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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.
B2 adjective /prəˈspɛktɪv/

prospective

prospectivo
Meaning
likely or expected to happen in the future; potential
Example
The company is meeting with prospective clients next week.
La empresa se reunirá con clientes prospectivos la próxima semana.
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.
C2 verb /kædʒ/

cadge

pedir
Meaning
To beg or obtain something, especially food or money, without paying for it.
Example
He tried to cadge a free meal from the restaurant.
Él intentó pedir una comida gratis en el restaurante.
B2 adjective /ˈmaɪti/

mighty

poderoso
Meaning
having great power or strength; very strong or impressive
Example
The mighty river flows through the heart of the country.
El poderoso río fluye por el corazón del país.
C2 noun /ˈbʊlwərk/

bulwark

murallas defensivas
Meaning
A strong wall or defensive structure; something that provides protection or support.
Example
The fortress walls served as a bulwark against enemy attacks.
Las murallas del fuerte sirvieron como una muralla defensiva contra los ataques enemigos.
B2 verb /ɪmˈbɑːrkɪŋ/

embarking

empezando un viaje
Meaning
Beginning a journey or enterprise.
Example
The group is embarking on a long journey.
El grupo está empezando un largo viaje.
C2 noun /ˈlæsi/

lassie

niña pequeña
Meaning
a young girl (informal, mainly Scottish)
Example
The old man greeted the little lassie warmly.
El hombre mayor saludó a la pequeña niña calurosamente.
B1 noun /ˈneɪbərˌhʊd/

neighborhood

vecindario
Meaning
a district or area around or near a particular place
Example
I grew up in a quiet neighborhood.
Crecí en un vecindario tranquilo.
A2 adjective /ˈpɜːrfɪkt/

Perfect

perfecto; sin defecto; excelente
Meaning
flawless; excellent; without fault
Example
She delivered a perfect performance on stage.
Ella dio una actuación perfecta en el escenario.
B1 adverb /ʌnˈjuːʒuəli/

unusually

de manera inusual
Meaning
in a way that is not typical or expected; to an uncommon degree
Example
It was unusually cold for this time of year.
Hacía un frío inusual para esta época del año.
B2 noun /bleɪd/

Blade

cuchilla
Meaning
a sharp flat cutting edge of a knife, sword, or tool
Example
The blade of the knife needs to be sharpened.
La hoja del cuchillo necesita ser afilada.
C1 verb /spɔːn/

spawn

generar
Meaning
to produce or generate, often in large numbers
Example
The video game has spawned many sequels.
El videojuego ha generado muchas secuelas.
C2 noun /ˈæntɪkwɛri/

antiquary

antiquario
Meaning
A person who studies, collects, or deals in antiques or ancient objects.
Example
The antiquary spent years collecting rare manuscripts from the medieval period.
El antiquario pasó años recolectando manuscritos raros del período medieval.
B1 noun /blæk ˈpep.ər/

Black Pepper

pimienta negra
Meaning
a hot-tasting spice made from dried peppercorns, widely used for seasoning food
Example
Season the steak with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Sazona el filete con sal y pimienta negra recién molida.
C2 noun /ˈfaɪəl/

phial

frasco pequeño
Meaning
a small glass container for liquids, especially medicines
Example
The doctor gave her a phial of medicine.
El doctor le dio un frasco de medicina.
B2 adjective /ˈvʌl.nər.ə.bəl/

vulnerable

vulnerable
Meaning
susceptible to physical or emotional harm
Example
Children are often the most vulnerable in times of crisis.
Los niños son a menudo los más vulnerables en tiempos de crisis.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪtərəl/

littoral

litoral
Meaning
Related to or situated on the shore of the sea or a lake.
Example
The littoral zone is home to many unique marine species.
La zona litoral es el hogar de muchas especies marinas únicas.
C2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt ət ɑːrmz/

