B2 noun
Patriot
patriota
B2 adverb /ˈænjuəli/
annually
anualmente
Meaning
once every year; yearly
Example
The company holds a general meeting annually.
La empresa realiza una reunión general anualmente.
C1 noun /dʒest/
Jest
broma; chiste
Meaning
a thing said or done for amusement; a joke
Example
His comment was made in jest, not to offend anyone.
Su comentario fue hecho en broma, no para ofender a nadie.
C2 noun /ˈdɪfθɒŋ/
diphthong
diptongo
Meaning
A complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel and glides into another within the same syllable.
Example
The word 'coin' contains a diphthong.
La palabra 'coin' contiene un diptongo.
C2 verb /əˈbreɪd/
abrade
desgastar por fricción
Meaning
to scrape or wear away the surface by friction or erosion
Example
The rough cloth can easily abrade the skin.
La tela rugosa puede fácilmente desgastar la piel.
B2 noun /ˈvæmpaɪər/
vampire
felicidad
Meaning
a mythical creature that sucks blood from the living; metaphorically, a person who exploits others
Example
In folklore, a vampire rises at night to drink human blood.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B1 verb /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/
indicate
indicar
Meaning
to point out; to show or suggest; to be a sign of
Example
The red light indicates that you should stop.
La luz roja indica que debes parar.
C2 noun /ɒmˈnɪpətəns/
omnipotence
omnipotencia
Meaning
The quality of having unlimited power or authority.
Example
Many religions describe God’s omnipotence as absolute.
Muchas religiones describen la omnipotencia de Dios como absoluta.
C1 noun /ˌpɜːrmjuˈteɪʃən/
permutation
permutación
Meaning
An arrangement or reordering of elements, often in mathematics or logic.
Example
The puzzle can be solved by trying all possible permutations of the tiles.
El rompecabezas se puede resolver probando todas las permutaciones posibles de las piezas.
B2 noun /ˈruːlɪŋ/
ruling
fallo
Meaning
an official decision made by a judge or authority.
Example
The court’s ruling favored the defendant.
El fallo del tribunal favoreció al acusado.
C2 verb /ˈdɒdə/
dodder
temblar al caminar
Meaning
To move in a weak and unsteady way, especially due to old age.
Example
The old man doddered across the street with a cane.
El anciano caminaba temblando por la calle con un bastón.
C2 verb /ˈɛkskʌlpeɪt/
exculpate
exculpar
Meaning
to show or declare that someone is not guilty of wrongdoing
Example
The lawyer worked hard to exculpate his client.
El abogado trabajó duro para exculpar a su cliente.
C2 adjective /ɑːrˈθʊr.i.ən/
arthurian
relacionado con Arthur
Meaning
Relating to the legendary King Arthur and the stories surrounding him.
Example
The novel is set in an Arthurian world of knights and castles.
La novela está ambientada en un mundo artúrico de caballeros y castillos.
C2 noun /vəˈrɑːɡoʊ/
virago
mujer autoritaria o ruda
Meaning
a loud, overbearing woman; historically, a strong or courageous woman
Example
The play depicted the heroine as a fierce virago who defied tradition.
La obra retrató a la heroína como una virago feroz que desafiaba la tradición.
B1 verb /prəˈmoʊt/
promote
promover
Meaning
to help something develop or increase; to advance someone to a higher position
Example
The company promotes environmental awareness.
La empresa promueve la conciencia ambiental.
C2 noun lɑːˈʒɛs
largesse
generosidad
Meaning
Generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others.
Example
His largesse towards the charity was greatly appreciated.
Su largueza hacia la caridad fue muy apreciada.
B1 verb /pərˈmɪt/
permit
permitir
Meaning
to allow or give permission; to make possible
Example
The teacher permits students to use calculators during the exam.
El profesor permite que los estudiantes usen calculadoras durante el examen.
C1 noun /ˈwed.lɒk/
Wed lock
matrimonio
Meaning
the state of being married; matrimony
Example
They have been happily united in wedlock for twenty years.
Han estado felizmente unidos en matrimonio durante veinte años.
