making promises he couldn't keep.
El político hizo un esfuerzo excesivo al hacer promesas que no pudo cumplir.
A2 adjective /ˈɑp.ə.zɪt/

Opposite

opuesto; completamente diferente; cara a cara; inverso;
Meaning
Contrary; completely different; facing each other; reverse;
Example
They have opposite views on politics but remain good friends.
Tienen puntos de vista opuestos sobre la política, pero siguen siendo buenos amigos.
C2 noun /ˈɔːrdnəns/

ordnance

suministros militares
Meaning
Military supplies including weapons, ammunition, and combat equipment.
Example
The army stored ordnance in a secure facility outside the city.
El ejército almacenó suministros militares en una instalación segura fuera de la ciudad.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌfɪt/

outfit

conjunto de ropa
Meaning
A set of clothes worn together, often for a particular occasion.
Example
She wore a beautiful outfit to the party.
Ella usó un hermoso conjunto de ropa para la fiesta.
C1 adjective /ˌaʊtˈspoʊkən/

Outspoken

franco
Meaning
frank; speaking directly
Example
She is known for being outspoken about social issues.
Es conocida por ser franca sobre los problemas sociales.
C2 adjective /əbˈstrɛpərəs/

obstreperous

ruidoso y difícil de controlar
Meaning
Noisy and difficult to control.
Example
The obstreperous students disrupted the class.
Los estudiantes ruidosos interrumpieron la clase.
B1 adverb /əˈkeɪʒənəli/

Occasionally

ocasionalmente; de vez en cuando;
Meaning
sometimes; from time to time; not regularly
Example
I occasionally visit my grandmother on weekends.
A veces visito a mi abuela los fines de semana.
B2 noun /ˈɒt.ər/

Otter

nutria
Meaning
a mammal with webbed feet that lives near water and feeds on fish
Example
The playful otter swam gracefully in the river.
La nutria juguetona nadaba con gracia en el río.
C2 noun /oʊd/

ode

oda
Meaning
a lyrical poem, often expressing praise or strong emotions
Example
The poet wrote an ode to the beauty of nature.
El poeta escribió una oda a la belleza de la naturaleza.
B2 adjective /aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/

outrageous

atroz
Meaning
Shockingly bad or excessive; very unusual or amusing.
Example
The comedian told an outrageous joke.
El comediante contó un chiste atroz.
C1 verb /aʊst/

oust

destituir
Meaning
To remove someone from a position or place of power or authority.
Example
The rebels ousted the dictator from power.
Los rebeldes destituyeron al dictador del poder.
B2 adjective /ˈɔɪl.i/

Oily

oleoso; cubierto de aceite; grasoso
Meaning
covered with oil; containing oil; greasy
Example
Her oily skin needs special care.
Su piel aceitosa necesita cuidados especiales.
C2 noun /ˈɒkjʊlɪst/

oculist

optometrista
Meaning
An old-fashioned term for an eye doctor or ophthalmologist.
Example
The village oculist was known for treating various eye diseases.
El oculista del pueblo era conocido por tratar diversas enfermedades oculares.
B2 verb /əˈblaɪdʒ/

oblige

obligar
Meaning
to compel or require someone to do something; to help or do a favor
Example
I would be happy to oblige you with the information you need.
Estaría feliz de obligarte con la información que necesitas.
C2 noun /ˈɒn.rʌʃ/

onrush

embestida
Meaning
A sudden powerful forward or downward rush or flow.
Example
The onrush of water swept away the bridge.
La embestida de agua arrastró el puente.
A2 adverb; noun /ˌaʊtˈdɔːrz/

outdoors

al aire libre
Meaning
outside a building; the natural environment outside
Example
We spent the whole afternoon outdoors enjoying the fresh air.
Pasamos toda la tarde al aire libre disfrutando del aire fresco.
C2 adjective /əˈfɪʃəs/

officious

entrometido
Meaning
Excessively eager to offer unwanted help or advice; meddlesome.
Example
The officious guard kept interrupting the visitors with unnecessary instructions.
El guardia entrometido interrumpía a los visitantes con instrucciones innecesarias.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈkʌm/

