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C1 noun /pəˈtɜːrnəti/

paternity

paternidad
Meaning
The state of being someone's father.
Example
He demanded a paternity test to confirm his relationship with the child.
Él pidió una prueba de paternidad para confirmar su relación con el niño.
C2 noun /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃə/

differentia

característica diferenciadora
Meaning
A distinguishing characteristic that sets one thing apart from another.
Example
The differentia of humans is their ability to reason abstractly.
La característica diferenciadora de los humanos es su capacidad para razonar de manera abstracta.
C1 noun ˈhʌz.bən.dri

husbandry

agricultura y ganadería
Meaning
The care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals; farming and agriculture.
Example
Proper husbandry techniques improve livestock health.
Las técnicas adecuadas de ganadería mejoran la salud del ganado.
B1 verb /rɪˈleɪt/

relate

relatar
Meaning
to connect or show a link between; to tell a story
Example
She relates her experience to the audience.
Ella relata su experiencia a la audiencia.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊ.ərd/

Coward

cobarde
Meaning
a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things
Example
He called himself a coward for not standing up to the bully.
Él se llamó a sí mismo un cobarde por no enfrentarse al matón.
C1 verb ˈsɪŋ.krə.naɪz

synchronize

sincronizar
Meaning
To coordinate in time; to cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate.
Example
The dancers need to synchronize their movements.
Los bailarines necesitan sincronizar sus movimientos.
C1 noun /kwɪnˈtɛsəns/

quintessence

la quintaesencia
Meaning
The purest or most perfect example of something.
Example
She is the quintessence of elegance.
Ella es la quintaesencia de la elegancia.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɪəriəs/

imperious

imperioso
Meaning
Arrogantly domineering or overbearing.
Example
Her imperious tone made it hard for others to argue.
Su tono imperioso dificultaba que los demás discutieran.
B2 verb /ɒpt/

opt

elegir
Meaning
to choose or decide to do something instead of something else
Example
Many students opt to study abroad for better opportunities.
Muchos estudiantes optan por estudiar en el extranjero para tener mejores oportunidades.
B1 adjective /ˈpɜːrmənənt/

Permanent

permanente; inmutable
Meaning
lasting; unchanging; enduring
Example
The tattoo is a permanent mark on his skin.
El tatuaje es una marca permanente en su piel.
C2 noun /kəˈræf/

carafe

botijo de vidrio
Meaning
a glass container without handles used for serving drinks like water or wine
Example
The waiter brought a carafe of water to the table.
El camarero trajo un botijo de agua a la mesa.
C2 noun /stɛp/

steppe

estepa
Meaning
A large flat area of unforested grassland, especially in southeastern Europe or Siberia.
Example
The nomads traveled across the vast steppe with their herds.
Los nómadas viajaban por la vasta estepa con sus rebaños.
B2 noun /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlær.ə.ti/

Similarity

similitud; semejanza
Meaning
the quality or state of being similar; resemblance
Example
There is a striking similarity between the two paintings.
Hay una similitud sorprendente entre las dos pinturas.
C2 noun /ˈæf.ə.rɪ.zəm/

aphorism

aforismo
Meaning
a short, witty saying that expresses a general truth or principle
Example
He began his speech with an aphorism about life and success.
Él comenzó su discurso con un aforismo sobre la vida y el éxito.
C1 noun ˈkætəlɪst

catalyst

catalizador
Meaning
A person or thing that precipitates an event or change.
Example
His speech acted as a catalyst for change in the community.
Su discurso actuó como un catalizador para el cambio en la comunidad.
A2 verb, noun /drɒp/

drop

dejar caer / gota
Meaning
to let something fall; a small quantity of liquid
Example
Be careful not to drop your phone.
Ten cuidado de no dejar caer tu teléfono.
B1 verb /weɪ/

weigh

pesar
Meaning
to measure the weight of something; to consider carefully
Example
Please weigh the package before shipping.
por favor pese el paquete antes de enviarlo.
C1 noun /dɪsˈɪntrəst/

disinterest

desinterés
Meaning
lack of interest or concern
Example
His disinterest in the project was obvious.
Su desinterés en el proyecto era obvio.
C1 adjective /ˈpent ʌp/

