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C1 adjective /ˈplaɪəbəl/

pliable

flexible
Meaning
easily bent or flexible; adaptable
Example
The metal is pliable enough to be shaped into jewelry.
El metal es lo suficientemente flexible como para ser moldeado en joyas.
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.
C1 verb /ˈkælɪˌbreɪt/

calibrate

calibrar
Meaning
To adjust or mark something so it can be used accurately; to standardize.
Example
The technician calibrated the machine before starting the experiment.
El técnico calibró la máquina antes de comenzar el experimento.
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.
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrdʒɪn/

Margin

margen
Meaning
The edge or border of something; an amount allowed beyond what is needed
Example
Please write your notes in the margin of the page.
Por favor, escribe tus notas en el margen de la página.
C2 adjective /ˌmælˈoʊdərəs/

malodorous

maloliente
Meaning
Having a very unpleasant smell.
Example
The malodorous room made everyone leave quickly.
La habitación maloliente hizo que todos se fueran rápidamente.
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.
A2 noun /træʃ/

Trash

basura; desecho; algo de mala calidad o poco valor
Meaning
waste material; refuse; something of poor quality or little value
Example
Please take out the trash before you leave.
Por favor, saca la basura antes de irte.
C1 noun /ˌædəˈreɪʃən/

adoration

adoración / amor profundo
Meaning
deep love and respect; worship
Example
The fans showed their adoration for the singer.
Los fanáticos mostraron su adoración por el cantante.
A2 adjective ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ

average

promedio
Meaning
A number expressing the central or typical value in a set of data; constituting the result obtained by adding together several amounts and then dividing this total by the number of amounts.
Example
The average score reflects overall performance.
El puntaje promedio refleja el desempeño general.
C2 noun /ˈlɒdʒ.mənt/

lodgment

alojamiento temporal
Meaning
The act of lodging or a place of temporary stay; also a deposit of something.
Example
The soldiers found lodgment in the abandoned house.
Los soldados encontraron alojamiento temporal en la casa abandonada.
C1 adjective /prɪˈzʌmp.tʃu.əs/

presumptuous

presuntuoso
Meaning
Overconfident, rude, or taking liberties without permission.
Example
It was presumptuous of him to make that decision without consulting others.
Fue presuntuoso de su parte tomar esa decisión sin consultar a los demás.
C2 verb /ˈoʊɡəl/

ogle

mirar lascivamente
Meaning
To look at someone with obvious sexual interest.
Example
He kept ogling the models on the runway.
Él no podía dejar de mirar las modelos en la pasarela.
A2 verb /ɪkˈsaɪt/

excite

emocionar
Meaning
to cause strong feelings of enthusiasm or eagerness
Example
The idea of traveling abroad excites her.
La idea de viajar al extranjero la excita.
C2 noun /ˈslʌɡərd/

sluggard

perezoso
Meaning
A lazy, sluggish person.
Example
The sluggard refused to get out of bed even at noon.
El perezoso se negó a levantarse de la cama incluso al mediodía.
B2 noun /ˈtɔːr.ment/

Torment

tormento; sufrimiento
Meaning
severe physical or mental suffering; extreme pain or anguish
Example
The prisoner endured years of torment in solitary confinement.
El prisionero soportó años de tormento en confinamiento solitario.
B1 noun /ˈsɜːr.kəmˌsˌtæn.sɪz/

Circumstances

circunstancias
Meaning
the conditions that affect a situation, action, or event; facts or conditions connected with or relevant to an event
Example
Under normal circumstances, she would have arrived by now.
Bajo circunstancias normales, ella habría llegado ya.
C1 noun /brɪˈɡeɪd/

brigade

brigada
Meaning
A large group of people organized for a specific purpose, especially a military unit.
Example
The fire brigade arrived quickly to put out the flames.
La brigada de bomberos llegó rápidamente para apagar las llamas.
B2 adjective /rɪˈfaɪnd/

