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B2 noun plɒt

plot

trama
Meaning
The main story of a piece of writing, or the series of events that happen in it.
Example
The plot of A Tale of Two Cities is intense and gripping.
La trama de 'A Tale of Two Cities' es intensa y emocionante.
C2 verb /ˌʌn.dɪˈsiːv/

undeceive

desengañar
Meaning
To free someone from a misconception or false belief.
Example
She tried to undeceive him about the false rumors.
Ella trató de desengañarlo sobre los rumores falsos.
B2 adjective /ˈpæn.ɪ.ki/

Panicky

ansioso; nervioso y temeroso
Meaning
feeling or showing panic; anxious and fearful
Example
The crowd became panicky when the fire alarm sounded.
La multitud se puso nerviosa cuando sonó la alarma contra incendios.
B2 noun /tɪˈlɑpiə fɪʃ/

Tilapia fish

pez tilapia
Meaning
a freshwater fish native to Africa, widely farmed for food due to its mild taste and fast growth
Example
Tilapia fish is one of the most commonly farmed fish species worldwide.
El pez tilapia es una de las especies de peces más cultivadas en todo el mundo.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.nɪ.kəl/

Barnacle

percebe
Meaning
a marine crustacean that attaches itself permanently to underwater surfaces
Example
The old ship's hull was covered with barnacles.
El casco del viejo barco estaba cubierto de percebes.
B1 adverb /ɪnˈkrɛdɪbli/

incredibly

increíblemente
Meaning
to a great degree; extremely or unbelievably
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was incredibly beautiful.
La vista desde la cima de la montaña era increíblemente hermosa.
A2 noun /ˈtiːneɪdʒər/

teenager

adolescente
Meaning
a person aged between 13 and 19 years.
Example
Teenagers often enjoy hanging out with friends.
Los adolescentes a menudo disfrutan pasar el rato con amigos.
B1 noun məˈdʒɒrəti

majority

mayoría
Meaning
The greater number; the larger part of something.
Example
The majority demanded their rights.
La mayoría exigió sus derechos.
B2 verb /ˈkɑːŋkər/

conquer

conquistar
Meaning
to overcome and take control of; to defeat in war; to master or overcome
Example
The army managed to conquer the enemy territory.
El ejército logró conquistar el territorio enemigo.
A1 noun /bæɡ/

bag

bolsa
Meaning
a container made of flexible material, used for carrying items
Example
She carried her books in a bag.
Ella llevó sus libros en una bolsa.
C2 adjective/noun /ˌhaɪərəˈɡlɪfɪk/

hieroglyphic

jeroglífico
Meaning
Relating to or written in hieroglyphs; symbols or writing that is difficult to understand.
Example
The archaeologists studied the hieroglyphic inscriptions carefully.
Los arqueólogos estudiaron las inscripciones jeroglíficas cuidadosamente.
C1 verb /ˈhɪpnətaɪz/

hypnotize

hipnotizar
Meaning
to put someone into a state of hypnosis; to influence someone's mind deeply
Example
The magician tried to hypnotize the audience.
El mago intentó hipnotizar a la audiencia.
B2 adjective /ɪˈmjuːn/

immune

inmunizado
Meaning
protected from disease or from the effects of something
Example
Children who are vaccinated are immune to many diseases.
Los niños vacunados están inmunizados contra muchas enfermedades.
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈæn.ju.eɪt/

superannuate

jubilar con pensión
Meaning
to retire someone with a pension, usually due to age or long service
Example
The company decided to superannuate its senior employees after thirty years of service.
La empresa decidió jubilar con pensión a sus empleados senior después de treinta años de servicio.
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.kən/

oaken

hecho de roble
Meaning
made of or resembling oak wood
Example
The villagers gathered around the oaken table in the hall.
Los aldeanos se reunieron alrededor de la mesa de roble en el salón.
C1 noun /ˌprəʊˈæk.tɪv ˈliː.də.ʃɪp/

proactive leadership

liderazgo proactivo
Meaning
Leadership that takes initiative and anticipates problems before they occur, rather than reacting to events.
Example
Proactive leadership ensures timely decisions.
El liderazgo proactivo asegura decisiones oportunas.
C1 noun /krʊk/

