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C1 noun /ˈpreɪsiː/

precis

resumen
Meaning
A concise summary of a text or speech.
Example
The student submitted a précis of the long article.
El estudiante entregó un resumen del largo artículo.
B2 verb /ˈklærɪfaɪ/

clarify

aclarar
Meaning
to make clear; to explain more clearly
Example
The teacher clarifies the difficult concept.
El profesor aclara el concepto difícil.
B2 noun /ˈspɛk.tə.kəl/

spectacle

espectáculo
Meaning
An impressive display or performance for viewers.
Example
The fireworks created a breathtaking spectacle in the night sky.
Los fuegos artificiales crearon un espectáculo impresionante en el cielo nocturno.
A2 pronoun /ɪtˈsɛlf/

itself

a sí mismo
Meaning
Used to emphasize the thing just mentioned; by its own power or effort.
Example
The cat cleaned itself after eating.
El gato se limpió a sí mismo después de comer.
A2 noun /weɪt/

weight

peso
Meaning
a measure of how heavy something is
Example
The weight of the package was 10 kilograms.
El peso del paquete era de 10 kilogramos.
B1 noun /ˈfɑːrməsi/

pharmacy

farmacia
Meaning
A place where medicinal drugs are prepared and sold.
Example
I went to the pharmacy to buy antibiotics.
Fui a la farmacia a comprar antibióticos.
B2 noun ˈiːkoʊˌtʊrɪzəm

Eco-tourism

eco-turismo
Meaning
A form of tourism involving responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.
Example
Eco-tourism promotes responsible travel to natural areas.
El eco-turismo promueve viajes responsables a áreas naturales.
B1 adjective ˈsʌb.mə.riːn

submarine

submarino
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or used underwater, especially in relation to vessels or cables.
Example
Submarine cables facilitate international communication.
Los cables submarinos facilitan la comunicación internacional.
B2 verb /fɔːrdʒ/

forge

forjar, falsificar
Meaning
to create or shape something, often with effort or skill; also to counterfeit or fake something
Example
The blacksmith forged a strong sword from the iron.
El herrero forjó una espada fuerte con el hierro.
A2 adjective /dɑːrk bluː/

Dark blue

azul oscuro
Meaning
a deep shade of blue color
Example
She wore a dark blue dress to the party.
Ella llevaba un vestido de color azul oscuro a la fiesta.
C1 adjective /ˈmɪnəskjuːl/

minuscule

minúsculo
Meaning
extremely small in size or importance
Example
She made only a minuscule contribution to the project.
Ella hizo solo una contribución minúscula al proyecto.
B2 adjective /ˈseɪ.krɪd/

Sacred

sagrado
Meaning
connected with God or a god; considered holy; worthy of religious worship
Example
The sacred temple was visited by thousands of pilgrims.
El templo sagrado fue visitado por miles de peregrinos.
C1 noun /ˈpɛndənt/

pendant

colgante
Meaning
a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck
Example
She wore a silver pendant around her neck.
Ella llevaba un colgante de plata alrededor del cuello.
B2 noun /ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜːr/

Entrepreneur

persona que organiza y opera un negocio o negocios
Meaning
a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses
Example
The young entrepreneur started her own tech company at age 22.
La joven emprendedora comenzó su propia empresa tecnológica a los 22 años.
B2 noun /ɡriːn ˈtʃɪl.i/

Green Chili

pimiento verde
Meaning
unripe chili pepper that is green in color and has a spicy taste
Example
She added chopped green chili to the salad for extra heat.
Ella añadió chile verde picado a la ensalada para más picante.
C1 adjective /rɪˈtɔːrɪkəl/

rhetorical

retórico
Meaning
relating to the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing; often a question asked to make a point rather than get an answer
Example
He asked a rhetorical question during the debate.
Hizo una pregunta retórica durante el debate.
C2 adjective /ˈsed.j ə.l ə s/

Sedulous

diligente; aplicado;
Meaning
showing dedication and diligence; persistent and careful in work
Example
She was sedulous in her research, spending hours in the library every day.
Ella fue diligente en su investigación, pasando horas en la biblioteca todos los días.
C1 noun /ˈdʊr.i.ən/

