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C1 noun /ˈpɑːrtʃmənt/

parchment

pergamino
Meaning
a thin material made from animal skin, used in the past for writing
Example
The ancient manuscript was written on parchment.
El antiguo manuscrito fue escrito en pergamino.
C1 noun /ɪkˈstrækʃən/

extraction

extracción
Meaning
the act of removing something, especially by pulling it out
Example
The extraction of oil from the ground requires special equipment.
La extracción de petróleo del suelo requiere equipos especiales.
B1 adverb /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/

significantly

significativamente
Meaning
in a way that is large or important enough to have an effect
Example
The economy has significantly improved over the last decade.
La economía ha mejorado significativamente en la última década.
B2 noun /fiːst/

Feast

banquete; festín
Meaning
a large meal, typically one in celebration of something; an annual religious celebration
Example
The wedding feast included traditional dishes from both families' cultures.
El banquete de la boda incluyó platos tradicionales de las culturas de ambas familias.
C1 adjective ˈɛl.ə.kwənt

eloquent

elocuente
Meaning
Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing; clearly expressing or indicating something.
Example
Her eloquent speech inspired the entire audience.
Su elocuente discurso inspiró a toda la audiencia.
B2 noun /ɪnˈhæbɪtənt/

inhabitant

habitante
Meaning
a person or animal that lives in a particular place
Example
The inhabitants of the village rely on farming for their livelihood.
Los habitantes del pueblo dependen de la agricultura para su sustento.
B2 noun /ˈdʒuːələr/

jeweller

joyero
Meaning
a person who makes, repairs, or sells jewelry
Example
The jeweller crafted a beautiful gold ring.
El joyero fabricó un hermoso anillo de oro.
C1 noun /dɪˈluːʒən/

delusion

delirio
Meaning
A false belief or impression maintained despite being contradicted by reality.
Example
He lived under the delusion that he was invincible.
Él vivía bajo la ilusión de que era invencible.
B2 noun /ˈɪn.flu.ən.sər/

Influencer

influenciador, persona que promueve productos
Meaning
A person with the ability to influence potential buyers of a product or service by promoting or recommending the items on social media.
Example
Social media influencers shape consumer preferences.
Los influencers de las redes sociales moldean las preferencias de los consumidores.
B1 noun /ˈreɪlˌroʊd/

railroad

vía férrea
Meaning
a track or system of tracks made of steel rails along which trains run
Example
The railroad connects the city to several nearby towns.
La vía férrea conecta la ciudad con varios pueblos cercanos.
B2 noun /ˈfaʊn.dər/

Founder

fundador
Meaning
a person who establishes an institution or settlement; someone who starts or creates something
Example
Steve Jobs was the co-founder of Apple Inc. and revolutionized personal computing.
Steve Jobs fue el cofundador de Apple Inc. y revolucionó la computación personal.
C2 adjective /ˈlɔːdəˌtɔːri/

laudatory

elogioso
Meaning
Expressing praise or admiration.
Example
She wrote a laudatory review of the new book.
Ella escribió una reseña elogiosa del nuevo libro.
C1 verb /ɪnˈfrɪndʒ/

infringe

infringir
Meaning
To actively break the terms of a law, agreement, or right.
Example
Copying this software without permission will infringe copyright laws.
Copiar este software sin permiso infringirá las leyes de derechos de autor.
C2 verb /ˈeksɪkreɪt/

execrate

despreciar
Meaning
To feel or express great loathing or hatred for something.
Example
The community execrated the corrupt politician.
La comunidad despreciaba al político corrupto.
C1 noun /ɪkˈstrɛmɪti/

extremity

extremidad
Meaning
The farthest point or limit of something; a severe or extreme condition.
Example
He was pushed to the extremity of his patience.
Él fue empujado hasta el extremo de su paciencia.
B1 noun /ˈædʒɪktɪv/

adjective

adjetivo
Meaning
a word that describes or modifies a noun by giving more information about its quality, quantity, or state
Example
The adjective in the sentence adds more detail to the noun.
El adjetivo añade información al sustantivo.
C1 noun /sɪˈkriː.ʃən/