Refined

refinado; purificado
Meaning
elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste; purified
Example
She has very refined taste in art and music.
Ella tiene un gusto muy refinado en arte y música.
B2 verb /ˈsʌfəkeɪt/

suffocate

asfixiar
Meaning
to cause someone to die or have difficulty breathing by depriving them of air
Example
The child nearly suffocated when trapped in the locked room.
El niño casi se asfixió cuando quedó atrapado en la habitación cerrada.
C1 adjective ʌnˈtʃɑːtɪd

uncharted

inexplorado
Meaning
Not mapped or surveyed; unknown or unexplored.
Example
The mission aimed to explore uncharted areas of the planet.
La misión tenía como objetivo explorar áreas inexploradas del planeta.
A2 noun /ˈfer.i.teɪl/

Fairy-tale

cuento de hadas
Meaning
a children's story about magical and imaginary beings and lands
Example
Children love listening to fairy-tales before bedtime.
A los niños les encanta escuchar cuentos de hadas antes de acostarse.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.kəˌroʊl/

barcarole

barcarola
Meaning
a traditional Venetian boat song, often in 6/8 time
Example
The orchestra played a beautiful barcarole that reminded me of Venice.
La orquesta tocó una hermosa barcarola que me recordó a Venecia.
B1 noun /ˈhɛlθˌkɛər/

health-care

felicidad
Meaning
the organized provision of medical services to maintain or improve health
Example
Access to quality health-care is essential for every citizen.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsek.tɪ.saɪd/

Insecticide

insecticida
Meaning
a substance used for killing insects; a chemical pesticide that targets insects
Example
The farmer sprayed insecticide on his crops to protect them from harmful bugs.
El agricultor roció insecticida en sus cultivos para protegerlos de los insectos dañinos.
B1 noun /lɔːn/

Lawn

césped
Meaning
an area of short, regularly mown grass in the grounds of a house or in a park
Example
She waters the lawn every morning.
Ella riega el césped todas las mañanas.
C1 adjective /ˈvɛnəˌreɪtɪd/

venerated

venerado
Meaning
respected and admired deeply
Example
The venerated professor was honored with an award.
El profesor venerado fue honrado con un premio.
C2 noun /ˈmɪs.kri.ənt/

Miscreant

malhechor; criminal
Meaning
A person who behaves badly or illegally; a villain or criminal
Example
The miscreant was caught stealing from the store.
El malhechor fue atrapado robando en la tienda.
C1 adjective /rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ/

retiring

tímido
Meaning
Shy and reserved; avoiding social contact.
Example
She is a quiet, retiring woman who avoids attention.
Ella es una mujer tranquila y tímida que evita la atención.
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.
C2 noun /traɪst/

tryst

encuentro secreto
Meaning
a private romantic meeting between lovers
Example
They arranged a secret tryst in the park.
Arreglaron un encuentro secreto en el parque.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbl/

Unreliable

no confiable; no se puede confiar ni depender de él
Meaning
not dependable; not able to be trusted or relied upon
Example
The old car is unreliable and breaks down frequently.
El coche viejo no es confiable y se descompone con frecuencia.
B2 adjective /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒd/

disadvantaged

desfavorecido
Meaning
Lacking the basic resources or conditions needed for a good standard of living or equal opportunities.
Example
The program provides support to disadvantaged children.
El programa proporciona apoyo a los niños desfavorecidos.
C1 adjective /ˈlæv.ɪʃ/