Pent-up

reprimido; restringido; confinado
Meaning
suppressed; restrained; confined
Example
He had pent-up anger that finally exploded.
Él tenía ira reprimida que finalmente explotó.
B1 noun /ˈbæɹɪəz/

barriers

barreras
Meaning
Something that prevents progress or access; obstacles or hindrances.
Example
Language barriers can make communication difficult.
Las barreras idiomáticas pueden dificultar la comunicación.
C2 adjective /ˈpruːdɪʃ/

prudish

puritano
Meaning
having or revealing a tendency to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity
Example
She was too prudish to watch the movie with her friends.
Ella era demasiado puritana para ver la película con sus amigos.
C1 noun /ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃən/

conflagration

gran incendio destructor
Meaning
A large, destructive fire that destroys a great deal of land or property.
Example
The forest was devastated by a massive conflagration that lasted for days.
El bosque fue devastado por un enorme incendio que duró varios días.
B2 noun /ˈswɒl.oʊ/

Swallow

golondrina
Meaning
a small migratory bird with long wings and a forked tail
Example
The swallow built its nest under the roof.
La golondrina construyó su nido bajo el techo.
B1 noun flæɡz

flags

bandera
Meaning
A piece of cloth or similar material, typically oblong or square, attachable by one edge to a pole or rope.
Example
The streets were decorated with national flags.
Las calles estaban decoradas con banderas nacionales.
B2 verb /ˈstræŋɡəl/

strangle

estrangular
Meaning
to kill or stop someone or something by squeezing the throat or restricting flow
Example
The villain tried to strangle his opponent in the dark alley.
El villano intentó estrangular a su oponente en el callejón oscuro.
C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌstæt/

aerostat

aerostato
Meaning
A lighter-than-air craft, such as a balloon, that is lifted by gas.
Example
The military used an aerostat for surveillance over the border.
El ejército usó un aerostato para vigilancia sobre la frontera.
C1 adjective /prɪˈkoʊʃəs/

precocious

precoz
Meaning
Showing advanced development or maturity at an unusually early age.
Example
The precocious child was reading novels at the age of five.
El niño precoz estaba leyendo novelas a la edad de cinco años.
A2 verb /ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ/

encourage

alentar
Meaning
to give support, confidence, or hope; to motivate
Example
Teachers should encourage students to ask questions.
Los maestros deben alentar a los estudiantes a hacer preguntas.
B2 noun /ˈʒɑːn.rə/

genre

género
Meaning
a style or category of art, music, or literature
Example
Romance is her favorite genre of movies.
El romance es su género favorito de películas.
B2 adjective /əˈlaɪd/

Allied

aliado; asociado; relacionado
Meaning
joined by agreement or treaty; associated; connected
Example
The allied forces worked together during the war.
Las fuerzas aliadas trabajaron juntas durante la guerra.
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.
C2 noun /ˈɪndɪkənt/

indicant

indicador
Meaning
Something that indicates or points to a fact or condition.
Example
High fever is often an indicant of infection.
La fiebre alta a menudo es un indicador de infección.
A2 pronoun /ðəmˈsɛlvz/

themselves

a sí mismos
Meaning
used to emphasize the subject of the sentence or to refer to the subject doing something to itself
Example
They fixed the problem themselves.
Ellos arreglaron el problema por sí mismos.
C2 adjective /dʒərˈmeɪn/

germane

relevante
Meaning
Relevant and appropriate to the subject being considered.
Example
Her comments were not germane to the discussion.
Sus comentarios no eran relevantes para la discusión.
C1 adjective /ˌaʊt əv ðə ˈweɪ/

out-of-the-way

apartado o remoto
Meaning
remote or unusual; not in a convenient or usual location
Example
They stayed in an out-of-the-way village.
Se quedaron en una aldea apartada.
B1 verb /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/

criticize

criticar
Meaning
to express disapproval or find fault with someone or something
Example
The teacher criticized the student's poor handwriting.
El maestro criticó la mala caligrafía del estudiante.
C2 verb /bɪˈtəʊkən/