Durian

durian
Meaning
a large spiky tropical fruit known for its strong smell and creamy custard-like flesh
Example
Durian is known as the king of fruits in Southeast Asia despite its pungent odor.
Durian es conocido como el rey de las frutas en el Sudeste Asiático a pesar de su olor penetrante.
C2 noun /ɪˈfluːviəm/

effluvium

efluvio
Meaning
an unpleasant or harmful odor, secretion, or discharge
Example
The effluvium from the factory spread across the neighborhood.
El efluvio de la fábrica se extendió por todo el vecindario.
C2 adjective /ˈwæɡ.ɪʃ/

waggish

juguetón o travieso
Meaning
playfully humorous or mischievous
Example
His waggish remarks made everyone laugh.
Sus comentarios juguetones hicieron reír a todos.
B2 noun θrets

threats

amenazas
Meaning
A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action.
Example
Threats to food security are rising globally.
Las amenazas a la seguridad alimentaria están aumentando a nivel mundial.
A2 noun /ˈɔːdiəʊ/

audio

sonido
Meaning
sound, especially when recorded or transmitted
Example
The audio quality of the podcast was excellent.
La calidad del audio del podcast era excelente.
C1 noun /rɪˈpɑːzɪtɔːri/

repository

repositorio
Meaning
a place where things are stored or kept for safekeeping
Example
The library serves as a repository of knowledge.
La biblioteca sirve como un repositorio de conocimiento.
B2 noun /ˈsaɪkloʊn/

cyclone

ciclón
Meaning
a large-scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure; a violent tropical storm
Example
The cyclone caused severe flooding along the coast.
El ciclón causó graves inundaciones en la costa.
C2 noun /meɪs/

mace

maza / cetro
Meaning
a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority or a weapon similar to a club
Example
The guard carried a mace as a symbol of authority.
El guardia llevaba un mazo como símbolo de autoridad.
C2 noun /ˈɡæŋ.weɪ/

gangway

pasarela
Meaning
A narrow passage or walkway; also an exclamation used to clear the way.
Example
The sailors lowered the gangway for passengers to board.
Los marineros bajaron la pasarela para que los pasajeros subieran.
B2 noun /ˈmɛr.ɪt/

Merit

mérito; virtud; cualidad de ser digno de elogio
Meaning
The quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially deserving praise, reward, or attention
Example
She was promoted based on her merit and hard work.
Ella fue promovida por su mérito y arduo trabajo.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdʌstriəsnəs/

industriousness

diligencia
Meaning
The quality of being hardworking and diligent.
Example
His industriousness earned him a promotion at work.
Su diligencia le valió una promoción en el trabajo.
C2 verb /ˈnuːkliˌeɪt/

nucleate

nuclear
Meaning
to form into a nucleus or bring together into a central part
Example
The droplets began to nucleate around tiny particles in the air.
Las gotas comenzaron a nuclearse alrededor de pequeñas partículas en el aire.
B2 noun, verb /tæɡ/

tag

etiqueta
Meaning
a label attached to something for identification or information; or to attach such a label
Example
She tagged her luggage before boarding the plane.
Ella etiquetó su equipaje antes de abordar el avión.
A2 verb /əˈnɔɪ/

annoy

molestar
Meaning
to irritate or bother someone and make them feel a little angry or uncomfortable
Example
His constant humming started to annoy everyone in the room.
Su constante zumbido empezó a molestar a todos en la sala.
B2 noun /spekˈteɪtər/

Spectator

espectador
Meaning
a person who watches at a show, game, or other event; an observer
Example
The stadium was filled with excited spectators.
El estadio estaba lleno de espectadores emocionados.
A2 noun /ˈsɪɡəˌrɛt/

cigarette

cigarrillo
Meaning
a small roll of finely cut tobacco wrapped in paper for smoking
Example
He lit a cigarette after dinner.
Él encendió un cigarrillo después de la cena.
A2 noun /ˈbætəri/

battery

batería
Meaning
A device that stores and provides electrical energy; also refers to a group of similar things or repeated blows.
Example
The phone battery ran out after a long day.
La batería del teléfono se agotó después de un largo día.
B1 noun /ˈviː.ɪ.kəlz/

