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A2 noun /pərˈmɪʃən/

permission

permiso
Meaning
the action of allowing or granting consent
Example
You need permission to enter the restricted area.
Necesitas permiso para entrar en la zona restringida.
B1 noun /ˈkɔːlɪˌflaʊər/

Cauliflower

coliflor
Meaning
white vegetable with a compact head of undeveloped flower buds
Example
Roasted cauliflower makes a delicious and healthy side dish.
La coliflor asada hace un delicioso y saludable acompañamiento.
C1 noun /ɪmˈbɑː.ɡoʊ/

embargo

embargo comercial
Meaning
A trade ban, restriction, or prohibition imposed by a government or international organization on a country.
Example
The UN imposed an embargo on arms exports.
La ONU impuso un embargo a las exportaciones de armas.
C1 noun /mɔːˈtæləti/

mortality

mortalidad
Meaning
the state of being subject to death; the death rate of a population
Example
Advancements in medicine have reduced child mortality significantly.
Los avances en medicina han reducido significativamente la mortalidad infantil.
C2 adjective /ˈklɔɪ.ɪŋ/

cloying

empalagoso
Meaning
too sweet, rich, or sentimental, making it unpleasant
Example
The dessert was so cloying that I couldn't finish it.
El postre estaba tan empalagoso que no pude terminarlo.
B2 verb ˈɪmplɪment

implement

implementar
Meaning
To put a decision or plan into effect; to execute or apply.
Example
Implementing educational policies is essential for progress.
Es esencial implementar políticas educativas para el progreso.
A1 adjective /bɛst/

best

mejor
Meaning
Of the highest quality, excellence, or standing.
Example
She is the best student in the class.
Ella es la mejor estudiante de la clase.
B1 noun /hel/

Hell

infierno; situación dolorosa; experiencia desagradable
Meaning
a place regarded in various religions as a spiritual realm of evil and suffering; an extremely unpleasant experience
Example
Working in the factory during summer was absolute hell due to the extreme heat.
Trabajar en la fábrica durante el verano fue un infierno absoluto debido al calor extremo.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrɡraʊnd/

foreground

primer plano
Meaning
the part of a scene that is nearest to and in front of the viewer
Example
The flowers in the foreground brightened the picture.
Las flores en el primer plano iluminaron la imagen.
B2 adjective /ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

psychological

psicológico
Meaning
relating to the mind or mental processes.
Example
She studied the psychological effects of trauma on children.
Ella estudió los efectos psicológicos del trauma en los niños.
A2 noun /trʌk/

truck

camión
Meaning
a large motor vehicle for transporting goods
Example
The truck was loaded with boxes for the warehouse.
El camión estaba cargado con cajas para el almacén.
B1 verb kənˈsjuːmz

consumes

consumir
Meaning
Use up (a resource); eat, drink, or ingest (food or drink).
Example
An individual consumes around 20 kg of plastic annually.
Una persona consume alrededor de 20 kg de plástico anualmente.
A2 noun /ˈæθliːt/

athlete

atleta
Meaning
a person who is trained or skilled in physical exercises, sports, or games requiring strength, agility, or stamina
Example
The athlete trained hard for the upcoming Olympic Games.
El atleta entrenó duro para los próximos Juegos Olímpicos.
B1 adverb /ˈwaɪdli/

widely

ampliamente
Meaning
to a great extent or degree
Example
The news of his promotion spread widely across the company.
La noticia de su ascenso se extendió ampliamente por la empresa.
A1 noun /ˈʌŋkəl/

uncle

tío
Meaning
the brother of one's father or mother
Example
My uncle is visiting us next week.
Mi tío nos visitará la próxima semana.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsoʊld/

unsold

no vendido
Meaning
not sold; remaining without a buyer
Example
The unsold goods were returned to the warehouse.
Los productos no vendidos fueron devueltos al almacén.
B1 adverb /ɪkˈstriːm.li/