crook

delincuente
Meaning
a dishonest person, especially a criminal
Example
The police finally caught the crook who had been stealing cars.
La policía finalmente atrapó al delincuente que había estado robando autos.
C2 noun /ɛmˈpɪrɪˌsɪzəm/

empiricism

empirismo
Meaning
the theory that all knowledge is derived from sense-experience
Example
Empiricism argues that knowledge comes from experience and observation.
El empirismo sostiene que el conocimiento proviene de la experiencia y la observación.
C1 noun /ˈmænər/

manor

mansión
Meaning
A large country house with lands; the main house of an estate.
Example
The old manor stood proudly on the hill for centuries.
La vieja mansión se erguía orgullosa sobre la colina durante siglos.
C1 verb /dɪsˈɡrʌntl/

disgruntle

descontentar
Meaning
to make someone dissatisfied or discontented
Example
The unfair treatment disgruntled the workers.
El trato injusto descontentó a los trabajadores.
B1 noun ˈbæl.ənst daɪ.ət

balanced diet

dieta equilibrada
Meaning
A diet consisting of the proper quantities and proportions of foods needed to maintain health or growth.
Example
A balanced diet is essential for maintaining good health.
Una dieta equilibrada es esencial para mantener una buena salud.
C2 verb /baɪd/

bide

esperar
Meaning
to wait patiently for the right time or opportunity
Example
He decided to bide his time before making a move.
Decidió esperar su tiempo antes de hacer un movimiento.
C1 noun /kuː/

coup

golpe de estado
Meaning
a sudden, decisive action that brings about a change, especially in government
Example
The military staged a coup to overthrow the existing regime.
El ejército llevó a cabo un golpe para derrocar al régimen existente.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrkeɪndʒəl/

archangel

arcángel
Meaning
A high-ranking angel, often considered a chief messenger or leader among angels.
Example
Michael is often depicted as the most powerful archangel.
Miguel suele ser representado como el arcángel más poderoso.
A2 noun /ˈdɪkʃəˌnɛri/

dictionary

diccionario
Meaning
A reference book or electronic resource containing words, usually arranged alphabetically, with information about their meanings, pronunciations, etymologies, and usage.
Example
I looked up the word in the dictionary to understand its meaning.
Busqué la palabra en el diccionario para entender su significado.
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈrʌn/

overrun

invadir
Meaning
to spread over or occupy completely; to exceed a limit or time
Example
The garden was overrun with weeds.
El jardín estaba invadido de maleza.
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəˌsɪləbəl/

monosyllable

palabra monosílaba
Meaning
A word consisting of only one syllable.
Example
Words like 'yes' and 'no' are monosyllables.
Palabras como 'sí' y 'no' son monosílabos.
C2 noun /flæks/

flax

lino
Meaning
a plant whose fibers are used to make linen and whose seeds are edible
Example
Flax is often used in making linen fabrics.
El lino se usa a menudo para hacer telas de lino.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnt/

intent

intención
Meaning
the purpose or reason behind an action; a strong determination to do something
Example
Her intent was to improve the quality of education in the community.
Su intención era mejorar la calidad de la educación en la comunidad.
B2 noun /ˈæl.oʊ ˈvɪər.ə/

Aloe Vera

aloe vera
Meaning
a succulent plant with thick fleshy leaves and medicinal properties; produces tubular flowers
Example
The aloe vera plant blooms with orange or yellow tubular flowers.
La planta de aloe vera florece con flores tubulares naranjas o amarillas.
C2 noun /dɪˈpoʊnənt/

deponent

deponente
Meaning
A person who gives testimony under oath, especially in a written deposition.
Example
The deponent confirmed the accuracy of the statement during the trial.
El deponente confirmó la exactitud de la declaración durante el juicio.
C1 verb, noun /spraʊt/

sprout

brotar
Meaning
to begin to grow; to produce new leaves or shoots
Example
The seeds began to sprout after a few days of rain.
Las semillas comenzaron a brotar después de unos días de lluvia.
C2 noun /kɪˈrɒpədɪst/

chiropodist

podólogo
Meaning
A healthcare professional who diagnoses and treats foot problems.
Example
The chiropodist treated her painful corns and calluses.
El podólogo trató sus dolorosos juanetes y callosidades.
C2 noun /lɑːrˈʒes/

largess

generosidad
Meaning
Generosity in giving gifts or money.
Example
The foundation survived thanks to the largess of wealthy donors.
La fundación sobrevivió gracias a la generosidad de los donantes adinerados.
C1 adjective /ˈlækˌlʌstər/