sergeant-at-arms

sargento de armas
Meaning
An officer responsible for maintaining order during meetings or legislative sessions.
Example
The sergeant-at-arms escorted the disruptive member out of the hall.
El sargento de armas escoltó al miembro disruptivo fuera del salón.
B2 verb /əˈteɪn/

attain

alcanzar
Meaning
to achieve or reach something
Example
She worked hard to attain her goals.
Ella trabajó duro para alcanzar sus metas.
A2 noun ˈliːdər

leader

líder
Meaning
A person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country.
Example
The leader inspired people.
El líder inspiró a la gente.
B2 adjective /rɪˈliːvd/

relieved

aliviado
Meaning
feeling happy and less worried after something stressful has been removed or resolved
Example
She felt relieved after hearing the good news.
Se sintió aliviada después de escuchar la buena noticia.
B2 noun /ˈæsɪd/

acid

ácido
Meaning
a chemical substance that reacts with bases and has a sour taste
Example
Lemons contain citric acid.
Los limones contienen ácido cítrico.
C2 noun /ˈɪnroʊd/

inroad

progreso
Meaning
An advance or significant progress, often at the expense of something else.
Example
The company made significant inroads into the mobile market.
La compañía hizo avances significativos en el mercado móvil.
C2 adjective /dɪˈspjuːtəbl/

Disputable

discutible; cuestionable
Meaning
open to debate or argument; questionable
Example
The facts in the case are disputable and need further investigation.
Los hechos en el caso son discutibles y necesitan más investigación.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪtʃueɪtɪd/

situated

situado
Meaning
located in a particular place or position
Example
The hotel is situated near the beach.
El hotel está situado cerca de la playa.
B1 adjective /kənˈsɪdərəbl/

considerable

considerable
Meaning
large in amount, size, or importance
Example
The project required a considerable amount of time and money.
El proyecto requirió una cantidad considerable de tiempo y dinero.
C1 noun /trænsˈɡrɛʃən/

transgression

transgresión, delito
Meaning
an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; a violation or sin
Example
The court forgave his first transgression but warned him not to repeat it.
El tribunal perdonó su primera transgresión pero le advirtió que no la repitiera.
C2 adjective /ˌmɒnəkrəˈmætɪk/

monochromatic

monocromático
Meaning
Consisting of or displaying only one color.
Example
The artist created a striking monochromatic painting in shades of blue.
El artista creó una pintura monocromática llamativa en tonos de azul.
C2 noun /ˌkɒntrəpəˈzɪʃən/

contraposition

contraposición
Meaning
the act of placing two things in opposition for contrast or comparison
Example
The contraposition of the two theories highlighted their differences.
La contraposición de las dos teorías destacó sus diferencias.
C1 verb /ˈɪnstɪˌɡeɪt/

instigate

incitar
Meaning
To bring about or initiate an action, often something negative.
Example
He was accused of instigating the riot.
Fue acusado de incitar el motín.
A2 noun /ˈen.ə.mi/

Enemy

enemigo
Meaning
a person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something
Example
In the story, the hero had to face his greatest enemy.
En la historia, el héroe tuvo que enfrentarse a su mayor enemigo.
A2 noun /lɒs/

loss

pérdida
Meaning
The state of no longer having something or someone; the harm resulting from losing.
Example
The company suffered a huge financial loss last year.
La compañía sufrió una gran pérdida financiera el año pasado.
C1 adjective rɪsk-ədˈʤɛstɪd

risk-adjusted

ajustado al riesgo
Meaning
Modified or calibrated to account for risk factors in investment returns.
Example
Risk-adjusted returns consider both potential profit and loss.
Las rentas ajustadas al riesgo consideran tanto el beneficio potencial como la pérdida.
C1 noun /ˈtæntrəm/

tantrum

berrinche
Meaning
An uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, typically in a young child.
Example
The child threw a tantrum when he didn’t get the toy.
El niño hizo un berrinche cuando no consiguió el juguete.
C2 noun /ˌdɪvɪˈneɪʃən/

