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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.
B2 adjective /ˈɔː.də.li/

Orderly

ordenado; sistemático; pacífico
Meaning
well-organized; systematic; peaceful
Example
Please keep your desk orderly and clean.
Por favor, mantén tu escritorio ordenado y limpio.
C1 adjective /aʊtˈmoʊdɪd/

outmoded

desfasado
Meaning
No longer in fashion or useful; outdated.
Example
That old computer is completely outmoded.
Esa computadora antigua está completamente desfasada.
C1 adjective /ˈɔːrdɪnəl/

ordinal

ordinal
Meaning
Relating to the order or position of something in a sequence (first, second, third, etc.).
Example
The ordinal number 'third' indicates position in a sequence.
El número ordinal 'tercero' indica la posición en una secuencia.
A1 adjective/adverb /ˈoʊnli/

only

único
Meaning
without others; solely
Example
He is the only person who knows the secret.
Él es la única persona que conoce el secreto.
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 ˈaʊt.sɔːr.sɪŋ

outsourcing

externalización
Meaning
The practice of having certain job functions done outside a company instead of having an in-house department or employee handle them.
Example
Many companies use outsourcing to reduce labor costs.
Muchas empresas utilizan la externalización para reducir los costos laborales.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪk/

optic

óptico
Meaning
Relating to the eye or vision.
Example
The optic nerve carries signals from the eye to the brain.
El nervio óptico lleva señales desde el ojo al cerebro.
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.
B2 noun /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzər/

organizer

organizador
Meaning
a person who arranges or coordinates activities, events, or groups; a tool or item used to keep things in order
Example
She worked as the main organizer of the international conference.
Ella fue la principal organizadora de la conferencia internacional.
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.
C1 adjective/adverb /ˌɒfˈhænd/

offhand

sin pensar
Meaning
Without previous thought or preparation; casual and sometimes dismissive.
Example
She gave an offhand reply to his serious question.
Ella dio una respuesta sin pensarlo a su seria pregunta.
B2 adjective; verb (past participle) /ˈɒkjʊpaɪd/

occupied

ocupado
Meaning
being in use or taken; filled or lived in; controlled or held by force
Example
The room is occupied, so please wait outside.
La habitación está ocupada, por favor espere afuera.
C1 noun /ˈɔːrdɪnəns/

ordinance

ordenanza
Meaning
An authoritative rule, law, or decree issued by a city, town, or authority.
Example
The city council passed an ordinance banning smoking in public parks.
El consejo municipal aprobó una ordenanza que prohíbe fumar en los parques públicos.
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.
C2 noun /ˈoʊ.vər.let/

Overlet

colchón adicional
Meaning
a thin mattress or pad placed over a bed for additional comfort
Example
The overlet makes the bed more comfortable to sleep on.
El overlet hace la cama más cómoda para dormir.
A2 noun /ˈɒpərə/

opera

ópera
Meaning
a dramatic performance in which the actors sing most of their lines
Example
We watched a beautiful opera at the theater last night.
Vimos una hermosa ópera en el teatro anoche.
B1 adjective /əˈfɪʃəl/

official

oficial
Meaning
relating to or connected with an authority or public office
Example
He is the official spokesperson for the company.
Él es el portavoz oficial de la empresa.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈɒbdʒɪkt/

object

objeto
Meaning
a thing that can be seen and touched
Example
The table is an object in the room.
La mesa es un objeto en la habitación.
C1 noun /ˈoʊvərˌsiːər/

overseer

supervisor
Meaning
a person who supervises work or workers; a manager
Example
The overseer made sure the workers followed safety rules.
El supervisor se aseguró de que los trabajadores siguieran las reglas de seguridad.
B1 noun /ˈɑp.ʃən/

Option

opción
Meaning
a thing that is or may be chosen; an alternative course of action
Example
You have the option to work from home or office.
Tienes la opción de trabajar desde casa o desde la oficina.
B2 adjective /ˈɒp.ʃən.əl/

