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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.
C1 noun /ˈhɛzɪtənsi/

hesitancy

vacilación
Meaning
The tendency to pause or delay due to uncertainty or fear.
Example
His hesitancy in answering made everyone doubt his confidence.
Su vacilación al responder hizo que todos dudaran de su confianza.
C2 verb /ˈwɪn.oʊ/

winnow

seleccionar; separar el grano de la paja
Meaning
to remove the less desirable parts from a group; originally, to separate grain from chaff by blowing air
Example
The committee will winnow the list of applicants to ten finalists.
La comisión reducirá la lista de solicitantes a diez finalistas.
C1 adjective /trænsˈfɜːrəbəl/

Transferable

transferible
Meaning
able to be moved from one place to another; able to be given to someone else
Example
The skills you learn here are transferable to other jobs.
Las habilidades que aprendas aquí son transferibles a otros trabajos.
B2 noun /ˌkɑn.trəˈdɪk.ʃən/

Contradiction

contradicción; inconsistencia
Meaning
a combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another; inconsistency
Example
There was a clear contradiction between his words and his actions.
Había una clara contradicción entre sus palabras y sus acciones.
C2 noun /ˈkjʊriˌoʊ/

curio

objeto curioso
Meaning
a small unusual or interesting object, often collected for its rarity
Example
She bought a curio from the antique shop.
Ella compró un objeto curioso en la tienda de antigüedades.
B2 adjective + noun ˈædvɜːrs ɪˈfekts

adverse effects

efectos adversos
Meaning
Negative or harmful impacts that result from an action or condition.
Example
Plastic usage has adverse effects on the environment.
El uso del plástico tiene efectos adversos sobre el medio ambiente.
A2 verb /ˈwʌri/

worry

preocuparse
Meaning
to feel anxious or troubled about something; to be concerned
Example
Don't worry about the exam results.
No te preocupes por los resultados del examen.
B1 adverb /ˈɡrædʒ.u.ə.li/

Gradually

gradualmente; poco a poco
Meaning
slowly and steadily over a period of time
Example
The weather gradually became warmer in spring.
El clima gradualmente se volvió más cálido en primavera.
A1 conjunction /ðæn/

than

que
Meaning
used to introduce the second element in a comparison
Example
She is taller than her brother.
Ella es más alta que su hermano.
A2 noun /ˈneɪbər/

neighbor

vecino
Meaning
a person living next door or nearby
Example
My neighbor lent me some sugar when I ran out.
Mi vecino me prestó algo de azúcar cuando me quedé sin.
C1 noun /noʊˈteɪʃən/

notation

notación
Meaning
A system of symbols or signs used to represent information, especially in mathematics or music.
Example
The teacher explained the notation used in the algebra equations.
El profesor explicó la notación utilizada en las ecuaciones algebraicas.
B1 noun /ˈkiː.wi/

Kiwi

kiwi
Meaning
a small brown fruit with green flesh and black seeds; a flightless bird from New Zealand
Example
I love eating fresh kiwi for breakfast.
Me encanta comer kiwi fresco para el desayuno.
C2 noun /ˈræbəl/

Rabble

turba
Meaning
a disorderly crowd; the common people regarded as socially inferior
Example
The politician dismissed the protesters as mere rabble.
El político desestimó a los manifestantes como una simple turba.
C2 noun /ˈvɪntnər/

vintner

vinatero / vendedor de vino
Meaning
A person who makes or sells wine.
Example
The vintner explained the process of making red wine.
El vinatero explicó el proceso de hacer vino tinto.
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.
B1 verb /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

engage

involucrar
Meaning
To participate or become involved in; to attract or hold attention.
Example
The teacher tried to engage the students in the discussion.
El profesor intentó involucrar a los estudiantes en la discusión.
C2 noun /ˈkʌstərd ˈæpəl/