divination

adivinación
Meaning
the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means
Example
Ancient people often relied on divination to guide important decisions.
Las personas antiguas a menudo dependían de la adivinación para tomar decisiones importantes.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtʃænt/

enchant

encantar
Meaning
to delight or charm greatly; to cast a spell over
Example
The storyteller enchanted the children with his tales.
El cuentacuentos encantó a los niños con sus relatos.
C1 noun /hɪˈstɪəriə/

hysteria

histeria
Meaning
An uncontrollable outburst of emotion or fear, often characterized by irrational behavior.
Example
The crowd was in a state of hysteria during the concert.
La multitud estaba en un estado de histeria durante el concierto.
C1 adjective ˈsɒvrɪn

sovereign

soberano, supremo
Meaning
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; independent.
Example
The sovereign government has control over its currency.
El gobierno soberano tiene control sobre su moneda.
B2 adjective /rɪˈspek.tɪv/

Respective

respectivo; correspondiente
Meaning
belonging to each individual; particular to each
Example
The students returned to their respective classrooms after lunch.
Los estudiantes regresaron a sus respectivas aulas después del almuerzo.
C2 adjective /əˈfɔːrsed/

Aforesaid

mencionado anteriormente
Meaning
mentioned before; previously stated
Example
The aforesaid conditions must be met before approval.
Las condiciones mencionadas anteriormente deben cumplirse antes de la aprobación.
C1 verb /ˈblækən/

blacken

ennegrecer
Meaning
to make something black or darker; to stain, soil, or tarnish
Example
Smoke from the fire began to blacken the walls.
El humo del fuego empezó a ennegrecer las paredes.
C1 adverb /əˈtroʊʃəsli/

atrociously

atrozmente
Meaning
in a very cruel, shocking, or extremely bad manner
Example
The service at the restaurant was atrociously slow.
El servicio del restaurante fue atrozmente lento.
C1 verb /ɡleɪz/

glaze

cobrir
Meaning
to cover with a smooth, shiny surface; to coat with a glossy finish
Example
The chef glazed the cake with chocolate.
El chef cubrió el pastel con chocolate.
C2 adjective /ˈɪnmoʊst/

inmost

más profundo
Meaning
Situated at the very heart or deepest part; most private or secret.
Example
She revealed her inmost thoughts to her closest friend.
Ella reveló sus pensamientos más profundos a su amigo más cercano.
B1 adjective /ˈsɪvəl/

civil

civil
Meaning
Relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, or being polite and courteous.
Example
They settled the matter through civil discussion.
Resolvieron el asunto mediante una discusión civil.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/

Exceeding

excesivo; más allá
Meaning
going beyond; surpassing; extremely
Example
The project was completed with exceeding excellence.
El proyecto se completó con una excelencia excesiva.
C1 noun /nɪərˈvɑːnə/

nirvana

nirvana
Meaning
A state of perfect happiness, peace, and freedom from suffering; in Buddhism, the ultimate goal of liberation.
Example
Meditation helps some people seek nirvana in their lives.
La meditacion ayuda a algunas personas a buscar el nirvana en sus vidas.
A2 noun /pɪn/

pin

alfiler
Meaning
a small thin piece of metal used to fasten or hold things together
Example
She used a pin to attach the note to the board.
Ella usó un alfiler para fijar la nota en la pizarra.
A1 adverb /ʌp/

up

arriba
Meaning
towards a higher position or level
Example
He climbed up the ladder quickly.
Él subió rápidamente la escalera.
B1 noun /ˈhæm.ər/

