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C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈpaʊər/

overpower

dominar
Meaning
To defeat or gain control over someone or something by using greater strength or force.
Example
The soldiers managed to overpower the enemy forces.
Los soldados lograron dominar las fuerzas enemigas.
A1 adverb /daʊn/

down

abajo
Meaning
from a higher to a lower position
Example
He walked down the stairs slowly.
Bajó las escaleras lentamente.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈʃær.ən fruːt/

Sharon fruit

fruta shéron
Meaning
a sweet orange persimmon fruit that can be eaten when firm
Example
The Sharon fruit is sweet and can be eaten like an apple.
la fruta shéron es dulce y se puede comer como una manzana.
C2 noun /ˈʌn.dɚˌstɔː.ri/

understory

vegetación inferior
Meaning
The layer of vegetation beneath the main canopy of a forest.
Example
The understory of a rainforest is home to small mammals and insects.
La vegetación inferior de un bosque tropical es hogar de pequeños mamíferos e insectos.
C1 noun /blɜːrb/

blurb

descripción promocional
Meaning
a short promotional description of a book, product, or service
Example
The back cover had a blurb praising the novel.
La contraportada tenía una descripción promocional elogiando la novela.
C1 noun /ˈfɛləni/

felony

delito grave
Meaning
a serious crime, usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year
Example
He was convicted of a felony and sentenced to ten years in prison.
Fue condenado por un delito grave y sentenciado a diez años de prisión.
B1 noun /ˈwɔːdrəʊb/

wardrobe

armario
Meaning
A large cupboard where clothes are stored; also the collection of clothes someone owns.
Example
Her wardrobe is full of colorful dresses.
Su armario está lleno de vestidos coloridos.
A2 verb /əˈlaʊ/

allow

permitir
Meaning
to give permission for something to happen or someone to do something
Example
The teacher did not allow phones in class.
La profesora no permitió los teléfonos en clase.
C1 noun /ˌsɛlfsəˈfɪʃənsi/

Self-sufficiency

autosuficiencia
Meaning
the ability to supply one's own needs without external assistance; independence
Example
The farm achieved complete self-sufficiency in food production.
La granja logró la autosuficiencia completa en la producción de alimentos.
A2 adjective ˈmed.ɪ.kəl

medical

médico
Meaning
Relating to the practice of medicine or the treatment of illness and injuries.
Example
Medical education has improved significantly.
La educación médica ha mejorado significativamente.
C2 noun /ˈplɔːdɪt/

plaudit

elogio
Meaning
an expression of praise or approval
Example
The actor received plaudit for his outstanding performance.
El actor recibió elogios por su destacada actuación.
C2 noun /ˈhɛptɑːrki/

heptarchy

heptarquía
Meaning
A group of seven rulers or governments, especially the seven Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in early England.
Example
The history book described the heptarchy of Anglo-Saxon England.
El libro de historia describió la heptarquía de la Inglaterra anglosajona.
C1 verb /rɪˈsɜːrdʒ/

resurge

resurgir
Meaning
To rise, increase, or become active again after a decline.
Example
Interest in traditional crafts has begun to resurge.
El interés en las artesanías tradicionales ha comenzado a resurgir.
C1 verb /ˈwɪtl/

whittle

tallar
Meaning
to carve or shape something by cutting off small pieces; to gradually reduce
Example
He spent the afternoon whittling a piece of wood into a toy.
Él pasó la tarde tallando un trozo de madera en un juguete.
C2 adjective /nɪˈfɛəriəs/

nefarious

malévolo, criminal o moralmente malo
Meaning
Wicked, criminal, or morally bad.
Example
The police uncovered a nefarious plot to cheat investors.
La policía descubrió un complot malévolo para engañar a los inversores.
A2 noun /teɪp/

tape

cinta
Meaning
a long, narrow strip of material, often sticky on one side, used for fastening or sticking things together
Example
I need some tape to seal this box.
Necesito algo de cinta para sellar esta caja.
C1 verb, noun /kweɪl/