Custard Apple

manzana de crema
Meaning
a tropical fruit with sweet creamy white flesh and black seeds
Example
The custard apple has a sweet and creamy texture.
La manzana de crema tiene una textura dulce y cremosa.
B1 noun /ˈplʌm.ər/

plumber

fontanero
Meaning
a person who installs or repairs water pipes
Example
The plumber fixed the leaking pipe in the kitchen.
El fontanero arregló la tubería con fugas en la cocina.
C1 noun /ˈɪnˌmeɪt/

inmate

interno
Meaning
a person confined to an institution such as a prison or hospital
Example
The prison has over a thousand inmates.
La prisión tiene más de mil internos.
B2 noun /ˈpɔːrɪdʒ/

porridge

gachas
Meaning
A soft food made by boiling oats or other grains in milk or water.
Example
She had a bowl of porridge for breakfast.
Ella comió un tazón de gachas para el desayuno.
B2 noun, verb /ˈædvɜːrt/

advert

anuncio
Meaning
(noun) a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event; (verb) to refer to something in speaking or writing
Example
The company placed an advert in the newspaper for the new position.
La compañía colocó un anuncio en el periódico para el nuevo puesto.
A2 noun /ˈpoʊst ˌɒfɪs/

post office

oficina de correos
Meaning
a public building or agency where mail is sent, received, and other postal services are provided
Example
I went to the post office to mail a package.
Fui a la oficina de correos para enviar un paquete.
C1 adjective /ˌmaɪ.krəˈskɑː.pɪk/

microscopic

microscópico
Meaning
Extremely small and only visible with a microscope.
Example
The sample contained microscopic particles.
La muestra contenía partículas microscópicas.
B2 noun /dɪˈsɛnt/

descent

descenso / linaje
Meaning
the action of moving downward, falling, or dropping; ancestry or origin
Example
The climbers began their descent from the mountain peak.
Los escaladores comenzaron su descenso desde la cima de la montaña.
C2 adjective /ˌdɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

deferential

respetuoso
Meaning
Showing or expressing respect and high regard.
Example
He was always deferential toward his teachers.
Siempre fue respetuoso con sus maestros.
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.
C1 verb ˈhɪndər

hinder

obstruir
Meaning
To obstruct or delay the progress of something
Example
Excessive rain hinders vegetable growth.
La lluvia excesiva dificulta el crecimiento de las verduras.
C2 noun /ˈæn.ə.lɪst/

annalist

análisis histórico
Meaning
A person who writes annals or records events year by year.
Example
The annalist carefully documented the events of the king's reign.
El analista documentó cuidadosamente los eventos del reinado del rey.
C2 verb /pərˈlɔɪn/

purloin

robar
Meaning
to steal something, often in a sneaky or dishonest way
Example
He tried to purloin a book from the library without being noticed.
Intentó robar un libro de la biblioteca sin ser notado.
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrsər/

bursar

tesorero
Meaning
An official in a school or college responsible for financial affairs.
Example
The bursar approved the budget for the new library.
El tesorero aprobó el presupuesto para la nueva biblioteca.
C1 adjective /ˈen.vi.əs/

Envious

envidioso/a; celoso/a
Meaning
feeling or showing envy; jealous
Example
She felt envious of her friend's new car.
Ella se sintió envidiosa del nuevo coche de su amiga.
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːtəl/

Mortal

mortal; perecedero; humano
Meaning
subject to death; having a limited lifespan; human
Example
All human beings are mortal and will eventually die.
Todos los seres humanos son mortales y eventualmente morirán.
C1 verb /ˈɪmprəvaɪz/

improvise

improvisar
Meaning
To create or perform something spontaneously without preparation.
Example
The actor had to improvise his lines when he forgot the script.
El actor tuvo que improvisar sus líneas cuando olvidó el guion.
B2 adverb /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/

remarkably

de manera asombrosa
Meaning
in a way that is worthy of attention or notice; surprisingly
Example
She did remarkably well in the competition.
Ella lo hizo de manera asombrosa en la competencia.
A1 preposition /ɪn ˈfrʌnt əv/

in front of

delante de
Meaning
positioned before or ahead of something; facing or located at the forward side of a person or object
Example
She stood in front of the building.
Ella estaba de pie delante del edificio.
C2 noun /ˈkɒrənɛt/