betoken

presagiar
Meaning
to be a sign or indication of something
Example
Dark clouds betoken an approaching storm.
Las nubes oscuras presagian una tormenta que se acerca.
C1 verb /ˈplʌm.ɪt/

plummet

caer verticalmente a alta velocidad
Meaning
to fall straight down at high speed
Example
Stock prices plummeted after the sudden market crash.
Los precios de las acciones cayeron repentinamente después del colapso del mercado.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbər/

belabor

exponer en exceso
Meaning
to argue or elaborate on a subject in excessive detail; to attack verbally or physically
Example
The professor belabored the point until the students grew restless.
El profesor expuso tanto el punto hasta que los estudiantes se inquietaron.
B2 adjective /dɪˈbeɪtəbl̩/

debatable

debatible
Meaning
open to discussion or doubt; not certain
Example
It is debatable whether the policy will work.
Es debatible si la política funcionará.
B2 verb /ˈtɛmpər/

temper

templar
Meaning
to moderate, soften, or tone down something; also to strengthen by heat treatment (as in metal).
Example
She tried to temper her criticism with kindness.
Ella trató de temperar su crítica con amabilidad.
C2 verb /ˈpɛkjʊˌleɪt/

peculate

malversar
Meaning
To embezzle or steal money, especially public funds.
Example
The corrupt official was found guilty of peculating government funds.
El funcionario corrupto fue hallado culpable de malversar fondos públicos.
C1 adjective /klaɪˈmæktɪk/

climactic

climático
Meaning
Relating to the most exciting or important moment of something.
Example
The film ended with a climactic battle scene.
La película terminó con una escena de batalla climática.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪr.i.əl/

Serial

serial; consecutivo
Meaning
happening in a series; consecutive; arranged in order
Example
The serial killer was finally caught after years of investigation.
El asesino en serie fue finalmente atrapado después de años de investigación.
C1 verb/noun /pərˈvɜːrt/

pervert

pervertir / persona pervertida
Meaning
As a verb: to distort the meaning or purpose of something; as a noun: a person with abnormal or immoral sexual behavior.
Example
He tried to pervert the truth to escape punishment.
Él trató de pervertir la verdad para escapar del castigo.
C2 noun /ˈplɛntɪtjuːd/

plentitude

abundancia
Meaning
the condition of being full or abundant
Example
The garden offered a plentitude of flowers in spring.
El jardín ofreció una gran cantidad de flores en primavera.
A1 pronoun /wɪtʃ/

which

cuál
Meaning
used to ask about one or more items from a defined set
Example
Which one do you prefer, the red or the blue?
¿Cuál prefieres, el rojo o el azul?
A2 adjective, adverb, interjection /ɔːlˈraɪt/

alright

bien
Meaning
satisfactory or acceptable; safe or unharmed; used to express agreement or acknowledgment
Example
Everything is going to be alright.
Todo va a estar bien.
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəɡrɑːf/

monograph

monografía
Meaning
A detailed written study of a single specialized subject or aspect of it.
Example
The professor published a monograph on ancient pottery.
El profesor publicó una monografía sobre la cerámica antigua.
C1 noun/verb /ˈslʌmbər/

slumber

sueño
Meaning
A state of sleep; to sleep lightly or rest.
Example
The child slumbered peacefully through the night.
El niño durmió pacíficamente durante la noche.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɔːrtʃənət/

importunate

importuno
Meaning
Persistent to the point of annoyance or intrusion
Example
The importunate salesman kept calling despite repeated refusals.
El vendedor importuno siguió llamando a pesar de las repetidas negativas.
A2 noun /teɪst/

Taste

sabor; preferencia personal
Meaning
the sensation produced when food touches the tongue; personal preference or liking
Example
This cake has a sweet taste that I really enjoy.
Este pastel tiene un sabor dulce que realmente disfruto.
C2 adjective /ˈkæloʊ/

callow

inexperto
Meaning
Inexperienced and immature.
Example
The callow intern made several mistakes on his first day.
El inexperto pasante cometió varios errores en su primer día.
A1 noun /skaɪ/