Extremely

extremadamente
Meaning
to a very high degree; exceptionally
Example
The weather today is extremely hot and humid.
El clima hoy está extremadamente caluroso y húmedo.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈmærɪtəl/

marital

conyugal
Meaning
Relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife.
Example
They sought counseling to resolve their marital issues.
Buscaron asesoramiento para resolver sus problemas conyugales.
C1 verb /rɪˈlɛnt/

relent

ceder, ser más suave
Meaning
to become less severe, harsh, or strict
Example
After hours of begging, she finally relented.
Después de horas de súplicas, finalmente cedió.
B1 noun /ˈmɛdəl/

medal

medalla
Meaning
a piece of metal given as an award for achievement
Example
She won a gold medal in the 100-meter race.
Ganó una medalla de oro en la carrera de 100 metros.
B2 noun /luːp/

Loop

bucle, lazo
Meaning
a shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself
Example
The string formed a neat loop around the package.
La cuerda formó un lazo limpio alrededor del paquete.
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.
B2 verb, noun /stɔːl/

stall

detener, puesto pequeño
Meaning
to stop or cause to stop temporarily; a small shop or stand
Example
The car stalled on the way to the office.
El coche se detuvo en el camino hacia la oficina.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkuːθ/

uncouth

grosero
Meaning
Lacking good manners, refinement, or grace; awkward or rough.
Example
His uncouth behavior shocked the guests at the party.
Su comportamiento grosero sorprendió a los invitados en la fiesta.
B2 noun /ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si/

Literacy

alfabetización
Meaning
the ability to read and write; competence or knowledge in a specified area
Example
Adult literacy programs help people learn to read.
Los programas de alfabetización para adultos ayudan a las personas a aprender a leer.
C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrnkiː/

turnkey

listo para usar
Meaning
ready for immediate use; a complete product or solution
Example
The company provides turnkey solutions for small businesses.
La empresa ofrece soluciones llave en mano para pequeñas empresas.
B2 noun /prɒkˈsɪmɪti/

proximity

proximidad
Meaning
Nearness in space, time, or relationship.
Example
The proximity of the school to her house made it convenient.
La proximidad de la escuela a su casa lo hizo conveniente.
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪˈstiːm/

self-esteem

autoestima
Meaning
confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect
Example
Building self-esteem takes time and consistent effort.
Construir la autoestima requiere tiempo y esfuerzo constante.
C1 verb /ʃɜːrk/

shirk

evitar
Meaning
to avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility
Example
He always tries to shirk his responsibilities at work.
Él siempre trata de evitar sus responsabilidades en el trabajo.
C2 noun /ˈfiːæt/

fiat

decreto, mandato
Meaning
an official order or decree; authoritative command
Example
The new policy was enacted by royal fiat.
La nueva política fue implementada por un decreto real.
A2 noun /piˈænoʊ/

Piano

piano
Meaning
a large keyboard musical instrument with black and white keys that produces sound by striking strings with hammers
Example
The little girl practiced piano for one hour every day.
La niña pequeña practicaba piano durante una hora todos los días.
A1 pronoun /juː/

you

tú
Meaning
used to refer to the person or people being spoken to
Example
You are doing a great job!
¡Tú estás haciendo un gran trabajo!
B2 noun /ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən/

alteration

alteración
Meaning
a change or modification made to something
Example
The tailor made an alteration to the suit.
El sastre hizo una alteración en el traje.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪfəni/

antiphony

antífona
Meaning
a form of music in which two or more groups or choirs sing alternately in response to each other
Example
The cathedral's architecture was designed to enhance the effect of antiphony.
La arquitectura de la catedral fue diseñada para mejorar el efecto de la antífona.
B2 noun rɪˈpʌb.lɪk

republic

república
Meaning
A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, with an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.
Example
A republic is governed by representatives of the people.
Una república es gobernada por los representantes del pueblo.
C1 adjective /dɪˈlɪriəs/