Optional

opcional
Meaning
not compulsory; left to choice
Example
Wearing a tie is optional for this event.
Usar una corbata es opcional para este evento.
C2 noun /ˈoʊpiət/

opiate

opiáceo
Meaning
a drug containing opium or its derivatives, used to relieve pain or cause sleep
Example
The doctor prescribed an opiate to relieve the patient's pain.
El médico recetó un opiáceo para aliviar el dolor del paciente.
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.
C1 adjective /əbˈsɛsɪv/

obsessive

obsesivo
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by an obsession; thinking about something too much.
Example
He has an obsessive interest in cleanliness.
Él tiene un interés obsesivo en la limpieza.
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.
B2 noun /əbˈdʒek.ʃən/

Objection

objeción; desacuerdo; protesta;
Meaning
an expression of disagreement or disapproval; a reason for disagreeing
Example
The lawyer raised an objection during the trial.
El abogado levantó una objeción durante el juicio.
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.
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.
B2 verb əbˈzɜːrvd

observed

celebrar
Meaning
To celebrate or keep a religious or other festival.
Example
The day is observed annually to raise awareness.
El día se celebra anualmente para aumentar la conciencia.
B2 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlmɪŋ/

overwhelming

abrumador
Meaning
Very intense; overpowering.
Example
Large tasks can feel overwhelming.
Las grandes tareas pueden sentirse abrumadoras.
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.
C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈstrɛtʃ/

outstretch

extender
Meaning
To extend or stretch something outward.
Example
He outstretched his hand to help her up.
Él extendió su mano para ayudarla a levantarse.
C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪməm/

optimum

óptimo
Meaning
Most conducive to a favorable outcome; best.
Example
To achieve optimum results, we need to improve efficiency.
Para lograr los mejores resultados, necesitamos mejorar la eficiencia.
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 /ˌɔːrnɪˈθɑːlədʒi/

ornithology

ornitología
Meaning
the scientific study of birds
Example
She pursued ornithology to understand the migration patterns of birds.
Ella persiguió la ornitología para entender los patrones de migración de los pájaros.
C1 adjective /ˌaʊtˈlændɪʃ/

outlandish

extraño
Meaning
Looking or sounding bizarre or unfamiliar; strange.
Example
He wore an outlandish costume to the festival.
Él llevaba un traje extraño al festival.
B1 verb /ˈɒpəreɪtɪŋ/

operating

operando
Meaning
to control or manage the functioning of something
Example
The company has been operating in this market for five years.
La compañía ha estado operando en este mercado durante cinco años.
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 noun /ˈəʊpəs/

opus

obra creativa
Meaning
A creative work, especially a large and important piece of music or art.
Example
The composer considered the symphony his greatest opus.
El compositor consideró la sinfonía su mayor obra creativa.
B1 adjective /əˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.nəl/

Original

original; primario; auténtico
Meaning
first; fundamental; primary; authentic
Example
This is the original document, not a copy.
Este es el documento original, no una copia.
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.
B2 adjective /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃənəl/

organizational

organizacional
Meaning
relating to the structure or arrangement of a company or group
Example
He works on improving the organizational structure of the company.
Él trabaja en mejorar la estructura organizacional de la empresa.
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 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈwiːnɪŋ/

overweening

excesivamente arrogante
Meaning
excessively arrogant or prideful
Example
His overweening pride cost him many friends.
Su exceso de orgullo le costó muchos amigos.
C2 adjective /ˈɒfɪʃ/

offish

distante
Meaning
Unfriendly, distant, or reserved in manner.
Example
He seemed offish at the party and avoided most conversations.
Parecía distante en la fiesta y evitaba la mayoría de las conversaciones.
C2 adjective /ˈɒkjʊlər/

ocular

ocular
Meaning
Relating to the eye or vision.
Example
The patient was referred to a specialist for ocular treatment.
El paciente fue referido a un especialista para tratamiento ocular.
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.kən/

oaken

hecho de roble
Meaning
made of or resembling oak wood
Example
The villagers gathered around the oaken table in the hall.
Los aldeanos se reunieron alrededor de la mesa de roble en el salón.
C1 noun /ˈɒf.sprɪŋ/

offspring

descendencia
Meaning
a person's child or children; an animal's young
Example
The bird carefully fed its offspring.
El pájaro alimentó cuidadosamente a su descendencia.
C1 adjective /ˈɑp.ər.ə.tɪv/