Lavish

caro; lujoso; extravagante; generoso
Meaning
expensive; elaborate; extravagant; generous
Example
The wedding was a lavish celebration with hundreds of guests.
La boda fue una celebración lujosa con cientos de invitados.
B1 noun /ˌsiːiːˈoʊ/

ceo

director ejecutivo
Meaning
The highest-ranking person in a company, responsible for overall management.
Example
The CEO announced a new strategy for the company.
El CEO anunció una nueva estrategia para la empresa.
C1 verb /ɪmˈbrɔɪdər/

embroider

bordar
Meaning
to decorate fabric with patterns using a needle and thread
Example
She embroidered flowers on the pillowcase.
Ella bordó flores en la funda de almohada.
A2 preposition /bɪˈsaɪd/

beside

al lado de
Meaning
next to or at the side of someone or something
Example
She sat beside her best friend during the ceremony.
Ella se sentó al lado de su mejor amiga durante la ceremonia.
C1 noun /ˈprɒv.ɜːb/

Proverb

felicidad
Meaning
a short saying that expresses a general truth or gives advice
Example
The proverb 'Early to bed, early to rise' teaches us about good habits.
No pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
A2 noun /ˈneɪ.bər/

Neighbour

vecino; de al lado
Meaning
a person who lives near or next to another person
Example
My neighbour is very friendly and helpful.
Mi vecino es muy amigable y servicial.
C2 noun məˌnɒp.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

monopolization

monopolización
Meaning
The process by which a company gains exclusive control over a commercial activity.
Example
The monopolization of industries can limit consumer choices.
La monopolización de las industrias puede limitar las opciones de los consumidores.
C1 adjective /prəˈfjuːs/

profuse

profuso
Meaning
existing or given in large amounts; abundant
Example
He offered profuse thanks for their timely help.
Él ofreció abundantes gracias por su ayuda oportuna.
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 noun /ˈfɜːrnəri/

fernery

fernería, lugar donde se cultivan helechos
Meaning
a place or greenhouse where ferns are cultivated
Example
The garden's fernery was full of exotic plants.
La jardinera estaba llena de plantas exóticas en la fernería.
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɜːrdʒənt/

resurgent

resurgente
Meaning
Becoming strong, active, or popular again.
Example
The resurgent economy gave hope to many businesses.
La economía resurgente dio esperanza a muchos negocios.
C1 verb /ˈməʊbɪlaɪz/

mobilize

movilizar
Meaning
to organize or prepare people or resources for action
Example
The leader worked hard to mobilize the community for the protest.
El líder trabajó duro para movilizar a la comunidad para la protesta.
B1 adjective /ˈskɪlfʊl/

Skilful

habilidoso; experto; diestro
Meaning
having or showing skill; expert and accomplished
Example
The skilful surgeon performed the operation with great precision.
El cirujano habilidoso realizó la operación con gran precisión.
B2 noun /ˈspəʊkspɜːrsən/

spokesperson

portavoz
Meaning
a person who speaks on behalf of others or an organization
Example
The spokesperson addressed the press conference on behalf of the company.
El portavoz dirigió la conferencia de prensa en nombre de la empresa.
C1 noun /lɒft/

loft

ático
Meaning
An upper room or space, often under the roof of a building.
Example
She converted the old loft into a modern studio.
Ella convirtió el viejo ático en un moderno estudio.
C2 noun /ˈdeb.juː.tɑːnt/

debutante

joven que hace su primera aparición formal en la sociedad
Meaning
A young woman making her first formal appearance in society.
Example
The debutante wore a white gown at the ball.
La debutante llevaba un vestido blanco en el baile.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪl.ki waɪt/

Milky white

blanco lechoso
Meaning
a pure white color resembling milk
Example
The clouds looked milky white against the blue sky.
Las nubes se veían blancas como la leche contra el cielo azul.
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.
C1 verb /deɪz/

daze

aturdir
Meaning
to stun or confuse someone temporarily with a shock or surprise
Example
The bright lights dazed the runners as they entered the stadium.
Las luces brillantes aturdirán a los corredores cuando entren en el estadio.
B2 verb/noun /ˈsɛnsər/

censor

censurar
Meaning
to suppress or remove parts of books, films, or information considered offensive or harmful; a person who does this
Example
The government tried to censor the controversial film.
El gobierno intentó censurar la película controvertida.
A2 adjective/adverb /ˈdeɪli/

daily

diario
Meaning
happening every day
Example
She reads the newspaper daily.
Ella lee el periódico diariamente.
C2 noun /ˈtaɪroʊ/

tyro

principiante
Meaning
A beginner or novice in a field or activity.
Example
As a tyro in programming, she needed constant guidance.
Como principiante en programación, necesitaba orientación constante.
B1 noun /ˈfeɪ.ljər/