Sky

cielo
Meaning
the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth
Example
The sky is blue today.
El cielo está azul hoy.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪətraɪb/

diatribe

diatriba
Meaning
A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.
Example
The politician launched a diatribe against his opponents.
El político lanzó una diatriba contra sus oponentes.
C1 noun /ˌɪndɪˈdʒɛstʃən/

indigestion

indigestión
Meaning
Discomfort or pain in the stomach associated with difficulty in digesting food.
Example
He avoided spicy food because it often gave him indigestion.
Él evitó la comida picante porque a menudo le provocaba indigestión.
B2 adjective /ˈhoʊm.sɪk/

Homesick

nostalgia; tristeza por estar lejos de casa
Meaning
experiencing a longing for one's home during a period of absence from it; missing home
Example
After three months studying abroad, Maria felt increasingly homesick for her family.
Después de tres meses estudiando en el extranjero, María se sentía cada vez más nostálgica de su familia.
A1 verb /wɒʃ/

wash

lavar
Meaning
to clean with water; to remove dirt
Example
Please wash your hands before eating.
Por favor, lávate las manos antes de comer.
B2 noun /boʊst/

Boast

presunción; alarde; jactancia
Meaning
an act of talking with excessive pride about one's achievements
Example
His constant boast about his wealth annoyed everyone.
Su constante alarde sobre su riqueza molestaba a todos.
C2 noun /ˈɒksɪdənt/

occident

occidente
Meaning
The countries of the West, especially Europe and America.
Example
The Occident has a long history of philosophical thought.
El occidente tiene una larga historia de pensamiento filosófico.
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈriːtʃ/

overreach

sobreesfuerzo
Meaning
to go beyond what is proper, acceptable, or achievable; to overextend
Example
The politician overreached by making promises he couldn't keep.
El político hizo un esfuerzo excesivo al hacer promesas que no pudo cumplir.
C1 adjective /əˈsɛndənt/

ascendant

ascendente, dominante
Meaning
Rising in power or influence; dominant.
Example
She is an ascendant leader in the political party.
Ella es una líder ascendente en el partido político.
A2 noun /ˈbæskɪtbɔːl/

basketball

baloncesto
Meaning
a game played by two teams who try to score points by throwing a ball through a hoop
Example
He loves playing basketball with his friends.
Le encanta jugar al baloncesto con sus amigos.
A2 noun /ˈɡraʊnd flɔːr/

ground floor

planta baja
Meaning
the floor of a building at ground level; the starting level of an organization or activity
Example
The grocery shop is located on the ground floor of the building.
La tienda de comestibles está en la planta baja.
A2 noun /ˈdraɪ.vər/

Driver

conductor
Meaning
a person who operates a motor vehicle
Example
The taxi driver knew all the shortcuts through the busy city.
El conductor del taxi conocía todos los atajos de la ciudad concurrida.
C1 noun /rəʊˈbɒt.ɪk ˈsɜː.dʒər.i/

robotic surgery

cirugía robótica
Meaning
Surgery performed with the assistance of robotic systems to enhance precision and reduce invasiveness.
Example
Robotic surgery enhances precision in complex procedures.
La cirugía robótica mejora la precisión en procedimientos complejos.
B2 verb /ˈdɑːrkən/

darken

oscurecer
Meaning
to make or become dark; to reduce brightness or light
Example
The clouds began to darken the sky before the storm.
Las nubes empezaron a oscurecer el cielo antes de la tormenta.
C1 noun /ˈæntɪˌdoʊt/

antidote

antídoto
Meaning
A substance that neutralizes the effects of a poison; something that relieves or counteracts.
Example
The doctor quickly administered an antidote to the snake venom.
El doctor administró rápidamente un antídoto para el veneno de serpiente.
C2 verb /ɡɜːrd/

gird

ceñir
Meaning
to encircle with a belt or band; to prepare for action
Example
The knight girded his sword before battle.
El caballero ciñó su espada antes de la batalla.
B2 adverb /əˈtræktɪvli/

attractively

de manera atractiva
Meaning
in a pleasing or appealing way; in a manner that draws interest or admiration
Example
The room was attractively decorated with soft lights and plants.
La habitación estaba decorada de manera atractiva con luces suaves y plantas.
C1 noun /krəˈʃɛndoʊ/

