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C1 adjective /ˈpɔːrəs/

porous

poroso
Meaning
Having tiny holes that allow liquid or air to pass through.
Example
The soil is very porous and drains quickly.
El suelo es muy poroso y drena rápidamente.
C2 adjective /ˌɛfləˈrɛsənt/

efflorescent

floreciente
Meaning
in the process of blooming or flourishing
Example
The efflorescent trees made the park look beautiful.
Los árboles florecientes hicieron que el parque se viera hermoso.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈtenʃənəl/

Unintentional

no intencionado; accidental
Meaning
not done on purpose; accidental
Example
The damage to the car was unintentional.
El daño al coche fue no intencionado.
B2 adjective /ˌæn.tiˈsoʊ.ʃəl/

Antisocial

antisocial; hostil al orden social
Meaning
avoiding social interaction; hostile to social order
Example
His antisocial behavior made it difficult for him to make friends.
Su comportamiento antisocial hizo que fuera difícil hacer amigos.
A2 adjective /wet/

Wet

mojado; empapado;
Meaning
covered or saturated with water or another liquid; not dry
Example
My clothes are still wet from the rain.
Mis ropas todavía están mojadas de la lluvia.
B2 noun ˈθrɛʃhəʊld

threshold

umbral, límite
Meaning
A point of entry or beginning; the magnitude or intensity that must be exceeded for a certain reaction to occur.
Example
Once the threshold for pest population is reached, measures must be taken.
Una vez que se alcanza el umbral de la población de plagas, deben tomarse medidas.
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.
B2 verb, noun /ɪnˈdevər/

endeavour

esforzarse
Meaning
To try hard to achieve something; an attempt or effort
Example
She endeavoured to finish the project on time.
Ella se esforzó por terminar el proyecto a tiempo.
C1 adjective /ˈɡʌl.ə.bəl/

gullible

fácilmente engañado
Meaning
Easily deceived or tricked.
Example
She was so gullible that she believed every rumor.
Ella era tan crédula que creía cada rumor.
C1 verb /ɛtʃ/

etch

grabar
Meaning
to cut or carve a design onto a surface
Example
The artist etched her initials into the glass.
La artista grabó sus iniciales en el vidrio.
B2 noun ˈbentʃ.mɑːk

benchmark

punto de referencia
Meaning
A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed.
Example
Sabah Al Ahmad Sea City sets a benchmark in sustainability.
La Ciudad del Mar Sabah Al Ahmad establece un punto de referencia en sostenibilidad.
B1 noun /ˈbʌb.əl/

bubble

burbuja
Meaning
a thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or gas; a temporary state of inflated value or excitement
Example
The children chased the bubbles in the air.
Los niños persiguieron las burbujas en el aire.
B2 noun /ɪkˈspen.dɪ.tʃər/

expenditure

gasto
Meaning
The action of spending funds; an amount of money spent.
Example
Managing expenditure is critical for budgeting.
Gestionar el gasto es fundamental para hacer un presupuesto.
C1 noun /stɛlθ/

stealth

sigilo, moverse en secreto
Meaning
The act of moving, doing, or achieving something quietly and secretly.
Example
The cat moved with stealth towards its prey.
El gato se movió sigilosamente hacia su presa.
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.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɡreɪnd/

engrained

firmemente establecido, difícil de cambiar
Meaning
Firmly fixed or established; difficult to change.
Example
Cultural practices are often deeply engrained in the fabric of society.
Las prácticas culturales a menudo están profundamente arraigadas en el tejido de la sociedad.
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊməˈkænɪks/

hydromechanics

hidromecánica
Meaning
The study of the mechanical properties and behavior of fluids in motion and at rest.
Example
Hydromechanics provides the foundation for naval architecture.
La hidromecánica proporciona la base para la arquitectura naval.
C1 noun /ˈæbət/

abbot

abad
Meaning
The head of a monastery for monks.
Example
The abbot welcomed the visitors to the monastery.
El abad dio la bienvenida a los visitantes al monasterio.
C1 adjective /ˈteɪn.tɪd/