overcome

superar
Meaning
To succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty.
Example
You can overcome procrastination with planning.
Puedes superar la procrastinación con planificación.
C2 noun /ɒmˈnɪʃəns/

omniscience

omnisciencia
Meaning
the state of knowing everything
Example
The novel's narrator has an air of omniscience, revealing every character's thoughts.
El narrador de la novela tiene un aire de omnisciencia, revelando los pensamientos de cada personaje.
C2 verb /əˈkluːd/

occlude

ocluir
Meaning
To block or close up an opening or passage.
Example
The pipe was occluded by mineral deposits.
La tubería estaba ocluida por depósitos minerales.
B2 adjective /ˈɔː.rəl/

Oral

oral; relacionado con la boca
Meaning
spoken rather than written; relating to the mouth
Example
The oral examination will test your speaking skills.
El examen oral evaluará tus habilidades de hablar.
A1 adverb /wʌns/

Once

una vez; alguna vez en el pasado
Meaning
one time only; at some time in the past; formerly
Example
I have been to Paris once in my life.
He estado en París una vez en mi vida.
C1 adjective /əbˈzɜːrvənt/

Observant

observador
Meaning
quick to notice things; watchful; attentive
Example
The observant detective noticed every small detail at the crime scene.
El detective observador notó cada pequeño detalle en la escena del crimen.
C2 noun /ˈɒrɪz(ə)n/

orison

oración
Meaning
a prayer, especially a devout or formal one
Example
He whispered a quiet orison before going to sleep.
Susurró una oración tranquila antes de dormir.
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈθroʊ/

overthrow

felicidad
Meaning
To remove a leader or government from power, often by force.
Example
The rebels planned to overthrow the corrupt regime.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 noun /ˌɒn.əˌmæt.əˈpiː.ə/

onomatopoeia

onomatopeya
Meaning
The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named.
Example
The word 'buzz' is an example of onomatopoeia.
La palabra 'zumbido' es un ejemplo de onomatopeya.
C1 noun /oʊˈveɪʃən/

ovation

ovación
Meaning
an enthusiastic show of approval, especially by clapping hands
Example
The actor received a standing ovation after his performance.
El actor recibió una ovación de pie después de su actuación.
C1 adjective /əˈkʌlt/

occult

oculto
Meaning
Relating to mysterious, supernatural, or magical powers and practices.
Example
She had always been fascinated by the occult and its hidden knowledge.
Ella siempre estuvo fascinada por lo oculto y su conocimiento oculto.
C2 verb /əbˈtruːd/

obtrude

obstruir
Meaning
to force oneself or one's ideas into a situation uninvited or inappropriately
Example
He didn’t want to obtrude into their private conversation.
Él no quería obstruir su conversación privada.
C1 noun /oʊθ/

Oath

juramento
Meaning
a solemn promise or declaration; a sworn statement
Example
The doctor took an oath to help patients.
El doctor hizo un juramento de ayudar a los pacientes.
C2 noun /əbˈstrʌkʃənɪst/

obstructionist

obstruccionista
Meaning
a person who deliberately delays or prevents progress by being uncooperative or oppositional
Example
The obstructionist in the committee kept delaying the decision-making process.
El obstruccionista en el comité siguió retrasando el proceso de toma de decisiones.
C1 verb əˈblɪt.ə.reɪt

obliterate

destruir
Meaning
To destroy utterly; wipe out completely, to erase or remove something completely.
Example
The storm obliterated entire villages.
La tormenta destruyó aldeas enteras.
C1 adjective /ˌɒmnɪˈprezənt/

omnipresent

omnipresente
Meaning
(of God) present everywhere at the same time.
Example
Social media has become an omnipresent force in modern society.
Las redes sociales se han convertido en una fuerza omnipresente en la sociedad moderna.
C1 noun /ˈoʊ.mən/

Omen

presagio de buena o mala suerte futura
Meaning
an event regarded as a sign of future good or bad luck
Example
Many people consider a black cat crossing your path a bad omen.
Muchas personas consideran que un gato negro cruzando tu camino es un mal presagio.
B2 verb /ˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

occupy

ocupar
Meaning
to take up space or time; to live or work in a place
Example
The new family will occupy the house next month.
La nueva familia ocupará la casa el próximo mes.
C2 noun /ˈɑb.lə.kwi/

