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C1 noun /ˌplɔː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

plausibility

probabilidad
Meaning
The quality of being reasonable or probable.
Example
The plausibility of his explanation convinced the jury.
La plausibilidad de su explicación convenció al jurado.
C1 noun /ˈbærɪˌtoʊn/

baritone

voz masculina grave
Meaning
a male singing voice between tenor and bass
Example
The singer’s baritone voice impressed the audience.
La voz de barítono del cantante impresionó al público.
B1 noun /træp/

Trap

trampa
Meaning
a device or enclosure designed to catch and retain animals, or a situation from which it is difficult to escape
Example
The mouse was caught in the trap overnight.
El ratón fue atrapado en la trampa durante la noche.
B1 noun ˈseɪ.vɪŋ

saving

ahorro
Meaning
The practice of keeping and accumulating money for future use rather than spending it immediately.
Example
Regular saving habits ensure financial security.
Los hábitos regulares de ahorro aseguran la seguridad financiera.
B2 noun /jel/

Yell

grito; alarido; chillido
Meaning
a loud, sharp cry of pain, surprise, or delight; to shout loudly
Example
He let out a yell when he saw the spider.
Él dejó escapar un grito cuando vio la araña.
C2 verb /ˈekspərˌɡeɪt/

expurgate

expurgar
Meaning
To remove offensive or objectionable parts from a text or speech.
Example
The publisher decided to expurgate the novel before reprinting it.
El editor decidió expurgar la novela antes de volver a imprimirla.
C2 noun /ɪˈfɛmɪnəsi/

effeminacy

efeminidad
Meaning
The quality of showing traits traditionally associated with women, such as delicacy or softness.
Example
In ancient times, effeminacy was often criticized as a sign of weakness.
En tiempos antiguos, la efeminidad a menudo era criticada como signo de debilidad.
B1 noun /ˈpɑr.dən/

Pardon

perdón; excusa;
Meaning
forgiveness; the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense
Example
I beg your pardon for interrupting the meeting.
Te pido perdón por interrumpir la reunión.
B2 verb /ˈsteɪ.bə.laɪz/

stabilize

estabilizar
Meaning
to make something steady, secure, or unlikely to change suddenly
Example
The government took measures to stabilize the economy.
El gobierno tomó medidas para estabilizar la economía.
C2 verb /ɪsˈtʃuː/

eschew

evitar
Meaning
to deliberately avoid or abstain from something
Example
She chose to eschew junk food for a healthier diet.
Ella decidió evitar la comida chatarra por una dieta más saludable.
B2 adjective /ˈruːθ.ləs/

Ruthless

despiadado; cruel; sin compasión
Meaning
showing no pity or compassion; cruel; merciless
Example
The ruthless dictator showed no mercy to his enemies.
El dictador despiadado no mostró misericordia a sus enemigos.
A2 noun /ˈsɪɡəˌrɛt/

cigarette

cigarrillo
Meaning
a small roll of finely cut tobacco wrapped in paper for smoking
Example
He lit a cigarette after dinner.
Él encendió un cigarrillo después de la cena.
A2 verb /hæŋ/

hang

colgar
Meaning
to suspend or be suspended from above; to attach from a higher point
Example
I hang my coat on the hook.
Cuelgo mi abrigo en el gancho.
B2 noun/verb /sɪˈmɛnt/

cement

cemento / cimentar
Meaning
a powdery substance that binds materials together; to make something strong or permanent
Example
The treaty helped cement the relationship between the two countries.
El tratado ayudó a cimentar la relación entre los dos países.
C2 noun /ˈkærɪt/

caret

caret (^)
Meaning
A proofreading symbol (^) used to indicate where something should be inserted.
Example
The editor placed a caret to show where the missing word should go.
El editor colocó un caret para mostrar dónde debería ir la palabra faltante.
C1 noun /ʃeɪl/

shale

pizarra
Meaning
a fine-grained sedimentary rock that can be split into thin layers
Example
The region is rich in shale and natural gas deposits.
La región es rica en pizarra y depósitos de gas natural.
B2 noun /əˈsɛnt/