coronet

corona pequeña
Meaning
a small crown, especially one worn by a prince, princess, or noble
Example
She wore a delicate coronet on her head for the ceremony.
Ella llevaba una delicada corona pequeña en su cabeza para la ceremonia.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈbæstərd/

bastard

bastardo
Meaning
a child born to unmarried parents (offensive); also used informally as an insult or to describe something unpleasant
Example
He called him a bastard in anger.
Lo llamó bastardo con ira.
C1 noun kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈsɜːrvɪs aɪˈdiːəlz

community service ideals

ideales de servicio comunitario
Meaning
Principles and standards of serving the community for social good.
Example
Community service ideals must be taught in schools.
Los ideales de servicio comunitario deben enseñarse en las escuelas.
C2 noun /ɪnˈdɛntʃər/

indenture

contrato de servidumbre
Meaning
A formal legal agreement, contract, or document, often relating to work or service.
Example
In the 18th century, many workers came under indenture to work overseas.
En el siglo XVIII, muchos trabajadores estuvieron bajo un contrato de servidumbre para trabajar en el extranjero.
C1 verb /əˈseɪl/

assail

atacar
Meaning
to attack violently, either physically or with words
Example
The politician was assailed with difficult questions.
El político fue asaltado con preguntas difíciles.
C1 adjective /ˈhɑːrtˌrɛndɪŋ/

heartrending

desgarrador
Meaning
Causing great sadness or distress; very moving emotionally.
Example
The documentary showed heartrending scenes of war victims.
El documental mostró escenas desgarradoras de las víctimas de la guerra.
C2 noun /ˈsuːθˌseɪər/

soothsayer

adivino
Meaning
a person who claims to predict the future
Example
The king consulted a soothsayer before going to war.
El rey consultó a un adivino antes de ir a la guerra.
C1 adjective /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒənəl/

aboriginal

aborigen
Meaning
Relating to the original inhabitants of a region.
Example
The museum has a large collection of aboriginal art.
El museo tiene una gran colección de arte aborigen.
B2 adjective /mɑːrkt/

Marked

marcado; evidente; distinto
Meaning
clearly noticeable; distinct; obvious
Example
There was a marked improvement in her performance.
Hubo una mejora marcada en su desempeño.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

Unconvincing

increíble
Meaning
failing to persuade or impress; not believable or credible
Example
His excuse for being late was completely unconvincing.
Su excusa por llegar tarde era completamente increíble.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌskɜːrt/

outskirt

las afueras de la ciudad
Meaning
the outer edge or border of a town or city
Example
They built a new factory on the outskirts of the city.
Construyeron una nueva fábrica en las afueras de la ciudad.
B2 noun/verb /krɪˈtiːk/

critique

crítica
Meaning
A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory; to evaluate critically.
Example
The professor asked the students to critique each other's essays.
El profesor pidió a los estudiantes que criticaran los ensayos de los demás.
B2 noun /iːz/

Ease

facilidad; comodidad
Meaning
absence of difficulty or effort; comfort and relaxation
Example
After years of practice, she played the piano with great ease.
Después de años de práctica, ella tocaba el piano con gran facilidad.
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 /ˈmes.ɪn.dʒər/

Messenger

mensajero
Meaning
a person who carries messages or communications between parties
Example
The messenger delivered important battle plans to the commander.
El mensajero entregó planes de batalla importantes al comandante.
B1 adjective /ˈiː.ɡər/

Eager

ansioso; entusiasta; con ganas de; emocionado
Meaning
showing keen interest; enthusiastic; having or showing desire and excitement
Example
She was eager to start her new job.
Ella estaba ansiosa por comenzar su nuevo trabajo.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɒndərəbl̩/

imponderable

imponderable
Meaning
Something difficult or impossible to estimate, assess, or understand
Example
The outcome of the election depends on many imponderable factors.
El resultado de las elecciones depende de muchos factores imponderables.
C2 noun /ˈkɑr.mɪn/