Failure

fracaso
Meaning
lack of success; an unsuccessful person, enterprise, or thing
Example
The project's failure was due to poor planning and communication.
El fracaso del proyecto se debió a una planificación y comunicación deficientes.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛstɪv/

restive

inquieto
Meaning
unable to stay still or silent; restless and impatient
Example
The crowd grew restive as they waited for the concert to begin.
La multitud se volvió inquieta mientras esperaban a que comenzara el concierto.
A1 pronoun /hɪz/

his

su
Meaning
belonging to or associated with a male person previously mentioned
Example
This is his book on the table.
Este es su libro en la mesa.
B1 noun /pɜːrl/

Pearl

perla
Meaning
a hard, lustrous object produced within the soft tissue of a shelled mollusk; used in jewelry
Example
She wore a beautiful pearl necklace to the wedding.
Ella llevaba un hermoso collar de perlas en la boda.
C1 noun /ˈwʊd.ən ˈsæn.dəl/

Wooden sandal

sandalia de madera
Meaning
a type of footwear made of wood, typically worn as traditional shoes
Example
She wore wooden sandals to the traditional ceremony.
Ella llevaba sandalias de madera en la ceremonia tradicional.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈmɔːrəl/

amoral

amoral
Meaning
Lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with rightness or wrongness of something.
Example
The character in the novel was portrayed as completely amoral.
El personaje en la novela fue retratado como completamente amoral.
C1 noun ˈprɒdʒ.ə.ni

progeny

descendencia, prole, herederos
Meaning
A descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant; offspring.
Example
The philosopher's teachings have influenced many generations of progeny.
Las enseñanzas del filósofo han influenciado a muchas generaciones de progenie.
B2 noun ˈme.trɪks

metrics

métricas
Meaning
A system or standard of measurement; a set of numbers that give information about a particular process or activity.
Example
Metrics are crucial for evaluating performance.
Las métricas son cruciales para evaluar el rendimiento.
C1 noun /ˈbærɪstər/

barrister

abogado
Meaning
A type of lawyer in certain legal systems who specializes in courtroom advocacy and litigation.
Example
The barrister argued the case passionately before the judge.
El abogado defendió el caso con pasión ante el juez.
A2 noun /hoʊl/

Hole

agujero; hoyo;
Meaning
a hollow place in a solid body or surface; an opening through something
Example
The dog dug a deep hole in the backyard to bury its favorite bone.
El perro cavó un agujero profundo en el patio trasero para enterrar su hueso favorito.
C1 noun /əˈlʌmnəs/

alumnus

exalumno
Meaning
a former student or graduate of a school, college, or university
Example
He is an alumnus of Harvard University.
Él es un exalumno de la Universidad de Harvard.
B2 noun kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən

collaboration

colaboración
Meaning
The action of working with someone to produce or create something
Example
International collaboration is necessary to fight pollution.
La colaboración internacional es necesaria para luchar contra la contaminación.
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.
A1 noun /taʊn/

town

pueblo
Meaning
a human settlement smaller than a city
Example
The town was quiet on Sundays.
El pueblo estaba tranquilo los domingos.
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.
B1 verb /ˈrɛdʒɪstər/

register

registrar
Meaning
To enter or record officially on a list or in a book.
Example
You must register for the conference before the deadline.
Debes registrarte para la conferencia antes de la fecha límite.
C2 noun /ˈfɜːrlɔːŋ/