ascent

ascenso, elevación
Meaning
The act of rising or climbing to a higher position or level.
Example
The climbers began their ascent to the mountain peak at dawn.
Los alpinistas comenzaron su ascenso hacia la cima de la montaña al amanecer.
A2 noun /ˈtɛstɪŋ/

testing

prueba
Meaning
the process of assessing or evaluating something, often by trying it out
Example
The testing of the new software is still ongoing.
La prueba del nuevo software aún está en curso.
A1 noun /ɡaɪ/

guy

chico
Meaning
an informal term for a man; sometimes used to refer to a person in general
Example
That guy over there is my best friend.
Ese chico allá es mi mejor amigo.
C1 verb/adjective /dɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

degenerate

degenerar
Meaning
To decline or deteriorate in quality, character, or condition; or someone with low moral standards.
Example
The once thriving empire began to degenerate into chaos.
El imperio que una vez prosperó comenzó a degenerar en el caos.
A1 noun, verb /bʊk/

book

libro / hacer una reserva
Meaning
A set of written, printed, or blank pages fastened together; to arrange for someone to have a seat, room, or ticket in advance.
Example
I booked a table at the restaurant for dinner.
Reservé una mesa en el restaurante para la cena.
B2 noun /ˌaɪ.səˈleɪ.ʃən/

Isolation

aislación
Meaning
the process or fact of isolating or being isolated; separation from other people or things
Example
The patient was kept in isolation to prevent the spread of the infectious disease.
El paciente fue mantenido en aislamiento para prevenir la propagación de la enfermedad infecciosa.
B1 noun /ˈrɛzɪdəns/

residence

residencia
Meaning
a place where someone lives; a home or dwelling
Example
He recently moved to a new residence near the city center.
Recientemente se mudó a una nueva residencia cerca del centro de la ciudad.
C2 noun, adjective /pəˈtrɪʃən/

patrician

patricio
Meaning
A person of noble rank or high social standing; relating to aristocracy.
Example
The patrician families of Rome wielded great power in politics.
Las familias patricias de Roma ejercían un gran poder en la política.
C2 noun /ˈtrɒɡlədaɪt/

troglodyte

troglodita
Meaning
A person who lives in a cave or is considered old-fashioned and out of touch.
Example
Some called him a troglodyte for refusing to use modern technology.
Algunos lo llamaron troglodita por negarse a usar tecnología moderna.
C1 verb /ɡloʊt/

gloat

regodearse
Meaning
To take pleasure in someone else's misfortune or to show smug satisfaction.
Example
He couldn't help but gloat over his rival's failure.
Él no pudo evitar regodearse sobre el fracaso de su rival.
C1 verb /ˈstæmər/

stammer

tartamudear
Meaning
To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words.
Example
The nervous student began to stammer during his speech.
El estudiante nervioso comenzó a tartamudear durante su discurso.
B2 noun /ˈmæstərpiːs/

Masterpiece

obra maestra; obra excepcional
Meaning
A work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship
Example
The Mona Lisa is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of all time.
La Mona Lisa es considerada una de las mayores obras maestras de todos los tiempos.
C2 adjective /luːˈɡuːbriəs/

lugubrious

lugubre
Meaning
looking or sounding sad and dismal
Example
His lugubrious expression made everyone feel uneasy.
Su expresión lugubre hizo que todos se sintieran incómodos.
C1 verb /dɪsˈoʊn/

disown

desheredar
Meaning
to refuse to acknowledge or accept responsibility for someone or something
Example
He decided to disown his reckless brother.
Él decidió desheredar a su hermano imprudente.
C2 adjective/noun /haɪˈbɜːrniən/

hibernian

hiberniano
Meaning
Relating to Ireland or the Irish.
Example
He enjoyed reading about Hibernian culture and history.
Disfrutó leer sobre la cultura y la historia hiberniana.
A1 noun /ˈtɪkɪt/

ticket

boleto
Meaning
a small piece of paper or card that gives the holder a right to access a service or event
Example
He bought a ticket to the concert.
Compró un boleto para el concierto.
B2 noun kənˈsen.səs

consensus

consenso
Meaning
A general agreement among all members of a group.
Example
Consensus was reached after long deliberation.
Se alcanzó el consenso después de una larga deliberación.
C1 noun /ˈten.jər/