Obloquy

crítica severa o abuso verbal; condena pública
Meaning
harsh criticism or verbal abuse; strong public condemnation
Example
The politician faced obloquy after the scandal.
El político enfrentó obloquio después del escándalo.
B1 adjective /ˌoʊld ˈfæʃənd/

old-fashioned

anticuado
Meaning
not modern; belonging to an earlier time
Example
He still wears an old-fashioned hat.
Él todavía usa un sombrero anticuado.
C2 noun /ˈɒbsɪkwi/

obsequy

obsequio
Meaning
A funeral rite, usually used in plural form obsequies.
Example
The village gathered for the obsequy of their beloved teacher.
El pueblo se reunió para el obsequio de su querido maestro.
A1 adjective /oʊld/

old

viejo
Meaning
having lived for a long time; not new or young
Example
He still drives his old car.
Él todavía conduce su coche viejo.
C2 adjective /əˈprəʊ.bri.əs/

opprobrious

despectivo
Meaning
Expressing strong criticism or scorn.
Example
He made opprobrious remarks about his opponent.
Él hizo comentarios despectivos sobre su oponente.
A1 adverb /ɔːf/

off

apagado
Meaning
away from a place, position, or time; not functioning
Example
He turned off the light before leaving the room.
Apagó la luz antes de salir de la habitación.
A2 noun /ˈoʊ.nər/

Owner

dueño
Meaning
a person who owns something; someone who has legal possession of property
Example
The owner of the restaurant greeted us warmly.
El dueño del restaurante nos saludó calurosamente.
B2 adjective /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/

outstanding

extraordinario
Meaning
extremely good or impressive; not yet resolved or paid
Example
She received an award for her outstanding performance.
Recibió un premio por su actuación extraordinaria.
C1 adverb /ˈɒp.tɪ.məl.i/

optimally

de manera óptima
Meaning
In the most effective or efficient way possible.
Example
Tasks should be allocated optimally for maximum output.
Las tareas deben asignarse de manera óptima para obtener el máximo rendimiento.
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.
B1 noun /ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nə.ti/

opportunity

oportunidad
Meaning
A favorable chance or set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.
Example
She seized the opportunity to study abroad.
Ella aprovechó la oportunidad de estudiar en el extranjero.
C1 adjective /əbˈnɒkʃəs/

Obnoxious

odioso
Meaning
extremely unpleasant; offensive; annoying
Example
His obnoxious behavior at the party annoyed everyone.
Su comportamiento odioso en la fiesta molestó a todos.
B2 noun /əˈpoʊ.nənt/

Opponent

oponente; rival
Meaning
a person who disagrees with or resists a proposal or practice; someone who competes against another
Example
The chess player defeated his strongest opponent.
El jugador de ajedrez derrotó a su oponente más fuerte.
B1 noun /ˌɑk.jəˈpeɪ.ʃən/

Occupation

ocupación; profesión; toma de control
Meaning
a job or profession; the action of taking control of a place
Example
Teaching is her chosen occupation.
La enseñanza es su ocupación elegida.
B1 noun ˈɒk.sɪ.dʒən

oxygen

oxígeno. Un gas incoloro e inodoro, esencial para la vida.
Meaning
A colorless, odorless reactive gas, the chemical element of atomic number 8 and the life-supporting component of the air.
Example
Oxygen is vital for life.
El oxígeno es vital para la vida.
A2 adjective /ˈaʊtdɔːr/

outdoor

al aire libre
Meaning
situated, existing, or done outside a building
Example
We planned an outdoor picnic for the weekend.
Planeamos un picnic al aire libre para el fin de semana.
C1 adjective /ˌɑːpərˈtuːn/

opportune

momento oportuno
Meaning
Happening at a suitable or convenient time.
Example
She arrived at an opportune moment to help.
Llegó en un momento oportuno para ayudar.
C1 adjective əˈblɪv.i.əs