A2 adjective /fænˈtæstɪk/
Fantastic
fantástico; maravilloso; excelente
Meaning
extremely good; wonderful; excellent
Example
The movie was absolutely fantastic!
¡La película fue absolutamente fantástica!
C2 noun /ˈtʌtʃ.stoʊn/
Touchstone
piedra de toque; estándar
Meaning
a standard or criterion by which something is judged or recognized; a test of genuineness
Example
His honesty became the touchstone by which all other employees were measured.
Su honestidad se convirtió en la piedra de toque por la cual se midió a todos los demás empleados.
C2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/
gambol
saltar alegremente
Meaning
to run or jump about playfully
Example
The lambs gamboled in the field under the sun.
Los corderos saltaron alegremente en el campo bajo el sol.
A2 noun /ɪmˈpɔːtəns/
importance
importancia
Meaning
The quality or state of being important; consequence or significance.
Example
The importance of time management cannot be overstated.
La importancia de la gestión del tiempo no puede ser exagerada.
C2 noun /meɪs/
Mase
mace
Meaning
spice obtained from the reddish seed covering of the nutmeg seed
Example
A pinch of mace adds warmth to the dessert.
Un poco de mace añade calidez al postre.
C1 adjective /ˈdɒɡɪd/
dogged
tenaz
Meaning
showing stubborn determination and persistence
Example
She succeeded through dogged determination.
Ella tuvo éxito gracias a su tenaz determinación.
C2 adjective /beɪˈkoʊniən/
baconian
baconiano
Meaning
Relating to the philosopher Francis Bacon or his method of scientific reasoning.
Example
The researcher followed a Baconian approach to observation and experimentation.
El investigador siguió un enfoque baconiano de observación y experimentación.
C1 adjective /pəˈmɪs.ɪv/
permissive
permisivo
Meaning
Allowing or characterized by great or excessive freedom of behavior; very lenient or indulgent.
Example
Permissive parenting can sometimes lead to a lack of discipline in children.
La crianza permisiva a veces puede llevar a una falta de disciplina en los niños.
B2 noun /ˈkloʊʒər/
closure
cierre
Meaning
the action or process of closing something, or the sense of finality or resolution.
Example
The closure of the company left many employees without jobs.
El cierre de la empresa dejó a muchos empleados sin trabajo.
C2 noun /foʊl fʊt/
Foal-foot
flor de pezuña de caballo
Meaning
a yellow flowering plant with leaves shaped like a horse's hoof, also known as coltsfoot
Example
The foal-foot plant grows wild in many meadows and is often the first flower to bloom in spring.
La planta de pezuña de caballo crece silvestre en muchos prados y a menudo es la primera flor en florecer en primavera.
C2 noun /ˌkɔːrnjuˈkoʊpiə/
cornucopia
una abundancia o suministro desbordante de algo
Meaning
an abundance or overflowing supply of something
Example
The festival offered a cornucopia of fruits and sweets.
El festival ofreció una cornucopia de frutas y dulces.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/
inquisitive
inquisitivo
Meaning
Curious or eager to learn and ask questions.
Example
The inquisitive child asked endless questions about the stars.
El niño inquisitivo hizo preguntas interminables sobre las estrellas.
B1 noun /twiːt/
Tweet
piar
Meaning
a short high-pitched sound made by a small bird; a post on Twitter
Example
I heard the sweet tweet of a sparrow this morning.
Escuché el dulce tweet de un gorrión esta mañana.
C1 adjective /ˌpɛd.əˈɡɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/
pedagogical
pedagógico
Meaning
Relating to teaching and education; concerned with the methods and practice of teaching.
Example
The school adopted new pedagogical techniques to improve learning.
La escuela adoptó nuevas técnicas pedagógicas para mejorar el aprendizaje.
A2 noun/verb /sɛns/
sense
sentido
Meaning
A faculty by which the body perceives external stimuli; or to perceive something without being told.
Example
She had a strong sense of responsibility.
Ella tenía un fuerte sentido de responsabilidad.
A1 noun /ˈθaʊzənd/
thousand
mil
Meaning
the number equal to 10 hundred or 1,000
Example
There were a thousand people at the concert.