Tenure

mandato
Meaning
the period of time during which someone holds an office or position
Example
During his tenure as CEO, the company expanded globally.
Durante su mandato como CEO, la empresa se expandió globalmente.
C1 adjective ˌsɪn.əˈdʒɪs.tɪk

synergistic

sinérgico
Meaning
Relating to the interaction of elements that when combined produce a greater effect than the sum of their individual effects.
Example
A synergistic effect occurs when nutrients work together.
Un efecto sinérgico ocurre cuando los nutrientes trabajan juntos.
C2 verb /rɛnd/

rend

rasgar
Meaning
to tear something apart violently or forcefully
Example
The explosion rent the air with a deafening noise.
La explosión rasgó el aire con un ruido ensordecedor.
A2 noun /ˈwɪnər/

winner

ganador
Meaning
a person who wins a competition or contest
Example
She was the winner of the race.
Ella fue la ganadora de la carrera.
B2 verb /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs/

reinforce

fortalecer
Meaning
To strengthen or support something with additional material, people, or effort.
Example
The teacher used examples to reinforce the lesson.
El maestro usó ejemplos para reforzar la lección.
B2 noun /ˌrɛfəˈriː/

referee

árbitro
Meaning
a person who oversees a game or match to ensure the rules are followed
Example
The referee stopped the game after a foul.
El árbitro detuvo el juego después de una falta.
A2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪkl/

article

artículo
Meaning
a piece of writing included in a newspaper, magazine, or journal
Example
He wrote an article about climate change.
Escribió un artículo sobre el cambio climático.
C1 adjective /ˈkwɑː.rəl.səm/

Quarrelsome

pendenciero; belicoso; argumentativo
Meaning
given to arguing and fighting; argumentative and confrontational
Example
His quarrelsome nature makes it difficult to work with him.
Su naturaleza pendenciera hace que sea difícil trabajar con él.
C1 adjective /ˈbaʊn.tɪ.fəl/

bountiful

abundante / generoso
Meaning
Large in quantity; abundant; generous in giving.
Example
The farmer was grateful for the bountiful harvest.
El agricultor estaba agradecido por la abundante cosecha.
C1 noun /ˈtɜːrmɪnəs/

terminus

punto final
Meaning
the final point or end of something, especially the final station on a railway line
Example
The train finally arrived at the terminus after a long journey.
El tren finalmente llegó al terminus después de un largo viaje.
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 /ˈkɒd.ɪ.sɪl/

codicil

codicilio
Meaning
a legal document that makes changes or additions to an existing will
Example
He added a codicil to his will to include his granddaughter.
Él agregó un codicilio a su testamento para incluir a su nieta.
B1 noun /fæts/

fats

grasas
Meaning
Essential macronutrients that provide energy, support cell growth, and protect organs while helping absorb vitamins.
Example
Healthy fats from nuts and avocados support brain function.
Las grasas saludables de los frutos secos y los aguacates apoyan la función cerebral.
C2 adjective /ˈɜːrsaɪn/

ursine

osoide
Meaning
Relating to or resembling a bear.
Example
The man’s ursine strength amazed everyone.
La fuerza osoide del hombre sorprendió a todos.
B1 adverb /ˈθæŋkfəli/

thankfully

afortunadamente
Meaning
used to express relief or gratitude
Example
Thankfully, she arrived just in time for the meeting.
Afortunadamente, ella llegó justo a tiempo para la reunión.
A2 adjective /ˈmeɪdʒər/

major

importante
Meaning
important, serious, or significant
Example
Climate change is a major concern for the world.
El cambio climático es una preocupación importante para el mundo.
B2 noun /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/

shooting

rodaje
Meaning
the action of shooting a gun, camera, or similar device
Example
The shooting of the movie took several months.
El rodaje de la película tomó varios meses.
C1 noun ˌdep.əˈzɪʃ.ən