furlong

unidad de distancia (220 yardas o aproximadamente 201 metros)
Meaning
a unit of distance equal to 220 yards or about 201 meters
Example
The horse ran a furlong before slowing down.
El caballo corrió un furlong antes de desacelerar.
C1 noun dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

deliberation

deliberación
Meaning
Long and careful consideration or discussion.
Example
The agreement was finalized after much deliberation.
El acuerdo se finalizó después de mucha deliberación.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛnt/

dissent

disentir
Meaning
To hold or express opinions that are different from those officially accepted.
Example
Several members dissented from the majority decision.
Varios miembros disintieron de la decisión mayoritaria.
B2 verb /kənˈfɜːr/

confer

consultar / otorgar
Meaning
to discuss something important or to grant or bestow something
Example
The committee will confer to decide on the new policy.
El comité se reunirá para decidir sobre la nueva política.
A1 adjective /ˈeɪbl/

able

capaz
Meaning
having the power, skill, or means to do something
Example
She is able to speak three languages fluently.
Ella es capaz de hablar tres idiomas con fluidez.
B2 adjective /ˈɛəri/

airy

aireado
Meaning
Spacious and well-ventilated; light and breezy.
Example
The new apartment is bright and airy.
El nuevo apartamento es brillante y aireado.
A1 noun /ˈwɪntər/

winter

invierno
Meaning
the coldest season of the year, typically from December to February in the Northern Hemisphere
Example
Winter in the north can be very harsh with heavy snowfall.
El invierno en el norte puede ser muy severo con grandes nevadas.
C2 verb /ˈvæsɪleɪt/

vacillate

felicidad
Meaning
to waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive
Example
He vacillated between studying law and becoming a writer.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B1 adverb /ˈæŋɡrɪli/

angrily

enojadamente
Meaning
in a manner showing anger or strong displeasure
Example
She spoke angrily when she heard the news.
Ella habló enojadamente cuando escuchó la noticia.
C2 adjective /ˈfɛstəl/

festal

relacionado con un festival, festivo
Meaning
relating to a festival or celebration
Example
The hall was decorated in a festal manner for the wedding.
El salón estaba decorado de manera festiva para la boda.
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 /ˌɛn.biː.esˈpiː/

nbsp

espacio no rompible
Meaning
a non-breaking space character in HTML used to prevent an automatic line break at its position
Example
Use   in HTML to add a space that won't break into a new line.
Usa   en HTML para agregar un espacio que no se rompa en una nueva línea.
C1 noun /wæks ɡɔːrd/

Wax Gourd

calabaza cerosa
Meaning
a large white or green gourd with waxy skin, commonly used in Asian cooking
Example
The wax gourd soup is very nutritious and helps with digestion.
La sopa de calabaza cerosa es muy nutritiva y ayuda con la digestión.
B1 noun /ˈbeɪ.kɪŋ ˈpaʊ.dər/

Baking Powder

polvo de hornear
Meaning
a dry chemical leavening agent used to increase volume and lighten texture in baked goods
Example
The recipe calls for two teaspoons of baking powder.
La receta requiere dos cucharaditas de polvo de hornear.
B2 verb, noun /ɡrɪn/

grin

sonreír ampliamente, a menudo mostrando los dientes
Meaning
to smile broadly, often showing teeth
Example
She grinned happily at the good news.
Ella sonrió felizmente al escuchar las buenas noticias.
C2 noun ˌkɒmpjʊˈteɪʃənəl kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən

computational communication

comunicación computacional
Meaning
Digital exchange and automated interaction; the use of computational methods and systems to facilitate communication and information sharing.
Example
Computational communication is reshaping how we share information.
La comunicación computacional está remodelando cómo compartimos información.
B2 noun ˈlæbrətɔːriz

laboratories

laboratorio
Meaning
A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching, or for the manufacture of drugs or chemicals.
Example
Advanced laboratories enabled groundbreaking discoveries.
Los laboratorios avanzados permitieron descubrimientos innovadores.
B2 noun /æs/