Carmine

carmín
Meaning
a vivid crimson color; a red pigment obtained from cochineal
Example
The artist mixed carmine with white to create a beautiful pink shade.
El artista mezcló carmín con blanco para crear un hermoso tono rosa.
C2 noun /ˌæntiˈsaɪkloʊn/

anticyclone

anticiclón
Meaning
A weather system with high atmospheric pressure at its center, usually bringing calm and clear conditions.
Example
An anticyclone brought sunny weather across the region.
Un anticiclón trajo clima soleado en toda la región.
C2 noun /ˈlætɪs/

lattice

estructura de rejilla
Meaning
A structure of crossed strips arranged in a grid or crisscross pattern.
Example
The garden was decorated with a wooden lattice covered in vines.
El jardín estaba decorado con una estructura de rejilla de madera cubierta de vides.
C1 noun /ˈkæləs/

callus

parte engrosada de la piel
Meaning
A thickened and hardened part of the skin or soft tissue, especially in an area subjected to friction.
Example
A callus formed on his palm from using tools every day.
Se le formó un callo en la palma de la mano por usar herramientas todos los días.
B2 noun /səkˈses.ər/

Successor

sucesor
Meaning
a person who succeeds another in office; someone who takes over a position or role
Example
The CEO announced his retirement and named his successor for the company.
El CEO anunció su jubilación y nombró a su sucesor para la empresa.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈjuzd/

Unused

sin usar; no utilizado
Meaning
not being used; not having been used before
Example
There are many unused rooms in this old mansion.
Hay muchas habitaciones sin usar en esta antigua mansión.
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.
C1 noun /ˌdʒɛr.iˈætrɪks/

geriatrics

geriatría
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with the health and care of old people
Example
He specialized in geriatrics to care for the elderly.
Él se especializó en geriatría para cuidar a los ancianos.
C2 adjective /ˈfer.əs/

ferrous

rico en hierro
Meaning
containing or consisting of iron
Example
Ferrous metals are commonly used in construction.
Los metales ferrosos se usan comúnmente en la construcción.
B1 noun /məˈskiː.toʊ/

Mosquito

mosquito
Meaning
a small flying insect that bites people and animals to feed on their blood
Example
The mosquito bit me on the arm last night.
El mosquito me picó en el brazo anoche.
C1 verb /ˈtɪpɪfaɪ/

typify

representar
Meaning
to represent or be a typical example of something
Example
His leadership style typifies the new corporate culture.
Su estilo de liderazgo representa la nueva cultura corporativa.
C1 noun /ˌsɛnsəˈbɪləti/

Sensibility

sensibilidad
Meaning
the ability to appreciate and respond to complex emotional or aesthetic influences; sensitivity
Example
Her artistic sensibility made her appreciate fine details in paintings.
Su sensibilidad artística la hizo apreciar los detalles finos en las pinturas.
B1 adjective /rɪˈmoʊt/

remote

remoto
Meaning
Situated far from the main centers of population; distant.
Example
They stayed in a remote village during their trip.
Se quedaron en un pueblo remoto durante su viaje.
B2 noun /ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/

Stamina

resistencia
Meaning
the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort
Example
Marathon runners need great stamina to complete the race.
Los corredores de maratón necesitan gran resistencia para completar la carrera.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənt/

emergent

emergente
Meaning
just coming into existence or becoming prominent
Example
The emergent startup quickly attracted investors.
La startup emergente rápidamente atrajo inversionistas.
C2 noun /ˈvɛstmənt/

vestment

vestimenta religiosa
Meaning
a garment, especially a ceremonial or official robe worn during religious services
Example
The priest wore a golden vestment during the ceremony.
El sacerdote usó una vestimenta dorada durante la ceremonia.
C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mɪst/

bigamist

bigámico
Meaning
A person who commits the crime of marrying someone while already married to another.
Example
The man was arrested for being a bigamist.
El hombre fue arrestado por ser un bigamista.
B2 noun /dɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