quail

atemorizarse; un pájaro pequeño de cola corta
Meaning
verb: to feel or show fear; noun: a small, short-tailed bird
Example
She quailed at the sight of the approaching storm.
Ella se acobardó al ver la tormenta que se acercaba.
B2 noun /maɪˈɡreɪʃən/

migration

migración
Meaning
the movement of people or animals from one place to another, often for better living conditions or seasonal reasons
Example
The annual migration of birds is a fascinating natural event.
La migración anual de aves es un evento natural fascinante.
C2 noun, verb /ˈkæŋkər/

canker

ulceras
Meaning
A fungal disease of plants; an ulcerous sore in the mouth; to corrupt or destroy slowly
Example
The tree was infected with a canker that damaged its bark.
El árbol estaba infectado con un cancro que dañó su corteza.
C2 noun /ˈmænˌtræp/

man-trap

trampa para hombres
Meaning
A trap designed to catch or injure humans; informally, a woman considered dangerously attractive.
Example
The old castle had a man-trap at the entrance.
El viejo castillo tenía una trampa para hombres en la entrada.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈdʒɛnjuəs/

ingenuous

ingenuo
Meaning
Innocent, naive, and unsuspecting; showing childlike simplicity and sincerity.
Example
Her ingenuous smile revealed her genuine kindness.
Su sonrisa ingenua reveló su genuina amabilidad.
C2 noun /nɛˈkroʊsɪs/

necrosis

necrósis
Meaning
the death of body tissue due to disease, injury, or lack of blood supply
Example
The doctor explained that the patient’s wound showed signs of necrosis.
El doctor explicó que la herida del paciente mostraba signos de necrosis.
B1 verb /kwoʊt/

quote

citar
Meaning
to repeat someone else's words; to give a price or estimate
Example
The teacher asked students to quote the famous author in their essays.
El maestro pidió a los estudiantes que citaran al autor famoso en sus ensayos.
B2 adjective ˌɪn.təˈræk.tɪv

interactive

interactivo
Meaning
Allowing a two-way flow of information between it and a user, responding to the user's input.
Example
Interactive learning keeps students engaged in lessons.
El aprendizaje interactivo mantiene a los estudiantes comprometidos con las lecciones.
B2 adjective /ˈkaʊntləs/

countless

incontable
Meaning
too many to be counted; innumerable
Example
There are countless stars in the sky.
Hay innumerables estrellas en el cielo.
B2 noun ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti

integrity

integridad
Meaning
The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.
Example
Teachers' integrity fosters a positive learning environment.
La integridad de los maestros fomenta un ambiente de aprendizaje positivo.
C1 verb /trænˈskraɪb/

transcribe

transcribir
Meaning
to make a written copy of spoken words or notes
Example
The secretary transcribed the meeting minutes.
La secretaria transcribió las actas de la reunión.
C1 adjective /əˈnɒmələs/

anomalous

anómalo
Meaning
deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected
Example
Scientists observed an anomalous result during the experiment.
Los científicos observaron un resultado anómalo durante el experimento.
C1 noun /ˈliːdʒən/

legion

un gran grupo de personas, especialmente soldados; un gran número
Meaning
a large group of people, especially soldiers; a great number
Example
The Roman army was divided into legions.
El ejército romano se dividió en legiones.
A2 noun ɪnˈvaɪ.rən.mənt

environment

medio ambiente
Meaning
The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.
Example
Protecting the environment is crucial for future generations.
Proteger el medio ambiente es crucial para las futuras generaciones.
C1 noun /rɪˈfɜːrər/

referrer

referidor
Meaning
a person who directs someone to another person or service
Example
The referrer earned a bonus for recommending a new client.
El referidor ganó un bono por recomendar un nuevo cliente.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnətər/

senator

senador
Meaning
a member of a senate, especially in a legislative body
Example
The senator spoke passionately about environmental policies.
El senador habló con pasión sobre las políticas ambientales.
C1 adjective /ˈhɛlθfəl/

healthful

saludable
Meaning
Promoting good health; beneficial to health.
Example
A healthful diet includes fresh fruits and vegetables.
Una dieta saludable incluye frutas y verduras frescas.
A1 adjective /ˈlɪtl/

little

pequeño
Meaning
Small in size, amount, or degree.
Example
He drank a little water before going to bed.
Él bebió un poco de agua antes de irse a la cama.
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.
A1 adjective /tɔːl/

tall

alto
Meaning
having a greater than average height
Example
He is the tallest player on the team.
Él es el jugador más alto del equipo.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈwɪl.ɪŋ/