delirious

delirante
Meaning
in an extremely disturbed or excited state of mind, often due to illness or emotion
Example
He was delirious with fever and kept muttering nonsense.
Él estaba delirante con fiebre y seguía murmurando tonterías.
B1 adjective /ʃeɪpt/

shaped

formado
Meaning
having a particular form or appearance
Example
The sculpture was shaped like a human figure.
La escultura estaba formada como una figura humana.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈfjuː.tʃə.rɪst/

futurist

futurista
Meaning
A person who studies or predicts the future, especially trends in science, technology, or society.
Example
The futurist predicted major changes in transportation within the next decade.
El futurista predijo grandes cambios en el transporte dentro de la próxima década.
B2 adjective /ˌkɒn.fɪˈden.ʃəl/

Confidential

confidencial; privado; destinado a ser mantenido en secreto
Meaning
secret; private; intended to be kept secret
Example
Please keep this information confidential.
Por favor, mantén esta información confidencial.
B2 adjective/noun ˌdem.əˈɡræf.ɪk

demographic

demográfico
Meaning
Relating to the structure of populations; statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.
Example
The company analyzes demographic trends before launching a product.
La empresa analiza las tendencias demográficas antes de lanzar un producto.
C1 adjective /ˌæl.truˈɪs.tɪk/

altruistic

altruista
Meaning
Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Example
Her altruistic nature led her to volunteer for charities.
Su naturaleza altruista la llevó a ser voluntaria para organizaciones benéficas.
C1 verb rɪˈlɪŋ.kwɪʃ

relinquish

renunciar
Meaning
To give up any authority, responsibility, or property.
Example
He decided to relinquish his position as CEO.
Él decidió renunciar a su puesto como CEO.
C2 noun /ˌtɜːdʒɪvərˈseɪʃən/

tergiversation

evasión, indecisión
Meaning
Evasion of straightforward action or speech; changing sides or being inconsistent.
Example
The politician’s tergiversation frustrated his supporters.
La tergiversación del político frustró a sus seguidores.
C2 adjective /sɪˈnæp.tɪk/

synaptic

sináptico
Meaning
Related to the signal transmission process between nerve cells.
Example
Learning strengthens synaptic connections in the brain.
El aprendizaje fortalece las conexiones sinápticas en el cerebro.
B2 noun /ˈbeə.rər/

Bearer

portador; titular de un documento
Meaning
a person who carries or brings something; holder of a document
Example
The bearer of this message must deliver it quickly.
El portador de este mensaje debe entregarlo rápidamente.
B2 noun /ˈlɪkər/

liquor

licor
Meaning
Alcoholic drinks, especially strong distilled ones such as whiskey or vodka.
Example
The shop sells both beer and hard liquor.
La tienda vende cerveza y licor.
B1 noun ɪnˈvestmənt

investment

inversión
Meaning
The action or process of investing money for profit or material result.
Example
Investment in waste management infrastructure is essential.
La inversión en infraestructura de gestión de residuos es esencial.
C1 adjective ˌkwɪn.tɪˈsen.ʃəl

quintessential

ejemplo perfecto o típico de una cualidad o clase
Meaning
representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.
Example
The artist's work is the quintessential example of modernism.
El trabajo del artista es el ejemplo quintessential del modernismo.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈkwaɪətɪŋ/

disquieting

perturbador
Meaning
Causing worry, unease, or anxiety.
Example
The news report was deeply disquieting to the public.
El informe de noticias fue profundamente perturbador para el público.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈvaɪ.t̬əl.aɪz/

revitalize

revitalizar
Meaning
To restore energy and effectiveness to something.
Example
The new policies aim to revitalize the economy.
Las nuevas políticas tienen como objetivo revitalizar la economía.
C1 adverb /pɜːr ˈseɪ/

per se

por sí mismo
Meaning
By or in itself; intrinsically.
Example
The idea is not bad per se, but it needs improvement.
La idea no es mala por sí mismo, pero necesita mejora.
A2 noun /ˈstʌmək/

