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C1 verb /paʊt/

pout

hacer pucheros
Meaning
to push one's lips forward as an expression of annoyance or sulkiness
Example
The child began to pout when he didn’t get the toy.
El niño empezó a hacer pucheros cuando no consiguió el juguete.
B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tər/

Potter

alfarero
Meaning
a person who makes pottery
Example
The potter shaped clay on the spinning wheel.
El alfarero dio forma al barro en la rueda de alfarero.
A2 adjective /skaɪ bluː/

Sky-blue

azul cielo
Meaning
a bright blue color like that of a clear sky
Example
Her sky-blue eyes sparkled in the sunlight.
Sus ojos azul cielo brillaban a la luz del sol.
A2 noun /ˈmæɡəziːn/

magazine

revista
Meaning
A periodical publication containing articles, photographs, and advertisements.
Example
She bought a fashion magazine at the store.
Ella compró una revista de moda en la tienda.
C1 verb /ˈpɒstʃʊleɪt/

postulate

postular
Meaning
to suggest or assume that something is true as the basis for reasoning or discussion
Example
Scientists postulate that life exists on other planets.
Los científicos postulan que la vida existe en otros planetas.
C1 noun /ˈskaʊndrəl/

scoundrel

canalla
Meaning
a dishonest or unscrupulous person; a villain
Example
That scoundrel cheated the old man out of his savings.
Ese canalla engañó al anciano y le robó sus ahorros.
B2 verb ˈɪmplɪment

implement

implementar
Meaning
To put a decision or plan into effect; to execute or apply.
Example
Implementing educational policies is essential for progress.
Es esencial implementar políticas educativas para el progreso.
C2 verb /ˌɛvəˈnɛs/

evanesce

desvanecerse
Meaning
To disappear gradually; to fade away.
Example
The mist began to evanesce as the sun rose higher.
La niebla comenzó a desvanecerse a medida que el sol subía más alto.
C2 verb /ɪnˈskɒns/

ensconce

acurrucarse, esconderse
Meaning
to settle comfortably or securely in a place; to hide or shelter firmly
Example
She ensconced herself in a cozy armchair by the fireplace.
Ella se enroscó en una cómoda silla junto a la chimenea.
C1 noun /ˈpɪt.fɔːl/

pitfall

trampa, dificultad
Meaning
a hidden or unexpected danger or difficulty
Example
Investors must be aware of the pitfalls of the market.
Los inversionistas deben estar al tanto de las trampas del mercado.
B1 adverb /ˈsel.dəm/

Seldom

raramente; pocas veces
Meaning
not often; rarely; infrequently
Example
She seldom goes to the cinema.
Ella rara vez va al cine.
C1 noun /ˈmɔːrtər/

mortar

mezcla para juntar ladrillos / pequeño cañón
Meaning
a mixture used in building to bond bricks or stones together; also, a small cannon for firing shells
Example
The workers applied mortar between the bricks.
Los trabajadores aplicaron mortero entre los ladrillos.
A1 adjective /ɡriːn/

Green

verde
Meaning
of a color intermediate between blue and yellow in the spectrum; colored like grass or emeralds
Example
The green leaves on the trees look fresh after the rain.
Las hojas verdes en los árboles se ven frescas después de la lluvia.
A2 verb /əˈpɪə/

appear

aparecer
Meaning
to become visible or come into sight; to seem
Example
She appeared suddenly at the door.
Ella apareció de repente en la puerta.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Land lord

propietario
Meaning
a person who owns property and rents it to tenants
Example
The landlord collected the monthly rent from all tenants.
El arrendador cobró el alquiler mensual de todos los inquilinos.
C2 adjective /ˈɪmənənt/

immanent

inmanente
Meaning
existing or operating within; inherent
Example
He believed that moral values are immanent in human nature.
Él creía que los valores morales son inmanentes en la naturaleza humana.
B2 noun /ˈkɪdni/