lackluster

falto de brillo
Meaning
Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring.
Example
The lackluster performance disappointed the audience.
La actuación sin brillo decepcionó a la audiencia.
C2 verb /ˈɪməleɪt/

immolate

inmolar
Meaning
To kill or sacrifice, especially by burning.
Example
The protesters threatened to immolate themselves in front of the building.
Los manifestantes amenazaron con inmolarse frente al edificio.
C1 adjective /ˈdrɪəri/

dreary

triste / sombrío
Meaning
dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing
Example
The long, dreary winter made everyone feel gloomy.
El largo y sombrío invierno hizo que todos se sintieran tristes.
C1 adjective /klænˈdɛstaɪn/

clandestine

clandestino
Meaning
kept secret or done secretly, especially for illicit purposes
Example
They held a clandestine meeting late at night.
Tuvieron una reunión clandestina tarde en la noche.
C1 verb /ˈkætəˌlaɪz/

catalyze

catalizar
Meaning
To cause or accelerate a reaction or change.
Example
The new law catalyzed reforms across the sector.
La nueva ley catalizó reformas en todo el sector.
C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.də.bəl/

laudable

loable
Meaning
Deserving praise and admiration.
Example
Her efforts to help the poor are truly laudable.
Sus esfuerzos para ayudar a los pobres son realmente loables.
C1 noun/verb /smʌdʒ/

smudge

mancha, marca sucia
Meaning
a dirty mark or smear; to make something dirty or unclear by rubbing or touching
Example
She accidentally smudged her lipstick on the napkin.
Ella accidentalmente manchó su lápiz labial en la servilleta.
C1 noun /poʊˈɛt.ɪks/

poetics

poética, teoría de la poesía
Meaning
the study or theory of poetry and its principles
Example
He wrote a book on poetics explaining the art of verse.
Escribió un libro sobre poética explicando el arte del verso.
B1 adjective /slaɪt/

Slight

ligero; pequeño; delgado; sutil
Meaning
small in degree; not severe or intense; slim; thin
Example
There was a slight delay in the train schedule.
Hubo un pequeño retraso en el horario del tren.
C2 noun /bəˈfuːn/

buffoon

bufón
Meaning
A ridiculous but amusing person; a clown or jester.
Example
He acted like a buffoon at the party, making everyone laugh.
Actuó como un bufón en la fiesta, haciendo reír a todos.
C1 adverb /ˈðɛərfɔːr/

therefor

para eso
Meaning
For that or for it.
Example
He received payment and gave a receipt therefor.
Recibió el pago y dio un recibo para eso.
C2 noun /ɪnˈkɒnstənsi/

inconstancy

inconstancia
Meaning
The quality of changing frequently or being unreliable.
Example
The inconstancy of the weather makes planning difficult.
La inconstancia del clima hace que planificar sea difícil.
A2 noun/verb /bəˈluːn/

balloon

globo
Meaning
A small bag made of thin rubber or similar material that can be inflated with air or gas; as a verb, to expand rapidly.
Example
The children played with a red balloon at the party.
Los niños jugaron con un globo rojo en la fiesta.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈwɪl.ɪŋ/

Unwilling

reacio; reticente;
Meaning
not ready to do something; reluctant; not wanting to do
Example
He was unwilling to share his secret with anyone.
Él no quería compartir su secreto con nadie.
B1 verb /tɛmpt/

tempt

tentar
Meaning
to entice or attract someone to do something, often something wrong or unwise
Example
The smell of fresh bread tempted him to enter the bakery.
El olor a pan recién hecho lo tentó a entrar en la panadería.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɒvərɪʃ/

impoverish

empobrecer
Meaning
To make someone poor or reduce the quality or richness of something.
Example
The long war impoverished the entire nation.
La larga guerra empobreció a toda la nación.
C2 adjective /ˈsɛpərəbəl/

separable

separable
Meaning
Capable of being separated or divided.
Example
The two issues are separable and should be discussed independently.
Los dos problemas son separables y deben discutirse de forma independiente.
A2 noun /ˈɪʃ.uːz/

issues

problemas
Meaning
Important topics or problems for debate or discussion.
Example
Health issues from pollution are increasing.
Los problemas de salud causados por la contaminación están aumentando.
C1 adjective /ˈstɛr.aɪl/