Vehicles

vehículos
Meaning
machines used for transporting people or goods from one place to another
Example
There are many different types of vehicles on the road today.
Hoy en día hay muchos tipos de vehículos en la carretera.
C2 noun /ˈteɪbər/

Tabour

tambor
Meaning
a small side drum or tambourine used especially in folk music
Example
The folk musician played a lively tune on his tabour.
El músico folclórico tocó una melodía animada en su tambor.
B1 adjective /rɪˈmɑːrkəbl/

Remarkable

notable; extraordinario; digno de atención;
Meaning
worthy of attention; extraordinary; notable;
Example
His recovery from the illness was remarkable.
Su recuperación de la enfermedad fue notable.
B2 adjective /ˈaɪ.dəl/

Idle

perezoso; inactivo; no trabajando
Meaning
lazy; inactive; not working or being used
Example
The factory workers were idle during the strike.
Los trabajadores de la fábrica estaban inactivos durante la huelga.
C1 noun /ˈtæm.ər.ɪnd/

Tamarind

tamarindo
Meaning
a brown tropical fruit with a tangy, sour taste used in cooking and beverages
Example
Tamarind is commonly used in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines for its sour flavor.
El tamarindo se usa comúnmente en la cocina asiática y del Medio Oriente por su sabor ácido.
C1 verb /əˈbriːvieɪt/

abbreviate

abreviar
Meaning
To shorten a word, phrase, or text by leaving out letters or parts.
Example
We often abbreviate 'Doctor' to 'Dr'.
A menudo abreviamos 'Doctor' a 'Dr'.
B1 verb /ɪkˈspænd/

expand

expandir
Meaning
To increase in size, number, or importance.
Example
The company plans to expand its operations into new markets.
La empresa planea expandir sus operaciones a nuevos mercados.
B2 noun /ˈbrɛkdaʊn/

breakdown

avería
Meaning
a failure or collapse of a system or machinery
Example
The car had a breakdown on the highway.
El coche tuvo una avería en la carretera.
C2 verb /ˈfɜːrbɪʃ/

furbish

pulir
Meaning
to polish, renovate, or give a fresh look to something
Example
The workers furbished the old sword until it gleamed like new.
Los trabajadores pulieron la antigua espada hasta que brilló como nueva.
B1 noun /praɪˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Priority

prioridad
Meaning
something that is more important than other things and needs attention first
Example
Health should be our top priority.
La salud debe ser nuestra máxima prioridad.
C1 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈækt/

counteract

contrarrestar
Meaning
to act against something in order to reduce its effect
Example
The medicine helps counteract the side effects of the treatment.
El medicamento ayuda a contrarrestar los efectos secundarios del tratamiento.
B1 adjective /blæŋk/

blank

vacío
Meaning
showing no expression or containing nothing written, printed, or recorded.
Example
Her face went blank when she heard the bad news.
Su cara se quedó vacía cuando escuchó las malas noticias.
B2 noun səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

sustainability

sostenibilidad
Meaning
The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain ecological balance.
Example
Sustainability ensures long-term environmental health.
La sostenibilidad garantiza la salud ambiental a largo plazo.
B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛntəl/

gentle

gentil
Meaning
Kind, mild, or tender in nature or behavior
Example
He was always gentle with children.
Siempre fue amable con los niños.
B1 verb /rɪˈvaɪz/

revise

revisar
Meaning
To change, improve, or update something, especially a written work.
Example
She had to revise her essay before submission.
Ella tuvo que revisar su ensayo antes de la entrega.
C1 noun /ɪkˈspæns/

expanse

extensa área
Meaning
a wide, open area of land, sea, or sky
Example
The desert is a vast expanse of sand and rock.
El desierto es una vasta extensión de arena y roca.
B1 noun /ɪˌmædʒ.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Imagination

imaginación; facultad creativa
Meaning
the faculty or action of forming new ideas or images not present to the senses; creative thinking
Example
Children's imagination allows them to turn a cardboard box into a spaceship or castle.
La imaginación de los niños les permite convertir una caja de cartón en una nave espacial o castillo.
B2 noun /kənˈvɪk.ʃən/