Hammer

martillo
Meaning
a tool with a heavy metal head for hitting nails or breaking things
Example
She used a hammer to nail the picture frame to the wall.
Ella usó un martillo para clavar el marco de la foto en la pared.
B2 noun /ɪˈkweɪʒən/

equation

ecuación
Meaning
a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions
Example
He solved the equation to find the value of x.
Resolvió la ecuación para encontrar el valor de x.
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.
C1 verb /hɜːrl/

hurl

arrojar con fuerza
Meaning
To throw something with great force.
Example
The boy hurled a stone into the river.
El niño arrojó una piedra al río.
B2 verb /pruːn/

prune

podar
Meaning
to cut off unwanted parts of a plant or tree to help it grow better
Example
Gardeners prune the trees in spring to encourage growth.
Los jardineros podan los árboles en primavera para fomentar el crecimiento.
C1 noun /ˈpoʊlstər/

pollster

encuestador
Meaning
a person or organization that conducts surveys to gauge public opinion
Example
The pollster predicted a close election outcome.
El encuestador predijo un resultado electoral reñido.
A2 noun /kæp/

Cap

gorra
Meaning
a head covering with a visor; a protective covering
Example
He wore a baseball cap to protect himself from the sun.
Él usó una gorra de béisbol para protegerse del sol.
C1 adjective /ˈboʊɡəs/

bogus

falso
Meaning
false, fake, or not genuine
Example
The police arrested him for using a bogus ID card.
La policía lo arrestó por usar una tarjeta de identificación falsa.
B1 adjective /ˈsekənderi/

secondary

secundario
Meaning
Less important than something else; derived from or dependent on something primary.
Example
Safety is our primary concern, while speed is only secondary.
La seguridad es nuestra principal preocupación, mientras que la velocidad es solo secundaria.
C2 noun ˈɔː.tɑː.ki

autarky

autarquía, autosuficiencia
Meaning
Economic independence or self-sufficiency; a policy of establishing a self-sufficient national economy.
Example
Some nations aim for autarky to reduce reliance on imports.
Algunas naciones buscan la autarquía para reducir la dependencia de las importaciones.
B2 noun /ˈɡlæmər/

glamor

encanto
Meaning
An attractive or exciting quality that makes something or someone appealing.
Example
The glamor of city life attracts many young people.
El encanto de la vida en la ciudad atrae a muchos jóvenes.
C2 noun /ˈsaʊər wʊd ˈæp.əl/

Sour wood apple

manzana de elefante
Meaning
a tropical fruit with hard shell and tangy flesh; elephant apple
Example
The sour wood apple has a unique taste that many people enjoy.
La manzana de elefante tiene un sabor único que muchas personas disfrutan.
B1 noun /ˈmɑː.kɪ.tɪŋ/

Marketing

mercadeo, comercialización, marketing
Meaning
The activity, set of institutions, and processes for creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that have value for customers, clients, partners, and society at large.
Example
Digital marketing has transformed business strategies.
El marketing digital ha transformado las estrategias comerciales.
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈsiːd/

intercede

interceder
Meaning
to act or plead on behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble; to intervene between parties to help resolve a dispute
Example
She interceded with the teacher to give her brother another chance.
Ella intercedió con el maestro para darle otra oportunidad a su hermano.
C2 noun /ˈdjʊərəns/

durance

prisión
Meaning
imprisonment or confinement
Example
The prisoner spent years in durance before his release.
El prisionero pasó años en prisión antes de su liberación.
C2 adjective /ˈkeəwɔːn/

careworn

agotado y preocupado
Meaning
Showing signs of worry, stress, or exhaustion.
Example
His careworn face revealed years of struggle.
Su rostro agotado revelaba años de lucha.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrsənɪdʒ/

personage

persona importante
Meaning
an important or famous person
Example
He is considered a great personage in the world of literature.
Se le considera una gran persona en el mundo de la literatura.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːr.teɪ/ or /fɔːrt/

forte

fortaleza
Meaning
a strong ability or talent; something one does particularly well
Example
Cooking is definitely her forte.
Cocinar es definitivamente su fortaleza.
C1 adjective /ˈrɪvɪtɪŋ/