Había mil personas en el concierto.
A1 adjective /ˈreɪ.di.əʊ/
radio
radio
Meaning
Relating to radio waves or broadcasting.
Example
FAST is the largest radio telescope in the world.
FAST es el telescopio de radio más grande del mundo.
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.
A2 noun /mɔːl/ or /mæl/
mall
centro comercial
Meaning
a large building or series of connected buildings containing shops and restaurants
Example
They went to the mall to buy new clothes.
Fueron al centro comercial para comprar ropa nueva.
A1 noun /aɪˈdiː.ə/
Idea
idea; concepto; sugerencia
Meaning
a thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action; a concept or mental impression
Example
She had a brilliant idea for solving the company's efficiency problem.
Ella tenía una idea brillante para resolver el problema de eficiencia de la empresa.
B1 adjective /θrɪld/
thrilled
emocionado
Meaning
extremely happy or excited
Example
She was thrilled with the surprise party.
Ella estaba emocionada con la fiesta sorpresa.
C2 noun /ˈkæθoʊd/
cathode
electrodo negativo
Meaning
The negative electrode in a device such as a battery or tube, where electrons enter.
Example
The cathode emits electrons in the tube.
El cátodo emite electrones en el tubo.
B1 noun /ɪɡˈzɪs.təns/
Existence
existencia
Meaning
the fact or state of living or having objective reality; being alive
Example
Scientists are searching for evidence of life's existence on other planets.
Los científicos están buscando evidencia de la existencia de la vida en otros planetas.
C1 noun /oʊˈbɪt.ʃu.er.i/
Obituary
obituario
Meaning
a notice of someone's death published in a newspaper; biographical account of deceased person
Example
The newspaper published his obituary yesterday.
El periódico publicó su obituario ayer.
B2 noun /ˈkæp.tɪv/
Captive
cautivo
Meaning
a person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined
Example
The captive was held in a small cell for several months.
El cautivo fue mantenido en una pequeña celda durante varios meses.
C1 verb /ˈnɪbəl/
nibble
mordisquear
Meaning
to take small bites of food
Example
The rabbit nibbled on a carrot.
El conejo mordisqueó una zanahoria.
B1 adjective /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪŋ/
frustrating
frustrante
Meaning
causing annoyance or dissatisfaction
Example
The slow internet connection was really frustrating.
La conexión de internet lenta fue realmente frustrante.
C2 verb /ɛmˈbleɪzən/
emblazon
adornar de manera destacada
Meaning
To decorate or display something in a noticeable or impressive way.
Example
The team's logo was emblazoned on their uniforms.
El logotipo del equipo estaba emblemazado en sus uniformes.
C1 noun /sɪˈsɛʃən/
secession
secesión
Meaning
The action of formally withdrawing from membership of a federation or body.
Example
The secession of the southern states led to the Civil War.
La secesión de los estados del sur llevó a la Guerra Civil.
B1 noun /ˈbreɪs.lət/
Bracelet
pulsera
Meaning
an ornamental band worn around the wrist
Example
She received a gold bracelet as a birthday gift.
Ella recibió una pulsera de oro como regalo de cumpleaños.
A1 noun /reɪn/
Rain
lluvia
Meaning
water that falls from clouds in small drops
Example
The heavy rain forced us to stay indoors.
La lluvia intensa nos obligó a quedarnos adentro.
C1 noun ˌfiː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti
feasibility
viabilidad
Meaning
The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done; possibility.
Example
The company conducted a feasibility study before launching the project.
La empresa realizó un estudio de viabilidad antes de lanzar el proyecto.
C1 phrase ˈriː.dʒən.əl ˈfɔː.rəm
regional forum
foro regional
Meaning
A meeting or conference where representatives from countries or organizations in a specific geographical area discuss issues of common interest.
Example
The Regional Forum discussed deforestation impacts.
El foro regional discutió los impactos de la deforestación.
B1 noun /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
function
función
Meaning
An activity or purpose natural to or intended for a person or thing.
Example
The main function of the heart is to pump blood.
La principal función del corazón es bombear sangre.