deposition

deposición, el proceso de depositar algo
Meaning
The action of depositing something; the laying down of matter by a natural process.
Example
River deposition leads to the formation of new landmasses.
La deposición de un río lleva a la formación de nuevas masas de tierra.
C2 verb /ɛksˈproʊprieɪt/

expropriate

expropiar
Meaning
To take property from its owner, especially by authority or for public use.
Example
The government decided to expropriate the land for a new highway.
El gobierno decidió expropiar la tierra para una nueva carretera.
C2 noun /ˈplænɪsfɪr/

planisphere

planisferio
Meaning
a rotating star chart used to display the visible stars for any time and date
Example
The astronomer used a planisphere to identify the constellations.
El astrónomo utilizó un planisferio para identificar las constelaciones.
C1 adjective /ˌhaɪdroʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

hydroelectric

hidroeléctrico
Meaning
Relating to or denoting the generation of electricity using flowing water.
Example
The country invested heavily in hydroelectric power plants.
El país invirtió fuertemente en plantas de energía hidroeléctrica.
C1 noun /ˌɛkstrəˈdɪʃən/

extradition

extradición
Meaning
the official process of sending someone accused of a crime to another country or state
Example
The extradition of the suspect was delayed due to legal issues.
La extradición del sospechoso se retrasó debido a problemas legales.
B2 noun /ˈproʊtəkɔːl/

protocol

protocolo
Meaning
an official procedure or system of rules
Example
The security team followed strict protocol during the event.
El equipo de seguridad siguió un estricto protocolo durante el evento.
C1 noun ɪnˌvaɪ.rənˈmen.təl ˌtræns.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən

environmental transformation

transformación ambiental
Meaning
A significant change in environmental conditions or ecological systems.
Example
The city demonstrates environmental transformation.
La ciudad demuestra transformación ambiental.
C2 noun /ˈpɔːrfəri/

porphyry

una roca ígnea dura
Meaning
A hard igneous rock containing crystals, often used for decorative or building purposes.
Example
The ancient Romans used porphyry to make columns and statues.
Los antiguos romanos usaron pórfido para hacer columnas y estatuas.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː.sɪ.fəl/

Merciful

misericordioso; compasivo
Meaning
showing compassion or forgiveness; kind and forgiving
Example
The merciful judge gave him a lighter sentence.
El juez misericordioso le dio una sentencia más leve.
C2 adjective ˌeə.rəʊˈstæt.ɪk

aerostatic

aerostático
Meaning
Relating to or involving gases (especially air) in equilibrium and the equilibrium of balloons or aircraft under the influence of such gases.
Example
Aerostatic designs ensure stability at high altitudes.
Los diseños aerostáticos aseguran estabilidad a grandes altitudes.
C2 verb /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːrt/

controvert

controvertir
Meaning
to dispute or argue against; to contradict
Example
The scientist controversed the previous research findings.
El científico controvirtió los hallazgos previos de la investigación.
B1 adjective /ænˈtiːk/

Antique

antiguo; valioso;
Meaning
old and valuable; belonging to ancient times
Example
She collected antique furniture from the Victorian era.
Ella coleccionó muebles antiguos de la era victoriana.
B1 noun /dɪsk/

disc

objeto plano, delgado y redondo
Meaning
a flat, thin, round object or surface
Example
He inserted the music disc into the player.
Él insertó el disco de música en el reproductor.
B2 noun /ˈtrʌmpɪt/

Trumpet

trompeta
Meaning
a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; military signal instrument
Example
The soldier played the trumpet to signal the troops.
El soldado tocó la trompeta para señalizar a las tropas.
C1 verb/noun /ˈkrɒn.ɪ.kəl/

chronicle

registrar eventos en el orden en que ocurrieron
Meaning
To record events in the order in which they happened; a written record of historical events.
Example
She decided to chronicle her journey through a blog.
Ella decidió cronometrar su viaje a través de un blog.
B2 noun /ˈkæʃ.uː nʌt/