Secretion

secreción
Meaning
a process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell or gland
Example
Insulin secretion is crucial for blood sugar regulation.
La secreción de insulina es crucial para la regulación del azúcar en sangre.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈkluːsɪv/

inconclusive

inconcluso
Meaning
Not leading to a definite result or decision.
Example
The investigation remained inconclusive due to a lack of evidence.
La investigación permaneció inconclusa debido a la falta de evidencia.
B1 adjective ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt

efficient

eficiente
Meaning
Working in a well-organized way; competent and effective in performance.
Example
Efficient farming methods improve yields.
Los métodos agrícolas eficientes mejoran los rendimientos.
B2 adjective /ænˈtɑːrktɪk/

antarctic

antártico
Meaning
relating to the region around the South Pole
Example
The Antarctic region is known for its extreme cold and icy landscapes.
La región antártica es conocida por su frío extremo y paisajes helados.
C1 adjective /rɪˈvenʒ.fəl/

Revengeful

vengativo
Meaning
seeking or desiring revenge; vindictive
Example
He became revengeful after being betrayed by his friend.
Se volvió vengativo después de ser traicionado por su amigo.
C2 noun /ˈstrɪk.tʃər/

stricture

restricción, crítica
Meaning
a restriction or limitation; a critical remark
Example
The new law placed a severe stricture on free speech.
La nueva ley impuso una restricción severa a la libertad de expresión.
B2 verb /pərˈsɪst/

persist

persistir
Meaning
to continue firmly in an action or opinion despite difficulty or opposition
Example
She decided to persist in her efforts to learn French.
Ella decidió persistir en sus esfuerzos para aprender francés.
C1 verb /əˈlʊər/

allure

atraer
Meaning
to attract or tempt someone with something desirable; to entice
Example
The beautiful garden allured visitors from far away.
El hermoso jardín atrajo a los visitantes desde lejos.
C2 noun/verb /ˈrɛkəmˌpɛns/

recompense

compensación
Meaning
to compensate someone for loss or harm suffered; compensation given for damage or injury
Example
The company offered financial recompense to the injured worker.
La compañía ofreció una compensación financiera al trabajador herido.
A2 noun /faɪl/

File

archivo
Meaning
a tool with a rough surface for smoothing or shaping hard materials; a collection of papers or data
Example
He used a metal file to smooth the rough edges.
Él usó un archivo metálico para suavizar los bordes ásperos.
B2 adjective /ˈstuː.di.əs/

Studious

estudioso; dedicado al aprendizaje
Meaning
characterized by diligent study; devoted to learning
Example
She is a studious student who spends hours in the library.
Ella es una estudiante estudiosa que pasa horas en la biblioteca.
C2 noun /luːˈbrɪsɪti/

lubricity

resbalosidad
Meaning
the quality of being slippery or smooth; sometimes also refers to lewdness
Example
The lubricity of the surface made it difficult to walk on.
La resbalosidad de la superficie hizo difícil caminar sobre ella.
B1 noun /ˈdʒen.dər/

Gender

género
Meaning
either of the two sexes (male and female); the range of characteristics pertaining to masculinity and femininity
Example
The company promotes gender equality by ensuring equal opportunities for all employees.
La empresa promueve la igualdad de género al garantizar oportunidades iguales para todos los empleados.
C1 noun ˌmɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

mitigation

mitigación
Meaning
The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.
Example
Mitigation of climate change requires collective effort.
La mitigación del cambio climático requiere un esfuerzo colectivo.
A2 noun /ˈstreɪndʒər/

Stranger

extraño
Meaning
a person whom one does not know or with whom one is not familiar
Example
Never take candy from a stranger.
Nunca tomes dulces de un extraño.
C2 noun /ˈʃæd.ək/

Shaddock

pomelo
Meaning
a large citrus fruit similar to grapefruit; pomelo
Example
The shaddock is the largest citrus fruit in the world.
El shádok es la fruta cítrica más grande del mundo.
B2 adverb /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəli/

fundamentally

fundamentalmente
Meaning
in a basic and important way; at the core
Example
The two theories are fundamentally different.
Las dos teorías son fundamentalmente diferentes.
B2 verb /ˈɪnəveɪt/

innovate

innovar
Meaning
To introduce new methods, ideas, or products.
Example
The company must innovate to stay ahead of its competitors.
La empresa debe innovar para mantenerse por delante de sus competidores.
C1 adverb /ˈiːstwədz/