deduction

deducción
Meaning
The process of reaching a conclusion through logical reasoning.
Example
His deduction from the evidence was accurate.
Su deducción de la evidencia fue precisa.
C1 verb /ˈfæbrɪkeɪt/

fabricate

fabricar
Meaning
to invent or concoct something, often with the intent to deceive; or to construct or manufacture
Example
The witness fabricated his testimony to protect himself.
El testigo fabricó su testimonio para protegerse.
C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ə.təʊn/

monotone

tono monótono
Meaning
A continuous sound, especially of a person's voice, that does not rise and fall in pitch.
Example
The teacher's monotone made the lecture hard to follow.
El tono monótono del profesor hizo que la conferencia fuera difícil de seguir.
C1 /ˈdʒɛtɪsən/

jettison

abandonar
Meaning
to throw or drop something from a ship, aircraft, or vehicle to lighten the load; to abandon something no longer wanted
Example
The crew had to jettison cargo to save the sinking ship.
La tripulación tuvo que abandonar la carga para salvar el barco que se hundía.
B2 noun /ˈɡlɔː.ri/

Glory

gloria; honra; esplendor
Meaning
magnificent beauty or splendor; praise, honor, and distinction; a state of absolute happiness
Example
The athlete basked in the glory of winning the Olympic gold medal.
El atleta se deleitó en la gloria de ganar la medalla de oro olímpica.
C1 verb /ˈræʃənəlaɪz/

rationalize

racionalizar
Meaning
to attempt to explain or justify behavior or decisions with logical reasons, even if they are not true or appropriate
Example
She tried to rationalize her lateness by blaming the traffic.
Ella trató de racionalizar su retraso culpando al tráfico.
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.
A2 adverb /ˈæktʃuəli/

actually

en realidad
Meaning
used to emphasize that something is true, especially when surprising
Example
She actually completed the project ahead of schedule.
Ella en realidad completó el proyecto antes de lo previsto.
B1 noun /ˈhaʊzɪŋ/

housing

vivienda
Meaning
buildings or structures where people live; accommodation
Example
The government is working to provide affordable housing for everyone.
El gobierno está trabajando para proporcionar vivienda asequible para todos.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃuː.zi/

Choosey/Choosy

exigente; muy selectivo; particular sobre lo que le gusta o acepta
Meaning
very careful in choosing; selective; particular about what one likes or accepts
Example
He's very choosy about the restaurants where he eats.
Es muy exigente con los restaurantes donde come.
B2 noun /ˈtrʌmpɪt/

Trumpet

trompeta
Meaning
a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; military signal instrument
Example
The soldier played the trumpet to signal the troops.
El soldado tocó la trompeta para señalizar a las tropas.
C2 adjective /ˌoʊpəˈlɛsənt/

opalescent

opalescente
Meaning
showing or reflecting a milky, iridescent light like an opal
Example
The opalescent sky glowed with shades of pink and blue.
El cielo opalescente brillaba con tonos de rosa y azul.
C1 noun /ˌdɪs.əˈreɪ/

disarray

desorden
Meaning
A state of disorganization or untidiness; confusion or disorder.
Example
His desk was in complete disarray.
Su escritorio estaba en completo desorden.
C2 noun /ˈprɒvəndər/

provender

alimento para el ganado
Meaning
food or provisions, especially for livestock
Example
The barn was filled with provender for the cattle.
El granero estaba lleno de alimento para el ganado.
C1 noun dəˌmɛstɪˈkeɪʃən

domestication

domesticación
Meaning
The process of taming an animal and keeping it as a pet or for farm produce.
Example
Domestication of animals has been crucial for human survival.
La domesticación de animales ha sido crucial para la supervivencia humana.
C1 noun /vəˈnɪər/

veneer

felicidad
Meaning
A thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to a coarser wood or other material; a superficially attractive appearance.
Example
The table was covered with a thin veneer of mahogany.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 verb /ˈkɒm.plɪ.keɪt/

complicate

complicar
Meaning
To make something more difficult or confusing.
Example
The new rules will only complicate the process.
Las nuevas reglas solo complicarán el proceso.
B2 noun /duːm/