Tainted

contaminado; manchado
Meaning
contaminated or affected by something bad or undesirable
Example
The water supply was tainted with harmful chemicals.
El suministro de agua fue contaminado con productos químicos dañinos.
C1 adjective /ɑːrˈkeɪn/

arcane

arcano
Meaning
understood by few; mysterious or secret
Example
The professor’s lecture was full of arcane details that only specialists could follow.
La conferencia del profesor estaba llena de detalles arcanos que solo los especialistas podían seguir.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈnætʃərəl/

Unnatural

antinatural
Meaning
not existing in nature; artificial; forced
Example
The actor's smile looked unnatural and forced.
La sonrisa del actor parecía antinatural y forzada.
C2 adjective /ænˈhaɪdrəs/

anhydrous

anhídrido
Meaning
Containing no water.
Example
The chemist used anhydrous ammonia for the experiment.
El químico usó amoníaco anhidro para el experimento.
C1 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsns/

convalescence

convalecencia
Meaning
the period of time spent recovering from an illness or medical treatment
Example
His convalescence lasted for almost two months after the accident.
Su convalecencia duró casi dos meses después del accidente.
B2 adverb /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ.li/

Willingly

voluntariamente
Meaning
in a willing manner; voluntarily; with free will
Example
She willingly helped her neighbors during the emergency.
Ella ayudó voluntariamente a sus vecinos durante la emergencia.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/

intriguing

interesante y extraño; que despierta curiosidad
Meaning
very interesting and unusual; arousing curiosity
Example
The movie has an intriguing plot that keeps the audience hooked.
La película tiene una trama interesante que mantiene al público cautivo.
C1 adverb /ˈvælɪdli/

validly

válidamente
Meaning
in a legally, logically, or officially acceptable manner
Example
The contract was validly signed by both parties.
El contrato fue firmado válidamente por ambas partes.
A2 verb /weɪst/

waste

desperdiciar
Meaning
To use or spend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose.
Example
Social media often leads to wasting valuable time.
Las redes sociales a menudo conducen a desperdiciar tiempo valioso.
B1 noun /ˈsɜr.fɪs/

Surface

superficie; capa superior
Meaning
the outside part or uppermost layer of something
Example
The submarine emerged to the surface of the ocean.
El submarino emergió a la superficie del océano.
C1 noun /daɪˈvɜː.dʒəns/

divergence

divergencia
Meaning
The process or state of diverging; a difference or deviation between two or more things.
Example
The divergence in their opinions led to a heated debate.
La divergencia en sus opiniones llevó a un debate acalorado.
B2 noun /prɔːn/

Prawn

gamba
Meaning
a large marine crustacean similar to shrimp but typically bigger
Example
The chef prepared delicious prawn curry with coconut milk.
El chef preparó un delicioso curry de gamba con leche de coco.
C1 noun prɪˈzɜː.və.tɪvz

preservatives

conservantes
Meaning
A substance used to preserve foodstuffs, wood, or other materials against decay.
Example
Many processed foods contain harmful preservatives.
Muchos alimentos procesados contienen conservantes dañinos.
A2 noun fɔːrs

force

fuerza
Meaning
A physical power or energy that can cause movement, change, or influence.
Example
Strong nuclear force binds particles.
La fuerte fuerza nuclear une las partículas.
C1 adjective /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Negligible

insignificante
Meaning
so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant
Example
The side effects of this medicine are negligible.
Los efectos secundarios de este medicamento son insignificantes.
B1 noun rɪˈflɛkʃən

reflection

reflexión
Meaning
Serious thought or consideration about something.
Example
The reflection of the past filled his heart with sadness.
La reflexión del pasado llenó su corazón de tristeza.
C2 noun /ˈjoʊmən/

yeoman

campesino / empleado leal
Meaning
A farmer who cultivates his own land; also used to describe someone performing loyal, useful service.
Example
He did yeoman service in completing the project on time.
Hizo un servicio leal al completar el proyecto a tiempo.
B1 noun ˈθer.ə.pi