Cashew Nut

nuez de anacardo
Meaning
a kidney-shaped nut with a creamy texture and mild flavor
Example
Cashew nuts are often used in cooking and as a healthy snack.
Las nueces de anacardo se usan comúnmente en la cocina y como un snack saludable.
C1 noun, verb /ˈkɒmjuːn/

commune

comuna / comunicarse íntimamente
Meaning
Noun: a group of people living together and sharing possessions; Verb: to share one's thoughts or feelings intimately.
Example
She went to the countryside to commune with nature.
Ella fue al campo para comunicarse con la naturaleza.
B2 adjective /ˌrez.ɪˈden.ʃəl/

residential

residencial
Meaning
Designed for people to live in.
Example
The institution was fully residential.
La institución fue completamente residencial.
B2 noun /ˈtʃeɪmbər/

chamber

cámara
Meaning
a large room used for formal or public events, or a private room.
Example
The king held meetings in his private chamber.
El rey celebró reuniones en su cámara privada.
C1 noun /ˌʌl.tɪˈmeɪ.təm/

Ultimatum

ultimátum
Meaning
a final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation
Example
The boss gave him an ultimatum: improve or be fired.
El jefe le dio un ultimátum: mejora o serás despedido.
A2 noun /saɪz/

size

tamaño
Meaning
the physical dimensions, proportions, or magnitude of something
Example
This shirt is too small in size for me.
Esta camisa es demasiado pequeña en tamaño para mí.
A2 noun /pəˈluː.ʃən/

pollution

contaminación
Meaning
The presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance which has harmful or poisonous effects.
Example
Industrial pollution harms marine life.
La contaminación industrial daña la vida marina.
B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈspɒndənt/

correspondent

reportero
Meaning
A journalist who reports news from a particular place or on a particular subject.
Example
The foreign correspondent reported live from Paris.
El reportero extranjero informó en vivo desde París.
B2 verb /əˈlaɪn/

align

alinear / poner en línea recta
Meaning
To arrange things in a straight line; to adjust or bring into proper relation or agreement.
Example
The manager asked the team to align their goals with the company's mission.
El gerente le pidió al equipo que alineara sus objetivos con la misión de la empresa.
B1 noun /ˈbed ʃiːt/

Bed sheet

sábana
Meaning
a large rectangular piece of cloth used as bedding to lie on or under
Example
The clean white bed sheet felt soft against her skin.
La sábana blanca y limpia se sintió suave contra su piel.
B2 noun /səˈspɪʃən/

Suspicion

sospecha
Meaning
a feeling or thought that someone is guilty of an illegal or dishonest activity
Example
The police arrested him on suspicion of theft.
La policía lo arrestó por sospecha de robo.
B2 adjective /əˈdɪktɪd/

addicted

adicto
Meaning
Being unable to stop engaging in a particular activity or consuming a particular substance.
Example
Many people are addicted to social media.
Muchas personas son adictas a las redes sociales.
C2 noun /dʒɛˌstɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/

gesticulation

gesticulación
Meaning
a gesture, especially a dramatic one, used instead of speaking or to emphasize speech
Example
His speech was full of passionate gesticulations.
Su discurso estaba lleno de gesticulaciones apasionadas.
C1 noun kəˈmɑːnd ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

command economy

economía planificada
Meaning
An economic system where economic activities are controlled by the government.
Example
In a command economy, the government controls production and prices.
En una economía planificada, el gobierno controla la producción y los precios.
A2 adjective /ˈtaɪ.ni/

Tiny

muy pequeño; diminuto
Meaning
extremely small in size or amount
Example
The baby bird was tiny and helpless.
El pajarito bebé era muy pequeño y desamparado.
C1 verb /ɪnˈvɪɡ.ər.eɪt/

invigorate

revitalizar
Meaning
To give strength or energy to someone or something.
Example
A morning walk can invigorate both body and mind.
Una caminata matutina puede revitalizar tanto el cuerpo como la mente.
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.
C1 noun ˈiː.pɒk

epoch

época
Meaning
A period of time in history or a person's life, typically one marked by notable events or particular characteristics.
Example
The invention of the internet marked a new epoch in human history.
La invención de internet marcó una nueva época en la historia humana.
A1 noun /ˈpɪk.tʃər/