crescendo

aumento gradual del volumen
Meaning
a gradual increase in loudness or intensity, especially in music
Example
The orchestra built to a powerful crescendo before the finale.
La orquesta construyó un poderoso crescendo antes del final.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Literate

alfabetizado; educado; bien educado
Meaning
able to read and write; educated; well-educated
Example
She is a very literate person who reads extensively.
Ella es una persona muy alfabetizada que lee extensamente.
C2 noun /ˈhaɪərəˌɡlɪf/

hieroglyph

jeroglífico
Meaning
A picture or symbol used in ancient writing systems, especially Egyptian writing.
Example
The walls of the temple were covered in hieroglyphs.
Las paredes del templo estaban cubiertas con jeroglíficos.
B1 abbreviation /vərsəs/

vs

contra
Meaning
used to indicate opposition or contrast between two things
Example
The match was Brazil vs Argentina in the final.
El partido fue Brasil contra Argentina en la final.
B1 adjective /ɪmˈbær.ə.sɪŋ/

Embarrassing

vergonzoso; incómodo; humillante
Meaning
causing shame or awkwardness; uncomfortable; humiliating
Example
It was embarrassing when I forgot her name.
Fue embarazoso cuando olvidé su nombre.
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛnd/

superintend

supervisar
Meaning
to oversee and direct the work or operation of something
Example
She was hired to superintend the construction project.
Ella fue contratada para supervisar el proyecto de construcción.
C1 noun /ˈsɛvərəns/

severance

indemnización por despido
Meaning
the act of ending something, especially a relationship or employment; compensation paid upon termination
Example
The company offered him severance pay after his job ended.
La empresa le ofreció indemnización por despido después de que terminó su empleo.
C1 noun /sɛkt/

sect

secta
Meaning
a subgroup of a larger religious or political group, often with differing beliefs
Example
The group split into different sects due to doctrinal differences.
El grupo se dividió en diferentes sectas debido a las diferencias doctrinales.
B2 noun /ˌrezəˈveɪʃən/

Reservation

reserva
Meaning
the action of reserving something; an arrangement whereby something is reserved for a particular person; a qualification to an expression of agreement or approval
Example
I made a reservation at the restaurant for tonight.
Hice una reserva en el restaurante para esta noche.
C1 noun, verb /kriːs/

crease

pliegue, arruga
Meaning
a line or fold produced on paper, cloth, or other material; to make a fold or wrinkle
Example
She ironed the shirt carefully to remove every crease.
Ella planchó la camisa cuidadosamente para eliminar cada pliegue.
C1 verb prəˈpel

propel

impulsar
Meaning
To drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward.
Example
Lack of proper guidance can propel adolescents toward delinquency.
La falta de orientación adecuada puede impulsar a los adolescentes hacia la delincuencia.
A2 adjective ˈpɒzətɪv

positive

positivo
Meaning
Having an electric charge opposite to that of an electron.
Example
Protons have a positive charge.
Los protones tienen una carga positiva.
B2 noun /ˈdæf.ə.dɪl/

Daffodil

narciso
Meaning
A bright yellow spring flower with a trumpet-shaped center, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings
Example
The daffodils bloomed early this spring in the meadow.
Los narcisos florecieron temprano esta primavera en el prado.
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.
C2 noun /ˈsɛntɔːr/

centaur

centauro
Meaning
A mythological creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse.
Example
The centaur is a well-known figure in Greek mythology.
El centauro es una figura conocida en la mitología griega.
C2 verb /ˈhʊdwɪŋk/

hoodwink

engañar
Meaning
To deceive or trick someone.
Example
The scammer hoodwinked many people with false promises.
El estafador engañó a muchas personas con falsas promesas.
C1 verb /ˈstrætɪfaɪ/

stratify

estratificar
Meaning
to arrange or divide into layers, classes, or categories
Example
The researchers plan to stratify the data based on age groups.
Los investigadores planean estratificar los datos según los grupos de edad.
C2 noun /ˈkrɪptəɡræm/

cryptogram

código secreto
Meaning
a text written in code or cipher
Example
The detective solved the cryptogram hidden in the letter.
El detective resolvió el criptograma oculto en la carta.
C1 adjective ɪˈθɪə.ri.əl