Eastwards

hacia el este
Meaning
towards the east; in an eastern direction
Example
The river flows eastwards into the ocean.
El río fluye hacia el este hacia el océano.
C2 noun /ˈtaɪroʊ/

tyro

principiante
Meaning
A beginner or novice in a field or activity.
Example
As a tyro in programming, she needed constant guidance.
Como principiante en programación, necesitaba orientación constante.
B2 noun /ˈmɪs.tʃɪf/

Mischief

travieso
Meaning
Playful behavior that causes minor trouble or annoyance but is not meant to cause serious harm
Example
The children were full of mischief during the summer holidays.
Los niños estaban llenos de travesuras durante las vacaciones de verano.
C2 verb /ˌænɪmədˈvɜːt/

animadvert

criticar
Meaning
To comment critically or unfavorably.
Example
The teacher animadverted on the student's careless mistakes.
El maestro criticó los errores descuidados del estudiante.
C1 adjective /kəˈləʊ.kwi.əl/

colloquial

coloquial
Meaning
Used in ordinary conversation rather than formal speech or writing; informal language.
Example
His colloquial expressions made the speech relatable.
Sus expresiones coloquiales hicieron que el discurso fuera más accesible.
C2 noun /məˈlɛvələns/

malevolence

maldad
Meaning
The state or condition of being malevolent; having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
Example
His malevolence was clear in the cruel way he treated his rivals.
Su maldad era evidente en la cruel manera en que trataba a sus rivales.
C2 noun /ˈbælæst/

ballast

lastre
Meaning
heavy material used to stabilize a ship or vehicle
Example
The ship was loaded with ballast to remain steady in the storm.
El barco fue cargado con lastre para mantenerse estable en la tormenta.
B1 noun /tɪn/

tin

lata
Meaning
a metal container; a chemical element (Sn)
Example
She bought a tin of biscuits from the store.
Ella compró una lata de galletas en la tienda.
B2 verb /rɪˈvoʊlt/

revolt

rebelarse
Meaning
to rebel against authority; to feel disgust
Example
The people revolted against the corrupt government.
La gente se rebeló contra el gobierno corrupto.
B2 adjective /ˈpreɪz.wɜː.ði/

Praiseworthy

digno de elogio
Meaning
deserving praise; commendable; admirable
Example
Her charitable work is truly praiseworthy.
Su trabajo caritativo es verdaderamente digno de elogio.
C1 noun /fiːnd/

fiend

demonio, persona malvada
Meaning
an evil spirit or demon; a wicked or cruel person; someone obsessed with a particular thing
Example
He is a real fiend when it comes to solving puzzles.
Él es un verdadero demonio cuando se trata de resolver rompecabezas.
C1 adjective /dɪˈbeɪst/

debased

degradado
Meaning
having lost quality, value, or moral character
Example
The debased currency lost the trust of the people.
La moneda degradada perdió la confianza de la gente.
B2 verb /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪkt/

contradict

contradecir
Meaning
to say or show the opposite of something that has been said or believed
Example
His actions contradict his words.
Sus acciones contradicen sus palabras.
C1 noun /blɪs/

Bliss

dicha perfecta; gran alegría
Meaning
perfect happiness; great joy
Example
She felt pure bliss while watching the beautiful sunset.
Ella sintió una dicha pura mientras observaba la hermosa puesta de sol.
C1 noun, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈmɔːtəm/

postmortem

autopsia
Meaning
An examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death.
Example
The doctor carried out a postmortem on the body.
El doctor realizó una autopsia al cuerpo.
C1 verb /əˈprɛs/

oppress

oprimir
Meaning
to keep someone down by harsh and unfair use of authority; to suppress
Example
The dictator oppressed the people for decades.
El dictador oprimió a la gente durante décadas.
B2 noun/verb /stʌmp/

stump

tronco de árbol, desconcertar
Meaning
the base of a tree left after the trunk is cut down; to puzzle or confuse
Example
The question completely stumped the students.
La pregunta desconcertó completamente a los estudiantes.
C2 noun /ˈmæn.li.nəs/