C2 noun /ˈsɔː.dər/
Sawder
adulación; halagos falsos
Meaning
flattering or wheedling talk; soft soap
Example
His sawder couldn't convince anyone of his sincerity.
Su adulación no pudo convencer a nadie de su sinceridad.
C2 noun /ˈpæsɪt/
Passet
requesón
Meaning
Fresh cheese curds; cottage cheese made from curdled milk
Example
The cook prepared fresh passet by curdling warm milk with lemon juice.
El cocinero preparó requesón fresco cuajando leche tibia con jugo de limón.
A2 noun, verb /fuːl/
fool
tonto
Meaning
a silly or stupid person; to trick someone
Example
He felt like a fool after believing the prank.
Se sintió como un tonto después de creer en la broma.
C1 adjective kənˈkɝː.ənt
concurrent
concurrente, simultáneo, que ocurre al mismo tiempo
Meaning
Existing, happening, or done at the same time.
Example
The conference had concurrent sessions on various topics.
La conferencia tuvo sesiones concurrentes sobre varios temas.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtʌtʃəbəl/
Untouchable
intocable; más allá de la crítica o el ataque
Meaning
not able to be touched or affected; beyond criticism or attack
Example
The CEO seemed untouchable despite the scandal.
El CEO parecía intocable a pesar del escándalo.
B2 verb /flɪp/
flip
voltear
Meaning
to turn over quickly or suddenly; to toss lightly
Example
She flipped the pancake in the pan.
Ella volteó el panqueque en la sartén.
B1 noun rɪˈsɜː.tʃəz
researchers
investigadores
Meaning
People who study and investigate to discover new information or facts.
Example
Researchers are working on innovative solutions.
Los investigadores están trabajando en soluciones innovadoras.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnfluˈenʃəl/
Influential
influyente; persuasivo
Meaning
having great influence on someone or something; powerful; persuasive
Example
She is an influential leader in the community.
Ella es una líder influyente en la comunidad.
C1 adjective /ˌhaɪəˈrɑː.kɪ.kəl/
hierarchical
jerárquico
Meaning
arranged in order of rank or authority
Example
The company has a strict hierarchical structure.
La empresa tiene una estructura jerárquica estricta.
C2 noun/verb /ˈsʌkər/
succor
socorro
Meaning
Assistance and support in times of hardship or distress.
Example
The charity provided succor to the flood victims.
La caridad proporcionó socorro a las víctimas de las inundaciones.
B2 noun /ˈprɛfəs/
preface
prefacio
Meaning
an introduction to a book, speech, or other written work
Example
The author explained his motivation in the preface.
El autor explicó su motivación en el prefacio.
B1 noun /ˈvaɪ.ə.ləns/
Violence
violencia; brutalidad; intensidad extrema
Meaning
behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill; extreme force or intensity
Example
The government condemned all forms of violence against civilians.
El gobierno condenó todas las formas de violencia contra los civiles.
B1 adjective /skɪld/
Skilled
habilidoso
Meaning
having or showing the knowledge, ability, or training to perform certain activities or work well
Example
He is a skilled carpenter who can build beautiful furniture.
Él es un carpintero habilidoso que puede construir hermosos muebles.
C2 adjective ˌpɜː.spɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs
perspicacious
perspicaz
Meaning
Having keen insight and understanding; showing acute mental discernment.
Example
The detective's perspicacious nature helped solve the mystery.
La naturaleza perspicaz del detective ayudó a resolver el misterio.
B2 noun ˈkɑː.bən
carbon
carbono
Meaning
The chemical element of atomic number 6, occurring as diamond, graphite, and charcoal.
Example
Carbon emissions must be controlled.
Las emisiones de carbono deben ser controladas.
A2 noun /ˈswɛtər/
sweater
suéter
Meaning
a warm knitted piece of clothing worn on the upper body
Example
She wore a red sweater to keep warm in the cold weather.
Ella llevó un suéter rojo para mantenerse abrigada en el clima frío.
C1 noun /nuːs/
Noose
lazo
Meaning
a loop with a running knot used for hanging; a trap or snare
Example
The cowboy made a noose to catch the wild horse.