Unwilling

reacio; reticente;
Meaning
not ready to do something; reluctant; not wanting to do
Example
He was unwilling to share his secret with anyone.
Él no quería compartir su secreto con nadie.
A2 noun /ˈruːlər/

ruler

gobernante; regla
Meaning
A person who governs or controls a country; a straight-edged tool used for measuring or drawing lines
Example
The ruler drew a straight line on the paper while the king was a powerful ruler of his kingdom.
El ruler dibujó una línea recta en el papel mientras el rey era un poderoso ruler de su reino.
A1 noun /ɡaɪ/

guy

chico
Meaning
an informal term for a man; sometimes used to refer to a person in general
Example
That guy over there is my best friend.
Ese chico allá es mi mejor amigo.
B1 adverb /ˈkloʊsli/

closely

felicidad
Meaning
in a way that is very near in space, time, or relationship; carefully and attentively
Example
The detective examined the evidence closely.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 adjective /ˈpælpəbl̩/

palpable

felicidad
Meaning
easily perceived or felt; so intense as to seem almost tangible
Example
There was a palpable sense of excitement in the room.
No pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
A1 noun /ˈfriː taɪm/

free time

tiempo libre
Meaning
time when a person is not working or occupied and can do activities they enjoy
Example
She likes to read books in her free time.
A ella le gusta leer libros en su tiempo libre.
B2 noun /hiːl/

Heel

talón
Meaning
the back part of the human foot below the ankle
Example
She wore shoes with high heels to the party.
Ella usó zapatos con tacones altos para la fiesta.
A2 noun /stɛp/

step

paso
Meaning
a movement made by lifting one foot and putting it down in a new position
Example
She took a step towards the door.
Ella dio un paso hacia la puerta.
C1 noun /ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/

demagogue

líder demagógico
Meaning
A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument.
Example
The crowd was swayed by the fiery speeches of the demagogue.
La multitud fue influenciada por los discursos apasionados del líder demagógico.
C2 noun /ˌpɪəriəˈdɪsɪti/

periodicity

periodicidad
Meaning
The quality or state of being regular or recurring at intervals.
Example
The periodicity of the moon’s phases has fascinated humans for centuries.
La periodicidad de las fases de la luna ha fascinado a los humanos durante siglos.
C2 noun /ˌkæθəˈlɪsɪti/

catholicity

universalidad, amplitud de mente
Meaning
Universality; broad-mindedness; acceptance of a wide variety of things.
Example
Her catholicity of interests makes her a fascinating person.
Su catholicidad de intereses la convierte en una persona fascinante.
B2 adjective /ˈed.ɪ.bəl/

Edible

comestible
Meaning
safe to eat; suitable for consumption
Example
Only edible mushrooms should be used in cooking.
Solo los hongos comestibles deben usarse en la cocina.
C1 adjective /ˈʃeɪp.ləs/

Shapeless

sin forma
Meaning
having no definite or well-defined shape or form
Example
The fog created a shapeless mass in the distance.
La niebla creó una masa sin forma a lo lejos.
B2 adjective /ˈwɪk.ɪd/

Wicked

malvado; perverso;
Meaning
evil or morally wrong; intended to or capable of harming someone or something
Example
The wicked queen cast a spell on the princess.
La reina malvada lanzó un hechizo sobre la princesa.
C1 phrase lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət sɛlf dɪˈfens

legitimate self-defense

defensa legítima
Meaning
Lawful protection of oneself from harm or attack.
Example
The country claimed it was legitimate self-defense.
El país afirmó que era defensa legítima.
B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪləti/

tranquility

tranquilidad
Meaning
the quality or state of being calm and peaceful
Example
He enjoyed the tranquility of the countryside.
Él disfrutó de la tranquilidad del campo.
B2 noun /ˈveɪ.pər/