Ass

burro
Meaning
a donkey; a small domesticated animal of the horse family
Example
The farmer used an ass to carry heavy loads.
El granjero usó un burro para cargar con pesadas cargas.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈloʊd/

overload

sobrecargar
Meaning
to load with too much weight or cargo; to give too much work or information
Example
Don't overload the washing machine or it might break down.
No sobrecargues la lavadora o podría romperse.
B2 noun /ʌnˈsɜːrtənti/

Uncertainty

incertidumbre; duda o falta de certeza
Meaning
the state of being uncertain; doubt or lack of sureness
Example
The uncertainty about the weather delayed our trip.
La incertidumbre sobre el clima retrasó nuestro viaje.
B1 noun /ˈfeɪ.vər/

Favour

favor; ayuda; bondad
Meaning
approval, support, or liking for someone or something; a kind or helpful act
Example
Could you do me a favour and help me move this heavy box?
¿Podrías hacerme un favor y ayudarme a mover esta caja pesada?
B1 noun dɪˈfens

defense

defensa
Meaning
The action of defending from or resisting attack; protection from harm or danger.
Example
Defense was one of the central subjects.
La defensa fue uno de los temas centrales.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl.ər/

counselor

asesor
Meaning
a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems
Example
The school counselor helped the student deal with stress.
El consejero escolar ayudó al estudiante a lidiar con el estrés.
C1 noun /mælˈpræktɪs/

Malpractice

mala praxis
Meaning
Improper, illegal, or negligent professional behavior
Example
The surgeon was sued for malpractice after the failed operation.
El cirujano fue demandado por mala praxis después de la operación fallida.
B2 noun /ˈsoʊlər ɪˈklɪps/

Solar eclipse

eclipse solar
Meaning
an eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon passing between it and the earth
Example
The solar eclipse will be visible from our city next month.
El eclipse solar será visible desde nuestra ciudad el próximo mes.
A2 noun /ˈmænɪdʒər/

manager

gerente
Meaning
a person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of staff
Example
The manager approved the new project plan.
El gerente aprobó el nuevo plan de proyecto.
C1 adjective /ɪˈlɪsɪt/

illicit

ilícito
Meaning
Forbidden by law, rules, or custom.
Example
The police shut down the illicit drug operation.
La policía cerró la operación de drogas ilícitas.
B2 noun /ˈpiː.lər/

Peeler

pelador
Meaning
a kitchen tool used to remove the outer skin or peel from fruits and vegetables
Example
Use a peeler to remove the potato skin.
Usa un pelador para quitar la piel de la papa.
B2 noun /kənˈsɛʃən/

concession

concesión
Meaning
something that is granted, especially in response to demands; a compromise
Example
The company made several concessions during the negotiations.
La empresa hizo varias concesiones durante las negociaciones.
B2 adjective /dɪˈraɪvd/

derived

derivado
Meaning
Developed or obtained from something else; not original.
Example
The word is derived from Latin.
La palabra está derivada del latín.
C1 adjective /ˈliːf.ləs/

Leafless

sin hojas; desnudo
Meaning
without leaves; bare
Example
The leafless trees looked bare in winter.
Los árboles sin hojas se veían desnudos en invierno.
B2 noun ˈəʊ.və.hed

overhead

gastos generales
Meaning
Ongoing business expenses not directly attributable to creating a product or service.
Example
The company reduced its overhead to increase profits.
La empresa redujo sus gastos generales para aumentar las ganancias.
B2 noun /ɡʌlf/

Gulf

golf
Meaning
a deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land; a wide gap or difference between people or groups
Example
The Persian Gulf is an important waterway for international shipping and oil transport.
El golfo Pérsico es una vía fluvial importante para el transporte internacional de mercancías y petróleo.
B1 noun /ˌek.sɪˈbɪʃ.ən/