El vaquero hizo un lazo para atrapar al caballo salvaje.
A1 noun /ˈpɛərənt/
parent
padres
Meaning
a mother or father of a person or animal
Example
Both of his parents are teachers.
Ambos padres de él son maestros.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbl/
unattainable
inalcanzable
Meaning
impossible to achieve, reach, or accomplish
Example
For many, becoming a professional athlete remains an unattainable dream.
Para muchos, convertirse en un atleta profesional sigue siendo un sueño inalcanzable.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪv/
unobtrusive
discreto
Meaning
not attracting attention; blending in without causing notice
Example
The security cameras are designed to be unobtrusive.
Las cámaras de seguridad están diseñadas para ser discretas.
C1 noun /rɪˈpraɪ.zəl/
Reprisal
venganza
Meaning
an act of retaliation; revenge taken for an injury or wrong
Example
The attack was carried out as a reprisal for the earlier bombing.
El ataque se realizó como una represalia por el bombardeo anterior.
C1 adjective /ˈpɔɪ.njənt/
poignant
conmovedor, profundo
Meaning
evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; deeply touching
Example
The movie's ending was so poignant that many in the audience were moved to tears.
El final de la película fue tan conmovedor que muchos en la audiencia se conmovieron hasta las lágrimas.
B2 adjective ˈwaɪdspred
widespread
generalizado
Meaning
Found or distributed over a large area or number of people.
Example
The effects of climate change are widespread across the globe.
Los efectos del cambio climático son generalizados en todo el mundo.
C2 noun /ˈnɛtl̩/
nettle
planta con espinas que causa irritación al tocarla
Meaning
a plant with stinging hairs that cause irritation when touched
Example
He accidentally brushed against the nettle and felt a sharp sting.
Él accidentalmente rozó la ortiga y sintió un ardor agudo.
A2 noun /ˈkændi/
candy
caramelo
Meaning
a sweet food made with sugar or chocolate, often in small pieces
Example
The children were excited to get candy on Halloween.
Los niños estaban emocionados de recibir caramelos en Halloween.
B1 noun /ɪkˈspres treɪn/
Express Train
tren expreso
Meaning
a fast train that travels between major stations with few or no intermediate stops
Example
The express train reached the destination in half the usual time.
El tren expreso llegó a su destino en la mitad del tiempo habitual.
B2 adjective /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/
sarcastic
sarcástico
Meaning
Using irony or mockery to convey contempt or humor.
Example
She made a sarcastic remark about his cooking.
Hizo un comentario sarcástico sobre su cocina.
C1 verb /dɪˈraɪd/
deride
ridiculizar
Meaning
to mock or ridicule someone or something
Example
The critics derided the new movie for its poor script.
Los críticos ridiculizaron la nueva película por su mal guion.
C1 adjective /ˌprɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/
preferential
preferencial
Meaning
showing or giving advantage to one over others
Example
Members receive preferential treatment at the club.
Los miembros reciben trato preferencial en el club.
B2 noun /feɪt/
Fate
destino
Meaning
the development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power
Example
Many people believe that fate determines the course of their lives.
Muchas personas creen que el destino determina el curso de sus vidas.
B2 noun /nʌn/
Nun
monja
Meaning
a woman who has taken vows in a religious order and lives in a convent
Example
The nun taught at the local Catholic school.
La monja enseñó en la escuela católica local.
B1 adverb /səˈpraɪzɪŋli/
surprisingly
sorprendentemente
Meaning
in a way that causes surprise or amazement
Example
Surprisingly, she finished the entire project in just one day.
Sorprendentemente, terminó todo el proyecto en solo un día.
B1 adjective /ˈdɪstənt/
Distant
distante
Meaning
far away in space or time; remote
Example
We could see a distant mountain on the horizon.
Podíamos ver una montaña distante en el horizonte.
B1 verb/noun /bɔːr/
bore
aburrir
Meaning
Verb: To make someone feel uninterested or tired; Noun: A dull or tiresome person.
Example
The lecture began to bore the students.
La conferencia comenzó a aburrir a los estudiantes.