Kidney

riñón
Meaning
either of a pair of organs that filter waste products from the blood and produce urine
Example
Drinking plenty of water helps keep your kidneys healthy.
Beber suficiente agua ayuda a mantener los riñones saludables.
C1 noun ˌmɛməraɪˈzeɪʃən

memorization

memorización
Meaning
The process of learning or committing something to memory
Example
Memorization of important information is crucial for exams.
La memorización de información importante es crucial para los exámenes.
C2 noun /ˈaɪsinəs/

iciness

frialdad
Meaning
The state of being cold in manner or temperature.
Example
There was a distinct iciness in his voice.
Había una clara frialdad en su voz.
C1 noun /ˌæfəˈdeɪvɪt/

affidavit

declaración jurada
Meaning
a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, used as evidence in court
Example
The witness submitted an affidavit to the court.
El testigo presentó un affidavit ante el tribunal.
A1 verb /set/

set

colocar
Meaning
to put or place something in a position; to establish
Example
She set the book on the table.
Ella puso el libro sobre la mesa.
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrbɪd/

morbid

interés anormal en temas perturbadores o desagradables
Meaning
Having an abnormal interest in disturbing or unpleasant subjects such as death or disease.
Example
She had a morbid fascination with crime stories.
Ella tenía una fascinación mórbida por las historias de crímenes.
B2 noun pɛsts

pests

plagas, insectos dañinos
Meaning
Harmful or troublesome creatures, especially insects or small animals that damage crops, food, or living spaces.
Example
Pests can damage crops and cause diseases.
Las plagas pueden dañar los cultivos y causar enfermedades.
C1 noun ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl səˈpɔːrt

indispensable support

apoyo indispensable
Meaning
Essential assistance that cannot be done without; absolutely necessary help.
Example
Volunteers provide indispensable support to communities.
Los voluntarios proporcionan apoyo indispensable a las comunidades.
C1 noun /ˈsteɪl.meɪt/

stalemate

empate
Meaning
A situation in which no progress can be made or no party can win.
Example
Negotiations ended in a stalemate.
Las negociaciones terminaron en un empate.
B2 adjective /ˈeɪ.li.ən/

alien

extraterrestre
Meaning
Belonging to a foreign country or nation; extraterrestrial.
Example
The telescope is capable of detecting alien signals.
El telescopio es capaz de detectar señales extraterrestres.
C1 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə.weər/

China-ware

porcelana
Meaning
dishes, plates, cups, and other tableware made of porcelain or fine ceramic
Example
The expensive china-ware was displayed in the cabinet.
Los costosos platos de porcelana fueron exhibidos en el gabinete.
A2 adjective /ˈnæsti/

nasty

desagradable
Meaning
very unpleasant, unkind, or offensive
Example
He made a nasty comment about her dress.
Hizo un comentario desagradable sobre su vestido.
C1 verb /ˌriːɪnˈtɪɡreɪt/

reintegrate

reintegrar
Meaning
To bring someone or something back into a group or society after being separated.
Example
The program helps prisoners reintegrate into society.
El programa ayuda a los prisioneros a reintegrarse en la sociedad.
A2 noun /ˈket.əl/

Kettle

tetera
Meaning
a container used for boiling water, typically with a lid, spout, and handle
Example
The electric kettle whistled when the water reached boiling point.
La tetera eléctrica silbó cuando el agua alcanzó el punto de ebullición.
A1 adjective /dɑːk/

Dark

oscuro
Meaning
having little or no light; of a deep shade approaching black
Example
She prefers dark colors for her winter clothes.
Ella prefiere colores oscuros para su ropa de invierno.
C1 noun /ˌrɛspɪˈreɪʃən/

respiration

respiración
Meaning
The process of breathing or the exchange of gases in living organisms.
Example
Respiration is essential for all living beings.
La respiración es esencial para todos los seres vivos.
C1 noun /ɪˈmɜː.ʃən/

immersion

inmersión
Meaning
Complete engagement in an environment or experience.
Example
Immersion in VR games makes users feel like they are inside the virtual world.
La inmersión en juegos de VR hace que los usuarios sientan como si estuvieran dentro del mundo virtual.
B2 adjective /ˈruː.mi/