Stomach

estómago
Meaning
the organ in the body where food is digested; the belly or abdomen
Example
My stomach hurts after eating too much.
Me duele el estómago después de comer demasiado.
C2 noun /ˈkɒkskoʊm/

Cockscomb

flor de cresta de gallo
Meaning
a tropical plant with bright, velvety flowers that resemble a rooster's comb
Example
The bright red cockscomb flowers added vibrant color to the garden bed.
Las flores de cresta de gallo rojas y brillantes añadieron color vibrante al lecho del jardín.
B1 adjective /ˈkoʊzi/

cozy

acogedor
Meaning
giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation
Example
We sat in a cozy little café on a rainy day.
Nos sentamos en un acogedor café pequeño en un día lluvioso.
C1 noun /ˈsɪndɪkət/

syndicate

sindicato
Meaning
A group of individuals or organizations combined to promote a common interest or carry out a business venture.
Example
A syndicate of investors bought the struggling company.
Un sindicato de inversores compró la empresa en apuros.
A1 noun /dɔːr/

Door

puerta
Meaning
a movable barrier used to close an entrance to a building or room
Example
Please close the door when you leave the room.
Por favor, cierre la puerta cuando salga de la habitación.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsɪlər/

councilor

consejero
Meaning
an elected member of a council, especially a local government body
Example
The councilor held a public meeting to discuss local issues.
El consejero organizó una reunión pública para discutir los problemas locales.
C2 noun /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒɪst/

epistemologist

epistemólogo
Meaning
A scholar or expert who studies the nature, sources, and limits of knowledge.
Example
The epistemologist debated how humans can truly know anything with certainty.
El epistemólogo debatió sobre cómo los humanos pueden conocer algo con certeza.
C1 noun /haɪˈpɜːrbəli/

hyperbole

hipérbole
Meaning
Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
Example
Saying he could run a thousand miles in a day is pure hyperbole.
Decir que podría correr mil millas en un día es pura hipérbole.
C2 noun /ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/

Irruption

una entrada violenta repentina; una invasión o incursión; una explosión o erupción repentina
Meaning
a sudden violent entry; an invasion or raid; a sudden outburst or eruption
Example
The army's irruption into enemy territory caught the opposing forces completely off guard.
La irrupción del ejército en el territorio enemigo sorprendió completamente a las fuerzas opuestas.
A2 adjective /ˈdʒɛnərəl/

general

general
Meaning
Relating to all or most people, things, or situations; not specific.
Example
He made a general comment about the project.
Hizo un comentario general sobre el proyecto.
B1 noun /ˈprɪzənər/

prisoner

prisionero
Meaning
a person who is in prison
Example
The prisoner was granted parole after serving 10 years.
El prisionero fue liberado bajo fianza después de cumplir 10 años.
C1 noun /ˈpɪk.æks/

Pick-axe

pico
Meaning
a tool with a heavy metal head and long handle used for breaking up hard ground or rock
Example
The miner used a pick-axe to break through the rocky surface.
El minero usó un pico para romper la superficie rocosa.
B1 verb /siːl/

seal

sellar, cerrar
Meaning
to close or secure something tightly or officially confirm something
Example
He sealed the envelope before sending the letter.
Él selló el sobre antes de enviar la carta.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmjʊnɪst/

communist

comunista
Meaning
a person who supports or believes in the principles of communism
Example
The communist ideology aims for a classless society.
La ideología comunista apunta a una sociedad sin clases.
A1 verb /bɪˈliːv/

believe

creer
Meaning
to think that something is true; to have faith in
Example
I believe in hard work and dedication.
Creo en el trabajo duro y la dedicación.
B1 verb /əˈdʒʌst/