oblivious

despreocupado
Meaning
Being completely unaware of surrounding events.
Example
He was oblivious to the noise around him while reading.
Él no se dio cuenta del ruido a su alrededor mientras leía.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈtɜrn/

overturn

dar la vuelta / revertir una decisión
Meaning
to turn something upside down or to reverse a decision or judgment
Example
The court decided to overturn the previous ruling.
El tribunal decidió anular la decisión anterior.
B2 adverb /əˈfɪʃəli/

officially

oficialmente
Meaning
in a formal or authorized way
Example
The building was officially opened by the mayor.
El edificio fue oficialmente inaugurado por el alcalde.
C1 verb /əbˈstrʌkt/

obstruct

obstruir
Meaning
to block or hinder progress; to prevent or impede movement
Example
The fallen tree obstructed the road for several hours.
El árbol caído obstruyó el camino durante varias horas.
B2 noun /ˈɒs.trɪtʃ/

Ostrich

avestruz
Meaning
a large flightless bird native to Africa with long legs and neck
Example
The ostrich is the world's largest bird.
El avestruz es el pájaro más grande del mundo.
C2 noun /ˈɑːbəlɪsk/

obelisk

obelisco
Meaning
A tall, four-sided, narrow tapering monument with a pyramid-shaped top.
Example
The ancient Egyptians built obelisks to honor their gods.
Los antiguos egipcios construyeron obeliscos para honrar a sus dioses.
B2 noun /ˌɒpəˈzɪʃən/

opposition

oposición
Meaning
the action of opposing or resisting something
Example
The opposition to the new law was strong.
La oposición a la nueva ley fue fuerte.
A1 adjective /əʊˈkeɪ/

okay

está bien
Meaning
used to express agreement or acceptance
Example
It's okay to leave early today.
Está bien irse temprano hoy.
B1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈsiːz/

overseas

en el extranjero
Meaning
in or to a foreign country across the sea
Example
He went overseas for higher education.
Él fue al extranjero para estudiar.
C2 adjective /ɒmˈnɪp.ə.tənt/

omnipotent

omnipotente
Meaning
Having unlimited power; able to do anything; all-powerful.
Example
In many religions, God is considered omnipotent.
En muchas religiones, Dios se considera omnipotente.
C1 adjective /ˈaʊt.kɑːst/

Outcast

rechazado
Meaning
rejected by society; excluded person
Example
He felt like an outcast in his new school.
Él se sintió como un rechazado en su nueva escuela.
C1 noun ˌɒb.səˈlɛs.əns

obsolescence

obsolescencia
Meaning
The process of becoming obsolete or outdated and no longer used.
Example
The rapid advancement of technology leads to the obsolescence of old devices.
El rápido avance de la tecnología provoca la obsolescencia de los dispositivos antiguos.
B2 noun /ˈɔɪ.stər/

Oyster

ostra
Meaning
a type of shellfish that can be eaten and sometimes contains pearls
Example
She ordered fresh oysters at the seafood restaurant.
Ella ordenó ostras frescas en el restaurante de mariscos.
C2 verb /oʊˈpaɪn/

opine

expresar una opinión
Meaning
to express an opinion or belief
Example
The professor opined that the policy would fail.
El profesor opinó que la política fracasaría.
C2 noun ˈoʊʃən ˌstrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

ocean stratification

estratificación oceánica
Meaning
The formation of layers in ocean water due to differences in density.
Example
Ocean stratification affects marine biodiversity.
La estratificación oceánica afecta la biodiversidad marina.
C1 adjective əʊˈpeɪk

opaque

opaco, impenetrable, difícil de entender
Meaning
Not able to be seen through; not transparent; difficult to understand.
Example
The glass was too opaque to see through.
El vidrio era tan opaco que no se podía ver a través de él.
B1 noun /ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən/

operation

operación
Meaning
an act or process of functioning or operating
Example
The hospital performed a successful operation.
El hospital realizó una operación exitosa.
C1 adjective /əbˈtjuːs/