Operative

activo; en efecto; funcionando; operativo;
Meaning
Functioning; in effect; working; active;
Example
The new safety protocols became operative immediately after the accident.
Los nuevos protocolos de seguridad se volvieron operativos inmediatamente después del accidente.
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.
B2 noun /ɑːks/

Ox

buey
Meaning
a large strong animal used for pulling heavy loads or plowing fields
Example
The farmer used an ox to plow the field.
El agricultor usó un buey para arar el campo.
A1 interjection /oʊ/

oh

¡Oh!
Meaning
used to express surprise, realization, or understanding
Example
Oh, I didn't know you were here!
¡Oh, no sabía que estabas aquí!
C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈrɔt/

overwrought

angustiado / excesivamente nervioso
Meaning
extremely agitated or nervous; excessively elaborate
Example
She was too overwrought to speak clearly after the accident.
Ella estaba demasiado angustiada para hablar claramente después del accidente.
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.
A1 adjective /ˈʌðər/

other

otro
Meaning
used to refer to something different from the one already mentioned or known
Example
I don't want this one, I will take the other one.
No quiero este, tomaré el otro.
C1 noun /ˈɔr.i.ənt/

Orient

Oriente, especialmente los países de Asia oriental
Meaning
the East, especially countries of eastern Asia; to determine one's position or direction
Example
Many spices come from the Orient.
Muchas especias vienen del Oriente.
B1 noun /ˈɒbstəkəlz/

obstacles

obstáculos
Meaning
Things that block one's way or prevent or hinder progress.
Example
Obstacles in life can often lead to valuable lessons.
Los obstáculos en la vida a menudo conducen a lecciones valiosas.
A2 adjective/adverb /ˈɒnˌlaɪn/

online

en línea
Meaning
connected to or available through the internet
Example
I prefer shopping online rather than going to stores.
Prefiero comprar en línea en lugar de ir a las tiendas.
C2 adjective /ˈəʊ.dər.əs/

Odorous

fragante; aromático
Meaning
having a strong smell; fragrant; aromatic
Example
The garden was filled with odorous flowers.
El jardín estaba lleno de flores fragantes.
C1 noun /ɒpˈtɒmɪtrɪst/

optometrist

optometrista
Meaning
A healthcare professional who examines eyes and prescribes corrective lenses.
Example
The optometrist prescribed new glasses for her.
El optometrista le recetó nuevos anteojos.
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 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.
B2 noun /ˌɑb.zɚˈveɪ.ʃən/

Observation

observación
Meaning
the action of watching something carefully; a comment or remark
Example
The scientist made careful observations of the experiment.
El científico hizo observaciones cuidadosas del experimento.
C1 verb /ɔːrˈdeɪn/

ordain

ordenar
Meaning
To officially make someone a priest or minister; to decree or order something officially.
Example
The bishop will ordain three new priests this Sunday.
El obispo ordenará tres nuevos sacerdotes este domingo.
C1 noun əˈblɪv.i.ən

oblivion

olvido, destrucción, desaparición
Meaning
The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening; complete forgetfulness.
Example
His name faded into oblivion over time.
Su nombre se desvaneció en el olvido con el tiempo.
A2 noun /ˈɒm.lət/

Omelet

tortilla
Meaning
a dish made from beaten eggs cooked in a frying pan and often folded around a filling
Example
She made a cheese omelet for breakfast.
Ella hizo una tortilla de queso para el desayuno.
B1 adjective, adverb /ˈoʊvərɔːl/

overall

en general
Meaning
in general or as a whole
Example
Overall, the project has been successful.
En general, el proyecto ha sido exitoso.
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈruːl/

overrule

anular
Meaning
to reject or disallow by exercising one's superior authority; to override a decision
Example
The judge overruled the objection from the defense attorney.
El juez anuló la objeción del abogado defensor.
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 adjective /ˈɒpjʊlənt/