adjust

ajustar
Meaning
to change something slightly to make it more suitable or effective
Example
She adjusted the mirror to see the road clearly.
Ella ajustó el espejo para ver la carretera claramente.
C1 verb/noun /skaʊl/

scowl

fruncir el ceño
Meaning
To frown in an angry or bad-tempered way.
Example
She scowled when she heard the unfair remark.
Ella frunció el ceño cuando escuchó el comentario injusto.
C1 verb /ˈsɛvər/

sever

cortar, romper relaciones
Meaning
to cut off or separate, especially by cutting; to end a connection or relationship
Example
He had to sever ties with the company after the dispute.
Tuvo que cortar los lazos con la empresa después de la disputa.
C1 adjective kənˈten.ʃəs

contentious

controvertido
Meaning
Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.
Example
The contentious issue divided global leaders.
El tema controvertido dividió a los líderes globales.
B2 adverb /ˈflu:əntli/

Fluently

con fluidez; de manera fluida
Meaning
in a smooth, effortless, and articulate manner; with ease and skill
Example
She speaks French fluently.
Ella habla francés con fluidez.
B2 noun /ˌɪnəˈbɪləti/

inability

incapacidad
Meaning
the state of being unable to do something
Example
His inability to make decisions affected his career.
Su incapacidad para tomar decisiones afectó su carrera.
B1 phrase bɛst ˈɛf.ərt

best effort

mejor esfuerzo
Meaning
The maximum amount of effort or energy that someone can give.
Example
He gave his best effort to complete the task on time.
Él dio su mejor esfuerzo para completar la tarea a tiempo.
B2 verb /lɪk/

lick

lamer
Meaning
to pass the tongue over something; to defeat decisively
Example
The cat licked its paws clean.
El gato lamió sus patas limpias.
A1 adjective /waɪt/

White

blanco; puro
Meaning
of the color of snow or milk; pale; pure
Example
She wore a beautiful white dress to the wedding.
Ella usó un hermoso vestido blanco en la boda.
B1 noun /preɪz/

Praise

alabanza
Meaning
words that show approval or admiration; to express approval or admiration
Example
The teacher gave praise to the students for their hard work.
El maestro dio alabanza a los estudiantes por su arduo trabajo.
B1 verb /ɪnˈtend/

intend

intentar
Meaning
to plan or have in mind as a purpose; to mean
Example
I intend to finish this project by tomorrow.
Tengo la intención de terminar este proyecto para mañana.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈʃeɪkən/

Unshaken

inquebrantable; firme
Meaning
not disturbed or affected; firm and steady; unwavering
Example
Her faith remained unshaken despite all the challenges.
Su fe permaneció inquebrantable a pesar de todos los desafíos.
C2 noun /bænˈdænə/

bandanna

pañuelo grande y colorido
Meaning
A large, often brightly colored handkerchief, typically worn on the head or around the neck.
Example
He tied a red bandanna around his neck.
Se ató un pañuelo rojo alrededor del cuello.
A2 noun /ˈnoʊtbʊk/

notebook

Meaning
a small book with blank or ruled pages for writing notes; also a portable computer
Example
She opened her notebook to jot down some ideas.
C2 adjective /ˈkjʊərətɪv/

curative

curativo
Meaning
Able to cure disease or restore health.
Example
The doctor prescribed a curative treatment for the illness.
El médico prescribió un tratamiento curativo para la enfermedad.
C1 adjective; noun /ɪˈmɔːrtl/

immortal

inmortal
Meaning
living forever; never dying; lasting forever in fame or memory
Example
Legends often describe heroes as immortal beings who never die.
Las leyendas describen a los héroes como inmortales.
B2 verb /ˈæktɪveɪt/

activate

activar
Meaning
to make something start or function
Example
She pressed the button to activate the machine.
Ella presionó el botón para activar la máquina.
B2 noun /səbˈskrɪp.ʃən/