sterile

estéril
Meaning
Free from bacteria or other living microorganisms; incapable of producing offspring.
Example
The surgeon worked in a sterile environment to avoid infection.
El cirujano trabajó en un ambiente estéril para evitar infecciones.
C1 adjective /ˈmjuːtɪd/

muted

atenuado
Meaning
softened in sound, color, or effect; subdued
Example
The room was painted in muted shades of blue and grey.
La habitación fue pintada en tonos atenuados de azul y gris.
C1 noun /ˈdʒʊərər/

juror

miembro del jurado
Meaning
a member of a jury who is chosen to hear evidence in a legal case and help make a decision
Example
The juror listened carefully to the witness’s testimony.
El miembro del jurado escuchó cuidadosamente el testimonio del testigo.
C1 verb /praʊl/

prowl

merodear (para cazar o buscar)
Meaning
To move around quietly and secretly, especially while hunting or searching.
Example
The cat prowled around the garden at night.
La gata merodeó alrededor del jardín por la noche.
C1 adjective /ˌɪntərˈtʃeɪndʒəbl/

interchangeable

intercambiable
Meaning
able to be exchanged with each other without difference or loss of function
Example
These machine parts are interchangeable, so they can be replaced easily.
Estas piezas de la máquina son intercambiables, por lo que se pueden reemplazar fácilmente.
A1 noun /faɪər/

Fire

fuego
Meaning
combustion or burning, in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air
Example
The fire in the fireplace provided warmth and a cozy atmosphere.
El fuego en la chimenea proporcionó calor y un ambiente acogedor.
B1 noun /koʊm/

Comb

peine
Meaning
a toothed device for arranging or cleaning the hair
Example
She used a comb to style her hair before the party.
Ella usó un peine para peinar su cabello antes de la fiesta.
B1 noun; gerund /ˈnɪtɪŋ/

knitting

tejer
Meaning
the craft or activity of making fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles; the act of forming something closely or firmly together
Example
She spends her evenings knitting scarves for her family.
Ella pasa las tardes tejiendo bufandas para su familia.
A1 preposition /tuː/

to

a
Meaning
used for expressing motion or direction
Example
She is going to the market.
Ella va al mercado.
C2 adjective /əˈsɛt.ɪk/

ascetic

ascético
Meaning
Practicing strict self-denial and abstaining from worldly pleasures, often for religious reasons.
Example
He lived an ascetic life in the mountains, far from worldly comforts.
Vivió una vida ascética en las montañas, alejado de las comodidades mundanas.
C1 noun /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/

antagonism

antagonismo
Meaning
active hostility or opposition
Example
There was clear antagonism between the two political parties.
Había un claro antagonismo entre los dos partidos políticos.
B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.fəl/

Tasteful

delicioso; elegante; con buen gusto
Meaning
showing good judgment in matters of style and beauty
Example
She decorated her home in a very tasteful manner.
Ella decoró su casa de una manera muy elegante.
A1 adjective /θɜrd/

third

tercero
Meaning
constituting number three in a sequence
Example
She finished in third place.
Ella terminó en tercer lugar.
A2 noun ˈwɔː.nɪŋ

warning

advertencia
Meaning
A statement or event that indicates a possible or impending danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation.
Example
Warnings about rising temperatures demand urgent action.
Las advertencias sobre las temperaturas crecientes exigen una acción urgente.
C2 adjective /ˌtaɪtˈfɪstɪd/

tightfisted

tacaño
Meaning
unwilling to spend money; stingy
Example
He is so tightfisted that he refuses to tip at restaurants.
Él es tan tacaño que se niega a dar propina en los restaurantes.
B2 adjective /ˈhɪli/

hilly

montañoso
Meaning
having many hills; characterized by hills or slopes
Example
The village is located in a beautiful hilly region.
El pueblo está situado en una región montañosa.
C1 noun /ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃən/

juxtaposition

yuxtaposición
Meaning
The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
Example
The juxtaposition of light and dark colors created a dramatic effect.
La yuxtaposición de los colores claros y oscuros creó un efecto dramático.
B2 verb /dɪˈfɜːr/