manliness

virilidad
Meaning
The quality of being manly; courage, strength, and honor associated with men.
Example
His manliness was admired by his peers.
Su virilidad fue admirada por sus compañeros.
B1 verb /kənˈsɪst/

consist

consistir
Meaning
to be made up or composed of certain parts or elements
Example
The committee consists of five members.
El comité consiste en cinco miembros.
C1 noun /ˈfɛlən/

felon

delincuente
Meaning
a person who has committed a serious crime
Example
The felon was sentenced to ten years in prison.
El delincuente fue sentenciado a diez años de prisión.
B2 verb/noun /ˈsɛnsər/

censor

censurar
Meaning
to suppress or remove parts of books, films, or information considered offensive or harmful; a person who does this
Example
The government tried to censor the controversial film.
El gobierno intentó censurar la película controvertida.
B1 noun /ruːt/

Root

raíz; origen; base; causa
Meaning
the part of a plant that grows underground; the basic cause, source, or origin of something
Example
We need to find the root of this problem to solve it permanently.
Necesitamos encontrar la raíz de este problema para resolverlo permanentemente.
A2 noun /ˈkændl/

candle

vela
Meaning
a stick of wax with a wick that burns to give light
Example
She lit a candle during the power cut.
Encendió una vela durante el corte de energía.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː.sɪ.ləs/

Merciless

despiadado; cruel;
Meaning
showing no mercy or pity; cruel and heartless
Example
The merciless dictator showed no compassion.
El dictador despiadado no mostró compasión.
B2 noun /rɪˈmuː.vəl/

Removal

remoción; eliminación; despido;
Meaning
the action of taking something away or eliminating it; dismissal from office
Example
The removal of the old furniture took all day.
La remoción de los muebles viejos tomó todo el día.
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 phrasal verb /ɡlɒs ˈoʊ.vər/

gloss over

pasar por alto / minimizar
Meaning
to avoid discussing something unpleasant or make it seem less important
Example
The report glossed over the company's financial problems.
El informe pasó por alto los problemas financieros de la empresa.
C2 verb /ˈprɑː.məl.ɡeɪt/

promulgate

promulgar
Meaning
To announce or make a law, decree, or idea officially known.
Example
The government promulgated new regulations on data privacy.
El gobierno promulgó nuevas regulaciones sobre privacidad de datos.
C1 noun ˈhaɪ.drə.dʒən ˈpaʊ.əd bʌsɪz

hydrogen-powered buses

autobuses impulsados por hidrógeno
Meaning
Buses powered by hydrogen fuel cells that produce only water vapor as emission.
Example
Hydrogen-powered buses reduce air pollution.
Los autobuses impulsados por hidrógeno reducen la contaminación del aire.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈspiːdiənt/

inexpedient

desaconsejable
Meaning
Not advisable, suitable, or practical in the circumstances.
Example
It would be inexpedient to invest without proper research.
Sería desaconsejable invertir sin una investigación adecuada.
C1 adjective /ˈlækˌlʌstər/

lackluster

falto de brillo
Meaning
Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring.
Example
The lackluster performance disappointed the audience.
La actuación sin brillo decepcionó a la audiencia.
A1 verb /laɪk/

like

gustar
Meaning
to enjoy or find something pleasant; to have a preference for
Example
I like reading books in my free time.
Me gusta leer libros en mi tiempo libre.
A2 adjective /reər/

Rare

raro
Meaning
not occurring very often; uncommon or unusual
Example
It's rare to find such beautiful handmade jewelry these days.
Es raro encontrar joyas hechas a mano tan hermosas en estos días.
C2 noun /ˈbɛnɪsən/

benison

bendición
Meaning
A blessing or benefit.
Example
The rain was a benison for the drought-stricken farmers.
La lluvia fue una bendición para los agricultores afectados por la sequía.
C2 adjective /ˌen.zɪˈmæt.ɪk/

enzymatic

relacionado con enzimas
Meaning
Relating to or involving enzymes, which are proteins that catalyze biochemical reactions in living organisms.
Example
Enzymatic reactions regulate metabolism in the human body.
Las reacciones enzimáticas regulan el metabolismo en el cuerpo humano.
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.
B1 noun /əˈdʒen.də/