Exhibition

exhibición
Meaning
a public display of works of art or other items of interest
Example
The art exhibition featured paintings from local artists throughout the region.
La exposición de arte presentó pinturas de artistas locales de toda la región.
B2 noun /strɔː/

straw

paja o caña
Meaning
a thin tube for sucking up liquids; dried stalks of grain plants
Example
She drank the juice through a straw.
Ella bebió el jugo a través de una paja.
B1 noun prəˈsiː.dʒər

procedure

procedimiento
Meaning
An established or official way of doing something.
Example
Follow the procedure for accuracy.
Siga el procedimiento para la precisión.
B2 adjective /ɡroʊs/

gross

asqueroso / grosero
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or disgusting; total before deductions
Example
He thought the food looked gross, but it tasted fine.
Pensó que la comida se veía asquerosa, pero sabía bien.
B2 noun /ˌvʌl.nər.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

vulnerability

vulnerabilidad
Meaning
The quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed.
Example
Addressing vulnerability is crucial for stability.
Abordar la vulnerabilidad es crucial para la estabilidad.
C1 noun /ˈskwɒtər/

squatter

ocupante ilegal
Meaning
a person who unlawfully occupies an uninhabited building or unused land
Example
The police removed the squatters from the abandoned house.
La policía sacó a los ocupantes ilegales de la casa abandonada.
B1 adjective /ədˈvænst/

advanced

avanzado
Meaning
highly developed or complex
Example
He is studying an advanced level of mathematics.
Él está estudiando un nivel avanzado de matemáticas.
C1 verb /ˈskʌr.i/

scurry

correr rápidamente
Meaning
To move quickly with short, hurried steps.
Example
The mice scurried across the kitchen floor when the lights turned on.
Los ratones corrieron rápidamente por el suelo de la cocina cuando las luces se encendieron.
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.
B2 adjective /dɪˈtætʃt/

detached

desprendido, separado
Meaning
separate or disconnected; showing a lack of emotional involvement
Example
He lived in a detached house away from the city.
Él vivía en una casa desprendida alejada de la ciudad.
C2 noun /bɪˈtroʊðəl/

betrothal

compromiso
Meaning
The formal engagement to be married.
Example
Their betrothal was announced to the whole village.
Su compromiso fue anunciado a todo el pueblo.
C1 adjective /ˈpiːkənt/

piquant

picante
Meaning
having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste; interestingly provocative
Example
The chef added a piquant sauce to the dish to enhance its flavor.
El chef añadió una salsa picante al plato para realzar su sabor.
B2 noun /ˈkʌs.tə.mər rɪˈten.ʃən/

Customer Retention

retención de clientes
Meaning
The ability of a company or product to retain its customers over some specified period.
Example
High customer retention increases business sustainability.
Una alta retención de clientes aumenta la sostenibilidad del negocio.
B1 verb /ɪkˈspænd/

expand

expandir
Meaning
To increase in size, number, or importance.
Example
The company plans to expand its operations into new markets.
La empresa planea expandir sus operaciones a nuevos mercados.
B1 adverb /ˈdiːp.li/

Deeply

profundamente; intensamente; profundamente
Meaning
to a great depth; intensely; profoundly
Example
She breathed deeply before making her decision.
Ella respiró profundamente antes de tomar su decisión.
B2 noun /sliːv/

Sleeve

manga
Meaning
the part of a garment that covers the arm
Example
She rolled up her sleeves before starting to cook.
Ella subió las mangas antes de empezar a cocinar.
C1 adjective /ˈplæsɪd/

placid

sereno, tranquilo
Meaning
calm and peaceful, not easily disturbed
Example
She had a placid expression despite the chaos around her.
Ella tenía una expresión serena a pesar del caos a su alrededor.