doom

desgracia
Meaning
A terrible fate, destruction, or unavoidable bad outcome.
Example
The ancient prophecy foretold the city’s doom.
La antigua profecía predijo la desgracia de la ciudad.
B2 noun /ɪnˈventər/

inventor

inventor
Meaning
a person who creates or designs something new, especially a device, method, or process
Example
The inventor patented her new medical device.
El inventor patentó su nuevo dispositivo médico.
C1 verb /dɪˈraɪd/

deride

ridiculizar
Meaning
to mock or ridicule someone or something
Example
The critics derided the new movie for its poor script.
Los críticos ridiculizaron la nueva película por su mal guion.
B2 noun ˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən

utilization

utilización
Meaning
The action of making practical and effective use of something.
Example
Increased plastic utilization calls for better waste management.
El aumento de la utilización del plástico requiere una mejor gestión de los residuos.
B2 noun /ˈlɒtəri/

lottery

lotería
Meaning
A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets and giving prizes to the holders of numbers drawn at random.
Example
He won a car in the national lottery.
Ganó un coche en la lotería nacional.
B1 noun /ˈrʌbɪʃ/

Rubbish

basura; cosas inútiles; tonterías
Meaning
waste material; refuse or litter; nonsense or worthless things
Example
Please throw the rubbish in the bin.
Por favor, tira la basura en el contenedor.
C1 noun /ˈfoʊliɪdʒ/

foliage

follaje
Meaning
The leaves of a plant, collectively.
Example
The autumn foliage looked stunning in the park.
El follaje de otoño se veía impresionante en el parque.
B1 noun /mʌɡ/

Mug

taza
Meaning
a large cup, typically cylindrical and having a handle and used without a saucer
Example
She drank her morning coffee from a ceramic mug.
Ella bebió su café de la mañana de una taza de cerámica.
C1 noun,verb /pleɪt/

plait

trenza
Meaning
a braid of hair or straw; to braid
Example
She decided to plait her hair before the party.
Ella decidió trenzarse el cabello antes de la fiesta.
C2 noun /ˈfoʊ.nə.ɡræm/

phonogram

grafema fonético
Meaning
a written symbol representing a speech sound
Example
The teacher showed how each phonogram represents a particular sound.
El maestro mostró cómo cada fonograma representa un sonido particular.
C1 verb /dɪˈvɒlv/

devolve

devolver
Meaning
To pass power, responsibility, or duties to another person or group.
Example
The responsibility will devolve on the new manager.
La responsabilidad se transferirá al nuevo gerente.
B1 verb /əˈfɛkt/

affect

afectar
Meaning
to influence or make a difference to something
Example
The weather can greatly affect our mood.
El clima puede afectar mucho nuestro estado de ánimo.
C2 noun /ˈsɪbəraɪt/

sybarite

síbarita
Meaning
a person who loves luxury and pleasure
Example
The millionaire was a true sybarite who lived only for comfort and enjoyment.
El millonario era un verdadero síbarita que vivía solo para la comodidad y el disfrute.
C1 adjective /ɡroʊˈtɛsk/

grotesque

grotesco
Meaning
comically or repulsively ugly or distorted
Example
The sculpture was so grotesque that it frightened the children.
La escultura era tan grotesca que asustó a los niños.
B1 noun /kloʊðz ˈaɪərn/

Clothes iron

plancha de ropa
Meaning
An electric appliance used to remove wrinkles from clothes by applying heat and pressure
Example
I need to use the clothes iron to make my shirt look neat for the meeting.
Necesito usar la plancha de ropa para hacer que mi camisa luzca ordenada para la reunión.
C2 conjunction /ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ æz/

inasmuch-as

ya que
Meaning
Because; since.
Example
He cannot attend, inasmuch as he is unwell.
Él no puede asistir, ya que está enfermo.
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.
B2 verb /ɪˈveɪd/

evade

evadir
Meaning
To escape or avoid something, especially by cleverness or trickery.
Example
He tried to evade the question by changing the subject.
Intentó evadir la pregunta cambiando de tema.
B1 adjective /ˈwaɪə.ləs/