Picture

imagen
Meaning
a visual representation such as a painting, drawing, or photograph
Example
There is a beautiful picture hanging on the wall.
Hay una hermosa imagen colgada en la pared.
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.
C2 noun /ɡruːəl/

Gruel

papilla
Meaning
a thin liquid food of oatmeal or another meal boiled in milk or water
Example
The sick patient could only eat gruel.
El paciente enfermo solo pudo comer papilla.
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/

Water Spinach

espinaca de agua
Meaning
A semi-aquatic leafy vegetable with hollow stems, popular in Asian cuisine
Example
Water spinach grows well in wet soil.
La espinaca de agua crece bien en suelos mojados.
B2 noun /ˈspəʊkswɪmən/

spokeswoman

portavoz mujer
Meaning
a woman who speaks on behalf of a group or organization
Example
The spokeswoman for the company announced the new product.
La portavoz de la compañía anunció el nuevo producto.
B1 adjective /ˈkɒmplɪˌkeɪtɪd/

complicated

complicado
Meaning
consisting of many interconnected parts; difficult to understand
Example
The instructions for the machine are too complicated to follow.
Las instrucciones de la máquina son demasiado complicadas para seguir.
B2 noun /əˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

availability

disponibilidad
Meaning
the state of being able to be used or obtained
Example
The availability of clean water is crucial for health.
La disponibilidad de agua limpia es crucial para la salud.
C1 adjective draʊt rɪˈzɪs.tənt

drought-resistant

resistente a la sequía
Meaning
Able to survive and grow despite limited water availability or drought conditions.
Example
Drought-resistant crops can survive in arid conditions.
Los cultivos resistentes a la sequía pueden sobrevivir en condiciones áridas.
C1 adverb /ˈheɪs.tɪ.li/

Hastily

apresuradamente
Meaning
in a hurried or rushed manner; quickly and carelessly
Example
She hastily packed her bags before leaving for the airport.
Ella empacó apresuradamente sus maletas antes de irse al aeropuerto.
C2 verb /raɪv/

rive

rasgar
Meaning
to tear apart violently
Example
The earthquake rived the ground in several places.
El terremoto desgarró el suelo en varios lugares.
C2 adjective /kwəʊˈtɪdiən/

quotidian

cotidiano, común
Meaning
Ordinary or everyday, especially when mundane.
Example
He focused on the quotidian details of family life.
Él se centró en los detalles cotidianos de la vida familiar.
B2 noun /ˈfjuː.nər.əl/

Funeral

funeral
Meaning
a ceremony typically held shortly after a person's death, usually including burial or cremation
Example
Hundreds of people attended the funeral to pay their respects to the beloved teacher.
Cientos de personas asistieron al funeral para rendir homenaje al querido maestro.
C2 noun /ˈvɔːdəvɪl/

vaudeville

vaudeville
Meaning
A type of entertainment popular in the early 20th century, featuring a mixture of comedy, song, dance, and variety acts.
Example
The vaudeville show included comedians, magicians, and dancers.
El espectáculo de vaudeville incluía comediantes, magos y bailarines.
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 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.
C1 verb /ɡrʌnt/

grunt

gruñir
Meaning
to make a low, rough sound, often when exerting effort or expressing annoyance
Example
He grunted as he lifted the heavy box.
Él gruñó mientras levantaba la caja pesada.
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 verb /ˈblʌstər/

bluster

presumir
Meaning
to speak loudly in an aggressive or threatening way, often without real power
Example
The manager blustered about firing people but did nothing.
El gerente presumió sobre despedir a las personas, pero no hizo nada.
B1 noun /ˈbluː.ber.i/