defer

posponer
Meaning
To postpone or delay; to yield to someone else's judgment or opinion.
Example
The meeting was deferred until next week.
La reunión fue pospuesta hasta la próxima semana.
B2 verb /ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪt/

exaggerate

exagerar
Meaning
to describe something as better, worse, or more important than it really is
Example
He tends to exaggerate his achievements.
Él tiende a exagerar sus logros.
C1 adjective /sɪˈkluːdɪd/

secluded

aislado
Meaning
Placed apart from other people or things; private and quiet.
Example
They spent their vacation in a secluded beach house.
Pasaron sus vacaciones en una casa de playa aislada.
C2 noun /ˈɔːldər/

alder

Árbol de aliso
Meaning
A type of tree from the birch family that typically grows in wet ground and has simple, serrated leaves.
Example
The alder trees grew thick along the riverbank.
Los árboles de aliso crecían densos a lo largo de la orilla del río.
C1 noun /ləˈɡuːn/

lagoon

laguna
Meaning
A shallow body of water separated from the sea by sandbars or reefs.
Example
We swam in the calm waters of the lagoon.
Nadamos en las tranquilas aguas de la laguna.
C2 noun /dɪˌlɪniˈeɪʃən/

delineation

delimitación
Meaning
the precise description, drawing, or outlining of something
Example
The artist’s delineation of the landscape was remarkably accurate.
La delimitación del paisaje por el artista fue notablemente precisa.
B2 noun /ˈaɪ.lɪd/

Eyelid

párpado
Meaning
either of the upper or lower folds of skin that cover the eye when closed
Example
Her eyelids felt heavy with sleep.
Sus párpados se sentían pesados por el sueño.
A2 verb /mætʃ/

match

coincidir
Meaning
to be equal to something; to find something that corresponds to another
Example
The colors of her dress match perfectly with her shoes.
Los colores de su vestido coinciden perfectamente con sus zapatos.
C2 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˌspæzˈmɒdɪk/

antispasmodic

antiespasmódico
Meaning
A drug or agent that relieves or prevents muscle spasms.
Example
The doctor prescribed an antispasmodic to ease the pain.
El doctor recetó un antiespasmódico para aliviar el dolor.
A1 noun /ʃuː/

Shoe

zapato
Meaning
covering for the foot, typically made of leather or cloth
Example
She bought a new pair of running shoes for exercise.
Ella compró un par de zapatos para correr para hacer ejercicio.
C1 adjective /ˈmɒsi/

Mossy

cubierto de musgo; con musgo creciendo en él
Meaning
covered with moss; having moss growing on it
Example
The old tree trunk was mossy and covered with green vegetation.
El tronco viejo del árbol estaba cubierto de musgo y cubierto de vegetación verde.
C2 adjective /ˈtʃɛəri/

chary

cauteloso
Meaning
cautious or wary about doing something
Example
She was chary of investing in the new business venture.
Ella estaba cautelosa de invertir en el nuevo negocio.
C2 noun /ˈtʃæt.əl/

chattel

bien mueble / propiedad personal
Meaning
a personal possession; historically, movable property including slaves
Example
In the past, slaves were considered the chattel of their owners.
En el pasado, los esclavos eran considerados la propiedad personal de sus dueños.
B2 noun, verb /ˈblækmeɪl/

blackmail

chantajear
Meaning
the act of demanding money or advantage by threatening to reveal secrets; to force someone to act by using such threats
Example
He tried to blackmail her by threatening to reveal the documents.
Intentó chantajearla amenazando con revelar los documentos.
B2 noun /ˈɡriːnhaʊs/

greenhouse

invernadero
Meaning
a glass building used for growing plants, especially in cold climates
Example
The farmers built a large greenhouse to grow tomatoes in the winter.
Los agricultores construyeron un gran invernadero para cultivar tomates en el invierno.
C2 noun /ˈbɔːbəl/

bauble

adorno pequeño
Meaning
A small, decorative trinket or ornament, often of little value.
Example
She wore a shiny bauble around her neck.
Ella llevaba un adorno pequeño y brillante alrededor de su cuello.
C1 adjective ləˈθɑːrdʒɪk

lethargic

letárgico
Meaning
Being inactive due to lack of physical or mental energy
Example
After a heavy meal, he felt lethargic and sleepy.
Después de una comida pesada, se sintió letárgico y somnoliento.
C1 noun /ˌeɪ.li.əˈneɪ.ʃən/