ethereal

celestial, delicado, sobrenatural
Meaning
Extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world.
Example
Her voice had an ethereal quality.
Su voz tenía una calidad etérea.
C1 verb /əˈsɪm.ɪ.leɪt/

assimilate

asimilar completamente; absorber e integrar en el conocimiento o cultura
Meaning
To take in and understand fully; to absorb and integrate into one's knowledge or culture.
Example
Immigrants often struggle to assimilate into a new culture.
Los inmigrantes a menudo luchan por asimilarse en una nueva cultura.
C1 verb /məˈruːn/

maroon

abandonar en una isla desierta
Meaning
to leave someone trapped and isolated, especially on an island
Example
The sailors were marooned on a deserted island.
Los marineros fueron abandonados en una isla desierta.
C1 noun sɪˈmɛntɪd ɡreɪv

cemented grave

tumba cementada
Meaning
A grave that is constructed with cement for permanence.
Example
The cemented grave of the martyrs was seen near the river.
La tumba cementada de los mártires fue vista cerca del río.
B2 noun /ˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/

Dignity

dignidad, respeto, honor
Meaning
the state of being worthy of honor or respect; composure and self-respect
Example
Despite facing hardships, she maintained her dignity throughout the ordeal.
A pesar de enfrentar dificultades, mantuvo su dignidad durante toda la prueba.
C2 verb /ˈæbrəɡeɪt/

abrogate

abrogar
Meaning
To formally repeal, cancel, or abolish a law, agreement, or custom.
Example
The government decided to abrogate the outdated treaty.
El gobierno decidió abrogar el tratado obsoleto.
B2 noun /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/

Compassion

compasión
Meaning
sympathetic concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others; deep awareness of suffering with a desire to help
Example
She showed great compassion towards the homeless children by providing them food and shelter.
Ella mostró gran compasión hacia los niños sin hogar al brindarles comida y refugio.
C1 verb /əˈpreɪz/

appraise

evaluar
Meaning
to evaluate the value, quality, or importance of something
Example
The jeweler appraised the diamond before buying it.
El joyero evaluó el diamante antes de comprarlo.
B1 adverb /ˈfɜːrstli/

firstly

primero
Meaning
used to introduce the first point or reason in a discussion or argument
Example
Firstly, we need to address the budget issue before proceeding.
Primero, necesitamos abordar el problema del presupuesto antes de continuar.
B1 noun /ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf/

wildlife

vida silvestre
Meaning
animals, birds, and plants living in their natural environment
Example
The park is home to a wide variety of wildlife.
El parque es hogar de una gran variedad de vida silvestre.
A2 noun /kæb/

cab

taxi
Meaning
a taxi or car for hire with a driver
Example
We took a cab to the airport.
Tomamos un taxi al aeropuerto.
B2 noun /kɜːrd/

Curd

yogur
Meaning
a white dairy product made by coagulating milk; yogurt
Example
She added fresh curd to the salad for a tangy flavor.
Añadió yogur fresco a la ensalada para darle un sabor ácido.
B2 noun ˌriːfɔːˈreɪʃən

reforestation

reforestación
Meaning
The natural or intentional restocking of existing forests and woodlands that have been depleted.
Example
Reforestation efforts are crucial to restoring ecosystems.
Los esfuerzos de reforestación son cruciales para restaurar los ecosistemas.
C2 adjective /ˈvoʊlənt/

volant

volador
Meaning
able to fly or moving swiftly
Example
The volant bird soared gracefully across the sky.
El pájaro volador se elevó con gracia por el cielo.
C2 adjective /ˈdɔːnt.ləs/

dauntless

intrépido, valiente, resuelto
Meaning
Showing fearlessness and determination; brave and resolute.
Example
The dauntless soldier fought against all odds.
El soldado intrépido luchó contra todas las adversidades.
C2 noun ˌɛr.jʊˈdɪʃ.ən

erudition

erudición
Meaning
The quality of having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarship.
Example
His erudition in history impressed the entire audience.
Su erudición en historia impresionó a toda la audiencia.
B1 noun /beɪkt miːt/