riveting

fascinante
Meaning
extremely interesting; holding the complete attention
Example
The movie was so riveting that nobody looked away.
La película era tan fascinante que nadie apartó la vista.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪələbl/

inviolable

inviolable
Meaning
never to be broken, dishonored, or violated
Example
Human rights are considered inviolable in modern democracies.
Los derechos humanos son considerados inviolables en las democracias modernas.
C2 noun/adjective /ælˈbaɪ.noʊ/

albino

albino (persona/animal sin pigmentación)
Meaning
A person, animal, or plant lacking normal pigmentation, resulting in pale skin, hair, and eyes.
Example
The albino rabbit had white fur and pink eyes.
El conejo albino tenía pelaje blanco y ojos rosados.
B2 noun /ˈmʊzlɪm/

muslim

musulmán
Meaning
a follower of Islam
Example
He is a devout Muslim.
Él es un musulmán devoto.
C2 adjective /ˈvɜːrdənt/

verdant

verdeante
Meaning
Green with grass or other rich vegetation; lush and fertile.
Example
The hills looked verdant after the monsoon rains.
Las colinas se veían verdes después de las lluvias del monzón.
C2 noun /əˈklɪvɪti/

acclivity

pendiente ascendente
Meaning
An upward slope or incline on the ground.
Example
The hikers struggled as they climbed the steep acclivity.
Los excursionistas lucharon mientras subían la empinada pendiente ascendente.
B2 noun /strɔː/

straw

paja o caña
Meaning
a thin tube for sucking up liquids; dried stalks of grain plants
Example
She drank the juice through a straw.
Ella bebió el jugo a través de una paja.
C2 noun /ˈreɪdɪks/

radix

base
Meaning
the base or root of something; the number on which a system of numeration is built
Example
In mathematics, the decimal system has a radix of ten.
En matemáticas, el sistema decimal tiene una base de diez.
C1 adjective /əˈpriː.ʃə.bəl/

Appreciable

apreciable; significativo; considerable en cantidad
Meaning
noticeable; significant; considerable in amount
Example
There was an appreciable improvement in his test scores.
Hubo una mejora apreciable en sus puntuaciones de prueba.
B2 noun /ˌɪnəˈbɪləti/

inability

incapacidad
Meaning
the state of being unable to do something
Example
His inability to make decisions affected his career.
Su incapacidad para tomar decisiones afectó su carrera.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈvɪnsəbl/

vincible

vencible
Meaning
capable of being overcome or defeated
Example
The enemy seemed vincible after losing their main base.
El enemigo parecía vencible después de perder su base principal.
C2 adjective /rɪˈzɪstləs/

resistless

irresistible
Meaning
Impossible to resist; having an overpowering effect.
Example
She felt a resistless urge to laugh at the joke.
Ella sintió un impulso irresistible de reírse de la broma.
C2 noun /ˈtjuːtɪlɪdʒ/

tutelage

tutelaje
Meaning
The act of guarding, protecting, or guiding; instruction or teaching.
Example
She studied painting under the tutelage of a famous artist.
Ella estudió pintura bajo la tutela de un famoso artista.
C2 verb /vɪˈtjuːpəreɪt/

vituperate

vituperar
Meaning
To criticize harshly or abuse verbally.
Example
The politician was quick to vituperate his opponents during the debate.
El político fue rápido para vituperar a sus oponentes durante el debate.
B1 adverb /sɪnˈsɪrli/

sincerely

sinceramente
Meaning
with genuine feelings; honestly and truly
Example
I sincerely hope you recover soon.
Espero sinceramente que te recuperes pronto.
C2 adjective /ˈtɔːni/

tawny

color marrón amarillento
Meaning
A warm, sandy or golden-brown color.
Example
The owl's tawny feathers blended with the tree bark.
Las plumas marrón amarillento del búho se mezclaron con la corteza del árbol.
C1 noun /ˌlaɪ.sənˈsiː/