conviction

convicción
Meaning
A firmly held belief or opinion.
Example
She spoke with conviction, making everyone believe her.
Ella habló con convicción, haciendo que todos le creyera.
A2 verb /teɪk ɒf/

take off

quitar; despegar
Meaning
to remove something; to leave the ground and begin flying (airplane); to suddenly become successful or popular
Example
The airplane will take off in ten minutes.
El avión despegará en diez minutos.
C2 noun /kənˈtraɪ.vəns/

contrivance

artificio o plan
Meaning
a device or plan that is cleverly or artificially created
Example
The clock was an intricate contrivance of gears and springs.
El reloj era un intrincado artificio de engranajes y resortes.
B1 noun /ˌæv.əˈkɑː.doʊ/

Avocado

aguacate
Meaning
a green pear-shaped fruit with creamy flesh and high fat content, often used in healthy diets
Example
Avocado is rich in healthy fats and is popular in salads and toast.
El aguacate es rico en grasas saludables y es popular en ensaladas y tostadas.
C1 adjective /həˈred.ɪ.ter.i/

Hereditary

hereditario; transmitido por los antepasados
Meaning
passed down through family genes; inherited from ancestors
Example
The hereditary disease was passed down through generations.
La enfermedad hereditaria se transmitió a través de las generaciones.
B1 verb /rɑːb/

rob

robar
Meaning
to steal money or property from a person or place; to commit robbery
Example
The thief tried to rob the bank last night.
El ladrón trató de robar el banco anoche.
B1 adjective, noun /ˈkɔːrpərət/

corporate

Relacionado con la empresa/corporación
Meaning
relating to a corporation or large company; united as a single body
Example
Corporate social responsibility is important for modern businesses.
La responsabilidad social corporativa es importante para los negocios modernos.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈses.ənt/

incessant

incesante
Meaning
Continuing without pause or interruption; constant.
Example
The incessant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate.
El ruido incesante del sitio de construcción dificultaba concentrarse.
B1 noun /ˈmɑː.kɪ.tɪŋ/

Marketing

mercadeo, comercialización, marketing
Meaning
The activity, set of institutions, and processes for creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that have value for customers, clients, partners, and society at large.
Example
Digital marketing has transformed business strategies.
El marketing digital ha transformado las estrategias comerciales.
C1 verb /ɔːˈθɛntɪkeɪt/

authenticate

autenticar
Meaning
To prove or show that something is genuine or true.
Example
The bank uses advanced technology to authenticate online transactions.
El banco utiliza tecnología avanzada para autenticar las transacciones en línea.
B1 noun kəˈmɪt.mənts

commitments

compromisos
Meaning
Formal pledges or promises to do something, especially in terms of obligations or agreements.
Example
Global commitments to renewable energy are increasing.
Los compromisos globales con la energía renovable están aumentando.
A1 noun /ˈpɑːti/

party

fiesta
Meaning
a social gathering of people, typically for entertainment
Example
We had a great time at the birthday party.
Nos divertimos mucho en la fiesta de cumpleaños.
B2 noun /ˈter.ər.ɪ.zəm/

Terrorism

terrorismo
Meaning
the unlawful use of violence and intimidation against civilians for political aims
Example
The government increased security measures to prevent terrorism.
El gobierno aumentó las medidas de seguridad para prevenir el terrorismo.
C2 noun /ɪnˈvɛstɪtʃər/

investiture

ceremonia de investidura
Meaning
the formal ceremony of conferring authority, rank, or office
Example
The king held an investiture ceremony for the new knight.
El rey celebró una ceremonia de investidura para el nuevo caballero.
C2 noun /ˈlɪbərˌtiːn/

libertine

persona inmoral
Meaning
A person who behaves without moral principles, especially in sexual matters.
Example
The novel depicted the reckless life of a libertine in 18th century France.
La novela describía la vida desenfrenada de un libertino en el Francia del siglo XVIII.
C2 noun /dɪˈstreɪnər/