Vapour

vapor
Meaning
a substance in the form of a gas, especially when it has changed from a liquid or solid state
Example
Water vapour rose from the hot pavement after the rain.
El vapor de agua subió del pavimento caliente después de la lluvia.
C1 adjective /rɪˈdʒɛn.ə.rə.tɪv/

regenerative

regenerativo
Meaning
Able to restore or renew damaged environments, soil, or resources.
Example
Regenerative farming improves soil health and biodiversity.
La agricultura regenerativa mejora la salud del suelo y la biodiversidad.
A1 adverb /əˈɡoʊ/

ago

hace
Meaning
Used to indicate how long before the present something happened.
Example
I met her two years ago.
La conocí hace dos años.
B2 verb baɪnd

bind

atar
Meaning
To tie, fasten, or hold together securely.
Example
This force binds quarks together.
Esta fuerza une los quarks.
B1 adjective /ˈplʊrəl/

plural

plural
Meaning
denoting more than one person or thing
Example
The word 'cats' is the plural of 'cat'.
La palabra 'gatos' es el plural de 'gato'.
C2 noun /ˈbriːtʃɪz/

Breeckes

pantalones cortos hasta la rodilla
Meaning
knee-length trousers; short pants
Example
He wore riding breeches for the equestrian event.
Él usó pantalones cortos hasta la rodilla para el evento ecuestre.
C2 noun /bɒmˈbeɪ dʌk/

Bombay duck

pez bombay
Meaning
a type of lizardfish found in coastal waters, commonly eaten dried and salted in South Asia
Example
Bombay duck is a popular delicacy when dried and fried.
El pez Bombay es un manjar popular cuando se seca y se fríe.
C2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəbl/

exceptionable

objecionable
Meaning
Open to objection; causing disapproval.
Example
His rude remarks were considered exceptionable by everyone present.
Sus comentarios groseros fueron considerados objetables por todos los presentes.
A2 adverb /ˈmoʊstli/

Mostly

principalmente; mayormente; usualmente
Meaning
mainly; for the most part; usually
Example
The students are mostly from local schools.
Los estudiantes son principalmente de escuelas locales.
B2 verb /əˈraɪz/

arise

surgir
Meaning
to begin to exist or to happen
Example
Problems may arise if you don't plan ahead.
Pueden surgir problemas si no planeas con anticipación.
C1 noun ˈkɒnfluəns

confluence

confluencia
Meaning
An act or process of merging.
Example
The confluence of ideas from different cultures created a rich discussion.
La confluencia de ideas de diferentes culturas creó una discusión enriquecedora.
C1 noun/verb ˈpɪv.ət

pivot

cambio estratégico, eje, cambio de proceso
Meaning
A significant change in business strategy or direction.
Example
The company decided to pivot its business strategy.
La compañía decidió cambiar su estrategia empresarial.
A2 noun /ˈpleɪər/

player

jugador
Meaning
a person who participates in a game or sport
Example
The player scored the winning goal.
El jugador marcó el gol ganador.
C2 noun /ɔːˈreɪʃən/

oration

discurso
Meaning
A formal speech, especially one given on a ceremonial occasion
Example
The president delivered an inspiring oration.
El presidente dio un discurso inspirador.
C2 noun /ˌɛksəˈdʒiːsɪs/

exegesis

exégesis
Meaning
A critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially a religious scripture.
Example
The professor gave a detailed exegesis of the biblical passage.
El profesor dio una exégesis detallada del pasaje bíblico.
B2 noun daɪˈlem.ə

dilemma

dilema, conflicto difícil
Meaning
A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives.
Example
She faced a moral dilemma at work.
Ella enfrentó un dilema moral en el trabajo.
B2 verb /ɪˈvæljueɪt/