therapy

terapia
Meaning
Treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder; the treatment of a mental or physical disorder.
Example
Gene therapy offers hope for genetic disorders.
La terapia génica ofrece esperanza para los trastornos genéticos.
C2 noun /ˈæpəˌθɛm/

apothegm

máxima, dicho
Meaning
A short, witty, and instructive saying or maxim.
Example
His speech was filled with apothegms about life and success.
Su discurso estaba lleno de máximas sobre la vida y el éxito.
C2 noun /ˌpɛrəɡrɪˈneɪʃən/

peregrination

peregrinación
Meaning
A long journey or wandering, especially on foot.
Example
Their peregrination across Asia lasted two years.
Su peregrinación a través de Asia duró dos años.
C2 adjective /ˈnæti/

natty

elegante
Meaning
Neat, stylish, and fashionable in appearance.
Example
He looked very natty in his new suit.
Él lucía muy elegante con su nuevo traje.
B2 adjective /bɪˈheɪvjərəl/

behavioral

comportamental
Meaning
relating to the way a person or animal acts
Example
The psychologist studied the child's behavioral patterns.
El psicólogo estudió los patrones de comportamiento del niño.
C1 noun /ˈsɪləbəl/

syllable

sílaba
Meaning
A unit of pronunciation having one vowel sound, with or without surrounding consonants, forming the whole or part of a word.
Example
The word 'computer' has three syllables.
La palabra 'computadora' tiene tres sílabas.
C2 noun /ˈkæl.əm.ni/

Calumny

calumnia
Meaning
the making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation
Example
The politician sued the newspaper for spreading calumny about his personal life.
El político demandó al periódico por difundir calumnias sobre su vida personal.
C2 noun /ˈɛpəʊd/

epode

una forma de poema lírico
Meaning
A form of lyric poem written in couplets, often following a strophe and antistrophe in classical Greek poetry.
Example
The poet concluded his ode with a striking epode.
El poeta concluyó su oda con un epodo impresionante.
B2 adjective /ˈheɪsti/

Hasty

apresurado; precipitado
Meaning
done or acting with excessive speed or urgency; hurried
Example
Don't make hasty decisions when you're angry.
No tomes decisiones apresuradas cuando estés enojado.
C1 adjective /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl/

palatable

agradable
Meaning
pleasant or acceptable to the taste, mind, or feelings
Example
The meal was simple but quite palatable.
La comida era sencilla pero bastante agradable.
B1 noun /mæs/

mass

masa
Meaning
a large body of matter with no specific shape; a large number of people or things
Example
A huge mass of people gathered in the square.
Una enorme masa de personas se reunió en la plaza.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈfɜːrnəl/

infernal

infernal
Meaning
relating to hell; extremely troublesome or annoying
Example
The workers complained about the infernal noise from the construction site.
Los trabajadores se quejaron del ruido infernal proveniente del sitio de construcción.
C1 noun /ˈhɒl.ə.kɔːst/

holocaust

holocausto
Meaning
A large-scale destruction, especially by fire; historically, the genocide of Jews during World War II.
Example
Millions of people perished during the Holocaust.
Millones de personas perecieron durante el Holocausto.
C2 adjective /ˈprʊəriənt/

prurient

lascivo
Meaning
having or showing an excessive interest in sexual matters
Example
The magazine was criticized for its prurient content.
La revista fue criticada por su contenido lascivo.
B2 noun /ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃən/

corporation

corporación
Meaning
A large company or group of companies that is legally recognized as a single entity.
Example
The corporation invested heavily in renewable energy projects.
La corporación invirtió fuertemente en proyectos de energía renovable.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

councillor

concejal
Meaning
an elected member of a local council who helps make decisions and represent the community
Example
The councillor spoke to residents about improving local roads.
El concejal habló con los vecinos sobre las carreteras.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈæpt/