Roomy

espacioso; con mucho espacio
Meaning
spacious; having a lot of room
Example
The apartment is very roomy with spacious bedrooms.
El apartamento es muy espacioso con habitaciones grandes.
B2 adjective ˈtaɪmləs

timeless

atemporal
Meaning
Not affected by the passage of time or changes in fashion.
Example
The timeless beauty of the painting has captivated art lovers for generations.
La belleza atemporal de la pintura ha cautivado a los amantes del arte durante generaciones.
B2 noun /dɪsˈkʌmfərt/

discomfort

incomodidad
Meaning
A feeling of slight pain, unease, or awkwardness.
Example
She shifted in her chair due to discomfort in her back.
Se movió en su silla debido a la incomodidad en su espalda.
C2 noun ˌsɜːkəmˈspekʃən

circumspection

precaución, evitar riesgos
Meaning
The quality of being wary and unwilling to take risks; prudence.
Example
His circumspection ensured no mistakes were made.
Su precaución garantizó que no se cometieran errores.
C2 noun /ˈkæt.kɪn/

Catkin

Amento
Meaning
a drooping, often tasseled cluster of small flowers found on willow and birch trees
Example
The willow tree's catkins swayed gently in the spring breeze.
Los amentos del sauce se balanceaban suavemente en la brisa de primavera.
C2 noun /mɪˈsɑːdʒɪnɪst/

misogynist

misógino
Meaning
A person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women.
Example
Many condemned his speech as the words of a misogynist.
Muchos condenaron su discurso como las palabras de un misógino.
B1 noun dɪˈmɒk.rə.si

democracy

democracia
Meaning
A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
Example
Democracy ensures equal rights for all citizens.
La democracia garantiza derechos iguales para todos los ciudadanos.
B2 noun /dɪˈtɛkʃən/

detection

detección
Meaning
the action or process of identifying the presence of something
Example
The detection of fraud in the system was swift.
La detección de fraude en el sistema fue rápida.
C1 adverb /ˈɒp.tɪ.məl.i/

optimally

de manera óptima
Meaning
In the most effective or efficient way possible.
Example
Tasks should be allocated optimally for maximum output.
Las tareas deben asignarse de manera óptima para obtener el máximo rendimiento.
A1 noun /bæk/

Back

espalda
Meaning
the rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips; the spine
Example
She hurt her back while lifting heavy boxes.
Ella se lastimó la espalda mientras levantaba cajas pesadas.
C2 adjective /pʌŋkˈtɪliəs/

punctilious

puntilloso
Meaning
Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior.
Example
She was punctilious in her attention to etiquette.
Ella era puntillosa en su atención a la etiqueta.
A1 number /ˌfɪfˈtiːn/

fifteen

quince
Meaning
the number 15
Example
There are fifteen students in the class.
Hay quince estudiantes en la clase.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈʌtərəbl/

unutterable

inefable
Meaning
Too great, intense, or awful to be expressed or described in words.
Example
She was filled with unutterable joy at the news of her success.
Ella estaba llena de una alegría inefable al escuchar las noticias de su éxito.
C1 noun /ˈkæviˌæt/

caveat

advertencia
Meaning
a warning or condition to be considered before taking action
Example
The proposal was accepted with one caveat.
La propuesta fue aceptada con una advertencia.
A2 noun /klaʊn/

Clown

payaso; un cómico, especialmente uno en un circo, que lleva un disfraz tradicional y maquillaje exagerado
Meaning
a comic entertainer, especially one in a circus, wearing a traditional costume and exaggerated makeup
Example
The children laughed loudly at the funny clown's silly antics.
Los niños se rieron a carcajadas de las tontas travesuras del payaso gracioso.
C1 adjective /ˌsʌbˈkɒn.ʃəs/

subconscious

subconsciente
Meaning
Of or concerning the part of the mind which one is not fully aware of but which influences actions and feelings.
Example
Fears often come from the subconscious mind.
Los miedos a menudo provienen de la mente subconsciente.
A1 verb /kætʃ/

catch

atrapar
Meaning
to grab something that is moving; to get a disease; to understand
Example
Can you catch the ball I'm throwing?
¿Puedes atrapar la pelota que estoy lanzando?
C2 noun /ˌmæskəˈreɪd/

masquerade

fiesta donde la gente usa máscaras y disfraces
Meaning
a party or gathering where people wear masks and costumes; a false outward show
Example
The charity event was held as a grand masquerade.
El evento benéfico se celebró como un gran masquerade.
C2 noun /prɪˈsɛʃən/