evaluate

evaluar
Meaning
To assess or judge the value, quality, or significance of something.
Example
The teacher will evaluate the students’ projects tomorrow.
El maestro evaluará los proyectos de los estudiantes mañana.
C2 noun /ˌiː.tiˈɒ.lə.dʒi/

etiology

etiología
Meaning
the cause or origin of a disease or condition
Example
Doctors are studying the etiology of the new virus.
Los médicos están estudiando la etiología del nuevo virus.
B2 noun /vɜːrs/

verse

verso
Meaning
A line of writing in poetry; a section of a song or poem.
Example
She wrote a beautiful verse for the wedding ceremony.
Ella escribió un hermoso verso para la ceremonia de la boda.
C1 verb /ˈtɛðər/

tether

atar
Meaning
To tie an animal with a rope or chain so it cannot move far.
Example
The farmer tethered the goat to a post.
El granjero ató la cabra a un poste.
C1 adjective /ˈtrænzvɜːrs/

transverse

transversal
Meaning
situated or lying across something
Example
The transverse road connects two highways.
La carretera transversal conecta dos autopistas.
C2 adjective /nɑːrld/

gnarled

retorcido
Meaning
Twisted, rough, and knotted, especially with age.
Example
The old man had gnarled hands from years of hard work.
El hombre mayor tenía las manos retorcidas por años de trabajo duro.
C2 noun /juːˌtɪlɪˈtɛəriənɪzəm/

utilitarianism

utilitarismo
Meaning
The ethical theory that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of the majority.
Example
Utilitarianism suggests that we should act to maximize overall happiness.
El utilitarismo sugiere que debemos actuar para maximizar la felicidad general.
C2 noun /bʊr/

Boor

persona ruda; persona grosera
Meaning
a rough and bad-mannered person; someone who lacks refinement or culture
Example
The wealthy businessman was actually a boor who showed no respect for others.
El hombre de negocios rico era en realidad un rudo que no mostró respeto por los demás.
C2 noun /əˈnæb.ə.lɪ.zəm/

anabolism

anabolismo
Meaning
The set of metabolic pathways that construct molecules from smaller units, involving tissue repair and growth.
Example
Anabolism is essential for muscle growth and tissue repair.
El anabolismo es esencial para el crecimiento muscular y la reparación de tejidos.
C1 verb /səbˈvɜːrt/

subvert

subvertir
Meaning
to undermine or overthrow an established system, authority, or institution
Example
The rebels tried to subvert the government.
Los rebeldes intentaron subvertir el gobierno.
B2 noun /bɪd/

Bid

oferta; puja
Meaning
an offer to pay a certain amount for something; an attempt to obtain or achieve something
Example
She made a bid for the antique vase at the auction.
Ella hizo una oferta por el antiguo jarrón en la subasta.
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.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪ/

belay

asegurar una cuerda
Meaning
to secure a rope by winding it around an object; to stop or cancel an order (nautical/military use)
Example
The climber asked his partner to belay the rope tightly.
El escalador le pidió a su compañero que asegurara la cuerda fuertemente.
C2 noun /ˌædjʊˈleɪʃən/

adulation

adulación excesiva
Meaning
excessive admiration or flattery
Example
The singer enjoyed the adulation of her fans.
La cantante disfrutó de la adulación de sus fans.
C1 noun ˈprɛvələns

prevalence

prevalencia
Meaning
The fact or condition of being widespread; the extent to which something exists or occurs
Example
The prevalence of aging issues requires immediate attention.
La prevalencia de los problemas relacionados con el envejecimiento requiere atención inmediata.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɜːrmɪnəl/

germinal

germinal
Meaning
Relating to the earliest stage of development.
Example
The idea was still in its germinal stage.
La idea todavía estaba en su etapa germinal.
A2 preposition /sɪns/

since

desde
Meaning
from a particular time in the past until now
Example
I have known her since childhood.
La conozco desde la infancia.
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.
C2 adverb /ˈwɪtɪŋli/

wittingly

conscientemente
Meaning
Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.
Example
He wittingly withheld information from the police.
Él retuvo información conscientemente de la policía.
C1 noun /kəˈlæm.ɪ.ti/