Inapt

inadecuado; inapropiado; impropio
Meaning
not suitable; inappropriate; unfit
Example
His comment was inapt for the formal meeting.
Su comentario fue inapropiado para la reunión formal.
C1 adjective /ˌsækrəˈlɪdʒəs/

sacrilegious

sacrílego
Meaning
Showing disrespect or irreverence toward something sacred.
Example
The painting was criticized as being sacrilegious.
La pintura fue criticada por ser sacrílega.
C1 adverb /ˈnoʊɪŋli/

knowingly

conscientemente
Meaning
in a way that shows you are aware of something; intentionally
Example
She knowingly kept the secret from her friends.
Ella conscientemente guardó el secreto de sus amigos.
C2 verb /bɪˈmjuːz/

bemuse

confundir
Meaning
To confuse or puzzle someone.
Example
The complex instructions bemused the new employees.
Las instrucciones complejas confundieron a los nuevos empleados.
C2 adjective /ˈiːkwaɪn/

equine

relacionado con los caballos
Meaning
Relating to or resembling a horse.
Example
The veterinarian specialized in equine medicine.
El veterinario se especializó en medicina equina.
C1 adjective /ˈdɪzməl/

Dismal

oscuro; deprimente; triste
Meaning
gloomy; depressing; causing sadness or despair
Example
The weather was dismal with heavy rain and dark clouds.
El clima estaba oscuro con lluvia intensa y nubes oscuras.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪd.əl.eɪdʒd/

Middle-aged

de mediana edad
Meaning
being of an age between young and old; typically between 40-60 years old
Example
The middle-aged man started a new career.
El hombre de mediana edad comenzó una nueva carrera.
B1 noun /ˈθʌn.dər/

Thunder

trueno
Meaning
the loud rumbling sound that follows lightning; to make a loud deep sound
Example
We heard thunder rolling across the sky.
Escuchamos el trueno rodando a través del cielo.
A1 verb /læst/

last

durar
Meaning
to continue to exist or happen for a period of time; to endure
Example
The meeting lasted for three hours.
La reunión duró tres horas.
A2 noun /waɪn/

wine

vino
Meaning
an alcoholic drink made from fermented grapes or other fruits
Example
They served a glass of red wine at the dinner.
Ellos sirvieron una copa de vino tinto en la cena.
A2 noun /ʃɪp/

Ship

barco
Meaning
a large watercraft that travels the world's oceans and seas
Example
The cargo ship departed from the port at dawn.
El barco de carga zarpó del puerto al amanecer.
C1 adjective /kənˈsɛntrɪk/

concentric

concentrico
Meaning
having a common center, as in circles or spheres
Example
The artist drew concentric circles on the canvas.
El artista dibujó círculos concéntricos en el lienzo.
C1 noun /draɪ ˈtʃɪl.i/

Dry Chilli

pimiento seco
Meaning
dried chili peppers used as spice for adding heat to food
Example
The recipe calls for two dry chillies to make it spicy.
La receta requiere dos pimientos secos para hacerlo picante.
B2 verb /plʌndʒ/

plunge

saltar o bucear rápidamente; caer bruscamente
Meaning
to jump or dive quickly; to fall sharply
Example
She plunged into the swimming pool.
Ella se zambulló en la piscina.
C2 noun /ˈræŋɡlər/

wrangler

cuidador de ganado
Meaning
a person who argues noisily; or someone who takes care of livestock on a ranch
Example
The cowboy worked as a wrangler on the ranch.
El vaquero trabajó como un rángler en el rancho.
A2 noun /keɪdʒ/

Cage

jaula
Meaning
a structure with bars or wire for keeping birds or animals
Example
The parrot lives in a large cage.
El loro vive en una jaula grande.
B1 noun /ˈpɑː.vər.t̬i/

Poverty

pobreza; falta de necesidades básicas
Meaning
the state of being extremely poor; lack of basic necessities
Example
Many organizations work to reduce poverty around the world.
Muchas organizaciones trabajan para reducir la pobreza en todo el mundo.
B2 adjective /ˈɡɪf.tɪd/