alienation

alienación
Meaning
The state of being isolated or estranged from a group or activity.
Example
The new policies created a sense of alienation among employees.
Las nuevas políticas crearon un sentido de alienación entre los empleados.
B2 noun /ˈvjuːpɔɪnt/

viewpoint

punto de vista
Meaning
a particular attitude or way of considering a matter
Example
From his viewpoint, the situation was hopeless.
Desde su punto de vista, la situación era desesperada.
C1 verb, noun /ɡɔːrdʒ/

gorge

comer con avidez / valle estrecho entre montañas
Meaning
to eat greedily; a narrow valley between mountains or hills
Example
They gorged themselves on pizza after the hike.
Ellos se atiborraron de pizza después de la caminata.
C1 noun ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts

micronutrients

micronutrientes
Meaning
Essential nutrients required by organisms in small quantities throughout life to orchestrate a range of physiological functions.
Example
Micronutrients are essential for cellular function.
Los micronutrientes son esenciales para la función celular.
C2 noun /təˈmɛrɪti/

temerity

temeridad
Meaning
Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity.
Example
He had the temerity to challenge the professor’s argument.
Él tuvo la temeridad de desafiar el argumento del profesor.
A1 noun ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ

language

idioma
Meaning
A method of communication used by humans, consisting of spoken and written words structured in specific ways.
Example
Learning a new language can be exciting.
Aprender un nuevo idioma puede ser emocionante.
C1 noun /ˈkɒb.lər/

Cobbler

zapatero
Meaning
a person who repairs shoes and other leather goods
Example
The cobbler fixed my broken shoes perfectly.
El zapatero arregló mis zapatos rotos perfectamente.
C1 adjective /kweɪnt/

quaint

antiguo y pintoresco
Meaning
attractively unusual or old-fashioned
Example
They stayed in a quaint little cottage by the sea.
Ellos se alojaron en una cabaña pintoresca junto al mar.
B2 noun /meɪz/

Maze

laberinto
Meaning
A network of paths designed as a puzzle; a confusing situation
Example
The children got lost in the corn maze at the harvest festival.
Los niños se perdieron en el laberinto de maíz en el festival de la cosecha.
C1 noun /ˌʌnbɪˈliːf/

Unbelief

incredulidad
Meaning
lack of religious belief; skepticism or doubt
Example
His unbelief in the supernatural made him a skeptic.
Su incredulidad hacia lo sobrenatural lo convirtió en un escéptico.
C1 noun /ˈdæn.drʌf/

Dandruff

caspa
Meaning
small white or grey flakes of dead skin that form on the scalp and fall from the hair
Example
He used a special shampoo to treat his persistent dandruff problem.
Usó un champú especial para tratar su persistente problema de caspa.
B2 noun ˈnætʃərəl ˈhæbɪtæt

Natural Habitat

hábitat natural
Meaning
The natural environment where organisms live and fulfill their life needs.
Example
Protecting the natural habitat is crucial for butterflies.
Proteger el hábitat natural es crucial para las mariposas.
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrstwaɪl/

erstwhile

antiguo
Meaning
former or in the past
Example
They were erstwhile friends but no longer speak.
Fueron amigos antiguos, pero ya no hablan.
C1 noun /vʌlˈɡær.ɪ.ti/

Vulgarity

vulgaridad
Meaning
the quality of being rude, offensive, or indecent; lack of sophistication or good taste
Example
The comedian's jokes were criticized for their vulgarity.
Los chistes del comediante fueron criticados por su vulgaridad.
C1 verb /ˈæn.ɛks/

annex

anexar
Meaning
To take control of a territory and add it to one's own.
Example
The empire annexed the neighboring kingdom after the war.
El imperio anexó el reino vecino después de la guerra.
C1 noun kəˈrəʊ.ʒən

corrosion

corrosión
Meaning
The gradual destruction of materials by chemical or electrochemical reaction, especially of metals by oxidation.
Example
Corrosion in pipes leads to leakage.
La corrosión en las tuberías conduce a la fuga.
A2 noun /ˈdʒɜːr.ni/