precession

precesión
Meaning
The slow movement of the axis of a spinning body around another axis, often referring to Earth's rotation.
Example
Astronomers study the precession of the equinoxes.
Los astrónomos estudian la precesión de los equinoccios.
C2 verb /ɪkˈstɛmpəraɪz/

extemporize

improvisar
Meaning
To speak or perform without preparation; improvise.
Example
The actor had to extemporize when he forgot his lines.
El actor tuvo que improvisar cuando olvidó sus líneas.
B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətri/

psychiatry

psiquiatría
Meaning
the branch of medicine focused on the study and treatment of mental illness
Example
She decided to study psychiatry to help people with mental health issues.
Ella decidió estudiar psiquiatría para ayudar a las personas con problemas de salud mental.
B1 noun /ˈlek.tʃər/

Lecture

conferencia
Meaning
an educational talk to an audience, especially to students in a university or college
Example
The professor gave an interesting lecture on history.
El profesor dio una conferencia interesante sobre historia.
C2 noun /ɡiː/

Ghee

mantequilla clarificada
Meaning
clarified butter used in South Asian cooking
Example
She used ghee instead of butter for cooking the rice.
Ella usó ghee en lugar de mantequilla para cocinar el arroz.
B2 noun /ˌfer.ˈwel/

Farewell

despedida
Meaning
an act of parting or of marking someone's departure
Example
The company organized a farewell party for the retiring manager.
La empresa organizó una fiesta de despedida para el gerente que se retiraba.
C2 noun /ˈmɪlk pɒt/

Milk-pot

lechetera
Meaning
a container specifically used for storing or serving milk
Example
She poured fresh milk from the milk-pot into her glass.
Ella vertió leche fresca de la lechetera en su vaso.
A2 noun /drʌɡ/

drug

droga
Meaning
a substance used as a medicine or an illegal addictive substance
Example
The doctor prescribed a new drug for the illness.
El médico recetó una nueva droga para la enfermedad.
C1 noun /səbˈdʒɛkʃən/

subjection

subyugación
Meaning
the act of bringing someone or something under control or domination
Example
The people suffered under the subjection of a cruel ruler.
El pueblo sufrió bajo la subyugación de un gobernante cruel.
A1 adjective /ˈfrɛndli/

friendly

felicidad
Meaning
Kind and pleasant; showing goodwill and affection.
Example
The shop owner is very friendly to new customers.
Ella no pudo esconder su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C1 noun /nɒb/

Knob

un mango redondeado en una puerta o cajón; un interruptor redondeado pequeño en una máquina
Meaning
a rounded handle on a door or drawer; a small rounded switch on a machine
Example
He turned the brass knob to open the old wooden door.
Giró el pomo de latón para abrir la puerta de madera vieja.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

counsellor

consejero
Meaning
a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems; an advisor
Example
She spoke to a counsellor to get advice about her career.
Habló con un consejero para recibir orientación sobre su carrera.
C1 adjective /ˈhɔː.ti/

Haughty

arrogante; altivo
Meaning
arrogantly superior and disdainful; showing excessive pride
Example
She gave him a haughty look and walked away.
Ella le dio una mirada arrogante y se alejó.
A2 adverb /əˈpɑːrt/

Apart

separadamente; lejos el uno del otro; en piezas
Meaning
separately; away from each other; in pieces
Example
The two buildings are far apart from each other.
Los dos edificios están muy separados el uno del otro.
B2 noun /kəʊˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃən/

coordination

coordinación
Meaning
the process of organizing different elements to work together effectively
Example
The coordination between the teams was flawless.
La coordinación entre los equipos fue impecable.
B2 adjective /ˈwɒntɪŋ/

wanting

insuficiente
Meaning
Lacking or deficient in quality or quantity.
Example
His explanation was wanting in clarity.
Su explicación carecía de claridad.
B2 verb /slæm/

slam

golpear con fuerza
Meaning
to close or hit something with great force
Example
He slammed the door angrily after the argument.
Él slaméo la puerta enojado después de la discusión.
C2 noun /læŋ'ɡʊər/

Langoor

langur
Meaning
a long-tailed monkey found in Asia, especially India and Southeast Asia
Example
The langoor was sitting on the tree branch eating fruits.
El langoor estaba sentado en la rama del árbol comiendo frutas.
C1 noun /ˈfæk.ʃən/