C1 adjective /ˈspɑːrtn/
spartan
espartano
Meaning
showing simplicity and lack of luxury; austere
Example
He lived in a spartan room with just a bed and a chair.
Vivió en una habitación espartana con solo una cama y una silla.
C2 noun /ˌiː.kəʊ.tɒkˈsɪ.kə.lə.dʒi/
ecotoxicology
ecotoxicología
Meaning
The study of the effects of chemical pollution on the environment.
Example
Ecotoxicology studies the effects of pesticides on wildlife.
La ecotoxicología estudia los efectos de los pesticidas en la vida silvestre.
B2 noun /ˈfreʃmən/
freshman
estudiante de primer año
Meaning
a first-year student at a high school, college, or university
Example
The freshman felt nervous on his first day at university.
El estudiante de primer año se sintió nervioso en su primer día en la universidad.
C1 adjective /ˈsɔːrdɪd/
sordid
sórdido
Meaning
involving immoral or dishonorable actions; dirty or unpleasant
Example
The newspaper exposed the politician's sordid past.
El periódico expuso el pasado sórdido del político.
C2 noun /ˈmaʊntɪˌbæŋk/
mountebank
charlatán
Meaning
A charlatan or trickster who deceives others, often for personal gain.
Example
The crowd was fooled by the mountebank’s false promises.
La multitud fue engañada por las falsas promesas del charlatán.
C1 adjective /ˌaʊtˈspoʊkən/
Outspoken
franco
Meaning
frank; speaking directly
Example
She is known for being outspoken about social issues.
Es conocida por ser franca sobre los problemas sociales.
C2 noun /krəˈnɒmɪtər/
chronometer
cronómetro
Meaning
An instrument for measuring time precisely, especially used in navigation.
Example
The sailor relied on the chronometer to determine his position at sea.
El marinero confió en el cronómetro para determinar su posición en el mar.
B1 noun, adjective /pəˈdɛstriən/
Pedestrian
peatón
Meaning
a person walking on the street; also means dull or ordinary
Example
The pedestrian crossed the road at the crosswalk.
El peatón cruzó la calle por el paso de cebra.
B2 verb /kəmˈpraɪz/
comprise
constituir
Meaning
To consist of or be made up of something.
Example
The committee comprises five members.
El comité está compuesto por cinco miembros.
C1 verb /snʌb/
snub
despreciar
Meaning
to insult or ignore someone by treating them rudely
Example
He felt hurt when his invitation was snubbed.
Él se sintió herido cuando su invitación fue despreciada.
C2 noun /əˈmʊr/
amour
amor secreto
Meaning
A secret or illicit love affair.
Example
The novel tells the story of a forbidden amour between two characters.
La novela cuenta la historia de un amor prohibido entre dos personajes.
C2 verb ɪmˈbaɪb
imbibe
absorber, asimilar, beber
Meaning
Absorb or assimilate ideas or knowledge. To drink or take in.
Example
He tried to imbibe the wisdom from his mentor.
Intentó absorber la sabiduría de su mentor.
C2 adjective /juːˈʒʊəriəs/
usurious
usurero
Meaning
Charging excessively high interest rates on loans.
Example
The bank was accused of offering loans at usurious rates.
El banco fue acusado de ofrecer préstamos a tasas usureras.
B2 noun ˌɪn.fləˈmeɪ.ʃən
inflammation
inflamación
Meaning
A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful.
Example
Chronic inflammation can lead to severe diseases.
La inflamación crónica puede causar enfermedades graves.
C2 noun /ˈkʌvi/
covey
un pequeño grupo de aves
Meaning
a small group of birds, especially partridges or quails
Example
A covey of quails flew across the field.
Un covey de codornices voló sobre el campo.
C1 adjective /vɜːrˈboʊs/
verbose
verborroso
Meaning
Using or expressed in more words than are needed; wordy.
Example
His verbose explanation confused the audience instead of clarifying the issue.
Su explicación verborrosa confundió a la audiencia en lugar de aclarar el problema.
C1 noun /ˈkɒl.ə.bəʊn/
Collar-bone
clavícula
Meaning
either of the pair of bones joining the breastbone to the shoulder blades; clavicle
Example
He broke his collar-bone in the accident.