Subscription

suscripción
Meaning
a payment for regular delivery of a service or product; an arrangement to receive something regularly
Example
I canceled my Netflix subscription because I wasn't watching it enough.
Cancelé mi suscripción a Netflix porque no la estaba viendo lo suficiente.
C2 adjective /ˈærənt/

arrant

completo, absoluto
Meaning
complete or utter (used negatively, e.g., 'arrant nonsense')
Example
His excuse was arrant nonsense.
Su excusa fue una tontería absoluta.
C2 adjective /ˌsʌpəzɪˈtɪʃəs/

supposititious

supositorio
Meaning
Based on assumption rather than fact; not genuine or authentic.
Example
The story turned out to be supposititious, with no evidence to support it.
La historia resultó ser supuesta, sin evidencia que la apoyara.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɪəriər/

interior

interior
Meaning
the inside part of something; inner area of a place or object
Example
The interior of the hotel was beautifully decorated.
El interior del hotel estaba bellamente decorado.
B2 adverb /ˈlaɪtli/

lightly

ligeramente
Meaning
gently or with little force or weight
Example
She touched the baby’s hand lightly.
Ella tocó la mano del bebé ligeramente.
B1 noun /ˈɡroʊ.sər/

Grocer

tiendero
Meaning
a person who sells food and household goods in a shop
Example
The grocer has fresh vegetables and fruits in his store.
El tiendero tiene frutas y verduras frescas en su tienda.
B1 noun /ˈdɛkeɪd/

decade

década
Meaning
A period of ten years.
Example
The country has changed a lot in the past decade.
El país ha cambiado mucho en la última década.
B2 verb /siːz/

seize

apoderarse
Meaning
To take hold of suddenly and forcibly.
Example
The police managed to seize the stolen goods.
La policía logró incautar las mercancías robadas.
C2 noun /kəˈlɒsəs/

colossus

coloso
Meaning
A person or thing of enormous size, importance, or ability.
Example
Einstein was a colossus in the world of science.
Einstein fue un coloso en el mundo de la ciencia.
A2 noun /θɔːt/

thought

pensamiento
Meaning
an idea or opinion produced by thinking or considering something
Example
She had a sudden thought about the future.
Ella tuvo un pensamiento repentino sobre el futuro.
B1 adjective /ɪnˈtɜːrnəl/

internal

interno
Meaning
situated inside; relating to the inside or inner part of something
Example
The company is conducting an internal audit this month.
La empresa está realizando una auditoría interna este mes.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈmɒdɪfaɪd/

unmodified

sin modificar
Meaning
not changed from its original form or state
Example
The data was used in its unmodified form for analysis.
Los datos se usaron en su forma sin modificar para el análisis.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛnɪtrəbl/

penetrable

penetrable
Meaning
Capable of being passed through or entered.
Example
The thin wall was easily penetrable.
La delgada pared era fácilmente penetrable.
B2 adjective /ˈɪmɪnənt/

imminent

inminente
Meaning
About to happen; likely to occur very soon.
Example
Dark clouds signaled that a storm was imminent.
Las nubes oscuras señalaron que una tormenta era inminente.
A2 noun /tiːm/

team

equipo
Meaning
a group of people working together towards a common goal
Example
Our team won the match after a great effort.
Nuestro equipo ganó el partido después de un gran esfuerzo.
C2 verb /ɛnˈfiːbəl/

enfeeble

debilitar
Meaning
To make weak or feeble; to deprive of strength.
Example
The long illness enfeebled the old man.
La larga enfermedad debilitó al anciano.
A2 verb /kəmˈper/

compare

comparar
Meaning
to examine similarities and differences between things
Example
I will compare these two products before buying.
Yo compararé estos dos productos antes de comprar.
C1 verb /pɜːrtʃ/

perch

posarse en algo alto o estrecho
Meaning
To sit or rest on something high or narrow.
Example
The bird perched on the fence.
El pájaro se posó en la valla.
A2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈɡriː/

disagree

no estar de acuerdo
Meaning
to have a different opinion; to not agree
Example
I disagree with your assessment of the situation.
No estoy de acuerdo con tu evaluación de la situación.
C1 noun /ˈɡrɪd.əl/