Faction

facción
Meaning
a small organized dissenting group within a larger one
Example
Different factions within the party disagreed about the new policy.
Diferentes facciones dentro del partido no estuvieron de acuerdo sobre la nueva política.
B2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gamble

apostar
Meaning
to bet money on games of chance; to take a risky action
Example
He decided to gamble his savings on the stock market.
Él decidió arriesgar sus ahorros en el mercado de valores.
B1 verb /ɪɡˈzæm.ɪn/

examine

felicidad
Meaning
to look at something carefully in order to understand it
Example
The doctor will examine the patient tomorrow.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B1 adverb /ˈrʌfli/

Roughly

aproximadamente; de manera violenta o dura
Meaning
approximately; in a harsh or violent way
Example
The project will take roughly three months to complete.
El proyecto tomará aproximadamente tres meses para completarse.
B1 verb /pərˈmɪt/

permit

permitir
Meaning
to allow or give permission; to make possible
Example
The teacher permits students to use calculators during the exam.
El profesor permite que los estudiantes usen calculadoras durante el examen.
C1 adjective /ˈdʒɑː.rɪŋ/

jarring

desagradable, impactante
Meaning
Striking or shocking in a way that creates a strong contrast or clash.
Example
The sudden loud noise was jarring to everyone in the room.
El ruido fuerte y repentino fue impactante para todos en la sala.
C2 adjective /ɛmˈpaɪriəl/

empyreal

celestial
Meaning
Heavenly, divine, or relating to the highest heavens.
Example
The poet described the empyreal beauty of the stars.
El poeta describió la belleza celestial de las estrellas.
B2 noun /ˈnjuːzˌlɛtər/

newsletter

boletín
Meaning
a printed or electronic report containing news or information about a company or organization
Example
The company sends a weekly newsletter to its employees.
La empresa envía un boletín semanal a sus empleados.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒndʒʊɡəl/

conjugal

conyugal
Meaning
relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife
Example
They enjoyed a long life of conjugal happiness.
Disfrutaron de una larga vida de felicidad conyugal.
C2 verb /ˈdʌv.teɪl/

dovetail

encajar perfectamente
Meaning
to fit or combine perfectly together
Example
Her plans dovetail perfectly with our goals.
Sus planes encajan perfectamente con nuestros objetivos.
C1 adjective /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/

analogous

análogo
Meaning
Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of things being compared.
Example
The human brain is analogous to a supercomputer.
El cerebro humano es análogo a una supercomputadora.
C1 adjective /kwɪər/

Queer

extraño; inusual; peculiar
Meaning
strange; unusual; peculiar; odd
Example
The old house had a queer atmosphere that made visitors uncomfortable.
La casa antigua tenía una atmósfera extraña que hacía sentir incómodos a los visitantes.
B1 noun /rɪˈɡret/

Regret

arrepentimiento
Meaning
a feeling of sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done
Example
She felt deep regret about her harsh words.
Ella sintió un profundo arrepentimiento por sus palabras duras.
B2 noun /ɪnˌtɜːrprəˈteɪʃən/

interpretation

interpretación
Meaning
the action of explaining the meaning of something
Example
The teacher gave her own interpretation of the poem.
La profesora dio su propia interpretación del poema.
B2 verb /ˈɪl.ə.streɪt/

illustrate

ilustrar
Meaning
to explain or make something clear by using examples, pictures, or comparisons
Example
The teacher used diagrams to illustrate the concept.
El maestro utilizó diagramas para ilustrar el concepto.
B2 noun /ˈfrɛʃnəs/

freshness

frescura
Meaning
The quality of being new, clean, and full of energy.
Example
The freshness of the morning air made everyone feel alive.
La frescura del aire de la mañana hizo que todos se sintieran vivos.
B1 noun /ˈhʌntər/

hunter

cazador
Meaning
a person or animal that hunts animals for food or sport
Example
The hunter tracked the deer through the forest.
El cazador rastreó al ciervo a través del bosque.
B2 noun /əˈroʊmə/

aroma

aroma
Meaning
A pleasant, distinctive smell.
Example
The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.
El aroma de pan recién horneado llenó la cocina.
C1 noun /ˈɡriːvəns/