Agenda

agenda
Meaning
a list of items to be discussed at a meeting; a plan of action
Example
The meeting agenda includes budget discussions.
La agenda de la reunión incluye discusiones sobre el presupuesto.
C1 verb /wɔːrp/

warp

deformar
Meaning
To twist or bend out of shape, often due to heat or moisture.
Example
The wooden door warped in the summer heat.
La puerta de madera se deformó con el calor del verano.
C2 adjective /ˈpɒndərəbl/

ponderable

que puede ser considerado, pensable
Meaning
able to be considered or thought about
Example
The evidence was substantial and ponderable.
La evidencia era sustancial y pensable.
B2 adjective /ˈfɪr.fəl/

fearful

temeroso
Meaning
feeling afraid or showing fear
Example
She was fearful of walking alone at night.
Ella tenía miedo de caminar sola por la noche.
C2 noun ট্রোপোস্ফিয়ার

troposphere

troposfera
Meaning
The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere where weather phenomena occur.
Example
The troposphere is where weather phenomena occur.
La troposfera es donde ocurren los fenómenos meteorológicos.
B2 noun /fɪɡ/

Fig

higo
Meaning
a soft sweet fruit that is purple or green on the outside and has many small seeds
Example
The fig tree in our backyard produces delicious fruits every summer.
El árbol de higo en nuestro jardín produce frutas deliciosas cada verano.
C2 verb /proʊˈskraɪb/

proscribe

proscribir
Meaning
to forbid something by law or authority
Example
The new law will proscribe the use of harmful chemicals in farming.
La nueva ley proscribirá el uso de productos químicos dañinos en la agricultura.
B1 verb /ˈveri/

vary

variar
Meaning
to change or differ; to make different
Example
The weather conditions vary throughout the day.
Las condiciones climáticas varían a lo largo del día.
A2 noun /ˈnɒl.ɪdʒ/

knowledge

conocimiento
Meaning
Facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education.
Example
Knowledge of the universe is expanding through research.
El conocimiento del universo está expandiéndose a través de la investigación.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈkwaɪtɪd/

unrequited

no correspondido
Meaning
Not returned or reciprocated, especially in the context of love or affection.
Example
He suffered from unrequited love for years.
Él sufrió de amor no correspondido durante años.
B2 noun ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈbæləns

ecological balance

balance ecológico
Meaning
A state of dynamic equilibrium within a community of organisms.
Example
Maintaining ecological balance is essential for a sustainable planet.
Mantener el equilibrio ecológico es esencial para un planeta sostenible.
C2 noun /ˈɔːldərmən/

alderman

miembro del consejo municipal
Meaning
An elected member of a municipal council in certain cities and towns.
Example
The alderman proposed a new plan for community parks.
El concejal propuso un nuevo plan para los parques comunitarios.
C2 noun /ˌdʒʊərɪsˈpruːdəns/

jurisprudence

jurisprudencia
Meaning
The theory, philosophy, or science of law.
Example
She is a professor of jurisprudence at the university.
Ella es profesora de jurisprudencia en la universidad.
C1 noun /ˈkʌvənənt/

covenant

pacto
Meaning
a formal agreement or promise, often legally binding
Example
The landlord and tenant signed a covenant to maintain the property.
El arrendador y el inquilino firmaron un pacto para mantener la propiedad.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrdʒɪn/

Margin

margen
Meaning
The edge or border of something; an amount allowed beyond what is needed
Example
Please write your notes in the margin of the page.
Por favor, escribe tus notas en el margen de la página.
B2 noun ˈkwəʊ.tə

quota

cuota
Meaning
A limited or fixed number or amount of people or things, in particular.
Example
The quota reform was a key demand.
La reforma de la cuota fue una demanda clave.
C1 verb /sɪft/

sift

tamizar / examinar cuidadosamente
Meaning
to separate or sort through carefully, often using a sieve or by examining closely
Example
She sifted the flour before adding it to the cake mixture.
Ella tamizó la harina antes de agregarla a la mezcla del pastel.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərd/

tempered

templado
Meaning
having a specified temper or disposition; strengthened or moderated.
Example
She gave a tempered response to the criticism.
Ella dio una respuesta templada a las críticas.
B2 verb /kənˈstreɪn/

constrain

limitar
Meaning
to limit or restrict someone or something; to force or compel
Example
The new regulations constrain businesses from polluting the environment.
Las nuevas regulaciones limitan a las empresas de contaminar el medio ambiente.
A2 noun /ˈdɪʃ ˌwɒʃər/