Licensee

licenciatario
Meaning
a person or organization that holds a license to do something
Example
The licensee is responsible for following all regulations.
El licenciatario es responsable de seguir todas las regulaciones.
C1 noun /kwɜːrk/

Quirk

peculiaridad; manía
Meaning
a peculiar behavioral habit; an unexpected turn or twist
Example
Her quirk of always wearing mismatched socks made her unique.
Su peculiaridad de siempre usar calcetines desparejos la hacía única.
C2 adjective /ˈɒsiəs/

osseous

óseo
Meaning
consisting of or turned into bone; bony
Example
The fossil showed osseous structures of the ancient creature.
El fósil mostró estructuras óseas de la antigua criatura.
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.
A1 verb /ˌʌndərˈstænd/

understand

entender
Meaning
to know the meaning of something; to comprehend
Example
Do you understand the instructions?
¿Entiendes las instrucciones?
B2 noun /ˈpɔːrɪdʒ/

porridge

gachas
Meaning
A soft food made by boiling oats or other grains in milk or water.
Example
She had a bowl of porridge for breakfast.
Ella comió un tazón de gachas para el desayuno.
B1 noun /tuː θɜːrdz/

two-thirds

dos tercios
Meaning
a fraction equal to two parts of three; 2/3.
Example
Two-thirds of the students passed the exam.
Dos tercios de los estudiantes aprobaron el examen.
C2 verb /əˈnɔɪnt/

anoint

ungir, consagrar
Meaning
To smear or rub with oil, often as part of a religious ceremony or as a sign of consecration.
Example
The priest anointed the king with holy oil.
El sacerdote ungió al rey con aceite santo.
B1 preposition/adverb /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

according

según
Meaning
As stated by or in agreement with.
Example
According to the report, sales increased last quarter.
Según el informe, las ventas aumentaron en el último trimestre.
C2 adjective /ˈsætərˌnaɪn/

saturnine

saturnino
Meaning
slow and gloomy in mood
Example
His saturnine expression made everyone in the room uncomfortable.
Su expresión saturnina hizo que todos en la habitación se sintieran incómodos.
B1 adjective /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

significant

significativo
Meaning
Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy.
Example
Social media has a significant impact on relationships.
Las redes sociales tienen un impacto significativo en las relaciones.
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.
B1 noun ˈkɒn.fər.əns

conference

conferencia
Meaning
A formal meeting of people with a shared interest, typically one that takes place over several days.
Example
The climate conference emphasized renewable energy.
La conferencia sobre el clima destacó la energía renovable.
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɛd.ɪ.mənt/

impediment

obstáculo
Meaning
A hindrance or obstruction in doing something; something that prevents progress.
Example
Lack of funds is a major impediment to the project.
La falta de fondos es un gran obstáculo para el proyecto.
C1 adjective /ˈpɛndənt/

pendent

colgante
Meaning
hanging down or suspended
Example
The pendent branches touched the ground.
Las ramas colgantes tocaron el suelo.
C2 noun /ɪmˈpruː.dəns/

Imprudence

imprudencia; descuido; temeridad
Meaning
the quality of being imprudent; lack of care for consequences; recklessness
Example
His financial imprudence led to bankruptcy within just two years.
Su imprudencia financiera llevó a la quiebra en solo dos años.
C2 noun /ˈʒɑːndɑːrm/

gendarme

gendarme
Meaning
A French police officer, especially a member of a military-style police force.
Example
The gendarme stopped the car for a routine check.
El gendarme detuvo el coche para una revisión rutinaria.
A2 preposition /bɪˈloʊ/

below

debajo
Meaning
At a lower level or position than something else.
Example
The basement is below the ground floor.
El sótano está debajo del primer piso.
C2 noun /draɪ ɡuːs ˈbɛri/