Calamity

calamidad; desastre
Meaning
an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster
Example
The earthquake was a terrible calamity that affected thousands of families.
El terremoto fue una terrible calamidad que afectó a miles de familias.
B2 noun /ˌvɪz.ɪˈbɪlɪti/

visibility

visibilidad
Meaning
The state of being able to see or be seen; exposure or prominence.
Example
Increased visibility on social media can help businesses grow.
El aumento de la visibilidad en las redes sociales puede ayudar a que los negocios crezcan.
B2 verb /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/

cherish

atesorar
Meaning
To hold something dear, to love and protect, or to keep a hope or memory alive.
Example
She cherishes the memories of her childhood home.
Ella atesora los recuerdos de su casa de la infancia.
C2 noun /bleɪn/

Blain

ampolla
Meaning
an inflammatory swelling or sore on the skin; a blister or pustule
Example
The doctor examined the blain on his arm.
El médico examinó la ampolla en su brazo.
A2 noun /ˈbʌk.ɪt/

Bucket

balde
Meaning
a roughly cylindrical open container with a handle, used to hold and carry liquids
Example
The farmer filled the bucket with fresh water from the well.
El granjero llenó el balde con agua fresca del pozo.
B1 noun, verb /ˈbʊli/

bully

matón / acosador
Meaning
A person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those weaker; to intimidate or mistreat someone weaker.
Example
The teacher stopped the older boy from trying to bully his classmates.
La maestra detuvo al niño mayor de intentar intimidar a sus compañeros de clase.
C1 noun /ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃən/

conflagaration

error ortográfico (de 'conflagration')
Meaning
This is a common misspelling of 'conflagration', which means a large, destructive fire.
Example
The term 'conflagaration' is often incorrectly used instead of 'conflagration'.
El término 'conflagaration' se usa a menudo incorrectamente en lugar de 'conflagration'.
B2 noun /dɪˈvoʊ.ʃən/

Devotion

devoción; lealtad; entusiasmo
Meaning
love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause
Example
Her devotion to helping others made her a beloved figure in the community.
Su devoción para ayudar a los demás la convirtió en una figura querida en la comunidad.
C2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊəl/

disavowal

desautorización
Meaning
the denial of any responsibility, connection, or support
Example
The politician issued a firm disavowal of the controversial remarks.
El político emitió una firme desautorización de los comentarios controvertidos.
B2 noun ˌkɒn.ekˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

connectivity

conectividad
Meaning
The state of being connected or interconnected; the capacity for the interconnection of platforms, systems, and applications.
Example
Improved connectivity boosts economic development.
La conectividad mejorada impulsa el desarrollo económico.
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.
A2 adverb /ˈsɜː.tən.li/

Certainly

ciertamente
Meaning
without doubt; definitely; used to agree or give permission
Example
I will certainly help you with this project.
Ciertamente te ayudaré con este proyecto.
C2 adjective /ˈskʌr.ɪ.ləs/

scurrilous

calumnioso
Meaning
Using or expressed in coarse, abusive, or slanderous language.
Example
The politician faced criticism for his scurrilous remarks about his opponent.
El político enfrentó críticas por sus comentarios calumniosos sobre su oponente.
C2 noun /ɪˈlɪziəm/

elysium

elíseo
Meaning
A place or state of perfect happiness; in Greek mythology, the afterlife paradise.
Example
For her, the garden was a personal elysium.
Para ella, el jardín era un elíseo personal.
B2 noun /ˈɪmɪɡrənt/

immigrant

inmigrante
Meaning
a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country
Example
The city has welcomed many new immigrants this year.
La ciudad ha dado la bienvenida a muchos nuevos inmigrantes este año.
B2 noun /dʒuː/

jew

judío
Meaning
a person whose religion is Judaism or who is of Jewish descent
Example
He is a Jew by heritage and follows Jewish customs.
Él es judío por herencia y sigue las costumbres judías.
B2 noun ˈæk.tɪv rɪˈkɔːl