distrainor

persona que embarga propiedades
Meaning
a person, usually a landlord, who seizes another's property for unpaid debt or rent
Example
The distrainor took possession of the tenant's car until the debt was cleared.
El distrainor tomó posesión del coche del inquilino hasta que la deuda fue saldada.
B2 verb /dɪˈnaʊns/

denounce

denunciar
Meaning
To publicly declare something to be wrong, evil, or condemn strongly.
Example
The leader denounced corruption in his speech.
El líder denunció la corrupción en su discurso.
C2 verb /kɔːk/

caulk

sellar
Meaning
to seal a crack or gap with a waterproof filler
Example
He caulked the window frames to stop the draft.
Él selló los marcos de las ventanas para detener la corriente de aire.
A1 noun/adjective/adverb /ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/

outside

afuera
Meaning
the external part or surface of something; beyond the boundary
Example
Children were playing outside in the yard.
Los niños estaban jugando afuera en el jardín.
A1 noun /roʊd/

road

camino
Meaning
a wide way leading from one place to another
Example
We drove along the road to the village.
Conducíamos por el camino hacia el pueblo.
A1 verb /fərˈɡet/

forget

olvidar
Meaning
to be unable to remember something; to fail to bring something to mind
Example
Don't forget to lock the door when you leave.
No olvides cerrar la puerta cuando te vayas.
B2 verb /sæk/

sack

despedir
Meaning
to dismiss from a job; to put something in a sack
Example
The company sacked him for poor performance.
La compañía lo despidió por bajo rendimiento.
B2 noun /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/

cargo

carga
Meaning
goods carried by a ship, plane, or other transport
Example
The ship was loaded with valuable cargo.
El barco estaba cargado con carga valiosa.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɒlərəns/

intolerance

intolerancia
Meaning
unwillingness to accept or endure beliefs, behaviors, or conditions different from one's own
Example
The leader was criticized for his intolerance toward other religions.
El líder fue criticado por su intolerancia hacia otras religiones.
B1 noun /ˈmɪd.naɪt/

Midnight

medianoche; el medio de la noche
Meaning
Twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night
Example
The clock struck midnight and the new day began.
El reloj dio la medianoche y comenzó el nuevo día.
C2 adjective /ɡrɪˈɡɛəriəs/

gregarious

sociable
Meaning
Fond of company; sociable.
Example
She is a gregarious person who loves meeting new people.
Es una persona sociable que disfruta conocer gente nueva.
B1 noun /sleɪv/

slave

esclavo
Meaning
a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to work for them
Example
The abolitionist movement fought for the rights of slaves.
El movimiento abolicionista luchó por los derechos de los esclavos.
C1 verb /ˈkɒnskrɪpt/

conscript

construir un ejército forzando a alguien a unirse
Meaning
to force someone into military service
Example
The government conscripted young men during the war.
El gobierno conscribió a los jóvenes durante la guerra.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪθiˈɪstɪk/

atheistic

ateísta
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of atheists or atheism.
Example
She grew up in an atheistic household with no religious rituals.
Ella creció en un hogar ateo sin rituales religiosos.
C1 noun /ˈkaʊn.tə.nəns/

countenance

rostro, expresión; apoyo
Meaning
a person's face or expression; support or approval
Example
Her cheerful countenance brightened the room.
Su rostro alegre iluminó la habitación.
B2 verb /ʃriːk/

shriek

gritar
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched cry
Example
She shrieked when she saw the spider.
Ella gritó cuando vio la araña.
C1 noun, verb /slɜːr/

slur

insulto / palabra despectiva
Meaning
An insulting remark or suggestion; or to speak indistinctly.
Example
He made a slur against her character.
Hizo un comentario despectivo sobre su carácter.
B2 adverb /ˈdʒenərəsli/

generously

generosamente
Meaning
in a kind, giving, or unselfish manner; in a plentiful or abundant way
Example
She generously donated money to help the poor.
Ella donó dinero generosamente para ayudar a los pobres.
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.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛn.ɪ.trə.bəl/

impenetrable

impenetrable
Meaning
Impossible to pass through or enter; impossible to understand.
Example
The dense forest was nearly impenetrable.
El bosque denso era casi impenetrable.
C1 verb /priːˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

preoccupy

preocupar, obsesionar
Meaning
To dominate or engross the mind of someone to the exclusion of other thoughts.
Example
Worries about the future preoccupy him constantly.
Las preocupaciones sobre el futuro lo ocupan constantemente.
C1 adjective /ˈspjʊəriəs/

spurious

falso / fraudulento
Meaning
Not genuine, authentic, or true; false or fake.
Example
The report was based on spurious claims.
El informe se basó en afirmaciones falsas.
A2 noun /ˈleɪ.di/