opulent

opulento
Meaning
Ostentatiously rich, luxurious, or lavish.
Example
They hosted an opulent wedding with gold decorations.
Organizaron una boda opulenta con decoraciones doradas.
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.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/

obliging

servicial
Meaning
Willing to help or do favors; accommodating.
Example
The staff at the hotel were very obliging and friendly.
El personal del hotel era muy servicial y amable.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈloʊd/

overload

sobrecargar
Meaning
to load with too much weight or cargo; to give too much work or information
Example
Don't overload the washing machine or it might break down.
No sobrecargues la lavadora o podría romperse.
A2 preposition /ˈɒntu/

onto

sobre
Meaning
moving to a position on the surface of something
Example
She jumped onto the table to get the book.
Ella saltó sobre la mesa para coger el libro.
C1 verb /əbˈsɛs/

obsess

obsesionarse
Meaning
To preoccupy or fill the mind of someone continually and to an excessive degree.
Example
She tends to obsess over small details.
Ella tiende a obsesionarse con los pequeños detalles.
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 /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.
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈrʌn/

overrun

invadir
Meaning
to spread over or occupy completely; to exceed a limit or time
Example
The garden was overrun with weeds.
El jardín estaba invadido de maleza.
C2 noun /ˈoʊ.kəm/

oakum

fibra de cuerda vieja
Meaning
loose fibers obtained by untwisting old ropes, used for caulking ships
Example
The shipbuilders used oakum to seal the gaps in the wooden planks.
Los constructores de barcos usaron oakum para sellar las grietas en las tablas de madera.
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.
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.
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 /ˈɒb.stɪ.nə.si/

obstinacy

obstinación
Meaning
Stubborn refusal to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.
Example
His obstinacy made negotiations difficult.
Su obstinación hizo que las negociaciones fueran difíciles.
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.
A1 verb /ˈoʊpən/

open

abrir
Meaning
to move something so as to allow access; to begin
Example
Please open the door for me.
por favor abre la puerta para mí.
B2 noun/verb /ˌoʊvərˈlæp/

overlap

solapamiento
Meaning
To extend over and cover partly; an area where things coincide.
Example
The two meetings overlap by an hour.
Las dos reuniones se solapan por una hora.
B2 noun /oʊˈbiː.di.əns/

Obedience

obediencia
Meaning
compliance with an order, request, or law; submission to authority
Example
Children should show obedience to their parents.
Los niños deben mostrar obediencia a sus padres.
B2 noun oʊˈbiː.sə.t̬i

obesity

obesidad
Meaning
The condition of being grossly fat or overweight.
Example
Obesity increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
La obesidad aumenta el riesgo de diabetes y enfermedades cardíacas.
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 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.
C1 adjective /əbˈdʒek.ʃən.ə.bəl/

Objectionable

objecionable
Meaning
arousing distaste or opposition; unpleasant or offensive
Example
His objectionable behavior made everyone uncomfortable.
Su comportamiento objetable hizo que todos se sintieran incómodos.
B2 noun /ˌaʊtˈsaɪdə(r)/

outsider

extranjero
Meaning
a person who is not accepted as a member of a particular group or community
Example
As a new student, she often felt like an outsider at school.
Como estudiante nuevo, a menudo se sentía como una extranjera en la escuela.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtlet/

outlet

salida
Meaning
a means by which something is released, expressed, or distributed
Example
Art is a great outlet for emotions.
El arte es una gran salida para las emociones.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtɪŋ/

outing

excursión
Meaning
a short trip or excursion, often for leisure or enjoyment
Example
They had a lovely outing at the beach last weekend.
Tuvieron una maravillosa excursión en la playa el fin de semana pasado.
A1 adjective /ˈɔːr.ɪndʒ/

Orange

naranja
Meaning
having a color between red and yellow like that of a ripe orange fruit
Example
The orange sunset painted the sky magnificently.
El atardecer naranja pintó el cielo magníficamente.
B2 noun /ˈɔːkɪstrə/

orchestra

orquesta
Meaning
a large group of musicians playing different instruments together
Example
The orchestra performed beautifully at the concert.
La orquesta actuó maravillosamente en el concierto.
A2 adjective /ˈɒb.vi.əs/