Blueberry

arándano azul
Meaning
a small round blue fruit that grows on bushes
Example
She picked fresh blueberries for the pie.
Ella recogió arándanos azules frescos para el pastel.
C2 noun /ˈhɒdʒ.pɒdʒ/

hodgepodge

mezcla confusa
Meaning
A confusing mixture of different things; a jumble.
Example
The essay was a hodgepodge of unrelated ideas.
El ensayo era una mezcla confusa de ideas no relacionadas.
B1 noun /ˈkæbɪn/

cabin

cabaña
Meaning
a small shelter or house, often made of wood in a remote area
Example
They spent the weekend in a cozy cabin in the mountains.
Pasaron el fin de semana en una acogedora cabaña en las montañas.
C1 verb /ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

mitigate

mitigar
Meaning
To make less severe, serious, or painful; to lessen the severity of damage or harm.
Example
Proper planning can mitigate financial risks.
La planificación adecuada puede mitigar los riesgos financieros.
A2 noun /sməʊk/

smoke

humo
Meaning
A visible suspension of carbon or other particles in air, typically one emitted from a burning substance.
Example
Smoke from vehicles worsens air quality.
El humo de los vehículos empeora la calidad del aire.
B2 verb /skɪm/

skim

leer rápidamente
Meaning
to move quickly over a surface or to read something quickly
Example
She skimmed through the report before the meeting.
Ella pasó rápidamente por el informe antes de la reunión.
C1 noun ˈhɛroʊˌɪzəm

heroism

heroísmo
Meaning
Great bravery; the qualities or attributes of a hero.
Example
The heroism of freedom fighters inspires the nation.
El heroísmo de los luchadores por la libertad inspira a la nación.
C1 verb /dʒəʊlt/

jolt

sacudida
Meaning
to push or shake someone or something abruptly and roughly
Example
The sudden stop jolted all the passengers forward.
La parada repentina empujó a todos los pasajeros hacia adelante.
C1 noun /læns/

Lance

lanza
Meaning
a long weapon with a sharp metal point, used by soldiers on horseback
Example
The knight charged forward with his lance ready.
El caballero cargó hacia adelante con su lanza lista.
B2 verb ɪnˈhɑːnst

enhanced

mejorado
Meaning
Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of something.
Example
Enhanced strategies improve outcomes.
Las estrategias mejoradas mejoran los resultados.
A1 pronoun /ðɪs/

this

esto
Meaning
used to refer to a person or thing that is close or near in space, time, or thought
Example
This is my favorite book.
Este es mi libro favorito.
C1 noun /ˈmɪs.hæp/

Mishap

accidente; percance; desastre
Meaning
An unlucky accident or unfortunate event, typically minor
Example
The cooking mishap resulted in a burnt dinner.
El percance en la cocina resultó en una cena quemada.
C1 verb /sluː/

slew

girar bruscamente
Meaning
To turn or slide violently in a particular direction.
Example
The car slewed across the icy road.
El coche se deslizó por la carretera helada.
C1 noun /ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃən/

detonation

detonación
Meaning
The act of exploding or causing something to explode.
Example
The sudden detonation shook the entire building.
La repentina detonación sacudió todo el edificio.
C1 verb, noun /miˈændər/

meander

deambular
Meaning
to wander aimlessly or follow a winding course
Example
We meandered through the old streets of the city.
Deambulamos por las antiguas calles de la ciudad.
B1 noun /mʌd/

mud

barro
Meaning
soft, wet earth or soil
Example
The children were playing in the mud after the rain.
Los niños estaban jugando en el barro después de la lluvia.
C1 adjective ˈkɒn.təm.plə.tɪv

contemplative

reflexivo o pensativo
Meaning
Expressing or involving prolonged thought; meditative and reflective.
Example
He spent a contemplative evening reflecting on his decisions.
Él pasó una tarde contemplativa reflexionando sobre sus decisiones.
B2 adjective /senˈseɪʃənəl/

Sensational

sensacional; impresionante; asombroso
Meaning
causing great excitement or shock; extremely impressive
Example
The sensational performance left the audience speechless.
El rendimiento sensacional dejó a la audiencia sin palabras.
B1 noun /vɒlˈkeɪ.noʊ/

Volcano

felicidad
Meaning
a mountain with an opening through which lava, gas, and ash can escape
Example
The volcano erupted after being dormant for decades.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 verb /ʃriːk/

shriek

gritar
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched cry
Example
She shrieked when she saw the spider.
Ella gritó cuando vio la araña.