Gifted

dotado; talentoso
Meaning
having exceptional talent or ability; talented;
Example
She is a gifted musician who plays multiple instruments.
Ella es una música talentosa que toca varios instrumentos.
A2 adjective /ˈʃaɪ.ni/

Shiny

brillante; reluciente;
Meaning
reflecting light; bright and polished; glossy
Example
The shiny new car caught everyone's attention.
El coche nuevo brillante llamó la atención de todos.
A1 noun /noʊˈvɛmbər/

november

noviembre
Meaning
the eleventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
November is often cool and quiet before winter begins.
Noviembre suele ser fresco y tranquilo antes de que empiece el invierno.
C1 noun /ˌpæl.pɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Palpitation

latido rápido, fuerte o irregular debido a agitación o una condición médica
Meaning
a noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat due to agitation or medical condition
Example
She experienced palpitations before her job interview.
Ella experimentó palpitaciones antes de su entrevista de trabajo.
C1 verb, noun /ˈɡrɪməs/

grimace

mueca
Meaning
to make an ugly, twisted expression on one's face, usually in disgust or pain
Example
He grimaced when he tasted the sour fruit.
Él hizo una mueca cuando probó la fruta agria.
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.
B1 noun /edʒ/

Edge

borde; filo
Meaning
the outside limit of an object or area; a sharp side of a blade
Example
Be careful not to cut yourself on the sharp edge of the knife.
Ten cuidado de no cortarte con el borde afilado del cuchillo.
B2 noun /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/

Liberty

libertad
Meaning
the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views
Example
The Statue of Liberty represents freedom and democracy.
La Estatua de la Libertad representa la libertad y la democracia.
C2 verb /ɪˈfjuːz/

effuse

derramar
Meaning
To pour out or express feelings freely and openly.
Example
She effused gratitude for the help she received.
Ella derramó gratitud por la ayuda que recibió.
B2 noun /ˈten.dər.nəs/

Tenderness

ternura
Meaning
gentleness and kindness; the quality of being easily hurt or damaged
Example
The mother showed great tenderness while caring for her sick child.
La madre mostró gran ternura al cuidar a su hijo enfermo.
B1 noun /kɒp/

cop

policía
Meaning
a police officer (informal)
Example
The cop stopped the car for speeding.
El policía detuvo el coche por exceso de velocidad.
B2 noun fəˈtiːɡ

fatigue

fatiga
Meaning
Physical or mental exhaustion due to prolonged exertion or mental stress
Example
Lack of sleep leads to extreme fatigue.
La falta de sueño conduce a una fatiga extrema.
B1 noun /ˌmɪl.jəˈneər/

Millionaire

millonario
Meaning
A person whose wealth equals or exceeds one million units of currency
Example
He became a millionaire through smart investments and hard work.
Se convirtió en millonario gracias a inversiones inteligentes y trabajo duro.
B1 adjective /ˈsʌm.wʌt/

Somewhat

algo; un poco; moderadamente
Meaning
to some extent; rather; moderately
Example
The movie was somewhat interesting but not great.
La película fue algo interesante, pero no genial.
C1 noun /ˈdeɪˌbreɪk/

daybreak

alba
Meaning
The time in the morning when daylight first appears; dawn.
Example
They set out on their journey at daybreak.
Salieron en su viaje al amanecer.
B2 noun /ˈspaɪs bɒks/

Spice box

caja de especias
Meaning
a container used to store various spices and seasonings
Example
She opened the spice box to find cumin for her curry.
Ella abrió la caja de especias para encontrar comino para su curry.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɔːrdənət/

inordinate

excesivo
Meaning
Excessive or unusually large in degree.
Example
She spent an inordinate amount of time on her phone.
Ella pasó un tiempo excesivo en su teléfono.
B1 noun /ˈprɛər/

prayer

oración
Meaning
a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or another deity
Example
She recited a prayer before the meal.
Ella recitó una oración antes de la comida.
B1 noun /ˈpæsɪŋ/

passing

paso, muerte
Meaning
the act of moving past something or the end of someone's life
Example
The passing of the leader was a great loss for the nation.
El paso del líder fue una gran pérdida para la nación.
B2 noun /ˈtreɪ.tər/