Active recall

recuerdo activo
Meaning
A learning technique that involves actively trying to retrieve information from memory rather than passively reviewing material.
Example
Active recall improves long-term memory and retention.
El recuerdo activo mejora la memoria a largo plazo y la retención.
A1 noun /mɑːrtʃ/

March

marcha
Meaning
An act of walking in a regular measured tread; a protest demonstration
Example
The soldiers performed a ceremonial march in front of the palace.
Los soldados realizaron una marcha ceremonial frente al palacio.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdem.nə.ti/

Indemnity

indemnización
Meaning
security or protection against a loss or other financial burden; compensation for damage or loss
Example
The insurance company provided full indemnity for the damages caused by the flood.
La compañía de seguros proporcionó indemnización completa por los daños causados por la inundación.
C1 adjective /ˌsækrəˈlɪdʒəs/

sacrilegious

sacrílego
Meaning
Showing disrespect or irreverence toward something sacred.
Example
The painting was criticized as being sacrilegious.
La pintura fue criticada por ser sacrílega.
C2 noun /pəˈræm.bjə.leɪ.tər/

Perambulator

cochecito de bebé
Meaning
a four-wheeled carriage for a baby; baby stroller or pram
Example
She pushed the perambulator through the park while the baby slept peacefully.
Ella empujaba el perambulator por el parque mientras el bebé dormía tranquilamente.
C2 adjective sɑːˈtɔːrɪəl

sartorial

relacionado con la ropa o el estilo
Meaning
Of or relating to clothing or style or manner of dress.
Example
His sartorial choices were always on trend and admired.
Sus elecciones sartoriales siempre estaban a la moda y eran admiradas.
C2 noun /ˈvoʊtəri/

votary

devoto
Meaning
A devoted follower or admirer of someone or something.
Example
He is a votary of classical music and attends every concert.
Él es un devoto de la música clásica y asiste a cada concierto.
C1 noun /rɪˈkɜr.əns/

Recurrence

recurrencia
Meaning
the fact of something happening again; an instance of something happening again
Example
The doctor was concerned about the recurrence of the patient's symptoms.
El doctor estaba preocupado por la recurrencia de los síntomas del paciente.
C1 verb /ɪˈnʌnsieɪt/

enunciate

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

abbreviate

abreviar
Meaning
To shorten a word, phrase, or text by leaving out letters or parts.
Example
We often abbreviate 'Doctor' to 'Dr'.
A menudo abreviamos 'Doctor' a 'Dr'.
C2 verb /ˌɪn.trəˈmɪt/

intromit

introducir
Meaning
To insert or introduce something into a place or body.
Example
The doctor carefully intromitted the instrument into the wound.
El doctor introdujo cuidadosamente el instrumento en la herida.
B2 noun /ɡaʊn/

Gown

bata
Meaning
a long dress, typically worn on formal occasions; a loose robe worn for comfort or in professional settings
Example
She looked elegant in her evening gown at the graduation ceremony.
Se veía elegante con su bata de noche en la ceremonia de graduación.
B1 adjective /ænˈtiːk/

Antique

antiguo; valioso;
Meaning
old and valuable; belonging to ancient times
Example
She collected antique furniture from the Victorian era.
Ella coleccionó muebles antiguos de la era victoriana.
B2 noun /ˈʌndərkləʊðz/

underclothes

ropa interior
Meaning
Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, such as underwear or lingerie
Example
He folded his underclothes neatly before packing them.
Él dobló su ropa interior cuidadosamente antes de empacarla.
C1 noun /sɪr/

seer

vidente
Meaning
A person who is supposed to be able to see what will happen in the future; a prophet.
Example
The seer predicted a great change in the kingdom.
El vidente predijo un gran cambio en el reino.
B1 verb /breɪk/

brake

frenar
Meaning
to slow down or stop a vehicle by applying a brake
Example
He braked suddenly to avoid hitting the dog.
Él frenó repentinamente para evitar golpear al perro.