Journey

viaje
Meaning
an act of travelling from one place to another; a long and often difficult process of personal development
Example
Their journey across the country took three weeks to complete.
Su viaje a través del país tardó tres semanas en completarse.
C1 noun prəˈtɛk.ʃə.nɪ.zəm

protectionism

proteccionismo
Meaning
The theory or practice of shielding a country's domestic industries from foreign competition by taxing imports.
Example
The government's protectionism helped local businesses grow.
El proteccionismo del gobierno ayudó a las empresas locales a crecer.
C1 adjective /ˈnæs.ənt/

nascent

emergente
Meaning
Emerging, developing, or in the early stages of formation
Example
The nascent technology is revolutionizing industries.
La tecnología emergente está revolucionando las industrias.
C2 noun /ˈbɔːlsəm/

Balsam

flor de bálsamo
Meaning
a flowering plant with colorful blooms that often open in the evening; also refers to aromatic resin
Example
The garden balsam flowers bloomed beautifully in various shades of pink and purple.
Las flores de bálsamo del jardín florecieron hermosamente en varios tonos de rosa y morado.
C1 noun /næk/

knack

habilidad
Meaning
a natural skill or ability; a special talent for doing something easily
Example
She has a knack for making people feel comfortable.
Ella tiene una habilidad para hacer que las personas se sientan cómodas.
A1 noun/verb /ˈkʊkɪŋ/

cooking

cocina
Meaning
the process of preparing food by heating it
Example
Cooking is one of my favorite hobbies.
Cocinar es uno de mis pasatiempos favoritos.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈseɪʃəbl̩/

insatiable

insaciable
Meaning
impossible to satisfy; always wanting more
Example
Her insatiable curiosity drove her to read every book in the library.
Su insaciable curiosidad la llevó a leer todos los libros de la biblioteca.
C1 noun /pækt/

Pact

pacto; acuerdo
Meaning
a formal agreement between individuals or parties; a treaty or contract
Example
The two countries signed a peace pact to end the war.
Los dos países firmaron un pacto de paz para terminar la guerra.
C1 noun /ˈspaɪər/

spire

aguja
Meaning
a tall, pointed structure on top of a building, especially a church
Example
The church spire could be seen from miles away.
La aguja de la iglesia se podía ver desde kilómetros de distancia.
A2 adverb /ˈbædli/

badly

malamente
Meaning
in a way that is not good; poorly or severely
Example
He performed badly in the exam.
Él hizo un mal desempeño en el examen.
B2 noun /pʌbˈlɪs.ɪ.ti/

Publicity

publicidad
Meaning
public attention or notice given to someone or something; advertising or promotion
Example
The movie received a lot of publicity before its release.
La película recibió mucha publicidad antes de su estreno.
B1 noun /teɪl/

tale

cuento
Meaning
a narrative of imaginary events, especially one that is presented as true
Example
The old man told a tale of his adventures.
El anciano contó un cuento de sus aventuras.
A2 noun /əˈɡriː.mənts/

agreements

acuerdos
Meaning
Formal arrangements or understandings between two or more parties.
Example
Agreements strengthen partnerships.
Los acuerdos fortalecen las asociaciones.
B1 noun ɔːˈθɒrəti

authority

autoridad
Meaning
The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience; a person or organization having power or control.
Example
Regional authority was emphasized.
Se enfatizó la autoridad regional.
A2 conjunction /ɔːlˈðoʊ/

although

aunque
Meaning
in spite of the fact that; even though
Example
Although it was raining, they went for a walk.
Aunque estaba lloviendo, salieron a caminar.
B2 verb /pruːn/

prune

podar
Meaning
to cut off unwanted parts of a plant or tree to help it grow better
Example
Gardeners prune the trees in spring to encourage growth.
Los jardineros podan los árboles en primavera para fomentar el crecimiento.
B2 noun /rɪˈlʌk.təns/

Reluctance

reticencia; renuencia
Meaning
unwillingness to do something; hesitation
Example
He showed reluctance to accept the job offer.
Mostró reticencia a aceptar la oferta de trabajo.
C2 adjective /ˈtriːkli/

treacly

Excesivamente dulce o sentimental, como la melaza.
Meaning
Excessively sweet or sentimental, like treacle.
Example
The movie was too treacly for my taste.
La película era demasiado empalagosa para mi gusto.
B1 adjective /faɪˈnænʃəl/

financial

financiero
Meaning
relating to money, banking, or finance
Example
He made a sound financial decision by investing wisely.
Tomó una decisión financiera sólida al invertir sabiamente.