Dish washer

lavavajillas
Meaning
an appliance for washing dishes automatically
Example
We installed a new dishwasher in our kitchen last week.
Instalamos un nuevo lavavajillas en nuestra cocina la semana pasada.
B2 adjective; past participle /ˈɒnəd/

honoured

honrado
Meaning
treated with respect or distinction; feeling proud and privileged
Example
She felt deeply honoured to receive the award.
Se sintió muy honrada de recibir el premio.
C1 noun /dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

denomination

denominación, valor
Meaning
a recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church; a unit of value or currency
Example
The church belongs to a Protestant denomination.
La iglesia pertenece a una denominación protestante.
C1 noun /ˈtʃɪz.əl/

Chisel

cincel
Meaning
a tool with a sharp flat edge used for cutting or shaping wood, stone, or metal
Example
The carpenter used a chisel to carve the wood.
El carpintero usó un cincel para tallar la madera.
B1 noun /rɪˈspɒns/

Response

respuesta; reacción
Meaning
a reaction to something; an answer or reply; the way in which something reacts to external stimulus
Example
The government's response to the crisis was swift and decisive.
La respuesta del gobierno a la crisis fue rápida y decisiva.
B2 noun /ˈɑːr.mər/

Armour

armadura
Meaning
protective covering worn by soldiers; metal plating for military vehicles
Example
The knight wore heavy armour to protect himself in battle.
El caballero llevaba una armadura pesada para protegerse en la batalla.
C2 adjective /ˌdɛməˈnaɪəkəl/

demoniacal

demoníaco
Meaning
characteristic of or resembling a demon; wildly evil
Example
He gave a demoniacal laugh that terrified everyone.
Él dio una risa demoníaca que aterrorizó a todos.
C1 adjective /ˈtɔːrtʃərəs/

torturous

tortuoso
Meaning
Extremely painful or causing great suffering; relating to or involving torture.
Example
The journey through the desert was long and torturous.
El viaje a través del desierto fue largo y tortuoso.
A2 pronoun /ɪtˈsɛlf/

itself

a sí mismo
Meaning
Used to emphasize the thing just mentioned; by its own power or effort.
Example
The cat cleaned itself after eating.
El gato se limpió a sí mismo después de comer.
C1 adjective məˈθɒd.ɪ.kəl

methodical

metódico
Meaning
Done according to a systematic or established procedure; orderly and systematic.
Example
His methodical research produced reliable results.
Su investigación metódica produjo resultados confiables.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪvən/

maven

experto
Meaning
an expert or connoisseur in a particular field
Example
He is a tech maven who always knows the latest trends.
Él es un experto en tecnología que siempre sabe las últimas tendencias.
C2 adverb /hərˈmɛtɪkli/

hermetically

de manera hermética
Meaning
In a way that is completely airtight or sealed off.
Example
The jars were hermetically sealed to preserve freshness.
Los tarros fueron sellados herméticamente para preservar la frescura.
B1 noun /ˈpɑː.vər.t̬i/

Poverty

pobreza; falta de necesidades básicas
Meaning
the state of being extremely poor; lack of basic necessities
Example
Many organizations work to reduce poverty around the world.
Muchas organizaciones trabajan para reducir la pobreza en todo el mundo.
C1 verb /ˈɡɑːbəl/

gobble

tragar rápidamente
Meaning
to eat something quickly and greedily
Example
The children gobbled their food in minutes.
Los niños tragaron su comida en minutos.
A1 pronoun /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

nothing

nada
Meaning
not anything; no thing
Example
She has nothing to worry about.
Ella no tiene nada de qué preocuparse.
B2 adjective /ˈtruːθ.fəl/