Baked meat

carne asada
Meaning
meat that has been cooked in an oven using dry heat
Example
The baked meat was tender and flavorful.
La carne asada estaba tierna y sabrosa.
B1 noun/verb /hɪnt/

hint

pista
Meaning
a small piece of advice or suggestion; to suggest something indirectly
Example
She gave me a hint about the surprise party.
Ella me dio una pista sobre la fiesta sorpresa.
C1 noun ˈtɑksɪk ɪˈmɪʃənz

toxic emissions

emisiones tóxicas
Meaning
Harmful or poisonous substances released into the environment, especially the atmosphere.
Example
Toxic emissions from vehicles pollute the atmosphere.
Las emisiones tóxicas de los vehículos contaminan la atmósfera.
A1 verb /wɜːrk/

work

trabajar
Meaning
to perform tasks or duties to earn money or achieve goals
Example
He works as a teacher at the local school.
Él trabaja como maestro en la escuela local.
C1 noun /ˈænərki/

anarchy

anarquía
Meaning
a state of disorder due to the absence or failure of government or authority
Example
The collapse of the regime led to anarchy in the streets.
El colapso del régimen llevó a la anarquía en las calles.
C1 noun /dɪˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/

depreciation

depreciación
Meaning
A reduction in the value of an asset with the passage of time, due to wear and tear.
Example
The car's depreciation rate is high after five years.
La tasa de depreciación del coche es alta después de cinco años.
C1 adjective /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪ.ner.i/

Disciplinary

disciplinario
Meaning
relating to discipline; intended to correct behavior
Example
The company took disciplinary action against the employee.
La empresa tomó medidas disciplinarias contra el empleado.
A2 noun /hɪl/

Hill

colina; colina pequeña
Meaning
a naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain
Example
The children enjoyed rolling down the grassy hill behind their house during summer vacation.
Los niños disfrutaron rodando por la colina cubierta de césped detrás de su casa durante las vacaciones de verano.
C1 noun /ræˈpɔːr/

rapport

relación
Meaning
A close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas.
Example
The teacher built a strong rapport with her students.
La maestra construyó un fuerte rapport con sus estudiantes.
C1 adjective /dɪˈɡreɪdɪd/

degraded

degradado
Meaning
Reduced in quality, dignity, or condition.
Example
The villagers were forced to live in degraded conditions.
Los aldeanos fueron obligados a vivir en condiciones degradadas.
C2 noun /ˈprɪvɪti/

privity

relación privada, relación contractual
Meaning
A close, private, or special relationship; in law, the direct connection between parties to a contract.
Example
There was no privity of contract between the supplier and the customer.
No había relación contractual entre el proveedor y el cliente.
B2 noun /ˈprɛmɪs/

premise

premisa / edificio
Meaning
a statement or idea on which reasoning or an argument is based; also a building or property
Example
His argument was based on a false premise.
Su argumento se basaba en una premisa falsa.
C1 noun /poʊˈɛt.ɪks/

poetics

poética, teoría de la poesía
Meaning
the study or theory of poetry and its principles
Example
He wrote a book on poetics explaining the art of verse.
Escribió un libro sobre poética explicando el arte del verso.
A2 noun /koʊtʃ/

coach

entrenador
Meaning
A person who helps improve others' skills or knowledge.
Example
The football coach motivated his team before the match.
El entrenador de fútbol motivó a su equipo antes del partido.
B1 adjective /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/

artistic

artístico
Meaning
having or revealing natural creative skill
Example
She has an artistic sense of design.
Ella tiene un sentido artístico del diseño.
C2 noun /bel ˈæp.əl/

Bell apple

manzana campana
Meaning
a tropical fruit with a crisp texture and sweet taste, scientifically known as Syzygium malaccense
Example
The bell apple tree produces beautiful red fruits that are popular in tropical regions.
El árbol de manzana campana produce hermosas frutas rojas que son populares en las regiones tropicales
A2 adverb /dəˈrɛktli/ or /daɪˈrɛktli/

directly

directamente
Meaning
in a straight line or manner; without anything in between
Example
She spoke directly to the manager about her concerns.
Ella habló directamente con el gerente sobre sus preocupaciones.