Dry goose berry

grosella seca
Meaning
dehydrated amla fruit, rich in vitamin C and used for medicinal and culinary purposes
Example
Dry goose berry powder is excellent for hair growth.
El polvo de grosella seca es excelente para el crecimiento del cabello.
B1 verb /hʊk/

hook

pescar
Meaning
to catch with a hook; to fasten
Example
He hooked the fish successfully.
Él pescó el pez con éxito.
C1 noun /ˈæk.jʊ.mən/

acumen

percepción
Meaning
The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions; keenness and depth of perception.
Example
His business acumen helped the company grow rapidly.
Su percepción empresarial ayudó a la empresa a crecer rápidamente.
B2 noun /slʌm/

Slum

barrio pobre
Meaning
a poor urban area with substandard housing and squalid conditions
Example
The government is working to improve conditions in the slum.
El gobierno está trabajando para mejorar las condiciones en el barrio pobre.
C1 adjective /ˈfuːlpruːf/

foolproof

a prueba de tontos
Meaning
Designed to be very easy to use or understand, leaving no possibility of failure or error.
Example
The new software has a foolproof installation process.
El nuevo software tiene un proceso de instalación a prueba de tontos.
B2 verb /pɪəs/

pierce

perforar
Meaning
to make a hole through something; to penetrate with a sharp object
Example
The arrow will pierce through the target.
La flecha atravesará el objetivo.
B2 noun, verb /ˈbʌŋkər/

bunker

búnker
Meaning
a reinforced underground shelter; to place or store something in a protected place
Example
They hid in a bunker during the air raid.
Se escondieron en un búnker durante el ataque aéreo.
B1 noun /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dəns/

Confidence

confianza
Meaning
the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust; self-assurance
Example
She spoke with great confidence during the job interview.
Ella habló con gran confianza durante la entrevista de trabajo.
B1 verb /ɪmˈpɔːrt/

import

importar
Meaning
to bring goods or services into a country from abroad; to transfer data
Example
The country imports oil from abroad.
El país importa petróleo del extranjero.
C2 noun /njuːˈmɪzmətɪst/

numismatist

numismático
Meaning
A person who studies or collects coins, paper currency, and medals.
Example
The numismatist displayed his rare coin collection at the exhibition.
El numismático exhibió su rara colección de monedas en la exposición
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.
C1 noun /ˈwɒrənt/

Warrant

orden judicial
Meaning
a legal document that gives police the authority to do something; justification or authority for an action
Example
The police obtained a search warrant before entering the building.
La policía obtuvo una orden de registro antes de entrar en el edificio.
A1 noun /kəmˈpjuːtə(r)/

computer

computadora
Meaning
an electronic device for storing and processing data
Example
I bought a new computer for my office work.
Compré una nueva computadora para mi trabajo de oficina.
A2 noun /ˈfiːvər/

fever

fiebre
Meaning
a medical condition in which the body temperature is higher than normal
Example
He couldn’t go to work because he had a high fever.
No pudo ir a trabajar porque tenía fiebre alta.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒr.ə.ɡeɪ.tɪd/

corrugated

ondulado o doblado
Meaning
shaped into ridges and grooves; wrinkled or folded
Example
The roof was made of corrugated metal sheets.
El techo estaba hecho de hojas de metal corrugado.
C1 noun /ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.ləns/

vigilance

vigilancia
Meaning
The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
Example
Constant vigilance is required in cybersecurity.
Se requiere vigilancia constante en ciberseguridad.
C2 noun /ˈnɒn.ɪʤ/

Nonage

minoría de edad
Meaning
the period of being under the legal age of majority; youth or immaturity
Example
During his nonage, all legal decisions were made by his guardian.
Durante su minoría de edad, todas las decisiones legales fueron tomadas por su tutor.
C2 adjective /ˈɛkstənt/

extant

existente
Meaning
Still in existence; surviving.
Example
Only a few manuscripts from the ancient library are extant.
Solo unos pocos manuscritos de la antigua biblioteca están extintos.