Truthful

veraz
Meaning
telling or expressing the truth; honest and sincere
Example
She was always truthful in her answers during the interview.
Ella siempre fue sincera en sus respuestas durante la entrevista.
C1 noun /ˈdrɛsˌmeɪkər/

dressmaker

modista
Meaning
A person who makes or alters women's clothing professionally.
Example
The dressmaker crafted a beautiful gown for the bride.
La modista confeccionó un hermoso vestido para la novia.
B2 noun /ˈænsestər/

Ancestor

ancestro
Meaning
a person, typically one more remote than a grandparent, from whom one is descended
Example
She researched her family tree to learn about her ancestors.
Ella investigó su árbol genealógico para aprender sobre sus ancestros.
B2 noun ˈprɒs.pekt

prospect

perspectiva
Meaning
The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
Example
The project's success holds great prospect for the economy.
El éxito del proyecto tiene una gran perspectiva para la economía.
C1 adjective /priˈɛmptɪv/

preemptive

preventivo
Meaning
Serving or intended to prevent something by taking action first.
Example
The government took preemptive measures to control inflation.
El gobierno tomó medidas preventivas para controlar la inflación.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/

ingratiating

adulador
Meaning
Charming or flattering in a way intended to gain favor.
Example
His ingratiating smile made everyone trust him quickly.
Su sonrisa aduladora hizo que todos confiaran en él rápidamente.
C2 adjective /ˈfæn.sɪ.ləs/

fanciless

sin imaginación, común
Meaning
without imagination or creativity; plain or ordinary
Example
His drawings were simple and fanciless.
Sus dibujos eran simples y sin imaginación.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpʌl.sɪv/

Repulsive

repulsivo; desagradable; que causa aversión
Meaning
extremely unpleasant; causing strong dislike or disgust
Example
The smell of rotten eggs was absolutely repulsive.
El olor a huevos podridos era absolutamente repulsivo.
B2 noun/verb /skræp/

scrap

pedazo / descartar
Meaning
A small piece of something; to discard or get rid of something.
Example
He used a scrap of paper to jot down the number.
Usó un trozo de papel para anotar el número.
C2 noun /ˈbʌɡəˌbuː/

bugaboo

fantasma / temor
Meaning
An object of fear or worry; an imagined cause of anxiety.
Example
The threat of inflation became a political bugaboo.
La amenaza de la inflación se convirtió en un bugaboo político.
B2 verb /kənˈsɜːrv/

conserve

conservar
Meaning
to protect something from harm or destruction; to use resources carefully to avoid waste
Example
We must conserve water during the dry season.
Debemos conservar agua durante la temporada seca.
B1 adjective /trɪˈmendəs/

Tremendous

enorme; tremendo; extraordinario
Meaning
extremely large, great, or intense; extraordinary
Example
She made tremendous progress in her studies.
Ella hizo un progreso enorme en sus estudios.
C1 adjective /kənˈtraɪvd/

contrived

artificial o forzado; no natural ni espontáneo
Meaning
artificial or forced; not natural or spontaneous
Example
The ending of the movie felt contrived and unrealistic.
El final de la película se sintió forzado e irreal.
B2 noun səˈsteɪnəbl dɪˈvɛləpmənt

Sustainable Development

desarrollo sostenible
Meaning
Development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Example
Eco-tourism contributes to sustainable development in local communities.
El ecoturismo contribuye al desarrollo sostenible en las comunidades locales.
B2 noun /ˌpiːdiəˈtrɪʃən/

pediatrician

pediatra
Meaning
a doctor who specializes in the medical care of children
Example
The pediatrician examined the child carefully.
El pediatra examinó al niño cuidadosamente.
B1 noun ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns

consequence

consecuencia
Meaning
A result or effect of an action or condition.
Example
Every action has a consequence.
Toda acción tiene una consecuencia.
C2 adjective /ˈtaɪmwɔːrn/

timeworn

desgastado por el tiempo
Meaning
Worn or impaired by age; old and used many times.
Example
The timeworn house carried a sense of history and nostalgia.
La casa desgastada por el tiempo llevaba una sensación de historia y nostalgia.