Obtuse

tonto; obtuso; lento de comprensión
Meaning
annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand; lacking in intelligence or perception
Example
He was being deliberately obtuse about the instructions.
Él estaba siendo deliberadamente obtuso sobre las instrucciones.
C1 verb /aʊtˈwɪt/

outwit

superar con astucia
Meaning
to defeat or gain an advantage over someone by being more clever or cunning
Example
The fox managed to outwit the hunters.
El zorro logró engañar a los cazadores.
C1 noun /ˈaʊtˌkraɪ/

outcry

protesta
Meaning
A strong expression of public anger or disapproval.
Example
The decision sparked an outcry among the citizens.
La decisión provocó una protesta entre los ciudadanos.
C2 noun /ˈɒlɪv brɑːntʃ/

olive-branch

rama de olivo
Meaning
A symbol of peace or reconciliation; an offer to end conflict.
Example
He extended an olive-branch to his rival after years of hostility.
Extendió una rama de olivo a su rival después de años de hostilidad.
B1 noun ˌɔː.ɡən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃənz

organizations

organizaciones
Meaning
Organized groups of people with a particular purpose
Example
Organizations play a key role in policymaking.
Las organizaciones desempeñan un papel clave en la toma de decisiones políticas.
C2 noun /oʊˈbeɪsəns/

obeisance

reverencia
Meaning
A gesture of respect such as a bow or curtsy.
Example
They bowed in obeisance to the king.
Ellos se inclinaron en reverencia al rey.
C2 noun /ˈɔːfəl/

offal

vísceras
Meaning
the internal organs and entrails of an animal used as food; waste parts
Example
The butcher prepared sausages using pork offal.
El carnicero preparó salchichas usando vísceras de cerdo.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlm/

overwhelm

abrumar
Meaning
to overpower someone emotionally or physically; to be too much to handle
Example
She was overwhelmed with gratitude after receiving the help.
Ella estaba abrumada de gratitud después de recibir la ayuda.
C1 adverb /ˈaʊtwədli/

Outwardly

externamente; superficialmente;
Meaning
on the surface; externally; in appearance
Example
Outwardly, he seemed calm, but inside he was nervous.
Exteriormente, parecía tranquilo, pero por dentro estaba nervioso.
C1 adjective /ˈɒm.ɪ.nəs/

Ominous

ominoso; amenazante
Meaning
giving the impression that something bad will happen; threatening; foreboding
Example
The dark clouds looked ominous before the storm.
Las nubes oscuras se veían ominosas antes de la tormenta.
C1 adjective /əˈblɪɡ.ə.tɔː.ri/

obligatory

obligatorio
Meaning
Required by a legal, moral, or other rule; compulsory.
Example
Wearing a seatbelt is obligatory in most countries.
Usar el cinturón de seguridad es obligatorio en la mayoría de los países.
B2 noun /ˈoʊ.dər/

Odour

olor
Meaning
a distinctive smell, especially an unpleasant one
Example
The odour of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
El olor de pan fresco llenó la cocina.
B1 adverb /ˈʌðərwaɪz/

Otherwise

de otra manera; si no; o sino
Meaning
in a different way; if not; or else; apart from that
Example
Study hard, otherwise you will fail the exam.
Estudia mucho, de lo contrario, reprobarás el examen.
C2 noun /əbˈsɪdiən/

obsidian

obsidiana (roca volcánica oscura y vidriosa)
Meaning
A hard, dark, glasslike volcanic rock formed by rapid solidification of lava.
Example
The knife was made from sharp obsidian.
El cuchillo estaba hecho de obsidiana afilada.
A2 noun əˈlɪm.pɪk ɡeɪmz

Olympic Games

juegos olímpicos
Meaning
The world's largest international sports competition held every four years, bringing together athletes from different countries to compete in various sports.
Example
The Olympic Games bring together the world's top athletes.
Los Juegos Olímpicos reúnen a los mejores atletas del mundo.
C2 noun /əˈblɪkwɪti/

obliquity

oblicuidad
Meaning
Deviation from moral or usual conduct; indirectness or lack of straightforwardness.
Example
The politician was criticized for the obliquity of his answers.
El político fue criticado por la oblicuidad de sus respuestas.
C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈduː/

outdo

superar
Meaning
To do better than someone else; to surpass.
Example
She always tries to outdo her classmates in exams.
Ella siempre trata de superar a sus compañeros de clase en los exámenes.
B2 noun /ˈoʊvərpæs/

overpass

paso elevado
Meaning
A bridge that carries one road or railway over another.
Example
The new overpass reduced traffic congestion in the city.
El nuevo paso elevado redujo la congestión de tráfico en la ciudad.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtlʊk/

outlook

perspectiva, pronóstico
Meaning
a person's general attitude or view; a forecast or prospect
Example
The economic outlook for the year is positive.
El pronóstico económico para el año es positivo.
B2 adverb /ˈoʊpənli/