grievance

felicidad
Meaning
A real or imagined cause for complaint, especially unfair treatment.
Example
The workers voiced their grievances to the management.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
C2 noun /koʊˈkɛt/

coquette

mujer coqueta
Meaning
a woman who flirts lightheartedly
Example
She was a coquette, always charming everyone at the party.
Ella era una coqueta, siempre encantando a todos en la fiesta.
A2 adjective /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/

dangerous

peligroso
Meaning
likely to cause harm or injury; unsafe
Example
Driving fast on icy roads is dangerous.
Conducir rápido por carreteras heladas es peligroso.
C2 noun /kɔːrˈteɪʒ/

cortege

procesión fúnebre
Meaning
a solemn procession, especially for a funeral
Example
A cortege of mourners followed the hearse to the cemetery.
Una procesión de dolientes siguió el ataúd hasta el cementerio.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪmiən/

simian

simio
Meaning
Relating to, resembling, or affecting apes or monkeys.
Example
The scientist studied the simian behavior of the chimpanzees.
El científico estudió el comportamiento simio de los chimpancés.
C1 noun /ˈpoʊtənsi/

potency

potencia
Meaning
The power or ability of something to affect or influence; strength or effectiveness.
Example
The potency of the new medicine amazed the doctors.
La potencia de la nueva medicina sorprendió a los médicos.
C2 noun /ˈɒrɪz(ə)n/

orison

oración
Meaning
a prayer, especially a devout or formal one
Example
He whispered a quiet orison before going to sleep.
Susurró una oración tranquila antes de dormir.
B1 noun /ˈspɪr.ɪt/

Spirit

espíritu; alma; entusiasmo; coraje
Meaning
the non-physical part of a person; enthusiasm or courage; the essential character of something
Example
The team showed great spirit despite losing the match.
El equipo mostró un gran espíritu a pesar de perder el partido.
C1 noun /ˈsɪmətri/

symmetry

simetría
Meaning
the quality of having balanced proportions or identical parts facing each other
Example
The building’s symmetry impressed the visitors.
La simetría del edificio impresionó a los visitantes.
C2 noun /ˈfɪlɪɡri/

filigree

trabajo ornamental delicado, generalmente de oro o plata
Meaning
delicate ornamental work of fine wire, usually of gold or silver
Example
The necklace was decorated with intricate gold filigree.
El collar estaba decorado con intrincados filigríes de oro.
B2 noun /ˈoʊ.dər/

Odour

olor
Meaning
a distinctive smell, especially an unpleasant one
Example
The odour of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
El olor de pan fresco llenó la cocina.
B2 noun /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/

supervision

supervisión
Meaning
the action or process of overseeing or managing something or someone
Example
The project was completed under the supervision of an experienced manager.
El proyecto se completó bajo la supervisión de un gerente experimentado.
C1 adjective /ˈfɪk.əl/

Fickle

inconstante; volátil; cambiante;
Meaning
changeable; inconstant; liable to sudden unpredictable change
Example
His fickle nature made it hard to trust his promises.
Su naturaleza inconstante hizo que fuera difícil confiar en sus promesas.
C1 noun /ʃæk/

Shack

choza
Meaning
a small, crudely built dwelling; a poorly constructed building
Example
The fisherman lived in a small shack near the beach.
El pescador vivía en una pequeña choza cerca de la playa.
C1 noun /weɪst tʃeɪn/

Waist chain

cadena de cintura
Meaning
a decorative chain worn around the waist as jewelry or ornamentation
Example
The traditional waist chain complemented her ethnic outfit perfectly.
La tradicional cadena de cintura complementó perfectamente su atuendo étnico.
B1 noun /ˈtaʊər/

tower

torre
Meaning
a tall, narrow structure, often a part of a building
Example
The tower stood tall above the city.
La torre se erguía alta sobre la ciudad.
C1 noun /ˈdæmpər/

damper

algo que reduce o disminuye la fuerza, efecto o emoción
Meaning
something that reduces or lessens the force, effect, or excitement
Example
The cancellation of the trip put a damper on their enthusiasm.
La cancelación del viaje redujo su entusiasmo.
B2 noun /sɔːrd/