Traitor

traidor
Meaning
a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle
Example
The spy was branded a traitor to his country after being caught.
El espía fue etiquetado como traidor a su país después de ser capturado.
A2 verb /sɜːrv/

serve

servir
Meaning
to provide service; to work for; to offer food or drink
Example
She serves breakfast at 8 AM every morning.
Ella sirve desayuno a las 8 AM cada mañana.
C2 adjective /ˈfʊl.səm/

fulsome

elogios excesivos
Meaning
Excessively flattering or insincere; abundant or generous in amount.
Example
He offered fulsome praise to his boss.
Él ofreció elogios excesivos a su jefe.
A1 verb /traɪ/

try

intentar
Meaning
to make an effort to do something; to attempt
Example
I will try my best to help you.
Haré lo mejor que pueda para ayudarte.
C2 noun mʌnˈdeɪ.nɪ.ti

mundanity

mundanalidad
Meaning
The quality of being ordinary, routine, or lacking excitement.
Example
The mundanity of office life can be exhausting.
La mundanalidad de la vida en la oficina puede ser agotadora.
C1 verb /bɒmˈbɑːrd/

bombard

bombardear
Meaning
to attack continuously with bombs, questions, or other forces
Example
Reporters bombarded the minister with difficult questions.
Los reporteros bombardearon al ministro con preguntas difíciles.
B1 noun /ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən/

demonstration

demostración, manifestación
Meaning
the act of showing something clearly, or a public protest
Example
The workers organized a demonstration for better wages.
Los trabajadores organizaron una manifestación por mejores salarios.
C1 verb /dɪˈplɔːr/

deplore

deplorar
Meaning
to feel or express strong disapproval of something; to regret deeply
Example
Many people deplore the violence shown on television.
Muchas personas deploran la violencia mostrada en la televisión.
B2 noun /stæns/

stance

postura
Meaning
a person's attitude, opinion, or position on an issue
Example
The company took a strong stance on environmental protection.
La empresa adoptó una postura firme sobre la protección del medio ambiente.
B2 noun /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/

shipping

transporte
Meaning
the process of transporting goods
Example
The shipping of the products was delayed due to weather conditions.
El transporte de los productos se retrasó debido a las condiciones climáticas.
C1 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/

sanguine

optimista
Meaning
Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation.
Example
Despite the challenges, she remained sanguine about the future.
A pesar de los desafíos, ella se mantuvo optimista acerca del futuro.
B2 adjective /ˈmaɪnd.fəl/

Mindful

atento; consciente
Meaning
being conscious or aware; paying attention to the present moment
Example
She is always mindful of her surroundings and pays attention to details.
Ella siempre está atenta a su entorno y presta atención a los detalles.
C1 adjective /əˈdɒptɪv/

adoptive

adoptivo
Meaning
relating to the adoption of a child or the act of taking something as one’s own
Example
She grew up in a loving adoptive family.
Ella creció en una familia adoptiva cariñosa.
C2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈliːp/

overleap

saltar por encima
Meaning
To jump over something; to omit or disregard something.
Example
He managed to overleap the fence easily.
Él logró saltar la cerca fácilmente.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmbəl/