Lady

señora; dama;
Meaning
a woman, especially one of refined or gentle manners; a polite term for any woman
Example
The elderly lady crossed the street with the help of her walking stick.
La señora mayor cruzó la calle con la ayuda de su bastón.
A1 verb /kʌt/

cut

cortar
Meaning
to divide or separate with a sharp tool
Example
I cut the paper with scissors.
Corté el papel con tijeras.
C2 adjective /ˈkoʊməˌtoʊs/

comatose

comatoso
Meaning
In a state of deep unconsciousness, resembling or related to coma.
Example
The comatose patient was kept under constant observation.
El paciente comatoso fue mantenido bajo constante observación.
A2 noun /ˈtɜːrtl/

turtle

tortuga
Meaning
A slow-moving reptile with a hard shell that lives in water or on land
Example
The turtle slowly crossed the sandy beach.
La tortuga cruzó lentamente la playa de arena.
C1 verb, noun /mʊər/

moor

atar / terreno baldío
Meaning
As a verb: to tie a ship so that it stays in place. As a noun: open, uncultivated land.
Example
The sailors moored the ship at the dock.
Los marineros amarraron el barco en el muelle.
B2 noun /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/

reproduction

reproducción, reproducción
Meaning
The process of producing offspring; the act of copying or duplicating.
Example
The textbook included a detailed diagram of human reproduction.
El libro de texto incluía un diagrama detallado de la reproducción humana.
C2 verb /ˈdʒɜːrnəlaɪz/

journalize

registrar en un diario
Meaning
to record daily transactions or events in a journal, especially in accounting
Example
The accountant will journalize all financial transactions at the end of the day.
El contador registrará todas las transacciones financieras al final del día.
B1 noun /θroʊt/

Throat

garganta; tráquea; parte del cuello
Meaning
the passage that leads from the back of the mouth to the stomach and lungs; the front part of the neck
Example
He had a sore throat and couldn't speak clearly.
Él tenía dolor de garganta y no podía hablar claramente.
C1 verb /əˈluːd/

allude

aludir
Meaning
To refer to something indirectly or casually.
Example
The professor alluded to Shakespeare during the lecture.
El profesor aludió a Shakespeare durante la conferencia.
B2 noun /ˈwaɪld.laɪf ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən/

wildlife conservation

conservación de la fauna silvestre
Meaning
The practice of protecting wild animal species and their habitats in order to maintain healthy wildlife species or populations and to restore, protect or enhance natural ecosystems.
Example
Wildlife conservation aims to protect endangered species.
La conservación de la fauna silvestre tiene como objetivo proteger las especies en peligro de extinción.
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 verb /prəˈlɪf.ə.reɪt/

proliferate

proliferar
Meaning
To increase rapidly in numbers; to grow or spread quickly and extensively.
Example
Startups tend to proliferate in a thriving economy.
Las startups tienden a proliferar en una economía próspera.
C2 adjective /ˈklɛmənt/

clement

clemente / suave
Meaning
mild or merciful; describing weather as mild and pleasant
Example
The prisoners hoped for a clement judge.
Los prisioneros esperaban un juez clemente.
B1 noun /dɪsk/

disc

objeto plano, delgado y redondo
Meaning
a flat, thin, round object or surface
Example
He inserted the music disc into the player.
Él insertó el disco de música en el reproductor.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnənɪm/