Griddle

plancha
Meaning
a flat heating surface for cooking food, typically made of metal
Example
She cooked pancakes on the hot griddle.
Ella cocinó panqueques en la plancha caliente.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpætəbl/

compatible

compatible
Meaning
Able to exist or work together without conflict; harmonious.
Example
This software is compatible with both Windows and Mac systems.
Este software es compatible con ambos sistemas, Windows y Mac.
C1 adjective /ˈpɒs.tʃə.məs/

Posthumous

póstumo
Meaning
occurring or continuing after death; published after the author's death
Example
The author received a posthumous award for his last novel.
El autor recibió un premio póstumo por su última novela.
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.
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.
C1 verb /rɪˈpʌls/

repulse

repeler / provocar desagrado
Meaning
to drive back an attack or attacker by force; to cause intense dislike or disgust
Example
The army managed to repulse the enemy attack.
El ejército logró repeler el ataque enemigo.
A2 noun /pɛt/

pet

mascota
Meaning
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or pleasure
Example
My dog is my favorite pet.
Mi perro es mi mascota favorita.
A2 noun /spɒt/

spot

lugar
Meaning
a particular place or position
Example
I found a great spot for a picnic in the park.
Encontré un gran lugar para hacer un picnic en el parque.
C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən swɒmp iːl/

Asian swamp eel

anguila de pantano asiática
Meaning
a snake-like freshwater fish that can survive in muddy waters and is considered a delicacy in South Asian cuisine
Example
Asian swamp eel can breathe air and survive in shallow muddy waters.
La anguila de pantano asiática puede respirar aire y sobrevivir en aguas fangosas poco profundas.
C1 noun /əˈdʒeɪsənsi/

adjacency

adyacencia
Meaning
The state of being next to or adjoining something else.
Example
The adjacency of the two buildings made it easy to connect them.
La adyacencia de los dos edificios hizo fácil conectarlos.
C1 verb /ˈpɒstʃʊleɪt/

postulate

postular
Meaning
to suggest or assume that something is true as the basis for reasoning or discussion
Example
Scientists postulate that life exists on other planets.
Los científicos postulan que la vida existe en otros planetas.
C2 noun /ˈvaɪnəri/

vinery

bodega de vino
Meaning
A place where vines are cultivated, especially a vineyard or greenhouse for vines.
Example
The old vinery was filled with grapevines.
La vieja bodega de vino estaba llena de vides.
C1 adjective /ˌhæpi ɡoʊ ˈlʌki/

happy-go-lucky

alegre, despreocupado, sin preocupaciones
Meaning
cheerfully unconcerned about the future; carefree
Example
She has a happy-go-lucky attitude and never worries about tomorrow.
Ella tiene una actitud feliz y despreocupada y nunca se preocupa por mañana.
C1 verb /ˈmɜːrmər/

murmur

murmurar
Meaning
To say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice.
Example
She murmured a prayer before going to sleep.
Ella murmuró una oración antes de dormir.
C2 verb /rɪˈpaɪn/

repine

lamentarse
Meaning
To feel or express discontent or to long for something.
Example
She did not repine at her misfortune but worked harder to improve her life.
Ella no lamentó su desgracia, sino que trabajó más duro para mejorar su vida.
C1 noun /ˈstɛnsəl/

stencil

plantilla
Meaning
A thin sheet of material with a design cut out, used to produce the design on the surface below by applying paint or ink through the cut-out holes.
Example
The artist used a stencil to paint identical stars on the wall.
El artista usó una plantilla para pintar estrellas idénticas en la pared.