Sword

espada
Meaning
a weapon with a long metal blade and a handle, used for fighting
Example
The knight drew his sword to defend the castle.
El caballero sacó su espada para defender el castillo.
C1 verb /ˈfʌmbəl/

fumble

torpeza
Meaning
to handle something clumsily or to make mistakes while doing something
Example
He fumbled with the keys and dropped them on the floor.
Él torpedeó con las llaves y las dejó caer al suelo.
B2 noun /ˈreɪtɪŋ/

rating

valoración
Meaning
an evaluation or assessment, usually numerical
Example
The movie received a high rating from critics.
La película recibió una alta valoración de los críticos.
B2 noun /ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/

multiplication

multiplicación
Meaning
the mathematical process of combining numbers to get a product; the act of increasing in number or amount
Example
Multiplication is one of the basic operations taught in elementary mathematics.
La multiplicación es una operación básica en matemáticas.
B2 noun /ˌmɪs.ʌn.dəˈstæn.dɪŋ/

Misunderstanding

malentendido
Meaning
A failure to understand something correctly; a disagreement or confusion between people
Example
The argument was caused by a simple misunderstanding.
La discusión fue causada por un simple malentendido.
C1 verb /ɡʌʃ/

gush

brotar
Meaning
to flow out suddenly and forcefully, or to express something enthusiastically
Example
Tears began to gush from her eyes.
Las lágrimas empezaron a brotar de sus ojos.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈtraɪkʌlər/

tricolor

bandera tricolor
Meaning
A flag with three colors; consisting of three colors.
Example
The French tricolor is one of the most famous national flags in the world.
La bandera tricolor francesa es una de las banderas nacionales más famosas del mundo.
B1 adverb /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/

increasingly

cada vez más
Meaning
more and more over time
Example
People are increasingly concerned about climate change.
Las personas están cada vez más preocupadas por el cambio climático.
B2 noun /ˈɑːr.mər/

Armour

armadura
Meaning
protective covering worn by soldiers; metal plating for military vehicles
Example
The knight wore heavy armour to protect himself in battle.
El caballero llevaba una armadura pesada para protegerse en la batalla.
C1 adjective ˌmæk.roʊ.iː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk

macroeconomic

macroeconómico
Meaning
Relating to the large-scale or general economic factors, such as interest rates and national productivity.
Example
Government policies impact macroeconomic stability.
Las políticas gubernamentales impactan la estabilidad macroeconómica.
B2 adverb /ɔːˈθentɪkli/

authentically

auténticamente
Meaning
in a genuine, real, or true manner; in a way that reflects true character or origin
Example
She speaks authentically about her experiences.
Ella habla auténticamente sobre sus experiencias.
C1 adjective /pəˈrɛniəl/

perennial

perenne
Meaning
lasting or existing for a long time, or recurring continually
Example
Climate change is a perennial concern for scientists.
El cambio climático es una preocupación perenne para los científicos.
B2 noun /ˌrɪəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

realization

realización
Meaning
the act of becoming fully aware of something as a fact
Example
Her realization of the problem helped solve the issue.
Su realización del problema ayudó a resolver el asunto.
C1 noun /rɪˈpreʃən/

Repression

represión
Meaning
the action of subduing someone or something by force; the restraint, prevention, or inhibition of a feeling, impulse, etc.
Example
The government's repression of free speech sparked widespread protests.
La represión del gobierno contra la libertad de expresión provocó protestas generalizadas.
A2 noun /stɛps/

steps

pasos
Meaning
A measure or action, especially one of a series taken in order to deal with or achieve a particular thing.
Example
Taking small steps reduces overwhelm.
Dar pequeños pasos reduce el agobio.
A2 noun /ˈɪnfoʊ/

info

información
Meaning
information; knowledge or facts about something or someone
Example
She gave me all the info I needed for the meeting.
Ella me dio toda la información que necesitaba para la reunión.
C2 adjective /ɪnhɑːrˈmoʊniəs/

Inharmonious

desarmónico
Meaning
lacking harmony; discordant in sound; not in tune
Example
The inharmonious sounds from the broken piano made everyone cover their ears.
Los sonidos desarmónicos del piano roto hicieron que todos se cubrieran los oídos.