Se rompió la clavícula en el accidente.
C1 noun /dɪˈvaɪzər/
divisor
divisor
Meaning
A number by which another number is divided.
Example
In the equation 12 ÷ 3, the number 3 is the divisor.
En la ecuación 12 ÷ 3, el número 3 es el divisor.
A2 noun /maɪl/
mile
milla
Meaning
a unit of distance equal to 1,609.34 meters; a long distance figuratively
Example
She walked a mile to reach the bus stop.
Caminó una milla para llegar a la parada del autobús.
A2 noun /ˈkʌstəmər/
customer
cliente
Meaning
a person or organization that buys goods or services from a store or business
Example
The shopkeeper greeted the customer with a smile.
El tendero saludó al cliente con una sonrisa.
C1 noun /ˈprɛsɪdəns/ or /prɪˈsiːdəns/
precedence
precedencia
Meaning
the condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority
Example
Safety takes precedence over speed in this factory.
En esta fábrica, la seguridad tiene prioridad sobre la velocidad.
C1 noun /ɪmˌpɒsəˈbɪlɪti/
impossibility
imposibilidad
Meaning
the state or fact of being impossible; something that cannot be done or achieved
Example
Finishing the project in one day was an impossibility.
Terminar el proyecto en un día fue una imposibilidad.
B2 noun /ˈfleɪvər/
flavor
sabor
Meaning
The distinctive taste of a food or drink.
Example
This ice cream has a delicious mango flavor.
Este helado tiene un delicioso sabor a mango.
B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛndənt/
descendent
descendente
Meaning
Moving downward; going down or descending.
Example
The river followed a descendent course toward the valley.
El río siguió un curso descendente hacia el valle.
B1 noun /ˈmiːtər/
meter
metro
Meaning
A unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 centimeters; also, a device that measures quantity such as electricity or gas.
Example
The technician came to check the electricity meter.
El técnico vino a revisar el medidor de electricidad.
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.
B1 noun /kæmˈpeɪn/
Campaign
campaña
Meaning
an organized course of action to achieve a particular goal; a series of military operations
Example
The environmental campaign successfully raised awareness about climate change.
La campaña ambiental recaudó exitosamente conciencia sobre el cambio climático.
B2 noun /ˈɔr.fən.ɪʒ/
Orphanage
orfanato
Meaning
an institution for the care and education of children who have lost their parents
Example
The charity built a new orphanage for homeless children.
La caridad construyó un nuevo orfanato para niños sin hogar.
C1 noun /flʌks/
flux
flujo
Meaning
continuous change or movement; the rate of flow of something
Example
The company was in a state of constant flux during the reorganization.
La empresa estaba en un estado de flujo constante durante la reorganización.
B2 noun /ˈbɒdiɡɑːrd/
bodyguard
guardaespaldas
Meaning
a person employed to protect someone from harm
Example
The celebrity arrived with her bodyguard.
La celebridad llegó con su guardaespaldas.
B2 noun /ˈtraɪ.əl/
Trial
juicio; prueba
Meaning
a formal examination of evidence in a court; a test of performance or quality
Example
The murder trial lasted for three weeks in the county courthouse.
El juicio por asesinato duró tres semanas en el tribunal del condado.
A2 preposition /riː/
re
respecto a
Meaning
concerning or about (used in formal letters or emails)
Example
The letter was sent re your recent application.
La carta fue enviada respecto a tu reciente solicitud.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛntrɪk/
eccentric
excéntrico
Meaning
unconventional and slightly strange in behavior or appearance
Example
The artist was known for his eccentric style.
El artista era conocido por su estilo excéntrico.
A1 verb /neɪm/
name
nombrar
Meaning
to give a title or designation to someone or something
Example
They decided to name their baby Sarah.
Decidieron nombrar a su bebé Sarah.
B2 noun /ˈboʊld.nəs/
Boldness
valentía; audacia
Meaning
willingness to take risks; confidence and courage in behavior
Example
Her boldness in confronting the problem impressed everyone.
Su valentía al enfrentar el problema impresionó a todos.