Synonym

sinónimo
Meaning
a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language
Example
Happy and joyful are synonyms.
Feliz y alegre son sinónimos.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl.ɪŋ/

counselling

orientación psicológica
Meaning
the process of giving professional guidance and support to help someone deal with personal, social, psychological, or career-related problems
Example
She decided to seek counselling to manage stress and anxiety.
Ella decidió buscar orientación psicológica para manejar el estrés.
B2 noun /kənˈstreɪnt/

constraint

restricción
Meaning
a limitation or restriction
Example
Time is the biggest constraint in completing the project.
El tiempo es la mayor restricción para completar el proyecto.
C1 noun /diːˈkrɪp.ʃən/

decryption

desencriptación
Meaning
The process of converting encrypted data back into its original form so it can be understood.
Example
Hackers attempted decryption of classified data.
Los hackers intentaron la desencriptación de datos clasificados.
C1 noun /əˌsaɪˈniː/

assignee

persona asignada
Meaning
a person to whom a right or property is legally transferred
Example
The assignee of the contract is responsible for all future obligations.
El asignado del contrato es responsable de todas las obligaciones futuras.
C2 verb /ˈmæk.jʊˌleɪt/

maculate

manchar
Meaning
To stain, spot, or pollute something.
Example
The white cloth was maculated by ink stains.
La tela blanca fue manchada por manchas de tinta.
C1 adjective /məˈləʊ.di.əs/

Melodious

melodioso
Meaning
having a pleasant musical sound; tuneful
Example
Her melodious voice captivated the entire audience.
Su voz melodiosa cautivó a toda la audiencia.
C2 noun ˈbaɪəʊˌsaɪd

biocide

biocida
Meaning
A chemical substance or microorganism intended to destroy, deter, render harmless, or exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism.
Example
Biocides help control pests and reduce the spread of diseases.
Los biocidas ayudan a controlar las plagas y reducir la propagación de enfermedades.
C2 noun /ˈnɛtl̩/

nettle

planta con espinas que causa irritación al tocarla
Meaning
a plant with stinging hairs that cause irritation when touched
Example
He accidentally brushed against the nettle and felt a sharp sting.
Él accidentalmente rozó la ortiga y sintió un ardor agudo.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtrɛntʃt/

entrenched

arraigado
Meaning
Firmly established and unlikely to change.
Example
Corruption is deeply entrenched in the system.
La corrupción está profundamente arraigada en el sistema.
C1 noun /sɪˈsɛʃən/

secession

secesión
Meaning
The action of formally withdrawing from membership of a federation or body.
Example
The secession of the southern states led to the Civil War.
La secesión de los estados del sur llevó a la Guerra Civil.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪlfəl/

willful

voluntario
Meaning
Deliberate, intentional, or stubbornly determined to do as one wants.
Example
Her willful disregard for the rules got her into trouble.
Su voluntariedad al ignorar las reglas le metió en problemas.
C1 noun /ˈtreɪ.ki.ə/

Trachea

tráquea
Meaning
the tube that carries air from the throat to the lungs; windpipe
Example
The trachea is protected by cartilage rings that keep it open.
La tráquea está protegida por anillos de cartílago que la mantienen abierta.
B2 verb /smæʃ/

smash

romper
Meaning
to break something into pieces violently
Example
She smashed the glass in frustration.
Ella rompió el vaso en frustración.
C1 adjective ˈɒb.stɪ.nət

obstinate

obstinado
Meaning
Refusing to change one's mind or accept others' advice easily.
Example
He remained obstinate despite the logical arguments.
Él se mantuvo obstinado a pesar de los argumentos lógicos.
B2 noun /hiːl/

Heel

talón
Meaning
the back part of the human foot below the ankle
Example
She wore shoes with high heels to the party.
Ella usó zapatos con tacones altos para la fiesta.
C1 adjective /ˈfrɪvələs/

frivolous

frívolo
Meaning
Not having any serious purpose or value; silly or unimportant.
Example
She dismissed the frivolous complaint quickly.
Ella desestimó la queja frívola rápidamente.
A2 noun, verb /ˈɪʃuː/

issue

problema, publicación, distribución
Meaning
A problem, topic, or the act of supplying or distributing something.
Example
The magazine will issue a new edition next week.
La revista publicará una nueva edición la próxima semana.
B2 noun /ˈɑːrkaɪvz/

archives

archivos
Meaning
A place or collection where historical records and documents are stored.
Example
She visited the national archives to research her family history.
Ella visitó los archivos nacionales para investigar la historia de su familia.