Symbol

símbolo
Meaning
a mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process
Example
The dove is a symbol of peace.
La paloma es un símbolo de paz.
C2 noun /ˌæbnɪˈɡeɪʃən/

abnegation

abnegación
Meaning
the act of renouncing or rejecting something, especially self-denial
Example
The monk’s life was one of complete abnegation of worldly pleasures.
La vida del monje era una de completa abnegación de los placeres mundanos.
C2 noun /ˈpætrɪˌmoʊni/

patrimony

patrimonio
Meaning
Property or inheritance passed down from one's father or ancestors.
Example
The castle was part of his patrimony from his noble ancestors.
El castillo era parte de su patrimonio de sus nobles antepasados.
B2 noun pəˈluː.tənts

pollutants

contaminantes
Meaning
A substance that pollutes or contaminates the environment.
Example
Pollutants contribute to environmental degradation.
Los contaminantes contribuyen a la degradación ambiental.
C2 noun /ˈkloʊðiər/

clothier

comerciante de ropa
Meaning
a person or company that makes, sells, or deals in clothes.
Example
The town’s clothier displayed fine suits in his shop window.
El comerciante de ropa de la ciudad exhibió trajes elegantes en la ventana de su tienda.
C1 noun /ræˈpɔːr/

rapport

relación
Meaning
A close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas.
Example
The teacher built a strong rapport with her students.
La maestra construyó un fuerte rapport con sus estudiantes.
C1 adjective /ɪˈræʃənəl/

irrational

irracional
Meaning
not logical or reasonable; lacking clear thought
Example
His fear of the dark was completely irrational.
Su miedo a la oscuridad era completamente irracional.
B2 noun /ˈɡreɪt.fəl.nəs/

Gratefulness

gratitud
Meaning
the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for kindness
Example
She expressed her gratefulness to the doctors who saved her life.
ella expresó su gratitud a los médicos que salvaron su vida.
C1 noun /ˈsmætərɪŋ/

smattering

conocimiento superficial
Meaning
A small amount or superficial knowledge of something.
Example
He has a smattering of Spanish.
Él tiene un conocimiento superficial de español.
B1 verb /rɪˈtaɪə/

retire

jubilarse
Meaning
to stop working after reaching a certain age or having completed a career
Example
She decided to retire after working for 40 years.
Ella decidió jubilarse después de trabajar durante 40 años.
B1 noun rɪˈzɪs.təns

resistance

resistencia
Meaning
The refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument.
Example
The resistance fought bravely against colonial forces.
La resistencia luchó valientemente contra las fuerzas coloniales.
C2 adjective /ˌsɒpəˈrɪfɪk/

soporific

felicidad
Meaning
tending to induce drowsiness or sleep; causing sleepiness
Example
The professor's lecture was so soporific that half the class fell asleep.
Ella no podía esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
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.
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɑːr/

disbar

desbaratar a un abogado de la profesión legal
Meaning
to officially remove a lawyer from the legal profession
Example
The corrupt lawyer was disbarred for unethical conduct.
El abogado corrupto fue desbaratado por conducta poco ética.
A2 verb kriˈeɪt

create

crear
Meaning
To bring something into existence; to make or produce something new.
Example
Unmanaged growth can create complex challenges.
El crecimiento no gestionado puede crear desafíos complejos.
B1 noun /ˈmeɪkər/

maker

creador
Meaning
a person or thing that makes or produces something
Example
He is a famous movie maker in Hollywood.
Él es un famoso creador de películas en Hollywood.
B2 noun /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪvjər/

misbehavior

mala conducta
Meaning
bad or improper behavior
Example
The teacher punished the student for his misbehavior.
El maestro castigó al estudiante por su mala conducta.
C1 noun /eb/

Ebb

reflujo; bajamar
Meaning
the receding tide; a gradual decline or reduction
Example
The fishermen waited for the ebb before returning to shore.
Los pescadores esperaron el reflujo antes de regresar a la orilla.
A2 noun /smɔːl boʊl/

Small bowl

tazón pequeño
Meaning
a round, shallow container of small size used for serving food or liquids
Example
She served the soup in a small bowl.
Ella sirvió la sopa en un tazón pequeño.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtræməld/

untrammeled

libertad ilimitada
Meaning
Not restricted or hampered; free and unrestricted.
Example
She enjoyed untrammeled freedom in her new life abroad.
Disfrutó de libertad ilimitada en su nueva vida en el extranjero.