Openly

abiertamente; públicamente
Meaning
in a frank and honest way; without concealment; publicly
Example
She spoke openly about her struggles with mental health.
Ella habló abiertamente sobre sus luchas con la salud mental.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/

outskirts

afueras de la ciudad
Meaning
The outer parts of a town or city, away from the center.
Example
They moved to the outskirts of the city for a quieter life.
Se mudaron a las afueras de la ciudad para una vida más tranquila.
C2 noun /oʊliˈændər/

Oleander

oleandro
Meaning
a poisonous evergreen shrub with clusters of white, pink, or red flowers
Example
The beautiful oleander flowers bloomed in the garden despite their toxic nature.
Las hermosas flores de oleandro florecieron en el jardín a pesar de su naturaleza tóxica.
C1 noun /ˈaʊtˌɡroʊθ/

outgrowth

desarrollo
Meaning
something that grows out of something else; a natural development or result
Example
The new policy was an outgrowth of years of debate.
La nueva política fue un desarrollo de años de debate.
C2 adjective /ˌɒbsəˈlɛsnt/

obsolescent

obsoleto
Meaning
Becoming outdated or on the way to becoming obsolete.
Example
The obsolescent technology could not compete with modern devices.
La tecnología obsoleta no pudo competir con los dispositivos modernos.
B1 adjective /əˈkeɪ.ʒən.əl/

Occasional

ocasional
Meaning
occurring infrequently or irregularly; happening from time to time
Example
She enjoys occasional walks in the park.
Ella disfruta de paseos ocasionales en el parque.
B1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.ʒɪn/

Origin

origen
Meaning
the point or place where something begins, arises, or is derived; the source
Example
Scientists are studying the origin of the universe.
Los científicos están estudiando el origen del universo.
C1 noun /ˌɒbstəˈtrɪʃən/

obstetrician

obstetra
Meaning
A doctor specializing in pregnancy, childbirth, and women's reproductive health.
Example
The obstetrician monitored the mother’s health throughout the pregnancy.
El obstetra monitoreó la salud de la madre durante el embarazo.
C1 adjective /oʊˈbiːs/

obese

obeso
Meaning
Extremely overweight; having an excessive amount of body fat.
Example
The doctor advised the obese patient to adopt a healthier lifestyle.
El doctor le recomendó al paciente obeso adoptar un estilo de vida más saludable.
C2 noun ˌɒbfəsˈkeɪʃən

obfuscation

ofuscación, confusión
Meaning
The action of making something obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.
Example
The obfuscation of the data made it difficult to interpret.
La ofuscación de los datos dificultó su interpretación.
B2 noun /ˈɔːɡən/

organ

órgano
Meaning
a part of the body that performs a specific function
Example
The heart is an important organ in the human body.
El corazón es un órgano importante en el cuerpo humano.
A2 noun /ˈɒf.ɪs/

office

oficina
Meaning
a room or building where people work, usually at desks
Example
She left the office early to attend a family event.
Ella dejó la oficina temprano para asistir a un evento familiar.
A2 adjective /ˈɔː.dɪ.nər.i/

Ordinary

ordinario; común; no especial
Meaning
normal; usual; not special
Example
It was just an ordinary day at the office.
Era solo un día ordinario en la oficina.
C2 verb /əbˈvɜːrt/

obvert

invertir
Meaning
To turn something so as to face in a different direction; in logic, to convert a proposition by negating both subject and predicate.
Example
The teacher asked the students to obvert the statement for practice.
El maestro pidió a los estudiantes que obvirtieran la declaración para practicar.