Obvious

obvio; fácil de entender
Meaning
easily perceived or understood; clear and apparent to the mind
Example
It was obvious that she was upset about something.
Era obvio que ella estaba molesta por algo.
B2 noun /ˌɒb.zəˈveɪ.ʃənz/

observations

observación
Meaning
The action or process of observing something carefully.
Example
Observations of distant galaxies provide new insights.
Las observaciones de galaxias distantes proporcionan nuevas ideas.
C1 adjective /ˌəʊ.vərˈɑː.tʃɪŋ/

overarching

global, abarcante, integral
Meaning
Comprehensive or all-embracing; forming an arch over something.
Example
The overarching theme of the book is human resilience.
El tema global del libro es la resistencia humana.
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 /əˈpreʃ.ən/

Oppression

opresión; abuso; tiranía;
Meaning
cruel or unjust treatment or exercise of authority; the state of being subject to harsh treatment
Example
The people fought against political oppression.
La gente luchó contra la opresión política.
C2 adjective /ˈɒf.biːt/

offbeat

inusual
Meaning
Unusual, unconventional, or different from the norm.
Example
She has a very offbeat sense of humor.
Ella tiene un sentido del humor muy inusual.
A1 adverb /ˈɔːfən/

often

a menudo
Meaning
frequently, many times
Example
I often visit my grandparents on weekends.
A menudo visito a mis abuelos los fines de semana.
A1 preposition, adverb /ˈoʊvər/

over

sobre
Meaning
across, on top of, or beyond
Example
The book is lying over the table.
El libro está sobre la mesa.
C1 verb /aʊtˈlɪv/

outlive

sobrevivir
Meaning
to live longer than someone or something else
Example
She outlived all her siblings.
Ella vivió más tiempo que todos sus hermanos.
C2 adjective /ˈɑːsɪˌfaɪd/

ossified

convertido en hueso, rígido
Meaning
Turned into bone or become rigid; unwilling to change.
Example
The company had an ossified management structure that resisted innovation.
La empresa tenía una estructura de gestión rígida que resistía la innovación.
C1 noun /ˌɒk.sɪ.dʒɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

oxygenation

suministro o tratamiento con oxígeno
Meaning
The process of supplying or treating with oxygen.
Example
Deep breathing exercises improve oxygenation of the body.
Los ejercicios de respiración profunda mejoran el suministro de oxígeno en el cuerpo.
A2 verb /oʊˈbeɪ/

obey

obedecer
Meaning
to follow orders or instructions; to comply with rules
Example
Children should obey their parents and teachers.
Los niños deben obedecer a sus padres y maestros.
A1 preposition /ʌv/

of

de
Meaning
expressing the relationship between a part and a whole
Example
The book is on the table, in front of the window.
El libro está sobre la mesa, frente a la ventana.
C2 verb /aʊtˈraɪd/

outride

adelantar
Meaning
to ride faster, farther, or better than someone else
Example
The young rider managed to outride his competitors in the race.
El joven jinete logró adelantar a sus competidores en la carrera.
C1 adjective /ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃəs/

ostentatious

ostentoso
Meaning
Characterized by a showy or pretentious display intended to impress others.
Example
He wore an ostentatious gold chain to the party.
Llevaba una cadena de oro ostentosa en la fiesta.
C2 noun /ˌɔːrnɪˈθɒlədʒɪst/

ornithologist

ornitólogo
Meaning
a scientist who studies birds
Example
The ornithologist spent years studying migratory birds.
El ornitólogo pasó años estudiando aves migratorias.
C1 noun /əbˈzɜːvəns/

observance

observancia
Meaning
The practice of following a custom, rule, or religious law.
Example
The festival is held in observance of a centuries-old tradition.
El festival se celebra en observancia de una tradición centenaria.
C1 noun /ˈɑd.ɪ.ti/

Oddity

rareza
Meaning
something that is strange or unusual; a peculiar trait
Example
His habit of sleeping standing up was considered an oddity.
Su hábito de dormir de pie se consideraba una rareza.
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.