Wireless

inalámbrico; sin cables
Meaning
operating without wires; using radio waves for communication
Example
My wireless headphones provide excellent sound quality without any cables.
Mis audífonos inalámbricos ofrecen excelente calidad de sonido sin cables.
B1 noun /ˈbed ˌkʌv.ər/

Bed cover

cobertor de cama
Meaning
a protective covering for a bed, typically a bedspread or comforter
Example
She pulled the bed cover up to her chin to stay warm.
Ella subió el cobertor de la cama hasta su barbilla para mantenerse caliente.
C1 noun /ˈlæd.i/

laddie

niño
Meaning
A young boy or lad.
Example
The old man gave the young laddie a kind smile.
El anciano le dio una sonrisa amable al joven niño.
C1 noun /ˈtæpəstri/

tapestry

tapiz
Meaning
A piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs woven into it, often hung on walls.
Example
The museum displayed an ancient tapestry from the 15th century.
El museo exhibió un tapiz antiguo del siglo XV.
C1 noun kəˈmɛns.mənt

commencement

comienzo
Meaning
The beginning of something; a ceremony at which degrees or diplomas are conferred on graduating students.
Example
The commencement ceremony marked the start of a new journey.
La ceremonia de comienzo marcó el inicio de un nuevo viaje.
B2 noun ˈlɛɡ.ə.si

legacy

legado
Meaning
An amount of money or property left to someone in a will; something left or handed down by a predecessor.
Example
His contributions left a lasting legacy in the industry.
Sus contribuciones dejaron un legado duradero en la industria.
C1 noun /rɪˈmɔːrs/

Remorse

remordimiento
Meaning
deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed; bitter regret for something done
Example
He felt deep remorse for his actions.
Él sintió un profundo remordimiento por sus acciones.
B1 noun /tʃiːk/

Cheek

mejilla; descaro;
Meaning
either side of the face below the eye; impudent or disrespectful behavior
Example
The baby's rosy cheeks showed she was healthy and happy.
Las mejillas rosadas del bebé mostraron que estaba sana y feliz.
C1 adjective /ˌʌn.əˈdʌl.tə.reɪ.tɪd/

Unadulterated

puro
Meaning
not mixed or diluted with any different or extra elements; pure
Example
She felt unadulterated joy when she heard the news.
Sintió una alegría pura cuando escuchó la noticia.
A1 verb /raɪd/

ride

montar/montar en
Meaning
to travel on or in a vehicle; to sit on and control a horse
Example
She likes to ride her bicycle to work.
A ella le gusta montar su bicicleta al trabajo.
C1 verb /plʌm/

plumb

medir la profundidad o examinar de cerca
Meaning
to measure the depth of water or examine closely
Example
They used a line to plumb the depth of the lake.
Ellos usaron una línea para medir la profundidad del lago.
B2 noun ˈɡeɪm.pleɪ

gameplay

jugabilidad
Meaning
The tactical aspects of a game, such as its plot and the way it is played.
Example
The team's gameplay was innovative.
La jugabilidad del equipo fue innovadora.
C1 adjective /pərˈpɔːrtɪd/

purported

presunto
Meaning
alleged or claimed to be true, often without proof
Example
The purported evidence was later proven false.
La evidencia presunta fue más tarde probada como falsa.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/

unlimited

ilimitado
Meaning
without any limits or restrictions
Example
The internet plan offers unlimited data for the whole month.
El plan de internet ofrece datos ilimitados durante todo el mes.
B1 noun, verb /bʌz/

buzz

zumbido
Meaning
to make a low continuous humming sound; a feeling of excitement or interest
Example
I could hear the phone buzz during the meeting.
Pude oír el zumbido del teléfono durante la reunión.
C2 noun /ˌperəˈreɪʃən/

peroration

peroración final
Meaning
The concluding part of a speech, often intended to inspire or persuade.
Example
The politician's peroration left the audience applauding enthusiastically.
La peroración del político hizo que la audiencia aplaudiera con entusiasmo.